Guide All PSVR Aim Controller Compatible Games
Which titles support Sony's new gun?
Guide All Free PS4 Games, Offers Included in Play At Home Initiative 2021
Everything you can get free of charge
News Leaked Document Reveals Xbox's Opinion of The Last of Us 2
"Naughty Dog still can't seem to make decent gun combat"
News - May, 2021
Monday31st May 2021
News Second Days of Play Community Challenge Completed, Unlocking Five Free PSN Avatars
Onto the final task
Those taking part in the Days of Play community challenges have now completed the second task, unlocking five PSN avatars for use on PlayStation consoles. Even PS5 owners benefit from the reward this time around! If you signed up in time, avatars themed around Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Tsushima,
News PS Now June 2021 Update Adds The Witcher 3, Sonic Games, Slay the Spire, and More
Virtua Fighter, Car Mechanic Simulator too
Sony is back with another monthly update for its PlayStation Now service, adding a long list of PS4 games for the month of June 2021. Many of these additions were either previously confirmed or rumoured, but it's always nice to have things set in stone. The honour of next month's headliner has to go to The...
News Knockout City Is Not Free-to-Play, But It Is Still Free to Try
Progress to Street Rank 25 without paying
Knockout City’s free ten-day trial period has concluded, and has been replaced with an alternative. You can now download and try the title up to Street Rank 25, which depending on how quickly you progress should give you a good five or so hours to test the dodgebrawler out. Think of this like a...
News Tales of Arise PS5 Details Shared, New Screenshots Revealed
PS5 specific upgrades
The Japanese PlayStation Blog has shared new details on upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 RPG Tales of Arise, detailing how much better the Bandai Namco title will be on Sony's current-gen console. For starters, anyone who buys the PS4 version will receive a free upgrade to the PS5 edition when they purchase the latest system. The...
News Ubisoft Claims It Won't Abandon PS4 Version of Far Cry 6
Won't be Cyberpunked
Ubisoft will try to show as much of the PlayStation 4 version of Far Cry 6 as it can in the lead up to launch, claiming the last-gen versions of the upcoming open world shooter haven't been "abandoned in any way". The game is said to be "running fine" on both PS5 and PS4, and the French publisher wants to prove that in the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
This is my favourite poll on the Citadel
After delivering our incredibly comprehensive PlayStation 4 review of Mass Effect Legendary Edition this past weekend, it's time to share your own thoughts on the vast collection. The game has been out for more than two weeks now, giving users lots of time to at least complete the first entry in the saga —...
News Two Point Campus Leaks, from the Team Behind Two Point Hospital
Thanks to the Microsoft Store
We've got the Microsoft Store to thank for yet another gaming leak, revealing that Two Point Hospital developer Two Point Studios is currently working on a more educational take on its simulation and strategy titles. Two Point Campus allows you to build your own university and "get to know your students, explore their...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab May 2021's PS Plus Games
Destruction awaits
If you've been slacking and haven't redeemed the PlayStation Plus games for the month of May 2021, you better get a move on. They're being replaced tomorrow with the following month's line-up, meaning you'll no longer have access to free versions of Wreckfest on PS5 as well as PS4 editions of Battlefield V and Stranded Deep. Even...
News Aloy Trends As Fans Discuss Horizon Forbidden West Hero
Face off
Sigh, here we go again. Horizon Forbidden West hero Aloy has been trending on Twitter today after a handful of posts highlighted changes to the protagonist’s face. One of these messages proposed a makeover for the machine slayer, claiming that the character looks “masculine as hell”. Unsurprisingly, this comment has attracted...
Sunday30th May 2021
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for June 2021?
Plus or minus?
The PlayStation Plus games lineup for June 2021 has been announced, and we'd argue it's another solid month for subscribers. In case you missed it, PS Plus users get access to three titles — two of which are brand new releases. On PS5, there's co-op focused spy game Operation: Tango. It's flanked by the enjoyable Star Wars:...
News PS5's Destruction AllStars Adding Bots to Online Multiplayer
To help keep matches full
Destruction AllStars is adding bots to online multiplayer to help ensure that matches are filled to capacity. The game – which launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive earlier in the year – has been fairly well supported since release by developer Lucid Games, but the UK studio notes that “we do have peak times and low...
Saturday29th May 2021
News PS Plus June 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Two new releases included
The PlayStation Plus lineup for June 2021 has been revealed, and it's just as the leak from earlier this week told us. Next month's PS5 game is Operation: Tango, which is a co-op focused spy game. It's a brand new release, which is always a nice bonus for Plus subscribers. Operation: Tango will also launch for PS4, but PS...
News Horizon Forbidden West Comparison Shows Improvements Over Zero Dawn
Wild West
Horizon Forbidden West looks insane, but it’s easier to appreciate the improvements when they’re presented side-by-side with Horizon Zero Dawn. This excellent visual comparison digs into some of the key changes in the sequel, like facial animations, water, and overall geometry density. The difference is enormous – and the original...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for June and July 2021
Ratchet & Clank! Final Fantasy VII Intergrade! F1 2021!
Can you believe we're already at the half-way point for 2021? The first half of the year seems to have vanished into thin air, and with the gaming release schedule warming up, it's not going to slow down. There are some very exciting PlayStation 5 and PS4 games heading our way — let's take a...
News Turn Based Mecha RPG Relayer Blasts to PS5, PS4 in 2021
Gundamn
A mecha RPG, you say? Coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4? Later this year? And it's getting a simultaneous worldwide release? Okay, you have our attention. Relayer is being developed by Kadokawa Games, and going by the above gameplay trailer, it looks like it could be pretty darn cool — especially if you're a fan of mecha anime...
Mini Review Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (PS4) - A Gorgeous Cel-Shaded Remake
A world of wonder awaits
Over 25 years after the original release of Monster World IV, the cult classic 2D action-platformer has been remade for modern consoles. Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World keeps the style and charm of the original, while updating the game to feature cel-shaded, 3D visuals. The game looks gorgeous, thanks to the eye-popping...
News Saints Row, Metro Publisher Reveals Showcase for 11th June
Koch Media knows something we don't
Koch Media, the owner of franchises such as Saints Row, Dead Island, Metro, and TimeSplitters, will be hosting its first-ever digital showcase in collaboration with Summer Game Fest. The event will take place on Friday, 11th June 2021 at 8pm BST / 9pm CEST / 12pm PT / 3pm ET. It has been teased that "more than a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 378
Mall brawl
Good grief, how is it the end of May already? After the slowest year on record in 2020, this one is absolutely blitzing by. Blink and it'll be Christmas again. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been getting back into Steep, so I'll probably chill out with a bit of that this weekend. I've got lots to keep me busy, so I imagine I'll be bouncing...
Friday28th May 2021
News Almost Half of PlayStation Gamers Are Women
Girl power
Console ownership among females has increased dramatically since the PS1 days, significantly expanding the audience of Sony’s gaming brand. As part of a presentation to investors, the Japanese giant noted that approximately 41 per cent of PlayStation 5 and PS4 owners are women. Compare this to just 18 per cent on PS1, and clearly the...
All Days of Play offers so far
It's that time of year again — the Days of Play sale is back. Sony's annual PlayStation promotion has returned, bringing with it dozens of deals on PS5 and PS4 games and accessories. The sale is live right now, so let's go through all the info you need, as well as some of the discounts you can get your hands on...
Review Capcom Arcade Stadium (PS4) - Capcom-asters of 32 Arcade Games from 1984 to 2001
Worth every Zenny
The widespread use of CD-ROM formats during the 32-bit era allowed space for decent retro game compilations on the PS1, but the potential of retro collections blossomed into larger libraries and extra features on the PS2 and PSP. The likes of Taito Legends, SNK Arcade Classics, and especially the various volumes of the
Mini Review Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (PS4) - Armour-Strippingly Hard and Proud of It
You'll need a change of underwear
There's so much exploding clothing in this game that you'd be forgiven for thinking it's another instalment in the Senran Kagura series. Fortunately (or, depending on your opinion, unfortunately) it's just the unbelievably fragile armour of enduring Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection protagonist, Sir Arthur. You see,...
A rough first time for newcomers
In a world where the point-and-click genre has passed its heyday, this notorious series is one of the few keeping it going. Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice is a direct follow up to 2018's Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, continuing the story with a similar cast of characters and plenty of callbacks to previous...
Poll Are You Sold on Horizon Forbidden West?
Journey to the West
Horizon Forbidden West just got its big gameplay blowout thanks to the latest State of Play livestream, and honestly, we still can't quite believe how good it looks. Guerrilla Games is no stranger to top-quality graphical tech, but Forbidden West might just be the most visually impressive PlayStation title we've ever seen. But...
News Scarlet Nexus PS5, PS4 Demo Available to Download Now
Play as both characters
If you've been itching to get your own hands on the latest RPG from publisher Bandai Namco that isn't Elden Ring, then you're in luck. The demo for Scarlet Nexus is now available on the PlayStation Store following a week of exclusivity on Xbox, with PS5 and PS4 versions on offer. Weighing in at roughly 8GB, UK and EU readers...
News Far Cry 6 Gameplay Looks Wild and Chaotic, Out This October
Army of one
Far Cry 6 will hit PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 7th October 2021, Ubisoft has confirmed as part of a gameplay reveal trailer embedded above. Nearly five minutes of footage details how utterly absurd the island of Yara is, from makeshift weapons through to the act of healing wounds by burning yourself with a lit cigar. It certainly looks like...
News PSN Offline for Many PS3 Users, Sony Currently Investigating
Error 8002A537 causing trouble
If you're trying to play online on your PlayStation 3, you might be out of luck. Lots of users are reporting trouble logging into PSN on their PS3 consoles, with the error code 8002A537 popping up on screen. It seems as though this is affecting quite a large number of people around the world, with the PS3 subreddit...
News Horizon Forbidden West State of Play Is Already Sony's Most Watched Single-Game Presentation
Bring me the Horizon
Horizon Forbidden West is going to be a hit. As sure as Aloy's hair is red and Erend's infatuation is true, Sony's big action RPG sequel will absolutely do the numbers. We could've told you that before yesterday's State of Play, which revealed about 15 minutes of gameplay footage, but the game's already racking up some...
News Atomic Heart Trailer Confirmed for E3, Dev Says 'Game Is Ready'
13th June, to be precise
The soviet sci-fi action game Atomic Heart will make its next appearance next month during E3 2021 with a new trailer, developer Mundfish has confirmed on its Discord Channel. The Gamer picked up the news, where it was also revealed that "the game is ready". One member of the team nicknamed Zace explained how the team has...
Random Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep Studio Aardman Turns Its Hand to Dreams on PS4
Meet Burgerotti
Aardman Animations is the British studio that has brought us many classic characters and films with its clay-mation style. Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run are just a few feathers in its collective cap, so it knows what it's doing when it comes to creating kooky characters. What's all that got to do with...
News Streets of Rage 4's Third and Final DLC Character Is Shiva
Boss character returns as playable fighter
Streets of Rage 4 took a long time to get here, but DotEmu's stylish sequel is a real fan-pleaser. Not only does it feature the tight controls and excellent music you'd expect, it has (almost) all the playable characters you could hope for. Most of the gaps in the roster are being plugged with Mr. X...
News Go Go Sonic Rangers, Because That's Likely the Game's Name
Press release reveals all
Yesterday, SEGA announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 next year, but then stopped short of giving it an official name. Fans initially speculated Sonic Zap could be the title before a more devious bunch took a look through the teaser trailer's innards and discovered references to a...
News Bust a Groove to Bus Simulator 21's PS4 Multiplayer Trailer
Bus-ted
As was the case with its PlayStation 4 predecessor, Bus Simulator 21 will be playable entirely in four-player co-op when it launches later this year. “In the co-operative multiplayer mode, up to four players will be able to manage their company, plan their routes, buy new buses for their fleet, and travel together on their own lines as a...
News Chicory: A Colorful Tale Paints a Picture on PS5, PS4 on 10th June
The colour of magic
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is bringing lots of colour when it launches in June, but another game arrives the day before to make our summer even more vibrant. Indie title Chicory: A Colorful Tale, a game about painting a cartoon world with a magical brush, has been confirmed for release on 10th June. Coming to both...
