Guide Fall Guys: All Rounds and How to Win Every Game Type
How to qualify in every Fall Guys minigame
News These Are the PS4 Games That Won't Play on PS5
Backwards compatibility blocked
News Western Digital Reveals First PS5 Compatible SSD
500GB, 1TB, and 2TB options
News - 2020, Week 41
Monday12th Oct 2020
News Dev Eager to Fix PS4 Game Not Backwards Compatible with PS5
Slimming the list
Here’s a cool story: the developer of DWVR – a PlayStation VR first-person shooter – is working on a patch to fix the release’s incompatibility with the PlayStation 5. You may recall the game was included on the list of PlayStation 4 games not currently playable on Sony’s next-gen system, but
Sunday11th Oct 2020
News Devil May Cry 5 Takes Four Seconds to Load on PS5, 22 Seconds on PS4
Time saver
We know that the PlayStation 5 is going to take less time to load than the PlayStation 4, but we’re slowly beginning to get a grasp on how much faster Sony’s next-gen system will be. ResetEra spotted this video from a Japanese hands-on with Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and it shows the game booting into a mission from relatively...
News You Can Use Remote Play to Stream PS4 Games to Your PS5
Sure, why not?
To be honest, we’re not entirely sure why you’d want to do this, but you can use Remote Play to stream games from your PlayStation 4 to your PlayStation 5 console. Given that the next-gen system is completely backwards compatible with PS4 games, this is a curious quirk, but the manufacturer points out that it will allow you to...
News Guilty Gear Strive Will Have 15 Characters at Launch, Giovanna Revealed
13 down, 2 to go
Alongside its release date announcement, Guilty Gear Strive got a new character reveal trailer during its latest developer livestream. Giovanna is an entirely new fighter who commands some kind of spirit wolf... thing to both attack and defend. An undeniably cool design. Giovanna's trailer also confirms that Guilty Gear Strive will...
News Guilty Gear Strive Grabs April 2021 Release Date on PS5, PS4
Earlier access for special digital editions
Originally set to release in the latter half of 2020 before it was delayed into 2021, Guilty Gear Strive now has a confirmed launch date on both PS5 and PS4. The gorgeous looking fighting game is set to arrive on the 9th April, but if you buy the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition, you'll be able to play three...
Saturday10th Oct 2020
News Sony's Unifying All Accounts with Single PSN Login
One Sony
Sony’s unifying all of its accounts, meaning that you’ll only need a PlayStation Network login moving forwards. The long overdue change will see PlayStation services such as PlayStation Store and PlayStation Now fused with Sony Mobile, Sony Electronics, and Sony Rewards. All you need to do is login to any of the company’s services...
News Naughty Dog Confirms All of Its PS4 Games Will Play on PS5
Including the Jak & Daxter series
There are no megatons here considering only a measly number of PlayStation 4 games won’t play on the PlayStation 5, but developer Naughty Dog took to Twitter overnight to confirm that its entire library of PS4 releases will play on Sony’s next-gen console. That includes: The Last of Us: Part II, The Last of Us...
News Bloodborne Fan Makes 60 Frames-Per-Second Patch, Hopes Sony Releases PS5 Update
The one reborn
A fan of PlayStation 4 cult classic Bloodborne has patched the legendary release to run at 60 frames-per-second, and now he’s hoping Sony officially updates the title ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch next month. Lance McDonald utilised code from Dark Souls III in order to get FromSoftware’s legendary gothic action game...
Quiz How Closely Were You Watching the PS5 Teardown Video?
Get your head in the tech game
Sony took us one step closer to knowing anything and everything about the upcoming PlayStation 5 with a full teardown video earlier this week. While there wasn't a long, long list of new next-gen details to unpack, we still learned a couple of interesting pieces of information. So, as all of that was digested, how...
Random This Is What Cyberpunk 2077's Japanese Script Looks Like
Light reading
Ever wondered how big the script for a role-playing juggernaut like Cyberpunk 2077 is? Here’s a visual representation, courtesy of CD Projekt RED’s localisation manager Yuki Nishio. Just look at all those piles of paper – imagine having to proofread all of that! The game’s now gone gold ahead of its release on 19th
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (5th October to 11th October)
FIFA 21! RIDE 4!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's a big week for football fans, with the arrival of FIFA 21. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New PS4 Games This Week (5th October to 11th October): Below is a list of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 345
The week after all the PS5 news
That concludes an absolutely colossal week of PlayStation 5 news. Are you feeling more knowledgeable than you were this time last weekend? We hope so! There’s almost a month until the system launches now, so let’s WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m playing Mortal Kombat 11 and FIFA 21. Unfortunately, I keep...
