News Death Stranding Livestream Is Slowly Unveiling More Looping Footage
Tomorrow is in your hands
Rumour The Last of Us 2 Release Date Reveal Coming This Week
Is it all about to kick off for Sony?
Talking Point What Free June 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
News - 2019, Week 22
Sunday2nd Jun 2019
News Cuphead Still Isn't Releasing on PS4, But It Will Come to Tesla Cars
Yes, you did read that correctly
Cuphead, the brutally difficult fan favourite side-scroller from 2017, has now released on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. You already knew that after we reported on the news back in March, but now it's coming to a new platform, cars manufactured by Tesla. Yeah, we're not kidd
Random Hideo Kojima Shows Off the Death Stranding Collector's Edition Baby
What's your care routine?
Just in case you didn't know, Death Stranding's collector's edition comes with its very own Bridge Baby- complete with a pod to house it in. The centrepiece of Hideo Kojima's weirdness can be yours for $199, so it's only fitting that the man himself shows it off. The images reveal that you'll be able to take the baby out...
News The Evil Within's Shinji Mikami to Attend E3 2019, Fuelling Hope of a Third Entry
Yes please
E3 2019 is right around the corner, meaning speculation based around what we can expect out of each and every conference is at an all-time high. Here's a possibility for Bethesda's E3 showcase: a new project from The Evil Within's Shinji Mikami. The legendary developer tweeted overnight: "Next week E3 business trip", fuelling speculation...
News Mortal Kombat 11 DLC Adds Spawn, Sindel, Nightwolf, More
Shang bang
Mortal Kombat 11’s post-release plans will get underway from 18th June, with Kombat Pack owners nabbing early access to Shang Tsung. Everyone else will be able to play as the classic character a week later. This will kickstart the brawler’s post-release plans, with Nightwolf, Sindel, and Spawn also joining the roster down the line...
Saturday1st Jun 2019
A small but welcome detail
Okay, now we're getting into the finer details of Death Stranding. You may have noticed that during the game's latest trailer, main character Sam could be seen wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. After having no doubt seen people questioning whether these items can be worn at any time, Death Stranding creator Hideo...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 274
Calm before the storm
It's the final weekend before E3 2019, so if you've got any outstanding games you want to clear from your backlog, now would be the time to get busy. Well, we suppose you could save them until after the big show, but where's the fun in that? Get busy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been having a blast with my PlayStation VR...
Friday31st May 2019
You'll catch your death
How big is the open world in Death Stranding? It's hard to tell right now, because most of the gameplay footage we've seen has taken place in what appears to be very similar environments. In the latest trailer, we do get a look at some new areas, such as a forest and a snowy mountain. Speaking of mountains, Hideo Kojima has...
News Various PS Plus Subscription Prices Increasing in Europe, Again
And Japan
It seems as though Sony is increasing various PlayStation Plus subscription prices in different European countries. The news comes courtesy of a forum thread over on PSNProfiles, which is based on emails that users have received. Said emails go over revised pricing for countries such as France, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. Japan is...
News The New Alpine Green DualShock 4 PS4 Controller Is Available Now
But it's proving popular
Not all of Sony's alternative DualShock 4 controllers are lookers, but it's been doing a better job of it lately with the last few colour variations. The platform holder unveiled its latest PlayStation 4 pad colour scheme earlier in the year -- it's named Alpine Green, and you can buy it now. However, it seems to be popular,...
News PS5's Processing Power Is Incredible, Says Yakuza Director
Toshihiro Nagoshi is impressed
There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 5 is an absolute beast – have you seen that Marvel’s Spider-Man tech demo yet? Of course, with the system suspected to release next year, high-profile developers have already got up close and personal with the hardware – and Yakuza series general director Toshihiro Nagoshi...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in June 2019
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in June 2019
What new PS4 games are releasing in June 2019? E3 2019 is all but here, so it's unquestionably a quiet month for PlayStation 4. There's no doubt that the highlight this time is Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, which we expect to be a huge summer smash. Other titles worthy of attention include...
