How to complete the Four Angels' Busts
News Leaked Document Reveals Xbox's Opinion of The Last of Us 2
"Naughty Dog still can't seem to make decent gun combat"
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Solve the Hall of Ablution Puzzle
How to position the Hall of Ablution Statues
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Gun Customizable Parts Locations
Veteran Gunsmith Trophy guide
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Outhouse Locations in the Village
When You Gotta Go... Trophy guide
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Padlock Combinations
How to find every code
News - 2021, Week 18
Sunday9th May 2021
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Returnal?
The cycle repeats
Returnal has been out for just over a week now, and the PlayStation 5 exclusive has been met with a wave of positivity. Just before launch, most reviews painted the intense shooter as a near essential purchase on Sony's new system — but what review score would you give Returnal? That's what we're here to find out. We gave the...
News Lost Judgment Seems to Have a Season Pass and Story DLC
A first for Yakuza-style games
Freshly announced Judgment sequel Lost Judgment has a season pass, according to the Japanese PlayStation Store (as translated by The Tojo Dojo). This'll be the first time that a Yakuza-style game has included such a thing, with previous titles only offering smaller DLC packs containing special items or unlocks. The...
Saturday8th May 2021
News Epic Games Offered Sony $200 Million to Bring PS5, PS4 Exclusives to Its Store
In demand
Epic Games tabled a deal with a minimum guarantee of $200 million for Sony to port four to six of its first-party exclusives to the Epic Games Store. As part of an internal memo dated September 2020 – published on ResetEra as part of the ongoing court battle between the Unreal Engine maker and Apple – the document notes that it was, at...
News Alternative PS5 Controller Colours Apparently En Route
Spanish site claims to have scoop
Sony was destined to flood retail with alternative DualSense controller colours at some point, the question has always been: when? Forgive the shaky source, but Spanish website Area Jugones – renowned, apparently, for PS Plus leaks in the past – has heard that brand new PS5 pads are en route. According to the...
News Returnal Patch 1.3.6 Available Now on PS5, Fixes Lots of Common Issues and Crashes
The cycle continues
Housemarque is being put through its paces, as its PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal has been causing trouble with various bugs. A number of players have been hit with some pretty nasty problems, like doors not opening, the inability to pick up items, and game crashes. While those crashes might be a problem on Sony's side, it...
News New PS Vita Games Will Sadly Cease This Summer
Despite the PS Store remaining open
Sony will cease accepting PS Vita software for submission this summer, as despite reversing its decision to remove the portable’s storefront, it will still enforce policies that will effectively bring an end to new releases. Despite nearing its 10th anniversary, titles have continued to deploy on the device with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 375
Village people
If you go down to the village tonight you’re sure of a big surprise… It’s been a huge few weeks on PlayStation after a relatively slow start to the year, with Resident Evil Village representing the high-profile follow-up to Returnal in a PS5 double-header. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got Resident Evil Village installed on my...
Friday7th May 2021
Mini Review Wreckfest (PS5) - Not a Huge Jump on PS5, But Still a Smashing Good Time
Get wrecked
Wreckfest just fully embraces what it is, and you have to respect it. Bugbear's brash, fender-bending racer has been unleashed on PlayStation 5 as part of May's PlayStation Plus lineup, and it's still very much the chaotic, crash-happy, Destruction Derby-esque experience people love. In the jump to new hardware, the game definitely...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Has Three Platinum Trophies on PS4, 130 Trophies in Total
Reapers what you sow
Wow, if you're a hardcore Trophy hunter, then Mass Effect Legendary Edition is going to keep you very, very busy. The Trophy list for the upcoming remastered collection is now online, and it's gigantic. Each game in the trilogy has its own list, and there's an additional, smaller list that covers challenges across all three...
Poll Did You Buy Resident Evil Village?
Welcome to the village
Resident Evil Village is here, and we absolutely love it. We gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review, but, as always, we want to know if the latest blockbuster is currently residing on your console. It's fair to say that Capcom's been on a roll for a good few years now, pumping out a number of top...
Small print
Sony loves a good ol’ timed exclusive, and having pumped a chunk of change into Square Enix’s pocket for the original release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, it looks like it’s brought another briefcase to the publisher for PlayStation 5 expansion Intergrade. A new trailer for the title concludes with some small print: “Available on...
