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News - September, 2024
TodaySat, 14th Sep 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for September 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another 13 games are being added to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month, and we dare say it's a selection that'll divide opinion. The headline act is, of course, The Plucky Squire, which launches straight onto Sony's subscription service. The indie adventure has always looked superb, so here's hoping that it lives up to...
News Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
Still committed to some ports to grow business
It feels like, at least among enthusiasts, PCs are growing in popularity at a remarkable rate. Many balked at the price of the PS5 Pro this week, with some arguing they’d rather just build a really good PC instead. While there’s been much handwringing over whether an equivalent computer can be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 546
Pro tip
Wow, what another insane week in the wonderful world of PlayStation. We finally learned about the PS5 Pro, and it largely went down like a lead balloon. Now the dust has settled, your regularly scheduled WAYP has arrived to keep you company. Jaimie Ditchfield: I’m currently working my way through a game I’m reviewing, with a bit of...
News Don't Sleep on PS2 Secret Gem Sky Gunner, Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Anime-style dogfighting sim
Your eyes may have glossed right over Sky Gunner when you looked at next week’s PS Plus update. That’s understandable, as big-ticket titles Mister Mosquito and Secret Agent Clank were always going to attract greater attention. But don’t write off this PS2 gem from PixelArts, as it’s absolutely worth your time...
YesterdayFri, 13th Sep 2024
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News Play FC 25 for £1 / $1 with New EA Play Offer
83% discount available now
EA has brought back its one-month discount for the EA Play subscription that allows you to play up to 10 hours of FC 25 for just £1 / $1. One of two ways you can gain FC 25 Early Access, the offer knocks 83 per cent off the normal price and is available until 26th September 2024. FC 25 Early
News State of Play Rumoured for This Month As Sony Looks Set to Skip PS Showcase in 2024
Another year goes by
Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb is almost always reliable when it comes to the timing of Sony’s State of Play events, and he reckons there’ll be one around 24th September, according to comments he made on his Game Mess Mornings podcast. This would align with previous statements he’s made, all
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
Bot or not?
Astro Bot has been available on PS5 for a week now, and you know what that means here on Push Square! Yep, we want you to give Astro's latest adventure a review score. At the time of writing this article, the game commands the highest Metacritic rating of the year so far — which is beyond impressive. Critics absolutely adore the...
News The Crew Motorfest's Generous PS5, PS4 Update Looks Like an Entire New Game
Live service done right
Here’s an example of live service being executed excellently, then: The Crew Motorfest’s forthcoming Year 2 update almost looks like an entire new game. For existing owners of the acclaimed racer, you’ll get access to a brand new island, inspired by Maui. This effectively doubles the size of the title’s open world,...
Guide FC 25 Early Access and Release Dates: EA Play Trial and Ultimate Edition Explained
How you can play FC 25 early
How do you play FC 25 early? The official release date for the game is 27th September 2025, but there are ways to start playing up to a week early. There are a few different ways you can gain early access and either get started on the Career Mode or gain a headstart on your Ultimate Team. In this FC 25 guide, we will...
News Play the Worst Ratchet & Clank on PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Name's Clank
Ratchet & Clank games are rarely bad. There’s obviously incredible ones, like A Crack in Time, and then there’s middling ones, like Quest for Booty – but they’re almost always decent. PSP spin-off Secret Agent Clank, along with tower defence title Full Frontal Assault, is probably the worst entry in the series. Released in...
Guide Best Roguelike Games on PS5
PS5's best roguelike games ranked and rated
What are the best roguelike games on PS5? It's a type of video game that's only really come to the fore in the last 15 years or so, even if its origin does stem from Rogue, a game released in 1980. Still, they're super popular now, thanks to their highly replayable nature and varied interpretations...
News You Can't Buy Concord on PS5, PC Anymore, But You Can Buy the Official Merch
Every cloud
As you will no doubt have heard, Sony's multiplayer shooter Concord has been removed from sale indefinitely, with no confirmation of when, or if, it'll return. The sci-fi FPS failed to find a sizeable audience, with sales numbers estimated to be shockingly low, resulting in a shutdown just days after its initial release. A disastrous...
News Filming on Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Movie Has Wrapped
Tapped
You could be forgiven for forgetting there’s a Watch Dogs movie on the way, but shooting has concluded so please look forward to it. The flick – which is being created in collaboration with New Regency – has been on the agenda for over a decade, but only entered full production in July. It’ll star Australian actress Sophie Wilde in a...
News Fun As Hell Free-to-Play Racing Game Faaast Penguin Slides to PS5 Next Week
Slip slidin' away
Ridiculous racing game Faaast Penguin will slip-and-slide to PS5 from next week, when it’ll launch for free on Sony’s new-gen system. The game enjoyed a successful beta test last weekend, which was tried by over 10,000 players, according to developer Historia. It’ll initially release on Sony’s system and PC, before...
News Reborn RPG New World: Aeternum's Open Beta Is Out Now on PS5
A whole new world
New World: Aeternum is now in open beta on PS5, allowing everyone to jump in and sample the Amazon Games title over the weekend. For those totally out of the loop, this is an action RPG that can be played solo or in co-op. New World started life as a full-blown MMO on PC a few years back, and while it had to endure an especially...
News Biker Babes and Minigames Front PS5 Favourite Zenless Zone Zero's New Update
The ride of your life
God, these Zenless Zone Zero updates are epic at the moment. While we’re used to the unfathomable scale of HoYoverse’s games, we’re overawed by the sheer amount of events and activities the Chinese titan is adding to its urban fantasy RPG. The latest patch, Tour de Inferno, is coming on 25th September – and honestly,...
News C-Smash VRS New Dimension Demo Lets You Sample PSVR2 Hit in Pancake Mode on PS5
Squashed flat
One of PSVR2's best sports titles, C-Smash VRS, will soon be playable without virtual reality on PS5. Called C-Smash VRS New Dimension, this version of the game puts it in a third-person view, letting you enjoy its minimalist, sci-fi take on racket sports on your television. It's set for release on 26th September, but you won't need to...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Missions
A complete list of every mission in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition
Looking for a list of all missions in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition? Helpful as a way to track your progress through the main story, this page will help you judge roughly how far into the game you are. In this GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition guide, we're going to provide...
Thursday12th Sep 2024
Feature Everything You Can Do in PS5's New Welcome Hub
All the Welcome page's new features
In the latest PS5 system software update, a major new addition has been made to the console's home screen. A new tile, simply titled Welcome, is being rolled out to all users over the next few weeks, and it's a great new feature that can show you a lot of information about your PS5, friend activity, and more. On...
Feature PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
It's the same picture
It’s as natural as day turning to night: make a silly announcement and the memes will follow. Sony’s decision to price the PS5 Pro at a hair-raising $700/£700 has proven the perfect backdrop for a social media clown show, then – and boy are some of these memes amusing. For big corporations like PlayStation, there’s no...
News Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
Astro Bottom
The latest Japanese hardware and software charts are in, and they don't make for particularly positive reading if you're sitting on the Sony side of the fence. To start with, Astro Bot has entered in second place, but with just under 12,700 copies sold at retail, that's hardly worth bragging about. It's an incredibly low debut for a...
News PS5 Fans Think Sony's Accidentally Leaked a Wireless PSVR2 Headset
All in an icon
Optimistic PS5 fans believe Sony may have leaked a wireless PSVR2 headset. Today’s firmware update announcement brought news of an upgraded Welcome hub for the new-gen system. This customisable portal allows you to display a variety of gaming information, including your Trophies and PS Store wishlist. One wi
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Hugely Improved' on PS5 Pro, a 'Night and Day' Difference
Superior to fidelity mode at 60fps
We’ve already heard from CNET about how much better Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth looks on the PS5 Pro, but don’t just take their word for it: Digital Foundry’s John Linneman has chipped in on X (or
News Astro Bot Update 1.003 Is Available to Download on PS5 Now
But who knows what it does
The excellent Astro Bot has today received a game update, though exactly what it does is a mystery. The patch comes in at about 384MB, and it's available to download and install now. Unfortunately, we've been unable to source any patch notes for this update to the 3D platformer. We'll of course update this story if and...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Adds Welcome Hub, Adaptive Controller Charging, Much More
What does version 24.06-10.00.00 do?
Sony has today released the latest system software update for PS5. Bringing the console to version 24.06-10.00.00, this 1.3GB patch adds a fair amount of new features and enhancements. The main new addition this time is the Welcome hub on the console's home menu. For those in North America, Welcome replaces the...
News Annapurna Interactive Exodus Sees Entire Staff Resign
After a failed spin-off attempt
The entire staff of video game publisher Annapurna Interactive has reportedly resigned. The label – part of billionaire film producer Megan Ellison’s Annapurna empire – had been negotiating with its owner to spin-off as its own independent entity. According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier these talks broke down,...
News PS5 Pro Probably Won't Run GTA 6 at 4K 60FPS, Tech Expert Claims
Digital Foundry pours cold water
For months now, it's been speculated and theorised how the PS5 Pro will really start to justify its power (and price) once GTA 6 lands next year. As the biggest game of the generation releases, people will be looking to experience it in the best possible way. It still sounds like the PS5 Pro will be the console...
News Astro Bot PS5 Sales Trending Ahead of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
It's all okay
Hold your horses, then! Initial information coming out of the UK was that Astro Bot may be underperforming, as its boxed sales were below those of 2021’s equally excellent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However, as we stressed at the time, digital splits have continued to increase in Britain over the past three years, and this...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japan Looks Stunning in New Open World Showcase
Tis the seasons
Ubisoft has dropped a cinematic look at the open world of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The video's only a couple of minutes long, but it's clear that the developer's toiled over this recreation of 16th century Japan. Opinions will always be divided over the series' most recent games and their RPG leanings, but we're huge fans of the...
News Zany PS Plus Oddity Mister Mosquito Is an Unmissable PS5, PS4 Addition
Sucking your subscription dry
There’s been much reminiscing among PS5 owners of late, as Astro Bot stirred fond memories of a bygone PlayStation era for fans. Well, if you’re the kind of person raised on a diet of Vib-Ribbon and Ape Escape, you absolutely should be playing Mister Mosquito, an outright barmy PS2 exclusive developed by Japanese...
News Wow, PS5 Open Worlder Crimson Desert Gets 50 Whole Minutes of Gorgeous 4K Gameplay
Ridiculous potential
Crimson Desert already received a load of gameplay footage for Gamescom last month, but those videos focused exclusively on boss battles. So, just to remind everyone that this is an open world adventure, developer Pearl Abyss has dropped a massive 50-minute gameplay demonstration, which showcases everything from cutscenes, to...
Mini Review Wild Bastards (PS5) – Way More Bastards, But a Lot More Void
It’s not swearing if it’s in the game’s title
Void Bastards was a lovely surprise when it first launched back in 2019 thanks to its comic book aesthetic, great sense of humour, and a satisfyingly immersive, sim-inspired approach to the roguelike genre. Rather than stick to its blasters, and go with a safe sequel, developer Blue Manchu has...
News The Borderlands Movie Barely Made Back Its Marketing Budget
Tough crowd
Gearbox's foray into the world of major motion pictures has not been the rousing success intended, failing to galvanize players to go outside and see the thing. With the film's bombing at the box office and its theatrical run now all but over, it seems Borderlands did manage back its marketing budget, so that's something. As reported by...
Mini Review Caravan SandWitch (PS5) - A Delightfully Relaxed, Atmospheric Adventure
Life's a witch
If you're on the market for a relatively stress-free adventure with a focus on exploration — and a surprisingly engaging story — then Caravan SandWitch may be the game for you. Set on a mostly deserted planet, protagonist Sauge returns to the place she once called home in order to track down her older sister, who's been presumed...
Random Skyrim Player Ascends the 7,000 Steps to High Hrothgar on Inclined Treadmill
Fus-Ro-Don't try this at home
Taking realism and immersion to exciting new levels, one dedicated Skyrim player has used step-tracking tech and an inclined treadmill to simulate the Dragonborn's ascent up the Throat of the World, climbing the 7,000 steps to High Hrothgar. Previously, the fitness addict walked from Riften to Solitude, which took about...
