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News - October, 2020
Saturday31st Oct 2020
News PS Plus November 2020 PS5, PS4 Games Confirmed
What a great month
November 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been officially announced, and we must say, what a month this is. As always, subscribers can look forward to two PlayStation 4 titles, both of which will also be playable on the PlayStation 5. November's duo consists of Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight — two highly rated...
News PS5 Fans Are Very Concerned About Ubisoft's Comments on PS4 Backwards Compatibility
French publisher admits there may be inaccuracies
There’s been a rollercoaster unfolding on social media and enthusiast forums today, after Ubisoft included a throwaway comment in a blog post suggesting that several of its Assassin’s Creed and PlayStation VR titles would not be playable on the PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility. “Most...
News PS5 Games Won't Support PSVR, Says Sony
You'll have to play Hitman 3 in backwards compatibility
It had been assumed, up until recently, that PlayStation 5 games would be able to use the existing PlayStation VR headset for virtual reality experiences. That’s not the case, according to a Sony statement sent to UploadVR. In a bizarre and disappointing twist, the organisation has admitted...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (26th October to 1st November)
Watch Dogs! Ghostrunner! Little Hope!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? Right, now things get crazy. The biggest new release this week is undoubtedly Watch Dogs: Legion, but Ghostrunner and The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope are also major new games. For a full list of...
Guide Upcoming PS5 and PS4 Games and Accessories for November and December 2020
PS5 launch! Call of Duty! Cyberpunk!
Well, everyone, we've made it. It's November, which means we're now just days away from the arrival of PlayStation 5. A brand new console means a whole bunch of games, but even just on PS4, there are still some exciting releases before the year is up. November in particular is ridiculously packed, but we're going...
News Elden Ring Is Still Alive as FromSoftware Mentions the Game on Social Media
It lives!
Good news, everyone: Elden Ring is still alive. The FromSoftware title, which has pretty much remained silent since its reveal at E3 2019, has been subject to many a rumour over the last few months. There's been talk of development hell and even cancellations, but there's never been any concrete evidence to back up these claims...
Soapbox I Don't Like Playing Scary Games, But I Do Like Watching Them
Push Square's resident wuss confesses all
As Halloween draws near, we all start thinking about our favourite spooky-scary games and movies. The holiday is a perfect excuse to revisit some horror favourites or discover new ones. That is, unless you're like me, who goes as far as carving pumpkins but would rather eat a sickening amount of sweets and...
News Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Brings Runeterra to PS5, PS4 in 2021
Return of the king
Unless you're invested in the uber-popular League of Legends, you might've forgotten all about Ruined King: A League of Legends Story. Announced nearly a year ago during 2019's Game Awards, this game sees Riot Games starting to broaden the franchise's reach beyond its MOBA roots. Today, Riot has announced this new title will be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 348
Trick or treat
Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s not going to be the same this year given the current climate, but we reckon it’s important to make the most of what you can right now, so whether it’s enjoying a spooky movie or huddling around a scary game – make the most of what you can! Sammy Barker, Editor: There’ll be no spooky games...
Friday30th Oct 2020
Review Watch Dogs Legion - The Dullest Ubisoft Open-Worlder Yet
Dear Old Blighty
Watch Dogs Legion could, and probably should, be so much better than this. Following two entries that introduced and refined the open-world hacking concept across the PlayStation 4 generation, Ubisoft has stagnated in an effort to heavily promote a new feature it hasn't managed to capitalise on. The result is an experience that...
News PS Store Planet of the Discounts Sale Brings Even More PS4 Deals
Sekiro! Burnout! Metal Gear!?
Huh, well this is a bit unusual. Sony has just revealed yet another PlayStation Store sale going live across the globe in the next handful of hours to accompany the slate of discounts already available from Wednesday. Titled the Planet of the Discounts, these deals on PlayStation 4 games will be live through until...
News This Is What the PS Camera Adaptor for PSVR on PS5 Looks Like
Plastic fantastic
Do you know what PlayStation VR was missing? Another bloody cable! Sony’s somewhat short-sightedness means that the proprietary slot used for the PlayStation Camera on the PlayStation 4 is no more on the PlayStation 5, and thus it’s having to supply PSVR users with a free adaptor to make up for its foolishness. As previously...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gets a Surprisingly Cheeky TV Commercial
The devil is making himself at home
We went into this new Assassin's Creed Valhalla TV commercial expecting overly serious dialogue and moody music, but instead, we got bouncy beats and protagonist Eivor giving us a cheeky crash course on how to be a Viking. It's honestly quite entertaining. With Assassin's Creed Valhalla closing in on its 12th...
News Sony Poised to Purchase Crunchyroll for Almost $1 Billion
It's over $900 million
Sony’s expressed interest in making anime a core pillar of its business, so it’s no surprise to see reports that the organisation is poised to purchase streaming service Crunchyroll. Nikkei Asia reports that the organisation is in final negotiations to nail an acquisition valued at around $957 million, which would make it...
Hands On Astro's Playroom Is an Extraordinary Demonstration of DualSense
Feel the difference
The problem with these pre-release previews for next-gen technologies like the DualSense is that they can dampen some of the discovery for those who must wait until 12th November to experience it themselves. In this particular instance, though, it’s impossible to spoil the sensation because it’s difficult to even describe how...
Random The Last of Us 2 Characters Dancing to Stayin' Alive Is the Halloween Treat You Need to See
More, please
We're not going to give you too much preamble on this. A 3D artist and big The Last of Us 2 fan named Katarina has animated Ellie, Abby, Joel, Dina, and more from the game's cast dancing to Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees. If you watch just one video today, make it this one: Perfection. It's even caught the attention of Naughty Dog's...
News PS Now November 2020 Update Adds RAGE 2, Injustice 2, F1 2020, and More
Kingdom Come, Warhammer too
It's the best day of the week for PlayStation Now subscribers as Sony has just revealed the new PlayStation 4 games headed to the service for the month of November. There isn't a certain theme running through all of the titles this time around, but we're sure there's something for everyone in this line-up. We suppose RAGE...
News PS5 Accessibility Options Detailed, Screen Reader and Colour Correction
Plus already existing PS4 features
Sony has today detailed the accessibility options that will ship with PlayStation 5 to enable disabled gamers to properly take advantage of the next-gen console. As well as bringing back features already available on PlayStation 4, the system will empower those who are blind with the option to hear on-screen text...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Is the Next Entry in the Horror Series
Out next year
Much like how The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope was teased at the end of last year's Man of Medan, the newest entry (out today on PlayStation 4) has revealed the third instalment in the Supermassive Games franchise. It is called The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, and you can get your very first
News Dreams Players Who Use Move Controllers Might Want One of Those PS5 Camera Adaptors
But can you get one without PSVR?
Here's an interesting issue. In case you didn't know, Dreams supports PlayStation Move controllers in addition to the DualShock 4. The wands work in tandem with the PS Camera to give a sense of depth, and in this game's case, allow for easier manipulation of 3D objects when creating something. This camera is also...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gets Amazing Into the Spider-Verse Suit
Animated like the movie
As with every comic book character, Miles Morales isn't portrayed in just one way. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a (fantastic) animated movie that puts the spotlight on the hero in a unique way. Of particular note is the film's incredible art and animation style. Wouldn't it be great if you could play a game like that?...
News Genshin Impact's Big 1.1 Update Adds New Characters, Quests, and PS5 Support
Out next month
It only released at the end of last month on PS4, but Genshin Impact has already had a huge, er, impact. The free-to-play adventure smashed our own expectations, and developer Mihoyo has reportedly made a whole lotta money. But if you've been wondering what's next for Genshi
News Far Cry 6 Delayed Past April 2021
Avatar, Rainbow Six: Quarantine also pushed back
As part of its second-quarter earnings call earlier today, Ubisoft delayed a number of its upcoming PlayStation 5 titles due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Far Cry 6, originally scheduled to launch in February 2021, will now release between April and September of next year. The same...
News Praey for the Gods Emulates a Team ICO Classic on PS5, PS4 in Early 2021
Shadow of the Colossus-like
It's been a seriously long time since we last heard from Praey for the Gods, hasn't it? This upcoming experience that attempts to emulate Shadow of the Colossus has just been confirmed for PlayStation 5 alongside a current-gen release, arriving in early 2021 for both consoles. Check out the gameplay trailer above to see...
Thursday29th Oct 2020
News Sony Adds a Bunch of New Avatars to PSN for Free, Including Spider-Man, Horizon, Demon's Souls
A nice new batch
As promised, Sony has added a load of new character-centric avatars to the PlayStation Network, and they're all free. Just head over to account management on your console and you should find all of the new pictures under the avatar section. Avatars based on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West, Sackboy: A Big...
News Unofficial PS5 Faceplate Seller Has to Rebrand After Sony Complaint
Now named CustomizeMyPlates
Last week, a brand new website caused quite a stir amongst the PlayStation 5 community as it promised to sell you unofficial, custom faceplates for the next-gen console just after it hits store shelves. Named PlateStation 5, you would be able to customise your PS5 with different coloured plates, including red, black,...
News PS Plus Collection's Final Fantasy XV Upgraded to Royal Edition
Now includes DLC
Not only did yesterday's PlayStation Plus Collection update add two more PlayStation 4 games into the mix (Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles Edition), but it also upgraded a pre-existing one. Final Fantasy XV
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev 'Not Comfortable, but Confident' in December Release Date
Cry wolf
Words from CD Projekt Red co-CEO Adam Kiciński don't exactly inspire confidence in the new release date for Cyberpunk 2077. In case you somehow haven't heard, the open world role-playing game was recently delayed again across all platforms. It was meant to arrive on the 19th November, but it's been pushed back three weeks to the 10th...
News Ghost of Tsushima a 'Commercial Delight' Beyond Sony's Expectations
Also a critical hit, obvs
Ghost of Tsushima has been a big hit for Sony, and as part of an interview with Games Industry.biz, boss Jim Ryan has admitted it actually exceeded the organisation’s expectations. Talking about the company’s approach to acquisitions and expansion, he said: “Let's talk about Ghost of Tsushima, which has been a...
Hands On The New PS App Is a Humongous Upgrade
There's an app for that
Hands up if you use the PlayStation App? It was pretty rubbish, right? We had it installed on our iPhone, but we barely used it because it was slow and functionally quite poor. All of the messaging features were contained in a separate app, and the PS Store effectively booted a Safari page. Yeah, you could see what your...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Delay Is Due to Current-Gen Consoles After All
As speculated
Since its most recent delay was announced, there's been a lot of speculation over how well Cyberpunk 2077 runs on current-gen consoles. We're yet to see the open world title running on either PS4 or Xbox One, and there have long been rumours that CD Projekt Red has struggled in getting those versions up to speed. Indeed, just earlier...
News Ooh, Look! It's the Obligatory PS5 Pallet Picture
Greatness awaits
Nothing screams next-gen console quite like the Pallet Picture™. It’s a bit like E3, in the pre-pandemic days, before it went a bit rubbish, and those poor professional graffiti artists would start painting that famous Los Angeles hotel – you know the one. Once you saw that, you knew sh*t was about to go down. And nothing...
News Demon's Souls PS5 vs PS3 Gameplay Comparison Shows Great Upgrade
What an enhancement
As is customary now with Demon's Souls on PlayStation 5, today's gameplay trailer has been compared with the same section from the original game. YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits is once again the source of this impressive comparison, which makes sure to point out some of the smaller details you might not notice alongside the bigger...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Doesn't Have Sixth Archstone, No Difficulty Modes
True to the original
In the original Demon's Souls game, the Nexus featured a broken sixth Archstone that hardcore fans believe contained a new world cut from the original PlayStation 3 release. Lore and speculation grew around it, and with the PlayStation 5 remake, many hoped the area would be restored on the next generation. However, that won't be...
News The Elder Scrolls 6 Being Xbox Exclusive Is 'Hard to Imagine', Says Todd Howard
Still no straight answers
Will we ever receive actual clarification on whether or not Bethesda titles beyond Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo will come to PlayStation 5? Probably not for a couple of years at least if the continually vague statements coming out of the publisher are anything to go by. In a new interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Todd...
News Demon's Souls Latest Trailer Shows Off Nearly Six Minutes of PS5 Gameplay
Now we're talking
Update: Well, the rumour proved to be true. Sony has just published a brand new gameplay trailer for Demon's Souls, giving us about six minutes of footage to gawp at. As expected, it looks absolutely gorgeous. The trailer shows us the location Stonefang, and gives us a good look at one of the updated bosses. Original Story: We've...
News PS5 Launch Games Have 'No Comparison' to PS4, PS3 Line-Up, Says Sony
More, better games
Sony deserves some serious praise for the line-up of PlayStation 5 launch games it has managed to put together in the midst of a global pandemic, and it's a factor that Jim Ryan believes separates the console's release from what has come before it. In a new interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the PlayStation boss touched on how Sony...
News Sony Shares Up-Close Images of PS5 and Its Accessories
The personal touch
It is kind of mental to think that we're now just two weeks away from the launch of the PlayStation 5. Us lot in Europe will have to wait a further seven days (we're not jealous at all), but after an extremely unique year, it's nice to know that the console we've all been waiting for is just around the corner. And to keep us...
News Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Releases Some Crazy Gameplay Stats
The spirit dogs are happy
With gameplay stats like these, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends must be pretty darn popular. The co-op expansion, which launched for free earlier this month, has already racked up some seriously impressive player statistics. 11.7 million missions have been played, and 1.3 billion enemies have been defeated — 141 million of...
News Astro's Playroom Runs at a Flawless 60 Frames-Per-Second in 4K
A new generation
The first hands on analysis from tech specialists Digital Foundry for the PlayStation 5 has been uploaded, and it of course centres around Astro’s Playroom. The main takeaway: the game’s running at a flawless 60 frames-per-second in full native 4K – a razor-sharp start to a new generation. We’ve also noticed that the title...
News The Japanese PS5 Launch Ad Actually Features Games
What are those?
The PlayStation 5 launch advert was designed to be "epic and iconic", but in doing so, it doesn’t actually feature any next-gen games. That’s a criticism you could leverage at the commercial, so why not pretend it’s Japanese counterpart is the one being beamed out to homes across the globe instead? It includes PS5 games! Check...
News Final Fantasy 16 Teaser Site Revealed, New Character Details
Protagonist named Clive Rosfield
Just as it promised to, Square Enix has today unveiled the Final Fantasy XVI teaser website. The web page introduces the world and characters of the PlayStation 5 title, and you can check it out through here. The PlayStation Blog also has a list of all the new details shared today so let's run you through them. The...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Has 'a Lot of New Content'
Bluepoint teases new stuff
The Demon's Souls remake on PS5 may not have the long rumoured sixth Archstone, but according to developer Bluepoint Games, it'll still feature new bits and pieces. Speaking to Polygon, creative director Gavin Moore says: "There’s a lot of new content that we’ve added to the game and for fans t
News Demon's Souls PS5 Features a Mirror Mode Called Fractured World
Flips the entire game around
Demon's Souls on PlayStation 5 is sounding like an incredible launch title. Not only does it make a classic game more accessible to a brand new audience, it's bringing new content to ensure fans of the PS3 original have something to explore as well. Chief among this new content is Fractured World, a game mode that allows...
Mini Review Pacer - Anti-Gravity Racer Comes Surprisingly Close to WipEout
Smooth sailing
We don't want to make too many comparisons to its clear inspiration, but rest assured that if you like WipEout, you'll probably enjoy Pacer. Having said that, it definitely puts its own stamp on this racing sub-genre that gives it a unique identity. The on-track action is where it really shines. Familiar controls mean you're...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Has a Photo Mode, And a PS3 Filter
For those who prefer starkness and despair
Demon’s Souls will largely play identically to its PlayStation 3 predecessor on the PlayStation 5, but Bluepoint Games is making some subtle changes to improve the experience on Sony’s next-gen console. One addition is the now-obligatory Photo Mode, which creative director Gavin Moore told Polygon is...
News NBA 2K21 Adds Female MyPLAYER on PS5
Play a full career with your own WNBA superstar
It’s been rumoured for what feels like an eternity, but NBA 2K21 will finally add a female MyPLAYER mode. As part of a new mode named The W, you’ll be able to create your own WNBA superstar, and take them through a full pro career featuring all 12 real-world teams. You’ll also be able to go...
Mini Review Stories Untold - Uneven Horror Anthology Frustrates More Than It Frights
Be afraid. Be marginally afraid
For the uninitiated, Stories Untold is a creepy collection of four stories, each taking no longer than an hour or so to finish, and each with different gameplay elements. The first and by the far the best episode pays homage to the old school text adventures that you might have played if you grew up in the '80s. The...
News Overcooked: All You Can Eat Adds Brand New Content, Launches Alongside PS5
Remaster collection gets new kitchens and more
PlayStation 5's launch lineup won't leave you hungry, but if you can force down one more helping, Overcooked: All You Can Eat looks like a tasty treat. The game is a remaster of both Overcooked 1 and 2, plus all the DLC, and now publisher Team 17 has announced it even contains some new content as well...
News Principal Photography Wraps on Uncharted Movie
Sic Parvis Magna
Principal photography has wrapped on the Uncharted movie, meaning that filming is complete and the project will now go into post-production. Obviously, given the bombastic nature of the series, we can expect a lot of special effects, so the team will be busy right through until the film’s scheduled release date on 16th July, 2021...
News Track Down Your PS4 Collection Today in Mom Hid My Game!
Costs just £3.99/$4.99
Word of warning physical purchasers: if you're mother comes to visit, hide your PlayStation 4 games! The good folks over at Hap Inc have managed to gamify this struggle with Mom Hid My Game!, out right now on the PlayStation Store for just £3.99/$4.99. PlayStation Plus subscribers can even get a 20% discount on top of that!...
Wednesday28th Oct 2020
Guide How to Get a Free PS5 PlayStation Camera Adaptor for PSVR
Where to order a PS5 PlayStation Camera adaptor
How do you get a free PS5 PlayStation Camera adaptor for PSVR? If you want to use PlayStation VR on PlayStation 5 and you want to use the older camera designed for PlayStation 4, you won't be able to do so straight out of the box. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to reveal how to get a free PS5...
News There's Growing Concern Over the PS4 Version of Cyberpunk 2077 Following Delay
We still haven't seen it
Cyberpunk 2077's latest delay has sent shockwaves throughout its community. After the game went gold earlier in the month, fans were reassured multiple times that Cyberpunk 2077 would hit its promised 19th November release date, but this most recent delay has been an especially nasty surprise for some — especially for...
News Days Gone Gets Huge 25GB Update Ahead of PS5
Get the patch notes here
The PlayStation 4 titles included in the PS Plus Collection will all take advantage of the PlayStation 5 Game Boost feature with improved framerates and load times, and Days Gone appears to be preparing itself for that right now. The Sony Bend-developed title has just received a gigantic 25GB patch on PS4 that is being...
Review Middle-earth: Shadow of War - Another Great Showcase for the Nemesis System
Shelobs me, Shelobs me not
Republished on Wednesday 28th October 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of November's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Middle-earth: Shadow of War takes the best parts of its predecessor and gives them room to breathe. It's a sequel that opts to expand...
News PS Plus Collection Now Has 20 Games for PS5 Launch, All Will Benefit from PS5 Game Boost
Sweeten the deal
The PlayStation Plus Collection will be available to all PlayStation Plus subscribers when the PS5 launches next month, at no additional cost. Previously, Sony had revealed 18 PS4 titles that would make up the collection — but it's actually managed to add two additional games since then. The PlayStation Plus Collection will now...
