Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: How to Perform All Fatalities
Full command list for every MK11 Ultimate Fatality
Guide All Free PS Plus Games in 2020
A complete list of every 2020 PlayStation Plus game
News - November, 2020
Monday30th Nov 2020
Guide NBA 2K21: Best Builds for MyPlayer and MyCareer
How to build the best NBA 2K21 player on PS5 and PS4 in all positions
What are the best NBA 2K21 builds for MyPlayer and MyCareer? A big part of the NBA 2K21 experience is building your own player for use in The Long Shadow campaign, MyCareer mode, and crucially the The City and the Neighborhood. While your personal player build will depend largely...
Guide Cyber Monday 2020 - Best PS5 and PS4 Deals on Games, PS Plus, 4K TVs, Accessories, and More
All the best PS5 and PS4 deals in Cyber Monday
What are the best Cyber Monday 2020 PS4 deals? What Cyber Monday discounts are there on PS4 consoles, games, and accessories? Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have noticed it's time once again for Cyber Monday, which means all kinds of savings on a wide range of products. This naturally...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla 1.004 Performance Practically Unchanged on PS5
Let the bloodbath begin
Update: There was a lot of talk on social this week that Ubisoft had effectively gimped the PlayStation 5 version of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, after Digital Foundry discovered the game performed best on Sony’s console. That’s not quite the case, however. Performance Mode, which targets 60 frames-per-second on PS5, is...
News Sony's Secret San Diego Studio Probably Hasn't Closed
Uncharted territory
Update: All the attention on John Baustita's Twitter account earlier today prompted him to come out and make a comment. In a follow-up message, he explained that he left Sony's unannounced San Diego studio due to "personal circumstances", and as far as he's aware the team still exists: Now we wait for the platform holder to...
News Pro Days Gone Player Is Beating Entire Hordes Without Firing a Bullet
Impressive stuff, Deacon
Days Gone is what you'd consider a fan favourite of the PlayStation 4 generation, and its hardcore community is still pulling off impressive feats in-game more than 18 months after launch. Just take Reddit user SpawnicusRex, for example, who has been detailing their efforts to kill off entire hordes of Freakers without...
News The Internet Can't Stop Talking About the Kids in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Freaks of nature
Assassin's Creed Valhalla might have been patched over the past couple of days to make it run better than ever on PlayStation 5, but all the internet wants to do is talk about the children that inhabit Ubisoft's take on England in 873 AD. This is something we experienced to some degree during our review process, although this
News Xbox Series X|S Runs PS2 Games Better Than PS5
A sad reality
PlayStation 5 can, in fact, play a handful of PlayStation 2 titles – but only ones that were ported to the PlayStation 4, like Jak & Daxter and Grand Theft Auto 3. Bizarrely, the Xbox Series X|S can play retro PlayStation titles much better – at least, until the inevitable batch of cease and desist letters get posted out...
News eBay Users Are Trying to Flog Photographs of the PS5
Picture this
We’ve already covered in detail the seedy story of scalpers who’ve been working overtime to secure PS5 stock, but how about this new low? eBay has issued a warning to sellers trying to flog photographs of the next-gen format. People are actually bidding on these listings for serious sums of money, not realising they’re effectively...
News PS Store End of Year Deals Sale Discounts Lots of PS4 Games
Wallets at the ready
Black Friday might be over, but did you really think you'd be safe from Sony's bargain-fuelled wrath? PlayStation Store has been updated today with a new sale named End of Year Deals, and there are hundreds more discounted PS4 games to browse. It's slim pickings for PS5 games in this sale, unfortunately. Dead by Daylight's...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Is Hiding a Mysterious New Logo
New game coming?
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a great return to form for the marsupial mascot, but his latest game was somewhat overshadowed by the arrival of next-gen (now current-gen, we suppose). Of course, the launch of PlayStation 5 hasn't dissuaded hardcore Crash fans from completing the new game 106 per cent. Doing so is an exercise...
News BBC Consumer Show Investigating Missing PS5 Deliveries
Amazon UK feeling the heat
The ongoing saga involving missing PlayStation 5 deliveries has attracted attention from BBC’s consumer show Watchdog, where it featured in a recent One Show segment. You’ll recall that many next-gen consoles ordered from Amazon UK went missing on launch day, with our very own
News PS5 Becomes UK's Biggest Ever Console Launch, Says New Report
Beats original 250,000 record
The PlayStation 5 has become the United Kingdom's biggest ever console launch, eclipsing the 250,000 units the PlayStation 4 sold inside 48 hours, according to publishing sources close to Video Games Chronicle. The most popular model at launch is said to be the one shipping with a disc drive, with the two versions...
Mini Review Tesla Force (PS5) - Twin-Stick Roguelite Needed More Time in the Lab
The greatest minds in history cannot save this game
In an already bizarre year, Tesla Force’s absurd concept of pulling famous people from history and making them fight monsters seems right at home. Tesla Force is a roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Nikola Tesla and Marie Curie, fighting waves of monsters with over the top guns and powers...
News ASMR YouTubers Have Discovered the DualSense
It was only a matter of time
Whether you watch it for relaxation purposes or find it a bit weird, there’s no doubt that ASMR is big business on YouTube right now. And it was only a matter of time before some content creators discovered the DualSense controller and its plethora of sounds. This video in particular, by ASMatt R, is interesting...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Friday Deals Boost FIFA 21 to Number One
Bargain hunting
Don't let a lockdown get in the way of the British hunger for a good bargain. Over 1 million physical games were sold last week as retailers cut down prices for Black Friday. The real winner is FIFA 21; thanks to a reduced price, it's secured another first place result in the weekly chart. It boots Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to...
News Swery's The Good Life Grabs Summer 2021 Release Window
Alongside new publisher
Remember The Good Life? Swery65's photography RPG all about cats has been hanging around for quite some time now following a successful Kickstarter campaign all the way back in May 2018. Fast forward two and a half years and this latest update has handed the game a summer 2021 release window on PlayStation 4, with The...
Sunday29th Nov 2020
Not everyone is so lucky
Update (29th November, 2020): An increasing number of customers are dissatisfied after Kohl’s voided the Kohl’s Cash they were promised after the company cancelled a wave of PlayStation 5 orders. To be clear, it seems that the company is still honouring the $180 credit earned from a single console order, but those who...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for December 2020?
Plus or minus?
December 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been announced, and we've already seen a load of mixed reactions here on Push Square. Some think it's an okay lineup, others think it's a steaming pile of hot trash. Truth be told, we tend to fall somewhere in between, but as always, we want to know your opinion on the matter. December's...
News Streamer Beats Demon's Souls PS5 Without Taking a Single Hit
So the world might be mended
Completing a normal run of Demon's Souls is tricky enough, but what about beating the whole thing without taking a single hit? That's what Twitch streamer The_Happy_Hob managed over the weekend in front of thousands upon thousands of viewers. Hob, as he's more commonly known, had previously spent stream after stream...
News PS5 Enjoys Best Ever PlayStation Home Console Launch in Spain
Gracias
We don’t actually know how well the PlayStation 5 is selling, because Sony has stopped short of sharing numbers outside of its “biggest ever launch” rhetoric. However, we do now have firm figures for Spain, where the next-gen console is poised to dominate the market. The Japanese giant shipped 43,000 units, and they sold out. That...
Saturday28th Nov 2020
News PlayStation Fans So Desperate for PS5 Stock They Brought Their Beds to GameStop
Camped for 24 hours outside store
A fresh batch of PS5 stock was promised in-store at GameStop this Black Friday, and a couple of PlayStation fans were so desperate to get their hands on the next-gen console, they brought their beds and slept outside their local store for 24 hours. ABC reporter Eugene Daniel stumbled upon the desperate gamers, who...
News PS Plus December 2020 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced
May the spirit of the season enchant you
December 2020's free PS Plus games have been announced. As has been the case since the PlayStation 5's launch earlier in the month, three titles are up for grabs — one of which is available on Sony's new console. The PS5 game in question is Worms Rumble — the latest entry in the long running series,...
News Sony Reduces Cyberpunk 2077's UK PS Store Price
Refunds those who already pre-ordered
Sony has knocked £5 off the PlayStation Store price of Cyberpunk 2077 in the UK, making it £49.99 as opposed to £54.99. That brings it right in line with the retail edition, which Amazon UK is flogging with some exclusive Night City postcards for £49.99 as well. In fact, if you purchase your PSN credit from...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Saves Can Be Transferred from PS4 to PS5
Confirmed by CDPR
Yes, you will be able to transfer your Cyberpunk 2077 save files from PS4 to PS5. This means that if you happen to start the game on PS4 and then play it on PS5 at a later date via backwards compatibility, you can take your progress with you. Lovely. CD Projekt Red says that as long as you're playing on the same PlayStation...
News PS1 Sci-Fi RPG SaGa Frontier Is Being Remastered on PS4 in 2021
A new frontier
Square Enix has announced SaGa Frontier Remastered, a remaster (duh) of the sci-fi JRPG that launched on PS1 all the way back in 1997. It was never officially released in Europe, so for a lot of players, this will be their first chance to experience the adventure. Much like other games in the SaGa series, SaGa Frontier has multiple...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 352
Remember Phogs? They're back
It’s been an outrageously busy month for everyone at Push Square Towers, but the time to unwind is finally nearing. Oh, who are we kidding? There’s still Cyberpunk 2077 and then Game of the Year to sort out. No rest for the wicked! Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve somehow worked my way through the majority of Demon’s...
Friday27th Nov 2020
Guide New PS5 Owners: How to Fix Common Problems
Simple solutions for PlayStation 5's most common issues
So, you're a new PS5 owner, but you may be having problems getting started with the system. We've already provided a list of 10 Things You Should Do First with Your New PlayStation 5, but what if your console isn't working as expected? Namely, you're experiencing issues like coil whine,...
News Sony Banning PS5 Owners for Exploiting PS Plus Collection
Don't sell access to your system
If you own a PlayStation 5 and have an active PlayStation Plus subscription, then you can redeem and play 20 or so excellent PlayStation 4 games as part of the PS Plus Collection. It’s a great sweetener for next-gen early adopters, and you can actually enjoy all of the games on the company’s previous console once...
News PS5's Small Performance Advantages Over Xbox Series X Prompt Microsoft Statement
It wasn't supposed to be like this
On paper, the difference between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X’s hardware specifications is smaller than any previous console generation, but early analysis from sites like Digital Foundry have pegged Sony’s next-gen system as marginally superior in some early multiformat face-offs. We’re talking...
News Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Reveal Now Planned for After Release
Multiplayer news coming Q1 2021
CD Projekt Red has decided to scrap its plans of revealing DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 before the game's 10th December 2020 launch, instead opting to wait until everyone has the title in their hands. This is because of the surprise delay the hotly anticipated RPG was hit with, pushing it back a couple more weeks. The...
News PlayStation Gamers Think PS5's DualSense Is Sony's Best Ever Controller
High praise
We love the DualSense here at Push Square. The weight feels just right, the buttons are pretty much perfect, and boy do we enjoy those haptics when they kick in. Phwoar! And it seems as though we're not alone. Earlier this week, we published a poll here on the site, asking our readers what they think of the DualSense controller. Around...
Soapbox Demon's Souls' Difficulty Shouldn't Deter You from Playing PS5's Best Game
Honestly, you're already good enough
I’m pretty average at games. Painfully average. Whenever there’s a leaderboard, I rarely find myself at the top; I rarely find myself at the bottom either. I’m always in the middle. If it’s an online shooter, I’ll never be the MVP, but I’ll find a way to contribute towards my team. In co-op games,...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (23rd November to 30th November)
Thanksgiving! Go eat turkey
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's Thanksgiving in America this week, which means it's an alarmingly slow week for new releases. For a full list of all new PS5 game release dates in 2020 and all new PS4 game release dates in 2020,...
News PS Plus Members Received Almost $800 Worth of PS5 and PS4 Games in 2020
Plus sized savings
You might not necessarily love every last addition to PlayStation Plus' lineup of complimentary games, but there's no arguing with the monetary value it offers. As well as online services, cloud storage, and exclusive discounts, the subscription service gives you access to dozens of games every year, and 2020 has been no...
News Climbing Run Speedruns in Astro's Playroom Are Mind Boggling
How is that possible?
How quickly can you climb in Astro’s Playroom? Not as fast as the world’s best, we reckon! This video posted on Reddit shows the eighth best time in the Climbing Run time trial and… Well, the results speak for themselves. We had to double check this video wasn’t playing at double speed for a few seconds. The...
Talking Point What Were Your Most Played PS4 Games?
The wall of shame
One of the more unexpected features Sony introduced with the PlayStation 5 is the ability to track your playtime across games. Now you can easily track how many precious hours have been invested into first-party titles or the big online shooters, and this also goes for past PlayStation 4 games. That could be either a blessing or a...
Poll What's Your Favourite PS5 Launch Game?
A lot to choose from
The PS5 has been out for more than a week now here in Europe — it's been a whole two weeks of next-gen gaming in the US — and we reckon that Sony's new system has enjoyed one of the best console launch lineups ever. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls lead the charge, but let's not forget about solid third...
News Official Ghost of Tsushima Action Figure Is All Kinds of Cool
Premium Act-Jin
Sucker Punch has revealed an official Jin Sakai action figure — the protagonist from hit PS4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima, in case you didn't know. The 6.1 inch collectable is fully posable and packed with detail — it even comes with an assortment of weapons. It's crafted by Japanese figma specialists Good Smile Company, and it's...
News Final Fantasy 14 Announcement Showcase Planned for February 2021
Next expansion reveal likely
Square Enix will be hosting a special announcement showcase on 5th February 2021 for its grand online MMO Final Fantasy XIV, where a number of "cool things" will be shown. The broadcast will include a live interpretation from Japanese to English, meaning European and US players will be able to follow along. The live...
Mini Review Esports Life Tycoon (PS4) - Manage Virtual Athletes in Moreish Strategy Game
Repetitive strain injury
With last year’s YouTubers Life, Spanish studio U-Play Online transformed content creation into a kind of arcade strategy game, where your objective was to grow your subscriber count across a variety of different disciplines – from gaming through to cooking. Esports Life Tycoon is a similar sort of experience, marrying...
News PlayStation Partner Awards Return Next Week with New Categories
Celebrating Japan and Asia
PlayStation Japan will reconvene next week for the annual PlayStation Partner Awards, celebrating the latest and greatest titles from developers across the region. The ceremony focuses on PlayStation games that have sold the most amount of copies rather than their quality, with three awards up for grabs. You'll be able to...
Thursday26th Nov 2020
Guide All Free PS Plus Games in 2020
A complete list of every 2020 PlayStation Plus game
What are the new PS Plus games? Which free PlayStation Plus games have been given away in 2020? In this article, we'll be compiling a complete list of every 2020 PS Plus title provided as part of Sony's subscription service. This year is particularly interesting, as it should see the introduction...
News PS Store Black Friday Sale Has Awesome PS5, PS4 Deals
PS5 games! The Last of Us 2! Ghost of Tsushima!
When Black Friday is around, you know a big PlayStation Store sale is inbound. And boy is it! The PS Store Black Friday sale is live right now through until 30th November 2020, with deals live across Europe and the US as we speak. Even better, we've got a good amount of PlayStation 5 titles included in...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.004 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Features Huge List of Improvements
Odin be praised
Update: Assassin's Creed Valhalla update 1.004 is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. It's around 2.6GB in size. For the full patch notes, check out the rest of the article below. Original Story: As promised by Ubisoft, Assassin's Creed Valhalla's next big update is arriving tomorrow — that's the 26th November, in case...
Soapbox PS5 Is Pushing Me Ever Closer to All-Digital
A slow and steady transition
I think Sony’s been so shrewd with the way it’s handled the transition from physical media to digital downloads. The company definitely would prefer you purchase all of its games from the PlayStation Store: it cuts out retailers and resales, removes physical overheads like manufacturing and storage, and ties you into...
News Why Does PS5 Pin Deleted Games to the Main Menu?
An irritating bug
Here’s a really irritating PlayStation 5 bug that Sony needs to fix: some games get pinned to the start of the main menu when you delete them. Obviously, when you’re managing your storage space, you generally want to remove the software from your system entirely. But while the next-gen console will delete the game from your SSD...
News PS5 Microphone Records Your Voice When You Get a Trophy
And it's making for some fun Demon's Souls videos
As you may know already, the PlayStation 5 records a short video when you unlock a Trophy, but if you’ve got your microphone on you may not know that it also captures your voice. One Reddit user realised that while playing Demon’s Souls, and uploaded his moment of victory for the world to enjoy...
Black Friday 2020 Best PS Plus Deals for PS5 and PS4
The best PlayStation Plus deals in Black Friday
What are the best Black Friday deals on PlayStation Plus? If you're looking to subscribe to PS Plus, now would be a great time to do it, as a 12-month membership is currently going cheap. If you've just got yourself a PS5, there's every reason to make sure your subscription is topped up. Not only do...
News PS5 Fans Are Giving Their Consoles Awesome Custom Paint Jobs
Anything but white
The PlayStation 5 is predominantly white, with two curvy panels sandwiching the main black box. It's visually quite striking, and a huge departure from the brand's previous designs. As you might expect, not everyone is a fan of the white outer shell, and they're taking matters into their own hands. The white panels are easy to...
News PS5 Allows You to Pin Web Pages Next to Your Game
You can also watch YouTube
Officially, the PlayStation 5 doesn’t have web browser support. However, the functionality is built into the console, and works really well. One thing we’ve discovered recently is that it’s possible to pin a web page to the side of your game. In the example embedded above, we’re using our excellent Demon’s Souls...
News FIFA 21 Rights Row Rumbles on as FIFPro, Agents Weigh In
Top football body makes statement
Update (26th November, 2020): The footballer rights row is showing no signs of slowing, with both FIFPro and agents like Mino Raiola joining the discussion. First, the response from FIFPro, embedded below: In light of recent media reports, FIFPro wishes to clarify the manner in which it obtains the image rights of...
News GTA Online Embraces Black Friday with Big Discounts
How low can you go?
GTA Online will embrace the spirit of the season this Black Friday by discounting a bunch of sought-after vehicles across a range of Los Santos’ dealers. You’ll also be able to save this week on Nightclub properties, Garages, and Special Cargo warehouses. Meanwhile, there’s a cracker up for grabs at the Diamond & Casino...
News Worms Rumble Trophies Reveal a Straightforward Path to the Platinum
Incoming
Worms Rumble is coming to both PlayStation 4 and PS5 as a PS Plus game. It makes a ton of sense, given this is a purely multiplayer game, and we're eager to give it a try. In case you're not aware, this latest entry in the series ditches turn-based skirmishes in favour of real-time action, and includes battle royale modes to boot. But what...
News Intriguing RPG Greedfall Is Coming to PS5, Also Getting an Expansion
Greedy
Greedfall, the pretty-decent-but-also-a-bit-boring RPG that launched on PS4 last year, is getting a PS5 version. There are no further details or release date to go on yet, but we imagine that it'll be a pretty straightforward re-release with improved performance. What's more, Greedfall's getting an expansion. Again, we don't have any...
News Cuphead's Delicious Last Course Will Dine in 2021
Eat up
Studio MDHR has delayed Cuphead’s Delicious Last Course DLC until 2021, which is probably for the best considering the size and scale of our backlog. The add-on content – slated to release on the PlayStation 4 at the same time as all other platforms – was first announced all the way back in 2018, so it’s taking a little time to cook...
News Astro's Playroom World Records Are a Thing Now
Botta go fast
Astro’s Playroom is one of the more popular PlayStation 5 launch games, and subsequently there’s strong competition for the top spot on the title’s leaderboards. As you complete levels in the game, you unlock Time Trials, allowing you to compete against the rest of the world for the fastest finishes. And in the video embedded...
News Fall Guys Season 3 Will Take Us to a Winter Wonderland
It's cold outside
The buzz surrounding Fall Guys might have cooled down, but it remains a popular multiplayer party game. The colourful, 60-player platformer has been ticking along while we've all been getting giddy about PlayStation 5, with season 2 quietly playing out in the meantime. Now, it seems that talk has turned to season 3. In typical...
Random Watch as Fall Guys Players Join Forces to Form Hearts and More
Heartwarming
Fall Guys is a cutesy-looking game, but it's actually an intense competition. A large group of players join online matches and race to qualify for each round, until just one is crowned the winner. With everyone so hungry for success, it's nigh impossible to get others to do anything you want them to. Unless you happen to be a popular...
News Dreams' Second Annual Impy Awards Recognises PS4 Game's Top Creators
F*** the Oscars
We still dip into Dreams from time to time, and it's always fascinating to see what the community has come up with. Whether it's a PlayStation Store-worthy game or simply a stunning diorama, there's seemingly no end to the imagination of its player base. At the start of the year, the first ever Impy Awards took place — an awards...
Wednesday25th Nov 2020
Guide PS5 Controller Not Charging in Rest Mode - How to Fix DualSense PS5 Controller Charging Issue
Why isn't your PS5 controller charging properly?
Why is your DualSense PS5 controller not charging in rest mode? How can you keep your PS5 controller charged? In some cases, your PlayStation 5 might not be charging up your DualSense controller properly in rest mode. As part of our PS5 guide, we'll go over what's happening in these instances, and...
Guide Best PS Plus Collection Games on PS5
The PS4's greatest at no extra cost
What are the best PS Plus Collection games on PS5? What PS Plus Collection games should you play? Alongside picking up a PlayStation 5 and a PlayStation Plus subscription, you'll also gain access to the PS Plus Collection. This is a bundle of 20 PlayStation 4 titles playable on your PS5, from Sony's own studios...