News Classic JRPG-Inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2 Finally Levels Up on PS5, PS4 in October
Champing at the 8-bit
We first wrote about 8-Bit Adventures 2 all the way back in 2021, when the indie RPG was first confirmed for consoles. But as any tiny team of developers will tell you, actually getting your game up and running on multiple platforms can be incredibly time consuming — and so here we are, almost three whole years later. Yep,...
News Palworld Reportedly Poised for PS5 Reveal at Tokyo Game Show
Get your guns on
Incredibly, the Palworld phenomenon occurred in January of this year, with Pocketpair's smash hit being the talk of the town for a good couple of weeks there. In March, we got a pretty blatant tease that the game would be coming to PS5 at some point, and the developer has since stated that ports for other platfor
News PAYDAY 3 Creative Lead 'Stepping Away', PAYDAY 2 Remains Much More Popular
If it ain't broke...
We haven't heard much on the PAYDAY 3 front in recent days, but as developer Starbreeze's cooperative shooter approaches its first anniversary, it seems players still much prefer the now decade-old PAYDAY 2. Perhaps in response to this, game director Miodrag Kovačevićas will be stepping away from the role, instead focusing his...
News Remnant 2's Final DLC Equips Free Content Update, Boss Rush Mode
Falling in style
Remnant II will receive its third and final piece of premium DLC on 24th September, alongside a major free update for the game. The Dark Horizon offers a new storyline to explore, dungeons to delve into, powerful new gear to gather, and a new Archetype, The Warden. In addition, a Boss Rush mode will be added via the content update...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Confirms 12 Dragon Ball GT Characters
GT outta here!
Fans of the relatively divisive Dragon Ball GT rejoice! Bandai Namco has confirmed that 12 characters from the spin-off anime series will be playable in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and you can catch them in action via the above trailer. Just to clarify, we've got: Goku (GT, Super Saiyan, 3, 4) Vegeta (GT, Super Saiyan 4) Pan...
News Tony Hawk Teases He and Activision Are 'Working on Something' as Series Turns 25
Is Pro Skater 3 + 4 coming after all?
Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and namesake of Activision's beloved skateboarding game series, has teased something in relation to the franchise's 25th anniversary. Speaking in an interview with Mythical Kitchen, the Californian appears to more or less confirm a new game of some sort in the Tony Hawk's...
News Planet Coaster 2 Makes a Splash on PS5 in November, PS Store Pre-Orders Available Now
Park and ride
Publisher and developer Frontier has confirmed a release date for its anticipated theme park sim sequel, Planet Coaster 2. The game will bring rollercoasters, water rides, and plenty more to PS5 when it launches on 6th November, 2024. You can get a glimpse of what to expect in the new trailer above, which showcases the title's...
News Powerpuff Girls Finally Confirmed for MultiVersus When Season 3 Begins on PS5, PS4
Nubia also joins the fight
After being teased for quite some time, the Powerpuff Girls have now been officially confirmed to be joining the roster in MultiVersus. WB Games' platform fighter will introduce the Cartoon Network trio when Season 3 gets started on 17th September 2024. As you can see in the above trailer, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup...
Wednesday11th Sep 2024
News 13 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Day one game The Plucky Squire included
Sony has today announced the slate of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of September 2024. Day one title The Plucky Squire was already previously confirmed, but it will be joined by another 13 games. All available to download from Tuesday, 17th September...
News 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
Consumer electronics generally going up
The tech heads at Digital Foundry have gathered to discuss Sony's PS5 Pro reveal, and the conversation is a level-headed one considering various facets of the upcoming console. It's well worth a watch, and we've embedded it above. Perhaps most interesting is their view on the PS5 Pro's premium cost; while many...
News Capcom Finally Breaks Silence on Dragon's Dogma 2, Confirms New Update Is Incoming
Big Dogma
It's been quite some time since Capcom last piped up about Dragon's Dogma 2. The game's most recent update dropped several months ago, near the beginning of July, and the developer's maintained radio silence ever since. However, with Tokyo Game Show looming — and Dragon's Dogma 2 being named as a title that'll be 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' —...
Guide How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
Purchase the most powerful PlayStation ever made
Looking for how to pre-order PS5 Pro? Sony's announced a new supercharged iteration of its existing PS5 console, which features an upgraded GPU, advanced raytracing, and an AI-based upscaling solution named PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. All of this, according to the Japanese manufacturer,...
News Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Disc Drives to Sell Out
Going, going, gone
Update #2: As we've been monitoring throughout the day, Amazon is now also sold out of the PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim disc drive accessory, so if you had been planning to get one of these we strongly suggest you snap up any of the remaining stock available from PS Direct as soon as possible. Update #1: While there is still plentiful...
Poll Would You Buy PS5 Pro If It Was Cheaper?
The $700 question
The PS5 Pro has been officially announced, and we've all seen the price. It's all anyone's been talking about since the reveal, and there's a genuine sense of disbelief surrounding the fact that Sony's charging $700 / £700 for its upgraded console. And for the record, we're in the same boat, expressing our bemusement in a...
News PS5 Pro Reveal Is Already Sony's Most Disliked Console Announcement
Bet you didn't see that coming
As we all know, YouTube dislikes are the be-all and end-all sign of something going horribly wrong. Up until now, Sony's managed to avoid dislike doom with its console reveals — but the newly announced PS5 Pro is bucking that trend. At the time of writing, the upgraded system — which is set to release in November...
News 1,700 PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in Latest PS Store Sale
SMT! Cat Quest! Grandia!
Another week, another PS Store sale. Today marks the start of the Planet of the Discounts promotion, which runs until 25th September 2024. Below you'll find a selection of the best PS5, PS4 game deals on offer. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance — £38.49 / $41.99 (30% off) Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 —...
News PS5 Pro Pre-Orders Will Be Exclusive to PS Direct for Two Weeks
An added complication
A late-minute tweak to a PS Blog post has revealed that PS5 Pro pre-orders will be temporarily exclusive to Sony’s own direct-to-consumer storefront PS Direct – assuming you live in a country where the outlet is available.
News Despite Price Point, Analyst Firm Expects PS5 Pro to Sell Like PS4 Pro
Does 13 million units by 2029 seem doable?
With today's bombshell reveal of the PS5 Pro at $700/£700, many of the PlayStation faithful feel that the asking price is too high, especially in these uncertain times. Despite the sticker shock, Ampere Analysis is projecting that it expects sales of the plucky Pro to reach a similar level as the PS4 Pro...
News Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
Pro move
All anyone's really talking about when it comes to PS5 Pro is the mid-gen console's price point, and it's easy to understand why. Even for gaming enthusiasts, an MSRP of $699.99/£699.99 is a hard pill to swallow, regardless of how much more powerful the machine purportedly is than the regular PS5. While there will be various reasons why...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta PS5 Won't Be 'a Hideo Kojima Game'
"Based on Metal Gear Solid 3"
In sad news for fans of Hideo Kojima's schtick, it appears that the faithful remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, will not be "a Hideo Kojima game." By that, we mean the grandiose, somewhat narcissistic title card fans have come to expect at the game's opening will now instead read "based on Metal Gear Solid 3,"...
News This May Be the Most Pointless Boxed PS5 Game Ever
A real Trailblazer
Chinese juggernaut HoYoverse will flog a boxed copy of Honkai: Star Rail – despite the game being free-to-play and updated almost weekly. The retail release will come with some collectibles for fans, including nine gilded holographic character art cards, two chibi Trailblazer keyrings, a postcard, and some in-game items. This...
News Sony to Start Selling Refurbished PS5 Consoles
Savings of £90 / $100
Sony will soon begin selling refurbished PS5 consoles and controllers on its official PlayStation Direct website, allowing customers to make a saving of around £90 / $100 over a brand new model. Listings on the page are tagged as "coming soon", with a refurbished PS5 console with a disc drive set to be sold at £389 / $400...
News PS5 Players Choose Performance Mode 75% of the Time
Peak performance
During the PS5 Pro reveal video, the ever-informative Mark Cerny dropped a rather interesting detail with regards to PS5 graphics options. One of Sony's main selling points for the Pro is that players will no longer be forced to choose between visual fidelity and performance modes, with the upgraded console's additional power...
News Arrowhead Offers Peek at Helldivers 2 Patch Meant to Satisfy the Masses
Yes, but is it FUN yet?
We're almost halfway through developer Arrowhead's self-imposed 60-day plan to win back the affections of the notoriously raucous Helldivers 2 player base, and the developer has offered a sneak peek at some of the changes in store. Presumably, we can expect the game's next major patch to arrive around 14th October. As...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Patch 1.14 Makes the Final Boss Easier
Nerfed in six different ways
FromSoftware has today deployed a new PS5, PS4 patch for Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that works to make the final boss fight a little easier. Due to the subject of this update, there will be spoilers below. The battle against Promised Consort Radahn has been changed in six different ways, as detailed by the...
News Space Marine 2 Enjoys a Launch Worthy of the God-Emperor Himself
Two million Space Marine Battle-Brothers, or 2000 full-strength Chapters
In further proof of our immaculate teenage taste, Warhammer: 40,000: Space Marine 2, like Baldur's Gate 3 last year, is blowing up. Following four days of Early Access and the game's official launch on 9th September, publisher Focus Entertainment has revealed that some two...
News Dead Island 2's Horde Mode, Neighbourhood Watch, Arrives in Time for Halloween
Go Bobcats!
Dead Island 2 fans decomposing for lack of content, rejoice! In Neighborhood Watch, a cooperative Horde Mode arriving on 22nd October via free update, players are cast in the role of the Bobcats, a group of college kids defending their frat house from the oncoming zombie onslaught. Neighbourhood Watch sounds like it will mix things up,...
News Potionomics: Masterwork Edition Opens Up Shop on PS5 in October 2024
Retail magic
Publisher Marvelous Europe has announced a release date for Potionomics: Masterwork Edition, the console port of its cult hit RPG management sim. As revealed in the above trailer, the game is heading to PS5 on 22nd October, 2024. If you're out of the loop on this one, it has you playing as Sylvia, a girl who's inherited a potion shop...
Tuesday10th Sep 2024
News PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Pre-order from 26th September
Sony has today unveiled its upgraded PS5 console, the PS5 Pro, in a Technical Presentation hosted by system architect Mark Cerny. The enhanced system will cost $699 / £699 and releases on 7th November 2024. The video unveiling of the console can be rewatched above. It ships without a disc drive, but you can buy the...
News PS5 Pro Showcase Coming Today, Hosted by Mark Cerny
A 9-minute technical presentation
Sony has announced a "PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation" will take place today, 10th September 2024, hosted by Mark Cerny. While the firm doesn't directly mention what the showcase is about, all signs indicate this will be a PS5 Pro unveiling. It'll be nine minutes long and will "focus on PS5 and innovations in...
News Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
But it's sold separately
PS5 Pro won’t ship with an Ultra HD disc drive, but don’t panic, as a detachable one can be added whenever you like. Those of you who own the existing PS5 Slim will know that the disc drive is a separate standalone component, and while it’s sometimes bundled with the console, you can choose whether you want to install...
$700, take it or leave it
Following on from months of rumours and speculation, the PS5 Pro has finally been revealed. Sony unveiled the new console via its own dedicated technical showcase, which pretty much confirmed what we've all been expecting: this thing's going to run PS5 games better thanks to more powerful internals. But was the...
News PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
"PS5 Pro Game Boost"
Sony's dropped some additional PS5 Pro details on the official PlayStation Blog, confirming that, just like the base PS5, the enhanced system will be capable of running PS4 games via backwards compatibility. That information isn't even remotely surprising, but the article does go on to claim that last-gen titles can benefit even...
Talking Point Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
For the Payers
Well, the PS5 Pro has been revealed. Finally. But now that it's official and we know when it's coming, what are your initial thoughts on the beefed-up console? We've gathered the Push Square editorial team together in order to document their immediate reactions, which you can read below. Needless to say, that $700 / £700 price point...