Thursday27th May 2021
News Sony Uses Fan-Made God of War Ragnarok Logo in Official Presentation, Fools Us All
Is Ragnarok really coming?
Update: Oh for Kratos' sake, Sony. Apparently, the God of War Ragnarok logo that spawned this news story is actually fan-made. And Sony only went and used the bloody thing in its official investor presentation. Needless to say, it's had everyone fooled. Even Sony. We still hope the game's actually called God of War...
News Horizon Forbidden West Mesmerises in 14 Minute Gameplay Sequence
New tools, weapons, and features revealed
Guerrilla Games has finally lifted the lid on Horizon Forbidden West following its announcement roughly one year ago with a State of Play presentation dedicated entirely to the title. Featuring roughly 15 minutes of gameplay ripped from a PlayStation 5, the sequel dazzles with gorgeous and colourful visuals...
Fire
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate has been announced, and it certainly sounds interesting. It's been described as "Dragon Quest for adults" by series creator Yuji Horii. It'll apparently have player choices that can change the story, and a "new" combat system. Those familiar with Dragon Quest will know that the mainline games have always had...
News PS Now Has a Respectable 3.2 Million Subscribers
But there's tremendous room for growth
PS Now is, admittedly, a footnote on the list of PlayStation services these days – but its number of subscribers has been gradually growing. As of the end of March this year, the service had 3.2 million members, which is dwarfed by PS Plus’ ginormous 47.6 million – but is almost double where it was at the...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is a Gorgeous Reimagining, Gets a Worldwide Release
Coming to "consoles"
Dragon Quest III is being remade for "consoles". Titled Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, this is a gorgeous looking reimagining of the original adventure, which first released in 1988 for the NES. 2D-HD Remake is getting a simultaneous worldwide release — although no dates have been given.
News Trio of Sonic Games Coming to PS Now on 1st June
Virtua Fighter 5 will also debut on subscription
Sony has rocked up at SEGA HQ with a truck-load of readies, and it’s bringing all the games to PS Now. Well, to be more specific, three Sonic titles will be added to the subscription service on 1st June: throwback sidescroller Sonic Mania, modern platformer Sonic Forces, and kart racer Team Sonic...
Friday28th May 2021
News All Signs Point to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS Now
Toss a coin to your subscription
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt appears to be coming to PS Now, as part of the subscription’s 1st June update. A leaked lineup shared on the service’s Reddit page shows the open world RPG as the flagship addition, where it’s flanked by a trio of Sonic titles. It’s worth noting that this image was uploaded prior to...
Thursday27th May 2021
News There's a Brand New Sonic Game Coming to PS5, PS4 in 2022
And that's all we know
Come on, SEGA. We know Sonic's all about going fast, but this teaser is taking the mickey. Sonic Team has announced it's working on a brand new entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise (there's a surprise), and it's done so with the above video. It's so brief, it's hard to really glean anything from it at all, other than...
Friday28th May 2021
News Merle Dandridge to Reprise Role of Marlene in The Last of Us HBO Series
Fireflies boss will be familiar
In case you've been living under a rock, The Last of Us is being adapted by HBO into a TV series. Co-written by Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann alongside Craig Mazin, the series is still a ways off, but we're slowly getting more info on the cast. We have our Joel and Ellie with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and Gabri
Thursday27th May 2021
News Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Is a Serious Step Up in Graphics Comparison Trailer
Dragon Engine magic
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown isn't just a simple remaster of a decade-old game — it's been rebuilt using the Dragon Engine, which has been utilised for all of the most recent Yakuza titles. As such, Ultimate Showdown represents quite the graphical and technical leap when compared to the original Virtua Fighter 5: Final...
News Sonic Origins Brings the Genesis Classics Back in a New Collection
Including Sonic 3
The Sonic Central broadcast didn't contain too much in the way of new games, but what is exciting is the promise of a new retro collection. Sonic Origins is pencilled in to release next year, and contains all the Genesis Mega Drive classic platformers you'd expect — and that finally includes a constant absentee. The collection...
News Chivalry 2 Open Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4, Wage Medieval War with Up to 64 Players
Charge!
The open beta for Chivalry 2 is available to download and play right now on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll be live until the 1st June, so you've got the whole weekend (and a bit) to get stuck in. And you might want to get started as early as possible, because this is a pretty robust beta. It boasts full cross-play functionality...
News Horizon Forbidden West Release Date News Coming Very Soon, Development Is On Track
Aloy, Aloy
Is Horizon Forbidden West coming out this year? Unfortunately we still don't know for sure, and there was no release date — or release window — to be found in the title's new gameplay video. However, writing on the official PlayStation Blog, developer Guerrilla Games sheds a bit of light on the situation. "We don’t have an exact...
News Dying Light 2 Hitting PS5, PS4 on 7th December, Gameplay Revealed
Dying 2 Know
Techland has today reintroduced Dying Light 2 following a very lengthy delay at the beginning of last year, confirming it will release for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 7th December 2021. This announcement was accompanied by extended gameplay sequences, all of which you can catch in the new trailer embedded above. Footage takes a deep...
Live Watch the Horizon Forbidden West State of Play Right Here
The Old Ones await
Horizon Forbidden West is, without question, one of the biggest games currently announced for the PlayStation 5. The fact that a new State of Play is promising approximately 15 minutes of gameplay footage, then, makes it essential viewing. This broadcast will be focused entirely on Guerrilla Games’ sequel, so don’t expect...
News April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
Returnal to sender
MLB The Show 21’s inclusion with Game Pass didn’t hinder full-price sales anywhere near as much as expected, as the game topped the April 2021 NPD best-sellers list, setting a new series record in the process. It’s worth noting that this was the first entry in the baseball simulation to also release on Xbox platforms,...
News Spinoff RPG Dragon Quest Treasures Announced, Starring Erik from Dragon Quest XI
Like a bandit
Dragon Quest Treasures is a new spinoff RPG starring Erik and his sister Mia — two characters from Dragon Quest XI. Not much information was given on the game, but Square Enix is aiming for a worldwide release on "consoles". The title has a fun look to it in the reveal trailer embedded above, but aside from that, we're going to have...
News Borderlands 3 Crossplay Kyboshed on PS5, PS4 by Publisher
But it's unclear why
Borderlands 3 is getting crossplay across all consoles and platforms – except it’s also not. An extremely vague Twitter message shared by Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has gone viral, but it’s hard to parse exactly what the problem is here. He states that an update for the looter shooter has been readied that “includes...
News Dying Light 2 Getting At Least Two Expansions After Launch
Ultimate Edition costs £87.99/$99.99
Now that Dying Light 2 has a confirmed release date, it's time for all the pre-order rigmarole. The game is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store right now for either PS5 or PS4, with three different digital editions available. It's the Ultimate Edition we'll be focusing on for the purpose of this...
Live Watch the Sonic the Hedgehog Reveal Livestream Right Here
Gotta go fast
As Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 30th anniversary, it’s time to get a glimpse of what’s next for the famous Blue Blur. The Sonic Central livestream – scheduled to get underway from 9AM PT / 12PM ET – promises a first look at “some of our upcoming projects, partnerships, and events”. Join us for all of the action live on...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Gameplay Revealed
But no release date yet
Bandai Namco teased it, and now the first gameplay clips for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes are here. A trailer heavily emphasises the differences between the Theatrical Cut and Curator's Cut, highlighting how a scene can change depending on positioning and context between the two modes. The third entry in The...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Is Cameoing in Every Game for His 30th Anniversary
Hog wash
Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to, well, all of SEGA’s major games as the series celebrates its 30th anniversary. Starting with the excellent Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 title, you’ll be able to kit out your character in a full-body Sonic suit, which looks just about as ludicrous as you’d expect. We absolutely love it! Then, on 30th July,...
News Another Dev Is Doing a Fast & Furious Game on PS5, PS4
Based on the Netflix show
We still have the odd nightmare here and there about Fast & Furious Crossroads, so forgive us when we wince a little upon seeing the big-budget movie branding associated with a PlayStation game once more. Confirmed for both PS5 and PS4, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R will release this November. It's most...
Gallery Soak Up the Coastal Sunshine in Horizon Forbidden West Screenshots
Sunset Boulevard
Guerrilla Games’ art department never disappoints, and Horizon Forbidden West is shaping up to be another stunner from the Dutch studio. The title’s hotly anticipated PlayStation 5 gameplay reveal proved to be yet another flex from the firm, as it teased us with the sequel’s sunny San Francisco scenery. The blues and greens...
News Dragon Quest XII Uses Unreal Engine 5, But Still No Platforms Announced
PS5, perhaps?
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate was officially announced overnight, but the reveal was incredibly light on information. All we got was a very brief teaser trailer (which showed a logo and little else), and a handful of comments from series creator Yuji Horii. One interesting point, however, was only brought up after the Dragon...
Live Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Showcase Promises Plenty of Announcements
English subtitles, too
Dragon Quest is having its big 35 Anniversary livestream tonight (or this morning, depending on your time zone). The event has been hyped up by publisher Square Enix, the Dragon Quest team, and just about everyone in between. Even Dragon Quest creator Yujii Hori has been in on the hype, promising "plenty" of announcements, as...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Speeds onto PS4 This September
Ex-Wii exclusive coming to PlayStation
Sonic Colors, one of the more well-liked games in the franchise's recent history, is making a comeback. Previously exclusive to Nintendo Wii (sort of), the game will make its PlayStation debut with Sonic Colors: Ultimate, a remaster of the 2010 action platformer. If you're unfamiliar with the game, it's a 3D...
A growing army
Koei Tecmo previously revealed that Samurai Warriors 5 would have 27 playable characters — but that's not entirely accurate. The real total is actually 37, and that's because ten "supporting cast" characters are being made playable. But before you get too excited, it should be noted that these characters aren't as in-depth as the...
News Mad Co-Op Title KeyWe Brings an Animal-Staffed Post Office to PS5, PS4 in August
Watch the bonkers new trailer
We rather like the look of KeyWe on PlayStation 5 and PS4, but we must admit, this trailer is ridiculous. The game sees two players take control of kiwi birds in charge of running a postal service, and there's quite a bit to take in. You'll be typing letters, sorting post, and meeting various animals as you try to keep...
News Bomberman and Fall Guys Cross Paths with New Costumes in Both Games
Never saw that coming
Fall Guys and Super Bomberman R Online are getting all cosy with a new collaboration. Announced on social media this morning, the partnership will see new content added to both games. In Mediatonic's 60-player battle royale phenomenon, a Bomberman outfit will be made available on 4th June. Meanwhile, a Fall Guy skin has been...
News Stealth Action Sequel Aragami 2 Sneaks onto PS5, PS4 This September
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Remember Aragami? Released on PlayStation 4, it's a well-liked stealth game about a supernatural ninja sneaking about in the shadows. Developer Lince Works announced Aragami 2 last year, promising to build on the solid stealth gameplay and enjoyable multiplayer. Following a delay, the release date has finally shown...
Wednesday26th May 2021
Review Star Wars: Squadrons - This Might Not Be the Game You're Looking For
Squad goals
Republished on Wednesday 26th May 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Star Wars: Squadrons probably isn't the next title from a galaxy far, far away that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order fans were looking for. It may not even be the...
News PS Store Days of Play Sale Discounts 60 PS5 Games, 500 PS4 Games
Demon's Souls! Miles Morales! Sackboy!
The moment has finally arrived for PlayStation 5 owners. The Days of Play sale finally brings with it discounts for some of the biggest PS5 titles available right now! These new deals are coupled with temporary price cuts for the biggest and best PS4 exclusives, all of which are available through until 9th June...
News PS Plus Users Can Get Capcom Arcade Stadium's Ghosts 'n Goblins for Free
Free for free
Okay, so it's not quite the same as giving away a full game, but PlayStation Plus subscribers can currently nab the original Ghosts 'n Goblins for Capcom Arcade Stadium at no extra cost. Capcom Arcade Stadium itself is free to download on PS4 (and PS5 via backwards compatibility), but you need to cough up for the games and various...
