Guide Most Addictive PS4 Loot and Grind Games
Can't stop, won't stop
News The Last of Us 2 Is Targeting the Base PS4 Model, Not the Pro
Will it sound like a plane is taking off, though?
News The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Isn't Dead, It's Evolved Into Something Too Big for the Game
Studio teases Factions future
News - 2019, Week 39
Sunday29th Sep 2019
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Just Won't Go Away
The soul still burns
Ah, good ol’ Demon’s Souls, eh? Before the series became a colossal hit, Sony actually funded the cult From Software role-playing game – although it famously passed on publishing it outside of its native Japan. The title went on to become a classic, of course, and there’s been rumours for a while that the platform...
News Sony Wants You to Talk to Your PS4 Games for Assistance
Helping hand
What if the next time you’re stuck in a game, you could just ask it for help? That’s something that Sony appears to be planning, as it’s submitted a patent for a smartphone application named PlayStation Assist, which would effectively function like Alexa for PlayStation 4 games. The examples shown include Horizon: Zero Dawn, where...
Random Death Stranding x Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is a Crossover for Our Wishlist
Breath of the BB
It's incredibly unlikely to ever happen, but we couldn't help but share this crossover that makes some of our hopes and dreams a bit of a reality. Reddit user Narvikgutten has taken The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's iconic US boxart and given it a bit of a Death Stranding twist. Instead of Link standing atop a rocky mou
Interview The Bradwell Conspiracy Dev Talks Relationships, Jonathan Ross, and Puns
Solve the mystery of 2026
We're a sucker for first-person narrative games here at Push Square Towers so when word of The Bradwell Conspiracy got out, we were naturally intrigued. After surviving an explosion at the Bradwell Stonehenge Museum’s Solstice 2026 Gala, you're thrust into a mystery that you'll want to unravel just as much as the need to...
Saturday28th Sep 2019
Poll Are You Happy With Your PlayStation Plus Games for October 2019?
Plus or minus?
PlayStation Plus' October 2019 lineup has been decided. In a bit of a surprise twist, the month's 'free' PlayStation 4 games were actually announced during Sony's State of Play broadcast, and from what we can tell, the reaction has been mixed. Just to reiterate, October's selection includes MLB The Show 2019 and The Last of Us...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Targeting the Base PS4 Model, Not the Pro
Will it sound like a plane is taking off, though?
Over the past six months or so, the base PlayStation 4 that released all the way back in late 2013 has been running into a number of issues when trying to run recently released games. Many studios seem to be using Sony's supercharged PS4 Pro as its target platform, but that's not the case with The...
Soapbox How Sony's Server Shutdown Rallied Naughty Dog Fans into Trophy Hunting Action
A Trophy hunter's end
In recent years, Sony has had the habit of shutting down its multiplayer servers, especially with its first-party PlayStation 3 games. The worst thing about not being able to play a substantial part of these games anymore is the fact that it renders the multiplayer Trophies unobtainable after the servers are shutdown. In May...
News US PS Store Flash Sale Reduces Remedy Shooter Control Weeks After Release
Out of control
Just a month removed from its release, Remedy’s sci-fi shooter Control has already been reduced on the PlayStation Store. You can pick up the stylish single player outing for 30 per cent less, courtesy of a North American Flash Sale, which is live now and will run through 8AM PT. Despite the unfixed framerate issues, this title does...
Trailblazer
We were recently given the opportunity to speak with Toshihiro Kondo, president of Nihon Falcom, ahead of the much-anticipated Western release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III next month. Kondo-san gave us his opinions on why the series has resonated with audiences, insight into how the series has been developed, and his...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 291
The impossible lair
Well, like you, we wish we were playing The Last of Us: Part II this weekend – but sadly we’re going to have to wait a few more months for that. In the meantime, there’s plenty on our docket, with October and November both looking particularly stacked. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor:...
Friday27th Sep 2019
News The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Isn't Dead, It's Evolved Into Something Too Big for the Game
Studio teases Factions future
The Last of Us: Part II will not have a multiplayer component. Naughty Dog confirmed this yesterday (at the time of writing), causing a bit of a ruckus in the process. However, this doesn't mean that the studio has abandoned multiplayer entirely. Naughty Dog has posted a statement on Twitter that reads: "We wanted to...
News The Last of Us 2 Comes with a Beautiful Reversible PS4 Cover in a Few Territories
G'day Ellie
We quite like The Last of Us: Part II's official PlayStation 4 boxart, but it has become clear that some of you aren't quite as enthusiastic about it. Those that aren't a fan are in luck, however, because a "Standard Plus Edition" of the game will be released day and date with every othe
News Gran Turismo Sport Repackaged on Two PS4 Discs So You Don't Have to Wait to Play
Well, not quite as long
Don’t try to update Gran Turismo Sport. Well, actually, let us clarify: Polyphony Digital’s popular PlayStation 4 simulation racer is a tremendous game that deserves to be played – just know that by purchasing it in 2019 you’re in for a rough ride of updates, patches, and more updates. It’s agonising at the best of...
News EA Tries to Cover Up FIFA 20's Broken Career Mode by Deleting Forum Posts
Red card
FIFA 20 actually releases today, but one of its flagship modes isn't in the best shape. Career Mode has a long, long list of issues that either turn its take on realism into a bit of a joke or break the game entirely. It's gotten to the point where huge megathreads are having to be created on EA's Help website that detail every problem, but...
