News Spider-Man PS4's Puddle Drama Is An Absolute Embarrassment
Water load of rubbish
News PlayStation Plus August 2018 Games Announced
Yet another solid month
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.0 Beta Includes Performance Fixes
And quality of life improvements
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.56 Puts in Surprise Appearance
New optional system software available now
News - August, 2018
Saturday1st Sep 2018
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Reviews Will Run on 4th September
Swing time
There’s a good chance you already know whether Marvel’s Spider-Man is for you, but reviews of the PlayStation 4 exclusive will go live on 4th September. Insomniac Games’ anticipated open world adventure is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the year, and we’ll have full coverage from 7AM Pacific. While the...
Friday31st Aug 2018
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.56 Puts in Surprise Appearance
New optional system software available now
The wait goes on for hard details on PlayStation 4 firmware update v6.00, but that hasn’t stopped Sony from releasing PS4 firmware update v5.56 in the interim. As you may probably anticipate, this is a bog-standard “system performance” improving patch which doesn’t make any noticeable adjustments at...
Poll What Did You Think of the Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay?
Night City awaits?
You've all seen the Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay by now, right? Well we've embedded it above just in case you haven't, so get it watched and then you can join in on this super fun Friday poll. Clocking in at 48 minutes, there's a lot to the big gameplay reveal, but now that it's been available for several days, we want to know what...
News Sony's Bringing Marvel's Spider-Man, Dreams, More to PAX West 2018
Tons of PS4 Pro and PSVR titles to try
As is usually the case, Sony will have a huge presence at PAX West 2018 this weekend, with the platform holder bringing a huge selection of PlayStation 4 games to the Seattle showfloor. Among the offerings will be Marvel’s Spider-Man, Dreams, and Kingdom Hearts III. It’ll also have kiosks for a variety of...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Continues to Look Super Kawaii on PS4, PS Vita
Money matters
Shakedown: Hawaii, the long-awaited sequel to 8-bit open world game Retro City Rampage, has received a new teaser trailer ahead of PAX West 2018 this weekend. The clip shows off the release’s eye-popping new 16-bit visuals, as the protagonist commandeers speedboats and lets rip with flamethrowers in the release’s retro world...
News You'll Be Waiting a While for Shovel Knight's New Stuff
But there's a physical copy coming
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove’s final two add-ons, multiplayer brawler Showdown and mini-campaign King of Cards, will both launch on 9th April next year, meaning you’ve got a while to wait before the bumper bundle wraps up. Yacht Club Games can be forgiven for taking its time, though, as it’s compiled one of...
News Rocket League's Fortnite Inspired Rocket Pass Kicks Off Next Week
Mavericks
Does anyone else feel like they need a degree to understand games these days? FIFA Ultimate Team has become borderline impenetrable with its set collecting systems, and now Rocket League – one of the simplest games on the planet – is adding a Fortnite-esque Rocket Pass model to its gameplay progression. Okay, so Rocket Pass 1 will run...
News Metroidvania La-Mulana 2 Raids PS4 Next Year
Tales from the crypt
Cult action platformer La-Mulana’s sequel is coming to the PlayStation 4, and it’ll launch in the spring of next year. The whip-based Metroidvania was playable at a pre-PAX West event organised by ID@Xbox overnight, and promises the same “sprawling ancient ruins mind-boggling mysteries” as its predecessor. Here’s an...
Thursday30th Aug 2018
News Spider-Man PS4's Puddle Drama Is An Absolute Embarrassment
Water load of rubbish
Insomniac Games changed a puddle in Marvel’s Spider-Man and it’s one of the biggest talking points on sites like Reddit right now. A screenshot “comparison” – which has been circulating for some time but has blown up this week – shows a scene from the title’s E3 2017 demo compared to a more recent build, and...
Rumour Platform Named 'Erebus' Found in Unreal Engine 4, Could Be PS5
Speaking in code
There's no denying that PlayStation 5 is on its way, and we now have a fresh rumour to add to the pile. A ResetEra user has unearthed a new platform within Unreal Engine 4 named 'Erebus', and there's some evidence that it could turn out to be Sony's next generation console. In the two images below, we can see a list of known...
Neuter Smash Bros.
It's going to be near impossible to write this review without at least mentioning Super Smash Bros., so let's just get it out of the way. Brawlout is essentially Super Smash Bros. It takes the skeleton of Nintendo's hugely popular fighter but obviously adds its own character roster. Each combatant has a damage percentage that...
News Destiny 2: Forsaken Gets 24 Minutes of PS4 Exclusive Strike Gameplay
It's got worms
Nab Destiny 2: Forsaken on PlayStation 4 and you'll get access to an exclusive Strike called Broodhold. It sees players shoot a lot of evil aliens and, er, pick up large worms. That's pretty much all we gathered from the PlayStation Underground gameplay that we've embedded above, anyway. To be fair, it looks like another...
News Battlefield V Delayed to November for Gameplay 'Adjustments'
Fall back
EA and DICE have just confirmed that Battlefield V will no longer be launching on the 19th October. The World War II shooter will now deploy on the 20th November, a month later than originally planned. According to a statement on the title's official website, the delay is a result of the developer wanting to make "meaningful...
News V-Rally 4 Takes Things to the Extreme with New Gymkhana Mode
Extreme-Khana
Every now and again, we're reminded that there's a new V-Rally game coming soon, and each time it throws us for a loop. A new V-Rally? In 2018? Anyway, V-Rally 4 is fast approaching its September release, and Bigben Interactive has released a short new trailer, announcing a new mode for the revived racer. It's called Extreme-Khana,...
News European Ratings Board PEGI to Introduce In-Game Purchases Warning on Physical Game Boxes
In place by the end of 2018
Microtransactions are becoming more and more common these days, and they aren't just limited to free-to-play games anymore. Many AAA titles have been criticised for asking consumers to fork out for a full price tag, only to find that you then need to spend more to get ahead of the pack. Of course, not all games with...
News EA to Support Jacksonville Victims' Families with $1 Million Donation
Livestream planned next week
EA has pledged a $1 million contribution to the families of the victims involved in the shooting in Jacksonville last week. For those of you who don’t know, players had gathered to play Madden NFL 19 as part of a qualifier event for the publisher’s Madden Classic series when a gunman fired off shots, killing two...
News Bossa Studios Announces Narrative Thriller The Bradwell Conspiracy
Gets a mysterious trailer
Bossa Studios is the company behind games such as Surgeon Simulator and I Am Bread, but its latest announcement looks to be a little more straight faced. Developed by A Brave Plan, The Bradwell Conspiracy is a narrative adventure/puzzle game set in the near future where a giant electronics company appears to have a dark...
Wednesday29th Aug 2018
Review God of War III Remastered (PS4)
Titan fall
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. God of War has, over the course of six entries, got itself into a bit of a rut. Make no mistake, each instalment has been consistently excellent –...
Review Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition (PS4)
Master of Divinity
Divinity: Original Sin II is a fantastic role-playing game that strikes an almost perfect balance between dense, absorbing storytelling, and allowing you the freedom to shape the adventure as you wish. The journey through to the end credits will take you dozens of hours to complete, and during that time you’ll meet scores of...
News PlayStation Plus September 2018 Games Announced
A huge month for PS4
Wow, September is a huge month for PlayStation Plus subscribers. On PlayStation 4, you're getting Destiny 2 (the base game, not the expansions) and the stellar God of War III Remastered. Thanks to cross-buy, the PS4 gets Another World - 20th Anniversary Edition (also on PS3 and Vita), Foul Play (also on Vita), Q.U.B.E...
News New US PlayStation Store Sale Brings Bargains for PS Plus Members
PS Plus Specials
There's good news for Stateside PlayStation Plus members, as a new sale has recently kicked off on the US PS Store. Called 'PS Plus Specials', the offer applies discounts to dozens of games for members of Sony's subscription service. The included titles aren't all mega hits, but there are some decent offerings to be found. Monster...
Bet the farm
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Three years after the release of Destiny, here we are with a whole new title that's framed as a direct sequel. Hopping to a fresh release was Bungie's...
Review Another World (PlayStation 4)
Back off, man. I'm a scientist
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. A tiny team of developers with an independent spirit and a vision of creating a game that’s inspired by classic science fiction...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of September 2018
It begins
Here it is, the big one. Well, one of the big ones. September is jam-packed with PlayStation 4 goodness, and it would have been even more insane had Spyro: Reignited Trilogy not been delayed into November. Still, this is where the real end-of-year rush begins. From here on out, it's a ridiculous few months for fans of Sony's...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in September 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in September 2018
What new PS4 games are coming out in September 2018? Well, your break from the heavy hitters is officially over, as things get crazy from here on out. Marvel’s Spider-Man is without a doubt the biggest new release of the month, but there are several others we could have highlighted here:...
Review Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut (PS4)
Memory block
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. In Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut, you don't know who you are – you've lost your memory. All you know is what's fed to you by an astronaut aboard the ISS,...
News Get Lost in the Woods When The Forest Launches on PS4 in November
Can you survive?
The acclaimed survival game The Forest was announced for PS4 years ago, and it finally has a release date. You'll be living off the land in this spooky first person adventure on 6th November 2018. Going by the latest post on the PlayStation Blog, it sounds like a pretty in-depth experience. The setup is that you're the survivor of...
News Far Cry 5 Gains New Game + Mode in Latest Major Update
Visit Hope County once again
As has become the fashion recently, Far Cry 5 is the latest major game to receive a New Game + mode in a post launch update. It operates as you'd expect -- once you've finished the story, you'll be able to carry all your character's progression over to a new run. This includes, money, skills, equipment, weapons, and...
News Destiny 2 Available Right Now on PS Plus
A week early
September's PlayStation Plus games have just been announced, and in a surprise twist, the headline act, Destiny 2, is available to download right now. According to the PlayStation Blog, you can get the game on PS Plus today in order to partake in a trial of a new game mode. "As a special treat, the game is available on PS Plus today...
Warship warfare
The airship has been a classic way to fly across the sky in video games for decades now. From the retro JRPGs of the PSone up until this year’s Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, the mode of transport is clearly here to stay, but never has it quite seen battles like this before. Bow to Blood, a PlayStation VR game from developer...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Cutscenes Are Shot to Look Like Comic Book Panels
Behind the scenes video talks action
How many Marvel's Spider-Man trailers are too many? We'll let this one slide, however, as it's a cool look behind the scenes of E3's Raft trailer. There are some nifty snippets of information included here, but perhaps most interestingly is that the game's cutscenes are often framed in a way that apes similar...
News Almost Half a Million People Tuned in to Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Live Gameplay Reveal
Punk'd
The hype for Cyberpunk 2077 has been bubbling for months, if not years. When it was revealed that a lengthy gameplay demo was shown to members of the press behind closed doors at E3 2018, people were desperate to get their eyes on it -- ourselves included. But developer CD Projekt Red kept quiet on the matter. Incredibly positive previews...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Conan Exiles Cleaves Its Way to Number 1 on PS4
Well, okay then
Well, we're not quite sure how, but Conan Exiles has leapt straight to number 1 in Japan on PlayStation 4. The survival role-playing game (you know, the one with visible penises) moved 32,000 copies on Sony's system, and that was enough to secure the throne. My Hero Academia: One's Justice also made the top 5 on PS4, but only...
News David Cage Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Detroit: Become Human's Complex Branching Narrative
Endless possibilities
Making any game is a massively complicated undertaking, but have you ever wondered what goes into a game like Detroit: Become Human? Quantic Dream's branching narratives have huge scripts, but what about on the technical side? The studio's main man, David Cage, has given us a brief glimpse into how its myriad possible outcomes...
News PS Vue Adds a Bunch of Local Broadcast Stations
Now offering over 450 local stations across the US
Sony doesn’t seem to be overly satisfied with uptake of its television streaming service PlayStation Vue, but it continues to get pretty strong reviews from subscribers. And as of today it’s set to expand across the United States, with the addition of hundreds of local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC...
News Yakuza Studio to Announce New IP at Tokyo Game Show Next Month
That's rad
The team behind the Yakuza series is certainly keeping itself busy these days, with what seems like an endless stream of releases in the franchise, as well as the upcoming Western launch of Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. It seems it won't be taking a break anytime soon, however, as its latest game is to be announced next month...
News Shovel Knight Showdown Brings a Chaotic Conclusion to Treasure Trove
But not coming to PS Vita
Yacht Club Games is wrapping up Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove with a final instalment named Shovel Knight Showdown, a chaotic platforming fighting game featuring 16 characters from the popular property’s universe. The four-player free-for-all has primarily been designed with multiplayer in mind, but there is a single...
News Cooler Looks Especially Deadly in New Dragon Ball FighterZ Gameplay
You pathetic worm
"What makes a Super Saiyan so super?" Cooler asks before beating the snot out of Goku and pals in this new Dragon Ball FighterZ gameplay video. The upcoming DLC character is looking like a lot of fun to use, with a whole host of brutal attacks making up his moveset. Cooler is due alongside one last DLC character (Android 17,...
News Spelunky 2 Gameplay Trailer Shows a Treasure Trove of Additions
We dig it
Spelunky 2 was teased all the way back at Paris Games Week last year, and we haven't heard a peep about it since. Out of seemingly nowhere, the PlayStation Blog has posted a brand new trailer, showing off gameplay of the sequel for the first time, and it's looking pretty good. Aside from a subtle but
Tuesday28th Aug 2018
Talking Point What Free September 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will September 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the September 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the September 2018 PS Plus lineup be revealed? After last month’s late PS+ reveal, normal service has been resumed for September’s roster of goodies. Of course the release schedule is looking ridiculously...
Review Fire Pro Wrestling World (PS4)
Fired up
From it’s name, you probably already know if you want to buy Fire Pro Wrestling World or not. The niche 2D wrestling series, which started way back in 1989, is back for another instalment, and for the most part it’s unchanged, as a game in touch with its roots should be. It probably won’t attract many new fans, but you get the feeling...
Lan Di-drama
Shenmue may be considered a cult classic, but it’s important to remember that Ryo Hazuki’s revenge mission divided critics when it originally released on the Dreamcast almost two decades ago. SEGA legend Yu Suzuki spent a small fortune on the first foray’s dingy Yokosuka setting, but despite being wildly original, the game...
Hunting horrifying hordes
As the British Empire’s occult hit squad, the Strange Brigade are dispatched whenever the rampant looting of other cultures leads to supernatural forces being unleashed on the world. While many would argue this may just be karma paying the Brits back for years of colonial oppression, it’s probably best to try and avoid...
News Massive Destiny 2 Patch 2.0 Is Out Now on PS4
35GB!
Ahead of Destiny 2: Forsaken's launch on the 4th September, Bungie has deployed patch 2.0 on PlayStation. You can go ahead and download it now, but be warned: the thing's 35GB in size. Yowza! As you'd expect, the patch notes are bloody gigantic too, with the developer making numerous changes across the board in preparation for the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man DLC The City That Never Sleeps Detailed Ahead of Release on PS4
New York, New York
With Marvel's Spider-Man just days away, Sony is kicking things up a gear in the lead up to launch. The latest information comes courtesy of Insomniac Games' community director, James Stevenson, who's taken to the PlayStation Blog to outline the DLC schedule for the game, collectively known as The City That Never Sleeps. We now...
News Sony's Dishing Out Incredible Spider-Man PS4 Backpacks to Influencers
Web head
If you were lucky enough to catch our interview with the company behind PlayStation’s amazing press kits before it got struck down by the Sony Ninjas, you may be interested to see these incredible Marvel’s Spider-Man backpacks that the platform holder’s giving to “influencers” in New York City this week. All part of the final...
News Xbox Gamers Are More Hardcore Than PlayStation, Says Microsoft
You filthy noobs, you
Microsoft’s getting stomped globally by the PlayStation 4, but it believes that “hardcore gamers” gravitate towards the Xbox One ahead of Sony’s system. Aaron Greenberg, one of the marketing bigwigs at the Redmond firm, told IGN Italia at Gamescom 2018 that he believes the most engaged players prefer to game in green...
Island hopping
Bad North is an oddity, as it's quite a niche game wearing a casual game's clothing. It's a rogue-like real-time strategy game, but don't let that scare you off -- it takes a minimalist approach, throwing out a lot of the fiddly stuff associated with the genre in its pursuit of purity. The result is an extremely lean experience that...
News GT Sport Adds Red Bull Ring, Eight Brand New Cars
All for free, of course
Gran Turismo Sport continues to grow on a monthly basis, and its August update is another bumper one. In addition to the Red Bull Ring, the PlayStation 4 exclusive will add eight new vehicles to its already substantial roster. These include some classics like the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé ’64 and the Mini-Cooper ‘S’...
News Onimusha: Warlords Comes to PS4 with Enhanced Graphics and Features in 2019
Classic Capcom is back
Capcom really is on a roll right now, isn't it? The Japanese publisher has just gone and dropped a bombshell out of nowhere that the classic PS2 title Onimusha: Warlords is getting an HD remaster for PS4, and will release on 15th January next year. The re-release will bring with it HD upgrades for characters, environment, and...
Round Up Dragon Quest XI PS4 Reviews Aim for Heavenly Heights
Best quest?
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is out on PlayStation 4 early next month, and so the reviews have started trickling in. Many would consider Dragon Quest XI to be the biggest Japanese role-playing release of 2018, and there's no denying that its arrival is at least an important occasion for fans of the genre. After all,...
News UK Sales Charts: Shenmue and F1 2018 Bring the Bandicoot Crashing Down
Eight weeks at number one
The UK's bank holiday weekend meant a delay in the chart data, but it's here, and there's a bit of a shake-up. F1 2018 took pole position in its first week on sale, and Shenmue I & II wasn't far behind, debuting at number two in the chart. This of course means that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy's reign is over; it's...
News Yakuza Survey Hints at Feudal Japan Spin-Offs Potentially Coming West
Yes please
As if there weren't enough samurai-based games heading our way, SEGA is potentially thinking about giving us a couple more. Invested Yakuza fans may already know of Yakuza: Ishin! and Yakuza: Kenzan!, two spin-off titles that are basically your usual Yakuza games, only they're set in feudal Japan. The former launched on...
News 'No Plans' for Microtransactions in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on PS4
PS Store page incorrect
Yesterday, the internet discovered that the PlayStation Store page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice stated "in-game purchases optional", which naturally led to somewhat of an uproar. Despite the fact that none of FromSoftware's games have featured microtransactions, and that...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Now Available to Pre-Order from Amazon
The day Prime pre-order deals end
Amazon Prime pre-order deals are over, but you can now grab Marvel’s Spider-Man from the online retailer. Sony’s been involved in a bit of a dispute with the giant which has limited the availability of various titles, but you can nab a physical copy of the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive from the site right...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Explains Why We Had to Wait for Gameplay
In a hidden message, no less
In case you missed it yesterday, CD Projekt Red livestreamed a 48 minute gameplay demo of Cyberpunk 2077, and if you haven't watched it yet, we strongly suggest doing so -- you can find it through here. It was the same demo that the developer showed off to members of the press behind closed doors at E3 earlier...
News Bandai Namco Needed a Lot of Convincing to Green-Light SoulCalibur VI
And it could be the last one
SoulCalibur as a series has been struggling for a long time. SoulCalibur II on the PlayStation 2 set a high bar, and the property was never able to recapture that magic. SoulCalibur III, IV, and V were all decent games in their own right, but they were either hampered by very specific issues or they just never quite...
News FromSoftware Handling 'Everything After the Start Screen' in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Activision not heavily involved with production
Activision was quite a surprising choice of publisher for FromSoftware's latest game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The Japanese action game sticks out like a sore thumb among the publisher's portfolio, and some were worried about its involvement in the project. However, the game's director, Hidetaka...
Site News Where's Our Dragon Quest XI PS4 Review?
A quick word from the editors
As you may have noticed, reviews for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age are now hitting the web. We did a quick round up that you can check out through here. However, we don't have a Push Square review of Dragon Quest XI to present to you, and we're going to detail why that is in this...
News Just Deal With It Becomes Third PlayLink Game to Hit PS4 in November
Full house
Last week, Sony revealed that two of its previously announced PlayLink titles would be launching on PS4 on 14th November 2018. Both Chimparty and Knowledge Is Power: Decades are to hit the console on the same day, giving you plenty of party game experiences to toy with. However, they're not the only PlayLink games launching on the 14th --...
News 2K Sports Picks Up The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour
Hole in one
2K Sports is slowly expanding its publishing portfolio following the addition of NBA Playgrounds, as it’s announced that it will publish The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour. HB Studios acquired the rights to golf’s premier professional tour from EA Sports earlier in the year, and will now benefit from the marketing muscle of a...
Feature Gamescom 2018 Game of the Show - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
As voted by you
Last week, we asked you to vote for the Push Square Gamescom 2018 Game of the Show, and the poll has now closed. We received hundreds of votes in the end, split between a total of 26 nominees. But of course, only one title can be crowned Game of the Show. Below, we've listed the ten games that came out on top. 10. RAGE 2...
News Onrush Director Joins Project CARS Dev Slightly Mad Studios
Safe landing
Following a bout of layoffs at the Codemasters studio responsible for Onrush, the ill-fated game's director, Paul Rustchynsky, has revealed where he's heading next. In short, he's sticking to what he knows, as he begins work on a new game at Slightly Mad Studios, the team behind the Project CARS series. Rustchynsky was game director...
News Hover Does Its Best Jet Set Radio Impression Next Month
Cross-play between PS4 and PC
Hover: Revolt of Gamers takes the arcade roller-skate arcade action of Jet Set Radio into the online realm, and it’s dropping beats from 18th September. With a soundtrack featuring the input of Hideki Naganuma, the title drops you into a seamless multiplayer world and sets you free, although you can choose to...
News Destiny 2: Forsaken Gets a Typically Great Launch Trailer
Another one
Destiny as a whole gets a lot of criticism, but we can't deny that it's had some hella hype trailers over the years. This latest video for Destiny 2: Forsaken is no different. Clocking in at three minutes, it's a great clip from start to finish, filled with slick cinematics and punchy gameplay. Top stuff from Bungie once...
News J. Jonah Jameson Is Back to Talk Relationships in Latest Spider-Man PS4 Trailer
Just the facts
Marvel's Spider-Man is out in less than two weeks, so of course there's another trailer to enjoy ahead of launch. This latest video brings back J. Jonah Jameson once more to discuss the wall crawler's relationships with his allies and adversaries. It's a fun couple of minutes that'll refresh your memory on the complex web of friends...