News Second PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
Improving that stability
The second firmware update of the PlayStation 5 generation has arrived, weighing in at exactly 868MB. It's available to download on your console right now with the file name 20.02-02.26.00, but the question is: what does it do? Well, just like the first one, it's all about improving the system's performance. The patch note...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Arriving This Week
Should be a big one
Assassin's Creed Valhalla could do with a patch or two. Or three. The open world adventure runs much better on PS5 than it does on PS4 — as stressed in our Assassin's Creed Valhalla PS5 review — but it's still rather buggy, and we dare say that some gameplay elements could be adjusted for the better. Ubisoft had previously...
Review Just Cause 4 - An Explosive Open World Romp
Just bores
Republished on Wednesday 25th November, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December 2020's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. There's moments playing Just Cause 4 when you'll almost certainly find yourself grinning from ear to ear in much the same way that you might watching a...
News DIRT 5 Dev 'Not Happy' with DualSense Haptic Feedback on PS5
Aiming to overhaul controller feedback
We really like DIRT 5 on PlayStation 5. It brings some easy-going, arcadey thrills and spills to the launch lineup, taking advantage of that souped-up hardware. However, one aspect that needs a little attention is its implementation of haptic feedback on the DualSense controller. Currently, the force feedback...
News Even the PS5 DualSense Charging Station Has Been Hit by Scalpers
More than double the price on eBay
Have you been trying to find a PlayStation 5 DualSense Charging Station in stock anywhere across the UK? You're not alone as online retailers across the island nation have entirely sold out in the lead up to Christmas, meaning the accessory has suffered the same fate as the console itself. Yes, scalpers are getting...
Review Observer: System Redux (PS5) – A New Coat of Paint Can Do Wonders
What’s old is new again
Observer was a polarizing title for us when it originally launched on the PlayStation 4. It was an experience that was maybe a little too bloated and more importantly it was absolutely littered with technical problems that made playing it a chore. This time around, we have some bad news for you and some good news. The bad...
News More PS5 Stock This Year, As Sony Enjoys Biggest Ever Launch
Biggest console launch of all-time
Update: Games Industry.biz has expanded on Sony's Twitter post, stating that the PlayStation 5 is not just the biggest console launch in PlayStation history – but also the entire industry. That seems reasonable, seeing as the PlayStation 4 previously held that accolade. Original Story: Sony has confirmed what...
Mini Review Rocket Arena - Competent Shooter May Be Fun for Free
Quake live
Republished on Wednesday 25th November, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December 2020's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Electronic Arts put out a new PlayStation 4 game earlier this week and there's a pretty good chance you never even knew it existed. Rocket Arena is a 3v3...
News The Last of Us 2 Sweeps The Golden Joysticks with Five Awards
Naughty Dog bags best studio
Awards season is upon us and Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't even released yet. That puts us and a lot of outlets in a bit of an awkward position, but the Golden Joysticks have gone first with their celebration of 2020's best games. And The Last of Us: Part II came out on top by a very, very wide margin, bagging itself five awards...
News PSVR's Blood & Truth Receives Mouth-Watering Improvements on PS5
Cor, blimey
Blood & Truth is one of the best PlayStation VR games, and it’s been given some mouth-watering enhancements on PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility. In this tech analysis, NX Gamer showcases the sharper resolution, better assets, and boosted framerate, all of which help to make this must-play even better on Sony’s next-gen...
News Godfall PS5 Patch 1.04 Out Now, Fixes a Load of Issues
Goodfall
Godfall, the self-proclaimed looter-slasher and PS5 launch title, has a new update on Sony's latest system. Patch 1.04 (for short) seeks to fix a whole laundry list of smaller issues. It's available to download now at around 650MB. Developer Counterplay Games says that a lot of these fixes are based on community feedback, so it's nice to...
Poll Is the PS5 DualSense Sony's Best Controller Yet?
It's time to Dual
The PS5 has been out for at least a week now (depending on where you live), and we want to know what you think of the DualSense — the console's high-tech controller. Featuring advanced haptic feedback functionality, adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone, it's a premium piece of kit, and a key PS5 selling point. Here at...
News Metro Exodus Gets PS5 Version, New Entry in Development
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
Developer 4A Games has announced that Metro Exodus will be coming to PlayStation 5 next year as a free upgrade to existing owners of the game, packing enhancements to both its resolution, frame rate, and more. Separately, the Ukrainian team also confirms it is hard at work on the next entry in the Metro franchise. This...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Adds the Klassic Movie Kast
Mortal Kombattt
In an attempt to save you from Ronda Rousey’s irritating Sonya ‘Ronya’ Blade, NetherRealm Studios has followed up the release of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on the PlayStation 5 with the Klassic MK Movie Skin Pack, which revives the likenesses and voices of the legendary 1995 movie tie-in. That means Bridgette Wilson-Sampras,...
Talking Point Was 2020 PlayStation's Best Ever Year?
Not-so hot take, really
We awarded Sony three 10/10s this year. Three of ‘em. Before anyone attempts to play the fanboy (Activity) Card, we also gave the company a 4/10 – for Predator: Hunting Grounds, if you’d forgotten about that game’s existence – so it’s not like we purposefully inflated our ratings. In fact, the three titles we’re...
News Martha Is Dead Confirms PS5 Version in Seriously Creepy Trailer
Arriving in 2021
Talk about a trailer that will make you sit upright in the morning with your mug of coffee. The Town of Light developer LKA has confirmed that its next title will be coming to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 with a very unsettling reveal that you can check out above. Announced during last night's Golden Joystick awards, Martha...
News Fortnite Announces Subscription Service with Exclusive Bonuses
$11.99 per month
Starting next week with the arrival of Chapter 2 - Season 5, Epic Games will provide an optional subscription service for Fortnite players that bundles together the Battle Pass, a bundle of V-Bucks, and exclusive items. Dubbed Fortnite Crew, it'll cost users $11.99 per month to sign up and start earning more bonuses than ever...
News Demon-Slaying Rhythm Game Metal: Hellsinger Gets New Gameplay in Music Video
DOOT
Ever wondered what DOOM would be like if it was a rhythm game? Metal: Hellsinger is basically that. Coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 next year, this interesting title has you slaying demons along to the beat of heavy metal music. In this new video, we're introduced to James Dorton, lead singer of death metal group Black Crown Initiate. He...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Reveals Crossover Event with Upcoming Movie
Play as the Milla Jovovich character
Not only will next month's Monster Hunter film be hitting cinemas across the globe (where they're actually open), but Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is also saying hello to Milla Jovovich with a special crossover event that allows you to play as the character herself. Starting 3rd December 2020, two new quests...
News Watch Dogs Legion Delays Online Mode to Early 2021
To focus on single player fixes
Ubisoft has delayed the online mode planned for Watch Dogs Legion to early 2021 so that it can "focus on fixing issues with single player". The multiplayer offering, which plans to offer four-player co-op and the classic Invasion mode from the first game, was planned to arrive next week. There's no word on whether...
Tuesday24th Nov 2020
News UK Scalper Group Claims It's Snagged 3,500 PS5 Consoles
That's a lot
PS5 stock is borderline impossible to find right now, and consoles are selling for over £1,000/$1,500 on eBay – significantly more than Sony’s recommended retail price. Now an interview with Business Insider has shed light on the sordid reseller
Talking Point Which Free December 2020 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
The first update of the PS5 era
What’s the December 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free December 2020 PS Plus games be announced? This is the first major PS Plus update since the PS5 released, but as Bugsnax will be available as a bonus game until 4th January, don’t expect any fresh goodies for your next-gen console. November 2020...
Poll Have You Experienced PS5 Coil Whine?
Whirred and wonderful
PS5 coil whine has been perhaps the biggest complaint of next-gen early adopters. While Sony’s new console is undoubtedly quieter than its PlayStation 4 range, some users are reporting an irritating whistling sound when playing graphically intensive games, like Demon’s Souls. This can range from a whining to a buzzing to a...
Review WRC 9 (PS5) - Haptic Feedback Helps Bring the World Rally Championship to the Next Generation
Good vibrations
WRC 9 is a superb rally sim. We said as much when we first reviewed it on PS4 three months ago. Bringing keen improvements to handling, lighting, and graphical fidelity – in addition to a selection of new rallies in Japan, Kenya, and New Zealand – such refinements in key areas helped define it as one of the best rally sims of the...
News This Is Cyberpunk 2077 Running on PS5, PS4 Pro
Finally
It's taken an age and a half, but we finally have footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on PlayStation consoles. New gameplay from CD Projekt Red shows the open world RPG on both PS4 Pro and PS5 — the latter being the PS4 version of the game played via backwards compatibility. Thankfully, the game looks pretty good on PS4 Pro, but we did...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Let You Turn Off Nudity
Campaign could take 175 hours on hardest difficulty
We know that Cyberpunk 2077 takes place in a dark and sordid world, where humans augment and supplant their physical form with modifications. That means that, ultimately, you’re going to be exposed to a whole lot of nudity throughout the course of the campaign, which some may not be 100 per cent...
News Made in Chelsea Star Taking Heat for PS5 Resell, But Now He's Denying It
James Taylor explains
Update (24/11/20): You'll be pleased to know that James Taylor has now responded to the negative reaction to his PlayStation 5 shenanigans. In a statement to Metro, the Made in Chelsea star claims to never have received a promotional PS5 from Sony, and thus never sold the console for a tidy profit. Apparently, this was all...
Feature Our PS5 Impressions After One Weekend of Play
We welcome in the new generation
After having to take in the PlayStation 5 experience through online chatter and pre-release posts from editor Sammy Barker, the entire Push Square editorial team finally has its hands on Sony's latest console. And following a full weekend of play, we feel compelled to share all of our experiences so far. Some of us...
Review Katamari Damacy Reroll (PS4) - Roll 'Em Up Remake Rocks
Keep rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin'
We're sorry for the Limp Bizkit lyric in the tagline. But if we had to think about them while trying to come up with puns on rolling then it's only fair that you think about them too. If, by chance, you don't know who Limp Bizkit is then all you need to know is that the early 2000s weren't kind to rock music, but...
News FIFA 21 Goes for Goal on PS5 with DualSense Support, Better Graphics, and More
Top bins
EA Sports has given us a little more insight into how FIFA 21 will be improved on PS5. Naturally, the game's going to look better than ever — in part thanks to a newly implemented lighting system, which should give stadiums a noticeable boost in realism. There are even new pre-match cinematics, like seeing fans funnel into the arena. We...
News Red Dead Online Gets Standalone Version From Next Week
Introductory price of $4.99
Starting next week on 1st December 2020, you'll be able to purchase Red Dead Online as a standalone product, separate from Red Dead Redemption 2. From then through until 15th February 2021, it'll cost an introductory price of $4.99 on the PlayStation Store before the price is raised to $19.99. The download will eat up...
News Rainbow Six: Siege PS5 Upgrade Coming Next Week, Enhancements Detailed
4K, 120FPS
Ubisoft has confirmed that the free PlayStation 5 upgrade for Rainbow Six: Siege will arrive next on 1st December 2020 alongside Season 4, which is part of its fifth year of content. Yes, it's been chugging along for quite some time now. All of your progress and in-game items will carry over into the next-gen version, with support for...
News Warframe Deploys on PS5 This Week with Numerous Next-Gen Upgrades
This means war
Warframe has a PS5 release date, and it's very soon. The free-to-play action RPG arrives this week, on the 26th November. It brings with it a slew of improvements over its last-gen incarnation, including overhauled visuals — a brand new dynamic lighting system and remastered textures have been promised — and super fast load times...
News Hitman 3 Heads to Asia in Brand New Level Reveal
Plus close look at Glacier engine
Hot on the heels of its Project 007 reveal, IO Interactive has revealed another location Agent 47 plans to visit in the upcoming Hitman 3. Named Chongqing, the Asian setting features the bright lights of neon advertising as well as realistic rain effects to make puddles and drops hitting the silent assassin appear...
News Cracking Arcade Racer Hotshot Racing Gets Free DLC Pack Today on PS4
Big Boss
We're big fans of Hotshot Racing here at Push Square Towers. The indie arcade racing game wonderfully scratches that Ridge Racer/Burnout itch we've been having for most of PlayStation 4's lifespan. If you're after a fast, drifty, arcadey racer, it comes highly recommended. It's great news, then, that it's getting a little bigger with a free...
Monday23rd Nov 2020
Review Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS5) - Next-Gen Upgrade Is One of the Best Games in the Series
The raven's call
Assassin's Creed Valhalla was a disappointment on PS4. Plagued by a constant and unending stream of bugs, an otherwise great open world adventure was held back on Sony's last-gen console. Thank the Norse gods for PS5, then. The new system improves Valhalla massively, to the point where we could actually sit back and enjoy the game's...
Review Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered (PS5) - Next-Gen Makes Insomniac's Superhero Romp Even Better
(Be) greater than ever before
It has been just two years since the original launch of Marvel's Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4, yet Insomniac Games has been hard at work improving the core game. Since then we’ve had three DLC packs, a Game of the Year edition, and a brand new console launch, which explains why Insomniac Games felt this was the...
Review NBA 2K21 (PS5) - An Ambitious Effort That Excels on the Court
Green release
Sports games go hand-in-hand with console launches like LeBron James and retweets. Except this hasn’t been an ordinary year at all: the basketball season only just concluded after being played in an empty gym in front of virtual crowds and NBA 2K21 is the only sports simulation available on the PlayStation 5 for now. That will change...
News Weirdly, a PS5 Bug Is Causing the Blu-ray to Spin Every Hour
No one knows why
While the PlayStation 5 is generally fine for primetime, there are a few weird bugs that Sony will be eager to mop up quickly. One that’s doing the rounds on Reddit right now is connected to the Blu-ray drive, and how it’ll spin every hour or so despite every game on the console being installed to the system’s super-fast SSD...
News NEO: The World Ends With You Brings the Stylish RPG Property Back on PS4
NEO Tokyo
Here's an announcement that we didn't expect to see today: Square Enix is bringing The World Ends With You back from the dead. You may remember the stylish role-playing property from back when it was a Nintendo DS title, a whole 13 years ago. It went on to become something of a cult classic. NEO: The World Ends With You is the name of...
News Retailer Error Revives The Last of Us 2 PS5 Upgrade Dreams
Next-gen version incoming?
The Last of Us: Part II received a disappointing amount of attention from developer Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 5’s launch. While titles like Days Gone and Ghost of Tsushima have been patched to take full advantage of the hardware, and others like Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla have received
Soapbox Having My PS5 Launch Day Nerfed By Amazon
Unexpected error occurred
This is not the article I was expecting to write after the launch of the PlayStation 5. Much like everyone reading Push Square I've been looking forward to the launch for months, if not years. 4K gaming is coming of age with the latest generation of consoles with more games running at 60 frames-per-second and beyond. For...
News Is Gone Home Stuck at the Top of Your PS5 Profile, Too?
Go home, please
Here's a bit of a strange bug both this scribe and Push Square editor Sammy Barker have encountered: Gone Home is stuck at the top of our PlayStation 5 profiles for seemingly no real reason. The walking simulator from 2016 hasn't been played by either one of us since its PlayStation 4 launch and we haven't tested it via backwards...
News PSVR Mega Pack Launching for Xmas in Europe, Includes PS5 Adaptor
A new reality
Sony’s releasing a massive PlayStation VR Mega Pack for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand this Christmas – and it’ll work on the PlayStation 5 out of the box. The gigantic bundle includes five games, spanning Blood & Truth (which is improved on Sony’s next-gen console), Everybody’s Golf VR, Astro Bot Rescue Mission,
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man Is PS5's Hero While Call of Duty Shoots to Number One
Coming out swinging
Last week saw the release of PlayStation 5 in the UK, and it's clear which of its launch games has risen to the occasion. In the latest boxed games chart, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is PS5's biggest launch game, maintaining a healthy position at number three with 60 per cent of sales on the next-gen version. Other PS5...
News FIFA 21 Confirms Dua Lipa, Zidane, Lewis Hamilton for Volta Mode
Mason Mount and Erling Haaland too
Off the back of a PC leak earlier this month, EA Sports has now confirmed a new set of Groundbreaker players for the Volta mode in FIFA 21. They consist of singer Dua Lipa, F1 race car driver Lewis Hamilton, and two NFL players this scribe has never heard of in his life. Those starlets will be accompanied by actual...
News Time Names PS5 One of 2020's Best Inventions
"Adds a new dimension to play"
Time magazine has named the PlayStation 5 among its top 100 inventions of 2020, praising its “small advancements that combine to create a revolutionary experience”. The publication runs a similar list annually, on the basis of products that it feels are “making the world better, smarter, and even a bit more...
Sunday22nd Nov 2020
News Cyberpunk 2077 Retail Copies Already Out There, Leaks Are Inevitable
Wake up, samurai
You may remember that Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to release on the 19th November before it was delayed into next month. The game also went gold prior to the delay announcement — meaning that it was ready to be pressed and shipped. Taking all of this into account, there was already speculation that the sudden delay would result in...
Review The Pathless (PS5) - Giant Squid Avoids the Sophomore Slump
They call me the wanderer
Giant Squid Studios’ debut title ABZÛ was a stunning debut for the studio founded by former thatgamecompany art director Matt Nava. Given how great that debut title was, surpassing it was never going to be an easy task. However, the team – with the help of one of the best publishers in the business, Annapurna – has...
News DIRT 5 Next-Gen Face-Off Is Favourable for PS5
Racer running well on Sony's console
Another multiformat game has posted mostly comparable results on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, although once again Sony’s system seems to have the advantage – at least, until DIRT 5 receives further updates. Right now, the PS5 has a higher average resolution and improved texture filtering in the...
Review Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (PS5) - A Very Safe Entry for the New Generation
Out of the Woods
It was always going to be tough for Treyarch to follow up on both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. The twosome has created a powerhouse for the past 12 months, providing the franchise's devout fanbase with some of the best and most consistent content drops ever seen. But such is the Activision statement that...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 to PS5 Save Transfer Available Now
All your Trophies will pop
As promised, Marvel’s Spider-Man has patched in PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 save transfers, meaning you’ll be able to pick up your progress on Sony’s next-gen console exactly where you left off. You’ll need to ensure both the original game and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered are updated to v1.19 and v1.001.000...
Saturday21st Nov 2020
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: How to Perform All Fatalities
Full command list for every MK11 Ultimate Fatality
How do you perform all Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate? The latest instalment in NetherRealm's gruesome brawler has landed on the PlayStation 4, and its blood-laced skirmishes are as brutal as ever. Whether you’re looking to lay waste as Liu Kang or cause absolute Kotal Khanage (sorry),...
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: How to Perform All Brutalities
Full command list for every MK11 Ultimate Brutality
How do you perform all Brutalities in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate? As if Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate's Fatalities weren't enough to add insult to injury with, here's a list of all of the Brutalities that can be found in the game as part of our Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate guide. While the combos are e
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: How to Perform All Stage Fatalities
Full command list for every MK11 Ultimate Stage Fatality
How do you perform all Stage Fatalities in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate? As part of our Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate guide, here’s a list of Stage Fatalities available to each and every fighter. Be sure to also refer to our Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: How to Perform All Fatalities guide for mor
News Amazon UK Responds to Stolen PS5 Delivery Claims
What's going on?
Update 2: We asked Amazon UK why isn't it possible to prioritise affected customers for the next wave of stock, who replied that they "have shared this with the relevant teams" and "don’t have any details on this now". Finally, we asked whether Amazon UK could confirm whether they are getting the police involved with their...
Review Watch Dogs Legion (PS5) - Bland Open-Worlder at Least Looks and Runs Better
Rude Brittania
Technically speaking, at least, Watch Dogs Legion is an objectively better game on PlayStation 5 than PlayStation 4. It runs better, it looks better, and it loads much faster. That all does wonders for creating a much smoother experience on Sony's latest console, making sure you spend a lot more of your precious time in the thick of...
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: How to Perform All Friendships
Full command list for every MK11 Ultimate Friendship
How do you perform all Friendships in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate? Mortal Kombat isn't a franchise known for its acts of kindness, but Friendships turn the usual Fatalities on their head. Originally introduced in the second game, they've been on a hiatus since Mortal Kombat 3, but have been added as...
News A PS5 Firmware Update Will Add VRR Support in the Future
Variable Refresh Rate coming soon
It was on our list of 10 things PS5 needs to improve, and it looks like Sony is already poised to respond. An update to the console’s official FAQ, as spotted by ResetEra, reveals that VRR support will be added in a future firmware update. It’s worth remembering that you will need a compatible television to take...
Guide Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Guide: Fatalities, Brutalities, Friendships
A guide to being as gory as possible in MK11
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is the complete version of Mortal Kombat 11, with the Kollection incorporating all DLC characters and content to date. We awarded the fighter a 7/10 in our Mortal Kombat 11 PS4 review, describing it as “enthralling”. In this Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate guide, we’re going to...
News PS5 Coil Whine Could Be Caused by a Loose Sticky Label
The discussion rages on
That irritating buzzing sound many have assumed is PlayStation 5 coil whine could be caused by something else entirely. At least, that’s according to an investigation by one Twitter user, who found that there was a loose sticky label nestled amongst his fan, causing an irritating noise when the console was powered up. This...
Rumour Red Dead Redemption Collection Leaked, But It's Almost Certainly Fake
Oh boah
Update: We've since been informed that this supposed leak is almost certainly a fake. On closer inspection, there are a couple of small inconsistencies in the text. We told you not to get your hopes up! Original Story: Here's a juicy new rumour that we pray is real. Apparently, an Amazon listing for something called 'Red Dead Redemption...
News Custom PS5 Console Hits the Internet, And It Looks Incredible
Artist Has No Limits
Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire an artist's work. Just look at this custom PlayStation 5 console, designed and painted by Twitter user @Oskunk. Describing themselves as a French Pop Artist, they have designed a one of a kind PS5 faceplate featuring some of Sony's best exclusives. That includes God of War, Days...