Review Tropico 6 - Dictator Simulator Brings The Goods
It's-a me, Tropico
Tropico 6 is a political strategy game that puts you in control of a tropical island nation, and asks you to maintain power by any and all means necessary. Assassinations, bribes, rigged elections - it's pretty much a Kim Jong-il simulator, only with an irritating-at-first-but-you'll-be-humming-it-later mambo soundtrack. Perhaps...
Review Castle Crashers Remastered - This Zany Brawler Is Chaotic, Ridiculous Fun on PS4
Cartoon violence
Castle Crashers Remastered is a pretty straightforward update to the cult hit beat 'em up, but that doesn't mean it's any less fun. The PlayStation 4 re-release has been refreshed with higher resolution visuals and a rock solid, 60 frames per second performance, but it's otherwise the same cartoonish brawler you know and love, warts...
News Death Stranding's Baby Can Communicate with You Through Your PS4 Controller
Baby talk
Is it weird that we now don't see anything strange about the Bridge Baby in Death Stranding? We've seen the child almost as much as Sam Porter Bridges himself, and it now almost feels natural for Norman Reedus to be carrying around a baby in an incubator full of golden liquid. Of course! The infant is a big part of the mysterious...
Soapbox The Last of Us Online Should Be PlayStation's Next Big Multiplayer Hit
It can't be for nothing
That was a rollercoaster, wasn’t it? Coy interview quotes emerged alongside The Last of Us: Part II’s single player previews yesterday, suggesting that Naughty Dog had ditched the series’ superb Factions mode. The news was met with a mixture of celebration and frustration: some felt that, unshackled from the...
News PlayStation Hits Range Expands with Even More Top PS4 Games
A hit machine
If you're missing one of PlayStation 4's biggest games, odds are it can be found within the PlayStation Hits range. These games are available at a reduced price, meaning you can jump into some of PS4's best and brightest titles at a lower cost. Today, Sony has announced some new additions to the lineup. Top billing goes to a trio of...
News Destiny 2 Gives Away a Huge Amount of Content for Free with New Light Next Week
All year 1 content and more
Destiny 2 goes free-to-play on PlayStation 4 from 1st October, and while we had a good idea of what new players would have access to without paying a penny, seeing it all laid out in typical Bungie fashion is really something to behold. You're getting access to a mammoth amount of content from the base game, its first...
Hands On Ghost Recon: Breakpoint's Open Beta Runs Much Better on PS4
But it's not perfect
We're intrigued by Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. Ubisoft's upcoming third-person tactical shooter is more The Division 2 than its predecessor Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and it creates an experience that feels a lot like a Game as a Service would but in a setting that is more than happy to accommodate just the single player. This fact...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Single-Player DLC Is Looking Increasingly Unlikely
Rockstar "100%" focused on Red Dead Online
Despite all the rumours, all the leaks, and everything else over the last year or so, Rockstar has effectively said that it's not working on any single-player content for Red Dead Redemption 2. In an interview with VG247, when asked about single-player DLC, lead online production associate Katie Pica said...
News Persona 5 Royal Has a Remixed Prologue That Features New Character Kasumi
A new beginning
Persona 5 Royal is set to make a number of changes to the existing Persona 5 story. While the overarching narrative will remain the same, both brand new and altered scenarios are going to shake things up a bit. Case in point: the game's prologue has been overhauled, and now features an appearance from Kasumi Yoshizawa -- Royal's new...
News FIFA 20's First Post-Launch Patch Probably Won't Have Career Mode Fixes
Skied it
FIFA global franchise lead Corey Andress has come out and said that FIFA 20's first post-release patch is currently "on the way" and locked in. There's no time frame on when it'll arrive, but we imagine that it'll be soon, especially if it's just in the process of being approved by Sony. However, it's "likely" that this update will not...
News Shenmue III's PC Demo Is the Nostalgia Hit You Need Today
This is...
As of today, Shenmue III backers with capable computers can play a demo version of the upcoming release, which includes a small portion of Bailu Village to explore. The surprise here is that it genuinely looks superb: the long-awaited sequel is every inch the successor to the Dreamcast classic that we’d hoped for, with awkward dialogue...
News The Last of Us Soundtrack Gets Remixed in Gorgeous Tribute Album
Available now
The Last of Us was an incredible PlayStation 3 title for a number of reasons, and one of those is its superlative soundtrack. The sombre, string-heavy music, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, perfectly runs parallel to the emotional journey embarked upon by Joel and Ellie. He's set to produce the soundtrack to The Last of Us: Part II as...
News The Jackbox Party Pack 6 Brings the Party to PS4 Next Month
The party game compilation returns
The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is this year's iteration on the ever-evolving range of PlayStation 4 party games. These compilations of wacky quizzes and casual experiences have proven to be pretty popular, and are made accessible through PlayLink style use of smartphones as controllers. Developer Jackbox Games has just...
News Hear All About The Last of Us 2's Press Demo Straight from Naughty Dog
Developer tells all
We're sure by now you'll have read and watched all about The Last of Us: Part II. Certain members of the gaming press have seen and played a good portion of the game, and this means we finally have some new details to chew on. If you're curious about Naughty Dog's take on everything, this video is worth a watch. Featuring...