Monday27th Aug 2018
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Full 48 Minute Gameplay Demo
Finally
Fair warning: the above video contains a lot of, er, colourful language and nudity. And there it is. CD Projekt Red has finally revealed the gameplay demo for Cyberpunk 2077. Currently, it's only available on the developer's official Twitch channel as a stream, but we'll update this article as soon as it's been uploaded or archived...
They slimed me
Few games use pure joy as a central design choice. Fewer still manage to make a world of very little real threat compelling. Indie dev Monomi Park’s cartoonish farming sim Slime Rancher manages to do both. A fine entry into the often neglected feelgood genre, it's good enough to be mentioned in the same breath as Katamari Damacy and...
News Spider-Man PS4 Spoilers Are Starting to Invade the Web
Your spider-sense should be tingling
Oh, no! Marvel’s Spider-Man is well and truly out in the wild, and the web is awash with spoilers already. Pretty much everywhere you look right now are comments on Insomniac Games’ latest, from the villain encounters through to a list of every suit available in the game. There are also YouTube videos being...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Run Out of Things to Show, So Here Are Some Cute Cats and Dogs
Wait, what?
Well, then. Square Enix has been dropping Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailers like they’ve been going out of fashion these past couple of months, and it’s shown pretty much everything there is to show. As such, please enjoy this video clip of cats and dogs playing with balls of yarn and laser pens in a vaguely Mayan setting. Yeah, we...
News Streets of Rage 4 Calls the Cops in SEGA Classic Revival
No way
Out. Of. Nowhere! French publisher Dotemu’s clearly not done with retro revivals in the wake of its recent Windjammers 2 announcement, as it’s just confirmed Streets of Rage 4. This is one helluva sentence so it deserves repeating at least once: Streets of Rage 4 has just been freakin’ announced. There are no platforms confirmed yet,...
Raccoon City
How many developers can say their game was inspired by a tweet from a parody Twitter account? Donut County's central premise of controlling a hole in the ground and swallowing up objects is wonderfully novel, and has resulted in a game that's more entertaining than you'd think. In the best possible way, it's one of the silliest...
Review Pizza Titan Ultra (PS4)
Papa don't preach
Pizza Titan Ultra is a bit like Crazy Taxi with more cheese. You control a giant city levelling Gundam, and your objective is to sprint from tower block to tower block, delivering delicious Margherita with a colossus iron fist. Each delivery sees you gain additional time, while evil enforcers will attempt to prevent you from doing...
News There's a Weird Cyberpunk 2077 Livestream Happening Right Now
What's it leading up to?
So... CD Projekt Red has started up a livestream today over on its official Twitch channel, and we've embedded it above. The stream has been live for hours, and the title reads "DATA TRANSMISSION IN PROGRESS_". Cleary it's to do with Cyberpunk 2077, but the stream isn't actually showing much -- it's just lines and...
Sunday26th Aug 2018
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's PS Store Page Mentions In-Game Purchases
Fans promptly "cancel" their pre-orders
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is being published by Activision, and that seems to have left FromSoftware fans paranoid. The pre-order page for the exciting samurai adventure includes the note “in-game purchases optional” on the PlayStation Store – and perhaps unsurprisingly it’s prompted a slew of...
News Mass Shooting Reported at Madden NFL 19 Tournament in Florida
Multiple fatalities confirmed
A shooting has occurred at a Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida today, with multiple fatalities confirmed. Videos on social media reveal harrowing scenes from the event, where attendees had gathered to play EA Sports’ latest American football game. The Jacksonville County Sherriff’s Office confirmed...
News New Character Azwel Brings Manic Laughter to SoulCalibur VI
And loads of swords
A new character's been announced for SoulCalibur VI, and by new, we mean brand new. Azwel is the main antagonist of the recently revealed Libra of Soul story mode, but he'll also be available as a playable character. He uses various summoned weapons, and appears to have an Algol-esque style. What do you make of Azwel? Laugh...
Saturday25th Aug 2018
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.00 Not Needed for New PS Store Search
Live now
While it was originally expected to be part of the in-beta PlayStation 4 firmware update v6.00, it seems that Sony simply couldn’t wait to roll out the PlayStation Store’s new search functionality. A quick trip to the platform holder’s console-based plaza reveals that the old wheel-like tool has already been replaced with an...
News God of War Audiobook to Be Narrated by Mimir
Novel penned by Cory Barlog's father
A novelisation of Sony Santa Monica’s epic God of War revival is set to release next week, and it’ll be accompanied by an audiobook narrated by none other than Alastair Duncan – also known as Mimir. This is an incredible touch, as the severed head serves as a kind of storyteller throughout the PlayStation 4...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Launch Edition Will Have a Reversible Japanese Cover
Ken you handle it
Wow, look at good guy SEGA pulling off this admittedly cool little move. Earlier this month, the publisher revealed Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise's Western box art, and while it certainly isn't bad, it's not quite on par with the
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 234
Maria, you've gotta see her
This is it, folks – this is pretty much the last week before the release schedule goes absolutely mental for the holidays. Assuming you’re not already playing something new, then this may be your last opportunity to clear up your backlog. Good luck. Sammy Barker, Editor: I polished off the first Shenmue last night,...
Friday24th Aug 2018
Guide Shenmue II - How to Easily Make Lots of Money
Cash for Cool Z
There’s a moment early in Shenmue II where you’ll lose all of your money, and there’s nothing you can do about it. From that point, you’re going to have to try and make some cash if you want to purchase toy capsules or play arcade games. There are various jobs you can do to make some dollars, including carrying crates and...
Guide How to Buy 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro, DualShock 4, and Wireless Headset
Where to order the translucent console and accessories
Update: The 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro is now up for grabs in the US, but you'll need to hurry. You can find some links below to some of the retailers stocking the console. Sony recently unveiled a stunning new PS4 Pro model to celebrate its sales milestone of shifting 500 million...
Guide Best New PS4 Games at Gamescom 2018
Upcoming classics coming to PlayStation 4
What are the best PS4 games at Gamescom 2018? While the Cologne convention may not quite match the theatre of E3 2018, publishers do tend go big at the German show, and we’ve been following all of the announcements, trailers, and gameplay demos. We've been updating this article throughout the week to bring...
Guide Shenmue II - How to Learn 15 Combat Skills
Master
Over the course of Shenmue II, you’ll encounter characters who will teach you combat skills. These essentially comprise moves that you can perform during free battle. You’ll earn the following Trophies on the way to the ‘Master’ Trophy, which is awarded for learning 15 combat skills: Apprentice (one combat skill), Adept (five combat...
Soapbox Sony's in Danger of Becoming Closed Off
Sammy's not enjoying the silence
Gamescom 2018 is almost over, and it’s clear at this stage that we won’t be hearing a peep from Sony again. The platform holder was never likely to hold a press conference in Cologne – I’ll actually be surprised if it has a briefing at Paris Games Week or PlayStation Experience – but it’s been busy on the...
News Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Details Its Co-Op Story Mode
Squad goals
If competitive multiplayer battles aren't your cup of tea, then you may be happy to know that Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker has co-op missions that see you and online friends or randoms join up and tackle various objectives together. It looks like you'll be kicking, punching, blasting, and slashing your way through hordes of enemies...
Gamescom 2018 Horror as Fortnite Fan Takes a Public Dump and Leaves It to Stink
Fortshite
It's Friday afternoon and Gamescom 2018 has pretty much wrapped up -- you're damn right we're going to write about someone taking a sh*t at a gaming convention. As reported by PlayNation.de, there was a huge queue to play Fortnite at Gamescom 2018. Disregarding the fact that thousands of people queued up for hours on end to play bloody...
News PSVR Starter Packs Are on Sale in the UK Right Now
Virtual insanity
PlayStation VR’s software catalogue grows by the day, and the slate of upcoming PSVR games makes for impressive reading as well. There’s never been a better time to test out Sony’s virtual reality accessory, then, and the good news is that the device is on sale in the UK right now. For the lowly sum of £199.99 you’ll be...
News Tekken 7 Trailer Shows Off Character Buffs and the New Wall Bounce Mechanic
Boing
Those of you who watched the recent Tekken World Tour tournament in Tokyo may have already seen this trailer when it was shown live on stream, but now it's available in HD on the official Tekken YouTube channel. The footage highlights numerous character buffs, including the addition of wall bounce attacks as well as completely fresh...
Poll What Was the Best PS4 Game at Gamescom 2018?
Game of the Show
As yet another annual gaming event comes to a close, it's once again time to reflect and pick out our Game of the Show. Gamescom may not be the 'European E3' that it once was, but we still got so many new trailers and gameplay videos from this year's show. And so, it falls to you to decide Push Square's Gamescom 2018 Game of...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Shows How Lara Croft Can Be Smart and Resourceful
Brain of Britain
Lara Croft’s a capable warrior and an adept athlete, this much we know – but for Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s 10,000th trailer, Square Enix wants to show how smart and resourceful the heroine can be. And to be honest, she’s a bloody genius: she can turn beetles (!!!) into poison arrows and eat plants to slow down time. Man,...
Gamescom 2018 Watch Fury Take on Envy in New Darksiders III Gameplay
Apocalypse now
Don't forget guys and gals -- Darksiders III comes out in November. There doesn't seem to be quite as much buzz around this game as some of the other big titles launching before Christmas, but the Darksiders games are an enjoyable bunch. As we know, this entry focuses on another of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, namely Fury, and...
Gamescom 2018 Kick On with 15 Minutes of Gameplay from the Latest FIFA 19 Build
An upgrade?
Gamespot's uploaded 15 minutes of FIFA 19 gameplay, and as far as we're aware, it's the latest build of the game. As previews promised, we did spy a handful of new animations, and the general flow of play maybe looks a bit more fluid? It's hard to tell without playing the game ourselves, but it does seem that way in the video...
News Earth Defense Force 4.1 Shmup Wings It to PS4
But only in North America for now
Spin-off shmup Earth Defense Force 4.1: Wingdiver The Shooter has stealth launched in North America for $19.99. Originally available in Japan, the title flew to Steam in April, but now can be purchased on the PlayStation 4. “Players will step into the shoes of a soldier in Pale Team, an elite branch of the...
Gamescom 2018 Metro Exodus Looks Like a Seasonal Treat
Well, maybe not treat
Metro Exodus is looking decent, eh? The demo being shown at Gamescom 2018 focuses on an autumn environment, but the full campaign will cycle through all of the seasons, which should result in some visual variety as you journey apocalyptic Russia. There’ll be a full day-and-night cycle, too, which will alter the kind of...
News Upcoming PlayLink Game Chimparty Goes Wild on PS4 in November
Going ape
Earlier in the week, Sony locked down a release date for Knowledge Is Power: Decades, the sequel to the quiz show party game on its PlayLink platform. Now, we have a confirmed date for fellow PlayLink game, Chimparty, and it's out on the same day. You'll be able to play both titles on 14th November. In case you're unaware, Chimparty is a...
News Roll7 Downs Tools on Laser League As It Struggles to Secure an Audience
505 Games takes over
Roll7 is the small studio responsible for some fantastic games, but its latest effort, Laser League, evidently has struggled to win over consumers. The OlliOlli games and Not a Hero were small in scale but offered great arcade-like experiences, and while Laser League in some ways fits into that mould as well, its reliance on a...
Thursday23rd Aug 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Previews Appear to Be Incoming
Go West
The next issue of Official PlayStation Magazine will feature a hands on preview for Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning that we’re just about a month away from learning more about how Rockstar’s latest plays. The label did showcase the first gameplay from the hotly anticipated Western earlier this month, but now it looks like it’s about to...
Guide Shenmue II - How to Win 5 Arm Wrestling Matches
Strongarm
One of the first things that will happen when you arrive in Aberdeen in Shenmue II is that you’ll be challenged to an arm wrestling match. This first bout is easy to win, and you’ll be awarded the ‘Challenger’ Trophy for your efforts. Each time you win, however, the stakes will be increased – and winning the $50 bet is almost...
News July 2018 NPD: PS4 Can't Make It Six Months in a Row
Still the best-selling system of the year, though
We figured that the PlayStation 4, in its fifth term, was going to make way for the newer Nintendo Switch in the NPD hardware charts this year, but it’s actually maintained its position at the top for much of 2018 thus far. A slow July means that it couldn’t quite make it six months in a row,...
Gamescom 2018 Dark Souls Is Done, FromSoftware Reiterates
Wants to create fresh experiences
Ever wondered why Bandai Namco has started to milk the Dark Souls series? It looks like its relationship with developer FromSoftware may be over, as the studio moves to pastures new. Speaking with VG247 at Gamescom 2018 this week, communications director Yasuhiro Kitao said that the studio plans to make “a variety...
Guide Shenmue II - How to Straighten the Man's Sign Near the Come Over Guest House in Wan Chai
Good Samaritan
An easily missable sequence in Shenmue II involves a man who needs help straightening his sign near the Come Over Guest House in Wan Chai. In order to be a Good Samaritan, you’re going to need to ensure that you’ve progressed the quest involving Wong and your bag swiftly, because you’ll need to have got in your room and packed...
News Take Advantage of PS4's Multimedia Apps with the New Cloud Remote
TV TV TV
Perhaps one of the most exciting announcements of this week is this new multimedia remote control for PS4, known as the Cloud Remote. Seemingly only available in the US, the Cloud Remote is essentially a universal TV remote that is compatible with the console's various media apps, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. According to a new...
Guide Shenmue II - Master the Wild Throw Move from the Kung Fu School in Wan Chai
Back to school
Shenmue and its successor Shenmue II are essentially coming of age stories, and protagonist Ryo Hazuki will absorb a ton of information across the course of both games. One thing that the character learns are new moves, but these can be missable at times. One move in particular, the Wild Throw, will be taught to you at the Guang...
Gamescom 2018 Bless Unleashed Announced, Korean-Made Free-to-Play MMORPG
But it's on Xbox first
Bandai Namco has announced that it'll be publishing a free-to-play MMORPG named Bless Unleashed. It's being developed by Korean studio Neowiz, and from what we understand, it's potentially just a console version of Bless Online, a PC MMO that was released earlier this year. Bless Unleashed is due in 2019, and although there's...
Gamescom 2018 Cyberpunk 2077 Is Playable from Start to Finish
But it's far from done
Cyberpunk 2077 is a while off yet, and we've known that for quite some time. There's been on and off speculation about it being an eventual PS5 game, and developer CD Projekt Red basically keeps telling us that it'll be ready when it's ready -- simple as that. But how far along is the project, really? Well, according to...
Gamescom 2018 Bandai Namco Defends Decision to Add Tira as DLC in SoulCalibur VI
Ring of death
Tira is returning in SoulCalibur VI, but only as DLC. You unlock her if you buy the season pass, or you can purchase her individually. Almost immediately after the announcement, there was outrage. Fans aren't happy that a much requested character is stuck behind an additional paywall at launch, and we can't blame them. It's an...
News Raiders of the Broken Planet Relaunches on PS4 as Spacelords, Goes Free-to-Play
One year after release
You may or may not remember a team-based shooter called Raiders of the Broken Planet. It launched on PlayStation 4 all the way back in September of last year, and to be totally honest, we didn't even realise. But we're going to assume that we haven't missed much, as the game's actually relaunched under a new name. It's now...
Gamescom 2018 Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Looks Superb in New Gameplay Video
Thank you for releasing me
Just like Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy before it, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy promises to be a nostalgia gut punch. This new gameplay footage, going through a stage from each of the three games, looks absolutely spot on, with everything from the level layouts to the sound effects reproduced wonderfully. It's clear...
News Destiny 2: Forsaken Cinematic Trailer Shows Cayde's Last Stand
Rest in pieces
If you're one of those weirdos who's actually invested in Destiny's "story", then you'll want to give this latest cinematic trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken a watch. We're just trolling, of course -- it's a pretty cool trailer. As has been revealed numerous times now, the expansion -- which is due out next month -- sees the death of...
Gamescom 2018 Man of Medan Is the Dumb Until Dawn Successor You Wanted
Dive in
Ah, Supermassive Games – after all those spin-offs, we’d forgotten your unique brand of campy horror. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan looks every inch the Until Dawn successor in this gameplay demo from Gamescom 2018, trading on daft dialogue exchanges and borderline unfair jump scares. We love it already. The gameplay seems...
News Deacon Dispatches the Undead in Days Gone PS4 Screens
What a Saint
Sony Bend has uploaded some new screenshots of Days Gone to its official website, and the title is looking pretty tasty as it edges closer to launch. The images mostly focus on protagonist Deacon St. John laying waste to Freakers, but there are also shots of him riding his hog and just generally running around. Our guess is that this...
Gamescom 2018 Despite DLC, The Full SoulCalibur VI Character Roster Hasn't Been Revealed Yet
Just to clarify
So the other day, Bandai Namco announced the first DLC character for SoulCalibur VI. Fan-favourite fighter Tira will be unlocked if you buy the game's season pass, or she can be purchased separately. As you'd expect, this didn't go down well with fans of the franchise. A returning character being stuck behind an additional paywall?...
Gamescom 2018 Desperados III Gameplay Looks a Lot Like Shadow Tactics
And that's fine by us
THQ Nordic's Desperados III was a surprise announcement during Gamescom 2018's opening ceremony, as the series has been dormant since 2007's Helldorado. Given the team behind this game produced Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, we had a feeling it would be in safe hands, and this new gameplay is looking pretty good...
Gamescom 2018 Get Up to Speed with New Team Sonic Racing Gameplay and Details
Need for speed
We're cautiously optimistic about Team Sonic Racing. Early gameplay footage has looked bright, cheerful, and fun, and with Sumo Digital at the helm, it's in safe hands. We're still unsure, however, on whether it'll measure up to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, a wonderful kart racer with lots of variety thanks to its...
Gamescom 2018 Embrace the Madness with Call of Cthulhu Gameplay
Lovecraft overload
Frogwares’ forthcoming The Sinking City looks awesome, and so too does Cyanide’s Call of Cthulhu. Both are taking different approaches to H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic universe, with this game adopting a first-person perspective. You play as an investigator named Edward Pierce who’s sent to an island named Darkwater, which is...
News A Fifth Character Joins Strange Brigade's Roster Ahead of Launch on PS4
Spiffing
The 1930s co-op shooter Strange Brigade is almost upon us, and with it comes the obligatory launch trailer. The promising third person supernatural shooter has a great style and a unique vibe that we've come to rather enjoy, but something that hasn't been discussed too much is its small group of...
Gamescom 2018 Destiny 2: Forsaken's New Multiplayer Mode Gets a Free Trial
Get your Gambit on
Ahead of Destiny 2: Forsaken's launch on the 4th September, a free trial of the expansion's new Gambit multiplayer mode will be made available to all Destiny 2 players. Gambit sees two opposing teams of Guardians take down waves of foes all while attempting to sabotage the progress of their opponents. The trail begins on the...
Gamescom 2018 Take a Sneaky Look at Metro: Exodus Gameplay Footage
Kill or be killed
We've already been treated to an atmospheric new trailer for Metro: Exodus during this year's Gamescom, but publisher Deep Silver hasn't stopped there. It's also released a decent amount of beta gameplay footage, and it's looking great. The above video cuts from one scenario to another, showing us things like rescuing a man from...
News Strange Brigade's Launch Trailer Loves Its Alliteration
Video won't leave you vexed
Co-op shooter Strange Brigade’s going to have its work cut-out standing out in a stacked release schedule, but kudos to Rebellion who’s really putting in the time to illustrate what makes its 1930’s affair unique. This trailer is particularly great, neatly showcasing all of the features in the game, while the...
Gamescom 2018 Twin Mirror Channels the Spirit of Life Is Strange
All in the mind
Twin Mirror is a DONTNOD game alright. Soft colour palette? Check. Atrocious voice acting? Check. American characters written by French people? Check. Weird sci-fi elements? Check. If we hadn’t already seen the trailer to Life Is Strange 2, we’d be convinced this was the sequel instead – even if it is lacking in the teenager...
Wednesday22nd Aug 2018
News The Ultimate PS4 Pro Controller Will Cost You a Pretty Penny
But it's packing some killer features
Sony recognises there’s a reasonable market for a “professional” grade DualShock 4 controller, but it’s one it’s happy to let third-party manufacturers supply. Razer, perhaps realising that it’ll be dining on caviar if it keeps pumping these out, is only too happy to oblige, so here’s the Razer...
News A Bunch of New Sales and Offers on European PS Store Bring Big Savings
Summer Sale winds down
The European PlayStation Store's ridiculous Summer Sale has finally drawn to a close, which means we can now have a bit of a breather from the constant barrage of offers. Only kidding -- Sony is kicking off all sorts of new sales, and once again, a vast range of games are going cheap. Three new promotions are starting today...
News PS4 Spotted in PUBG Video Leading to Fresh Speculation
Finally jumping in?
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the former Battle Royale sensation that’s had its lunch eaten by Fortnite, is finally finished on the Xbox One – and that’s prompted fresh speculation about a PlayStation 4 port. Stoking the flames further is that in Microsoft’s announcement trailer, Bluehole employees are seen gathered...
News Sony Japan to Host PlayStation LineUp Tour Ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2018
Will be live streamed
As usual, Sony will be holding some sort of showcase in Japan a week or so before Tokyo Game Show, and via the Japanese PlayStation Blog, the latest event has been announced. Called the PlayStation LineUp Tour, the show will take place on 10th September at 18:30 JST. This translates to 10:30 BST, 02:30 PDT, or 5:30 EDT. It's...
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.0 Will Let You Search PS Store by Publisher, Genre
Deeper dive
More information is emerging about the PlayStation Store’s new search feature, which was spotted by eagle-eyed PS4 firmware update v6.00 beta testers yesterday. Screenshots show that Sony is replacing the divisive “wheel” utility, and opting for a more straight-forward keypad instead. And new images reveal that you’ll be able to...
If at first you don’t succeed
At Death’s Gambit's main menu, we oversee the aftermath of chaos. "What could possibly have happened here?" we think to ourselves as the music swells. It provides a subtle hint of the events that unfurl, as your character, Sorun, suddenly gets dragged across the muddy terrain after a battle. Despite its gorgeously...
News Dark Souls Trilogy Is a Three Disc Collection of From's Classics
Update: Price and availability confirmed
If you’ve never played any of the Dark Souls games before, then Bandai Namco is preparing a three disc PlayStation 4 trilogy that will get you up to speed. The compilation, due out on 19th October, will include Dark Souls Remastered, Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin, and Dark Souls III: The Fire...
News Sony's Unties Label Is Publishing More Switch Games Than PS4 Ones
Signs several new titles
Sony Music Entertainment may wholly own indie publishing label Unties, but the fact that it’s publishing more Nintendo Switch than PlayStation 4 titles these days doesn’t make for great optics. The subsidiary – which is totally independent of Sony Interactive Entertainment – has signed a bunch of new games, and is...