News Rick and Morty Got Paid a Lot to Promote PS5
Naturally they recommend it
Rick and Morty are not exactly strangers to PlayStation marketing campaigns, having partnered with the platform holder for last year’s Death Stranding launch. Now the double-act are back with a new PlayStation 5 commercial, but Rick seems more interested in the bung of dollar bills he’s received from Sony. “This is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 351
Play has no limits at last
Yay! Play has no limits! It was a long week for everyone in Europe, but now the PlayStation 5 is out pretty much all over the world and we can finally enjoy it together. Well, assuming you were able to find one, of course. Sammy Barker, Editor: Frankly it’s been an exhausting month or so, so I’m looking forward to...
News Classic Call of Duty Map Nuketown Gets a Retro Makeover Next Week
Acceptable in the 80s
It wouldn’t be a Call of Duty game without Nuketown now, would it? Treyarch’s legendary close-quarters map is getting a retro makeover for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War next week, and you’ll be able to infiltrate the 1984-themed neighbourhood from 24th November. It’ll be available for free for everyone. There’s an...
Friday20th Nov 2020
News Absolutely Every PS5 Is Sold Out, Says Sony
Company working to increase supply
Are you trying to buy a PlayStation 5? According to boss Jim Ryan speaking with Russian outlet TASS, “absolutely everything is sold”. While there has been a trickle of PS5 stock returning to the retail channel this week, it’s gone in minutes. And the executive has revealed that, after spending much of the...
News PS5 Coil Whine Complaints Intensify as System Launches in Europe
Whirred up, son
Complaints of PlayStation 5 coil whine are not going away, as the system arrives in more homes and continues to be put through its paces. The issue is common with high-end graphics cards, so it’s not wildly surprising that Sony’s next-gen console is suffering from it – although it’s worth stressing that not everyone is...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (16th November to 22nd November)
Mortal Kombat! Katamari Damacy! More!
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? The PlayStation 5 will finally arrive in Europe this week, but you may already own most of its launch games. Now is the time to play! For a full list of all new PS5 game release dates in 2020 and...
News Sony on PS5's Response to Game Pass: There Is News to Come, But Not Today
Jim Ryan teases new initiatives
Speaking with Russian media outlet TASS, PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan was asked about Sony’s response to Xbox’s popular Game Pass subscription service. He replied, intriguingly: “There is actually news to come, but just not today.” The executive then went on to talk about PlayStation Now, which is the Japanese...
News GTA Online Adds an Entire Island in Biggest Heist Update Yet
Due out 15th December, and can be played solo
GTA Online’s biggest ever update will launch on 15th December on the PlayStation 5, as Rockstar Games readies the Cayo Perico Heist – a massive branch of missions set on an entirely new island. The press release teases: “Prepare to infiltrate the remote island compound of the world’s most...
Random This PS5 Tweet Just Ruined the DualSense Controller
Back to the PS4 pad then
Now that the rest of the Push Square crew has finally gotten some hands on time with the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, we can all very confidently say that it's a genuine game-changer. The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are two outstanding features that we hope more PS5 games adopt in the future. However, it's...
News Sony Unsure if PS Plus Collection Will Expand with More Games
The wait and see approach
If you never owned a PlayStation 4 but picked up its next-gen counterpart recently, the PlayStation Plus Collection is a pretty outstanding investment. 20 PS4 games are yours to own with an active membership, comprising of 10 first-party titles and another 10 from third-party developers. As for whether the PS Plus...
Next-gen is here
After what's felt like a long and winding week of waiting, the PS5 has finally launched in Europe. And so, for this weekend's poll, we're going with the most obvious question: do you have a PS5? If you do, by the way, you should check out All Our PlayStation 5 Coverage. Whether you pre-ordered it months ago or somehow managed to...
News PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale for Black Friday
Discounted memberships available now
PlayStation Plus subscriptions are on sale for Black Friday 2020, meaning you can get a year of service for 25 per cent off right now. In the UK, that works out to be a very reasonable £37.49 for 12 months, which is a decent deal. The sale’s not currently live in the United States, but we’re sure it’ll...
News Sony: We Don't Like Console Wars, Competition Makes Us Work Harder
"It avoids us getting complacent"
Sony boss Jim Ryan has weighed in on the latest “console war” between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X, stating that he doesn’t like the term and that “it’s great there’s competition”. Speaking with Russian outlet TASS, the executive explained that strong products from the Japanese giant’s...
News PS5 Now Lists Black Friday Sale in PS Store, But No Deals Section Yet
It was there before launch
Update: The PlayStation Store on PS5 now has its own section for today's Black Friday sale. Scroll down to the Featured category and it'll be there waiting for you. Both PS5 and PS4 games are listed. Original story: The very first PS Store sale of the PlayStation 5 generation has arrived, celebrating Black Friday with a...
News PS5 Scalpers Are Selling Systems for $1,500/£1,000 on eBay
Ouch
Unfortunately, the PlayStation 5 is sold out around the world, and while we’re keeping track of PS5 stock to help you to find a console, systems are inevitably appearing on eBay at upwards of $1,500 or £1,000 a pop. A quick browse on the auction website reveals boxed consoles are being flogged at a 200 per cent mark up, as scalpers...
News Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition PS5 Patch Fixes 120Hz Issue
Round two
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is one of the few games on PS5 that supports up to 120 frames-per-second, but the action title launched with a rather annoying issue. In short, if you played Special Edition on a display that has 120Hz functionality, the game would lock the console to that refresh rate, regardless of your preferred...
News Sony Boss Jim Ryan Doesn't Know if Starfield's Coming to PS5 Anymore
"Out of our hands"
Starfield, the next big role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios, was presumably pegged for the PlayStation 5 at one point. But now the developer’s in the process of being acquired by Microsoft, there are question marks over whether it’ll still release on Sony’s next-gen system at all. The Redmond firm has been...
News Returnal Gets Brief New PS5 Gameplay in Housemarque Dev Diary
Every little helps
We're all of course enjoying the PlayStation 5 and its slate of launch games, but there's plenty to look forward to in the near future. One game that's worth keeping an eye on is Returnal, a PS5 arcade action game from Resogun studio Housemarque. We've only really seen a CG trailer so far, but given the developer's back catalogue,...
News The Secret Behind Demon's Souls' New Door Has Been Revealed
Armour set steeped in lore
While Demon's Souls is a very faithful remake of the 2009 classic on PlayStation 5, Bluepoint Games has added a little something of their own. A new door was quickly discovered behind an illusory wall, with the promise of at least an item for your troubles. And after days of trial and error, the hardcore Souls community...
News HBO Greenlights The Last of Us TV Show, Production to Begin Soon
It can't be for nothing
PlayStation Productions, the new division within Sony Interactive Entertainment designed to create television and film adaptations of its popular game franchises, is really cooking now. Following the completion of principle photography for the Uncharted Movie, the group has now officially sold its previously announced first...
News Someone in Sweden Drew the PlayStation Symbols in the Sky
Ace combat
Swedish gamers were treated to an extra-special surprise earlier today, as a plane’s vapour trails were used to draw the PlayStation symbols in the sky. It’s unclear whether this was a paid promotion by Sony or just a fan, but this Stockholm pilot was clearly feeling giddy after the European launch of the PlayStation 5 this week...
News PS5's Worldwide Launch Lights Up the Entire Globe
An historic event
Sony spent a fortune marketing the PlayStation 5’s launch over the past week and a bit, which has resulted in this glossy trailer. The company — along with Amplify — lit up famous landmarks all around the world, including the Burj Khalifa. In the video embedded above, you’ll see Piccadilly Circus in London and the...
Mini Review Lair of the Clockwork God (PS4) - A Witty and Effective Blend of Genres
Point n' click platformer
Lair of the Clockwork God presents itself predominantly as a point and click adventure game, but doubles up as a 2D platformer. Ben and Dan, who respectively personify these two disparate genres, are the stars of this quirky game, and they must work together in these opposing styles to help save the world from multiple...
News Fuser 2020 Backstage Pass Kicks Off
Lots of DLC through the end of the year
Fuser dropped earlier this month, and we were absolutely blown away by how impressive the title was. Offering an incredible toolkit, Fuser empowers even those with no musical talent to craft masterpieces out of major artists' music. One of our biggest fears, though, was there wouldn't be a consistent pipeline...
Thursday19th Nov 2020
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Guide: All Trophies, Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
An overview of how to 100% Miles Morales on PS5 and PS4
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a standalone spin-off of Insomniac Games' critically acclaimed superhero open world game, Marvel's Spider-Man. Available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade and cross-save available, we awarded the game an
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Help
Set sail
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Ubisoft's latest open world action RPG. You play as the Viking warrior Eivor, who leaves his or her home of Norway in order to establish a settlement in merry old England. The only problem is that 9th Century England stands fractured and war-torn, so Eivor is tasked with forging alliances with the country's many...
Review Demon's Souls (PS5) - Cult Classic Becomes PlayStation's Best Ever Launch Game
So the world might be mended
Long have the cacophonous cries for a remake of FromSoftware’s PlayStation 3 cult hit Demon’s Souls reverberated through the Internet. Those wishes were undoubtedly amplified after the game’s servers were shut down back in 2018, turning a once-bustling bastion of experimental online interactions into just another...
News Some PS5 Users Are Inserting Their Discs the Wrong Way Round
Whoops!
It's kind of hilarious that we even have to write this post, but here we are. A lot of new PlayStation 5 users are booting their consoles up for the first time and either diving straight into a next-gen game or grabbing a free upgrade of a PlayStation 4 title. However, a significant amount of them are inserting the discs in the wrong way...
Guide Demon's Souls Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies
Your ultimate Demon's Souls resource
Demon's Souls is a PlayStation 3 remake of FromSoftware's cult PlayStation 3 classic Demon's Souls, developed by Bluepoint Games and Japan Studio. Just like its four spiritual successors, Demon’s Souls is at its best when you’re thrust into the unknown and left to uncover, experiment with, and inevitably get...
Feature 20 Secret PS5 Features You May Not Know About
Under-the-radar options
Even if you've been living inside a Bugsnax's stomach, you'll no doubt be familiar with the PlayStation 5's headline features. Sony's stopped at nothing to ensure consumers know about the super-fast SSD, innovative DualSense, and huge roster of critically acclaimed exclusives. But what about those secret features that fall...
Four whole years
Oh boy, this is a big one. Following on from the recent ransomware attack that targeted Capcom, it seems as though the publisher's entire project schedule for the next four years has leaked online. A screenshot of the document — which is in Japanese and is believably detailed — spills the beans on a bunch of unannounced games...
Feature 10 Things PS5 Needs to Improve
Make it better
The PlayStation 5 is very good – it’s excellent, in fact, as we explained in our PS5 review. Sony’s next-gen console is not perfect, however, and there’s a fair amount that the organisation could address in the short term to make the experience even better. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 improvements that we believe the...
Review Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5) - Lovely Launch Game Revives LittleBigPlanet Protagonist
Material world
Sackboy is too good a character to sit on the sidelines, but for the last six years that’s exactly what the LittleBigPlanet protagonist has done. With creator Media Molecule turning its attention to the outrageously ambitious imagination simulation Dreams, it’s been six long years since we saw the smile of Sony’s only knitted...
Review Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5) - A Sublime Superhero Spin-Off
Be greater. Be Yuleself
Insomniac Games came out swinging with its first foray into the world of Marvel’s iconic wall-crawler, but this spin-off has even more vigour and verve than its PlayStation 4 predecessor. Booting – in less than 10 seconds, we’re eager to add – with a shot of protagonist Miles Morales on the subway, the release takes...
Review Astro's Playroom (PS5) - The Perfect PlayStation 5 Pack-In
U R not Red E
Is there an argument that Asobi Team is the most inventive Sony studio right now? The small sector of Japan Studio is certainly getting the most out of the platform holder’s hardware, as Astro Bot Rescue Mission proved by completely reinvigorating the classic 3D platformer on PlayStation VR. With its latest project, free PlayStation...
News GTA Online's Next Big Update Coming in December, First Teaser Trailer Released
A new Heists experience beckons
Update: Rockstar has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming major GTA Online update which is due out in December. Fans think they've already spotted a new island, which will expand upon Los Santos' map. We're looking forward to learning more. Original Story: GTA Online is going hard with its weekly...
News GAME Warns UK PS5 Pre-Orders May Not Arrive on Time
Next-gen console's size causing problems
UK retailer GAME has informed customers just 24-hours prior to the launch of the PlayStation 5 that their console may not arrive on time. The specialist retailer explained that “due to the volume of PS5s in the UK market and the size of the product, the release has led to UK-wide delivery challenges for all...
Round Up PS5 Launch in Europe - All Our PlayStation 5 Coverage
Everything you need
Sony launched the PlayStation 5 in the United States last week, but now the next-gen console has arrived in Europe as well. It marks the end of an extremely long week for most of our readers, but the beginning of an exciting period for the iconic brand. We’ve played the new console to death already, and to complement your...
News Marvel's Spider-Man File Sizes Are 25 Per Cent Smaller on PS5
Every little helps
Sony, it seems, wasn’t lying when it said that the PlayStation 5 can reduce file size footprints due to the speed of its SSD. The console manufacturer stated prior to launch that duplicated data on the PS4 caused the file size of games like Marvel’s Spider-Man to increase. It had indicated that this wouldn’t be a problem on...
Rumour Persona 5 Scramble Is Getting an English Release in February 2021
Leaked by Asian retailers, supposedly
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers may finally be heading West in the not too distant future, if new retail listings are anything to go by. A number of Asian websites have published product pages for an English version of the game, complete with English voiceovers. It should be noted that this isn't the...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Easy Mode Was Considered by Bluepoint, But Felt It 'Wasn't Our Place'
Studio decided against easier difficulty option
Here's a news flash for you: Demon's Souls is hard. Much like FromSoftware's later action RPGs, the game is famously very challenging, rewarding skilful play but harshly punishing your mistakes. Push past the difficulty and these are some seriously brilliant games, but not everyone is comfortable with...
News PS5 Makes It So Much Easier to Appear Offline and Busy
No more bothering
The PlayStation 4's approach to appearing offline wasn't exactly intuitive, because to select the status, you would have to actually log in to your profile and quickly switch the setting. Thus, you would actually appear online for a couple of seconds. However, on PlayStation 5, you can select your status from the moment you hit the...
News New Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Trailer Is One of Its Best
Punk it up
Cyberpunk 2077 would have been out today if the old release date had stuck, but we're just going to have to make do with a great new gameplay trailer instead. Clocking in at over five minutes, the video has it all. Pulsing beats, crazy characters, and an overview of everything that you can get up to in Night City. If Cyberpunk 2077...
News Currys PC World Cancels PS5 Orders After Some Customers Got in Early
Not selling any more systems today
Snagging a PlayStation 5 is particularly difficult right now, but there was promise of new PS5 stock at UK retailer Currys PC World today. Those systems were scheduled to go on sale at 9AM GMT, but many were able to get the jump and order as early as 5:30AM GMT. Unfortunately, the retailer has since refunded those...
News PS5 Launch Causes Technical Issues at UK Retailers
Delivery network also stretched
PlayStation 5’s launch today has brought a number of UK retailers to their knees, with many scrambling to fulfil deliveries and keep their websites online. A fresh rollout of PS5 stock today temporarily slowed John Lewis’ website to a crawl, while
News Cyberpunk 2077 Original Score EP Out Now on Music Streaming Services
All Night City long
If you want to listen to a small sample of Cyberpunk 2077's original score, you're in luck. CD Projekt Red has released a six-track EP across music streaming services, including Spotify (so that you can listen to it on your shiny new PS5, perhaps). You can click here for a link to the Spotify web player. As discussed on the...
News Project 007 Targeting Modern Systems, Will Run on Glacier Engine
IO Interactive's most ambitious game
No real surprises here, but IO Interactive has confirmed that it’s targeting “modern systems and platforms” with its upcoming Project 007, which will almost certainly include the PlayStation 5 and potentially the PlayStation 4 as well. According to a press release, the James Bond tie-in will run on the...
Random Indulge in PS5's UK Release with the Greggs & PlayStation Launch Box
Taste has no limits
The PlayStation 5 has finally arrived on UK shores after an agonising week of waiting. Sony has been going all-out to celebrate the occasion, particularly in London; Underground signs and station names have been given a brilliant PlayStation makeover. But that's not the end of it. The platform holder has partnered with bakery...
News Hitman Dev IO Interactive Is Making a James Bond Game
Project 007
Talk about a match made in heaven! Hitman developer IO Interactive has just announced its next project and it's a James Bond name currently going by the name of Project 007. The game appears to be quite early in development as the studio is currently looking to recruit talent from across the globe, so it'll probably only come to...
Mini Review King Oddball (PS5) - Weird Physics Puzzler Is Still Addictive
Royal rumble
Odd by name, odd by nature – and even odder when you consider it’s on a next-gen console now. King Oddball baffled us a billion years ago on the PS Vita, but now this bizarre physics-based puzzler has hooked us with its over-extended tongue for a second time. We can’t believe we’re playing this on a PlayStation 5 – but it’s...
News Shadow Complex Remastered Is Now Fully Playable via PS5 Backwards Compatibility
Backwards compatibility issues fixed
Shadow Complex Remastered was perhaps the highest profile title not currently supported by PlayStation 5’s backwards compatibility, but it’s now been fixed and is fully playable on Sony’s next-gen system. A new 1.2GB update available today solves any issues that the title was experiencing, and now you can...
News Marvel's Avengers Takes Aim at Kate Bishop Add-On, Free from 8th December
Kate Bishop makes her debut next month
Marvel’s Avengers’ long-awaited – and free – expansion featuring Kate Bishop will roll out from 8th December on the PlayStation 4, developer Crystal Dynamics announced today as part of a War Table content drop. This add-on will feature an entirely new story, as well as a brand new villain: the Super...
News Free David Beckham Ultimate Team Card Coming to FIFA 21 on PS5, PS4
Set-piece specialist
EA Sports has temporarily rebranded FIFA 21 on the PlayStation Store as the Beckham Edition, and to acknowledge its partnership with the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid icon, it’ll be awarding all players on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 a free non-tradable David Beckham card in FIFA Ultimate Team. If you’re...
News Nioh Collection Shows Off Speedy PS5 Load Times, New Screenshots
Levels load in seconds
The Nioh Collection will be bundling together remasters of both Nioh and Nioh 2 for PlayStation 5 next February, and if this new loading demonstration is anything to go by, the titles will fully take advantage of the system's SSD. The series' Twitter account has posted a new video showing off how quickly the collection can...
News We Could Listen to Keanu Reeves Talk About Cyberpunk 2077 All Day
New trailer goes behind the scenes
Do you like Keanu Reeves? Do you like Cyberpunk 2077? Do you want to listen to Keanu Reeves talk about Cyberpunk 2077? One of the game's latest trailers takes us behind the scenes, as Reeves discusses his role as pivotal character Johnny Silverhand. It's an interesting video, and Reeves comes across as genuinely...
News PS5 Lights Up Buildings Around the Globe as It Launches Worldwide
For all the players
With today's launch, PlayStation 5 is now officially out in most major territories. To celebrate, Sony is of course going nuts. In London, the Underground has been given a PlayStation makeover, and there's even a cross-promotion with Greggs if you're feeling hungry. However, there's more — a huge advert is now dominating the...
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire (19th November) Livestream Right Here
One last time
Cyberpunk 2077 should have been out today! Instead, CD Projekt RED has yet another Night City Wire episode scheduled before launch, and you can watch it live right here. The digital event starts at 9AM PT / 5PM GMT, so hop into the live chat and let's see what unfolds. Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Livestream: <liveblog...
Rumour Far Cry 6 Release Date Is May 2021, According to Microsoft Store
Maybe, maybe not
We've seen a CG trailer and a few screenshots for Far Cry 6, but the Ubisoft shooter is still a ways off. Originally pegged for February 2021, the open world FPS was recently pushed back, launching somewhere between the end of April and September. Now, one online listing may have something more specific. The Microsoft Store page...
Wednesday18th Nov 2020
News The Forced PS5 Hardware Bundles Are Getting Bigger
Anyone need a new chair?
Retailers know that the world wants a PlayStation 5 and that they’ve got you by the balls. But while we could somewhat see the value of Costco Canada’s big catch-all bundle with a new Sony television and all of the accessories, this forced Curacao package has left us rolling our eyes. It’s ava
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.01 Is Available to Download Now
What does it do?
Here we go, everyone. On the eve of PlayStation 5's European launch, Sony has given PS4 owners one last thing to look forward to: a firmware update. Who doesn't love one of those? PS4 firmware update 8.01 is available to download right now, coming in at about 477MB. So, what does this system update do? What joys will this bring to...
Guide How to Check You're Playing the PS5 Version of Cross-Gen Games
Don't get caught out
How do you check you’re playing the PS5 version of cross-gen games? Sony’s free PS4 to PS5 upgrade system is a great initiative for next-gen adopters, but it’s not always clear whether you’re playing a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 game. As part of our PS5 guide, we’re going to explain how you can check you’re...
News PS5 Sold Out in Japan, But Launch Numbers Are Dire
Second-worst PlayStation launch since PS2
PlayStation 5 has sold out in Japan, although it won’t be setting any records. In fact, predictably, this is the second-worst major PlayStation hardware launch in the region (including handhelds) since the PlayStation 2, beaten only by the PlayStation 3. The console sold 118,000 units in four days...