News Ubisoft Had to Rewrite PS5 Descriptions Due to Concern Trolls on Twitter
Facepalm
One of the nastier sides to the upcoming next-gen console launches has been the spike of concern trolling that’s occurred on Twitter and other social media accounts. There’s been far too much of this happening to recap, but perhaps the most obvious example was the recurring sentiment that the PlayStation 5 would only support backwards...
Review Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition - A Splendid Knight's Crusade
Breaking souls at its finest
Republished on Wednesday 28th October 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of November's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Take a deep breath before you take on this deceivingly simple game because Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition everything but an empty...
Guide Watch Dogs Legion: All Drinks Locations
Bottom's Up Trophy guide
Where are all Drinks locations in Watch Dogs Legion? How do you unlock the Bottom's Up Trophy in Watch Dogs Legion? As you explore Ubisoft's latest open world, you'll come across pubs where your chosen Operative can have a quick pint before getting back to taking over London. In this Watch Dogs Legion guide, we're going to...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Developer Denounces Death Threats After Delay
"We are people, just like you"
Another day in the video game industry, another developer that’s urged its community not to send death threats after disappointing news. We’ve already seen this recently with the changes to Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, and now Cyberpunk 2077’s latest delay has prompted a similar statement...
News Sony Admits Not Everyone Will Be Able to Get PS5 At Launch
PS5 pre-orders took 12 hours to match 12 weeks of PS4
If you were still hoping to secure a PlayStation 5 ahead of the console’s launch on 12th November, you may want to lower your expectations: Sony’s admitted that not everyone in the market for the next-gen machine will be able to get their mitts on one from the off. “The demand as expressed...
News Trails of Cold Steel IV Digital Pre-Orders Are Finally Fixed
Buyers can finally download
Update 3: Cold Steel fans rejoice, for Trails of Cold Steel IV digital pre-orders are finally fixed. It's taken NISA and Sony several days to solve the issue, which was preventing people from actually downloading the game even though they had pre-ordered it from the PlayStation Store. If you were impacted by this issue,...
Hands On The Watch Dogs Legion Gimmick Can't Hide Tired Gameplay
Three hackers on the shirt
After an entire generation of Ubisoft open-world titles, Watch Dogs Legion looks and feels bland. That descriptor is the word we kept coming back to following 10 hours with the PlayStation 4 experience launching on 29th October 2020, and we could never truly shake it off. There are high points here and there where you...
News New PS Store Sale Has Some of the Last PS4 Deals Before PS5 Arrives
FIFA! Tales of! Borderlands!
Sony decided to another week off from discounting the latest and greatest games on PlayStation 4, so this new sale is the first one we've seen for 14 days. What also makes this fairly significant is that it's the final batch of price drops to conclude just before the PlayStation 5 launches, sounding off at midnight on...
News Sony to Add More Free PSN Avatars Based on PS5 Games Tomorrow
Horizon, Sackboy, Ratchet & Clank
Here's a nice little treat: if you really want to get in the mood for some PlayStation 5 gaming ahead of next month, you'll be able to theme your PSN profile around an upcoming title from tomorrow. Sony will be dropping another batch of free avatars for you to customise your profile picture with and they're all...
Guide Watch Dogs Legion: All Darts Locations
Bullseye Trophy guide
Where are all Darts locations in Watch Dogs Legion? How do you unlock the Bullseye Trophy in Watch Dogs Legion? As you explore Ubisoft's latest open world, you'll encounter pubs where your chosen character can forget about taking back London for a moment and relax with a round of Darts. In this Watch Dogs Legion guide, we're...
News Sony Will Grow First-Party Organically, Could Bolster Portfolio with Acquisitions
Jim Ryan pocketing his cheque book for now
Microsoft’s spending spree in recent years has somewhat changed the status quo in the first-party forum wars. Sony is still very much home to an elite roster of teams with an unmatched production pipeline, but in terms of scale, Xbox’s acquisition of Bethesda means that PlayStation Studios is now...
News No Man's Sky Getting Huge Update for PS5, Free Upgrade for PS4 Players
Sky's the limit
No Man's Sky's transformative evolution continues, as it's now been confirmed for PlayStation 5. An enormous Next Generation update has been announced for the space exploration game, meaning you'll be able to play an enhanced version of the game on day one on your brand new PS5 — and yes, there's no charge. There are numerous...
Round Up Watch Dogs Legion Reviews Show Mixed Reception to Ubisoft's Latest
London's burning
The first batch of reviews for Watch Dogs Legion are coming online right now, and they make for interesting reading. The open world hack-'em-up seems to have divided opinion to an extent, with some singing the praises of the everyone-is-a-playable-character formula, while others are far more critical. We've gathered a handful of...
News PS Plus Subscriber Milestone Closes on 50 Million
Active members increase again
At some point PlayStation Plus will peak, but the subscription service is still on an upwards trajectory. Sony hit a new active member milestone in its latest financial report, confirming it now has 45.9 million paying users. That’s up from 45.0 million earlier in 2020, and 36.9 million the same time last year,...
News PlayStation Phone App Redesigned for PS5 with New Features
Voice chat, PS Store integration, and more
Later today, the PlayStation application for smartphones on iOS and Android will receive a major overhaul that brings it up to speed with the feature set of the PlayStation 5. Introducing new features such as voice chat, native PlayStation Store integration, and a smoother all-round experience, this is all...
News Buying The Pathless on PS5 or PS4 Unlocks Other Version for Free
Various editions detailed
There's actually quite a large number of games releasing day and date with PlayStation 5, so it's easy to forget some of them. One game we'd suggest you keep an eye on, though, is The Pathless, the new game from ABZU creators Giant Squid. This open world action adventure has you playing as an archer that can zip across the...
News Ubisoft Wraps Development on Immortals Fenyx Rising a Month Before Launch
Greece lightning
Immortals Fenyx Rising is one of the first major PlayStation 5 games post-launch, and Ubisoft has announced that the title has gone gold. This means that development has concluded, and the code is ready to be pressed onto Blu-ray discs. The open world Greek odyssey is scheduled to release on both the PS5 and PS4 from 3rd December,...
News No Man's Sky PSVR Can Be Played on PS5 via Backwards Compatibility
Strap those helmets on
No Man's Sky is back in the news cycle today, as it's been confirmed the game is coming to PlayStation 5. If you own the PS4 version, you'll be able to carry on with the next-gen version via a free update that introduces all manner of enhancements. Hidden among all this is some good news for virtual reality explorers, though:...
Talking Point Happy 20th Birthday, PlayStation 2
A toast to the most popular console ever
There's no other way to describe it: PlayStation 2 was an absolute beast. Sony followed up the popular (and industry-changing) PlayStation with a more capable console in the year 2000, and little did we know it would go on to become the best-selling gaming machine ever. It's a record the PS2 holds to this...
News Viking Action RPG Tribes of Midgard Raids PS5 in 2021
There be giants
Tribes of Midgard will journey to PS5 in 2021, developer Norsfell has confirmed. This is an action role-playing game with an emphasis on exploration, crafting, building, and, if you want it, co-op. You're tasked with surviving the apocalypse, so you'll have to use your time and resources wisely as you navigate this procedurally...
News PS4 Sales Pass 113 Million Units, Sony Enjoys Another Strong Quarter
Raking it in
Sony’s financials continue to make for healthy reading as the coronavirus pandemic has boosted the PlayStation business to stratospheric levels. The manufacturer’s current flagship system, the PlayStation 4, shipped 1.5 million units in the three month period ending 30th September, meaning its life-to-date sales currently sit at...
News PS5 Launch Advert Takes Us to Space
Narrated by Travis Scott
Sony has revealed the official advert that will accompany the PlayStation 5 as it launches across the world in just a couple of weeks time. Narrated by the Japanese giant's new strategic creative partner Travis Scott, the minute-long ad is full of inspirational clips before taking the viewer to space. It then signs off with...
News Tomb Raider Movie Sequel Entombed for the Time Being
Delayed indefinitely
Coronavirus has crushed any hopes of the Tomb Raider movie sequel screening on its intended 19th March release date, and MGM has announced that the film has been pushed back indefinitely as a result. Alicia Vikander was scheduled to reprise her role as the iconic Lara Croft, after the 2018 film reboot had moderate success. The...
News Sony Targeting Over 7.6 Million PS5 Sales by End of March
More than the PS4
Sony is aiming to sell over 7.6 million PlayStation 5 consoles by the end of March next year, as the company has raised its overall profit outlook by 13 per cent to ¥700 billion (~$6.7 billion). The organisation tends to be cautious with its hardware forecasts, so don’t be surprised if it eclipses that number. Nevertheless,...
News Bugsnax Trailer Sets the Scene Ahead of PS5, PS4 Launch
You are what you eat
Everyone's talkin 'bout Bugsnax — and there's a good reason why. Sony has just announced the PlayStation Plus lineup for November, and that includes the very first PS5 game to join the service. Yes, Bugsnax, the loveably obscure game about animals that are also food, will be part of PS Plus on PS5. This news has been followed...
News Haven Glides onto PS5 in December, Details Co-Op, Combat
2021 release on PS4
Haven, the romantically inclined RPG from Furi developer The Game Bakers, has a PS5 release date. It'll launch on Sony's next-gen console before the year is out, on the 3rd December. Interestingly, its PS4 release date is still being decided — all we have to go on is early 2021. To coincide with the launch date announcement,...
News Godzilla Is Coming to Fall Guys with Official Costume
Can you crown the King of the Monsters?
No, this isn't some sort of Halloween prank: an official Godzilla outfit is coming to Fall Guys. The daft, colourful, multiplayer party game will be invaded by the iconic kaiju just in time for Godzilla Day, on 3rd November. It'll be available in the in-game store for a limited time, where it'll cost 10...
News Pokémon-Like Temtem Gets Exclusive Early Access on PS5 This December
Temtempting
Temtem, the Pokémon-inspired RPG that blew up on PC earlier this year, is getting its console exclusive debut on PS5 this December. The game will launch in early access on Sony's next-gen system from the 8th December, but it sounds like a lot of the experience will be fully playable from the start. Indeed, the 30-hour main campaign is...
Tuesday27th Oct 2020
News Will PS5 Support 1440p Screens? Fans Are Eager for Answers
Still unclear
A post on monitor manufacturer BenQ’s website over the weekend fuelled hopes that the PlayStation 5 would be compatible with 1440p screens, but the page has since been edited leaving fans eager for answers. Sony has confirmed that the next-gen console will, of course, work on 1080p and 4K displays, but it’s been conspicuously quiet...
News Ubisoft Outlines Benefits of Playing Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, More on PS5
Higher resolution! Better framerate! 3D audio!
All of Ubisoft’s upcoming games will be available on the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4, with the French publisher offering free PS4 to PS5 upgrades. However, there will be benefits for those playing the titles on Sony’s next-gen console, and in a repetitive but largely interesting blog post,...
News Devil May Cry 5's Vergil DLC Dated for December on PS4
Price also revealed
Alongside the announcement of Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Capcom revealed that Vergil will be joining the fray. The souped-up PlayStation 5 version will include the extra character, as well as a raft of performance options, when it launches alongside the console in November. Dante's brother is also coming to the PS4 version...
News PS5 Unboxings Reveal the Hardware in the Flesh
Media goes hands on
As the first PlayStation 5 console embargo lifts, media outlets and YouTubers primarily in the US are able to unbox the next-gen system itself and reveal what it looks like in real life. The same goes for the PS5 DualSense controller and even the cables you'll use to hook the console up to your TV. We can confirm that Push Square...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed into December
It happened again!
After the game went gold earlier this month, we thought Cyberpunk 2077 was all set for its 19th November release date... But nope, it's been hit with yet another delay. Fortunately, for those who are dying to get their hands on the open world adventure, the delay is not significant. Cyberpunk 2077 will now release on the 10th...
Next-gen starts when we say so
We’re happy to confirm that this morning we received a PlayStation 5 from Sony, meaning that you can expect tons of coverage over the coming weeks. It’s been a year unlike any other really, meaning that this morning was our first opportunity to touch the next-gen console and its controller. We’ve obviously got...
News NBA 2K21 Shows First PS5 Gameplay, Teases More Information
A true next-gen upgrade
Here’s your first look at NBA 2K21 gameplay running on the PlayStation 5 ahead of the console’s launch next month. In this footage we get a glimpse at a new camera angle inspired by the 2020 NBA Bubble, which brings you closer to the court than ever before. It takes a couple of seconds to load the game, meaning there’s...
News FIFA 21 Kicks Off on PS5 in December, Free Upgrade Detailed
Back of the net
FIFA 21 will launch on PS5 this December, EA has confirmed. Releasing just a few weeks after Sony's console, the next-gen title will feature a bunch of improvements, both technical and graphical. "New innovations unlocked by the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, like blazing fast load times, deferred lighting and rendering,...
News WRC 9 PS5 Trailer Shows Next-Gen Rally Gameplay
Looking rally good
WRC 9 is already doing laps on PlayStation 4, but it's worth remembering it's also coming to PS5 on day one. The solid rally racing title is making the jump to next-gen, and you can see what this version looks like in the trailer embedded above. It's not the best PS5 showcase, but it certainly looks like a step up from the PS4...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Has Crossplay Co-Op Between PS5 and PS4
No sack left behind
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a key game in Sony's PlayStation 5 launch lineup, but it's also due for release on PS4. The LittleBigPlanet spin-off doubles down on being a tight-knit 3D platformer, and it supports up to four players in local or online co-op. It all sounds pretty good to us, and what little we've seen has been very...
Rumour Sony Bans In-Store PS5 Sales in Norway Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Stay at home
Sony won't allow PS5 to be sold at Norwegian retailers, says a report from Norwegian website Gamer.no. According to sources, potential buyers won't be able to simply pick up a next-gen console from their local outlets when it launches next month, as per orders from Sony. Supposedly, the Japanese giant doesn't want to put customers at...
News Looks Like a Dragon Quest XI S Demo Is Incoming on PS4
Data added to PlayStation Store
Square Enix will soon release a demo for Dragon Quest XI S on PS4, if new PlayStation Store product data is anything to go by (as spotted by Gematsu on Twitter). The enhanced role-playing title — which is set to launch on Sony's system in December — features a fully orchestrated soundtrack alongside an optional 2D...
News Astro's Playroom Is Absolutely Stuffed with PlayStation Easter Eggs
A real treat for fans
If you're a PlayStation fan, you'll absolutely want to take a look at Astro's Playroom on PS5. Not only are early impressions very positive, but it seems the game is being packed with love for the brand and its first-party games. In this gameplay video from IGN, it's easy to spot loads of references to other PlayStation...
News PS5 Redesigns Trophy Sharing with Video Playback
More than a screenshot
Here's a neat little detail that shouldn't be lost amongst today's PlayStation 5 console embargo lift: the next-gen system has redesigned how you share a Trophy unlock with social media. Instead of just a simple screenshot at the moment the Trophy pops, the PS5 now saves a video clip a few seconds long detailing the lead-up...
News Madden NFL 21 Cuts to PS5 from 4th December, Free PS4 Upgrade
Rushing in fashionably late
Madden NFL 21 won’t be rushing to the PlayStation 5 in time for launch, but it will still reach the Endzone before Christmas, as EA Sports has attached a 4th December release date to its next-gen football game. While the playoff brackets should be starting to take shape by then, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the...
News Assassin's Creed Is Getting a Netflix Live-Action Series
Eagle (tele)vision
Put up your hoods and dive into a bale of hay: Assassin's Creed is getting a Netflix series. Ubisoft has partnered with the on-demand streaming service to produce an original, live-action series based on the franchise. There aren't any details about the content of the show, but we do know that Ubisoft's Jason Altman and Danielle...
News There's Already a Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Launch Trailer
More than two weeks early
Roughly two and a half weeks before its release, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War already has a launch trailer. That's slightly unusual given the fact that these marketing drops usually work in tandem with the actual release of a game, but here we are. The minute-long slice of footage focuses entirely on the campaign for...
News Astro's Playroom Previews Suggest a Great Showcase of PS5's Key Features
The future is now
A PlayStation 5 embargo has lifted, and the Western press is finally able to share some thoughts on Astro's Playroom. Pre-installed on every PS5, the game is likely to be one of your first experiences with the new console. So, how is it? According to these early previews, it's sounding like an excellent showpiece. The above video...
News Baby Yoda Invades Star Wars: Squadrons as TV Series Returns
The Mandalorian is back
The Mandalorian returns to streaming service Disney+ in just a couple of days and PlayStation 4 game Star Wars: Squadrons has decided to celebrate the start of the second season with some themed items. This will include new cockpit flairs, dashboard holograms, hanging decorations, and so much more. The obvious star of the...
News Point and Click, Platformer Hybrid Lair of the Clockwork God Comes to PS4 on 6th November
Point and jump
Lair of the Clockwork God was announced to be coming to PlayStation 4 a little while back, but at the time, it didn't have a firm date. The game, which blends together point n' click adventuring with 2D platforming, released to critical acclaim earlier in the year, so it's certainly one to keep an eye on. Fortunately, we now have a...
Monday26th Oct 2020
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Suits and How to Unlock Them
Suit up
In this part of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to look at all the webslingers suits and how to unlock them. Considering the sheer variety of Spider-Man's opponents, it's pretty tough to believe that just the one suit fits all occasions. Spidey has to go in all fists whacking, as silent as a spider, and go gadget crazy...
Talking Point What Free November 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will November 2020's PlayStation Plus games be announced?
What’s the November 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free November 2020 PS Plus games be announced? October 2020's PS Plus lineup brought two relatively big names to the subscription service, between Need for Speed: Payback and Vampyr. However, all eyes will be on the...
News PS5 Upgrades God of War with Up to 60FPS Support
Favor Performance mode
Phwoar, this is the sort of stuff we love to see from Sony's first-party developers. If you're planning on replaying God of War or even experiencing it for the first time (you're a lucky one) on PlayStation 5, then you'll be treated with support of up to 60 frames-per-second. Santa Monica Studio confirmed the news in a tweet,...
News PS5, PS4 Architect Mark Cerny Is a Better Gamer Than You
Cerny not
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 lead system architect Mark Cerny broke his Twitter hiatus overnight to confirm that he’s unlocked the Platinum Trophy in rock-hard run-‘n’-gun indie Cuphead. It was the Marble Madness creator’s first post on the social media platform since last year, when he unlocked the Platinum in Invisible Inc –...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Gets Exclusive Zombies Mode on PS5, PS4
Through until November 2021
Sony's partnership with the world's biggest first-person shooter franchise will continue with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as the latest iteration grants PlayStation players exclusive access to a new Zombies mode. Fittingly titled Zombies Onslaught, it will be available at launch on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Has an Achievable PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy
Separate lists for PS4 and PS5 versions
Sony’s generally made its Trophies much easier to unlock in recent years, and Marvel’s Spider-Man underlined that approach with a very attainable Platinum gong. It looks like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be following in its predecessor’s agile footsteps, with a relatively straight-forward...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Easter Eggs: All Secrets and References
Every secret in Marvel's Spider-Man
In this part of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to look at all the secrets and references in Insomniac's open world PS4 exclusive. Spider-Man's legacy reaches all the way back to 1962 with his first appearance in a Marvel comic, so the potential for Easter eggs and references in Insomniac's...
Uncharted territory
Sony is recruiting talent to its recently established Malaysian first-party studio, and it’s looking for a Cinematic and In-Game Animator to help with its work on one of PlayStation’s most “well-known and well-loved franchises”. This is a support studio setup to help out the company’s various teams around the world,...
A Class VII act
Have you played through Trails of Cold Steel III? If not, take our advice and don't even think about trying Trails of Cold Steel IV. Apparently, the two games were originally meant to be just one big instalment in Falcom's long running The Legend of Heroes franchise — but the sheer scope of the saga forced them apart. Put simply,...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Harlem Secret Photo Ops
Spidey-gram
In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Harlem Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Harlem for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single other district,...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Central Park Secret Photo Ops
Spidey-gram
In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Central Park Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Central Park for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single other...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Chinatown Secret Photo Ops
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In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Chinatown Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Chinatown for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single other...