News 'It Felt Like Putting New Glasses On,' Claims First PS5 Pro Hands On
"Everything was sharper, and still 60fps smooth"
We haven’t had a chance to play around with PS5 Pro yet – in fact, no one in the media aside from CNET has. Sony gave the exclusive story to the American site, and invited the outlet to its headquarters in San Mateo to try out a dozen or so games. Many of those demos were setup in side-by-side...
Guide Astro Bot Trophy Guide: All PS5 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Astro Bot
In this Astro Bot Trophy guide, we will be delving into the game's full Trophy list, explaining each one and revealing how to unlock them. As part of our Astro Bot guide, you can use our Trophy roadmap as you make your way towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to learn everything there is to know about...
News Astro Bot PS5 Sales 'Aren't Huge' in UK, But There's Still Hope
Ifs and bots
Having released on Friday of last week, we're able to get an early glimpse into the sales potential of Astro Bot thanks to Games Industry's ever-informative Chris Dring. Apparently, the PS5 exclusive's opening numbers "aren't huge", and are roughly a third below what fellow platformer Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart managed when it...
News Astro Bot Director Surprised By Level of Support from Fellow PlayStation Studio Heads
"To our greatest surprise, the studios unanimously agreed"
Almost certainly the cure for whatever ails you, Team Asobi's plucky Astro Bot has captured the hearts and minds of the PlayStation faithful, from new PS5 owners to the most jaded old veterans. This is partly due to the non-stop onslaught of cameos and references to Sony's rich history (in...
Guide All PS5 Pro Compatible Games
Every game with a PS5 Pro patch
What are all PS5 Pro compatible games? With the upgraded console now official, Sony has shared a preliminary list of current and upcoming PS5 titles that will perform better on the PS5 Pro via patches and updates. The work done will make each title look and run better on PS5 Pro, and take advantage of a bigger GPU,...
News PS5 Pro Will Improve PSVR2 Games
But no specific updates announced
While there was a huge emphasis on how PS5 Pro will improve traditional gaming experiences, Mark Cerny never once mentioned PSVR2 during his presentation today. That’s perhaps to be expected from a platform holder that feels like it’s largely washed its hands of the product, with no first-party projects...
News Ubisoft Investor Calls for Company to Go Private, and CEO Yves Guillemot to Be Replaced
"Shareholders are hostages of Guillemot family members and Tencent"
Ubisoft is not doing so hot, with stock prices plumbing new depths following the seemingly lukewarm reception to Star Wars Outlaws and ongoing XDefiant
News Roughly 50 Games Ready for PS5 Pro Launch with Dedicated Patches
13 confirmed so far
Sony has revealed via a CNET hands on article with the PS5 Pro that "about 40 to 50 games" will take advantage of the upgraded hardware on its launch day with dedicated PS5 Pro patches. In a PlayStation Blog post that followed on from the PS5 Technical Presentation delivered by Mark Cerny, 13 of those titles were confirmed...
Live Watch the PS5 Pro Reveal Livestream Right Here
Tune in for the PS5 Technical Presentation
After essentially nine months of rumours and speculation, Sony appears ready to finally confirm the upgraded PS5 Pro model in a "Technical Presentation" today, hosted by Mark Cerny. The livestream will be just nine minutes long, so this is a brief livestream that's expected to solely focus on the PS5 Pro...
Guide Astro Bot: How to Catch the Gold Butterfly in Apes on the Loose
How to get Net Profit Trophy
Looking for the gold butterfly in Astro Bot? In the stage Apes on the Loose, there's a special gold butterfly hidden somewhere in the level. If you're able to find and catch it, you'll get the Net Profit Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Reckons Axed Game Devs Should Just 'Drive an Uber'
"Go to the beach for a year"
In comments that sound so detached from reality they almost beggar belief, ex-Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Chris Deering – who left PlayStation in 2005 – has insinuated that those who’ve lost their game development jobs as part of the recent spate of industry-wide layoffs should “drive an Uber” or...
Guide Astro Bot: All Ravens Locations in Bot of War
How to get Eyes of the All-Father Trophy
Looking for all Ravens in Astro Bot? In the stage Bot of War, there are some green Ravens hidden throughout the level, and if you find them all, you'll get the Eyes of the All-Father Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
News 25 Years Ago, Square Released the Best Final Fantasy Game
Revisionist history
A quarter of a century ago today, in 1999, Final Fantasy VIII was released in North America on PS1, and millions of players were introduced to the trials and tribulations of Squall, his mercenary comrades, and various sorceresses for the first time. Contrary to popular opinion and later revisionist history, it was warmly received...
News Did You Know PlayStation Almost Had a Different Name?
"There was a bit of pushback"
It's hard to think of a more perfect brand name for a video game console than PlayStation. Not only has it become an iconic part of the video game lexicon, it summarises the core function of Sony's line of systems brilliantly: a device which enables and promotes play. However, the console was very nearly called...
Gallery PS5 Pro Is Looking Sleek in These Official Shots
Go faster stripes
As you'll know doubt have seen, the PS5 Pro is official after months of rumours and speculation. Not only do we have information about the souped-up console's enhanced hardware and its price, but Sony has done us the good grace of showing us what the thing looks like. It teased the PS5 Pro's design a few days ago, and now we have a...
News Freelance Artist Attempts to Redesign PS5, PC Flop Concord's Cast
Better or worse?
Concord, the ill-fated first-person shooter from Firewalk, failed for a multitude of reasons. We’ve documented many of these, but one thing PlayStation fans have latched onto are the character designs. As we pointed out in our review, they’re not all bad – but some of them do struggle to standout in a saturated market. Compare...
News In Case You Missed It, PS5 Pro Has a 2TB SSD Included
Double the storage space
One small detail that wasn’t emphasised massively during Mark Cerny’s presentation of the PS5 Pro is that it’ll include a 2TB SSD hard drive out of the box, which is double the 1TB included with PS5 Slim models. You can still expand your storage using a non-proprietary M2 SSD purchased from whichever manufacturer you...
News Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Patch 1.1.2 Has Trophy Fixes, Easier Stealth Missions
Now the Platinum Trophy can be unlocked
Having recently promised to fix the instant-fail stealth sections that litter the early game of Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft has deployed PS5 patch 1.1.2 to make the change a reality. The 1.92GB update is available to download now, and also fixes the Old School Cool Trophy, which was preventing the Platinum...
News The Crew 2 and Motorfest to Receive Offline Modes in Future Updates on PS5, PS4
Ubisoft Disconnect
Publisher Ubisoft has just provided dedicated drivers with a pretty hefty update on The Crew Motorfest, showing off the upcoming Year 2 additions — including the free Maui expansion. Available starting 6th November, Motorfest will be getting much bigger with a whole new island to explore, bringing with it a raft of new events,...
News MGS: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is in the Works, But Games Not Decided Yet
Konami wants to avoid Vol. 1 issues
Konami has committed to a second volume of its Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, but right now, it has not decided what games will be included in it. Speaking in the latest Metal Gear Production Hotline video, developer representatives touch on how it already had HD remasters of Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater...
Mini Review Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland (PS5) - Fun and Frustration in This Nostalgia Trip
It's 4 o'clock in the morning, why are you playing this game?
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is a flawed throwback to platformers of days past. Aesthetically, the teams at The MIX Games & Wallride have absolutely nailed it. If you grew up watching Rugrats, you’ll be swimming in nods to the cartoon, ranging from characters, to environments, to...
News Predictably, Baldur's Gate 3's Modding Scene Is Absolutely Massive
Support incoming for PS5
Considering Larian Studio's roleplaying epic is one of the greatest RPGs of our time, and it sold like gangbusters, it should come as no surprise to learn that modders were absolutely champing at the bit, with all kinds of weird and wonderful fan creations ready to go live. Mod support was added to the PC version in an...
Mini Review Crossy Road Castle (PS5) - Addictive Mobile Game Struts onto PS5
King of the Castle
Rather than crossing roads, Crossy Road Castle sees players traversing different castles, level by level, battling bosses and encountering uniquely themed environments in each location. You have three lives per run, and the aim is to get as far through a castle as you can. Every 10 levels there’s a vending machine where you can...
News More Regular Minecraft Content Releases Planned, Native PS5 Version Still Coming
That transmedia momentum
Apparently aiming to fully exploit the momentum of Minecraft's weird live-action movie, developer Mojang has unveiled a bold new content plan to invigorate the venerable game, reassuring PS5 players that a native port is on the way. In a grandiose blog post entitled "The Future of Minecraft's Development," Mojang celeb
News No Campaign Early Access for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Wait until 25th October to play it
Treyarch has announced it's bucking the trend established by Call of Duty games of the past couple of years and won't be making the Black Ops 6 campaign available to play one week early. In Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3, pre-ordering the game granted you seven days of early access to the campaign, meaning...
Guide Astro Bot: Can You Disable Motion Controls?
Can you turn off Astro Bot's tilt function?
Can you disable motion controls in Astro Bot? This PS5 game makes full use of the DualSense controller's feature set, and that includes its gyro sensor. At certain points in the game, you may need to tilt and move your controller in order to complete certain actions, and you may be wondering — can you...
Monday9th Sep 2024
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (September 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Guide PS Stars: All Rewards and How to Get Them
All digital collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit currently available
Looking for all Rewards and how to get them in PS Stars? The primary purpose of Sony's new loyalty scheme is to earn Points which can be exchanged for Digital Collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide
News Sony Increases PS5 Controller Prices in US, Europe, and More
A few dollars more
Without any prior warning, Sony has increased the price of the PS5's DualSense controller in a number of key regions, including the US, Europe, and Australia. To begin with, keen-eyed onlookers noticed that American retailers such as Best Buy and Target had updated the price points for various pads, bumping them up by $5 pretty...
Mango Sentinel out of Curly Moustache
“Capcom presents...” When you hear those words while booting up a game, you know for sure you’re about to be taken for a ride. And while the Marvel vs. Capcom series has been shockingly dormant for the last seven years thanks to the painfully underrated Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite (which had incredible...
News Astro Bot PS5 Fans Wonder Where All the Square Enix Characters Are
Not a single Square Enix face appears
One of the biggest highlights of Astro Bot is discovering all the VIP Bots in the game, based on other memorable video game franchises and individual titles. There are more than 150 of them in the PS5 game, which has allowed Team Asobi to make some seriously deep cuts with the characters it includes. However,...
News Star Wars Outlaws' Instant Fail Stealth Sections Will Be Reworked in Upcoming PS5 Patch
Outlawed
The next update for Star Wars Outlaws should address one of the game's most criticised elements. We are, of course, referring to the title's lacking stealth mechanics, which have been highlighted by both critics and players over the last couple of weeks. In particular, a number of early-game missions enforce instant fail stealth sections,...
Poll Are You Playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
For the Emperor
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is here, and it wants to take you on a blood-soaked crusade back to a simpler time — a time when unapologetically gory action games were all the rage. A surprisingly refreshing experience here in 2024, Space Marine 2 is a big budget sequel to the original 2011 shooter on PS3. It's been a while,...
Preview Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Seeks to Create a Version of the 90s That Never Existed
A memory of a dream
Memories are weird: we think of them as very stable things, these absolute truths of what we experienced in the past, but even a cursory glance at research on the topic will let you know that memories are malleable and often incorrect, exaggerated by emotions or warped by time. DON’T NOD’s newest game, Lost Records: Bloom...
News Astro Bot PS5 Credits Indicate DLC Cameo Bots Could Be Inbound
Stellar Blade, Assassin's Creed, Rise of the Ronin
If you've spent all weekend long blissfully jumping about in Astro Bot on PS5, then you'll be glad to know it looks like more cameo bots could be coming to the game sooner or later. Analysed by VGC, several franchises not included in the base game are credited during the closing sequence, which...
