Guide MLB The Show 21: How to Hit the Ball Better
Hit more home runs in MLB The Show 21
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Increase your Ballplayer's attributes across different positions
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The best Archetypes and Perks for your Ballplayer
News PS Plus Free PS5, PS4 Games for April 2021 Announced
Hope you like zombies!
News - April, 2021
Saturday1st May 2021
News Housemarque Acknowledges Request for Mid-Run Saves in Returnal
Halted progress
Currently, you can’t save and quit in Returnal, meaning the only way to pause your progress mid-run is to put your PlayStation 5 in Rest Mode. Consequently, if you’re putting together a good attempt but run out of time – maybe you have a Netflix date or something – then you’re going to have to close the game and start over...
Friday30th Apr 2021
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for May and June 2021
Resident Evil Village! Biomutant! Ratchet & Clank!
As we get deeper into 2021, the PlayStation 5 and PS4 games are starting to really pick up. We've just had Returnal, and over the next couple of months, a handful of big new releases will keep you glued to your console. Let's take a look at everything coming up in May and June of this year — there...
Poll Are You Sold on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart?
Dimensional shift
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart got an extended gameplay demonstration last night, as part of Sony's latest State of Play broadcast. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive certainly looked the part, with visuals that, at times, beggared belief. And hey, the action didn't look too bad, either! Our point is that it was an incredibly...
Mini Review R-Type Final 2 (PS4) - One of the Greatest Shmups Ever Gets a Timely Sequel
Blast the Bydo, again
When you’re taking time to consider the true greats of the shmup genre, a few names tend to crop up with alarming regularity. Darius. Gradius. Space Invaders, if you’re feeling particularly bookish. However, few shooters have had the same degree of impact that R-Type achieved when it hit arcades way back in 1987. The savvy...
Gallery Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Drops Jaws in New PS5 Screenshots
Magic
Is it the best-looking game ever made? It’s sure as hell up there! A trio of new Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart screenshots have been released to coincide with the latest gameplay footage, and they’re going to leave you slack-jawed, we’re sure. To be honest, we’re running out of superlatives to describe this game, but if
News Returnal's Day One Patch Is 10GB, Improves Performance, Fixes Bugs, and More
Ship shape
Returnal is on the brink of release on PlayStation 5, and the good news is it's an excellent arcade shooter. Housemarque's latest is its biggest game by far, and it combines the studio's arcade expertise with a third person perspective and rogue-like elements to great effect. For our review, we played the game without the day one patch,...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Dev Enlisted for Call of Duty, Er, Duty
It's about time?
Love it or loathe it, Call of Duty is a juggernaut that’s quickly gobbling up all of Activision’s resources in order to sustain itself. You may have read recently about the Call of Duty: Warzone event, which saw the original Verdansk map nuked and replaced with an 80s alternative. That was designed to coincide with a new season...
News Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Doesn't Think People Will Buy Wired VR
Next-gen PSVR headset will have a single cord, of course
Sony has announced that its next-generation PlayStation VR headset for PS5 will do away with its predecessor’s spaghetti of wires, replacing them “with a single cord to simplify setup and improve ease-of-use, while enabling a high-fidelity visual experience”. Facebook founder Mark...
News PS5 Sales Now Trending Above PS4 Launch Aligned in Japan
But no one's buying any games
After all the hullabaloo surrounding the PlayStation 5’s launch in Japan – stock issues mean that it was trending behind even the Nintendo Wii U at one point – the next-gen console is now selling faster than its predecessor the PS4 did in the region when launch aligned. It’s worth remembering that the PS4...
News Submerge Yourself with Subnautica: Below Zero PS5 Gameplay
Under the sea
Sony kickstarted its State of Play presentation earlier today with a few minutes of Subnautica: Below Zero gameplay on PlayStation 5. The trailer delves into a few details about the next-gen release, confirming support for the next-gen DualSense controller, which will add immersion to your underwater antics through haptic feedback...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed's Skyscraper Is the Wacky Track the PS5, PS4 Racer Needed
Wacky races
We’ve always thought Hot Wheels Unleashed looked good, but we were beginning to worry about the backdrops you’d be driving through. So far, industrious developer Milestone has mostly focused on bland garage-style environments – but this latest trailer for the PlayStation 5 and PS4 racer has a bit more spectacle to it, as the track...
News Returnal Impresses with Particle Effects and Smooth Performance in Technical Breakdown
Digital Foundry puts it through its paces
Housemarque has always made games with oodles of style, focusing on eye-popping visual effects and sturdy performance. In this new video from Digital Foundry, the studio is clearly sticking to what it knows best with Returnal, pushing the PlayStation 5 with its custom Unreal Engine 4 tech. The technical...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Brings Competitive Online Stealth to PS5, PS4
Learn about all the classes and their combat options
The jury is still somewhat out on Hood: Outlaws & Legends, but the premise is unquestionably fascinating. This commentated trailer, which shows off the title’s classes, also introduces more about the overall gameplay loop – and it’s effectively an online competitive stealth game. Imagine...
News PS5 Pre-Orders Took 20 Minutes to Sell Out in China
Here we go again
It took just 20 minutes for PlayStation 5 pre-orders to sell out in China, with the system slated for a 15th May release. Sony confirmed the date during a livestream earlier this week, which also saw confirmation of domestically developed character action title Lost Soul Aside for the next-gen console. Launch window titles will...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Becomes an eSport with PS5 Challenges
Compete for prizes
Okay, it’s not really an eSport, but we liked the alliteration. Nevertheless, Sackboy: A Big Adventure has been added to the roster of PlayStation’s Competition Centre, with new bi-monthly challenges rewarding the world’s best players with cosmetics. Every two months until January 2022, developer Sumo Digital will be adding...
Random Alabama Cornerback Patrick Surtain II Swags Out NFL Draft with PS2 Bling
Play, beyond
Former Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II swagged out the NFL Draft last night with custom PlayStation 2 bling, before being selected by the Denver Broncos with the ninth overall pick. The Rose Bowl defensive MVP – and son of a former Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs player – commissioned a custom DualShock 2 pendant, which...
News FIFA 21 Will Be Added to EA Play Next Week
Kick off
EA Play, EA's subscription service that PlayStation players can sign up for, is adding FIFA 21 to its catalogue of games next week. From the 6th May, subscribers will be able to download and play the robust football sim on PS5 and PS4 at no extra cost. On PS5 in particular, FIFA 21 is worth a shot — it's easily the best looking soccer...
News Housemarque Provides an Overview of Returnal in 30-Minute Gameplay Video
Developer deep dive
Returnal releases today exclusively on PlayStation 5, and we think it's a belter. The addictive arcade shooter seems to have made a big impression across the board, but if you need more convincing, perhaps this video will give you a better idea. In this new gameplay presentation, developer Housemarque discusses the game's basics...
News Max Thunder Joins the Playable Roster in Streets of Rage 4 DLC
Thunderbolt and lightning
In case you missed the news, Streets of Rage 4 is getting a bumper DLC pack in the near future. Titled Mr. X Nightmare, the premium expansion is set to feature brand new modes, original music, and most importantly, new playable characters. We already know that fan favourite Estel is joining the fight, but publisher Dotemu...
News MLB The Show 21 PS5, PS4 Patch Boosts Ballplayer Progression in Road to the Show
Fix up
Ever since launch, improving your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 21’s flagship Road to the Show campaign mode has been a chore. Sony San Diego said that it would look into this over a week ago, and now it’s releasing a patch that should help to improve the problem. Scheduled to release later today on PlayStation 5 (v1.003) and PS4 (v1.03),...
Thursday29th Apr 2021
Review Returnal (PS5) - Housemarque's Deep, Dark Shooter Is a PS5 Must Have
Selene Die On
Returnal is a much, much bigger game than you think it is. For all the noise surrounding the game's price point, Housemarque has produced its largest, most ambitious project by a country mile. This isn't a small scale title with a premium cost; the studio has made something on a whole new level. There's an awful lot of game here, and...
Random Ghost of Tsushima Helps Gameshow Contestant Answer Question on Japanese History
Get Jin
Here's a fun story for you: UK gameshow The Chase recently featured a trivia question on Japanese history. A contestant was asked: "The term 'kamikaze' or 'divine wind' comes from the typhoon that saved Japan from invasion in 1281 by which ruler?" Three answers were presented: Tamburlaine, Ivan the Terrible, or Kublai Khan. A potentially...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PS5 Version Feels the Force This Summer, Free Upgrade from PS4
Cal-led it
Heavily rumoured since an age rating was spotted back in March, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is getting a native PlayStation 5 version. It'll release this summer on Sony's current-gen console, and it'll be a free upgrade if you already own the PS4 version. We don't have any finer details right now, however. The official Star Wars Day...
News Court Documents Reveal Almost 50% of Fortnite's Revenue Is on PlayStation
That's a lot of V-Bucks
No wonder Sony continues to dump money into Epic Games: court documents reveal that 46.8 per cent of Fortnite’s total revenues between March 2018 and July 2020 were driven by PlayStation 4. That’s significantly more than the 27.5 per cent contributed by Xbox One and 7 per cent spent through iOS. The remaining 18 per cent...
News May PS Plus Game Wreckfest Gets PS5 Features Trailer
Burning rubber
If you're looking forward to playing Wreckfest when it hits PlayStation Plus on the 4th May, you might want to take a quick look at the game's next-gen features trailer. For those who don't know, Wreckfest originally released on PS4 in 2019. The upcoming PS5 version has the usual bells and whistles, like 60 frames-per-second...
News Sony on PS5 Stock: Don't Expect a 'Drastic' Supply Increase This Year
Stock will be limited for some time yet
PlayStation 5 stock shortages have been an issue for Sony ever since the console launched last November. The coronavirus pandemic impacted the company's production line significantly, with limited components and shipping limitations both playing a part. We're now over five months removed from the PS5's...
News Housemarque Thanks Sony for Supporting the 'Very Risky' Returnal
"We are forever grateful"
There was a time when Housemarque’s future looked uncertain. Having designed some of PlayStation’s most memorable games, disappointing Nex Machina sales prompted the studio to declare #ArcadeIsDead. You may recall, the Finnish team turned its attention to Battle Royale title Stormdivers, but it was quietly pitching...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is Just Unbelievably Good Looking in Extended PS5 Gameplay
A rift apart
As promised, PlayStation dropped over 15 minutes of new Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay in its latest State of Play broadcast. To be frank, the upcoming PS5 exclusive looks utterly ridiculous. The visual fidelity on display here is truly absurd at times, to the point where we almost can't believe what we're looking at. The...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (29th April, 2021)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart stars in gameplay blowout
The second State of Play of 2021 has a very specific focus: Insomniac Games’ upcoming PlayStation 5 adventure Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. We’ll be treated to around 15 minutes of gameplay during the broadcast, but newcomer Rivet and crew will be bookmarked by updates on a couple of indie...
News New Judgment Game Teased Through Tiny Gameplay Clips
Let the investigation begin
It would appear that footage from a new Judgment game — we assume a sequel — is being posted on Twitter through the title's official accounts. We're talking super short clips here, without any sound, but they're definitely not taken from the Judgment that we know. Again, the clips are completely new, and with...
News Lost Soul Aside Confirmed for PS5 with Native Version
Still slated for PS4 too
Whenever it actually releases, Lost Soul Aside will be coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PS4, developer UltiZero Games has confirmed. Without giving any further details away, a tweet simply read: "We are happy to officially announce today that Lost Soul Aside is also coming to PlayStation 5. We hope you look forward to...
News Among Us Is Acting Pretty Sus On PS5, PS4 in 2021
And there are Ratchet & Clank items
At long last, the multiplayer phenomenon that is Among Us is coming to PlayStation. InnerSloth's super popular game of cooperation and sabotage will be released for both PS5 and PS4 later this year. If you're unaware, Among Us exploded in popularity when Twitch streamers discovered the game. Up to 10 players take...
Random Rip and Tear Your Shelves with These Adorable DOOM Figurines
Arriving this summer
Bethesda has just announced a set of official DOOM vinyl figures. These cute little collectables are produced by Numskull. The DOOM Slayer himself is joined by three demonic nasties: Cacodemon, Arachnotron, and Imp. We've carved up a few of those in our time. These figurines can be found in DOOM Eternal, and now you can own...
News Explore Open Expanses, Ride Dragons in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS5
Interdimensional Clank puzzles, too
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will seemingly revisit an old idea from PlayStation 3 spin-off Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus, as it will feature small sandbox levels for you to explore. Those of you who played the last-last-gen swansong will recall one level that you were free to traverse with a jetpack; a...
News The Persistence Enhanced Spooks PS5 on 4th June
DualSense support, Ray-Tracing mode
After first releasing for PlayStation VR and then ported over to PS4 to be playable without a virtual reality headset, The Persistence Enhanced will now launch for PS5 on 4th June 2021 as an upgraded version of the original experience. If you own the original PS4 version, you'll be treated to a free upgrade,...
Wednesday28th Apr 2021
Review Wreckfest (PS4) - Technical Issues Fail to Void This Great, Destructive Racer
It's daa-bee, not dur-bee
Republished on Wednesday 28th April, 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of May 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Racing games have been seemingly few and far between this generation. DriveClub will cease to exist at the end of this month, Codemasters’ GRID...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.22 Out Now, Promises Yet More Fixes and Performance Boosts on PS5, PS4
Crash cow
CD Projekt Red has deployed another "hotfix" for Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility). The update includes yet more bug fixes and performance improvements. It's a 15GB download. Generally speaking, the game's been in a better state since patch 1.21, which seemed to ease crashing issues and make...
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Game Deals on PS Store This Week (28th April to 4th May)
What to buy on the PlayStation Store
What are the best PS5 and PS4 game deals on the PlayStation Store this week? What should you buy in the PS Store sale this week? There's always loads of digital games on sale at any one time, so this guide is designed to spotlight the best PS5 and PS4 deals available right now. We will try our best to avoid...
News PS Store Golden Week Sale Features Over 700 PS5, PS4 Deals
NieR! Persona 5 Royal! Balan Wonderworld?
With the PlayStation Store Spring sale about to shut its door, the time has come for a new line-up of discounts to take its place. The digital marketplace has now welcomed in the Golden Week sale, which actually lasts longer than seven days. It'll stick around until 12th May 2021, and all of the deals listed...
Review Battlefield V (PS4) - Multiplayer Mayhem Excuses Shallow Launch
V for victory
Republished on Wednesday 28th April, 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of May 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Battlefield V's road to release hasn’t exactly been smooth, nor typical of an EA product. After a delay for further adjustments to gameplay and the setback...
News The Last of Us 3 Story Outline Has Been Written, Says Neil Druckmann
But it's not in development yet
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has confirmed during an episode of the Script Apart podcast that he and co-writer Halley Gross have completed work on a story outline to a sequel to The Last of Us: Part II. When asked about the possibility of a follow-up to Ellie and Abby's journey through Seattle and beyond,...
News PS4 Has Sold More Games Than Any Other Console in History
At least 1.577 billion copies out there
Here's a pretty incredible statistic for you: Sony has sold more PlayStation 4 games than any other console in history. At least 1.577 billion copies of PS4 titles have been sold to customers since it launched all the way back in late 2013 — a stat that beats the previous record (also held by Sony) of 1.537...
News PS5 Console Sales Reach 7.8 Million, Beating PS4's Record
New records for revenue, PS Store too
Sony's PlayStation 5 console has now sold 7.8 million units as of 31st March 2021, meaning it has beaten the PS4's previous record for hardware sales during a console's first fiscal year on the market. It managed to sell 7.6 million systems to consumers during that same time frame. Demand for the console has...
News Genshin Impact Does PS5 Trophy Hunters Right by Adding Platinum
Same list besides the addition
Not only does Genshin Impact look and run so much better with its new and improved PlayStation 5 version, but team Mihoyo has also given the native edition a Platinum Trophy. The all-important feature was missing on PS4, meaning Trophy hunters were simply stuck with a 100 per cent completion stat instead of that flashy...
News Returnal's Ready for Release with Intriguing PS5 Launch Trailer
Over and over
Here it is, then: the last Returnal trailer before launch. This one mixes mysterious cinematics with some breakneck gameplay clips – crikey do some of these enemies look awesome! Housemarque’s blockbuster PlayStation 5 exclusive will launch this week, and we’ve got a review incoming imminently. In the meantime, you can check out...
Mini Review Battle Axe (PS4) - Top-Down Mix of Brawler and Run-'n'-Gun with Henk Nieborg Pixel Art
Not an old battle-axe, a new Battle Axe
Considering that Makoto Uchida's work on Golden Axe was inspired by combining a fantasy backdrop with Double Dragon's gameplay — alongside the fact that Golden Axe was originally going to be named as Battle Axe or Broad Axe instead — the greatest compliment we can give Numskull Games' PS4 Battle Axe is...
News Final Fantasy VII's CG Cutscenes Look Better than Ever in This Impressive Fan Remaster
Final fantastic
The original Final Fantasy VII was a grand adventure, punctuated by a number of high quality CG cutscenes. At the time, they were a big deal, but like most CG from the 1990s, they haven't aged especially well. There's still an artistic flair to them, but by today's standards they're obviously very limited on a technical level. And...
News Open World Action RPG Genshin Impact Is Out Now on PS5
Second impact
Genshin Impact, the extremely successful action RPG from Chinese developer miHoYo, is out now on PlayStation 5. The free-to-play title released on PS4 last year, but the next-gen version boasts better performance and super fast load times. We're certainly not Genshin Impact experts, but we do think that the game's worth a look for the...
News Mortal Kombat Dev Rumoured to Be Working on Marvel Fighter
An injustice?
Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios is no stranger to superheroes, given it’s owned by Warner Bros overlord AT&T and has been working on DC Comics fighter franchise Injustice for a few years now. However, in what would be a surprise twist, there’s speculation that the team may be tackling a Marvel fighting game next...
News Sony Set to Invest Even More Money in PlayStation Exclusive Games This Year
PlayStation Studios presents
Sony already pumps a huge amount of money into its first-party efforts, with its PlayStation Studios now producing more expensive games than ever before. But the Japanese giant isn't backing down on its commitment to exclusive software. During its latest investor call, Sony revealed that it's set to invest an additional...
News Sony Sold 58.4 Million PS5, PS4 Exclusives Last Year
17 per cent of all software sales were first-party
Exclusives matter. During its latest financial report for the business year ending 31st March, 2021, Sony sold an eye-watering 58.4 million first-party games on PlayStation 5 and PS4. That’s a significant 17 per cent of the total 338.9 million games sold for its systems during the aforementioned...