Thursday26th Sep 2019
News PS Plus October 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Two PS4 exclusives
October 2019's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed. The month's two PlayStation 4 titles were confirmed during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast. Subscribers can look forward to best-in-class baseball sim MLB The Show 2019 and The Last of Us Remastered. (Props to our esteemed editor Sammy for predicting the latter, by...
News Forget PS5, The Last of Us 2 Looks Unbelievable in 4K PS4 Pro Gameplay
Naughty Gods
The Last of Us: Part II has always looked brilliant in all the trailers, but this is the first time we're getting to see raw gameplay, and it doesn't disappoint. Just from a visual standpoint, Naughty Dog has raised the bar once again with ridiculously detailed environments. This video from PlayStation Access is informative, but just...
News Death Stranding Won't Require PS Plus to Access Multiplayer Features on PS4
We are all connected
Death Stranding is a game all about connecting with other people. To that end, if you play online, you can engage in some interesting asynchronous multiplayer elements, such as leaving items for others to discover, or helping each other out in combat. Of course, you'll need to be a member of PlayStation Plus to access this part...
Review FIFA 20 - Seriously Shoddy Career Mode Almost Results in an Own Goal
Wide of the post
FIFA 20 has three core modes of play: Ultimate Team, Career Mode, and the all-new Volta. However, only one of these modes stands strong as a rock solid time sink -- care to guess which one? If you said anything but Ultimate Team, then you haven't been paying attention. Once again, EA Sports bolsters the mode that makes FIFA one of...
News Looks Like a Free New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Theme Is Coming in Time for Outbreak Day
Spoilers: Ellie's in it
It's Outbreak Day today, everyone. The date when the cordyceps virus began to spread uncontrollably in The Last of Us, Naughty Dog celebrates the 26th September each year with merchandise, giveaways, and more. Part of this year's celebrations include hands-on previews of The Last of Us: Part II, which will be made available...
News The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Ditched, Naughty Dog Confirms
Factions is gone
Update: Naughty Dog has issued a statement on The Last of Us: Part II multiplayer. In it, the studio reveals that the project is still in development, but it's evolved into something that's too big to ship with the game. You can read more about that through here. Original story: The embargo on The Last of Us: Part II's media day...
News The Last of Us 2's Free Outbreak Day PS4 Theme Is Available Now
Other Outbreak Day bonuses also detailed
Earlier today, a new dynamic theme for The Last of Us: Part II briefly appeared on the PlayStation Store. As we suspected, this turned out to be a freebie for all PS4 owners in celebration of Outbreak Day. The theme is available now in all regions, and it won't cost you a penny. Cheers, Naughty Dog! That's...
News Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishment to Be Taken Off the PSN Store Following Publisher Dispute
Leaves on Sunday
If you're at all interested in owning Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishment digitally on PlayStation 4, you might want to purchase a copy as soon as possible. The game is about to removed from the PlayStation Store because publisher Focus Home Interactive is refusing to revert the game's rights back to developer Frogwares after...
Review Sayonara Wild Hearts - An Emotional Journey Inside a Neon-Filled Music Video
Sayonara bye bye
If you’ve ever been watching a music video, and thought “wow, listening to this is cool, but I wish I could play it,” look no further. A literal emotional journey that takes you through the highs and lows of falling in and out of love, Sayonara Wild Hearts is a vibrant and creative rhythm game. Using tarot cards as a framework...
Developer clarifies the message
There's been a bit of a stink surrounding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare this week. After receiving a flashy new story trailer, it was revealed that PlayStation 4 will have about a year's timed exclusivity over Survival Mode, one element of the co-op focuse
News Enemies Will Make Things Personal in The Last of Us 2, Referring to Each Other By Name
Morally grey
One tidbit that stands out to us in all the Last of Us: Part II previews is this idea that human enemies are more, well, humanised. A group of hostile folks will all likely know each other, and are probably trying to protect friends and family. This won't mean an awful lot for gameplay, but hearing enemies calling out in horror when...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Open Beta Is Now Live on PS4
Ready up, soldier
Update: The Ghost Recon: Breakpoint beta is now live on PS4: Original Story: The open beta test for Ghost Recon: Breakpoint was meant to get started today on PlayStation 4, but it's failed to materialise. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has confirmed it's had to delay the beta in order to make some final adjustments.
News You'll Be Able to Upgrade Ellie with Various Skill Trees in The Last of Us 2
Killer skills
Ah, the good old skill tree. This RPG trope has made its way into all kinds of games, and now it's infected The Last of Us: Part II. That's right, players will have various ways to upgrade Ellie as they make their way through the game, and it sounds pretty standard. According to the PlayStation Blog, there are at least three skill...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Introduce a Few New Enemy Types, and They're Not All Infected
Naughty dogs
As expected, The Last of Us: Part II is going to bring us some fresh threats to tackle. The first game featured both human and infected bad guys, and that's set to return in the sequel. However, we now know about a couple more enemy types. A new infected threat is the Shambler. You might remember the huge, Clicker-looking chap from the...
News Ellie Has Much More Freedom of Movement in The Last of Us 2
A jump button!
The Last of Us: Part II has us playing as a 19-year-old Ellie, and it sounds as though she's going to be a far more agile protagonist than old man Joel. Though not as physically strong as her adoptive father, Ellie is set to have far more manoeuvres up her sleeve to get herself out of harm's way. Firstly, there's a dedicated jump...