News Persona 5 Scramble Localisation in Doubt After Title Is Missing from Koei Tecmo Report
But we wouldn't worry
Persona fans have started feeling a little uneasy about the yet-to-be-confirmed localisation of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. The action title, which released in Japan near the beginning of this year, featured in a Koei Tecmo financial report back in July, essentially pointing to a Western release at some point in...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Tips and Tricks: How to Be the Ultimate Spider-Man
How to become the ultimate web-slinger
In the first stage of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to share some beginner's tips and tricks to show you how to be the ultimate Spider-Man. Fortunately, thanks to intuitive controls, you'll soon find you're able to whizz through the city at ease, beating up punks with the athleticism and...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Financial District Secret Photo Ops
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In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Financial District Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in the Financial District for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Hell's Kitchen Secret Photo Ops
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In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Hell's Kitchen Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Hell's Kitchen for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single other...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Midtown Secret Photo Ops
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In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Midtown Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Midtown for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single other district,...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Upper West Side Secret Photo Ops
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In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Upper West Side Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Upper West Side for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Greenwich Secret Photo Ops
Spidey-gram
In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Greenwich Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Greenwich for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single other...
News Until Dawn PS4 Improvements Are Unfortunately Wishful Thinking
Game hasn't been patched in years
There are some reports swirling that Until Dawn’s loading times, like The Last of Us Remastered, have been improved on the PlayStation 4. This all started with a post on Twitter, but it’s since been upvoted on
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: All Upper East Side Secret Photo Ops
Spidey-gram
In this phase of our Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered guide, we're going to reveal all Upper East Side Secret Photo Ops. Below, you'll find screenshots and the position on the map of every single Secret Photo Op in Upper East Side for Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. We've also included links to the Secret Photo Op positions in every single...
News Watch Dogs Legion Trophy List May Award Your Final PS4 Platinum
Long live the queen
Despite the PlayStation 5 being just around the corner, there are still a couple more heavy-hitters to release that you may be playing natively on PlayStation 4. Watch Dogs Legion, out this Thursday, is one of them and its Trophy list appears to indicate a Platinum Trophy that's fairly easy to unlock. Could this be the final list...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Guide: How to Master Insomniac's Superhero Smash Hit
A guide to Spider-Man on PS5 and PS4
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is the PlayStation 5 re-release of Insomniac Games’ open world PlayStation 4 exclusive based upon Stan Lee’s iconic crime-stopping comic book character. Released in 2018, the release earned a 9/10 in our Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 review. Our Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered...
News PS5's Destruction AllStars Free with PS Plus, Delayed to February 2021
New trailer and information next week
Destruction AllStars, the vehicular combat title from Lucid Games, has been delayed out of the PlayStation 5 launch lineup into February 2021 – where it’ll be available free for PlayStation Plus subscribers for two full months. This means that you’ll have two months to add the release to your game library,...
News PT-Inspired Horror Game Visage Could Be Perfect for Halloween
Comes to PS4 on 30th October
Since the traditional act of trick or treating probably shouldn't be a thing this year, many of you will likely be sourcing your spooks and frights from the comfort of your own home. And alongside The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, another PlayStation 4 title releasing on 30th October 2020 might be the perfect...
Random Call of Duty: Warzone Jump Scares Are Terrifying Players
Loot box haunting
Just in case you didn't already know, Call of Duty: Warzone is running a limited-time event right now themed entirely around Halloween. Titled the Haunting of Verdansk, special modes set Battle Royale matches at night while another sees players respawn as zombies upon death. Another factor to the celebration is jump scares, which...
News Battle Royale Shooter PUBG Will Run at Up to 60FPS on PS5
Winner winner
PUBG Corporation has today announced its plans for PlayStation 5 support. The popular battle royale shooter PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will be playable on the next-gen system, although there won't be a new version of the game purpose built for PS5. PUBG can only be played on PS5 via backwards compatibility, then, but that's not to...
Mini Review Carto - Map-Manipulating Puzzler Is an Adorable Adventure
Mo maps mo problems
Carto has a unique gameplay hook — you can rearrange the world map in real time to solve puzzles — but it smartly doesn't rely solely on it. You play as a small girl who's separated from her airship-flying grandmother, and must use some map-altering abilities to reunite the pair. However, this simple task has you traversing...
News Alien Isolation Fans, This Is the Documentary For You
Noclip reveals all
Alien: Isolation was one of the best PlayStation 4 games of 2014 and, to this day, still deserves a sequel. That's unlikely to ever happen at this point, but fans can still revel in the special experience we got six years ago. And thanks to Noclip, run by Danny O'Dwyer, the team at Creative Assembly has revealed what development...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Has Hardcore Levels to Beat Alongside the Campaign
Knitted Knight Trials
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the darkhorse of the PlayStation 5 launch game line-up, and we're incredibly excited to get our hands on it alongside Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls. What's even better then is that there's so much more to do after you beat the base campaign, including a new set of levels that...
News Thanks to PS5, Godfall Has Near Instant Restarts if You Die
Back to the fight
Losing in a game is bad enough, but it's even worse when you know that you've got to sit and look at a loading screen for the next 30 seconds. Fortunately, as we all know, the PS5 is looking to eliminate long load times with its super fast custom SSD — and launch title Godfall is taking full advantage. Writing on the PlayStation...
Hands On Touring the Isle of Wight by Train Is the Most Relaxing Gaming of 2020
Train Sim World 2's latest expansion offers some escapism
You can’t travel many places at the minute, for reasons we don’t need to repeat. To be honest, it’s all a bit depressing, isn’t it? We feel you. That’s why we had such a fantastic time travelling across the Isle of Wight by train this weekend. It’s a new addition to the evolving...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 21 Scores a Hat Trick in Quiet Week for Retail
The calm before the storm?
FIFA 21 is number one in the UK's physical games chart for the third week in a row. The series always does well in Great Britain, so it's not much of a surprise, but it's not as though it's had much competition recently. New releases have been largely very quiet on PlayStation 4, and that's evident in a largely familiar...
News My Time at Portia Sequel Comes to PS5, PS4 in 2022
Shares elements with first game
The PlayStation 4 generation saw a real boom in cutesy takes on simulating all facets of life, with Stardew Valley probably being the best and most successful example. My Time at Portia was another that did pretty well for itself, to the point where it has spawned a sequel coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 in 2022...
News Stories Untold Spins a Spooky Yarn on PS4 Just in Time for Halloween
OoOooOOOOoooOoOOOOooo
Looking for something creepy to play on your PlayStation 4 this Halloween? Devolver Digital has just announced a game that should hit the spot. Stories Untold, a horror adventure game released on PC in 2017, has been revealed for PS4 with the above new trailer. The game is split into four stories that seem separate, but...
Sunday25th Oct 2020
News The Last of Us Remastered PS4 Loading Time Improvements Are Extraordinary
Pre-PS5 patch cuts loading times enormously
Update: Wow! We now have video proof of just how much Naughty Dog has improved the loading times in The Last of Us Remastered on PS4. As demonstrated below, it takes just 14 seconds to load a new game, compared to 1 minute 30 seconds previously. That's an absolutely insane difference. Loading a save takes...
News Mark Wahlberg Gives Us Our First Glimpse of Sully in the Uncharted Movie
Lookin' good, kid
Movember will be “mo” problem for Mark Wahlberg, as he’s ‘tached up to play Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan in the upcoming Uncharted movie. We’ve already seen Tom Holland as Nathan Drake – whose performance has been given the seal of approval by mocap star Nolan North – but this is our first glimpse of the iconic...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Apparently Went Gold Last Month
Anticipated remake on track
If you’ve been waiting for confirmation of the completion of Demon’s Souls’ development, then… Well, there’s no need to worry, because according to Souls specialist Lance McDonald, the title went gold all the way back on 24th September. That was a little over a month ago, but it seems reasonable, considering...
Saturday24th Oct 2020
News PS5 Controller Unboxing Reveals Premium Product, Doesn't Work with PS4 Yet
A closer look
PlayStation 5 has exploded into life today, with influencers and media in the United States receiving consoles earlier this morning. That’s been followed by an Austin Evans video, in which the tech YouTuber has unboxed a DualSense controller and done a bunch of tests with it. It’s a full 10 minute video, but to summarise he...
News The New PS Store for Web, Mobile Is a Dramatic Downgrade
It beggars belief, honestly
Before we’re too critical, we should stress that this article comes with a caveat: the new PlayStation Store for web and mobile still isn’t live for everyone yet, so it’s possible it may still be being adjusted on the fly. Still, it’s been available for a good 12 hours for us now, and we’re shocked this is what...
Reminder Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Receives Free Major Update on 28th October
Polish your parrying skills once again
Earlier in the year, Activision and FromSoftware announced a huge update would be coming to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It's been several months since then, and with the update coming in just a few days, we thought it'd be worth a refresher. On 28th October, owners of the game will be receiving a free update...
News Travis Scott Presents PS5 Is the Most Extraordinary Marketing You'll See in 2020
TS5
Update: Okay, we now have some context for this commercial from PlayStation. According to a PlayStation Blog post by Eric Lempel, the rapper has signed with the company as a “strategic creative partner”. Here’s a bit more: “We heard Travis is a huge PlayStation fan, so we started a conversation with him that led to this unique...
Quiz Can You Name All These Uncharted Characters?
Who's who?
There are a ton of characters across the Uncharted series. We're obviously very familiar with a few of them, but lots of personalities weave in and out of Nathan Drake's adventures. Some leave more of an impression than others, but can you remember their names? In this quiz, we'll be testing just that. Can you put a name to all the...
News Plex Will Be Available on PS5 At Launch
Flex from Plex
Media hub and streaming app Plex will be available on PlayStation 5 at launch, according to the company. A Reddit user shared a conversation with the company, where it confirmed that the client will be available day one on Sony’s next-gen console: This comes after the
News J. Jonah Jameson Is Not Dressed How You Expect in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Ho ho ho
This is your first glimpse of J. Jonah Jameson in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and he’s dressed as – well, Santa Claus! The editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle is trying to dream up one of his infamous web-slinger putdowns, when both Miles and Peter Parker smash through his studio, trying to wrangle Rhino. It follows a stunning...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 347
One weekend closer
Another week comes to a conclusion, and you know what that means? PlayStation 5 is now one week closer to release! Of course, only a select few will be playing the next-gen console this weekend, so let’s talk about which PlayStation 4 games we’ll all be enjoying to pass the time. Sammy Barker, Editor: Having successfully...
Friday23rd Oct 2020
News PS5 Custom Faceplates Are Already Available to Pre-Order
Unofficial ones, anyway
The PlayStation 5's white outer shell can be easily removed from the console. It's yet to be officially confirmed, but the theory is that we'll be able to replace the default casing with different coloured or patterned faceplates in the future. We wouldn't be surprised to see Sony flogging all kinds of custom panels down the...
News PS5 Has Instructions on Transferring Data from PS4 Right on the Box
Make the move
Here's an interesting little tidbit. If you own a PlayStation 4 and were wondering how to transfer data over to your PS5, Sony's got you covered. As discovered by Polygon's Samit Sarkar, the retail box for the PS5 has instructions on the bottom that tell you how you can bring over your profile data and more to the new console. It...
Hands On Ghost of Tsushima New Game+ Is a Great Addition That's Well Worth Playing
Back in the saddle
Thanks to update 1.12, Ghost of Tsushima now boasts New Game+ — a way to replay Jin's epic adventure with all of your skills, equipment, and cosmetics from a previous playthrough intact. New Game+ was pretty much the community's most requested feature, and we're happy to report that Sucker Punch has done a brilliant job of...
News PS5 Consoles Are with Media and Influencers Right Now
Here we go
Update: A bunch more outlets are now joining the PS5 fun. It seems lots of US-based media are receiving their PS5 consoles, with many of them sharing images of the box on social channels. Places like Polygon, GamesRadar, Washington Post, and more have teased fans on Twitter:
News Full Set of PS5 Accessories Spotted at Retail
But you can't buy them yet
Update #3: And just like that, we have the full set of PS5 accessories spotted at retail. The final missing piece of the puzzle was the PS5 Media Remote, and here it is, courtesy of Reddit: Now we wait to see the actual console at retailer warehouses around the world. Update #2: We've almost got the full set now, with...
News Miles Morales' WhatsApp Conversations with Family and Friends Continue
"There's no right way to be a hero"
Update #2: Miles Morales may be busy keeping the streets of Harlem safe, but he's always got a spare minute to contact his Mami. In this latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales promotional clip, he checks in with Rio Morales to assure her that he's absolutely not going to chase Spider-Man around the streets of...
News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 1.13 Out Now on PS4, Fixes Legends and New Game+ Bugs
Platinum armour bug squashed
A small update for Ghost of Tsushima is now available to download on PS4. Patch 1.13 addresses a number of minor issues that were introduced with the game's massive 1.12 update, which added the co-op Legends mode and New Game+. Ghost of Tsushima Update 1.13 Patch Notes Resolved a bug causing frequent Network Error...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (19th October to 25th October)
Amnesia! Transformers! More!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? As we get closer to the madness of November, things are beginning to slow down a touch. Amnesia: Rebirth is perhaps the biggest new release this week, but Transformers: Battlegrounds could also be entertaining...
News Beat Saber Multiplayer Update Suffering Lengthy Delays on PSVR
Coming "as fast as possible"
Multiplayer has officially come to Beat Saber, but only on PC so far. The hit virtual reality rhythm game has received a big, free update that introduces online multiplayer for up to five players. It's available now for users with PC systems, with the promise that the mode will come to PSVR soon. However, it seems it's a...
News Fresh Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Details and Gameplay in New Video Preview
It's almost here
We've heard a fair amount about Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales lately, but it seems there's more to learn about this upcoming PlayStation 5 launch title. Eurogamer was treated to a viewing of the first 25 minutes of the game, and has put together everything it found out in the above video. Even if you've been keeping up with all...
News Grime Superstar Stormzy's New Music Video Set Inside Watch Dogs: Legion
When it rains it pours
London-based grime superstar Stormzy’s new song Rainfall will headline Watch Dogs: Legion’s soundtrack, and here’s the music video set inside the game’s futuristic London. The Vossi Bop artist – who’s also featured on the soundtrack for NBA 2K21, FIFA 21, and EA Sports UFC 4 this year al
News Watch the Haunting New Trailer for Little Nightmares II
Just in time for Halloween
Little Nightmares II won't be the scariest game in the world, but going by this trailer, it won't be short of heavy atmosphere. Bandai Namco's haunting series returns on PlayStation 4 in February 2021, and it's upping the ante with even creepier locations and threats. This brand new video takes us through a hospital...
Thursday22nd Oct 2020
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Best Charms and Where to Find Them
A charmed life
What are the best Charms in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Charms are accessories that Jin can equip to enhance his abilities. Some give you a simple damage or health boost, while others provide unique traits that can bolster particular styles of play. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to list...
News Ghost of Tsushima: Legends' Raid Launches 30th October, Patch Due Today
Brace yourself
The culmination of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ initial storyline will unfold from 30th October, with the addition of the multiplayer mode’s hotly anticipated Raid. This promises devastating difficulty and will demand focus from all four samurais who participate in it; there’ll be no matchmaking, so you’ll need to assemble your...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Has Multiple Performance Modes on PS5, Including 4K at 60FPS
1080p, 60fps, with ray tracing too
Capcom has shed more light on the performance options that Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will boast on PS5. As previously reported, you can have the game focus on frame rate or resolution, but Capcom has clarified that ray tracing also plays a major role in how the title runs. The bottom line is that Special...
Review DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One - Much More of PS4's Best FPS
Back with a vengeance
If DOOM Eternal was the kick up the arse the gaming industry needed towards the start of this year, DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One will leave those buttocks raw. The Slayer himself has returned with the first instalment in a new expansion so utterly relentless that a rude awakening is in order for even those who...
News Tom Holland Receives the Real Nathan Drake's Approval in New Uncharted Movie Set Photos
Takes a Drake to know a Drake
There have been mixed feelings from Uncharted fans about Tom Holland's starring role in the upcoming movie, but it seems the original Nathan Drake is happy with the actor's involvement. Nolan North, who provided the voice and motion capture for the character in all the games, has visited the movie set, and he gives his...
News Sony Confirms PS5 Media Apps, Explains Dedicated Entertainment Space
Netflix! YouTube! Spotify! More!
Update: Crunchyroll reached out to us to confirm that the anime-centric app will also be available at launch on the PS5. So add another one to the list! Original Story: Sony has confirmed the initial selection of media apps that will be available alongside the PlayStation 5 at launch. They include: Apple TV (which,...
News Will FIFA 21, Madden NFL 21 Be PS5 Launch Games?
EA Sports saying nothing
Two games we would have bet our vintage New York Giants jersey on being ready for the PlayStation 5’s release: FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21. But we’re now just three weeks away from the console’s launch in North America, and we haven’t heard a peep since the summer about the next-gen sports simulations. In fact,
News Here's Your First Look at Tom Holland As Nathan Drake in the Uncharted Movie
It's happening
Things really seem to finally be going well for the Uncharted movie. The film, which we've been covering for years, appears to be making some meaningful progress, and we're starting to see some of that. Hot off the heels of Nolan North's visit to the set, the movie's star Tom Holland has shared his first in-character image. Here it...
News Goal Machine Robert Lewandowski Has a PS5, Maybe
Life goals
Bayern Munich and Polish international striker Robert Lewandowski has a PS5, supposedly. The prolific goal scorer — who played in the Champions League last night as his team battered Atletico Madrid 4-0 — took to Instagram in order to share a cheery photo of himself, DualSense controller in hand. Of course, the question is whether...
News Godfall's Loot and Upgrade Systems Detailed with New Video
The tinkerer's dream
If you like your games to keep you hooked with the promise of bigger and better loot, Godfall could well be the PlayStation 5 launch title for you. Developer Counterplay Games has shared some new details on the game's loot and upgrade systems, and you can see some of it in action with this new video from IGN. As a self-titled...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Looks Slick in Crimson Cowl Get-up
Hoodie but goodie
There’s no point in defending New York City if you’re not going to do it in style. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have a variety of different suits for you to swag out in, and as part of a Daily Bugle report, Insomniac Games has introduced a fresh new look: the Crimson Cowl Suit. This “slick, athletic” suit comes...
News Kojima Productions Hiring Up for New Project
What's Kojima up to this time?
Kojima Productions is working on something new. That's it. That's the article. After the launch of Death Stranding on PlayStation 4 and the subsequent PC port, it seems work has finally begun on the next project from Hideo Kojima and his team. What kind of game is the Tokyo-based studio making next? Unfortunately,...
Review NHL 21 - The Best Iteration of the Generation
Bardown? More like bar up
Sports games bring with them a certain expectation from fans. The titles get churned out every year, with relatively little difference, except maybe a few new ways to try and pry some extra money out of your hands with microtransactions. But you keep coming back because if you love a particular sport, there aren't any...
News New Ubisoft Releases to Boast Cross-Progression Across Consoles
Switch it up
The console world is definitely changing, with manufacturers breaking down barriers and publishers leveraging the advantages that brings. Buried in its Ubisoft Connect announcement, the French publisher also announced that its future releases will support cross-progression, meaning your save data will be available on whichever platform...
News Notorious Clicker Game My Name Is Mayo Is Getting a Sequel
Another easy Platinum in the bag
Alright, time to fess up: who bought My Name Is Mayo just to grab its super-easy Platinum Trophy? You know what, fair enough. A win's a win. Released in 2017, the infamous game has you clicking a jar of mayonnaise thousands of times, unlocking a full Trophy list along the way, and that's kind of it. And now, years...