News BT Sport App Arrives on PS4 Just in Time for the Champions League Final
Back of the net
Potentially welcome news for UK sports fans: the BT Sport app has hit PlayStation 4. As you'd expect, the app allows subscribers to watch all kinds of stuff, and includes a bunch of channels: BT Sport 1, 2, and 3, ESPN, Boxnation, and all of the BT Sport Extra channels. Not a bad selection. If you're already a BT Sport subscriber,...
News Pre-Order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and You Get a Captain Price Figurine
Physical and digital editions detailed
Yesterday finally saw the unveiling of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare after endless rumours and leaks. The new FPS from Infinity Ward is due out on 25th October, and it promises to reboot the sub-series with a more up to date plot, refreshed multiplayer, and more.
News Get a First Look at Retro Stadium in New Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Gameplay
PS4 exclusive track revealed
We're now just three short weeks away from the arrival of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, the revved up remake of the beloved PSone kart racer. PlayStation Underground has released a new gameplay video, and it shows off a couple of tracks we've yet to see: Dragon Mines and Retro Stadium, the low-poly PS4 exclusive...
News Stylish Judgment PS4 Dynamic Theme Is Free for European PS Plus Members
Tak a look
If you're a European PlayStation Plus subscriber and you're looking forward to the release of Yakuza spin-off Judgment next month, then you should get yourself over to the PlayStation Store. Hit up the 'themes' section under 'add-ons' and you should find a free Judgment dynamic theme for your PlayStation 4. The theme features protagonist...
Interview Discussing Judgment's English Dub and Much More with Lead Voice Actor Greg Chun
Asian Dub Foundation
It’s not long before Judgment releases in the West. A spin-off of Sega’s long-running Yakuza series set in the same streets of Kamurocho, it differs from the mainline series with a dose of detective work and Ace Attorney-style objectioning, while also being the first in the Yakuza universe since the original PS2 game to...
News New Darksiders Game to Go in a Different Direction
Reveal at E3 2019, apparently
You’ll know E3 2019 is right around the corner when we start using the ‘Leaks’ and ‘Rumours’ article tags with regularity. Case in point: a new Darksiders game has just been "announced". At least we think so, anyway. The title’s going to be part of a panel at Geoff Keighley’s E3 Coliseum, and it will take...
Poll Are You Hyped for E3 2019 Yet?
It's almost time
Can you feel that in the air? That's E3, baby. It's always a special kind of atmosphere, a mix of excitement and trepidation, enhanced to often extreme degrees through the magic of ridiculous rumours and speculation. Indeed, E3 2019 is just over a week away, and although PlayStation won't be attending this year, we must admit, the...
News Destiny 2's 'Next Chapter' to Be Revealed Next Week
A new beginning?
Bungie has been teasing the future of Destiny 2 over the last week or so, and now it's almost ready to show us what's in store. An ominous tweet from the developer reads, "Tune in for the reveal of the next chapter of Destiny 2", and it's followed by a date: Thursday, 6th June. Yep, that's next week, just a few days before E3 2019...
News Good News? ANTHEM's Cataclysm Event Is Still Coming
BioWare not done yet
We were going to start this article with a hearty helping of snark, but to be honest we just feel sorry for ANTHEM these days. The game may have sold a substantial number of copies out of the gate, but frankly it’s been a disaster, and there’s no use in us rubbing further salt in the wound. If you did happen to buy it –...
News Is the Divinity: Original Sin Dev Teasing Baldur's Gate 3?
Larian Studios is up to something
Update: Brian Fargo has retweeted Kotaku's report on Larian's teaser. If you're wondering who he is, he co-founded Interplay, the company that published the old Baldur's Gate titles. It seems he could be involved in the new game. Original story: It looks as though Larian Studios is on the brink of revealing...
Thursday30th May 2019
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.70 Can Be Downloaded Now
PS4titude
Wow, Sony's really going all-out right now isn't it? First it's a whole day of Death Stranding (and a release date!) and now it's a brand new firmware update for the PlayStation 4! We wonder what it does... Oh, it just "improves system performance". System software update version 6.70, to give its official title, is around 460MB, and...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Revealed, Releases on PS4 in October
A "reimagining"
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has just been announced. It appears to be a retelling of the original Modern Warfare, the game that kicked the series into high gear in 2007. Check out the debut trailer above. "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity...