News Death Stranding Goes Gold, Will Be Delivered on Time for November Release
Connection established
If you were at all worried about Hideo Kojima delaying Death Stranding, fret not. The bizarre PlayStation 4 exclusive has gone gold, meaning development is done the game is ready for the next stages of production. Like Sam Porter Bridges making a successful journey, Kojima Productions will make a timely delivery on 8th...
News Star Wars Jedi Story Trailer Is Its Best Yet
Cue orchestral score
At under two minutes in length, this new Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order trailer is short but sweet. It's a story focused, mostly cinematic cut that does a good job of making main character Cal's quest seem fittingly epic. For our money, it's the best trailer the game's had up to this point. With so much buzz around all the games...
News My Hero One's Justice Is Getting a Sequel, Promises Many More Playable Characters
Justified?
Here's a story that we didn't really expect to write today: My Hero One's Justice -- last year's fighting game adaptation of popular manga and anime franchise My Hero Academia -- is getting a sequel. Supposedly titled My Hero One's Justice 2, the game doesn't have a release date or even window yet, but it was revealed in the latest issue...
Wednesday25th Sep 2019
News Surprises in PS4's All-Time Best Selling Exclusives List
Cream of the crop
In celebration of State of Play, the NPD Group has released a list of the best-selling PlayStation 4 exclusives to date in the United States – and it’s not quite as predictable as you may initially assume. Yes, of course, Marvel’s Spider-Man is in pole position, followed by God of War – but it’s Horizon: Zero Dawn, not...
Hands On FIFA 20 Career Mode Really Needs a Patch
Poor performance
Poor old Career Mode, consistently left behind to stagnate as Ultimate Team gets all the attention. But hey, EA's finally made some nice improvements to Career Mode in FIFA 20, allowing for custom managers and one-on-one conversations with players, while also making a range of behind-the-scenes tweaks. However, despite all the good...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
All the news
What was announced during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast? If you missed the 20 minute stream, don't worry -- we've got your back. Below, you'll find all of our State of Play coverage, including game announcements, a bundle reveal, confirmation of October's PlayStation Plus lineup, and, of course, a release date for The Last of...
News The Last of Us 2 PS4 Box Art Warns Us Not to Get on Ellie's Bad Side
"You can't stop this"
If there's one thing that's clear about The Last of Us: Part II, it's that Ellie is not a happy bunny. The recent trailer seems to point towards a pretty obvious motivation for revenge, so we don't blame her. It's no wonder, then, that Sony has made Ellie's snarling face the focal point of the PlayStation 4 exclusive's cover...
Order! Order!
Update (25/9/19): The case has been reopened due to a new development. Developer Aspyr has heard the outcry for an option to invert the controls in Jedi Outcast, and is currently working on a patch. "We hear you regarding adding aim inversion to the game," reads a new statement on the matter. "We’re working on an update now, and it...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Naughty Dog's 'Most Ambitious and Longest Game' Ever
We're in for the long haul
The Last of Us: Part II made a big splash yesterday with a release date, a new trailer, and details on its various special editions. It's clear that this game is going to be a big deal, but it sounds like it's going to be pretty huge in size, too.
Random See How Joel and Ellie Compare to Their Past Selves in The Last of Us 2 on PS4
Five years later
The Last of Us: Part II just got a release date and a new trailer, and it's the first time we've had a good look at Joel in the upcoming sequel. Five years have passed between the events of the first game and the start of the next, and this of course means the characters have had to grow a little older too. Ellie is 19 years old in...
Reaction Unrealistic Expectations Mar Sony's Best State of Play So Far
It was good
We all liked it. There’s a temptation to for us to drop a big fat shrugging emoji at the end of that opening sentence, but a far cry from the frustrated murmurs you’ll find on popular forums, we thought the latest State of Play was solid. It wasn’t mind-blowing; it didn’t leave us gasping for air like E3 2015. But as a 20 minute...
News The Last of Us 2 Looks Stunning in New Set of Screenshots
8 new images
Alongside a trailer and confirmed release date, Sony has also released a slew of new screenshots for The Last of Us: Part II that are taken from last night's State of Play footage. You've already seen them in motion, but as a still image, they manage to capture just how incredible Naughty Dog's next project is going to look. We've...
News Panic! at the Disco Is the Next Band Bringing Music to Beat Saber on PSVR
No need to panic
Beat Saber is one PlayStation VR game we keep coming back to. The music might be hit and miss, but the gameplay is endlessly satisfying regardless of the tunes. Thankfully, the PSVR hit is getting more music fairly regularly -- with two premium DLC packs and a free one for good measure, there's plenty of songs to choose from these...
News Why Is DayZ Charging Money For a Second Map When the Game Is Still Broken on PS4?
Even the PC players are angry
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but the PlayStation 4 port of DayZ is really, really bad. It's one of the worst console ports we've ever had the displeasure of reviewing, and the experience hasn't gotten much better since its launch back in May. It's a bit confusing then that the game is already rolling out a...
Now open
PlayStation has just opened its own online store in the US, allowing buyers to go straight to the source for all of their gaming needs. The store currently stocks physical copies of games, as well as hardware, bundles, accessories, and subscriptions. "This site not only provides our fans in the US with the option to purchase these items...