Friday9th Oct 2020
News These Are the PS4 Games That Won't Play on PS5
Backwards compatibility blocked
Sony’s published a list of PlayStation 4 games that won’t currently play on the PlayStation 5 through backwards compatibility. The good news is that selection is extremely small at this stage, and the manufacturer has reiterated that the “overwhelming majority” of its current-gen console’s library will be...
News You Can Transfer Your PS4 Games and Save Data to PS5
Keep it going
If you were worried you'd have to start your backwards compatible PlayStation 4 games all over again on PS5, never fear. Via a backward compatibility help page on its website, Sony has confirmed that you can transfer your digital PS4 games as well as save data over to PS5. According to the page, there are two ways you can get your...
Guide Can PS5 Play Used and Pre-Owned Games?
Will you be able to play second-hand software on PlayStation 5?
Can you play used and pre-owned games on PS5? Many of you will be eager to know if the PlayStation 5 will prevent you from playing second-hand software. As part of our PS5 guide, we’re going to clear up any confusion concerning used games, but for more information check out our list...
News Ghost of Tsushima Supports 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5, Better Load Times
Good job, samurai
Who needs an upgraded PlayStation 5 version of Ghost of Tsushima? When Sony's next-gen system arrives next month, the latest title from Sucker Punch Productions will automatically support 60 frames-per-second and even better load times through backwards compatibility. You'll need to enable Game Boost to make this happen, but we...
News PS5's Game Boost Feature Will Improve Select PS4 Titles
Better performance
We’ve known that PlayStation 5 will improve select PlayStation 4 titles when played through backwards compatibility, but as part of an FAQ published on the matter, Sony has reiterated that its next-gen console’s Game Boost feature “may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother framerate”. Titles wit
Faster loading, smoother performance
Ginormous MMO sensation Final Fantasy 14 will be fully playable on the PlayStation 5 using backwards compatibility, and its performance will be improved on Sony’s next-gen console. Speaking during a livestream where Square Enix outlined the immediate roadmap for the release – including an update due out in...
Guide PS5 Backwards Compatibility: All PS4 Games That Don't Work
What PS4 games aren't backwards compatible on PS5?
What PS4 games don't work on PS5? What PS4 games aren't backwards compatible on PS5? Sony has stated that 99% of PS4 games will be playable on a PS5 console via backwards compatibility, but there is a very small list of titles that won't work. In this PS5 guide, we're going to reveal what PS4 games...
News Sackboy Gets a Significant Glow Up in A Big Adventure on PS5
My, how you've sewn
PlayStation doesn't have a singular mascot, but Sackboy can be counted among the many iconic characters on Sony's platform. Introduced via LittleBigPlanet on PS3, the hessian hero has appeared on every PlayStation console since, and that extends to PS5 as well. While Sackboy: A Big Adventure drops the creative aspect associated...
News Doesn't Sound Like PS5's New HD Camera Will Work with PSVR
Caught on camera
Update: Sony has now officially confirmed, as part of a PlayStation Blog post, that PSVR games will not be compatible with the PS5's new HD Camera. Original Story: Many had been pondering whether the PlayStation 5’s new HD camera would be compatible with PlayStation VR, but it looks like you’re going to have to keep your...
News PS4 Games Will Take Advantage of PS5's New User Experience Features
More on that soon
The PlayStation 5’s user interface is the one big missing piece of Sony’s next-gen puzzle, and the company’s clearly saving the best until last. We’ve heard little tidbits about the system software in the past, but we’re due a big blowout, and that could be coming soon if comments by t
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Goes Gold Ahead of PS5 Launch
Swinging in 12th November
Major PlayStation 5 launch title Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has gone gold ahead of its release on 12th November. The superhero spin-off – which will also launch on the PlayStation 4 with a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade – will now be sent out for manufacturing, so that Blu-ray copies hit store shelves in time for...
News PS5 Teardown Video Proves Immensely Popular with Huge View Count
An impressive 6.3 million
If you ever need proof that the internet is incredibly thirsty for PlayStation 5 information, look no further than the recent console teardown video. Yasuhiro Ootori's breakdown of the system and its features was shadow dropped earlier this week without even a hint of build-up and has already amassed a whopping 6.3 million...
News Upcoming Content for Marvel's Avengers Will Bring Players Back, Says Studio Head
Crystal Dynamics confident of near-future plans
Let's be frank: interest in Marvel's Avengers seems to have taken a nosedive since it released last month. The Crystal Dynamics game combines a cinematic story with Destiny-like ongoing progression, but with a lack of meaningful endgame activities, players are beginning to lose faith. However, in a...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts NBA 2K21 and FIFA 20 Prove PS4 Players Obsessed with Balls
Go sports team
The PlayStation Store charts for September have arrived, and sports games lead the charge. In North America, it's NBA 2K21 that takes the top spot, while FIFA 20 claims the win in Europe. As you might expect, Marvel's Avengers does okay for itself, coming in second on the US chart and fifth on the EU equivalent. Fall Guys is also...