Mini Review Hitchhiker (PS4) - Intriguing Concept Can Be Monotonous
A Hitchhiker's guide to philosophy
In a world of fast-paced action and strategic decision making, sometimes it is nice to play the role of a bystander. Hitchhiker is a game that prides itself on taking you through a journey, instead of letting you create your own path. The end result is a monotonous but thought provoking journey that is closer to an...
News Nioh Series Sales Cut Through Five Million Units
Samurai smash
Nioh’s series sales have now surpassed five million units across PlayStation 5, PS4, and PC, with digital sales of Nioh 2 now topping two million units alone. The original Nioh launched in 2017 on PS4, before being ported to PC, and was subsequently followed by a sequel in 2020. Both games were then remastered for PS5 this year...
News Digital Dominates Physical As Pandemic Pushes Consumers to PS Store
Boxed out
The transition from physical software sales to digital downloads has happened quickly to say the least, but last year’s pandemic pushed more consumers than ever towards the PS Store. Of the 338.9 million PlayStation 5 and PS4 games sold during the fiscal year ending 31st March, 2021, an incredible 220 million were downloaded. That means...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Will Soon Nerf Its Most Meta Gun
AMAX dominance comes to an end
Sorry users of the CR-56 AMAX in Call of Duty: Warzone, but your time in the limelight will shortly come to an end. It's okay, you've had time to prepare, you knew this was coming. After the initial round of Season Three balance changes and weapon tweaks, Raven Software teased it would be closely monitoring the assault...
News PS Plus Subscriber Count Increases to 47.6 Million
Up 200,000 since February
As Sony's PlayStation Plus service goes from strength to strength, so too does the number of users subscribed. 47.6 million is the latest statistic come the end of fiscal year 2020, which is an increase of 6.1 million compared to Q4 of fiscal year 2019. The service has gained 200,000 further memberships in the space of two...
Let's rock!
Guilty Gear Strive returns on the 13th May for its second open beta. It'll be available to download and play on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Just like the first beta, it'll include online matches as well as a versus mode where you can play against the CPU or a friend locally. All 15 characters from the game's base roster will...
News Persona 5 Strikers Smashes Through 1.3 Million Sales
Desirable
Persona 5 Strikers has done pretty well for itself. The action RPG, which launched back in February here in the West, has surpassed 1.3 million copies sold. Atlus had previously reported that Strikers hit 500,000 copies sold in Asia by the end of last year, so its Western release probably accounts for the majority of sales. It helps, of...
News Destruction AllStars Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Season 1 on PS5
Hotshots
Destruction AllStars’ enormous Season 1 update will get underway starting next month, with developer Lucid Games rolling out the red carpet for a ton of new content. As previously announced, Hotshots will see the addition of a new AllStar, mode, and a ton of cosmetics as part of a Battle Pass-style unlock ladder. The new AllStar is named...
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Not Actually Launching with Village
Pack-in game comes this summer
Since its reveal earlier this year, we've sort of assumed that Resident Evil Re:Verse would launch on the same day as its bigger and better brother Resident Evil Village — the date of 7th May 2021. Re:Verse is provided as a free pack-in like Resident Evil Resistance, after all. However, it turns out that's not...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Gameplay Shows Over 20 Minutes of Mostly Uncut Action
The battlefield awaits
Samurai Warriors 5 isn't out until the end of July, but it already feels like we know a lot about Koei Tecmo's new action title. Last week, all 27 playable characters were confirmed, and now, we've got over 20 minutes of raw gameplay to examine. The video above comes from Dengeki Online, while the shorter clip below is from...
Tuesday27th Apr 2021
News PSN Slowly Coming Back Online Following Widespread Outage
Phew
Update: The PlayStation Network is slowly coming back to life following an outage that lasted around two hours or so. Just about everything went offline, with users unable to sign in, access online features, or play online games. Hopefully that's the end of that. Original Story: The PlayStation Network is having difficulties, it seems...
News Next PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
But don't get too excited
Sony has today deployed a surprise PlayStation 5 firmware update, bringing the OS up to version 21.01-30.10.00. It's a bit of a mouthful and weighs in at 902.3MB, so the patch won't keep you away from your games for too long. However, what does this latest update do? It's nowhere near as important as the previous firmware...
News This Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Loading Transition Is a Reminder of What PS5 Can Do
SSD! SSD! SSD!
The latest Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart trailer was a little lighter on loading gimmicks than its previous gameplay reveals, but Insomniac Games snuck in some SSD magic which you may have missed. One GIF shared on the ResetEra forums shows Rivet rushing towards a crystal, which she hits in order to transition to another dimension...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Trailer Trends on YouTube with 1.1 Million Views
Riveting
Two weeks ago there was a ton of chatter about Sony’s overemphasis on blockbusters, but to be honest the platform holder has put the media in its place. A round of superlative previews for offbeat sci-fi roguelite Returnal has elevated the status of that release to astronomical levels, and now a
Plus a bunch of bug fixes
Update: Assassin's Creed Valhalla patch 1.2.1 (1.021 on PS5) is available to download now on PS5 and PS4, It's around 5.5GB on the former, and can be anywhere between 5GB and 8GB on the latter, depending on your region. For more information on this update, check out the full patch notes in the original article below...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Has Now Spent Over Four Months Missing from PS Store
Unprecedented event
Cyberpunk 2077’s big March update was supposed to be the one that fixed the title’s major performance issues, but while it does undoubtedly crash less and run better – even on a PlayStation 4 Pro – it’s still nowhere near the standard expected of a major AAA title. And as a result, it still remains unavailable on the...
News Anime Streaming App Funimation Overhauled on PS5, PS4
New interface and options
Sony subsidiary and popular anime streaming service Funimation has a new app on PlayStation 5 and PS4, which completely overhauls the user interface for fans. Available now on the aforementioned formats, the updated app includes a bunch of oft-requested features, including customisable subtitles and a schedule of upcoming...
News Lost Soul Aside Returns with 17 Minutes of Gameplay Action
Combat, cutscenes, and traversal
We thought that expecting Lost Soul Aside to crop up during this week's ChinaJoy press conference would be a fairly safe assumption, but as it turns out, IGN has the exclusive reveal two days ahead of time. We've got a whole 17 minutes of
News Massive Fallout 76 Update Rolls Out on PS4 Today
Locked and loaded
An absolutely enormous Fallout 76 update weighing in at an astonishing 58.6GB has rolled out on PlayStation 4, as Bethesda continues to iterate on the persistent online game. Dubbed the Locked & Loaded patch, it brings with it a wealth of new features and functions, including the ability to establish a second C.A.M.P. base and...
News Official PlayStation App Racks Up 100 Million Installs on Mobile Devices
Through the Play Store alone
Sony's official PlayStation App has cracked 100 million installs on mobile devices — and that's through Google's Play Store alone. It's an impressive number which has no doubt been bolstered by the popularity of the PS5, which launched back in November. For the sake of context, the PS4 has sold around 115 million...
News iOS 14.5 Software Update Adds PS5 Controller Support
Feel the difference
The new Apple iOS 14.5 system software has released, and it includes official DualSense support, meaning you’ll be able to pair your PlayStation 5 pad with your iPhone or iPad and use it to play games. This is particularly useful if you use Sony’s Remote Play app at all, which allows you to stream PS5 and PS4 games direct to...
News Capcom Extends Availability of Convoluted Resident Evil Village Demo
Play until 9th May
You've already had two chances to play the Resident Evil Village demo in the lead up to the full game's launch, but we wouldn't blame you if you passed on both opportunities. Its confusing nature has meant many interested purchasers simply didn't bother trying or were busy when the pre-release teaser was active, with the...
News PSVR Survival Sim The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Feels the Aftershocks with Free Add-On
Expansion for enormous virtual reality release
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is, hands down, one of the most immersive survival games on the market. It’s also absolutely enormous, which is something of a rarity for PSVR titles. And existing owners of the release can look forward to a free content drop starting 20th May, which will...
News Steph Still Likes to LARP in Life Is Strange: True Colors
And you can romance her
Life Is Strange: True Colors is a brand new story with a fresh cast of characters, but one face fans will already be familiar with is Steph. Those of you who played spin-off Life Is Strange: Before the Storm will recall the character from Arcadia Bay, where she spent a lot of time playing tabletop RPGs. This new video fills...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Shares What's Coming After Launch
Free content, Year 1 Pass detailed
Hood: Outlaws & Legends is sneaking up on its PlayStation 5 and PS4 release date of 10th May 2021, which means it's time for developer Sumo Digital to detail what sort of content you can expect to play beyond the base package. A large slate of free content is planned for the medieval PvPvE experience, which in...
News Let's Build a Zoo Is a PS1 Era Management Sim with Crocoducks
Breed all-new animals with DNA splicing
If, like this author, you grew up in the era of Bullfrog, then you’ll probably be interested in Let’s Build a Zoo – a new management sim from No More Robots and Springloaded Games. The twist here is that you can breed different types of animal using DNA splicing technology, meaning that the crocoduck...
News Apex Legends Goes Beyond Battle Royale in New Arena Mode
Permanent mode coming 4th May
Apex Legends is one of the most noteworthy Battle Royale titles to hit PlayStation 4 over the past few years, introducing and standardising the Ping system as well as offering a fantastic experience in general. Respawn Entertainment will soon be expanding beyond that fight for first place, however, as an all-new Arena...
Monday26th Apr 2021
News Free Days Gone PS4 Dynamic Theme Available for One Day Only
The Old Sawmill
Itching to show your support for Days Gone after its sequel was scrapped during the pitching phase? You're in luck then because Sony Bend is giving away a PlayStation 4 dynamic theme for free, but you've only got one day to claim it. The Old Sawmill theme is yours to keep using the codes listed below, and you can check out what it...
Soul survivor
NieR always deserved a second chance, and you could argue that the very well received NieR Automata was exactly that. The tale of 2B touched the hearts of many a player back in 2017, but for a while, it felt like the original NieR had been left behind and largely forgotten. After all, the NieR that we got here in the West — the one...
News UK Sales Charts: NieR Replicant Has Fantastic Debut in First Place
Cyberpunk 2077 still features in 10th
Blimey, not only is NieR Replicant a great game, but it's also done pretty well for itself in the latest UK sales chart. The remastered experience from Yoko Taro forces FIFA 21 out of the top spot and claims it for its own. The rest of the top 10 is very much business as usual — Nintendo Switch exclusives...
News PS Plus Video Pass Trailer Showcases Perk for Polish Members
On demand
Sony has announced and launched PS Plus Video Pass – but it’s only available in Poland for the time being. The company has said that it’s “testing” the on-demand video service while it decides whether to roll it out worldwide. Thus far, the perk allows members to stream movies like Jumanji and Venom on demand at no added cost. A...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Gameplay Trailer Looks Simply Sublime
The name's Rivet
Phwoar, get a load of this new trailer for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The PlayStation 5 exclusive is hurtling towards its release date of 11th June 2021, which means it's time for much more gameplay footage. Insomniac Games also uses the trailer as an opportunity to reveal the name of the mysterious female Lombax. It's Rivet!...
News Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Brings the Long Running Action RPG Series West on PS4 This Summer
Live by the sword
You may never have heard of Xuan Yuan Sword, but the RPG series has been around for a whole 30 years in China, where it continues to be a pretty big deal. The Taiwanese-developed property combines Chinese myths and legends with historical settings, similar to what Nioh does with its Japanese backdrop. Anyway, for the first time...
News Tales of Arise Drops Multiplayer for Bigger Focus on Characters, Story
Will be linear, not open world
While it has never been a major focus for the JRPG series, multiplayer functionality has shipped with most entries in the Tales of franchise. Co-op modes allowed up to four players to team up during battles, but that won't be possible in Tales of Arise. Confirmed as part of an interview with IGN, the feature won't be...
News Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Tries Again on PS4 from 1st June
Game over
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, the retro revival from Capcom which launched on Nintendo Switch earlier in the year, will toss its spear at PlayStation 4 from 1st June. As is the case with the original titles, you’ll once again assume the role of gallant knight Arthur, as you work your way through increasingly challenging levels, in an...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Stars in New State of Play This Week
More than 15 minutes of gameplay plus two indie titles
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the star of a new State of Play, which will stream live on Thursday at 2PM PT / 10PM BST. Sony has announced that the livestream will feature more than 15 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive platformer, in addition to “updates on a...
News Capcom Arcade Stadium Is Coming to PS4 on 25th May, and Invincibility Is Paid DLC
Eatin' quarters
Capcom Arcade Stadium is coming to PlayStation 4 on 25th May, but that’s the secondary story here. The real headline is that the publisher is releasing DLC that you can purchase, which will make you invincible across the release’s selection of retro games. Surely, seeing as these aren’t actual arcades, you could just push...
News Industrious PlayStation Fans Restore Old Web PS Store
Still alive
Once upon a time, Sony announced plans to close the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita storefronts, and while it had already replaced the old web-based PS Store, it blocked it off for good. Now the company has reversed its decision
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's Rivet Is Voiced by Jennifer Hale
Female Shepard takes the role
After getting us acquainted with the new female Lombax in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, developer Insomniac Games has revealed that the new character is being voiced by Jennifer Hale. Perhaps best known for her work as the female Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy, the prolific voice actor lends her vocals...
News DMC-Inspired Indie Lost Soul Aside Poised for Chinese PlayStation Presser
Lost and found
Lost Soul Aside, the highly anticipated PlayStation 4 character action which went viral a few years ago, will almost certainly feature during Sony’s Chinese press conference this week. A countdown on developer UltiZero Games’ social media accounts – as spotted by Gematsu – appears to be building anticipation for the Japanese...
News Knockout City Launches on EA Play for PS4, Part of Service from Day One
Free trial for everyone, too
Dodgebrawler Knockout City will be part of the EA Play subscription service from the day it launches on 21st May 2021, meaning you can simply sign up for a membership instead of buying the game. This goes for PlayStation 4 users as well as those on a PS5 console thanks to backwards compatibility. To be clear: Knockout...
News Resident Evil Village Has a Cute Reference to an Old Merchant
What're yer buyin'?
Resident Evil 4’s shady merchant is in the video game Hall of Fame, so it’s cute to see the character referenced in the all-new Resident Evil Village. Those who played the upcoming survival horror’s latest demo spotted the nod to the cloaked salesman, and clipped it for YouTube posterity. You can enjoy the Eater egg below,...
News Ghostbusters Slimes Theme Park Management Sim Planet Coaster on PS5, PS4
DLC adds licensed content this week
Who you gonna call for new Planet Coaster: Console Edition content? Ghostbusters, of course! Frontier has announced a new licensed expansion for its theme park management sim – set to release on 29th April for PlayStation 5 and PS4 for £12.99/$14.99 – which will add the likes of ECTO-1 and Stay Puft...
News Paris Saint-Germain Forward Neymar Is a Fortnite Hero Now
He can transform into a robotic puma
Human YouTube compilation and Brazilian forward Neymar is coming to Fortnite on 27th April, and he can transform into a robotic puma – or something. The bizarre crossover is part of the Battle Royale’s brand new Battle Pass, where you can complete quests to unlock a slew of cosmetic items, including a World...
Sunday25th Apr 2021
News MCU Skins in Marvel's Avengers Leak Online
Understood that reference
Tens of Marvel’s Avengers skins have leaked online – including the game’s hotly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe costumes. You may remember that these were previously confirmed to be part of the title’s upcoming Red Room Takeover event, although developer Crystal Dynamics did clarify that you’ll need to...
News Next-Gen Showcase Godfall Seems Poised for PS4
Generational divides
Love it or loathe it, Godfall was definitely billed as a PlayStation 5 showcase. As a result, the title attracted some unfortunate expectations: it was clearly developed by a smaller team on a restricted budget, but was meant to demonstrate the capabilities of Sony’s next-gen console. Unfortunately, it never quite lived up to...
News MLB The Show 21's Double XP Extended As Servers Drop the Ball
Unhandled server exception occurred
Sony San Diego’s baseball simulation series is notorious for its launch week server woes, but a bigger-than-ever player pool means that MLB The Show 21 is really dropping the ball right now. Server timeouts are frequent, leading to lost progress in both online and offline modes. The most common error that occurs...
Saturday24th Apr 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village Demo: All Times You Can Play
Every eight-hour window detailed
When can you play the Resident Evil Village demo on PS5 and PS4? When will the Resident Evil Village demo be live to play? Capcom has confirmed it will be dropping a playable teaser for the upcoming ninth mainline instalment in its survival horror franchise, so it's understandable that you'd want to know when you can...
News Even Returnal's Fast Travel Animation Is Impressive
Hardly any load times either
It really feels like the conversation surrounding Returnal has changed drastically ever since media outlets, including our lovely selves, shared hands on impressions based on the game's first two biomes. What once was a lot of chatter about its price has now become a discussion about how good it looks as we near launch...
News PlayStation Home Trademark Renewal Has Fans Dreaming
But don't get your hopes up
It's now been more than six years since PlayStation Home shut its doors, an online PS3 experience where you could meet other real-life players, take part in activities together, and just sort of hang out. Think of it as a knock-off Second Life and you're along the right tracks, but the whole thing certainly had a unique...
Talking Point What Free May 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the May 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free May 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? This year is flying, and that means it's already time for us to turn our attention to the free PS Plus games for May 2021. Sony's been on a bit of a roll this year with a ton of great games...
News Dreams Central Is Surely the Most Ambitious Dreams Project Yet
An online social space
Whether or not the latest round of PlayStation Home speculation results in the return of Sony’s virtual world, a group of Dreams developers are hoping to revive the idea within Media Molecule’s creation engine. Dreams Central, an upcoming fan project, is wildly ambitious – pledging a social space for release in 2022. As...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 373
So NieR, so far
The weather's really beginning to brighten up and it's glorious. Unfortunately, the world's still no where near back to normal, and while we're feeling more optimistic these days – well, it's still a bit too soon for normality, isn't it? Here's hoping we're finally on a more positive path at least, though, eh? Sammy Barker,...
News Here's a Look at Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's New Battle Pass
Also available in Warzone, obviously
If you’ve been following Call of Duty: Warzone this week, you’ll know that its iconic Verdansk map has been given an 80s makeover. The free-to-play Battle Royale, along with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, has also unlocked an entire new season of content which is available in both games now. It’s...
Friday23rd Apr 2021
Guide MLB The Show 21: Best Ballplayer Loadouts
The best Archetypes and Perks for your Ballplayer
What are the best Ballplayer loadouts in MLB The Show 21? This year's release sees the unification of Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty, allowing you to progress your Ballplayer whichever mode you play. As a result, you're required to build loadouts to tailor your player to the style you want...
