News PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024 Announced
Feel the Force, scares, and difficulty
Review Jeanne d'Arc (PSP) - Long Awaited Strategy RPG Remains Divine
The Maiden has arrived
News PS Plus Essential Offers 3 More PS5, PS4 Games to Download Now
Like, follow, and obey
News 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Remnant! Crisis Core! No More Heroes!
News - July, 2024
Wednesday31st Jul 2024
News PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024 Announced
Feel the Force, scares, and difficulty
Sony has today revealed the lineup of PS5, PS4 titles PS Plus Essential members can download and play for the month of August 2024. Available from Tuesday, 6th August 2024, they are: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5, PS4) | Review Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach (PS5, PS4)
Thursday1st Aug 2024
Reaction Sony's Billion Dollar Bungie Buyout Is Looking More and More Like a Blunder
Destiny's wild
Back when Sony announced its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie, we didn’t quite understand it. Sony was under intense pressure at the time, as Microsoft was still in the midst of its corporate consolidation storm, and didn’t look likely to stop until it owned most of the industry. Acquiring the legendary Halo creator always...
Wednesday31st Jul 2024
News RGG Boss Says First Episode of Like a Dragon: Yakuza Made Him Scream, Take a Smoke Break
Rave reviews
The head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Masayoshi Yokoyama, says that the first episode of the upcoming live-action Like a Dragon adaptation from Amazon made him scream, with a "major surprise" at the end requiring him to take a relaxing cigarette break. The revelation comes via a video shown by SEGA during San Diego Comic-Con, in which the...
News BioWare Reveals Release Window for Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Announcement
You'll know it in August
In a new type of developer confirmation that information is right around the corner, BioWare has announced the release window of the Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date reveal. We'll discover the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC release date next month along with a "new roadmap" and "more looks at the game". The funny but...
News Sony to Establish Brand New PS Studios Team for PS5 Sci-Fi Action Game
Born out of Bungie
Update: Journalist Jason Schreier reports that it's around 40 employees moving from Bungie to form Sony's new studio, not the previously reported 75 staff. Original Article: The complicated news coming out of Bungie today confirms that there’ll be a new first-party team established under the PS Studios umbrella, as one of the...
News Gearbox CEO Says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Was 'Wildly Successful', Bigger Than Borderlands
The Bunk Master is so back
Gearbox CEO Rany Pitchford has again sung the praises of the unlikely D&D-themed Borderlands spinoff, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, which he described as being "wildly successful", revealing that the series could become a major pillar for the company. Pitchford made the comments to
Mini Review Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (PS5) - Retro Remaster Is Faithful to a Fault
I find your abundance of faith endearing
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a remaster of the 2002 action platformer. You play as Jango Fett when he's still a bounty hunter, before the creation of the clone army. He's voiced by his live-action actor, Temuera Morrison, and the story is an interesting and surprisingly funny look into the life of one of the...
News Bungie to Lay Off 220 Workers, Will Be Further Integrated into Sony
"Today is a difficult and painful day"
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has confirmed it will be letting go of 220 employees "due to rising costs of development and industry shifts as well as enduring economic conditions". As a result, the team will be further integrated into PlayStation Studios as a further 155 workers transition from Bungie to positions...
News It Doesn't Sound Like Braid: Anniversary Edition Quite Set the World on Fire
Sales were disappointingly low, according to Jonathan Blow
Braid, Anniversary Edition, was released in May 2024, offering nostalgic gamers the chance to revisit the seminal 2008 puzzle platformer or prospective newcomers the opportunity to dive in. However, the high-minded re-release of the game didn't do as well as creator Jonathan Blow had hoped,...
News Panned PS5 Survival Horror Silent Hill: The Short Message Has Topped 3 Million Downloads
Getting the message across
With the release of free PS5 experience Silent Hill: The Short Message, it’s clear Konami was trying to replicate the unprecedented success of PT. For those who don’t remember, Hideo Kojima’s iconic horror was released on the PS Store as a way to announce Silent Hills – a project that would never see the light of...
News Free-to-Play Hit The First Descendant Treated to First Big Update Today
New characters, battles, and gear in patch 1.05
Nexon is building on its surprise free-to-play hit The First Descendant with the PS5, PS4 title's first major update, which drops today. The big headline addition is the arrival of two new Descendants to play as, complemented by another hard mode Void Intercept Battle and a bonus ultimate piece of...
News Star Wars Outlaws Lets Players Switch Off Guiding Yellow Paint
Trust in the Force, and your own sense of direction
Ubisoft has dredged up some discourse from earlier in 2024, the always-contentious topic of the yellow paint developers sometimes splash in game worlds to help guide lost gamers, and keep them on the golden path. In an interesting twist, the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws will allow players to do...
Hands On Visions of Mana Is Far From Revolutionary, But It Should Still Be a Rock Solid Action RPG
That's class
2020's Trials of Mana remake showed us that the series' classic formula can be adapted into a full 3D adventure — and Visions of Mana clearly intends to push things forward. A brand new instalment in Square Enix's longstanding franchise, Visions seems to retain the fantastical charm of its predecessors, while also expanding the...
News Horizon VR Dev Still Recruiting for Its Big Budget PS5 Exclusive
Making a "genre defining" game
PlayStation Studios member Firesprite has uploaded six new job openings across various senior positions to its official website, as work continues on its unannounced "story-driven narrative adventure" game boasting "genre-defining" goals. The UK team is seeking a senior character artist, head of audio, cinematic...
News Cult PS2 Genre Blender Killer7 Could Be Resurrected for PS5, PS4
Make your voice heard
Killer7 is a game unlike any other. If you didn’t play the legendary PS2 shooter, then it’s almost impossible to introduce: it has elements of first-person shooter, rails shooter, and point-and-click gameplay. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture in collaboration with Capcom, it perhaps deserves to be appreciated by a...
News First Planet Coaster 2 Gameplay Deep Dives into PS5 Water Parks
15 minutes of aquatic action
Hot off the heels of its official announcement earlier this month, Frontier has provided the first look at Planet Coaster 2 gameplay in a deep dive presentation that focuses on how theme parks and water parks have been combined into one experience. You can see the PS5 sequel in action in the video above, complete with...
News Pyro Builds Coming to Helldivers 2, Freedom's Flame Warbond Inbound
BBQ's back on the menu
Helldivers 2's next premium Warbond, Freedom's Flame, which Sony had previously leaked, has formally been revealed. Pyromaniacs, rejoice: that all-flame self-immolation build you've been wanting to run will finally be an option from 8th August. Fire-starved fans can do some cooking of their own with a new primary shotgun, the...
News Unusual Management Sim Promise Mascot Agency Showcases Its Unique Gameplay
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Promise Mascot Agency, the next game from the makers of Paradise Killer, looks very unique in this gameplay deep dive trailer. Announced earlier this year, the game is a management sim of sorts, with the main goal being to build up the titular agency and turn it into a profitable business. Add on top a story about the...
News Minecraft's Latest DLC Turns Tetris into a Dungeon Crawler
Block party
Two of the blockiest games are joining forces as Tetris comes to Minecraft in its latest DLC. Available now in Minecraft Marketplace, this new addition to the sandbox phenomenon has an interesting twist that smartly combines the two series. As outlined on the official Minecraft website, the Tetris DLC begins by having you play a pretty...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Battery Charge
Quick charge
Looking for how to get Battery Charge in Zenless Zone Zero? Battery Charge is the stamina system in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, which must be spent to launch Commissions, or Quests. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to explain how to
Tuesday30th Jul 2024
News PSVR2 Sales Explode After Sony's Deep Price Cut, Up More than 2,000%
Big day for escapism
PSVR2 sales are through the roof (relatively speaking), having jumped some 2,350% since Sony announced some fairly drastic discounts, with further savings to be had at select retailers. Who would have imagined carving some $200 off the asking price, going from $550 to $350, would cause such a spike?
Random PS3 Is Now the Only Console from Its Era with a Functional Store
We didn't hear no bell
Microsoft has officially shuttered the Xbox 360 store, following in the historic footsteps of Nintendo, which closed
Preview Star Wars Outlaws Thrives in Its Rewarding Open World
PS5 heavyweight comes together nicely
As part of last month's Summer Game Fest season, Ubisoft allowed press to play Star Wars Outlaws for the first time in a demo made up of three different parts, each designed to justify the game's core pillars. Reactions were quite mixed — unfavourable comparisons to PS Vita game Uncharted: Golden Abyss were...
Talking Point Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
As sales explode
Sony has dramatically dropped the price of its PSVR2 headset, which has had an unfathomable impact on the peripheral’s commercial fortunes. Cynics may point to non-existent numbers to begin with, but a 2,350 per cent increase in sales is not to be sniffed at, regardless of the baseline. It shows that there is still life l
News Scorching Hot PS Store Summer Sale Gets More PS5, PS4 Deals
Baldur's Gate! MGS! Helldivers 2!
The UK is currently experiencing its hottest days of the year, which for gamers, means closing the curtains and sitting in front of a fan as you play any one of the new PS5, PS4 titles added to the ongoing PS Store Summer Sale. All available until 15th August 2024, here's a selection of the best offers from the...
News The PS5 Remaster Everyone Asked for Is Finally Happening
The GOAT
The gaming gods have heard your prayers, and they appear to be taking action. We've been handed so many remasters in recent years, but none have truly sated us — and that's because we've all been waiting on the second coming of a true classic. A game that's on the mind of every gamer, every day, every hour, every minute. Finally, we may...
Mini Review Deadlink (PS5) - Breakneck Cyberpunk Shooter Is an Absolute Blast
Hell in a shell
If you're a fan of fast and furious, DOOM-esque shooting on PS5, Deadlink earns itself an easy recommendation. This is a cyberpunk-themed blast-'em-up with a roguelite structure, where the goal is to run through preset levels that dish out randomised rewards upon completion. It's frantic, often sweat-inducing fun, held together by...
News Don't Expect Any More Awesome Olympics Games from SEGA on PS5, PS4
Disqualified
The Olympics are underway in Paris, and we bet you’ve seen enough now to be itching for a good video game, eh? While Konami’s iconic International Track & Field on PS1 can never be beaten, SEGA made a bunch of great arcade sports tie-ins in more recent years, like the amazing London 2012 and equally fun Tokyo 2020. We also...
News New Elden Ring Patch 1.13 Buffs Skills and Summons, Weapon Types Better
The Lands Between becomes buff city
FromSoftware has issued a new Elden Ring patch today for PS5, PS4 systems, bringing it up to version number 1.13. It's an update affecting both the base title and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and in an unexpected change from the norm, 95 per cent of the patch notes speak of buffs instead of nerfs. A very...
News Tony Pankhurst, The Curator of The Dark Pictures Anthology, Has Passed Away
Face of Supermassive's series was aged 67
Tony Pankhurst, the UK actor perhaps best known for lending his likeness to The Curator in Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures Anthology, has passed away. Spotted by GameSpot, Supermassive posted a short tribute to the actor on X. The actor had a career spanning over 40 years, working as a radio...
Mini Review Monster Train (PS5) - Another Addictive Card Game for the Deck
Leaving on a hell train
As heaven threatens to extinguish the flames of Hell once and for all, it's down to you, some demonspawn, and a handful of cards to allay the danger. The stakes are high in Monster Train, a roguelike deckbuilder that throws in a teensy bit of tower defence for good measure. It's a mix that works remarkably well, delivering...
Mini Review The Star Named EOS (PS5) - Memories Worth Experiencing
Snapshots in time and space
Heartfelt, poignant stories are more common these days, thanks to more indie games than ever being released. Able to tell stories and make smaller experiences that larger games from big publishers won't touch, they can often be diamonds in the rough. For the most part, The Star Named EOS is one of those diamonds. Across...
News Visions of Mana Playable Demo Available Now on PS5, PS4
Play to get three weapons in full game
Square Enix's colourful RPG Visions of Mana is just a month away at this stage, releasing on both PS5 and PS4 on 29th August. If you caught the recent deep dive gameplay trailer, you may be willing that date to come faster so you can play the darn thing. Well, you're in luck — you can play a demo version of...
News Metroidvania Game Crypt Custodian Makes a Dead Cat Clean the Afterlife
Coming to PS5, PS4 on 27th August
Crypt Custodian, a promising Metroidvania game from one-man developer Kyle Thompson, will release for PS5 and PS4 on 27th August 2024, it's been confirmed. Having just died, you'll play as a "mischievous" cat named Pluto, whose job it is to "clean" the afterlife. Featuring the usual hallmarks of the genre, you can...
News PS Plus Premium Classic Thrillville Now Has Trophies on PS5, PS4
What a thrill
One of the best perks of PS Plus Premium is its growing range of retro games. The collection has been improving gradually since the multi-tiered revamp of Sony's subscription service, incrementally adding classics from PS1, PS2, and PSP. Some of these emulated titles even feature new Trophy sets for fans to collect as they play, but...
News Atlus Treats Fans to Another Extensive Metaphor: ReFantazio Character Showcase
Currying favour
Atlus fans struggling with the wait until the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio can luxuriate in this latest look, which examines friends and foes alike in a character-centric trailer. The game's narrative follows an otherworldly election in a fantasy universe, and we get a glimpse at some of the other competing candidates. Launching...
News Could PSP Spin-Off Secret Agent Clank Be Coming to PS5, PS4 via PS Plus Premium?
Sony email suggests so
Secret Agent Clank is arguably the most easily forgotten Ratchet & Clank game, along with failed tower defence title Full Frontal Assault. Developed by High Impact Games – the creators of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters – and released on the PSP in 2008, the title casts a tuxedoed Clank as its protagonist, with a...
News Cult of the Lamb's Unholy Alliance Update Adds Local Co-Op, New Follower Traits, Much More
More details provided on huge update
Devolver Digital and developer Massive Monster recently unveiled the next major update to their hit indie title, Cult of the Lamb. Named Unholy Alliance, its headline feature is local co-op, allowing you to play the whole game with a buddy. That would be plenty for a free update, but the team isn't stopping...
News What's Next for PS5 Smash Hit Action RPG Zenless Zone Zero?
All will be revealed this week
Those unfamiliar with the cadence of HoYoverse updates may be wondering what’s next for Zenless Zone Zero, which launched earlier in the month. Well, we’ll find out on 3rd August, as the game’s first proper post-release Special Program will get underway from 12:30PM BST. The broadcast will air on YouTube and...
News Highly Rated, Choice-Driven RPG Wildermyth Quests to PS5, PS4 in October
A myth no more
Originally released for PC back in 2021, Wildermyth is finally making its PlayStation debut this year. This is a very story-focused, fantasy RPG where the narrative is shaped almost entirely by your created characters and their actions. It also boasts a tactical, turn-based combat system and a charming papercraft art direction...
News Damn, the Saiyan and Namek Sagas Look Good in New Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay
Classic clashes
Another week, another Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero trailer. This time, we're taking a look at storylines that most Dragon Ball Z fans will be incredibly familiar with at this point: the Saiyan and Namek sagas. Featured in countless Dragon Ball games up until now, Sparking! Zero seems to be doing these classic tales justice, flaunting...
News The Stars Align for Big Sea of Thieves Season 13 Update on PS5
The return of Captain Flameheart
Sea of Thieves continues to sail from strength to strength, and now the chaotic booty simulator is charting a course towards a whole new season of piratical content. Season 13 will allow players to tackle the tyrannical Flameheart, seizing his skeleton-crewed vessel in a climactic encounter, and it's live now...
Monday29th Jul 2024
Poll Is the Astro Bot PS5 Controller the Best DualSense Yet?
Astronomical
It could be argued that Sony's been too passive with the PS5's DualSense controller. Outside of a... reasonable number of single-colour pads, unique or limited edition controllers have been very few and far between over the course of the PS5's near four-year life. But over the last week, PlayStation has announced two special DualSense...
News Phantom Blade Zero Looks Like Another PS5 Must Play in Big Gameplay Demo
Cool combat
Back when Phantom Blade Zero was announced during a PS Showcase, many pondered whether it was even real. Well, this gameplay demo – and the fact we’ve actually played it – puts any concerns to rest: this is a legit project, running pretty steadily on PS5, and it looks decent. Yes, it’s another Soulslike coming out of China, but...
News Squint and You Might See Concept Art for Bluepoint's Exclusive PS5 IP
PlayStation Studios' promo showing more than intended
There's an almost palpable hunger amongst the PlayStation faithful for new IP, as evidenced by this latest scrap that has some salivating. In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it piece of footage, some fans have connected the dots between concept art briefly shown in an official PlayStation video and...
33's a magic number
It feels like a lot of recent RPGs have tried to put unique spins on traditional turn-based combat. For example, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth took the original game's classic ATB system and incorporated real-time action, and it's a similar story with Trails through Daybreak and its evolved ambush mechanic. Even upcoming...
News Astro Bot PS5 Controller Announced, Pre-Orders Start 9th August
Priced at £69.99 / $79.99
Update: Pre-orders are now live! All the links you need can be found right here: <related ids="170022"> Original Article: Sony has revealed Concord isn't the only PS5 title it is rewarding with a special limited edition DualSense controller: now Astro Bot is getting one too. The PS5 pad uses a white base and then...
Mini Review Thank Goodness You're Here! (PS5) - An Utterly Ridiculous English Excursion
Reyt good, this
Thank Goodness You're Here! is best experienced knowing as little as possible, but what you should know is that it's one of the most roundly absurd games we've yet played. As a diminutive businessman, you're sent out to meet with the mayor of Barnsworth. Turns out he'll be unavailable for a while, and so, with a few hours to fill,...
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster Fails to Show at Comic-Con, Leak Called Into Question
Believe in your soul
In case you didn't see the stories over the weekend, a Soul Reaver statue was on display at San Diego Comic-Con, and it was accompanied by a rather exciting plaque, which credited the statue to 'Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered'. Now, obviously, this threw nostalgic onlookers into a frenzy, and it's fair to say...
News Quidditch Champions Is the PS5, PS4 Harry Potter Sports Sim You've Been Waiting For
And it's free with PS Plus with no microtransactions
If, like this author, you grew up on a diet of Harry Potter books and the Quidditch World Cup game on PS2, you’ll want to make sure you have Quidditch Champions’ fast-approaching 3rd September release date marked on your calendar. The game – which will be free to download with PS Plus...
Mini Review Exhausted Man (PS5) - Perfect for Putting Yourself to Sleep
Wake me up when it's over
As an adult, being tired is an aspect of everyday life. Everyone has something sapping their energy. Whether it's work, school, or any other circumstance, we’re all just pushing ourselves until we can go to sleep again. That being said, it’s a bit of a surprise to see a full game focused on that subject. Exhausted Man...
Review Killzone: Liberation (PSP) - Top-Down Shooter's a Bit of a Slog
Muddy aiming mars some nice ideas
The PSP was many things to many people, a delightful little slice of hardware that ended up with a pretty stellar library of ports and new games — but one thing you could never say about it was that it had a second analogue stick. That sole little control nub on its left had to do a heck of a lot of heavy lifting,...
News Real-Life Martial Artist Shows You How to Fight Like Poland's Prime Minister Lidia in Tekken 8
Polished
Tekken 8’s brand of combat often defies physics and human capabilities, but with the release of fictional Polish Prime Minister Lidia Sobieska as DLC recently, one industrious martial artist has attempted to replicate some of her combos in real-life. The results, while a lot slower than you see in the game, are fairly accurate –...
News Big Daddy Expectations Lowered as Netflix Douses BioShock Film Budget
Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow?
Hopes for a BioShock movie worthy of the legendary gaming IP are underwater as news that Netflix has slashed the film's budget surfaces. Following a change in leadership at the firm, the project's budget has been cut to ribbons and will be "reconfigured" into something smaller and "more personal"...