News Lost Judgment Announced for PS5, PS4, September 2021 Worldwide Release Date
Lost and found
Lost Judgment, a full sequel to the excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment, has been officially announced. It'll once again feature detective Takayuki Yagami, who'll be investigating another mysterious murder case. This time, however, you'll be exploring Yokohama as well as Kamurocho. Players who are familiar with Yakuza: Like a Dragon...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Gets Final Trailer, Fort Condor Minigame Revealed
Yuffie's time to shine
Warning: This trailer contains some pretty significant spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake. It also shows new boss fights from Episode INTERmission, the expansion starring Yuffie. The "final" trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is here, and it's packed with details. We won't go into the nitty gritty here in...
News Future Yakuza Games Will Have Turn-Based Combat, Not Action
Action gameplay lives on in Lost Judgment
If the turn-based combat of Yakuza: Like a Dragon discouraged you from checking out that particular entry, then the franchise might not be for you going forward. Creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and producer Kazuki Hosokawa have revealed in a new interview with IGN that future instalments in the Yakuza series will...
Feature Resident Evil's Story So Far, Summed Up in 30 Mind-Twisting Minutes
Fasten your seatbelt
Are you picking up Resident Evil Village today? You should: our Resident Evil Village PS5 review already explained that it’s arguably the best instalment since the outstanding Resident Evil 4. But do you need some kind of story recap to get you up to speed? We can help, as we’ve put together a mammoth 30 minute video that...
News NBA 2K21 Goes Full Throttle with MyTeam Season 7
Pedal to the metal
As the NBA season stretches towards its conclusion in real-life – let’s go, Knicks! – NBA 2K21 is getting gassed with its Season 7 update in MyTeam: Full Throttle. As has been the case all year long, there are 40 tiers of rewards to complete here, culminating in a Dark Matter Vince Carter. You’ll be able to kick things off...
Saturday8th May 2021
News MLB The Show 21 Drops Apologetic Payload Following Server Woes
Diamonds are a baller's best friend
MLB The Show 21’s launch wasn’t as smooth as Sony San Diego would have liked, with progression issues in Road to the Show and some serious server woes. However, the developer has taken measures to make amends with an absolutely enormous payload in Diamond Dynasty right now. Available until 17th May, redeem...
Friday7th May 2021
News Bus Simulator 21 Busts Out the Mercedes-Benz, Parks 7th September on PS4
On time
The thing about Bus Simulator compared to titles like Train Sim World 2 is that, while its intricate with its presentation of the public service, it has a real sense of humour. And from what we’ve seen of Bus Simulator 21 – which now has a 7th September release date on PlayStation 4 – it’s leaning into the silliness a little bit...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Finally Confirmed for PS4 Release with New Gameplay Video
Boom
The Shadow Warrior series is something of a cult hit — technically not the greatest games in the world, but beloved by fans. In this new gameplay clip, courtesy of IGN, it's easy to understand why — Shadow Warrior 3 is looking like a more colourful DOOM here, and we can certainly get on board with that. The only real question mark hanging...
News Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Delayed on PS5 Only Due to Unforeseen Issues
Still launching next month on PS4
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will not release on 4th June for PlayStation 5 as planned, as developer CI Games has made the unprecedented decision to delay the game on Sony’s next-gen console only. The title will still release on PS4 and other formats – including Xbox Series X|S and PC – next month. “CI...
News Yakuza, Judgment Dev Planning to Have Global Release Dates for All Future Games
Finally
Speaking during the Lost Judgment livestream, RGG Studio head Toshihiro Nagoshi stated that the developer plans on releasing all of its future games worldwide, simultaneously. In the past, we've had to wait months — sometimes even years! — for Yakuza titles to be localised here in the West, so this is great news. Of course, these plans...
Live Watch the Lost Judgment Official Reveal Stream Right Here
Yagami's back on the case
Excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment seems to be getting a sequel, and you can catch the full announcement and reveal via the SEGA livestream that we've embedded below. It all kicks off at 3PM UK time, or 7AM Pacific time. At this point it's worth mentioning that the supposed sequel has already been leaked via the
News Cutesy Deck Builder Rise of the Slime Comes to PS5, PS4 on 20th May
Slime time
If you're a fan of rogue-likes, card-based games, or both, Rise of the Slime might be up your street. Like Slay the Spire before it, this indie title blends the two, with procedurally generated paths and random elements mixing with steady, strategic deck building. Playing as a slime wearing a fancy crown, you'll engage in turn-based card...