News PlayStation Signs Strategic Partnership with Spanish Football Team Real Madrid
¡Hala Madrid!
Among the English-speaking media, it often gets forgotten just how much of a juggernaut PlayStation is outside of the USA and UK, but the brand is an absolute beast – particularly in continental Europe. Ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch, Sony’s looking to consolidate its position in Spain by signing a strategic partnership...
News Bugsnax 30-Minute Gameplay Video Finally Shows Us What It's All About
Gotta catch 'em all
Bugsnax recently got a round of preview coverage online, with numerous outlets able to play a PC build of the upcoming game. Developed by Octodad: Dadliest Catch studio Young Horses, the cross-gen title has delighted fans with its obscure premise and daft characters. But what does the moment to moment gameplay actually look like?...
News Pet Pups to Make Them Your Allies in Ghost of Tsushima's Update
Give the enemies a woof time
This is so awesome: Ghost of Tsushima’s upcoming New Game Plus mode will include a new charm named Canine Recruitment, which will allow you to pet dogs and turn them into allies. That means that they’ll sniff out Mongols and attack them for you, giving you the perfect opportunity to strike. Be sure to say “Good...
News Cross-Save Between PS4 and PS5 Games Is Up to Developers
But it's perfectly possible
There’s been a big brouhaha in recent weeks about select titles not supporting cross-save for free PS4 to PS5 upgrades. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will allow you to transfer your data
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure PS5 Story Trailer Is Suitably Sweet
The knitted knight returns
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is shaping up to be such a good PlayStation 5 launch game that we reckon you should be considering picking it up alongside Demon's Souls and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The adorable, knitted character returns in this solo adventure that looks like it'll be a ton of fun in a new story...
News Save the Red-Stick Figure Village in Supraland Later This Month
Sizing up or sizing down
If you've been looking for a weird and wonderful adventure to see out the PlayStation 4 generation, look no further than Supraland. This oddity of an experience arrives on 22nd October 2020 from the conveniently named Supra Games after a pretty successful launch on PC in April 2019. It had the internet buzzing with...
Thursday8th Oct 2020
Guide Fall Guys: All Rounds and How to Win Every Game Type
How to qualify in every Fall Guys minigame
How do you win every round in Fall Guys on PS4? What are some strategies for each Fall Guys minigame? To win those crowns in Fall Guys, you'll need to know how to succeed in every round type. There are lots of rounds to play, and some are easier than others. With this Fall Guys guide, we'll tell you about...
News Western Digital Reveals First PS5 Compatible SSD
500GB, 1TB, and 2TB options
And just like that, the very first PlayStation 5 compatible has been announced. While there have been murmurings about Samsung drives, Western Digital has marked its SN850 as compatible with Sony’s next-gen console on a promotional pamphlet. The Japanese giant’s yet to officially publish a whitelist of compatible...
Poll What's Your New PlayStation Trophy Level?
Level up
Sony’s made the first meaningful change to Trophies since the system was introduced on the PlayStation 3, altering the way level progress is calculated in order to make it feel more rewarding. Previously, you could spend months – sometimes even years – on the same level, but now the math has been altered in order to give you a greater...
Guide Fall Guys: Season 2 - All Rewards and End Date
All unlocks in Fall Guys Season 2
What are all the rewards in Fall Guys Season 2? What is Season Two's end date, and how much Fame do you need? In this Fall Guys guide, we're going to outline every unlock you can earn in Season 2. For more general questions about the game, check out this guide: Fall Guys: FAQ - Everything You Need to Know. When...
News World Record Trophy Hunter Hakoom Has Hit Level 999 Already
Keeping his crown
There’s no real surprise here, but renowned Trophy hunter Hakoom has already hit the new PlayStation Trophy level cap of 999, meaning he’s one of a select few sitting in the Platinum tier. The veteran – who has 2,687 Platinum Trophies at the time of typing, and earns around 1,000 Trophies every month – is no stranger to...
News PlayStation Trophies Update Is Going Live Right Now on PS4
Sync to see your new level
Yesterday, Sony announced some changes to how your PlayStation Trophy level will work going forward. The new system introduces a new set of levels going all the way up to 999, and Trophy values have been readjusted at the same time. The good news is that this update to Trophies is coming online right now in all regions...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Comes to PS5 Next Month, PS4 Owners Get Free Upgrade
Plus three new characters
Mortal Kombat 11 is about to get even bigger and better on PlayStation 5 as a next-generation version announced today by Warner Bros will bring with it three new characters. Kombat Pack 2 includes Mileena, Rain, and the classic Rambo voiced by Sylvester Stallone himself. This new character bundle launches on 17th November...