News Fallout 76 Continues to Be the Butt of All Jokes Thanks to Helmet Health Hazard
No, really
This is one of those stories that you just couldn't make up. After finally sorting out all that Fallout 76 collector's edition bag nonsense, Bethesda's been hit with another wave of bad press thanks to a collectable Fallout 76 power armour helmet. The admittedly cool looking headgear first went on sale back in June at GameStop for a...
News Stardew Valley Multiplayer Update Finally Crops Up on PS4
Version 1.30 available now
Stardew Valley is an already jam-packed farm life simulator, filled with varied gameplay and hours upon hours of content. It's relaxing, expansive, and incredibly addictive. However, developer ConcernedApe wasn't satisfied; online multiplayer has been added to the game on other platforms, allowing you to harvest crops and...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Has a PS4 Exclusive Mode Within Spec Ops and People are Mad
Survival mode exclusive for a whole year
In all the excitement over yesterday's State of Play, this little detail almost got away from us. However, the all-seeing internet never forgets, and it rarely forgives. After the action packed new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you'll see brief
News Multiple Mafia Trademarks Suggest a New Game Could Be in Development
Alongside a remaster of Mafia II
We haven't heard anything whatsoever from the Mafia franchise ever since its third entry came and went a few years back on PlayStation 4. Mafia III was a decent game, but it looks like developer Hanger 13 might be getting another attempt with a fourth game in the franchise if a series of recently registered...
News Naughty Dog Provides a Sneak Peek at the Last of Us 2 Press Event
More info coming tomorrow
So, it turns out we were wrong about that advert for The Last of Us: Part II. The LA mural isn't marketing material (although we're sure it'll have drawn attention anyway), it signals the location of today's now-over media event. Naughty Dog has provided a few fresh snaps, including a couple from inside the building. If you...
News Sonic Spin Dashes into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD as a Playable Character
Super Hedgehog Ball
SEGA doesn't shy away from the occasional crossover, and it seems like its latest will bring monkeys and hedgehogs together once more. The upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is set to feature Sonic the Hedgehog as an additional playable character alongside AiAi and his chums. The information comes from achievement and...
News Death Stranding Limited Edition PS4 Pro Now Available for Pre-Order in the UK
It's a GAME exclusive
Revealed just last night during Sony's State of Play livestream, Death Stranding's limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro console is now available for pre-order in the UK. Head through this link to place your order, but be aware that the limited edition system is exclusive to GAME in the
News Arise Tells a Simple Story This December on PS4
PlayStation Store listing reveals all
It was only just announced last night during Sony's State of Play livestream, but Arise: A Simple Story already has a release date. As revealed in its listing on the PlayStation Store, Spanish developer Piccolo Studio will be putting the game
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's PS4 Open Beta Was the 'Biggest Ever in Franchise History'
Activision reports big numbers
In case you've been living under a rock, Activision just pulled the plug on the open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The upcoming shooter had its multiplayer accessible to all PlayStation 4 players over two weekends, showing off a variety of modes both old and new. As you might expect, a lot of people were...
Tuesday24th Sep 2019
Review The Last of Us Remastered - Naughty Dog's Masterpiece Is Even Better on PS4
About a girl
Republished on Tuesday 24th September 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Success comes with scepticism. From the second that first-party outfit Naughty Dog’s survival horror experiment The Last of Us was compared...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Ship on Two PS4 Discs
It's going to be big
The Last of Us: Part II is shaping up to be a system defining game, and it’ll also be one of the PlayStation 4’s biggest. Much like Red Dead Redemption 2 before it, the title will ship on two Blu-ray discs. This means that if you’re going physical, there’ll likely be a bit of install time required before you play. If it...
Review MLB The Show 19 - Sony's Flagship Sports Series Keeps Getting Better
The Bryce is right
Republished on Tuesday 24th September 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. With no competition and an unexciting elevator pitch [Poor pun intended – Ed], we were ready to pinch hit on MLB The Show 19 until next...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
You really gonna go through with this?
Sony’s given itself some time to revise the State of Play format, and it seems to be going big with its latest show. We know that The Last of Us: Part II is going to feature heavily during the broadcast, but there’s also talk of a new Batman game and the re-emergence of Keita Takahashi’s oddball Wattam...
Feature State of Play Predictions - 5 Announcements We're Expecting
The Last of Us! Marvel's Iron Man VR! Ghost of Tsushima?
What will Sony announce at State of Play? The platform holder’s put its Nintendo Direct-esque broadcast on hiatus this summer, but after plenty of rumours recently, the show is set to return with a “fresh look” on 24th September. In addition to all-new announcements, the Japanese giant...
Talking Point What Free October 2019 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will October 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the October 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the October 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? September 2019 was another solid month for Sony’s subscription service, with Batman: Arkham Knight and Darksiders III part of the lineup. The company’s going to need to keep up this...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Multiple Special Editions Featuring Statues, Backpacks, and More
It'll mostly be for nothing
As expected, we got a cracking new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II in today's State of Play, as well as a release date. However, over on the PlayStation Blog, we were also treated to some information about retail editions for the upcoming sequel. In typical fashion, there are several ways to buy this highly...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Gets So Many New Screenshots
Final fantastic
Jeez, where do we even start? Square Enix has swamped us with Final Fantasy VII Remake screenshots, showing off characters, locations, battles, menus, and more. Naturally, being the nice guys that we are, we've included all of them here in this very article. You can enlarge the images by clicking on them. You know, the more we...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Re-Recorded Battle Music Is Godlike
Gameplay's not bad either
Square Enix first showcased this boss battle gameplay from Final Fantasy VII Remake at Tokyo Game Show 2019, but that footage had Japanese commentary over the top of it. Now, the publisher has uploaded a clean version of the fight, and while the gameplay still looks fantastic, it's the music that's really the star of the...