News Guns More of a 'Fallback Solution' in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
You must whip it
Machine Games' upcoming treasure-hunting adventure, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, will differ from contemporaries like Tomb Raider and Uncharted in more ways than one; guns are described as being more of a "fallback solution", as opposed to being Nathan Drake's primary verb. Speaking to Edge magazine (thanks,
News Bungie Commits to Destiny 2 DLC and Support Through 2026
Two expansions and four free content updates per year
Bungie has revealed it has plans to support Destiny 2 with new content — both paid-for and free — through until at least 2026, as it announces a change in how it approaches and distributes its post-launch expansions. Instead of building up to an annual DLC release, the developer confirms it...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Looks Really, Really Promising in 25 Minutes of Raw Gameplay
Got soul
When Bleach: Rebirth of Souls was first announced as an arena fighter, we had our concerns. Anime-based brawlers have been so hit and miss over the years that we couldn't help but question the direction — especially when it comes to such a beloved franchise like Bleach, which has been out of the spotlight for so long. Thankfully, we've...
News Yakuza Wars Appears to Be a Mobile Game as Social Media Page Spotted
Not like this
Following an official trademark registration from SEGA last month, a Facebook page for Yakuza Wars has been found, lending further legitimacy to it being the real deal. The kicker for fans, though, is it appears to be a mobile game rather than the next big console release. BBGame is listed as the publisher, which makes mobile titles...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Won't Be the Last: 'The Chefs Must Cook'
It goes on and on, my friend
Baldur's Gate 3's anticipated Patch 7 was recently released on PC but delayed into October on PS5, adding a bunch of tantalising features and improvements and another mountain of fixes and tweaks. But while Larian Studios has confirmed that it won't be the game's final update, the developer remains tight-lipped about...
News Track Down Your Own Physical Copy of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on PS5
Blaster from the past
Aspyr has teamed up for an unlikely physical release on PS5, or at least one we didn't expect. Fans of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter will be glad to know the venerable title is now available to pre-order, with the 2002 action-adventure title having recently gotten the remaster treatment. Limited Run Games teamed up with Aspyr for...
News Annapurna Will Reprint Wonky Outer Wilds: Archeologist Edition on PS5
The "glitch in the time loop" will be closed
Last week, we brought you word of an unfortunate publishing mishap in which the PS5 physical edition of Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition shipped with the wrong version of the game on the disc. Well, it seems Annapurna Interactive is doing the right thing and will be reprinting the game after all...
Guide FC 25: Best Player Ratings in Ultimate Team
All the highest-rated players in Ultimate Team
What are the best player ratings in Ultimate Team for FC 25? Ultimate Team is about building the best possible squad, so you'll want to have the highest-rated players in the game for your starting XI. In this FC 25 guide, we'll reveal the best player ratings in Ultimate Team. For more information in the...
Sunday8th Sep 2024
News Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
"My character has been reduced to a cartoon shill"
In a rare instance of unity, gamers seem to unanimously agree that Astro Bot is extraordinary – but Days Gone director John Garvin disagrees. The outspoken ex-Bend Studio veteran has taken to X (or Twitter) to share his dissatisfaction with Deacon St John’s cameo in the PS5 exclusive platformer,...
Review Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (PS5) - Magical PS Plus Sporting Sim Is a Winner
Glory Seeker
The wizarding world of Harry Potter is home to many fan-favourite moments, yet nothing has quite managed to surpass the magic of Quidditch, a fictional sport where the students of Hogwarts and Wizarding World alike engage in a competitive goal-based game, while riding broomsticks. A video game adaptation of Quidditch is nothing new, as...
News Sony: It's Massively Important PS Studios Develops Games in Various Genres
The spice of life
There’s been much ado about PlayStation first-party lately, especially when you contrast the critically acclaimed release of Astro Bot against Concord’s premature closure. Speaking as part of an interview published on the PlayStation Podcast and
News 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
"Go f*ck yourself"
A huge part of the GTA experience is its banging radio soundtracks, and we wouldn’t expect anticipated sequel GTA 6 to be any different. In fact, it sounds like Rockstar is slowly starting to assemble the audio you’ll be listening to while you explore Vice City next year – but not everyone is impressed by the cash the...
Saturday7th Sep 2024
Guide Astro Bot Guide: Full Walkthrough and All Collectibles
A 100% walkthrough for Astro Bot
Astro Bot is the full-length follow-up to Astro's Playroom, with Team Asobi building upon its creative ideas from the PS5 pack-in tech demo with a proper 3D platformer. Released on 6th September 2024 for PS5, we awarded the game a 10/10 in our Astro Bot review. In this Astro Bot guide, we have a full rundown of the...
Beta Test Drive
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown isn’t just a racing game, it’s a lifestyle game. Developer Kylotonn has endeavoured to recreate Hong Kong Island along with its opulent luxury and underground street scene, and while the driving is where Solar Crown truly shines, it's the lifestyle and technical aspects of the game hold it back...
Review Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection
Livin' the stream
Retro gaming is big business these days. Products like the Evercade have proven there’s a market for a curated collection of physical cartridge-based compilations, while various Chinese manufacturers are making a fortune on Android-powered emulation portables. Even Sony has acknowledged there’s value in its back catalogue,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
Shoot first
Star Wars Outlaws has been out for just over a week now, and we want to know what you think of it. The latest Ubisoft-published open world adventure, Outlaws was drumming up a lot of hype ahead of its release, but the excitement seems to have cooled off quite a bit now that the game's actually here. Whether that's down to rather...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
A big week, folks
It's a big week for new releases, so we've got a pretty mammoth WAYP for you this weekend. Of course, we're expecting all of you to be extremely active while you work your way through all of the new releases, too. Echo Apsey: I'll be hopping into Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's multiplayer this weekend which I tried when the...
Friday6th Sep 2024
News Where to Buy Astro Bot and Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller
Get 15% off in the UK!
Astro Bot is out now on PS5, and we awarded it a 10/10 in our Astro Bot PS5 review. If you're looking for the best deals and cheapest pre-order prices for the game, or if you're wanting to get your hands on the glorious limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller, you're in the right place. Remember, if you do grab a copy,...
Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: Start Times, How to Access, and Rewards
All the PS5, PS4 beta information you need
What are the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta start times? How do you access the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta? As is a tradition for the series, Activision will allow you to try Black Ops 6 before release with a multiplayer beta, featuring some content from the main game. In this Call of Duty: Black Ops 6...
Soapbox Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
Sorry, it's true
Live service has become a curse word among enthusiast gamers. While ostensibly a business model, many associate the phrase with multiplayer and microtransactions. It’s true that free-to-play games like Fortnite are live service, with regular iterations introducing seasonal gameplay mechanics, systems, and themes. Right now...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Point Guard Builds
On point
Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K25? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will involve assisting teammates and completing offensive possessions. In this NBA 2K25...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Shooting Guard Builds
Shootin' the sh*t
Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K25? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting up teammates and...
Committed Concordians
At approximately 9AM PT on 3rd September, Firewalk Studios and PlayStation announced that Concord would be removed from sale immediately and the servers would be shut down just three days later on 6th September. This sent all Trophy hunters who were chasing the game’s Platinum and some fans of the game into a state of panic...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Small Forward Builds
Small Forward and deadly
Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K25? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...
News Astro's Playroom Is Having a Party Inside Your PS5 Right Now
Prince would be proud
You may recall that Astro’s Playroom has been counting down to the release of Astro Bot, which is out now in some countries around the world. But while you presumably busy yourself with the new game, you may be wondering what’s going on in the old one. Fortunately, this video posted to X (or Twitter) showcases the party...
News Catch the Full First Hour of Silent Hill 2 PS5 Gameplay Here
From the bathroom to the town
The first hour of the Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team has been posted online, allowing those interested to watch fresh footage from the very start of the game through until the new jukebox puzzle in the town itself. Streamed by the Japanese YouTuber 2Bro, you can catch the full video above. The game actually...
Gallery Astro Bot Has the Best PS5 Controller Design Yet
Stare into those steely blues
Astro Bot is out in the wild, earning full marks from us in our 10/10 Astro Bot PS5 review! To celebrate launch day, Sony sent us the limited edition Astro Bot DualSense, and this thing is a beaut. <related ids="170413,167762"> Sporting the eye-catching Astro white and blue combo, this DualSense stands out...
News Sony Execs Seem to Think the Company Doesn't Have Enough Original IP
"We don’t have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning"
The topic of original IP is a tricky one for PlayStation at the moment – after all, it just killed a project which has taken years to create and millions to develop mere weeks after it launched. According to Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki, the company is lacking when it comes to...
Guide Astro Bot: Gatcha Lab - All Prizes and How to Unlock
All Gatcha Lab prizes in Astro Bot
Looking for information about the Gatcha Lab in Astro Bot? Gatcha Lab is an area accessible from Crash Site, and allows you to spend your collected coins on all kinds of fun little prizes. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to explain how to unlock Gatcha Lab and show all the prizes. Not
News PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
Gone and likely forgotten
And just like that, two weeks after it launched, Concord is officially offline indefinitely. A 1.3GB patch has been deployed confirming that Sony has pulled the plug on the first-person shooter, and you can no longer connect. The release – arguably the biggest flop in PlayStation first-party history – sold an estimated...
Poll Are You Playing Astro Bot?
Sit your bot down
Well, the time has finally arrived. Astro Bot is out now on PS5, following months of hype and, just this week, a tidal wave of ridiculously high-scoring reviews. As of writing this article, the PlayStation Studios exclusive is the highest rated game of 2024 so far, sitting incredibly pretty at a jaw-dropping 94 on Metacritic. It's...
News Surging Space Marine 2 Early Access Numbers Portend a Golden Future
War eternal
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 doesn't even officially launch until 9th September on PS5, but judging by the very healthy number of players who shelled out extra for Early Access, Saber Interactive has a bonafide hit on its hands.Through the ever-illuminating use of SteamDB, we can see Space Marine 2 quickly racked up an impressive...
News PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
Play together
As is now a long-standing tradition, Sony's PlayStation Studios have gathered around on social media in order to celebrate the launch of a new first-party title. We are, of course, talking about Astro Bot, which has arrived on PS5 after months of anticipation. All of the usual suspects have taken to posting congratulatory messages in...
Mini Review TimeSplitters (PS2) - A Fantastic Foundation with Flaws
Running out of time
Despite releasing just two years prior to TimeSplitters 2, TimeSplitters finds itself noticeably lacking in a number of key areas. It’s not dissimilar to how the gap between 2 and Future Perfect felt, though that was of course three years. Just as Future Perfect pulled a lot of content from its predecessor, 2 would in turn...
News Concord Will Remain in Prime Video's Secret Level Anthology Series
Might as well get your money's worth
Given Concord's shocking reversal in fortune in recent days, you might wonder what this all means for its expanded universe of transmedia, which was seemingly so central to Sony's strategy here. Well, the show must go on, as they say, and a source close to the production has indeed confirmed that Concord will...
Mini Review Castlevania Dominus Collection (PS5) - A Fantastic Bundle of DS Classics
Touching the classics
Anyone who had a Nintendo DS back in the day knows that it boasts a little selection of Castlevania games that are some of the very best in the series — and the latest collection from Konami finally gives PlayStation loyalists a chance to sample their delights. Dominus Collection brings together Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of R
News Space Marine 2 Already Struggling With PS5 Server Woes, Days Before Its Full Release
Do your duty
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 technically isn't even out yet, but it's already hitting some server-related snags. Players who grabbed one the game's special editions are able to get stuck in four days early — ahead of the title's full release on the 9th September — and it's becoming clear that the sci-fi shooter is pretty damn...
Guide Call of Duty Black Ops 6: What Carries Over from Modern Warfare 3?
Carry Forward from Modern Warfare 3 to Black Ops 6 explained
What carries over to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 from Modern Warfare 3? A feature that has allowed your guns, skins, and purchases from previous Call of Duty games to be usable in later titles, you may well be wondering if the Carry Forward mechanic will apply to Black Ops 6 too. In this...