Interview What Does a Professional Trophy Hunter Think of the New Levelling System?
"I'm genuinely excited for this"
If it hasn't already done so, your PlayStation Trophy level is about to dramatically increase. That's because Sony is deploying an update to the ranking system that sees the former maximum grade of 100 escalate to 999. New Trophy icons will be associated with them and your original level will be modified to fit the...
News For Honor Is Heading to PS5 with Free Upgrade
Next-gen battles
For Honor is joining the now-lengthy list of PlayStation 4 titles making the jump to PS5. Publisher Ubisoft has announced that the popular medieval combat game is heading to next-gen systems in time for launch with a free update. Those with a shiny new PS5 will be able to carry over their For Honor profiles from PS4, "including all...
News Fall Guys Season 2 Has Begun on PS4
Let's get ready to stumble
The latest patch for Fall Guys is ready to download right now on PlayStation 4. The game update takes the popular multiplayer platformer to version 1.09. It's just over 3GB in size, so it's a relatively substantial update to the indie hit. So, what does this new patch do? It prepares the game for Season 2, of course,...
News Final Fantasy 16 Basic Development and Scenario Production Is Complete
2021 release?
There's lots of rumours and speculation doing the rounds that the development of Final Fantasy XVI might be a lot further along than one would assume. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has said that the game is releasing "sooner than people think" after a production cycle that started at least four years ago, and this latest revelation throws...
News Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo Coming to Madden NFL 21
Bucks basketball star joining the Yard
Update: It's not just Giannis who's joining Madden NFL 21, but also his brothers Thanasis and Kostas – all three of whom are professional basketball players. They're available in the Yard now! Original Story: EA Sports sure is enjoying is bizarre crossover events this year. Hot on the heels of boxer Anthony...
News Bugsnax Confirmed to Be a PS5 Launch Game
The biggest title of the lot
Please forget about Demon's Souls and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales because the biggest PlayStation 5 game of them all has just been confirmed for launch day. Yes, Bugsnax is a PS5 launch title! The confirmation comes by way of a new YouTube video detailing the voice cast, which at the end sports a lovely little...
News Haven Looks Lovely in Brand New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Furi devs detail gameplay
We're all rather taken with Haven, the next game from Furi developer, The Game Bakers. Coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4, it's an RPG that focuses on the relationship of a couple as they explore an alien world. It has a unique combination of gameplay elements, and they're all present in this new trailer. You'll explore...
News Don't Expect Star Wars: Squadrons to Get Any Post-Launch Content
A self-contained game
Star Wars: Squadrons hasn't exactly launched with a whole lot of multiplayer content, and that situation isn't going to get any better in the future. While it did release at a reduced $40 price point, EA Motive has basically ruled out any significant post-launch support of any kind. There probably will be patches for bugs and...
News Outriders PS5, PS4 Release Pushed to February 2021
Free upgrade and cross-play support
After originally targetting a release before the end of this year, Square Enix's Outriders will now launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on 2nd February 2021. You will be able to upgrade from the PS4 version to the PS5 edition free of charge and full cross-play support ensures you can play with users on Xbox...
News Worms Rumble Brings Real Time Mayhem to PS5, PS4 in December, Open Beta Announced
Incoming
Ever wondered what a real time version of Worms would be like? You won't have to wait long to find out, as Worms Rumble is heading to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 1st December. Announced earlier this year, the upcoming entry in the long-running series ditches turn based strategy in favour of active multiplayer bouts. See it in action in...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Episode 4 Airs Later This Month
Focusing on vehicles
Are you hyped for Cyberpunk 2077? The game is set to launch on 19th November, and CD Projekt Red has been building enthusiasm for the RPG with its Night City Wire series. The videos have been providing fresh gameplay footage and deep dives on some of the game's systems, and there's another one just around the corner. Night City...
Wednesday7th Oct 2020
News PlayStation Trophy System to Be Updated Today on PS4, Also Coming to PS5
New structure and icons
We love Trophies here at Push Square and so any sort of update to the system is going to be met with great interest around these parts. Starting today in the US and tomorrow across Europe, Sony will be updating the Trophy system to extend its level system all the way up to 999 and updating the icons associated with each type...