Review Contra: Rogue Corps - Bargain Bin Isometric Shooter That's Easy to Forget
Corps, blimey
Contra – or the infinitely more extravagant Probotector, as it was originally known in some European territories – is a revered name in video game fame; Contra: Rogue Corps, the franchise’s first non-pachislot outing in almost a decade, does not live up to the property’s illustrious legacy. This artistically inconsistent...
News Huge The Last of Us 2 Adverts Are Already Starting to Appear Ahead of State of Play
The marketing machine whirs to life
If there was any doubt The Last of Us: Part II will be getting anything less than a release date during State of Play, surely this makes it perfectly clear. Sony looks to be preparing for the game's marketing campaign, and the title's co-game director has snapped a mural adorning the side of a Los Angeles...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Box Art Revealed
Also a remake
Square Enix has revealed the Western box art for Final Fantasy VII Remake, and it's rather good looking. Perhaps as you'd expect, it features Cloud, buster sword on back, staring up at Shinra's headquarters. Those of you with a sharp memory have probably already realised that it's a remake of the original Final Fantasy VII...
Talking Point Did Sony Bring State of Play Back With a Bang?
Raising expectations
After a brief hiatus, Sony's third State of Play livestream has just come to a close, which means we're eager to hear what you made of it. We already knew that the hotly anticipated The Last of Us: Part II would be putting in an appearance, but with the re-reveal of Wattam and the unexpected announcement of Humanity, this...
News Dying Light 2 Dev Plans to Support the Game for Nearly Half a Decade
Comitment spans four years
Dying Light 2 developer Techland has already confirmed that its upcoming open-world zombie-killing experience will be coming to the PS5 as well as shipping next Spring on PlayStation 4, but that could only be the start of its post-launch plans. The studio has stated that it plans to support the game for up to four years.
News The Last of Us 2 Release Date Confirmed for 21st February
The rumours were right
The Last of Us: Part II finally has an official PlayStation 4 release date: it's hitting the Sony system on 21st February. That's only a handful of months away, but to tide you over, check out the game's latest trailer as debuted in the State of Play live stream above. While the reveal of a release date is the biggest talking...
News A MediEvil PS4 Demo Briefly Appeared on the Japanese PlayStation Store
But it's gone now
State of Play is now just hours away, and we're starting to see some teases and leaks trickling through. The latest one concerns the MediEvil PlayStation 4 remake, which is due for release in about a month's time. A demo of the game was recently released on the Japanese PlayStation Store -- that's according to some eagle eyed users...
News MediEvil PS4 Demo Confirmed, Available Right Now on PS Store
Back from the dead
As discovered earlier today, a playable demo for MediEvil really is coming to PlayStation Store for all to download. Revealed in the just finished State of Play, the demo is available right now. It's called the Short-Lived Demo, and for good reason -- you can only play it between now and 7th October. There's also a special item...
News L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Is Out for PSVR Right Now
Truth, doubt, lie
After an unexpected age rating sort of gave the project away, L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files has been confirmed for a PlayStation VR release. Better yet, it's actually out right now on the PlayStati
News Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Bundle Revealed, Comes With a See-Through Yellow Controller
Dead good?
What do we think of this one then? Sony has revealed a limited edition PlayStation 4 console bundle for Death Stranding that comes with the game, a uniquely designed PS4 Pro, and a see-through, yellow tinted controller. We think it looks pretty darn stylish, but these things always seem to be divisive. The bundle launches on the same day...
News Catch Feels with Arise: A Simple Story on PS4
In limbo
State of Play will always be defined by its biggest reveals, but sometimes it’s the smaller titles that share the spotlight which stand out. Arise: A Simple Story – that’s really the name – is one such release: it promises an emotional rollercoaster through limbo. Effectively the plot begins with you burned on a funeral pyre, and...
News Eastshade Is a Peaceful Painting and Open World Exploration Game Coming to PS4 in October
Picture perfect
Eastshade, a lovely looking open world title in which you play as a travelling painter, will arrive on PlayStation 4 next month. The game's been out on PC since February, where it was well received. Eastshade's all about peaceful exploration and chatting with the locals, who may ask you to capture specific landscapes for them on...
News Humanity Is a Bizarre New PS4 Title from Tetris Effect Dev Enhance Games
Oh the humanity
Sony kicked off today's State of Play with a fresh game announcement. Humanity is the latest project from developers THA and Enhance Games, the studio that brought us the exquisite Tetris Effect. The above trailer doesn't give us an awful lot to go on, and to make matters worse, the press release is arguably less informative...
News Civilization VI Builds Up a PS4 Release This November
Age of empires
How has it taken this long for the PlayStation 4 to get a Civilization game? Announced during State of Play and due out on 22nd November, the critically acclaimed Civilization VI will be available as a standalone game, while a $50 expansion bundle will include a bunch of add-on packs, including the Rise & Fall and Gathering Storm...