News Knowledge Is Power: Decades Turns Your Living Room into a Game Show in November
Final answer
You may remember Knowledge Is Power: Decades was announced around E3, the sequel to the likeable PlayLink party game, Knowledge Is Power. Well, Sony has just revealed when we can expect it to arrive. Decades will be launching on 14th November 2018, nicely placed ahead of the holiday season. Unlike the first game's general knowledge...
News Code Vein Lashes Out with 10 Minutes of New PS4 Gameplay
Blood lust
Code Vein may have been delayed into 2019, but that hasn't stopped PlayStation Access from posting more uncut gameplay. Bandai Namco's Souls-esque action RPG still looks quite promising in this latest PlayStation 4 footage, as we run through a rather rough environment that's populated by some pretty beastly demons. How do you...
Gamescom 2018 Claire Redfield Kicks Ass in Resident Evil 2 Gameplay
Bloody Birkin
Hot on the heels of Capcom’s complete Claire Redfield blowout this week, new footage has emerged at Gamescom 2018 showing off her portion of Resident Evil 2’s campaign. In this first Dengeki Online video, the heroine comes face-to-face with Sherry Birkin and her father – although fans of the original will know that the latter...
News PS4 Passes 7 Million Units Sold in Japan
Not too bad
Taking the latest Japanese sales charts into account, the PlayStation 4 has passed 7 million units sold in Japan. Sony's current-gen console launched on the 22nd February, 2014 in the Land of the Rising Sun, so it's been available for around four and a half years at this point. It's no secret that home console sales aren't nearly...
News Promising PSVR Adventure Torn Opens Up Next Week
'Nothing's fine, I'm torn'
PlayStation VR is arguably at its best when it’s immersing you in fascinating fantasy worlds, and Torn seems to have that down to a tee. Created by Aspyr Media and written by BioShock veteran Susan O’Connor, this unsettling adventure through an abandoned mansion has been inspired by the Twilight Zone and Black Mirror...
Gamescom 2018 Devil May Cry 5 PS4 Pro Gameplay Footage Emerges
That's more like it
Forget that Xbox One video you saw yesterday, this is the real deal as far as this website is concerned. PlayStation Access has posted 19 minutes of Devil May Cry 5 gameplay footage, all captured on a PS4 Pro in 4K. Lovely stuff. Needless to say that it's the same demo many of you will have already seen, but...
Gamescom 2018 Fly Away with 11 Minutes of Ace Combat 7 Gameplay
Top gun
Oh, yes – this is just what the doctor ordered. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown looks every inch the cheesy arcade dogfighter we’ve been waiting all generation for. This 11 minute gameplay demo shows a pretty experienced player laying waste to a series of enemy strongholds, all to the sound of inane babble from characters named ‘Tabloid’...
News 24 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Odyssey Gameplay Isn't Quite Historically Accurate
Mythical creatures, anyone?
With Assassin's Creed Origins and its Curse of the Pharaohs expansion, Ubisoft let the dev team off its leash, and the result was one of the most creative, exciting adventures in the entire franchise. However, it was only an expansion and not a full game, unlike Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which is bringing hefty...
Gamescom 2018 FIFA 19's Story Mode Finale Is Split Across Three Characters
The champiooooons
FIFA 19's story mode will feature not one, not two, but three distinct characters, the game's latest trailer reveals. In the last two games, The Journey has focused on Alex Hunter, and while he's still at the centre of this one as he attempts to find Real Madrid yet more European glory, you'll also play as returning...
Gamescom 2018 For Honor Is Getting an Arcade Mode
A new challenger
As part of the game's October expansion, Marching Fire, For Honor will get its own arcade mode, complete with regular quest updates, challenges, and rewards. Basically, you'll be fighting through computer controlled opponents with various modifiers to keep each battle somewhat unique. You'll also be able to buddy up with a...
Gamescom 2018 'Everything Could Have Consequences' in Cyberpunk 2077
Watch your back
Role-playing and your interactions with the world will obviously be core pillars of Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red has already made it clear that you'll be free to explore Night City at your leisure, but the developer wants players to be constantly taking their actions into consideration. Speaking to Gamespot at Gamescom 2018,...
Gamescom 2018 Assassin's Creed Isn't Back on a Yearly Schedule, Says Ubisoft
Odyssey to be supported through 2019
With Assassin's Creed Odyssey following hot on the heels of Assassin's Creed Origins, many are worried that Ubisoft was bringing the series back to an annual release schedule after taking a year's break. The extra time clearly paid off for Origins, but is the publisher hoping to cash in on that success by pumping...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Sees a Slight Boost During Holiday Week
And that's about it
It's been a slow week for video games in Japan due to Obon, one of the nation's traditional holidays. As such, there were no new software releases. On the PlayStation side of things, the only game really worth mentioning is the Yakuza 3 remaster on PlayStation 4, which dropped from first all the way down to 14th. As...
Gamescom 2018 Train with Rocky Balboa in CREED: Rise to Glory
We like the cut of its jab
You’ve always wanted to hang out with Rocky Balboa, right? Now you can. CREED: Rise to Glory is inspired by the movie starring Michael B. Jordan, and will see you assume the role of Adonis as you fight your way to the top alongside Sly Stallone’s iconic alter-ego. It’s looking neat in this teaser trailer; developer...
Gamescom 2018 Watch 16 Minutes of Uncut Gameplay from A Plague Tale: Innocence
Rats
Yet another game that's maybe not getting enough attention is A Plague Tale: Innocence from Focus Home Interactive. It's an adventure game set in a medieval, war struck France that's also fallen prey to disease thanks to a massive rat infestation. It's a pretty bleak premise, and this brand new gameplay footage reinforces that. It's the best...
Gamescom 2018 New Screenshots and Info Prove Left Alive Is Still Coming
Still alive
You'd be forgiven for forgetting about Left Alive, Square Enix's Front Mission successor. After being announced at Tokyo Game Show last year, it fell into obscurity, but according to a new report from DualShockers, the game is still very much in development. The sur
Gamescom 2018 The Division 2 Takes Aim with a Quick In-Game Trailer
Squad up
Ubisoft's released a new trailer for The Division 2. It's a short one but potentially sweet if you're feeling the hype for this promising looking sequel. It's all in-game footage and we're liking the look of the open world, which is immediately a lot more colourful than the first game's bleak and wintry New York. Are you looking...
Gamescom 2018 Battlefield V Introduces the Company
Action men and women
EA’s making a meal out of Battlefield V’s new Company feature, but what it boils down to is customisation. Across the first-person shooter's two factions – Britain and Germany – you’ll be able to completely personalise the title’s four main classes. This expands to both cosmetic changes and ability upgrades, allowing...
Gamescom 2018 Fallout 76's Latest Educational Video Covers Crafting and Building
A new home
We're always happy to give these comical Fallout trailers a watch, and the latest video fresh from Gamescom 2018 is a good laugh. It goes over the importance of crafting and building a place that you can call home in Fallout 76. Fallout 4's emphasis on settlement building was divisive, so it'll be interesting to see how this next game...
Gamescom 2018 The Surge 2 Gameplay Trailer Takes the Fight Outside
Mech-ing improvements
The Surge was a pretty divisive game when it launched last year. We weren't particularly enamoured with it, but some enjoyed its sci-fi spin on Dark Souls-esque gameplay. Focus Home Interactive has released a trailer for The Surge 2, and it looks like there will be a greater variety of environments to fight through. The first...
Gamescom 2018 LEGO DC Super-Villains Gameplay Is About What You'd Expect
Not bad
Courtesy of IGN, we now have a first look at what to expect from LEGO DC Super-Villains, and it looks like it's par for the course. You'll be hopping between various onscreen characters with different abilities to solve basic puzzles, and it looks as though the developer is largely sticking to the tried and tested formula. That's not...
Tuesday21st Aug 2018
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.0 Seems to Finally Change PlayStation Store Search Function
About bloody time
The search functionality on the PlayStation Store is terrible, and it has been since the PlayStation 4 launched almost five years ago. Now, we're not saying it's unusable, but it's a system that's baffled us ever since it was introduced. Instead of having a simple on-screen keyboard, the current user interface presents you with...
Guide Shenmue - How to Get into Warehouse 8 and Meet Master Chen
Break and enter
Once you reach New Yokosuka Harbor in Shenmue, one of your first tasks is to break and enter Warehouse 8 so that you can meet Master Chen – but this can be a bit of pain. To begin with, there are two warehouse districts, and you’ll need to pay a visit to the Old Warehouse District in order to infiltrate the Warehouse 8 that...
Juan punch man
When you fire up Guacamelee! 2 for the first time, it might feel like you've seen it all before -- and that's not just because it starts by catching you up on the ending of the first game. Drinkbox Studios' excellent Mexican Metroidvania Guacamelee! was so impeccably tight that it was difficult to imagine ways in which it could be...
Gamescom 2018 Cyberpunk 2077 Gets New First-Person Screenshots, Certainly Looks Like a PS5 Game
Through cybernetic eyes
CD Projekt Red has released four new Cyberpunk 2077 screenshots. They're supposedly in-engine and representative of what the the finish game will look like. They're also from a first-person perspective, so this is basically what you're going to see while playing, minus any HUD elements. It's unclear whether this is all...
Gamescom 2018 Have Some New Details on Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2
New screenshots too
As we know, Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 2 brings back the dual campaign of Leon and Claire, and the publisher has released some new details on the latter character, as well as a handful of screenshots. "Claire Redfield has been on a mission to find her missing brother Chris – a mission that brings her to Raccoon City...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Zips into Warehouses Around the World
Copies spotted out in the wild
Someone get J. Jonah Jameson on the blower, because Marvel’s Spider-Man has started swinging its way into warehouses. This snap spotted on Twitter shows a boatload of copies of Insomniac Games’ latest, and the age rating on the cover suggests that the source of the picture is somewhere in Europe. While this...
Gamescom 2018 Take a Look at 14 Minutes of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gameplay
Ninja souls
The reaction to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been somewhat muted, as it's changing a lot of what people expect from a FromSoftware action game. However, in this lengthy look at gameplay of the studio's new title, the game appears to still have some Souls DNA. It's clear that the action is more fast-paced, and it looks as though you'll...
Gamescom 2018 Open World Action Game BioMutant Is Back with Loads of Gameplay
Still a 2018 release
Remember that weird looking open world action game, BioMutant? Well it's reappeared at Gamescom 2018, bringing a trailer (above) and over 15 minutes of gameplay (below). The title's still looking quite unique and rather promising, with publisher THQ Nordic calling it "an open-world, post-apocalyptic kung-fu fable RPG, with a...
Gamescom 2018 Tira Joins SoulCalibur VI as First DLC Character, Fans Aren't Too Happy
Ring of death
Oh come on Bandai Namco, you were doing so well. Tira, once again wielding her giant ring of death, has been revealed as a returning character in SoulCalibur VI, but she won't technically be part of the title's starting roster. To unlock her, you either need to buy the game's season pass (which is yet to be fully detailed), or...
Gamescom 2018 Battlefield V Open Beta Rolls onto PS4 in Early September
Pre-orders get it earlier
EA and DICE have announced that the Battlefield V open beta will blast onto the scene in the near future. "The Open Beta will showcase the soon-to-be-iconic Rotterdam map on Conquest mode as well as the Arctic Fjord map on both Conquest and Grand Operations," the press release reads. "Soon-to-be-iconic"? Bloody hell. It'll...
News There's a Free Shenmue PS4 Theme in North America
This is cool
SEGA’s celebrating the launch of Shenmue I & II on the PlayStation 4 with a free dynamic theme in North America. Available to download now, the animated wallpaper includes a sketch of Ryo Hazuki on the top layer, and a panning shot of the Dragon Mirror on the bottom layer. There’s also some new music from the franchise’s...
Gamescom 2018 Join Clarkson, Hammond, and May in The Grand Tour Game
The best racing game... in the world
Well, we weren't expecting this. Old Top Gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May took a detour to Amazon a few years ago, where they've been working on their own car show, The Grand Tour. Now, it seems there's a video game adaptation in development, imaginatively named The Grand...
Gamescom 2018 Ace Combat 7 Flies to PS4, PSVR on 18th January
Heads up
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will ham up the PlayStation 4 from 18th January, publisher Bandai Namco has finally confirmed. The game, which has been subject to a series of delays, will be accompanied by new Thrustmaster and Hori flightsticks – both of which will deploy in time for the take-off of the long awaited sequel. According to a...
Gamescom 2018 Until Dawn's Supermassive Introduces the Dark Pictures Anthology
Man of Medan kicks things off
Best announcement of Gamescom 2018 so far? It’s certainly up there: Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has announced that it’s partnering with Bandai Namco on a new episodic series named The Dark Pictures Anthology. Essentially a series of horror-themed short stories, the season will get underway with Man of...
Gamescom 2018 The Sinking City Blends Sherlock Holmes with Lovecraftian Horror
Investigate your insanity
The Sinking City looks super cool. Created by Sherlock Holmes developer Frogwares, it retains many of the investigation elements of the popular franchise, but it stretches the formula over a Lovecraftian horror open world. Essentially you’ll be travelling Oakmont picking up clues, but it’ll be down to you to put...
Gamescom 2018 Devil May Cry 5 Gameplay Is Slick, Super Stylish, and Exactly What We Wanted
Devil triggered
Phwoar! Devil May Cry is back in fashion, and it's look very promising. IGN has captured 15 minutes of Devil May Cry 5 gameplay (we know it's the Xbox One version, by the way) and it looks sick. Like, sick as in sick. It looks fast, fluid, and totally over-the-top. There are some sweet moves...
Gamescom 2018 Death May Die in The Sinking City's Unsettling Cinematic Trailer
That is not dead
It doesn’t reveal a fat lot about Frogwares’ Lovecraftian adventure game, but this cinematic trailer for The Sinking City sure sets the scene strongly. The three minute clip shows the private investigator protagonist slowly succumbing to insanity, as all manner of Cthulhu-esque creatures haunt him. It’s an awesomely unsettling...
Gamescom 2018 Dante Steps Up in New Devil May Cry 5 Trailer
The man himself
Devil May Cry 5 is making its presence felt at Gamescom 2018, and it's not quite done yet. Alongside a confirmed release date, it's wheeled out a brand new trailer which largely consists of gameplay footage. The highlight here, though, comes right at the end, as we get to see Dante in action. He looks way more over-the-top than...
Gamescom 2018 You Can Ride Horses in Farming Simulator 19
Someone cull the crops
You can ride horses in Farming Simulator 19, which is one hell of an addition to a franchise that grows with each instalment. This new Gamescom 2018 trailer shows off the upcoming sequel in all of its earth churning glory, introducing some of the 300 vehicles you’ll be able to commandeer come 20th November. Giants Software...
News Firewall Zero Hour Has a Cast of Characters Like Rainbow Six: Siege
And they've all got stupid names
Firewall Zero Hour has been wearing its Rainbow Six: Siege influences on its urban camo sleeve, so it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that it has a cast of contractors each with their own unique abilities. Perks range from additional ammunition to a bonus frag grenade. We’ve included a list of all the characters...
Gamescom 2018 Shenmue III Continues the Saga on 27th August
That's next year, to be clear
Shenmue III will release on 27th August, 2019, a new trailer from the Gamescom 2018 opening ceremony has confirmed. As part of a Deep Silver segment, Yu Suzuki showcased a new trailer from the game, which is by far the best we’ve seen thus far. While it’s clear that there’s still a lot of work to do, we get a...
Live Watch the Gamescom 2018 Opening Ceremony Right Here
World premieres expected
Gamescom 2018 gets underway this week, and Cologne will be welcoming gaming's largest convention with an opening ceremony that promises World Premieres from several publishers. Among the games on display will be Shenmue III and Life Is Strange 2. The show gets underway from 10AM BST. Gamescom 2018 Keynote:...
Gamescom 2018 One Piece: World Seeker Nabs a Story Trailer, Still Set for 2018 Release
A pirate's life
Bandai Namco's unveiled a new story-focused trailer for One Piece: World Seeker, the open world action adventure game starring all of your favourite superpowered pirates. The video shows a truckload of One Piece characters, all of them featured in the title's original tale. The character models are looking really nice. We...
Gamescom 2018 NBA 2K19 Attracts Hollywood Talent for Story Mode
Hollyoaks talent, too
The story modes in sports games have become bigger budget productions in recent years, and NBA 2K19 is no exception. 2K Sports has attracted some pretty big names for ‘The Way Back’, which will see you working your way through the Chinese Basketball League and back into the NBA. Among some of the stars are Anthony Mackie...
Gamescom 2018 Psychological Thriller Twin Mirror Is Episodic
All in the mind
There’ll be three parts to DONTNOD’s psychological thriller Twin Mirror, which intrigued when it was announced at E3 2018 earlier in the year. Episode 1: Lost on Arrival will launch in 2019, and a new trailer has been released to coincide with Gamescom 2018. You can watch it above. The pitch outlined in the press release is...
Gamescom 2018 Desperados III Brings Strategy to the Old West on PS4 in 2019
Shoot out
THQ Nordic announced a new entry in the Desperados series during Gamescom 2018's opening ceremony. If you're not sure what these games are all about, they're real-time strategy titles in a Western setting. According to the game's official website, Desperados III is heavily inspired by the original game, Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive...
News Pato Box Punches Out a PS4 and PS Vita Release
Duck and weave
We're sure you've been thinking to yourself, "Wait a minute, the PS4 doesn't have a boxing game starring a man with a duck's head". Well, we've got some great news for you: Pato Box has been announced for both PS4 and PS Vita, and it's arriving very soon indeed. This odd game is an action/adventure boxing title inspired by the...
Gamescom 2018 Cool Looking Strategy RPG Mutant Year Zero Gets a December Release Date
Take your turn
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden grabbed our attention earlier in the year with a cool announcement trailer, and now the post-apocalyptic strategy RPG has a confirmed release date. As if the release schedule wasn't already way too busy, Mutant Year Zero is set to launch on the 4th December. We reckon the game's...
Gamescom 2018 Close to the Sun Is a 2019 Horror Game Starring Nikola Tesla
Shock horror
Close to the Sun is a brand new horror title, announced at Gamescom 2018, and it looks pretty cheesy. The game is set during the 19th century, and scientist Nikola Tesla has created a ship complex in pursuit of knowledge. Of course, it hasn't gone all that well, and playing as journalist Rose, you must survive as you explore the...
Gamescom 2018 Devil May Cry 5 Locks On to a March 2019 Release Date
Pull that devil trigger
Capcom has slapped a release date on Devil May Cry 5, confirming that it will indeed launch in March of next year, as previous speculation suggested. If you haven't seen it already, there's loads of gameplay footage doing the rounds across the 'net, so get a good eyeful if you fancy getting hyped. Anyway, the date to mark on...
Gamescom 2018 Life Is Strange 2 Looks Much Better in Gameplay Reveal
We're in
Life Is Strange 2’s announcement trailer wasn’t particularly inspiring, but this 20 minute gameplay reveal is much better. It sets up the story for the brand new game, which will see Sean and Daniel Diaz on the run. DONTNOD definitely hasn’t lost its touch, as this opening is filled with awkward teenage exchanges – and some of the...
Gamescom 2018 New Metro: Exodus Trailer Takes Us Through Beautiful, Creepy Russian Ruins
Good luck out there
Metro: Exodus has always looked pretty promising, but this latest trailer highlights a couple of things. Firstly, the game looks gorgeous, the ruined Russia setting providing some great backdrops and a fantastic atmosphere. Secondly, there is some very creepy stuff going down. It doesn't show a whole lot of action, but the new...
Gamescom 2018 SoulCalibur VI Gets a Full Second Story Mode with Your Own Custom Character
Sharp stuff
The latest trailer for SoulCalibur VI reveals a lot about its second story mode, which is titled 'Libra of Soul'. In it, you'll play as your own custom-made character, created with what looks like quite an extensive character creation system. You'll travel across a map, meet the heroes and villains of the game, and...
News UK Sales Charts: Not Much Doing As Crash Bashes the Competition
Bumper Wumpa
Imagine being one of those people who didn’t believe in Crash Bandicoot prior to its PlayStation 4 revival. The maniacal marsupial has just secured his eighth consecutive week at the top of the UK sales charts, and this is all fuelled by the recent Nintendo Switch and Xbox One versions – let’s not forget that the character killed...
Gamescom 2018 Uncut RAGE 2 Gameplay Shoots to Kill
Bang bang
IGN's nabbed 9 minutes of RAGE 2 gameplay at Gamescom 2018, and the whole thing's totally uncut. It's got hefty looking gunplay, a glimpse at some special abilities, and wingsticks. You know, that boomerang-style weapon from the first game. How do you think RAGE 2 is shaping up? Aim for the head in the comments section below.
Gamescom 2018 Housemarque's Stormdivers Puts a Futuristic Spin on Battle Royale
Watch the new trailer
After making some incredible arcade shooters, Housemarque is moving forwards with a multiplayer focused experience called Stormdivers. The trailer above gives us our best look at the game yet, and it appears to be a battle royale game melded with the studio's penchant for sci-fi and futuristic settings. As usual, you'll start...
Gamescom 2018 Great Assassin's Creed Odyssey Trailers Ask Which Character You're Playing As
Live by the sword
Ubisoft has released a couple of pretty great trailers for Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Both are cinematic, but they feature little cuts of gameplay here and there, while also showing off bits of the open world. The one we've embedded above focuses on Alexios, the game's playable male character, and the one below has Kassandra, the...
Gamescom 2018 Transference Looks Trippy in New Gameplay Video
Glitching out
We recently got news of a release date for Transference - 18th September - as well as a playable demo, but that's not the end of it. A new gameplay trailer has emerged online, giving us five minutes of footage from this creepy-looking PSVR game. It's suitably atmospheric, and while you can also play it without VR, this one looks like...
News The Justice League Is Missing in LEGO DC Super-Villains Story Trailer
Holding out for a villain
Warner Bros. has revealed the story trailer for LEGO DC Super-Villains, the latest blocky adventure in the long-running line of LEGO games. The Justice League has left planet Earth and entrusted it to a new band of heroes called the Justice Syndicate, but it turns out they're not quite so heroic. With your customised...
Gamescom 2018 New Starlink: Battle for Atlas Trailer Shows Off Varied Planets
War games
One of Ubisoft's games that's flying a bit under the radar is Starlink: Battle for Atlas, a toys-to-life space shooter. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it's looking to be a decent game aimed at a younger audience. This latest trailer gives us a good look at some of the environments you'll be able to explore and protect from the...