How to complete the Four Angels' Busts
Where are the four Angel Masks in Resident Evil Village? How do you solve the Hall of the Four puzzle in Resident Evil Village? On this page, we're going to reveal where to find all four Angel Masks and solve the Hall of the Four puzzle. This is the game's first proper puzzle, requiring you to fully explore...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Solve the Hall of Ablution Puzzle
How to position the Hall of Ablution Statues
How do you solve the Hall of Ablution puzzle in Resident Evil Village? This room contains just one of many puzzles featured in Resident Evil Village, but if you're struggling to find the solution, we're here to lend a helping hand. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to solve...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Gun Customizable Parts Locations
Veteran Gunsmith Trophy guide
What are all gun upgrade locations in Resident Evil Village? There are a number of different weapons to both collect and purchase in Resident Evil Village, but they can be so much better than their base versions. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal all gun upgrade locations. Finding them all will...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Outhouse Locations in the Village
When You Gotta Go... Trophy guide
Where are all the Outhouses in Resident Evil Village? How do you unlock the When You Gotta Go... Trophy in Resident Evil Village? Spread throughout The Village are 10 Outhouses where the inhabitants would normally go to the toilet. That is if they haven't already been killed by the Lycan horde. In order to unlock...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Padlock Combinations
How to find every code
What are all padlock combinations in Resident Evil Village? How do you find every code? While there aren't anywhere near as many as previous games in the series, Resident Evil Village still requires a few padlock combinations in order to access special items. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal all...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Solve Dimitrescu's Portrait Bell Puzzle
All five Atelier bell locations
How do you solve the Dimitrescu's Portrait puzzle in Resident Evil Village? Where are the five bells to ring in the Atelier room? As you explore Castle Dimitrescu, this is one of the many puzzles you will come across while being hunted by the tall lady running the show. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Take Down the Varcolac Alfa
Leader of the Pack Trophy guide
Where is the Varcolac Alfa in Resident Evil Village? How do you take down the Varcolac Alfa in Resident Evil Village? There are many optional enemies and beasts to kill throughout the game, and the Varcolac Alfa is one of the toughest. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to take down the...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get Beneviento's Treasure
Where to get the Broken Slab
How do you get Beneviento's Treasure in Resident Evil Village? After reaching a certain point in the story, Resident Evil Village gives you the illusion that it is opening up and allowing you to go wherever you like. One way it does this is by marking golden treasure chests on your map, telling you where some of the best...
Thursday6th May 2021
News PS5 Game Boost Trailer Raises Eyebrows
Sony debuts new logo
Sony’s released a new miniature PlayStation 5 trailer dedicated to the console’s Game Boost feature, which is a marketing buzzword for the way in which backwards compatibility enhances select PlayStation 4 games. Obviously, we’ve seen the likes of Days Gone and Ghost of Tsushima transformed with post-relea
News Returnal Patch 1.3.4 Available Now on PS5, Fixes Nasty Save Errors
New update ready to rock
Update: Overnight, patch 1.3.4 for Returnal went live, which promises to fix the save-related issues the previous update introduced. So, just update your game to the latest version (the patch is roughly 1GB in size), and your progress will be a-okay — plus, you can enjoy the various bug fixes that 1.3.3 was intended to...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Gun Stat Upgrades and How Much They Cost
Best weapons detailed
What are all gun stat upgrades in Resident Evil Village? How much do weapon stat upgrades cost in Resident Evil Village? In order to keep pace with the strengthening enemies featured in Castle Dimitrescu and beyond, you'll need to upgrade your guns by spending Lei at the Duke. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Solve the Doll Workshop Mannequin Puzzle
Where to find the doll in House Beneviento
How do you solve the Doll Workshop Mannequin puzzle in Resident Evil Village? After reaching the basement in House Beneviento, you'll be thrust into an elaborate puzzle that considers of a number of different solutions and mechanics. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to solve...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
A walkthrough for all Trophies in Resident Evil Village
In this Resident Evil Village Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in Capcom's latest survival horror experience. As part of our Resident Evil Village guide, we are going to reveal all the Trophies as well as their descriptions and some strategies you can use to...
Guide Resident Evil Village Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Resident Evil Village resource
Resident Evil Village is the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's classic survival horror franchise and acts as a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, bringing back both the first-person camera and protagonist Ethan Winters. We awarded the game a 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review,...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get Maestro's Collection
F2 Rifle High-Capacity Mag location
How do you get Maestro's Collection in Resident Evil Village? After reaching a certain point in the story, Resident Evil Village gives you the illusion that it is opening up and allowing you to go wherever you like. One way it does this is by marking golden treasure chests on your map, telling you where some of...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Can You Play It in VR?
Does Resident Evil Village support PSVR?