News Assassin's Creed Protagonist Infiltrates Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Arno, or not to go?
Video game fans watching the Olympics opening ceremony might have spied a familiar-looking figure flitting across Parisian rooftops, engaging in parkour shenanigans. No, you haven't been drinking from the Seine; the hooded and acrobatic torchbearer appears to be involved with Ubisoft, with the Assassin's Creed developer's...
Keep talking
A bigger script doesn't necessarily mean a better RPG, but a huge amount of dialogue can suggest that the RPG in question offers a lot of depth. We're hoping that's the case with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, as developer BioWare has commented on the sheer number of lines that it's recorded for the upcoming adventure. For reference,...
News Subnautica Devs Keep Slipping Sequel Screenshots into the Original
Uncharted waters
Developer Unknown Worlds revealed the existence of a Subnautica sequel earlier this year, which should comfort fans of tense, eerie survival games. In more distressing news, it seems the developer has been surreptitiously sneaking screenshots of the sequel into the original game, like some malevolent underwater sea creature. Having...
News Randy Pitchford Says Fans Will Be 'Very, Very Happy' with Next Borderlands Game
Almost ready to show
Things are looking rather rosy for Borderlands fans right now. The long-awaited film will finally be released next month, and if Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford is to be believed, the next game in the series is almost ready to be shown. Speaking to
News Infinity Nikki Is the Cutesy PS5, PS4 Fashion RPG You've Been Dreaming Of
Something completely different
Fans of Ai Yazawa’s iconic mangas Nana and Paradise Kiss will take an immediate liking to Infinity Nikki, the upcoming free-to-play fashion-based RPG from Infold Games. Not to be confused with Stellar Blade developer Shift Up’s saucy NIKKE: Goddess of Victory, this is an exploration-based adventure where di
News PS5's Project Jinyiwei Looks Very Scrappy in First Gameplay, But There's Something to Build On
We're all Soulslikes here
ChinaJoy 2024 was flooded with Soulslikes, but many are utilising dark fantasy settings. Project Jinyiwei’s historical backdrop looks a lot more grounded, but it will ultimately be compared to the likes of Rise of the Ronin. For as scrappy and as early as it seems, though, there’s clear promise here – and it’s easy...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Continues Winning Streak Amid Quiet Release Schedule
A kind of magic
While there are brilliant new games hitting digital storefronts pretty much every week, it's definitely a different story when you zoom in on physical releases. In the realm of disc-based titles, the usual summer slump is in full effect, and you can see it in action on the UK's latest bestsellers list. Topping things off is Hogwarts...
News Visions of Mana Looks Like Fantastic Action RPG Fun Ahead of August Release on PS5, PS4
Elementary
Square Enix has dropped a deep dive trailer for Visions of Mana, as we creep closer to its 29th August release date on PS5 and PS4. This might just be our best look at the RPG's gameplay mechanics to date, as the video breaks down the various elemental powers that Val and his party are able to wield. Basically, Elemental Vessels give you...
News Alien Hominid Back on PlayStation in PS5, PS4 Ports
HD and Invasion both "coming soon"
The Alien Hominid series from Castle Crashers developer The Behemoth will mark its first appearance on PlayStation systems since the PS2 days with ports of Alien Hominid HD and Alien Hominid Invasion for PS5 and PS4. Apparently "coming soon", the new versions were just one of a few announcements the studio made in...
Summer! Swimsuit! Sea time!
As previously reported, developer Perfect World Entertainment is planning to port free-to-play spin-off Persona 5: The Phantom X to consoles, presumably including PS5 – but that work’s not likely to get underway until the title’s available internationally. The release is currently available in various Asian...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Reveals Ichigo, Rukia, Uryu in Stylish Gameplay Trailers
And so it begins
Bandai Namco has released not one, not two, but three new gameplay trailers for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls. They provide character-specific looks at the upcoming fighter, with Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida taking to the stage. They're pretty stylish trailers, and give us some insight into how each character will...
News PS5 Action Adventure Loulan Did Appear at ChinaJoy, But We Only Saw Some Artwork
Nice artwork, mind
Loulan was announced by Chinese developer ChillyRoom last week, as part of Sony’s ongoing China Hero Project incubation programme. However, despite the reveal, we still haven’t seen a second of gameplay footage – and don’t really know much about the game at all. Presumably, for Mandarin speakers, this ChinaJoy 2024 panel...
Deals Sony Goes for the Jugular with Humongous PS5, PSVR2 Discounts in USA
Consoles! Games! Headsets! More!
Sony has plunged the price of the PS5 and PSVR2 in the United States, as it looks to build on the brand’s momentum moving into the holidays. Right now, across a variety of retailers, you can snag a PS5 Slim for $449.99 and a PSVR2 headset for $349.99. The Digital Edition model, which is a little harder to find, is...
Sunday28th Jul 2024
News Astro Bot Continues Its Quest for PS5 Game of the Year with Sublime Gameplay Demo
Let's flamingo
We finally have some direct-feed footage of Astro Bot from ChinaJoy 2024, as captured by Gematsu. This 30-minute stage gameplay demonstration recaps some of the levels you may have already seen from yesterday’s off-screen footage, but it also includes a full stage featuring flamingos which appears t
News There's Potential in This Anime-Style PS5 Soulslike, But It Needs Work
Early days
Many forget that Code Vein was quietly a pretty massive seller for Bandai Namco, so it’s a surprise we haven’t seen more anime-style adaptations of the Souls genre. Unending Dawn – announced as part of Sony’s incubation programme China Hero Project earlier this week – fits the bill, with a m
News Free RPG Wuthering Waves Is Running Flawlessly in PS5 Gameplay
It'll have an Impact
Wuthering Waves, the highly anticipated Genshin Impact-esque gacha game, is looking flawless in its first PS5 gameplay, presented on stage at ChinaJoy 2024 this weekend and captured by Gematsu. In this first direct-feed footage, which begins around the five minute mark, we see two presenters testing out different characters...
Saturday27th Jul 2024
News Anticipated PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Outstanding in Gameplay Demo
As expected
Almost 10 minutes of Astro Bot footage, direct from the ChinaJoy 2024 show floor, has emerged online – and perhaps unsurprisingly for fans of the franchise, it looks utterly essential. The first clip shows the adorable eponymous character using some extendable gloves to navigate a bunch of simple platforming puzzles, before battling...
News EXILEDGE Is a Larger Than Life PS5 Shooter with Some Impressive Production Values
Returnal vibes
EXILEDGE probably wasn’t on your PS5 wishlist, but this ChinaJoy 2024 demo looks decent. While a large chunk of the demo is dedicated to teaching attendees the gameplay mechanics, the latter half of the video focuses on a boss fight which has Returnal vibes. In addition to a two-pronged weapon loadout, the main character also has a...
Sunday28th Jul 2024
Review EA Sports College Football 25 (PS5) - Stunning Sim Worth the 10 Year Wait
She's cheer captain, we're all on the bleachers
While EA Sports College Football 25 is likely to prove an enigma for anyone outside of America, the PS5 game is already well on its way to becoming one of 2024’s best-sellers in the USA. Its release ends a decade-long wait for a new licensed NCAA title, after a protracted legal dispute pertaining to...
Saturday27th Jul 2024
The wait goes on
We first wrote about Lost Soul Aside in 2017, so it’s understandable why some fans are getting antsy about a release date. Back then, the title looked like a wildly impressive indie alternative to Devil May Cry, which at the time was a series somewhat in the wilderness, following Ninja Theory’s divisive franchise reboot. Of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 539
Va va voom
The Olympics are underway, which means you can expect a festival of sporting action on your television pretty much, well, 14 or so hours a day. Of course, if you’re not into archery or badminton, then you may still be looking to power up your PS5 this weekend. Here’s what we’re playing. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'll be grinding...
Friday26th Jul 2024
News First Dynasty Warriors: Origins Gameplay Confirms Character Switching, World Map, More
Plus new screenshots
Raw gameplay from Dynasty Warriors: Origins has emerged from PlayStation's stage at ChinaJoy 2024. This is the first time we've seen the game itself in action, and the footage actually confirms a bunch of important details. For starters, Origins has character switching. In the gameplay, we see the nameless protagonist fighting...
News Sony's Going to Make Damn Sure You Pay Attention to Astro Bot on PS5
Big marketing in Shanghai and Hong Kong this weekend
Sony’s promoting Astro Bot at the annual Ani-Com & Games Expo in Hong Kong. There are a number of conventions all around Asia this weekend, and Team Asobi’s adorable mascot is appearing at all of them; he’s also being promoted heavily at PlayStation’s massive ChinaJoy 2024 booth in...
Saturday27th Jul 2024
News Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Outrageous Animalities, Massive Story Campaign, and Much More
Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian, and T-1000 joining the roster
Announced mere minutes ago at San Diego Comic-Con, fighter Mortal Kombat 1 is getting a monstrous expansion which adds an entire new story campaign, six characters, and much more from 24th September. The add-on is available to pre-order on PS5 starting today, and will cost $49.99, so...
Friday26th Jul 2024
Poll Are You Sick of Soulslike Games?
Got soul
FromSoftware's got a lot to answer for. Through its increasingly successful crafting of dark fantasy action games, the Japanese developer has spawned an entire subgenre that most people refer to as 'Soulslike'. Typically, Soulslike titles adopt specific elements introduced through Demon's Souls and its descendants, ranging from high levels...
Get caught up on Kiryu and Ichiban
With the Like a Dragon: Yakuza television series set to debut on Amazon Prime this October, SEGA has published starter packs to the PS Store that bundle together some of the series' most important games for those getting started with the franchise. The Yakuza Series Starter Pack pairs Yakuza Kiwami with Yakuza...
Deals PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
Time to dive in?
Sony's current-gen virtual reality hardware, PSVR2, is great, but only if you're willing to cough up some serious cash for it. With an RRP of £529.99, it's a big investment on top of your PS5, and likely a significant barrier to entry for many. Fortunately, the headset is currently heavily discounted at various outlets in the UK,...
Random US Vice President Kamala Harris Potentially Linked to Shadowy Federal Bureau of Control
The Deepest State
In news that could have a tangible effect on the upcoming presidential aspirations of current U.S. Vice President and presumptive Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, a link between the politician and the shadowy governmental organisation known as the Federal Bureau of Control has resurfaced. Discovered when Remedy Entertainment...
News Stellar Blade DLC Given the Green Light, New Evidence Suggests
Staying sharp
Earlier in the year, Stellar Blade developer Shift Up revealed that it was reviewing its options, following the action title's immediate commercial success. Both DLC and a sequel were under serious consideration, and now, new evidence suggests that a potential expansion is in the works. As spotted by Tech4Gamers, Shift Up has posted a...
News Your First Look at Wuthering Waves PS5 Was Filmed on a Potato, But It Looks Smooth
Off-screen, shaky cam footage emerges
Here we are, then: Wuthering Waves, the open world RPG from Kuro Games, running on PS5. Sony will be showing the game on its console for the first time this weekend at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai, and a short snippet of footage has been filmed and shared online, as spotted by the eagle-eyed users at
Review Earth Defense Force 6 (PS5) - More of the Same Insectoid Mayhem, and We Love It
Kill 'em all... again
Earth Defense Force feels like a relic of a bygone era. An era of arcade shooters with the sole purpose of throwing shapes, colours and sounds in your general direction. Ever since 2003’s Monster Attack, franchise dev Sandlot has gathered a faithful fanbase, who ignore the technical shortcomings and revel in a varied class...
News Ubisoft Strikes Back at Star Wars Outlaws Leaks, Contraband Clip Offers New Hope
The Force works in mysterious ways
Star Wars Outlaws is out at the end of August, and the marketing machine is spooling up like the Millenium Falcon's hyperdrive before a hasty jump to lightspeed. Unfortunately, a sizeable chunk of gameplay has leaked, which is always disappointing for the developers, but in this instance, the contraband clip is...
Video Our Most Anticipated PS5 Games Of Late 2024
Plenty to look forward to
We’re on the cusp of 2024’s latter gaming season, with everything from IP tie-ins to unexpected sequels. So our video producer Aaron is here to break down his most anticipated releases for the remainder of 2024. You can watch our full discussion on the biggest and most exciting games of 2024 over on the Push Square...
News Your Opportunity to Pre-Order a Physical PS5 Copy of Lollipop Chainsaw Is Now
San Romero High School Football Rules
Lollipop Chainsaw is one of the most beloved PS3 character action games of all time, and if you missed out on snagging an increasingly rare physical copy for Sony’s last-last-gen console, here’s your opportunity to pick up the remastered RePOP edition for PS5. Available at Limited Run Games, pre-orders will...
Saturday27th Jul 2024
News Here's Your First Look at the Like a Dragon: Yakuza Television Show
Sick ink
You won’t extract a whole lot from this teaser trailer for Amazon Prime’s television adaptation of Like a Dragon: Yakuza, but we suppose it sets the scene. The 70-second clip shows protagonist Kazuma Kiryu getting his trademark ink before cutting to a couple of shots of seedy Shinjuku ward Kabukicho, which of course will be presented as...
Friday26th Jul 2024
News Dragon Quest Creator Says Silent Protagonists Look Like Idiots
The silent treatment
We don't see silent protagonists very often these days, and that's probably because, in this age of excellent voice acting and high-fidelity graphics, they look a little bit silly in comparison. That's according to a guy extremely familiar with the subject. Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii was speaking to Persona series director...
News You Won't Believe Marvel Rivals' New Playable Character on PS5
This ain't clickbait
Look, we’re all familiar with the Internet: sometimes websites write needlessly dramatic headlines to catch your attention. But we’re really not exaggerating with this one: how many of you had Jeff the Land Shark on your Marvel Rivals bingo card? Okay, we know technically this character leaked so some of you may have already...
News Date Everything in This Absurd Sandbox Dating Sim on PS5
Literally everything
Date Everything is a refreshing take on the ordinarily mundane human courtship process. It allows players to romance more than 100 fully voice-acted anthropomorphic objects, which can be found around the house, collecting them all in your Date-a-Dex. How about that hunky Hoover, huh? Everything leads to love in Date Everything,...
News Valorant Enters Open Beta on PS5, Up for Download Now
Tactical FPS opens its doors to everyone
Following a roughly two-month stint in an invite-only closed beta phase, Riot Games has progressed its popular tactical FPS Valorant into a PS5 open beta. The client is available to download now on the PS Store, granting you access to the full game. Similar to Counter-Strike, this is a tense online FPS where...
News Concord's PS5, PC Character Trailers Are Rolling Out
Meet Jabali, Teo, and It-Z
As announced earlier in the week, Concord is plotting a slew of individual character trailers for each of its 16 Freegunners, as it prepares for the FPS’ release in August. These short gameplay clips are designed to showcase the individual talents and gameplay abilities of each hero, which are as varied as you’d expect...
News GTA 6 Not Affected by Current Union Strike Over AI Issues
Not a struck game according to SAG-AFTRA
Next year's Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be impacted by the decision to call a SAG-AFTRA union strike — effective today — over concerns surrounding AI replacing video game performers, like voice actors. Confirming to Kotaku, a spokesperson for the publishers included in negotiations said GTA 6 "is exempt"...
News Two Years Later, Blizzard Ponders a Return to 6v6 Overwatch
"Whether that’s a world of 5v5, 6v6 or even both, we must figure out in the future"
Developer Blizzard is considering a return to the 6v6 Overwatch of yesteryear, following the controversial decision to opt for 5v5 with the launch of Overwatch 2. Judging from the amount of digital ink spilled on the subject, they don't appear to be taking it...
News Limited Run Brings Double Fine's Phenomenal PsychOdyssey Documentary to Blu-Ray
Bonus episode also out now
PsychOdyssey, a comprehensive documentary about the production of Psychonauts 2 and the team that made it, has been free to watch on YouTube since its launch at the beginning of 2023. We've already waxed lyrical about why it's worth watching, but if you'd rather do so via physical media, you'll soon be able to. Limited Run...
Thursday25th Jul 2024
News Gacha Spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X Coming to Console, with More on the Way
Collaborations with Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden planned
In case you don't already have enough Persona in your life, there's potentially a lot more coming down the pipeline, regardless of which cast is your favourite. Smartphone spinoff Persona 5: The Phantom X has been confirmed for a console release, with a port promised for some time after...
News Capcom Endures Some Truly Incredible Monster Hunter Wilds Investor Questions
"Will this game be limited to these non-portable consoles?"
The out-of-touch corporate suit is a popular trope gamers like to imagine: business types who know how to make money but seemingly don't engage in the medium more than is strictly required. While that archetype can and does exist, executives generally know what they are doing. But for our...
News PS Portal Update 3.0.1 Allows Connection to 5GHz Public WiFi, Here Are the Patch Notes
Get it downloaded now
Sony has released a new software update for its surprisingly popular remote play device, PS Portal. The handheld accessory, exclusively used to connect to and use your PS5 over WiFi, has now been updated to version 3.0.1. So, what does this latest patch do for the Portal? It's a fairly minor update, with the main addition...
Rumour Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Leaks Ahead of Imminent Reveal
Raziel finally returns
Is it finally happening? It certainly looks that way! Classic PS1 action adventure Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, and its solid (but somewhat divisive) PS2 sequel Soul Reaver 2, are being remastered as one package. This supposed leak comes to us straight from San Diego Comic-Con, which is taking place over the weekend. At the...
Review SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos (PS4) – A Barebones Port of an Arcade Curiosity
We have Capcom vs SNK at home
Capcom has always had a bit of an uneven relationship with its partners when it comes to crossover fighting games. We got Street Fighter X Tekken, but Tekken never returned the favour; plus, Marvel and Tatsunoko aren’t game developers, so there was obviously no return trip there. Naturally, we’re leading up to say...
News Stellar Blade's New Summer Song Is a Vibe on PS5
The swimsuits aren't bad either
Talented Korean studio Shift Up’s new Stellar Blade update brings big vacation vibes, as it adds a new temporary area to the Great Desert where protagonist Eve can take a well-earned break. The sun-kissed structural instalment includes some much-needed umbrellas, robot butlers, and a couple of beach balls – there...
News Crimson Desert, That Stunning PS5 Open World Adventure, Is Actually Playable at Gamescom
Much more info on the way
First announced way back at The Game Awards in 2020, Crimson Desert has since dropped jaws with gameplay snippets and last year's full trailer — to the point where onlookers have consistently questioned the project's legitimacy. Fortunately, developer Pearl Abyss has announced that the open world action adventure will...
Friday26th Jul 2024
News PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail Is Sponsoring the Paris Olympics in USA
Sign of the times
Want to know how big turnbased PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail is? It’s sponsoring NBC’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. We first saw images from the American television channel earlier today featuring the game’s logo, but now an X (or Twitter) account which specialises in gacha gaming has posted the full commercial. You can...
Thursday25th Jul 2024
News No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Responsible for Nearly 500% Increase in PS5, PS4 Players
Ponies take a lookie-loo
No Man's Sky's big Worlds Part I refresh dropped just last week, free for all players, and in that time, an astronomical number of PS5 players returned to check out the difference. Not bad for an almost decade-old game, eh? As observed by The Gamer, the update caused not only a spike in players on Steam (which enjoyed its...
News Special Concord PS5 Controller Looks More Appealing Than the Game
Most expensive limited edition PS5 pad yet
Sony has shared a new PS5 DualSense limited controller themed around upcoming shooter Concord on the PlayStation Direct website. Priced at $84.99, it releases on the same day as the game and is available for pre-order now in the USA. The UK and European versions of PlayStation Direct don't appear to have a...
News Tiebreak Aims to Topple TopSpin 2K25 with a Huge Licensed Roster on PS5, PS4
Everyone's here
Perhaps the biggest criticism that’s been aimed at TopSpin 2K25, apart from perhaps its microtransactions, is that it has a very limited selection of licensed players. Tiebreak: Official Game of the ATP and WTA believes it has an advantage in that department, with over 120 professional players included in its roster. As the title...