Review Judgment (PS5) - A Truly Gripping Detective Thriller, and One of the Best Yakuza Games
Another day in Kamurocho
We loved Judgment on PlayStation 4, but over time, our appreciation of this Yakuza spinoff has only grown. Upon reflection, we actually think that our Judgment PS4 review was a bit off the mark, and having now played the game's remaster on PS5, we're fully convinced that this is, hands down, one of the best Yakuza-style...
News Call of Duty: Warzone PS5 Version Finally Confirmed by Activision
"Dedicated technology team" working on it
Since launch, PlayStation 5 owners have had to play Call of Duty: Warzone via backwards compatibility. That came with its perks — the gigantic Battle Royale FPS could be transferred to an external hard drive — but you always knew it was just a PS4 game in the back of your mind. That's all about to...
News Returnal Runs at 60 FPS in Dynamic 4K with Raytraced Lighting on PS5
A showpiece
Returnal is a stunner in motion, and a new PlayStation.com promotional piece attaches some specifications to the visual splendour. As we confirmed in our hands on, the release is running at 60 frames-per-second in dynamic 4K – but it’s also using the PlayStation 5’s raytracing technology to bump up the li
Poll Will You Be Buying Returnal?
Let's do the time warp again
With exactly one week to go until the arrival of the PlayStation 5's first big exclusive title since launch, it's time to answer the all-important question: will you be buying Returnal? To give you a better idea of what to expect from Housemarque's latest rogue-like experience, we recommend you first check out our Hands...
News PlayStation Absolutely Dominates the DICE Awards
Ghost of Tsushima with four gongs
There are concerns about PlayStation’s first-party output in enthusiast circles, but in the real-world Sony continues to dominate awards ceremonies. The DICE Awards – which are considered the Oscars of the games industry – granted an incredible eight gongs to internally developed titles, with timed exclusive...
News Survival Horror RPG Chernobylite Irradiates PS4 in July, PS5 Later This Year
Rad
Sci-fi survival horror RPG Chernobylite will bunker down on PlayStation 4 in July, with a native PS5 version to follow later in 2021. The title takes you to Pripyat and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, where you’ll assume the role of a physicist investigating the loss of a loved one. You’ll need to build up a base, forge relationships, recruit...
News New Assassin's Creed Valhalla Wrath of the Druids Screenshots Show a... Werewolf?
Howling for you
All-new promotional screenshots for the Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids expansion have hit the 'net, and they... Well, have a look for yourself (thanks @ALumia_Italia on Twitter). The DLC takes place in Ireland, as Eivor makes alliances with kings and chieftains. Eivor will also be fighting werewolves, apparently. We...
News Guess How Many Currencies Destiny 2's New Transmog System Adds
34 years of your life or $12,000
Of course Bungie found a way to mess up one of the most requested Destiny 2 features from its community. The looter shooter will soon be adding a transmog system, enabling Guardians to change the appearance of a piece of armour — you'll keep the perks and stats of the equipped piece but it'll look like whatever...
Deluxe treatment
Koei Tecmo has re-released yet another Atelier Trilogy, this time giving the Mysterious series the ‘Deluxe’ treatment. Unlike the Arland and Dusk trilogy, this threesome is already on PlayStation 4, so it does seem a little strange that they’re being released again on the same console. However, this is now the most complete...
Reminder Play the Resident Evil Village Castle Demo This Weekend
Back again
After confusing us all across one weekend, Capcom is back to do it all over again with the Resident Evil Village Castle demo. While last weekend's playable teaser allowed us to explore the surrounding village, this time around we'll have the chance to venture inside Castle Dimitrescu and explore its rooms and meet the inhabitants. Once...
News Returnal PS5 Pre-Load Available Now, Weighs in at 56GB
Atropos awaits
If pre-release trailers and coverage have done enough to convince you to pre-order Returnal, you can get ahead of the game by pre-loading the PlayStation 5 exclusive right now. Of course, you must have pre-ordered on the PS Store to enable this functionality, but those who haven't yet still have the option to do so between now and the...
News Awesome Co-Op Game It Takes Two Tops One Million Sales
Josef Fares celebrates
Here's a pleasant bit of news to see the weekend in with: It Takes Two has already sold more than one million copies after less than a month on the market. Confirmed with a tweet from developer Hazelight Studios, the co-op only game has proven popular with both veteran gamers and newcomers. The studio said: "Just found out It...
News PlayStation China to Host Press Conference Next Week
China Hero Project titles to feature
Sony will host a press conference in China next week, with China Hero Project titles likely to appear. The platform holder confirmed that the online showcase will debut on 29th April at 11AM CST, which is 8PM PT (28th April) and 4AM BST. You’ll be able to watch the broadcast live on various platforms, including...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Refunds Accounted for Less than 0.5% of Launch Period Sales
Through CDPR's refund program
Every time Cyberpunk 2077's immense sales numbers are brought up, people are quick to question how many of those copies were refunded. Well, we now have an answer — kind of. In its latest earnings call, CD Projekt Red stated that it spent $2.23 million on its worldwide refund program, which equates to around 30,000...
News Judgment Reveal Teased with Countdown on Official Website
7th May is Judgment Day
Excellent Yakuza spin-off Judgment comes to PlayStation 5 today (we'll have a review for you in the near future), but it appears SEGA is already ready to share what's next for protagonist Takayuki Yagami. The game's official website is teasing an announcement for 7th May 2021 that has been dubbed Judgment Day. The YouTube...
News New Scarlet Nexus Trailers Show Off Some Really Promising Action RPG Gameplay
Mind games
Scarlet Nexus has two new trailers — one for each of its dual protagonists. Both videos showcase some new gameplay, with a focus on combat, and we must admit, we're impressed every time we see this upcoming action RPG in motion. For those out of the loop, battles are action-based, but this isn't just about hacking and slashing. There's...
News Pensioner Playground Just Die Already Plans a Funeral on PS4
Die hard
Fans of cult PlayStation 3 bone-breaker PAIN will probably find pensioner sandbox Just Die Already appealing. This unique OAP adventure sees you competing with other care home residents for free care – it’s probably all a bit insensitive, but it’s far too slapstick to be taken seriously. You’ll be swimming in shark ponds, strapping...
News All Samurai Warriors 5 Characters Revealed, New Story Trailer Shows Some Style
27 samurai
We now know the identity of every playable character in Samurai Warriors 5. The roster is made up for 27 fighters, and Koei Tecmo has only just finished revealing the last few. You can see every playable character in the game's cool new story trailer, which we've embedded above. We've gone ahead and listed all of the playable characters...
News Fly Your Fanboy Colours with FIFA 21's PlayStation FC Kit
Play has no limits
You can now swear your allegiance to PlayStation FC with an exclusive kit available in FIFA 21. To be fair, given the overall state of some of the uniforms in EA Sports’ soccer sim, this is well worth copping – especially as it’ll only cost you fodder from your Ultimate Team inventory. You’ll need to complete a single...
News Destruction AllStars' Photo Mode in Polishing Phase, AllStar Pass Coming Soon
Wreck it
Destruction AllStars continues to chug along since leaving PS Plus earlier in the month, and developer Lucid Games is lining up some pretty major updates in the near future. This all starts with single player Photo Mode, which will enable you to capture the most chaotic moments from the game. According to a Reddit blog post, this is in the...
Thursday22nd Apr 2021
Guide MLB The Show 21: How to Upgrade Your Ballplayer and Unlock Perks
Increase your Ballplayer's attributes across different positions
How do you upgrade your Ballplayer and unlock Perks in MLB The Show 21? The new Ballplayer format is at the heart of Sony San Diego's baseball simulation this year, allowing you to use your created player both offline in Road to the Show and online in Diamond Dynasty (See Also: MLB The...
Hands On Why You Should Be Hyped for Returnal, the Next Great PS5 Exclusive
Helios abandoned
Returnal is easily the biggest game Housemarque has made to date. It's important to remember that the team behind this sci-fi shooter is relatively small, but the game is being positioned alongside other key PlayStation 5 software like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls. In some ways, it's an unfair equivalence,...
Sony in "testing" phase
After something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass was leaked yesterday, Sony has confirmed to Polish website Spider's Web (as reported by VGC) that the service expansion is real. However, for the time being, it's only being tested in Poland. So what's the deal? Well, starting today, PlayStation Plus Video Pass allows PS...
News Biomutant Provides Atmospheric Look at Its Open World
What a wonderful world
Isn't this peaceful? Upcoming PlayStation 4 title Biomutant has released a new trailer ahead of its release on 25th May 2021 that focuses entirely on its open world. There's no combat, conversations, or actions to speak of here — it's just relaxing traversal and exploring. Perfect for a breezy weekend once the title...
News Jim Ryan: PS5 Generation Will Have More Exclusive Games 'Than Ever Before'
Studio acquisitions still a possibility
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has stated in a new interview with Nikkei that Sony is making sure the PS5 generation will contain the most exclusives titles it has ever put out for a single console. Translated by VGC, he said: "We have been quietly but steadily investing in high-quality games for PlayStation, and...
News Sony Asking Suppliers to Increase PS5 Stock Production
Stock "will flow into the market this year"
With the limited PS5 Stock situation still ongoing throughout the first six months of 2021, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has sought to promise budding buyers that the company is trying its best to increase availability. Commenting during an interview with Nikkei that has been translated by
Poll Is PlayStation Plus Video Pass the Right Way to Expand PS Plus?
Or do you want something else?
As you may or may not already know, Sony has introduced something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass. It's an addition to PS Plus, which gives subscribers access to "over 20" movies and TV shows from Sony Pictures. New video content will apparently be added every three months. However, the pass is currently only...
News PS Now to Sharpen Up with 1080p Streaming Support
Gradually rolling out worldwide
You’ll be able to stream compatible titles at 1080p with PlayStation Now starting this week, depending on your territory. Sony’s said that moving forward it will support higher resolution streaming on its subscription service, improving the overall image quality in titles that output at full high-definition or...
The state of play
Sony and PlayStation Studios are often criticised for their "samey" video games. The argument goes that titles like God of War, The Last of Us: Part II, and Ghost of Tsushima — three defining exclusives of the PS4 generation — are all too similar to one another. However, we've never really understood this mindset. Yes, they're...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Incoming, DLC Trophies Live on PS4
Raise the sail
The next update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been added to PlayStation servers, as spotted by PlayStation Game Size. This usually means that a patch is coming our way very soon — probably within seven days or so. We've had no official word on what the update will include (aside from potential bug fixes), but Ubisoft will likely...
News PS5's Cloud Strategy Will Be Announced in Time, But Will Be Uniquely PlayStation
An update on Sony and Microsoft's ongoing discussions
Sony and Microsoft may be considered arch-enemies in the console space, but as many of you may remember, the companies are actually collaborating on cloud gaming. It’s been a while since we got an update on what the two juggernauts are discussing and how PlayStation intends to leverage the...
News Next Battlefield Game Designed for PS5, Full Reveal Coming Soon
Releasing this year
The next entry in the Battlefield series will be launching this year, EA has confirmed, and it sounds like it'll be designed to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5. While developer DICE doesn't go so far as completely rule out a PS4 version, it states in a blog post: "Epic scale. All-out military warfare. Crazy, unexpected...
News Sony Partners with Veteran AAA Developers at Firewalk Studios to Create New Multiplayer Game
Ex-Destiny, Bioshock, and Mass Effect devs
Some potentially big news: Sony has signed a publishing partnership deal with Firewalk Studios (alongside parent company ProbablyMonsters), and together, they're are developing a brand new multiplayer property. It's fairly safe to assume that it'll be a PlayStation 5 game. Founded in 2018, Firewalk Studios...
News Farming Simulator 22 Lays Down Roots on PS5, PS4 This Year
The best-selling agricultural sim barn none
Farming Simulator 22 will separate the wheat from the chaff on PlayStation 5 and PS4 this year, as Giants Software aims to a tractor whole new audience to its best-selling agricultural brand. It’ll be self-publishing this year’s instalment, and it’s laying on the fertiliser thick, promising the...
Round Up NieR Replicant Reviews Love the Yoko Taro Experience
Worthy re-release hits PS4
NieR Replicant hits PlayStation 4 tomorrow, bringing back the first game's original experience with a fresh coat of paint and new content. Following the success of 2017's NieR: Automata, the re-release is getting a lot more attention this time around as players find out what NieR was like before 2B and 9S. Reviews are now...
News Gran Turismo Is Going to the Tokyo Olympics
Really
Gran Turismo is set to become a bona fide Olympic sport, as it’s been selected as one of the five official partners of the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series, which is slated to take place from 13th May through 23rd June. That’s prior to the delayed Tokyo Olympics, which is currently scheduled to start in July. This will mark the first ever...
News PS5's UK Launch Marketing Just Won an Award
Well deserved
PlayStation UK has, historically, created some iconic marketing campaigns, and its efforts with the PlayStation 5 were no exception. While lockdown threatened to disrupts its plans, the platform holder rebranded multiple London Underground stations – including Oxford Circus. Sure, coronavirus meant that less people were travelling...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Sold 13.7 Million Copies in 2020, 28% on PS4
More than Xbox, less than PC
New information on Cyberpunk 2077 sales has been released, confirming that the open world RPG sold 13.7 million copies by the end of 2020, after it released on the 10th December. Of course, the game's disastrous launch is well documented at this point — especially on PlayStation 4 — but it still made CD Projekt Red...
News Sony's Goal for Next-Gen PSVR Is to Provide a 'High Gaming Experience'
Jim Ryan says potential market is huge
We know it was 4/20 earlier in the week, but we don’t think Sony boss Jim Ryan is referring to substances that you may or may not smoke when describing his company’s next-gen PSVR device. Speaking with Japanese publication Nikkei overnight, he hinted that the potential market for virtual reality is huge –...
Mini Review Buildings Have Feelings Too (PS4) - A Management Game Lacking Solid Foundations
Bricking it
Buildings Have Feelings Too is essentially a city-building management game without the people. Instead of keeping a growing population happy, you instead have to please personified houses, office blocks, industrial chimneys, and more as you work through Victorian times to the modern age. It's an odd but likeable premise, and certainly...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Devs Now Working on Better Updates at a Slower Pace
Team shares info on the update process
Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been updated numerous times since its launch in November 2020. Ubisoft has said on multiple occasions that it's fully committed to providing extensive post-launch support, but recent patches have left a lot to be desired — mostly because they keep introducing new issues. It's...
News Sony Sponsors Asobu, a Community Hub for Japanese Indies
Well, that changes the narrative
Depending on which Twitter accounts you follow, Sony is stepping away from indie developers and has turned its back on the Japanese development scene. The company’s official sponsorship of Asobu is presumably just a ruse, then – this doesn’t fit the narrative at all, does it? For those who don’t know –...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Reveals New Look Map After Nuking Old One
Verdansk goes back in time
The explosive finale to Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk map is now over and done with, ushering in the start of Season Three and a new look for the Battle Royale experience. Users took part in events across Wednesday and Thursday, with the first day dedicated to setting off a nuke in Verdansk and dealing with the...
Wednesday21st Apr 2021
News Days Gone Lead Designer Thanks Fans for Playing the Game No Matter How Much Money They Spent
"I appreciate you"
You more than likely already know what this is in response to. As part of the kerfuffle over a Days Gone 2 pitch being rejected by Sony, former Bend director John Garvin controversially said that fans should buy games "at f***ing full price" if they love them. "I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen gamers say ‘yeah, I...
News MLB The Show 21 Dev Responds to Road to the Show Criticism
Improvements incoming
MLB The Show 21 is, yet again, a really good sports game – review forthcoming – but there are some aspects which have attracted criticism since release. Road to the Show, the series’ popular rags-to-riches single player campaign, has been at the eye of the storm – especially in enthusiast communities, like on Reddit...
News No, Sony Didn't Pay for Performance Parity in Resident Evil Village on PS5, PS4
Don't believe everything you read
Leaked legal documents published online as part of the ongoing Capcom leak have started yet another social media sh*tstorm, as non-lawyers misunderstand the language and share their interpretations online. A clause in Sony’s marketing contract for Resident Evil Village mentions that “each version of the game...
Rumour PS Plus Expanding with PlayStation Plus Video Pass
PS Plus could soon include TV and movies
Something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass appears to have leaked through Sony's official Polish website — as spotted by VGC. A now removed description of this so-called Video Pass reads: "A new benefit available for a limited time on PlayStation Plus PS Plus Video Pass is a trial service active 22.04.21...
News A New Virtua Fighter Game Has Leaked on the PlayStation Store in Japan
Virtua Fighter eSports
It's confirmed: we're getting Virtua Fighter on PlayStation 4. Titled 'Virtua Fighter eSports', the game was added to the PlayStation Store database in Japan, as spotted by @psnrelease2. But what is Virtua Fighter eSports? Well, if you cast your mind back to September last year, you may recall that SEGA teased a new Virtua...
Review MLB The Show 21 (PS5) - A Lead-Off Double But Not a Home Run
Ace of base
Sports games, for all the ire they attract, subscribe to some of the most brutal development cycles in the industry. Spare a thought, then, for Sony San Diego, which has not only transitioned from one platform to four with its annual baseball simulation MLB The Show 21 – but it’s also done it during a global pandemic. There are clear...
News This PS5 Ad Isn't Going to Make Stock Any Easier to Find
Play like never before
Whoever made this PlayStation 5 commercial deserves double pay – the editing and animation is awesome. There are no games here, it’s a hardware spotlight which focuses on the format’s main features. Obviously, we’re all quite familiar with raytracing and 60 frames-per-second by now, but for the average consumer this...
Reminder It's Your Last Chance to Grab These Free PS4 Games with Play at Home
Final call
Sony's Play at Home scheme has seen the company provide PlayStation owners with a selection of games completely free of charge. During lockdown conditions over the last year or so, it's an initiative that's given people a handful of PS4 and PSVR titles to enjoy, no strings attached — you don't even need a PS Plus membership to claim...
News Tales of Arise Coming 10th September, PS5 Version Confirmed
New trailer reveals all
After being formally announced almost two years ago at E3 2019, Bandai Namco has finally confirmed Tales of Arise will be released for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 10th September 2021. The former hadn't been announced before today, so it's nice to know that PS5 owners are being treated to a native version. You can get a...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Shows Its Hand on PS5, PS4
High life
Go on, then: who remembers Test Drive Unlimited? This was a unique racing franchise because it fused vehicular mayhem with social lifestyle elements. For example, in Test Drive Unlimited 2 on the PlayStation 3, you could visit a casino to play poker and even buy your own house to hang out in. It was all a bit PlayStation Home! Now a new...
News Beloved Star Wars RPG Knights of the Old Republic Really Is Getting a Remake, Reports Say
The Force is strong
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a game that's held dear in the hearts of many. The 2003 role-playing title, developed by BioWare before Mass Effect was a thing, leveraged the Star Wars universe to create an intergalactic adventure driven by player choice and consequence. And now, multiple reports say that the previously...