Can you play Resident Evil Village in VR? Does Resident Evil Village support PSVR? After scaring everyone in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, you may be wondering if Resident Evil Village also allows you to play in VR. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal if you can play the
Thursday6th May 2021
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Download Size Is Massive on PS5, PS4
Even bigger in Europe
With Mass Effect Legendary Edition just over a week away (at the time of writing), we've seen quite a few people asking about how big its file size is going to be. After all, this is all three games from the original trilogy bundled into one release — and they've all been fully remastered and enhanced to boot. With that in...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: Can You Kill Lady Dimitrescu?
It's Dimit-rees
Can you kill Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village? Much like Mr X in Resident Evil 2 and (not so much like) Nemesis in Resident Evil 3, the towering female that is Lady Dimitrescu will hunt you down for periods of Resident Evil Village. Therefore, you may be wondering if you can simply kill her and not have to worry about the 2.9...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get Luiza's Heirloom
Where to use Luiza's Key
How do you get Luiza's Heirloom in Resident Evil Village? After reaching a certain point in the story, Resident Evil Village gives you the illusion that it is opening up and allowing you to go wherever you like. One way it does this is by marking golden treasure chests on your map, telling you where some of the best items...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get to Riverbank Treasure House
How to get under Castle Dimitrescu
How do you get to the Riverbank Treasure House in Resident Evil Village? After reaching a certain point in the story, Resident Evil Village gives you the illusion that it is opening up and allowing you to go wherever you like. One way it does this is by marking golden treasure chests on your map, telling you where...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Fish, Meat, and Poultry Sources and Where to Find Them
How to cook all recipes
How do you get Fish, Meat, and Poultry in Resident Evil Village? Where do you find Fish, Meat, and Poultry in Resident Evil Village? If you want to cook up some permanent upgrades at The Duke's Kitchen, first you'll need to source some ingredients for him. These take the form of Fish, Meat, and Poultry at a base level, but...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Combine a Treasure into Its Complete Form
Repairer Trophy guide
How do you combine a treasure into its complete form in Resident Evil Village? Every so often, you'll find an item in the environment that isn't in its whole form. These are Treasures that can be combined with another one to form a more valuable piece, thus gaining more Lei when sold to the Duke. In this Resident Evil Village...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get Dimitrescu's Key
Moving statues
How do you get Dimitrescu's Key in Resident Evil Village? As you progress through Castle Dimitrescu, you will come across locked doors which require specific keys in order to be unlocked. They're required to progress through the game, so finding them is vital. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to get...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All The Duke's Kitchen Upgrades
How to unlock upgrades
What are all The Duke's Kitchen upgrades in Resident Evil Village? After progressing the main story to a certain point, Resident Evil Village will allow you to catch Fish, Meat, and Poultry and hand them over to the Duke in exchange for permanent upgrades for protagonist Ethan Winters. This part of the game is unmissable, so...
Thursday6th May 2021
News PS5 Redesign to Manufacture in 2022, Will Likely Only Alter Internals
TSMC apparently plotting new 6nm chip
The ongoing semiconductor shortage is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, but Sony had hinted that one solution to PlayStation 5’s stock shortages could be to “change the design” of the next-gen device. Specifically, it’s referring to t
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Goats of Warding Locations
Heretic Trophy guide
What are all Goats of Warding locations in Resident Evil Village? Much like previous entries in the franchise, Resident Evil Village contains collectibles for you to find throughout its various locations and environments. Recent examples include the Charlie Dolls in Resident Evil 3 and Antique Coins in Resident Evil 7:...
News Lost Judgment Leaks on Japanese PlayStation Store Ahead of Official Reveal
Fight for the lost
Set to be officially announced tomorrow, a sequel to the excellent Judgment has leaked on the Japanese PlayStation Store (as reported by Wario64). It's called Lost Judgment, but it's worth remembering that Judgment was named Judge Eyes in Japan, so this might not be the title that we get here in the West. According to the page,...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Set Fire to a Moroaica
Medium Rare Trophy guide
How do you set fire to a Moroaica in Resident Evil Village? If you're looking to unlock the Platinum Trophy in Resident Evil Village, you'll first need to get the Medium Rare Trophy. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to set fire to a Moroaica. Resident Evil Village: How to Set Fire to a...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Remnant: From the Ashes Rises with PS5 Upgrade
Coming very soon
Remnant: From the Ashes is a PlayStation 4 shooter with more than a whiff of Dark Souls, and you may remember it from a previous PS Plus lineup. Back in March, the game was part of the complimentary selection for the month, letting members play the title for no extra cost. Whether you played it or not, hopefully you at least added...
News Class Action Lawsuit Claims Sony Has Monopoly on PS Store Games
After the platform holder pulled plug on download codes at retail
Sony may soon have to mobilise its attorney against a class action lawsuit which claims it has a monopoly on the sale of digital games through the PS Store. The platform holder stopped selling download codes for software at retail a few years ago, meaning there’s technically no...