News PSVR2 App for PC Now Live on Steam
The place to setup and update PSVR2 on PC
A dedicated PSVR2 app has been published to PC platform Steam ahead of expanded compatibility for the VR headset going live on 7th August 2024. The application will be available the day before, and it guides you through the setup of the device for use on PC as well as acting as the place to update the...
News Aim Your Blaster with the PS5 Controller's Gyro in Star Wars Outlaws
Tilted
Ubisoft’s much discussed open world Star Wars Outlaws game will feature a nifty additional perk for PS5 players: gyro aiming. As many of you already know, Sony’s controller has pretty accurate motion controls built into it, and many players prefer to use this feature to fine-tune their aiming. While the accuracy of a mouse can’t be...
News Stellar Blade's Eve Is Ready for the Summer in New Swimsuits Update for PS5
Swimsuits for days
Update: A new Stellar Blade update will launch later today, and while it won't include Photo Mode as previously speculated, it will feature a host of new swimsuits and summer outfits for protagonist Eve. As always, we'll compile all of the protagonist's different looks in our All Outfits guide, so be sure to keep your eye on that...
News Sony Signs Cel-Shaded PS5 Dark Fantasy RPG to China Hero Project
Anime Souls
Shanghai-based convention ChinaJoy 2024 will get underway this week, and Sony has a massive booth where it’s showing off a variety of local and international titles. As expected, the platform holder has also been expanding its slate of supported, China Hero Project titles – and dark fantasy open world RPG Unending Dawn looks like one...
Friday26th Jul 2024
News Concord's Seemingly Unlimited Promo Budget Now Includes Animated Shorts
Why not?
Regardless of whether it’s a hit or not, you can’t accuse Sony of not trying to get eyeballs in front of PS5 and PC hero shooter Concord. A new video uploaded to the official PlayStation channel includes an animated short, intended to give players a deeper insight into Freegunners Teo, Jabali, and It-Z. You can watch it above...
Thursday25th Jul 2024
News Polyphony Digital Is Eager to Fix Gran Turismo 7's Funniest PS5, PS4 Bug
Maybe leave it in?
A new physics upgrade to Gran Turismo 7, available now alongside a raft of new content, is causing some unexpected in-game behaviour. The issue – which appears to be triggered by suspension settings – is causing cars to fly into the sky from the starting line. You might call it a bug, but to us this looks more like a feature...
News Not Much Is Known About PS5's Loulan Yet, But We Bet It'll Be a Soulslike
Anyone want to bet against?
Sony has added PS5 action adventure Loulan to its China Hero Project lineup, and while not much is known about the title just yet, we’re going to assume it’ll closely resemble a Soulslike. According to Gematsu, the release will be featured on stage at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai this weekend, so we should know more by...
Random Baldur's Gate 3 Sadist Completes 'Ultimate Durge Playthrough', Keeps the Corpses
Casualty count in the thousands
In what might be a potential cry for help, an exceptionally dedicated Baldur's Gate 3 player has completed what they've chillingly described as the "ultimate Durge playthrough". Playing on Honour Mode and walking the path of the evil Dark Urge as if born to it, they offered the lives of more than 2,000 characters and...
News Project Jinyiwei Looks a Little Janky, But Sony's Signed It for PS5 Anyway
Add it to the list
Chinese developers love their action RPGs, and so we suppose it’s not real surprise to see ChinaJoy 2024 bring a flurry of them. The latest to be signed by Sony to its China Hero Project is Project: Jinyiwei, a title set during the Ming Dynasty which bears a passing resemblance to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice we suppose...
News Borderlands Film 'Final Trailer' Makes Another Play for Your Attention
Holding out for a hero
The upcoming film adaptation of Gearbox Studios' Borderlands is inching ever closer, arriving in cinemas on 9th August. Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black, we aren't seeing much buzz for this one, but perhaps this "final trailer" will light a fire under all of you dormant Vault Hunters out there. In this...
News Video Game Performers to Strike Due to AI Concerns
USA strike begins tomorrow
Members of the USA actors union SAG-AFTRA have confirmed they'll be going on strike from tomorrow, 26th July 2024, over concerns relating to AI usage in the industry. Video game performers — such as voice actors — have been in talks with some of the biggest game publishers (including Activision, EA, Take-Two, and more)...
News Blasphemous Dev Posts Ominous Teaser for Incoming Announcement
Blasphemy!
Enrique Cabeza, the art and creative director behind both Blasphemous and Blasphemous 2 has teased some kind of new announcement on social media. The incredibly talented dev has simply posted an image of the Mea Culpa — the playable character's sword in the Blasphemous games — alongside the words "Announcement Coming...". Ominous!...
News Highly Acclaimed Roguelike Deckbuilder Monster Train Finally Pulls Up on PS5
Better late than never
Surprise! The highly acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder, Monster Train, has reached its final platform; it's now available on PS5. Already released on basically everything else, the game can now be bought and played on Sony's current-gen console. Marking the occasion is the trailer above. For those who don't know, Monster Train...
News Armored Core 6 Crashes Through 3 Million Sales as First Anniversary Approaches
Core support
We suppose it's quite easy to forget, but FromSoftware actually released another game between Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree. Its hardcore mecha action title, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, launched in August of last year, and as it approaches its first anniversary, we've been handed news of it breaking through 3 million sales...
News Shuhei Yoshida Eats Spicy Wings Like a Champ in Hot Ones-Style SteamWorld Heist 2 Promo
Shuhei Yosh-eater
Everyone's favourite Sony suit, Shuhei Yoshida, is an indie games evangelist and seemingly always up for a bit of fun. The latest evidence of both these things is this recent video, in which the executive chats with Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, CEO of Thunderful, about all things SteamWorld while chowing down on hot wings. In what's...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
Review Jeanne d'Arc (PSP) - Long Awaited Strategy RPG Remains Divine
The Maiden has arrived
Jeanne d'Arc is a pseudo-historical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc from developer Level-5, released on PSP in 2007. It always had a reputation as a rock-solid turn-based strategy RPG, but as publisher Sony never released the title in Europe and other territories, it was one many that players outside the U.S. and Japan...
Guide MultiVersus Guide: All Characters, Currencies, and Perks
Everything you need to know about MultiVersus
MultiVersus is the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros Games and developer Player First Games. Available for PS5 and PS4, as well as other systems, this is a 2D brawler in the same vein as Super Smash Bros, with multiple fighters onscreen aiming to knock each other out of the arena. It...
Preview There's Nothing Super About Marvel Rivals on PS5
It's so over(watch)
Marvel Rivals isn’t quite what we were hoping for. In a time when hero shooters are questioned and criticised, we can’t deny that the Marvel meets Overwatch pitch is intriguing. Taking your favourite heroes like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange and then pitting them against each other in 6v6 modes is a slam dunk on paper. Yet...
Another one
Sony will kick off a new firmware beta for PS5 this week, beginning on Thursday the 25th July. The beta boasts three main features: audio customisation, additional Remote Play settings, and an "adaptive" charging method for your controllers. To start with, those who make use of the PS5's 3D audio functionality — via headphones or...
News The Huge Gran Turismo 7 1.49 Update Drops on PS5, PS4 Today
Patch deploys in the next 24 hours
As previously confirmed by Polyphony Digital, the big Gran Turismo 7 1.49 update arrives either later today or very early tomorrow morning depending on your timezone. It brings with it six new cars, the return of Gran Turismo 6 circuit Eiger Nordwand, an updated "physics simulation model", and an expansion of the...
News Marvel Rivals' Closed Beta Is Putting Concord's Player Numbers into Perspective
A big difference
Marvel Rivals’ closed beta launched overnight, and it’s blowing up. On PC platform Steam, the title peaked at over 52,671 players – a staggering number when you consider the online stress test requires an invite to be enjoyed. By comparison, the recent Concord open beta – which was free for everyone to download and try –...
News Sample Rise of the Ronin in New PS5 Demo Available Now
Get a taste for feudal Japan
Sony and Team Ninja have today uploaded a Rise of the Ronin demo for PS5 users to try free of charge, letting potential buyers to try the somewhat forgotten exclusive before they buy. It's available on the PS Store now, and gives you access to the first chapter of the game. If you like what you play, all your progress...
News Shadows of the Damned Remaster Out This Halloween, Only £20 / $25
Crazy trailer reveals all
Grasshopper Manufacture has confirmed Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered will release for PS5 and PS4 this Halloween, priced at just £19.99 / $24.99. Pre-orders are live on the PS Store now, and offer three days of early access prior to the 31st October 2024 launch. A suitably bonkers trailer has been published to...
News The Humble Games Team Has Reportedly Been Laid Off
All 36 employees from the publisher impacted
The team at publisher Humble Games has reportedly been laid off, with some 36 staff affected by the cuts. To clarify, the layoffs were made to the publishing arm, not the Humble Bundle store, where bundled games are sold to raise money for charitable causes. As reported by PSU, Humble Games has stressed...
Poll What Are Your Summer Gaming Habits?
Don't touch grass
Chances are, if you're a regular reader of Push Square, you tend to do a lot of gaming. But as the seasons come and go, our gaming habits can change quite dramatically — and this is especially true of the summer months. For countless people here in Europe and in North America, the summer is often defined by the fact that...
News Capcom Wants to Make Mega Man Games on an 'Ongoing Basis'
The Blue Bomber is so back
Publisher Capcom says the legendary Mega Man represents one of the company's most "highly valued IPs" and is looking into how to make more games in the series in the future. The news came from the company's recent general shareholders meeting, and IGN listened along. In surprisingly optimistic news for Mega Man fans, a...
News Fortnite Developers, Fans Team Up to Target Newly Added Cybertruck
Big, blocky bullseye on your back
The partnership between Fortnite video game developer Epic Games and Cybertruck manufacturer Tesla has only just begun, but already, it's proving to be a contentious pairing. Devs have taken to social media to voice their displeasure (directed mainly at billionaire truck maker Elon Musk), and fans and players are...
Guide MultiVersus: Samurai Jack - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Samurai Jack in MultiVersus
Samurai Jack is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This Japanese prince turned warrior has already shifted through time, so entering another dimension won't faze him. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
News Training Modes, No Battle Pass, More Details Confirmed for Concord in Post-Beta Q&A
What Larks
Developer Firewalk Studios has spent the last couple of weekends getting Concord into the hands of players on PS5 and PC, gathering feedback and info on its imminent multiplayer shooter. Now that things have wrapped up, the studio has posted a thread on social media, going over a few common questions that basically outline what to expect...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2's Heavy Bolter Is the Answer to the Tyranid Question
And most others, too
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 thrusts players into an exceedingly dire universe full of horrible things, from hideous daemons to the ever-present threat of alien xenos. Thankfully, the answer to most of these problems was found a very long time ago (in the setting), and developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus...
News 16-Player Train Game Railroads Online Making Tracks for PS5
Full speed ahead
Push Square's affection for a good train game is well-known, be it the Train Sim World or Railway Empire series, and so we're pretty excited to see Railroads Online be formally announced for PS5. Currently in Early Access on Steam, when it leaves the program sometime this Fall, other PlayStation train fans can look forward to laying...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
This is my Bankai
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which provides our first proper look at gameplay. If you missed the initial announcement, this is a one-on-one arena fighter with an emphasis on mechanics that escalate over the course of a battle. As demonstrated in the video, you can build up towards utterly...
Guide MultiVersus: Agent Smith - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Agent Smith in MultiVersus
Agent Smith is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. A computer program with the appearance of a human, this character's power within The Matrix is nearly unlimited. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Adds Game Session Sharing via URL, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 24.05-09.60.00 do?
Hold onto your hats: it's firmware time. Sony has just released PS5's latest system software version, namely 24.05-09.60.00 to give it its full title. Weighing in at about 1.2GB, what can we expect from this latest firmware update? Well, there's more to this one than just stability and performance improvements...
News Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Criticism, Apologises to Japanese Players
Shadow games
Ubisoft has decided to release a lengthy statement with regards to Assassin's Creed Shadows. As you may already know, the upcoming open world title has sparked many an online debate. The game takes place in feudal Japan, but given the series' historical leanings, some onlookers have been quick to point out potential inaccuracies,...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
News PS5 Smash Hit Stellar Blade's Photo Mode Appears Imminent
Snap happy
It’s getting hotter outside, and it’s about to get hotter inside your PS5, too: Korean developer Shift Up appears to be teasing Stellar Blade’s previously announced – and long anticipated – photo mode. While the studio didn’t explicitly mention the feature, a pinned post on its X (or Twitter) account shows buxom protagonis
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News The Spirit of NBA Street Lives on in The Run: Got Next on PS5
Dropping dunks in 2025
If you’ve been itching for an arcade basketball game akin to the classics like NBA Street, then The Run: Got Next may be worth adding to your wishlist. The game – developed by Play by Play, a studio founded by former Electronic Arts producer Scott Probst – promises to “shake up the sports game landscape with something...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Delayed, Highlights Teased
Embrace the evil
Closed beta testing for Baldur's Gate 3's big Patch 7 has been delayed, meaning it will take even longer to arrive for players on PS5. Something caused the game's passive dice rolls to stop working in internal testing, obviously a problem in a game based on D&D. Thankfully, that's the bad news; the good is that developer Larian...
News EA Sports WRC Reveals Season Expansion, DLC, More in 2024 Roadmap
It's (not) in the game (yet)
EA Sports WRC, the latest officially licensed rally racing game, has just lifted the lid on what's in store over the coming months. The roadmap outlines upcoming new content through to spring 2025, and it includes some major expansions and DLC that bring the game up to date with the real-world motorsport. Most...
News Biggest Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Update Yet Deploys on 6th August
More enemies, areas, and a new difficulty level
Arrowhead Studios has announced its surprise mega-hit Helldivers 2 will be treated to its largest PS5, PC content patch to date on 6th August 2024, introducing a new difficulty level, bonus enemies, and extra locations. Named Escalation of Freedom, the free update has been designed as a thank-you to...
News You'll Need to Clear Everything to Get PS1 Classic Tomba!'s Platinum on PS5, PS4
Yes, including all 130 events
Earning the Platinum Trophy in Whoopee Camp’s iconic PS1 classic Tomba! won’t be a walk in the Village of All Beginnings. You’ll need to do everything in the game to unlock the game’s prestigious silver-blue gong, including completing all 130 in-game events. While speed runners can get all this done in around 90...
News Capcom Says It Won't Give Up on Physical Games, Despite Utter Domination of Digital Sales
No Cap
Capcom has no plans to abandon physical game releases, the company clarified during its latest shareholder meeting. The topic had been spotlighted recently, with the publisher deciding to launch Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess exclusively through digital storefronts. But if you're an enthusiast of physical media, it sounds like Capcom's...
We're all going on a summer holiday
If in doubt, add a swimwear-themed summer update to your game. That appears to be the mantra of Perfect World with its new seaside event coming to Tower of Fantasy from 6th August. As this trailer evidences, there’ll be super-soaker shootouts, all-day dancing, and volleyball minigames. Maybe don’t watch this...
News Wuthering Waves Officially Confirmed for PS5
Gotta gacha 'em all
This was somewhat of a foregone conclusion, but free-to-play action RPG Wuthering Waves is now officially coming to PS5. The gacha-based title launched earlier this year on PC and mobile, and developer Kuro Games has stated it's now in development for Sony's current-gen console. There's no mention of PS4. The news comes via the...
News UK Sales Charts: Prince of Persia, Cyberpunk Jump Back into Top 10
Found crown
The UK's latest physical games chart is here, and while it's largely what you'd expect at this point, there are one or two surprise reappearances from discounted titles. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is back in the top 10, moving from 14th to eighth place. It's an even bigger leap for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which was out of...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery Explained
A complete and utter Anomaly
Looking for more information on Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? While there are a number of different stats to learn in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, many of them are self-explanatory. However, there's a good chance you may be wondering what Anomaly Proficiency and...
Random Streamer One-Shots Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's Final, Hardest Boss
Buffed up to the eyeballs
While we've come to appreciate the many masochistic ways in which some players choose to engage with FromSoftware's already difficult games, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing its big bads be brought low by statistical dominance. Case in point: Streamer Ainrun stacks a frankly silly number of buffs in order...
News Heinous Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Statue a Guaranteed Conversation Starter
Have you met Titus?
We're about as excited for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as it is politely acceptable to be and are well aware of the grimdark nature of the universe in which it takes place. Still, the statue offered alongside the game's pricey Collector's Edition is too rich for our blood, a grisly eyesore in the vein of that...
News Urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero Is Totting Up Tons of PS5 Playtime
Breaks top ten most played in USA
The First Descendant isn’t the only free-to-play game performing extraordinarily well on PS5, because HoYoverse’s urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero is also trending incredibly well according to Circana data. For the week ending 13th July, the gacha game was the tenth most played title on PlayStation platforms in the...
News Stardew Valley Creator Swears on Barone Family Name Never to Charge for DLC, Updates
"I will never charge money for a DLC or update for as long as I live"
Stardew Valley creator and Haunted Chocolatier developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has sworn, on the honour of his family name, never to charge for a DLC or update for as long as he lives, and long may he. Barone made this bold pronouncement on X, asking fans to "screencap this...
News Tekken 8 Patch 1.06 Adds an Awesome Photo Mode, Out Now
Devil's in the details
Patch 1.06 for Tekken 8 is out now. Primarily, it adds new DLC character Lidia to the game's already robust character roster — alongside the new Seaside Resort stage — but we'd argue that the update's true worth is hidden behind its introduction of a fully featured photo mode. Tekken 8's a great-looking fighter, and being...
News Forget Battle Bus, Tesla Cybertruck Touching Down Tomorrow in Fortnite
Elon's next-gen truck in action
As the barrier between our mundane, physical reality and that of the many shared multiverses continues to break down, Elon Musk's controversial-looking, medium-duty (but full-sized) electric pickup truck is set to debut in Fortnite. That's right, it's almost Cybertruck time. Epic Games unveiled its official...
Monday22nd Jul 2024
This isn't the delay you're looking for
Last week, IGN published an exclusive look at a mission from Star Wars Outlaws. The video gave us our best glimpse of the open worlder so far, but the reception was actually quite negative. At the time of writing, the demo has 588k views, but it's sitting at just 11k likes versus 31k dislikes. And, as you...
News PS5 Pro Is Seemingly Starting to Appear in Source Code
Pro tip
More speculation about the imminent arrival of the PS5 Pro is circulating on social media, where it appears the source code for No Man’s Sky’s newest update includes a reference to the supercharged hardware. Eagle-eyed data miners spotted references to a graphics profile named ‘Trinity’, which is the rumoured codename of the new...
News Star Wars Outlaws Boasts Ubisoft's Biggest Ever Marketing Budget, Strong Launch Expected
Will it bring balance to the Force?
Ubisoft is going all-in on the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, which drops next month on 30th August on PS5. Considering that "Star Wars" is in the name, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that some significant marketing money is going into the project and that the company expects the game to perform strongly...
News Xbox Console Exclusive Party Animals Will Soon Arrive Fashionably Late on PlayStation
Répondez s'il vous plaît-Station
Party Animals, a Gang Beasts-like party title from Recreate Games, looks set for its late arrival on PlayStation. A PS Store listing has been discovered for the game, pretty much confirming it's due for release on Sony's hardware in the near future. The game initially released on PC and Xbox almost a year ago on...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: What Is a Carrot?
Tango'd
What is a carrot in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? Throughout the campaign of HoYoverse's hit gacha game, you'll frequently hear characters refer to carrots. But what are they and what implications do they have on the plot? On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to answer the question: what is a carrot?...