News Guilty Gear Strive Confirms Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade Along with Cross-Play
Let's rock
Developer Arc System Works has published a new FAQ article on Guilty Gear Strive, addressing a whole load of queries about the upcoming fighter. The big news here is that if you buy Strive on PS4, you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free. All of your purchased DLC will work as well, as long as you're using the same...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Combat Gameplay Shows New Abilities in Action
New Spidey, new powers
The combat in Marvel's Spider-Man starts simply, but as you progress and unlock more gadgets, it becomes surprisingly complex. The end result is satisfying, forcing you to combine various powers with dodges, takedowns, and aerial attacks. For Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Insomniac Games is augmenting this already fun...
Random Garmin Launches Smartwatch for Esports Athletes
Work hard, play harder
Many of you will own a Garmin watch for tracking your runs, bike rides, or gym sessions. However, the timepiece manufacturer has spotted an emerging market in esports, and it’s concocted an all-new wearable for this intrepid crop of gaming athletes. The Instinct Esports Edition works like other sports watches, and will allow...
News Cyberpunk Action Game Ghostrunner Leaping to PS5 in 2021, Free Upgrade Confirmed
Neo-noir on next-gen
Ghostrunner is the stylish action title that mixes first-person parkour with brutal one-hit kills in a slick cyberpunk world. We've had our eye on it for a while, and are looking forward to checking it out on PlayStation 4 when it launches later this month. Now, news of a PS5 version has just arrived. The game will be getting a...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Does Its Best Dreamworks Trailer Impression
Tough crowd
Immortals Fenyx Rising wants to be funny, but this story trailer falls a bit flat for us. There’s nothing wrong with the Greek open worlder adopting a more light-hearted vibe, of course, but we’re not a fan of the kids movie humour on display here. Fortunately, we get a good look at the game, including combat and exploration. How...
News To Survive Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, You've Got to Become Rambo
Your worst nightmare
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate will see the addition of Rambo to its already eclectic cast of murderous characters. In this first gameplay video, we see how John – voiced, of course, by Sly Stallone – will play. There’s some pretty cool moves in here, like how he can crawl across the ground military-style and even use his...
Interview Transforming with Metamorphosis Composers Mikolai Stroinski and Garry Schyman
Spaceball One has now become Mega Maid
Recently, we got the chance to sit down with the composing duo responsible for the soundtrack in Ovid Works' latest curiosity; Metamorphosis. A fascinating puzzle-adventure title inspired by the Franz Kafka novella of the same name. So buckle up as we do a deep dive with composers Mikolai Stroinski (The Witcher...
Wednesday21st Oct 2020
How PS5 enhances the experience
Sony recently revealed that some of PlayStation 5's key games, including Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, are also releasing on PS4. While there have been concerns that these cross-gen exclusives won't make the most of the new hardware, it at least means a wider audience will be able to play them. But what are the...
News Take a Look at the New PS Store for Web Browsers, Slowly Rolling Out Globally
Looks all white
Update: Your mileage may vary, but the new PlayStation Store appears to be rolling out globally right now. While we're still not seeing it here in the UK, many reports on social media are flooding in that it's currently going live around Europe. We'll keep you updated as and when we learn more. Original Story: As previously...
News Ubisoft Connect Detailed, Replaces Ubisoft Club, Uplay, and Other Services
Old game rewards unlocked
Ubisoft has unveiled Ubisoft Connect, its new "ecosystem" that'll run through all of its upcoming games. Billed as the "unification" of services such as Ubisoft Club, Uplay, and the publisher's loyalty program, it's an attempt to bring everything together under one brand. In the long run, this change probably won't have...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Won't Have Any Playable Side Characters
All Miles, all the time
One of the criticisms thrown at Marvel's Spider-Man is its use of playable side characters. Though you spend the vast majority of the game in control of Peter Parker, the PlayStation 4 exclusive occasionally has you play stealth missions as Mary Jane, and other characters too. These segments are slower paced and less fun than...
News Share Factory Studio on PS5 Will Support 4K, HDR Video Editing
Video editing suite gets next-gen successor
Update: The product listing for Share Factory Studio has now emerged on Twitter, including some more information on what we can expect from the PlayStation 5 video editing app. The blurb mentions that you'll be able to create video in 4K with HDR, and also sorts of post-processing effects. It also suggests...
Feature The Joy of Painting PlayStation 2
Hearts For Hardware
Over the last few years US based artist Randy Gallegos has been painting his way through the history of video game hardware and has recently applied his brush to Sony's PlayStation 2. We interviewed Randy over on Nintendo Life back in 2016 about his Hearts For Hardware series but this time we'll be talking PlayStation. It's...
To the mainland?
Sucker Punch, the developer behind the inFAMOUS series and Ghost of Tsushima, is hiring for new, unannounced projects. Shocking! But the real story here is that one job listing — narrative writer — seems to hint at what one of these projects might be. Surprise surprise, it sounds like Sucker Punch could be planning a sequel to...
Mini Review This Is the Zodiac Speaking - A Great Idea with Underwhelming Execution
Man is the most dangerous animal of them all
The Zodiac killer is one of the most infamous serial killers of all time, and for good reason. Whereas we generally know complete stories for most, we to this day, don’t actually know who Zodiac was, or perhaps is. This amount of unknowns serves as a perfect jumping-off point for Punch Punk Games’...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Costumes Will Also Be Added to PS4 Game
Exact timing is to be decided
As part of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PlayStation 5, developer Insomniac Games has announced that a trio of new costumes will be added to the release. However, if you’re planning to stick with the PlayStation 4 game – be it on your existing console or via backwards compatibility – you may be happy to...
Mini Review Ray's the Dead - A Flawed But Novel Zombie Adventure
I was a teenage zombie
Ray's the Dead has been in development for a long time, but it's now finally shuffled onto PlayStation 4. As the name implies, you play as Ray, brought back from the dead under mysterious circumstances. In order to discover what's going on in the 80s inspired town, Ray must use his zombie abilities to resurrect others, defeat...
News Five Dates Is an Interactive RomCom for the Zoom Era
Set against a pandemic backdrop
FMV fans will no doubt be thankful for Wales Interactive single-handedly keeping the genre alive. Following the conspicuous cancellation (?) of Gamer Girl, the publisher is back with a slightly less controversial romantic comedy named Five Dates, in which self-professed millennial Vinny joins a dating app during...
News Live the Life of a Professional Gamer in Esports Life Tycoon on PS4
Got game
Wait a goddamn minute! Cancel that PlayStation 5 launch, because there are more important matters to deal with on 12th November: Esports Life Tycoon is the latest from the team behind YouTuber’s Life, and it simulates the routine of a professional video game team. “Enjoy the everyday life of a professional esports team,” the blurb...
Tuesday20th Oct 2020
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Patch 1.01 Out Now on PS4, First Update Since Launch
Six months later
After many years of waiting, Final Fantasy VII Remake finally released on PS4 earlier this year, all the way back in April. And in all of that time since, the game has never received an update. A rarity for a big budget title these days. But now, with no prior warning, Final Fantasy VII Remake patch 1.01 has landed. You can...
Druids and the siege of Paris
Ubisoft has detailed its rather daunting plans for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The open world adventure will receive not one, but two "massive" expansions in 2021 as part of the game's season pass, and both sound really interesting. The first is titled Wrath of the Druids, and it's aiming for Spring 2021. It'll take...
News Fans Are Having Fun with PS5 Control Centre Mock-Ups
U (and) I, always
PlayStation 5’s new Control Centre is shaping up to be one of the console’s most iconic features. If you missed the platform holder’s user experience presentation last week, this overlay allows you to browse cards relating to your game. You can then use these icons to launch directly into levels, track your progress, and much...
News NBA 2K21 Pledges Unskippable Ad Error Won't Reoccur
A bust
Update: 2K Sports has responded to the unskippable ads that appeared in NBA 2K21 over the weekend, explaining that they were part of an NBA 2KTV presentation but weren't supposed to show during loading sequences. The publisher's full statement is embedded below: All forgiven? Original Story: If it's not EA, it's publisher 2K causing...
News PS Camera Adaptor for PS5 Included with New Japanese PSVR Bundles
Out of the box
Sony’s yet to officially disclose how we’ll get access to the PS Camera adaptor required to use PlayStation VR on the PlayStation 5, but it looks like the company’s making preparations for new hardware purchases. Over in Japan, a couple of new PSVR bundles will ship with the required equipment to hook up to Sony’s next-gen...
News DIRT 5 Finally Confirmed for PS5 Launch, Full DualSense Support
4K and 120 frames-per-second options
There were very few doubts that DIRT 5 would miss the PlayStation 5’s launch, but now we have official confirmation from Codemasters that the off-road racer will be joining the next-gen console’s release roster. That means that you’ll be able to play from 12th November in the United States and select other...
News Red Dead Online Rolls Out Creepy Halloween Pass with Exclusive Rewards
Pale rider
It's not quite Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare, but Red Dead Redemption 2 will be celebrating Halloween through Red Dead Online this year. The 'Halloween Pass' can be purchased for 15 gold bars, and it'll give you access to a bunch of exclusive, reasonably spooky rewards. The Halloween Pass will be available until the 16th...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Clip Shows an Empowering Story Moment
Spidey spoilers
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is named after the novice superhero for a reason. This new game focuses on Miles as he learns the ropes of being a web-slinger, putting players in control of a less experienced Spidey. What he lacks in finesse, he seems to make up for with extra superpowers, however. In this brand new clip,...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Pokes Fun at Next-Gen Upgrades
Crustacean AI, anyone?
Listen, we know that this is predominately an Xbox trailer and PS5 players will have to wait until next year to get their free Yakuza: Like a Dragon upgrade, but this is still a fun video. The short but sweet clip starts by highlighting the benefits of next-gen hardware, before listing a bunch of dumb selling points like...
News Raise and Battle Beasts in Monster Sanctuary, Coming to PS4 in December
Pokemon meets metroidvania
Here's a cute little game to look forward to. Monster Sanctuary, published by Team 17 and developed by Moi Rai Games, is a metroidvania RPG about collecting, raising, and battling monsters. That might sound familiar to Pokemon fans, but going by this new trailer, it looks to function pretty differently. You play as a...
News Ripstone Deals Poker Club to PS5 for European Launch
Jackpot
The best-looking virtual poker simulation Poker Club will take a seat at the PlayStation 5 table in time for the next-gen console’s European launch on 19th November, with 4K visuals, 60 frames-per-second, and raytracing on the – ahem – cards. For the record, those of you in North America will also be able to play the game on the...
News Destiny 2: Beyond Light Gets a Cool Story Trailer
Brrr
Destiny 2: Beyond Light is just a few weeks away from its 10th November release date, and the anticipated expansion just got a brand new story trailer. As we've come to expect of Destiny's cinematics, there are a lot of dramatic cuts synced to dramatic music, all while aliens talk about doing evil things. Speaking of which, Stasis, the new...
Monday19th Oct 2020
Hands On Ghost of Tsushima's Free Co-Op Update Defies All Expectations
Legendary
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends has arrived courtesy of Ghost of Tsushima's free 1.12 update, and it's shockingly good. We had reasonably high expectations for this co-op excursion, but Sucker Punch's efforts have still blown us away. This isn't some throwaway multiplayer mode — the kind that we used to see bolted onto everything back in the...
News PS5 Menu Music for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon's Souls Leaks
Sounding good
Here’s your first taste of the PlayStation 5 menu music for two first-party launch titles: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls. This audio was uploaded to Sony’s servers recently as it prepares for the exclusives to release next month, and was shared on YouTube. From what we understand, this audio will work...
News PlayLink Games Will Work on PS5 After All
Sony confirms
Update: Worry not, social gamers, as Sony XDev Europe has confirmed on Twitter that PlayLink games will function fine on the PlayStation 5, despite the platform holder's comments on "companion apps" below. All's well that ends well, then: Original Story: Sony’s social gaming PlayLink push from earlier in the generation may have...
Review Amnesia: Rebirth - The SOMA Team Has Its First Dud
One foot in the grave
It really does feel like Frictional Games has come full circle. After redefining what it means to be part of the horror genre for the past decade, the Swedish team has reunited itself with the series where its name was made. That takes the shape of a proper sequel to Amnesia: The Dark Descent. However, this is no longer a match...
News Konami Says Legendary PS4 Demo P.T. Won't Play on PS5
But let's wait and see
It was only a demo at the end of the day, but it really does feel like P.T. was one of the defining releases of the PlayStation 4 era. The short “playable teaser” – which Konami used to announce the defunct Silent Hills – went on to influence dozens of games, and its presence on the PlayStation Store was so large that...
News Fantastic PS4 Video Shows One Second of Every Game That Defined the Generation
What a console
PlayStation Access has released a fantastic video that shows one second of every game that has helped define the PS4 generation. At over three minutes in length, there are a lot of titles to get through, but it's worth a watch purely so that we're reminded of all the great games we've played over the last seven years or so. It all...
News Earning PS5 Trophies Might Net You Some Digital Rewards
Avatars and profile banners teased
Here's a cool little detail from the recent PS5 UI reveal: earning Trophies on Sony's next-gen system may unlock digital rewards. As spotted by MP1ST, two activity cards shown during the aforementioned UI reveal mention a 'profile avatar' and 'profile banner', both tied to Trophies for launch title Destruction...
Mini Review Cloudpunk - Sci-Fi Noir Deliver 'Em Up Does Just Enough
UPSo-so
Cloudpunk is the name of a legally ambiguous delivery company that operates in the future city of Nivalis, delivering whatever — or whomever — the job requires and asking zero questions. They're a bit like Yodel, only they've got flying cars and they actually deliver your packages. Anyway, you play the role of Rania, a newcomer to the...
News This Is How Watch Dogs: Legion Is Handling Microtransactions
Operatives, in-game currency, and more
Like the vast majority of Ubisoft games, Watch Dogs: Legion will have a premium in-game store where you’ll be able to exchange real money for additional content. Writing on the game’s official website, the French publisher has outlined how this will all work, introducing a currency called WD Credit, which...
News Sony Releases Free Black Lives Matter Theme for PS4
#BLM
As part of the campaign against racial inequality, Sony has released a free Black Lives Matter theme on the PlayStation 4. It’s a plain black wallpaper that features the movement’s clenched fist symbol on the lower system menu, and the hashtag #BLM on the top menu. You can download the theme in Europe and
News Koei Tecmo Cancels Atelier Ryza 2's Physical PS5 Release in Japan
Shelved
Koei Tecmo has cancelled the physical PlayStation 5 release of Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy in Japan. The title – which was due out shortly after the next-gen console’s launch in Japan, on 3rd December – was due to receive a Blu-ray run in the region, but the publisher cited “various reasons” for its...
Random What if Apple Made PS5? Fan Trailer Finds Out
Play has no limits
What if Apple made the PlayStation 5? Well, it’d definitely be smaller and twice the price, right? Its marketing campaign would also be completely different, as this fan-made trailer illustrates. It’s actually a super cool edit which nails the iPhone maker’s approach to advertisements really well. So far, Sony’s...
News All Hallows' Dreams Is a Real Halloween Treat on PS4
Scarily good
With everything that's happened in 2020, it's maybe easy to forget that Dreams released back in February, which feels like an eternity ago. One of this year's standout titles, Media Molecule's user generated content paradise has been ticking along quietly in the background. The world is getting ready for the arrival of PlayStation 5,...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 21 Number One While Marvel's Avengers Leaves the Top 10
*Finger snap*
The latest data on the UK's spending habits on physical games has arrived, and it's nothing particularly surprising. FIFA 21 is the latest FIFA entry, so by default it becomes the country's best-selling game. It's number one for the second week in a row, with the majority of sales coming in for the PlayStation 4 version. After a wall...
News WipEout-Style Racing Game Pacer Finally Glides onto PS4 Later This Month
Anti-gravity rush
For a racing title, Pacer sure is slow about actually showing up. The good news is that the anti-gravity racer is now just around the corner. The WipEout-esque game will be sliding around and bumping into the side walls come 29th October 2020. If you're unfamiliar with the game, there's a short trailer in the above tweet that...
Sunday18th Oct 2020
News PS5's Fan Will Be Adjusted with Firmware Updates
Sony will collect data on how games perform first
Sony’s invested heavily into the PlayStation 5’s cooling solution, which fuses an enormous heatsink with liquid metal and one ginormous fan to keep the console running efficiently. Speaking with 4Gamer.net, as translated by ResetEra user orzkare, PlayStation’s Yasuhiro Otori revealed that...
News Watch Dogs: Legion Runs at 4K, 30FPS with Raytracing on PS5
Ubisoft reflections
Just a teensy confirmation from Watch Dogs: Legion’s live producer Lathieeshe Thillainathan writing as part of a Reddit question and answer: the game will run at 30 frames-per-second in 4K with raytracing enabled on the PlayStation 5. There’s no word on whether the title will have multiple graphical options, such as a 60...
News Sony Looking into Feedback on Roundly Criticised PS4 Party Changes
"Thanks for speaking up"
To be fair to Sony, we can see what it’s trying to do with Parties on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Effectively, it wants them to be more Discord-esque, enabling you to communicate with your pals in a variety of different ways. The problem is that this change comes at the expense of the simplicity of the previous...
News Watch the Opening of Ghost of Tsushima's Outstanding Legends Update
A new legend
If you haven’t played Ghost of Tsushima: Legends yet, then what are you waiting for? This is an incredible addition to an already sublime PlayStation 4 exclusive, transforming the samurai open worlder into a thoroughly enjoyable co-operative campaign. There are multiple classes for you to choose, gear to unlock, story missions to...
Saturday17th Oct 2020
News PS5 Revives One of PlayStation's Iconic Bugs
Time to kill
If you asked us what PlayStation’s most iconic bug is, we wouldn’t need to think about it for very long: it’s the legendary oversight on the PlayStation 3 which showed your DualShock 3’s battery indicator on top of the clock. We battled with this for years, pushing the PlayStation button to see the time only to have it obscured...
News Fans Are Trying to Figure Out if PS5 Has Quick Resume
Pick up where you left off
Quick Resume has been billed as one of the defining features of Xbox Series X’s offering, allowing you to toggle between different games at will. From what we understand, this functionality works like an evolved version of the PSPgo’s old Suspend Mode, which effectively allowed you to create a custom save state in the...
News PS5 Controllers Begin to Appear in the Wild
New way to play
It looks as though PlayStation 5 controllers are beginning to arrive at retail warehouses around the world. Over on Twitter, one eagle-eyed fan spotted a DualSense shipment at Walmart, and promptly took a photograph of the pad’s packaging to prove it: And on
News Another Indie Dev Suggests Sony's Denying PS Store Sale Requests
And they're not alone
You’d think Sony would be all too happy to discount PlayStation Store games at a developer’s request, but we’ve been hearing for a few weeks now that the Japanese giant is being, well, less than helpful in that department. The latest to speak out is Lucas Pope of Return of the Obra Dinn fame, which is currently half-price...
News Sony Explains PS5's New Voice Chat Reporting Feature
Keeping it clean
PlayStation was trending for all the wrong reasons this week, when PlayStation 4 firmware update 8.00 introduced a new warning message indicating that voice chat conversations may be recorded. This led to all sorts of privacy concerns, prompting the platform holder to put out a state
Quiz How Much Do You Know About the PS5 UI?