News The Last of Us 2 Dominates Game Awards 2020 Nominations
Naughty Dog sequel up for numerous awards
It's almost time for another Game Awards. Geoff Keighley's end-of-year awards ceremony, which doubles up as a venue for big announcements, is back once again in December. Before the show gets underway, the man himself has revealed all the nominees for each category. Surprise surprise, The Last of Us: Part II...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Still Exists as PS5 Upgrades Detailed
Favour performance or resolution
Damn, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint sure as hell came and went, didn't it? The tactical shooter from 2019 did not light the world on fire like its predecessor, but apparently, it has done just enough to warrant some upgrades on PlayStation 5. To be clear, these enhancements are applied to the backwards compatible version...
News People Are Now Livestreaming Their Attempts to Secure PS5 Stock
Of course they are
We suppose it was going to happen eventually in this social media world: fans are now livestreaming their attempts to secure PS5 stock. Imagine our surprise when YouTube recommended us a video earlier today of one gamer named Poy refreshing the
News London Underground Taken Over by PS5 with Special Signs and Rebranded Stations
Mind the hype
Sony likes to splash the cash on marketing for its major releases, and it doesn't get more major than a whole new console. PlayStation 5 releases tomorrow in the UK (plus other regions), and to celebrate the occasion, it's bringing the hype in the most exciting way possible: public transportation. The platform holder is pulling out...
News PS4 Players Can't Compare Some Trophy Lists with PS5 Profiles
Games played only on PS5 don't appear
Here's a little thing we've noticed during the PlayStation 5 review process: we currently can't view Trophy lists from games that were started on the new console from a PlayStation 4 system. When you go to compare Trophies, those new titles appear blank without any information on what the PS5 user has done. We...
Weirdness Even Philadelphia Is Piggy-Backing the PS5 Hype
Cultural impact
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the creators of sumptuous cream cheese Philadelphia have come up with a cheesecake kit that parodies the PlayStation 5. Named the Philly Series 5, this silly promotional product references both next-gen consoles – but best resembles Sony’s new machine. “The Philly Series 5 kit comes...
News Spider-Man PS4 Allegedly Sells More Than 20 Million Copies
LinkedIn says so
According to the LinkedIn page of David Bull, Global Marketing Leader at PlayStation, Marvel's Spider-Man has sold more than 20 million copies since its September 2018 launch on PlayStation 4. That's an absolutely astounding statistic that builds upon the already supremely impressive 13.2 million sales from back in August 2019. We...
News The Game Awards Nominations Mark an Incredible Final Year for PS4
First-party prowess
Hardware manufacturers typically slow down their first-party output for a console in the lead-up to the launch of the next one, but Sony doesn't follow the mantra these days. The Game Awards has revealed the nominations for this year's show and games you can only play on PlayStation 4 lead the pack by a very significant margin...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Says No Post-Launch Content, Then Reveals Some
New map and two more ships
Star Wars: Squadrons developer EA Motive said it was "not planning to add more content" after the game's launch back in early October. And yet here we are, roughly six weeks later, with an official post detailing two new updates planned for the coming weeks that will add a new map and two more ships to pilot. We can't...
News Embracer Group Just Casually Bought Another 13 Developers
Flying Wild Hog the most high profile
Whilst we're sat at the dining table eating our breakfast in the morning, we like to imagine the CEO of Embracer Group was up and ready to go three hours before us preparing plans to buy yet another developer. And they do this every single day of the week. Yes, the company that THQ Nordic and Koch Media both...
News Madden NFL 21 Improves Gameplay with NFL Next-Gen Stats on PS5
Next-gen stats
EA Sports has finally detailed Madden NFL 21 for the PlayStation 5, and its headline feature is the integration of NFL Next-Gen Stats. You may have heard about this while watching NFL broadcasts for the past five seasons. For those of you who don’t know, there’s a lot more going on with each player’s padding than protection from...
News Hitman Developer IO Interactive to Reveal New Project Tomorrow
Probably not a Hitman game
IO Interactive is still a few months away from putting out Hitman 3 on PlayStation 5, but the studio is already gearing up to reveal its next project. That announcement will take place tomorrow at 2pm GMT/3pm CET /6am PT/9am ET over on the developer's YouTube channel. The team stopped short of giving away any further...
Random Want to Eat Bugsnax For Real? One Food Blog Is Making It Happen
Who's hungry
If you've been playing Bugsnax, you might have found yourself getting a little peckish with all the food-related goodness onscreen. The game has you exploring a mysterious island where sentient sustenance roams free, and honestly, some of those beasties look delicious. There are certainly a handful of culinary creatures we'd like for...
Tuesday17th Nov 2020
Guide PS5 SSD: How Much Storage Space Does It Have?
Space invaders
How much storage space does PS5's SSD have? With all games requiring an install and many choosing to purchase software through the PlayStation Store, you may be wondering how much storage space there is on PS5, especially if you're planning to purchase the PS5 Digital Edition (See Also: PS5 Digital Edition vs PS5: What's the...
Guide PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S: Full Tech Specs Comparison
Is PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S more powerful?
In this full tech specs comparison, we're going to pit the PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S. As part of our PS5 guide, we want to answer the question: is the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S more powerful? Now that Sony has lifted the lid on PS5's tech specs, we can...
Guide Can You Use a PS4 Controller on PS5?
Will DualShock 4 work with PlayStation 5?
Can you use a PS4 controller on the PS5? Will the DualShock 4 work with the PlayStation 5? Controller compatibility is one of the biggest questions pointed at the PS5 right now – especially with Sony confirming PS5 backwards compatibility. We're going to learn whether you can use a PS4 controller on PS5 as...
Guide PS5 Vertical vs Horizontal: Can PlayStation 5 Go on Its Side?
Do you have to stand PS5 up?
Can PS5 go on its side? Many are eager to know whether you can use the PlayStation 5 horizontally, or if you have to play with the console stood up. When Sony unveiled the PS5 console, it did so by showing the machine stood up vertically. It looks great in this formation, but what if you want to lay your PS5 down on its...
Guide Will PS5 Games Be 60 Frames-Per-Second?
And will PlayStation 5 improve the framerate of PS4 games?
Will PS5 games be 60 frames-per-second? Frames-per-second, or 'fps' for short, refers to the visual "smoothness" of a video game. Generally speaking, the higher the framerate, or frames-per-second, the smoother the moving image on your display will be. A higher frame rate is also preferable...
Guide Do You Need PS Plus for PS5 Multiplayer?
Do you need PlayStation Plus to play PS5 online?
Will PS Plus be required on PS5? Will you need PlayStation Plus to play online multiplayer on PlayStation 5? PlayStation Plus will carry over into the next generation, but will it remain a requirement for online play on PS5? As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to look at the features and services...
Guide PS5 Controller: DualSense Features, Price, and Battery Life
Everything we know about PlayStation 5's DualSense controller
PS5's controller DualSense is one of the biggest innovations Sony is bringing to next-gen. Naturally, there are lots of questions floating around about the PS5's pad, including its features, price, and battery life. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to tell you everything we know...
News This Is What Cyberpunk 2077 Looks Like on PS5 and PS4, Basically
Xbox footage released
Following the game's most recent delay to the 10th December, speculation over the state of Cyberpunk 2077 on consoles has been rampant. Even CD Projekt Red itself has said that current-gen console polish was the main reason for the aforementioned delay. And in a bid to help answer some of the questions about how the title runs...
Guide Will PS5 Games Play on PS4?
Will PS5 games run on PS4?
Will PS5 games play on PS4? Can you play your new PS5 games on your PS4 console? You might be wondering if Sony plans to make its PS5 games compatible with PS4. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to answer this question right here. Microsoft has been making a big deal out of the fact that any Xbox Series X games it
News Cyberpunk 2077 Physical Edition Comes with Two Blu-ray Discs on PS4
Big data
Cyberpunk 2077 was meant to release later this week, but it was of course delayed once again. Now scheduled for 10th December, the gigantic sci-fi RPG is now just a few weeks away after a seriously drawn-out development. One retailer employee has given fans a glimmer of hope that it really will launch next month, with photos of...
Guide PS5 DualSense Create Button: What Does It Do?
What does the Create button do on PS5?
The PS5 controller, named DualSense, has a brand new button called Create. Situated on the left side of the touch pad, Create is an evolution of the PS4 controller's Share button. So, what exactly can this new button do? As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to tell you everything we know about the Create butto
News Sony Thinks PS5's Storage Space 'Should Be Fine'
Company seemingly has data to back that up
The biggest criticism of Sony’s next-gen system in our PS5 review was its limited storage space, with little over 665GB available at launch. The platform holder has enabled the use of external hard drives for PlayStation 4 games, and it’s also said it’s looking into ways users can offload next-gen...
News PS5's First Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
Thanks for beta testing
Just five days after its US launch and 48 hours before its arrival across European shores, the PlayStation 5 has its very first public firmware update. Version 20.02-02.25.00 is available to download right now on the console, and is said to do the one thing we all knew and loved back on the PlayStation 4. Yes, this first PS5...
News PS5's Hidden Web Browser Can Be Used if You Know How
Going surfin'
The official line from Sony is that the PlayStation 5 doesn’t have a web browser, but if you know where to look then you’ll know that’s not true. When linking a Twitter account in Settings > Users and Accounts > Link with Other Services, if you back out of the authorisation process then login to your account, you’ll see...
News PS5 Fans Hope New Firmware Update Fixes Issues
Launch week woes
It’s been almost a week since the PlayStation 5 launched in the United States, and while it’s been a relatively smooth launch overall, there have been a few niggles that have concerned early adopters. Namely, Sony’s next-gen console has been prone to crashing, with Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered causing particular problems...
Guide Can You Download PS Now Games on PS5?
Can you use PlayStation Now to download games to PS5?
Can you download PS Now games on PS5? Can you download from PlayStation Now as well as stream on PS5? Sony introduced the ability to download certain games direct to your PS4 in a significant update to PS Now. Will this functionality be present on PS5 as well? As part of our PS5 guide, we'll give...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Reddit Page Ablaze with Complaints
Skill-based matchmaking causes trouble
It's probably fair to say that the hardcore Call of Duty community hasn't taken too kindly to the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. With skill-based matchmaking at the forefront of multiplayer complaints, those playing the game day in and day out are racking up a huge list of problems the latest entry...
Guide All PS5 Games with PSVR Support
Every PlayStation 5 game compatible with PlayStation VR
What PS5 games with PSVR support are available? Sony’s next-gen console is fully compatible with PlayStation VR, and you may be looking for a list of titles that take advantage of the virtual reality headset. As part of our PS5 guide, we’ve excluded backwards compatible software (See Also:...
Feature PS5 Remasters and Remakes We Want
Bringing back the classics
PlayStation 5 is out right now, bringing with it a whole host of new experiences. However, as Demon's Souls demonstrates, there's always room to bring back some of the older classics for a modern audience. It even featured in an older version of this very article. Given that hunger for the return of titles from previous...
News Games Journalist Alanah Pearce Joins Sony Santa Monica
New recruits
Alanah Pearce, an ex-IGN games journalist who most recently worked for Rooster Teeth, has joined Sony Santa Monica as a writer. The Australian scribe – who has a massive social media following, including a YouTube channel with over 500k subscribers – announced the news on Twitter earlier today. “I’m finally allowed to
News Sony Believes PS5 Game Pricing Is Fair, Denies It Considered Charging More
Jim Ryan reckons the games are worth it
The price of PlayStation 5 games has gone up, but many in Europe specifically have been disgusted by the massive increase. Purchasing a title like Demon’s Souls in the UK costs £70, which converts to almost $93. Now, obviously the British pricing includes VAT, but many feel it’s still far too much for a...
News PlayStation Boss Can't Comment on God of War Ragnarok Being a PS5 Exclusive
Hmmm
Will God of War Ragnarok be exclusive to PS5? Or will it be a cross-gen title, like Horizon Forbidden West? The simple answer is that, right now, we don't know. And apparently, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan doesn't want to talk about it. In an interview with The Telegraph — which covers Sony's next-gen console in general — Ryan is asked...
News Cyberpunk 2077 PS5, PS4 Gameplay Coming in the Near Future
Almost go time, Samurai
Earlier today, we got a glimpse of Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay running on an Xbox One X and Xbox Series X. The PlayStation counterparts to those two consoles are very likely to look and run extremely similar, but it won't be too long before we get a look at the real deal. A press release has confirmed that footage of Cyberpunk...
News Claim Another Easy Platinum Trophy with My Name Is Mayo 2, Out Today on PS4
Bump up that Trophy level
My Name Is Mayo is infamous for being an easy, ultra cheap way to get a platinum Trophy on PlayStation 4. Despite very limited gameplay — you're just clicking a jar of mayonnaise — it's proven very popular, especially with dedicated Trophy hunters. If you can't resist the sheen of a full Trophy cabinet, good news: My...
News PS5 Stunner Kena: Bridge of Spirits Still on Track for Early 2021
One to look forward to
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was scheduled to launch alongside the PlayStation 5, but was delayed earlier in the year. It’s no bother – there’s plenty to play on Sony’s new system – but some fans were worried when the PlayStation website listed the title for release in Q4 2021. That would be a pretty hefty rescheduling…...
News PS5 Lets You Actually Keep Up with Gaming Podcasts
Spotify makes it easy
It's time to own up: how many of you subscribe to gaming podcasts, but quickly find yourself weeks behind schedule as you either forget to listen to them or simply don't find the time to? We know there's probably quite a few of you (that includes ourselves), but the PlayStation 5 appears to have a really easy way to stop that...
News You Can Mute All PS5 Audio with the DualSense's Microphone Button
Just hold it down
The new PlayStation 5 discoveries keep cranking up – even a week after the system’s American launch. Did you know, for example, that the DualSense’s mute button can also be used to quickly and conveniently turn off all of the system’s sound? You may want to do this if someone’s trying to speak to you, or if you need to...
News The Serious Sam Collection Is Out Now on PS4
Double the gun, double the fun
If you're up for a bit of mindless and chaotic FPS action on this fine Tuesday afternoon, look no further than the Serious Sam Collection. This bundle of the three classic games is out now on PlayStation 4, with support on PlayStation 5 with backwards compatibility, costing £24.99/$29.99 on the PlayStation Store. It...
Mini Review Five Dates (PS4) - Interactive Romantic Comedy So Bad It's Almost Good
Daters gonna date
"I've got a surprise for you," says Vinny to his friend Callum over a video call: "I've joined a dating app!" Callum reacts with such glee, one would be forgiven for thinking that Vinny had just announced the reformation of The Beatles. Surely everyone uses dating apps in 2020? Who wants to awkwardly wander up to someone in a bar...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Skewers Largest Launch in Series History
Norse to see
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has proved a hit with players, as the series secured its largest launch in series history. That means it outpaced previous record holder Assassin’s Creed III, which sold around 3.5 million units during its first week. Here’s the PR for precise wording: “Building on favourable review scores and early...
News Astro's Playroom Impresses PS5 Gamers with Its Finer Details
Raindrops form familiar shapes
Many of you will have already experienced it through to the very end, but for us lot still waiting to get our hands on the PlayStation 5 (hurry up Thursday), Astro's Playroom is still a seriously exciting prospect. This scribe is going to kickstart the generation by playing the free pack-in game first while Demon's...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Details Three Post-Launch Expansions for PS5, PS4
Because it's a Ubisoft game
If you thought that the Immortals Fenyx Rising experience would start and promptly end on 3rd December 2020, you mustn't know how Ubisoft does things nowadays. The French publisher has today confirmed extensive post-launch support for the open-world title, taking the form of three pieces of DLC. All of them are...
News Now They've Got Stephen A Smith Promoting Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Stay off the weed
The marketing budget for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales always looked pretty big, but it’s gotten mental over the past week or so. We’ve had licensed Adidas sneakers, Jaden Smith music videos, and now… ESPN’s Stephen A Smith! But no
Monday16th Nov 2020
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Where to Find Nickel Ingots, Gold Tungsten Ingots
Upgrading your gear
Where do you find Nickel and Gold Ingots in Assassin's Creed Valhalla? In this short but hopefully helpful Assassin's Creed Valhalla guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about getting your hands on these somewhat rare materials. Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Upgrading Weapons and Armor: To upgrade your weapons and...
News New PS5 Stock Sold Out in Minutes Through Official PlayStation Direct
That was fast
Update: And just like that, PS5 is sold out. By our count, this stock lasted roughly ten minutes, if not less. Getting a PS5 before the holidays is not going to be easy — but you can keep an eye on our PS5 stock guide for up-to-date information on where to buy the next-gen console. Original Story: The PS5 is currently back in stock...
News Some PS5 Digital Editions Are Shipping with Blu-ray Drives
A nice surprise
In an extreme case of getting more than what you paid for, there are multiple reports of PlayStation 5 Digital Editions shipping with Blu-ray drives. While the two models of Sony’s next-gen system are identical in terms of hardware, the platform holder is offering a cheaper alternative for those who purely want to purchase software...
News Viral PS5 Tweet Leaves Controller Packaging Torn to Shreds
What happened?
The PlayStation 5 might be the most sought after entertainment product in the world right now as the console becomes incredibly difficult to get ahold of in the lead up to Christmas. Pre-orders are over and done with and even the promise of more stock before December's big day will leave some parents with uncertainty over whether they...
Hands On Does PS5's 3D Audio Live Up to the Hype?
He's behind you
In the pre-release period, Sony put a huge emphasis on 3D audio alongside the DualSense when promoting the PlayStation 5. We’ve spoken at length about the next-gen console’s revolutionary new pad, and the kind of innovations it brings to titles like Astro’s Playroom and
News Some PS5 Players Are Mistakenly Playing the PS4 Version of Cross-Gen Games
Whoops
As we reported over the weekend, Sony needs to make it clearer when you’re playing PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 games. There have been an astounding number of reports this weekend from people who thought they were enjoying Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on the company’s next-gen console, only to learn they’re actually in backwards...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Should Fix Major Seer's Solace Quest Bug
Thank the gods
We really like Assassin's Creed Valhalla, but there's no denying that in its current state, the game is extremely buggy — especially on PS4. Fortunately, the vast majority of these bugs aren't game-breaking — most are purely cosmetic — but there is one specific issue that's been causing a lot of headaches since the game's launch...
News PS5 Launch Lineup Smokes PS4's on Metacritic
No contest
We reported prior to launch that we thought PlayStation 5’s launch lineup was Sony’s best-ever on paper, but that now looks like it’s poised to be committed to history. While there are still review scores coming in and nothing is set in stone just yet, every single one of the Japanese giant’s four launch games has attracted...
News Borderlands 3 Runs at Up to 120 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Look who's dancin'
Borderlands 3 runs at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on the PlayStation 5 if you enable the looter-shooter’s Resolution mode, but you can also eke 120 frames-per-second out of the game if you run it in Performance mode. Obviously this lowers the resolution considerably, but for those with a compatible television (See Also: The Best...
Weirdness Miles Morales Is Turning into Various Objects in Strange Marvel's Spider-Man Bug
Spider-Brick, Spider-Brick
Open world games have historically been a little on the buggy side, and Insomniac's Spider-Man series is no stranger to this. There have been all sorts of amusing clips showing all manner of Spidey glitches and bugs. However, a new one found in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is doing the rounds, and it's brilliant. The...
News This 48-Storey Building Bears a Striking Resemblance to PS5
Taipei skyscraper looks familiar
Many have noted that past PlayStation consoles appear to have been inspired by famous architectures. Both the Parks Tower in Osaka and the John Hancock Tower in Boston have been nicknamed the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 buildings respectively. Since Sony first released the appearance of the PlayStation 5,...
News Publisher of Poor XIII Remake Seems to Miss the Point with Apology Post
Focused on bugs rather than art style
The PlayStation 4 remake of XIII very quietly released on PlayStation 4 last week, and to say it was met with an overwhelming amount of negativity would probably be an understatement. The classic comic book art style is nowhere to be seen, instead looking like a Fortnite rip-off, and bugs and glitches have been...
News Bethesda's 'Will They, Won't They' Relationship with PS5 Rumbles On
"No intentions of pulling all Bethesda content"
Microsoft hasn’t completed its acquisition of Bethesda yet, but there’s only one question fans wanted answered: will future games come to the PlayStation 5? To be fair to the Redmond firm, it probably genuinely doesn’t know right now, but there’s been conflicting information emerging from...
News Sony and Adidas Join Forces for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Shoes
Wearable in-game and IRL
We all know that Miles Morales is a cool guy — he just happens to also be a Spider-Man, too. Even while he's swinging around Manhattan, the superhero maintains his own sense of style, and that includes his shoes. Sony went the extra mile here, and in collaboration with Adidas, created some original kicks for the character...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Software Disrupts the Chart as Assassin's Creed Valhalla Takes Number One
Umbasa
Last week, PlayStation 5 launched in certain territories, but one region that's had to wait an extra seven days is the UK. Sony's new console officially arrives in Great Britain on 19th November. However, despite not having the hardware itself, many PS5 titles have invaded the physical games chart. In terms of exclusives, Marvel's...
News Devastating Capcom Ransomware Attack Exposes Game Details, Employee Data
New Ace Attorney collection leaked
Capcom has confirmed that it’s been subject to a devastating ransomware attack, which has exposed game details, employee data, and much more. As part of a press release published earlier today, the Japanese publisher explained that it’s been the victim of a “customised ransomware attack”, with upwards of...
News Demon's Souls Fans Wonder What's Behind This New Door
PS5 remake baffles community
While the PlayStation 5 remake of Demon's Souls is incredibly faithful to the 2009 classic, it has added a little something of its own. In the third level of the initial Boletarian Palace Archstone is a brand new door hidden behind an illusory wall, and the hardcore Souls community has no idea how to open it as of right...