Reminder Returnal's Selene Costume Available Now for Sackboy: A Big Adventure as Free DLC
Crash lands today
Returnal and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are two completely different games. One's a frantic third person shooter with an endless death cycle, and the other's a light-hearted 3D platformer about collecting bubbles and bopping along to Uptown Funk. We'll let you work out which is which, but in any case, they're pretty far apart on the...
Thursday27th May 2021
News Sony's Targeting More Than 50 Per Cent Market Share with PS5
Company feeling bullish
While the competition certainly feels closer than ever – especially if you spend most of your time on enthusiast forums, including Push Square – the PlayStation 5 is actually crushing it right now. It’s selling faster than any format Sony’s ever released, and despite shipments exceeding even the PS4, the company...
Wednesday26th May 2021
News After Over a Decade, Here Are Two Seconds of the Uncharted Movie
No sign of Sully's 'stache
If you’ve been reading Push Square since the beginning – and that’s impressive if you have as we’ve been at this over 12 years now – then you’ll know that we’ve been writing about the Uncharted movie throughout the entire lifecycle of the site. This is somewhat of a milestone moment, then: two seconds of...
News Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game Finally Releasing Outside of Japan Next Month
Includes 18 different events
We reviewed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game almost two years ago, and only now is it getting a release outside of Japan. The excellent video game adaptation of 18 different events will be hitting PlayStation 4 on 22nd June 2021, a month before the real-life sporting event gets underway. Obviously, the...
Thursday27th May 2021
News Uncharted 4 Heading to PC, Investor Presentation Claims
Drake takes computer classes
Today was Sony's Investor Relations Day for 2021, which rarely results in news for sites such as ours. However, this year's presentation from the Games & Network Services segment has resulted in one fairly interesting nugget of information. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is supposedly being prepped for a PC release,...
Wednesday26th May 2021
News Far Cry 6 Gameplay Reveal Coming This Friday
Check out the teaser
Ubisoft is ready to lift the lid on Far Cry 6 with a full gameplay reveal this Friday, as teased in the short trailer above. The show starts at 5:30pm BST / 6:30pm CEST / 9:30am PDT / 12:30pm EDT. With Giancarlo Esposito's likeness and voice used throughout the teaser, we expect he'll play a large role in the gameplay glimpses...
News Roguebook Is a Deck Building Rogue-Like That Will Look Familiar to Slay the Spire Fans
Coming to PS4 soon
While some of you will probably have switched off at the mere mention of a deck building rogue-like, card-based games are definitely on the rise. Roguebook is a brand new one, co-created by Richard Garfield, the man responsible for a little something called Magic: The Gathering. As you can see in this new gameplay trailer, it's a...
News Resident Evil Opens an Umbrella Over Dead by Daylight on PS5, PS4 Next Month
Nemesis! Leon! Jill!
As previously announced, Resident Evil crossover content is coming to asymmetrical multiplayer smash hit Dead by Daylight. The content, due out on 15th June, will comprise two new Survivors – series icons Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy – alongside Resident Evil 3’s notorious nasty, Nemesis. There’s no word on a price...
News Action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Gets a Pretty Good Looking Gameplay Trailer
To the point
Taiwanese-developed action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 was announced for the series' first ever Western release last month, and now it's got a brand new gameplay trailer. Set to launch for PlayStation 4 this summer, it's looking like a pretty good time, complete with interesting enemy designs and some seemingly in-depth systems. The press...
News Fall Guys Teasing 'Explosive' Collaboration, What Could It Possibly Be
We're at a loss
Fall Guys is no stranger to crossovers with other gaming franchises, and the next big collaboration is being teased on social media. The trouble is that the teaser is so cryptic, we're struggling to figure out what new costumes are coming to the 60-player platformer. Let's analyse this and work through it together. So, here's the...
News Sony Exploring Ways to Bring 'Wonderful' PlayStation Franchises to Mobile
"Please stay tuned"
Earlier in the year, Sony posted a job listing for a new role within the company focused on “the expansion of our game development from consoles and PCs to mobile and live services”. Now, as part of a corporate strategy meeting, PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan has shed a little more light on the brand’s decision to step into...
News PES Picks Up Exclusive License to Serie A Side Atalanta
Forcing EA into name change
After lighting up the Champions League these past few seasons, Konami has secured the exclusive license to Serie A side Atalanta for future Pro Evolution Soccer games. This means the football club will now only be officially licensed for the soccer titles in question, forcing EA Sports into yet another name change for...
News Guilty Gear Strive Previews Its Rocking Soundtrack
Sound of the game
Developer Arc System Works has dropped a preview video for the soundtrack of Guilty Gear Strive. Newcomers may not know this, but the fighting game series has a rich history of hard rock soundtracks — composed and performed exclusively for the franchise. It's had some absolute bangers in the past, and Strive's music is starting...
News DreamsCom 21 Brings the In-Game Expo Back to Dreams This July
Submissions are open
We're approaching the start of Summer, and in video game land, that means expos, showcases, and live events. The calendar is already filling up, and it even extends into Dreams as well. Last year saw the inaugural DreamsCom pop up in-game, a virtual exhibition hall where creators showed off their work. Well, it's back for 2021...
Tuesday25th May 2021
News PlayStation Fans Aren't Happy with This New Uncharted Movie Picture
Aw, crap
The Uncharted movie has gone cold since its COVID enforced delay, but unlike in the old days, we know that the film has been shot and can be fairly confident that it’ll come out. Some fans are already fuming over a new still from Nathan Drake’s silver screen debut, however: it shows Tom Holland as the titular adventurer alongside his...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
14 minutes of gameplay
Sony has announced the next State of Play livestream will take place this coming Thursday, and will focus entirely on Horizon Forbidden West. During a 20 minute segment, roughly 14 minutes of the show will be dedicated to gameplay for Aloy's next adventure on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The event will start at 10pm BST / 2pm PST...
News Bethesda Title Dishonored 2 Leaving PS Now on 1st June
Surprise departure
Arkane Studios masterpiece Dishonored 2 is being removed from PlayStation Now on 1st June 2021. Speculation of the removal first cropped up on Reddit this morning, and we have now since confirmed the PS4 title is listed with an impending removal date, as seen above. While some games included in the PS Now service are included for...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Still in Talks with Sony Over PlayStation Store Return
The waiting game
It's been over five months since the release of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4, and the game's still missing from the PlayStation Store. It was removed just ten days after launch, back in December 2020. But is CD Projekt Red any closer to seeing its game be reinstated on Sony's digital marketplace? Based on recent comments from...
Soapbox Why I'm Not Expecting a PS5, PS4 Press Conference from PlayStation Next Month
Times are changing
Sony moves in mysterious ways these days, which can make predicting the platform holder’s plans a challenge to say the least. Here are a handful of things I’ve observed of late, however: the company’s announcing and showcasing games much closer to release these days; it tends to focus on one title at a time; it’s over E3...
News Pigeon Dating Sim Hatoful Boyfriend Being Delisted from PS Store
Publishing agreement ending
Sorry to those of you who have always wanted to roleplay as a pigeon and then date other domestic birds, but Hatoful Boyfriend is being delisted from the PlayStation Store at the end of the month. That's because the publishing agreements put in place are coming to an end, also affecting the iOS and Android versions. Game...
News Dying Light 2 Livestream Planned for This Thursday
Stay human
The next beat in Techland's Dying Light 2 marketing blitz will take place this Thursday in the form of a livestream on the developer's Twitch channel. That's just about all we know concerning the digital showcase besides the time it will start, which is 8pm BST / 9pm CEST / 12pm PST / 3pm EST. However, we have to assume gameplay will play...
News Rumoured PS Plus Game Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Announced as PS4 Exclusive
1st June release date
After weeks of rumours and teasing, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown has been officially announced. It's an enhanced remaster of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown — a cracking 3D fighter that released on the PlayStation 3 back in 2012. That was pretty much the last time SEGA's series had any relevance, so it's great to see...
News Second Days of Play Community Challenge Is Live Now
Earn five exclusive PSN avatars
It hasn't even been 24 hours since those competing in the Days of Play community challenges unlocked access to the first set of rewards, but now the second set of tasks are already underway. Entrants now have to play 2.9 million PlayStation 5 and PS4 games as well as unlock 8.5 million Trophies in order to earn five...
News Dragon Quest Creator Hypes Up This Week's Event, Has 'Plenty' to Announce
Plus "that game"
In case you don't already know, there's a 35th anniversary event for Dragon Quest this week — and it's going to be streamed in English as well as Japanese. Square Enix is making a big deal out of it, having already promised important news with regards to the classic RPG series. And now, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is bringing...
News Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Was Remade Using Yakuza's Dragon Engine
Kiryu-chan!
Only just announced earlier today, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown is launching exclusively for PlayStation 4 on the 1st June. It's essentially a remaster of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, which originally released for the PS3 all the way back in 2012 — but this isn't just some quick and dirty resolution boost. As it turns out,...
Random You Wooden Believe This Custom Build Is a PS5 Console
But it is
We can probably all agree that the PlayStation 5's visual design is not to everyone's tastes. While we rather like the bold choice Sony made for the console's look, not everybody agrees. The curvy surfaces and white-and-black colour scheme are striking, but understandably, fans disagree whether it looks good. For those that don't like the...
News UK Sales Charts: Mass Effect Makes Way as Resident Evil Village Reclaims Number One
Winters is coming
Resident Evil Village is doing very well for itself so far, if the UK's physical sales are anything to go by. The game debuted in the top spot, came in second last week, and is now back in prime position. Capcom's survival horror hit continues to sell best on PlayStation too, with the PS5 and PS4 versions making up nearly three...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Event Set for This Week, Promises a First Look at New Projects
Feeling blue
Wow, this week is suddenly starting to look very busy, isn't it? Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog will be happy to hear that a 'Sonic Central' event is taking place in just a couple of days, on Thursday 27th May. In celebration of Sonic's 30th anniversary, an official livestream promises "a first look at some of our upcoming projects,...
News The IGN Expo Is Another Digital Event to Tune in For
Building the list
The gaming event calendar on our home page sure is getting a lot longer today! Now we have confirmation that IGN will be returning this year with its own digital showcase featuring "new game reveals, never-before-seen gameplay, and announcements you won’t hear anywhere else". What we can say is you'll be treated to that news...
News Get a Quick Primer on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's Story in This Latest Video
Zurkon Jr.'s almost launch party continues
It's only a couple of weeks before Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart lands in our galaxy. The PlayStation 5 exclusive is bound to be a winner, and these recent videos (hosted by Zurkon Jr., of course) are getting us all warmed up. This latest trailer gives a brief overview of the game's story. The universe...
Monday24th May 2021
Rumour PS Plus June 2021 Line-Up Leaked Ahead of Time
Another good month?
After accurately leaking last month's line-up of PlayStation Plus titles as well as confirming new PS5 controller colours were on their way a few days before official word arrived, Spanish website Area Jugones claims it knows what games PS
Review Rust Console Edition (PS4) - Ugly Survival Game Has Special Moments
Endure and survive
Rust Console Edition should be rubbish. Double Eleven’s tardy PlayStation 4 translation of the seminal PC survival smash has taken its sweet time to release, and it’s not exactly enjoying the smoothest launch period, with crafting bugs, hit detection hiccups, and some of the most vomit-inducing visuals we’ve seen in years...
Guide Knockout City: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
How to get better and win in Knockout City
Knockout City is the new "dodge-brawl" multiplayer PS4 game from EA and Velan Studios. It's available now, and if you ask us, it's well worth checking out for its simple but super-fun gameplay. If you're just getting started in the dodgeball-obsessed world of Knockout City, you might find yourself...
News First Days of Play Community Challenge Is Complete, Unlocking This Free PS4 Theme
But forget about the stretch goal
The first community challenge in Sony's Days of Play promotion for 2021 concludes tomorrow morning, but those taking part have already reached the goals required to unlock the initial set of rewards. After playing more than 2.4 million PlayStation 5 and PS4 games alongside unlocking 7.2 million Trophies, entrants...
News Dying Light: Platinum Edition Leaks, But Don't Get Too Excited
Microsoft Store does it again
The Microsoft Store has struck once more by accidentally revealing an upcoming announcement. This time around it's Techland who falls victim, as plans for a Dying Light: Platinum Edition releasing this Thursday have been posted ahead of time. However, this re-release isn't actually all that exciting — it simply...
