News - July, 2021

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  • News PS4 Firmware 9.00 Entering Beta Phase, Will Allow You to View PS5 Trophies

    Plus more new features

    Sony's getting its act together with all its system software, isn't it? For PlayStation 5, the company currently has a huge update in beta which will make a large number of changes and improvements. However, PS4 is not to be left out — firmware version 9.00 is now in public beta for participants, and has one or two...

  • News Upcoming PS5 Firmware Will Display Trophy Lists Vertically

    Horizontal Trophies on the way out

    Trophy lists are a bit of a pain on PlayStation 5. When you view a game's Trophies on PS5, they're currently presented in a horizontal lineup, which matches other UI on the system, but isn't a particularly nice experience. The Trophy icon is nice and big, but its description is obscured because of the way the list...

  • Guide Warzone: Best Mac-10 Loadout

    The Mac-10 attachments you need

    What's the best Mac-10 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? The Mac-10 from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the best submachine gun in the game at the time of writing, so it's no wonder you want to build the best possible version of it for your Loadout. An absolute powerhouse at close range, it can tear teams to...

  • Guide Warzone: Best FFAR 1 Loadout

    The FFAR 1 attachments you need

    What's the best FFAR 1 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? This particular assault rifle has quickly risen to prominence as the meta is turned on its head following substantial nerfs to one particular weapon. With a very quick fire rate and great iron sights, you'll be picking off enemy teams quicker than ever before...

  • News Horizon Forbidden West Delayed to 2022, Says New Report

    It's probably happening

    Update: Well, it looks like this is probably happening after all. Following on from a rumour outbreak earlier today, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has weighed in on the situation, reporting that Horizon Forbidden West will indeed be delayed into the first quarter of 2022. The PS5 and PS4 game had been targeting a 2021 release...

  • News McDonald's Stream Week Delayed And Themed PS5 Controller 'No Longer Included'

    Fries and burgers are always with you

    Update 31st July: McDonalds Australia has delayed its stream week due to an issue with promotional materials, as detailed in a statement issued to Press-Start: “Unfortunately, McDonald’s stream week has been postponed and won’t be going ahead this Sunday. We are unable to confirm a new date for the...

  • Guide Warzone: Best Krig 6 Loadout

    The Krig 6 attachments you need

    What's the Best Krig 6 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? Following a series of buffs over the past few months, the Krig 6 has become one of the go-to assault rifles in Warzone. In this Warzone beginner's guide, we're going to reveal the best Krig 6 Loadout, including what attachments to equip. Warzone: Best Krig 6...

  • News PS5 Firmware Update Will Improve Create Mode Functionality

    Let's get creative

    This PlayStation 5 firmware update that's currently in beta testing sure has a lot of enhancements to look forward to. As well as allowing us to upgrade SSD storage, making improvements to the operating system, and displaying Trophy lists the way God intended, PS5's Create functionality is set to receive some nice quality of life...

  • Guide Warzone: Best DMR 14 Loadout

    The DMR 14 attachments you need

    What's the best DMR 14 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? While it has been subject to two waves of nerfs, the rifle in question is still one of the best weapons you can get in the Battle Royale title. As such, it's no wonder you want it to be part of your Loadout if you're trying to win matches. In this Warzone...

  • Guide Warzone Guide: Tips, How to Get Started, and How to Win at Call of Duty Battle Royale

    A comprehensive guide to Call of Duty: Warzone

    Call of Duty: Warzone is a standalone Battle Royale game from publisher Activision, developed and updated by Raven Software. It is heavily linked to both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, with all three titles featured on the same main menu once launched. Available on...

  • Guide Warzone: Best Fara 83 Loadout

    The Fara 83 attachments you need

    What's the Best Fara 83 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? Another fairly new kid on the block is the Fara 83, an assault rifle that was going underused until some buffs placed it firmly into the current meta. It's now up there with the Krig 6 as one of the best of the best. In this Warzone beginner's guide, we're...

  • Random PS2 Game Boxes Were Nearly Extremely Weird

    Look at this thing

    PlayStation games have always come in pretty ordinary boxes. The PS1 had its CD-like jewel cases, the PS2 kept things standard with a DVD box, PS3 shrunk things a little to match standard Blu-Ray releases, and it's been roughly the same since. Aside from its handheld machines, Sony's consoles have stuck to pretty regular game...

  • Guide Warzone: Best M16 Loadout

    The M16 attachments you need

    What's the best M16 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? This tactical rifle feels like the rising star of Raven Software's Battle Royale title, with many quickly adopting the gun. Its three-round burst really can do the business at medium to long-range, so it's no wonder you're searching for the best attachments this...

  • Guide Warzone: Best C58 Loadout

    The C58 attachments you need

    What's the Best C58 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? Added to the game as a free reward in the Season Four Battlepass, the C58 assault rifle has a fairly low rate of fire compared to others, but the damage and weight of those bullets result in a very fast time to kill. In this Warzone beginner's guide, we're going to...

  • Guide Warzone: Best Kar98k Loadout

    The Kar98k attachments you need

    What's the best Kar98k Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? This sniper rifle has quickly emerged as the best single-shot weapon in the game, making it the go-to gun for those who like to pick off enemies at far range. You'll come across a lot of teams using this as their secondary weapon, so if you want to make it a...