News DIRT 5 Patch 1.04 Available Now PS5 and PS4, Here Are the Patch Notes
DualSense refinements, V-Sync, more
A game update for DIRT 5 is now available to download for both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 versions. The off-road racer launched in decent shape, but it wasn't without some issues. One of the biggest complaints was prominent screen-tearing, and another issue saw the title fail to recognise save data from previous...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Music Video Takes on the World
I'm ready
The official theme song for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has gotten itself a music video, featuring clips from the game and real-life shots of Jaden. The young performer is the voice behind the song and details how Miles feels he's ready to play the main role as Spider-Man. Suitably titled "I'm Ready", Jaden Smith (Will Smith's son)...
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Plays It Safe, Mostly
Everybody live for the war-go-round
It feels like we're at a point where the plethora of Activision studios working on the Call of Duty franchise would find it extremely difficult to put out a product that's anything less than solid. Gone are the days of Call of Duty: Ghosts. The world's biggest FPS has put out hit after hit for the latter half of...
News TimeSplitters 2 Remake Directly Referenced in PC Game, Turns Out to Be a Joke
Very funny, THQ Nordic
TimeSplitters is one of those series that's held in very high regard by many, but has somehow fallen into obscurity. The games, developed by Free Radical and released on PlayStation 2, are thought to be some of the best console FPS titles ever, with its oddball humour, great controls, and excellent multiplayer making the...
Sunday15th Nov 2020
Weirdness PS5 Controller Ships without Cross Button
As long as Square's there
Here’s a one-of-a-kind DualSense controller: it’s got an upside-down Triangle button in the place of its Cross button. This bizarre manufacturing error was posted to Reddit by the brilliantly named TalentedTortoise. It works without issue – the bottom button still registers as it should – it’s just got the wrong...
News Spider-Man Fan Recreates Into the Spider-Verse Scene in Miles Morales PS5
Leap of faith
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales includes an incredible Into the Spider-Verse suit that not only allows you to dress like the movie protagonist – but it’s also animated like him, too. (Incidentally, you can find all Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales suits and how to unlock them through the link.) An addition
Weirdness There Are a Surprising Number of PS5 Marriage Proposals Taking Place
More reasons to celebrate
When’s the best time to pop the question? Maybe at Christmas, with the pigs in blankets? New Year is always special, right? Or how about the Valentine’s Day cliché? According to Reddit, the PlayStation 5 launch represents the perfect opportunity to get engaged, as there are a significant number of couples celebrating...
News Crypt of the NecroDancer Currently Free on EU PS Store
Dancin'
There are no Zelda songs in this particular version, but Crypt of the NecroDancer is currently free on the European PlayStation Store. Presumably this is an error, as the title is also on sale until 20th November, so we’re going to assume Brace Yourself Games wasn’t intending to give this one away at the moment.
Saturday14th Nov 2020
News PS5 Stock Available at Costco Canada, But It Comes with a TV and All the Accessories
Decent deal if you need everything, though
Costco Canada is flogging PlayStation 5 bundles this week, which include a brand-new 55” Sony 4K television, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and all the accessory trimmings. For CAD$2,199.99 (USD$1,675.99), you get a PS5, an extra DualSense, a DualSense charging station, a Media Remote, a copy of...
News How Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's PS4 to PS5 Upgrade Works
The numbers, Mason
PS4 to PS5 upgrades are, in principle, a relatively straight-forward thing: you buy the game on the PlayStation 4 and you get to download the PlayStation 5 version when it’s available. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is making things a little bit more confusing by the way it’s handling things, so we figured we’d browse...
News dbrand Refunds PS5 Skin Pre-Orders Because 'You Assholes' Won't Be Able to Apply Them
"You idiots can't install them correctly"
Here’s an interesting customer relations strategy from renowned console and smartphone skin slinger dbrand: it’s refunding all PlayStation 5 pre-purchases because “you assholes” won’t be able to apply them properly. In an alarmingly candid Reddit post, the company explained that it has “no...
News Telling the Difference Between PS5 and PS4 Games Is Next-Gen's Toughest Puzzle
Version aversion
Forget your hall-of-fame puzzle games like The Witness, because telling the difference between PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles may very well be next-gen’s greatest conundrum. First, we’ve got to sympathise with Sony a little bit here: this was never going to be an easy problem to solve. There are tons of titles on the...
News All Earbuds with Microphones Now Work Fully on PS5
Sound
If you’ve got a pair of earbuds with a microphone designed for an older Apple product, then it’s worth pointing out that you can now use them for voice chat when plugging them into a PlayStation 5 controller. When plugged into the DualShock 4, these types of earphones could previously only receive sound, but now you can use their...
News Astro's Playroom GPU Jungle Lyrics, Because Someone Had to Post Them
Synthesise and rasterise immaterial things
It’s been going around our brain for about two weeks now, and we shouldn’t have to suffer alone. Astro’s Playroom has quite possibly the most addictive song since friggin’ Sweet Like Chocolate, as GPU Jungle is an earworm of apocalyptic magnitude. If, like us, you’ve been sitting there all day...
But the rest of Black Ops Cold War does
PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility can bring some stunning improvements to PlayStation 4 games, as the likes of Days Gone and Ghost of Tsushima demonstrate. However, one thing we learned with Rocket League this week, is that developers need to port their games to Sony’s next-gen console in order to get...
News Madden NFL 21 PS5 Trophies Emerge, And EA Sports Couldn't Even Update the Icon
Sacked
You’ve just got to laugh, haven’t you? Madden NFL 21 has completely missed the PlayStation 5’s launch after the PlayStation 4 version secured Metacritic’s worst ever user score, and despite being due out on 4th December, we’re yet to see it in action. Well, now the Trophies have rolled out on Sony??
News Call of Duty Loads in Seconds on PS5, But You Have to Wait for Everyone Else
Cross-platform woes
Cross-platform play is cool and all, until you realise you have an ultra-fast SSD and the people you’re playing with don’t. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War reveals a problem that we’d anticipated prior to launch: you’ll never see any speed advantages in multiplayer, because the game will always be held back by the lowest...
News This Is How Easy PS5 Activity Cards Make Playing Your Games
Jump in
One of the coolest features of the PlayStation 5 is the implementation of the Activity Cards, and how they allow you to almost immediately load into missions, levels, or time trials. In this one minute video clip uploaded by Josh Read and shared on ResetEra, he gives an effective demonstration of the feature in action. So, what do we see...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 350
America joins the next-gen party
It’s our first post-PlayStation 5 WAYP, but spare a thought for our European readers, who still have an additional week to wait. While many of you dig into Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom, there are dozens of others who will be giving their PlayStation 4 one last workout this weekend. The true, big...
Friday13th Nov 2020
News Maybe Don't Put Your PS5 in Rest Mode While Playing Spider-Man Remastered
Insomniac Games investigating
Update: Insomniac Games' James Stevenson has confirmed that the developer is looking into this issue, so hopefully it will all be cleaned up over the coming days: Original Story: As reported overnight, there are definitely some glitches in the PlayStation 5’s system software which are causing issues. While we’ve...
News PS5 Coil Whine Becomes a Concern for Some Early Adopters
Sound the alarm
As we stated in our PS5 review, the PlayStation 5 is a quiet console. We were hesitant to use the world “silent” because, like most consumer electronics, there’s still an element of operational noise that is audible if you really listen for it. Outside of spinning discs, we’ve noticed some ambient volume from our system when...
News Here's Why Rocket League Can't Run at 120FPS on PS5
Psyonix explains lack of performance mode on PS5
Update 13/11/20: Psyonix has responded to our request for comment on Rocket League's differences between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. To recap, the game runs on PS5 just as it does on PS4 Pro — checkerboard 4K, at 60 frames-per-second — while on Microsoft's machines, there will be an update allowing...
Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: How to Stop the PS4 Controller From Disconnecting
Why does the PS4 controller stop working in Black Ops Cold War?
How do you stop the PS4 controller from disconnecting in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War? If you're playing Treyarch's latest game on PlayStation 4 right now, there's a possibility you'll encounter a bug during the campaign that disconnects your PS4 pad from the system, meaning you can...
News Spider-Man Remastered Pokes Fun at GoldenEye 64 Boat People
Did you miss us?
God bless, Insomniac Games. Not only has it given us two incredible PlayStation 5 launch games as part of the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition, but it knows how to poke fun at itself. Back when Marvel’s Spider-Man released on the PlayStation 4, IGN had a laugh with the title’s “boat people”, who...
News Some PS5 Owners Are Experiencing Rebuild Database, External HDD Woes
Growing pains
No new hardware launch is complete without a few bumps along the way, and there do appear to be some software corruption issues with the PlayStation 5 right now. While the vast majority of systems appear to be recovering just fine, sadly there are a few reports of units being sent to the Sony graveyard, but there’s obviously no...
News Sony Includes Exclusive PS5 Avatars with PlayStation Direct Pre-Orders
Sweetening the deal
If you purchased your PlayStation 5 from Sony’s own PlayStation Direct store, then you may have found a little extra attached to your next-gen console. Sony sent out a thank you note signed by bigwig Jim Ryan, appreciating customers’ support. However, the company attached a PlayStation Network code to the printed message,...
News GTA Online Tempting Players Back with Free GTA $1 Million Cash Injection
Rockstar wants to keep you away from those PS5 games
Perhaps recognising that its playerbase may temporarily see a dip this week with the release of new consoles, Rockstar has gone crazy with this week’s GTA Online update, promising an injection of GTA$1 million just for logging in. All you need to do is join a multiplayer lobby before 18th...
News Demon's Souls PS5's First Review Pours on the Praise
Scintillating remake
It’s good, folks! Oh, it’s bleak, decrepit, and macabre – but it’s so good. No surprise, then, that critics are already heaping praise on Bluepoint’s wonderful reimagining of Demon’s Souls! It’s still far too early for us to provide our verdict on this reimagined cult classic just yet, but we’re compiling an epic...
Soapbox PS Plus Collection Isn't PS5 Game Pass, But Its Value Shouldn't Be Ignored
The generation's best, on demand
I feel like the value of PlayStation Plus has been overlooked of late. Sony’s membership service is still, by orders of magnitude, the most popular subscription service in games – but obviously the advent of Microsoft’s own Xbox Game Pass appears to have chipped away at its worth. While they’re not directly...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Video Demonstrates PS5 Controller's Transformative Triggers
Rat-a-tat
Many of our American readers will have already played with the DualSense, so you’ll have a good idea what it’s all about. For the rest of you, though, perhaps you’re still pondering what difference the PlayStation 5’s innovative new pad makes. Leave it to a 37-second YouTube video filmed on a smartphone camera to get the point...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Lets You Delete Modes You're Not Playing on PS5
Save some space
We’ve all had a bit of time to accept that storage space management is very much a thing on the PlayStation 5, but now it’s down to both the platform holder and publishers to ensure we have the tools we need to better manage the content on our console. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has a really interesting solution: you can...
News The Nioh Collection Remasters Both Games for PS5, Coming February 2021
Free upgrades included
Nioh and Nioh 2 will be making their way to PlayStation 5 on 5th February 2021 by way of The Nioh Collection that remasters both titles with 4K support and up to 120 frames-per-second. Each game will be bundled with all of its DLC and owners of the second entry in the series will be able to get a free upgrade. Each remaster...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (9th November to 15th November)
PS5! Miles Morales! Assassin's Creed! Yakuza!
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? With the PlayStation 5 launching in the United States, this is an absolutely colossal week for new releases. All we'll say is: god bless your bank balance. For a full list of all new PS5...
News This PS5 Promo from Travis Scott Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Quite the journey
Sony loves to get fancy with its console unboxing videos, but when it was teased that Travis Scott would be involved in the unveiling of the PlayStation 5, it was obvious something rather unique was coming. And boy is it. This 10-minute video is a journey through Travis' first encounter with the PS5 out in a desert as he activates...
News The New York Stock Exchange Celebrated the PS5 Launch, And It Was Weird
Bell end
Of all the unusual marketing promotions that have occurred this week, we never expected to see Sony sponsor the New York Stock Exchange’s closing bell. But that’s exactly what it did, as Horizon Forbidden West protagonist Aloy sounded the alarm to signal the end of today’s trading. Bizarrely, she wasn’t alone, as a man dressed as...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Takes Photo Mode to the Next Level
New trailer shows it off
A strange by-product of PlayStation 4's Share button was the introduction of photo mode to many of your favourite games. Nowadays, a lot of high profile titles launch with the feature, allowing you to take some stunning stills as you play and share them with the world. Sony's first party teams have been the real champions of...
News PS5 Transforms Autolog into a System Feature
Social gaming is now part of the console
Autolog very much changed the space of social gaming when it debuted in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit all the way back in 2010, and it’s something EA celebrated with its recent PlayStation 4 remaster. With the PlayStation 5, however, Sony has transformed it into a system-level feature – as we’re beginning...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Confirms Fifth Night City Wire Stream for Thursday
Johnny Silverhand and music to feature
CD Projekt Red will be back with a fifth Cyberpunk 2077 livestream on Thursday 19th November 2020. The Night City Wire showcase will focus on Keanu Reeves' character named Johnny Silverhand, some of the music you'll find within Night City, and much more. The game's Twitter account also teases that "it's going...
News Untitled Goose Game Invades Fall Guys with New Costumes, Emotes
Honk!
Here's a crossover we weren't expecting but, now we think of it, totally makes sense. Fall Guys and Untitled Goose Game are two titles that have both achieved viral hit status, so it's only natural they join forces in some way. A trio of costumes from House House's smash hit indie game have been added into the 60-player party title. As you...
News PS5 Product Placement Is Strong in Lil Nas X's New Music Video
Toy factory
American sensation Lil Nas X is signed to Columbia Records, so you know what that means: spot the Sony product placement in his new music video time! Unsurprisingly, the PlayStation 5 features pretty prominently in the Christmas-themed promo, as we see the rapper managing a toy factory with a ton of consoles on the production line...
News October 2020 NPD: FIFA 21 Scores First-Ever US Number One
Back of the net
The football you play with your feet beat out the football you play with your hands in the October 2020 NPD sales charts for the United States, as Nintendo’s record-breaking year quietly trundled along. The vast majority of the games in the latest US report belong to the Switch, but despite a disappointing critical response, EA...
Thursday12th Nov 2020
Guide Astro's Playroom: GPU Jungle - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Charted
Where do you find the Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the GPU Jungle world of Astro's Playroom? This is the jungle-themed area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. In total, there are 9 Artefacts and 16 Puzzle Pieces for you to collect here. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal the location...
Guide Astro's Playroom: SSD Speedway - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Omega booster!
Where do you find the Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the SSD Speedway world of Astro's Playroom? This is the futuristic racetrack area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. In total, there are 9 Artefacts and 16 Puzzle Pieces for you to collect here. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to...
Guide Astro's Playroom: Cooling Springs - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Cool hoarder
Where do you find the Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the Cooling Springs world of Astro's Playroom? This is the ice-themed area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. In total, there are 9 Artefacts and 16 Puzzle Pieces for you to collect here. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal the...
Guide Astro's Playroom: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
You've only done everything
As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal all Astro's Playroom Trophies and how to unlock the Platinum. There are a total of 43 Trophies to unlock, with an additional 3 Trophies kept separate as Add On Trophies. It's worth noting that despite these additional Trophies being listed as an Add On, you...
Guide Can You Use a PS5 Controller on PS4?
Will DualSense work with PlayStation 4?
Can you use a PS5 controller on PS4? We've already answered whether you can use a PS4 controller on PS5, but what about the other way around? Will the DualSense work with the PlayStation 4? As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to reveal whether you can use Sony's brand new pad on your current-gen console. For...
Guide Astro's Playroom: Memory Meadow - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Ico-nic
Where do you find the Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the Memory Meadow world of Astro's Playroom? This is the PSone-themed area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. In total, there are 9 Artefacts and 16 Puzzle Pieces for you to collect here. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal the...
Guide How to Use an External Hard Drive on PS5
Expanding your PlayStation 5 storage capacity
How do you use an external HDD on PS5? You're almost certainly going to want to connect some kind of external storage device to your PlayStation 5, as its SSD is quite small (See Also: PS5 SSD: How Much Storage Space Does It Have?). It's worth noting that while you can use an external HDD for backwards...
Guide Astro's Playroom: All Puzzle Pieces Locations
A grand tour
How do you find all the Puzzle Pieces in Astro's Playroom? Puzzle Pieces are computer chip-themed jigsaw pieces that help to create murals in the PlayStation Labo world once you've collected them. You'll primarily find them in secret areas, although some are easier to locate than others. In this
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: How to Pay Respects to a Legend in Upper West Side
Best fries in town
How do you pay respects to a legend in Upper West Side in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales? In order to unlock the Best Fries in Town Trophy, you'll need to find this tribute to iconic person. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales guide, we're goi
Guide Demon's Souls: How Does Multiplayer and Online Play Work?
Jolly cooperation
How do you play with friends in Demon's Souls? Is it multiplayer? It's a bit unclear from the outset how the online functionality works in Demon's Souls and it wastes no time explaining itself. We're here to answer your questions in this Demon's Souls guide and shed some light on how the online functionality works. Playing...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Rescue Yuria the Witch
Witch in the Tower
Where is Yuria the Witch and how do you rescue her? Yuria is, ironically enough, one of the kindest characters you'll come across Demon's Souls. Getting the Witch in the Tower Trophy for freeing her only further sweetens the deal. She'll also be able to teach you some spells of the shadier variety back in The Nexus once she's...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: How to Pay Respects at Jefferson Davis' Grave in Harlem
Never give up
How do you pay respects at Jefferson Davis' grave in Harlem in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales? In order to unlock the Never Give Up Trophy, you'll need to find the resting place of Jefferson Davis. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales guide
Guide How to Remove Other Storage Space from PS5
Reducing the space reserved on your PlayStation 5
How do you remove Other storage space from PS5? If you've just got your spangly new PlayStation 5 and started installing games on your SSD, you may be bemused by the appearance of the Other files eating into your SSD's available storage space. What is Other storage space and how do you get rid of it?...
Guide Demon's Souls: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Demon's Souls
This Demon's Souls Trophy roadmap will illuminate how to go about getting the Platinum Trophy in what is the PS5's premiere exclusive, Demon's Souls. As a part of our Demon's Souls Guide, we're going to break down each trophy in Demon's Souls, how to unlock each one, and what steps you should take...
Guide Astro's Playroom: CPU Plaza - All Collectibles: Puzzle Pieces
One down, lots more to go
Where do you find the Puzzle Pieces in the CPU Plaza world of Astro's Playroom? This is the initial area that you'll visit, and serves as an interactive hub for the rest of the release's worlds. In total, there are 4 Puzzle Pieces for you to collect here. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal the...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Rescue Sage Freke
A Dash of Sage
Where is Sage Freke and how do you rescue him? Not only is he necessary to learning some of the most useful spells in Demon's Souls, but freeing him will also get you the A Dash of Sage Trophy on top of it. As part of our Demon's Souls guide, we'll tell you where to find him and how to rescue him. Finding and Rescuing Sage Freke:...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Tower Knight Boss
Tower Knight's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you...
News More PS5 Consoles Will Be Available Before and After Christmas
The assurance of Jim Ryan
For all the marketing put behind the launch of the PlayStation 5, some parts of the internet consider it rather in vain since actually getting your hands on one starting today without a pre-order is a pretty tall order. While some outlets will have a limited number of consoles to sell, the next-gen system is effectively...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Kill the Blue Dragon
Yellow-Eyes Blue Dragon
How do you defeat Blue Dragon? The Demon's Souls remake is here and so are we to try and help you along the way with our Demon's Souls guide. While it might not be a fully-fledged boss, it's still possible to bring down the Blue Dragon, and we're here to tell you how. How to Kill the Blue Dragon in Demon's Souls: Boy does...
Guide Demon's Souls: What Is World Tendency?
Grab some popcorn for this one
What's World Tendency? How the heck does World Tendency work? Tendency is undeniably the most cryptic and eclectic thing in Demon's Souls. If you're just stumbling upon this during a casual Demon's Souls playthrough and feeling overwhelmed, that's okay. You can completely ignore World Tendency and still make it through...
Guide Astro's Playroom: All Artefacts Locations
Dude Raider
How do you find all the Artefacts in Astro's Playroom? Artefacts are historical PlayStation items or peripherals that get stored in the PlayStation Labo world once you've collected them. You'll primarily find them in golden crates, although there are exceptions to this rule. In this Astro's Playroom guide
Guide How to Remote Play the PS5
Play your PS5 games anywhere remotely
How do you Remote Play the PS5? Sony's Remote Play feature allows you to play your PlayStation 5 games on a different device, like a PC, smartphone, and PlayStation 4. This works using streaming technology, bouncing a video signal from your PS5 console over the Internet. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Dragon God Boss
Dragon God's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Armor Spider Boss
Armor Spider's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you...
Guide How to Enable PS5 Game Boost
Making the most of your PS4 games on PS5
How do you enable PS5 Game Boost? When you're playing PS4 backwards compatible games on your next-gen console, you may be wondering how to enable PS5 Game Boost so you get the best possible experience. On PS4 Pro, for compatibility reasons, Boost Mode was an optional toggle. So, how do you turn on PS5 Game...
Guide Demon's Souls: What are Soul Form and Human Form?
Become human
What is Soul Form? What about Human Form? There's a lot going on in Demon's Souls that it doesn't really care to explain to you, but that's precisely where we come in! We're here with our Demon's Souls guide to bring you up to speed on how Human and Soul Form work and why they're important. Demon's Souls: Soul Form: After finishing...
Guide Demon's Souls: Where to Find Biorr
Brother-in-Arms
How do you find and free Biorr in Demon's Souls? We'll answer that exact question as part of our Demon's Souls guide. There are a number of helpful NPC's in Demon's Souls, and Biorr is one of them. If you liberate Biorr from his holding cell, he'll assist you with the Penetrator fight which is vital for the Brothers-in-Arms Trophy...