Gamescom 2018 Trials Rising Bunny Hops to PS4 on 12th February
Crash-tastic
The next instalment in physics-based motorcycle puzzler Trials Rising will ride to PlayStation 4 on 12th February, with a closed beta scheduled to run from 13th September through 16th September. If you’d like to participate in the former, then you can register your interest through here. As with most Ubisoft releases these days, the...
Monday20th Aug 2018
News Shuhei Yoshida was 'Horrified' When He First Played God of War on PS4
First prototype didn't impress
President of Sony's Worldwide Studios, the lovable Shuhei Yoshida, was apparently very unimpressed by God of War when he played an early version for the first time. Cory Barlog recounted the tale during his talk at Devcom, and it's pretty amazing to hear the Shu was so negative about a game that would become a huge...
News God of War Patch 1.30 Adds New Game +, Out Now on PS4
God of more
God of War's long awaited New Game + update has deployed on PlayStation 4, allowing players to once again take up the Leviathan Axe and stomp through Kratos' brilliant adventure with all of their upgraded equipment and skills intact. It's 933MB in size. New Game + also adds new armour sets to the game alongside more powerful versions of...
News Indie Metroidvania Hollow Knight Burrows Its Way to PS4 with Physical Edition
Launches next year
Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have heard about Hollow Knight, Team Cherry's debut game that's been championed since its initial PC release last year. There has been a big fat question mark over whether the game would eventually make its way to PS4, and fortunately, it's bagged a physical version launching in...
News New PS4 Controllers Sport Some Divisive Colour Combinations
Berry Blue, baby
Sony has revealed four new DualShock 4 controllers coming to North America in September, all of them sporting fresh colour combinations. Europe, meanwhile, gets three of them, as the Sunset Orange controller already hit parts of the Old World earlier in the year. Unsurprisingly, we're already seeing some people express disgust,...
Hands On Is Shenmue I & II a Knock Out on PS4?
The day the snow turned to rain
Even in 2018, there’s something unusual about Shenmue. While most games strive to create lush, idyllic fantasy worlds, mid-80s Yokosuka is a claustrophobic dive, inhabited by everyday people living uninspiring lives. It’s this slice of life format that’s made the series a mainstay in gaming culture for almost...
Review Fall of Light: Darkest Edition (PS4)
Keep the lights off
Developer RuneHeads is one year old, fronted by just two people, and based in Italy. Combined, these three factors make Fall of Light: Darkest Edition’s release on PS4 a surprising one thanks to the speed at which it has arrived, as well as the lack of staff on board to manage the port. Unfortunately though, after releasing to...
Soapbox 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Shenmue Before Playing for the First Time
About that day...
Thanks to the HD re-release of these two Dreamcast classics, many of you will be experiencing Shenmue for the very first time. I'm one of those people too, and after receiving my pre-order a fair few days early, I've been able to make a decent amount of leeway into my search for the killer of Ryo Hazuki's father, the...
News PS5 Will Launch Late 2019, Says Japanese Analyst
Unless production snags prevent it
Predictions are all over the place as to when Sony's follow-up to the PS4 will be released. Some were initially predicting late 2018, which obviously isn't happening, while others think the PS5 is further away, in 2020 or 2021. The latest on this subject comes from Japanese firm Ace Economic Research Institute,...
News God of War PS4 Concept Art Shows How Close It Came to Egyptian Mythology
Cory Barlog made the call
We've known for a long time that the latest God of War nearly used Egyptian mythology as a backdrop rather than Norse. According to the game's director, Cory Barlog, Santa Monica Studio was split down the middle for the setting, and it was his tie-breaking decision that ultimately led to the frosty, foreboding world of the...
Gamescom 2018 Cyberpunk 2077 Update Teased for Tomorrow
New info?
After much speculation, it seems that Cyberpunk 2077 will indeed have something to show at Gamescom 2018. The convention kicks off tomorrow, and the game's official Twitter account has teased an "update". What this means, however, is still a little unclear. There was a Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay demo at E3 earlier this year, but it...
News Hitman Season 1 Content Will Be Playable in Hitman 2
Two for one?
We're big fans of Hitman on PS4, and Hitman 2 is looking like a promising sequel. Something we didn't expect to see is this latest news regarding the upcoming game: not only will it have a full suite of new missions to enjoy, but all the levels and missions from the first game will be present and correct. That's right, Hitman Season 1...
News Get the Facts on Spider-Man PS4's Combat with J. Jonah Jameson
Bring home the bacon
It’s been almost a week, so it’s time for a brand new Marvel’s Spider-Man trailer. This is once again framed as one of J. Jonah Jameson’s radio shows, but it focuses on combat, showcasing the web-slinger’s suits and gadgets. We like these: it’s a novel way of introducing all of the content in the game, without...
News Ubisoft Announces Release Date for Elijah Wood's PSVR Game, Transference
Demo available now
Of all of Ubisoft's upcoming games for 2018, Transference is probably the one we know the least about. The publisher's first real push into virtual reality experiences looks to be a psychological thriller, and it's being produced by Spectrevision, which was co-founded by Elijah Wood. Aside from some brief trailers, little more is...
News Kickstarter Castlevania Successor Bloodstained Cancelled on PS Vita
Also delayed into 2019
Crowdfunded Castlevania revival Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will no longer release on the PS Vita, as a new Kickstarter update confirms that development for Sony’s handheld has been canned. Backers will have the opportunity to switch to a different system or request a full refund – either way, it’s Game Over for...
Gamescom 2018 Shenmue III Announcement Scheduled for Opening Ceremony
Kiss off, twit
We’re regularly writing about Shenmue again and it’s really bloody strange. Coinciding with tomorrow’s Shenmue I & II release, Yu Suzuki is lining up some kind of Shenmue III announcement during the Gamescom 2018 opening ceremony. The show – which will also showcase world premieres and reveals from a variety of publishers...
News Shadows Will Die Twice on 22nd March in Sekiro
Release date confirmed
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will stab you in the back from 22nd March, publisher Activision has announced. We thought the date had leaked when a Steam page went live earlier this evening, but a press release has swiftly followed, including news of a Collector’s Edition inside. The premium package will include a copy of the...
Gamescom 2018 Watch Rico Chase Down a Tornado in Just Cause 4 Gameplay Video
What a twist
As promised, Square Enix has released a video featuring direct gameplay footage of Just Cause 4. You can watch it above, and as expected, it shows off one of the game's major additions: extreme weather. In this case, Rico chases a huge tornado as it tears across the landscape, throwing shipping containers and vehicles around like toys...
News Monster Hunter: World Breaks 10 Million Copies Sold
Huge for Capcom
As if there was any denying the huge success of Monster Hunter: World at this point, Capcom has confirmed that the game has now sold over 10 million copies. The recent release of the title's PC version has bolstered that figure by at least a million units -- the game sat at around 8 million copies in July -- but it's still...
News No Publishers Are Interested in FuturLab's Sequel to Velocity 2X
Velocity Supernova in trouble
Velocity 2X is a very well liked platformer/shooter that, thanks to PlayStation Plus, reached a huge audience on PS4 and PS Vita. Its developer, FuturLab, has been dabbling in other projects since, such as PSVR titles Tiny Trax and the upcoming Mini-Mech Mayhem, alongside porting 2X to other platforms. However, it...
News Has the Steam Page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Revealed Its Release Date Early?
Sneak attack
Whoops -- it looks like someone pulled the trigger early on the Steam store page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It's up right now, and most notably, the release date for the game is there for all to see. According to this page, FromSoftware's action/adventure title will launch on 22nd March 2019. Sekiro is confirmed to be present at...
News Just Cause 4 Gameplay Footage to Debut Later Today
Buckle up
One of 2018's last major game releases is Just Cause 4, which releases on 4th December. The sequel to the technically troubled Just Cause 3 promises to introduce a whole host of new ways to tear through its open world map, with extreme weather conditions playing a big role in the game. Despite a handful of trailers made up of in-engine...
Hands On Bending Reality with the Case of Ted Walter in Transference
Unexplained wonder
If you were hoping to get some clarification on what Transference, the upcoming game from the Elijah Wood-fronted studio SpectreVision, is exactly, then this pre-release demo probably won't satisfy your needs. What we have here is a 15 minute teaser that dives into a weird and wondrous world to set up the events of the main game...
News Run Away with Life Is Strange 2's PS4 Reveal Trailer
Over the wall
Life Is Strange 2 will flee its predecessor’s high school setting, opting for a brand new tale about brothers on the run. The game will star Sean and Daniel Diaz, who you may recall from The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit. When the pair inadvertently murder a police officer, they find themselves with no option but to flee...
Gamescom 2018 Dead or Alive 6 Plunders Hitomi, Leifang Trailer
Girl power
As leaked over the weekend, here’s your first look at Hitomi and Leifang in Dead or Alive 6, battling a giant tentacle on a shipwreck. Dubbed ‘Forbidden Fortune’, the new stage will be on display at Gamescom 2018 this week, alongside the returning starlets. “The dynamic level features the ruins of an old pirate ship, with...
Sunday19th Aug 2018
News Tekken 7 Season 2 Characters Lei and Anna Launch in September Alongside Huge Gameplay Changes
Tekken it to the next level
The second season pass for Tekken 7 has a release date, and Bandai Namco has confirmed that it'll launch alongside a slew of gameplay tweaks and changes, as well as balancing adjustments. What's more, returning characters Anna Williams and Lei Wulong -- both part of the second season pass -- release on that same day. The...
News Hitomi, Leifang Debut in Dead or Alive 6 Alongside Giant Tentacle
Of course
Oh, it’s like that, is it? Team Ninja’s been talking about how Dead or Alive 6 is going to be a more mature take on the series, but here’s Hitomi and Leifang being, shall we say, tickled by a giant tentacle. Both characters were confirmed earlier in the month, but this is our first look at the fighters, via a Gamescom 2018 leak by...
Saturday18th Aug 2018
Guide Shenmue - How to Find the Flashback in the Dojo
Treasure your friends
Your main goal in Shenmue is to avenge the death of your father, and so in the early exchanges the game goes to great lengths to depict Ryo Hazuki’s relationship with Iwao. Much of this is achieved via flashback scenes, and in this guide we’re going to show you how to find the flashback in the dojo, which will unlock the...
Sammy Barker recalls his history with Yu Suzuki's hit series
Republished on Thursday, 18th August 2018: We're bringing this article back from the archives in celebration of Shenmue I & II's impending release on the PlayStation 4. The original text follows. Originally published on Thursday, 16th July 2015: I don't remember the day that the snow...
News Gamescom 2018 Opening Ceremony to Feature World Premieres
Announcements from Bandai Namco, THQ Nordic, more
It seems like the organisers of Gamescom 2018 have graduated from the renowned School of Geoff Keighley, as they’re bigging up some World Premieres set to debut during the Cologne convention’s opening ceremony. You’ll be able to watch the event unfold live from 10AM BST on 21st August, where...
News Until Dawn Maker Trademarks Shattered State
Supermassive lining up Gamescom reveal?
Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has trademarked a title called Shattered State, and with Gamescom 2018 right around the corner, we’d bank on some kind of reveal coinciding with the Cologne-based convention next week. Interestingly, the Guildford-based studio filed the trademark itself, suggesting...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 233
"Maybe I should play some?"
After months of scorching weather, the grey clouds have descended on the UK, and it’s all feeling rather muggy outdoors. There’s never been a better time to stay in with a nice iced tea and a couple of video games, then, and fortunately the release schedule is reaching that point where there’s about a billion new...
News Fishing Sim World Tries to Reel You in with New Trailer
All about that bass
At this point, the PlayStation 4 must play host to some of the nichest games ever created. Fishing Sim World joins the likes of Construction Simulator 2, aiming to deliver an online angling experience above and beyond any that’s come before. Due out on 18th September, the outdoor experience will see you tackling giant lakes,...
Friday17th Aug 2018
Guide Shenmue - How to Find Charlie in the Tattoo Parlor in Dobuita
Needle in a haystack
One of the early objectives in Shenmue is to find Charlie in Dobuita, a man who wears a leather jacket, black sunglasses, and has a tattoo on his arm. The problem is that not many of the locals have heard of him, so we’re going to help you to track him down in the local tattoo parlor. Once you’ve found him, you’ll be able...
News Fallout 76 Trailer Gives a Little More Insight into How Multiplayer Works
Friend or foe
Listen, we're still not quite sold on the idea of an always online, always multiplayer Fallout game, but we won't deny that there's potential in the concept. Whether Fallout 76 can deliver, however, is yet to be seen, but at least this latest Vault Tec infomercial presents a decent overview of what you can expect from the upcoming...
Hands On What Kind of Side-Content Is in Marvel's Spider-Man?
Extra activities
Marvel’s Spider-Man will see the eponymous superhero battling the Sinister Six over the course of the campaign, with hundreds of henchman recruited to get in the web-slinger’s way. You can expect a dense storyline in Insomniac Games’ latest, exploring Peter Parker’s life as a scientist, as well as his relationships with...
Guide Shenmue - How to Find the Flashback in the Kitchen
Yummy meal
Throughout the course of Shenmue, Ryo Hazuki will reminisce about his relationship with his father, and the lessons he taught him. Specifically there are a sequence of cut-scenes throughout the campaign which act as flashbacks, in which Iwao imparts valuable information to his son. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to find the...
Trulli awesome
Codemasters’ newest instalment in its celebrated F1 franchise is finally here, promising high-speed thrills, new modes and improved racing mechanics. Essentially, however, F1 2018 is a polished version of F1 2017. Last season’s effort already impressed, but small changes to the 2018 instalment have elevated the game to the most...
News Buy a PS Plus Sub for Three Months of Netflix Free
PS Plus and chill
Sony regularly offers PlayStation Plus promotions on the PlayStation Store, and its latest offer will see you score a three month membership to Netflix for free when you add 12 months to your current subscription. The deal – which is live across Europe right now – ends on 24th August, so you’ve got about a week to take...
News Far Cry 5 Goes to the Movies with Final DLC, Dead Living Zombies
Available soon
The season pass for Far Cry 5 has been pretty crazy. Not only does it give you Far Cry 3: Classic Edition, but the first two DLC packs have both massively changed things up, going from the Vietnam war all the way to Mars. The third and final DLC, Dead Living Zombies, is yet another wildly different experience, and it's available...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Has a Metal Gear Solid V-Style Recruitment System
Bag 'em
You know how in Metal Gear Solid V you can snag non-playable characters if you like the look of them? Adding them to your army back at base? Well you can kind of do that in Assassin's Creed Odyssey as well, as if the game didn't have enough to keep you occupied already. Much like The Phantom Pain, Odyssey populates the map with...
News Super Seducer Creator Would 'Love to Make' a Game Like Bloodborne or Dark Souls
He's a big fan
Super Seducer developer and star Richard La Ruina's a big fan of FromSoftware's games, apparently. Speaking to Game Industry in a rather revealing interview, La Ruina says that he and his wife Kate, who's producing Super Seducer 2, "really like FromSoftware games like Bloodborne and Dark Souls". "We'd love to make something like...
Guide Shenmue - How to Find the Flashback in the Yard
Simpler times
Shenmue is a revenge story, wherein Ryo Hazuki seeks vengeance for the murder of his father, Iwao. In order to highlight the protagonist’s relationship with his parent, there are a series of flashback cut-scenes to find throughout the campaign, which can be triggered by looking at an object or even standing in the right place. In...
News Blockbuster Games Get More Affordable in North American PS Store Sale
Extra savings for PS Plus members
The never-ending string of PlayStation Store sales will take your wallet hostage yet again this weekend, with the Attack of the Blockbusters promotion on the North American plaza. As you may expect, this mostly consists of behemoth brands like Call of Duty and God of War – the latter going for as little as $34
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Delayed to November
Gnasty
With such a crowded release schedule over the next couple of months, something had to give. Spyro: Reignited Trilogy was down for launch on 21st September, but Activision and Toys for Bob have announced that the retro remake will be pushed back almost two months. The trilogy will now release on 13th November. Below is the statement from Paul...
News Construction Simulator 2 Will Set Up Sticks on PS4 Next Month
Build me up, buttercup
Well, well, well. Hot on the heels of Train Sim World and Bus Simulator, there’s more work to be done: Construction Simulator 2 is building a path to the PlayStation 4 from 12th September. Clumsily titled Construction Simulator 2 US - Console Edition, this is a port of the smartphone game – but you won’t have to break...
News Unreleased Psygnosis Shooter Launches on PS4, PS Vita Next Year
DICE's Project Hardcore originally made for Mega Drive
A story that’s sure to have editorial overlord Damien McFerran perspiring like former SEGA America chief Tom Kalinske at a 90s PlayStation press conference, Strictly Limited Games has announced that it’s resurrecting an old 1994 shooter that was originally created for the Mega Drive and Mega...
News Voice of Tekken's Heihachi and Many More Video Game Characters Unsho Ishizuka Passes Away
Age 67
Veteran Japanese voice actor Unsho Ishizuka has passed away age 67. Ishizuka was the voice behind dozens of video game and anime characters, from Tekken and Call of Duty to Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z. Perhaps most relevant to this website, Ishizuka voiced the iconic Heihachi Mishima in Tekken. We'd like to extend our...
Poll Are You Hyped for Gamescom 2018?
And what games do you want to see?
Gamescom was once thought of as Europe's equivalent of E3, and given the size of the annual event we suppose that still holds true to some extent, but it feels like the Cologne-based convention has fallen off the radar just a tad over the last few years -- at least in terms of hype. It's also worth mentioning that...
News CREED: Rise to Glory Punches PSVR on 25th September
Knock out
Virtual reality boxing sim CREED: Rise to Glory will aim to deliver a knockout blow to the rest of PlayStation VR’s library from 25th September. Sprint Vector developer Survios will hope to add to its string of hits with this movie tie-in, which puts you in the shorts of Adonis Creed and finds you training with the legendary Rocky...
News Guacamelee! 2 Looks Spicy in 20 Minute Gameplay Demo
Mexican wave
Oh, damn – Guacamelee! 2 is coming out, isn’t it? The long-awaited sequel to Drinkbox’s super-stylish action platformer is looking every inch as tight as its predecessor in this 20 minute PlayStation Underground gameplay demo. We’ve currently got senior staff writer Stephen Tailby equipped with a sombrero and we’re sustaining...
Soapbox 1979 Revolution: Black Friday Honours the Past with a Political Deep Dive
Iranian learnings
During the late 1970s, Iran underwent a radical transformation as continuous protesting managed to overthrow Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last Shah of a monumental 2500 year long reign by the Persian monarchy. 1979 Revolution: Black Friday puts you in the midst of those demonstrations, and it's an experience that is both...
News Hitman 2 Highlights Its Living, Breathing Sandbox
Miami vice
The best thing about Hitman is its huge sandbox levels, and fortunately this year’s sequel will continue that trend. IO Interactive’s keeping a lid on the full roster right now, but it has been showing off its Miami stage, which is built around a race track. Depending upon the actions that you take, you’ll alter the outcome of the...
News Cooler Will Slam into Dragon Ball FighterZ in Late September
Cool
Frieza's big bro was officially announced as the next additional Dragon Ball FighterZ character at EVO 2018, but until now, there's been no word on when Cooler will actually launch. According to the latest issue of Japanese publication V-Jump, the big purple bruiser is due in late September. It's almost guaranteed that Cooler...
News Layers of Fear Dev Teasing New Game, Project Méliès
Scary movie
We rather liked Bloober Team's trippy horror game Layers of Fear, but we were less taken with its cyberpunk follow-up, Observer. At the very least, the developer comes up with some interesting settings and narratives for its creepy titles, and its next game looks to continue that trend. Project Méliès is a working title for the...
Thursday16th Aug 2018
News Metro: Exodus Doesn't Know What Its Own Season Pass Contains
"Exact contents still to be determined"
Pre-orders for Metro: Exodus just went live over on the PlayStation Store, with a Gold edition advertising a complete version that bundles together the game, a dynamic theme, the official soundtrack, and the title's season pass for £74.99. What is a little suspect, however, is the description of the product...
Joy to the world?
We Happy Few is a confusing game at first glance. It’s got the trappings, grand scale, and look of a AAA title. But dig a little deeper, and it’s really an indie title masquerading as one of the “big boys”. Given that just about everyone in the game wears a mask, this is a rather enjoyable double entendre, but the real...
Deals Don't Miss Your Chance to Grab a PS4 Pro 500 Million Limited Edition From Amazon UK Today
Hammer F5 at 10am
Update: Amazon hasn't been having the best of luck with this limited edition console. After a technical issue the first day, yesterday's second batch went live earlier than it should've, meaning most people anticipating the 10am start were left empty handed. However, this morning, Amazon is allowing more pre-orders, again from 10am...
News PSVR Passes Three Million Units Milestone
Almost 22 million pieces of software sold
PlayStation VR has sold over three million units worldwide since its launch in 2016, with over 21.9 million virtual reality games and experiences sold to date. That means each headset owner purchases an average of seven pieces of software, which is a pretty high attach rate. It shows that people who own the...
News Outward Brings Co-Operative RPG Experiences to PS4 Next Year
Playable alone or with friends
Gamescom 2018 is just around the corner, and it looks like the industry is starting to re-awaken from its E3 slumber as announcements start to take shape. To kick things off, Deep Silver has just revealed its latest project, an RPG titled Outward. "Outward is an open world RPG that you play alone or with friends,...
News Days Gone Uses Realism to Up the Sense of Tension
Any mechanics out there?
The more we hear about Days Gone, the more Sony Bend seems to be leaning into the concept of survival. In this new video, directors John Garvin and Jeff Ross talk about realism, and how it helps set the title apart. For example, you’re going to need to fuel and repair your bike if you want to get about; fail to do so, and...
Hands On Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Could Be One of the Best Yakuza Games Yet
An extreme remake
Before Yakuza was niche on the PlayStation 3, it was even more niche on the PlayStation 2. The original Yakuza was undeniably rough around the edges and its somewhat shaky remake, Yakuza: Kiwami, reflected that. But with Yakuza 2, the series found a real foothold. Improved gameplay and a more complex, intriguing narrative pushed...
News Road Redemption Rides onto PS4 This Fall
Biker brawler
This is something we could definitely get behind. Road Redemption is billed as somewhat of a successor to Road Rash, that old school, violent racing game that saw bikers clobbering each other with various weapons. Going by...
News Three More B-List Sonic Pals Join Team Sonic Racing Roster
Team Vector
Team Sonic Racing is shaping up fairly well, with interesting team-based mechanics injected into traditional kart racing goodness. One of the bigger question marks over the title is its roster of characters -- without SEGA's other properties to flesh it out, this game's lineup consists purely of Sonic's friends and foes, which isn't...