News First Tales of Arise Gameplay Shows New Combat System in Detail, and It Looks Excellent
By the sword
Our first real look at Tales of Arise gameplay is finally here. In the near eight minute video embedded above, we get to see the upcoming RPG in action — and we must admit that our hype is building. The gameplay highlights both exploration and combat. The former looks fairly standard, with large, open areas and free movement, but the...
News Genshin Impact Gets 8 Minutes of 4K, 60FPS Gameplay on PS5
Now that's impact
PlayStation has posted almost eight minutes of new Genshin Impact gameplay, showcasing the free-to-play action RPG on PlayStation 5. The above video can be viewed in 4K at 60 frames-per-second, which should give you a great idea of how the title looks on Sony's new system. In short, the incredibly popular title is looking buttery...
News What Would the Super League Mean for FIFA 22?
Plans crumble as all six Premier League sides withdraw
Update: With all six Premier League clubs withdrawing from the Super League this evening, following strong criticism from fans, media, and even the British government, we anticipate EA Sports will be sleeping much more soundly this evening. Original Story: Football has been rocked to its core...
Eyes from Olympus
Immortals Fenyx Rising gets its third (and maybe final) expansion on the 22nd April. Titled The Lost Gods, it's actually a bit of a departure from the main game and its previous DLCs. Instead of being an open world action-adventure with free movement, this is more of a traditional action RPG, complete with a top-down perspective...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Showcases Stunning Performance Capture in Opening Scene
A new adventure for Alex
Life Is Strange: True Colors is clearly showing off with its opening scene, which publisher Square Enix has shared online today. The scene centres on protagonist Alex Chen, who’s chatting with her social worker about her time in foster care and the new life that awaits her in Haven Springs with her brother, Gabe. The...
News Y'know, What?! Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure Looks A'ight on PS4
Entertaining open worlder based on upcoming movie
Sometimes we forget that PlayStation is for everyone, and we maybe don’t give as much attention to kids titles as they maybe deserve. Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure, an open world game scheduled to release alongside upcoming Dreamworks movie Spirit Untamed and Netflix’s spin-off television series...
News Grotto Is a Narrative Adventure All About Reading the Stars, Coming to PS4
It was foretold
Grotto has been announced for PlayStation 4, the next game from indie publisher Digerati. As with the company's other projects, this game is pretty unique — it casts you as the Soothsayer, a figure capable of reading the stars and providing guidance to an animal tribe. The hook is that your divinations and what you tell the...
News The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Brings Historical Court Battles to PS4 This Summer
Take that!
The Ace Attorney series finally came to PlayStation with the Phoenix Wright Trilogy, but what do you do once you've finished those off? If you're looking for more courtroom drama, you're in luck: Capcom has just announced The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles for PS4, coming to the system worldwide on 27th July. This doesn't come as a huge...
News PSVR Deceive-'Em-Up Werewolves Within Movie Trailer Released
Silver tongues and silver screens
Werewolves Within, the Ubisoft lie-‘em-up released for PSVR a few years ago, is getting a movie – and here’s the trailer to prove it. Due out on 25th June in theatres and 2nd July on demand, the big-screen adaptation follows the same format as the game – although it’s transitioned the action from a fantasy...
Tuesday20th Apr 2021
Guide MLB The Show 21: How to Hit the Ball Better
Hit more home runs in MLB The Show 21
How do you hit the ball better in MLB The Show 21? Hitting the ball effectively is the most important technique in baseball, as you'll struggle to score runs if you can't put the ball in play. It's obviously worth remembering that even the best players in the world struggle to hit the ball, but with that in...
News More Free PS4 Games and Offers Coming Soon, Sony Confirms
Play At Home update "soon"
If you thought Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition would be the end of Sony's Play At Home initiative for 2021, you might want to think again. As part of a PlayStation Blog post detailing exactly when the fantastic PlayStation 4 hit can be downl
Guide MLB The Show 21 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Advice
Your ultimate MLB The Show 21 resource
MLB The Show 21 is a baseball simulation developed by Sony San Diego, inspired by the 2021 season of Major League Baseball. Available on PlayStation 5 and PS4, in addition to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, it's the first instalment in the franchise to release on next-gen consoles. In this MLB The Show 21 guide,...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
An ultimate resource for Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn is an original open world role-playing game set in a post apocalyptic world, created by Dutch developer Guerrilla Games. Filled with quests, side-quests, errands, and collectibles, this Horizon Zero Dawn guide spans the main game as well as its Frozen Wilds expansion. On this page, we'll...
Review Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4) - An Outstanding Open World Debut
Bloody Nora
Review republished on 20th April, 2021: With Horizon Zero Dawn primed to be offered for free as part of Sony's Play At Home initiative, we're bringing our original review back from the archives. Horizon Zero Dawn is both unusual and excellent. Killzone maker Guerrilla Games' first stab at the ever-popular open world genre lifts ideas...
News Konami Registers Trademarks for Metal Gear Rising and Castlevania
!
A quick little story that's being passed around online: Konami recently registered trademarks in Japan for both Castlevania and Metal Gear Rising. At first glance we would assume that this is just the publisher renewing its properties. After all, the two trademarks have little to do with one another — but it's got people talking regardless. The...
Review Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds (PS4) - Icy Expansion Is Excellent
Winter wonder
Review republished on 20th April, 2021: With Horizon Zero Dawn primed to be offered for free as part of Sony's Play At Home initiative, we're bringing our original review back from the archives. If it wasn’t for a couple of Nintendo franchises doing what they do best, Horizon Zero Dawn would be a front-runner for Game of the Year...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Is Free to Download Now
Play At Home strikes back
Sony's Play At Home initiative returns today, and this latest update to the scheme just so happens to contain the biggest free PlayStation 4 game of the lot. Starting today through until 14th May 2021, you can claim and download Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for free. The only thing you need is an active PSN account...
News Song of Horror Brings Back Classic Survival Horror on PS4 Next Month
Fixed camera angles, complex puzzles
Cheesy commentary voiceover aside, Song of Horror looks quite cool. Developer Protocol Games is bringing the classic survival horror experience it first put out on PC to PlayStation 4 next month on 28th May 2021, so you may already know what that means. Fixed camera angles that operate like Resident Evil Code:...
News Resident Evil Village Has Gyro Aiming on PS5, But It's Busted
Not like this
Sony’s new DualSense controller, much like the DualShock 4, has pretty good motion sensors in it – but developers rarely use them. This is frustrating, because we’re big believers in gyro aiming: the concept of fine-tuning your shots by tilting the pad. Those who’ve experienced the feature in, say, Gravity Rush 2 and Uncharted:...
News UK Sales Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Returns to Top 10 While FIFA 21 Claims Number One
Buy-berpunk
Just as the UK's physical games chart begins to get stale, something comes along to shake things up. This time, Cyberpunk 2077 re-enters the chart for the first time in ages. CD Projekt RED's latest, which has been a technical nightmare as they release enormous, bug-squashing patches, is back in the top 10 best sellers. There's no clear...
Out Today MLB The Show 21 Launches at Full Price on PS5, PS4
Sony's baseball sim is included with Xbox Game Pass
After an early access period for purchasers of the Jackie Robinson Edition, baseball simulation MLB The Show 21 is available now on PlayStation 5 and PS4 worldwide. Sony has decided to charge full price for the release, with the annual sports title commanding a fee of up to £69.99/$69.99 on its...
News Square Enix Joins E3 2021 This Summer
Publisher has "an announcement"
Square Enix will be present at E3 2021 in some capacity, the publisher has confirmed. The all-digital event is set to take place this June, and Square Enix will be joining the likes of Ubisoft, Capcom, and Konami. Speaking to Japanese publication Nikkei (as reported by VGC)
One more God rejected
We've been playing through the opening hours of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, and we've got to say, it's quite nice to be back — despite the story opening on the end of the world and all that. You play as a high school student who, of course, is transformed into the power-hungry Demi-Fiend following the...
News Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Both Nominated for Six GDC Awards
Dreams up for three
The Game Developers Choice Awards are set to take place at the 2021 Game Developers Conference (commonly known as GDC) on the 21st July, and PlayStation's leading the way in terms of nominations. Both Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us: Part II are at the top of the pile, with six nominations each. Indie darling Hades (we're...
News Lemnis Gate Is a Turn-Based, Time Looping Multiplayer Shooter Coming to PS5, PS4
Confused?
Alright, so this is a tricky one. Lemnis Gate is a multiplayer first person shooter, but it's set within a time loop, and it's also turn-based. The above trailer might look like a regular competitive run n' gunner, but there's more to its gameplay that isn't obvious in the video. Each match contains five rounds, and each of those rounds...
A new world
On top of offering so much choice in the way that you assemble your party of interchangeable demons, one of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne's key features is that you're able to shape the story through your actions. As this latest trailer for the HD Remaster alludes, you can choose to take sides with different demonic factions. It was...
News Spiritfarer Celebrates 500,000 Sales with Free Update Out Now
Lily the Butterfly Spirit added
After releasing "feel-good management sim" Spiritfarer in August of last year, developer Thunder Lotus has returned with its first free update for the relaxing experience. This new batch of content just so happens to coincide with the confirmation that the game has now sold more than half a million copies worldwide,...
Monday19th Apr 2021
Guide MLB The Show 21: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Money
Increase the amount of Stubs you make in MLB The Show 21
How do you earn Stubs without spending money in MLB The Show 21? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in Sony San Diego's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in Diamond...
Guide MLB The Show 21: Where to Start in Diamond Dynasty
How to begin building your team in Diamond Dynasty
Where do you start in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 21? Diamond Dynasty is MLB The Show's flagship mode, and is best compared to Ultimate Team in FIFA 21 and MyTeam in NBA 2K21. In it, you'll collect MLB Players to improve your roster, which you can then use to compete both online and offline. The...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Play The Frozen Wilds DLC
Where to find the game's new quests
How do you play The Frozen Wilds DLC in Horizon Zero Dawn? Guerrilla's expansion is a proper add-on pack, meaning that its content is integrated into the existing game world. As such, if you’re revisiting the game for the first time in a few months, you may be wondering where to find The Cut and how you access...
News Here's When Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Will Be Free
Red head redemption
Sony's Play At Home initiative returns today, granting absolutely anyone with a PlayStation Network account free access to Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition. The PlayStation Blog post that confirmed the news stated the PS4 game will be free starting today, but at what time? Much like the previous titles included in the Play At...
Guide MLB The Show 21: Programs Explained and How to Advance Them
Maximise your rewards in MLB The Show 21
What are Programs and how do you advance them in MLB The Show 21? The best way to think of Programs is that they are similar to Battle Passes you find in titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. As you achieve different tiers in each Program, you'll unlock rewards, like The Show Packs and...
Review Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (PS5) - A Hauntingly Brilliant RPG That Lives Long in the Mind
Killer moves
Disco Elysium is one of those games that you think about even when you're not playing it. Even just a few hours in, you'll find that this strange and at times absurd role-playing title has claimed a space in your mind. In truth, it's like nothing else on the market — and reviews like this one don't really do it justice. But, this is...
Guide MLB The Show 21: How to Win at Conquest
Steal territories, attack your rivals, and win rewards
How do you win at Conquest in MLB The Show 21? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps...
It's NieRly here
NieR Replicant isn't just a barebones remaster. On top of obvious visual upgrades, its combat system has been overhauled to make it more fluid, its dialogue has been rerecorded, and its character models have been reworked. It's all coming together quite nicely, but Square Enix and developer Toylogic haven't stopped there; the...
News Sony Backtracks PS3, PS Vita Online Store Closures
PSP storefront still closing in July
Sony has officially confirmed it will be backtracking its decision to close the PlayStation Stores associated with the PS3 and PS Vita consoles. The PSP online storefront will still close on 2nd July 2021, but the ensuing closure no longer affects the PS3 and PS Vita. Confirmed in a PlayStation Blog post, Jim...
News Returnal Trophy List Spawns Another Easy Platinum from Sony
Survey, progress, die
It has become very clear over the past few years that Sony wants its Trophy lists to be straightforward and achievable for the vast majority of players. When you even have some users who won't buy a game because the Platinum trinket is too tough to unlock, it's easy to understand why. And so after MLB The Show 21 revealed...
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Director Shaun Escayg Rejoins Naughty Dog
Old dog, new tricks
Shaun Escayg, the director on the critically acclaimed spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, has rejoined Naughty Dog. The industry veteran left The Last of Us maker to lead development on Marvel’s Avengers, but has announced on Twitter today that he’s returned to “the kennel” as a creative director and writer...
News Feel the Vibes of Earthblade, the Next Game from the Makers of Celeste
Nice logo
Extremely OK Games is possibly not a name you're familiar with, but it's responsible for one of the last generation's best loved indie titles: Celeste. Released in 2018 to glowing praise, the platformer about a girl's mountainous trek is still celebrated today. Fans have no doubt been wondering — what's next? What's next is Earthblade:...
Interview Talking Game Music With Composer Phill Boucher
It certainly rings a bell
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with game composer Phill Boucher, a prolific composer across many mediums, including work on the Pirates of the Caribbean films, the brilliant DuckTales TV reboot, as well as some pretty noteworthy games like Civilization VI, XCOM: Chimera Squad, and oh yeah, a little game called...
Sunday18th Apr 2021
News Days Gone Director on Skipped Sequel: 'If You Love a Game, Buy It at F***ing Full Price'
"Don’t complain if a game doesn’t get a sequel"
Oh boy, this whole Days Gone thing just won't stop churning, will it? Speaking in David Jaffe's latest interview video, Days Gone director John Garvin has strong feelings on the sequel situation — as you'd expect. Garvin left developer Sony Bend around two years ago, so he's free to speak his...
News Returnal's Latest Dev Diary Discusses Enemies and Bosses, Shows New Gameplay
Almost there
The latest (and probably last) episode of the HouseCast is here. This dev diary series has shone a light on Returnal, the upcoming sci-fi shooter from Finnish studio Housemarque. Each episode contains some insight from the team, as well as some snippets of fresh gameplay footage. The most recent is all about the enemies and bosses...
Saturday17th Apr 2021
News PS5 Doesn't Like It When You Put an Extra NVMe SSD Inside
It won't even boot
Sony has said that it will unlock access to the PlayStation 5’s M.2 slot later this summer, as it allows players to upgrade their console’s system storage with an additional NVMe SSD. But what happens if you try to install one right now? According to Digital Foundry, who tested out the feature, your console won’t even boot...
News Weird Metal Gear Tweets are Making People Think an Announcement Is Coming Next Week
La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo
We're not even sure where to begin with this one. A series of rather cryptic Metal Gear-related tweets have sparked speculation over some kind of incoming announcement. It's all a bit weird, but we'll try to make some sense out of it. A Twitter account named 'Tom Olsen' was created in April 2021. According to the bio, Tom is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 372
Buildings have feelings too
It’s been a much busier week here at Push Square Towers, with the new PS5 firmware update dropping and the Resident Evil Showcase. To be honest, it’s a refreshing change for Sony to be keeping us on our toes. Unsurprisingly, then, we’re looking forward to the weekend. Here’s what we’re playing Sammy Barker,...
Friday16th Apr 2021
Swing king
Superhero spin-off Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has already outsold PlayStation 4 juggernauts The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima in the United States – despite launching in mid-November. Naughty Dog’s survival horror sequel released in June, while Sucker Punch’s historical open world deployed in July – although...
News Square Enix Categorically Denies Possible Acquisition Rumours
"We do not consider selling off the company"
Update: Publisher Square Enix has now put out a statement reading: "Bloomberg has reported today that there is interest from several buyers to acquire Square Enix. However, this report is not based on any announcement by SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. We do not consider selling off the company or any part...
News Resident Evil Village Is 4K at 60 FPS on PS5, And 900p at 45 FPS on PS4
Raytracing drops next-gen to 45 frames-per-second
Resident Evil Village will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on PlayStation 5 – assuming you have raytracing disabled. Enabling the fancy reflection features will drop the framerate to 45 frames-per-second, although its 4K resolution will be retained. There’s no raytracing option at 60...
Feature 10 PS3, PSP, PS Vita Games You May Not Realise Had a Physical Release
Plug the gaps in your physical collection
After the news that Sony is closing down its older PlayStation Stores, we’ve been taking a look at the PS3 and PSP/Vita games you won’t want to miss out on. Players can continue re-downloading t
News PS5 Controller's Haptic Feedback Improved in PS4 Games
Now simulates DualShock 4's rumble motors
This week’s PlayStation 5 firmware update was also accompanied by new system software for the DualSense controller itself, but what does it actually do? Well, after some fairly strenuous testing over the past 48 hours, we can conclude that it’s changed the way haptic feedback is utilised in backwards...
News Tekken 7 Breaks 7 Million Sales, Celebrates with Updated Character Artwork
Closing in on Tekken 3
Tekken 7 has reached yet another milestone in its quest to become the best selling Tekken title. The PlayStation 4 brawler has smashed its way to 7 million copies sold, which is, as always, very impressive for a fighting game these days. The last sales update that we received was in September last year, so it's taken just...
News Marvel's Avengers' Tachyon Anomaly Brings Heroes of the Same Kind Together
All together now
No longer will you need to fight for the right to play as your favourite Avenger, as the Tachyon Anomaly Event is bringing heroes from different timelines together in Marvel’s Avengers – meaning you can construct a Strike Team consisting solely of the Hulk if you want. Or Thor. Or Iron Man. Like we said, you can go completely...
News Bleach: Brave Souls Unleashes Its Bankai on PS4 in 2021
Hey, strawberry
It's been quite some time since we've seen a Bleach game on PlayStation consoles, hasn't it? Well that's about to change in the relatively near future, as developer KLab has announced that Bleach: Brave Souls is coming to PS4 at some point in 2021. But before you get too excited, note that Bleach: Brave Souls was originally a mobile...
News March 2021 NPD: PS5 Is Still the Fastest-Selling Console in US History
In terms of both unit and dollar sales, during a pandemic
PlayStation 5 is the fastest-selling console in US history, after five months on the market. You may have read this headline before, but there’s an important distinction compared to February 2021’s NPD report: the next-gen format has achieved the feat in both dollar sales and unit sales,...
Persistence
Good god, they just keep coming! Developer ZA/UM has released yet another update for Disco Elysium: The Final Cut on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Patch 1.5 is the third update for the RPG in less than a week, with 1.3 deploying on Monday, and 1.4 hitting the day after. There
News Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice Comes to PS4 Next Month
Careful, now
Note: The above video contains some mature imagery. The lewd point n' click adventure series Leisure Suit Larry has surprising endurance. The last game to hit on PlayStation 4 was 2019's Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry, and it actually wasn't half bad. Now, Assemble Entertainment is returning to the lecherous hero in Leisure...