Mini Review King of Seas (PS4) - A Slow But Seaworthy Pirate RPG
Weathering the storm
King of Seas might have an uncomfortably similar name to Microsoft's Sea of Thieves, but the two are very different takes on nautical adventuring. This is a top-down, sea-faring sandbox in which you play as the child of the titular monarch, framed for his murder and forced into a life of piracy. The story isn't going to blow you...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Size Is Smaller Than We Thought
You love to see it
A couple of weeks back, we reported on the file size for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Weighing in at 42.2GB, we noted that it would require a reasonable chunk of your PlayStation 5's storage space — but it turns out that the actual download size is quite a bit smaller. PlayStation Game Size now reports that the new,...
Rumour Final Fantasy Origin Reveal Set for E3, Working with Team Ninja
Alpha demo this summer
Late last week, it was rumoured that Square Enix has another "major" PlayStation 5 exclusive in the works from the Final Fantasy franchise. That's about as far as that claim went, but now Imran Khan of Fanbyte has shared further details on the project. This spin-off title is said to be called
News Hentai vs. Evil Is Not the Match Up We Expected on PS5, PS4
Out this Thursday
Right, it's time to own up: which one of you lot asked for this? Hentai vs. Evil hits PlayStation 5 and PS4 this Thursday for $9.99, realising the dreams of whoever has wondered whether hentai or literal evil is better. Which side are you on, then? Maybe the trailer embedded above can give you a better idea if you're stuck...
News Star Ocean Dev tri-Ace Seems to Be Hiring for PS5 RPG Project
Wish upon a star
tri-Ace, the Japanese developer responsible for the long running Star Ocean series, appears to be hiring for a new PlayStation 5 project. It's currently looking for 3D VFX artists to help "create future action RPGs with the high-quality and exhilarating presentation of next-gen consoles" (thanks Gematsu for the translation). The...
Tuesday25th May 2021
News The Elder Scrolls Online PS5 Delayed a Week
Slow and steady
Originally set to launch alongside the game's big Blackwood update on the 8th June, the PlayStation 5 version of The Elder Scrolls Online has been pushed back a week. It now lands on Tuesday the 15th June. Developer ZeniMax Online says that it makes the decision "in an abundance of caution". The bottom line is that it's decided...
Monday24th May 2021
News Post-Apocalyptic JRPG Metal Max Xeno Reborn Gives Enhanced Adventure Another Shot on PS4
Tanks very much
Originally released for PlayStation 4 back in 2018, Metal Max Xeno was a quirky Japanese RPG with a post-apocalyptic setting (and loads of weird, over-the-top enemies). It was met with rather lukewarm reviews, but the game's getting a second chance in 2022. The suitably named Metal Max Xeno Reborn comes with a number of...
Sunday23rd May 2021
Guide Rust Console Edition Guide: How to Get Started
Survive for longer in Rust Console Edition
How do you get start started in Rust Console Edition? This punishing PlayStation 4 survival game unfolds in a persistent online world, where you'll not only need to secure your own safety but will need to deal with unpredictable human encounters. While it's possible to team up with the strangers you meet,...
News LittleBigPlanet Servers Disabled Again After Disgruntled Fan Declares #LittleBigVictory
"We do not take these attacks lightly"
The war in the LittleBigPlanet community continues, forcing the popular series’ servers offline once again. Earlier in the year, we reported how one fan believed to be frustrated with the franchise’s future had launched a DDOS attack on LittleBigPlanet 3, causing an outage for upwards of six weeks. Now, a...
News Don't Forget, PS Plus Multiplayer Is Free All Day
Play online, pay nothing
While we wait for Sony to announce June 2021’s free PS Plus games, it’s worth remembering that online multiplayer is free on both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 for the rest of the weekend. That means, even if you’re not a subscriber, you can compete online in titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Knockout City, or...
Saturday22nd May 2021
News PC Games Now Utilise PS5 DualSense Controller Features
Metro Exodus gets DualSense support
It has been discovered the recently released Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition on PC natively supports the many features of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller after downloading the latest hotfix. Discovered by ResetEra user dex3108, the poster shared how developer 4A Games has utilised the pad's Adaptive Triggers...
A "rewrite" of the first game
It's been seven years since the last mainline Samurai Warriors game, and Samurai Warriors 5 is attempting to revitalise Koei Tecmo's hack and slash series with a number of innovations. To find out more about the upcoming action title — which launches for PlayStation 4 on the 27th July — we asked Koei Tecmo president...
News Returnal Team Out to Prove It's More Than Just the 'Resogun Studio'
Wants to make "bigger types of experiences"
We think Finnish developer Housemarque has already proven it can create games on a big scale through Returnal, but it appears the team may not quite agree. Marketing director Mikael Haveri claims the studio wants to rid itself of the idea that it's just the "Resogun studio" by continuing to create bigger...
News Roblox PS5, PS4 Versions 'Make Perfect Sense', Says CEO
Build it ourselves?
We're going to be upfront with you here and admit we don't really understand what Roblox is. We get Minecraft, and our brains are all clued up on Fortnite, but Roblox? Not a scooby. It's one of the most popular games in the world right now, however, so news that it may one day come to PlayStation consoles is worth reporting on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 377
Trust the rust
We’re nearing the end of May and we’re yet to enjoy a single day of sunshine here at Push Square Towers. In fact, it’s positively depressing out there. Good thing the sun is always shining on PlayStation – well, depending on what game you’re playing, we suppose. Sammy Barker, Editor: God I’ve got so much to play and I...
News Make It Count with Empire of Sin's First Paid Expansion
The accountant will see you now
After a mixed reception at launch, Empire of Sin developer Romero Games is aiming to rejuvenate the prohibition-era strategy title with a new expansion pack: Make It Count. This paid add-on will allow you to take control of Meyer Lansky, the “Mob’s Accountant” who excels at economics and smooth talking. The DLC...
Friday21st May 2021
Talking Point What Free June 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the June 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free June 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? There's no doubt that PS Plus is enjoying arguably its best period since the PS3 days, with a wealth of quality software being given away. June 2021 sees the return of Days of Play,...
Rumour Another 'Major' PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy Game Will Be Announced at E3
Just a Fantasy?
Square Enix has another Final Fantasy game in development exclusively for PlayStation 5, according to a fresh rumour that's already being picked up all over the internet. This is in addition to all of the Final Fantasy projects currently announced, such as Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and, we assume, Final...
Poll Who's Your Favourite Mass Effect Legendary Edition Squadmate?
Everybody's here
With the release schedule slowing down a bit for the time being (don't worry, it gets a lot busier in June), we wanted to go with a fun Friday poll this week. In case you somehow didn't know, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is out right now, and we're thoroughly enjoying Commander Shepard's quest to stop the Reapers all over again...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adding PS5 Performance Mode on 1st June
And other surprises incoming
Watch Dogs Legion’s previously promised 60 frames-per-second update for PlayStation 5 will begin rolling out on 1st June. This is all part of the release’s revised roadmap, which will also see the addition of pensioner Helen as a new playable operative and cross-gen multiplayer between PS5 and PS4. Ubisoft’s also...
News New Tony Hawk Game Coming, Says CKY Drummer
"We're doing the new one coming out"
Remember how we sort of knew Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was a thing long before its announcement thanks to bands whose music appeared in the game were spilling the beans? Well, the cycle appears to be repeating itself. On an episode of
Hands On Knockout City Could Be Your New Favourite Multiplayer Game on PS4
It's a knockout?
To be honest, our time playing Knockout City in a recent review event hasn't changed our opinion much at all. After spending time previously with the beta, we came away quite impressed with what Velan Studios has made, and as the title launches on PlayStation 4, we find ourselves itching to play more. The game, an online multiplayer...
News Marvel's Avengers' Red Room Takeover Prepares You for Black Widow
Available to play now
After a delay of over a year, Black Widow will finally release in cinemas and on streaming this summer. And maligned superhero brawler Marvel’s Avengers AIMs [Pun intended - Ed] to get you ready for the movie with its Red Room takeover event, which is available to play now until 31st May. “Multiple hacked HARM Rooms will...
News Gears of War 3 Now Playable on a PS3 Devkit
10 years since the data was built
You can play Gears of War 3 on a PlayStation 3. That is if you have the devkit associated with the console. After it was leaked over a year ago that Epic Games had tested getting the third iteration in Marcus Fenix's story up and running on a PS3, which was then confirmed to be real by the developer, the full game...
News Stylish Returnal Promo Brings the PS5 Game's Cycle to the Real World
It's to the right
Returnal is a game that concerns itself with cycles, trapping protagonist Selene in an endless loop in which she can't die. The intimidating world of Atropos shifts and changes between cycles, and players must go through dozens of runs in order to fight their way through the PlayStation 5 exclusive. We all know this already, but...
News Iconic Mass Effect Starship SSV Normandy SR1 Makes No Man's Sky Cameo
The best freighter on the Citadel
No Man’s Sky fans have discovered Mass Effect’s iconic SSV Normandy SR1 starship in the survival game’s latest Expedition. For those of you who haven’t been following Hello Games’ intergalactic outing, Expeditions are effectively time-limited crusades that see community members starting on the same planet...
News Gold Rush, the Discovery TV Show, Is Getting a PS4 Game
Always believe in your soul
There’s a TV show for practically everything these days, and that generally leads to video game adaptations – after all, who could forget American Chopper on the PlayStation 2? Gold Rush, the popular Discovery series, already has its own Steam release – and following the success of titles like Snowrunner, it’s no...
News Overwatch 2 PvP Now 5 vs. 5, New Maps Revealed
Tank class loses a slot
Blizzard hosted an Overwatch 2 multiplayer reveal livestream overnight, and in it detailed a rather dramatic change coming in the future to the setup of online brawls. Matches will now contain two teams of five instead of the previous six, with the Tank class losing one of its slots when players can pick the character they...
News Devolver Digital Planning Four Game Reveals for Summer Game Fest
Plus Shadow Warrior 3 update
It looks like indie heavyweight Devolver Digital has very big plans for next month's Summer Game Fest as the publisher tweets out it has "four new games" to reveal during the digital showcase. These four announcements will be coupled with updates for other upcoming titles, including Shadow Warrior 3, which has been...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed Takes You to School with College Campus Tracks in Latest Trailer
Continues to look very fun
We're absolutely on board with Hot Wheels Unleashed, which looks like good, clean, toy car racing fun. While the drifty, jumpy handling appears to be a blast, the environments surrounding the action will make or break some of the tracks. In this latest trailer, the game takes us to a college campus, where elaborate courses...
Thursday20th May 2021
News Technical Issues Restrict Biomutant to Just 1080p, 60fps on PS5
4K deactivated due to stability
THQ Nordic published gameplay footage of Biomutant running on PlayStation 5 today – although it may be beginning to wish it hadn’t. The trailer starts with a disclaimer (never a good sign): “With this build, the option for native 4K on PlayStation has been disabled due to stability – and performance related...
News Returnal Update 1.3.7 Arrives on PS5 Today, Here Are the Patch Notes
More common issues fixed
Update: This patch is available now, weighing in at just over 1GB. Original Story: Housemarque has revealed the latest patch for its fast-paced arcade shooter Returnal, which has been a little unstable since its launch. Some of the more egregious issues have been resolved, but the developer has been working to plug the...
News TimeSplitters Is Officially Coming Back, Developed By Reformed Free Radical Design
The time has come
TimeSplitters is officially, finally, making its grand return. After the IP was procured by Koch Media, the idea of the beloved FPS franchise coming back from the dead was suddenly a real possibility. Now, in a new announcement from publisher Deep Silver, a new entry in the series is officially underway. In a statement shared on...
Mini Review Just Die Already (PS4) - This Game About the Elderly Is Juvenile Fun
Disrespect your elders
Abuse of the elderly is, as a rule, generally discouraged. So, despite belonging to a fairly unshockable generation, we were a little bit taken aback by the sheer gerontophobia of the wickedly funny Just Die Already, which effectively does for the elderly what Goat Simulator did for, well, goats. Pick your pensioner, get...