News PS5's Dust Catchers Will Make for Easy Cleaning
In a vacuum
There are a lot of thoughtful design flourishes to the PlayStation 5’s hardware, but the dust catchers are an ingenious idea. Situated behind the primary faceplate, you simply need to detach the outer layer to locate two holes. These can then be easily vacuumed out to keep the console
Guide PS5 Smart Delivery: Does PlayStation 5 Have Smart Delivery for PS4 Games?
Can you upgrade your PS4 titles like Xbox Series X?
Does PS5 have Smart Delivery for PS4 games? Microsoft has announced a scheme which allows you to upgrade software purchased for the Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no added charge. It’s effectively a form of cross-buy: purchase supported titles for one system, and you can play the next-gen version...
News NBA 2K21 on PS4 Is a Great Looking Game, But This PS5 Comparison Is Insane
A generational jump
If you’d have asked us yesterday, we’d have told you that NBA 2K21 on the PlayStation 4 is a great looking game. Seriously, it’s one of the better-looking sports games on current-gen consoles, rivalling MLB The Show 20 with realistic player models, broadcast-style presentation flourishes, and reasonably reactive sidelines...
News PS5 Teardown Video Gets Up Close and Personal with the Console
Ports, stand, and faceplates detailed
Here's one of the things we've been waiting for: Sony has today shared a new video that details anything and everything there is to know about the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. It's the teardown video we've heard about for months now, detailing the ports on the front and back of the system, how the PS5 stand...
News PS5 Stand Solution Is Seriously Nifty
Keeping the screw safe
You'll be able to place the PlayStation 5 both vertically and horizontally straight out of the box, and the solution is a really cool one no matter which way you go. If you decide to place the console vertically, there's a screw that can be used to secure it in place, fully attaching the system to the stand itself. This isn't...
News PS5's Crazy Cooling Solution Should Make for One Quiet Console
Cool beans
PlayStation 5 is huge in size, but now that we've seen what makes the machine tick, it's easier to understand why. As shown off by Sony's Masayasu Ito in the teardown video, a massive part of PS5's design is to ensure it's kept cool and that it runs as quietly as possible.
News PS5 Trophies Will Come with Progress Tracking
The requested feature finally arrives
Update #2: Alright, this PS5 Trophy progress tracking feature is absolutely a thing. A new wave of emails have been sent out by PlayStation itself detailing today's general updates, and at the bottom, the Japanese giant touches on it. The email reads: "Just how close are you to earning that rare Gold Trophy?...
News First Mafia: Definitive Edition Update Adds Noir Mode
HUD options, bug fixes too
Following on from its release last month, Mafia: Definitive Edition receives its first update on PlayStation 4 today. The patch adds a new Noir Mode that overhauls gameplay and cutscenes with a visual style ripped straight out of 1930s cinema, more content for Free Ride, custom HUD options, and bug fixes. The biggest...
News Not All Your FIFA 21 Progress Will Transfer from PS4 to PS5
Ultimate Team and Volta will, though
If you’re planning to begin your pursuit of promoting your local team to the Premier League in FIFA 21 this week, then you may want to pause before investing too much effort. In an FAQ on its official website, EA Sports has announced that not all your progress will transfer from the PlayStation 4 to the...
Everything you need to know
What time does the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta start? When can you pre-load the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta? What's included in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War beta? After a recent PlayStation 4 alpha test gave players their first taste of what Treyarch is cooking up for the latest entry in the...
News PS5's Removable Panels Could Suggest a Highly Customisable Console
Next-gen customisation?
The PlayStation 5 just received a complete teardown from Sony, finally giving us an official look at the inner workings of the next-gen console. It's a fascinating video, but one aspect of PS5's design shouldn't go ignored: those big, white side panels. As is demonstrated in the teardown, the curved outer shell of the console...
News This Fan-Made Spider-Man PS5 Could Pass for the Real Thing
Miles better
As far as fan-made renders go, they don’t get much more professional than this. Giuseppe Spinelli – who made a bit of a name for himself earlier in the year coming up with some incredible PlayStation 5 hardware renders – has dreamed up a hypothetical Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales console, and his promotional trailer is so...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with New Screenshot
Selfie time
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been doing wonders as of late for representing the Hispanic and Puerto Rican community. In the recent PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, the Puerto Rico flag featured prominently and the bustling market afterwards touched on the country's culture and dishes. It was an important moment for many and the...
News This Is What PS5 Looks Like without Its Clothes
X-rated
Sony has revealed what the PlayStation 5 looks like without its clothes. As part of a teardown video, which details the electronic make-up of the next-gen console, we can see all of its components neatly laid out on a pristine white table. This includes its 120mm fan, system on a chip, Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, heat sink, and more. Despite...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Art Book Teases New Suit, Prequel Novel Incoming
Wings of Fury
Here’s your first look at a brand-new suit for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, showing the titular hero with compression tights, shorts, a hoodie, Puffa jacket, and Air Jordans. While it’s not quite the same, it is similar to the character’s outfit in the popular movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It’s featured on...