Interface intelligence
Earlier this week, Sony finally unveiled one of the most important PlayStation 5 elements: the user interface. We had been waiting a seriously long time to get a glimpse of the UI, so when it did arrive, it set the internet ablaze with excitement all over again. Having digested all it has to offer though, how much do you...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 346
Another weekend closer to PS5
As another week concludes, we’ve learned a bunch more about the PlayStation 5 and its various features. Gone are the days where Sony kept us in the dark, because it’s had quite a rhythm these past few weeks, and we now know all of the essentials about Sony’s console. Good stuff! Sammy Barker, Editor: I dived...
Friday16th Oct 2020
News Sony Informing Users of New PS Store on Web and Mobile, Launching This Month
PS3, PS Vita games will no longer be available
Update: If the new Game Library on the official PlayStation website wasn't confirmation enough, Sony has started to inform users that it will launch a new web and mobile PS Store later this month. The correspondence mentions the dates 21st Octobe
News Sony Seemingly Doubles Down on Poorly Updated Party System for PS5
"Parties are bigger than just voice chat"
PlayStation 4 firmware update 8.00 might have received the most intensely negative reaction to a Sony console patch ever. Fans are not happy with the new, convoluted way of setting up a party to begin chatting away with their mates. However, it doesn't look like the feature will be changed in any significant...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima - How to Play Ghost of Tsushima Legends Co-Op
Better together
How do you access Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut co-op? Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is part of the game's free 1.1 update, which was made available to download on the 16th October 2020. In Legends, you can fight alongside up to three other players in a wave-based horde mode, or you can team up with a single...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Does It Have Online Multiplayer?
Can you play Ghost of Tsushima online?
Do Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut have online multiplayer? Sucker Punch is best known for its single player open world games, but can its samurai PlayStation 4 exclusive be played online? As part of our Ghost of Tsushima guide, we’re going to reveal whether you can connect with others...
News PS4 Friends List Displays the Console You're Playing On
Little touches
Sony has rolled out a minor tweak to the PlayStation 4 friends list ahead of the release of the PlayStation 5 next month. Now, in addition to showing which game you’re playing, there’s also a small icon to denote which console you’re playing on. Obviously, there’s going to be full compatibility between the PS5 and the PS4 –...
News Bethesda Games Are Looking Increasingly Unlikely on PS5
"We don't have to ship on any other platform"
The industry’s most interviewed man, Xbox boss Phil Spencer, has been chatting to reporters once more – and, of course, that means more discussion about whether Bethesda’s games will release on the PlayStation 5 following Microsoft’s eye-watering
News Fans Notice New Patches for PS4 First-Party Games Ahead of PS5
Curiouser and curiouser
Here’s an interesting observation that’s almost assuredly not a coincidence: Sony has been busy beavering away on patches for a bunch of first-party games prior to the release of the PlayStation 5 next month. ResetEra user Lant_War has pointed the conspicuous activity out, but we’d noticed it in a couple of cases, and...
News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 1.12 Out Now on PS4, Adds Legends Co-Op, New Game +, and Much More
The big one
It's an exciting day for Ghost of Tsushima fans as the game has just received its biggest update yet. Available to download now on PS4, patch 1.12 weighs in at 9.9GB, and adds a crazy amount of new stuff to the open world epic. The headline act here is of course Ghost of Tsushima Legends — a full co-op mode complete with character...
News Marvel's Avengers PS5 Version Delayed to 2021
Kate Bishop add-on also pushed back
Remember Marvel's Avengers? Yeah, that came out on PlayStation 4 just over a month ago but you wouldn't think so. Since the hubbub of the game's launch, active player numbers have plummeted across all platforms, providing those who still want to suit up as one of the six superheroes with matchmaking problems. And...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (12th October to 18th October)
G.I. Joe! NHL! Torchlight!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? Horror fans will get their fix this week from Remothered: Broken Porcelain, while there's a new ice hockey game in NHL 21. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New PS4...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Goes Gold Ahead of Next Month's Release on PS5, PS4
Set sail
Assassin's Creed Valhalla has gone gold. In other words, the game is good to go ahead of its 10th November launch on PS4, and 12th November release on PS5. "We're extremely proud to share that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has gone gold! On behalf of everyone working on the game, we can't wait to see how your own Viking saga unfolds," writes...
News Grab a Physical Copy of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered on PS4
Across various regions this December
We know a lot of you prefer owning a physical version of a PlayStation 4 title as opposed to the digital edition, so listen up if you're a fan of Final Fantasy. Starting 4th December 2020, you'll be able to get your hands on a physical release of Final Fantasy VIII Remastered across certain territories. Those...
News Killzone Fans Think PS5's UI Is Trying to Tell Them Something
Helghast hopes
Killzone fans are having a helluva week, because they believe the PlayStation 5’s user interface introduction is teasing a new title. You may have noticed the Helghast front-and-centre in the system login screen, but that’s just an ancient PlayStation Network avatar, right? Should we really be reading too much into it? Well,...
News Beat Down Bad Guys at 60FPS in New Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gameplay
Pow
As part of its cover story, Game Informer is continuing to trickle out footage of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales running on PlayStation 5 hardware. This clip is particularly worthwhile, however, as it shows the title running at 60 frames-per-second, which looks sick we must admit. The emphasis here is on stealth, and the titular hero’s...
News The PS5 Appears to Be Extremely Conscious of Spoilers
Alert alert
Perhaps one of the most left-field pieces of information to come out of yesterday's PlayStation 5 UI reveal is that Sony is being very wary of spoilers. In the case of messaging via Photo Mode, developers can flag images for potential spoilers if the player on the receiving end hasn't yet completed that activity. They'll be warned before...
News The Not-So Secret Star of PS5's UI Reveal: Sackboy, Of Course
Spinnin' a yarn
Crumpets! Just how good does Sackboy: A Big Adventure look? Sony’s been quietly building hype for this quaint co-op platformer for weeks now with a series of new trailers, but the title was arguably the star of
News PS5 UI Reveal Reels in 7 Million Views, Trends Top of YouTube
Worth the wait
Even we’ve been critical of PlayStation’s communication campaign for the PlayStation 5 at times, but maybe we should cut the company some slack. After last week’s PS5 teardown video went nuclear, the company has followed up with an explosive first look at the system’s user experience – and overnight it was the top trending...
News September 2020 NPD: Marvel's Avengers Hulk Smashes Its Rivals
Tony Hawk 1 + 2 kickflips fourth
What a strange launch Marvel’s Avengers has endured! The game has, by all intents and purposes, sold well – but it’s perhaps failed to meet the behemoth expectations put upon it by publisher Square Enix. Case in point: the title topped the USA sales charts for September 2020, securing the second-best superhero...
News All Hallows' Dreams Is a Community Created Haunted House for You to Explore
Fright fest
Dreams’ community events are the absolute best, as the excellent DreamsCom virtual convention proved earlier in the year. All Hallows’ Dreams is a seasonally appropriate follow-up, which allows you to explore a spooktacular haunted house – where every room has been designed by a different player. There’s even a pumpkin patch for...
News NBA 2K21 Throws Down Season Two in MyTEAM
The next is now
If you’re playing MyTEAM in NBA 2K21, then you may be eager to learn that Season 2 has just launched. This is 2K Sports’ non-paid adaptation of Fortnite’s Battle Pass format, where you complete challenges to earn XP in order to unlock new rewards. The grand prize is a Pink Diamond Blake Griffin, although you’ll unlock tons of...
Thursday15th Oct 2020
News Sony: 'We Do Not Record' PS4 Party Chats
Users can, but Sony doesn't
Update: Sony has also issued the following statement on the matter: "Following this update, users are seeing a notification about Party Safety and that voice chats in parties may be recorded. Voice chat recording for moderation is a feature that will be available on PS5 when it launches, and will enable users to record...
News PS5 UI Revealed in New State of Play Presentation
Activities, tips, and the Create Button
Sony has today posted an 11-minute video detailing everything there is to know about the all-new PlayStation 5 user interface. Taking the form of a State of Play presentation, the Japanese giant takes a deep dive into a completely new set of features. Sony has gone very big on putting as much information...
All together now
Ghost of Tsushima's huge 1.1 update is less than a day away (at the time of writing), and developer Sucker Punch has acknowledged that fan feedback and suggestions from the game's community have helped shape what's in store. Posting on Reddit, the official Sucker Punch account writes: "Thank you to everyone here for your feedback...
News Destiny 2 PS5 Upgrade Lands on 8th December, Bungie Shares Key Details
4K, 60fps, FoV slider
We've known for a while that Destiny 2 will receive a free PS5 upgrade, bringing big improvements on the next-gen system. Well, that upgrade now has a release date: the 8th December 2020. What's more, developer Bungie has detailed everything that you can expect from its looter shooter when it takes advantage of Sony's upcoming...
Poll What Do You Think of the PS5 UI?
What's your favourite feature?
Sony has revealed the PS5 user interface, with an in-depth video demonstration giving us a pretty good idea of how the next-gen system will operate. Obviously we all need to go hands on with the PS5 before jumping to any complete conclusions, but in our humble opinion, the UI is looking impressively slick. But of...
News Burger King Provides Your First Look at PS5's Box
It's a Whopper
This is your first proper look at the PlayStation 5’s physical box, courtesy of Burger King. If you enjoy watching the NFL, then you may want to get used to this 15-second television spot, because we’re expecting it to run a lot – presumably starting this weekend, as there’s no Thursday Night Football tonight. We already knew...
Reaction PS5's User Experience Is Made for Modern Games
The way we play
Sony occasionally gets criticised for being a bit out of touch with the wants and needs of gamers, but we don’t think you could lobby that criticism at the company when it comes to the PlayStation 5’s user experience. Announced today after months of enthusiastic speculation, it’s alarming that we’re still learning new things...
News Here's How Spider-Man: Miles Morales Eliminates Load Times on PS5
They're gone
If you ever need video evidence of how much of an advancement PlayStation 5 is over the current-gen PlayStation 4, just check out the clip we've embedded below. Courtesy of Game Informer's coverage, we've got a good look at the load times of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5. Or, rather, the complete lack of them when...
News PS5 In-Game Hints and Tips System Requires PS Plus Subscription
Cash for help
Sony has officially unveiled the in-game hints and tips system shipping with the PlayStation 5 console next month, dubbed Game Help. It's built into the user interface and allows you to bring up the Command Centre at any time to get a bit of help if you're stuck. You'll then be able to stream a video displaying the solution to your own...
News Spider-Cat Is the Reason to Buy Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
We ain't kitten
There’s a new Spider-Man game coming out, which is pretty cool, right? But what if we told you there’s a side-quest where you rescue a cat, and that pussy will then accompany you on subsequent missions – even fighting by your side?! Yeah, we pretty much figured that would sell you on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, but...
News PS5 Has Speech Dictation for Fast Messaging
Say it out loud
Anyone else just hate typing with on-screen keyboards? The PlayStation 4 is pretty good with this stuff, using a mixture of predictive text, gyroscopes, and even the touchpad to speed up the process – but it’s still a frustrating and cumbersome experience overall, isn’t it? The PlayStation 5 will solve that problem with speech...
News Watch Another Minute of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5
Peter Parker cameos
If you’re on a Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales media blackout after the incredible Spider-Cat clip, then know that we completely understand. Everyone else, though, may want to enjoy this new cut-scene which sees the titular hero hook up with Peter Parker as the pair escort a violent villain across New York City. There’s...
News PS Store Is Integrated into PS5, Means Instantaneous Access
Shop until you drop
Do you remember those glory days mid-way through the PlayStation 3’s lifecycle where its PlayStation Store was part of the operating system itself? Many people look back on that period fondly, because accessing the storefront was lightning fast. Sony looks poised to return to those days, as the PS Store on the PlayStation 5 is...
News Planet Coaster Takes a Ride to PS5 At Launch
Free upgrade from PS4 to PS5
You may want to stock up on cotton candy ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch, as Planet Coaster: Console Edition will be queuing up for the next-gen system from 12th November in North America and 19th November in Europe. Also available on the PlayStation 4 from 10th November, you’ll be able to upgrade your...
News PS5's User Interface Runs in Native 4K with HDR
Eye candy
You’ve seen the PlayStation 5’s user interface in all of its gorgeous glory, now you want to know some more details, right? Well, how about this: the UX runs in native 4K with HDR applied. That means it’s going to look razor sharp and seriously pop on your television at home – especially with those gorgeous key arts you find on the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Vehicles Trailer Details the Rides of the Dark Future
Economy, executive, heavy-duty, sport, hypercars
As part of the latest Night City Wire livestream, CD Projekt Red took a deep dive into the vehicles you'll be able to drive and steal in Cyberpunk 2077. They range from the basic economy class and executive line-up through to heavy-duty trucks and the fast sport motors. All of them are detailed in the...
News PS5 Accessories Shipping This Month in the United States
Nice and early
Sony will ship PlayStation 5 accessories purchased from its PlayStation Direct store this month in the United States, and if you pre-ordered you should have an email from the platform holder confirming as much. If you ordered a console then that may be listed in the correspondence as well, but to be clear this just includes...
News Dress to Impress in Cyberpunk 2077
Thread bare
One of the coolest things about Cyberpunk 2077 prior to release has been its artwork and the emphasis the game has placed on fashion. This new trailer goes into a little more detail about the styles you can expect to find in the upcoming role-playing release, including the colourful hues of Kitsch through to the more practical looks of...
News Rain Gameplay in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Will Make You Wet
Blood is thicker than water
Rain is joining the Mortal Kombat 11 roster as part of Kombat Pack 2, and here’s your first look at the aquatic ninja in action. As you’d expect from the character, he’s able to summon water on command, soaking his enemies in both H2O and blood. We also get a look at his Fatality, which effectively functions like a...
News Borderlands 3 Has Two More Weirdly Named DLC Packs in the Works
Designer's Cut and Director's Cut
The Borderlands franchise really does enjoy giving its pieces of DLC the strangest names, doesn't it? Borderlands 3 alone has already had Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright and Hammerlock as well as Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, but now it
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire (15th October) Livestream Right Here
City life
Still feel like you need to know more about Cyberpunk 2077? CD Projekt RED has one more Night City Wire episode scheduled before launch, and you can enjoy it live right here. The digital event starts at 9AM PDT / 5PM BST, so hop into the live chat and let's see what unfolds. Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Livestream: <liveblog...
News Digimon Survive Unsurprisingly Slips into 2021
Survive!
Tactical, story-heavy RPG Digimon Survive was supposed to launch this this year on PS4, but rather unsurprisingly, the title has been pushed into 2021. A statement from producer Kazumasa Habu was posted on Twitter, confirming the delay. As we've come to expect, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on development. Habu says...
Wednesday14th Oct 2020
News PS4 Owners Aren't Happy with the New Party System
A broken step back
One of the biggest changes PlayStation 4 firmware update 8.00 made earlier today was a complete overhaul of the party system. It has interlinked the messaging system with party functionality to, on the surface, make sending off numerous party invites at once a complete breeze. However, that's not how the PS4 community has taken to...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima New Game +: What Carries Over and How to Start New Game +
Do techniques and items carry over into New Game + on Ghost of Tsushima?
What carries over into New Game + in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? How do you start New Game + in Ghost of Tsushima? As part of update 1.1, Sucker Punch Productions has added the ability to start the game over again and also carry over your abilities...
News Here Are All the Free New PSN Avatars to Choose From
More than 70
A nice little surprise has been bundled in with PlayStation 4 firmware update 8.00 — new PlayStation Network avatars! A whopping 71 avatars have been made available free of charge, allowing you to customise your profile in any way you see fit. Kindly compiled by ResetEra user scar654, you can get a look at them all below. If you spot...
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.00 Available to Download Today
Changes to parties, messages, and more
At some point during the next 24 hours or so, your PlayStation 4 console will prompt you to download firmware update 8.00. As detailed over on the PlayStation Blog, this patch includes a number of different changes to the party system, messaging, new avatars, updated parental controls, and the removal of the...
News PS4 Friends List Cannot Load After Firmware Update 8.00
Errors WS-44369-6 and WS-37505-0 causing issues
PlayStation 4 firmware update 8.00 appears to have broken the friends list on the console, at the time of typing anyway. The web is rife with complaints regarding Sony’s new system software, and here at Push Square we’ve been unable to see our pals’ profiles all day – despite being able to...
News PlayStation Website Launches New Library Page for Your PS5, PS4 Games
Organisation sensation
As part of an impending shake-up to the browser-based PlayStation Store, Sony has rolled out new Game Library functionality on its official website. You’re now able to filter your purchases based on platform, but PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are the only options at the time of typing. We reported last week that
News Don't Be Surprised if GameStop Push Xbox Series S|X Harder Than PS5
Stores have incentive to sell Microsoft's new console
An interesting industry story has been developing over the past few days, which could potentially affect PlayStation 5’s store presence compared to the Xbox Series S|X in GameStop shops. Microsoft has signed a partnership with the retailer, which will see its 5,000 outlets across the United...
News PS5 Themes All But Confirmed via Dead by Daylight Listing
Customisable content
It absolutely looks like themes will still very much be a thing for PlayStation platforms as we draw closer to the next generation of consoles. Spotted over on ResetEra, a new version of PlayStation 4 title Dead by Daylight is promising buyers a PlayStation 5 theme once the console becomes available. This will be bundled in with...
Guide Amazon Prime Day PS4 Sale - All Deals on PS4 Games, PS Now, Controllers, and Steering Wheels
Headphones! DualShock 4 bundles! More!
Amazon Prime Day has arrived, bringing some big PlayStation 4 deals to the behemoth online retailer. Amazon Prime members can expect to score big savings on PS4 games, PS Now subscriptions, DualShock 4 controller bundles, and much more right throughout the event. As such, we’ve compiled this guide to best...
News Here Is the First Ever PS5 Game, Hot Off the Press
Boxed and sealed
Here’s a photograph of Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford holding the first ever PlayStation 5 game, straight from the Blu-ray manufacturing plant. According to the executive, this copy of Godfall is the “first next-gen retail game in the world”, which is pretty cool to be fair. He’s even photographed the packaging from a variety...
News PlayStation Store Halloween Sale Has Some Spooktastic PS4 Deals
Alien! MediEvil! Fallout!
There wasn't a new PlayStation Store sale last week, so Sony is back with a bang this fine Wednesday with a Halloween-themed sale to ensure everyone stays safe indoors instead of going out to trick or treat. This spooktastic selection of PlayStation 4 discounts will stick around until midnight on 2nd November 2020, with the...
Poll How Often Will You Use PS5 Backwards Compatibility?
Flashback or flashforward
Now that Sony has confirmed virtually every single PlayStation 4 title will be playable on PlayStation 5 except for a list shorter than 10, we can start to work out how often we'll take advantage of the feature. Select current-gen games, such as Ghost of Tsushima, will run even better on the next-gen console with
News New Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Gameplay Shows Off Epic Boss Fight
Rhino enters the fray
Game Informer has all the latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales details as part of its October cover reveal, but there's nothing better than seeing the PlayStation 5 game in action for yourself. Here we have footage from the next-gen title's very first boss battle, featuring both Miles Mor
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Gets Korean Age Rating
Make it official EA
Yeah, you can announce this thing now EA. Mass Effect Legendary Edition has just received an official age rating over in Korea, very strongly indicating that this remastered collection is absolutely a thing. If you remember the latest rumour from a couple of weeks ago, this is the same name that Venture Beat's Jeff Grubb hinted...
Gallery The Latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Screenshots Are Outstanding
New suits, bosses, and locales
Alongside Demon's Souls, Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales really feels like one of the PlayStation 5's showpieces. Everything we've seen of the game up to now looks incredible, and this latest batch of new screenshots courtesy of Game Informer is no different. They inclu
News Remothered: Broken Porcelain Is Reportedly a Broken Mess on PS4
More bugs than scares
We had to include the word reportedly in our headline because we can't prove it for ourselves just yet, but Remothered: Broken Porcelain launched on PlayStation 4 today and the game appears to be completely and utterly broken across all platforms. Just check out the Twitch clip below to see what we mean — it very much gets...