Leaves behind an immense legacy
It's a sad day for dark fantasy, as word of Berserk creator Kentaro Miura's passing at age 54 has been made public. For those who don't know, Berserk is one of the most successful manga properties of all time, and has been in publication since 1989. Its influence on popular culture — especially video games — has...
News Play with My Friend Peppa Pig on PS4 This Year
We're not tellin' porky pies
My Friend Peppa Pig – and all her pals – will be putting in an appearance on PlayStation 4 this year. That means you’ll be able to hang out with the likes of Danny Dog, Gerald Giraffe, Suzy Sheep, Candy Cat, and many more! “In this all-new fun-filled adventure, become Peppa Pig’s new friend. All your little...
News Final Fantasy XIV Players Hold Brilliant In-Game Vigil Following Death of Berserk Creator
Dark Knights line the streets
The Final Fantasy XIV community has been known to organise some impressive gatherings for real-world causes, and this latest show of support is no different. Following the sad passing of Berserk creator, author, and artist Kentaro Miura, players have taken to the virtual streets in order to pay their respects. As...
News Psychonauts 2 Gameplay Looks So Vibrant and Experimental
PS4 version coming this year
Don't forget that despite Microsoft buying developer Double Fine, Psychonauts 2 will still be coming to PlayStation 4 later this year. You probably wouldn't believe it though given our recent coverage of the game — this is actually the first time we've written about it since July 2020! Nevertheless, it's launching on a...
News Lies of P Is a Pinocchio-Inspired Souls-Like Action RPG Coming to PS5
Didn't see that one coming
Well, we don't think anyone was expecting this. Lies of P is a freshly announced, Souls-esque RPG that takes inspiration from the classic tale Pinocchio. Not the Disney movie — we doubt your sword-swinging escapades in this game will be accompanied by Jiminy Cricket. Anyway, you can watch the announcement trailer above...
Poll How Excited Are You for This Summer's Gaming Events?
Hype judgement
Yesterday saw the confirmation that Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest will return next month in a much-condensed version. The man behind many of gaming's biggest events will host a kick-off show on 10th June 2021 before handing it over to publishers who wish to do things on their own terms. Just two days after the digital event we've...
Mini Review Exodemon (PS5) – A Fun By-the-Numbers Throwback Shooter
Jump on it
Retro shooters have a well-trodden formula these days, so anytime a game sets out to tweak that, the results vacillate between clever and calamitous. Exodemon happens to come down on the side of cleverness, tweaking the process in just the right ways to cleverly mask a small development team while making the experience a fun one. Whereas...
News Foreclosed Has Cool Uses for the PS5 DualSense Pad, Out 12th August
Lights, camera, action
Developers keep on finding new ways to take advantage of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, and Antab Studio is no different. The Italian team is bringing Foreclosed to PS5 and PS4 on 12th August 2021, with the former console enhancing the experience through the use of Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, and the...
News Back 4 Blood Trailer Introduces Its Characters and Infected Horde
Meet the Cleaners
Playing Back 4 Blood next month sounds like such an exciting prospect, so with a recent delay pushing the game back to October, it's trailers such as this one that help to remind us the longer wait should be worth it. Turtle Rock Studios has today chosen to introduce us to the roster of characters you'll be able to play as, as well...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Features an Enormous List of Accessibility Options
Insomniac details huge range of options for players
In the Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart State of Play presentation, it suggested the PlayStation 5 exclusive will contain a myriad of accessibility options, and that these would be detailed at a later date. Well, Insomniac Games has come good on that promise — the studio has revealed an exhaustive...
News New Necromunda: Hired Gun Trailer Details a Man's Best Friend
Friends forever
Necromunda: Hired Gun is running and gunning its way to a digital release date of 1st June 2021 on PlayStation 5 and PS4, which means it's time to take stock and see what your canine partner brings to the table. We'll let the trailer do the talking, but it looks like you'll be able to direct the aggressive pup to attack enemies and...
Buggin' out
We've always been big fans of Earth Defense Force here at Push Square (we've lost track of how many times we've used "EDF! EDF! EDF!" as an article tagline). The meme-worthy series has been around for a while at this point, and it's about to reach a whole new level of absurdity with Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, which launches for...
News See the Various Planets You'll Visit in Latest Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Video
Zurkon Jr. returns
Zurkon Jr. is back following his first video, in which he talked us through some of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's weapons and abilities. This second vid focuses on the PS5 exclusive's locations, showing off the diverse range of planets we'll be blasting through come 11th June. As Zurkon Jr. says, the game will have planets...
News Formula 1 Comes to Rocket League Today with Official Car and Team Decals
Formula 1 Fan Pack crosses the line
Rocket League has had crossover content with all kinds of iconic vehicles and properties, but today's latest collaboration is a big one. Formula 1 is bringing its world famous car to the ever-popular multiplayer game with the Formula 1 Fan Pack. Available via the in-game Item Shop for 2,000 Credits, the pack...
Wednesday19th May 2021
News New PS Store Sale Discounts 250 PS5, PS4 Retro Games and Remasters
Outriders! Scott Pilgrim! MediEvil!
It looks like Sony is back on its usual role of weekly PlayStation Store sales, as we've got another line-up of discounts this week to dive into this week as well as the guarantee that Days of Play is hosting another slate of discounts in seven days time. We don't know the exact name of this latest sale just yet,...
News The Last of Us 2 PS5 Patch Out Now, Adds 60FPS Option
"The first step," says Naughty Dog
And just like that, Naughty Dog has dropped a new update for The Last of Us: Part II that enhances the game on PlayStation 5. Patch 1.08 provides the option of playing at 60 frames-per-second, much like what we got with fellow PS4 exclusives God of War and Ghost of Tsushima. The resolution will be the same as it is...
News More Outriders Content Planned, 'Poised' to Be Square Enix's Next Big IP
3.5 million unique players in the first month
Square Enix is pitching Outriders as its "next big franchise" as the publisher reveals that more than 3.5 million unique players gave the looter shooter a go during its first month on the market. While the statistic doesn't reflect sales, there seems to be enough confidence in the IP and developer People...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure DLC Brings Returnal's Selene to Craftworld on PS5
Give her a change of scenery
Update 21/5/21: As has been pointed out to us, this Selene costume for Sackboy: A Big Adventure costume has been confirmed to be free. Also, no platforms have been specified, so presumably it'll be available in the PS4 version of Sackboy too. We'll have to wait and see on that one, but hey, free stuff! Original Story:...
News PlayStation Confirmed Part of Summer Game Fest 2021
Premiere Showcase set for 10th June
PlayStation is an official partner of this year's Summer Game Fest, the event has confirmed. Organiser and host Geoff Keighley broke the news that Summer Game Fest 2021 will begin on the 10th June, with a "Premiere Showcase" promising news and announcements (as well as a musical performance from Weezer). This...
News Free Battle Royale Super Bomberman R Online Blows Up PS4 Next Week
Includes Metal Gear Solid crossover content
Super Bomberman R Online will explode on PlayStation 4 from 27th May, publisher Konami has announced. The free-to-play 64 player Battle Royale will be downloadable from the PS Store, and will start life with some seasonal Metal Gear Solid content. “Season 1 is headlined by the addition of Metal Gear...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Gets New Trailer, Gameplay Coming Next Week
Threat edges closer
Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games is carrying on with The Dark Pictures Anthology, and its latest entry titled House of Ashes is coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 at some point later this year. We already knew all of that, so today's news beat is focused on a new teaser trailer you can catch above. It once again stars Ashley...
News The Falconeer: Warrior Edition Soars onto PS5, PS4 This August
We interview one-man team Tomas Sala
After making a name for itself last year around the launch of the Xbox Series X, The Falconeer: Warrior Edition will make its way to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 5th August 2021. This enhanced version of the game will include every piece of DLC and update released so far as well as an upcoming expansion named...
News Chess Knights: Shinobi Is a Stealth Puzzle Spin on the Classic Board Game
Chess Go
In case you weren't aware, chess has been back in fashion lately. The ancient strategy board game is a popular category on Twitch these days, with thousands of people watching matches as we type. Of course, in the land of video games, chess has been turned digital countless times, but this new take from Minimol Games puts a fun spin on...
News Photo Mode Comes to Destruction AllStars in Latest Update, Available Now
Here's all the patch notes
The latest patch for Destruction AllStars has gone live today on PlayStation 5, bringing with it a feature that's borderline synonymous with Sony's first-party releases. Indeed, Photo Mode has been added to the crash-happy experience, letting you capture those metal-melting moments in style. In any single-player mode,...
News Tron Is the Latest Collaboration with Fall Guys, Several Costumes Arrive Next Week
What a legacy
Fall Guys is keeping the crossovers coming, and they're getting a little crazy. After several collaborations with game IPs of all shapes and sizes, the popular battle royale platformer has played host to movie icons like Godzilla. That's set to continue, with the next set of licensed costumes coming from the restro-futuristic world of...
Tuesday18th May 2021
News Free Play At Home Content for PS5, PS4 Games Can Be Redeemed Now
Content packs and premium currencies
Much of the content for the final Play At Home update can now be grabbed from the PlayStation Store, including item packs for Rogue Company and premium currency for Destruction AllStars. Sony has set up a little hub on the storefront itself, meaning you can easily find it all at once. UK a
Plus PS4 heavy hitters
Sony's official PlayStation celebration Days of Play is making a return this year, starting on the 26th May and ending on the 9th June. Traditionally, Days of Play makes a big deal out of sales and discounts — and this year's event is no different. Sony says that we can expect deals on a range of highly rated PS5 and PS4...
News Rockstar Marking Grand Theft Auto 3 20th Anniversary with 'Fun Surprises'
Many for GTA Online
Grand Theft Auto V will be coming to PlayStation 5 on 11th November 2021, but a few weeks before then, Rockstar has a big anniversary to celebrate. 22nd October 2021 marks 20 years since the launch of PS2 classic Grand Theft Auto III, and the studio is already putting plans together to commemorate the occasion. Some of them will...
News The First Days of Play Community Challenge Is Active Right Now
Earn a PS4 theme, PSN avatar
If you've signed up for this year's round of Days of Play community challenges, you can start playing games and earning Trophies in a pledge to complete the first stage right now. If 2.4 million PlayStation games are played and 7.2 million Trophies are unlocked, everyone who registered before today's cut-off will be...
Hell is whenever
18 years removed from its original release on PlayStation 2, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne still has a lot to offer hardcore RPG fans. In fact, its heavy focus on dungeon crawling and monster management is perhaps even more unique today than it was almost two decades ago, especially when it's placed side-by-side with modern Atlus...
News GTA 5 PS5 Releases 11th November, GTA Online Free for Three Months
Just like that
The promised PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto V (along with GTA Online) will release on 11th November 2021, Rockstar has confirmed. The developer casually let the release date slip in its latest blog update, promising an "expanded and enhanced" edition of the ridiculously successful open world game. It also sounds like GTA...
News Warner Bros' Gaming Division Will Be Broken Up As Part of Merger
What a Joker
The future of Warner Bros gaming division has been plunged into uncertainty once more, as AT&T is unloading its media business as part of a $43 billion merger with cable company Discovery. The arrangement is complicated – and won’t be completed until mid-2022 should shareholders agree – but it will effectively see the...
News Resident Evil Village's Recipes Have Been Recreated in Real Life
Get a load of this Bird and Beast Pilaf
Resident Evil Village was the first game in the long-running series to feature a sort of in-game cooking mechanic, fuelled by slaughtering wildlife throughout the game's village and then handing over the remains to the Duke. Eating the meals the merchant creates leads to permanent buffs for protagonist Ethan...
News You'll Need to Play a Lot of Knockout City on PS4 to Get All the Trophies
Dodge this
You know all those online Trophies people don't like? The type of trinkets that reward putting in dozens of hours and playing hundreds of matches? They're all in the Trophy list for Knockout City. The "dodgebrawl" multiplayer game is shaping up rather nicely, but if you want the Platinum, you're gonna have to really dedicate yourself for...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Gets Loads of Glorious PS5 Screenshots, Stunning Key Art
Seventh heaven
Phwoar! Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade certainly looks the part in these new PlayStation 5 screenshots, as well as the gorgeous key art at the top of this article. The PS4 release of Final Fantasy VII Remake obviously looked great to begin with (most of the time, anyway), but Intergrade's set to be a cut above. What's more, a new...