News Outriders Release Date Reveal Planned for Tomorrow
Now we play the waiting game
Outriders, the new looter shooter from Square Enix destined for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will confirm its release date tomorrow. A new video has popped up on the game's official YouTube channel that is set to premiere at 5pm BST / 9am PT on Thursday 8th October 2020, titled "Release Date Announce". So yeah,...
News London's Burning in Watch Dogs Legion Story Trailer
'Ey up
Watch Dogs Legion allows you to play as Roger Moore-style 007 superspy and grandma with a walking frame, so its plot was always going to err on the corny side. This new story trailer confirms as much, as you’ll be up against nefarious security groups and virtual vigilantes. Watch Dogs 2 hit a nice balance with its plot, so we’re hoping...
News Concrete Genie Dev Hiring for 'New and Exciting' PS5 Adventure
Genie in a bottle
PixelOpus is one of PlayStation’s more creative first-party teams, with the studio’s relatively recent Concrete Genie being a particular standout on the PlayStation 4. And it looks like it’s gearing up for a new next-gen project, with creative director Dominic Robilliard revealing on LinkedIn that the developer is expanding...
News Dreams Update 2.18 Available Now, Enhances Music Making with New Instruments and More
Here's all the patch notes
It's been a while since the last major update to Dreams, but Media Molecule is of course still plugging away at its make-'em-up PlayStation 4 title. The latest patch brings the game to version 2.18, and it's all about music. The major additions in this update consist of a huge range of new instruments to toy with when...
Tuesday6th Oct 2020
Guide Vampyr: How to Unlock All Endings
How to get the best ending in Vampyr
How do you unlock all endings in Vampyr? How do you get the best ending in Vampyr? Given that DONTNOD Entertainment's PS Plus title is an RPG, the choices and decisions you make will have an impact on both the story and world around you. In this Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal how to unlock all endings in the...
News PS Now October 2020 Update Adds Days Gone, MediEvil, and Much More
Friday the 13th and Trine 4 too
Update: The PlayStation Blog has now confirmed the latest additions to the PS Now service for the month of October 2020, and they're slightly different to what was originally reported. You'll be getting Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th: The Game,
News PS Plus October PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Out for blood
Not every month can bring with it a stellar line-up of PlayStation Plus titles, and October 2020's selection very much feels like one that will be forgotten about before too long. PS Plus subscribers can get their hands on Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr this month at no extra cost. As is tradition, we put the two PlayStation 4 games...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 6 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Thirst satisfied
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 6 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 11 collectibles and 26 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 6, in the order that you'll find them. Th
News PS5 Could Lose Out on Upgraded Versions of Past Bethesda Games
ESRB ratings indicate so
You'll know by now that Microsoft has acquired Zenimax Media and all the developers it owns, including the likes of Arkane Studios, Machine Games, and id Software. This throws into question whether or not the likes of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI will come to PlayStation 5, but there now may be a few other releases...
Guide Vampyr: All Collectibles Locations
Lore Keeper Trophy guide
How do you find all the Collectibles in Vampyr? Collectibles are documents, notes, and diaries you can find throughout London that detail the backstory and lore of the world. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 30 Collectibles to discover. In...
News PS5's 3D Audio Will Almost Certainly Work with Your Existing Headphones
Virtual 3D audio for TV speakers coming after launch
One of the big features that Sony’s promoting with PlayStation 5 is its inclusion of 3D audio, and in a new PlayStation Blog post it’s confirmed that you won’t need any additional hardware to take advantage of the feature. While the platform holder is peddling its new P
Guide Vampyr: All Melee Weapons Locations
The Tools of the Profession Trophy guide
How do you find all the Melee Weapons in Vampyr? Melee Weapons are the tools you will use to take down and eliminate the monsters haunting 1918's London. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 20 Melee Weapons to discover. In this...
News Looks Like Crash Bandicoot 4 Could Be Spinning Onto PS5
Next-gen ESRB listing spotted
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has only recently released for PlayStation 4, but the ESRB has seemingly just revealed that a next-gen version is in the works. Over on the organisation's website, a listing for Crash 4 on Xbox Series X has been discovered, suggesting a souped up port is heading to Microsoft's...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 2 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Blood red wine
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 2 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 5 collectibles and 4 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 2, in the order that you'll find them.
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 1 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Quench your thirst
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 1 of Vampyr? In this section, we meet the residents of Pembroke Hospital. There are 2 collectibles and 5 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 1, in the order that you'll find them.