Review Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (PS5) - This Unique Puzzle Game Never Stands Still
Going on-grid
Jemma is a self-proclaimed mess of a person. Thanks to her unique way of getting around, with all tiles on the same row or column moving in step with her, she's always found it hard to fit in with those around her. Feeling limited by her quiet life among people who don't really understand her, it's no wonder her main goal is to venture...
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News PS5, PS4 Looter Shooter The First Descendant Is Proving a Colossal Hit
Currently one of PlayStation's most played games
Free-to-play Korean looter shooter The First Descendant is one of the most played games on PS5 and PS4 right now, despite its muted critical reception. The game – which we awarded a lowly 3/10, much to the dismay of many readers – was the fourth most played game on PlayStation in the US for the...
Monday22nd Jul 2024
Random Larian's Attention to Detail in Baldur's Gate 3 Remains Unrivaled
They seemingly did think of everything
A year on from the launch of revolutionary CRPG behemoth Baldur's Gate 3, developer Larian Studios' ridiculous attention to detail still manages to impress. We don't know how the wizards there managed to predict the strange, bizarre things players would do with their open-ended epic, but they seemingly thought...
News Publishers Bail on Live-Service Flops Too Quickly, Says Warframe Boss
"They eject too soon"
Steve Sinclair, the CEO of Warframe developer Digital Extremes, has spoken out against the large number of publishers that quickly drop their live-service titles if they don't attract the sales and player engagement numbers they were hoping for. Speaking to VGC in a new interview, Sinclair said: "They think the release is make...
News Don't Speak During 10 Minutes of Tense A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Gameplay
Silence is golden
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is already shaping up to be a tense and terrifying first-person experience for prospective PS5 players, and courtesy of IGN, we have a 10-minute look at gameplay to get your pulse pounding. Inspired by the famous film franchise of the same name, The Road Ahead tells the story of Alex, an asthmatic...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Pass Time
Clock watchers
Looking for how to pass time in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? HoYoverse's newest gacha game has a schedule system, similar to releases like Persona. This means that certain quests can only be discovered or completed at specific times of the day. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to ex
Tuesday23rd Jul 2024
News MultiVersus Dev Player First Games Snagged by Warner Bros
MergerVerse
MultiVersus would be worthless without developer Player First Games’ alliance with Warner Bros and access to its bottomless intellectual property vault, so it perhaps makes sense that the publisher has put a ring on the independent outfit’s finger and acquired the studio outright. It seems like very little will change at the Los...
Monday22nd Jul 2024
News Become Fully Immersed with Persona 5 Royal's Official Line of Coffee, Hot Sauce
Social drinks
Atlus' mandate to bring Persona 5 Royal to every possible market continues, and the developer/publisher has unveiled a partnership with Jade City Foods to produce three separate lines of coffee beans and hot sauces graded along the Agi scale, fittingly enough. Spotted by IGN, Jade City Foods is offering a light roast called Shujin...
News Fate/EXTRA Record Still Lives as Remade PSP RPG Teases August Announcement
EXTRA, EXTRA
A fresh teaser for Fate/EXTRA Record has arrived. The game was first announced in 2020, and while it's made brief appearances here and there over the years, it feels like the project is finally ramping up to some big news. We're getting more information on the 4th August, via this year's Fate/Grand Order Fes. For those totally out of...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Physical Pre-Orders Include Reversible Cover
By popular demand
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be going really, ridiculously fast on PS5 and PS4, with the Blue Blur and the Ultimate Life form (Sonic and Shadow, respectively) set to hit the ground running in October. That in itself should be enough cause for celebration, but what if we told you that physical pre-orders of the game will be...
News Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard Tips His Iconic Cap in Street Fighter 6 PS5, PS4 Teaser
Okay
Here’s your first look at Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard kicking ass in Street Fighter 6. The iconic SNK character, equipped here with his legendary red-and-white cap, is shown taking down a muscle-clad pretender before pulling out his famous win pose. This appears to be a cut-scene from World Tour mode, so there’s no actual gameplay footage...
Sunday21st Jul 2024
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 23
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 23 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News Concord's Free Open Beta Is Performing Abysmally on PC
Unflight of the Concord
Concord is a good game – but sometimes being good just isn’t enough anymore. After attracting some pretty pathetic Steam player numbers during its closed beta – which, admittedly, required participants to pre-order the game – Firewalk Studios’ free open beta is not doing much better. According to SteamDB data, the...
Rumour Tales of Xillia Remaster for PS5, PS4 Possibly Leaked
Telling Tales
A Tales of Xillia remaster might finally be happening — with an emphasis on 'might'. We've tagged this article as a rumour with good reason, because based on the evidence, this supposed leak could easily go either way. Originally spotted by Reddit users, a number of European retailers (which are all owned by one parent company, it...
Monday22nd Jul 2024
News Reports of Heihachi's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated in Tekken 8
Heihachi Mishima... isn't dead
Remember when Heihachi died in Tekken 7 and then his death was referenced throughout Tekken 8's story mode? Yeah, well, he's coming back as DLC! Bet you didn't see that one coming. Heihachi's penned in for fall / autumn 2024, and he'll also play a key role in the game's story mode expansion. The franchise figurehead...
Sunday21st Jul 2024
News Take a Tour of PS5's Massive ChinaJoy 2024 Booth
Shanghai summer
Sony rarely attends gaming conventions anymore, so it’s something of a novelty to see the platform holder’s ChinaJoy 2024 booth. This video clip, spotted and uploaded by Gematsu, shows how Astro Bot will take centre stage at the show set to get underway from 26th July through 29th July. It’ll be joined by the first ever PS5...
News Guilty Gear Strive Announces Huge Season 4 Updates, Cyberpunk Edgerunners Guest Character
Chippin' in
Guilty Gear Strive is just over three years old at this point, but Arc System Works could be giving the game its most ambitious season yet. Season 4 has been announced as part of Evo 2024, and it'll include some super exciting stuff. For starters, Strive's getting a three-on-three team battle mode, which can be played online with three...
Saturday20th Jul 2024
News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Revived on PS4 with Rollback Netcode Next Week
Chaos controlled
If you're a fan of somewhat obscure fighting games, you may be overjoyed to learn that SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is coming back for another round. This crossover brawler originally released way back in 2003 — it was ported to PS2 after a stint in arcades — and features 36 playable characters. This updated version includes a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
Infinite wealth
There was no week of Gareth Southgate thumbnails, because football is sadly not coming home. Alas, the Olympics await, so more sporting disappointments beckon. In the meantime, let’s WAYP. Aaron Bayne: It's a mixture of the Concord open beta, No Man's Sky, and maybe some Diablo IV for me this weekend. Issy van der Velde: I'm...
News Beetlejuice Resurrected for MultiVersus' Second PS5, PS4 Season
Samurai Jack also on deck
Samurai Jack will join the roster of MultiVersus when the new season launches on 23rd July, and he’ll be joined by Beetlejuice at a later date. “With his unmatched swordsmanship and incredible agility, he’s truly a force to be reckoned with, and in the new MultiVersus gameplay trailer, Samurai Jack’s fighting skills...
Friday19th Jul 2024
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Active Redemption Codes and How to Redeem Them (2.4 Update)
Redeemable rewards
Looking for a list of all active redemption codes and how to redeem them in Honkai: Star Rail? HoYoverse will regularly release redeemable codes for Trailblazers looking to get a free injection of important items in it sci-fi themed turnbased RPG, and we'll be keeping tabs of them here. As part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide,...
Review Nobody Wants to Die (PS5) - Film Noir Meets Cyberpunk in This Stylish Detective Thriller
Who wants to live forever?
What would happen if humans created a way to make death optional by transferring consciousness from one body to another? Nobody Wants to Die answers that question in the most realistic way possible: the rich live forever, and the poor barely live at all. Set in New York in 2329, Nobody Wants To Die tells the story of...
News PS5 Pro Still Likely to Launch This Year, Tokyo Game Show Reveal Possible
Professional opinion
Update: An innocuous tweet from gaming tipster Tom Henderson appears to have been taken out of context, as the writer has provided an update on the PS5 Pro, based on his knowledge. According to Insider Gaming, devs will be required to support Sony’s supercharged system from 15th September, and while this doesn’t mean a...
Saturday20th Jul 2024
News 'PlayStation's Blessed with Marketing Budgets We're Not Able to Enjoy,' Xbox Bigwig Bemoans
Marketing man doesn't mince his words
Microsoft is in a dire position in Europe, with the latest round of data suggesting PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X|S by a ratio of almost 10:1 on the continent. One of the reasons for that enormous discrepancy all comes down to brand awareness, and Sony has spent the past 30 years carefully and effectively...
Friday19th Jul 2024
News EA Sports College Football 25 Sells 2.2 Million Copies for $100
Early Access scheme brings home the bacon
It’s nothing new in the games industry, but it’s probably something you’re going to see a lot more: an eye-watering 2.2 million people coughed up $99.99 to purchase EA Sports College Football 25’s Deluxe Edition, which launched three days early, on 16th July. The game is available for everyone from...
Poll Are You Playing Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess?
Oni time will tell
Capcom's rather unorthodox action game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, is out now on PS5 and PS4. In it, you essentially play as a shrine maiden's bodyguard, as she attempts a pilgrimage across the land. Structurally, the title's broken up between levels, and gameplay revolves around having to protect your elegant ally against...
Mini Review Let's School (PS5) - School Management Sim Fails to Make the Grade
See me after class
Let’s School is a management simulator which will have you rebuilding a school back to its former glory. Once a student of the educational institution and now its headmaster, it only makes sense that the first ever school you manage will be one days away from financial ruin. The game misses out on any humanity by treating the...
News Beloved Murder Mystery Game The Case of the Golden Idol Gets PS5, PS4 Ports Next Week
Out on 23rd July
The highly regarded mystery game The Case of the Golden Idol will make its way to PlayStation next week as PS5 and PS4 ports have been confirmed to be releasing on 23rd July 2024. Using point-and-click gameplay, you'll solve a series of murders across 50 years of history using your deductive skills to fill in the blanks. Check out...
News Unknown 9: Awakening Steps Up with New Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer
Less unknown now
Bandai Namco has released new gameplay footage of the upcoming action adventure title, Unknown 9: Awakening. In it, you get to see about eight minutes of the game, with an emphasis on combat and stealth encounters. The main hook is that lead character Haroona has the ability to "step" — a power that lets her temporarily...
News Boba, Bare Feet, and Bins Headline Honkai: Star Rail's Big PS5 Update
A return to the Xianzhou Luofu
The next major Honkai: Star Rail update is coming 31st July, and it’s taking the Trailblazer back to the Xianzhou Luofu. Yeah, we know, we didn’t like the story much there either – but there’s an opportunity to start afresh here, as the Wardance Ceremony gets underway. This storyline is set to span two full...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: All Characters and Best Builds
Agents of mayhem
Looking for a list of all characters and best builds in Zenless Zone Zero? Building a party of unassailable allies is the best part of any gacha game, and HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG outing is no different. But what is the current crop of characters or Agents available in the game, and what's the best way to build them? On this...
News Sony Appears to Have Leaked Helldivers 2's Next Warbond
Wrap yourself in Freedom's Flame
The latest in a long line of publisher/developer snafus, it seems Sony has leaked the name and description of the next Warbond pack coming to Helldivers 2, whether Arrowhead was ready or not. Spied by IGN, players on Reddit have reported getting a PlayStati
Random Former Beetroot Farmer Currently Senior CDPR Dev on The Witcher Sequel
Bluey, beets, Battlestar Galactica
While many developers enter the gaming industry by going to school to learn how to code, others take a more circuitous route. CD Projekt Red has an eye for talent, and game director Pawel Sasko has recounted the tale of how an Estonian beetroot farmer in Australia became a senior developer on codename Polaris, the...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Encrypted Master Tapes
Tale of the tape
Looking for how to get Encrypted Master Tapes in Zenless Zone Zero? Encrypted Master Tapes are the most important gacha currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, as they can be spent on Exclusive Channel Signal Searches and W-Engine Signal Searches. In short, this is the currency required to pull on time-limited banners. On this...
News Overwatch 2's Newest Support Hero, Juno, Will Be Playable This Weekend
Pew pew
Overwatch 2's newest hero is a highly mobile Martian Support named Juno, and for a limited window, you can see how she stacks up against the rest of the crew. You'll have to be quick, however; this limited-time trial runs from today, 19th July, to the 21st. Versatility appears to be the name of Juno's game, with many of her weapons and...
News Celebrate PowerWash Simulator's Second Washer-Versary with Free, Filthy Content
The Muckingham Files continue
Somehow, the soothing washer-sim PowerWash Simulator is now two years old, and as a part of what is being called its Washer-Versary, it has some filthy free content for all you clean freaks. Publisher Square Enix and developer FuturLab have revealed The Muckingham Files Part 3, with the free update already live on PS5...
News Walk on the Wild Side with Diablo 4's Spiritborn Class in October
Apex predator
Diablo 4 is gearing up for its first expansion in October, and Vessel of Hatred is set to spice things up a bit, introducing an all-new class. To tide us over in these lean times, Blizzard has entrusted us with a cinematic trailer introducing the animalistic Spiritborn, which calls upon the power of Spirit Guardians to strike down its...
News House of Golf 2 Gets Putt Back with Delay to August on PS5
Bogey
Starlight Games, a relatively new UK studio founded and led by veteran devs, has pushed back the launch of its debut title, House of Golf 2. The news comes alongside a new trailer, announcing the new release date of 16th August, 2024. The game was initially planned for release on 25th July, so the crazy golf title is only a couple of weeks or...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Master Tapes
Going ape for tapes
Looking for how to get Master Tapes in Zenless Zone Zero? Master Tapes are the secondary gacha currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, which can be used on Stable Signal Searches, the game's permanent banner. They should not be confused with Encrypted Master Tapes, which can be used on time-limited banners instead. On this...
Thursday18th Jul 2024
Guide Evo 2024 Schedule - All Games, Times, and Livestreams
Complete with your local times
Need an Evo 2024 schedule? Well, look no further than this guide. We've gathered all of the tournament times that you need to know if you plan on watching this year's event, complete with times for different time zones — including your own local time — and links to each livestream. This year's Evo is built around...
News There's Already Concern Over Concord's Player Count as Open Beta Begins
Shoot to kill
Concord's open beta begins today (that's the 18th July) on PS5 and PC, welcoming anyone and everyone into the hero-shooter fray. But this celebratory moment is in danger of being overshadowed by talk of the game's player count. Indeed, the previous early access beta — which ran from the 12th July to the 14th July — reportedly...
Mini Review Asphalt Legends Unite (PS5) - Over-the-Top Arcade Racer Serves Up Some Free Fun
Simple and silly
The era of outrageous arcade racers is all but dead these days. The likes of Forza Horizon and The Crew Motorfest have picked up the mantle, but we miss the days of sliding our Ferrari F50s around corners at right-angles, with retina burning SEGA blue skies and pumping c*ck rock providing the perfect backdrop. It’d be a criminal...
News PS5 Simply Can't Match the Pace of 2023 in Europe
But holding steady
For the first half of 2024, sales of PS5 are down 16 per cent year-over-year. While this may sound like cause for concern, it’s worth noting it’s still comfortably the region’s best-selling console, and it’s competing with a particularly fruitful period. In the early months of 2023, Sony widely promoted the platform’s...
Poll Are You Playing the Concord Open Beta?
Take aim
The Concord beta is now open to everyone over the weekend, across both PS5 and PC. And, if you jumped into the early access beta last weekend, you can dive straight back into this open period, with your previous progress intact. But will you be taking Concord for a spin over the next few days? We quite enjoyed our time with the...
News We Find This PS5 Wishlist Issue Irrationally Irksome
Is it discounted or not?
While it’s overwhelmingly a great console, there are no shortage of small irritations which detract from the overall PS5 experience. One that’s been irking this author irrationally for months now is how the wishlist displays discounts. It really shouldn’t be a difficult concept: if you’ve flagged a game as one...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev Honours Decade-Old Kickstarter Pledge
Select backers will get the sequel for free
Warhorse Studios is currently hard at work putting the finishing touches into its eagerly-anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, but like humble protagonist Henry of Skallitz himself, the developer hasn't forgotten its roots. Starting as something of an internet rumour, it has since been...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Not the 'Right Game' for 'Nasty' Blood Magic
Keep your evil bottled up within
RPGs often feature a morality system, allowing players to dictate how their chosen character will interact with a given game world, ranging from relatively black-and-white to endlessly crushing, grimdark grey (we're looking squarely at you, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader). How BioWare's upcoming Dragon Age: The...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Monochrome Film
Back to black-and-white
Looking for how to get Monochrome Film in Zenless Zone Zero? Monochrome Film is the primary premium, paid currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, which can only be acquired by spending real money in the game. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to explain how to get Monochrome Film. What Is...
News Pacific Drive Gets Photo Mode, New Customisation Options, More in Free Update
Paid cosmetics pack also available
Developer Ironwood Studios has just released a big update for its supernatural driving game, Pacific Drive. This is the first major content update for the title, bringing new features and gameplay to the experience for free. Photo mode is perhaps the biggest new addition, allowing you to take snapshots of your...
News Only Two New PS5 Titles Infiltrated the European Top Ten for the First Half of 2024
Older releases round out the list
Here’s a reminder that most people are perfectly content buying and playing older games on their spangly new systems: only two new PS5 titles released in 2024 managed to make the year’s top ten so far. That’s right, despite Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Tekken 8, Stellar Blade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and...
News Next Ryu Ga Gotoku Game to Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2024
We love surprises
The next game from Yakuza / Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be revealed at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show in September. It's currently unknown which franchise or family the title will belong to, so feel free to speculate wildly. That's according to VGC, which reports word from the Essence of Fandom event at Anime...
News Horror Hit The Mortuary Assistant Creeping onto PS5, PS4 in August
It lives again
If you're into your horror games, you may be aware of The Mortuary Assistant — an indie adventure title that's been a huge success on PC and Nintendo Switch. Now, it's finally coming to PS5 and PS4, alongside a definitive edition update for all existing versions. As the name suggests, The Mortuary Assistant has you working a shift...
News Classic Stages Return in Sonic X Shadow Generations Comparison Trailer
Generation leap
Sonic X Shadow Generations is still a good few months away, but SEGA is getting hedgehog fans excited with small updates here and there. The latest comes in the form of a comparison trailer, placing classic Shadow levels side by side with the revamped versions in the upcoming game. As you can see, stages from Sonic games in which...
News WWE Wrestlers Team Up in Warzone, Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Update
Rhea Ripley! Cody Rhodes! Rey Mysterio!
WWE superstars Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes, and Rey Mysterio have been announced as the next famous faces to appear in the crossover bonanza that is the Call of Duty series. Available from next week on 24th July 2024 in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, you'll unlock the Rhea Ripley skin as soon as you purchase the...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Will Be One of USA's Biggest PS5 Games This Year
Concurrent players near 750k in Early Access
There have been comfortably over 700,000 people playing EA Sports College Football 25 online across all platforms at times this week – and it’s technically not even out yet. The long-awaited American football game can be enjoyed for up to ten hours as part of subscription EA Play, while those who...
News EA Sports FC 25 Kicks Off in September on PS5, PS4
Ultimate Edition lets you play a week earlier
Sports fans, rejoice, as EA Sports FC 25 will take to the field on 27th September on PS5, PS4. Punters can opt for either a standard or Ultimate Edition of the game, allowing those willing to pay extra access a little earlier, from 20th September. If you can't contain yourself, pre-orders are open now,...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Polychrome
Polychrome pocket
Looking for how to get Polychrome in Zenless Zone Zero? Polychrome is the most important currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, because it can be exchanged for Encrypted Master Tapes, Master Tapes, and Battery Charge, all of which form the foundations of the release. On this page, as par
News Amazon's Excellent Fallout TV Adaptation Up for 16 Emmy Awards
Critical hit
Fans and critics alike went equally feral for Amazon's adaptation of the legendary WRPG franchise, Fallout. The series managed to break through to mainstream audiences outside the realm of games, garnering significant industry attention and, subsequently, has been nominated for no less than 16 Emmy awards, including Best Actor and...