News Astro Bot PS5's Live Action Trailer Is a Whole Vibe
Play will find a way
Sony has released a glitzy, high budget live action Astro Bot trailer, which will likely run in movie theatres and on television through the remainder of the year. The spot, while only 30 seconds in length, is excellently executed. It shows people in mundane everyday scenarios, like at a school or in an office. When the...
News Street Fighter 6 Still Kicking, Over Four Million Copies Sold
Perfect K.O.
Capcom's excellent, latest entry in its long-running Street Fighter series is proof there's life in the venerable IP yet. The company announced that lifetime sales for the title (released in June last year) have now exceeded four million across all platforms. The Street Fighter account on X shared the happy news, which shows that a...
News Which Girlfriend Will You Rent in PS4 Visual Novel?
Based on popular manga and anime
Rent-a-Girlfriend is one of the more popular romantic comedy mangas on the market at the moment, with an obligatory anime adaptation and 13 million copies sold. A video game adaptation was always inevitable, then, and who better to pick up the thread than veteran visual novel maker Mages? While not currently...
News Black Ops 6 Nerfs Its Best Weapon for Second PS5, PS4 Beta Weekend
Jackal PDW dominance already over
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta returns for a second weekend of availability today, but the gun that was on the tip of everyone's tongue the first time out won't be back in quite the same shape. An SMG named the Jackal PDW dominated matches during the beta's first weekend, and now Treyarch has addressed its...
News Ghostrunner 2's High-Octane Endless Moto Mode is Off to the Races on PS5
Embrace cyberbike
The already fast-paced Ghostrunner 2 is getting an exhilarating upgrade in the form of Endless Moto Mode, where players attempt to survive as long as possible in the crushing depths of the cybervoid. With procedurally generated maps and devious obstacles, players race for glory and domination of the leaderboards. Best of all, it's...
News Surreal 'Whodunnit' Mindcop Investigating a Non-Linear Mystery on PS5
Surf's up
Mindcop is a non-linear "whodunnit" developed by Andre Gareis and published by Dear Villagers. It blends a story-driven narrative with real-time puzzle gameplay, putting players behind the moustache of the titular Mindcop, who is capable of mindsurfing the "Sea of Thoughts" in order to uncover the truth. The sleepy village of Merrylin...
Thursday5th Sep 2024
Every PlayStation character cameo in Astro Bot
Trying to track down all VIP Bots in Astro Bot? VIP Bots are special Bots to find as you progress through Astro Bot, each one dressed as a character from PlayStation's long history. There are 173 of them to collect, with some being simple nods and others given more fleshed out roles. As part of our...
Review Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
Ace-tro Bot
PS5 pack-in Astro's Playroom was a taster dish, teasing players with a short but sweet experience; Astro Bot, then, is the full three-course meal. Developer Team Asobi has been delivering brilliant 3D platformers since PSVR's Astro Bot Rescue Mission, so it should come as little surprise that this latest entry in the young series is...
Guide Astro Bot: Slo-Mo Casino Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Slo-Mo Casino
Looking for a Slo-Mo Casino walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Slo-Mo Casino, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Slo-Mo Casino walkthrough
All collectibles in Balloon Breeze
Looking for a Balloon Breeze walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Balloon Breeze, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, o
Guide Astro Bot: Trapped in Time Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Trapped in Time
Looking for a Trapped in Time walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Trapped in Time, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Ast
Guide Astro Bot: Trunk of Funk Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Trunk of Funk
Looking for a Trunk of Funk walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Trunk of Funk, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Trunk of Fu
All collectibles in Creamy Canyon
Looking for a Creamy Canyon walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Creamy Canyon, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Creamy Canyon walkthrough will show you where
Guide Astro Bot: All Bots Locations
Where to find every Bot in Astro Bot
Looking for all Bots locations in Astro Bot? In this PS5 platformer, you need to explore every level in search of Astro's crew mates. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you where to find every Bot in the game. Astro Bot: All Bots Locations: Below is a list of each location and level in...
All collectibles in Go-Go Archipelago!
Looking for a Go-Go Archipelago! walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Go-Go Archipelago!, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Bubbling Under Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Bubbling Under
Looking for a Bubbling Under walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Bubbling Under, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Crash Site Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Crash Site
Looking for a Crash Site walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crash Site, the central hub level of the game. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Crash Site walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in the stage. Where Are All Crash Site...
Guide Astro Bot: Spooky Time Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Spooky Time
Looking for a Spooky Time walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Spooky Time, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Going Loco Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Going Loco
Looking for a Going Loco walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Going Loco, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
All collectibles in Hieroglitch Pyramid
Looking for a Hieroglitch Pyramid walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Hieroglitch Pyramid, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Hieroglitch Pyramid
All collectibles in Free Big Brother!
Looking for a Free Big Brother! walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Free Big Brother!, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
All collectibles in Az-Tech Trail
Looking for an Az-Tech Trail walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Az-Tech Trail, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Az-Tech Trail walkt
Guide Astro Bot: Final Encore Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Final Encore
Looking for a Final Encore walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Final Encore, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Luna Sola Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Luna Sola
Looking for a Luna Sola walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Luna Sola, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Frozen Meal Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces, Lost Galaxy Levels
All collectibles in Frozen Meal
Looking for a Frozen Meal walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Frozen Meal, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, ou
All collectibles in Bathhouse Battle
Looking for a Bathhouse Battle walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Bathhouse Battle, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Astro Bot guide
All collectibles in Downsize Surprise
Looking for a Downsize Surprise walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Downsize Surprise, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Downsize Surprise
Guide Astro Bot: Orbital Blitz Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Orbital Blitz
Looking for an Orbital Blitz walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Orbital Blitz, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
News PlayStation to Mark 30th Anniversary with New Gran Turismo Demo, Merch, Soundtracks
An "early glimpse" at the celebrations
Sony has today shared a brief look behind the curtain at its plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. The PS1 released in Japan on 3rd December 1994, and 30 years later, the brand is still trucking along — and Sony wants to commemorate the occasion. Part of its plans include a new Gran Turismo...
Guide Astro Bot: Funky Fungi Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Funky Fungi
Looking for a Funky Fungi walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Funky Fungi, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Dude Raiding Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Dude Raiding
Looking for a Dude Raiding walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Dude Raiding, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide,
All collectibles in Djinny of the Lamp
Looking for a Djinny of the Lamp walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Djinny of the Lamp, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Djinny of the Lamp
Guide Astro Bot: Bot of War Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Bot of War
Looking for a Bot of War walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Bot of War, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
News Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
Swimming in 7s
Star Wars Outlaws dropped last week to rather mild scores across the board (at least in terms of popular video games). We awarded the game 6/10, with its mediocre combat and stealth being prime detractors. Its Metacritic aggregate lies somewhere in the mid-70s (depending on the platform), which are respectable numbers, at least in our...
Guide Astro Bot: Machine Learning Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Machine Learning
Looking for a Machine Learning walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Machine Learning, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Machine Learning
Guide Astro Bot: Wormy Passage Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Wormy Passage
Looking for a Wormy Passage walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Wormy Passage, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Construction Derby Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Construction Derby
Looking for a Construction Derby walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Construction Derby, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Construction Derby
News Black Myth: Wukong's Sales Top 18 Million in Two Weeks on PS5, PC
Expansion is in development
There have been a number of breakout successes this year: Palworld got the ball rolling and Helldivers 2 picked up the mantle. But none compare to the absolutely outrageous story emerging around Black Myth: Wukong: the title has now topped 18 million sales across PS5 and PC in just two weeks. As previously reported,
Guide Astro Bot: High-Suction Hero Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in High-Suction Hero
Looking for a High-Suction Hero walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in High-Suction Hero, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Every outfit you can get in Astro Bot
Looking for all outfits in Astro Bot? While Astro has a great look all of his own, you may want to dress him up in something different, and he has lots of outfits to unlock and wear in this game. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you all outfits in the game, along with how to get them. How...
Guide Astro Bot: Fan Club Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Fan Club
Looking for a Fan Club walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Fan Club, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Fan Club walkthro
Guide Astro Bot: Boxel Bust-Up Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Boxel Bust-Up
Looking for an Boxel Bust-Up walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Boxel Bust-Up, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Boxel Bust-Up walk
News PS5 Pro Seemingly Teased in New 30th Anniversary Artwork
Zoom in and enhance
Eagle-eyed PlayStation fans have spotted what appears to be a tease of the heavily rumoured PS5 Pro model in today's new 30th anniversary artwork. Captured in the lead image, if you zoom in in between the PlayStation logo and the "30th" graphic, you'll spot a console that looks very familiar to the mockup leaker Billbil-Kun...
Guide Astro Bot: Cannon Brawl Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Cannon Brawl
Looking for a Cannon Brawl walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Cannon Brawl, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Center Builds
Center of attention
Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K25? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of the...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Power Forward Builds
You've got the Power Forward
Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K25? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...
Guide Astro Bot: Ghouls & Bots Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Ghouls & Bots
Looking for a Ghouls & Bots walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Ghouls & Bots, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Danger Dojo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Danger Dojo
Looking for a Danger Dojo walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Danger Dojo, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
News Concord PS5, PC Scalpers Attempt to Cash In on 'Rare Collector's Item'
Mercenary life
With time running out and Concord servers set to switch off tomorrow, September 6th, scalpers seem to be attempting to make some quick money off of PlayStation's soon-to-be-unplayable multiplayer shooter. Spotted by IGN, while physical copies of Concord were quickly swept off retail shelves and the digital version is no longer...
Guide Astro Bot: Apes on the Loose Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Apes on the Loose
Looking for an Apes on the Loose walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Apes on the Loose, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Going through changes
PlayStation, more than any other platform holder, has endured the test of time through its unique ability to reinvent itself. Where its rivals have historically relied on tried-and-trusted intellectual property, like Mario and Halo, Sony has rarely ever stood still, overhauling its image with each respective generation. It’s...
Guide Astro Bot: Sky Garden Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Sky Garden
Looking for a Sky Garden walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Sky Garden, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Sky Garden walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and
News Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
Opens with an insane 94 on Metacritic
In our Astro Bot PS5 review, we said the release is “among the best” in the new-gen system’s library. And other critics agree: Team ASOBI’s platformer – out tomorrow, on 6th September – is officially the highest rated game of the year. With a 94 rating on Metacritic, it’s only beaten by Elden Ring...
Guide Astro Bot: Furnace Fever Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Furnace Fever
Looking for a Furnace Fever walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Furnace Fever, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: All Puzzle Pieces Locations
Where to find every Puzzle Piece in Astro Bot
Looking for all Puzzle Pieces locations in Astro Bot? There are collectible Puzzle Pieces to be found in every level of Astro Bot, and even some outside the regular stages. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you where to find every Puzzle Piece in the game. Astro Bot: All Puzzle...
Guide Astro Bot: Turtles in Trash Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Turtles in Trash
Looking for a Turtles in Trash walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Turtles in Trash, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Light Bulb Limbo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Light Bulb Limbo
Looking for a Light Bulb Limbo walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Light Bulb Limbo, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Safari Park Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Safari Park
Looking for a Safari Park walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Safari Park, a level found in Crash Site. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Great Master Challenge Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Great Master Challenge
Looking for a Great Master Challenge walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Great Master Challenge, a level found in Crash Site. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Rocket Pull Power! Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Rocket Pull Power!
Looking for a Rocket Pull Power! walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Rocket Pull Power!, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: All Egg Artefacts Locations in Dude Raiding
The Lost Eggacy
Looking for all Egg Artefacts in Astro Bot? In the stage Dude Raiding, there are some Egg Artefacts hidden throughout the level, and if you find them all, you'll get The Lost Eggacy Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
News Ceramite-Armoured PS5 Looks Like a Worthy Space Marine 2 Relic
All Glory to the Emperor of Mankind
Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have joined forces to offer one lucky Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 fan a chance to win a custom PS5, gloriously decked out in the blue ceramite power armour of the Ultramarines Chapter. This worthy relic could be yours; all you have to do is like...
Guide Astro Bot: PlaySquadron Go! Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in PlaySquadron Go!