News This Is How NBA 2K21 Looks on PS5
🔥
2K Sports has released the first footage of NBA 2K21 gameplay, running on the PlayStation 5. While this is a heavily edited trailer showing cinematic camera angles, it’s a clear jump compared to the current-gen version. For starts, the character models are wildly detailed, with Steph Curry in particular looking photo-realistic here. Here's a...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 4 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Blood sucker
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 4 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 6 collectibles and 3 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 4, in the order that you'll find them.
News For the Price of One PS5 Game, You Could Get All These Top Titles from the PS Store
Cheap as chips
Game prices are increasing with the PlayStation 5, but this hobby is simultaneously more affordable than it’s ever been. Sony’s done a great job driving costs down on the PlayStation Store all generation, and you can pick up some killer deals assuming you’re willing to wait. To illustrate just how much value you can get...
News More PS5 Launch Games Will Arrive a Week Before the UK Console Release
Applies to exclusives
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is no longer the only PlayStation 5 title you'll be able to purchase a week before the next-gen console launches in the UK. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Destruction AllStars have all had their PS5 release dates brought forward to the 12th November 2020 on
Guide Vampyr: How to Save This Poor Plant with Water
Unlife Is Strange Trophy guide
How do you save this poor plant with water in Vampyr? Inside your office at Pembroke Hospital is a plant you can water and save from dying, and doing so will unlock the Unlife Is Strange Trophy. In this Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal how to save this poor plant with water. Vampyr: How to Save This Poor Plant with...
Guide Vampyr: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours does Vampyr take to beat?
How long does it take to beat Vampyr? How many hours does Vampyr take to beat? Time is a precious commodity at the moment, especially when you take into consideration the amount of PlayStation 4 games releasing towards the end of this year and the eventual arrival of PlayStation 5. Therefore, you might be...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 3 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Soaked in blood
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 3 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 2 collectibles and 2 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 3, in the order that you'll find them.
News Sony Expects PS5 to Outsell PS4's First Fiscal Year
Sell out
Sony is banking on some big PlayStation 5 sales in its first few months on the market, as it aims to beat the PlayStation 4’s first fiscal year. The company’s current-gen console sold seven million units from its launch in November 2013 through the end of March 2014, but we know from past reports that the manufacturer may be planning to...
Guide Vampyr: Chapter 5 - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Almost done
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 5 of Vampyr? In this section, we continue our search for blood. There are 3 collectibles and 2 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in Chapter 5, in the order that you'll find them.
Guide Vampyr: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Vampyr resource
Vampyr is a PlayStation 4 game released in June 2018 by developer DONTNOD Entertainment. Best known for the Life Is Strange series, this is a new IP that has just hit PS Plus as one of October 2020's free PS4 titles. We awarded the game a 6/10 in our Vampyr PS4 review, describing it as an experience with "a ton of...
News PS5 Pack-In Game Astro's Playroom Is 'Four to Five Hours' Long
More than a tech demo
If you thought the Astro's Playroom experience on PlayStation 5 would be over within an hour, you might want to think again. As part of an interview with Famitsu, Nicolas Doucet has revealed that the free title pre-installed onto every single PS5 console will take about "four to five hours to play". Four different and varied...
Guide Vampyr: How to Turn All Districts to Hostile Status
London's Burning Trophy guide
How do you turn all districts to hostile status in Vampyr? There are four different districts to 1918's London that you can have an impact on through your choices and actions, and turning them all to hostile status will unlock the London's Burning Trophy. In this Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal how to turn all...
Guide Vampyr: Prologue - All Collectibles and Weapon Locations
Your first taste of blood
Where do you find all Collectibles and Weapons in the Prologue chapter of Vampyr? In this section, we are introduced to 1918's London and protagonist Jonathon Reid. There is 1 collectible and 2 weapons to discover. As part of our Vampyr guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all Collectibles and Weapons in the...
Guide Vampyr: All Off-Hand Weapons Locations
Weapons of Choice Trophy guide
How do you find all the Off-Hand Weapons in Vampyr? Off-Hand Weapons are the tools you will use to take down and eliminate the monsters haunting 1918's London. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 13 Off-Hand Weapons to discover. In this...
Guide Vampyr: All Ranged Weapons Locations
Keep Your Distance Trophy guide
How do you find all the Ranged Weapons in Vampyr? Ranged Weapons are the tools you will use to take down and eliminate the monsters haunting 1918's London at a distance. They are fairly easy to spot, but you will have to work a little harder to obtain some of them. There are a total of 11 Ranged Weapons to discover...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adds Mammoth Online Multiplayer Modes Post-Launch
And an Assassin's Creed crossover with its Season Pass
Watch Dogs Legion will launch first on the PlayStation 4 later this month, and then it’ll be available as a free PS4-to-PS5 upgrade on Sony’s next-gen console a little later in the year. But the Ubisoft open world’s roadmap doesn’t end there, as the French firm has pulled back the...