  • Guide Warzone: Best MP5 Loadout

    The MP5 attachments you need

    What's the Best MP5 Loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone? An absolute monster in close quarters, the MP5 from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War accompanies assault rifles perfectly, allowing you to quickly switch to something that shreds if you hear an enemy close by. In this Warzone beginner's guide, we'r

  • News Tales of Arise Fifth Character Trailer Shows Kisara and Her Really Big Shield

    Can't touch this

    It's that time again, Tales of Arise fans. Bandai Namco has released the game's fifth character trailer, which details another key party member. Kisara's the star in this one, a disciplined knight who uses a huge shield and hammer in battle. As you might expect, Kisara can block incoming blows with her massive bulwark, before...

  • Mini Review Cotton Reboot! (PS4) - Spooky Cute-'Em-Up's an Elaborate and Accessible 2D Shooter

    Bless your Cotton shmups

    Even if you're in the middle of a scorching summer, there are games that remind you of other seasons, and with a story that follows Cotton as a broomstick riding witch, PS4 Cotton Reboot! conjures up images of moonlit autumn nights. It's Cotton's sweet tooth, and love of candy wrapped WILLOW, which persuades her over seven...

  • News Sonic Dashes Into Two Point Hospital on PS4 Today with Free Costumes and Decorations

    Sonic scrubs

    Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates his 30th anniversary this year, and what better way to mark the occasion than by spending it in hospital? It might be the blue blur's birthday, but SEGA fans are the ones getting a present. Today, Two Point Hospital has been updated with a bunch of Sonic themed goodies, and they're available for free right...

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  • News WRC 10 Will Let You Play Classic Moments from Real Life Motorsport

    Relive Sébastien Loeb's victories and more

    WRC 10 is the latest edition of the officially licensed rally game, due for release in September of this year. As it so happens, 2021 is the 50th anniversary of WRC, and developer KT Racing is taking the opportunity to look back at some of the motorsport's iconic moments. In addition to including all the...

  • Live Watch the Nacon Connect Livestream Right Here

    French fancy

    Alright, it's not the household names you expect from E3, but Nacon Connect promises a hatful of games, including Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. Expect a Nintendo Direct-esque stream full of the French publisher's forthcoming projects, including three all-new reveals. The show will get underway from 6PM BST. Nacon Connect (6th...

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  • News UK Sales Charts: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Holds Its Own in a Nintendo-Heavy Top 10

    Phantom dash

    Less than half of the games in the top 10 can be played on a PlayStation system. It's true that Nintendo has dominated the UK's physical games chart for months now, and the latest results are no different. Fortunately, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is hanging in there, dipping from third to sixth among all the Switch exclusives...

  • News In the UK, 96% of Dark Alliance's Physical Sales Were on PS5, PS4

    Big splits

    It’s not unusual to see the physical sales of new releases skew heavily in favour of PlayStation in the UK, but the emergence of Xbox Game Pass is making the splits ridiculous. Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, which launched in Britain last week, generated 54 per cent of its boxed copy sales on PS5 and a further 42 per cent on PS4...

  • News GTA 6 Release Window Rumours Pick Up Steam

    It's a long way away

    Grand Theft Auto 6 is potentially an age away, as rumours predicting a release window as late as 2025 continue to gather momentum. Last week, we reported on speculation from YouTube sneakster Tom Henderson, who claimed that the sequel would have a Fortnite-esque evolving map, set in a modern version of Vice City.

  • News Sony Snapped Up Housemarque Before Someone Else Could

    There were other interested companies

    Every company is talking to other businesses at one stage or another about acquisitions, so it's no real surprise to learn that Sony wasn't the only firm sniffing around Returnal developer Housemarque. The PlayStation buyout is set in stone now, but it could easily have gone another way as an interview with...

  • News Tales of Arise Fully Animated Opening Movie Is Pretty Hype

    Tell us a Tale

    The opening move for Tales of Arise has been made public, and we must admit, it's got us feeling the hype. Complete with some catchy Japanese rock, it's a pretty standard anime-style opening, but we're loving the look of the game's world and characters. You can find the English opening above (same animation, just English lyrics), and...

  • Reminder Nacon Connect Airs 6th July at 6PM BST

    You probably forgot

    E3 2021 may be long behind us, but publishers are still plotting livestreams to keep you occupied this summer. We’ve already learned a little more about EA’s plans for July, and now Nacon would like to remind you that its own Nintendo Direct-esque showcase will air tomorrow. For many, this won’t be essential viewing, but...

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  • News PSP's Store Closes Today, But Its Games Are Still Up for Grabs on PS3 and PS Vita

    All is not lost

    Remember earlier in the year when Sony planned to close down the PlayStation Stores on PS3, PS Vita, and PSP? Of course, the corporation walked this decision back after no small amount of criticism, although the PSP's digital storefront would still be switching off come 2nd July. Still, it's a better result than what was initially on...

  • News EA Play Live to Spotlight Creators Throughout July

    Battlefield 2042! Apex Legends! Madden NFL 22! More!

    We already know that EA Play Live’s main event is scheduled to take place on 22nd July, but the publisher has much more in store throughout the whole month. Leading up to its primary broadcast, it’ll host a series of online panels, each with a different theme. Things will get underway on 8th...

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