Feature 10 Best PS4 Games of 2019 So Far
Halfway there
2019 has been a good year for PlayStation 4 owners so far. At the time of writing we're about halfway through, and although we're still coming to terms with just how quickly this year is speeding by, we think it's time to take a look at the best games of 2019 up until this point. Below, we've listed our ten favourites in alphabetical...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for June 2019?
Plus or minus?
You know, the PlayStation Plus lineup for June isn't bad at all -- at least, that's what we think. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Sonic Mania? That's a rock solid selection right there, but we do understand that they're both well received and quite popular PlayStation 4 games -- the kind of games that many of you will no...
News Hideo Kojima Says Death Stranding 'Is Not a Stealth Game'
Treading new ground
We're still collecting ourselves in the aftermath of yesterday's onslaught of Death Stranding goodness. Having watched the excellent new trailer a number of times, it looks as though stealth may play a key role. In the video, we see protagonist Sam hiding from enemies in long grass, and attempting to sneak past the creepy BTs --...
Rumour Death Stranding Is a Timed PS4 Exclusive, Coming to PC
Update: Or maybe not?
Update: Antonio Fucito has commented on this rumour, stressing that Death Stranding's purported timed exclusivity is based on Kojima Productions' original announcement with PlayStation. This was before the developer signed the Decima Engine. As you were, then: Original Story: Back when Sony signed a deal with Kojima...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Have Both Single Player and Co-Op Gameplay
Brief details shared ahead of E3 reveal
Update: The information that was on the E3 website has now been removed. Whoops! We've embedded a screenshot of the original blurb below (thanks, Reddit). Original story: It's almost time to get our first glimpse of Marvel's Avengers. Yesterday, it was revealed that
Rumour Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Release Date Leaked Ahead of Reveal
Intelligence breach
Well, that didn't take long, did it? Activision announced the time it will be revealing the latest Call of Duty, and a release date has apparently already been leaked. Ironically, it seems to have come from an official place. Some subscribers to Call of Duty's YouTube channel have spotted the scheduled debut trailer for Call of...
News Incoming RAGE 2 Patch Will Fix Audio Bugs, Bandit Camp Respawns Are Being Worked On
Boom, there it is
RAGE 2 will be getting a "big" update in June, according to an official post from publisher Bethesda. The patch is aiming to fix pesky audio bugs, like non-playable character dialogue cutting out, as well as crashes. What's more, the Wasteland Wizard -- the guy who sells cheat codes -- is going to be made easier to find. Not...
News Extended Death Stranding Footage Shows Giant Tentacle Foe
The good blood
Death Stranding’s epic new nine minute trailer went heavy on gameplay footage, but its Japanese edit included a little extra for eagle-eyed fans. This clip, extracted by PythonSelkanHD, shows protagonist Sam stumbling his way through a conflict with a giant tentacle-type creature. Can it be killed? It’s unclear – but we see a...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Is Real, Crosses Streams with PS4 in 2019
About slime
When a game comes back, and it looks pretty good, who ya gonna call? Well, we suppose you could call your Ghostbusters-obsessed mate? Sorry, that went downhill very quickly. The important thing is, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered has been announced for PlayStation 4. It follows on from a Taiwanese rating that seemingly outed the...
News Two PS4 Exclusives in US PS4 All-Time Best Sellers List
Can you guess what they are?
Sony’s exclusive game has been strong this generation, but we all know that third-parties rule the roost. It’s something that the platform holder itself is not ashamed to admit, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see Rockstar Games dominate the PlayStation 4’s all-time US best-sellers list with Grand Theft Auto V and...
News Verlet Swing Is Perfect for PSVR, But It's Only Coming to PS4
No virtual reality in sight
Verlet Swing looks like it was tailor-made for PlayStation VR, but instead it's skipping virtual reality headsets for just a simple PS4 release. Check out the announcement trailer above and convince us the game is missing a trick or two. Using a hookshot, you'll fling yourself through the air as you explore weird and...