News Splitgate 2 Announced for 2025, More News Coming in August
Devs creating "dream sequel"
1047 Games has announced Splitgate 2, a sequel to its viral hit multiplayer shooter from a few years back. Much like the original, Splitgate 2 will be a free-to-play FPS, with its main hook being the ability to drop portals on the battlefield to get the best of your opponents. It's confirmed for both PS5 and PS4, and...
News Play C-Smash VRS in Pancake Mode on PS5 from 26th September
Dreams cast
Back when Cosmic Smash launched on Dreamcast in 2001, it was a traditional arcade-style tennis title you played with a controller. Wolf & Wood reimagined the release for PSVR2 last year as C-Smash VRS, using motion controls and a first-person perspective to make for a more expressive experience. We loved it, but not everyone has...
Wednesday17th Jul 2024
Mini Review Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5) - Yeah, It's Pretty Good
Use axe to grind
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is the textbook definition of a good video game. You probably won't think of it much after rolling credits, but in the moment, there's enough in its roughly 12-hour campaign for a fulfilling time. A quick hit of comfort food for the Souls-like audience, it succeeds with fun combat and movement abilities...
Interview Learning All About The Precinct, PS5's Super Promising Sandbox Cop Game
Have a seat
We've been keeping an eye on The Precinct for a while now. It's an indie game where you play as a cop, fighting crime on the streets of a sandbox city. It's always sounded like a really cool concept to us, and so we caught up with Lewis Boadle — the title's art director and co-founder of developer Fallen Tree Games. We asked Lewis...
News Sea of Stars Dev Offers Brief Update on Story DLC, Co-Op Mode
Things are going swimmingly
Sea of Stars won hearts and minds with its colourful aesthetic and appealing, classic gameplay when it was released in 2023. Now, a full year after launch, developer Sabotage has offered a brief update on its upcoming story DLC and intriguing cooperative mode, promising that more information will be coming this year...
News Check Out a Full 10 Minute Star Wars Outlaws Quest on PS5
New footage no longer outlawed
As part of its IGN First promotional period, ten more minutes of Star Wars Outlaws have been published online. In this clip, protagonist Kay Vess is tasked with finding a sarlacc tooth, so she seeks out one of the giant creatures in the desert and heads inside. Unfortunately, her hard work uncovering the enormous fang...
News Over 4,500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Sizzling Summer Sale
It's getting hot in here
An eye-watering 4,500 gigantic PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons are now on sale on the PS Store as part of Sony’s mind-bogglingly big summer sale. Discounts run up to an enormous 80 per cent off, and span major titles like Elden Ring (£34.99/$41.99) and Hogwarts Legacy (£25.99/$27.99). Here are some of the highlights:...
News No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Revamps the Universe in Biggest Update of 2024
Better water! Volumetric weather! More creatures!
No Man's Sky is getting yet another game-changing free update from the industrious folks at Hello Games. Named Worlds Part I, this update, available for all players today, is the largest to hit the game this year so far, making some sweeping improvements that essentially make the universe even more...
Preview EA Sports FC 25 Promises a Different Kind of Rush on PS5, PS4
Here we go
EA Sports FC 24’s transition away from FIFA did no harm to the Redwood juggernaut’s flagship football franchise, and you could argue the rebranding itself actually helped re-engage former fans who had previously fallen off. However, while the on-pitch action itself was fine, it wasn’t the revolution we were hoping for, delivering a...
News PS5 Police Sandbox The Precinct Gets Hit with a Delay into Fall 2024
Stop right there
The Precinct, the very promising police-based indie we've reported on a few times now, has been pushed back from its previously announced 15th August release date. The PS5-bound title is now targeting a less specific autumn / fall launch, with developer Fallen Tree Games offering an explanation through the game's Steam page. "This...
News You Can Finally Play Inazuma Eleven on PS5, PS4 from Tomorrow
All along the Victory Road
It’s been a long, long road to Inazuma Eleven’s long-awaited PlayStation debut, but you’ll finally be able to put the soccer RPG through its paces from tomorrow. While the full release of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is still a little way away, the Worldwide Beta Test Demo will kick-off from 4AM PDT/7AM EDT on 18th...
Thursday18th Jul 2024
News Yeah! You Want 'Those Games', Right? Well Good, 'Cos There's a PS5, PS4 Sequel
More minigames you definitely wanted
We’ve all seen them: the totally fake mobile game ads that are strangely engrossing. The titles never turn out to be as good as the commercials, but one industrious developer has taken it upon itself to actually make them. That’s how Yeah! You Want ‘Those Games’, Right? So Here You Go! Now, Let’s See...
Wednesday17th Jul 2024
News Development Teams 'Saddened' by Demoralising Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Leak
Send in the Ordos
A development build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which seemingly comprises the entire game, was uploaded onto a torrent site, and gameplay videos have begun to spread across the internet. Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have urged all faithful fans to refrain from spreading spoilers until the...
News BioWare Will 'Finally' Return to Its Roots with Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Storytelling
Golden Age
There's a crystal clear emphasis on character-driven storytelling in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. From the actual name of the game through to the (admittedly terrible) reveal trailer, and then the fairly promising gameplay demonstration, The Veilguard's party members are in the spotlight. And this is exactly what BioWare should be doing,...
News Scottish VFX Studio Axis Goes into Administration, 162 Jobs Lost
Responsible for some of gaming's best cinematics
Renowned animation and VFX house Axis Studios is going into administration, affecting 162 employees of the Scottish institution. While involved with work in TV, film, and other media, our readers will be familiar with Axis' work in cinematic cutscenes and trailers, which is of notably high quality...
Random Jocks Met by 'Lorem Ipsum' Error in EA Sports College Football 25
Well, actually
EA Sports College Football 25 has just entered its Early Access period and has seen an insane response, all but guaranteeing its place as one of the best sports games on PS5. Some players are reporting an error preventing them from accessing the game's Dynasty Mode, in which they take on the responsibility of coaching a football...
News Free-to-Play Phenomenon Genshin Impact Gets Its Own PS5 Console Bundle in Japan
Impact
PlayStation has a long history of bundling its consoles with blockbuster games, and it's certainly not afraid of releasing region-specific bundles that are designed to appeal directly to key markets. For example, it's partnered with EA Sports on a bunch of European packages in the past, shipping the PS4 with select FIFA titles. It's...
News Hey Jude! England and Real Madrid's Bellingham Fronts EA Sports FC 25
Na na na nananana
EA Sports has perhaps realised that having a human potato as its cover star is not best for business. The publisher has therefore swapped out Manchester City’s Erling Haaland for Real Madrid’s much more agreeable Jude Bellingham with EA Sports FC 25. The boy from Birmingham has enjoyed a rapid rise to stardom, initially...
News Elden Ring Poster Signed by Hidetaka Miyazaki Currently at Auction for $15,000
It's for a good cause
An Elden Ring poster signed by auteur FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki is currently being auctioned for charity, with the proceeds going towards the Immune Deficiency Foundation. If you've got a spare stack of cash and would like to invest in a unique piece of memorabilia while helping a worthy cause, bidding doesn't close...
Tuesday16th Jul 2024
News 13 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available to Download Now
Going Jeanne d'Arc
Those subscribed to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium now have access to a selection of 13 more PS5 and PS4 titles. In Europe, Sony has dropped the latest monthly additions to its game catalogue and lineup of retro classics, meaning you can download or stream them right now. The games will be rolling out to North America in a...
Feature The 10 Best PS5 Games of 2024 So Far
As voted by you
The votes are in, and the results are here. Just over a week ago, we asked the Push Square community to vote for their PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 so far. Indeed, we've had over six months of highly rated releases, and 40 of those titles were included in the poll. Readers could vote for just one game, and a total of 3,361 votes...
News PS Plus Extra Loses Five More PS5, PS4 Games in August
Last chance to play
PS Plus Extra will be losing five games from its catalogue in August, once the subscription service's next update rolls around in the middle of the month. In other words, you've only got a limited amount of time to try these titles before they're hooked. The marked games are as follows: NBA 2K24 (PS5, PS4) Need For Speed...
News Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Says It's All About How You Use It with PS5, PS4 Platinum
Motion in the ocean
Bite-sized PSP action platformer Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is available to download on PS5 and PS4 right now, and yes, there’s a Platinum pot to unlock along the way. The spin-off adventure developed by High Voltage Games has been added to the PS Store as part of PS Plus Premium – although you can purchase it...
News PS2 Launch Title Summoner Surprises with a Full Slate of PS5, PS4 Trophies
Platinum armour
Summoner wasn’t the standout PS2 launch title, but it has its fair share of fans. Now the Volition developed action RPG can be enjoyed afresh on PS5 and PS4 as part of Sony’s PS Plus Premium emulation efforts – and perhaps as a surprise, it has a Platinum Trophy to unlock. The Japanese giant’s generally only added Trophies to...
News Neverness to Everness Makes GTA an Anime Open World on PS5
Powered by Unreal Engine 5
At this point, the PS5 is living up to its alternative moniker of GachaStation 5, as it’s becoming the place to play many of the biggest gacha games. Riding on the coattails of Zenless Zone Zero, Chinese outfit Hotta Studio – the team behind Tower of Fantasy – has announced its next big project: supernatural urban...
News Genshin Impact Fan Frustration Boils Over As Backlash Goes Viral
Voice actors chime in
Genshin Impact has once again found itself in the eye of an almighty social media storm, and this may be the most venomous backlash the uber-popular gacha has faced to date. Earlier this month, HoYoverse released the trailer for its new region Natlan, which is inspired by real-life continents like Africa and South America. You...
News Iconic PSP Tactics RPG Jeanne d'Arc Has a Platinum on PS5, PS4
Viva la France
Level-5’s iconic PSP tactics RPG Jeanne d’Arc has been freed from its handheld shackles and is available to play right now on PS5 and PS4, as part of PS Plus Premium. If you’re not subscribed to Sony’s subscription service, you can also purchase the game a la carte, so there’s no excuse not to give this acclaimed Fire Emblem...
News Massive Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Detailed, Dev Confirms More Updates Are Planned
Crossplay, photo mode, and more
In case you haven't heard, Baldur's Gate 3 is getting another huge update in September, which has been in the works for a while. And, ahead of the Patch 7's beta testing period on PC, developer Larian Studios has shared additional details on what we can expect from the update. As was previously revealed, evil...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Zenless Zone Zero?
Zero/10
It's only a couple of weeks old, but Zenless Zone Zero can already be classed as yet another slam dunk for HoYoverse. The free-to-play action RPG is the third game that the Chinese developer has released on PlayStation, alongside Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail — and both of those titles are still attracting a huge number of players...
Random Fans Want to Be Hyped for Whatever Hello Games Boss Sean Murray Is Doing
We're ready to be hurt again
Sean Murray, Hello Games head honcho and the face of No Man's Sky, has been posting a series of esoteric Earth emojis on X, and fans seemingly can't help but get excited about it. Considering the runaway hype train that violently veered off the tracks last time around, we'd have thought punters would be a little more...
News Astro Bot Adorns EDGE Magazine's 400th Issue, Paying Homage to 10 PlayStation Icons
We want them all
EDGE, the UK's premium gaming magazine and one of the last bastions of games media in print, has just celebrated its 400th issue. It's an amazing milestone for a mag that's been going for over 30 years. Whether you still enjoy a physical thing to leaf through or simply get all your gaming news online, it's hard to deny EDGE's...
News Heresy as Full Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Dev Build Leaks Months Ahead of Launch
A traitor can never be forgiven
A fully playable development build of the eagerly anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has emerged online, well ahead of the game's 9th September release date. It's a recent build, from about a month before the game went gold, which was just "randomly posted on a tracker". Unusually, it includes server...
Interview Outlast Developer on Making the Switch to Live Service
Going live to outlast the rest
Live service is a triggering word amidst gaming communities, but that didn’t sway Red Barrels. The Montreal-based developer has made a name for itself by crafting up the iconic Outlast series, an intensely linear single-player horror franchise that has to date surpassed 37 million sales. However, earlier this year...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Unveils Takeda Takahashi as Next DLC Fighter in Flashy Trailer
Ferra joining the kameo roster
The next DLC character for Mortal Kombat 1 is Takeda Takahashi, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios have announced. The news comes alongside a splashy gameplay trailer, showing off the playable fighter and all his fancy moves. Takeda is a character first seen in Mortal Kombat X, a student of Scorpion and an adept fighter...
News Brush Up on Your SNK History with Metal Slug Tactics - The Legacy Retrospective
Continue?
Metal Slug Tactics is slated to launch on PS5 and PS4 in 2024, and the shift from sidescrolling shmup action to tense, turn-based tactics seems like a genuinely inspired one. While we wait for a more concrete release date, Paris-based publisher Dotemu has put together a lovely little retrospective, which should help kill a little bit of...
News Take in a Concord Double Feature with These Scene-Setting Cinematic Vignettes
"Yep, it's a map"
One of the ways Concord hopes to carve out a place for itself in the increasingly crowded service space is with weekly vignettes, telling an ongoing narrative that will begin at launch on 23rd August. To set the scene, we've got a double feature depicting the beginning of the Northstar crew's story. They're both animated well and...
News The Casting of Frank Stone Goes Grindhouse in PS5 Release Date Trailer
Stone the crows
Dead by Daylight is so big these days, it’s spawning its own line of full-scale spin-off games, starting with narrative adventure The Casting of Frank Stone. Developed by Until Dawn maker Supermassive Games, the title’s due out on 3rd September for the budget price of $39.99. There’ll also be a Deluxe Edition for $49.99...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nails Down Upcoming Multiplayer Beta Dates
Duty calls
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is creeping ever closer, and Activision has revealed the dates players can come to grips with its next game, offering multiple opportunities to try it out ahead of launch. Depending on your buy-in level, you could play for over a week at the end of August and into September. Announced on its blog, Call of Duty...
Monday15th Jul 2024
News Re-Enactment Group Not Satisfied with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows Flag Apology
This is why you don't mess with the Teppo-tai
It seems Ubisoft's apology for using the Sekigahara Teppo-tai's flag without permission has not been accepted. The Japanese historical re-enactment group informed the publisher that its distinct banner had been used in concept art for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, which promptly apologised...
Review Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (PS5) - An Absorbing Action-Strategy Hybrid
Active tower defence
Capcom is absolutely dialled in right now; everything it touches seems to turn to gold, from major releases to smaller experiments. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess certainly fits into the latter category, and it's a terrific time for fans of real-time strategy with a twist. Being able to control a hero character in amongst...
Mini Review Darkest Dungeon 2 (PS5) - Road Trippin' Roguelike Not for the Faint of Heart
Highway straight to hell
Like its predecessor, Darkest Dungeon 2 is about making the best of a bad situation and enduring unspeakable horrors. Unlike the original Darkest Dungeon, it's a faster-paced roguelite meant to be played repeatedly instead of a traumatic, lengthy dungeon crawler. As massive fans of the original, getting over that fact was...
Random We Regret to Inform You DOOM Has Been Ported to a Sex Toy
Did anyone ask for Dong DOOM?
For some unknown reason, the human drive to port 1993 classic DOOM to anything with a microchip remains strong, even three decades later. Famously running on calculators, freezers, and even Microsoft Notepad, we regret to inform you that someone got it working on an off-brand Fleshlight, modified so that it vibrates...
News Sony to Demo Wuthering Waves on PS5, PS4 at Chinese Convention
Gacha game takes another step closer
Here’s further evidence that gacha game Wuthering Waves may be releasing imminently on PS5 and PS4: publisher Sony will be showcasing the game at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai later this month. As spotted by Gematsu, the Kuro Games developed open world outing was included on a promotional flier for the event, which...
News Tokyo-Based PS5, PS4 Action RPG REYNATIS Will Receive Nine Free Updates
Rey to go
The promising Tokyo-based action RPG REYNATIS will be supported post-release with nine additional free expansions, publisher NIS America has announced. According to a press release, the updates will include “new story episodes for main characters Marin Kirizumi and Sari Nishijima, along with a secret episode”. Unfortunately, there’s...
News UK Sales Charts: It Takes Two Leapfrogs Back into Top 10, Hogwarts Legacy Takes the Lead
Three griffins on a shirt
Hazelight Studio's hit co-op game, It Takes Two, has made its return to the UK's physical top 10. It's currently in ninth position, thanks to some deep discounts if Amazon is anything to go by. It's always good to see the usually unmoving bestsellers shaken up a little, though aside from this title, it's all pretty...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Should You Play As Belle or Wise?
The best protagonist to pick
Should you play as Belle or Wise in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? Early on in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, you'll be given a choice: Belle or Wise? The siblings share the role of the main character Phaethon in the gacha game, and reflect who you'll control around New Eridu City. As part of our Zenless Zone Zero...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Free Pulls
Pulling power
Looking for how to get free pulls in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? Pulls, sometimes referred to as draws, are the system with which you're able to unlock characters in gacha games. In HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, the mechanism is known as Signal Searches, which you can learn more about through the link. On this page, as part...
Mini Review Flock (PS5) - Hohokum Meets Pokémon in Relaxing Collect-'Em-Up
Ready and woollen
If you're looking for a game to just chill out to, Flock will definitely meet that criteria. From the minds behind Hohokum, I Am Dead, and Wilmot's Warehouse, to name a few, this laidback adventure is all about finding and documenting dozens of unusual creatures, and that's more or less it. The open world expands as you progress...
News Nexon Will Update The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Following Plagiarism Complaints
"We will continue to improve the game for fans of the looter shooter genre”
Last week, Forbes writer Paul Tassi raised concerns that some of the in-game icons in The First Descendant looked strikingly similar to those used in Destiny 2. The story was widely reported, and in a statement to
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The First Descendant?
First of all
Free-to-play PS5 shooter The First Descendant is a couple of weeks old now, and we want to know what you think of it. Granted, it can be difficult to judge live service titles like this just weeks into its full release, but divided opinions have already made for interesting reading in this case. Prime example: we really weren't keen on...
Mini Review Schim (PS5) - Adorable Platformer Doesn't Quite Stick the Landing
Beast of the shadow
Schim is a stylish platformer with relaxed vibes and a charming soundtrack. Its world is filled with the eponymous little critters. These adorable shadow frogs are the spirits of living things or objects, and everything that can make a shadow has one. The game follows one schim in particular, in this case one attached to a young...
News FC 25 Reveal Is This Week, Jude Bellingham's on the Cover
Hey, Jude
EA Sports will lift the curtain on EA Sports FC 25 this week. The reveal is happening via a trailer on YouTube, which airs on the 17th July at 5pm BST / 6pm CEST / 12pm EDT / 9am PDT. And, as has been rumoured, Jude Bellingham's going to be the cover star — although he's joined by a selection of familiar faces on the front of FC 25's...
News The First Olympic Esports Games to Be Held in Saudi Arabia in 2025
IOC plans partnerships with Epic, Capcom, Riot Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the first-ever Olympic Esports Games will be held in Saudia Arabia in 2025. Specific details such as date, city, and participating games have yet to be revealed. Spotted by IGN, while specific games have yet to be determined,...
News Rent-a-Girlfriend in New PS4 Visual Novel Inspired by Popular Manga
Due in Japan this year
MAGES knows its way around PS4 visual novels, and it’s plotting another manga adaptation with the upcoming Rent-a-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girl in the Swimsuit. Very little information about the game has been announced at this stage, but it’s due out in Japan in 2024. There’s no word on a Western release, but...