News CDPR Posts Record Sales and Revenue Thanks to Cyberpunk 2077
Corpo style
CD Projekt Red just posted a new company record for yearly sales and revenue in 2020, and it was all down to Cyberpunk 2077. Despite the game's incredibly rough launch, the open world RPG sold extremely well — mostly off the back of a massive marketing campaign and sky-high hype building. For context, revenue for 2020, with the help...
News Resident Evil 4 Is Being Adapted for VR, But It's Exclusive to Oculus Quest 2
No plans for PSVR right now
After the incredible Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on PSVR, we’ve been hoping for some form of Resident Evil Village announcement. Sadly, we’re no longer holding our breath for that – but we’d never have bargained for a Resident Evil 4 VR announcement to fill the void. That’s exactly what was announced overnight,...
News Here's 15 Minutes of New NieR Replicant Gameplay
Swords dance
PlayStation Underground has posted a whole 15 minutes of uncut NieR Replicant PS4 gameplay. It shows off an entire dungeon run, complete with a boss battle at the end. If you're wondering how this remaster improves the action-based combat, then this video should give you a good idea. Indeed, battles have a much smoother look to them. A...
News The Last of Us TV Show Casts Gabriel Luna as Tommy
Terminator, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actor
HBO and PlayStation Productions' TV adaptation of The Last of Us has recruited another actor, this time for the role of Tommy. Joel's younger brother will be played by Gabriel Luna, who is best known for his work in Terminator: Dark Fate and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He is, of course, joined by Pedro Pascal as...
News That Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Game Is Coming to PS4
Masochistic title comes our way
It turns out the exclusivity period for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Nintendo Switch was very short-lived because the game has now been confirmed for PlayStation 4. A new trailer above confirms the port, but doesn't go so far as to reveal a release date. Footage shares the typical gameplay sequences alongside...
News Chris Redfield Features in New Resident Evil Village Trailer
Mad lad
There’s our good ol’ friend, Chris Redfield! And while he may not be punching any enormous boulders – well, his role in the upcoming Resident Evil Village seems interesting to say the least. If you’ve already watched previous trailers for Capcom’s upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 survival horror then you’ll know what to expect...
News Asymmetrical Horror Dead by Daylight Adding Resident Evil DLC
Mr X gon' give it to yer
Well, this makes more sense than The Division 2 crossover, doesn’t it? Dead by Daylight already (haunted) houses several iconic horror franchises, so one more surely can’t hurt! This time it’s the most iconic of them all: Resident Evil on its 25th anniversary. While details are light, developer Behaviour promises that...
News Genshin Impact PS5 Version Coming 28th April, Adds 4K Support
Faster load times, enhanced textures
Surprise MMO hit Genshin Impact will be coming to PlayStation 5 via a native version on 28th April 2021, as confirmed on the PlayStation Blog. The upgraded port will feature a 4K resolution, enhanced textures, and faster load times. That is just about all this latest update on the PS5 version has to share besides...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Will Have a Photo Mode
Surprise!
BioWare's Mac Walters has broken the news that Mass Effect Legendary Edition will have a photo mode, allowing you to pause the game and capture your favourite moments. Considering how many memorable scenarios the Mass Effect trilogy has, this can only be a good thing. Walters also shared a screenshot, showcasing the newly announced...
News Resident Evil Village Demo Coming Soon, Early Access for PS5 and PS4 Players
Eight-hour windows across two weekends
Resident Evil Village will receive a demo on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, granting you access to the village area and the castle — both locations we've seen during gameplay footage. Players on PS5 and PS4 have an eight-hour window over the course of two weekends where they can play the demo early. Pre-load for...
News Summertime Madness Is an Intriguing Puzzle Game Coming to PS5, PS4 This Year
Artsy fartsy
Summertime Madness has been announced for both PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it looks rather interesting. It's a first person puzzle game with a lovely art style, but what's it doing differently? Well, for a start, you play as an artist trapped inside one of his own creations. After a deal with the devil, the painter is trapped inside one...
News Resident Evil Village Resurrects The Mercenaries Arcade Mode
Customise and upgrade your arsenal
Resident Evil fans are unanimous in their adoration of the series’ arcade-infused Mercenaries mode, but outside of some loosely inspired alternatives in the Resident Evil Revelations sub-series, the option has been largely absent in recent years. Well it’s back in Resident Evil Village – and it’s bringing...
News Retro Platformer Savage Halloween's Release Date Trailer Doesn't Have a Release Date in It
#Marketing
On a regular basis, PlayStation publishes trailers for games of all shapes and sizes on its YouTube channel. If you're interested in indie titles or smaller projects, it's worth checking the page every now and then. The most recent trailer is for a little game called Savage Halloween, a retro action platformer based in a spooky world of...
News Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Sees the Light on Netflix from July 2021
Spin-off series slated for summer
Spin-off series Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness will beam to Netflix from July 2021, and here’s a new trailer featuring CG stars Leon S Kennedy and Claire Redfield to prove it. The story is set after the events of Resident Evil 4, and revolves around a hacking incident at the White House. The above trailer shows...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Listed By Australian Ratings Board
But now the page has been removed
Super Monkey Ball fans have had a bit of a rough time lately. In 2019, we saw the release of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, a remaster of what is widely considered to be the weakest entry in the franchise. Not long after, the publisher appeared to be gauging interest in the future of the series with a Twitter...
News Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy Makes Her Grand Entrance in Fortnite
Available on all platforms
Here she is, then! Aloy has joined the ranks of Fortnite, ahead of Horizon Zero Dawn being free with Sony’s awesome Play At Home initiative. A new trailer introduces Guerrilla Games’ heroine to the fray, as she glides in on a Glinthawk a
Thursday15th Apr 2021
News Immortals Fenyx Rising's Third DLC Does Things Much Differently, Out Next Week
The Lost Gods
Immortals Fenyx Rising is getting its third expansion next week, on the 22nd April. It's titled 'The Lost Gods', and as far as we're aware, this is the final planned DLC for the open world game. But much like Myths of the Eastern Realm, this add-on won't feature Fenyx or locations from the main release. Instead, you'll play as a new...
News Over 15,000 People Have Signed a Petition for Days Gone 2
Ain't gone yet
A Change.org petition asking Sony to "approve" Days Gone 2 has been doing the rounds online for the past couple of days. At the time or writing it sits above 15,000 signatures, and it's climbing quite fast. The petition itself is in response to the recent news that Sony wouldn't greenlight the supposed Days Gone sequel (which
News PS5 Firmware Update Fixes Game Deletion Debris
No more irritating grey squares
By far one of the biggest issues this author has had with the PlayStation 5 firmware since launch is how virtually every game deleted from the console would leave behind a little grey box before the PS Store icon. There were ways to resolve this: you could begin reinstalling the game and then quickly cancel it, or you...
News MLB The Show 21 on PS5, PS4 Is an Easy Platinum Trophy
Double play
After some challenging lists in the past, MLB The Show 21’s Trophies have been getting easier and easier over time. This year’s game is perhaps the most straightforward yet – in fact, you could probably pick up the Platinum on PlayStation 5 and PS4 in a weekend. Most of the virtual gongs can be collected naturally through gameplay,...
News F1 2021 Races Onto PS5, PS4 This Summer, Free Upgrade Path Confirmed
New story mode, next-gen visuals, more
Codemasters has been making official Formula One games for quite some time now, and they're universally excellent. It makes sense, then, that the first game the studio has announced since its acquisition by EA is F1 2021, the next instalment in the series. As you'd expect, this latest iteration will feature...
News There Have Been a Lot of Sonic Remakes in Dreams, But This Is the Best So Far
Fast and furry-ious
Dreams creators really like Sonic the Hedgehog, as it can sometimes feel like there’s a remake going viral every single week. However, this one – by RichMenace_94 and 1collaborator – is comfortably the most impressive thus far. Inspired by Sonic Adventure, it’s a reimagining of the Dreamcast-era gameplay, complete with a...
Guide When Is the Resident Evil Showcase?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is the Resident Evil Showcase? Capcom is gearing up for another Resident Evil Showcase, bringing us another glimpse at Resident Evil Village ahead of its release next month. If you're looking for all the details on this imminent event, don't worry. In this quick guide, we've compiled everything you need to...
Mini Review Cozy Grove (PS4) - A Relaxing Little Life Sim That's Worth Sticking With
A beary nice time
Cozy Grove is a relaxing little game in which you're tasked with helping out friendly ghosts on an abandoned island. There's a definite hint of Animal Crossing about it, but the game's generally less involved than Nintendo's life sim juggernaut. You'll spend most of your time running rather simple errands for the aforementioned...
News Resident Evil Village Has You Killing Animals for Upgrades
Tending to the cattle
It's thrilling to think Resident Evil Village is only a couple of weeks away now. The hotly-anticipated horror game arrives on 7th May 2021, which also means that Capcom is beginning to slowly open the floodgates for extended media coverage. One example would be Game Informer's deep dive into how the title's upgrade systems...
News Days Gone Is Still a Stunner in PC Features Trailer
Releases on 18th May
Good grief, Days Gone certainly still looks absurdly beautiful – especially running on a high-power PC gaming rig. This new trailer published by Sony showcases all of the features that players can expect when the Sony Bend title launches on storefronts such as Steam and the Epic Games Store from 18th May. Some of the headlines...
Random Kinda Funny's Blessing Show Gets the Dreams Treatment in Awesome New Video
#MadeInDreams
We know we've waxed lyrical about Media Molecule's Dreams about a billion times by now, but we're not the only ones. Blessing Adeoye Jr., host of The Blessing Show on Kinda Funny Games, is also a big fan of the Play-Create-Share title, and has talked it up plenty of times. However, he's outdone himself with the finale episode of his...
News Skate City Brings Its Chill Skateboarding Action to PS4 on 6th May
Lo-fi beats to kickflip to
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is great if you want that classic, fast-paced, arcade fun, but what if you want a more relaxing take on the sport? There are one or two options, but Skate City is looking like a good candidate in this new trailer. The game takes you to the streets of Los Angeles, Oslo, and Barcelona, where you...
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021) Right Here
Village people
Thirsting for more Lady Dimitrescu Resident Evil Village gameplay and details? Capcom is back with another high-profile Resident Evil Showcase, ahead of the survival horror’s PlayStation 5 and PS4 launch next month. Join us from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all of the announcements and info. Resident Evil Showcase (April 2021)...
News Ubisoft Dates E3 2021 Forward Event for 12th June
Splinter Cell, where art thou?
Ubisoft has announced its digital event format for game announcements and reveals will return this year to coincide with E3 2021. The next Ubisoft Forward showcase will take place on 12th June 2021 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST. The French publisher states: "Stay tuned for all the latest information about the lineup...
News Wasteland 3 Gets Steeltown DLC, Out on PS4 This June
Help take back Steeltown
We consider Wasteland 3 to be a "fantastic post-apocalyptic RPG" with great writing and satisfying combat. We said as much back when the game came to PlayStation 4 back in August 2020, awarding it an 8/10 rating in the Push Square review. That tactical experience is now being expanded with an expansion named The Battle of...
News Change Time and History in PSVR Adventure Game Wanderer
Out Q3 2021
Sony's PlayStation VR headset has housed some of the most unique gaming experiences on offer over the past couple of years, and Wanderer looks to be another one for that impressive list. Scheduled for release later this year for the first PSVR device, meaning it'll operate as a PS4 title, the fascinating game from developer Oddboy places...
News Rise of the Slime Is a Cheerful Card-Battling Rogue-Lite Coming to PS5, PS4 This Summer
Mr Blobby
Slay the Spire is a personal favourite of this author, so news of a rogue-lite, deck-building adventure game is music to our ears. Rise of the Slime is just that — an indie title about battling your way through the land using a selection of powerful cards. As you can see in the above trailer, the game has a charming, stick puppet...
Wednesday14th Apr 2021
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.50 Is Available to Download Now
What does it do?
It's all go today! Not only has PlayStation 5 just received a massive update, Sony's also updated PS4 with a new firmware update. The last-gen console can now be updated to system software version 8.50, with the patch available to download and install right now. It weighs in at 481.7MB, so it shouldn't take you too long to get up...
News There's a New Software Update for PS5's DualSense Controllers, Too
Take back control
The PlayStation 5 just received a big firmware update today, adding in a batch of new features and improvements to the experience. After installing the update, you'll be prompted about updating your DualSense controller as well. There's no information on what the software updates for DualSense controllers do exactly, but as...
Talking Point What's Next for Cyberpunk 2077, and the State of the Game on PS5, PS4
Here in Night City
We called Cyberpunk 2077 "the single biggest disappointment of the PS4 generation" in our scathing 3/10 review, published two weeks or so after the game's launch. Extremely buggy and sometimes outright broken on Sony's systems, its technical issues were simply inexcusable. But here we are just over four months later, and we find...
News PS Store Spring Sale Refresh Adds Another 250 PS5, PS4 Discounts
Iron Man VR! Crysis! Indie games galore!
The PlayStation Store Spring sale has gotten a welcome refresh halfway through its existence for 2021, bringing a further 250 PS5 and PS4 deals to the online storefront. Much like a handful of discounts from the initial batch, these new price drops will be live through until midnight on 29th April 2021. They...
Feature PS5 Firmware Update: All the Features You May Not Know About
The subtle improvements in PlayStation 5's new system software
Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 firmware update, officially named 21.01-03.00.00.38. Confusing naming conventions aside, this system software refresh brings with it some key new features, including the ability to offload next-gen games onto
News PS5's Hourly Disc Spinning Sound Seems to Have Been Reduced
A whir of relief
One of the more frustrating PlayStation 5 firmware issues is how, when you have a disc inserted, it’ll spin it every hour and make a load of noise. While the console is generally very quiet during operation, its Blu-ray slot can be extremely loud; this is mostly fine when you’re installing something, but when it randomly kicks...
News PS5's April Firmware Update to Feature Many Unlisted Tweaks and Improvements
Just scratching the surface
Sony has, historically, always stuffed its firmware updates with “secret” features – and it looks like PlayStation 5 will be no different. The platform holder published a list of the biggest changes we can expect to find when the next-gen console’s big April update is introduced imminently – but don’t expect...
News PS5 Firmware Update 21.01-03.00.00.38 Is Available to Download Now
Here's what it does
The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update is now available to download and install on your console. System software version 21.01-03.00.00.38 is ready to roll, and it's the biggest update to PS5 yet. Sony announced yesterday that this firmware update was coming, and it's packed with quality of life changes that will make some...
Hands On PS5's External Storage Feature Offers Speedy Solution to Launch Fears
Commitment issues aside
The PlayStation 5's internal SSD does not have anywhere near enough space to last hardcore gamers the entire generation — we all immediately recognised that the moment its storage capabilities were confirmed. Roughly 667GB of space is all Sony could muster up, which isn't even enough to house all of the system's launch...
Poll Do You Use These Two Forgotten PS5 Features?
Accolades and Dust Catchers
Today's PlayStation 5 firmware update added a number of new features to Sony's current-gen console, allowing you to transfer PS5 games over to an external hard drive and Share Play between PS4 and PS5 systems. There are even some hidden
News New Returnal PS5 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Some Creepy Enemies and Bosses
Tentacles everywhere
Update 2: It looks like Sony's found the right button to push at last. The new Returnal trailer is back, and we've embedded the YouTube video above for your viewing pleasure. What a kerfuffle! Update: Ah. It seems the video made it to the Internet a little earlier than planned, as it's just been pulled. We did suspect it was a...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.21 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Features More Crash and Bug Fixes
The biggest "hotfix" ever
CD Projekt Red has deployed another update for Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility). Patch version 1.21 is a follow-up to the gigantic 1.2 update, and includes a number of additional crash and bug fixes. However, despite being dubbed a "hotfix" by the developer, 1.21 is still a...
News King of Seas Is a Procedurally Generated Pirate ArrrPG Sailing to PS4 on 25th May
Welcome aboard
Sorry, we couldn't resist the headline opportunity there. To be clear: King of Seas is a top-down action RPG set within a procedurally generated world of pirates. You set sail on the open waters and explore the sea, collect treasure, trade with other ships, and of course, engage in battle. But it's not all aimless bobbing about; a...
News Sony to Test Recycled PS5 Physical Game Cases in Europe This Year
As company goes green
Sony will be testing the inclusion of “polypropylene recycled from post-industrial waste” in its physical PlayStation 5 game cases in Europe this year, as it endeavours to make its product line greener moving forwards. As part of a blog post on the division’s corporate website, it explains how it’s reduced its use of...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Unshells Rippin' Gameplay Trailer
But still no PS5, PS4 confirmation
Good grief, this is lookin’ better and better, isn’t it? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is the retro beat-‘em-up by Streets of Rage 4 publisher DotEmu and indie developer Tribute Games – and it perfectly captures that throwback, coin-op Konami style, doesn’t it? This gameplay trailer...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Wrath of the Druids DLC Delayed into May
Lower the sail
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first expansion, Wrath of the Druids, has been delayed. It was meant to arrive on the 29th April, but it's been pushed back a couple of weeks to the 13th May. The DLC sees Eivor sail to Ireland, where battles with bloodthirsty cultists ensue. Ubisoft hasn't given a great deal of information on why the...
News Fallen Knight Is a PS4 Action Platformer with an Intriguing Morality Mechanic
Out in June
Solid looking action platformer Fallen Knight is coming to PlayStation 4 on the 23rd June, according to the game's new boss-based trailer. As alluded, it's got fast-paced sword fighting, and it's set in a brightly coloured future. "Fallen Knight is a futuristic tale that lets you play as a descendant of the great Lancelot from Arthurian...
News Aztech Forgotten Gods Remembers PS5, PS4 This Year
Billed as a Latinx-Futurism cyberstone colossus fighter
There’s room for one more god slayer on PlayStation 5 and PS4 it seems, as Mulaka developer Lienzo readies Aztech Forgotten Gods for release later this year. “In Aztech’s alternate history, European powers never arrived on the shores of ancient Mesoamerica,” the press release explains...
News Last Stop Is the Next Adventure Game from the Makers of Virginia, Coming to PS5, PS4
Pulling out all the stops
If you liked the quirky adventure game Virginia, you should be keeping an eye on the studio's next game, Last Stop. Variable State's latest effort is heading to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 this summer, and it's just received a brand new trailer. The game tells the stories of three Londoners whose lives intertwine in a...