News DOOM Eternal Mural Signals the Start of E3 2019 Season
Eternally DOOMED
E3 2019 is so close now we can almost taste the system wars and sleepless nights, but if you needed further evidence that the convention is right around the corner, look what’s happening to LA’s famous Figueroa Hotel. That’s right, it’s currently being covered in an enormous DOOM Eternal mural – well, it’s got to be...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Content Coming to PS4 First
Seven days of exclusivity
Alongside the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, publisher Activision said that it doesn’t want to fracture the franchise’s community anymore. According to the press release, it will achieve this by supporting cross-play and ditching the series’ controversial Season Pass. However, there’ll still be timed...
News Ubisoft Promises Updates on Existing Titles at E3 2019
Plus one or two more things
Ubisoft’s strategy is all about service-based games these days, so it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that its E3 2019 press conference will centre on existing titles like For Honor, The Division 2, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege. But there’s good news for those of you planning to tune in from 1PM PT on 10th...
News Death Stranding's Release Date Trailer Nears 5 Million Views
Confusion cubed
Who needs E3 2019, huh? Sony’s been having its own party, whipping fans into a frenzy with Death Stranding’s release date trailer this week. And that video is now nearing 5 million views little over 24 hours after it debuted – a decent return for an epic nine or so minute clip, no? It’s even more impressive when you consider...
Rumour PSVR Support Could Be Coming to Dreams Early Access Today
Update: Scratch that
Update: Never mind. Original story: Well, this came out of nowhere. It's been common knowledge that Media Molecule's Dreams will be getting PlayStation VR support further down the line, supposedly when the final game launches. However, we're now seeing reports that it could turn up much sooner than that. The developer...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Will Unite Community with Cross-Play
Infinity Ward also scrapping Season Pass
The floodgates are officially open, as it appears Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will be one of the first blockbuster multiplayer games to feature full cross-play. While the specifics regarding the PlayStation 4 still need to be nailed down, Activision’s press release claims that Infinity Ward “plans for...
Guide When Is the Call of Duty 2019 Reveal?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is the new Call of Duty being shown? There have been lots of rumours about this year's entry in the ever-popular FPS series, most of them pointing to the return of Modern Warfare. Luckily, everything will be put to rest in a matter of hours, as Infinity Ward's latest take on Call of Duty is finally...
News Judgment Gets a Bone Crunching Combat Trailer
Crane and tiger
Judgment protagonist Yagami must have legs made of iron if this new combat trailer is anything to go by. Showing off a bunch of deadly moves in the detective's martial arts arsenal, the video features plenty of bone-crunching moments. Yagami's a much more agile brawler than Yakuza hero Kiryu, but it's clear that he can still pack one...
Wednesday29th May 2019
News Death Stranding Livestream Is Slowly Unveiling More Looping Footage
Tomorrow is in your hands
Update (29th May 2019): The Death Stranding livestream is gradually becoming clearer. Initially, the trademark hand prints would appear and disappear seemingly at random, but they're now sticking around. It looks as though more hand prints will slowly piece the picture together as we draw closer to the big reveal later...
Talking Point What Free June 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the June 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the June 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? Sony attracted a lot of criticism for May 2019's PS+ lineup, with Overcooked and What Remains of Edith Finch not really cutting the mustard for a lot of fans. We're going to get into all of the...
Rumour The Last of Us: Part 2 Release Date Internally Delayed to 2020
Bloody 'Ellie
We’ve been hearing for many months now that Naughty Dog was targeting a 2019 release date for The Last of Us: Part 2, but with news emerging that Death Stranding may deploy during the holidays, it sounds like Ellie’s sophomore effort has been internally pushed back. This can’t be considered a de
Review Borderlands: The Handsome Collection - All the Looting and Shooting You Could Ask For
Claptrap compilation
Republished on Wednesday 29th May 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's becoming a familiar tale of late: a much loved game from the previous generation shows up on your new and shiny gaming apparatus, dressed up, and...
News Death Stranding Pre-Order Page Appears on PlayStation Store
Are we getting a release date?