Mini Review Spy x Anya: Operation Memories (PS5) - A Cute But Repetitive Slice of Life
Elegant?
Mercifully, Spy x Family was never going to work as a cut-and-paste anime arena brawler. Tatsuya Endo’s laugh-out-loud slice-of-life manga sensation is effectively a comedy, and while it does have its fair share of spy action, you were never going to see expressive infant Anya flying across a 3D environment performing Kamehamehas –...
News The First Descendant Draws a Massive 10 Million Players in First Week
But how many will stick around?
Free-to-play shooter The First Descendant has drawn massive crowds in its first week live, with publisher Nexon pronouncing that some 10 million players have already checked out the game. Noted by Insider Gaming, with no upfront cost, it remains to be seen how many of those players will stick around, but it's still...
News Concord's Early Beta Extended an Extra Day on PS5, PC
Keep it rolling
Concord is currently in the middle of the first of two beta test periods, and it's just been extended a little. The early beta, reserved for those who've pre-ordered and those with a PS Plus subscription, was meant to conclude on 14th July, but has been extended to include the 15th as well. The news comes via the game's official...
News Ubisoft's Driver Isn't Dead, Despite TV Show Series Being Binned
"Actively working on other exciting projects"
Driver: San Francisco may just be the best game you’ve never played. Released towards the tail-end of the PS3 era, the game featured a mechanic named Shift, which effectively enabled you to “jump” between different cars without ever getting out. This led to some interesting gameplay mechanics and...
News Remember Splitgate? Developer Teases Announcement for Later This Week
You're mine
Splitgate blew up for a hot minute back in 2021. In case you forgot, this game — a free-to-play arena FPS in which you could use portals to get the jump on opponents — launched in beta form on PS4, and was an overnight success, with developer 1047 Games struggling to keep up with server demand. The full release of the title came...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Do the Daily Check-In
Checkin' it all out
Looking for how to do the daily check-in in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? The daily check-in is a system employed by all HoYoverse's games, including Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, which enables you to earn important in-game rewards for interacting with the developer's HoYoLAB social network. On this page, as part...
News One of the PS2's Most Overlooked Soundtracks Has Finally Arrived on Music Streaming Services
The Digital Devil Saga continues
The full soundtracks for Digital Devil Saga and Digital Devil Saga 2 are now on music streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Both games are collected under one album called Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 1&2 Original Soundtrack, which spans 139 songs. Search for...
Sunday14th Jul 2024
Preview Ignore The Haters, Concord Is a Good PS5 Shooter We Can't Wait to Play More Of
This one struck a Concord
Ahead of its 23rd August launch, we finally got our hands on Concord, the live service hero shooter from Firewalk Studios. Sony’s big multiplayer gamble was not met with the best of first impressions when it debuted at State of Play, but now that we’ve had some time with the game, is this shaping up to be the next live...
Saturday13th Jul 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2024?
Plus or minus?
13 more PS5, PS4, and Classic games will be making their way to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium on Tuesday, with much of the reaction from the official announcement focusing on the strong line-up of retro titles Sony has put together for the drop. General highlights include Remnant 2, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, and some...
News Wax On, Wax Off with This Super Nintendo-Style Karate Kid Beat-'Em-Up for PS5, PS4
Never put passion before principle
We love a good 16-bit brawler here at Push Square, especially when they’re inspired by classic 80s movies like The Karate Kid. This latest effort from GameMill Entertainment will see you assume the role of Daniel Russo, Mr. Miyagi, Kumiko, and Ali Mills as you take on familiar foes like Johnny Lawrence and Terry...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 537
It's coming home?
It's a big weekend of sport, as the Wimbledon final nears and England vie to maybe, hopefully, potentially bring it home. We'll be watching from behind the sofa. Aaron Bayne: I've been gagging to give it a go, so it'll be the Concord beta for me this weekend. Issy van der Velde: This weekend I'm getting stuck into Cyberpunk...
Friday12th Jul 2024
News Poland's Prime Minister Lidia Sobieska Appeals for Four More Years in Tekken 8 on PS5
Finest Polish exports
Considering the UK just voted in pasty former lawyer Keir Starmer, we’re a little jelly Poland’s prime minister looks like Lidia Sobieska – well, at least in Tekken 8, anyway. The character is being added to the PS5 fighter’s roster from 22nd July for Year 1 Pass owners, while everyone else will be able to purchase her...
Talking Point What Are Your Thoughts on the Concord PS5, PC Beta?
Fight or flight?
Sony's online multiplayer shooter, Concord, is currently going through an open beta, allowing the public to check out the game prior to launch in August. Playable on both PS5 and PC, the team-based, 5v5 FPS is giving players the opportunity to put it through its paces. We're super curious to know, then — what do you think?...
News PS Stars Finally Coming Back Online in North and South America
Wish upon a star
Sony's PlayStation loyalty program, PS Stars, appears to be rolling back out to those in North and South America. The service has gradually been reactivated region by region, and it seems the Americas are now finally rejoining the party. PS Stars was having issues, and was offline for a protracted period while Sony worked on fixing...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Increase Inter-Knot Level
Clout chaser
Looking for how to increase Inter-Knot Level in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? The Inter-Knot is an in-universe social network which logs Commissions and levels up as you progress through the game. When siblings Belle and Wise are forced to abandon their Phaethon persona at the start of the game, they create a new account which i
News Stellar Blade Dev Shift Up Goes Public, Makes a Huge Pile of Money
Founder, CEO Hyung-Tae Kim now a billionaire
South Korean developer Shift Up, responsible for PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, has gone public, completing an initial public offering (IPO) worth some 435 billion won, or about $320 million. Founder and CEO, Hyung-Tae Kim remains the largest shareholder, with a stake worth an eye-watering $1.2 billion,...
News Nudity Confirmed for Dragon Age: The Veilguard: 'This is a Mature RPG'
The veil comes off
The Veilguard, the next instalment of BioWare's Dragon Age series, will feature nudity in the style of similarly adult RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3. This is important for many reasons, immersion perhaps one of them, but it marks the first time a game developed by the studio will spice up its romance scenes by...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed Kickflips onto PS5, PS4 in October
Turtle time
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed is the sequel to the recent film reimagining, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and it finally has a release date. Order up a couple of tuna, peanut butter, and grape jelly pizzas for 18th October on PS5 and PS4. Set a few months after the movie's events, Mutants Unleashed will...
News Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Is a PS5, PS4 Remake You Probably Didn't Anticipate
Ancient geopolitics in 4K
Where is Robert Ramsey when we need him? The cheeky git’s no doubt enjoying a spot of sunshine while we’re left reeling, contending with the release date for – checks notes – Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake. Next you’ll be telling us they’ve announced returning characters for The Legend
News Delayed Horror Title Phasmophobia Creeping Up on PS5 This Halloween
Spooktacular
Phasmophobia, the super-successful multiplayer horror game, has had a rough journey from PC to consoles. While it's seen its share of delays, developer Kinetic Games has now confirmed it's finally coming to PS5 later this year, "during our in-game Halloween Event". In a community update on Steam, Kinetic says it "shared the frustration...
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Sets the Scene in PS5, PS4 Story Trailer
Always bring a gun to a god fight
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn drops on PS5 and PS4 next week, on 18th July, and to tide us over in the meantime, we've been besieged by a suitably epic story trailer. Developed by New Zealand-based studio A44 Games, Flintlock's narrative is one of vengeance. Playing as Nor, you are aided by a mysterious, foxlike...
News Genshin Impact Reveals a Smorgasbord of New Waifus for PS5, PS4 Players to Thirst Over
Fire starter
The drip marketing for Genshin Impact’s new Natlan region is well underway, but nothing is going to quench the thirst created by this new crop of characters. Our first taste of the storyline from this fresh open world area appears to be teasing some kind of Goblet of Fire, Hunger Games-esque tournament. Also, apparently everyone is...
News Ridiculously Exhausted Man Laboriously Drags Limp Body Towards PS5, PS4
We are all Exhausted Man
Exhausted Man is a ludicrous physics game in which players must inhabit the role of someone who is absolutely knackered but refuses to sleep. In this delirious state, their body operates like a worm or snake, wriggling and writhing about (literally climbing the walls), struggling with the most basic of tasks, and it's coming...
News Bite-Sized Ratchet & Clank Will Prove Size Matters on PS5, PS4
Another Clanker
Spin-off title Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, originally developed by High Impact Games, will be freed from its PSP and PS2 shackles next week, when it’s ported to PS5 and PS4 as part of Sony’s PS Plus Premium catalogue. The bite-sized adventure – which can be beaten in around five to six hours – takes Insomniac Games’...
Thursday11th Jul 2024
Review The First Descendant (PS5) - A Mindless and Repetitive Grind
What’s the point?
In The First Descendant, Nexon's new looter shooter, each character has their own set of abilities and gimmicks. Bunny, the first one you can unlock, has to keep moving to charge up her electricity which she can then use to fire off attacks. She does more damage the quicker she runs, so you barely shoot your gun, relying instead...
Guide Concord Beta: How to Access, Start Times, and What You Can Play
All the Concord beta information you need
Looking for a Concord PS5, PC beta guide revealing how to access it, the start times, and what you can play prior to the full launch? As one of Sony's first live-service shooters to hit the market, there is a curiosity surrounding Concord that is largely going to be satisfied by an upcoming beta available...
News Forgotten PS2 Launch RPG Summoner Resurrected for PS5, PS4
You could say it's been summoned
What game did you get with your PS2? Tekken Tag Tournament, perhaps? Ridge Racer 5? FantaVision?! We’re going to go out on a limb and assume not many of you picked THQ’s Summoner, an ancient WRPG with a penchant for reams of text and some scruffy visuals. Developed by Volition, this is likely one of the forgotten...
Friday12th Jul 2024
Review Zenless Zone Zero (PS5) - Characterful Character Action Makes for Another Gacha Great
Gotta have Phaethon
Live service may as well be a curse word among some enthusiast circles, but Chinese titan HoYoverse has the model on lock. The company’s cringey corporate motto exclaims “tech otakus save the world”; in truth, it just wants to take over the world. Indeed, with the introduction of Zenless Zone Zero, its current cadence will...
Thursday11th Jul 2024
News You Simply Have to Play This Stone Cold PSP Tactics Classic on PS5, PS4
Releasing officially in Europe for the first time
Even at the point of its 2007 release, Jeanne d’Arc was considered a stone cold classic – and the passing of time has only elevated the tactics title’s standing in the eyes of fans. Developed by Level-5, during a period when everything the developer touched turned to gold, this is a strategy...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Is the Inter-Knot Membership Worth It?
Value added tax
Is the Inter-Knot Membership worth it in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? While the most obvious way to spend real money in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG is Monochrome Film, the Inter-Knot Membership operates a little like a monthly subscription, where you get Polychrome each day you login. On this page, as part of our
News PS Plus Subscribers Can Play Concord PS5 Beta This Weekend
Pre-load available today
Sony has announced that this weekend's Concord beta — previously only accessible if you pre-order the game — is now open to all PS Plus members. As long as you have an active membership for any one of the three PS Plus tiers, you'll be able to download and play the PS5 beta during its early access weekend. The news...
News Woo One of Six Beauties in Acclaimed Chinese Dating Sim Love Is All Around
Ready your rizz
Think you’ve got game? It’s time to put it to the test: acclaimed Chinese dating sim Love Is All Around appears to be PlayStation bound, following its surprise hit release on PC. The game – an FMV affair where you assume the role of apparent alpha male Gu Yi – will require you to use your new-found rizz, as you attempt to woo...
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Sure Is Pretty in Extended 4K Gameplay
Famitsu has all the fun
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake arrives on PS5 in November, providing players who missed this classic JRPG with the perfect excuse to check it out. Storied Japanese outlet Famitsu got to take an extensive look at the game and was even kind enough to upload 30 minutes of 4K gameplay for the rest of us to gawk at. Writing...
News Double Dragon Revive Is a New, 3D Beat-'Em-Up from Arc System Works
New dimension
Update (11th July 2024): Arc System Works has officially confirmed the project, named Double Dragon Revive. As you can see in the announcement trailer above, it is indeed a brand new beat-'em-up with a 3D art style. Going by the very end of the video, it appears to be in development at Yuke's; the team's previous game was AEW: Fight...
Random Further Psychic Damage Inflicted on Bloodborne Fans, This Time via PS Stars
"Beasts all over the shop... You'll become one of them sooner or later"
It's lucky Bloodborne fans are such gluttons for punishment, as the latest cosmic joke at their expense has come from an unexpected angle, this time via the recently restored PS Stars. The Old Hunters DLC appears to have been mistakenly tagged as a PS5 game in the rewards...
Review Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail (PS5) - Another Superb Expansion for an Excellent MMO
Dawn but not forgotten
Final Fantasy 14 is in a transitional period. The 2021 expansion Endwalker was effectively the finale to a story that began with 2013's A Realm Reborn way back on PlayStation 3. It was a sort of Final Fantasy meets Avengers Endgame; a story that capped off eight years, four expansions, and over 200 hours of story content in a...
News Huge Genshin Impact Rival Wuthering Waves Could Be Coming to PS5, PS4 Sooner Than Expected
Riding the wave
Wuthering Waves was announced for PS5 and PS4 long before it launched earlier this year, but unlike Zenless Zone Zero, its console version is coming at a later date. Now the gacha game appears to have established itself as a strong alternative to Genshin Impact, fans have been searching for scraps of evidence of the impending...
News Take the Edge Off with 10 Minutes of Nobody Wants to Die Gameplay
New day, same city
The slick, sci-fi detective game Nobody Wants to Die continues to impress, this time in 10 minutes of gritty gameplay, courtesy of IGN. Shockingly, it's out next week, launching on 17th July on PS5, and it looks like the kind of hard-boiled noir thriller we could see ourselves getting lost in. Developed by Critical Hit and...
Preview The Outlast Trials Proves It's a Live Service Gem in First Content Update
Going bonkers with Bambino
Four months since its release, The Outlast Trials is getting its first dose of post-launch content in the form of Project Lupara. This co-op take on the traditionally single-player horror series is a surprisingly fun time with friends but with its first seasonal update since its launch, is it doing enough to keep players...
News The Thaumaturge PS5 Out in the Next Few Months, Physical Copy Revealed
Priced at £29.99
Released for PC earlier in the year and still slated to arrive on PS5 in the Autumn season, The Thaumaturge is nearing a console launch as a physical version is revealed to go alongside the standard digital PS Store release. It comes via the Signature Edition website, with a normal boxed copy on offer alongside a special edition...
News Lore Tome Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring Looks Absolutely Stunning
Oh, Elden Ring!
Grave Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring is a stunning premium product for the most discerning FromSoftware lore fanatics. It's not an official offering and, as such, is not associated with either the developer or publisher Bandai Namco, but it is gorgeous, and we covet it in the same way Godrick does grafted limbs. Written by a...
News Planet Coaster 2 Adds Water Parks in PS5 Sequel Out This Year
Splash landings on console
Frontier has revealed a sequel to its PS5 launch title Planet Coaster will launch for Sony's current-gen console later this year. Planet Coaster 2 will expand on the theme park building simulation gameplay of the original and couple it with all-new water park construction. As well as roller coasters, you can put together...
News Sunsoft's Retro Platformer Aero the Acro-Bat Is Swinging onto PS5, PS4 in August
It ain't trap-easy
Aero the Acro-Bat, a cult classic 16-bit platformer from Sunsoft, is making its grand return on PS5 and PS4. Scheduled for release on 2nd August 2024, you can take a look at this retro title in the above announcement trailer. The original game released for SNES and Mega Drive back in 1993 and found praise for its soundtrack and...
News Distance Hits Reverse on PS5, PS4 Launch, Rescheduled for 19th July
Three-point turn
Here's an odd one: Distance, an intense racing game that finally launched on PlayStation after nearly 10 years, has quickly been removed from sale. It was available on the PS Store from 9th July, but has subsequently been taken down, and now has a new release date of 19th July. It's unknown quite why this has occurred, but while...
News Legendary Shmup Series Raiden Will Be Reborn As a Twin-Stick Shooter on PS5, PS4
Guns up, funs up
Raiden has a long and storied history as a vertical shooter in arcades, but now developer MOSS has announced a Super Stardust HD-style makeover for the series, which will see it adopt a twin-stick format. Due out in Japan on 31st October, there’s no word on a Western release just yet, but we’d be surprised if it didn’t make...
News Sonic Team Boss Would Love to Explore a Sonic RPG Someday
Gotta level up fast
Takashi Iizuka, head of SEGA's Sonic Team, wonders how we've come this far without a proper Sonic RPG. It remains a dream, and he is unwilling to commit to anything concrete, yet the thought remains an intriguing one. In an interview with Good Vibes Gaming (thanks, VGC), Iizuka was asked whether the studio might tackle a...
Wednesday10th Jul 2024
News 13 New Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Remnant! Crisis Core! No More Heroes!
Following yesterday's leak, Sony has now announced the full lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next week. Available to download and play from Tuesday, 16th July 2024, you have 13 titles to look forward to. They are: PS Plus Extra: July 2024: Remnant 2 (PS5) |
Talking Point Was Sony Right to Resist Adding PS5 Exclusives to PS Plus Day One?
As Microsoft makes huge changes
One of the major plot points from the opening exchanges of this generation was Sony’s resistance to adding first-party PS5 titles to PS Plus on day one. Whatever your personal opinion of the strategy, the Japanese giant was heckled and harried by both media and fans, repeatedly accused of ripping off its consumers...
News Metro Awakening the Subject of New PSVR2 Screenshots
Still releasing later this year
Upcoming PSVR2 game Metro Awakening has been treated to some new screenshots and a developer interview on the PlayStation Blog ahead of its release later this year. A spin-off of the Metro series, it's confirmed the story of Awakening was created by author Dmitry Glukhovsky, who penned the books the franchise is based...
News Ubisoft Apologises for Using Re-Enactment Group's Flag in Assassin's Creed Shadows Art
Don't mess with the Sekigahara Teppo-tai
Ubisoft has apologised for using a historical re-enactment group's flag in Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art and the physical artbook that comes bundled with the Collector's Edition. As reported by Siliconera, the flag belongs to a historical re-enactment group called the Sekigara Teppo-tai (or Sekigahara...
News Kickstarter Success Penny Blood Still Searching for Publishing Partner
Developer attempting to increase value of the IP
Penny Blood, billed as the spiritual successor to the iconic Shadow Hearts series, still seems like it's quite a ways out, judging from recent updates from developers Studio Wildrose and Yukikaze. Along with Armed Fantasia: To the End of the Wilderness, the dual-game pitch blew up on Kickstarter in...
News Party-Based Soulslike Deathbound Stunlocks PS5 on 8th August
The forbidden city awaits
Deathbound is an indie action RPG influenced by FromSoftware's take on the subgenre, but it adds its unique spin with the addition of party-based combat mechanics. Using the game's Morphstrike system, players will be able to dynamically transform between different fallen warriors, each with their own skills and abilities...
News Sony Music Japan Is Working to Make Palworld More Popular Than Ever
That's despite the lack of a PS5 port
Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony-owned subsidiary Aniplex have announced a joint venture forming Palworld Entertainment, which has become responsible for expanding the Palworld IP and its "commercial business endeavours" beyond the game. That is despite the fact the game itself isn't even available on PS5...
News Suicide Squad Season 2 Frozen Days From Launch, Defrosting 25th July
You are not sending me back to the cooler!
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Season 2 has been delayed mere days before the content was scheduled to go live. Rocksteady has posted the new launch date as 25th July, so players must wait a little longer to chill out with the incoming playable character, Mrs. Freeze. On X, the game's official...