News Skyrim VR Is PlayStation VR's Most Played Game
You can always depend on the Dragonborn
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim tends to clean up whatever appliance it’s released on, as cheekily acknowledged by the Amazon Echo edition. So popular is the sprawling RPG that director Todd Howard has hinted that if people want Bethesda to stop re-releasing it, they should bloody well stop buying it
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's New Game + Mode Features New Abilities and Rewards
Welcome back to the jungle
Hot on the heels of Overcooked 2, it's been announced that Shadow of the Tomb Raider will feature a New Game + mode. After surviving Lara's latest foray into dangerous territory, you'll be able to go through the game again, keeping all your skills, weapons, upgrades,
News J. Jonah Jameson Lays into Spider-Man in New Open World Trailer
Not a fan
It seems that Marvel’s Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider are locked in a furious war for trailer superiority, and while Lara Croft’s currently on top, Peter Parker ain’t giving up without a fight. This brand new open world trailer, debuting exclusively on IGN, reveals many of the sandbox activities you can expect to encounter...
News FromSoftware's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Stabs Gamescom 2018
In the back
Crikey, Gamescom 2018 is shaping up to be a cracker. We’ve already got confirmation that titles like Devil May Cry 5 will be playable at the Cologne convention, and here’s news that FromSoftware’s upcoming samurai outing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be joining it. “How you make the kill is incidental, as long as you make it...
News Divinity: Original Sin II Gameplay Trailer Tells You Everything You Need to Know
Simply divine
Just not quite sure what Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition actually is? Well you're in luck, because Bandai Namco's pumped out an informative new trailer that goes over practically everything that you can expect. From the game's in-depth character creation to the deep and tactical combat, there's plenty here to...
News New Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Video Walks Us Through Hurricos
It's electrifying
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is just over a month away, and everything we've seen so far has looked great. This latest video takes a look at Hurricos, a level from Spyro 2: Gateway...
News New Gameplay Trailer for Generation Zero Reminds You That the Game Exists
Zero recollection
Avalanche Studios has its work cut out right now. Just Cause 4 is out in December, and it's also working alongside id Software on RAGE 2. Oh, and don't forget about Generation Zero, the free roam, co-op, 80s, sci-fi shooter. This was announced during E3 2018 to a lukewarm reception, and it's flown under the radar ever since. This...
News Warriors Orochi 4 English Gameplay Shows the Power of the Gods
Divine blessings
Koei Tecmo's released a new trailer for Warriors Orochi 4, this time showcasing a nice chunk of English gameplay. The video features several fresh characters, including Greek Gods Zeus, Athena, and Ares. Perseus is also along for the ride, and even Odin puts in an appearance. The gameplay's going to look very familiar to...
News Media Molecule Wants to Unlock Your Creativity with Dreams
Dreams can come true
Whenever we post something about Dreams, there’s always a comment from someone who says they haven’t got a creative bone in their body. Media Molecule doesn’t believe that: the reason it’s made this game is because it wants everyone to be able to make something. Whether you’re an artist, programmer, musician, or you...
News PSVR FPS Unearthing Mars 2 Bends Time from 18th September
Time twister
Unearthing Mars 2 will expand upon the scope originally hinted in last year’s game, bringing a full first-person shooter campaign with PSVR Aim Controller support to PlayStation VR next month. Due out on 18th September, the title will see you travelling back in time, where you’ll need to face off against an ancient civilisation from...
News Battlefield V's Explosive New Trailer Teases Battle Royale Mode
Ring of fire
We said yesterday that Battlefield V's Gamescom trailer would be bombastic, and here it is, featuring all the explosions you could possibly squeeze into two minutes. It looks visually stunning and chaotic on a grand scale -- something of a series trademark. Perhaps the most notable thing about this trailer, however, is the last 20...
News Housemarque to Reveal First Gameplay of Stormdivers at Gamescom 2018
Will it be battle royale?
Housemarque, the studio behind some of PS4's best arcade shooters like Resogun and Nex Machina, is ditching the thing it does so well in favour of something more mainstream, and that game is Stormdivers. We still know almost...
News Battle Bandits in PS4 Beat-'Em-Up Uppers This Year
No PS Vita version
As has been rumoured for a little while now, Marvelous is bringing former PlayStation Vita brawler Uppers to the PlayStation 4 this year. Fully remastered in 1080p at 60 frames-per-second, the beat-‘em-up sees you assume the role of “up to 13 characters in perpetual combat against battle hungry bandits who freely stalk the...
News El Presidente Makes an Important Tropico 6 Announcement
Dictating the news
In non-politically motivated news, El Presidente has decided to delay Tropico 6 into January 2019. The game was originally scheduled to release later this year, but our wondrous ruler would like to reassure you that this has nothing to do with Red Dead Redemption 2. Or Fallout 76. Or Marvel’s Spider-Man. Or any of the other...
News The Quiet Man Makes Some Noise with New Trailer and Details
Cheaper than you might think
The Quiet Man was one of those announcements that got a little lost under the ruckus of E3 announcements a few months ago, but the PlayStation Blog is here to serve our needs with a new trailer, with you can watch above, and more details in general. Most importantly, the game has already been priced, coming in at...
Wednesday15th Aug 2018
News Bus Simulator Makes a Stop on PS4 Next Year
Express yourself
You wait a while for some good work simulators, and a couple arrive all at once. Hot on the heels of the very likeable Train Sim World, Astrogen has announced that Bus Simulator will make a stop on the PlayStation 4 next year. The popular public transport experience will be playable with a DualShock 4 for the first time ever at...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Won't Make You Grind Side Quests to Level Up
Lots of other stuff to do
We really liked Assassin's Creed Origins, going as far to say that it's just about the best game in the series, but a common criticism of last year's outing centred around its levelling system. Parts of its huge open world would be all but inaccessible due to high level enemies, and completing side quest after side quest...
News Scalpers Are Already Cashing in on the PS4 Pro 500 Million System
Format flippin'
Pre-orders went live in Europe for Sony’s highly desirable celebratory 500 million PlayStation 4 Pro today, which is limited to just 50,000 units worldwide. Naturally the console’s been selling out all over the web, and it hasn’t taken long for scalpers to start reselling the sought after system on
Hands On How Good Is Spider-Man PS4's Swinging Gameplay?
Swing time
Following a recent Marvel’s Spider-Man hands on, we’ve talked about a lot of the anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive’s features, including its combat, first
News Sony Flexes Its Marketing Muscles with Spider-Man PS4 Subway Train
Do the locomotion
There's no doubt that Marvel's Spider-Man is a big deal for Sony, and evidence of this has been slowly mounting in the run up to the PS4 exclusive's release in just a few weeks. The platform holder is putting up murals across the globe and recently released a cracking new trailer, but perhaps the most impressive exam
News Ubisoft Games Going Cheap in US PlayStation Store Sale
Assassin's greed
Got some spare cash burning a hole in your pocket? Missed out on any of Ubisoft's big titles on PS4? Good news: the publisher's catalogue of current gen games is currently on offer on the North American PS Store, and all the games you'd expect are available at reduced prices. You've got your Assassin's Creed Origins, your Rainbow...
News Full Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer Tech Analysis Reveals a Rather Stunning Open World
An in-depth look
The tech heads over at Digital Foundry have been picking the latest Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer apart, and based on the above analysis, they seem pretty impressed. As we know, the recent gameplay trailer was captured in-game, and it's all PS4 Pro footage. Obviously it's impossible to tell right now whether the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Yakuza 3 PS4 Remaster Punches Its Way to Number 1
Kaz is back again
Whenever a new Yakuza game launches in Japan, it usually jumps straight to the top of the software charts, and the PlayStation 4 remaster of Yakuza 3 has done just that. That said, it only moved 26,000 copies, which is very low for a Yakuza title, but perhaps not unexpected given that it's a remaster. The wacky Fire Pro Wrestling...
News RAGE 2's Open World Map Will Be Fully Explorable From the Start
Anywhere and everywhere
Many of you reading this will have played open world games that aren't really all that open. Huge maps that are segmented into zones, and in order to gain access to those zones, you need to either work through the story or fulfil some kind of level requirement. Sound familiar? Apparently, this isn't something that RAGE 2...
News Gamescom 2018 Awards Nominations Include Some Curious Entries
Just what is Project Mephisto?
Gamescom 2018 gets underway next week, and a “jury consisting of German and international games journalists” as well as a handful of YouTubers have nominated a series of games for awards across a variety of disciplines. There are some oddities here, like the mysterious inclusion of a title called Project Mephisto...
News Telltale Reveals Release Schedule for The Walking Dead: The Final Season
Wrapped up by Xmas
Man, Telltale really is changing. The Walking Dead: The Final Season’s engine is vastly improved, and now it’s outlined the full release schedule for the entire series. The exciting news is that all four of its episodes will deploy this year, meaning that you’re not going to have to wait long at all between instalments. The...
News Four Issue God of War Comic to Expand on Kratos' Story
Did you axe for it?
Dark Horse is teaming up with Sony to expand upon Kratos’ escapades in Norse mythology with a new four-part comic book series. According to ComicBook.com, the project’s being led by Witchfinder's Chris Roberson (writer) and Mayday's Tony Parker (artist), with a host of other big names attached. The first issue’s set to go...
News Lara Croft Thinks on Her Feet in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trailer
There's a Lara blood shed
Here is Lara Croft doing Lara Croft things in a new Shadow of the Tomb Raider mini-trailer. We suspect that the clip, which is titled ‘Makeshift Arsenal’, is meant to highlight all of the creative combat options the heroine will have in battle – but it doesn’t paint her in the most mentally stable light, as she sets...
News Sounds Like It's Time for TimeSplitters 4 as Koch Media Acquires Licence
Future perfect
The TimeSplitters series was beloved back on the PlayStation 2, but it sadly fell by the wayside as Free Radical Design began to struggle. The licence for the franchise has rested with Crytek for some years, but nothing has been done with it, despite vocal fans calling out for it, and even attempting to forge remake themselves...
News The World of Assassin's Creed Odyssey Will Feature a Dynamic Ongoing War
Sparta vs. Athens
Yet more details on Assassin's Creed Odyssey have hit the web thanks to Game Informer's ongoing coverage, with a particular highlight being the game's dynamic war between Sparta and Athens. "The world is a moving chessboard, with 28 city-states," creative director Jonathan Dumont told the publication. Basically, you'll...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Combat Looks Like Yakuza Gone Mad
And it's bloody as heck
Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is a Yakuza game at its core. It's the same developer, it has the same kind of structure -- complete with minigames -- and the combat looks like it builds directly upon the foundations laid by Kiryu and pals. Having said that, the combat looks properly mental in this latest trailer...
News Dead Cells Is the Latest Game to Feature in Indie Fighter Brawlout on PS4
Guest stars galore
Angry Mob Games is bringing its Smash Bros. flavoured fighting game, Brawlout, to PS4 next week, and we already know about a handful of the game's guest characters. As well as featuring a selection of original...
News Hitman 2 Will Blend In at Gamescom 2018
New info on the way
Since Hitman 2's announcement earlier in the year, no new information has been made available. IO Interactive appears to be saving it up for Gamescom 2018, where the developer has suggested it'll be shedding some...
News New Strange Brigade Video Provides an Overview of Gameplay
Nothing strange about that
The marketing machine is whirring to life for Strange Brigade, as it's out in a matter of days. The 1930s co-op shooter is looking rather promising, and Rebellion has put out the above video that talks through all the key points about how the game works. It seems quite well rounded with its trio of modes to tackle, and we...
News Tactical FPS Sensation Rainbow Six: Siege Is Free on PS4 This Weekend
Pre-load the client now
Fair play to Ubisoft and Rainbow Six: Siege, because it’s blossomed into one of the biggest first-person shooters in a very competitive market. The game obviously sets itself apart from the likes of Call of Duty by being infinitely more tactical, and if you’ve always been eager to try the title out, then you can do so for...
News Guns of Icarus Dev Turns to Kickstarter for PS Vita Brawler, Hamsterdam
Rodent rumble
Guns of Icarus couldn't be much more different from Muse Games' latest project. Hamsterdam is a cutesy, colourful brawler heading to Sony's maligned handheld, PS Vita. It stars hamster hero Pimm as he goes on an adventure to save his grandpa from the evil chinchilla, Marlo. Judging by the announcement trailer above, it looks as though...
News Battlefield V Gamescom Trailer Explodes onto the Scene Tomorrow
"Devastation is coming"
Oh yeah, Battlefield V is on the way this October. It's difficult to keep track of all these big, end-of-year releases, as 2018's last few months are absolutely stacked. Anyway, DICE's World War 2 shooter looks set to appear at Gamescom 2018, as its trailer is being teased ahead of time. That's right, a brand new trailer...
News How Concrete Genie Uses Creativity to Conquer Bullying
Another brick in the wall
Concrete Genie is shaping up to be yet another special PlayStation 4 exclusive, and Sony has released a new video explaining how the PixelOpus developed product hopes to battle bullying. The game essentially sees you assume the role of Ash, who likes to create street art. However, he’s constantly being harassed by thugs,...
Tuesday14th Aug 2018
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Turn-based tactical shooters have garnered quite the cult following on PC and consoles in recent years. The XCOM games came out of nowhere to reboot an old franchise, and offer addictive isometric battles and deep levels of customisation. Many have tried to jump on the bandwagon and clone Firaxis’ formula, but few...
News Crystal Dynamics Expands with New Studio, Hires God of War's Lead Combat Designer
Named after Kanye and Kim's kid
Crystal Dynamics’ upcoming Avengers is probably going to have some pretty bad ass Thor gameplay, as the Square Enix subsidiary has just opened a brand new studio and hired God of War’s lead combat designer Vincent Napoli. The all-new satellite studio is based in Bellevue, Washington, and has been imaginatively...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Battle Royale Mode Could Cause a Blackout at Gamescom 2018
Social media teasing something
Treyarch has just concluded a multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, but it appears that the developer isn't quite finished showing the game off yet. Across the Twitter accounts for the studio, Call of Duty, and Activis
News This PSone Theme for PS4 Deserves a Commercial Release
Kutaragi would be proud
Truant Pixel’s been churning out awesome PlayStation 4 dynamic themes for some time now, with its amazing PlayStation 2 animated wallpaper frequently topping the PlayStation Store charts. Sometimes the developer will upload unofficial concepts that it’s been working on behind-the-scenes, and this PSone theme simply has to...
News Sony Was the Only Platform Holder to Not Reject Yakuza
And we're so very glad
Regular readers will know that the Yakuza series is very near and dear to our hearts here at Push Square. We've been singing the series' praises since the days of the PlayStation 2, and (hopefully) without sounding too smug about it, we're really happy to see the franchise finally catch on with a wider audience here in...
News A Crazy Amount of Research Has Gone into Ghost of Tsushima
Dev talks world building
PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima wowed a lot of people when it appeared at E3 earlier this year. Its gameplay demo was arguably the highlight of Sony's shaky show, but we've seen virtually nothing of the game since. And while the above video doesn't feature anything particularly new, it's interesting to...
News Sony's Readying an Entire Line of FIFA 19 PS4 Bundles in Europe
Sweet six
Sony’s got to be rubbing its hands together right now. The PlayStation 4 may be nearing its fifth anniversary, but the Japanese giant’s barely had to budge on price – and it’s got a lineup this holiday that’s surely going to mean that it enters its sixth year on the market in an incredibly strong position. The company’s also...
Sound of the underground
Bizarre, occasionally obnoxious combinations are at the core of any classic point-and-click game, but Wailing Heights brings some sense to the nonsense by requiring you to write songs about its cast of daisy pushing personalities. Set in a kind of town centre for the dead, you play as Francis Finkelstein, the Scouse...
News UK Sales Charts: Overcooked 2 and We Happy Few Can't Stop Crash Bandicoot's Reign
Putting on a brave face
The latest information from the weekly UK games charts is finally available, and guess who's sat in the number one throne? Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is now on its seventh consecutive week in first place, and that's despite several new releases coming and going in the meantime. Overcooked 2 and We Happy Few managed to...
News Dishonored Currently on Ice as Dev Considers Multiplayer Aspects in Future Games
#SavePlayer1
Remember when Bethesda did that whole "Save Player 1" campaign, and then almost every single player game that it published barely made a dent in the sales charts? And then Fallout 76 was announced? And now Dishonored developer Arkane Studios is talking about potential multiplayer in its future games? Yeah... Our usual snark...
News Elder Scrolls Legends Cross-Play 'Absolutely Critical', Situation Could Be 'Dire' on PS4
Bethesda speaks again
And so this story about The Elder Scrolls Legends and cross-play rumbles on. Last week, Bethesda bigwig Pete Hines said in an interview that the virtual card game may not come to PlayStation 4 if Sony doesn't allow cross-play. And now, speaking to Eurogamer, Hines reiterates that cross-play is "absolutely critical" to The Elder...
Store Update 14th August 2018 (Europe)
Call it a Clem back
There are some huge new games on the European PlayStation Store this week, with The Walking Dead: The Final Season, State of Mind, and Phantom Doctrine all vying for your time and money. Free-to-play shooter Warface is also out, while there are a bunch of smaller indie titles like Wailing Heights eager for your attention. PS4...
News Enjoy a Second Helping of Overcooked 2 When New Game + Arrives on PS4
Michelin star
Overcooked 2 is a delightful, fun multiplayer game to enjoy with your friends, but it can also provide a very stern challenge, especially for those chefs looking to reach a three star rating in every kitchen. If you were able to breeze through the game's tricky levels, however, Team 17 has cooked up a New Game + mode, which will be...
News Electronic Arts Executive Patrick Söderlund to Exit
The legend leaves
Patrick Söderlund, the somewhat scary Electronic Arts executive who you will almost certainly recognise from various press conferences over the years, has decided to depart his role as Chief Design Officer at the publishing giant. The Swedish suit got his start as CEO at developer DICE, but eventually worked his way up the...
News Everybody's Gone to the Rapture Dev The Chinese Room Bought by Sumo Digital
Sumo expanding
The studio behind the PS4 walking simulator Everybody's Gone to the Rapture has been purchased by Sumo Digital. The Chinese Room, which only consists of its co-founders Dan Pinchbeck and Jessica Curry after last year's layoffs, will become a new studio within the group, which is going through a period of growth. Pinchbeck will stay...
News Light Shed on Action RPG Fall of Light's PS4 Release Date
Shining beacon
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: your daughter is a mythical light creature who needs saving, and you’re a seasoned warrior capable of guiding her out of the darkness. It’s the premise for every emotionally charged indie game ever, but at least Fall of Light: Darkest Edition has some action role-playing chops. It’s due...
News Necrobarista Spends Its Last Day on Earth Sipping Coffee
Frappe star
Drink serving simulators are all the rage in the aftermath of VA11 HALL-A, but Necrobarista will be swapping sci-fi saloons for a supernatural coffee shop – the true definition of hipster. While sipping your latte, you’ll be joined by all manner of the living dead, as this magical Melbourne-based establishment serves as the final...
News Rainbow Six Inspired PSVR FPS Firewall Zero Hour Tours the Globe
Eyes up
Firewall Zero Hour will include three locations at launch: the UK, the Middle East, and Russia. Each of these distinctive regions will host three different maps, and while many of them fall into the trap of being dingy warehouse-like locations, there are a few standouts in this trailer, namely the offices of a social media start-up and an...
News Twin Mirror Will See Its Reflection at Gamescom 2018
Fahrenheit rising
Looks like Parisian developer DONTNOD is going to have a particularly busy Gamescom 2018, as in addition to officially revealing Life Is Strange 2, the studio will also be debuting the first gameplay from its murder mystery Twin Mirror. You may remember this one from E3 2018 – it’s being published by Bandai Namco. For those of...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout Beta Begins 10th September
All aboard the BlOps bus
As was hinted at earlier today, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s anticipated Battle Royale mode Blackout will be officially unveiled soon – and you’ll be able to put it through its paces from 10th September on the PlayStation 4. A very brief new trailer suggests that you’ll be able to play in squads of up to four, but...
News Patrick Stewart Lends His Voice to Touching Indie Tale My Memory of Us
Marches to PS4 in October
My Memory of Us looks to be a rather touching indie title that's inspired by the events of World War II, with the setting itself representing Warsaw just before the war began. It follows the story of two young children who are forced to navigate their suddenly sinister home. Logic puzzles and exploration are the name of...
Monday13th Aug 2018
News Bethesda Thinks Fallout 76 Bounties Will Stop Players Constantly Murdering Each Other
Good luck
Fallout 76 is going to be an interesting release later this year, if only to see how Bethesda handles the inevitable chaos. In case you're out of the loop, Fallout 76 will feature a persistent online world, where the only human characters you meet will actually be other players. At the time of writing, there'll be no way to play alone --...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Devs Not Worried About Spider-Man
"Only one game has Lara Croft"
In a year that’s already been packed to bursting point with big games, September will seriously up the ante with a sequence of huge releases. Two major titles, Marvel’s Spider-Man and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, are scheduled to deploy within days of each other – a harrowing prospect for publisher Square Enix and...
Out of your mind
The main character in sci-fi adventure title State of Mind is a bit of a dick. Award winning journalist he may be, but Richard Nolan is not a very likeable character at all. He cheats on his wife, struggles to connect with his son James, and has a dislike for technological advances that gives him a holier-than-thou attitude to those...
Hands On PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer Stands Firm(ino)
On Klopp of the world
The PES 2019 demo is finally here, and encouragingly it actually has a player wearing the correct shirt on the cover; Konami must have learned its lesson after last year’s Neymar debacle. Still, seeing as Liverpool are an official partner of the game and all, it would be nice to see Andy Robertson’s lovely mug adorning the...
News Tom Holland to Star in 'Exciting' Uncharted Movie
Filming not far off
Filming on the long, long, long rumoured Uncharted movie sounds like it’s almost about to get underway, which may be unfortunate news for fans of Allan Ungar’s recent fan film. As previously rumoured, it sounds like
Review The Walking Dead: The Final Season - Episode 1 (PS4)
Stayin' alive
The Walking Dead: The Final Season begins with a beautifully animated synopsis of Clementine’s story so far, and it’s testament to the insignificance of the previous season that no more than ten seconds are spent recapping its events. Telltale’s been through a bit of a rough patch behind-the-scenes, but there are signs in Episode...
News Firewall Zero Hour Really Is Rainbow Six for PSVR
Tactical espionage action
Firewall Zero Hour launches in a couple of weeks on PlayStation VR, and Sony’s promoting the tactical first-person shooter hard. In this series of videos, First Contact Entertainment illustrates how the different phases of play work, depending whether you’re on the offensive or in defence. As an attacker, your goal...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts GTAV Sticks Around After Hours
Lock in
There’s just no stopping it, is there? Grand Theft Auto V has topped the PlayStation Store sales charts in Europe and North America for July, almost five years after its original release. The title was presumably buoyed by the After Hours expansion that launched recently for Grand Theft Auto Online, although Red Dead Redemption 2...