Today's the big day for Death Stranding, with Sony and Kojima Productions seemingly teasing something big. An ongoing live stream started yesterday, and will presumabl
News Sony's Steel Black Limited Edition 1TB PS4 System Looks Slick
Available from 7th June
As was the case last year, Sony’s celebrating its annual Days of Play promotion with a limited edition 1TB PlayStation 4 console – this time in Steel Black. The gun metal grey device is not a PS4 Pro, but it comes with the iconic PlayStation symbols embossed neatly on its shell. You also get a matching DualShock 4 with...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Release Date Rumours for 2019 Seemingly Shot Down
Cyberpunk'd
Rumours regarding Cyberpunk 2077's release date have been rampant for months now, but it looks like any hope of the game launching later this year has just been crushed. Replying to another user on Twitter, ever-reliable source of juicy info and Kotaku editor Jason Schreier says that the game is "absolutely not coming out this year". A...
Review Sonic Mania - A Pixel Perfect Celebration of the Hedgehog's Heyday
To be this good takes AGES
Republished on Wednesday 29th May 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It still amazes us that SEGA would entrust its most famous creation to a group of fans. Should a team of enthusiasts really meddle with one of...
News Sony Details Days of Play 2019, 11 Days of Deals on PS4 Hardware, Games, Accessories, and More
Player
Sony's annual Days of Play celebration is kicking off next month, and so the company's saw fit to detail what we can expect. Beginning on the 7th June, rolling discounts will be applied to hardware, loads of games, and a bunch of official accessories. Oh, and there's that limited edition PlayStation 4 that was revealed during the most recent...
News Death Stranding Collector's Edition Comes with a Baby
Special editions and pre-order bonuses detailed
The lid has just been blown off Death Stranding. Not only do we have an awesome new trailer, we now know the official release date. You won't be short of ways to buy Hideo Kojima's PlayStation 4 exclusive, either. Over on the PlayStation Blog, several editions of the game have been unveiled.
News PS Plus Members Get Double the Discounts in New EU PlayStation Store Sale
More deals starting today
Last week, the US PlayStation Store kicked off a Double Discounts sale, and now it's Europe's turn. Today sees the start of an equivalent sale on the EU PlayStation Store, once again providing Plus members with twice as nice savings. There are some big games included here. Assassin's C
News Death Stranding Release Date Confirmed for November 2019
Connection established
It's confirmed: Death Stranding has a release date, and it's the 8th November 2019. Yep, the still-mysterious PlayStation 4 exclusive is actually launching later this year. The date was revealed at the end of a brand new trailer, which you can watch above. Needless to say, the game still looks absolutely mental. In the...
Rumour Death Stranding's Release Date May Have Leaked
Didn't keep you waiting, huh?
There’s strong speculation that Death Stranding may release soon. The game – which is getting a big blowout later today – was believed to be a long way away, but a post on PlayStation’s official Taiwanese Facebook page suggests that it’ll deploy on 8th November. And just to be clear: that’s this year...
News Sony: Backwards Compatibility Is Absolutely Key to PS5
A "critical success factor" for next-gen
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan’s purported “distaste” for backwards compatibility has been misquoted and misinterpreted for years now, but the businessman would like to set the record straight: the ability to play PlayStation 4 games on the upcoming PlayStation 5 will be “absolutely key” to the success...
News Marvel's Avengers Will Finally Be Revealed During Square Enix's E3 2019 Show
Confirmed
And there it is, folks: confirmation that Marvel's Avengers (yes, that seems to be the official title) will be revealed during Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase. Said showcase will be broadcast on the 10th June at 18:00 Pacific. That's 02:00 UK time. It's gonna be a long night! This means that all of the rumours saying that the game would...
News DayZ Explains Its Mechanics with Four Minutes of Gameplay Footage
Rockstar style
DayZ has just sort of been dropped on the PlayStation Store all of a sudden, priced at £39.99/$49.99. It's a high price for a game that was all the rage about half a decade ago, so what can developer Bohemia Interactive do to convince you this is a survival experience still worth playing? For a start, here are four minutes of...