News PSVR Montage Introduces Upcoming Games
Ooh lala
Sony definitely got the memo: you vocal lot don’t like a lot of time being “wasted” on PlayStation VR. For the virtual reality fans watching State of Play today, though, there was a brief glimpse at a handful of upcoming titles – including Space Channel 5 VR. Here’s a breakdown of everything you’ve got to look forward to:...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Returns This Thursday with New Trailer
As part of Triple Force Friday
We're looking forward to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order a lot more than others seem to be. Despite its lacklustre showing at E3 2019, everything that has been revealed and spoken about since has us hyped. We're awaiting our next slice of footage, however, and it'll arrive later this week on Thursday. As part of Triple...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Campaign Trailer Lives Up to Its Gritty Potential
We are all killers here
Just revealed as part of Sony's State of Play livestream, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has lifted the lid on its campaign with a trailer that dives into the sort of narrative we can expect. Check it out above. Featuring the return of Captain Price, footage seems to set up a typical fight on terrorism. Oorah! It's very much a...
News Join the Afterparty In This Brand New PS4 Launch Trailer
Don't deal with the devil
Following the recent announcement of the release date, Night School Studio has released a brand new trailer for Afterparty. This follow-up to Oxenfree is looking great, and the trailer introduces us to the Devil and the situation the protagonists find themselves in upon arrival in Hell. You'll be trying to drink the big...
News Wattam Finally Tips Its Hat on PS4 This December
Wattam time to be alive
It feels like an eternity since we first saw Wattam, but it's finally coming to PlayStation 4. A colourful, whimsical new trailer for the Annapurna Interactive title reveals a December release date for the cutesy adventure. Turns out that teaser wasn't for nothing after all. In an illuminating new interview on the...
News Return to the Moon in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep's Launch Trailer
Moon landing
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is right around the corner, with the looter shooter's next big expansion scheduled to hit PlayStation 4 on 1st October. That only means one thing - it's time for the launch trailer. Check it out above. The DLC takes us back to the moon, a returning location from the original Destiny, but it has been drastically...
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Guide Most Addictive PS4 Loot and Grind Games
Can't stop, won't stop
Everyone has a game that they always find themselves coming back to. Whether it's to fill the gap between new releases or because it's simply a joy to play, there are now numerous titles on PlayStation 4 that are perfect for such a role -- games that are able to pull you back in time and time again, always giving you something...
News Naughty Dog Is Releasing Daily Teasers for The Last of Us 2's State of Play Appearance
Here they all are
The Last of Us: Part II will be in the spotlight in tomorrow's State of Play presentation, and we can't wait to see it in action once again. The PlayStation 4 exclusive sequel is one of the most hotly anticipated games on the horizon, so it's understandable that people are excited. Not helping is Naughty Dog itself, which has...
News A New Batman Game Could Be Swooping in on PS4 Soon
Featuring the Court of Owls?
Update: The developer has posted a fresh teaser this evening, showing those mysterious symbols much more clearly. Current speculation is that this new Batman game will focus on the Court of Owls, a secret society and criminal organisation. All eyes on State of Play, then -- this should be a hoot. Original Story: The...
News PS5 Will Be Less Power Hungry Than PS4, Says Sony
Suspending gameplay to use a fraction of the energy
The PlayStation 5 is going to be a fair amount greener than the PS4, according to Sony's Jim Ryan. In a recent PlayStation Blog post, which details how the company is combating climate change, Ryan speaks briefly about the next-gen machine, stating that at least one feature will be far more...
Review The Surge 2 - Great Combat, Genius Ideas, and One Too Many Issues
Walls of Jericho
Developer Deck 13 is so, so close to putting out a good video game. After failing to capitalize on the clear potential of The Surge, the studio is back with a sequel that is bigger and better in almost every way, but it continues to slightly miss the mark in one too many key areas. The Surge 2 will satisfy those looking for their...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Delver
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Delver in The Surge 2? How do you beat Delver? The game's fifth main boss is a long, detailed one, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of it. Here's how you beat Delver in The Surge 2. How to Beat Delver in The Surge 2: Delver is the game's first three-phase boss, each of which...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Has a Battle Pass, Time Savers, and Microtransactions
That sure is a Game as a Service
It was sort of inevitable, but Ubisoft has now confirmed that Ghost Recon: Breakpoint will function exactly like a Game as a Service. It'll have two Battle Passes for each of the three Episodes planned for release over the game's first year of support, Time Savers that will help you get the rewards and materials you...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Latest Update Includes New Blackout Mode and Maps
A new Zombies Experience too
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's open beta might have been all the rage this past weekend, but if you're looking to keep yourself on a COD high, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's latest major update is available now on PlayStation 4. Called Operation Dark Divide, it includes a new Blackout mode, more maps for multiplayer, and an...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Little Johnny
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Little Johnny in The Surge 2? How do you beat Little Johnny? The game's second boss is a great test of skills and strength, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of it. Here's how you beat Little Johnny in The Surge 2. How to Beat Little Johnny in The Surge 2: While Little Johnny...