Looking for a PlaySquadron Go! walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in PlaySquadron Go!, a level initially found in Crash Site and later found in Déjà Vu Dimension. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Tentacle System Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Tentacle System
Looking for a Tentacle System walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Tentacle System, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Tentacle System walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where...
Guide Astro Bot: All Dual Speeder Skins and How to Get Them
All Dual Speeder skins in Astro Bot
Looking for all Dual Speeder skins in Astro Bot? The DualSense controller-shaped ship is your ticket into and out of each level of the game, and you can customise the way it looks with a variety of different colours and skins. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to reveal all Dual Speeder skins and where...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Vampire Survivors?
Bloodlust
It's obviously been available for ages on other platforms, but Vampire Survivors only just released for PS5 and PS4 last week. A highly rated indie hit, we want you to rate this stellar roguelike for yourself, so it can potentially show up on our Best PS5 Games and Best Indie Games on PS5 lists. For the record, we think it deserves a spot...
News Hogwarts Legacy 2 One of Publisher's 'Biggest Priorities' for the Future
Warner Bros commits to a sequel
Warner Bros seems ready to greenlight a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy following its extreme sales success last year, with the firm stating a follow-up is one of its "biggest priorities" for the next few years. When speaking to its strategic outlook at a Bank of America Conference (via Variety) today, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels...
Guide Astro Bot: How Many Levels Are There?
How many stages are in Astro Bot?
Wondering how many levels there are in Astro Bot? This 3D platformer is in the classic mould of level-based progression, meaning it has lots of worlds to explore as you go through the adventure. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to tell you how many levels there are in the game. <related...
Guide Astro Bot: Wako Tako Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Wako Tako
Looking for a Wako Tako walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Wako Tako, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Wako Tako
Guide Astro Bot: Gorilla Nebula Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Gorilla Nebula
Looking for a Gorilla Nebula walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Gorilla Nebula, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Gorilla Nebula walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where Are...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Delayed Into October on PS5
Unlucky 7
Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 7 is out right now on PC — but unfortunately, the wait continues on PS5. Developer Larian had previously said that the update would take "a little longer" to roll out on consoles, but those who expected it to drop this month are going to be disappointed. It seems as though the studio's having to...
Guide Astro Bot: Camo Cosmos Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Camo Cosmos
Looking for a Camo Cosmos walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Camo Cosmos, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Camo Cosmos walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where Are All Camo...
Star Wars Outlaws, too
It's been a long time coming, but the PS5 has finally topped six million sales in Japan. The current-gen console's been heading towards that milestone for months, but a lack of notable system sellers has meant slow progress. Still, it's something for Sony to celebrate in its native country. For reference, the PS4 has sold...
Guide Astro Bot: Serpent Starway Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Serpent Starway
Looking for a Serpent Starway walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Serpent Starway, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Serpent Starway walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where...
Guide Astro Bot: Splashing Sprint Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Splashing Sprint
Looking for a Splashing Sprint walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Splashing Sprint, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Fragile Frenzy Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Fragile Frenzy
Looking for a Fragile Frenzy walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Fragile Frenzy, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Feather Cluster Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Feather Cluster
Looking for a Feather Cluster walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Feather Cluster, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Feather Cluster walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where...
News Double Assassinations Will Return in Assassin's Creed Shadows After Almost a Decade
Fans have come up with a cool reason as to why
Assassin's Creed Shadow's protagonist, Naoe, wields both a Hidden Blade and a tanto in the game, and for the first time in nine years, marks a return to the classic double assassination technique from the bad old days. Beginning with Assassin's Creed II, and last seen in 2015's Syndicate, one fan came...
Guide Astro Bot: Cut 'N Grind Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Cut 'N Grind
Looking for a Cut 'N Grind walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Cut 'N Grind, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide,
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 1 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 1
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 1 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 1, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide
News Helldivers 2 Illuminate Faction Sighted, Arrowhead CEO Calls Reports 'Fake News'
Nothing to see here, folks
Helldivers 2 players have been clamouring to face the Illuminate since the game launched earlier this year, with the technologically advanced civilization posing a serious threat to Super Earth in the original Helldivers. Briefly, scanners picked up the presence of an unidentified force on the Galactic War map, but...
Guide Astro Bot: Boing! Bonanza Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Boing! Bonanza
Looking for a Boing! Bonanza walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Boing! Bonanza, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 3 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 3
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 3 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 3, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Mighty Chewy Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Mighty Chewy
Looking for a Mighty Chewy walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Mighty Chewy, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Mighty Chewy
Guide Astro Bot: Déjà Vu Dimension Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Déjà Vu Dimension
Looking for a Déjà Vu Dimension walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Déjà Vu Dimension, a galaxy housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Déjà Vu Dimension walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this...
Guide Astro Bot: Pumpkin Peril Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Pumpkin Peril
Looking for a Pumpkin Peril walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Pumpkin Peril, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Lost Galaxy Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Lost Galaxy
Looking for a Lost Galaxy walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Lost Galaxy, a world housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Lost Galaxy walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and Puzzle Pieces in this location. Where Are All Lost Ga
Guide Astro Bot: Dashing Dillo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Dashing Dillo
Looking for a Dashing Dillo walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Dashing Dillo, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot
Guide Astro Bot: Swinging Sentries Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Swinging Sentries
Looking for a Swinging Sentries walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Swinging Sentries, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our
News Ridiculous PS5 'Racing Royale' Faaast Penguin Invites You to Its Open Beta This Weekend
Gotta go faaast
A couple of weeks back, we reported on a mad-looking game by the name of Faaast Penguin. A barmy battle royale — or rather, racing royale — title from Japanese developer Historia, it actually looked really promising in its reveal trailer. And now, an open beta test has been confirmed for PS5, which goes live this weekend. Things...
Guide Astro Bot: Is There a Photo Mode?
Can you use photo mode in Astro Bot?
Is there a Photo Mode in Astro Bot? Many of Sony's first-party games include a Photo Mode feature, allowing you to pause the action at any time and take a nice snapshot. You might be wondering if Astro Bot also has one, then. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to answer the question: is there a Photo...
Guide Astro Bot: Mecha Leon Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Mecha Leon
Looking for a Mecha Leon walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Mecha Leon, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Mecha Leon
Guide Astro Bot: Lady Venomara Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Lady Venomara
Looking for a Lady Venomara walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Lady Venomara, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Rolling Star Sola Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Rolling Star Sola
Looking for a Rolling Star Sola walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Rolling Star Sola, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide NBA 2K25 Guide: How to Conquer the Basketball Court
Sky walker
NBA 2K25 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2024-25 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. Please note that there will be fundamental differences between the new-gen and current-gen...
Guide Astro Bot: Vertical Velocity Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Vertical Velocity
Looking for a Vertical Velocity walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Vertical Velocity, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 1 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 1
Looking for a Retro Rampage 1 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 1, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: How to Unlock Lost Galaxy Levels
All Lost Galaxy Levels in Astro Bot
Looking for how to unlock Lost Galaxy levels in Astro Bot? In some stages of the game, you can find secret levels, giving you even more places to explore and collectibles to find. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to explain how to unlock Lost Galaxy levels, as well as show you where to find them all...
Guide Astro Bot: Are There Difficulty Settings?
How hard is Astro Bot?
Are there difficulty settings in Astro Bot? If you're planning on playing through Team Asobi's PS5 platformer, you may be curious to know whether it offers any alternative difficulty levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to answer the question: are there difficulty settings in Astro Bot? <related...
Guide Astro Bot: To the Beat! Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in To the Beat!
Looking for a To the Beat! walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in To the Beat!, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Djinny's Revenge Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Djinny's Revenge
Looking for a Djinny's Revenge walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Djinny's Revenge, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Follow the Light Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Follow the Light
Looking for a Follow the Light walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Follow the Light, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Falcon McFly Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Falcon McFly
Looking for a Falcon McFly walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Falcon McFly, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Falcon McFly walkthrough
Guide Astro Bot: Slowdown Showdown Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Slowdown Showdown
Looking for a Slowdown Showdown walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Slowdown Showdown, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Astro Bot?
How long does it take to beat Astro Bot? If you're planning on playing Team Asobi's brilliant PS5 platformer, you might be wondering how many hours it'll take to get from beginning to end. Having played through the game in full, we have the answer for you. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we'll be answering the...
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 2 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 2
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 2 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 2, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide
Guide Astro Bot: Rolling Star Luna Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Rolling Star Luna
Looking for a Rolling Star Luna walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Rolling Star Luna, a level found in Gorilla Nebula. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Rolling Rampage Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Rolling Rampage
Looking for a Rolling Rampage walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Rolling Rampage, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Ropeway Rally Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Ropeway Rally
Looking for a Ropeway Rally walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Ropeway Rally, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Astro Bot
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 4 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 4
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 4 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 4, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Magnetic Mayhem Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Magnetic Mayhem
Looking for a Magnetic Mayhem walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Magnetic Mayhem, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Shocking Behaviour Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Shocking Behaviour
Looking for a Shocking Behaviour walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Shocking Behaviour, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 2 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 2
Looking for a Retro Rampage 2 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 2, a level found in Tentacle System. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 5 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 5
Looking for a Retro Rampage 5 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 5, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Retro
Guide Astro Bot: Birdy Barrage Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Birdy Barrage
Looking for a Birdy Barrage walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Birdy Barrage, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our As
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 4 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 4
Looking for a Retro Rampage 4 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 4, a level found in Camo Cosmos. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 5 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 5
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 5 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 5, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide FC 25: All Updates and Improvements Over FC 24
Every new mode, feature, and upgrade in FC 25 detailed
What are all updates and improvements over FC 24 coming in FC 25? As publisher EA readies another yearly release of its football simulator, you may be wondering what sort of new features and upgrades the 2025 version has over the old edition released in 2023. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to...
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 3 Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 3
Looking for a Retro Rampage 3 walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 3, a level found in Serpent Starway. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Retro
Guide FC 25: All New Icons and Heroes
Every new Icon and Hero coming in FC 25
What are all new Icons and Heroes in FC 25? A way for EA Sports to bring back legends of the game and popular faces of recent times, learning who the new ones are for FC 25 is one of the most exciting aspects in the build-up to the new instalment's release. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to reveal all new...
Wednesday4th Sep 2024
News PS Plus Extra's September Cull Has 4 More Great PS5, PS4 Games Added to It, 16 in Total
13 Sentinels and Unpacking among them
PS Plus Extra users will now lose access to 16 PS5, PS4 titles when the service receives its monthly update instead of the initial 12, as two more games have been added to the Last Chance to Play section on Sony's modern console. The four newly added games are Unpacking, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Sniper Ghost...
Reaction PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
Disasterclass
In an unprecedented move, Sony will axe Concord on 6th September, just two weeks after the high-budget first-person shooter released. This multi-million dollar blunder goes beyond disaster – it’s an absolute embarrassment, and will forever be a stain on the format holder’s record. PlayStation’s always had first-party flops, but...
Review Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - Grimdark Shooter Is an Instant Co-Op Classic
Only in death does duty end
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a triumph of the storied universe in which it takes place, illustrating the grimdark setting in detail enough for even the most hardened veterans. It's an instant cooperative classic full of glorious, relentless combat; our only remaining question mark is how developer Saber...
News Players Take the Easy Way Out in Pursuit of Concord's Coveted Platinum PS5 Trophy
We're here if you need to talk
Fresh off the news of the game's unprecedented flop and subsequent removal from sale, Concord's remaining player base appears to be taking the easy way out; in pursuit of the game's Platinum Trophy and easy XP gains, Concord players are now committing suicide en masse, resulting in darkly humorous scenes. On
News Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Hopes Reignited By Suspicious Steam Updates
Through fire and flames
Capcom's been very, very quiet on all things Dragon's Dogma 2 for a few months now. With the game shifting as many copies as it did — and with the publisher bigging the property up just after launch — there was a widespread belief that the RPG would receive meaningful updates, followed by some kind of expansion down the...