News Classic PS2 Action RPG Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Is Being Re-Released Tomorrow on PS4
A new alliance
Originally released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2001, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance was something of a cult classic. The action RPG was well received at launch, and now it's being reborn on PS4, complete with local co-op. Its blocky visuals haven't aged all that well, but fans of the initial release will no doubt feel...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: Where to Find Juicy Game
Tochitura de Pui ingredient
Where do you find Juicy Game in Resident Evil Village? If you want to cook the Tochitura de Pui recipe at the Duke, you'll need a piece of Quality Meat in order to get things going. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal where to find Juicy Game. You may also be interested in:
Thursday6th May 2021
News Metro Exodus PS5 Version Emerges on the 18th June, Still a Free Upgrade for PS4 Players
All aboard
Metro Exodus launched for PlayStation 4 in 2019, and then almost two years later, developer 4A Games announced that it would be getting a native PS5 version. Boasting 4K support at 60 frames-per-second with ray traced lighting, the next-gen edition of Exodus will arrive on the 18th June, 2021. And yes, it's still a completely free upgrade...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get the Iron Insignia Key
Pianist palaver
How do you get the Iron Insignia Key in Resident Evil Village? As you progress through Castle Dimitrescu, you will come across locked doors which require specific keys in order to be unlocked. They're required to progress through the game, so finding them is vital. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to get...
Thursday6th May 2021
News The Division Heartland Announced, a Free-to-Play, Standalone Division Game
Lock and load
Ubisoft is branching out with The Division. The publisher has announced that it has a new entry in development, titled The Division Heartland — and it's going to be free-to-play. Currently in the works at Red Strom studio, Heartland is aiming for a "2021-2022" release on consoles (we're guessing it'll be on both PlayStation 5 and...
News Get a Good Look at Biomutant's Crazy Character Creation
Fur real
Upcoming open world adventure Biomutant has us officially hyped after we recently got to see the game in action. It's looking great, but one aspect of the release that we've always wondered about is character creation. In case you don't already know, you play as a furry, rough-looking little creature in Biomutant, and the beast is yours to...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get the Courtyard Key
Drunk and disorderly
How do you get the Courtyard Key in Resident Evil Village? As you progress through Castle Dimitrescu, you will come across locked doors which require specific keys in order to be unlocked. They're required to progress through the game, so finding them is vital. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Square Enix, SEGA, Bandai Namco, and More Join E3 2021 Roster
A strong Japanese presence
E3 2021 has confirmed that more publishers will be taking part in this year's all-digital event. It's officially added Square Enix (which we kind of already knew about), SEGA, Bandai Namco, and more. The growing publisher roster now looks like this: Nintendo Xbox Capcom Ubisoft Take-Two Interactive Warner Bros...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Use Wells
Where to get the Well Wheel
How do you use wells in Resident Evil Village? What item do you need to use wells in Resident Evil Village? If you have made it to the village area, then you may be wondering how to interact with wells beyond the game simply telling you another item is required. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours does Resident Evil Village take to beat?
How long does it take to beat Resident Evil Village? How long is the campaign in Resident Evil Village? The length of campaigns in Resident Evil games have been a bit all over the place as of late, with the likes of Resident Evil 3 only mustering up five to six hours of fun while the great...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Where to Find Finest Fish
Sarmale de Peste ingredient
Where do you find Finest Fish in Resident Evil Village? If you want to cook the Sarmale de Peste recipe at the Duke, you'll need a piece of Quality Meat in order to get things going. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal where to find Finest Fish. You may also be interested in:
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get Lei
Get rich quick
How do you get Lei in Resident Evil Village? Buying supplies and upgrading your weapons is part and parcel of any survival horror experience, so Lei forms a very important part of the gameplay loop in Resident Evil Village. As such, it's only right that you want to know how to get a lot of it quickly in order to give yourself a better...
Thursday6th May 2021
News EA Sports Acquires Super Mega Baseball Developer
Moneyball
EA Sports has acquired Metalhead Software, the Canadian team behind the Super Mega Baseball series. The publisher said in a press release that it intends to help grow the developer’s popular arcade baseball series, as well as develop new gaming and sports experiences. “We look forward to supporting and investing in the team so they can...