News OlliOlli World Grinds Up PS5, PS4 This Winter
Kickflippin' fantastic
OlliOlli World, the sequel to Roll7’s sidescrolling skate-‘em-up, will ollie to PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year – with a bold new look. The vibrant action platformer will transport you to “Radland, a vivid world full of colourful characters, as they search for the mystical skate gods on their quest for...
News RPG Cris Tales Nails Down 20th July Release Date on PS5, PS4
Demo available now
We already knew that developer Dreams Uncorporated would be putting out Cris Tales at some point in July, but now we have an exact date to look forward to. The turn-based RPG will come to PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 20th July 2021, priced at £34.99/$39.99. Available both digitally and through a physical version, you'll seamlessly...
News Become the Next Viral Sensation When Youtubers Life 2 Arrives in 2021
Whew, this blew up
Ever thought of trying to make it big on YouTube? Here's the thing: you don't need expensive microphones, cameras, and lights — you just need a copy of Youtubers Life 2. From the safety of this upcoming sequel to the popular content creator sim, you can discover if you have what it takes to blow up online. The original game had...
Feature Best PlayStation Music of March 2021
Earth angel
What’s a new month mean? That’s right! A new month means a new music recap! The PlayStation 5’s been out for a number of months now, and some people have even been able to get them. So what better way to demonstrate that than with a handful of great soundtracks that you can… also experience on a PS4? Maquette: Graceful...
News Maskmaker Is a Magical PSVR Experience About the Craft of Masks
Dreamlike title due 20th April
We’ve all gotten used to wearing facemasks these past few months, haven’t we? But in Maskmaker, a magical upcoming PlayStation VR experience, you’ll be using much fancier facades to conceal your visage. The game – developed by InnerSpace, the team behind the critically acclaimed A Fisherman’s Tale – sees...
Tuesday13th Apr 2021
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Get All Possible Optional Allies to Join Aloy
All allies joined
How do you get all possible optional allies to join Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn? As you prepare for the game's final mission, you'll need as much help as possible. As part of our Horizon Zero Dawn guide, we're going to show you how to ensure all allies join the defence. As a result, you'll unlock the All Allies Joined Trophy...
Guide Best PS5 and PS4 External Hard Drives
HDDs to suit every budget
What are the best external hard drives and SSDs for PS5 and PS4? To increase your PS5 or PS4's storage, you can plug in an external HDD or solid state drive via USB 3.0 connection. It's extremely easy, and will greatly increase the number of games you can have on your console at once. So, which is the best PS5 and PS4...
Exclusive Josef Fares Discusses the Infamous Elephant Scene in It Takes Two
An elephant never forgets
Spoiler Warning! This feature openly discusses moments within It Takes Two that are best experienced first-hand. If you haven't already, go play the game, it's great. It Takes Two is a wonderful co-op game. The latest effort from Hazelight Studios is a joyous adventure packed to bursting with variety, endlessly bringing...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Get the Shield Weaver Outfit
All Power Cells locations
How do you get the Shield-Weaver outfit in Horizon Zero Dawn? And what are all Power Cells locations? As part of our Horizon Zero Dawn guide, we're going to help you recover an ancient technology and put it to use by explaining how to complete the Ancient Armory side-quest, find all Power Cells, and unlock the best armour...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Fast Travel
Fast travel without restrictions
How do you fast travel in Horizon Zero Dawn? While you can hop around the open world, leaping from one bonfire to another, the system is gated by Fast Travel Packs which you'll either need to craft or loot. If you don't want to worry about your supply of Fast Travel Packs then you can also unlock unlimited fast...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Level Up Fast
The quickest way to earn XP and Skill Points
How do you level up fast in Horizon Zero Dawn? Like any role-playing game, you're going to want to raise your level as quickly as possible by earning XP. Each time you level up, you'll get a new Skill Point which can be spent in the game's Skill Tree. As part of our Horizon Zero Dawn guide, we're going to...
Share Play PS5 games on a PS4 console
Sony has announced that the first major PlayStation 5 hardware update will take place tomorrow, adding in support for PS5 games to be stored on external storage devices. You still won't be able to actually play those titles via the external device — they'll need to be copied back over to your PS5 internal SSD...
News PS Plus Oversight Is a Bummer for PS3, PS Vita Owners
Issues everywhere
The PlayStation 3 is almost 15 years old, so it’s hardly surprising it has some irksome quirks – but with the closure of the system’s store on 2nd July, subscribers to PS Plus should probably be aware of a potential problem. While your downloads will be retained, you’ll only be able to play any titles you claimed through...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: All Ancient Vessels Locations
Mugged off
What are all Ancient Vessels locations in Horizon Zero Dawn? Ancient Vessels are one of the main collectibles in the game, and there are a total of 12 to snag around the post-apocalyptic open world. Essentially discarded mugs from the Old World, you may be wondering where you can find all of these. Fortunately, as part of our Horizon Zero...
News CDPR Refuses to Drop Cyberpunk 2077 Development, Plans to Sell It for 'Years to Come'
"We can bring the game to such a state that we can be proud of"
Cyberpunk 2077 has been a disaster — especially on PlayStation 4 — but CD Projekt Red is committed to improving the experience. With the game's latest update, the gigantic patch 1.2, improving performance on consoles, we'd say that the developer is on the right track — but there's...
News PS4 Clock Battery Problem Proven, But Don't Panic Right Now
Physical and digital games unplayable
As reported recently, an oversight in the PlayStation 4’s firmware could render your physical and digital games unplayable in a hypothetical, faraway future. A simple clock battery inside the console is used to verify the time and date that Trophies are unlocked in order to prevent cheating, but these will die...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: All Vantage Datapoints Locations
Lookout point
What are all Vantage Datapoints locations in Horizon Zero Dawn? Vantages are another of the game's collectibles, though they don't pertain to physical objects on this occasion. Instead they are lookout points within the open world that can be scanned for audio files and also a glitched image of the Old World. As part of our Horizon...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: All Metal Flowers Locations
Robotic botany
What are all Metal Flowers locations in Horizon Zero Dawn? Metal Flowers are the most abundant collectible in the game, with a total of 30 to find. These mysterious metallic plants are located all over the open world, and need to be looted when you approach them in order to add them to your notebook. As part of our Horizon Zero Dawn...
News Naughty Dog Wishes It Was Working on New Jak & Daxter Game
"We still love the characters"
What will the next game from The Last of Us and Uncharted studio Naughty Dog be? Probably not a new entry in the classic Jak & Daxter franchise, but co-president Evan Wells wishes it would be. Speaking alongside Insomniac Games' Ted Price during an episode of the Game Maker's Notebook series and picked up by
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Yuffie DLC Officially Titled Episode INTERmission
New gameplay details revealed
Previously referred to as 'Episode Yuffie' following its reveal earlier in the year, Square Enix has confirmed the official name for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's DLC — and it's just as dumb as we feared. It's called 'Episode INTERmission', just to make things even more confusing at first glance. For those...
News Sony Invests Another $200 Million into Fortnite, Unreal Engine Creator Epic Games
Unreal
Epic Games has raised a further $1 billion in funding, with Sony signing the cheque on another $200 million investment. You may recall the manufacturer pumping $250 million into the Fortnite maker less than a year ago – but now it’s followed that up with another nine figure sum. “[The investment] builds on the already close relationship...
News Free NieR Replicant DLC Will Let You Dress Up as 2B and 9S
Cover your eyes
A free DLC pack for upcoming action RPG NieR Replicant has been leaked on the Microsoft Store (as per usual!). Titled '4 YoRHa', the add-on contains four costumes and four weapons from NieR: Automata. More specifically, it includes a 2B costume for Kaine, and a 9S costume for the main character. Sadly, the store page doesn't shed any...
News We'll Be Blown Away By It Takes Two Dev's Next Game, Says Josef Fares
Forward thinking
We distinctly remember Josef Fares, the confident and outspoken game director, hyping up It Takes Two ahead of release. Even in the earliest videos about the game, he was saying the game would "blow your f***ing mind away". Well, the cocky creator is at it again, already talking up Hazelight Studios' unannounced fourth game. In an...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Graphics Comparison Shows Some Massive Improvements
N7 heaven
BioWare has released an official comparison video for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, placing scenes from the upcoming remaster alongside the original trilogy — and the difference is night and day in most cases. As previously stated by the developer, it's the first Mass Effect that's received the most noticeable overhaul, both in terms of...
News PlayStation Phone App Will Get More Features in Future Update
Manage console storage from your phone
The official PlayStation application on smartphones was massively improved when it got a facelift to coincide with the launch of the PS5, and now it's going to be further enhanced with updates landing "in the coming weeks". The headline addition will be the ability to manage your console's storage from the...
News Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Is Available to Download Now
38GB of MMO action
The day has finally arrived for PlayStation 5 players who wish to jump on the Final Fantasy XIV Online bandwagon. The awesome MMO is offering up a free open beta that absolutely anyone can take part in ahead of its native release on Sony's latest console, allowing you to sample what it has to offer before committing to a...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Patch 1.4 Is Yet Another Update on PS5, PS4
That's disco, baby
Jeez, ZA/UM is really pushing these Disco Elysium: The Final Cut updates, isn't it? The game's second update in just as many days, patch 1.4 (version 1.004 on PlayStation 5), is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. It's a small one, weighing in at around 280MB. The update applies yet more bug fixes to the game, which...
News WRC 10 Brings Historic and Modern Rally Racing to PS5, PS4 in September
Rally the troops
Update: As promised, WRC 10 has been officially announced with a flashy reveal trailer. As you can see, the game will feature all the cars and courses from the 2021 season, as well as a larger focus on historic vehicles and events. This is to help celebrate the motorsport's 50th anniversary. It's coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4...
News Upcoming BioShock Game Could Be Open World
Job listings provide some clues
Did you forget there's a new BioShock game on the way? We kinda did, to be honest. Yes, a brand new entry in the beloved shooter series is indeed coming, announced back in 2019 alongside the studio responsible, Cloud Chamber. Obviously, things have been very quiet on the project — publisher 2K stated the game would...
News Ryu and Chun Li Join Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid in Crazy Street Fighter Crossover
Ready, fight!
Solid PlayStation 4 fighter Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is getting a Street Fighter DLC pack next month, on the 25th May. As far as crossovers go, this one is pretty ambitious: it features iconic Street Fighter characters Ryu and Chun Li, all dressed up in cool looking Power Rangers costumes. The pack will also include...
News Call of the Sea Confirmed for PS5, PS4 Release Next Month
Highly praised adventure game receives port
After teasing the port last week, developer Out of the Blue has now confirmed that Call of the Sea will indeed be coming to PlayStation systems. It's scheduled to release at some point next month for both PS5 and PS4, but the studio has not locked down a specific day just yet. Confirmed on Twitter, the...
News Horizon Forbidden West's Aloy Set for Fortnite Cameo from 15th April
Teaming up with the Tomb Raider
Update #2: And just like that, after leaking all over the web, Aloy has been confirmed for Fortnite. The character’s bundle will launch on 15th April – and it looks awesome. In addition to a skin, you’ll be able to secure a bundle featuring a Glinthawk glider and much, much more. “All items in the Horizon...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Looking Good in New Gameplay Overview
Medievil multiplayer title out next month
Huh, Hood: Outlaws & Legends may well be one to keep your eye on as we near its release next month on PlayStation hardware. That is if the latest gameplay trailer is anything to go by, which gives a fantastic overview of what to expect from the medieval multiplayer experience. Out on 10th May 2021 for...
News The PS3 Classic Rainbow Six: Vegas Games Head Offline This Year
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier too
If you're still playing Rainbow Six: Vegas or Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 online, we're afraid your time will be up at some point later this year. The online servers associated with the classic PlayStation 3 games will be turned off in 2021, meaning you can no longer access their multiplayer offerings. The single player...
News Temtem to Add Cipanku Island, Activity Card Support in Big Update on PS5
Pokémon-style RPG gets a little bigger
Things have been a little quiet on all things Temtem, but that's about to change. The monster-collecting RPG has been in early access for some time now, and while that's not coming to an end just yet, a large game update is about to hit on PlayStation 5. With the update installed, you'll be able to visit...
Monday12th Apr 2021
Soapbox I Don't Think Sony's Obsession with PS5 Blockbusters Aligns with Reality
Sammy just isn't seeing it
The next three PlayStation 5 exclusives on Sony’s first-party docket are MLB The Show 21, Returnal, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – a baseball simulation, a bullet hell roguelike, and the long-awaited successor to Insomniac Games’ mascot platformer property. The previous three, in case you’re curious, were...
News Some PS3 Games Supposedly No Longer Downloading Patches
Version 1.0 all that remains
According to a new forum thread on PSN Profiles, a handful of PlayStation 3 titles are no longer pulling patches from Sony servers, meaning players are left with the 1.0 version and are unable to access any post-launch improvements brought about by updates. Those enhancements may include the ability to play online or...
News Plans in Place for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart News
"Just hang tight"
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart releases in roughly two months and… Well, fans are beginning to worry. It’s been a long time since we last got a look at the mascot platformer, and some are beginning to speculate that a delay may be on the cards. Not true, according to Insomniac Games – all is well behind-the-scenes, and there...
News Disco Elysium Patch 1.3 Out Now on PS5, PS4 and Fixes Bugs, Soft Locks
Interaction errors addressed too
While Disco Elysium: The Final Cut didn't launch in the best state on PlayStation hardware, you've got to commend developer ZA/UM for its commitment to fixing the isometric RPG as quickly as it possibly can. Hot on the heels of last week's update is patch 1.3, which is available to download right now on both PS5 and...
News Days Gone 2 Would Have Had a Shared Online Universe with Co-Op
This world comes for you
As is becoming increasingly clear, Days Gone 2 was pitched by Sony Bend but was never given the go ahead. Despite the first title being profitable, it seems neither the sales nor critical reception were good enough to convince PlayStation bigwigs to make another one. Speaking as part of a livestream with God of War creator...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 21 Kicked Off the Top Spot as Outriders Falls From Top 10
Play on
It's time once again to look at the UK's physical games chart, and would you believe it, the usual roster of titles make up the top 10. FIFA 21, which retook first place last week, has been knocked off its perch by the all-powerful Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the football sim is now in second. That's as exciting as it gets near the...
News Nintendo Wii Exclusive Sonic Colors Could Be Lighting Up PS4
Expect fireworks
SEGA looks set to remaster Sonic Colors for the PlayStation 4, marking the former Nintendo Wii (and, technically, Nintendo DS, we suppose) exclusive’s Sony debut. Eagle-eyed Blue Blur fans spotted a listing for Sonic Colors Remastered on the website of German voiceover studio iksample which was posted at the end of last year. The...
News Mystery Game Hitchhiker Lifts a Thumb at PS4 This Week
Riding shotgun
Atmospheric narrative game Hitchhiker, in which you play as an amnesiac riding shotgun along a dusty highway, will hop aboard the PlayStation 4 from 15th April – after attracting rave reviews on Apple Arcade. The award-winning mystery sees you piecing together your memories “by catching rides with strangers across the country who...
News Here's Some More Early Gameplay Footage of Hot Wheels Unleashed
You know you want it
Last week, you may recall that racing specialist Milestone put out the first gameplay trailer for its upcoming game, Hot Wheels Unleashed. The toy car racer is coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4, and that trailer got us pretty excited. It looks as though the studio, most famous for its extensive work on motorcycle racing titles, is...
News The Impsider Is Media Molecule's Digital Magazine for All Things Dreams
Read all about it
Dreams isn't just a PlayStation 4 game — it's a platform in which people are building their own games and experiences. There's a lot of user-made content that's absolutely worth your time to find and play, but it isn't always easy to know what to look for. We've recommended dozens of creations ourselves (and continue to update...
Sunday11th Apr 2021
Reaction Days Gone Was PS4's Black Sheep, But a Darn Good Open World Game
Freaker on a leash
A sequel to Days Gone, the Sony Bend survival horror open world, was pitched but never given the go-ahead. That’s according to a Bloomberg report, and it’s certainly corroborated by the departure of long-
News WWE 2K22 Hits Different on PlayStation This Year
Wrestling returns
After the desperately poor WWE 2K20, publisher 2K Sports made the unprecedented move to take a year away from wrestling. The series will return this year, however, with WWE 2K22 – announced during WrestleMania overnight. Specific details are still, of course, forthcoming – but here’s a first look at Rey Mysterio in action...
Saturday10th Apr 2021
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Goes Gold Ahead of Release in May
Lift off
It seems crazy to think that an entire console generation almost went by without the announcement of a remastered Mass Effect trilogy, but at least it's finally happening. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now ready for its 14th May release date on PlayStation 4, as BioWare confirms that the game has gone gold. For those totally out of...
Talking Point Would You Buy a PS5 Remake of The Last of Us?
You really gonna go through with this?
A Bloomberg report which rocked the industry this week revealed that Naughty Dog is currently working on a PlayStation 5 remake of The Last of Us – despite the game first releasing on the PS3 in 2013 and then being remastered
News You Should Probably Dig Out Your PS4 Copy of Homefront: The Revolution
Full 4K port of TimeSplitters 2 unlocked
There’s a TimeSplitters 2 Easter egg in PlayStation 4 first-person shooter Homefront: The Revolution that many of you will be familiar with: it allows you to play a couple of levels from the legendary PS2 game. But actually, there’s more: it was revealed on Twitter over the weekend that developers...
News Sony Planning PS Now in India as PS5 Software Struggles
High prices and limited stock hurting new game sales
Sony, seemingly, has plans to bring PlayStation Now to more countries soon – including India. The service is only available in a handful of territories right now, but IGN India reports that coronavirus scuppered its plans to expand the subscription to more countries last year. As the pandemic...
News Sony's London Studio Hiring for Brand New, Next-Gen IP for PS5
Working in uncharted design territory
London Studio has, in recent years, been Sony’s premiere virtual reality team – but it looks like it’s temporarily stepping away from the technology, if job listings are to be believed. There’s no mention of PSVR at all in its open positions, but instead there are multiple references to a “brand new,...
News Sony Wants to Bring PlayStation's Most Popular Franchises to Smartphones
Adapting first-party hits for mobile
Between its Japanese development arm ForwardWorks and failed initiatives like PlayStation Mobile, there’s no question Sony has been looking for ways to leverage its biggest brands on mobile for some time. Now it looks like it’s in the early stages of establishing a new department
Mini Review DOOM 3: VR Edition (PS4) – An Improved Version of a Solid Game
Go to hell
Games not designed with VR first have a tendency to be rather hit-or-miss, but the PSVR adaptation of DOOM 3 – the black sheep of the esteemed shooter franchise – is most definitely a hit. A shooter lives and dies by how the gunplay is, and DOOM 3 VR’s shooting is spectacular. While using the PSVR Aim Controller is definitely the...