News Persona Perfume Revealed in Japan, Has Unsurprisingly Stylish Bottles
Baby, baby, baby
Who doesn't want perfume based on Persona 3 characters? Japanese fragrance aficionados Primaniacs has joined forces with Atlus to create a line of unsurprisingly stylish scents, with a total of nine different perfumes up for grabs. Each fragrance is supposedly inspired by a different character from the game's cast. And as...
News Devil May Cry 5's Gamescom Demo Is Ready to Rock
Capcom finishes up the build
Devil May Cry 5 will be in playable demo form at Gamescom 2018, and lead game designer Hideaki Itsuno has confirmed that the demo build is finished and ready to rock ahead of the European convention. "Demo version for Gamescom 2018 is completed! 10 days to the world's first playable!" Itsuno wrote on Twitter...
News Bethesda Backtracked on Its Controversial Review Policy
10/10 backtracking
Some time ago, you may remember reports coming out on Bethesda's overhauled review policy. The publisher essentially stopped dishing out review code early to gaming sites like Push Square, effectively eliminating any reviews of its games before they released. By many, this was viewed as an anti-consumer act, since people looking...
News Spider-Man's Marketing Onslaught Looks Like It's About to Start
Painting the town Amazing Red
Sony’s allowed us to canvas Push Square with Marvel’s Spider-Man stories in the wake of a recent hands on, and now it’s getting ready to make sure the rest of the world knows about the impending exclusive. With just three weeks left to run until release, the platform holder’s starting to promote the title on...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Gets One More Trailer to Hype You Up for Launch
Good one
We're not sure if you've heard, but Sony is publishing a brand new Spider-Man game on PS4 in less than a month. This high profile exclusive is very close indeed, and the platform holder is starting to rev up the marketing machine ahead of release. The latest tidbit is the above trailer, which features new dialogue and footage from...
News Fallout 76 Microtransactions Won't Impact New Perk System
Card packs in Fallout?
Thanks to QuakeCon 2018, there are now loads of smaller Fallout 76 details doing the rounds on the internet, but it's the mention of the game's overhauled perk system that has people wondering about micortransactions and how they'll feed into the experience. Microtransactions were confirmed for Fallout 76 a while ago,...
News Bandai Namco Teases Horror Game Announcement via Mysterious Website
What could it be?
A teaser website has popped up online for a supposed new game from Bandai Namco. The site gives away almost nothing, with just a looping, found footage style video of a Japanese house and a murky sky. The details in the bottom right suggest the game could be called Domas, and that news in some form will be shared on 30th August at...
News V-Rally 4 Drifts into Tricky Territory with September Release Date
Good luck out there
Remember V-Rally 4? It was announced back in March, given a vague September release window, and little has been seen of it since. The revival of the old-school rally racer has been trucking along with small snippets of gameplay, however, such as the hill climb gameplay...
News Onrush Ranked Mode Arrives on PS4 with Summer Slam Event
Drive to survive
Onrush, the bright and breezy team-based racer, may not have sold very well, but its loyal players have been clamouring for ranked online play. Fortunately, it's finally arrived, and a new Summer Slam event introduces the first batch of rewards available for taking part. As you climb the ranks, you'll be able to earn new...
Sunday12th Aug 2018
News The Elder Scrolls Legends May Not Launch on PS4 if Sony Doesn't Allow Cross-Play
According to Bethesda
Hey it's been at least a couple of weeks since that whole cross-play thing was in the headlines, so it's about time someone sparked the conversation again. Cue Bethesda's Pete Hines talking to Game Informer about The Elder Scrolls Legends, and that the game may not actually launch on PlayStation 4 if Sony doesn't allow...
Hands On How Similar Is Marvel's Spider-Man's Combat to Batman: Arkham?
How Insomniac's system compares
Batman: Arkham Asylum was such a gigantic success that many a famous franchise has copied its combat mechanics, from Assassin’s Creed to Sleeping Dogs. The PlayStation 4’s previous web-slinging outing The Amazing Spider-Man 2 also borrowed liberally from Rocksteady’s releases, so how does Marvel’s Spider-Man...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey's Mercenary System Sounds Super Cool
The hunt begins
Remember the Phylakes in Assassin's Creed Origins? They were powerful enemies that would roam the map in an attempt to hunt protagonist Bayek down. Basically, they were optional bosses, and fighting them was a highlight of last year's game. This year, however, it seems as though Assassin's Creed Odyssey is taking the system and...
News Bethesda Defends Legal Action Against a Man Who Tried to Resell a Game
Used and abused
A strange story started circulating on Polygon overnight involving a man who attempted to resell a sealed copy of The Evil Within 2 as a “new” product on Amazon Marketplace. Bethesda’s law firm Vorys took issue with the listing, and threatened legal action against the individual. The company’s view is that there’s no way to...
Audio surf
The thing that a lot of gamers and even developers forget sometimes is that simple interactions that wouldn’t play on a standard display can shine in virtual reality. Electronauts recognises that, placing you on a cosmic stage hurtling through space and arming you with a series of instruments. There’s very little “game” to speak...
News Why Not? Have Another Shadow of the Tomb Raider Trailer
They keep coming
Square Enix is surely setting a new record here, no? The publisher’s dropping Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailers like they’re fast going out of fashion, and here’s another seven minute clip detailing how seasoned protagonist Lara Croft can use the jungle to her advantage. In the video she uses a ton of techniques to pick off...
News Disaster Report 4 Plus Demo Flees to Japan Next Week
Survivor
If you’ve been waiting to play Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories, then you’ve probably been waiting a long time. This game was originally set to release on the PlayStation 3 all the way back in 2011, but the Tōhoku earthquake meant that it was cancelled outright. The sur
Saturday11th Aug 2018
News PS4 Games Cheap This Weekend in NA PS Store Flash Sale
Temptation
In the market for something cheap and cheerful for your PlayStation 4 this weekend? Of course you are. Sony has launched yet another Flash Sale on the PlayStation Store in North America, with every deal under $10. This means that you’ll be able to snag titles like Battlefield 4 ($8.99), Dragon Age Inquisition ($9.99), Hidden Agenda...
DLC Review Mass Transit Quietly Rounds Out Cities: Skylines' Season Pass
Mono... D'oh!
It’s another day, another DLC for Cities: Skylines. Mass Transit is the last full expansion of the game’s season pass and is arguably the best-value of them, bolstering Colossal Order’s already sizeable public transport options. However, despite all of these new additions, the DLC’s £10 price tag is still a too steep for what...
On your bike
Anamorphine is one of many walking simulator titles available for the PlayStation 4 and is noticeably similar to the likes of Gone Home and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture in the way it explores very mature themes such as depression, drugs, drinking, and suicide. Throughout the game you will follow the character of Elena from the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 232
Weekend warriors
After a break hiatus following the World Cup, the Premier League has already returned, meaning our weekends will be filled with bickering about the results from now on. NFL has also entered pre-season, meaning that there’s no shortage of sport to look forward to. Of course if you’re not a fan of grown men getting sweaty over...
News DOOM Eternal's Multiplayer Will Be Developed In-House
"You're gonna really enjoy it"
DOOM was one of 2016’s most beloved releases, but you rarely hear anyone mention its disappointing multiplayer mode. There was an opportunity with the reboot to bring back the old-school arena-based combat of old, but developer id Software farmed out the competitive mode to Certain Affinity and it just didn’t come...
Friday10th Aug 2018
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Goes Balls In on Realistic Horse Models
Nutters
Those weirdos over on Reddit have done it again, providing concrete answers to the most important of questions. Shamefully, we didn't spot this incredible little detail in our full breakdown and analysis of the gameplay reveal for Red Dead Redemption 2, but we simply have to spread the news. Re
News Resident Evil 2's Japanese Collector's Edition Is a Masterstroke
The key to success
We can probably all agree that collector’s edition are, by and large, crap – but this Resident Evil 2 package exclusive to Japan is an exception. The outrageously expensive ¥99,800 (~$900) Z Version bundles a Bluetooth keyboard inspired by the typewriters from the main game. You’ll also get four Ink Ribbons, which double as...
We are go for launch
Virtual reality is at its best when it puts players in places that might otherwise not be attainable: space exploration, fantasy worlds – the possibilities are near infinite. And Anshar Studios Detached is one of those aforementioned space exploration games. Not only that, but it’s a good one, which are a bit harder to...
News Arch Tempered Teostra Sets Monster Hunter: World Ablaze Today on PS4
Fired up
Get your cool drinks ready, because Arch Tempered Teostra has roared into Monster Hunter: World on PlayStation 4. The limited time event quest is now live, meaning that you can attempt to slay this mighty beast and nab yourself a set of Teostra gamma gear. Arch Tempered Elder Dragons are currently the most powerful monsters in the game...
News Deathgarden Hunts Down a PS4 Release Next Year
Run for your life
It might sound like a heavy metal band, but Deathgarden is in fact an asymmetrical multiplayer game heading to PS4 in 2019. As you can see in the above trailer, it pits one armed soldier against five runners. The hunter is tasked with eliminating the...
News DOOM Eternal's Looking Hot As Hell in Huge Gameplay Reveal
Bloody hell
DOOM Eternal looks to be everything you could ever want in a sequel to 2016’s brutal reboot: bigger, better, and more bad ass. Developer id Software showed off a whole heap of gameplay during its QuakeCon 2018 keynote, with the demos emphasising the improved scale of the follow-up – and the host of brand new weaponry and enemies on...
Reminder Doom Eternal Gameplay Footage to be Revealed Today at QuakeCon
When and where to see it
Bethesda unveiled Doom Eternal with a great teaser trailer, but we've yet to see the sequel in action. Today, the publisher will be showing off its hellish first person shooter for the first time, debuting gameplay at its annual convention, QuakeCon. Here's a quick rundown of the details. When is the Doom Eternal gameplay...
News RAGE 2 Blows Up with 7 Minutes of Explosive Gameplay
Ragin'
DOOM Eternal may have been the big draw of Bethesda's keynote at QuakeCon 2018, but RAGE 2 also took to the stage with a solid seven minute gameplay trailer. It's got some narration that gives a bit of context to proceedings, and naturally, there's a lot of action. The shooting still looks especially punchy and the vehicular combat seems...
News The Walking Dead: The Final Season Is Looking Superb on PS4
End game
After years of begging and whining, Telltale finally appears to be stepping things up on the episodic games front. The last series of The Walking Dead was little more than a wet fart, but The Final Season promises to bring an end to Clementine’s story – and it’s looking like a real stride forward in virtually every department. While...
News Check Out 12 Minutes of New Shadow of the Tomb Raider Gameplay on PS4
Muddy water
The marketing machine rages on for Shadow of the Tomb Raider as PlayStation Underground takes a look at Lara's latest adventure on PS4. The above video, featuring about 12 minutes of new gameplay, focuses on topics recently highlighted by Square Enix, such as underwater...
News Go Deep with Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Underwater Survival
H2Oh
Square Enix is continuing to completely canvas the web with Shadow of the Tomb Raider clips, so here’s a new one showcasing Lara Croft’s underwater survival skills. There were moments of aquatic adventure in Rise of the Tomb Raider, but it looks like this aspect has been fleshed out for the sequel, as we see the main character spending more...
News Watch The First 40 Minutes of The Quiet Man Gameplay
Uncanny valley
Remember The Quiet Man? It made its debut during Square Enix's E3 2018 showcase, before disappearing into obscurity. The developer recently live streamed the beginning of this unusual adventure game, and it's now on YouTube for all to see. In the above 40-odd minutes of footage, you can see the game attempting to merge realistic game...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! Only Releasing Digitally in the West
No drum set, either
Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum Session! looks like a fun, whimsical rhythm game, and it's great news that it's getting a Western release on PS4. However, a recent press release has made it clear that the game will only release digitally, at least in Europe. This isn't too much of a problem, but it does mean that many hoping for a...
Live Watch the QuakeCon 2018 Keynote Right Here
Tune in for DOOM Eternal's debut
Gamescom 2018 is right around the corner, but Bethesda’s getting in on the keynote act early by promising to rock up at the QuakeCon 2018 introductory address, where it will debut the first DOOM Eternal gameplay footage. Expect updates on other games like Fallout 76 during the presentation as well, so be sure to...
News Save a Diorama from an Impending Storm in A Fisherman's Tale on PSVR
Puppet show
A Fisherman's Tale has been announced for PlayStation VR, and it looks like a pretty interesting puzzler. It's set inside the model lighthouse home of a wooden puppet fisherman, with infinite replicas contained within. A storm is brewing outside, and it's your job to warn the outside world of this imminent danger. Hadrien Lanvin of...
Thursday9th Aug 2018
Round Up We Happy Few PS4 Reviews Aren't Smiling
Joy?
Not to be a Debbie downer, but critics aren’t exactly ecstatic about We Happy Few. Compulsion Games’ curious survival roguelike has been a long-time in the making, but now it’s finally ready for release this week – and it doesn’t look like reviewers have been taking their happy pills. While the scores are certainly not a...
News PlayStation Celebrates 500 Million Console Sales With Limited Edition PS4 Pro
Launches 24th August
Wow, this one certainly is a looker. PlayStation is celebrating the milestone of 500 million console sales in style this month with a limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro that comes kitted out with a translucent dark blue design and a whopping 2TB hard drive. There'll be 50,000 units available globally, so getting your hands on...
Guide How to Buy Spider-Man PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim Console
Limited edition, in 'Amazing Red'
Spider-Man PS4 launches on the 7th September alongside limited edition PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim consoles. These consoles are available to pre-order at various online retailers both in the UK and in North America. Both the Spider-Man PS4 Pro and Spider-Man PS4 Slim feature the same Spider-Man logo design on...
Feature Full Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Trailer Breakdown and Analysis
Everything we spotted, and speculation
The Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer is finally here, and in short, the game looks absolutely superb. Just over six minutes in length, it's a pretty in-depth video, with a narrator dishing out juicy details as the footage rolls. As such, it's easy to miss bits and pieces, even after watching through it...
News Persona Dancing Bundle Includes All Three Games in the Series, Launches December
Available separately, too
Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight now have an official release date, and Atlus has announced that there'll be a bundle that includes both games plus a digital version of Persona 4: Dancing All Night on PlayStation 4. The two new titles are also coming to Vita here in the West, but...
News Gang Beasts Free Update Brings New Level and Costumes on PS4
Choo choo
Double Fine has just announced a free update to its rough and tumble brawler, Gang Beasts. The 1GB update to the physics-based party game brings a brand new level to the game, which features a train traveling along a cliff side track. Also included is a bunch of new outfits for the rubbery fighters, including rail worker, firefighter, and...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Is Free to Play for the Next Six Days on PS4
Tamriel open to all
Ever wanted to give The Elder Scrolls Online a try without spending a penny? Bethesda has your back. The publisher has announced that, as part of its QuakeCon celebrations, the MMO will be made available to all free of charge for the next six days. This starts today -- Thursday 9th August -- at 10am EST / 7am PDT / 3pm BST. The...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Video Finally Revealed
6 minutes of footage
Well would ya lookie here, seems we got some Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay. In typical Rockstar fashion, the developer has made us wait an awful long time for this, but we dare say that the wait has been worth it. The video features six minutes of footage, with classic Rockstar-style explanations. Glorious. What do you...
News Divinity: Original Sin II Will Be Playable Early on PS4
How divine
Here's a bit of a weird story for you: Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition will be playable early on PlayStation 4. Pre-order the game and you'll be able to get stuck into the title's first act, which apparently lasts around 30 hours, starting next week, on the 14th August. The full game doesn't launch until the 31st August...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's New Trailer Captured on PS4 Pro
Looking slick on Sony's supercharged system
Red Dead Redemption 2’s new gameplay trailer looks absolutely wild, and it’s been captured entirely from in-game footage on the PlayStation 4 Pro. Many of you may have assumed as much by looking at the button prompts in the video, but Rockstar Games has now confirmed
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Will Let You Add More Bird Poo to Climbable Surfaces
Adjustable difficulty
Shadow of the Tomb Raider will let you adjust the difficulty of a variety of parameters independently, meaning that you’ll be able to tune the title’s challenge to your particular tastes. Among the options are Combat Difficulty, Exploration Difficulty, and Puzzle Difficulty. While the first is self-explanatory – enemies...
News Sony Has Sold Over 525 Million Consoles to Date
#Winning
Want to know how successful PlayStation is? Sony has sold over half-a-billion systems since the division started in 1994, which is a figure being commemorated by a new Limited Edition PlayStation 4 Pro set to launch later this month. The exact number accurate as of 22nd July is 525.3 million units, and it accounts for PSone, PS2, PSP, PS3,...
News Torchlight Frontiers Announced for PS4, But No One Quite Knows What It Is
May not be traditional Torchlight
Popular role-playing game franchise Torchlight is finally making the jump from PC to PlayStation, but perhaps not in the form many would have wanted. For those out of the loop, Torchlight is comparable to Diablo, with hordes of enemies and randomised dungeons playing a part. But again, it's unclear whether...
News Bomb Defusing Party Game Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes to Drop PSVR Requirement
Having a blast
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a cracking and intense multiplayer game on PS4, but currently, you can only enjoy it if you own PlayStation VR. The headset wearer can see the bomb and must disarm it while the other participants bark instructions from a comprehensive manual. However, it's just been announced on the PlayStation...
Hands On Electronauts Turns You into a Cosmic Composer with PSVR
Put a donk on it
God bless PlayStation VR. There’s always going to be scepticism regarding the viability of virtual reality as the medium remains in its infancy, but we never fail to be impressed each and every time we put Sony’s glowing headset on. In fact, looking like you’re a member of Daft Punk is part of the appeal with Electronauts, a...
News Rockstar Has More Gameplay Videos for Red Dead Redemption 2 on the Way
Yeehaw
Rockstar has just blown the lid off Red Dead Redemption 2 with the very first gameplay trailer, and as expected, it looks phenomenal. In case you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out through here. And it sounds like there's more where that came from. The developer states at the end of the video that it'll be showing off more gameplay...
News Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey to Play Sonic and Eggman in Sonic the Hedgehog Movie
Gotta go cast
Yes, a live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in production, and the cast is starting to trickle out online. The film is set to star Ben Schwartz in the titular role, a comedic actor famous for his parts in Parks and Recreation and House of Lies. He also plays Dewey Duck in the recent DuckTales cartoon, so he'll have had some...
News Scribblenauts Mega Pack Bundles Two of Maxwell's Adventures on PS4 Next Month
Make a note
Warner Bros. Interactive has announced Scribblenauts Mega Pack for PS4, which pairs two entries in the series together in one package. The games included are Scribblenauts Unlimited and Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, and both have been updated with fresh content for the re-release. Unlimited will feature new bonus stages...
Guide What Time Will Red Dead Redemption 2's Gameplay Trailer Go Live?
And where can you watch it?
Yeehawww, sharpshooters – it’s Red Dead Redemption 2 day. Right on time, Rockstar has confirmed that we’ll be getting our first glimpse at the hotly anticipated open world title’s gameplay today, but you may be wondering what time it’ll go online, right? Fortunately, we’ve got you covered – here’s when and...
Wednesday8th Aug 2018
Guide Best Metal Gear Solid Games Ranked
Solid, Snake
Metal Gear Solid is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, and so it’s a good job that it’s synonymous with PlayStation. With every single mainline release putting in an appearance on a Sony system, it’s hard not to associate the famous Solid Snake with the family of consoles, despite only one entry remaining an...
News European PS Store's Massive Summer Sale Just Got Even Bigger
More games added
The PlayStation Store Summer Sale has been going for a little while now, and already includes hundreds of titles for you to add to your towering backlog. However, Sony clearly doesn't think it's thrown enough at you, so it's added a bunch of new games to the offer. While the PlayStation Blog doesn't list every new additio
News Streaming Devices Will Kill Traditional Consoles Within the Next 10 Years, Says EA
Here we go again
Games and streaming, two words that a lot of people don't seem to want to see in close proximity -- but the conversation about streaming services eventually replacing traditional video game consoles is only going to grow over the next few years and beyond. Just a couple of months ago, Ubisoft caused a bit of an uproar when it said...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Redefine the Industry, Reckons Take-Two
Yeehawww
We’re so close to Red Dead Redemption 2 now that you can almost smell the scent of smoking six-shooters in the air, but it’s also so near that we’re wondering whether Rockstar can live up to outrageous expectations. With its previous games, the company’s consistently raised the bar for sandbox stories, and we’re curious whether...
News God of War New Game + Mode Arrives Later This Month on PS4 via Free Update
Extended journey
Back at E3 2018, Sony promised a New Game+ mode was heading to its phenomenal action game, God of War. Over on the PlayStation Blog, we now have our first details on what to expect in this free update to the title. The patch will arrive on 20th August 2018, and will allow you to play New Game+ -- that is, a mode that lets you c
News Limited Edition Spider-Man PS4 Pro Back in Stock at Amazon
Is your spider-sense tingling?
Sony’s swish limited edition Marvel’s Spider-Man PlayStation 4 Pro bundle sold out almost as quickly as it was announced last month, but there’s good news for those of you still eager to get your hands on the crimson console: Amazon has a fresh supply of stock available to pre-order. <products id="7790"...
News God of War's Price Axed in Summer Sale on PS4
Boy oh boy
The Summer Sale rages on as fiercely as Kratos himself, and one of the best deals currently going is for God of War. Santa Monica's brilliant epic has been absolutely crushing it for Sony, becoming the company's fastest selling exclusive ever, and that's at full price. Currently, the father and son adventure can be purchased on the
News Japanese Sales Charts: Mega Man X Drops Like a Rock on PS4, Nintendo Domination Resumes
Feeling blue
Well, Mega Man X Legacy Collection's reign at the top of the Japanese software charts didn't last long, did it? One week later and Capcom's remastered collection dropped all the way from number 1 to number 20, shifting just 4700 additional copies. Its fall from the top 10 meant that Nintendo could continue its recent domination...
One foot in the grave
2013’s Stick It to the Man was among the PlayStation 3’s indie swansongs when it released four days after the North American launch of the PS4, but that didn’t manage to overshadow what we thought was a short but quality experience at the time. After busying itself with various other projects, developer Zoink! Games is...