News Dua Lipa Is Coming to FIFA 21 And She Looks Better Than Actual Footballers
New Rules
EA Sports continues to put its priorities in the right place, adding Dua Lipa as an unlockable player in FIFA 21. To be clear, that’s the New Rules singer and not some teenage Portuguese superstar that only soccer nerds have heard of. While the publisher’s yet to officially confirm the news, her model was datamined from a new PC patch...
Guide Demon's Souls: Which Class Should You Pick?
Find the best class for you in Demon's Souls
Which class should you pick in Demon's Souls? Class determines your role at the beginning of the game, as well as your starting attributes, equipment, and more. Selecting your class is an important decision, as it will determine your playstyle at the beginning of the game, and also influence the kind of...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Fool's Idol Boss
Fool's Idol Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide How to Upgrade PS4 Games to PS5
Upgrading on PS Store and with Blu-ray discs
How do you upgrade PS4 games to PS5? Many games are offering an upgrade path from the PlayStation 4 to the PlayStation 5, meaning you'll get the next-gen version for free if you already own a current-gen copy. You can find a full list of games supporting this through here: PS4 to PS5: All Games with...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Commits a Trophy Sin on PS5
No shared list
If you're a passionate Trophy hunter like this scribe, the following story is about to really get on your nerves. Assassin's Creed Valhalla has separate Trophy lists for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game, meaning if you started out on what is now Sony's last-gen console before switching to the brand spanking new...
Guide Astro's Playroom: PlayStation Labo - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
For the Players
Where do you find the Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the PlayStation Labo world of Astro's Playroom? This is differs from other areas of the game, as it serves like a kind of collectibles hub. You unlock collectibles using a capsule machine to the north of the level, and in total there are 10 Artefacts and 28 Puzzle Pieces for you to...
Guide How to Enable 3D Audio on PS5
Optimise the sound for your PlayStation 5
How do you enable 3D audio on PS5? 3D audio, and the Tempest Engine, is one of the key new features of the PlayStation 5, allowing you to enjoy deeper immersion in next-gen games. The way it works is by tracking the position of hundreds of individual samples, meaning a rain storm soundscape is made up of...
Guide How to Transfer PS4 Saves to PS5
Moving your save data from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5
How do you transfer PS4 saves to PS5? If you're planning to continue playing your PlayStation 4 games on the PlayStation 5 using backwards compatibility, you may want to move your progress from one console to the other. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to explain how you can transfer PS4...
Review Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4) - Epic Viking Adventure Buckled by Countless Bugs
The Raven still beguiling
Picture the scene: you and your battle-hardened Viking clan are storming a huge Saxon fortress. You've smashed through the main gate, torn your enemies to pieces in the courtyard, and now you're racing towards the central keep. A degenerate king waits inside, surrounded by his finest warriors — but they're not going to...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Adjudicator Boss
Adjudicator's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide Demon's Souls: What Happens When You Defeat the Vanguard Tutorial Boss?
Good luck
Can you kill the Vanguard in Demon's Souls? If you're anything like us, you probably quickly died to the Vanguard boss in the opening tutorial and wondered whether or not defeating it was even possible. Turns out it is! We're here to tell you what happens if you do as part of our greater Demon's Souls guide. Demon's Souls: What Happens...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Flamelurker Boss
Flamelurker's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide Demon's Souls New Game +: What Carries Over and How to Start New Game +
It never ends
How does New Game + work in Demon's Souls? The Souls games have always had a somewhat unique approach to New Game +, and Demon's Souls is no exception. In this Demon's Souls guide, we'll be doing our best to answer the questions you likely have. Demon's Souls New Game +: What Carries Over: As soon as your New Game + playthrough...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Marvel time
How long does Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales take to beat? There's been a lot of discussion about whether Insomniac Games' superhero romp is a sequel or a spin-off, and many people want to know how long it takes to complete the campaign. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales guide, we're going to put a number on how many...
Guide Demon's Souls: Which Starting Gift Should You Pick?
Starting on the right foot
Which starting gift should you pick in Demon's Souls? This is a new addition to the PlayStation 5 game, bringing it more in line with the Dark Souls titles. When choosing a character class, you'll now also be able to pick a starting gift to take on your adventure with you. You'll find many of these items as you play...
News PS Plus Collection Games Can Be Played on PS4 via PS5 Workaround
Easily redeemable
We don't really know why you would ever want to do this, but the backwards-compatible PlayStation 4 games that make up the PlayStation 5's PS Plus Collection can actually be played on the older console. This is thanks to a workaround which sees you redeem those select titles on your PS5, thus making them playable on your PS4 too...
Guide Demon's Souls: What Is Character Tendency?
Come to the dark side
What is Character Tendency and how does it work? Character Tendency is second only to World Tendency when it comes to the most complicated concepts in Demon's Souls. We're here to tell you how it works as part of our Demon's Souls guide that aims to bring you up to speed and make an avid Demon slayer out of you in no time...
Guide How to Remove the Screw Plug from PS5
Attaching the stand to your PlayStation 5
How do you remove the screw plug from the PS5? Whichever position you plan to place your PlayStation 5, you’ll need to connect it to the base included in the box. If you’re hoping to place it vertically, then you’ll need to remove a screw plug from the bottom of the console. As part of our PS5 guide,...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Maiden Astraea Boss
Maiden Astraea's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Phalanx Boss
Phalanx's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered by...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Penetrator Boss
Penetrator's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: How Many Main Missions Are There?
A full list
How many main missions are there in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales? While there are tons of side-activities to complete in Insomniac Games' superhero spin-off, you may be wondering how close you are to the conclusion by considering how many main missions you've completed. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales guide, we're...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Maneater Boss
Maneater's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered by...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Rescue Saint Urbain
Umbasa
Where is Saint Urbain and how do you rescue him? Saint Urbain is especially useful as freeing him will grant you access to the most helpful Miracles in Demon's Souls. Rescuing him isn't too difficult, and doing so will get you the Umbasa Trophy to sweeten the deal. As part of our Demon's Souls guide, we'll tell you where to find him and how...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Old Monk Boss
Old Monk's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered by...
News Sony Hosts Spectacular Light Show at Headquarters to Celebrate PS5 Launch
Illuminating
Update: Sony's released a short of the flashy light show currently on display at its San Mateo headquarters. You can watch that below: Wonder what the electricity bill for all of this looks like? Original Story: Sony has prepared a spectacular light show at its headquarters to mark the launch of the PlayStation 5 in the United...
Guide Demon's Souls: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
More sprawling journey than short jaunt
How long does it take to finish Demon's Souls? Since the bulk of this remake is very faithful to the 2009 original, your results may vary depending on how much memory you have of the game's enemies and stages. We're here to provide you an estimate for the average player who likely hasn't touched the original...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Storm King Boss
Stork King's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: How Much Storage Space Does It Take Up on PS5?
The magic number
How much storage space to Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales take up on PS5? You may be wondering just how many GB Insomniac Games' superhero spin-off uses on the PlayStation 5, and as part of our Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales guide we're going to reveal all. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: How Much Storage Space Does It...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Old Hero Boss
Old Hero's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered by...
News Dreams Is Backwards Compatible on PS5, Creations Will Get Performance Boost
Dream big
This is a bit of an obvious point, but Media Molecule's Dreams will of course be backwards compatible on PlayStation 5. It's very good news, as the make-anything create 'em up thrives on community engagement, so it only makes sense to have the game be accessible on the new hardware. The news comes from Media Molecule itself, but the...
Guide How to Turn Off Trophy Videos on PS5
Disable all Trophy videos on PlayStation 5
How do you turn off Trophy videos on PS5? You may notice when playing your PlayStation 5 that as soon as you unlock a Trophy on the console, it'll record a short video of you collecting it. While this is a cool novelty at first, these clips quickly add up, wasting precious PS5 storage space. As part of our...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: All Suits and How to Unlock Them
Dressed to impress
What are all Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales suits and how do you unlock them? Dressing up is a huge part of the superhero series, and developer Insomniac Games has outdone itself with Miles Morales' roster of costumes. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales guide we're going to list all suits and how to unlock them...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the False King Boss
False King's Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
News A Bunch of Free Costumes for Sackboy: A Big Adventure Are Available Now
Free DLC outfits up for grabs
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is unlike the LittleBigPlanet games in that there's no creation mode, but there are still some similarities. For example, the character's love of dressing up remains intact, as the new game features loads of new outfits for you to discover. However, did you know you can snag some more costumes...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Leechmonger Boss
Leechmonger's trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you covered...
Guide Astro's Playroom: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Astro hours
How long does Astro's Playroom take to beat? The free PlayStation 5 pack-in is probably the first game you'll play on your spangly next-gen console, but how long does it take to finish? In this Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal how many hours you'll be spending with Japan Studio's cutesy PS5 platformer. How Long Does It Take...
Talking Point What Are Your First Impressions of PS5?
How's your first day with PS5?
We did it, everyone! PlayStation 5 has finally arrived after months of waiting, a slow trickle of news, and more rumours and false info than we can recall. We can at last shut out all the noise and celebrate: PS5 is here. Those lucky enough to secure a PS5 pre-order will be opening up those boxes, setting up their...
News PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Thanks Fans As PS5 Launches
"We created PS5 for you"
Sony bigwig Jim Ryan had one message for fans as the PlayStation 5 launched in the United States today: thank you. Presumably that has little to do with the bumper bonuses he’s about to pocket once the console inevitably breaks sales records, and more to do with the fact that he appreciates every single one of you...
Guide Astro's Playroom: Can You Delete It?
Removing the robot
Can you delete Astro's Playroom from your PS5? With the PlayStation 5's available storage space coming at a premium, you may want to delete this bright and breezy platformer once you've beaten it. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal whether you can remove the game from your SSD. For more information, refer...
News Sony Spices Up Social Media with Twitter Like Button Takeover
Likey, likey
This is surely a Twitter first? Sony has taken over social media for the launch of the PlayStation 5, and as a result, any message that you like which contains the #PS5 hashtag will see the traditional heart shape transform into a DualSense right in front of your very eyes. Go on, give it a go: Naturally, this is going to drive huge...
Guide Demon's Souls: How to Beat the Dirty Colossus Boss
Dirty Colossus' Trophy guide
The Demon bosses in Demon's Souls are the hardest and most stressful part of the whole affair. Filling up on souls in the stage prior only to have to prove yourself against a giant enemy with a massive health bar to match is almost always a daunting task. But don't worry, in this Demon's Souls guide we'll have you...
Reminder Bugsnax Is Now Available to PS Plus Members on PS5
Add it to your library now
The very first PlayStation Plus game on PS5 is the one and only Bugsnax. Developer Young Horses has followed up Octodad: Dadliest Catch with this bizarre adventure, in which your main aim is to catch half bug, half snack creatures. It joins PS4 titles Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight as part of PS Plus for...
News Bethesda Pegs PS5's Deathloop for 21st May
Groundhog day
Update: As rumoured earlier in the week, Bethesda has now attached a 21st May release date to Deathloop on the PS5. One important detail, the base game will be $59.99/£59.99, so the publisher is not charging next-gen tax just yet. Original Story: Deathloop, the ambitious time-based first-person adventure from Dishonored developer...
Guide How to Mute PS5's Microphone
How to turn off your PS5's mic
How do you mute PS5's microphone? You may not know this but the DualSense, the PS5's controller, comes with a microphone included as part of the pad. This means that, if you're playing a multiplayer game like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, you may find that others can hear you without you realising it. As part of...
Out Today PS5, Sony's Biggest and Most Powerful Console
Play Has No Limits
After a truly unique year, PlayStation 5 is available right now and shipping to homes across select territories. Everyone else will be able to join in the fun a week later on 19th November 2020. And it still feels surreal to even say that. With an ongoing global pandemic, months of uncertainty and silence from the Japanese giant,...
News Ghost of Tsushima Sales Exceed Five Million in Just Four Months
New IP just gets better
Blimey, Ghost of Tsushima has done rather well for itself, hasn't it? The new IP from InFAMOUS developer Sucker Punch Productions has now sold more than five million copies worldwide since its PlayStation 4 launch back in July. This puts it on track to compete with Horizon Zero Dawn, which topped 7.6 million sales in its...
News Demon's Souls Gets One Last Trailer as PS5 Launches
So the world might be mended
PlayStation 5 has launched in North America and other territories today, and one of its key games out of the gate is Demon's Souls. Coming from Bluepoint Games, this is a full-blown remake of the PS3 classic, and it's never looked any less than fantastic. With PS5 finally in (some) people's hands, what better time than...
Guide Astro's Playroom: How Much Storage Space Does It Take Up?
SSD hog
How much storage space does Astro's Playroom take up on PS5? You may be curious about the file size of this free platformer, especially with PlayStation 5 having a relatively small SSD. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal how storage space it requires. For more information, refer to the following: Astro's Playroom:...
News Sackboy Is Going On a Big Adventure In This PS5 Launch Trailer
Play time
PlayStation 5 is here, and so is Sackboy: A Big Adventure. The new game starring the miniature hero launches today on both PS5 and PS4, and to celebrate, Sony's released this colourful launch trailer. We hear a little of Dawn French's narrator introducing us to Craft World before the big baddy comes to ruin everyone's fun. Sackboy comes...
Wednesday11th Nov 2020
News Call of Duty Fans Aren't Pleased with the Black Ops Cold War Map Count
Just eight at launch
Although Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War looks set to be the most content-packed entry in the franchise so far, it appears to have hit a bit of a problem at the final hurdle. The game, out this Friday on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, seemingly contains just eight multiplayer maps at launch. The total does scrape into double...
Guide NBA 2K21: How to Earn VC
Maximise your Virtual Currency income in NBA 2K21
NBA 2K21’s lifeblood is VC (or Virtual Currency), an in-game currency which can be used to purchase upgrades for your MyPlayer, cosmetics such as clothing and shoes, and Player Packs in MyTeam. As it’s such an important part of the game, you’ll want to maximise your earnings potential as much...
Guide NBA 2K21: How Many College Games Are There?
Find out how long you'll be at school in NBA 2K21
How many college games are there in NBA 2K21? After beginning your burgeoning basketball career as a member of the Newark Eagles, you’ll be to enrol at one of 10 college programs: Michigan State, UConn, Florida, Gonzaga, Syracuse, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, UCLA, Villanova University, and West Virginia...
News Final PS Store Sale Before PS5 Has Some Noteworthy PS4 Bargains
Bloodborne! Astro Bot! Civilization!
PlayStation 5 is out tomorrow in the US, but that's not going to stop you from buying what are very soon to be last-gen games cheaper than a McDonald's meal, right? You surely know the drill by now. This latest PlayStation Store sale, which at the time of writing hasn't been detailed on the PlayStation Blog, has...
News The XIII PS4 Remake Looks Like a Massive Disaster
What happened to the art style?
Raise your hand if you forgot that the PlayStation 4 remake of XIII was coming out this week. Now, raise your hand if you forgot it even existed. We're willing to bet a large chunk of you would look pretty silly right now if your boss caught you on webcam via a Zoom call. Yes, the PS4 remake of XIII launched...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered PS5 Gameplay Serves Some Crow
Insane upgrade unveiled
Update: And now have a comparison video of Marvel's Spider-Man from IGN to demonstrate the title's considerable visual upgrade on the PlayStation 5. The lighting is, frankly, outstanding in the next-gen version. Oh, and as for Peter Parker's new face, it's looking pretty good, as this capture from Game Riot demonstrates.
News PS5 Adds Wishlists to PS Store
By popular demand
What can we tell you about the new PlayStation Store? Well, first of all it’s really convenient, because it exists within the system software rather than a separate app. This means that when you use the console’s search function, for example, it’ll bring up options in the PS Store, and when you click those items you’ll be...
Round Up Godfall PS5 Reviews Have Mixed Feelings on Looter Slasher Launch Title
God awful?
The review embargo has lifted on another of PlayStation 5's launch titles, and this time it's the turn of Godfall. We've known about this game for a long time, and now we will finally learn if it's something worth your launch day pennies. Unfortunately, early reviews for Godfall are a little underwhelming. While critics feel the game...
Every must-own PlayStation 5 peripheral
The best PS5 accessories are peripherals that are practically essential for Sony’s next-gen system. While you’ll be able to fully enjoy the PlayStation 5 without any additional purchases, there are some additional items available that will undoubtedly improve your overall experience. As part of our PS5...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Seemingly Removes Reference to Avengers Game
Too bad
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is looking like an extraordinary update to Insomniac Games’ classic PlayStation 4 superhero romp, and not just because its visuals are otherworldly either! No, the biggest upgrade here is the seeming removal of a reference to Marvel’s Avengers. Zing! We’re just kidding, we actually think Crystal...
News The Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Reversible Cover Is Seriously Stylish
Almost as cool as Miles
One perk of continuing to purchase your PlayStation 5 games physically is that you gain access to these super cool reversible box arts. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, assumedly on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, sports a different cover on the inside of the case that you can switch to if the official key art...
News Sony Sent PS4 Queue Hero a PS5 Ahead of Launch
Because he can't queue right now
Due to the pandemic, Joey Chiu can’t queue for a PlayStation 5 right now. However, he’ll still be one of the first to enjoy Sony’s next-gen console, as the Japanese giant sent him a system ahead of this week’s launch. Alongside the device, the company included a commemorative plaque, which reads: “First in...
Hands On Sackboy: A Big Adventure Is a Papercraft Marvel on PS5
LittleBigLovely
Geez, this PlayStation 5 launch lineup is getting ridiculous now. Like, we knew it was going to be good, but every single game we play seems to defy expectations. With whimsical platformer Sackboy: A Big Adventure, we were anticipating something light: a bright and breezy co-op romp to break up the bloodshed of Demon’s Souls. Well,...
News PSVR FPS Firewall Zero Hour Boosts Visual Fidelity on PS5
Hacked up
Sony hasn’t delved too deeply into the world of service games, but one of its biggest hits in the arena has been Firewall Zero Hour. The tactical first-person shooter has a very dedicated fanbase, and has been growing regularly since launching a few years ago. Unsurprisingly, then, it’ll be getting some improvements when you play on...
News PS5 Freebie Astro's Playroom Teases More News Soon
What could it be?
Astro’s Playroom is comfortably one of the highlights of the PlayStation 5 launch lineup, and it comes pre-installed on your console, ready to play. If, like us, you’ve already beaten the game, however – you may be wondering if there’s more around the corner to enjoy. Short of confirming anything, creative director Nicolas...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Is Looking Good In PS5 Gameplay Video
Quality and performance modes confirmed
There's (understandably) a lot of focus on the launch of PlayStation 5 right now. Its slate of launch games is looking very good indeed, but don't forget — just a couple of weeks later, Immortals Fenyx Rising makes its debut. Originally called Gods & Monsters, the open world, Greek mythology adventure...
News Fans Are Marvelling at Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Fast Travel Speeds
Quickest subway ride ever
PlayStation 5 is fast, you already know it – everyone already knows it. But let’s take one more moment to acknowledge the massive quality of life improvements that Sony’s next-gen console is about to bring. Are you ready? This time, with the embargo lifted and the Japanese giant not about to hit us with a DMCA...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Personalises PS5 Haptic Feedback for Every Gun
Very cool stuff
At least at launch, it very much looks like third-party developers will be embracing the unique features of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller. Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback genuinely sound like big game-changers and those of you in the US will experience them for yourself tomorrow. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is one...
News Destiny 2 Will Run at 120FPS for PvP Multiplayer on PS5
Anotherone.gif
We've got another game to add to the list of PlayStation 5 titles that can run at 120 frames-per-second, or at least part of one. Bungie has confirmed that the Crucible in Destiny 2 will be able to reach the lauded frame rate on the next-gen console, presumably arriving alongside the general PS5 patch on 8th December 2020. For those...
News The Game Awards 2020 Nominees Will Be Announced Next Week
Place your bets
An important moment in the gaming calendar is nearing – and no, we’re not talking about the launch of the PlayStation 5 for once. Geoff Keighley has announced that on Wednesday, 18th November at 12PM ET, the nominees for The Game Awards 2020 will be announced as part of a special livestream. The main event will then get underway...
News Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold Looks Sweaty in FIFA 21 PS5 Screens
It's all kickin' off
The rollout for FIFA 21 on the PlayStation 5 has been downright weird. We would have put money on the game being available day one for Sony’s new system, but it actually won’t release until 4th December. Worse still, we’ve barely seen a second of gameplay from the next-gen upgrade, despite the likes of NBA 2K21 being...
News Watch the Opening 10 Minutes of Godfall in New PS5 Gameplay Video
Time to get slashy
Godfall was the first PlayStation 5 game to be announced, and now it's just a day away. The self-titled looter slasher has steadily grown more promising over the months leading up to PS5's launch, and it looks pretty darn solid in this latest gameplay video. Courtesy of GameSpot, check out the first 10 or so minutes of gameplay...
News Fall Guys Mid-Season Update Adds New Big Fans Level, Hazards, Costumes, and More
Season 2.5 is underway
Yep, Fall Guys is back, this time with a mid-season update that adds a whole bunch of fresh content to the popular party game. Season 2 is about half way through, and to keep players on their toes, developer Mediatonic has introduced a bunch of new stuff. You can see some of it in the new trailer above. The main attraction is...
Tuesday10th Nov 2020
News PS5 Download Speeds Are Definitely Faster Than PS4
A non-scientific test
We have an unremarkable Internet connection, but there’s no denying that the PlayStation 5 downloads games quicker than our PlayStation 4 could ever manage. We’ve been frequently surprised by the speed at which titles have downloaded on our next-gen system, so we decided to put it to the test. We’re using a very basic...