News Sony Updates Remote Play Apps in Preparation for PS5
HDR option available on PC
Do you Remote Play on your PC, phone, or tablet? You may be excited to learn that Sony has updated its software this week, adding support for the PlayStation 5. While you’ll actually, y’know, need the console to take advantage of the feature – well, it’s quite exciting seeing the system listed as an option in...
News PS5 Controller Will Convey Player Fatigue in NBA 2K21
All fuelled up and ready to go
NBA 2K21 is being built from the ground-up for the PlayStation 5, and its next-gen reveal trailer demonstrated as much. That means new mechanics and features, and gameplay director Mike Wang has been talking up the new title on the PlayStation Blog. His post goes into obscene degrees of detail, discussing improvements...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Receives the Rockstar Trailer Treatment
Like a Viking
Ubisoft’s has not just blown the doors off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – it’s burned its figurative house down. This new Rockstar-style deep dive trailer outlines everything you can expect from the upcoming Viking-themed open world, including the plotlines you can expect to encounter, the settlement you’ll be able to upgrade,...
News Monster Hunter Movie Trailer May Bemuse Franchise Fans
Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa star
As a dumb military movie with Milla Jovovich and reasonably rendered kaiju, Monster Hunter may not be the end of the world, y’know? We’re certainly not saying it’s going to be a good movie – far from it – but it looks like a relatively entertaining popcorn romp in this new trailer, and it’s got Tony Jaa in...
Mini Review Cake Bash - A Sweet Party Game with a Short Shelf Life
Just desserts
A party game about becoming the tastiest treat in a series of sugar-coated mini games? What's not to like? Cake Bash is a light-hearted multiplayer title for sweet-toothed gamers of all ages. Select an edible character and engage in a series of simple party games to determine the most delicious one of all. Get Tasty is the main mode...
Tuesday13th Oct 2020
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Yokohama Map Is Bloody Huge
Way bigger than Kamurocho
Kamurocho, the infamous red light district that's featured in every mainline Yakuza game to date (and even Judgment), is one of our favourite places in gaming. We love it to bits, but at this point, its gaudy streets burned into our brains. Fortunately, the developer knows how to shake things up just enough, as it...
News Did the PS5 UI Reveal Just Get Teased by Burger King?
This Thursday, potentially
Yeah, that's not a headline we ever thought we would write. The official Burger King Twitter account has just sent out a tweet featuring the mascot himself opening up a paper bag that would normally contain your usual fries and hamburgers. Except this particular order makes a very strange sound. Do you recognise it? Yes,...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Settlement System Sounds Like a Really Good Addition
Home from home
Upcoming open worlder Assassin's Creed Valhalla is keen to show Vikings as settlers as well as invaders. Main character Eivor and his or her ilk arrive in England looking to make a new home for themselves, and this is where the game's all-new settlement system comes into play. Explained in-depth over on Eurogamer, the system sounds...
Review FIFA 21 - A Step Up from FIFA 20, But Must Do Better on PS5
Tired legs
In the real world, Premier League football stadiums have no crowds thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In FIFA 21, these same stadiums are packed — packed with the exact same awkwardly animated, ugly crowds that have been a part of FIFA for over half a decade. We're not sure which is worse, especially when these virtual fans...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Teases the Mythical Realms of Asgard and Jotunheim
Sounds like you can go there
Much to the dismay of some fans who aren't keen on the series' more supernatural leanings, Ubisoft has already confirmed that Assassin's Creed Valhalla will have a number of mythical elements. From God-given visions to fights with giant animals and even creepy witches, main character Eivor will be forced to tackle the...
News Ni no Kuni Dev Level-5 Reportedly All But Ceases NA Operations
Game releases outside Japan no longer certain
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom developer Level-5 has reduced its North American presence to a skeleton crew. According to sources close to the website and familiar with the situation, both Level-5 International America and Level-5 Abby began laying off the majority of its...
Mini Review Torchlight III - Torchlight Returns with a Familiar Dungeon Crawling Adventure
The owl or the retriever?
Torchlight III has had a somewhat troubled development. With original developer Runic Games, it was tooled as a free-to-play MMO called Torchlight Frontiers. After poor fan and dev reactions, Echtra Games — a team made up of Torchlight and Diablo luminaries — was formed. It acquired the license and rebuilt the project...
News Why Shadwen Won't Be Backwards Compatible on PS5
Load screen mishap
Last week, Sony published the list of PlayStation 4 games that won't work on its next-gen console via backwards compatibility. It's an impressively short one, cementing the Japanese giant's statement that more than 99% of PS4 titles can be played on a PlayStation 5. Although, what is stopping those particular experiences from...
News Borderlands 3's Next-Gen Upgrade Levels Up for PS5 Launch
We're dancin'
As the old DJ Khaled GIF goes: another one. Borderlands 3 has been confirmed for PlayStation 5’s launch lineup, meaning if you already own the game on the PlayStation 4, you’ll be able to download the next-gen edition day one. To be clear, this means a 12th November release date for the US and select other regions, then 19th...
News PS5 Display Stand Appears in Japanese Store
So close you can taste it
Shopping on the high street isn’t what it once was during this pandemic afflicted period, but seeing retail displays for new consoles is always exciting. Ahead of the system’s local launch on 12th November, a Japanese store named COMG has erected its PlayStation 5 shelving, and it gives us our first glimpse of the...
News Smash Down Some Burger King for a Chance to Win a PS5
Royal munch
As predicted following yesterday’s commercial, Burger King will offer you a chance to win a PlayStation 5 this holiday. Running from 15th October through 22nd November, you’ll have the opportunity to procure Sony’s next-gen console from the fast food restaurant in the United States. You’ll need to register on BK.com or with the...
News TT Isle of Man 2 Will Receive PS5 Backwards Compatibility Update
Will be "100% functional"
Instead of getting longer, it actually looks like the list of PlayStation 4 titles that won't be backwards compatible with PlayStation 5 will shorten as we near launch. Alongside DWVR, Nacon has confirmed to Push Square that
News PS5's Controller Can Be Used as a Microphone for Rock Band 4
All your existing gear should be good
Rock Band 4, and all of its accessories and DLC, is playable on the PlayStation 5 through backwards compatibility, and here’s an interesting quirk: you can use the DualSense controller as a microphone. Obviously it’s not the recommended way to play, and you’ll be able to connect any USB microphone to the...
News This Is How Tasty Overcooked Looks on PS5
Delicious
Overcooked is not necessarily the type of game you’d expect to benefit significantly from the PlayStation 5’s boosted horsepower, but the upcoming All You Can Eat Edition is definitely looking scrumptious on Sony’s next-gen hardware. Team 17 has released the comparison trailer embedded above, and in addition to smooth 60...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Rocks a Physical Version on 1st December
Devil in the detail
As promised by Capcom, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will be getting a physical release, although it'll launch a little later than its digital counterpart. The boxed version, which boasts some lovely artwork of the game's main characters — including the now playable Vergil — will release on the 1st December 2020. For...
News PS5 Launch Title Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Fronts Game Informer Magazine Cover
Plus new gameplay
Update: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is also on the cover of Japanese magazine Famitsu this week, and you can see the cover courtesy of the Tweet below: [i
News Guilty Gear Strive Will Have a 'Battle Mode' Exclusive to PS5
More details soon
Guilty Gear Strive is set to launch on PS4, PS5, and PC next year, but as spotted by Gematsu on Twitter, the PS5 version of the game will apparently feature an exclusive "battle mode". No official announcements have been made, and the PlayStation Store page simply says "more details on the way". We'll probably learn all about it...
News Manifold Garden Getting Next-Gen Upgrade, But Only on Xbox for Now
Limited resources
Here’s a heck of a sentence: Manifold Garden is getting a timed exclusive next-gen upgrade on Xbox Series S|X, which means… Well, it means there’ll eventually be a free PlayStation 5 version for existing owners of the game, but you’ll need to wait a while. To be fair, a producer for the title explained that this is all down...
Monday12th Oct 2020
News Rockstar Acquires Ruffian Games, Rebrands Rockstar Dundee
Rockin' out
In a move that’s almost sure to guarantee more Grand Theft Auto Online content, Rockstar Games has acquired Ruffian Games, the developer of Crackdown 2. As is standard procedure for the juggernaut label, it’s rebranded the studio Rockstar Dundee – and you can see confirmation of that courtesy of a Companies House listing on the UK...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Promotes 'Great' PS5 Support at Launch
Despite being a PS4 game
Cyberpunk 2077 certainly finds itself in a curious position, given that it’s effectively going to be a PlayStation 5 launch game for many people – despite it technically being a PlayStation 4 release. Yes, developer CD Projekt RED has promised a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade next year, but that’s still some time away. The...
News Dev Eager to Fix PS4 Game Not Backwards Compatible with PS5
Slimming the list
Here’s a cool story: the developer of DWVR – a PlayStation VR first-person shooter – is working on a patch to fix the release’s incompatibility with the PlayStation 5. You may recall the game was included on the list of PlayStation 4 games not currently playable on Sony’s next-gen system, but
News PS5 Accessories Release Dates Bumped Up in UK
Now due out on 12th November
You’ll be able to get your hands on the DualSense controller before your PlayStation 5 arrives, as it appears Sony is bumping up the release date of all its next-gen accessories in the UK. While the console is still not scheduled to launch until 19th November on these once sacred shores, the manufacturer’s roster of...
News PS5 Is Now Officially Just One Month Away
Play has no limits
PlayStation 5 will launch exactly one month today in the United States, meaning we’re now on the home stretch ahead of the console’s release. Europe will follow on 19th November. Key launch titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Bugsnax went gold last week, while Sony released a teard
News Black Desert Online Confirms PS5 Backwards Compatibility After Some Scepticism
Worry not
It wasn’t on the list of PlayStation 4 games that won’t work on the PlayStation 5, so naturally free-to-play MMO Black Desert Online will play on Sony’s next-gen console. There had been some scepticism after the company effectively confirmed backwards compatibility with Xbox Series S|X, but failed to do the same f
News Fall Guys Season 2 Adds Sonic the Hedgehog Costume
Gotta go fast
Forgive us for the incredibly predictable tagline, but it's just too perfect isn't it? That's right, the Blue Blur himself is coming to Fall Guys. As part of the game's Season 2 content lineup, an official Sonic the Hedgehog costume will soon be made available, on the 14th October. It'll cost you 10 Crowns to unlock. This outfit is...
News Looks Like Genshin Impact Has Been a Gigantic Hit
Chinese free-to-play has really taken off
After originally causing controversy due to its similarities to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, free-to-play PlayStation 4 action role-playing release Genshin Impact has turned out to be a bit of a juggernaut for Chinese de
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 21 Physical Sales Suffer Unsurprising Decline
Still the biggest release of the year
With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the high street and more consumers choosing digital than ever before, FIFA 21’s physical sales are down year-over-year in the UK. EA Sports’ latest soccer sim sold 42 per cent fewer copies than its predecessor, but still managed to cement itself as the biggest...
Sunday11th Oct 2020
News Devil May Cry 5 Takes Four Seconds to Load on PS5, 22 Seconds on PS4
Time saver
We know that the PlayStation 5 is going to take less time to load than the PlayStation 4, but we’re slowly beginning to get a grasp on how much faster Sony’s next-gen system will be. ResetEra spotted this video from a Japanese hands-on with Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and it shows the game booting into a mission from relatively...
News You Can Use Remote Play to Stream PS4 Games to Your PS5
Sure, why not?
To be honest, we’re not entirely sure why you’d want to do this, but you can use Remote Play to stream games from your PlayStation 4 to your PlayStation 5 console. Given that the next-gen system is completely backwards compatible with PS4 games, this is a curious quirk, but the manufacturer points out that it will allow you to...
News Guilty Gear Strive Will Have 15 Characters at Launch, Giovanna Revealed
13 down, 2 to go
Alongside its release date announcement, Guilty Gear Strive got a new character reveal trailer during its latest developer livestream. Giovanna is an entirely new fighter who commands some kind of spirit wolf... thing to both attack and defend. An undeniably cool design. Giovanna's trailer also confirms that Guilty Gear Strive will...
News Guilty Gear Strive Grabs April 2021 Release Date on PS5, PS4
Earlier access for special digital editions
Originally set to release in the latter half of 2020 before it was delayed into 2021, Guilty Gear Strive now has a confirmed launch date on both PS5 and PS4. The gorgeous looking fighting game is set to arrive on the 9th April, but if you buy the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition, you'll be able to play three...
Saturday10th Oct 2020
News Sony's Unifying All Accounts with Single PSN Login
One Sony
Sony’s unifying all of its accounts, meaning that you’ll only need a PlayStation Network login moving forwards. The long overdue change will see PlayStation services such as PlayStation Store and PlayStation Now fused with Sony Mobile, Sony Electronics, and Sony Rewards. All you need to do is login to any of the company’s services...
News Naughty Dog Confirms All of Its PS4 Games Will Play on PS5
Including the Jak & Daxter series
There are no megatons here considering only a measly number of PlayStation 4 games won’t play on the PlayStation 5, but developer Naughty Dog took to Twitter overnight to confirm that its entire library of PS4 releases will play on Sony’s next-gen console. That includes: The Last of Us: Part II, The Last of Us...
News Bloodborne Fan Makes 60 Frames-Per-Second Patch, Hopes Sony Releases PS5 Update
The one reborn
A fan of PlayStation 4 cult classic Bloodborne has patched the legendary release to run at 60 frames-per-second, and now he’s hoping Sony officially updates the title ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch next month. Lance McDonald utilised code from Dark Souls III in order to get FromSoftware’s legendary gothic action game...
Quiz How Closely Were You Watching the PS5 Teardown Video?
Get your head in the tech game
Sony took us one step closer to knowing anything and everything about the upcoming PlayStation 5 with a full teardown video earlier this week. While there wasn't a long, long list of new next-gen details to unpack, we still learned a couple of interesting pieces of information. So, as all of that was digested, how...
Random This Is What Cyberpunk 2077's Japanese Script Looks Like
Light reading
Ever wondered how big the script for a role-playing juggernaut like Cyberpunk 2077 is? Here’s a visual representation, courtesy of CD Projekt RED’s localisation manager Yuki Nishio. Just look at all those piles of paper – imagine having to proofread all of that! The game’s now gone gold ahead of its release on 19th
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (5th October to 11th October)
FIFA 21! RIDE 4!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's a big week for football fans, with the arrival of FIFA 21. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New PS4 Games This Week (5th October to 11th October): Below is a list of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 345
The week after all the PS5 news
That concludes an absolutely colossal week of PlayStation 5 news. Are you feeling more knowledgeable than you were this time last weekend? We hope so! There’s almost a month until the system launches now, so let’s WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m playing Mortal Kombat 11 and FIFA 21. Unfortunately, I keep...
Friday9th Oct 2020
News These Are the PS4 Games That Won't Play on PS5
Backwards compatibility blocked
Sony’s published a list of PlayStation 4 games that won’t currently play on the PlayStation 5 through backwards compatibility. The good news is that selection is extremely small at this stage, and the manufacturer has reiterated that the “overwhelming majority” of its current-gen console’s library will be...
News You Can Transfer Your PS4 Games and Save Data to PS5
Keep it going
If you were worried you'd have to start your backwards compatible PlayStation 4 games all over again on PS5, never fear. Via a backward compatibility help page on its website, Sony has confirmed that you can transfer your digital PS4 games as well as save data over to PS5. According to the page, there are two ways you can get your...
Guide Can PS5 Play Used and Pre-Owned Games?
Will you be able to play second-hand software on PlayStation 5?
Can you play used and pre-owned games on PS5? Many of you will be eager to know if the PlayStation 5 will prevent you from playing second-hand software. As part of our PS5 guide, we’re going to clear up any confusion concerning used games, but for more information check out our list...
News Ghost of Tsushima Supports 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5, Better Load Times
Good job, samurai
Who needs an upgraded PlayStation 5 version of Ghost of Tsushima? When Sony's next-gen system arrives next month, the latest title from Sucker Punch Productions will automatically support 60 frames-per-second and even better load times through backwards compatibility. You'll need to enable Game Boost to make this happen, but we...
News PS5's Game Boost Feature Will Improve Select PS4 Titles
Better performance
We’ve known that PlayStation 5 will improve select PlayStation 4 titles when played through backwards compatibility, but as part of an FAQ published on the matter, Sony has reiterated that its next-gen console’s Game Boost feature “may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother framerate”. Titles wit
Faster loading, smoother performance
Ginormous MMO sensation Final Fantasy 14 will be fully playable on the PlayStation 5 using backwards compatibility, and its performance will be improved on Sony’s next-gen console. Speaking during a livestream where Square Enix outlined the immediate roadmap for the release – including an update due out in...
Guide PS5 Backwards Compatibility: All PS4 Games That Don't Work
What PS4 games aren't backwards compatible on PS5?
What PS4 games don't work on PS5? What PS4 games aren't backwards compatible on PS5? Sony has stated that 99% of PS4 games will be playable on a PS5 console via backwards compatibility, but there is a very small list of titles that won't work. In this PS5 guide, we're going to reveal what PS4 games...
News Sackboy Gets a Significant Glow Up in A Big Adventure on PS5
My, how you've sewn
PlayStation doesn't have a singular mascot, but Sackboy can be counted among the many iconic characters on Sony's platform. Introduced via LittleBigPlanet on PS3, the hessian hero has appeared on every PlayStation console since, and that extends to PS5 as well. While Sackboy: A Big Adventure drops the creative aspect associated...
News Doesn't Sound Like PS5's New HD Camera Will Work with PSVR
Caught on camera
Update: Sony has now officially confirmed, as part of a PlayStation Blog post, that PSVR games will not be compatible with the PS5's new HD Camera. Original Story: Many had been pondering whether the PlayStation 5’s new HD camera would be compatible with PlayStation VR, but it looks like you’re going to have to keep your...
News PS4 Games Will Take Advantage of PS5's New User Experience Features
More on that soon
The PlayStation 5’s user interface is the one big missing piece of Sony’s next-gen puzzle, and the company’s clearly saving the best until last. We’ve heard little tidbits about the system software in the past, but we’re due a big blowout, and that could be coming soon if comments by t
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Goes Gold Ahead of PS5 Launch
Swinging in 12th November
Major PlayStation 5 launch title Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has gone gold ahead of its release on 12th November. The superhero spin-off – which will also launch on the PlayStation 4 with a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade – will now be sent out for manufacturing, so that Blu-ray copies hit store shelves in time for...
News PS5 Teardown Video Proves Immensely Popular with Huge View Count
An impressive 6.3 million
If you ever need proof that the internet is incredibly thirsty for PlayStation 5 information, look no further than the recent console teardown video. Yasuhiro Ootori's breakdown of the system and its features was shadow dropped earlier this week without even a hint of build-up and has already amassed a whopping 6.3 million...
News Upcoming Content for Marvel's Avengers Will Bring Players Back, Says Studio Head
Crystal Dynamics confident of near-future plans
Let's be frank: interest in Marvel's Avengers seems to have taken a nosedive since it released last month. The Crystal Dynamics game combines a cinematic story with Destiny-like ongoing progression, but with a lack of meaningful endgame activities, players are beginning to lose faith. However, in a...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts NBA 2K21 and FIFA 20 Prove PS4 Players Obsessed with Balls
Go sports team
The PlayStation Store charts for September have arrived, and sports games lead the charge. In North America, it's NBA 2K21 that takes the top spot, while FIFA 20 claims the win in Europe. As you might expect, Marvel's Avengers does okay for itself, coming in second on the US chart and fifth on the EU equivalent. Fall Guys is also...