News Bandai Namco, Nike Tag-Team Special Tekken 8 Sneaker Designs
Choose your footwear
Tekken publisher Bandai Namco and Nike, purveyors of fine footwear, are teaming up for a sneaker collaboration. The fun throwdown is part of the franchise's 30th Anniversary celebrations, and a pair of your own will run you $250 or your local equivalent, likely much more on the sneakerhead black market. As reported by footwear...
News PSVR2 FPS Promises Award-Winning Gunplay While You Duke It Out in Onesies
From the makers of Synapse and Fracked
The creator of some of PSVR2’s best first-person shooters, including Synapse and Fracked, is returning to the well with a neon-soaked arena affair where you duke it out in onesies. FRENZIES – which is getting a closed alpha later this month – is a colourful five-round affair, where the rules are...
News Boston Celtics Superstar Jayson Tatum Headlines NBA 2K25 on PS5, PS4
Ballin'
Boston Celtics superstar, and reigning NBA Champion, Jayson Tatum will be the cover star of NBA 2K25, which is scheduled to release on 6th September. The icon will front the standard edition of the game across both PS5 and PS4, but those who plump up for the more expensive All-Star Edition will find him accompanied by Las Vegas Aces’...
Tuesday9th Jul 2024
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: All Quests and Chapters
Story time
Looking for a list of all quests and chapters in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? As a live service game like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, the amount of content in HoYoverse's urban fantasy gacha will grow over time. That means you can expect new stories and side missions, often referred to as Commissions, into the future...
News PS Stars Is Back Online in Europe, Asia, Australia So Far
North America still to go
Sony's PlayStation loyalty program, PS Stars, has made its return in several major regions. Fans residing in Asia, Australia, and Europe should now have access to the service once again. The Americas still appear to be offline, but should follow suit soon. PS Stars went offline over a month ago, with Sony engineer
News Star Wars Outlaws Delivers Deep Dive into Its Vast PS5 Open World
Fewer icons, more discovery
The marketing behind Star Wars Outlaws is leaning hard into the fact it is the "first" open world Star Wars game, despite the fact Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was basically that anyway. Still, the experience from The Division 2 developer Massive Entertainment is doing it all seamlessly, which is probably where it would tell...
News BioShock Developer 'Ramping Up' for Next Entry in Series
A decade on from BioShock Infinite
Cloud Chamber, the studio tasked with continuing the legendary BioShock series, is now "ramping up", with over 30 positions open at the 2K developer. Work on a BioShock successor has been shunted about for over a decade now, stopping and starting work at multiple development studios. On LinkedIn, senior cinematic...
PS Store Sales Charts GTA 5 Manages to Dethrone Elden Ring in Shadow of the Erdtree Release Month
June 2024's best-selling game in Europe and USA
Despite the new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion fuelling fresh sales of Elden Ring, it was Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V that's been named the best-selling game of June 2024 on the PS Store across both the USA and Europe. The 11-year-old game continues to top sales charts worldwide, with anticipation...
Wednesday10th Jul 2024
Guide Zenless Zone Zero Guide: Your Ultimate Companion
A full resource to mastering New Eridu City
Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ, is Chinese developer HoYoverse's latest major multiformat gacha game, following on from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Available from 4th July on PS5, PC, and mobile, the company describes the outing as an urban fantasy RPG with action-oriented gameplay. In...
Tuesday9th Jul 2024
Mini Review Spin Rhythm XD (PS5) - Superbly Slick Arcade Rhythm Action
Positive spin
Spin Rhythm XD feels like the cool younger sibling of rhythm classics like Amplitude. With its bright presentation and smooth, satisfying gameplay, this indie arcade rhythm title has both style and substance, always leaving us wanting to play one more song. Notes head towards you on a track, and you control a wheel featuring two...
News CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Set to Light a Fire Under Shoot-Em-Ups on PS5
Scottish dev's debut launches in August
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing takes flight on PS5 next month, promising high-octane bullet hell action for players starved of shoot-em-ups. Offering classic arcade thrills with modern production values for one or two players, we got a PS5 "immersion" trailer to whet our collective whistles. Taking advantage of the...
News German Dev Piranha Bytes Latest Studio to Close Under Embracer
Unable to find a partner, the studio was in a "difficult situation"
German developer Piranha Bytes is the latest studio to close under Embracer, and it is best known for RPGs like Gothic, ELEX, and Risen. The closure comes less than six months after the studio took to Twitter to seek a publisher for its next title as it worked through a "difficult...
News The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Seem Strikingly Similar to Those of Destiny 2
"Barely-changed" icons raise eyebrows
The First Descendant has barely been out a week, but it didn't take that long for players familiar with Bungie's Destiny 2 to see some striking similarities between the in-game icons used in both games. Forbes writer Paul Tassi (thanks, VGC) highlighted the issue, as well as n
News There's More Than Meets the Eye to Overwatch 2's Transformers Crossover on PS5, PS4
Rolling out now
Update: Blizzard has rolled out its previously announced Transformers crossover content for Overwatch 2, with each of the four skins outlined in the original article below available for 2,500 Coins a pop, which translates to around ~$25/£20. Alternatively, you can buy all four skins together in one giant bundle for 5,900 Coins, or...
News Retro GBA RPG Shmup Sigma Star Saga Is Making a Comeback
It's the WayForward
Here’s a deep cut for the Game Boy Advance enthusiasts among you: retro RPG-cum-shmup mash-up Sigma Star Saga is plotting a comeback on modern platforms. While no specific consoles have been announced just yet, this is part of Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine initiative, so it seems fairly safe to assume that at least PS5...
News UK Sales Charts: British GP Catapults F1 24 into Top 10
Up 23 places on the sales grid
The excitement surrounding this past weekend's British Grand Prix has translated into a dramatic sales boost for F1 24, with the Codemasters simulator jumping up 23 places in the UK sales charts. In 31st position previously, the game was the eighth best-selling physical game for the week of the Silverstone race, which...
News Relief as Helldivers 2 Players Unearth Anti-Tank Stratagem That Isn't Mines
RIP MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines
In the process of unearthing plans for an interplanetary battle station that could change the Galactic War's face forever, Helldivers 2 players have unwittingly stumbled upon a fearsome new anti-tank support stratagem. Early testing seems to indicate the MLS-4X Commando Rocket Launcher is quite a cracker, but mostly,...
News Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Won't Leave Its Licensed Music Behind
Gone Guru's back, baby
The opening beats of Gone Guru by Lifeseeker as you step out into Leisure Park has to be one of the most iconic bits of the original Dead Rising, and thankfully, that moment of dread as the criminals aboard their jeep come speeding at you won't be lost in this year's Deluxe Remaster. Capcom has revealed the licensed music will...
News Space Marine 2 Going Gold Ahead of PS5 September Launch
Locked and loaded
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has essentially locked in and guaranteed its 9th September 2024 release date of coming to fruition as Saber Interactive has announced the game has gone gold. This means the studio has completed work on the 1.0 version, allowing it to be pressed to physical discs. The attention of the team will now...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Take Photos
Say cheese
Looking for how to take photos in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? Occasionally, characters that you encounter in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG will ask you to take photographs to complete quests. However, it's not always obvious how to use your in-game camera. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to...
Monday8th Jul 2024
News Huge Gran Turismo 7 Update Coming 25th July, Adds New Track and Cars
Patch 1.49 for PS5, PS4 teased
Polyphony Digital teased a significant Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 update for the GT World Series livestream over the past weekend, and it delivered: update 1.49 is bringing a new track, lots more cars, new physics, and expanded GT Sophy AI compatibility to additional circuits. You can see all of it in action in the...
Random PS5 Dev Kit Thinly Disguised as 'Pizza Kit' Sells on eBay for $6,500
Pizza time
A PS5 development kit, under the guise of pizza-cooking equipment, has been sold on eBay for €6,050 — about $6,500. First brought to light by X user consolevariations, somebody has sold off a PS5 dev kit for a handsome sum, dressing it up as some sort of kitchen appliance. As you can see in the below image, the dev kit's V-shaped...
News Next Like a Dragon Title a Surprise for Fans, RGG Studio Teases
In terms of "what kind of game it is"
RGG Studio has teased the next instalment in the Like a Dragon series will come as a surprise for fans in terms of "what kind of game it is", fans attending an Anime Expo panel report (via VGC). Fans at the Essence of Fandom event tweeted that the developer said: "We can't tell you what kind of game it is but I...
News Arcade Racer Distance Launches This Week on PS5, PS4 After 10-Year Wait
Step on the gas
We sort-of already knew this was coming, but now we have a firm release date for Distance, the racing game announced for PS4 almost a decade ago. As spotted by Gematsu, the intense arcade racer is scheduled to launch on both PS5 and PS4 on 9th July 2024. It's very nearly here. Announced at the tail end of 2014
Feature Serving Up Aloy of Food with the Official Horizon Cookbook
Making a meal of it
There's a surprising number of cookbooks based on popular video games. Drawing inspiration from some of the biggest and best series in the medium, these instructional tomes extend their world-building into reality. These 4D experiences can transport your tastebuds to the frosty Norse landscapes of God of War, Stardew Valley's...
News EA Sports College Football 25 May Just Be PS5's Next Best Sports Game
Touchdown
EA Sports’ old NCAA Football franchise holds a special place in the hearts of sports gamers because, freed from the NFL license, it allowed the publisher to experiment – ending up with some outstanding games. It’s been over a decade since the last instalment, but with EA Sports College Football 25 the company has really taken its...
Random You've Been Pronouncing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's 'Scadutree' Wrong
Which is why we say "Skibidi Fragments"
We regret to inform you that you've most likely been incorrectly pronouncing the name of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdrtree's controversial Scadutree scaling mechanic. The Scadutree Fragments scattered throughout The Shadow Lands are essential in powering up your charac
News May 2024 USA Sales: Sucker Punch Classic Ghost of Tsushima Jumps 70 Places to Top Charts
Jin and tonic
It may be an indictment of a particularly slow period for big new releases, but it’s still no less impressive to see Ghost of Tsushima top the USA sales charts for the period spanning 5th May through 1st June. The legendary Sucker Punch title jumped 70 places month-over-month on the back of the game’s PC release, proving Sony’s...
News 'Unannounced Remake' In Development at 2K Has Fans Clamouring for the Classics
Like BioShock, or Spec Ops: The Line
2K is working on an "unannounced remake", spurring speculation about its identity. That's according to the LinkedIn profile of a motion capture animator currently employed by the studio. Spotted by MP1ST (thanks, Eurogamer), the developer in question cites experience working on a bunch of AAA titles that you'd...
News Ubisoft Unveils Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition's Physical Offerings
The Collector's Edition comes fully stacked
The anticipated remaster Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is out now digitally, and we quite enjoyed it. However, if you demand a physical copy, preorders for both disc copies and its elegant Collector's Edition open in just a few short days, on 12th
News Official Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Strategy Guide Now Available for Pre-Order
Seek audience with the Three Fingers
Players currently struggling through Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion can look forward to a new volume in Future Press's Books of Knowledge series, FromSoftware's officially licensed line of hardcover strategy guides. The base game warranted two books of its own,
News Apex Legends Demands More Cash in New, Dodgy Battle Pass Strategy
Now you can buy two every season
Instead of just one premium Battle Pass, how would you feel about paying for two... per season? Oh, and you can't use the currency accused from the previous Battle Pass to buy it. That's the new strategy Apex Legends is taking from the beginning of Season 22, which has drawn heavy criticism from the Battle Royale's...
News Indie Hit El Paso, Elsewhere Revealed for PS5, Out This Year
With a physical version to boot
Developer Strange Scaffold has announced it's porting last year's indie favourite El Paso, Elsewhere to PS5, with a view to launching the new version later this year digitally on the PS Store and physically with a boxed copy. The new physical version will include the game on a disc along with an exclusive poster and a...
News Cities: Skylines 2 PS5 Delayed Further to Meet Stability, Performance Aims
There are "unresolved issues" remaining
Paradox Interactive has made the decision to push the console versions of Cities: Skylines 2 even further back — likely into 2025 — in order to meet the stability and performance targets it has set for itself. Detailed in a post on the studio's forums, it's revealed the devel
News Gundam Breaker 4's Pac-Man Event Is Unexpectedly Awesome on PS5, PS4
Pac it up
The fun thing about long-running franchises is they often have a license to go a little crazy. Collaborations are common, because they pull in punters and get eyeballs on a game that may have otherwise been looking elsewhere. Take, for example, this crossover between arena mech battler Gundam Breaker 4 and legendary arcade game Pac-Man...
News Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Puts Up Biggest Player Numbers Since A Realm Reborn
An MMO Rennaissance
The future seems incredibly bright for Final Fantasy XIV. Dawntrail hype caused a record number of players to swarm back to the game, with Square Enix boasting its most significant player count since its 2013 relaunch, A Realm Reborn. Spotted by IGN, director Naoki Yoshida thanked players for their continued support in a
News Bullet Hell Meets Tactics in Touhou Spell Carnival on PS5, PS4
A fine blend
An unexpected blend of genres will headline Touhou Spell Carnival on PS5 and PS4 later this year, as the release fuses bullet hell chaos with cerebral tactics. The press release reveals: “Touhou Project is a bullet hell shoot-’em-up game created by ZUN’s group, Team Shanghai Alice. Set in the isolated land of Gensokyo, various...
Sunday7th Jul 2024
News Barmy Katamari-Style Neptunia Spin-Off Revving Up Western PS5, PS4 Release in 2025
What the Nep?
The outlandish – and, frankly, off-the-wall – Hyperdimension Neptunia spin-off game, Neptunia Riders vs Dogoos, will release physically and digitally in the west next year for PS5 and PS4. The game – which is already available in Japan – takes the series in an unexpected direction, where you use a motorcycle to gather...
News Celebrate the Summer with Massive New Open World Map in Genshin Impact on PS5, PS4
Hot and bothered
It’s become something of a summer tradition for Genshin Impact to beat the heat with a time-limited map, and this year is no different. As part of the Summertide Scales and Tales update, due out on 17th July, developer HoYoverse will be sending Travellers to Simulanka – a new time-limited realm populated by origami animals and...
Saturday6th Jul 2024
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
It's about time
Despite its overall popularity, Bleach has always been severely underrepresented in video games — especially compared to the likes of Naruto and One Piece. That's about to change, however, with Bleach: Rebirth of Souls. Freshly announced at Anime Expo 2024, this adaptation covers a good chunk of the source material, through to the...
Live Watch the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2024 Right Here
Live from Anime Expo 2024
Want to watch the Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2024? Well, you've come to the right place. The Japanese publisher's event will be livestreamed straight from Anime Expo 2024, which is happening this weekend in Los Angeles. As such, you can expect announcements and news surrounding anime-based titles from Bandai Namco, such...
News Gacha Sensation Zenless Zone Zero Surpasses 50 Million Downloads Across All Platforms
There are free rewards for everyone
Chinese juggernaut HoYoverse has another hit on its hands: Zenless Zone Zero has surpassed 50 million downloads since launching earlier this week, on 4th July. That number is accurate across all platforms, so includes PS5 as well as PC and mobile. The game did have 40 million pre-registrations prior to launching...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 536
Rest period
The video game release schedule continues to slow while the sun just about hangs in the sky for some acceptable UK temperatures this weekend, so it should come as little surprise that we don't have much going on in the industry right now. Our own pre-season, if you will. Still, we've managed to find one or two games to pass the time...
Friday5th Jul 2024
Talking Point What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 So Far?
Halfway there
Now that we're officially halfway through 2024, it's time to take a look back at all of the PS5 games we've played so far this year and decide on the current Game of the Year contenders. From where we're sitting, it's been a solid six months, which have offered up some fantastic titles across a range of genres. In order to talk things...
News Capcom Ends New Content Support for Exoprimal
Roughly one year after release
Roughly one year after its release on PS5 and PS4, Capcom has announced that it's ending support for Exoprimal. To be clear, the action-shooter will remain online and nothing's getting taken away from players — but there won't be any new content coming beyond the end of Season 4, which cuts off on the 11th July...
News Trails through Daybreak 2 Gets Surprise Early 2025 Release Date in the West
Breaking
The West is now coming very close to being completely caught up on the Trails series. Trails through Daybreak 2 has just been confirmed for a Western release — and that's crazy, because its predecessor, Trails through Daybreak, only just launched today at the time of writing. It's a seriously impressive turnaround by publisher NIS America...
Poll Are You Playing Zenless Zone Zero?
Zzz or ZZZ?
Yet another gacha-based craze is currently sweeping PlayStation in the form of Zenless Zone Zero — an action RPG with a quirky futuristic setting. This is the latest release from ridiculously prolific developer HoYoverse, and we'd bet on it making the company a whole lotta money. HoYoverse is the Chinese outfit behind fellow...
News Ys X: Nordics Carves Out an October Release Date on PS5, PS4
Ys please
Ys X: Nordics now has a confirmed release date on PS5 and PS4. Falcom's action RPG launches on the 25th October, which means that it's surrounded by heavy hitters like Metaphor: ReFantazio (11th October), Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (14th November), and Assassin's Creed Shadows (15th November). The last few months of 2024 are looking...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets a Fantastic Story Trailer
Game of thrones
Assuming you haven't already seen enough of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the RPG just got a fantastic story trailer, fresh from Anime Expo 2024. In it, we get a bit more background on some of the main characters — including the protagonist — and a glimpse of the world-shattering stakes that form the core of the game's narrative. "Fight...
News Super Promising Fighting Game Blazing Strike Finally Grabs an October Release Date
First strike
Classically-styled 2D fighter Blazing Strike finally has a release date. The Street Fighter-inspired title's been floating around for years, but we've now got confirmation that it's launching in just a few months, on the 17th October. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4. Sporting some lovely sprite work along with an eye-catching cast of...
Thursday4th Jul 2024
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
To Erd is human
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have just released a new game update for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, available to download and install now on PS5 and PS4. Version 1.12.3, as it's called, is largely aimed at tweaking the balance of certain weapons and attacks, mostly nerfing some overpowered abilities. In PvP, the Swift Slash...
Poll Are You Playing The First Descendant?
First!
After what feels like an age of alpha and beta testing periods, The First Descendant has finally arrived on PS5. This free-to-play looter shooter is a little bit like a third-person Destiny, but instead of creating your own protagonist, you select playable heroes from a roster. Each of them is equipped with their own specialisations and...
News Netflix's Horizon Zero Dawn TV Show Reportedly on Ice
Horizon Zero Adaptations
A new report from Rolling Stone claims that the TV adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is "no longer moving forward". The news comes as part of a wider story concerning showrunner Steve Blackman; he has been accused of toxic behaviour by several anonymous sources who have worked with him on the show
News PlayStation Returns as TGS Exhibitor for the First Time Since 2019
Four-year absence is over
PlayStation will officially return to the Tokyo Games Show this year after being announced as part of the 731 company-strong list of exhibitors for the event. This is said to be the most exhibitors the Japanese expo has ever had, with a total of 3,190 booths showcasing the latest games and accessories both within Japan and...
News Helldivers 2 Players Tasked with Restoring Interplanetary Battle Station to Full Operation
That's no moon...
Helldivers 2's intergalactic conflict continues to rage on, and an opportunity to secure something truly decisive has arisen. Having recently saved stranded and sick children and succeeded in sucking an entire planet into a black hole, the latest Major Order directs players to defend the planet of X45, where plans
News Final Fantasy Creator Finished with the Series, Sees Himself as a Player
The Final Fantasy
Hironobu Sakaguchi, the storied developer and "Father of Final Fantasy," has no interest in returning to work on the series he helped make a household name. He also does not want to know how games in the franchise are made now, feeling that it would impact his enjoyment of playing future entries. Speaking to Bloomberg's Jason...