News PS5 Stock Will Be Available Online in the US on 12th November
Round two
While many of you will be eagerly anticipating delivery of your PlayStation 5 this week, spare a thought for the millions of others who’ve been unable to secure a pre-order. Fortunately, it looks like you’ll have the opportunity to order online this coming 12th November, as various retailers have indicated that they’ll be...
News Here's Why DualSense PS5 Controller's Face Buttons Don't Have Their Iconic Colours
Blank slate
Have you wondered why the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller doesn't have the usual blue, red, green, and pink colours on its face buttons? The X, Circle, Triangle, and Square buttons are synonymous with the PlayStation brand, having appeared on every one of Sony's controllers since the very beginning. As well as those famous shapes,...
News NBA 2K21 on PS5 Needs a Minimum 150GB of That Precious SSD
According to the back of the box
One of the biggest problems PlayStation 5 faces is an internal SSD with a limited amount of storage space. Sure, it allows for super fast loading, but it won't take long to fill up the 667GB you have access to. If you plan on playing PS5 games like NBA 2K21, for instance, you won't get too far. One such fan has...
News PS5 Could Add 1440p Support if There Is Enough Demand
Firm prioritising televisions
A small but vocal number of future PlayStation 5 owners have expressed dissatisfaction with the Japanese giant’s decision not to support 1440p monitors natively. Currently, there’s no way to output at the aforementioned resolution, meaning you’ll either see an upscaled 1080p picture or a downscaled 2160p image...
Hands On Planet Coaster Is a Fun PS4 Ride with Bumps Along the Way
Sickener
We were going to bring you a Planet Coaster: Console Edition review today, but we’ve had to settle for the PlayStation 4 version and, frankly, we’re so close to the PlayStation 5’s launch now that we didn’t want to blow our cotton candy early. So, we figured we’d share our hands-on impressions, with a full review to follow...
News Sony's Trotting Out the Celebs Ahead of PS5's Launch
Tons of new Resident Evil 8 gameplay
After months and months of silence which left even us feeling uncharacteristically antsy, Sony has pulled together the PlayStation 5’s marketing campaign right on time, and it’s basically in full-on turbo mode at this point. Example: the platform holder’s trotting out celebrities like Naomi Osaka and...
Random Data Suggests Majority of PS5 Fans Are Planning Days Off for Console Launch
According to new data
This is an interesting little story. Recruitment experts Executives have crunched some data, and apparently, the majority of those getting a PlayStation 5 have taken time off work to celebrate the launch. We wouldn't take this all too seriously, as the data is based on a thread from the PS5 subreddit, but this is still a neat...
Round Up The Pathless Reviews Reveal Another Winner in PS5's Launch Lineup
Right on target
The PlayStation 5 already has a pretty killer launch lineup, so what's one more? The Pathless, from ABZU studio Giant Squid, is getting its first batch of reviews, and it looks like another solid launch game for PS5 owners. The cross-gen sandbox adventure is being praised for its sizeable open world, exhilarating traversal, and...
News PS5's Design Was Originally 'Much Larger' Than the Final Product
"I actually had to shrink it down"
PlayStation 5 is notoriously big. So big, in fact, that people are worried where it'll fit in their homes — it is, after all, the largest home console ever made. It's not the end of the world, of course, and hey, you should count yourself lucky. According to PlayStation's senior art director, it could've been...
News Free-to-Play Sensation Genshin Impact Will Run at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Update adds new content and optimises for next-gen
Gacha slam-dunk Genshin Impact will run at 60 frames-per-second on the PlayStation 5, courtesy of PS4 backwards compatibility. Chinese developer miYoHo confirmed that it’s “been working to ensure that Genshin Impact will be fully ba
News Overcooked: All You Can Eat Will Let You Literally Feel the Heat with DualSense Features on PS5
Haptic feedback and more detailed
Overcooked: All You Can Eat bundles the two games and all DLC together in one remastered package on PlayStation 5. The collection will be available on the next-gen system from day one, and it sounds like it's really taking advantage of the new hardware. In addition to more detailed levels, 4K support, and 60...
News Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition Launch Trailer Is Maximum Cheese, Maximum Hype
The storm that is approaching
Look, Vergil might be one of the biggest posers in gaming, but damn does he look fun to play in Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition. With the game launching this week on PS5, Capcom's wheeled out the title's launch trailer — and it's everything you'd expect. The music. The combos. Vergil's smug grin. It also throws in...
News Looks Like Codemasters Will Be Acquired by Take-Two
Deal to go through early next year
We knew that talks were taking place between Codemasters and Take-Two, but now it looks like the acquisition will be going through. According to a VGC report, the DIRT 5 developer has reached an agreement with the 2K Games parent, and will be acquired early next year in a deal valued at around £750 million ($98
PlayStation Store Sales Charts FIFA 21 Scores Number One in Europe and North America
The beautiful game
The latest PlayStation Store charts have arrived, this time showing what was popular during the month of October. Surprise surprise, FIFA 21 is top of the PS4 charts in both Europe and North America. The two regions go in different directions after this, though, with Star Wars: Squadrons and Fall Guys taking second place in the US...
Monday9th Nov 2020
News DualSense PS5 Controllers Will Be Available in Black and Other Colours 'In the Future'
Just white for now
Remember when the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 was revealed? Everyone was so shocked to see its two-tone colour scheme after years of black DualShocks. As it turns out, the PS5 itself echoes the mostly-white design, but of course, not everyone loves the look. In fact, some would much prefer alternate colour options for...
News PS5 Doesn't Have a Web Browser
Ow, the Edge
Unlike both the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 5 will not have a web browser. That’s despite our review unit including clear references to a web browser in its Settings menu – either the PlayStation Blog is mistaken about this, or the feature got pulled at the very last minute. Here’s what a massive PS5 FAQ...
News Sony Considered Raising PS5 Game Prices Beyond $70, Says New Report
Get a second job?
Sony has caught a fair bit of flak over the past few months for raising the price of PlayStation 5 titles to $70, but as it turns out, it could have been even worse. According to a new report from Bloomberg reporters Olga Kharif and Takashi Mochizuki, the Japanese giant considered raising the prices of its first-party exclusives...
News PS5 Remote Play App Is Now Available on PS4
Sony adds next-gen remote play out of the blue
Well, we didn't see this coming. As discovered by VGC, Sony has suddenly added a PlayStation 5 remote play app to your PS4's menu. Go on and check, we'll wait. With literally no fanfare whatsoever, the platform holder has dropped PS5 remote play functionality onto PS4. At the time of writing, there's...
News The Last Guardian Runs at 60FPS on PS5, But There's a Catch
Only possible with disc version
PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility has turned out to be a feature much better than what some parts of the internet expected, to the point where it is actively improving PlayStation 4 titles with frame rate improvements and resolution boosts. One such title is The Last Guardian, which along with Assassin's Creed...
Round Up Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reviews Sing Its Praises
Viking it
It's that time again: another Assassin's Creed title is set for release in just a few days. Assassin's Creed Valhalla takes the franchise to the viking era, and the first round of reviews have started invading the web. How are critics feeling about this huge Ubisoft action RPG? Well, it seems the consensus is that, if you're familiar with...
News PS5 Doesn't Support Save Transfers via USB
Get PS Plus or else
It has come to light that PlayStation 5 games aren't the only ones effectively stranded on your internal storage. The next-gen console doesn't allow saves to be transferred onto a USB stick so they can be easily brought over to another console. You will still be able to upload them to cloud storage with a PlayStation Plus...
News PS5 Uses Much Less Power Than PS4 Pro
Energy saver
Good news for the environment and your electricity bill: the PlayStation 5 is much more energy efficient than its immediate predecessor, the PlayStation 4 Pro. According to analysis published by Eurogamer.net, the next-gen system uses as little as 1.3W when in Rest Mode with all of its features enabled, compared to 5W of the PS4 Pro...
Review Bugsnax (PS4) - An Enjoyable Treat That Packs a Unique Flavour
Talkin 'bout Bugsnax
Yes, we've all heard the catchy song, and yes, we've all had a good laugh about that ridiculous game with the food creatures. Bugsnax might have achieved viral status back when it was announced, but we're here to tell you this surreal adventure is more than just a meme. Developer Young Horses has made a proper game that manages...
Mini Review Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (PS4) - Gorgeous Action RPG with Deep Farming Mechanics
Have a rice day
In Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, you’ll be playing as a young goddess, called Sakuna, who spends her days being lazy and drinking in the home of the gods. After a small mishap involving a fire and some sacred offerings, she ends up being banished to the Isle of Demons and told that she can only return once all the monsters are...
Review Fuser (PS4) - A Bold New Frontier for Rhythm Games
A real banger
Harmonix, through the years, has carved out a huge niche as the head of the rhythm game movement. One of, if not the only constant for music games, Harmonix has created an impressive array of revolutionary titles. Starting with Frequency and Amplitude, running through the Guitar Hero and Rock Band craze, and Audica last year, we now...
News PS5 Launch Trailer Tags Gran Turismo 7, Ratchet & Clank, Returnal for First Half of 2021
Horizon Forbidden West second half
Sony has released a PS5 launch trailer ahead of the next-gen console's release this week (in the US, at least). The video showcases a bunch of PS5 games and it's neatly cut, but the big talking point here is that it gives a number of upcoming exclusives tentative release windows. The trailer tags Gran Turismo 7,...
News You'll Be Able to Transfer Your Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Save to PS5 After All
Friendly neighbourhood Spider-Men
Proof, perhaps, that making a big ol’ stink on the Internet can work in your favour sometimes: Insomniac Games has announced that it’ll allow you to export your save from Marvel’s Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4 and import it into Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on the PlayStation 5. Previously, the developer...
News Sony Exploring Ways to Store PS5 Games on External SSD
But not play them
Just in case you didn't already know, PlayStation 5 games cannot be stored on an external SSD at launch. You will only be able to download and play PlayStation 4 titles via a solid-state drive, but Sony has now confirmed it is looking into ways of allowing PS5 games to do the same — at least storing them, anyway. In a big new FAQ...
News PSVR Action Game Blood and Truth Enhanced for PS5 Backwards Compatibility
Higher resolution, frame rate, and more
Some of Sony's first party studios have been busy updating PlayStation 4's exclusives with PS5 in mind. Games like Days Gone, for example, look and play even better on the new system thanks to beefy patches, and it seems like PlayStation VR titles are getting in on the action too. Blood & Truth, the...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Confirmed for PS5, PS4 with Story Details
Ashley Tisdale stars
It was already a pretty fair assumption to make, but Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have now confirmed that The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes will indeed be launching on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 at some point next year. This follows a teaser trailer revealed after the credits of last month's pretty...
News UK Sales Charts: Watch Dogs Legion Slips and Racing Games Fall Behind in Quiet Week for PS4
Next-gen is coming
PlayStation 5 is so close we can taste it, and it seems the UK is reserving its pennies for the next-gen arrival. The latest chart for physical games is largely dominated by Nintendo titles, but we get the feeling that the next couple of weeks will completely transform the top 40. As it stands, FIFA 21 is yet again number one,...
Mini Review Slide Stars (PS4) - You Have to Unlock Holly H
Like, comment, share
We just wanted to play as Holly H really. The gregarious 20-something TikTok-er from Guernsey stars alongside several other influencers in this irreverent Trials-style platformer, but she requires 46 tokens to unlock and we’re rubbish at the game. So, we spent several hours playing as a Hungarian cosplayer, avoiding dynamite...
News Latest PS5 Ad Is All About the Games
New worlds to explore
After Sony failed to highlight a single PlayStation 5 title in its previous western TV advertisement for the upcoming console, the Japanese giant has put out another commercial packed full of them. Of its one minute run time, only the final 10 seconds are used to circle back to the idea of breaking new grounds and flashing the...
News King Oddball, Undead Horde Grab PS5 Versions
Trophy lists reveal releases
Here are two more PlayStation 5 games to look forward to: King Oddball and Undead Horde. Both already released for Sony's current-gen console, publisher 10Tons is seemingly taking advantage of the new system's launch by thrusting two of its titles back into the limelight. Their PS5 ports are all but confirmed by Trophy...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Launch Trailer Ushers in the Next Generation
Be greater
Just let it sink in for a moment: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is out in three days. Three days! One of Sony's biggest surprises from its Future of Gaming event back in June is marking the start of the PlayStation 5 generation and we've got a big-budget launch trailer to celebrate. Check it out above. This scribe has tried to avoid...
News Canine Co-Op Game Phogs Satisfies Your Hunger in Food World
Coming to PS4 in December
We've actually known about Phogs for quite some time, but it's now less than a month away. It's a game about a duo of dogs named Red and Blue, they're physically linked together, and you'll control both in either single player or co-op. You'll solve puzzles and cause mischief as you explore three themed lands. One of these...
Sunday8th Nov 2020
News PS5 vs PS4 Pro Fan Noise Video Eloquently Makes Its Point
It's pretty quiet
The PlayStation 5 is not silent during gameplay, but it’s just about as quiet as you can possibly imagine. While writing our PS5 review, we strained to listen to the system, just so we could paint an accurate picture of how noisy it is. The bottom line is that its gentle hum is lightyears better than the PS4 Pro’s aggressive...
News The Godfall PS5 Trophy List Is the Stuff of Nightmares
Tedium defined
Over the PlayStation 4 generation, it really feels like Sony's first-party studios have mastered the art of a Trophy list. They need to be comprehensive, but also fairly realistic to provide you with enough incentive to go for the Platinum Trophy. We were hoping this would extend to third-party studios, but it doesn't look like...
News Sony Stresses Japan Is of Utmost Importance After Report Claims Company's Interest Has Drifted
PS5's focus elsewhere
Sony’s said that its “home market remains of utmost importance”, after a Bloomberg report claimed the company’s interest in its native Japan is waning. The platform holder is now largely run by Europeans, while its headquarters have moved to San Mateo in the United States. All of this, combined with dwindling home...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Adds Five New Trophies on PS5
Another reason to return
Those of you planning to replay Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on the PlayStation 5 will have an additional five Trophies to look forward to, as Insomniac Games has upped the title’s trinket count with some optional gongs. While the original list and all of its DLC is very much present and intact, you’ll now also earn...
Hands On Train Sim World 2 Is Transformed by PS5 Backwards Compatibility
A smooth ride
When we put together our PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility test, we focused on the biggest and most popular games. While we were extremely impressed with the results posted by Days Gone and Ghost of Tsushima, the other titles left us a little bit dismayed; Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us: Part II enjoyed no real gains, while
News Demon's Souls PS5 Trophy List Has Another Achievable Platinum
Praise the sun
Just like the Trophy list of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, it looks like the Demon's Souls Platinum Trophy is a fairly realistic goal. There's the general difficulty to get around, of course, but this appears to be a fairly straightforward list of trinkets to unlock in your quest for 100%. Exophase has the full list, which...
News Fortnite Crafts New PS5 Trophy List, But No Battle Royale Gongs
Save the world
Many had hoped that, with the PlayStation 5 version of Fortnite, developer Epic Games would add some new Trophies for the Battle Royale mode that the majority of people play. We’re afraid not: the game’s next-gen gongs are exactly the same as on the PlayStation 4, meaning they all universally pertain to the largely abandoned Save...
News Destruction AllStars PS5 Trophies Demand Lots of Online Play
We're all connected
Destruction AllStars was due to release on the PlayStation 5 at launch next week, so the title’s probably pretty much done at this point. However, it’s been delayed until February and added to the PlayStation Plus lineup – but that hasn’t stopped its Trophies from stumbling onto Sony’s servers. The trinkets actually...
Saturday7th Nov 2020
Spring 2021
After what feels like an eternity of writing about the supposed Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster, it's finally, finally, finally been made official. BioWare has announced that Mass Effect Legendary Edition will launch in Spring 2021 for PS4. It'll include all three Mass Effect games from the original trilogy, complete with all of their...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Still Looks Stunning on PS4
Harlem globetrotters
Not getting a PlayStation 5? No problem, as Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales still looks pretty bloody good on the PlayStation 4. This video shows the next-gen version’s Performance and Fidelity modes compared to the current-gen release, and it’s roughly the same – although there is a noticeable downgrade in asset...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's PS5, PS4 Bonuses Are a Bit Embarrassing
Two extra loadout slots! Bonus Battle Pass skips!
Sony, as you know, is the principle marketing partner for the Call of Duty franchise, which means every-so-often Activision must walk a tightrope between not p*ssing off its fanbase while still providing PlayStation with some extras. In the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, it means...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Gets Surprise State of Play, Shows 12 Minutes of New Gameplay
Character creator in action and more
Sony's always keeping us on our toes these days. A surprise State of Play on a Saturday afternoon? Why not? Of course, we're very pleased to see this — a proper look at Demon's Souls, one of PlayStation 5's flagship launch titles. Bluepoint Games' Gavin Moore talks us through a 12-minute gameplay video, which...
News Next Mass Effect Game in Early Development
Here's some nice art
BioWare has confirmed that its next Mass Effect project is underway — although it sounds like it's still very early days. After (finally!) announcing Mass Effect Legendary Edition — a full remaster of the original trilogy, complete with DLC — the studio wrote: "A veteran team has been hard at work envisioning the next...
Go ninja
Tekken 7 Season 4 will begin on the 10th November, Bandai Namco has confirmed. Alongside the arrival of Kunimitsu and a new stage as DLC, players can expect a balance overhaul plus at least one new move for every single character. What's more, the game's online netcode has been improved, which should lead to smoother battles as you strive...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 349
Rollercoaster of love
For many of our American readers, this will be your last weekend before your PlayStation 5 arrives, which is insanely exciting news. Of course, there’s still absolutely tons to play on the PlayStation 4, so we’re sure you’ll find a way to pass the time. Shall we WAYP? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve been busy with the PS5...
Friday6th Nov 2020
Hands On PS5 Backwards Compatibility - The Good, the Not Bad, and the Ugly
Loading times! Performance! Resolution! More!
PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility has been a big point of discussion in the build-up to the next-gen system’s launch – in fact, at times, it’s been the only point of conversation. Ever since Mark Cerny’s misjudged hardware deep dive in March – feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? –...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Trophies Revealed, Platinum Requires a Bit of Everything
Nothing too strenuous
Much like Assassin's Creed Odyssey, it looks like Assassin's Creed Valhalla wants you to do a bit of everything in order to unlock its Platinum Trophy. The title's PS4 Trophy list is now live on the PlayStation Network, and while none of the trinkets jump out at us as being particularly difficult, achieving 100 per cent...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Takes About 12 Hours to Beat, Astro's Playroom Around 5 Hours
Plenty to play
Many have pondered how much playtime they’ll get out of next-gen titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Astro’s Playroom, and fortunately we can now bring you answers. We beat Insomniac Games’ superhero spin-off in around 12 hours, engaging in light open world busywork along the way. We’ve since cleared the game...
News Star Wars: Squadrons PS5 Patch Pales in Comparison to Xbox Series X Update
Other EA updates outlined, including Apex Legends
Electronic Arts has detailed the sort of enhancements PlayStation 5 owners can look forward to when it comes to its range of titles, and the results aren't entirely consistent. Apex Legends appears to come out on top the most with a performance and resolution boost up to 1440p, with even more...
News PS5 Introduces Accolades System to Encourage More Inclusive PSN Communities
Badge of honour
One of the coolest new features of the PlayStation 5, which we can’t wait to put through its paces come launch, is the new Accolades system which forms part of your User Profile. As outlined in our PS5 review, this is a brand new rewards system that's designed to acknowledge those players who represent "PlayStation’s ideals”...
News PS5 Displays Your Playtime in Next-Gen and PS4 Games
Wall of shame
Finally, the PlayStation 5 adds a new feature which displays your overall playtime in both next-gen and PlayStation 4 games. Interestingly, this data appears to be retroactive, so you’ll see the number of hours you’ve spent with titles tracking back years – and the figures appear to be generally accurate based on our findings...
News PS5 Doesn't Have Quick Resume, But Loading Is Lightning Fast
Games boot in under 10 seconds
It’s the big next-gen buzzword that enthusiasts can’t stop talking about, and now we can finally confirm as part of our PS5 review: Sony’s next-gen console doesn’t have Quick Resume. Well, not yet, anyway. The inclusion of a button on the Control Centre panel named Switcher is conspicuous, but at present it...
News PS5 Adds Game Presets for Preferred Settings in Supported Titles
Set your difficulty, subtitles, and more
Are you the kind of gamer who jumps into the options tab in every title to enable subtitles or adjust the difficulty? You may not need to on the PlayStation 5, as a YouTube video uploaded by PlayStation Support reveals a new Game Presets feature on the next-gen console. In this, you’re able to select...
News Sadly, You Can't Store PS5 Games on an External HDD
Storage woes
As our PlayStation 5 review outlined earlier in the day, there’s currently no way to store next-gen games on an external HDD. While we’ve always known that you’ll need to use the SSD to boot PS5 titles, many had hoped that you’d be able to move games across to a separate storage unit should you need to save space. At the time of...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (2nd November to 8th November)
DIRT 5! Need for Speed! More!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's the week before the video game industry goes crazy, so if you're not interested in DIRT 5 or Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, you have a little bit of time to prepare yourself for next-gen. For a...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Adds Solo Tours, Crash Bandicoot Gear in Today's Free Update
Woah!
Recently, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 received an update that improved its multiplayer offering, and now the single player is getting an overhaul. A free update due to be released today not only adds new Crash Bandicoot-themed items for you to collect, it brings a much requested change to how the Tours operate. The update will introduce Solo...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Reveals Two More Fantastic Suits
Arachnid Rider and Armoured Advanced
If you're picking up the Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition for PlayStation 5 and you haven't played the 2018 title, you're in for quite a treat. Marvel's Spider-Man is being completely remastered, and what's more, you'll also gain access to the two new Spidey suits you see below. They're named...
News Codemasters in Talks with Take-Two Over Takeover
F1 2K21?