News PS5 Has Been UK's Best-Selling Console Two Months in a Row
But you still can't readily buy one
You can’t readily buy a PlayStation 5 here in the UK, but it’s been the best-selling console in the country two months in a row now. As reported earlier in the week, the system has now outsold the lifetime totals of the Nintendo Wii U, PS Vita, and SEGA Dreamcast – a not all together extraordinary feat when...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 371
A wild adventure
After the sunshine of the Easter weekend, it’s all feeling a touch gloomy, isn’t it? Fortunately, it’s the weekend, so there’s always room to cheer yourself up with some good old video games. Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I never thought it would happen, but I’ve been playing No Man’s Sky all...
Friday9th Apr 2021
Review Oddworld: Soulstorm (PS5) - A Tough Game to Love
It's an odd, odd world
It's hard to know where to begin with Oddworld: Soulstorm. The series has definitely had its ups and downs, but it's always felt like part of PlayStation's flavour, so it's nice to have it back after so many years. It's a reimagining of Abe's Exoddus, a sequel to New 'n' Tasty, and in some ways it's one of the better entries...
Feature 10 Digital-Only PSP, PS Vita Games to Buy Before the PS Store Closes
Grab those handheld games before they disappear
By now, you’ve likely seen Sony’s plan to close down the PlayStation 3 and Vita stores this Summer. We had our suspicions for some time — after last year’s redesigned PSN web store dropped both sets of games — and news officially came through earlier this month. You can still re-download...
Poll Is PlayStation Losing Ground to Xbox?
PlayedStation
Ah, the Console Wars. Although they don't exist in the raw form that many would like to perceive, there's no getting away from that fact that companies like Sony and Microsoft are competing with one another. And right here in April 2021, five months removed from the PlayStation 5's launch, PlayStation and Xbox are going head-to-head...
Rumour Sony Planning 'Counterpunch' to Xbox Game Pass
"There will be a response"
Microsoft has managed to transform Xbox Game Pass into the spearhead of its gaming operations over the past few years, and it's become a subscription service that Sony simply can't ignore. So what's the plan from a PlayStation perspective? Well, according to ex-PlayStation veteran and God of War creator David Jaffe — who...
News Days Gone 2 Not Given the Greenlight, Sony Bend Working on Something New
Developer was worried it would be absorbed by Naughty Dog
Days Gone 2 was not given the greenlight when pitched to Sony, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite the original game being successful and ultimately profitable, the Japanese giant pointed to the lukewarm critical reception and lengthy development cycle as a reason to skip on the sequel...
News PlayStation Fans Are Missing Shawn Layden, And He's Liking All the Tweets
Feels good, man
Shawn Layden was, for a little while, the public face of PlayStation – and fans grew to love him. The executive, who had a long history at Sony taking him from Europe to Japan, became a household name when he replaced Jack Tretton as the boss of Sony Computer Entertainment America. He’d later go on to become chairman of Worldwide...
News The Last of Us Is Getting a PS5 Remake Eight Years After Release, Claims Report
It can't be for nothing
A remake of 2013’s PlayStation 3 mega-hit The Last of Us is apparently in development, according to an eye-opening Bloomberg report. According to respected journalist Jason Schreier, the project started life at Sony’s unannounced San Diego studio, which for the longest time was connected with the
News Disco Elysium Dev Speaks Out on PS5, PS4 Version: 'We Know It's Rough', Another Patch Promised
Idiot doom spiral
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut isn't in great shape on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The console version of the critically acclaimed title suffers from a number of frustrating issues, some of which can actively prevent players from progressing through certain story beats. A patch looking to correct these problems was deployed...
News Ex-Sony Employee Sheds Light on Thinking Behind PS Vita's Proprietary Memory
Platform holder was petrified of hacks
The great PlayStation Network hack in 2011 had a huge cultural impact on Sony, and may have played a part in its decision to controversially utilise expensive proprietary memory in the PS Vita, according to a former employee. As part of an AMA on Reddit – moderators verified the ex-staffer, although their...
News Sony Bend Was, At One Point, Working on a New Uncharted
But the Days Gone developer asked to be taken off the project
We’ve been anticipating the announcement of a new Uncharted for quite some time. Many had assumed that Sony’s secret San Diego studio – which was never officially announced – was working on a continuation of the buccaneering Naughty Dog series; according to a report on Bloombe
News Huge Monster Sanctuary Update Will Add New Game+ and Difficulty Options Later This Month
Monster game, monster patch
Monster Sanctuary is a fantastic monster-catching RPG that released on PlayStation 4 in December last year. We heaped praise on the pixelated adventure in our Monster Sanctuary PS4 review, giving it a 'great' 8/10. As such, we're excited to hear about a rather robust update that's coming to the game later this month, on...
News Astro Aqua Kitty Aims to Be One of the Last Great PS Vita Games
RPG shoot-'em-up also available on PS4
PS Vita’s storefront may be shutting in August, but the software support keeps on coming. Tikipod is aiming to release one of the last great games for the handheld in the form of Astro Aqua Kitty – an intergalactic shooter with RPG elements. “It’s [a bit] sad to see the store closing soon, but we hope...
News NEO: The World Ends With You Revives the Beloved RPG on PS4 in July
Shibuya scramble
NEO: The World Ends With You was first announced at the end of last year, giving fans of the franchise something to look forward to after a very long wait. The original game, a Nintendo DS title released in 2008, became a beloved cult hit, and Square Enix is finally revisiting the series with this fresh take. The follow-up is coming...
Thursday8th Apr 2021
News Kojima Reportedly in Talks with Xbox as PS5's Abandoned Prompts Conspiracy Theories
That escalated quickly
Update: Blue Box Game Studios has released a statement insisting its not Hideo Kojima in disguise, after conspiracy theories abounded following the announcement of the PS5 survival game. Original Story: We all felt, here at Push Square Towers, that something seemed fishy with the an
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Beta Pulled Offline Just Hours After Launch
Open beta live through the weekend
Update: Capcom has pulled the Resident Evil Re:Verse beta down just hours after its launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The developer cites ongoing technical issues with matchmaking as the cause. We've also seen reports of crashing doing the rounds online. Capcom hasn't given a timeframe for the beta's return, but...
News Streets of Rage 4 DLC Confirmed, Adds Three New Playable Characters, Modes, Music, More
Mr. X Nightmare
Streets of Rage 4 arrived almost a year ago on PlayStation 4, and it's a reboot that really brought the series back with style for beat-'em-up fans. Slick gameplay and wonderful presentation makes it a fun time playing solo or in co-op, and it introduces some great new faces to the franchise. Estel, a boss character part way through...
News Uncharted, Ghost of Tsushima Movies Will Stream on Netflix After Theatrical Run
Sony Pictures signs blockbuster deal
Upcoming movies from Sony Pictures like Uncharted and Ghost of Tsushima will stream on Netflix once their theatrical releases have concluded, as the film distributor has inked a lucrative long-term deal with the juggernaut streaming service. It’s important to note that this contract will not entitle subscribers...
News PS5 Has Already Outsold PS Vita, Nintendo Wii U, and SEGA Dreamcast in the UK
And you can't even easily buy one
Just how well is PlayStation 5 doing in the UK? Well, it’s hard to get a read on the next-gen format’s fortunes due to it being perpetually sold out, but a Twitter post from GamesIndustry.biz’s Christopher Dring puts matters into perspective: in right around five months, the system has outsold cult consoles...
News Promising PS5 FPS Deathloop Delayed Until 14th September
Here we go again
At this point, it’s beginning to feel like the release itself is stuck in the endless loop that its gameplay is built around: Deathloop has been delayed until 14th September. The title – originally due out at launch on PlayStation 5 and PC – was slated to release on 21st May, but has been pushed back once again due to ongoing...
News Resident Evil Village's Twitter Emoji Features a Familiar Face
Bewitching
When you create a great character that resonates with the gaming community, you may as well put them everywhere. Capcom knows a thing or two about this, of course, as it’s been designing iconic heroes and villains since what feels like the beginning of time. Lady Dimitrescu, the tall terror from the upcoming Resident Evil Village, is...
News Rejoice! Hot Wheels Unleashed Looks Like a Ton of Fun
Lead the way
Many were sceptical when Hot Wheels Unleashed was announced by industrious Italian developer Milestone, but it looks like the veteran racing studio has come good. In this short gameplay trailer based on alpha footage, we get a good glimpse of what it’ll be like behind-the-wheel – and as the release’s slogan goes, it just looks...
News Developer of PS5's Abandoned Insists It's Not Hideo Kojima in Disguise
It really is just a small group of Dutch developers
Blue Box Game Studios, the developer of upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Abandoned, has released a statement insisting it’s not, in fact, Hideo Kojima in disguise. While much of the speculation was made in jest, fans had noticed something fishy about the survival game’s announcement on the...
News JRPG Inspired Edge of Eternity Adventures to PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Embrace eternity
Edge of Eternity is a role-playing title inspired by the Japanese classics. It's been in early access on Steam for roughly two years, but with the help of a huge update set to release this summer, the game's finally leaving its testing phase. And to celebrate, developer Midgar Studio has confirmed that Edge of Eternity will find...
News Outriders' First Big Update Aims for Next Week, Fixes Crashes and Matchmaking
Plus balance tweaks
Outriders has enjoyed a largely positive launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, but the experience hasn't always been smooth for the new looter shooter. The game currently suffers from a number of issues on Sony's systems, ranging from minor bugs to full-on crashes. Fortunately, Outriders' first big update is set to launch...
News Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Reimagines a Classic on PS4 in 2021
Check out the new trailer
The arrival of LizardCube's gorgeous remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap really did bring the franchise back from the dead. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom put a more modern spin on things in 2018, and now, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is on its way to PlayStation 4 later this year. This newest adventure is a
News Resident Evil Village to Get a New Trailer and Gameplay Footage in Upcoming Showcase
Village people
It's kind of crept up on us, but Resident Evil Village is now only a month away. Releasing on 7th May for PlayStation 5 and PS4, the latest main entry in the survival horror series is very nearly here. Still, we've not seen all that much of it, save for a giant woman that has the gaming hivemind swooning. Let's not get sidetracked,...
News SaGa Frontier Remastered Overview Trailer Covers Story, Characters, and More
An 8 minute explanation
Square Enix has dropped a lengthy eight-minute trailer for SaGa Frontier Remastered. It goes over the game's story, all of its playable characters, and various gameplay mechanics. Basically, if you're not sure what SaGa Frontier actually is, then this thing's well worth a watch. The original SaGa Frontier released for the...
News The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark Brings Supernatural Thrills to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Ghostcase
A sequel to The Darkside Detective, which first released on Steam back in 2017, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is bringing its supernatural investigations to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next week, on the 15th April. The game's a combination of point-and-click adventuring, light puzzle solving, and dumb jokes. Here's...
News Layers of Fear Is Bringing Its Painterly Horrors to PSVR Later This Month
Another layer of fear
It's a pretty well established fact that horror games and virtual reality are a match made in spooky heaven. The extra dimension adds so much to the immersive experience, it's no surprise that PlayStation VR has lots of horror titles to, er, enjoy. Cult hit Layers of Fear was ported to PC VR systems a while back, but now it's...
News Elusive Targets Return in Hitman 3 on PS5, PS4 This Month
The Collector and the Politician need your attention
Hitman 3’s season of greed is well underway, with the first arc of the 7 Deadly Sins expansion saga available right now. IO Interactive is following up the event with the first of the threequel’s Elusive Targets: the Collector is coming to Dartmoor on 9th April, and you’ll have until 19th...
Wednesday7th Apr 2021
Feature PS5 Review: Is It Good?
Sony's next-gen PlayStation 5 iterates impressively on PS4
In this PS5 review, we’re going to answer an important question: is Sony’s next-gen PlayStation 5 console good and what makes it a meaningful upgrade over the PS4? We’re going to discuss the system’s key features, including its hardware and graphics, storage space, games, controller,...
News PS5 Exclusive Survival Game Abandoned Borders on Photorealism
Next-gen stunner survives PS5 this year
Survival games like No Man’s Sky and Valheim are huge these days, so Abandoned could become a key title in PlayStation 5’s software library. In production at Dutch developer Blue Box Game Studios, the upcoming exclusive due out later this year promises a “cinematic, first-person horror survival shooter...
News PS Now's New Games Are PS4 Only, Sony Confirms No PS5 Upgrade Path
Losing a little lustre
Update: Sony has confirmed that the latest additions to PlayStation Now, specifically Marvel's Avengers and Borderlands 3, are the PlayStation 4 versions only. There had been lingering hopes that the absence of a PS5 upgrade path could be due to error, but this is intentional according to the organisation. Square Enix has...
News Returnal Gets New PS5 Gameplay Footage in Another Housemarque Dev Diary
The HouseCast returns
Sony's next major PlayStation 5 exclusive is right around the corner. We've known about Returnal since its unveiling last summer, and we're now just a few weeks away from the latest effort from Housemarque. We've seen a fair amount of the sci-fi shooter, but if you're desperate for more, watch the latest HouseCast dev diary,...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Patch 1.2 Out Now on PS5, Promises to Fix Major Bugs
Under investigation
Update: Typical. Bloody typical. You write an article about a patch that's been missing for an entire week, and the sodding thing appears almost as soon as you hit 'publish'. Unreal timing, but at least update 1.2 is finally here. It's available to download right now on PS5. Meanwhile, we assume that the PS4 patch is imminent...
News Crysis Remastered Patch Upgrades Performance on PS5
Yes, it runs
Can the PlayStation 5 run Crysis Remastered? You bet it can – in fact, better than ever with Crytek’s latest update. A new upgrade available today bumps the game’s overall performance, and while it retains the same settings from the PS4 Pro version, you should see some meaningful improvements to the experience. Namely, the...
News Terminator: Resistance's Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade May Not Be Available at Launch
Additional work required on Sony's side
After a short delay earlier in the year, Terminator: Resistance Enhanced is slated to launch on PlayStation 5 from 30th April, and there’ll be a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade for those who already own the game. However, there may yet be a catch, as publisher Reef Entertainment has warned that the upgrade may not...
News Sinfeld Remastered Is a Bizarre Dreams Project Being Made into a Real Game for PS5
Dreams coming true
Here's a trailer that'll wake you up on a quiet Wednesday afternoon. The above video is the announcement trailer for Sinfeld Remastered, a PlayStation 5 title based on a game made in Dreams. There's quite a bit to unpack here. So, last year, development team RareBird Games released Sinfeld Chronicles in Media Molecule's PS4...
News Rival Schools' Akira Kazama Returns in Street Fighter 5
School's out for Street Fighter
Hoping for a new Rival Schools game? Well, you’re unlikely to ever get one of those – but character Akira Kazama is making a shock comeback as part of an upcoming Street Fighter 5 update. The badass biker got her first gameplay during a Capcom livestream earlier today, and will added to the game as part of the...
News Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Coming to Both PS5 and PS4 This Summer
We kid you not
Retro platformer Alex Kidd is getting the remake treatment, and we now know when to expect his arrival. Announced last year, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a reimagining of the SEGA classic, with a complete overhaul to the visuals while keeping the level structure and gameplay much the same. More than that, it's set to feature...
News Dreams PS4 Update 2.22 Introduces Audio Import Feature and More
Here's all the patch notes
Dreams is only getting bigger, better, and more feature-rich over time, and today it expands just a little bit more. The latest patch for Media Molecule's creation suite is available to download now, taking the game to version 2.22. The headline addition this time is a fancy new audio import feature. Once you've installed...
News First-Person Adventure Call of the Sea Seemingly Sailing to PS5, PS4
Greatness awaits
Call of the Sea, the critically acclaimed first-person adventure game which first launched last year, is seemingly sailing to PlayStation platforms. A cryptic teaser on the title’s Twitter account exclaims: “Nothing but greatness awaits!” The former PS4 slogan is accompanied by a tilted image of what appears to be the...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Travels to Augusta with Exclusive Access to the Masters
Green machine
EA Sports has grabbed its biggest sand wedge and is taking the fight directly to PGA Tour 2K21: upcoming golf simulation EA Sports PGA Tour will feature exclusive access to the Masters tournament in Augusta. Those who can differentiate their putter from their 5 Iron will know that the prestigious tournament is arguably the most famous...
News Curse of the Dead Gods Will Add Dead Cells Crossover Content in New Update
Curse of the Dead Cells
We've not thought about Dead Cells for a while, but it's a corker of a game, isn't it? A really satisfying rogue-lite with cool weapons and items, and meaningful progression. Another rogue-lite that's worth your time is Curse of the Dead Gods, a brutal but engaging dungeon crawler which released recently on PlayStation 4. Why...
Tuesday6th Apr 2021
Mini Review Star Wars Republic Commando - One of Star Wars’ All-Time Classics Has Still Got It
Initiate radical restructuring, commando
When Star Wars Republic Commando launched in 2005, it was ahead of its time. It found a perfect balance between the tactical, detail-intensive gameplay of shooters like Rainbow Six and the cinematic bombast of Call of Duty. It nailed this so well, that now, 16 years later, the game holds up shockingly well...
News Sony Suggests MLB Made the Decision to Include MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass
But doesn't have any words for PS5, PS4 owners
As previously speculated, Sony has inferred that MLB is behind the decision to include first-party game MLB The Show 21 on Game Pass at no extra cost – despite the manufacturer
News April 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Follow me
Update: All three PS Plus games are available to download right now on PS5 and PS4 in Europe, with other regions to follow soon. Oddworld: Soulstorm, as noted below, is ready to roll for Plus members on PS5 only, while Days Gone and Zombie Army 4: Dead War can be downloaded and played on both consoles. Which of these titles are you booting...
News PS Plus Freebie Zombie Army 4: Dead War Upgraded to 4K, 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Free update for PS5 players
Zombie Army 4: Dead War – one of the free PS Plus games for April 2021 – is getting a next-gen upgrade, which will see the title run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K resolution. Like many other games, the co-op undead-a-thon utilises dynamic resolution scaling, so it’s not always going to be native 2160p – but as...
Massive effect
It seems as though BioWare has really put some work into the upcoming Mass Effect Legendary Edition. In case you don't already know, this is a collection of all three games from the original Mass Effect trilogy, remastered and enhanced for PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 5, via backwards compatibility). Legendary Edition is out in...
News E3 2021 Confirmed for June, Sony Nowhere to Be Seen
A fully digital event
E3 2021 will go ahead as an online-only event, organiser the ESA has confirmed. The digital show will stretch across three days, beginning on the 12th June and ending on the 15th June. And, contrary to some recent rumours, E3 2021 won't be locked behind any kind of paywall. The ESA stresses that it'll be free for everyone. The...