Friday7th May 2021
News Super Animal Royale Is the PS5, PS4 Wildlife Battle Royale You Always Wanted
Call of Duty: Woodland
It’s anything but cutesy: Super Animal Royale is a top-down PlayStation 5 and PS4 multiplayer shooter, inspired by Battle Royale titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone. “Collect, loot, and shoot your way to the top of the food chain,” the blurb pitches. The trailer’s got a bit of a Happy Tree Friends vibe to...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Scarlet Nexus Gets a Very Anime Opening Movie
OSF course
Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for upcoming action RPG Scarlet Nexus. It's fully animated, and it's got a catchy Japanese rock song as a backing track. In other words, it's very anime. Scarlet Nexus is out pretty soon — next month, in fact — on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. But are you looking forward to it? Feel...
Friday7th May 2021
Guide Resident Evil Village: Where to Find Quality Meat
Ciorba de Porc ingredient
Where do you find Quality Meat in Resident Evil Village? If you want to cook the Ciorba de Porc recipe at the Duke, you'll need a piece of Quality Meat in order to get things going. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal where to find Quality Meat. You may also be interested in:
Thursday6th May 2021
Feature How Velan Studios, and the Community, Are Shaping Knockout City
Dodgeball multiplayer title is almost here
Velan Studios is not a household name, but despite this, it's been able to make a bit of a splash. Its first release was the Switch exclusive Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, but it's also been building up to the launch of something very different: Knockout City. Published by EA Originals, the multiplayer...
Wednesday5th May 2021
Review Resident Evil Village (PS5) - Capcom's Best Horror Game for 16 Years
Goth punk
If we're being brutally honest, Resident Evil Village puts Resident Evil 7: Biohazard to shame. That's not to say we've soured on Ethan Winters in the four years since his introduction, but rather what Capcom has done next goes way above and beyond the events of the Baker incident. Resident Evil Village is incredible. By borrowing the best...
First Impressions Biomutant Is an Open-Worlder with Style and Depth
Furry business
Putting out your first-ever game as a developer is always going to be a difficult task, but when the project generates as much excitement as Biomutant has in years past, that weight of expectation must take its toll sooner or later. Swedish studio X101 finds itself in that precarious position as we close in on the release of its...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Can Hit 4K, 60FPS on PS5, Up to 60FPS on PS4, PS4 Pro
Quality and performance modes revealed
BioWare has detailed the kind of technical performance that we can expect from Mass Effect Legendary Edition on PlayStation platforms. Before we get into the numbers, we should reiterate that Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a PS4 game — but unsurprisingly, it'll run best on PS5 through backwards...
Wednesday5th May 2021
Random Dev Cheat Codes Discovered in Returnal Let You Spawn Weapons and Re-Roll Biomes
But a patch is coming
Here's a pretty fascinating story for you. Returnal, the excellent arcade shooter rogue-like from Housemarque, is generally resonating well among players, but there are some struggling with the difficulty and its perma-death structure. If you're in that camp, and wish there was a way to make things a little easier for yourself,...
Soapbox 69% of PlayStation's Revenue Is Driven by PS Store, But the Shopping Experience Sucks
Sammy's grudging forking out on PS5, PS4
There are many things I don’t understand in this world – wrestling being the main one, really – but Sony’s recent round of financials had me parroting that emoji where the little yellow guy has his chin perched on his thumb and index finger. A staggering 69 per cent of PlayStation’s revenue for the...
News Promising FPS Necromunda: Hired Gun Has Our Attention in New PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Live by the gun
Necromunda: Hired Gun continues to look rather promising in this new gameplay trailer. It's not too long, clocking in at just over three minutes, but it does give us a fairly decent idea of what the game's about. There's definitely potential here as you make your own bounty hunter, take on different contracts, and try out all kinds...
Look how far we've come
This is a great little clip dug by Reddit from an old GameSpot live show, in which Insomniac Games boss Ted Price and PlayStation veteran Mark Cerny promote the original Ratchet & Clank, prior to its release on PlayStation 2 in 2002. Obviously the series was brand new at the time of this airing, so Price spends a little...
News Easily Create Your Own Custom Mass Effect Wallpaper and PS4 Box Art with This Official Editor
Paragon or Renegade?
EA and BioWare have launched a webpage that lets you create your own custom Mass Effect art, just in time for the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The editing tool lets you choose Shepard's alignment, your favourite squadmates from all three titles in the original trilogy, and a suitable background. Once you've got your...
Mini Review The Colonists (PS4) - A Nice and Chill Civilisation Building Sim
Human after all
The Colonists is an addictive little world-builder featuring cute robots. And while it doesn't do much to set itself apart from its strategic peers, it's a relatively accessible game, complete with step-by-step tutorials and a gameplay structure that's easy to understand. In a genre where complexity can be a serious hurdle, The...