News Sony Creating Death Stranding Album Filled with Original Music
All-new songs inspired by Kojima's latest
Hideo Kojima’s been eager to spotlight underground artists like Low Roar and Apocalyptica with Death Stranding’s various trailers over the years, and it looks like he’s been given the opportunity to collaborate with both Sony Interactive Entertainment and Sonic Music Entertainment on a full-length...
News Long Anticipated PS4 Exclusive WiLD Re-Emerges in New Art
Where have you been, wild thing?
What is going on with Sony at the moment? The company’s not going to be at E3 2019, but a new Death Stranding trailer is imminent while The Last of Us: Part II rumours remain rife. And now, fresh artwork of Michel Ancel’s long anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD has been uploaded to
Guide When Does the New Death Stranding Trailer Arrive?
Dates, times, and what to expect
We're getting a new Death Stranding trailer very soon indeed -- and possibly more, if this PlayStation Store page is anything to go by. Whatever Kojima Productions is cooking up for us, it's right around the corner. But when exactly can we expect to see this long overdue update? In this short guide, we'll give you a...
News Death Stranding PS4 Screenshots Showcase Incredible Character Models
All together now
Hideo Kojima has always pushed the boundaries of video game visuals, but running on Guerrilla Games’ exceptional Decima Engine, the upcoming Death Stranding looks like his most impressive work to date. Alongside today’s release date reveal, platform holder Sony has also showcased a selection of new PlayStation 4 Pro screenshots...
Rumour Is Red Faction Evolution One of THQ Nordic's 'Beloved' E3 2019 Game Announcements?
We certainly hope so
The lead-up to E3 2019 is well and truly underway, with reveals, leaks, and rumours popping up all over the place. Yesterday was a bit of a wild ride for all of us PlayStation fanatics - desperately hoping for a surprise State of Play livestream - but instead here's a rumour that's based on some sort of concrete evidence.
News The New Call of Duty Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
Going dark
When it rains, it pours. Not only have we learned the release date of Death Stranding today, it seems Activision is finally ready to unveil this year's Call of Duty. Almost certainly called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the official Twitter account has put out a short teaser, informing us precisely when to expect the big reveal.
News Bungie Promises to Detail 'New Era' of Destiny 2 Following Season of Opulence Launch
"Buckle up and stay tuned"
The start of the year saw a big change for the Destiny series. Bungie and Activision parted ways, with the developer keeping hold of publishing rights for its shared world shooter. However, for players, it's more or less been business as usual. With Bungie pledging long term support for the franchise, Destiny 2
News Death Stranding Hype Takes It to the Top of Twitch
We're all connected
There are currently over 100,000 people watching hand prints gradually remove a thick layer of gunk from the latest Death Stranding trailer. Sony’s been streaming for almost 24 hours now, revealing a mixture of gameplay and cinematic footage from Kojima Productions’ upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive. And fans are so hungry for...
News Need for Speed Returns in 2019, But We Won't See It at E3
Detour
It's all kicking off, isn't it? E3 season is getting underway, and publishers are starting to wake up and make some noise about their upcoming projects. Today, it's EA's turn to share some news, this time regarding the Need for Speed franchise. Having skipped last year after the poor reception to the microtransaction-infested Need for Speed...
News Yakuza Director Looks to Focus on PS4 'For a While Longer' Even After PS5 Launches
But he's excited nonetheless
With his next game set to release on PlayStation 4, Yakuza series director Toshihiro Nagoshi isn't quite ready to focus on the incoming PS5 just yet. Speaking during a recent SEGA livestream (as translated by Gematsu) the eccentric developer was asked about Sony's next-gen console, and although Nagoshi seems excited at...
News ANTHEM Is Nowhere to Be Seen Among EA Play Livestream Schedule
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gameplay to feature
EA has just detailed what to expect from its upcoming Play event, which will feature nearly four hours of livestreamed content across Saturday 8th June. There'll be the typical FIFA and Madden NFL reveals, Apex Legends and Battle
News Legendary PlayStation Exclusive Journey Launches on PC Next Week
Mountain climber
Sony’s been very accommodating with PC releases of late, licensing out so-called “second party” titles like Heavy Rain and Flower to different publishers in order to get them on non-PlayStation storefronts. Journey is the latest legendary PlayStation exclusive to, well, effectively lose its exclusivity – with a 6th June...