News PlayStation Signs Strategic Partnership with Spanish Football Team Real Madrid
¡Hala Madrid!
Among the English-speaking media, it often gets forgotten just how much of a juggernaut PlayStation is outside of the USA and UK, but the brand is an absolute beast – particularly in continental Europe. Ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch, Sony’s looking to consolidate its position in Spain by signing a strategic partnership...
News Bugsnax 30-Minute Gameplay Video Finally Shows Us What It's All About
Gotta catch 'em all
Bugsnax recently got a round of preview coverage online, with numerous outlets able to play a PC build of the upcoming game. Developed by Octodad: Dadliest Catch studio Young Horses, the cross-gen title has delighted fans with its obscure premise and daft characters. But what does the moment to moment gameplay actually look like?...
News Pet Pups to Make Them Your Allies in Ghost of Tsushima's Update
Give the enemies a woof time
This is so awesome: Ghost of Tsushima’s upcoming New Game Plus mode will include a new charm named Canine Recruitment, which will allow you to pet dogs and turn them into allies. That means that they’ll sniff out Mongols and attack them for you, giving you the perfect opportunity to strike. Be sure to say “Good...
News Cross-Save Between PS4 and PS5 Games Is Up to Developers
But it's perfectly possible
There’s been a big brouhaha in recent weeks about select titles not supporting cross-save for free PS4 to PS5 upgrades. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will allow you to transfer your data
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure PS5 Story Trailer Is Suitably Sweet
The knitted knight returns
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is shaping up to be such a good PlayStation 5 launch game that we reckon you should be considering picking it up alongside Demon's Souls and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The adorable, knitted character returns in this solo adventure that looks like it'll be a ton of fun in a new story...
News Save the Red-Stick Figure Village in Supraland Later This Month
Sizing up or sizing down
If you've been looking for a weird and wonderful adventure to see out the PlayStation 4 generation, look no further than Supraland. This oddity of an experience arrives on 22nd October 2020 from the conveniently named Supra Games after a pretty successful launch on PC in April 2019. It had the internet buzzing with...
Thursday8th Oct 2020
Guide Fall Guys: All Rounds and How to Win Every Game Type
How to qualify in every Fall Guys minigame
How do you win every round in Fall Guys on PS4? What are some strategies for each Fall Guys minigame? To win those crowns in Fall Guys, you'll need to know how to succeed in every round type. There are lots of rounds to play, and some are easier than others. With this Fall Guys guide, we'll tell you about...
News Western Digital Reveals First PS5 Compatible SSD
500GB, 1TB, and 2TB options
And just like that, the very first PlayStation 5 compatible has been announced. While there have been murmurings about Samsung drives, Western Digital has marked its SN850 as compatible with Sony’s next-gen console on a promotional pamphlet. The Japanese giant’s yet to officially publish a whitelist of compatible...
Poll What's Your New PlayStation Trophy Level?
Level up
Sony’s made the first meaningful change to Trophies since the system was introduced on the PlayStation 3, altering the way level progress is calculated in order to make it feel more rewarding. Previously, you could spend months – sometimes even years – on the same level, but now the math has been altered in order to give you a greater...
Guide Fall Guys: Season 2 - All Rewards and End Date
All unlocks in Fall Guys Season 2
What are all the rewards in Fall Guys Season 2? What is Season Two's end date, and how much Fame do you need? In this Fall Guys guide, we're going to outline every unlock you can earn in Season 2. For more general questions about the game, check out this guide: Fall Guys: FAQ - Everything You Need to Know. When...
News World Record Trophy Hunter Hakoom Has Hit Level 999 Already
Keeping his crown
There’s no real surprise here, but renowned Trophy hunter Hakoom has already hit the new PlayStation Trophy level cap of 999, meaning he’s one of a select few sitting in the Platinum tier. The veteran – who has 2,687 Platinum Trophies at the time of typing, and earns around 1,000 Trophies every month – is no stranger to...
News PlayStation Trophies Update Is Going Live Right Now on PS4
Sync to see your new level
Yesterday, Sony announced some changes to how your PlayStation Trophy level will work going forward. The new system introduces a new set of levels going all the way up to 999, and Trophy values have been readjusted at the same time. The good news is that this update to Trophies is coming online right now in all regions...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Comes to PS5 Next Month, PS4 Owners Get Free Upgrade
Plus three new characters
Mortal Kombat 11 is about to get even bigger and better on PlayStation 5 as a next-generation version announced today by Warner Bros will bring with it three new characters. Kombat Pack 2 includes Mileena, Rain, and the classic Rambo voiced by Sylvester Stallone himself. This new character bundle launches on 17th November...
Interview What Does a Professional Trophy Hunter Think of the New Levelling System?
"I'm genuinely excited for this"
If it hasn't already done so, your PlayStation Trophy level is about to dramatically increase. That's because Sony is deploying an update to the ranking system that sees the former maximum grade of 100 escalate to 999. New Trophy icons will be associated with them and your original level will be modified to fit the...
News For Honor Is Heading to PS5 with Free Upgrade
Next-gen battles
For Honor is joining the now-lengthy list of PlayStation 4 titles making the jump to PS5. Publisher Ubisoft has announced that the popular medieval combat game is heading to next-gen systems in time for launch with a free update. Those with a shiny new PS5 will be able to carry over their For Honor profiles from PS4, "including all...
News Fall Guys Season 2 Has Begun on PS4
Let's get ready to stumble
The latest patch for Fall Guys is ready to download right now on PlayStation 4. The game update takes the popular multiplayer platformer to version 1.09. It's just over 3GB in size, so it's a relatively substantial update to the indie hit. So, what does this new patch do? It prepares the game for Season 2, of course,...
News Final Fantasy 16 Basic Development and Scenario Production Is Complete
2021 release?
There's lots of rumours and speculation doing the rounds that the development of Final Fantasy XVI might be a lot further along than one would assume. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has said that the game is releasing "sooner than people think" after a production cycle that started at least four years ago, and this latest revelation throws...
News Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo Coming to Madden NFL 21
Bucks basketball star joining the Yard
Update: It's not just Giannis who's joining Madden NFL 21, but also his brothers Thanasis and Kostas – all three of whom are professional basketball players. They're available in the Yard now! Original Story: EA Sports sure is enjoying is bizarre crossover events this year. Hot on the heels of boxer Anthony...
News Bugsnax Confirmed to Be a PS5 Launch Game
The biggest title of the lot
Please forget about Demon's Souls and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales because the biggest PlayStation 5 game of them all has just been confirmed for launch day. Yes, Bugsnax is a PS5 launch title! The confirmation comes by way of a new YouTube video detailing the voice cast, which at the end sports a lovely little...
News Haven Looks Lovely in Brand New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Furi devs detail gameplay
We're all rather taken with Haven, the next game from Furi developer, The Game Bakers. Coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4, it's an RPG that focuses on the relationship of a couple as they explore an alien world. It has a unique combination of gameplay elements, and they're all present in this new trailer. You'll explore...
News Don't Expect Star Wars: Squadrons to Get Any Post-Launch Content
A self-contained game
Star Wars: Squadrons hasn't exactly launched with a whole lot of multiplayer content, and that situation isn't going to get any better in the future. While it did release at a reduced $40 price point, EA Motive has basically ruled out any significant post-launch support of any kind. There probably will be patches for bugs and...
News Outriders PS5, PS4 Release Pushed to February 2021
Free upgrade and cross-play support
After originally targetting a release before the end of this year, Square Enix's Outriders will now launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on 2nd February 2021. You will be able to upgrade from the PS4 version to the PS5 edition free of charge and full cross-play support ensures you can play with users on Xbox...
News Worms Rumble Brings Real Time Mayhem to PS5, PS4 in December, Open Beta Announced
Incoming
Ever wondered what a real time version of Worms would be like? You won't have to wait long to find out, as Worms Rumble is heading to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 1st December. Announced earlier this year, the upcoming entry in the long-running series ditches turn based strategy in favour of active multiplayer bouts. See it in action in...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Episode 4 Airs Later This Month
Focusing on vehicles
Are you hyped for Cyberpunk 2077? The game is set to launch on 19th November, and CD Projekt Red has been building enthusiasm for the RPG with its Night City Wire series. The videos have been providing fresh gameplay footage and deep dives on some of the game's systems, and there's another one just around the corner. Night City...
Wednesday7th Oct 2020
News PlayStation Trophy System to Be Updated Today on PS4, Also Coming to PS5
New structure and icons
We love Trophies here at Push Square and so any sort of update to the system is going to be met with great interest around these parts. Starting today in the US and tomorrow across Europe, Sony will be updating the Trophy system to extend its level system all the way up to 999 and updating the icons associated with each type...
News PS5's Dust Catchers Will Make for Easy Cleaning
In a vacuum
There are a lot of thoughtful design flourishes to the PlayStation 5’s hardware, but the dust catchers are an ingenious idea. Situated behind the primary faceplate, you simply need to detach the outer layer to locate two holes. These can then be easily vacuumed out to keep the console
Guide PS5 Smart Delivery: Does PlayStation 5 Have Smart Delivery for PS4 Games?
Can you upgrade your PS4 titles like Xbox Series X?
Does PS5 have Smart Delivery for PS4 games? Microsoft has announced a scheme which allows you to upgrade software purchased for the Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no added charge. It’s effectively a form of cross-buy: purchase supported titles for one system, and you can play the next-gen version...
News NBA 2K21 on PS4 Is a Great Looking Game, But This PS5 Comparison Is Insane
A generational jump
If you’d have asked us yesterday, we’d have told you that NBA 2K21 on the PlayStation 4 is a great looking game. Seriously, it’s one of the better-looking sports games on current-gen consoles, rivalling MLB The Show 20 with realistic player models, broadcast-style presentation flourishes, and reasonably reactive sidelines...
News PS5 Teardown Video Gets Up Close and Personal with the Console
Ports, stand, and faceplates detailed
Here's one of the things we've been waiting for: Sony has today shared a new video that details anything and everything there is to know about the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. It's the teardown video we've heard about for months now, detailing the ports on the front and back of the system, how the PS5 stand...
News PS5 Stand Solution Is Seriously Nifty
Keeping the screw safe
You'll be able to place the PlayStation 5 both vertically and horizontally straight out of the box, and the solution is a really cool one no matter which way you go. If you decide to place the console vertically, there's a screw that can be used to secure it in place, fully attaching the system to the stand itself. This isn't...
News PS5's Crazy Cooling Solution Should Make for One Quiet Console
Cool beans
PlayStation 5 is huge in size, but now that we've seen what makes the machine tick, it's easier to understand why. As shown off by Sony's Masayasu Ito in the teardown video, a massive part of PS5's design is to ensure it's kept cool and that it runs as quietly as possible.
News PS5 Trophies Will Come with Progress Tracking
The requested feature finally arrives
Update #2: Alright, this PS5 Trophy progress tracking feature is absolutely a thing. A new wave of emails have been sent out by PlayStation itself detailing today's general updates, and at the bottom, the Japanese giant touches on it. The email reads: "Just how close are you to earning that rare Gold Trophy?...
News First Mafia: Definitive Edition Update Adds Noir Mode
HUD options, bug fixes too
Following on from its release last month, Mafia: Definitive Edition receives its first update on PlayStation 4 today. The patch adds a new Noir Mode that overhauls gameplay and cutscenes with a visual style ripped straight out of 1930s cinema, more content for Free Ride, custom HUD options, and bug fixes. The biggest...
News Not All Your FIFA 21 Progress Will Transfer from PS4 to PS5
Ultimate Team and Volta will, though
If you’re planning to begin your pursuit of promoting your local team to the Premier League in FIFA 21 this week, then you may want to pause before investing too much effort. In an FAQ on its official website, EA Sports has announced that not all your progress will transfer from the PlayStation 4 to the...
Everything you need to know
What time does the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta start? When can you pre-load the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta? What's included in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta? After a recent PlayStation 4 alpha test gave players their first taste of what Treyarch is cooking up for the latest entry in the...
News PS5's Removable Panels Could Suggest a Highly Customisable Console
Next-gen customisation?
The PlayStation 5 just received a complete teardown from Sony, finally giving us an official look at the inner workings of the next-gen console. It's a fascinating video, but one aspect of PS5's design shouldn't go ignored: those big, white side panels. As is demonstrated in the teardown, the curved outer shell of the console...
News This Fan-Made Spider-Man PS5 Could Pass for the Real Thing
Miles better
As far as fan-made renders go, they don’t get much more professional than this. Giuseppe Spinelli – who made a bit of a name for himself earlier in the year coming up with some incredible PlayStation 5 hardware renders – has dreamed up a hypothetical Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales console, and his promotional trailer is so...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with New Screenshot
Selfie time
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been doing wonders as of late for representing the Hispanic and Puerto Rican community. In the recent PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, the Puerto Rico flag featured prominently and the bustling market afterwards touched on the country's culture and dishes. It was an important moment for many and the...
News This Is What PS5 Looks Like without Its Clothes
X-rated
Sony has revealed what the PlayStation 5 looks like without its clothes. As part of a teardown video, which details the electronic make-up of the next-gen console, we can see all of its components neatly laid out on a pristine white table. This includes its 120mm fan, system on a chip, Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, heat sink, and more. Despite...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Art Book Teases New Suit, Prequel Novel Incoming
Wings of Fury
Here’s your first look at a brand-new suit for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, showing the titular hero with compression tights, shorts, a hoodie, Puffa jacket, and Air Jordans. While it’s not quite the same, it is similar to the character’s outfit in the popular movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It’s featured on...
News Outriders Release Date Reveal Planned for Tomorrow
Now we play the waiting game
Outriders, the new looter shooter from Square Enix destined for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will confirm its release date tomorrow. A new video has popped up on the game's official YouTube channel that is set to premiere at 5pm BST / 9am PT on Thursday 8th October 2020, titled "Release Date Announce". So yeah,...
News London's Burning in Watch Dogs Legion Story Trailer
'Ey up
Watch Dogs Legion allows you to play as Roger Moore-style 007 superspy and grandma with a walking frame, so its plot was always going to err on the corny side. This new story trailer confirms as much, as you’ll be up against nefarious security groups and virtual vigilantes. Watch Dogs 2 hit a nice balance with its plot, so we’re hoping...
News Concrete Genie Dev Hiring for 'New and Exciting' PS5 Adventure
Genie in a bottle
PixelOpus is one of PlayStation’s more creative first-party teams, with the studio’s relatively recent Concrete Genie being a particular standout on the PlayStation 4. And it looks like it’s gearing up for a new next-gen project, with creative director Dominic Robilliard revealing on LinkedIn that the developer is expanding...
News Dreams Update 2.18 Available Now, Enhances Music Making with New Instruments and More
Here's all the patch notes
It's been a while since the last major update to Dreams, but Media Molecule is of course still plugging away at its make-'em-up PlayStation 4 title. The latest patch brings the game to version 2.18, and it's all about music. The major additions in this update consist of a huge range of new instruments to toy with when...
Tuesday6th Oct 2020
Guide Vampyr: How to Unlock All Endings
How to get the best ending in Vampyr
How do you unlock all endings in Vampyr? How do you get the best ending in Vampyr? Given that DONTNOD Entertainment's PS Plus title is an RPG, the choices and decisions you make will have an impact on both the story and world around you. In this Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal how to unlock all endings in the...
News PS Now October 2020 Update Adds Days Gone, MediEvil, and Much More
Friday the 13th and Trine 4 too
Update: The PlayStation Blog has now confirmed the latest additions to the PS Now service for the month of October 2020, and they're slightly different to what was originally reported. You'll be getting Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th: The Game,
News PS Plus October PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Out for blood
Not every month can bring with it a stellar line-up of PlayStation Plus titles, and October 2020's selection very much feels like one that will be forgotten about before too long. PS Plus subscribers can get their hands on Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr this month at no extra cost. As is tradition, we put the two PlayStation 4 games...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 6 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Thirst satisfied
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 6 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 11 collectibles and 26 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 6, in the order that you'll find them. Th
News PS5 Could Lose Out on Upgraded Versions of Past Bethesda Games
ESRB ratings indicate so
You'll know by now that Microsoft has acquired Zenimax Media and all the developers it owns, including the likes of Arkane Studios, Machine Games, and id Software. This throws into question whether or not the likes of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI will come to PlayStation 5, but there now may be a few other releases...
Guide Vampyr: All Collectibles Locations
Lore Keeper Trophy guide
How do you find all the Collectibles in Vampyr? Collectibles are documents, notes, and diaries you can find throughout London that detail the backstory and lore of the world. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 30 Collectibles to discover. In...
News PS5's 3D Audio Will Almost Certainly Work with Your Existing Headphones
Virtual 3D audio for TV speakers coming after launch
One of the big features that Sony’s promoting with PlayStation 5 is its inclusion of 3D audio, and in a new PlayStation Blog post it’s confirmed that you won’t need any additional hardware to take advantage of the feature. While the platform holder is peddling its new P
Guide Vampyr: All Melee Weapons Locations
The Tools of the Profession Trophy guide
How do you find all the Melee Weapons in Vampyr? Melee Weapons are the tools you will use to take down and eliminate the monsters haunting 1918's London. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 20 Melee Weapons to discover. In this...
News Looks Like Crash Bandicoot 4 Could Be Spinning Onto PS5
Next-gen ESRB listing spotted
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has only recently released for PlayStation 4, but the ESRB has seemingly just revealed that a next-gen version is in the works. Over on the organisation's website, a listing for Crash 4 on Xbox Series X has been discovered, suggesting a souped up port is heading to Microsoft's...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 2 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Blood red wine
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 2 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 5 collectibles and 4 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 2, in the order that you'll find them.
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 1 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Quench your thirst
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 1 of Vampyr? In this section, we meet the residents of Pembroke Hospital. There are 2 collectibles and 5 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 1, in the order that you'll find them.
News This Is How NBA 2K21 Looks on PS5
🔥
2K Sports has released the first footage of NBA 2K21 gameplay, running on the PlayStation 5. While this is a heavily edited trailer showing cinematic camera angles, it’s a clear jump compared to the current-gen version. For starts, the character models are wildly detailed, with Steph Curry in particular looking photo-realistic here. Here's a...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 4 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Blood sucker
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 4 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 6 collectibles and 3 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 4, in the order that you'll find them.
News For the Price of One PS5 Game, You Could Get All These Top Titles from the PS Store
Cheap as chips
Game prices are increasing with the PlayStation 5, but this hobby is simultaneously more affordable than it’s ever been. Sony’s done a great job driving costs down on the PlayStation Store all generation, and you can pick up some killer deals assuming you’re willing to wait. To illustrate just how much value you can get...
News More PS5 Launch Games Will Arrive a Week Before the UK Console Release
Applies to exclusives
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is no longer the only PlayStation 5 title you'll be able to purchase a week before the next-gen console launches in the UK. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Destruction AllStars have all had their PS5 release dates brought forward to the 12th November 2020 on
Guide Vampyr: How to Save This Poor Plant with Water
Unlife Is Strange Trophy guide
How do you save this poor plant with water in Vampyr? Inside your office at Pembroke Hospital is a plant you can water and save from dying, and doing so will unlock the Unlife Is Strange Trophy. In this Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal how to save this poor plant with water. Vampyr: How to Save This Poor Plant with...
Guide Vampyr: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours does Vampyr take to beat?
How long does it take to beat Vampyr? How many hours does Vampyr take to beat? Time is a precious commodity at the moment, especially when you take into consideration the amount of PlayStation 4 games releasing towards the end of this year and the eventual arrival of PlayStation 5. Therefore, you might be...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 3 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Soaked in blood
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 3 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 2 collectibles and 2 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 3, in the order that you'll find them.