News Planet Coaster: Console Edition Will Offer a Free PS5 Upgrade
Both physical and digital versions
Here's another for the list: Planet Coaster: Console Edition will be offering a free PlayStation 5 upgrade to those who purchase the game on PlayStation 4. This will be available for both the physical and digital versions of the title, with the experience optimised for next-gen hardware when it launches before the...
News Minecraft Will Become the GOAT Next Summer with Goats
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Ever wondered what’s new in the world of Minecraft? Quite a lot, it turns out. Speaking over the weekend as part of fan convention Minecraft Live 2020, developer Mojang announced a gigantic Caves & Cliffs update for the iconic craft-‘em-up, which is set to release next summer. This is an absolutely gigantic expansion, hence the hefty...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Looks Positively Barmy in New Trailer
WTF?!
Either Yakuza: Like a Dragon is poised to become the best game ever made, or the person cutting its trailers is a genius. Whatever the case, you’ve got to watch this trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 action role-playing game – it’s bonkers! This video showcases many of the minigames you’ll encounter during your quest, some of...
Feature Best PS4 Music of September 2020
Another corker
What’s one more month but another excuse to talk about game music? And in what’s becoming one of the only happy trends of 2020, we have another month absolutely crammed full of great game music! This is a particularly unique month in that we have three games to talk about, each of which has released in some form before these...
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News Phwoar! Here's a View of the PS5's Rear
Ooh, Matron
In case you missed it, this is what the PlayStation 5 looks like from behind. The image – which appears to have been uncovered on a Chinese website – shows two USB ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a power connector. All of the inputs are, as you’d expect, surrounded by vents, which all contribute towards the console’s...
Gallery Ogle the PS5 Controller's Light Strip in Different Colours
Light up
Just like the PlayStation 4’s controller, the DualSense has an LED light behind its touchpad which can change colour depending on the context. Primarily this will be used to distinguish between different players, but we did see with the DualShock 4 how it can complement gameplay, by representing health for example. What we haven’t...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Goes Gold, Definitely Launching Next Month
Let's get hyped
You don't know how good it felt to write that headline. After a couple of delays pushed one of 2020's biggest titles back an excruciating few more months, Cyberpunk 2077 has gone gold. That essentially means it will definitely hit its release date of 19th November 2020 as development wraps up on the base game. No more delays folks,...
News Leaked Cyberpunk 2077 Map Reveals the Whole of Night City
Mild spoilers
Cyberpunk 2077 is gunning for the Grand Theft Auto crowd, so of course the retail release comes packaged with a paper map of Nighty City. In an age where publishers don’t even include instruction manuals in their physical games boxes anymore, it’s a nice novelty – and a leaked copy of the unfoldable extra gives us our first full...
News Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Confirmed for Release This November
Plus reveal trailer
Update: As expected, EA has now confirmed that Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered will speed onto PS4 on 6th November 2020. It will indeed support cross-play and contain all major DLC. It'll cost £34.99/$39.99 and is already available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store. Check out the announcement trailer above if you're...
Random The Internet Is Discussing PS5's Mysterious Bolt
Nuts
Sony is failing to spoon-feed the media with meaningful PlayStation 5 information to write about, and so the press is beginning to lose its collective mind. The latest flight of fancy: a mysterious bolt spotted atop the next-gen console’s monolithic form, located between the outer-white panels and glossy black sandwich filler. Just what does...
News Sony Didn't Allow Japanese Media to See PS5's User Interface
Top secret
A round of Japanese media and influencers were invited to a special PlayStation 5 hands-on event recently, where they finally had the opportunity to play Sony’s next-gen console. Brand new gameplay footage of Astro’s Playroom, Godfall, and others was uploaded to the web – but it didn’t scratch the itch of many, who were hoping to...
News Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Arrives 16th October, Update 1.1 Adds New Game+
Raid coming after launch
Sucker Punch Productions has today confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a new online co-op mode for the PlayStation 4 exclusive, will launch on 16th October 2020 for free. It will also release alongside update 1.1 which contains some major new features for the single player story, including New Game +, another...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab September 2020's Free PS Plus Games
Indestructible
The current crop of PlayStation Plus titles are about to be rotated out for two new PlayStation 4 picks, so make sure you take advantage of these final hours and add the free games to your library. In case you've forgotten, this month's PS Plus line-up consisted of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG for short) and Street Fighter V...