News Why Is No One Talking About 1950s Courier Game Deliver At All Costs on PS5?
Crazy Taxi with Cadillacs, kinda
Deliver At All Costs looks incredible. The upcoming isometric courier game, developed by Far Out and published by Konami, has been inspired by 1950s Americana – and sees you assume the wheel of a period appropriate whip, where you’ll be tasked with delivering unconventional cargo. It adopts a classic GTA-style...
News Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Delay Isn't Due to Platform Limitations, Says Microsoft
"We'd prefer not to comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders"
The case of Black Myth: Wukong's alleged Sony exclusivity is becoming curiouser and curiouser, with a spokesperson for Microsoft confirming that its indefinite delay has nothing to do with the assumed technical limitations of the Xbox Series S. Suddenly, those...
News Internal Sony Fairgame$ PS5, PC Chatter Is Reportedly Quite Positive
Haven's turn in the spotlight
With all the Concord doom and gloom going around today, why don't we try a different tact? With Firewalk Studios seemingly in a precarious position, the spotlight now shifts to Sony's other PS5, PC shooter punt, the unfortunately titled Fairgame$, from the Jade Raymond-led first-party studio, Haven. While it's
Guide NBA 2K25: All Locker Codes
Locked and VC loaded
Looking for all Locker Codes in NBA 2K25? If you're eager to make the most of the game's card collecting MyTeam mode, and unlock some bonuses in MyCareer as well, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT, and more. Each...
A neo dawn
Fantasian Neo Dimension is an updated version of the original Fantasian — an Apple Arcade release from a few years back. It's produced and written by Hironobu Sakaguchi, who's often referred to as the father of Final Fantasy — and so when we were handed an opportunity to interview the man himself, we couldn't possibly say no. Ahead of...
News Star Wars Outlaws, XDefiant Disappointments Pour Pain on Ubisoft's Share Prices
Nearing a ten year low
Ubisoft’s share prices have plunged and are edging dangerously close to their lowest point in a decade as investors worry about the performance of Star Wars Outlaws and flailing live service shooter XDefiant. While we don’t know how well Massive Entertainment’s open world adaptation has performed yet, reviews have been...
News Minecraft's Weird Live Action Movie Is Going to Be Massive, Isn't It?
Momoa maker
Here’s your first look at Minecraft’s weird live action movie, which is a guaranteed money spinner from where we’re sitting. At just 90 seconds long, there’s very little in the way of story setup – but we’re not exactly expecting an Oscar winning script from this adaptation. It appears to be some kind of isekai, where Jason...
Random Gearbox Founder, CEO Compares Company to The Beatles, Gets Roasted
"The Beatles made bangers, you're currently making clangers"
Gearbox founder and CEO Randy Pitchford has defended recent Gearbox setbacks, like the catastrophic reception of the Borderlands film or the inexplicably poor state of Risk of Rain 2's latest DLC, Seekers of the Storm. Unfortunately for Pitchford,
News Enjoy 22 Minutes of Developer-Led Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Ferelden fever
At long last, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out next month, releasing on 31st October. IGN has an exclusive 22 minutes of developer-led gameplay to tide us over, showing off some of your hub area, The Lighthouse, as well as some light side-questing. We can't help but anticipate The Veilguard, which is really shaping up to be the big,...
Mini Review Gundam Breaker 4 (PS5) - An Impressively Addictive Return to Form
Break it back down
How do you follow up on the disaster that was 2018's New Gundam Breaker? Well, in the case of Gundam Breaker 4, you simply return to the basics, and remind yourself of what made the series so much fun in the first place. This sequel goes out of its way to keep things focused: you grind out missions, collect parts, beef up your...
News Romancing SaGa 2 Remake's Overview Video Is How All RPG Revivals Should Be Marketed
What's the SaGa
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is set to release on the 24th October for both PS5 and PS4, and if you're not quite sure about this completely remade RPG, we'd highly recommend giving this 'Primer' video a watch. As far as we're concerned, this five-minute overview is a perfect example of how to market an old-school revival...
News New Fishing Mechanic the Highlight of Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update
Aquarius also brings fishing logs, equipment
Hello Games has today revealed another new feature for No Man's Sky, arriving in its next PS5, PS4 update: fishing. Due to the game's community really taking to the recently implemented water technology in the Worlds Part I content update — with fans posting pictures of themselves relaxing by the...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2024
News Sony Flop Concord Axed Two Weeks After PS5, PC Release
Dead practically on arrival
Setting what has to be a new record for a game of its size and budget, Concord is officially being taken offline just two weeks after its launch on PS5 and PC. This is a frankly unprecedented move, but one that doesn't come as a massive shock, which speaks volumes about the game's utterly disastrous levels of appeal...
News PS Plus Essential Receives 3 New PS5, PS4 Games, All Available Now
Update: Quidditch Champions is available now
Update: Head on over to the PS Store and you'll now also be able to redeem Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions on PS5 and PS4. That makes all PS Plus Essential games for September 2024 live and playable now. Original story: The monthly
Guide MLB The Show 24 Guide: How to Master Sony's Baseball Sim
Your ultimate MLB The Show 24 companion
MLB The Show 24 is the latest baseball simulation by PlayStation Studios developer San Diego Studio, inspired and influenced by the 2024 season of Major League Baseball, which will run from 20th March, 2024 through 29th September, 2024. The game is available on the PS5 and PS4, in addition to the Xbox Series...
PSA Astro Bot PS5 Copies Leak, Gameplay Spoilers Are Everywhere
So bot right now
Update: We're still days away from the release of Astro Bot on PS5, but if you go looking for it, you can quite easily find a wealth of gameplay footage online. As noted in our original coverage (which you can still read below), people have been streaming Astro Bot on sites like Twitch and Kick, having managed to get their hands on...
Mini Review The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5) - A Stripped Back Version of the Supermassive Formula
Dark Pictures on a budget
Dead by Daylight is one of the most popular multiplayer games around, but if you have little interest in the online gaming space, then its developer Behaviour Interactive may be a relatively unknown quantity to you. To combat this disconnect, the company has employed other studios to create their own, unique take on the...
Guide Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Release Times: When Can You Start Playing?
All the timezones you need covered
What are the release times for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? When can you start playing the game via PS Plus Essential? Set to launch today, 3rd September 2024, you may be checking your console's storefront and not getting any results when you search for the game. In this Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions...
News Outer Wilds PS5 Physical Edition Ships with Wrong Version on Disc
Score one for digital fans
In an unfortunate snafu, publisher Annapurna Interactive has revealed that physical copies of the PS5 Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition have shipped with the wrong game version on the disc, lacking the Echoes of the Eye expansion. Annapurna is still investigating the situation, but players who can provide proof of...
News Surprise! Barmy Shooter Son and Bone Arrives Imminently on PS5
Do-you-think-he-saurus?
Developer Teamkill Media teased just a couple of weeks back that its absurd dino-slaughtering simulator, Son and Bone, was "coming soon… very, very soon… seriously". Well, it drops tomorrow, 4th September (thanks, Gematsu). So, if you ever wanted to hunt monsters from prehistory with an anachronistic array of weaponry,...
Guide Harry Potter Quidditch Champions Guide: All Hero Skins and How to Unlock Them
How to unlock every Harry Potter character
What are all Hero Skins and how do you unlock them in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? As well as playing as your own custom character, you can swap your appearance out for many recognisable faces from the Harry Potter world. To play as them, you'll need to fulfil certain requirements for each one. In...
Hung jury
Ace Attorney games are traditionally composed of two types of gameplay. A crime is committed, and you investigate by collecting evidence, speaking to witnesses, and conferring with your partner. Then you go to court to defend your client by presenting evidence and finding contradictions in witness testimonies, before ultimately unravelling...
News Jennifer Hale Says AI Is Coming for All of Us
Voice acting luminary weighs in on SAG-AFTRA strikes
Jennifer Hale is one of the most renowned voice actors in games, lending her talents to series like Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate, and Metal Gear Solid. She's also, predictably, not a huge fan of the threat artificial intelligence poses to the industry and made some choice comments on the ongoing...
News Layoffs Hit Ballistic Moon Ahead of Until Dawn PS5's October Release
Not the usual sequence of events
The developer behind the upcoming remake of Supermassive's Until Dawn has laid off an unspecified number of employees ahead of the game's October launch. British developer Ballistic Moon has since made a statement after reports began to emerge on LinkedIn and were shared on ResetEra. It reads, in part: "It is with...
News Show Some Respect to This Stoic Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Big Boss Statue
Nearly 22 inches of Naked Snake
With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's release date still effortlessly blending into its surroundings, we've got the next best thing: a glorious bust of Big Boss himself in his iconic pose at the end of Metal Gear Solid 3, showing some respect beside the grave of his mentor, The Boss. It even got its own trailer,...
Guide Harry Potter Quidditch Champions: How to Unlock PS1 Hagrid Mask
How to earn the Hagrid Papercraft Mask
How do you unlock the PS1 Hagrid Mask in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? A long-standing meme brought to life in-game, you can earn a mask based on the PS1 model of Hagrid to wear during matches. In this Harry Potter Quidditch Champions guide, we're going to reveal how to unlock PS1 Hagrid Mask. How Do You...
Monday2nd Sep 2024
The best couch co-op or online co-op on PS4
What are the best co-op games on PS4? Among the PS4's enormous library of games, there are many brilliant co-op experiences to be had, whether online or local. If you're after some top notch co-op PS4 games, you've come to the right place. Playing a game together with other people has been around since...
Guide Best Strategy Games on PS4
PS4's top tactical titles ranked and rated
What are the best strategy games on PS4? If you like your games to challenge your grey matter, strategy games are likely some of your favourites. On PS4, there's a wide selection of tactical titles to tackle. Generally speaking, strategy games can be boiled down into two main types. Turn-based strategy...
Guide Best Local Multiplayer Games on PS5
Offline multiplayer games on PS5 ranked and rated
What are the best local multiplayer games on PS5? Video games have always had multiplayer, and playing them together with pals is some of the most fun you can have. There are so many great examples on PS5, and we need your help to find the best local multiplayer on the platform. As mentioned, local...
Guide Best PS4 Exclusive Games
PS4's best exclusives ranked and rated
What are the best PS4 exclusive games? Whether you're just starting your PS4 journey or have had one for since the beginning, you'll no doubt want to play the absolute best games exclusive to the console. Well, the PlayStation 4 has plenty of those, covering a wide range of tastes. Over the years, Sony has...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
PS5's best platformer games ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS5? Platformers have been part of the fabric of video games since the medium's infancy, with many of gaming's most famous faces originating from this genre. These games are primarily concerned with testing your ability to traverse tricky environments, but within that...
Guide Best Puzzle Games on PS5
PS5's best puzzle titles, rated and ranked
What are the best puzzle games on PS5? The puzzle genre is arguably the most popular on the planet, with franchises like Tetris and – whisper it – Candy Crush Saga appealing to millions upon millions of players all around the world. But, like the Tetronimos many of you will no doubt be familiar with,...
The best selection of Batman games on PlayStation
What are the best Batman games? Well, there a no shortage of contenders to choose from, because when you think about it Batman is the perfect video game protagonist. Bruce Wayne’s crime-fighting alter-ego excels at acrobatic hand-to-hand combat, of course, but he also has access to a wealth of...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
Guide Best Fighting Games on PS5
The best PS5 fighting games ranked and rated
What are the best fighting games on PS5? If you're looking for some challenging battles that'll really test your limits, fighting games take that to the extreme. It's a genre that has a reputation for being difficult to penetrate, with a hardcore community and large esports scene making these titles seem...
News PS5's Most Addictive Game Gets a Two-Hour PS Plus Premium Trial
But you should just buy it
If you're somehow against spending just $4.99 / £3.99 on one of the purest gaming experiences you'll ever have on PS5, then you should know that a PS Plus Premium trial for Vampire Survivors is now available. You can spend up to two hours with the trial, in which time you'll no doubt become hopelessly addicted to what is...