News Star Wars Republic Commando Is Back, and Here's The Launch Trailer
Engage tactical visor
After announcing back in February that Star Wars Republic Commando would be the latest title resurrected on the PlayStation 4 by Aspyr, the day to actually play it is upon us. You can check out the launch trailer above. The tactical FPS about a squad of clone commandos originally released all the way back in 2005, on Xbox and...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Ostara Festival Event Extended Following Bug Fixes
Was meant to end this week
Originally set to end on the 8th April, the Ostara Festival event in Assassin's Creed Valhalla has been extended. The festival was essentially rendered unplayable for a number of days following its launch, thanks to a nasty bug that was causing crashes. Ubisoft fixed this issue with a update, but players had already missed...
Hands On Knockout City Is One Game You Shouldn't Dodge in 2021
A true underdog story
We'll be honest, expectations for Knockout City were fairly low as we booted up the recent open beta. This next game from the EA Originals program is an online multiplayer title from a small indie team, and we've seen enough of those come and go to be just a little wary. However, this dodgeball-inspired action game really...
News Next-Gen PSVR Game Brings Anime Motorcycle Shootouts to PS5
RUNNER has been inspired by AKIRA
Truant Pixel has been watching plenty of AKIRA, it seems. The developer – perhaps best known for its suite of PlayStation 4 themes – has announced next-gen PSVR game RUNNER for PlayStation 5,
News Ex-PS4 Exclusive FMV Erica Launching on PC Next Month
After iOS port earlier in the year
Ex-PlayStation 4 exclusive FMV Erica was already ported to iOS platforms, and now it’s launching on PC as well. The interactive movie – developed by UK studio Flavourworks – will cost £9.99/$11.99 on Steam, but there will be a 10 per cent when it releases on 25th May. While the IP is owned by Sony, the...
News Gran Turismo Championships Gears Up for 2021 Season
Launch control
The FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships has quietly become a very prestigious eSporting event. Starting off in 2018, drivers have been using Polyphony Digital's PlayStation 4 racing sim Gran Turismo Sport to compete in official tournaments, and the studio has confirmed it'll be returning very soon for the 2021 season. Kazunori...
News Sol Cresta, PlatinumGames' April Fools Joke from Last Year, Is Being Made a Reality
Just FYI
This bit of news sort of slipped us by last week as we searched for definitely-not April Fools news. We'll admit to being certified Slowpokes in this case. Still, in case you hadn't heard, Sol Cresta is currently in development at PlatinumGames. The Japanese studio "announced" this shoot-'em-up title last year on 1st April, but it turned...
News Cutesy Robot Strategy Sim The Colonists Builds a Home on PS4 on 4th May
Wall-E, Floor-E, Roof-E
It wasn't long ago that The Colonists was announced for PlayStation 4. The city-building strategy game, starring a line of self-cloning robots, was first unveiled last month, and now we have a release date for the console port. You'll be settling a peaceful planet on PS4 from 4th May 2021. The main game will have you...
News Fall Guys Teases Crossover with Fellow Indie Hit Shovel Knight
Digging deep
Fall Guys, the game everyone wants to collaborate with. Any game worth its salt has a crossover of some sort with the 60-player platformer — Portal 2, Cuphead, and Among Us are just some of the titles represented. So, what's next in line to be immortalised in jelly bean fashion? Well, if our headline didn't give it away, this teaser...
News Cooking Adventure Epic Chef Serves Up a PS4 Release This Summer
Watch the (very brief) trailer
Epic Chef was announced a while ago, but was initially only coming to PC via Steam. However, it was recently revealed that the cooking/crafting/life sim title will indeed be heading to consoles, and that includes PlayStation 4. The announcement trailer for the console port is incredibly brief, so here's a quick...
News Making a Game in Dreams? It Could Feature in Upcoming Day of the Devs Presentation
Home grown talent
For those who might not know, Day of the Devs is a yearly event, usually hosted by Double Fine, that showcases games of all shapes and sizes, with an emphasis on independent studios. It's set to make its return alongside Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest in June, and submissions are currently open for developers to put their games...
Monday5th Apr 2021
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 Runs Much Better on PS4 Pro, But There Are Sacrifices
Sadly, PS4 is still pretty bad
Cyberpunk 2077’s big v1.2 patch was billed as the big one by CD Projekt RED, and as we noted in our PlayStation 5 hands on, it’s unquestionably improved the experience. But what about PS4 Pro consoles? Well, a full analysis has been uploaded by Digital Foundry, and the bott
News PS Now April 2021 Update Includes Marvel's Avengers and Borderlands 3
Squad up
Sony's been doing pretty well lately with the software lined up for PlayStation Plus and PS Now, and April is no different. For the cloud streaming service, there are just three games joining the fray, but they're pretty big ones. Marvel's Avengers, Borderlands 3, and The Long Dark will be streamable and downloadable on PS Now starting...
News Outriders' People Can Fly to Post-Mortem PS5, PS4 Server Woes
Try again
Outriders has proven more popular than perhaps we expected, moving over 50 per cent of its physical copies on PlayStation 5 in the UK – and setting some impressive concurrent records on Steam. It would seem, perhaps, that not even Polish developer People Can Fly accounted for this kind of success, as its servers have been up and down...
News Ex-Sony Japan Studio Producer Forms a New Team with a Terrible Name
EPIGRAsm not the best
As the fallout from Sony’s disbanded Japan Studio continues to unfold, another team has been established. This time it’s the turn of long-time executive producer Masami Yamamoto, who’s worked on dozens of PlayStation exclusives, including – but not limited to – Bloodborne, Tokyo Jungle, and Soul Sacrifice. As...
News UK Sales Charts: Physical Outriders Sales Over 50 Per Cent on PS5
Movers and shakers
Hold on, there are things to talk about with the UK's physical games chart? What is this, April Fool's Day? Right, guys? Sorry. Anyway, yes, there's finally some movement in what has been a pretty immovable chart for the last month or two. After several weeks of fluctuation, FIFA 21 finds itself back in the top spot thanks to...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance to Get March 2021's PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4
Final fantasies
Man, March was a good month for PlayStation Plus. Members could download the intriguing PS5 puzzler Maquette, Souls-esque shooter Remnant: From the Ashes, PSVR action game Farpoint, and of course, Final Fantasy VII Remake. In addition, Destruction AllStars has been available free on PS Plus for two months now. However, April is here,...
Sunday4th Apr 2021
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for April 2021?
Plus or minus?
April 2021's PlayStation Plus games have been officially announced, and as always, we want to know what you think of them. In case you missed it, the lineup includes Oddworld: Soulstorm on PS5, and it's joined by Days Gone and Zombie Army 4: Dead War on PS4. No, we haven't somehow time-jumped to October by accident, and no, we don't...
Review Balan Wonderworld (PS5) - One of the Worst 3D Platformers of the Past Decade
There is no wonder in this world
Gamers have been treated to a 3D platformer renaissance over the past few years. The likes of Yooka-Laylee and A Hat in Time have shown the world that 3D platformers aren’t just a genre of the past, but a formula that can still be iterated upon. Enter Square Enix and legendary game designer Yuji Naka, best known...
News Virtua Fighter 5 Could Be Making a Comeback on PS4
Rated in Korea
Fantastic PlayStation 3 fighting game Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown could be returning to the ring, if a recently registered rating in Korea is anything to go by. The brawler was originally released for Sony's last-last-gen system all the way back in 2012, and that was pretty much the last we saw of SEGA's long running series on...
News Oddworld: Soulstorm Will Guide You with PS5 Game Help
Spoiler-free solutions
Ever since the PlayStation 5 was announced, Oddworld: Soulstorm has been billed as a tentpole title. The franchise has a long running relationship with Sony’s brand, of course, dating all the way back to Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee on the PS1, so it’s no real surprise to see the Japanese giant tap into that nostalgia. As a...
Saturday3rd Apr 2021
News PS Plus Free PS5, PS4 Games for April 2021 Announced
Hope you like zombies!
April's free PlayStation Plus games lineup has been officially announced. We already knew that Oddworld: Soulstorm would be on the docket for PS5, but what else can subscribers look forward to? Well, on PS4, we've got a rather surprising zombie theme going on. Days Gone, Sony Bend's open world adventure, is up for grabs...
Broken bat
“Putting into a subscription model on day one, for us, just doesn't make any sense,” Sony bigwig Jim Ryan told GamesIndustry.biz prior to the launch of the PlayStation 5, when asked about Xbox Game Pass. “For others in a different situation, it might well make sense, but for us it doesn't. We want to expand and
Soapbox My Colleagues Bet on How Far I'd Make It Through Final Fantasy VII Remake
Stephen recounts his time with Cloud and Co.
Note: This feature contains some spoilers for a very old game and a remake of that very old game. Any fans of Final Fantasy might want to stop reading at this point. That's right, the first sentence. Admission time: I never played Cloud Strife's seminal adventure on the original PlayStation, nor any...
News Final Fantasy XIV Shows Off 15 Minutes of PS5 Footage
Loading times are rapid, as you'd expect
Uber-popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV is coming to PlayStation 5 soon, with an open beta due later this month. And here’s a brief look at 15 or so minutes of gameplay, courtesy of the livestream archive embedded above. The footage showcases the visual improvements, as well as the loading times, which are –...
News Resident Evil Village Still Looks Stunning on PS4 Pro
And running at 60 frames-per-second
Not got a PlayStation 5 yet? No problem: forthcoming flagship Resident Evil Village also looks stunning on a PS4 Pro, as this exclusive first footage reveals. Like its predecessor Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, the survival horror runs at 60 frames-per-second, and while it’s outputting at a much lower resolution on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 370
Easter edition
Happy Easter, everyone! We hope you have an extra restful weekend, with lots of games and chocolate eggs. Just try not to eat all those dairy delicacies at once – you’ve got to at least save some for next weekend, right? Sammy Barker, Editor: Sean Murray finally convinced me to give No Man’s Sky another crack, and it’s...
News Sony Strengthens eSports Drive by Making PS5 Official Console of NBA 2K League
Slam dunk
While it’s gone under the radar in communities like Push Square, Sony is making a strong push into the eSports sector. The company’s YouTube channel is filled with daily livestreams, Gran Turismo Sport has become one of the most successful competitive games in the industry, and the organisation recently acquired the EVO fighting game...
Friday2nd Apr 2021
Feature 10 Digital-Only PS3 Games You Should Buy Before Sony Shuts the PS Store
Grab these digital exclusives before they get delisted
Well, it’s finally happening. After last year saw the redesigned PlayStation web store drop PS3 and PS Vita games, many saw the writing on the wall. Reports came in last week about Sony closing both PS3 and PS Vita stores, and news was
News PS3 Owners Facing Wide-Spread Problems Downloading Games Ahead of PS Store Closure
80029509, 80029721 causing serious issues
Sony is shutting down the PlayStation 3’s storefront on 2nd July, and that’s prompted many to fire up their last-last-gen console in order to make a few purchases before it’s gone forever. While you’ll still be able to download any titles that you’ve picked up in the past, the closure of the PS...
News Sony Game MLB The Show 21 Will Be Free with Game Pass on Xbox, Full-Price on PS5, PS4
Three and out
We’re not even sure what to say anymore, to be honest. In a year of bad optics for PlayStation, this may be the worst yet: a game developed by Sony, the upcoming MLB The Show 21, will be free at launch for Game Pass subscribers on both Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One – while it’ll be sold full-price for PlayStation 5 and PS4. It’s...
News PS5 Sales Steadily Improve in Japan, As Stock Situation Steadies
Console crosses 500k milestone
Update: Just as a quick update to this article, the new Famitsu sales data for the period spanning 22nd March to 28th March has now been published. PlayStation 5 continued its excellent sales streak, shifting another 62,295 units, putting its life-to-date total at 580,211 units. Once again the Nintendo Switch...
News Around 2,200 Digital Games on the Chopping Block When Sony Closes PS3, PS Vita, PSP Stores
Rough analysis reveals scale of shutdown
Just how many digital games will be lost when Sony closes the PlayStation 3, PS Vita, and PSP storefronts? According to VGC, we’re looking at some 2,200 titles that will not be available to purchase on PlayStation in any form once the PS3 and PSP servers shutdown on 2nd July and PS Vita servers close on...
News PS5 Open World Watch Dogs Legion Will Run at 60 Frames-Per-Second in the Future
Refresh
Watch Dogs Legion is getting a 60 frames-per-second update on PlayStation 5, a Ubisoft representative has confirmed in a Reddit question-and-answer. While there’s currently no window attached to this performance upgrade, a spokesperson said that the feature is in development now, and “we’ll announce the exact release dates with our...
News Clap Hanz Golf Is Everybody's Golf for Smartphones
Available as part of Apple Arcade
Clap Hanz, the long-time developers of Everybody’s Golf, may not make another sports game for PlayStation platforms. The Japanese developer has, historically, collaborated with Japan Studio – but Sony shuttered the division at the end of last month, and absorbed its external development arm within its global...
News Call of Duty: Warzone's 80s-Inspired Map Leaks As Unfinished TV Spot Circulates
Acceptable in the 80s
Call of Duty: Warzone’s familiar Verdansk map will be replaced by a 1980s facelift when the current season concludes on 22nd April – and first footage of the Cold War-era environment has leaked online courtesy of an unfinished TV spot, which Activision is attempting to take offline. It looks like this is more a makeover...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed Beyond Spring 2021
Force pushed
Anticipated LEGO title LEGO Star Was: The Skywalker Saga was aiming for a Spring 2021 release on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, but it's been delayed to an unspecified date. The news comes via developer TT Games, which states that it simply needs "more time". Given the scope of The Skywalker Saga — it covers every mainline...
News Remedy Reportedly Pointing Flashlight at Alan Wake 2
Part of Epic Games publishing deal
Remedy is reportedly working on a sequel to cult hit Alan Wake. According to talkative “industry insider” Jeff Grubb – who, to be fair to him, has a largely flawless track record thus far – he’s “heard” the title is being produced as part of a publishing deal that the Finnish developer signed with...
News NHL 21 Puckers Up to EA Play from 12th April, FIFA 21 Wins As One in May
Through on goal
As previously promised, ice hockey sim NHL 21 will pucker up to EA Play starting 12th April, meaning subscribers will be able to download the full game as part of their membership. The title had been available as a free 10 hour trial on the service, but now you’ll be able to play for as long as you like – assuming your...
News E3 2021's Digital Event Will Be Free for All After Reports Mooted Paywall
Publishers planning some support, but reportedly reserving main reveals
E3 2021 will be a free to attend virtual event – despite reports suggesting the event’s organisers, the Entertainment Software Association, was planning to put some aspects behind a paywall. According to publishing sources speaking with VGC, the firm was considering charging...
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News Control Demake Returns to the Roots of PS1
No April Fools here
Yeah, Control is a pretty good game on modern consoles, but what about if we got to experience it a few decades back on PlayStation 1 instead? Principle gameplay designer Tommi Saalasti at Remedy has made it a reality with a demake that takes the Federal Bureau of Control and protagonist Jesse Faden back to the 1990s. 51 seconds...
News Shark RPG Maneater Returns to Sea with Truth Quest DLC
£12.99/$14.99 on PS5 and PS4
Maneater will return to the deep blue ocean this summer with newly announced DLC pack Truth Quest. Priced at £12.99/$14.99 and coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4, the expansion will pick right up where the story of the base game left off. Actor Chris Parnell will reprise his role as Maneater's investigative...
News Final Fantasy XIV PS5 Open Beta Begins 13th April
Anyone can take part
The next big step for immensely popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV is to get up and running on PlayStation 5. But before it gets an official release on Sony's next-gen system, Square Enix is giving everyone a chance to get in on the action with an open beta. The beta will begin on the 13th April. Again, anyone can participate —...
News Ghostrunner Development Roadmap Confirms PS5 Version Release in Fall 2021
IP acquired by 505 Games
Ghostrunner kind of came and went, didn't it? The indie slash-'em-up was well received when it launched in the latter half of last year, but it sort of got lost among all the next-gen excitement. It was confirmed to be getting a PlayStation 5 version — complete with a free upgrade for owners of the PS4 game — so...
News HBO's The Last of Us TV Show to Start Shooting in July
The start of it
Principal photography for HBO’s television adaptation of The Last of Us will begin in Calgary, Canada this coming July, reports CBC. The news comes courtesy of the Director’s Guild of Canada, with production to begin on 5th July and wrap on 8th June, 2022. That seems like an extraordinarily long span of time to us, but we can’t...
News Puppeteer's Gavin Moore Rounds Out Japan Studio Exodus As Team Disbands
Played like a Puppeteer
And with that, Japan Studio is no more. There’s been a spate of sad stories surrounding PlayStation this year, but perhaps the most disappointing of all is the disbandment of the manufacturer’s oldest first-party studio. The closure has culminated in an exodus of talent, with Gavin Moore being the latest high-profile...
Mini Review Root Film (PS4) - An Enjoyable, If Standard, Visual Novel
Lights! Camera! Inaction!
While it might not be as compelling as its predecessor, Root Letter, Kadokawa Games’ follow-up visual novel Root Film is still worthy of your time. You’ll visit a bevy of locations and witness the culture of Shimane Prefecture while trying to solve an ever-increasing number of murders. As the title of the game suggests,...
News Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual Confirmed for PSVR Release in 2022
Mystery solved
As you may recall, a new Sam & Max adventure was announced last year, taking the Freelance Police to VR. Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual is in development at HappyGiant, and will have you fighting crime alongside the rabbit and dog duo. When it was announced, there was a question about platforms. Which virtual reality...
News Vokabulantis Is a Stunning Stop-Motion Platformer Built with Physical Props and Sets
On Kickstarter now
Vokabulantis is a bit of a mouthful, but we couldn't not bring your attention to this one. This game recently began a Kickstarter campaign, and it's been picking up a lot of buzz on social media. There's a good reason why: it's a fully hand-crafted, stop-motion animated puzzle platformer, and it looks awesome. Indie studio Kong...
Let's rock!
After years of fans asking for it, Arc System Works has finally dropped a ton of music from its most popular games on Spotify and other music streaming services. Albums for Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and more have been added, and you can find them by searching for 'Arc System Works' (or you can just click here to go straight to the Arc...
News Earth Defense Force: World Brothers Brings Block-Based Bugs to PS4 in May
EDF! EDF! EDF!
Earth Defense Force will return to the front lines next month. The latest entry in D3Publisher's hysterical series is Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, which boasts a block-based, 'voxel' art style. This is still the EDF that we know and love, but it's set in a much more colourful world. It looks like a ton of fun in the gameplay...
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