News Development of the New Yakuza Game Is Progressing Smoothly, Story's Already Finished
That's what we like to hear
It sounds like the next instalment in the Yakuza series is really coming along. Series director Toshihiro Nagoshi talked about the upcoming title during a SEGA livestream (thanks Gematsu for the translation), saying that development is progressing smoothly. Apparently, the story's already finished, and now the team's busy...
Tuesday28th May 2019
News The Last of Us 2 State of Play Rumour Looking More and More Unlikely
It can be for nothing
Update: Well, it's been several hours since this rumour surfaced, and there's no sign of a State of Play announcement. There's a slim chance that we could hear something later tonight, but at this point, we're not holding our breath. Does this mean the rumour surrounding the supposed trailer is also false? Not necessarily, but...
Review Blood & Truth - Confident Cockney Crime Drama Is a PSVR Dream
Marks man
As far as tech demos go, the London Heist – which launched as part of London Studio’s varied compilation disc PlayStation VR Worlds – was a convincing one. The short, hour-long crime drama effortlessly captured the potential of Sony’s pricey PSVR headset, demonstrating how it can enhance immersion, story-telling, and interactivity...
News Call of Duty Goes Dark Ahead of Modern Warfare Game Reveal
Charlie Oscar Delta
It seems we're finally on the verge of official confirmation regarding this year's instalment in the Call of Duty series. Activision has left things a bit later than usual this year, and consequently, things have been leaking out over the last few weeks. We know that the next game in the franchise will almost certainly be named...
Review Trover Saves the Universe - A Frenzied, F-Bomb Fuelled Fever Dream
Where do we even start
In a way, Trover Saves the Universe almost feels more like a Rick and Morty video game than Rick & Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. It shares the zany, off-the-wall humour of the popular show, but also its sense of adventure. You join the titular character on a journey across the cosmos to thwart an evil power, and no...
Review Unruly Heroes - Awesome Art Style Can't Hide Iffy Gameplay Issues
Beauty is only skin deep
The PlayStation 4 is not short on 2D platformers, but Unruly Heroes at least makes an attempt to stand out from the crowd. This action-focused side-scroller comes from independent developer Magic Design Studios, comprising partly of several ex-Ubisoft folks. That the game looks remarkably similar to Rayman Legends starts to...
News Truck Driver Takes to the Open Road on 19th September
Truck stop blues
Exactly how we’ve reached this point in the generation without a lorry simulator on the PlayStation 4 is anyone’s guess, but fortunately Truck Driver has set its satnav for a 19th September release. Published by SOEDESCO, the title boasts an enormous map, and will see you completing haulage contracts in order to earn the respect...
News Blood & Truth to Bring More Gun-Fu with Free DLC
New Game + among the additions
Sony’s first-party studios have been pretty generous with free updates this generation, and London Studio is the latest to give back to fans, announcing a round of complimentary Blood & Truth features that will keep the excellent PlayStation VR exclusive feeling fresh. Among the add-ons due at a later date is New...
News New Ubisoft Title Roller Champions Seemingly Leaked Online Ahead of E3
Roll up, roll up
The weeks leading up to E3 tend to be littered with leaks, and it seems this year is no different. A new IP from Ubisoft has been popping up online over the last few days, and there's too much evidence mounting up to call it a fake at this stage. Something called Roller Champions has been outed, and it's highly likely to make an...
News Sea of Solitude Tells a Personal Tale on 5th July
A personal journey into loneliness
Originally announced last year back at EA's PLAY event, Sea of Solitude now has a confirmed release date. Launching as part of the EA Originals program, it'll reach PS4 shores worldwide on 5th July with a price of $19.99. That'll work out at roughly £15.99
Monday27th May 2019
Rumour The Last of Us 2 Release Date Reveal Coming This Week
Is it all about to kick off for Sony?