News Saints Row The Third Remastered Comes to PS5 Next Week, Free Upgrade for PS4 Players
The gang's back together
As rumoured, Saints Row The Third Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5, and it'll be a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4. It arrives next week, on the 25th May — that'll be just over a year since the PS4 version launched. The official press release says that the PS5 edition will boast 60 frames-per-second...
News Call of Duty: Warzone, Black Ops Cold War Reveal 80s Action Heroes Event and New Content
Season Three Reloaded starts 20th May
The fun doesn't stop for Call of Duty players as Activision reveals a plethora of content headed to Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War over the coming days and weeks. First up is the 80s Action Heroes event, which the publisher has been teasing recently. Die Hard hero John McClane and...
News Zurkon Jr. Guides Us Through Weapons and Traversal in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Video
Fingers crossed the Groovitron makes it in
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is just a few short weeks away, and as with any intelligent life in the galaxy, we're super excited. It's a good thing Insomniac Games keeps putting out new screenshots and videos to keep us going, then. The latest trailer for the PlayStation 5 exclusive is embedded above,...
News Welsh Horror Game Maid of Sker Gets PS5 Upgrade Next Week
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
Not very good Welsh horror game Maid of Sker is receiving a native PlayStation 5 version next week that brings with it lots of new modes, enemies, and weapons. There will be support for the PS5 DualSense controller and 10 new Trophies to unlock, while load times are said to have been reduced to just one second and a 4K...
News FIFA 21 Immortalises Murdered Player Kiyan Prince on 15th Anniversary of His Death
QPR youth player now part of the game
Murdered Queens Park Rangers youth player Kiyan Prince has been immortalised in FIFA 21 on the 15th anniversary of his death. He was tragically stabbed at the age of 15 while trying to break up a fight at school. Now, EA has added Prince to the QPR squad in FIFA 21 as a 30-year-old player — the age he would be...
Monday17th May 2021
Guide All PSVR Aim Controller Compatible Games
Which titles support Sony's new gun?
Sony’s virtual reality solution PSVR already requires significant investment, but the PlayStation VR Aim Controller really is worth owning if you’re – ahem – aiming to get the most out of the headset. While the peripheral is only supported by a handful of games thus far, it really does add to the...
News Huge 11GB Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.02 Available to Download Now
Get all the patch notes here
Crikey, Mass Effect Legendary Edition doesn't cheap out on the size of its patches. The three-game collection now has its first update since launch, and it weighs in at a gigantic 11.728GB. You'll need to set aside a good chunk of time to get this one downloaded. What does this patch do, we hear you ask? It's a good job...
Talking Point Should Sony Have Its Own Controller Design Lab?
More colours, more customisation
PlayStation controllers are all the rage nowadays. PS5 pads are selling well, PS4 controllers were some of the previous generation's best-selling accessories, and last week's announcement that more colours are on the way for the current-gen gizmo went down a treat. While there's no way of tracking pre-order numbers,...
News Subnautica Enjoys Drastic File Size Reduction on PS5
Down significantly compared to PS4
Update: Just a correction to this article, Subnautica is actually around 5GB on PS5. It's still a dramatic reduction, but obviously not quite as big as reported in the article. Apologies for the error. Original Story: Sony talked briefly prior to release about how the PlayStation 5’s uber-fast SSD would help...
News Chivalry 2 Open Beta Unleashes 64-Player Medieval Warfare on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Bloody good fun
Chivalry 2 is getting an open beta next week on PlayStation platforms. The medieval warfare sim typically pits two armies against one another, supporting up to 64 players for maximum carnage. This upcoming beta will also have a new game mode named 'Free-for-All', which pits everyone against everyone. The battle begins on the 27th...
News Sony Patented an eSports Betting System for PS5, PS4
Bad odds
How about a bit of controversy to kickstart your glib Monday morning? Sony patented an eSports betting system for its consoles a couple of years ago, with the documentation outlining a framework whereby odds would be calculated by a player (or team’s) historical performance, allowing users to then bet on their favourites in a variety of...
Random PS5 Purchasers in China Received This Platinum Trophy Pin Badge
Can we have one, please?
For those of you who might not be aware, the PlayStation 5 recently launched in mainland China. On 15th May 2021, Sony's flagship console officially arrived in the country, as has been documented by industry analyst Daniel Ahmad. There isn't much that's too extraordinary about the machine's Chinese launch, aside from strict...
News UK Sales Charts: Miles Morales Comes Back Swinging While Mass Effect Launches to the Top
Legendary
The love for Mass Effect has come pouring out as EA releases the long-awaited PlayStation 4 remaster collection. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has debuted in the number one spot on the UK's physical games chart, overtaking Resident Evil Village, which is now in second place. Right behind these new releases is a reappearance from Marvel's...
News Saints Row The Third Remastered PS5 Version Likely as Trophy List Appears
Back to Steelport, again
It appears a PlayStation 5 version of Saints Row The Third Remastered is on the cards as Exophase has listed a Trophy list overnight for a native edition of the game on Sony's latest console. Featuring the exact same number of Trophies as well as replicated descriptions and requirements as the PS4 version, this current-gen...
News Watch Dogs Legion's Next Major Update to Add 60FPS Support on PS5
Smooth operator
Watch Dogs Legion plays perfectly fine on PlayStation 5, but there's no denying a higher frame rate would be nice. Fortunately, a 60 frames-per-second mode is indeed coming to the new-gen version of the game, as confirmed back in April by Ubisoft. So, when will this 60fps support arrive? There are no confirmed dates as of yet, but
News PlayStation Gear Store Updated with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Merch
T-shirt, water bottle, and pencil case
If you're already convinced you'll love PlayStation 5 exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, you can start repping the franchise ahead of time. The PlayStation Gear Store has been updated with a new range of items focused entirely on Ratchet, Clank, and newcomer Rivet. We've got a t-shirt, water bottle, and...
News PlayStation Talents Brings Aeterna Noctis to PS5, PS4 in December
Localised for eight languages
PlayStation Talents is a relativity low-profile scheme run by Sony that helps the smallest developers across Spain bring their games to consoles, and the initiative has now revealed its latest endeavour. Aeternum Game Studios will be releasing Aeterna Noctis for both PS5 and PS4 on 15th December 2021, bringing with it a...
Tuesday18th May 2021
News BioWare Would 'Never Say No' to Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Making a Return
Hold the line
We're still playing through Mass Effect Legendary Edition for review, but so far the remastered trilogy has surpassed our expectations. It is missing one thing from the old games, though: Mass Effect 3's surprisingly great multiplayer mode. BioWare confirmed that it wouldn't be included in Legendary Edition long before release, but...
Monday17th May 2021
News Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc Are the Cover Stars for F1 2021
Speed racers
EA and Codemasters have announced who will grace the cover art for the next Formula One racing title. F1 2021, the first game in the franchise since EA's acquisition of the developer, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 this summer, and now we know who to look out for on store shelves. The artwork will be shared between Lewis Hamilton,...
News Pacey FPS Solaris Offworld Combat Fires to PSVR This Week
Zero hour
First Contact Entertainment, the developer of the popular PSVR exclusive Firewall Zero Hour, will bring Solaris Offworld Combat to Sony’s virtual reality headset this week. Set to release from 18th May – with a whopping 50 per cent discount for PS Plus subscribers – the release aims to immerse you “in a future where eSports and...
News Rep Your Favourite Basketball Teams in PGA Tour 2K21
In the Knicks of time
We suppose PGA Tour 2K21 and NBA 2K21 were always destined to crossover at some point, and we suspect this may just be the beginning: you can now represent your favourite basketball team in 2K Sports’ flagship golf simulation, ahead of the playoffs. Whether it’s the New York Knicks (whey) or the Brooklyn Nets (boo),...
News Guilty Gear Strive Story Trailer Gives First Glimpse of English Voices
Gearing up
Guilty Gear Strive will have a full story mode just like its predecessors, and this new trailer gives us our first look. In case you don't already know, previous story modes have been cutscene-only, and Strive is set to offer the same thing. But with Arc System Works' incredible character models and eye for detail, it'll still be worth a...
Sunday16th May 2021
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Village?
Bloody reunion
Resident Evil Village has been out for just over a week now, and as always, we want to hear your opinion. Capcom continues its first-person streak with its latest horror release, once again sticking players in the bloodied shoes of faceless protagonist Ethan Winters. This time around, Ethan's got to contend with all kinds of creatures...
News Leaked Video Reveals More About Free-to-Play Spin-Off The Division Heartland
Set in small American town Silver Creek
Free-to-play spin-off shooter The Division Heartland will take place in a small American town named Silver Creek, according to leaked footage from a closed alpha test. This clip – snatched from the start of the demo – is being shared all over the web, but due to its highly confidential nature we’ll let...
Saturday15th May 2021
News Sony on Upcoming PS5 Games: Wait Until You See What's Coming from Our Third-Party Partners
Lots to look forward to
While it’s unquestionably got off to a strong start with titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal, and Resident Evil Village, it’d be fair to say that the PlayStation 5 is still very much at the start of its life. Word from PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst this week confirmed that the division has...
News Don't Hold Your Breath for Bethesda's Starfield on PS5, PS4
Dead dream
It’s been the saga of the past six or so months, and Microsoft has already made fairly clear that it will not be sharing Bethesda’s riches after podding out $7.5 billion for the publisher. PlayStation fans, perhaps in a stage of denial, had been hoping that intergalactic RPG Starfield may still make the cut, however – especially...
News Returnal's Save System Still Being Investigated, New Content in the Works
Housemarque still not sure on best approach to save issues
Returnal is one of the best PlayStation 5 games you can buy right now, but it has had one major criticism levelled at it: its save system – or lack thereof. Currently, the only way to retain your progress during a run is to put your console in Rest Mode, but this creates all kinds of...
News Hades Could Finally Be Coming to PlayStation
By the gods
Hades, the gorgeous rogue-like action title that won so many Game of the Year awards, could finally be carving a path to PlayStation. As reported by Gematsu, Hades has received an age rating in Korea, for PS4. These age ratings aren't always concrete proof that a game is making the jump, but more often than not, they're an indicator...
News PlayStation Studios' Creator Page Is Live on Steam, And Teasing More PC Ports
Only on PlayStation (and PC)
PlayStation Studios now has an official creator page on PC storefront Steam, and it’s teasing more PC ports beyond Days Gone, which is due out on 18th May. Several titles are listed on the page, including Deacon St John’s aforementioned debut, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Predator: Hunting Grounds. However, if you click...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
My favourite remaster on the Citadel
A tardy week in the PlayStation Nation has come to a conclusion, but we did still get a couple of new PS5 controller colours and the Mass Effect Legendary Edition out of it. We’ll be using this slow period to recharge ahead of E3 next month. Sammy Barker, Editor: After a busy review and preview week, I’m...
Friday14th May 2021
News Play At Home Game Subnautica Can Be Upgraded to PS5 Version for Free Starting Today
Two for the price of none
Today's the day that Subnautica: Below Zero makes a splash in freezing temperatures, but developer Panic Button has not forgotten about the original game that earned it all this merit. The PlayStation 5 version of Subnautica is also out now, and there's a very good chance you already own it thanks to Play At Home. Since the...
News When Will PS5 Exclusives Drop in Price on PS Store?
No discounts as yet
One of the benefits of playing on PlayStation compared to, say, Nintendo Switch is that software prices fall fast. Or at least, they used to. Sony’s exclusives hold their value to some extent, but it usually doesn’t take more than a few months for the manufacturer to start chipping away at the prices in promotional events. So...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Size Isn't So Bad
Time and space
The file size for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been revealed, and thankfully, it's not going to take up a massive amount of your console's rather limited storage space. Spotted by PlayStation Game Size, the upcoming PS5 exclusive will occupy around 42.2GB. That's without any day one patches, mind. We recently got an early look...
Poll Did You Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Back to the future
After a whole console generation of waiting, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is finally here — a fully remastered and party reworked collection of all three games in BioWare's original sci-fi trilogy. What a time to be alive! Many an existing Mass Effect fan will no doubt have already had Legendary Edition pre-ordered, but we...