News ANNO Mutationem Is a Moody, Cyberpunk Metroidvania Heading to PS4
And it looks pretty cool
Sony had a fairly big presence at ChinaJoy 2018, showcasing everything from new exclusives to a bevvy of indie titles. One such game is
News Child of Light 2 Is Looking Like a Lock
Hopefully it's not more schlock
Ubisoft’s twee role-playing game Child of Light will likely get a sequel, as creative director Patrick Plourde teased that there are “very cool projects in the [the series’] universe” afoot. He followed up with a photograph of the just-announced Nintendo Switch edition, which not-so-subtly shows a document...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ PS4 Patch 1.11 Features Buffs, Nerfs, and Adds New DLC Characters
Goku and Vegeta are here
Alongside the release of base form Goku and base form Vegeta, a new Dragon Ball FighterZ patch is now available to download on PlayStation 4. Naturally the update adds support for both of the new characters, but it also brings new buffs and nerfs to the table. Notable balance changes include nerfs to Cell and Bardock, two...
News First Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Trailer Takes Aim Tomorrow
Deadeye'd
Grab your cowboy outfit and saddle your horse, because Rockstar says we're getting a Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay trailer tomorrow. And yes, we did write gameplay -- we're finally going to see the game's outlaw gang in action. The trailer drops at 8:00AM PT/11:00AM ET/4:00PM UK time, and you can bet that we'll be watching. What do...
News Dragon Quest XI Gets Free Dragon Quest VIII Hero Costume
Right in the nostalgia
Aw, isn't that a nice nostalgic touch? Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age will provide players with a cool little bonus in the form of a free Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King costume. According to Square Enix, you'll find this outfit in your inventory when you start the game, and it'll...
News Tune in to We Happy Few's Free PSVR Experience
Turn that frown upside down
We Happy Few launches this week on the PlayStation 4, but you can get your first taste of the worryingly optimistic Wellington Wells courtesy of PlayStation VR right now. An exclusive experience – which is free to download from the PlayStation Store – will see you assume the role of a producer on Uncle Jack’s show...
News Multiple Diablo Projects in the Works as Blizzard Teases Reveal Later This Year
Speak of the devil
Blizzard is gearing up for something big with regards to the Diablo series and has been for some time, but we still don't quite know what the developer has been cooking. Fortunately, it sounds like we're getting some details in the relatively near future. Community manager Brandy Camel has popped up in a new video over on...
News Incoming Onrush Update Adds Ranked Mode, and Replays Arrive Today
It's go time
A couple of Onrush updates are stampeding their way to PS4 as the developer continues to update the game despite lay-offs. The first of these arrives today, with the headline addition being replays. You'll now be able to record replays of your matches, and enter photo mode at any time to frame a perfect snap. Any photo mode filters can...
News Cool Looking Robot Brawler Override Gets a Closed Beta This Weekend on PS4
Optimus primed
Override: Mech City Brawl, a pretty fun looking brawler featuring a bunch of different giant robots, is getting a closed beta this weekend on PlayStation 4. Publisher Modus Games says that all twelve playable mechs will be available in said beta, and you'll be able to take part in both local and online multiplayer...
News The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince Make Quite the Double-Act on PS4
A mutual misunderstanding
The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince – yes, that is its real name – sounds like something alright. “In it, you control a wolf, disguised as a princess, who guides a blind prince through a perilous forest in search of a witch capable of restoring his sight,” the press release reads. “The forest is home to a...
News Arcade Classic Penguin Wars Waddles onto PS4 This Month
Winter games
How many of you remember Penguin Wars? It first released on the NES in 1985, and now a brand new version is coming to PS4. Like the original game, this modern take is based around throwing balls at your opponent to earn points, but some contemporary embellishments are being made to spice things up. The debut trailer is embedded above,...
News Metro: Exodus Is Set to Freeze the EGX 2018 Show Floor Next Month
Bring a coat with you
Birmingham's EGX 2018 event is only one and a half months away now, and because of that, the news is starting to flow thick and fast when it comes to what games will be putting in an appearance. Metro: Exodus is set to be one of those titles on the show floor, representing the first time it will be playable here in the UK...
News Twin-Stick Action Title Soundfall Plays to Some Sick Beats on PS4 in 2019
Hear that?
We quite like the premise of Soundfall, a twin-stick action-shooter title that's all about playing to the beat of a pulsing rhythm. It's set to launch on PlayStation 4 in 2019, and you can get an eyeful of it via the trailer we've embedded above. We're liking the electronic tunes. "Set in the land of Symphonia, where music comes to life,...
News Claws of Furry Scratches in a September Release Date on PS4
Feline fighting
There's a huge variety of games on PS4, and now we have a brawler featuring ninja cats coming to the console. Claws of Furry is releasing on 4th September for PS4, and you can see it in action in...
Tuesday7th Aug 2018
News Yakuza 3 Shows Its Age with New PS4 Remaster Screenshots
Mini games shown off
Yakuza 3, as well as 4 and 5, are set to receive PS4 remasters in Japan, and these new screenshots show off what we can expect when they eventually make their way to the West. While it's a step up from the original release, it's looking a little rough around the edges, but we doubt Yakuza fans will be concerned about that - the...
News August's PlayStation Plus Games Are Out Now
Mafia III leads the charge
August's PlayStation Plus lineup has hit the PlayStation Store, meaning that you can go and download this month's games right now. If your memory's in need of refreshing, Mafia III and Dead by Daylight are your PlayStation 4 picks alongside bonus titles Here They Lie and Knowledge Is Power. You can check out the full...
News Spider-Man PS4's Collector's Edition Statue Will Remain Secret 'Cos It's a Spoiler
You'll be warned before opening it
Sony’s not going to show you the statue that comes with the $149.99 Collector’s Edition of Marvel’s Spider-Man because… Well, it’s a spoiler, apparently. Insomniac Games’ community director James Stevenson explained on ResetEra that the Gentle Giant manufactured
News God of War PS4 Dev Drops Potential Tease for Sequel
Oh my God of War
Sound the 'News Story Based on a Single Vague Tweet' alarm -- we've got a cracking piece of journalism for you lot. Cory Barlog, the main geezer at Sony Santa Monica Studio behind the glorious God of War on PlayStation 4, posted a seemingly innocent tweet about how his brain's frazzled, but with our incredible talents for...
New and improved recipe
With Overcooked, Ghost Town Games landed upon a delicious recipe for co-operative cooking chaos that dished up a perfect helping of frantic fun. Although fairly short and straightforward in structure, the fiendishly designed levels meant players really did have to communicate effectively to succeed, and it's this that makes...
News Nintendo Switch Port Specialists Wish They Could Convert Horizon: Zero Dawn
Let 'em dream
Port house Panic Button is making a name for itself on the Nintendo Switch by converting “console” games like Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Warframe to the handheld device. And in an interview with Comicbook.com, the studio admitted that there’s one particular title it’d love to have a crack at: Guerrilla Games’...
News Final Fantasy XV Is the Fastest Selling Entry in the Franchise Thus Far
Worth the wait
Final Fantasy XV has sold 7.7 million copies both physically and digitally since its release in 2016, making it the fastest selling entry in the famous franchise thus far. According to some number crunching online, this also makes it the fourth best-selling game in the series to date, and it’s apparently outpacing Final Fantasy...
News Save on Smaller Titles and Pre-Orders with Totally Digital PlayStation Store Sale
Bag a bargain
It's starting to feel like there are more promotions on PlayStation Store than we've had hot dinners. Sony's latest sees the return of the Totally Digital sale, which puts the focus on smaller games, indies, and even a few pre-orders. There are some excellent games to be found here: Gang Beasts, Owlboy, Pyre, and many more are well...
News New Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Screenshots Showcase Year of the Dragon
Third game shown off
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is looking absolutely wonderful, and these new screenshots are just another example. Presenting the third game in the trilogy for the first time - Spyro: Year of the Dragon - they show how developer Toys for Bob is unifying the three titles with a consistent visual style, and it looks great. We're...
News God of War Originally Intended to Show Kratos as Old and Out of Shape
Blob of war
Hiding in Norse mythology with his family did little to affect Kratos’ physique, as he’s just as ripped in 2018’s reboot as he was in the original Greek trilogy. However, speaking as part of a panel at San Diego Comic Con, director Cory Barlog has revealed that he’d originally planned to give the anti-hero a bit of a ‘Dad...
News Lara Croft's in a Pickle in Shadow of the Tomb Raider's First 15 Minutes
Crash landed
Just like Rise of the Tomb Raider, the forthcoming Shadow of the Tomb Raider starts with a flashback, as Lara Croft and her forever friend-zoned accomplice Jonah crash-land into a Mayan temple. The game then gets underway proper, with all of the pickaxe platforming that you’d expect from the franchise in 2018. We must admit, this is...
News Tekken 7 Season 2 Screenshots Showcase Lei and Anna's Sweet New Character Designs
Back in style
Lei Wulong and Anna Williams are returning to Tekken thanks to Tekken 7's second season pass. The two veteran fighters appear to play as you'd expect, utilising many of the same moves that they've had throughout the series, but as with just about every legacy character already in Tekken 7, the duo have been updated with slick new...
News Valkyria Chronicles 4 Demo Rolls Out on PS4
Roger that
Hit up the European PlayStation Store right now and you should be able to find a playable demo for upcoming strategy role-playing title Valkyria Chronicles 4. You can find it by either going to 'games' and then 'demos', and then scrolling along to 'see all', or you can simply search for Valkyria Chronicles 4 and it should pop up. The...
News US PlayStation Store Quake-Con Sale Discounts Big Bethesda Games
Well, shoot
As Quake-Con 2018 arrives this weekend, your mind may venture to Bethesda's games catalogue. Its output on PS4 has been pretty strong, and although not necessarily big sellers, the likes of Dishonored 2 and DOOM are of a very high quality. To celebrate ZeniMax Media's annual convention, the North American PlayStation Store has received...
News Death Stranding May Show Up at The Game Awards Later This Year
Keighley x Kojima
Keighley and Kojima sitting in a tree, we probably can't finish this joke for legal reasons. The game industry's deadliest duo is back are back in the headlines after Geoff Keighley posted a picture of Hideo Kojima on Twitter, as the daddy of Metal Gear stood next to a screen with The Game Awards logo on it. For those...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Media Onslaught Continues with Sweet Murder
Just stab him in the throat
Square Enix is continuing to canvas the web with Shadow of the Tomb Raider clips, this time showcasing protagonist Lara Croft’s psychotic side. In the video she stabs and strings up gun-toting goons, all in the name of... Well, we don’t know, but we’re assured she’s the good girl here. The game’s due out on 14th...
News 428: Shibuya Scramble and Fire Pro Wrestling World Heading to Europe Next Month
Koch Media partners with Spike Chunsoft
Well, here are two games we weren't expecting to be writing about today. Spike Chunsoft has teamed up with Koch Media to release a couple of its smaller titles in Europe, one of which was only released in Japan when it launched a decade ago. 428: Shibuya Scramble initially released on the Wii in 2008, and...
Soapbox Madden NFL’s Longshot Is the Kind of Direct-to-DVD Drama I Adore
Baffling in the best way
Okay, we’ve got to talk about Madden NFL’s Longshot mode, because I feel like this is flying under the radar. I quite like FIFA’s rags-to-riches stories, depicting the rise of Clapham’s finest forward Alex Hunter, but I absolutely love Devin Wade and Colt Cruise’s pursuit of NFL stardom. Playing through Homecoming,...
News 99Vidas Pays Homage to The Last of Us in New Expansion Pack
Can't be for nothin'
The thoroughly enjoyable retro brawler 99Vidas is getting a brand new expansion pack named The Last Battle next week – and it looks like it’s been inspired by The Last of Us. Of the three new enemy types being added, one looks distinctly like it’s fallen foul to the cordyceps virus. Other additions include two new stages...
News Score Attack and Horde Mode Invade Strange Brigade When it Launches on 28th August
Blimey!
Strange Brigade, Rebellion's schlocky 1930s co-op shooter, releases on PS4 in just a few weeks, and it's looking pretty strong. However, we've only seen its main campaign mode so far. Over on the PlayStation Blog, the game's lead designer Steve Bristow has finally opened up about what else this curious game has to offer, and he's detailed...
News Devil May Cry 5 Panel Promises 'Special Surprises' at PAX West 2018
All-new gameplay to boot
Capcom’s bringing Devil May Cry 5 to PAX West 2018 on 31st August, and it’s promised “special surprises” for attendees. The game – which is also set to be a focus at Gamescom 2018 a week or so earlier – will be presented in the Wyvern Theatre by director Hideaki Itsuno and producers Michiteru Okabe and Matthew...
News Bad North Is a Promising, Cutesy Strategy Game Marching to PS4 Soon
Good North?
Bad North was announced a few months ago, but it may have flown a little under the radar for most. As you can see in the above announcement trailer, the game's action takes place on small isometric islands,...
News New Team Sonic Racing Trailer Showcases Team Tactics
Drive by
As you might be able to deduce from the game's name, Team Sonic Racing is all about teamwork. SEGA has released a brand new trailer that drives this point home, focusing on the techniques you and your teammates will be utilising to stay ahead. Skimboost is a manoeuvre whereby you drive close to a teammate who's struggling to give them a...
News Another Greek Legend Joins the Warriors Orochi 4 Character Roster
Perseus joins the fray
Following on from Zeus and Athena, another figure in Greek legend is joining the cast of Warriors Orochi 4. Perseus -- commonly known as that bloke who killed Medusa and cut off her head -- will also be playable in Koei Tecmo's upcoming hack and slasher. Naturally, he's been given a solid anime overhaul, and he looks fun to...
Monday6th Aug 2018
News Tekken 7 Season Pass 2 Announced, Lei Wulong, Anna, and... The Walking Dead?
Plus new game mechanics
Well, we never saw that coming. After hinting that nothing too huge would be shown at EVO 2018 for Tekken 7, director Katsuhiro Harada took to the main stage following the game's tournament and revealed... A lot of stuff. First off, Tekken 7 is getting a second season pass. This will include six new characters,...
News New Chinese Game Console Rivals the Power of the PS4 Pro
Power trip
A brand new machine is entering the console arms race -- in China, at least. AMD, the electronics company who produces the PS4's Jaguar CPU, has partnered with Zhongshan Subor to build a console for the Chinese market, and the details released so far put it on a level with the PS4 Pro, possibly even surpassing it. All the information...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Posters Have Started Popping Up in the Wild
News incoming?
Yet more evidence that we may be close to some long awaited information on Red Dead Redemption 2, posters for the game have been spotted in the wild. @GreatBriTom over on Twitter posted the above photograph, with the advertisement showing four characters from the open world title. If our eyes are working correctly, there's gang...
Dawn of the Dead
Following a well-documented and successful early access offering on PC, Dead Cells has finally made its way to the PlayStation 4. The title arrives with a good deal of excitement backing it thanks to a promising gameplay loop and a slew of pre-release updates that expanded the game in a variety of ways, but does the experience come...
Play of the game
Six months since the Philadelphia Eagles snatched Super Bowl LII from Tom Brady’s greedy clutches, a new season of the NFL beckons, with a fresh crop of rookies all eager to ply their trade in one of the league’s 32 teams. EA Sports, as has been the case for decades now, has also returned with a new entry in its annual Madden...
News A New Guilty Gear Game Is in the Works
Sol badass
We suppose that it doesn't come as an especially huge surprise, but there's a new Guilty Gear game in development over at Arc System Works. Following on from the top 8 of Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 at EVO 2018, CEO Minoru Kidooka confirmed that the next title in the series is in production. "Unfortunately, Guilty Gear general...
Hands On Marvel's Spider-Man's First Boss Fight Begins Things with a Bang
Iron Fisk
Marvel’s Spider-Man puts a strong foot forward during its opening mission, as Insomniac Games lays out all of the controls and puts you in pursuit of the Kingpin within minutes. It’s no secret that the web-slinger brings down Wilson Fisk at the very beginning of the game, but this kickstarts a chain of events that will eventually see...
News Capcom Wants 'Games That Get 9s But Sell Less' Over the Likes of Resident Evil 6
Capom's chasing quality
Capcom's tact has certainly changed over the last few years, and many would argue for the better. The company is currently riding a wave of unprecedented profit thanks to hugely successful titles such as Monster Hunter: World, and the Japanese publisher has said that it wants to continue pushing for high quality games...
News Fallout 76 Beta Is the Full Game, All Progress Will Carry Over to Launch
So it's a limited time demo?
The Fallout 76 beta can't be too far away on PlayStation 4, but even though we don't have a concrete date, Bethesda has answered a few key questions over on its official beta FAQ page. Said page has recently been updated with a new question which asks whether the beta will cover the whole game, and whether progress...
News Capcom Knew Monster Hunter Would Be a Hit in the West 'On the Right Platform'
And it was correct
Monster Hunter: World's gigantic success is well documented by this point. The seriously addictive action role-playing title has been crowned Capcom's best selling game of all time, but before it launched earlier this year, some doubted that it would leave a mark here in the West, with many long time fans of the series...
News Alex Hunter Signs for Real Madrid in 'Dramatic Finale' to Story Mode
Hala Madrid
Fictional footballer Alex Hunter’s story will conclude with The Journey: Champions in FIFA 19, with EA Sports confirming that this year’s release will mark the “dramatic finale” of the single player campaign. The star from south-west London will sign for Spanish team Real Madrid over the course of the plot, where he’ll...
News Square Enix Bringing Big Guns to Gamescom 2018
Locked and loaded
Square Enix is bringing a hearty selection of heavy hitters to Cologne this year, as the games industry prepares itself for Gamescom 2018. Among the lineup is Life Is Strange 2, which will be officially announced at the convention. Here’s the full lineup of PlayStation 4 games that will be on display: Dragon Quest XI
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Multiplayer Changes 4 the Better
Get those boots on the ground
The first weekend of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 private beta is over and it’s been a surprisingly entertaining ride. The series’ multiplayer mode has always been very popular, but the last two instalments seemed a little too comfortable, despite their setting of the far future and World War II being very...
News Devil May Cry 5 Exists Because Fans Wanted It To
"We want to give things to fans"
Capcom is officially cool again. The publisher’s been a bit up and down since the superb PlayStation 2 era, but it’s really delivering at the minute. Devil May Cry 5 is one such game that’s got fans back on board, and judging by its E3 2018 reveal trailer, it’s going to be an absolute belter. The best bit?...
News Future Monster Hunter Games Will Look to Build on Success in the West, Says Capcom
The New World
The runaway success of Monster Hunter: World outside of Japan has naturally caught Capcom's eye, with the company now saying that future games in the series will attempt to build upon the franchise's newfound popularity. Speaking to Game Industry, Capcom Europe COO Stuart Turner says that with the launch of World earlier in the year,...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Breaks Record for Highest Ever Views in EVO History
Rock the dragon
Despite not being the main event at EVO 2018, Dragon Ball FighterZ still managed to break viewership records on Twitch. The top 8 on the Dragon Ball FighterZ tournament on Sunday night peaked at a whopping 258,000 concurrent viewers, more than any other game has ever managed in EVO history. The finals for Dragon...
News SEGA's Gamescom 2018 Lineup Includes Team Sonic Racing, Fist of the North Star, More
Playable at the show
SEGA has a few pretty interesting titles up its sleeve, and it looks to be bringing most of them to Gamescom 2018 later this month. At the Cologne show, which runs from 21st to 25th August, the publisher will be showing off a handful of games at its Deep Silver booth. The PS4 games on display are: Fist of the North Star: Lost...
Game of the Month The Top 4 PlayStation Games of July 2018
Endings, overtures, robots, and runs
The summer has so far provided a bit of a lull in activity for the game industry, but that's all about to change rather dramatically as we move into the business end of the year. But before we get swamped in the many, many new game releases of August, September, October, and November, let's first take a...
News Surprise! Sagat and G Join Street Fighter V Tomorrow
That was fast
Capcom wheeled out not one but two trailers for Street Fighter V at EVO 2018. Both were pretty much expected, but it's still nice to see Sagat back in the fight, and newcomer G doesn't look half bad either. Sagat brings with him a brand news stage, too, which has a lovely aesthetic to it. The real surprise here, though, is that...
Interview Chewing the Fat with Overcooked 2 Developer Ghost Town Games
Chef chat
The Overcooked games are a real treat on PS4. The first was a modestly sized but perfectly executed co-op game that players of all ages and skill could enjoy, and Overcooked 2 builds on this firm foundation with new features, including the highly requested online play. We caught up with Phil Duncan of Ghost Town Games to talk about the...
News Cooler's Brutal Fighting Style Revealed in Dragon Ball FighterZ Trailer
Goku and Vegeta release date, too
Dragon Ball FighterZ got a couple of new trailers at EVO 2018, and you can find both slapped together in the video we've embedded above. The first recreates the Saiyan saga of Dragon Ball Z, with upcoming DLC characters base form Goku and base form Vegeta going head-to-head, complete with...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Earns Sixth Consecutive Number One in Uneventful Week
King Crash
The summer games drought is in full force, as evidenced by a fairly stagnant UK chart. Once again, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy claims the top spot, and LEGO The Incredibles is standing strong in second place. The rest of the chart is similarly predictable, and you can probably guess the top 10. Hello Neighbor debuted in 16th, and No...
News Street Fighter V Character Videos Give a Better Look at Sagat and G
Out today
In case you didn't already know, fresh Street Fighter V characters Sagat and G are out today, but if you want to get a better look at what awaits, we'd recommend watching Capcom's latest in-depth character videos on the newcomers. Sagat will obviously be familiar to veteran fans of the series, and the towering muay...
Sunday5th Aug 2018
News First-Person Uncharted 4 Mod Showcases Naughty Dog's Insane Animations
What's for dinner?
Naughty Dog’s animation work is often a tier ahead of the rest of the industry, and this Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End mod demonstrates the insane production values on display. The clip, taken from the beginning of the game as Nathan and Elena Drake eat dinner, has been captured from the perspective of the half-tucked hero...
News FIFA 19 Is the Latest Game to Get a Battle Royale Mode
Well, kinda
FIFA 19 will spice up the ol’ series mainstay Exhibition with a few nifty new options this year. In addition to being able to play FA Cup and Champions League matches, complete with all of the custom presentation and commentary you’d expect of such occasions, you’ll also be able set up mini-series events (‘Best Of’ matches,...
News Brand New Spider-Man PS4 Trailer Running in UK Cinemas
Features more Miles Morales
Sony’s running a brand new trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man in UK cinemas right now. The video – which is yet to sneak its way online – purportedly features more of Miles Morales and Silver Sable. Those that go to see Ant-Man & The Wasp – which officially launched in Britain this week – will get to see the...