All The Simpsons games on PlayStation rated and ranked
What are the best The Simpsons games? When The Simpsons first aired in late 1989, few could have anticipated its cultural impact. While its appeal may have waned slightly over the past 30 years, it remains the longest running American animated series, racking up over 700 episodes and counting...
News Antstream Lets You Stream 1000s of Retro Games, Coming to PS5, PS4 This Week
What is this? Streaming for ants?
Update: Antstream will launch for PS5 and PS4 on the 6th September, according to a reveal by Game Rant. That's this Friday, at the time of writing. All of the details in our original article — which you can read below — are still accurate outside of this confirmed release date. Original Story: Antstream, a...
Rumour Ubisoft Live Service Shooter XDefiant on Brink of Being Shut Down
Just three months after launch
With all the focus being placed on Concord recently — and its increasingly apparent failings — you'd be forgiven for forgetting about XDefiant, the Ubisoft shooter that launched on PS5 back in May. The live service title was met with decent reviews and actually seemed to be doing really well for itself at first,...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS4
PS4's best arcade games ranked and rated
What are the best arcade games on PS4? Arcade is far from dead, and it lives on through many excellent games on Sony's system. Arcade used to mean change-guzzling coin-op machines featuring fast-paced and addictive games. That first bit is done away with on PS4, of course, but arcade-like games are plentiful...
News Test Drive Unlimited Developer Joins Spiders in Strike Against Nacon
Both studios encountering similar issues
The developer behind the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown and past titles in the WRC series has confirmed it's joining GreedFall studio Spiders in a strike against their publisher, Nacon. Citing similar issues with the company, the studio said it's "expressing our solidarity with our colleagues at...
News Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
No news is good news, right?
Concord has only been out for just over a week, but it feels like aeons, especially for those brave few who are actually playing and enjoying Sony's latest foray into the competitive multiplayer space. Amidst the headlines decrying shrinking player numbers and abysmal sales figures, players have certainly taken not
News Just Like Black Myth: Wukong, PS5 Action RPG Enotria Is Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox
It's a conspiracy!
Hmmm, we're starting to see a pattern here. In case you somehow missed all the kerfuffle last week, Sony was accused of buying out Black Myth: Wukong as a PS5 console exclusive — and that's why it was indefinitely delayed on Xbox, even though developer Game Science had said that the delay was down to technical issues. Those...
News PlayStation Fans Think Hideo Kojima's Teasing PS5 Pro, But It's One Hell of a Reach
Death Stranding 2: On the Reach
There's a rumour doing the rounds online that says Hideo Kojima himself is teasing the PS5 Pro — the upgraded console that Sony is supposedly set to launch later this year. With additional September State of Play rumours swirling, it's easy to understand why this latest bout of speculation seems to have caught on...
News Stardew Valley Creator Hasn't Worked on Haunted Chocolatier 'in a Long Time'
ConcernedApe has concerns
In April of 2023, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, the brilliant mind behind the incomparable Stardew Valley, downed tools on the in-development Haunted Chocolatier and seemingly never returned. Over the past year and change, this culminated in the eagerly anticipated release of update 1.6 on PC, with console ports the cause of...
News Showa American Story Reveals Texan Governor's Majestic Body Hair
Howdy, partner!
This particular scribe has just learned of the existence of Showa American Story, an upcoming action RPG that seems too absurd to be true. Developed by Chinese developer NEKCOM Games, revealed back at the start of 2022, its depiction of a post-apocalyptic America is truly wild, and we can't wait to see more. Case in point, we got a...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Huge Patch 7 Is Out This Week on PC, PS5 Has to Wait 'A Little Longer'
Soon!
The next big update for Baldur's Gate 3, the so-called Patch 7, has been talked about for months — and now it's finally within reach. Developer Larian has confirmed that the update will arrive this week on PC — having previously promised that it would drop at some time in September — but PS5 players will have to wait just a bit longer...
Rumour Blizzard's Making a 'AAA RPG-FPS', Possibly an Overwatch Spin-Off
Overwatching, overwaiting
Overwatch and Diablo developer Blizzard Entertainment is seemingly working on something new. As spotted by Timur222 on Twitter (also known as X), senior director of product management Chris McCabe has added an "unannounced AAA RPG-FPS title" for consoles and PC to his LinkedIn profile. Interesting. As you'd expect,...
News Suicide Squad Studio Hit with Layoffs After Poor Sales
Rocksteady's QA team cut in half
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League team Rocksteady Studios has suffered an unconfirmed number of redundancies across its QA department following the live-service game's poor sales and critical reception earlier this year. Sources in contact with Eurogamer state the QA team has been cut by more than 50 per cent,...
News United Kingdom of Euchronia Calls as Metaphor: ReFantazio Draws Near
Fresh fantasy
Incredibly, Metaphor: ReFantazio, the next all-consuming RPG from the developers of Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5, is out in just over a month, likely sinking all of our best-laid gaming plans. We got a look at the game's fantastical setting in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, which is full of scenic vistas and thrilling...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Social Media Channels Get New 25th Anniversary Branding
29th September is the big day
Activision seems ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, as the official Twitter and YouTube pages have been updated with fresh artwork marking the historic moment. Seen below, the image uses a blacked-out version of the Tony Hawk silhouette from the recent Pro Skater 1 + 2...
News Yes, You Can Possess the Dog in Slitterhead on PS5, PS4
We'd have been barking otherwise
Forget whether or not you can pet the dog; Slitterhead developer Bokeh Studio wants to communicate the fact that possessing dogs is definitely a thing in its upcoming horror title, which slithers onto PS5 and PS4 on 8th October. Compiled by Gematsu, a trio of gameplay clips has emerged from Pax West, showing off...
Reminder Today's the Last Chance to Get August's PS Plus Essential Games
Get 'em before they're gone
PS Plus Essential will refresh its offering from 9am BST tomorrow morning, so today marks your last chance to redeem what the membership had to offer for August 2024. Incase you need reminding, or you just need to confirm you already grabbed the PS5, PS4 games, the lineup was as follows: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker...
Sunday1st Sep 2024
Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy DualSense Edge + all colours
What are all the DualSense PS5 controller colours? What limited edition DualSense PS5 controllers are available? As with all previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5's official controller comes in a variety of different colour schemes. Sony usually spreads these out over the course of a generation, but we end...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Hit the Ball Better and More Often
Score more home runs
Looking to learn how to hit the ball better and more often in MLB The Show 24? Hitting the ball effectively is the most important technique in baseball, as you'll struggle to score runs if you can't put the ball in play. It's obviously worth remembering that even the best players in the world struggle to hit the ball, and a good...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Improve Your Ballplayer in Road to the Show
Boost your Ballplayer's ratings and performance
Looking for how to improve your Ballplayer in Road to the Show in MLB The Show 24? The Ballplayer mechanic introduced in previous releases has been further improved in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation this year, allowing you to create multiple different players for use in Road to the Show, as...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Ballplayer Playstyles and Perks
Baller lifestyle
What are the best Ballplayer Playstyles and perks in MLB The Show 24? As was the case in San Diego Studio's previous baseball sims, you can tailor your Ballplayers in Road to the Show to your tastes using Playstyles (or Loadouts) and Perks, each of which influences your
Guide MLB The Show 24: All Player Attributes and Terminology Explained
A complete glossary
Looking for all players attributes and terminology explained in MLB The Show 24? If you're new to San Diego Studio's baseball sim, or even a long-term player, wrapping your head around the sheer number of acronyms and contractions used in the series can be an impossible exercise. Fortunately, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide,...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Difficulty and Gameplay Style to Select
From Rookie to All-Star
What's the best difficulty and gameplay style to select in MLB The Show 24? Difficulty is an incredibly subjective subject, as it really depends what you're aiming to get out of the game. In the case of MLB The Show 24, the release is highly flexible, meaning you're free to enjoy either a casual, laidback arcade-style...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Face Scan When Creating Your Ballplayer
You're in the game
Looking for how to use Face Scan when creating your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 24? Face Scan is a feature in San Diego Studio's baseball sim, allowing you to physically map a personal photograph to your Ballplayer to get a better representation of yourself in-game. On this page, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Hitting View to Use and Why
Finding the zone
What's the best hitting view to use and why in MLB The Show 24? Selecting the correct camera perspective is crucial in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation, especially when you're batting. While the pitching view has less of an impact on performance, the hitting view you select will absolutely improve your ability to make good...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Real Money
Increase your income of in-game cash
Looking for how to earn Stubs without spending real money in MLB The Show 24? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in Diamond...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Programs Explained and How to Progress Them Quickly
Reward loops
Looking for more information on Programs explained and how to progress them quickly in MLB The Show 24? The best way to think of Programs is that they are similar to Battle Passes you find in titles like Fortnite. As you achieve different tiers in each Program, you'll unlock rewards, like The Show Packs and Stubs. As part of our
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Pitching Interface to Use and Why
Dot to dot
What's the best pitching interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? You're going to spend at least half of your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball simulation pitching the ball, and as such you're going to want to settle on a pitching interface that optimises your potential of earning strikes. Of course, you can test drive them...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty
Welcome to The Show
Looking for how to use your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Creating your own Ballplayer is a fun part of San Diego Studio's baseball sim, but its use historically has not been limited to Road to the Show. As part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to explain how to use your
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Pitches and When to Throw Them
Become a strikeout king
What are the best pitches and when to throw them in MLB The Show 24? Having an understanding of pitch selection and strategy can help improve your performance in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation, but if you're new to the sport then you may not know which pitches to select and why. As part of our MLB The Show 24 guide,...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why
Hit maker
What's the best hitting interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? You'll spend half your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball sim trying to bat the ball, so you're going to want to use the optimal hitting interface to give yourself a chance. Fortunately, you can test drive them all in the Options Explorer, and as part of our MLB...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Throwing Interface to Use and Why
Throw down
What's the best throwing interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? When you're on fielding duties in baseball, it's imperative your throws are accurate, powerful, and perfectly placed. This is because milliseconds can mean the difference between a run coming home or an inning being retired. There are a handful of throwing interfaces...
News LEGO Harry Potter Collection Will Be Re-Released for a Third Time on PS5
Native 4K! 60fps! DualSense!
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 were PS3 games which were bundled together and remastered for PS4 in the form of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection. Now that version will get a third re-release on PS5, starting from 8th October. The package will be available digitally from the PS Store, and...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 26
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 26 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News How Long Does It Take to Find a Match in Concord on PS5, PC?
A little while
How long does it take to find a match in Concord right now? The problem Sony’s new first-person shooter is facing is that it’s an online-only experience, designed to be played in games of up to ten players. This is all well and good when a title has a huge community, but with Steam figures totalling in the hundreds and speculation...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty
Superfractor superstar
Looking for how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Player parallels allow you to boost the attributes of every MLB player card in the game, up to a maximum of +5 across all ratings. For players already rated pretty highly, this can make a humongous difference to their performance. As part...
News PS5's Astro Bot Marketing Onslaught Starting in Busy Shopping Mall
Brilliant bot
Sony is sometimes accused of poor marketing, but when a game matters to the company, it always goes all out. It’s looking like a bulk of its spend this holiday will be concentrated on Astro Bot, as it readies promotional displays around the world. In Taiwan specifically, you’ll find an enormous replica of the eponymous android...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Fielding Interface to Use and Why
Catch of the day
What's the best fielding interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? While it's not as important as batting or pitching, fielding can make or break your performance in baseball. If you're throwing errors, missing catches, and failing to execute double plays, then you're going to give up a lot of unnecessary runs. That's why you're...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Win At Conquest
RISK and reward
Looking for how to win at Conquest in MLB The Show 24? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps in San Diego Studio's baseball...
Guide Marvel Rivals: All Confirmed Characters
The complete roster of superheroes so far
What are all confirmed characters for Marvel Rivals? With the online multiplayer game set to release on 6th December 2024, you will want to have a good understanding of which superheroes are playable. In this Marvel Rivals guide, we're going to share a complete list of all confirmed characters so far. Given...