News Guilty Gear Strive Second Open Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4
Ready to rock
With the full game releasing on the 11th June, this is likely your last chance to sample Guilty Gear Strive. The title's second open beta is now live on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Anyone can take part — all you need to do is download the beta from the PlayStation Store. Said beta is a great way to see what Guilty Gear is all...
News PS5 UK Stock Was So Bad in April Even PS4 Outsold It
Life in the old dog
Sony’s done a reasonable job of replenishing PlayStation 5 stock specifically in the UK this year, but April was a barren month for the next-gen console in Britain. In fact, so bad was the supply that the Japanese giant’s new system was actually outsold by its predecessor. Now obviously the PS4 is still a brilliant box with...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends to Fix Long Lobby Waits on PS5, PS4
Says there's a "high player count"
Our biggest criticism of Hood: Outlaws & Legends in our review was how long it can take to get into a match. In our appraisal, we suggested that the prolonged matchmaking periods – which can run up to 10 minutes in our experience – could be down to a lack of players, but game director Andrew Willans has...
News NEO: The World Ends with You Shares Stylish Opening Movie
Keep on rockin'
It's crazy to think Square Enix took this long to put it out, but a sequel to The World Ends with You will finally arrive come the end of July 2021. 13 years after the fact! And to get you in the mood for this stylish RPG, the Japanese publisher has posted the opening video online that will greet us all after buying the game...
Guide All Free PS4 Games, Offers Included in Play At Home Initiative 2021
Everything you can get free of charge
What free PS4 games are included in the Play at Home initiative 2021? What offers are included in the Play at Home initiative? Sony is bringing back its Play At Home scheme this year to help continue combating the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free PlayStation 4 titles as well as offers on select services. In...
Thursday13th May 2021
News Final Play At Home Update Includes Free Content for Lots of PS4 Games
Rocket League, NBA, MLB, Warzone, and more
Sony has revealed the final step in its Play At Home scheme, which will distribute free content for a very long list of PlayStation 4 games. It includes customisation packs for Rocket League, Rogue Company, and Brawlhalla as well as bonus premium currency for titles like
Hands On Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is a Massive Upgrade That Plays Better Than Ever
Good to see you, Commander
We've waited an entire console generation for BioWare to finally remaster the Mass Effect trilogy, but it looks as though our patience has been rewarded with a collection that goes above and beyond. Ideally, we would be bringing you a full review of Mass Effect Legendary Edition right now, but we simply haven't had it long...
News Dreamy PS5 Controller Colours Cosmic Red, Midnight Black Announced
Guardians of the galaxy
As rumoured over the weekend, Sony has announced two dreamy new DualSense controller colours – and they look stunning. Midnight Black and Cosmic Red will join the existing white-and-black pad, with a global release date scheduled for next month. “Midnight Black features two subtly different shades of
News Days Gone Refuels with Nearly Half an Hour of PC Gameplay
Decent St. John
Ahead of its PC port next week, various outlets are beginning to lift the lid on what Days Gone plays and looks like on the personal computer. That's probably a good idea since the response from the hardcore crowd to Sony's PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn was a little all over the place. Therefore, GameSpot has posted 28 minutes of...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Will Have a Very Achievable Platinum Trophy
"You can achieve it on one playthrough"
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is out in less than a month, and we seriously can't wait. The PlayStation 5 exclusive looks awesome, with the series' typical charm and vibrance on full display, amplified by the new console's extra grunt. You can read up our thoughts on the action platformer in our hands-off...
News PS5 Users Are Playing More and Buying More Than PS4 Early Adopters
Early signs of huge success
Contrary to common opinion, there aren’t a million PlayStation 5 consoles sitting in scalpers’ warehouses: the system is outperforming the PS4 when launch aligned despite unprecedented demand leading to stock shortages. Need some proof? Well, according to Wired, owners have logged an outrageous 81 per cent more...
News SEGA Is Exploring Options to Bring Back Its Old Franchises
Remaster, remake, or reboot?
SEGA, or SEGA Sammy to be more precise, has issued its latest financial report. While most of it makes for rather dull reading, one slide in its presentation could be pretty promising for fans of the publisher's games. As pointed out by the ever-vigilant Nibel, it looks like SEGA is looking into ways to revive some of...
News Insomniac: 'Nothing Really Stopping Us' Working on Sunset Overdrive
Director wants to make sequel
Will Marvel's Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart team Insomniac Games ever return to the Sunset Overdrive IP it kickstarted on Xbox One? Director Marcus Smith was posed the question in GQ Magazine as part of
Reminder Get Horizon Zero Dawn for Free Until Tomorrow
Don't forget to Play At Home
Sony has promised more PlayStation 4 games and offers will be included in the Play At Home promotion in the future, but today is your last chance to grab the initiative's biggest inclusion yet. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will no longer be available for free after tomorrow, so here's your reminder to grab it if...
News Beautiful Desolation Is a Story-Driven Sci-Fi Game Set in South Africa
Set to release 28th May
Beautiful Desolation is an oxymoron if ever we’ve heard one, but it’s also the name of an upcoming PlayStation 4 sci-fi adventure set in a post-apocalyptic South Africa. This is an isometric exploration game similar in style to the old Fallout titles, although the developer is important to note that it’s not an RPG...
News Qualify for the Actual Olympics in GT Sport Now
Pedal to the medal
Always dreamed of being an actual Olympic athlete? Well, now you have the opportunity – but you’re going to need to be bloody good at GT Sport to qualify. As reported previously, Polyphony Digital’s simulation racer has been selected as part of the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series, which will see the world’s best players...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Goes Gold, Ready for June Release on PS5
Riveting
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the next major PlayStation 5 exclusive, and it's shaping up very nicely indeed. Insomniac Games must employ a bunch of witches and wizards, because it seems that every game they put out is a winner. We can't imagine Rift Apart will disappoint, and there's not long to wait. The colourful platformer comes to...
News Ghostrunner 2 Revealed, First Game Still Coming to PS5
Initial budget of €5 million
Not only will a PlayStation 5 version of Ghostrunner be out by the end of 2021, but it's also getting a sequel. 505 Games confirmed the sequel is now currently in development, operating with an initial budget of €5 million from makers of the first game One More Level. The announcement comes as it surpasses 600,000...
News Scarlet Nexus, Life Is Strange: True Colors Reveal PS5 Controller Features
Full support for DualSense, of course
Sony’s promoting the PlayStation 5 controller hard today. Along with the announcement that two new colours will be joining the platform’s product portfolio, the firm has also invited a half-dozen developers onto the PS Blog in order to talk about how they’re leveraging the hardware. Much of this we already...
News Fall Guys Mid-Season Update 4.5 Arrives Today, Adds New Rounds, Variations, and More
It's called Dave, by the way
Fall Guys Season 4 has already hit the half-way point. The latest seasonal refresh brought a futuristic theme to the game and added a bunch of new levels, as well as a squads mode that makes victory that little bit more attainable. Of course, developer Mediatonic isn't stopping there, and it's dropping a mid-season...
News Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Sets Livestream for 26th May
Available in English for the first time
The Dragon Quest series will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a livestream later this month containing "the latest information about what’s going on—and what’s yet to come—in the world of Dragon Quest". Scheduled for 26th/27th May 2021 (dependant on your time zone), the digital showcase will be...
Wednesday12th May 2021
Talking Point Returnal Story and Ending Explained - What Does It All Mean?
Let's get spoilery
Returnal has been out on PlayStation 5 now for a while, which means that a bunch of you have hopefully reached its conclusion by now. A big part of the game's appeal, aside from its slick bullet hell action, is its intriguing, mysterious story. Who exactly is Selene? Why has she ended up on the hostile planet Atropos? What's with...
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla Wrath of the Druids: All Weapons and Where to Find Them
All new weapons in Valhalla DLC
What are all of the new weapons in Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids? The game's first expansion comes with a lot of fresh weaponry, and we've detailed all of them in this guide. We've also noted where you can find each weapon, complete with handy screenshots. Please note that the initial power of these...
News Sony Has More Than 25 PS5 Exclusives in Development, And Almost Half Are New IP
"Big, small, different genres"
PlayStation Studios, the group which houses renowned Sony developers like Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games, has “more than 25 titles in development for the PS5” – and “nearly half of which are entirely new [intellectual property]”. That’s according to a Wired post-mortem, which features anecdotes from key...
First Impressions Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is an Eye-Popping Demonstration of PS5's Power
Sony shows us more of Insomniac Games' exclusive
You don’t need a preview for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, to be honest. That’s probably not what Sony expected us to write after inviting us to a glitzy COVID-free online event, but it’s our takeaway after watching over 30 minutes of unedited gameplay footage and listening to key creative...
News PS Store Extended Play Sale Shares More PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Tony Hawk! Yakuza! Phoenix Wright!
As the PlayStation Store Golden Week Sale comes to a close, another selection of PS5 and PS4 discounts have arrived to take its place. However, we've got to be honest with you straight away and admit this new line-up of price drops is a bit of a stinker. The PS Store Extended Play Sale doesn't exactly have a lot to...
Naill-ed it
The open world, RPG-infused Assassin's Creed games — Origins and Odyssey, before Assassin's Creed Valhalla — received some great post-launch support. Origins in particular was blessed with a fantastic expansion in the form of Curse of the Pharaohs, and Odyssey lived long thanks to a slew of solid episodic escapades. We had reasonably...
News Sony's Soho Engine Trademark Now Registered in Japan
Trademarks prompt speculation
Update: Once again, Gematsu has noticed that Soho Engine has now been trademarked by Sony in Japan. We're still none the wiser as to what this entails, although we're beginning to think it may be the name of a game rather than a piece of software. Original Story: As first spotted by
News Sega Wants Persona Dev Atlus to Do Simultaneous Worldwide Launches
Was worth it for Yakuza: Like a Dragon
The western world was made to wait almost seven months to play Persona 5 back in 2017 after it released in Japan in September of the previous year, and then another five months before Persona 5 Royal launched in European and US territories. And while localisation is a very necessary process, that's a long time...
Hands On Gravity Rush, Freedom Wars Fans Will Feel at Home in Scarlet Nexus on PS5, PS4
Other bother
The disbandment of Japan Studio hit PlayStation fans hard this year, but playing the first three hours of Scarlet Nexus this month left us reminiscing about Gravity Rush and Freedom Wars. Make no mistake, the Bandai Namco action role-playing release very much has its own identity – but if you find yourself yearning for the...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Team Already Planning for Next Game
Will utilise PS5 SSD
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of the standout announcements from Sony's PlayStation 5 blowout event last year, and it has only looked better and better since then. We'll all get to experience that one in August, but it appears Ember Lab is already busy with what comes next. As part of the Wired interview which revealed Son
News Ubisoft Commits to Full-Priced AAA Games Alongside Free-to-Play Offerings
The French publisher responds
Update: Ubisoft has sought to expand on the comments it made during yesterday's earnings call by committing to the sort of full-priced AAA titles it has produced for many, many years. In a statement shared with Eurogamer, a spokesperson said: "Our intention is to deliver a diverse line-up of games that players will love...
News Sony XDEV Recruiting Producers for AAA PS5, PS4 Games in Japan and Asia
More evidence of global operation
As we reported earlier in the week, Sony XDEV Europe now appears to be a global operation. The Liverpool-based division – seemingly now rebranded Sony XDEV – historically partnered with external developers across Europe to bring exclusive titles to PlayStation platforms like Returnal and Detroit: Become Human...
News Knockout City to Celebrate Launch with a 10-Day Free Trial on PS4
Block party
Knockout City, the dodgeball multiplayer game from Velan Studios, is right around the corner, launching on 21st May. The game, published by EA Originals, shows a lot of promise with its simple but engaging gameplay and neat presentation — we're definitely keen to throw some curve shots on release. Fortunately, you'll all be able to...
News Skull & Bones Won't Come Into Port Until April 2022 At the Earliest
Still at sea
Ubisoft's latest financial call has revealed that Skull & Bones, its big pirate action game, is being pushed back yet again. The title seems doomed to sail the waters of development hell for another year or so, as it's now due out in financial year 2022-2023. That means it isn't coming before April of next year. Skull & Bones...