News Code Vein Is Being Handed Out for Free at TwitchCon If You Donate Blood
Sign-ups available now
Are you by any chance heading to TwitchCon this weekend in San Diego? If the answer to that question is yes and you have at least a passing interest in the upcoming anime Souls-like Code Vein, you can bag yourself a free copy if you're able to donate blood to the American Red Cross. A fitting cause considering the style of...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Warden Garcia
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Warden Garcis in The Surge 2? How do you beat Warden Garcia? The game's first boss is no push over, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of him. Here's how you beat Warden Garcia in The Surge 2. How to Beat Warden Garcia in The Surge 2: You'll encounter Warden Garcia very early...
Talking Point What Do You Expect to See from The Last of Us 2 Tomorrow?
Trailer? Release date? Joel?
Can you believe that it's been over 15 months since we last saw The Last of Us: Part II in action? There have been plenty of interviews and rumours and other kinds of minor coverage since, but the last time we actually got to see Naughty Dog's sequel was at E3 2018. Maybe things would have been different had Sony shown...
News PlayStation Partners with UN Environment to Help Combat Climate Change
Going green
Sony has announced a new partnership with the United Nations to help prevent environmental issues. Playing for the Planet is a new initiative formed by the UN Environment committee and leading games industry figures, and it's all in aid of sustainability. As PlayStation president Jim Ryan writes, the company itself has been making...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Archangel Eli
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Archangel Eli in The Surge 2? How do you beat Archangel Eli? The game's final main boss is a difficult one, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of him. Here's how you beat Archangel Eli in The Surge 2. How to Beat Archangel Eli in The Surge 2: And here it is, the game's final...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Brother Eli
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Brother Eli in The Surge 2? How do you beat Brother Eli? The game's third boss isn't so tough, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of him. Here's how you beat Brother Eli in The Surge 2. How to Beat Brother Eli in The Surge 2: Brother Eli is a very simple boss fight, but the...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Matriarch Celeste
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Matriarch Celeste in The Surge 2? How do you beat Matriarch Celeste? The game's sixth main boss is a difficult one, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of her. Here's how you beat Matriarch Celeste in The Surge 2. How to Beat Matriarch Celeste in The Surge 2: Matriarch Celeste...
News Borderlands 3 Moves More than 5 Million Copies in 5 Days
2K's fastest-selling game
It's safe to say that Borderlands 3 has been a hit. Publisher 2K has revealed that the looter shooter sold more than five million copies over its first five days on the market, making it the fastest selling release in the company's history. An impressive result. Interestingly, 2K says that over 70 per cent of those sales...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Ezra Shields
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Ezra Shields in The Surge 2? How do you beat Ezra Shields? The game's sixth main boss is another two-phase but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of her. Here's how you beat Ezra Shields in The Surge 2. How to Beat Ezra Shields in The Surge 2: Ezra Shields is the enemy you'll fight...
News Spirit of the North Gets Foxy on PS4 This November
Play as a fox and its spirit
Coming to PlayStation 4 on 1st November, Spirit of the North looks like a pleasant little indie game that we're going to keep our eye out for. It was originally announced a year ago for Sony's system, but it has reemerged all of a sudden with a solid release date and a gameplay trailer to boot. Check it out above. As...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat Captain Cervantes
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill Captain Cervantes in The Surge 2? How do you beat Captain Cervantes? The game's fourth main boss is a hard one, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of him. Here's how you beat Captain Cervantes in The Surge 2. How to Beat Captain Cervantes in The Surge 2: Here's yet another...
News Gogeta Sure Looks Like the Ultimate Fusion in Dragon Ball FighterZ Gameplay
Go-getter
Bandai Namco's released a three-minute slice of Gogeta gameplay in Dragon Ball FighterZ, just ahead of his release on the 26th September. The video shows off his combos, special moves, and ultimate attacks. First impressions are that he looks pretty buff, as expected of the so-called ultimate fusion. Are you still playing Dragon Ball...
News UK Sales Charts: Borderlands 3 Shifts Down to Make Way for Link's Awakening
Less loot for the Gearbox shooter this week
New releases are starting to come thick and fast, and while those on PlayStation 4 didn't make much of a dent, it's a different story for Nintendo. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening takes number one in the latest physical chart, forcing Borderlands 3 down into second place. As we mentioned, PS4's new...
Guide The Surge 2 - How to Beat H.A.R.O.L.D
Full boss walkthrough
How do you kill H.A.R.O.L.D in The Surge 2? How do you beat H.A.R.O.L.D? The game's seventh main boss is a difficult one, but we can employ a few simple tricks and tactics to get the better of it. Here's how you beat H.A.R.O.L.D in The Surge 2. How to Beat H.A.R.O.L.D in The Surge 2: Another towering, robotic foe stands in...
News Annapurna Interactive Teases the Return of Wattam
Another potential State of Play announcement?
Keita Takahashi's latest creation, Wattam, has been long in the making. It was announced way back in 2015, and we've been waiting to acquaint ourselves with the bizarre looking adventure ever since. Very little about the game has been shown over the years, but all the trailers point to something just as...
News Megaquarium Is an Aquatic Tycoon Game Swimming onto PS4 Next Month
Fishy
It's a good time for PlayStation 4 if you're a fan of tycoon games. There are several on the way, including Two Point Hospital, Big Pharma, and now Megaquarium. This marine management sim is all about building your very own aquarium, and looks to draw inspiration from classics like Theme Park. On the PlayStation Blog, it's
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