Oh boy, the rumours are really starting to rack up now, aren't they? Spanish website Gamereactor.es say that The Last of Us: Part II is getting a trailer and a release date later this week, citing sources close to Sony. Adding a little more weight, fellow Spanish site
News New Death Stranding Trailer Will Arrive Later This Week, Kojima Productions Confirms
Roping us in
It seems as though things are heating up with regards to Death Stranding. Last night, Hideo Kojima posted a short teaser on his personal Twitter account, which led to lots of excitement for a brand new trailer. We already knew the studio was working on something, but it now seems to be finally set in stone.
News Star Wars X-Wing Level in Dreams Rivals EA's Efforts
Inform the Empire
Welcome back to Push Square, the website where we try really hard not to just spotlight impressive Dreams creations all day. To be fair, this Star Wars X-Wing stage deserves the extra attention – it’s easily one of the most impressive efforts we’ve seen come out of the Early Access yet. Made by gauffreman and awarded the...
Review Layers of Fear 2 - Tame Scares Are a Slight Dampener on Impressive Sequel
Be my victim
Bloober Team is a studio that knows a thing or two about the spectrum of opinion. After launching its 2016 hit Layers of Fear, the Polish developer fell well wide of the mark a year later with its own version of cyberpunk. We didn’t take to Observer in the slightest, but fast-track two years and the team is returning to what put it on...
News Another Death Stranding Teaser from Hideo Kojima Appears
Help us reconnect
This is getting quite exciting, isn't it? Things have been very quiet when it comes to Death Stranding for a long time, and all of a sudden, it seems like we're finally getting a big update. Kojima Productions has confirmed as much, telling us something is due to drop on Wednesday 29th May. In the meantime, Hideo Kojima himself has...
Guide Layers of Fear 2 - How to Unlock the 'Show Restraint' and 'Trust Your Instincts' Trophies
How to ignore and follow directions in the second key scene
How do you unlock the 'Show Restraint' and 'Trust Your Instincts' Trophies in Layers of Fear 2? The follow-up to Bloober Team's 2016 horror hit features multiple decision scenes that affect the outcome of the plot. With three different endings to unlock, here's how to unlock the two...
News UK Sales Charts: Team Sonic Racing Is First Across the Line
Nice work, team
New, notable game releases are thin on the ground at the moment, but every now and again something big comes along to change up the UK chart. Last week, RAGE 2 toppled Days Gone from the top spot, but Bethesda's open world shooter has in turn been overtaken by co-op racer Team Sonic Racing. Sumo Digital's third kart racing title...
Guide Layers of Fear 2 - How to Unlock the 'Go Against the Grain' and 'Go With the Flow' Trophies
How to ignore and follow directions in the fourth key scene
How do you unlock the 'Go Against the Grain' and 'Go With the Flow' Trophies in Layers of Fear 2? The follow-up to Bloober Team's 2016 horror hit features multiple decision scenes that affect the outcome of the plot. With three different endings to unlock, here's how to unlock the two...
Guide Layers of Fear 2 - How to Unlock the 'Rocket Science' Trophy
How to avoid all obstacles
How do you unlock the 'Rocket Science' Trophy in Layers of Fear 2? The follow-up to Bloober Team's 2016 horror hit features multiple optional Trophies to unlock if you follow the right parameters, and Rocket Science is a gold Trophy achieved by journeying through space without hitting a single obstacle. Here's how you...
Guide Layers of Fear 2 - How to Unlock the 'Go Off Script' and 'Hit Your Mark' Trophies
How to ignore and follow directions during the first key scene
How do you unlock the 'Go Off Script' and 'Hit Your Mark' Trophies in Layers of Fear 2? The follow-up to Bloober Team's 2016 horror hit features multiple decision scenes that affect the outcome of the plot. With three different endings to unlock, here's how to unlock the two Trophies...
How to follow her and his directions in the third key scene
How do you unlock the 'Let Go of Your Fear' and 'Find Your Inner Voice' Trophies in Layers of Fear 2? The follow-up to Bloober Team's 2016 horror hit features multiple decision scenes that affect the outcome of the plot. With three different endings to unlock, here's how to unlock the two...
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