News Meditative Racer Art of Rally Styles Up PS5, PS4 This Summer
They see you slidin'
After being announced for practically every other console platform under the sun, stylish low-poly racer Art of Rally has now been confirmed for PlayStation 5 and PS4, with a release window slated for this summer. “The PlayStation version of Art of Rally will benefit from all previous updates published on its PC counterpart,...
Random Good Morning Football Stans Twisted Metal
R-rated Mario Kart
Twisted Metal is poised to make a comeback, as PlayStation Productions preps a television series based on the cult car combat series. But the game – especially for those who played PS1 in the 1990s in the United States – will always have a special place in PlayStation history, as proven by this conversation between the hosts...
News Destruction AllStars Season 1 Is Live Now on PS5, Introduces New Character Alba and More
Get into gear
Destruction AllStars is alive and well on PlayStation 5 — in fact, today sees the arrival of a big update to the vehicle-smashing multiplayer game. Season one, entitled Hotshots, is rolling out right now, with a 13GB game update available to download. So, what does this new season bring to the table? Well, as outlined last week,...
News Those Paul George PS5 Sneakers Are Coming to NBA 2K21 As Well As Real Life
PG 5 PlayStation 5 colorway available IRL and in-game
Earlier this week, we caught wind of a new collaboration between PlayStation, Nike, and NBA baller Paul George. A brand new set of basketball shoes will be available to purchase soon, inspired by the design of Sony's PS5 console. They look pretty neat, with a similar colour scheme to the curvy...
Live Mass Effect Celebrates Legendary Edition with Full Trilogy Soundtrack Stream
Massively effective bangers
A quick heads up for all you hardcore Mass Effect fans out there: the official Mass Effect YouTube channel is going live with a stream featuring the full original trilogy soundtrack, in order to celebrate the upcoming release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition. We've embedded the video above. In case you already don't...
News Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Brings Classic Platforming to PS4 on 28th May
Physical and digital releases coming
The Wonder Boy franchise has had a new lease of life over the last few years, and that trend continues with the next effort coming from ININ Games. Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a reimagining of Mega Drive title Monster World IV, coming to PlayStation 4. The game is a pretty traditional side-scrolling...
News Stonefly, the Zen Adventure About Bug-Sized Mechs, Comes to PS5, PS4 in June
June bugs
We've remained rather intrigued by Stonefly, the next game from the makers of Creature in the Well. It's a tranquil action adventure that's left a good impression. After getting an early look at the game a couple of months back, we're definitely curious to play it ourselves and see what Annika's journey has to offer. Fortunately, the game...
Tuesday4th May 2021
News PS Plus Members Get Exclusive Early Access to Wreckfest PS5
Crash, bang, wallop
Sony has repeatedly reiterated that it wants to improve the value of PS Plus in order to retain subscribers as it transitions to the PlayStation 5 era, and this may be another example of that: Wreckfest’s next-gen port is available a month early to members. The game doesn’t officially launch on PS5 until 1st June, but PS Plus...
News Nice Shot! Sounds Like Rocket League Is Coming to PS5
Court documents strike again
Rocket League looks and plays great on PlayStation 5 as it is, but as previously reported it’ll need a native port in order to unlock the 120 frames-per-second features available on other formats. Good news, then: the ongoing Epic Games vs Apple lawsuit has uncovered yet another tidbit – a
Feature What Discord Integration Could Mean for PS5, PS4
Talking shop
Recently, Sony confirmed that it had made a minority investment in Discord, and that it would be establishing a new partnership with the hugely popular platform. But what does that actually mean for PlayStation players? What is Discord, and how could it be integrated into the existing console experience? For the uninitiated, we're...
News May 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
The fourth of May is with you, Spock
A new month, a new selection of PlayStation Plus games. Last month's lineup is on the way out today, making space for May's roster of complimentary titles. In case you'd forgotten, the games PS Plus members will be able to download include Wreckfest for PS5, as well as PS4 titles
News Train Sim World 2 Makes a Stop on PS5 with Rush Hour Expansion
Free upgrade from PS4 with all add-ons
Train Sim World 2 will make a stop at PlayStation 5 this summer, promising faster loading times, higher framerates, and improved visuals. The port will offer a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade if you already own the game, and any add-ons you’ve purchased – including Preserved Collection content – will convert...
Random Even the CEO of Epic Games Doesn't Have a PS5 at Home
If you can believe it
It's been over five months since the launch of the PlayStation 5, and Sony's next-gen console is still an absolute pain in the arse to purchase. The Japanese giant says that production is still limited — a knock-on effect of the coronavirus pandemic — and as such, demand continues to completely outweigh supply. When PS5...