News Remain Chill, Playable Mrs. Freeze Will Soon Join Suicide Squad's Rogues' Gallery
Cool party!
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Season 2 roadmap has been revealed, and it includes a playable character who deserves her due. Nora Fries, better known as Mrs. Freeze, has been confirmed to be coming to the game, no doubt with some scores to settle, and will join the festivities alongside all kinds of cosmetic goodies from 11th...
News Free PS5 Urban Fantasy RPG Zenless Zone Zero Is Playable Now
Hollow victory
Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse’s next big thing, the uber-stylish urban fantasy RPG Zenless Zone Zero, is playable for free on PS5 right now. The game, which weighs in at a little under 50GB, sees you assume the role of a so-called Proxy, as you deploy a colourful cast of collectible Agents into Hollows to...
News Anime Expo 2024 Promises Big Game Announcements and News This Weekend
Bandai Namco! Atlus! SEGA! NISA!
Anime Expo 2024 is happening in Los Angeles this weekend (starting on Thursday the 4th July), and it should actually be a pretty important event when it comes to gaming. Numerous Japanese publishers will be present — including Atlus, Bandai Namco, and SEGA — and most of them are hosting their own panels and...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Smashes Through 8 Million Sales
KAKAROT!
When it comes to commercial success, you should never bet against big-name anime games. Case in point: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has just topped 8 million sales — a figure that most titles couldn't even dream of reaching. Kakarot is an open world action RPG that retells the story of Dragon Ball Z (and a few others through DLC). It first...
News RoboCop: Rogue City Dev Recruiting for Unannounced Action RPG Project
I'm still scanning three
Polish developer Teyon had something of a hit with its last effort, RoboCop: Rogue City, which became publisher Nacon's best-ever launch. The studio is looking to augment its development team further, with multiple job listings now open for an unannounced new action RPG, currently in development for PC and console. That's...
News Warhammer 40K's Iconic Melee Weapon Revs Up for Brutal Space Marine 2 Spotlight
Full throttle
In the grim darkness of the 41st Millenium, few weapons are more iconic than the chainsword, the preferred melee weapon of the Imperium of Man. Inelegant but brutally effective (especially in the hands of an eight-foot-tall genetically enhanced super soldier wearing a suit of powered armour), the fearsome chainsword is the star of a...
News Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Dated for 2025
Sin-tillating
Guilty Gear Strive's very own anime series, Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, will air in 2025. The show got its first teaser trailer during Anime Expo 2024, which you can watch above. To be clear, this isn't just a retelling of Strive's already completely cinematic story mode. This is an additional narrative that focuses on Sin,...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Dennies
Dirty Dennies
Looking for how to get Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero? Dennies are the equivalent of money in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, although it should be noted that they're completely fictional and earned during various gameplay activities. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to explain how to get Dennies. What...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2024
Star Wars! Madden! Concord!
Things are starting to get pretty busy on the old games front, with lots of new releases headed our way over the next couple of months. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few weeks, as well as a larger selection of...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Sleepy Hollow
Can you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5 and PS4? The next big gacha game from HoYoverse will build on the success of both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, as the superstar Chinese developer targets world domination, one RPG at a time. But many have been wondering: can you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5 and PS4? In this Zenless Zone...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch Clearly Improves PS5 Performance, But It's Still Far from Perfect
Getting warmer
A new Dragon's Dogma 2 update dropped last week, promising performance improvements on PS5. The action RPG has suffered from an unruly frame rate since launch, and although Capcom did start cleaning things up with patch 1.050 just a week after the game's launch, this latest update arrives over three months later — and it still...
News Almost 2,000 Awesome PS5, PS4 Games Discounted on PS Store
Here we go again
Another near-2,000 must-own PS5 and PS4 games have been discounted on the PS Store, with a bunch of acclaimed outings plunging to their lowest ever price points. Among their ranks, you’ll find Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 for just £3.99 and the Deluxe Edition of Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections for £43.49. We’ve...
News CDPR Says Boston-Based Dev Studio Will Make Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel More Authentically American
City of dreams
Polish video game developer and publisher CD Projekt Red says its new Boston-based development studio will make the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 (codenamed Orion) more authentically American. While the decaying vision of the Cyberpunk future depicted is a relatively far cry from our reality, some players felt their immersion wasn't helped...
News Collectible PlayStation Figurines Out This August, Featuring Aloy, Kratos, and Jin
Most priced at £28 / $29
Sony has today announced a new line of collectible PlayStation figurines based on some of its most popular franchises, like Horizon, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima. Collectively, they create The Shapes Collection from Spin Master, and are designed to be affordable. The first is a six-inch figure of Aloy from Horizon...
Tanks very much
If you're looking for a way to make Elden Ring easier, you may well be interested in thrusting shields — a new weapon type that's been introduced via Shadow of the Erdtree. Essentially, these shields let you attack and block at the same time, meaning that you don't have to worry about timing your strikes, because you're just...
News The First Descendant Enjoys Strong Launch Numbers, Teases Content Roadmap
Rubber hits the road
The First Descendant has finally touched down, with the free-to-play looker now live on PS5 and PS4. Being a live game, players can look forward to regular content updates, additions, and plenty of cosmetic skins to play dress up in. Nexon has revealed just some of the stylish suits engaged Descendants can look forward to...
News PS5 Open Worlder Star Wars Outlaws Goes Gold Ahead of August Release
Work on 1.0 version now complete
Star Wars Outlaws has gone gold almost two months ahead of its PS5 release date of 30th August 2024, Ubisoft today confirmed. This means work on the 1.0 version of the open world title is now complete and can be pressed to physical discs while Massive Entertainment prepares a day one patch and post-launch DLC. The...
News Stylish Racer #DRIVE Rally Continues to Look Great in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Releases next year on consoles
We were won over by #DRIVE Rally when we first saw it at the tail end of last year, and it looks better each time it shows up. This arcade rally racing game has a fun style to it, and looks like it'll be a lot of fun to play, judging by this new gameplay trailer. You'll be able to choose from various characterful...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard's In-Depth Difficulty Settings Even Have a No Death Option
Not today
Upcoming RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard will feature a full suite of customisable difficulty options. A new Game Informer article reveals that alongside your typical premade settings — Storyteller, Adventurer, and Nightmare — you'll be able to adjust individual values in order to create your own custom difficulty. You can tweak...
News Frank West Voice Actor Won't Be Returning for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
"I simply wasn't called for this mission"
Terence Rotolo, the voice actor who lent his talents to the main playable character, Frank West, in the original Dead Rising, will not return for the recently-revealed Deluxe Remaster. Capcom announced that the enhanced rerelease would boast modernised visuals and run at a crisp 60 frames-per-second, but...
News Dead Space PS5 the Focus of Surprise Battlefield 2042 Mode
New game mode called Outbreak
EA DICE has announced a new limited-time event for Battlefield 2042 that's themed entirely around 2023's PS5 remake of Dead Space. Available from Tuesday next week until 16th July 2024, a new Outbreak mode will test your teammates' FPS skills and "human resilience and resourcefulness against a new and relentless enemy...
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Offers No Respite with Extended Gameplay Trailer
Death to gods
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is currently encircling fans of action RPGs and Soulslikes, preparing to storm the breach on 18th July on PS5. Developer A44 Games and publisher Kepler Interactive, with the assistance of IGN, have released a suitably stirring narrative trailer and an extensive look at gameplay. Set in a world in which...
News NASCAR Speeds into Fortnite with Official Rocket Racing Circuit
3-2-1 Chicago
Rocket Racing, the actually-pretty-good arcade racing mode within Fortnite, now has some NASCAR content. Yes, the American motorsport is officially represented in Epic's metaverse thanks to a collaboration with developer Karta, and it's playable in the game right now. Players will be able to race around a new circuit, Chicago Street...
News Ridiculous Brawler Bare Butt Boxing In Training for PS5, PS4 Bout
Eyes on the prize
Bare Butt Boxing is an incredibly fun-looking multiplayer brawler which is leaving Steam Early Access and coming to Switch and PC first, promised for PS5 and PS4 at a future date. The concept is a fairly simple one: mischievous and colourful aliens, entranced by the concept of bare-knuckle fisticuffs, land on Earth in order to host...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero Release Times: When Do the Servers Go Online?
Here's when you can play
When do the servers go online in Zenless Zone Zero? If you're planning to play HoYoverse's new urban fantasy RPG at launch, you may be wondering what time the servers will officially open so that you can play. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to answer the question: when do the servers go...
News The New Co-Op Sword Art Online Game Gets an October Release Date on PS5
This is a raid
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream now has a confirmed 4th October release date on PS5, and it's set to take Sword Art Online games in a somewhat new direction. In case you missed the initial reveal, this is primarily an online co-op adventure, as groups of up to 20 characters can take part in raid-style battles. Still, despite its...
Tuesday2nd Jul 2024
News PS Plus Essential Offers 3 More PS5, PS4 Games to Download Now
Like, follow, and obey
PS Plus Essential members can look forward to another three PS5, PS4 titles to download and play when they next boot their system up, with the service's monthly game refresh now available. You have got until Tuesday, 6th August 2024 to claim the following: Borderlands 3 (PS5, PS4) | Review NHL 24 (PS5
News PS Stars 'Returning Soon' in Regional Rollout
Being brought back in phases
After nearly a full month of downtime, Sony has announced its PS Stars rewards program is "returning soon in phased regional rollouts". The mobile PS App is now displaying a new message when the PS Stars icon is selected on the home screen that reads: "PlayStation Stars will be returning soon in phased regional rollouts...
Feature Push Square Readers' 20 Most Anticipated PS5 Games for the Second Half of 2024
As voted by you
The second half of 2024 is fit to burst with new PS5 games. This is something that dawned on us after Summer Game Fest came to an end, and a slew of titles were granted release dates for later in the year. And so last week, we published a Talking Point in order to discuss our most anticipated PS5 games. In it, we asked the Push...
Mini Review NeoSprint (PS5) - Simple, Fun Racer Isn't Always a Smooth Ride
Bumper cars
Sprint is Atari's latest retro series to receive a modern coat of paint, and it's arrived in the form of NeoSprint. This fresh spin on the publisher's old school racing game comes out of the workshop with a pleasant look and feel and some neat new features, but there are still a few spots that needed a little more attention. This is an...
News Golden Order Restored as Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Recovers from Review Bombing
Mostly Positive, soon to be Overwhelmingly so
Frustrated Elden Ring players who jumped into the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, ignored tutorial messages, and expected a cake-walk, vented their spleens by review bombing the DLC on Steam. This caused the critically acclaimed offering to drop to Mixed, although, in fairness, the PC version was also...
News Konami Producer Would 'Like Nothing Better Than to Work with Hideo Kojima Again'
"That would be the dream"
It seems time heals all wounds, even the grievous ones that linger after a high-profile public breakup. Noriaki Okamura, producer of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater from Konami, has signalled that not only would he be up for working with auteur creator Hideo Kojima again, it's his heart's most fervent...
Random Unfortunate Eyeless Arachnid Named After Least-Appealing Monster Hunter Beasty
Don't look now
A new species of eyeless spider has been discovered in China. While we don't think the discovery of another arachnid should ever be a cause for celebration, notably, the person responsible for bringing this nightmare to light has decided to name it after the worst of all Monster Hunter monstrosities. Spotted by VG247, the little...
Guide Final Fantasy 14 Beginner's Guide: Get Started in Eorzea
Everything you need to know before starting Final Fantasy 14
Welcome to our beginner's guide for Final Fantasy 14. With Final Fantasy 14's latest expansion Dawntrail finally in the hands of eager players around the globe, there's never been a better time to finally take the leap and give Square Enix's acclaimed multiplayer RPG a go for yourself. But...
News Capcom Classic Okami Collaborates with Kunitsu-Gami in Demo Rewards
Earn free outfits and weapons for launch
Capcom is offering an extra incentive to play its newly launched Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess demo as finishing certain tasks will reward all players with items themed around the PS2 classic Okami at launch. The PS5, PS4 demo is available to download and play now, and you have got until the full game...
News Classic Action RPG Remaster Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Slashes to PS5, PS4 in 2025
Oathkeeper
XSEED Games is bringing classic action RPG Ys: The Oath in Felghana back, complete with various enhancements on PS5 and PS4. The Oath in Felghana itself is a remake of 1989's Ys 3, and was released for the PSP all the way back in 2010. However, a remastered version of the remake — titled Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana — just...
News The Emperor Protects? Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Dev Cancels Public Stress Test
Flying in the face of Guilliman's sacred Codex
Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have confirmed that Space Marine 2's public stress test, scheduled to take place before the games' 9th September release, will no longer be going ahead. Claiming to be entirely focused on optimisation, polish, and bug fixes, the powers that...
News Here's Your First Look at Agent Smith Gameplay in MultiVersus on PS5, PS4
Arrives later this month
MultiVersus is about to gain another new character for its playable roster. Agent Smith has been confirmed for the game for a while, but this new trailer gives us our first look at how the character will play in WB Games' free fighter. As with all the other characters in the game, Agent Smith looks to have a lot of...
News Transformers: Galactic Trials Combines Racing and Rogue-Lite Action on PS5, PS4 This October
Roll out
Publisher Outright Games has announced Transformers: Galactic Trials, a new game starring everyone's favourite giant alien robots. It's a curious blend of genres, with the game's two halves dividing your time between arcade-style racing and third-person combat sequences with rogue-lite elements. "After the evil NEMESIS PRIME steals the...
News Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Developer Falls Victim to Layoffs
More than 12 employees lose their job
Surgent Studios, the team behind Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has announced it's had to let go of "just over a dozen" workers in a round of layoffs. It was spotted by Game Developer that multiple former members of the developer were posting to LinkedIn about being let go, and now the news has been confirmed by the...
News A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Fast-Forwards to Day 105 in Story Trailer
Keep your mouth shut
With A Quiet Place: Day One now out in cinemas worldwide, Remothered developer Stormind Games is capitalising on the IP's renewed interest with a fresh story trailer focusing on the video game spin-off A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. Viewable above, footage depicts action from both the day of the alien invasion and then more...
News XDefiant Season 1 Brings Rainbow Six Faction, Maps, Weapons, Modes
All new content live now on PS5
The first big XDefiant update since the online FPS' release in May has now landed on PS5, bringing with it a new faction themed around the Rainbow Six franchise, three more maps, another two modes, additional weapons, and Ranked Play. All the new content is live now in-game, with the headline addition being the new...
News Rekindle Your Romance with The Sims 4's Upcoming Lovestruck DLC
WooHoo!
Love is in the air, at least for the amorous inhabitants of The Sims 4, with EA revealing that its upcoming Lovestruck expansion is all about romance and infatuation. A surprisingly raunchy trailer for the DLC offering shows off the kinds of moves inhabitants of the free-to-play social sim will be able to pull when it launches on 25th July,...
News MultiVersus Update Prepares for Agent Smith, Adds Modes, Rebalances Characters
Major patch inbound
WB Games' free-to-play platform fighter, MultiVersus, is imminently set to receive a huge game update, adding support for the latest playable character and making lots of adjustments and improvements. Agent Smith will be joining the fun this month, but there's plenty more to look forward to with this patch. Agent Smith will go...
Monday1st Jul 2024
News PSN Online Services Restored Across the Board
Some services were experiencing issues
Update: Sony has now restored normal service to all aspects of the PlayStation Network, with the relevant page stating: "All services are up and running." The temporary outage across select parts of PSN lasted roughly two to three hours. Original story: Sony is currently investigating a series of PSN errors...
News SEGA's New Crazy Taxi Game Is Open World and Multiplayer
Probably still a ways off
Let's be honest — everything we're playing right now is just filling time until the new Crazy Taxi is out. As part of a big new push to bring its beloved back catalogue into the modern age, SEGA is producing a brand new Crazy Taxi, and a recent recruitment video has revealed some new details about the arcade racer...
Review Trails through Daybreak (PS5) - A Strong Step Forward for Falcom's Fantastic RPG Series
The Van with a plan
Kicking off a whole new saga in Falcom's storied Trails series, Trails through Daybreak represents a step forward for the franchise in so many ways. Boasting an updated game engine, fairly significant gameplay additions, and a completely new setting, this is probably the freshest that Trails has felt since the original Trails of...
News Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Will Get You Started with 100 Free Gacha Pulls
Pulling power
After a long, public development cycle – influenced by several closed beta tests – Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse will launch its latest title Zenless Zone Zero this week, on 4th July. And those looking to dive in to the urban fantasy RPG on day one will be rewarded with a whopping 100 free pulls. Pulls,...
News The Obligatory Helldivers 2 Isn't As Popular As It Was Headlines Have Started to Emerge
It's not a surprise, is it?
There are fewer people playing Helldivers 2 now than there were when the game absolutely exploded to an unprecedented level earlier in the year – but probably still more than anyone initially expected. A slew of headlines about the game’s supposed decline started circling on social media during the slow summer weekend...
Tuesday2nd Jul 2024
News Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Out for PS5 on 19th September
Priced at £44.99 / $49.99
Just days after its surprise announcement, Capcom has confirmed the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will launch for PS5 on 19th September 2024 via the PS Store. A physical version will follow in November. Priced at £44.99 / $49.99, the original game has been modernised, firstly with a 4K resolution running at 60...
Monday1st Jul 2024
News UK Sales Charts: Elden Ring Appears in the Top 10 Not Once But Twice
Shadow clone
It might not be topping the chart, but both physical editions of Elden Ring are currently in the UK's top 10. The regular version of FromSoftware's celebrated action RPG is currently in fourth, up from number 15. Meanwhile, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition — which includes a voucher code for the DLC as well as the main game...
Tuesday2nd Jul 2024
News Shocking: There's a New Resident Evil Game in Development
Directed by Koshi Nakanishi
The Resident Evil series is so consistent in its release schedule and overall quality that it hardly needs pointing out, but Capcom has revealed it has a new entry in the horror IP in active development. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard lead Koshi Nakanishi is returning as director for the production of the new game, which will...
News Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Path to enlightenment
If you're not quite sold on Capcom's upcoming action game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, then you may be pleased to learn that a playable demo's out now on PS5 and PS4. The publisher's already shown plenty of gameplay footage for this one, but it does feel like one of those titles where actually playing it could make all...
Monday1st Jul 2024
News Evo 2024 Player Numbers Revealed, Street Fighter 6 Still Top, Tekken 8 Breaks Record in Second
Ready? Fight!
Evo is going to be a truly massive gathering this year, having set a new record for registered players. But what do the numbers look like when you break them down by game? The PlayStation-backed event has revealed the figures for each tournament, and we're looking at some of the biggest competitions in Evo history. Street Fighter 6...
News George R.R. Martin Appears to Tease Elden Ring Adaptation for Film, TV
"What rumor?"
A Song of Ice and Fire author and official Elden Ring lore contributor George R.R. Martin appears to have teased a movie or TV adaptation of the FromSoftware game really could be in the works. Following on from comments made by creator Hidetaka Miyazaki, who didn't see any reason to "deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden...
Live Watch the Capcom Next 2024 Livestream Right Here
Dead Rising! Kunitsu-Gami! RE7 on iOS!
Looking for the Capcom Next 2024 Livestream? The Japanese firm revealed last week it's putting on its own showcase to talk about three upcoming titles: the recently revealed Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, this July's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and an iOS port of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. No other games...
News Parkitect: Deluxe Edition Brings More RCT-Like Action to PS5, PS4
Out this Wednesday, redesigned for consoles
No other theme park management sim has ever quite managed to reach the highs of the classic Roller Coaster Tycoon games, but the attempts keep on coming as it's announced Parkitect will debut on PS5, PS4 later this week in a Deluxe Edition format. The release bundles together the original title with two...