Codemasters, the legendary British publisher behind the recently released DIRT 5, has confirmed that it’s in talks with Take-Two over a possible takeover. Video Games Chronicle reports that an internal statement revealed conversations were taking place between the firm and 2K Games’ parent company. The figure currently being thrown...
News Multiple Trusted Sources Tease Mass Effect Announcement This Weekend
Is it finally happening?
Okay, nobody panic, but it looks like it's finally happening. N7 Day falls on this weekend — Saturday the 7th November, to be clear — and fans have been hoping that BioWare will celebrate the annual event by finally announcing the long rumoured Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster (also known as Mass Effect Legendary Edition)...
News PS5 Has 667GB of Usable Storage Space on Its SSD
Out of 825GB
It's official: The PS5 comes with approximately 667GB of usable storage space on its custom SSD, as noted in our massively in-depth PS5 Review. The SSD's total size is 825GB, but a sizable chunk of that is reserved for the console's operating system. The bottom line is that this is a very limited amount of storage space. It's highly...
News Control's Controversial PS5 Upgrade Slips to Early 2021
To improve the final quality
Remedy has decided to delay the PlayStation 5 version of Control: Ultimate Edition to early 2021 as the studio wants to improve the final quality of the product. This in turn means the developer wants more time for polish and production. It needs no introduction, however, as the re-release of Control caused controversy a...
At all
PT, short for Playable Teaser, made an enormous impression when it hit PlayStation 4 in 2014. While it was only a precursor to a much larger project — Silent Hills — the experience is heralded as one of the best horror titles on the system, and it has been hugely influential on the genre. Sadly, PT was pulled from the PlayStation Store...
News WipEout Lives On In This One-Of-A-Kind £190,000 Supercar
"This project has been way beyond anything I've seen before"
Anti-grav racing series WipEout hasn't seen a brand-new mainline entry in some time, but that doesn't mean that the legacy of the franchise – which began 25 years ago alongside the western launch of the original PlayStation – can't live on. Last night, WipEout co-creator and Game...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate's Mileena Smiles for PS5, PS4 Trailer
Open wide
Toothy Tarkatan Mileena is joining the roster of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, and here’s your first look at character in action. As you’d expect, there are some seriously grim moves here, including one where she licks her opponent – before chomping at their flesh. She also has some pretty potent specials in her arsenal, like the...
News Call of Duty Combines Progression Across Three Games This December
Warzone, Black Ops Cold War, and Modern Warfare
Well, this is going to be really easy to explain. Following the launch of Call of Duty: Warzone, the free-to-play Battle Royale shooter has become a big enough deal to where Activision feels the need to combine and streamline its progression across another two games. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Delays Online Co-Op Feature to a Later Date
Save transfer not available at launch
When Sackboy: A Big Adventure launches across both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next week, you will only be able to play with friends in local co-op. Sumo Digital has made the decision to delay online multiplayer functionality, with it instead arriving via a free patch before the end of this year. The same...
News Godfall Is Apparently a Timed PS5 Console Exclusive for Six Months
Another Sony deal
Here's a detail that you may have missed from Godfall's recently released launch trailer. At the end of the video, Sony reiterates that the game's a PS5 console exclusive. In other words, it won't be available on Xbox — just PS5 and PC. However, an all-important asterisk leads to further clarification. A note at the bottom of...
News Worms Rumble Open Beta Hits PS4 This Weekend
Try out the new real-time Worms game
Worms is coming back, and for its latest iteration, it's making the action real-time. Dropping the turn-based gameplay in favour of more immediate fun, Worms Rumble is coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 in December. However, you can play it early via the open beta, which kicks off on PS4 today. The beta test...
News Astro's Playroom Looks Delightful in New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Robot rock
As if you needed further proof that Astro's Playroom is an utter joy, Sony has put out a brand new trailer, showing off lots of gameplay. The PlayStation 5 pack-in game is a brilliant showcase for the console and its DualSense controller, but it's also just a wonderful 3D platformer. You can read more about what we think of the game in...
Thursday5th Nov 2020
News Report Suggests PS5 Won't Support 1440p Output
IGN Italy says no
One of the big questions levelled at the PlayStation 5 which has still gone unanswered a week or so prior to launch is whether it’ll support 1440p output. This resolution is often used by monitors, particularly those that refresh at 120Hz, and there had been hope that Sony’s next-gen console would support them. Unfortunately,...
News DualSense Controller Dock Looks Like a Tiny PS5
Cute and useful
Out of all the PlayStation 5 accessories announced thus far, the DualSense Charging Station is probably the one that gets the least amount of attention. It’s a convenient item, of course: it provides you with a way to not only display two pads, but it also keeps them powered up so you’re always ready to play. How about this for...
News Sony: PS5 Launch Will Be Online Only, No Consoles Will Be Sold in Shops
Confirmed
It's official, folks: if you plan on getting a PS5 at launch, either on the 12th November in the US or the 19th November in Europe, you will not be able to buy the console in shops. Sony says that no units will be made available in-store, anywhere, so don't even think about camping outside of your local retailer at midnight. This means...
Review Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered - An Okay Remaster of a Great Arcade Racer
I've got to get away
Need for Speed diehards might not agree, but Criterion's Hot Pursuit was a triumphant arcade racer back in 2010. A slick handling model and a choice selection of vehicles led to epic police chases through miles of winding roads, and the Autolog feature brought addictive asynchronous multiplayer to the forefront. A decade later,...
News Here's How Assassin's Creed Valhalla Handles Microtransactions
Just as hidden as before, hopefully
Following the success of Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Odyssey, you all knew it was coming. When it arrives on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Assassin's Creed Valhalla will indeed contain an in-game store where you can exchange paid-for currency for cosmetic items, weapons, and utilities. On...
News Sony Adds Game Names to New PlayStation Store on Web Browser
It's a start
Sony rolled out its new PlayStation Store on web browser and mobile near the end of last month, and simply put, it's a huge downgrade on the previous design. Game pages have been stripped of key features like screenshots and even related product links. It all just feels totally unfinished. Fortunately, 'unfinished' could be the key...
News PS5's Limited SSD Storage Space Cannot Be Upgraded at Launch
Second SSD slot disabled
There's no getting around the fact that the PS5 simply doesn't have much usable storage space right out of the box. The console's super fast, custom SSD is 825GB, but a chunk of that is taken up by the operating system itself. The bottom line is that you're left with around 650-700GB of free space. And with games like Call...
News Insomniac Games Warns of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Spoilers as PS5 Launch Approaches
Look out! Here come the spoilers, man
Insomniac Games is very wary of spoilers for its latest title as the PlayStation 5 comes into view. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is launching day and date with the new console, and that of course means the game is with the media, and is also being sent out to retailers around the globe. As people begin to...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Photo Mode, Character Creator Detailed
Create the weird and wonderful
Demon's Souls is famed for allowing you to create some rather eccentric and exotic protagonists with its character creator, and that appears to be staying the same with the PlayStation 5 remake. Creative director Gavin Moore has taken to the PlayStation Blog to show off the feature as well as an all-new Photo Mode to...
News DIRT 5 PS5 Gameplay Video Details Next-Gen Enhancements
Codemasters talks up DualSense, 3D audio, more
DIRT 5 releases this week on PlayStation 4, but many will be waiting for that souped-up PS5 version. Fortunately, Codemasters has finally seen fit to show off that particular iteration of this off-road racer. The above video gives us a look at PS5 gameplay footage, and the game certainly has an edge...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Joins EA Play on PS4 Next Week
Feel the Force
If you haven't already done so, it's finally time for you to check out the best Star Wars title of the PlayStation 4 generation. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order joins EA Play on Tuesday 10th November 2020, meaning you gain access to the entire game for play on PS4. At the time of review, we called the game one of the best Star Wars...
News Destruction AllStars PS5 Gameplay Finally Shown in Brand New Trailer
Game modes detailed
Destruction AllStars was announced way back in the summer, but we've barely seen anything of the game since, let alone gameplay. Today that changes, however, with a brand new trailer showing off a couple of minutes of gameplay from the PlayStation 5 title. It's looking pretty good. Competitors engage in destruction derby style...
News PS5 Shooter Outriders Gets New Gameplay, Shows Endgame Expeditions in Action
Character building
A new chunk of gameplay footage from upcoming looter shooter Outriders has been released, showing what you can expect from the experience once you're finished with the campaign. Outrider's endgame is based on 'expeditions'. There are 14 of these in-depth challenges to get through, and the difficulty is described as "brutal". As...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales TV Advert Builds Up the Hype
I'm ready
You can expect to see this Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales TV advert just as much as general PlayStation 5 marketing as we gear up for the big launch next week. Sony has dropped the 30-second clip that will play across TV sets, featuring Miles Morales himself and a bunch of bad guys that are just begging to be beaten up. Check it out...
News Godfall Loots a Hype Launch Trailer Ahead of PS5 Release
Good God
Godfall has left its best trailer for the last, as the self-titled looter-slasher delivers some pre-launch hype ahead of the PS5's release next week. It's quite short, but it manages to pack in a whole lot of action, all to the beat of a stirring orchestral tune. If Godfall's combat system holds up and there's enough content to keep us...
News NBA 2K21 Steps Out of the Neighborhood and into the City
Massively multiplayer hoopin'
Looks like the closest thing you’re going to get to PlayStation Home on the PlayStation 5 is, well, NBA 2K21. For those of you who don’t follow the basketball franchise, its MyPlayer career mode effectively allows you to take your avatar online and shoot hoops with the game’s community. In previous PlayStation 4...
News Warframe Leaps to PS5 Later This Year, Has a Load of Next-Gen Upgrades
Tenno out of ten
Warframe, the free-to-play hit that was actually one of the first games to arrive on PS4 back in 2013, is getting a full PS5 upgrade later this year. Thanks to the power of Sony's next-gen console, developer Digital Extremes is incorporating all kinds of improvements, both graphical and technical. For starters, the game's going to...
Wednesday4th Nov 2020
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Requires 133GB of Free Space on PS5
95GB on PS4
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will take up a considerable chunk of your PS5's SSD. It's estimated that Sony's next-gen console has around 700GB of usable storage space straight out of the box, but that won't last you very long if Cold War's freshly revealed file size is anything to go by. The official word is that you'll need a...
News Huge PlayStation Store Indies Sale Has Lots of Great PS4 Games Going Cheap
Celeste! Obra Dinn! Spelunky 2!
Who doesn't love waking up on a Wednesday morning to the sound of PlayStation 4 titles begging you for their attention as prices are slashed across the globe? It's an almost weekly ritual here at Push Square (save for the times when there isn't a new sale) and today we have a long, long list of games you should...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Reaches Decent Price in PS Store Deal of the Week
Available until 11th November
While Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time was absolutely a great PlayStation 4 game, its sales probably weren't quite as impressive as they could have been due to a high introductory price. That has been rectified, at least for a week, as the Madcap Marsupial becomes the PlayStation Store's Deal of the Week. Live through...
News PS5 Advertising Ramps Up Ahead of Launch in the UK
Play Has No Limits
While we're still rather annoyed by the fact we have to wait an extra week, but that hasn't stopped Sony from increasing its marketing hold on the UK as we near the launch of the PlayStation 5. Eagle-eyed fans have begun snapping shots of advertising boards and buses sporting the next-gen console, with some simply showing the...
Round Up Yakuza: Like a Dragon PS4 Reviews Justify a New Direction
That's rad
The PlayStation 4 release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon is just around the corner, which means it's time for reviews to hit and share their verdict on this new, turn-based direction for the franchise. These verdicts cover the current-gen release rather than the PlayStation 5 version, which is scheduled to hit next March. And, from what we can...
Interview Godfall Composer Talks Elements, Inspirations, and Identity
By their powers combined
Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with composer Ben MacDougall about his work on one of PlayStation 5's most publicised launch titles: Godfall. Join us on this adventure as we chat about the inspirations for the sound of the game, what the hell a Swamp Koto is, and how the player influences the sound of the...
Feature Best PS4 Music of October 2020
One step from a whole new world
Halloween has come and gone, and now there’s a political election ongoing over in the USA, which means it’s time to talk about the important issues. That’s right, video game music! This is likely to be the final issue where the lead platform we talk about is PlayStation 4, as a certain PlayStation 5 is out and...
News Big Robotic Brawler Override 2 Lands on PS5, PS4 This December
Mobile Suit Fundam
Override 2: Super Mech League has a confirmed release date on PS5 and PS4. The bulky robot-based brawler launches on the 22nd December, at the price of $29.99 / £24.99 digitally. A more expensive 'Ultraman Deluxe Edition' will also be available at $39.99 / £34.99. That one includes four additional playable characters from...
Tuesday3rd Nov 2020
News PS5 Comes with an HDMI 2.1 Cable, 120FPS Possible Out of the Box
As long as you have the display
A nice little detail to take into account when you bust open your PS5 later this month: the HDMI cable that the console comes with is actually HDMI 2.1, meaning that it supports 4K resolution at 120Hz (yep, it's the same as the Xbox Series X). In other words, you won't have to go and buy a new HDMI cable if you want...
News November 2020 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Shadow of War and Hollow Knight await
November 2020's PlayStation Plus games are available to download now from the PlayStation Store. Well, most of them. Both Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition — the month's two PS4 titles — are now yours to play if you're a subscriber. Meanwhile, Bugsnax, the first PS5 game to be...
What are the PS5 dimensions?
How big is the PS5? What are the PS5 dimensions? There has been a lot of talk about the size of the PlayStation 5 in the lead up to its launch, to the point where you might be wondering if it will even fit under your television or inside your entertainment centre. Well, it's time to whip out the measuring tape. In this...
Guide How to Use the PS5 DualSense Controller on PC
How to set up the PS5 controller for Steam
How do you use the PS5 controller on PC? How do you set up the PS5 DualSense controller for Steam? Much like the DualShock 4 pad, you can easily connect Sony's latest controller to a personal computer to play games on it. For this setup, we'll be connecting the PS5 controller to a PC through Steam. In this...
Random Someone Put the PS5's Pad Under a Microscope
Seeing shapes
As we reported months ago, the rear of the PlayStation 5’s pad is made up of tiny symbols inspired by the system’s iconic face buttons. Now that we have one of the controllers in our home, however, we have to admit that the detail is surprisingly small. In fact, it actually contributes to the grippy part of the controller, and it...
Hands On Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition on PS5 Is a Stylish Upgrade
S rank
Devil May Cry 5 is a frontrunner in the race for PlayStation 4’s flashiest game, so it’s no surprise that Capcom’s turning up the style for its PlayStation 5 upgrade. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition – unlike so many next-gen re-releases – is a premium remaster, so there’s no free PS4 to PS5 path here. Fortunately, the Japanese...
News Resident Evil Village Goes All the Way with PS5 Feature Support
The full package
If you were worried third-party developers wouldn't commit extra resources towards taking advantage of the unique PlayStation 5 feature set, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The PlayStation Store listing for Resident Evil Village has been updated with new details, confirming the DualSense controller will be put to use alongside 3D...
News Days Gone Runs at 60 Frames-Per-Second, Dynamic 4K on PS5
The not-so broken road
Days Gone will take advantage of Sony’s next-gen hardware at launch, running at “up to 60 frames-per-second in dynamic 4K” on the PlayStation 5. The title was previously locked at 30 frames-per-second on the PS4 Pro, and utilised a checkerboard rendering solution to resolve a 4K image. What does this mean in...
News Dragon Quest XI S Is Indeed 60FPS on PS4 Pro
Demo confirms it
A playable demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age just launched on PS4, and it confirms that the game runs at a seemingly rock solid 60 frames-per-second on PS4 Pro. When the title was announced for Sony's system earlier this year, there was some slight confusion over how the game would run, seeing as it is...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster May Finally Be Announced This Weekend, Fans Hope
N7 Day
There's a growing hope that the long, long, long rumoured Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster — also known as Mass Effect Legendary Edition — may finally be announced this weekend. At this point, we all know that the remaster is happening — it's been outed by multiple trusted sources on multiple occasions — but the wait for its official...
News Why PS5 Fans Think Gran Turismo 7 Is Releasing Soon
First half of 2021 advertised
Oh, yeah! Gran Turismo 7 has been announced for the PlayStation 5, hasn’t it? The best news: it could be coming out pretty soon. That’s certainly what some simulation racing fans think, after spotting a disclaimer on a French advertisement for the game which says: “Sortie prévue pour la première moitié de...
Monday2nd Nov 2020
News Part of the PS5 Controller Is Very Easily Removable
Potential for custom parts
Here's something quite interesting that we haven't seen talked about: part of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller can be very easily removed. It's the black piece of plastic towards the bottom of the pad that covers the two thumbsticks, the PlayStation button, and the microphone. YouTuber John Glasscock demonstrates how...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Has More Than a Whopping 180 Game Help Videos
No spoilers here
You might never have to divert your eyes from Demon's Souls on PlayStation 5, even if you get stuck and need a bit of help with getting through a tough stretch. It has been revealed through a new interview with The Washington Post that the remake of the PlayStation 3 classic will be packing at least 180 official Game Help videos to...
Poll What PS5 Launch Games Will You Buy?
Building the list
At the time of writing, we are exactly 10 days away from the launch of the PlayStation 5 (add an extra week on if you're unlucky like us). We're all incredibly excited to get our hands on the hardware itself, mess about with the user-interface, and discover the features Sony hasn't detailed just yet. However, what's the release of...
Review The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope - So Much Better Than Man of Medan
There's hope yet for Supermassive
We don't need to tell you what game The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will immediately be compared to, so let's get it over and done with straight away. The second instalment in Supermassive Games' compendium series is the closest it has come to replicating the success of Until Dawn. It finally feels like the...
News Unofficial PS5 Faceplate Business Cancels Orders After Threat of Legal Action from Sony
Pulled the plug
Well, this all went downhill rather quickly, didn't it? A brand new company was planning on producing and selling a variety of unofficial PlayStation 5 faceplates. It would allow you to change the look of your new console by replacing the white shell with alternative colours or patterns. It's clearly something people are interested...
News PS5 Exclusive Returnal Has a Simple But Effective Use for 3D Audio
Hear the raindrops
Make sure you're not overlooking Returnal because this PlayStation 5 exclusive releasing in 2021 only sounds cooler the more it is discussed. The sci-fi rogue-like transports you to an alien planet and 3D audio is going to play a large part in getting fully immersed in the otherworldly experience. Speaking with The Washington...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is a PS5 Exclusive, Dev Reiterates
Just to be clear
Based on the gameplay that we've already seen, it's clear that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is designed for PS5. The console's super fast SSD allows for near instant load times, and in the upcoming platformer, this means that Ratchet and his wee pal can seamlessly jump between locations. It's the kind of thing that simply...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Trailer Delves into Norse Belief and Mythology
Odin is with us
Assassin's Creed Valhalla wants to tell you all about Norse beliefs and mythology, it seems. The game's latest trailer is as much an education short as it is marketing, as it details Viking religion and ways of life. There are also new gameplay snippets to catch throughout. If you already know your Vikings then this trailer probably...
News Dragon Quest XI S Demo Out Now on PS4, Progress Carries Over to Full Game
Best Quest is back
As was leaked last week, a demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is available to download now on the PlayStation Store. Any progress that you make in said demo can be carried over to the full game, which launches next month on the 4th December. Completing the demo will also net you three Seed of Skill, which you can...
News Dragon Quest Creator Teases 'All Sorts of Announcements' for 2021
The series' 35th anniversary
2021 will mark the 35th anniversary of Dragon Quest, and it sounds like Square Enix is keen on celebrating. Speaking during the recent Dragon Quest X Fall Festival 2020 — as translated by Gematsu — series creator Yuji Horii teased "all sorts of announcements" for next year. The big one could obviously be D
News Here's How Fortnite Takes Complete Advantage of PS5
Support for Activities and DualSense pad
Whilst it's probably not the PlayStation 5 game most of the hardcore community is looking forward to, Fortnite will take full advantage of Sony's next-gen console from the word go. Available to download for free on 12th November 2020, the PS5 version will support the capabilities of the all-new DualSense...
News UK Sales Charts: Watch Dogs Legion Almost Hacks the Top Spot
Nothing can beat FIFA, though
After a couple of quiet weeks on PlayStation 4, the new releases calendar is beginning to get super busy. Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Legion went first, and it has debuted in number two in the UK's physical sales chart. Number one if FIFA 21, of course, which marks its fourth week at the top. Another new release has made it...
Mini Review Undead Darlings ~no cure for love~ - Great Writing Lifts This Average Dungeon Crawler
Zombie road trip
Undead Darlings ~no cure for love~ is part-visual novel, part-dungeon crawler, and is very entertaining despite being a little rough around the edges. You’ll play as Reggie who, thanks to a spiked drink, manages to sleep his way through the end of the world. He takes the news pretty well, even though it’s delivered by his...
Sunday1st Nov 2020
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for November 2020?
Plus or minus?
November 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been announced, and it's a bit of a bumper month for the subscription service. Not only are we getting two highly rated PS4 titles — Sony's also thrown our very first PS5 game into the mix. That's right, the one and only Bugsnax debuts alongside Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About PS5?
No question is too small
It’s been a busy week at Push Square Towers as we begin to assemble our PlayStation 5 coverage. You may have already read our recent hands on impressions with Astro’s Playroom and the DualSense controller; do give it a read through here if you haven’t already, we’ve been pretty impressed with what we’ve experienced...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Trophies Tease a Fulfilling Platinum
Jolly good
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is shaping up to be the sleeper hit in the PlayStation 5’s launch lineup, and its Trophy list has now appeared online like a Pop It after you’ve pushed the Square button. This is for the PlayStation 4 version of the game, but you can rest assured the trinkets will be identical on Sony’s next-gen system –...
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