News Sony Expects PS5 to Outsell PS4's First Fiscal Year
Sell out
Sony is banking on some big PlayStation 5 sales in its first few months on the market, as it aims to beat the PlayStation 4’s first fiscal year. The company’s current-gen console sold seven million units from its launch in November 2013 through the end of March 2014, but we know from past reports that the manufacturer may be planning to...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 5 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Almost done
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 5 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 3 collectibles and 2 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 5, in the order that you'll find them.
Guide Vampyr: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Vampyr resource
Vampyr is a PlayStation 4 game released in June 2018 by developer DONTNOD Entertainment. Best known for the Life Is Strange series, this is a new IP that has just hit PS Plus as one of October 2020's free PS4 titles. We awarded the game a 6/10 in our Vampyr PS4 review, describing it as an experience with "a ton of...
News PS5 Pack-In Game Astro's Playroom Is 'Four to Five Hours' Long
More than a tech demo
If you thought the Astro's Playroom experience on PlayStation 5 would be over within an hour, you might want to think again. As part of an interview with Famitsu, Nicolas Doucet has revealed that the free title pre-installed onto every single PS5 console will take about "four to five hours to play". Four different and varied...
Guide Vampyr: How to Turn All Districts to Hostile Status
London's Burning Trophy guide
How do you turn all districts to hostile status in Vampyr? There are four different districts to 1918's London that you can have an impact on through your choices and actions, and turning them all to hostile status will unlock the London's Burning Trophy. In this Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal how to turn all...
Guide Vampyr: Prologue - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Your first taste of blood
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in the Prologue chapter of Vampyr? In this section, we are introduced to 1918's London and protagonist Jonathon Reid. There is 1 collectible and 2 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in the...
Guide Vampyr: All Off-Hand Weapons Locations
Weapons of Choice Trophy guide
How do you find all the Off-Hand Weapons in Vampyr? Off-Hand Weapons are the tools you will use to take down and eliminate the monsters haunting 1918's London. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 13 Off-Hand Weapons to discover. In this...
Guide Vampyr: All Ranged Weapons Locations
Keep Your Distance Trophy guide
How do you find all the Ranged Weapons in Vampyr? Ranged Weapons are the tools you will use to take down and eliminate the monsters haunting 1918's London at a distance. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 11 Ranged Weapons to discover...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adds Mammoth Online Multiplayer Modes Post-Launch
And an Assassin's Creed crossover with its Season Pass
Watch Dogs Legion will launch first on the PlayStation 4 later this month, and then it’ll be available as a free PS4-to-PS5 upgrade on Sony’s next-gen console a little later in the year. But the Ubisoft open world’s roadmap doesn’t end there, as the French firm has pulled back the...
News Planet Coaster: Console Edition Will Offer a Free PS5 Upgrade
Both physical and digital versions
Here's another for the list: Planet Coaster: Console Edition will be offering a free PlayStation 5 upgrade to those who purchase the game on PlayStation 4. This will be available for both the physical and digital versions of the title, with the experience optimised for next-gen hardware when it launches before the...
News Minecraft Will Become the GOAT Next Summer with Goats
🐐
Ever wondered what’s new in the world of Minecraft? Quite a lot, it turns out. Speaking over the weekend as part of fan convention Minecraft Live 2020, developer Mojang announced a gigantic Caves & Cliffs update for the iconic craft-‘em-up, which is set to release next summer. This is an absolutely gigantic expansion, hence the hefty...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Looks Positively Barmy in New Trailer
WTF?!
Either Yakuza: Like a Dragon is poised to become the best game ever made, or the person cutting its trailers is a genius. Whatever the case, you’ve got to watch this trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 action role-playing game – it’s bonkers! This video showcases many of the minigames you’ll encounter during your quest, some of...
Feature Best PS4 Music of September 2020
Another corker
What’s one more month but another excuse to talk about game music? And in what’s becoming one of the only happy trends of 2020, we have another month absolutely crammed full of great game music! This is a particularly unique month in that we have three games to talk about, each of which has released in some form before these...
Monday5th Oct 2020
News Phwoar! Here's a View of the PS5's Rear
Ooh, Matron
In case you missed it, this is what the PlayStation 5 looks like from behind. The image – which appears to have been uncovered on a Chinese website – shows two USB ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a power connector. All of the inputs are, as you’d expect, surrounded by vents, which all contribute towards the console’s...
Gallery Ogle the PS5 Controller's Light Strip in Different Colours
Light up
Just like the PlayStation 4’s controller, the DualSense has an LED light behind its touchpad which can change colour depending on the context. Primarily this will be used to distinguish between different players, but we did see with the DualShock 4 how it can complement gameplay, by representing health for example. What we haven’t...
News UK Sales Charts: Physical Crash 4 Sales Down 80% on N. Sane Trilogy
But still top of the charts
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, a month away from the PlayStation 5, in a climate where more and more players are selecting digital software – but despite all of that, Activision will surely be disappointed with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time’s opening UK physical sales. To be fair, the title did top the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Goes Gold, Definitely Launching Next Month
Let's get hyped
You don't know how good it felt to write that headline. After a couple of delays pushed one of 2020's biggest titles back an excruciating few more months, Cyberpunk 2077 has gone gold. That essentially means it will definitely hit its release date of 19th November 2020 as development wraps up on the base game. No more delays folks,...
News Leaked Cyberpunk 2077 Map Reveals the Whole of Night City
Mild spoilers
Cyberpunk 2077 is gunning for the Grand Theft Auto crowd, so of course the retail release comes packaged with a paper map of Nighty City. In an age where publishers don’t even include instruction manuals in their physical games boxes anymore, it’s a nice novelty – and a leaked copy of the unfoldable extra gives us our first full...
News Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Confirmed for Release This November
Plus reveal trailer
Update: As expected, EA has now confirmed that Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered will speed onto PS4 on 6th November 2020. It will indeed support cross-play and contain all major DLC. It'll cost £34.99/$39.99 and is already available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store. Check out the announcement trailer above if you're...
Random The Internet Is Discussing PS5's Mysterious Bolt
Nuts
Sony is failing to spoon-feed the media with meaningful PlayStation 5 information to write about, and so the press is beginning to lose its collective mind. The latest flight of fancy: a mysterious bolt spotted atop the next-gen console’s monolithic form, located between the outer-white panels and glossy black sandwich filler. Just what does...
News PS5 Console Exclusive Godfall Requires an Internet Connection
But developer insists it's not a service game
You’ll need to be connected to the Internet to enjoy PlayStation 5 console exclusive Godfall when it launches on 12th November, and that’s despite the developer’s insistence that it’s not a “service game”. Confirmation comes courtesy of the release’s Twitter account, after fans spotted an...
News Sony Didn't Allow Japanese Media to See PS5's User Interface
Top secret
A round of Japanese media and influencers were invited to a special PlayStation 5 hands-on event recently, where they finally had the opportunity to play Sony’s next-gen console. Brand new gameplay footage of Astro’s Playroom, Godfall, and others was uploaded to the web – but it didn’t scratch the itch of many, who were hoping to...
News Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Arrives 16th October, Update 1.1 Adds New Game+
Raid coming after launch
Sucker Punch Productions has today confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a new online co-op mode for the PlayStation 4 exclusive, will launch on 16th October 2020 for free. It will also release alongside update 1.1 which contains some major new features for the single player story, including New Game +, another...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab September 2020's Free PS Plus Games
Indestructible
The current crop of PlayStation Plus titles are about to be rotated out for two new PlayStation 4 picks, so make sure you take advantage of these final hours and add the free games to your library. In case you've forgotten, this month's PS Plus line-up consisted of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG for short) and Street Fighter V...
Sunday4th Oct 2020
News Sony Abandons Decades-Old Japanese Controller Logic for PS5
X-rated
Did you know that in Japan the Circle button is used to confirm menu items and the X button is used to cancel? While some early PS1 titles used the same logic in the West, Sony eventually normalised the use of X to confirm and Circle to cancel, but there’s always been a disparity between the regions – until now. Alongside a wave of...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for October 2020?
Plus or minus?
October's PlayStation Plus games have been announced, and, well... The reaction hasn't been brilliant. For starters, we've got Vampyr. By most accounts it's a decent game (we gave it a 6/10), but it's the kind of semi-forgotten title that you'd expect alongside a blockbuster. Except there is no blockbuster — there's only Need for...
Rumour PS5 UI Leak Shows Boot Sequence, 664GB Usable Storage
But legitimacy up for debate
Wow! It’s been a bonkers 24 hours for PlayStation 5 rumours, as first images of the next-gen console’s user interface have allegedly leaked – but we’ve been unable to verify their authenticity. Among the leaks is a video of the system’s start-up sequence, images that suggest the console will include 664GB of...
News Ghost of Tsushima Looks Insane at 60 Frames-Per-Second
Smooth samurai
There’s no word on whether Ghost of Tsushima will be upgraded for PlayStation 5 just yet, but here’s what you could expect from a hypothetical next-gen version. Rendered out by SnazzyAI, this reconstructed 4K, 60 frames-per-second footage is absolutely stunning, with the improved framerate adding an extra sprinkle of magic to...
News Spider-Man Creative Director Calls for Respect as PS5 Remaster Criticism Crosses the Line
Caught in a web
For what feels like the umpteenth time this year, a high-profile video game developer has urged respect as criticism has gone too far. Bryan Intihar, the creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man, has called for more kindness in the title’s community, after receiving threating messages due to the recasting of Peter Parker’s face...
News PS5 Fan Noise First Impressions Are Promising
Silent but deadly
First impressions of the PlayStation 5’s fan noise are promising, as Japanese publications Dengeki Online and 4Gamer have both suggested that the console runs extremely quietly. This is despite the system powering demanding next-gen titles like Godfall and Astro’s Playroom under hot studio lights for over an hour. Sony’s...
News Watch Lots of Brand New PS5 Gameplay with Japanese YouTube Videos
Astro's Playroom! Godfall! DMC5 Special Edition!
A bunch of Japanese YouTubers got the chance to go hands on with PlayStation 5 recently, and as promised, their videos are live right now. While they don't provide a look at the PS5's UI or menus, we now have plenty of raw footage from several games. There's lots of gameplay from the likes of Astro's...
News PS5's Controller Features LED Lights to Denote Which Player You Are
Attention to detail
As is the case with the PlayStation 4 controller, the DualSense includes a coloured strip which will change colour depending on which player you are. However, the Japanese giant has also incorporated four additional LED lights below the touchpad to denote which player number you are. For example, if you’re Player 3, then...
Saturday3rd Oct 2020
News PS Plus October 2020 Free PS4 Games Announced
Hit and miss?
October 2020's PS Plus games have been confirmed. As always, subscribers get two PS4 titles. This time around, it's Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr. The latter will hopefully get you in the mood for Halloween. We actually rather enjoyed DONTNOD's vampiric role-playing game, describing it as "intriguing" in our Vampyr review...
News More PS5 Photos Emerge from Japanese Previews
It's shinier than we thought
Update: Here's another photo of the PlayStation 5 in a real-world setting, this time without any clever image editing to make it look smaller. Clearly it's a monster compared to past PlayStation consoles, but we can't help but appreciate its design a little more now we're finally seeing it in the flesh. Popular...
News EA Gearing Up for Need for Speed Announcement on Monday
Presumably Hot Pursuit remaster
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, aka the worst kept industry secret right now, could be officially announced very soon indeed. EA has opened up a teaser page on the official Need for Speed website, with the number 510 everywhere and a countdown ending on 5th October. This follows a handful of social posts from...
Quiz Can You Name These PlayStation Launch Games?
Day one
How well do you remember the launch of each PlayStation home console? The release of a brand new game-playing machine is always exciting, but at the same time, it can be easy to forget the software that arrived alongside the hardware. And so here we are, with a quiz that'll test your knowledge of PlayStation launch titles. Think you're a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 344
It's about time
It’s been a much quieter week in the PlayStation Nation after the theatrics of the Bethesda buyout last time around, so there’s no real need for escapism this time around. Nevertheless, with the weather turning bad, we’re looking forward to some time inside with our favourite games. Sammy Barker, Editor: I can't seem to...
News Kentucky Route Zero Has a Companion Album and You Can Listen Right Now
Not too late to love you now
Back when the console edition of Cardboard Computer's absolute masterpiece Kentucky Route Zero was revealed, some physical goodies were also unveiled in collaboration with IAm8Bit. Alongside physical copies of the game and a vinyl edition of the soundtrack, there was an additional "mystery vinyl". For long-time fans of...
Friday2nd Oct 2020
News Bloodborne Is Free for PS Plus Members Right Now in the US
Update: Never mind
Update: Pack it up everyone, the error has been fixed. Fear the old blood, and all that. Original Story: This is odd. Bloodborne, the beloved FromSoftware action title, is currently free for PlayStation Plus members on PS4. Here's the Store link. Of course, the game has been a PS Plus offering in the past, but you can now grab...
News Seeing The Last of Us 2 at 4K, 60FPS Makes Us Pray for a PS5 Upgrade
Bloody Ellie
We've seen what a Bloodborne PS5 remaster could look like, but after watching this latest video from YouTube channel SnazzyAI, that's not the only next-gen upgrade we're praying for. This new clip shows us what The Last of Us: Part II could become with a 4K, 60 frames-per-second update, and it's a thing of beauty. Fans of the serie
Random PS5 Looks Way Better As a Skyscraper Than a Games Console
Sky high
Sony’s dreamed up some strange consoles in its 25 years as a platform holder, but the PlayStation 5 is surely is boldest design yet. With a popped collar, curvy mid-section, and sharp edges, it looks more like the kind of object you’d expect to find in a contemporary art gallery than next to a television. It also looks way better as a...
News NHL 21 Brings Back an Ice Cold SEGA Genesis Classic
Cool
EA Sports is running low on reasons to flog NHL 21 this year, so when in doubt go retro. The publisher is reviving SEGA Genesis classic NHL ’94, and porting in modern teams and rosters. You’ll be able to play the cool re-release from 30th October for free – assuming you pre-order the organisation’s all-new ice hockey simulation. The...
News Bethesda Acquisition Will Not Impact PlayStation Immediately, Believes Pachter
Starfield could still come to PS5
A week and a bit later, and we’ve all just about recovered from Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda. Discussion has turned back to the PlayStation 5 and its roster of games, but analysts are still attempting to diagnose the effects of the buyout. And speaking with GamingBolt, Wedbush Securities’ Michael...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (28th September to 4th October)
Crash Bandicoot! Star Wars! Genshin Impact!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's about time we got a new Crash Bandicoot sequel, and that's the headline title this time. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New PS4 Games This...
News Astro's Playroom to Feature in Japanese PS5 Hands On Videos
Posting this Sunday
Japanese YouTubers have been getting up close and personal with the PlayStation 5 lately, and they'll be able to post their impressions this coming Sunday. Astro's Playroom is set to be one of the next-gen titles detailed as part of the hands on report as creator "Akagami no Tomo no Game Jikkyou Channel!!" has scheduled a video...
News The Pathless Ruled Out as PS5's First Free PS Plus Game
A different path
We don’t actually know what the deal will be with regards to free PlayStation Plus games on the PlayStation 5 yet. The platform holder will continue to giveaway two PlayStation 4 titles every month which will presumably be playable with backwards compatibility, and there will be the new PS Plus Collection for all subscribers to...
News Fall Guys Season 2 Brings More Customisation with Banners and Nicknames
It's all to play for
It looks as though Fall Guys season 2 is going to bring a fair amount of change to the indie hit. As well as a batch of new mini games and costumes with a medieval twist, the rate at which you'll earn crowns will be faster. But that's not all — the game's community manager has revealed a new set of customisation options. Once...
Thursday1st Oct 2020
News This Is the Real-Life Model Peter Parker's Face Is Based on in Spider-Man PS5
Face swap
British model Ben Jordan is the new face of Peter Parker, and this is what he looks like in real-life. The 26-year-old – who’s worked with brands like Calvin Klein in the past – is particularly proud to be involved with the project, writing on Instagram: “Excited to be part of the Marvel family as Spider-Man in Marvel’s...
News New Cyberpunk 2077 Advert Features Keanu Reeves, Billie Eilish
I’m a bad guy
It looks like the wider marketing campaign of Cyberpunk 2077 is really starting to kick into gear after a new advert was debuted during the NBA Finals. With the 19th November 2020 release date attached, the 30-second ad features a live-action Keanu Reeves alongside footage of the game itself. We've also got Billie Eilish's Bad Guy...
News EA Play Collapses as FIFA 21 Early Access Rolls Out
The crowd goes wild
The demand for FIFA 21 is predictably insatiable, as the soccer sim’s 10-hour early access trial has forced EA Play offline on the PlayStation 4. The subscription service is currently trending on Twitter as footie fans thirst for their first taste of this year’s game, but with the publisher’s servers struggling, it may be a...
Round Up Crash Bandicoot 4 Reviews Show the Mascot Marsupial Is Back on Form
Woah!
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is the first totally new game in the series in over a decade, following the success of the N. Sane Trilogy. Like that collection of remakes, this new game is sounding very good indeed — that's according to the first batch of reviews, which have just gone live. The general consensus from critics is that...
Deal Grab Borderlands 3 for Just $7.99, Then Get a Free PS5 Upgrade
Bargain bucket
If you've been planning on checking out Borderlands 3 any time soon, you're not going to be able to do it at a better price than this. Best Buy is currently selling the PlayStation 4 looter shooter for just $7.99 as part of its online deal of the day, so you'll have to be fast if you want to snap this one up. We awarded Borderlands 3...
Guide Upcoming PS5 and PS4 Games and Accessories for October and November 2020
Crash Bandicoot! Assassin's Creed! PS5 launch!
We're entering the final quarter of 2020, and man, there's a lot happening. Not only does PlayStation 4 have plenty of exciting software lined up in October and November, but the PS5 is due out in a matter of weeks. There's so much to pack into the next couple of months, so we'll keep this brief. If...
News Fall Guys Season 2 Will Be Far More Generous with Crowns Following Fan Feedback
Everyone's a winner
In Fall Guys, even those who never win an episode can get some crowns eventually. As you level up in the game's Fame path, you unlock a variety of goodies, and that includes a few crowns for you to spend on some top tier items. In season 1, the Fame progression would only grant you three royal headpieces. Unless you've been...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Has Been in Development for a Year on PS5
Swing time
Insomniac Games has been working on Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered for the past year, and despite the reveal of some brand-new assets earlier in the week, the team continues to improve the appearance of the next-gen re-release. Community director James Stevenson confirmed the tidbit in a Twitter post, where he explained that it’s...
News The Pathless Confirmed as a PS5 Launch Game
Another for the list
Giant Squid, the developer behind Abzu, has today confirmed that The Pathless will be a PlayStation 5 launch title, releasing on 12th November 2020. It will also come to PlayStation 4 on the same day, but PS5 owners can look forward to support for 60 frames-per-second on the next-gen console. The game was detailed recently in a...
News DIRT 5 Trophies Show a Smooth Road to the Platinum
Comfy ride
DIRT 5 might provide a messy drive in all its off-road events, but getting the platinum Trophy looks like a clean victory. The PlayStation 4 Trophy list has emerged online, and unless we're mistaken, it looks as though it'll be pretty simple to grab all those trinkets. That's not to say there's no challenge whatsoever. There are some...
News Overcooked 2 Celebrates Moon Harvest Festival with Free Update
New levels and recipes
The folks at Team 17 and Ghost Town Games have been topping up our portion of Overcooked 2 on a regular basis, but we won't say no to a little more. The co-op cooking game has been updated once again with some more free content, this time in celebration of the mid-Autumn festival. So, what's included in this freebie content?...
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