News Bow to the Monkey King in Seven Minutes of PS4 Footage
Hero is back
Monkey King: Hero Is Back, the PlayStation 4 exclusive being developed primarily for the Chinese market, has received a seven minute gameplay showcase. Recorded from the showfloor at this week’s ChinaJoy 2018 convention, the clip shows the eponymous hero running through lush tropical landscapes and attacking enemies. ...
News PSVR Horror Kill X Enters an Abandoned Mine
You won't believe what happens next
One of the games featured in Sony’s recent China Hero Project montage, Kill X looks like a low-budget Resident Evil wannabe in this 25 minute PlayStation VR gameplay walkthrough, captured by DualShockers. On display at
News Terry Bogard Ditches His Daisy Dukes for Fighting EX Layer DLC
From cutie to booty
Is this the first article we’ve written on Fighting EX Layer? We’re not going to lie: this PlayStation 4 fighter released right outside of our radar. This news is interesting, though, particularly in the wake of the recent SNK Heroines news: Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard is to join the brawler’s roster as a DLC character –...
News Hitomi, Leifang Join Dead or Alive 6 Lineup
Full reveal at Gamescom 2018
Hairband loving German teen starlet Hitomi will join the roster of Dead or Alive 6 alongside fellow fan favourite Leifang, developer Team Ninja teased at EVO 2018 this weekend. The two new additions will be officially revealed at Gamescom 2018 later this month, on 20th August. A newcomer named Diego
News Astaroth and Seong Mi-na Redesigned and Revealed for SoulCalibur VI
Kick axe
SoulCalibur VI producer Motohiro Okubo took to the main stage at EVO 2018 in order to reveal two returning characters. The first, Astaroth, was somewhat expected -- he's always been a fan favourite and and he's a veteran of the series -- and we're loving the look of his new design. His fighting style appears to be as brutal as always,...
Saturday4th Aug 2018
News PS Store Flash Sale Plunges Prices Just Prior to the Weekend
Live in North America now
Need a little something to keep you occupied this weekend? A new PlayStation Store Flash Sale is live in North America, plunging prices by up to 40 per cent. Some of the highlights include Far Cry 5 ($38.99), Street Fighter V ($9.99), and The Crew 2 ($41.99). Yes, the latter did literally just release, but it already seems...
News PS4 Pro Stock Running Low in the United States
Getting harder to find
If you’re in the market for a PlayStation 4 Pro this summer, you may struggle to track one down in the United States right now. While consoles can be found, the system is definitely in short supply, with many online anecdotes indicating that stock is running dry around the country. We had a quick look online, and couldn’t...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Has an In-Game Social Media Feed
And it's freakin' great
One of the things we stumbled upon during our Marvel’s Spider-Man demo this week is an in-game social media feed, which you’ll find in the open world exclusive’s menu screen. This fictional Twitter updates constantly as you progress through the game, with the web-slinger updating the world on his adventures. Some...
News Tekken 7 Director Katsuhiro Harada Competes in His Own Game at EVO 2018
The man himself
Always up for some fun, Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has entered EVO this year, competing in the Tekken 7 tournament. This isn't the first time that Harada has played competitively in his own game, but his attendance is always a crowd-pleaser. In the video that we've embedded above, Harada fights in an early pools...
News SoulCalibur VI EVO 2018 Tournament Showcases 2 Hours of PS4 Gameplay
This soul still burns
SoulCalibur VI is just a few months away from release, but if you're really looking to sink your teeth into some meaty gameplay, then we'd definitely recommend watching the video that we've embedded above. Obviously it's a bit early for SoulCalibur VI to have its own proper competition at an event like EVO, but Bandai...
News Monkey King: Hero Is Back to Boast 10-Plus Hour Campaign
Ape escape
Oasis Games, the Hong Kong-based organisation working with Sony and October Media to help release PlayStation 4 exclusive Monkey King: Hero Is Back worldwide, has said that the movie adaptation will feature a campaign “over 10 hours” in length. “[The game] aims to bring the authentic Chinese spirit from the film to a global audience...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 231
Wading in
Guess who forgot to organise WAYP this week? It’s a rarity, so hopefully your humble host can be forgiven. Fortunately a handful of staffers responded to the last minute request for paragraphs, so we have something to publish. This article is all about you, ultimately, anyway. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m not sure how Tiburon got EA...
Friday3rd Aug 2018
Guide Monster Hunter: World Behemoth Fight - How to Beat Behemoth
5 essential tips
The Behemoth has arrived in Monster Hunter: World as part of the game's crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV. After completing two special missions -- one that sees you hunt a rather strange Kulu Yaku and one that tasks you with beating Behemoth up just enough so that he runs away -- you're granted the ability to properly...
Hands On Peter Parker's Gameplay Is a Massive Departure in Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
Science fiction
Marvel’s Spider-Man is just as much about Peter Parker as it is about the eponymous web-slinger. During our two hour hands on session with the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, we got our very first glimpse at the 23-year-old graduate’s own gameplay sections, which primarily appear to take place in a
News Resistance 4 Is a Longshot, But Never Say Never
Insomniac Games weighs in on forgotten FPS franchise
Resistance was one of the flagship franchises from the PlayStation 3 era, but it’s been missing in action since the disappointing PlayStation Vita spin-off Resistance: Burning Skies released in 2012. Insomniac Games, to its credit, is renowned for reinventing itself in subsequent generations,...
News Does This Red Dead Redemption 2 Loot Crate Hint at Incoming News?
Yeehawww
We got a nice surprise in the mail this morning: a sizeable Red Dead Redemption 2 loot crate from Rockstar Games. While the package doesn’t contain any new information on the upcoming PlayStation 4 game itself, it does include some various pieces of merchandise, including a mug, t-shirt, and a couple of decals. Now we’re probably...
Guide EVO 2018 Stream Schedule - Where and When to Watch EVO 2018
Dragon Ball, Street Fighter, Tekken, and more
EVO 2018 takes place this weekend, and the world's biggest fighting game event promises some spectacular showings this year. Games relevant to PlayStation include Dragon Ball FighterZ (its first ever appearance at EVO), Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (its first ever...
News Destiny 2 Has Wasted a Collective 25 Years of Players' Time with Its Crap Shaders System
Delete, delete, delete
There's no getting around the fact that Destiny 2 butchered the cosmetic shader system of the first game so that it could exploit the whole thing in the name of microtransactions, and as if we didn't hate the overhauled system enough already, we've just found out that it's wasted a combined 25 years of players' time...
News Terry Bogard Is the Latest Fatal Cutie to Join SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy
Wait, what?
Terry Bogard – the number one hatted husbando of Fatal Fury fame – is about to become your new waifu, as the blonde bombshell busts her (?) way into SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy. That’s right, tucked up Tel is the latest fighter to join the all-girl roster, and she’s brought some glittery attacks and a few teddy bears with her...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn to Conquer the Tabletop with Official Board Game
Roll the dice
Horizon: Zero Dawn received more merchandise than a top-flight football team prior to its release, so you can bet your bottom dollar that now it’s a bonafide megahit, Sony’s doubling down on all sorts of token tat. To be fair, this new board game from Steamforged Games – created in collaboration with Guerrilla Games –...
News Shenmue I & II Scores a Gorgeous Japanese Collector's Edition
Only on PS4
Shenmue I & II will not release in Japan until 22nd November, but fans’ patience will be rewarded in the form of a stunning Collector’s Edition only available overseas. The pretty PlayStation 4 exclusive will cost ¥5,990 (~$54) and will come with a copy of the game and a 40 song soundtrack in a special presentation package...
News Unlock GTA Online's Stone Hatchet Weapon and Get It in Red Dead Redemption 2
Thunk
GTA Online is expanding its reach all the way to the Wild West, as unlocking a newly added weapon in Los Santos will also unlock it in Red Dead Redemption 2. Well, when the game's actually out, we mean. The "brutal" stone hatchet can be acquired in GTA Online through completing bounty missions for Maude. Once you've discovered the...
News Fist of the North Star PS4's Western Box Art Is Decent, But a Step Down from Japan's
At least it's not terrible
The box art for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise has been revealed, and it's thankfully not too shabby. As you'd expect, it features main badass Kenshiro cracking his knuckles as his enemies swarm behind him. The colour palette is quite pretty, too. But it's not quite on the same level as Japan's old school...
News Get to Know Dragon Quest XI's Colourful Characters Ahead of Its September Release
Meet the gang
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is almost upon us, and if you're looking forward to the game then you may be interested in getting to see a bit more of its colourful cast before it launches next month on PlayStation 4. The title's latest trailer highlights each party member and gives us a general feel for their...
News Colin Kaepernick's Name Scrubbed from Madden NFL 19
It's not in the game
Colin Kaepernick, the ex-San Francisco 49ers quarterback who’s caught up in a political hurricane, has had his name scrubbed from a song on the soundtrack of Madden NFL 19. The song, Big Bank by YG, has various profanities which have been digitally edited out in order to maintain the American football game’s age rating –...
News Nautical Roguelike Sunless Sea Sets Sail to PS4 This Year
Wave ya
Sunless Sea has been lost in the oceans of PC gaming for three years, but finally the nautical roguelike is scheduled to crash the beaches of the PlayStation 4 this year. Failbetter Games' alternate history Victorian sailing sim sees you plunging the depths of Unterzee, learning all you can before inevitably perishing and doing it all over...
News NBA 2K18 Slam Dunks 10 Million Units Worldwide
Backboard breaker
NBA 2K18 may have found itself at the centre of a microtransaction storm, but the series is still ballin’, with the latest edition selling a milestone 10 million units worldwide. That’s a franchise record, and double the average number of sales for all previous versions. “NBA 2K18 is our highest-selling sports title ever,”...
News Awesome Animated Short Amps Anticipation for Dead Cells
Out next week
Dead Cells is one of those games that makes a brilliant first impression; we were instantly smitten with it when we randomly tried it at a convention last year. The good news is that the Castlevania-inspired roguelite launches next week on the PlayStation Store, and in order to celebrate that developer Motion Twin has prepared a pretty...
Thursday2nd Aug 2018
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.0 Beta Includes Performance Fixes
And quality of life improvements
The beta for PlayStation 4 firmware update v6.0 has rolled out for some lucky fans, but it’s a bit of an unusual one. In an email message accompanying the beta invites, Sony’s told recipients not to expect any major consumer-facing features in the stress test. “You will find smaller quality of life and...
News Monster Hunter: World's New Final Fantasy Armour Is Incredibly Useful
Legend of dragoon
Not only does that new dragoon-style armour set look superb in Monster Hunter: World, it's also incredibly useful, boasting a bunch of different skills that can complement a huge number of character builds. As the ever-dependable Arekkz explains in the above video, this is a set that everyone will want to get their hands on...
Hello and goodbye
Have you ever wondered what’s happening behind the closed doors and drawn curtains of your neighbour’s house? Ever wished you could sneak into their abode and reveal the inner workings of their secret lives? In Hello Neighbor, you do just that. The premise of this stealth horror game is a simple one. A young boy, innocently...
News BioWare Teases 'Secret' Mass Effect and Dragon Age 'Stuff'
Nice, double nice
Oh BioWare you big bloody teasers, you. In the studio's latest blog post, GM Casey Hudson details the developer's E3 trip and discusses ANTHEM, but the part that really caught our eye was mention of Mass Effect and Dragon Age. "We hear loud and clear the interest in BioWare doing more Dragon Age and Mass...
Hands On Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 Is Shaping Up to Be the Best Spider-Man Game Ever
We've played the first two hours of Insomniac's superhero romp
Spider-Man PS4 – or Marvel’s Spider-Man to give it its official title – is exactly what you’re expecting it to be. Insomniac Games is not trying to reinvent the open world wheel with this hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 affair – rather it’s merely set out to refine it with...
Interview Insomniac Games on Making Marvel's Spider-Man Its Own
"We feel a lot of pressure"
Marvel’s Spider-Man is shaping up to be the best Spider-Man game ever made, and we were lucky enough to sit down with creative director Bryan Intihar to learn a little more about the Insomniac Games developed PlayStation 4 exclusive. In our wide-ranging chat, we touched upon how the Burbank studio embarked upon...
News God of War Is The Fastest Selling PlayStation Exclusive Ever
NPD Group weighs in on epic success
God of War is not just selling well – it’s doing outrageously well. The game, which has “significantly exceeded expectations” according to Sony, is officially the fastest selling PlayStation exclusive ever in the United States. Mat Piscatella of the NPD Group confirmed the tidbit in an interview with IGN,...
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Only Includes the First Game on the Blu-ray
You'll have to download the rest
You’ll only be able to play the first of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy’s three games if your PlayStation 4’s not connected to the Internet, as Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage and Spyro: Year of the Dragon will both require content downloads in order to run. The potentially irksome news was spotted on the website for the...
News Lost Soul Aside Continues to Look Eye-Poppingly Fast and Flashy on PS4
Lost and found
Flashy looking action title Lost Soul Aside received a brand new trailer during PlayStation's ChinaJoy 2018 press conference in Shanghai, and it continues to look like Devil May Cry mugged Final Fantasy XV for its particle effects and then cranked the gameplay speed up to eleven. Going by the video, it might have nicked some...
News June 2018 NPD: PS4 Outsells All Current-Gen Competitors
But can't beat the NES
We really thought this would be the year where the PlayStation 4 starts to slow down a bit, but Sony’s console has continued to storm the United States hardware charts, beating all of its current-gen competitors for a fifth successive month. Amazingly, the system was actually outsold by the NES Classic in June 2018, although...
Weirdness No Man's Sky Video Shows the Brilliance of Procedurally Generated Missions
Hey, it's me
Procedurally generated missions or quests in games can be hit and miss. In Fallout 4, for example, you can pick up a procedural quest that takes you halfway across the map and the journey becomes an adventure in itself -- but it's not always that engaging. You might find a mission that has you wander around looking for specific items,...
News Sony Showcases Five Promising PS4 Titles As Part of China Hero Project
Pervader! Hardcore Mecha! More!
Sony is working with local developers in China to bring their game concepts to the PlayStation 4, and during a press conference in Shanghai earlier today, the company showcased new trailers for five upcoming China Hero Project titles. Lost Soul Aside once again
News YouTube Takes Down Official Senran Kagura Livestream Due to Sexual Content
Careful now
So there was an official Senran Kagura livestream happening earlier today on YouTube. The stream was supposed to be something of a progress report on upcoming Senran Kagura games and their development, but it was taken down by YouTube for "violating YouTube's policy on nudity and sexual content". The thing is, you can visit the...
News PS4 Exclusive Monkey King: Hero Is Back Launches Next Year in China
Sony releases brand new trailer
Monkey King: Hero Is Back, the PlayStation 4 exclusive adaptation of October’s animated movie, will launch next year in China – and in Western territories, too, courtesy of Oasis Games. The title – which is being developed by HexaDrive – was originally announced last year. Son
News Yes, the PS4's Getting Yet Another Battle Royale Game
Farside is an athletic game, apparently
Have you ever seen that Donald Duck meme where he walks in a factory and comes out commenting on everything being the same? It feels a little bit like that on the PlayStation 4 at the moment with Battle Royale games – there are bloody loads of them. And during a Chinese press conference in Shanghai today,...
News Monster Hunter: World's Final Fantasy Crossover Event Is Live on PS4
Purple patch
The time to hunt the mighty Behemoth has arrived. In case you haven't been keeping up, Capcom and Square Enix have joined forces to bring crossover events to both Monster Hunter: World and Final Fantasy XIV. Monster Hunter's event sees you play through a small storyline before taking on the aforementioned Behemoth in what promises to be...
News Sony Unleashes the Indie Beast on China During Press Conference
Tons of games showcased
Sony held a press conference as part of ChinaJoy 2018 in Shanghai earlier today, where it showed an indie game montage featuring dozens of games. Some of these are already available in Europe and North America, and are merely being published in China; others are being developed by local companies, and will hopefully get...
News Life Is Strange 2 Will Reveal All on 20th August
Hella hype
As anticipated, DONTNOD will pull back the curtain on Life Is Strange 2 around Gamescom 2018, with the sequel set to be officially detailed on 20th August. There’s a new teaser trailer embedded above, which features dash cam footage of some kind of road accident – although it seems that the crash is caused by some kind of telekinesis...
News Combat Racer GRIP Latches on to 6th November Release Date
Get a GRIP
Car combat was the Battle Royale of the PSone days in many ways, as publishers all searched for their own answer to Twisted Metal. Only really WipEout remains from that era on PlayStation systems, but GRIP is looking to bring back the battle-infused racing of yore. The game’s latched on to a 6th November release date, and it’s looking...
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News PlayStation Plus August 2018 Games Announced
Yet another solid month
August's PlayStation Plus lineup has been revealed, and it's yet another reasonable month. On PlayStation 4, subscribers get Mafia III and Dead by Daylight. Sony's also throwing Here They Lie into the mix, which is PlayStation VR compatible. Speaking of extras, Knowledge Is Power is your bonus PlayLink title...
Review Knowledge Is Power (PS4)
Limited power
Fresh from releasing the inaugural PlayLink title That’s You in July, Wish Studios has come back with a second game for Sony’s smartphone-based lineup: Knowledge Is Power – a one to six player quiz game. While it’s more orthodox compared to the delightful oddball that was That’s You, the Brighton studio’s...
Masochistic mechanisms
The last few years have seen numerous attempts at the asymmetrical multiplayer experience, but none have exactly hit the mark to such a degree as say, the infamous Team Deathmatch format. The most memorable of these attempts is Evolve, which saw an alright reception, progressively dwindling player numbers, and a confusing...
And here they’ll stay
When Sony set out to launch its own virtual reality headset, one of the most important things that it had to do is make sure that it had lots of games released alongside it. Through the years, the games industry has seen many a peripheral fail miserably due to a lack of support. To combat this, an impressively large launch...
News Relaunched Official Persona Site Sparks Some Speculation
Personal touch
The official Japanese website for the Persona franchise, titled Persona Channel, has just been relaunched by Atlus. The site houses information on everything Persona, from the games to anime adaptations, and licensed merchandise to live events. Its relaunch could mean absolutely nothing -- we have to stress that -- but that hasn't...
News Get Ready for More Arch Tempered Elder Dragons in Monster Hunter: World
God help us
Just the mere mention of Arch Tempered Elder Dragons is enough to make our blood run cold. This month and next, two new event quests will be added to Monster Hunter: World. We've already had event hunts for Arch Tempered Kirin and Arch Tempered Vaal Hazak, so naturally, it's now time for Arch Tempered Kushala Daora and Arch Tempered...
News DJ's New Music Video Shot Entirely Within Grand Theft Auto V
Beats on the streets
Bosnian DJ Solomun has released a new track called Customer is King, and we quite like it -- but we're not here just to shill for some hot beats. No, we're writing this story because the music video for Solomun's new groove was made entirely within Grand Theft Auto V in collaboration with developer Rockstar. It's pretty...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Mega Man X Dashes into Number 1 on PS4
Mega, man
The Nintendo domination of the last few weeks has finally come to an end, as Mega Man X Legacy Collection has blasted its way straight to number one on PlayStation 4. Capcom's bundle of blue sold 29,000 copies on Sony's system, which, in fairness, isn't a huge amount, but given decidedly low numbers elsewhere, it was still enough to...
News Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition Bundles All DLC This Month on PS4
Shadow of more
Warner Bros. will be publishing Middle-earth: Shadow of War Definitive Edition later this month for PlayStation 4. As you'd expect, the always-inevitable bundle will contain the base game and all of its downloadable content, including the orc tribe expansions and two story expansions. It's also worth noting that a little while...
News World of Horror Proves PS4 Has a Lovecraft Obsession
Cosmic tingles
Call of Cthulhu! The Sinking City! It’s gone Lovecraft crazy on the PlayStation 4 of late, and here’s another title to toss into the cosmic broth: World of Horror. Now don’t judge a book by its Eldritch cover: this does indeed look like it’s been built for the BBC Micro, but it promises a “retro” role-playing experience...
News PlayStation China Press Conference Could Be Worth Keeping an Eye On
The event's tomorrow
Sony is holding a PlayStation press conference in Shanghai, China tomorrow. Given that the event will obviously focus on the booming Chinese market, we wouldn't go expecting any big announcements from our perspective here in the West, but some interesting bits and pieces could still be heading our way. For one, PlayStation's...
News Zen Studios Bundling FPS, Pinball, More on PSVR
Quite the collection
One thing that’s become common on the PlayStation Store over the past few years are custom bundles, and Zen Studios is readying one of its own, stuffed with four of its PlayStation VR games. Fronting the bundle is Out of Ammo, the suspect first-person shooter which we didn’t think too highly of in our review. Fortunately,...
Indie Bin Pixel Ripped 1989, 18 Floors, The Walker
Also: Nah, that's it this time
From the embers of the Push Square Podcast rises Indie Bin – a feature that draws attention to some of the smaller games in PlayStation's busy release schedule. Once the Indie Bin is full, we'll put it out for collection in these consolidated articles featuring several pint-sized reviews. The...
News Valkyria Chronicles 4 Opening Scene Shows Off English Dub
Talking war
SEGA's posted the prologue to Valkyria Chronicles 4 online, and besides looking quite lovely, it provides a good look at the game's English dub. The release will feature both Japanese and English voice tracks when it launches in September, but it sounds like SEGA's put a lot of effort into ensuring that the latter is up to scratch...
News Sink Your Teeth into The Sinking City's Disturbing Debut Trailer
Don't be an octopussy
Frogwares’ open world Lovecraftian love-in The Sinking City has surfaced with a disturbing debut gameplay trailer – but it may not be for the faint hearted. The game takes place in the fictional city of Oakmont in Massachusetts, and you’ll play as a detective who’s gradually going insane. It’s basically the same...
News Rough and Ready Newcomer Diego Joins Dead or Alive 6
Street fighter
Wow, Miguel from Tekken has joined Dead or Alive 6 as a guest character!? Oh no wait, it's just Diego, another rough and ready street brawler of hispanic origin who also happens to have a penchant for red leather. Cynical snark aside, Diego looks like a decent addition to Dead or Alive's roster, designer facial scars and all...
News Donut County, A Game Where You Play as a Hole, Launches This Month on PS4
Holey moly
Donut County, a game that's just about as mental as its name might suggest, will burrow its way onto PlayStation 4 later this month. In it, you play as a literal hole in the ground, and your job is to swallow up charming scenery all to the beat of a quirky sounding story. If you're still not sure quite what we're on about, give the...
Feature Best PS4 Music of July 2018
Down and Dirge-y
June was a rather crowded month when it came to noteworthy soundtracks, which sees July come off as comparatively sparse. A bit of a low-key month before all the big guns come out swinging with their amazing soundtracks. Despite this, we were able to scrounge a couple worthwhile scores anyways, so let’s hop in. Shining...
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