News Insomniac Games Renews Trademark for Xbox Exclusive Sunset Overdrive
Sunrise, sunset
Sunset Overdrive was always one of Microsoft's most interesting exclusives during the Xbox One era. Developed by Insomniac Games while it was still independent, it's a highly stylised open world action game that became something of a cult hit. Of course, as mentioned, the studio was brought into Sony's ranks following its excellent...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adds New Character, Missions, and Operatives
DJs, First Responders, and mind control
Watch Dogs Legion has added a ton of new content today – a lot of which is free for everyone! As part of a new update on PlayStation 5 and PS4, you’ll be able to recruit two new types of operative to your team: a DJ and First Responder. Both have unique abilities associated with their jobs, so the First...
Wednesday5th May 2021
News Surprise! Cult 90s Platformer Flashback Is Getting a Sequel
Fade to black
Hold your horses! Before you all rush angrily to the comments, we know 1992 platformer Flashback already received a PS1 sequel in the form of Fade to Black – but publisher Microids is literally calling this new game Flashback 2. There’s even a logo with the number on it, so don’t shoot the messenger, okay? Now we’ve got that...
Monday3rd May 2021
News Leaked Document Reveals Xbox's Opinion of The Last of Us 2
"Naughty Dog still can't seem to make decent gun combat"
Companies conduct internal reviews of their competitors’ products all the time – it’s just we seldom ever get to actually read them. The ongoing litigation between Apple and Epic Games is uncovering all kinds of industry secrets, however – such as this Microsoft review of The Last of...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Roguelike Returnal Off to Slower Start Than Other Sony Exclusives
Game over
Returnal managed to finish second on the UK sales charts at launch, but it debuted a lot lower than other major PlayStation exclusive titles. It’s worth noting that, in frustrating fashion, Britain’s best-sellers list is comprised of physical sales only – and thus is missing a major piece of the puzzle, as consumers continue to skew...
Tuesday4th May 2021
News Crossplay Controversy Shifts to Sony Being Only Company to Enforce Clause
Interesting clause sheds light on Sony's approach
Update: Now that social media has a better understanding of what the crossplay policy implemented by PlayStation actually means, the backlash has shifted to the fact that Sony is the only organisation to enforce it. To be fair, this is at least a better focal point for fans’ frustration – even if...
Monday3rd May 2021
News Sony Invests in Discord, Full Integration Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Year
"We are beyond excited to start this journey"
Sony has made a minority investment into social network Discord, with full integration coming to PlayStation next year. The announcement – which perhaps explains the closure of Communities on PlayStation 4 – was made by bigwig Jim Ryan on the SIE Blog, with the executive explaining that “our teams...
News Don't Forget to Download April 2021's Free PS Plus Games While You Can
Service reloads with new games tomorrow
Heads up: this is your last opportunity to download April 2021’s free PS Plus games before they’re removed from the service and replaced by May 2021’s selection. You don’t necessarily need to download the games, just make sure you redeem them and they’ll remain in your library for as long as you’re...
Random Lace Up with PS5 Sneakers This Month
Shoe gazer
Eager to wear your fandom on your feet? PlayStation is once again pairing with Nike and LA Clippers small forward Paul George to bring new PS5-branded sneakers to shoe stores. Scheduled to release in May, there are two variants: one pair that’s predominantly blue and a second pair that’s mostly white. Both have the PlayStation symbols...
Movie Review Mortal Kombat (2021) – An Uneven, But Ultimately Enjoyable Film
Flawed victory
The list of game movie adaptations grows ever longer. While the vast majority of them are calamitous misfires, the last couple years have shown that game adaptations can be at least mediocre. Between the latest Tomb Raider, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Detective Pikachu, game movies have finally reached a place where watching them isn’t...
Mini Review Skate City (PS4) - Lo-Fi Beats to Kickflip To
Ollie-oop
From publisher Snowman comes Skate City, a port of a 2D mobile game that focuses on trick mastery and moody visuals. The translation from mobile to console isn’t exactly seamless, and performing tricks can be a pain, despite the simple controls. Skate City only rewards absolute precision. Landing what should be rudimentary tricks can...
News Nioh, Jump Force, Streets of Rage 4 All Join PS Now
Jump for joy?
Subscription service PlayStation Now has reloaded with three new titles today: Nioh, Jump Force, and Streets of Rage 4. As was the case with Marvel’s Avengers last month, Koei Tecmo’s samurai slasher will be the PS4 version and not the recently released PS5 remaster. It seems it’ll be a permanent addition, while Jump
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