News Trippy Puzzle Game Manifold Garden to Receive PS5 Version, Free Upgrade for PS4 Players
Many more gardens
The weird but beautiful adventure Manifold Garden finally arrived on PlayStation 4 last year, bringing with it some seriously zen puzzle-solving. The game's wonderful visual style looks great on the older platform, but we bet it'd really pop on PS5. Fortunately, we'll be able to see that for ourselves very soon, as a PS5 version is...
Tuesday11th May 2021
Review Subnautica: Below Zero (PS5) - Aquatic Open World Is Cooler Than Cool
Ice cold
Subnautica: Below Zero is a game about crafting for convenience. This frigid follow-up to Unknown Worlds’ seafaring survival sandbox subscribes to the same blueprint as its 2017 predecessor, plunging you into an aquatic open world and willing you to explore it. Where you go, and how you get there, is entirely up to you. While there is a...
News Valkyria Revolution Temporarily Free on UK, EU PS Store
All DLC free too
Update: It took a little under 30 minutes for the deal to be pulled, with Valkyria Revolution no longer even searchable on the UK and EU PlayStation Stores at the time of writing. We hope lots of you still managed to grab it while the listing was free! Original story: Looking for an RPG to pass the time with? You're in luck...
News Next-Gen PSVR for PS5 Sounds Mind Blowing
4K! Headset haptic feedback! Foveated rendering!
The next-gen PSVR headset Sony has already announced for PlayStation 5 sounds like a quantum leap compared to its rudimentary PS4 predecessor. That’s assuming an exclusive report published by UploadVR is accurate, which cites “reliable sources”. Apparently, the platform holder has been briefing...
News Days of Play Event Returns with New Challenges and Rewards
Earn PS4 themes, exclusive avatars
Sony is once again bringing back its Days of Play community event for 2021, rewarding those who take part with many PlayStation 4 themes and exclusive avatars. Split across three stages, you'll need to play lots of PS5 and PS4 games (not too difficult) and then earn Trophies (again, not difficult for us lot). The...
Mini Review Call of the Sea (PS5) - A Pretty But Predictable Puzzler
Lost at sea
Norah is ill, and her husband Harry is missing after having gone searching the world for a cure. After receiving a mysterious package, Norah decides to go to the place Harry was last known to be — an island off the coast of Tahiti. Call of the Sea bills itself as a Lovecraftian mystery game, and whilst the first person adventure...
Wednesday12th May 2021
News Valve Boss Gabe Newell Hints PS5, PS4 Projects Could Be Announced This Year
Console plans in the pipeline, apparently
Valve could have projects in the works for PlayStation 5 and PS4, with Gabe Newell hinting that we’ll get a “better idea of [what it has planned] by the end of the year”. Bizarrely, the veteran executive made the statement during a high school assembly, where he was asked by a student: “Will Steam be...
Tuesday11th May 2021
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids Launch Trailer Prepares for Bloodshed
Red on green
The first expansion for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is out on the 13th May, and Ubisoft is here to show it off in trailer form. Wrath of the Druids sees Eivor travel to Ireland, where he or she does battle with a dangerous druidic cult, hoping to win favour with the isle's kings. As we've come to expect of the French publisher, the...
Soapbox I'm Beyond Excited for PS5's Next-Gen PSVR
Sammy's feeling the hype
I’ve been thinking about PSVR a lot lately. I loved the original headset, and I’m very proud of how Push Square – in my probably biased opinion – had some of the best virtual reality coverage online at the time. I’ll readily admit that I’ve dropped off a lot since the PlayStation 5 came out – that spaghetti of...
News PS Plus Shares What It Does Best in New Live-Action Advert
Best of
A live-action advertisement for PlayStation Plus? Sony really is giving its premier subscription service the marketing budget and then some at the moment. It's not going to tell hardcore folk like us lot anything we don't already know, but the advert focuses on the sort of multiplayer action a membership provides (or locks behind a paywall,...
News SnowRunner Keeps on Truckin' with Russian Space Rocket Expansion
There'll be no Russian this mission
SnowRunner will keep on trucking this month with the release of Season 4: New Frontiers, a comprehensive expansion that adds an entirely new Russian region spanning four maps. Your primary objective in these locations: to construct a space rocket. Glorious! You’ll be able to download the new districts and...
News Ditch Magic for Guns in Trigger Witch, a Twin-Stick Shooter Coming to PS5, PS4
From the makers of Reverie
This reveal trailer for Trigger Witch caught us off-guard. This new game, coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4, is from the makers of Reverie, if you remember that one. That doesn't come as a massive surprise, as the studio's humour is on full display in the video's first 20 seconds. Anyway, Trigger Witch is a twin-stick...
News Resident Evil Village Ships Over Three Million Copies Worldwide
Series ships more than 100 million units
After debuting in first place in the latest UK physical sales chart, Capcom has now confirmed that Resident Evil Village has shipped more than three million copies across the globe since it launched four days ago. While previous entries have bettered it in terms of shipments at release, this makes Ethan...
News Electronic Arts Sets the Date for This Year's EA Play Live Presentation
Mark your calendars
Can you believe that it's E3 season in just a few weeks? This time next month, various games publishers will be gearing up for some big announcements, be they alongside ESA's major event or not. One publisher that's been off doing its own thing for several years now is Electronic Arts — it hosts its own EA Play Live broadcasts...
Monday10th May 2021
Mini Review Terminator: Resistance Enhanced (PS5) - Enhanced Is Pushing It
I'll be back, without improvements
2019 saw the release of Terminator: Resistance, a dull FPS that performed poorly and boasted unconvincing character models. This year, Reef Entertainment has released Terminator: Resistance Enhanced on PlayStation 5, complete with additional content, bug fixes, and DualSense features. Unfortunately, much like...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's PS5 Yuffie DLC to Be Download Code
Physical copies come incomplete
If you’re planning to pick up a physical copy of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, then you’ll need to redeem a download code to play new DLC add-on, Episode Yuffie, which comes included. That’s according to Australian retailer EB Games at least, which added the following language to the re-release’s...
News Maybe Don't Expect a Battlefield 6 Reveal This Week
EA tweets out teaser
Update: EA DICE is here to throw a spanner in the works. The upcoming reveal of Battlefield 6 may not actually take place this week, since the developer has tweeted out that the announcement is essentially taking place in June. The publisher's EA Play digital showcase will likely host the reveal then. Original story: This...
News UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil Village Sells Best on PS5, PS4 with 80% Share
Returnal leaves the top 10
Last week's physical UK chart saw the arrival of a key PlayStation 5 exclusive: Returnal. It debuted in a promising second place, which isn't too shabby for a pretty niche, single platform title. Despite glowing reviews, however, the game's physical sales have slumped, with the stylish shooter now sitting in 15th. Still,...
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Has Been Played By Over 37 Million People
A taste for adventure
On its fifth anniversary, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has been played by over 37 million people. It’s important to note that these are not sales numbers: Naughty Dog is vague about how the figure is calculated, but the number will almost certainly include PS Plus downloads, pre-owned copies, and rentals. Nevertheless, it’s...
News New Noclip Documentary Details Development of Dishonored Series
Covers level design, cut content
Danny O'Dwyer is back with another Noclip documentary that's worth sitting down with a good mug of hot chocolate and investing an hour of your time into. This time around, the Irishman focuses on the incredible Dishonored franchise from Arkane Studios, interviewing developers at both its Lyon and Texas-based...
News Sony Reiterates PS5 Stock Shortages Won't Go Away Anytime Soon
Sony predicts problems will persist through 2022
The PlayStation 5 is a hot commodity right now. It's been in high demand and low supply since its launch in November of last year, with complications caused by COVID-19 making it difficult to produce enough consoles. Unfortunately, Sony doesn't expect things to improve all that much in the foreseeable...
News Resident Evil Village's Performance Capture Was Shot at Sony Santa Monica's Studio
Pillage the village
Resident Evil Village’s performance capture was recorded in Sony Santa Monica’s studio, with PlayStation’s own Visual Arts & Services Group also in the release’s credits. It’s not the first time a third-party has leveraged the platform holder’s resources, as VASG is often credited in Call of Duty games, among many...
News DIRT 5 Introducing Cross-Play Multiplayer in Free Game Update
Everyone's mucking in
It seems Codemasters is dedicated to improving and adding to DIRT 5, the rough and ready cross-gen racer. It's a fun off-road racing title, even if it did launch with one or two issues, but the developer has been smoothing things out since release, as well as adding new content. The latest update is due tomorrow — 11th May...
News Sony XDEV Europe Appears to Be a Global Operation Now
Pitbull would be proud
Sony XDEV Europe has collaborated with independent teams like Quantic Dream and Housemarque for many years, but now its remit appears to span worldwide. The Liverpool-based studio responsible for releases like Returnal and Detroit: Become Human historically only interfaced with European teams, but an internal reshuffle appears...
PS Store Sales Charts Returnal in the Top Five After One Day on the Market
Third in the US, fourth in Europe
Since the industry and its consumers are shifting more and more towards digital purchases, the likes of the weekly physical UK sales charts just aren't really cutting it anymore for tracking game sales. Thankfully,
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...
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 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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...
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...
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 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 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...
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 time...
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
Sunday2nd May 2021
News Returnal Crashes May Be Sony's Problem, Other Bugs Being Investigated
Crash landing
While it’s certainly not affecting everyone, a number of Returnal players are experiencing crashes while playing the game. This is something Housemarque has acknowledged, although it’s suggested that the PlayStation 5 is the problem – and not necessarily the game. Writing on Discord, a spokesperson said: “This is an issue with...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2021?
Plus or minus?
We think it's fair to say that PlayStation Plus has had a pretty good year so far, but is May's offering up to snuff? Next month's (or this month's, depending on when you're reading) lineup includes the PS5 version of Wreckfest, alongside Battlefield V and Stranded Deep on PS4. It's a very varied trio of games, but are you happy with...
News S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Could Come to PS5 Three Months After Release
Leaked documents detail the deal
Update: Leaked documents published as part of the Apple vs Epic Games lawsuit reveal that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S for just three months. Original Article: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 may have one of the most obnoxious names to type of all time, but a lot of people are looking forward to the...
News PS Plus Subscribers in Spain Get a Bonus Game Next Month
Wavey
Those of you who have a PS Plus subscription in Spain can look forward to a bonus game in May 2021, as Waves Out will be offered as a free fourth title for members. This is part of the PlayStation Spain’s fairly industrious PS Talents scheme, which supports grassroots development. The PS4 puzzler sees you controlling a magnet, gathering up...
Saturday1st May 2021
News PS Plus May 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced
A very varied month
May 2021's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed. As per usual, subscribers get access to one PS5 title, and two PS4 games. On PS5, we've got chaotic car-smashing sim Wreckfest. This is the PS5 version of the game, which originally released on PS4 in 2019. It's worth noting that you'll only be eligible to download the PS5...
News Official PlayStation Magazine UK Canned, PLAY Branding Resurrected
The legend continues
The sole remaining official magazine in Britain has turned off the lights, as Official PlayStation Magazine UK is no more. The publication’s latest incarnation tallied 187 issues, with Returnal being the last ever cover star. Future Publishing shuttered Official Xbox Magazine UK in 2020, while Official Nintendo Magazine UK...
News Konami Pulls Out of E3 2021, Says 'Key Projects' Are Still in Deep Development
Snake? Snake! SNAAAAKE!
Back near the start of April, E3 2021 was officially announced as an all-digital event. Set to take place in June, this year's E3 would host a number of prominent publishers, including the likes of Ubisoft, Capcom, and Konami. Except now, Konami has pulled out of proceedings, stating that it simply "will not be ready to...
News Web PS Store Finally Adds Sorting, Filtering Options Again
Baby steps
Hand-in-hand with the announcement that search engine Google is adding a search bar to Stadia’s storefront (seriously), Sony has added filtering options into the web-based PlayStation Store. This functionality was missing when the online storefront relaunched last year, but the Japanese giant is slowly rolling out features that aim to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 374
Time to return to Returnal
Returnal is readily available, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks amazing – and, well, all is well in the PlayStation Nation again, right? It’s certainly been a much more exciting period for the brand – long may the good times roll. Sammy Barker, Editor: MLB The Show 21 has become a bit of an obsession for me,...
