Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Fatalities and How to Do Them
A full command list for every Fatality with distance and inputs
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Get prepared for Black Friday
Guide The Last of Us 1 Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
A 100% completion guide to The Last of Us 1
"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills"
News - 2024, Week 39
Sunday29th Sep 2024
News Death Stranding 2 PS5 Will 'Come Out Next Year', Crazy Photo Mode Revealed
Tokyo Game Show showcases new scenes from the game
Update: In the aftermath of his Tokyo Game Show presentation, Hideo Kojima has released the English language cinematics debuted during the show. You can watch all three below: Kojima also confirmed that his team has a release date set and “production is progressing towards that goal”. As...
News Sony's Live Service Push 'No Joke', A Lot of People Working on Horizon Online
On the Horizon
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier has appeared on the Spawncast, where he got caught up in a conversation about Guerrilla’s current plans. There’s obviously quite a lot of Horizon on the way this year, with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered due on 31st October and LEGO Horizon Adventures slated to follow on 14th November. But what...
News Dragon Quest Veterans on Dealing with 'Ridiculous Country' USA Amid Censorship Row
"Who's even complaining about this?"
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and former Shonen Jump editor Kazuhiko Torishima – who played a pivotal role in the franchise’s inception with the late Akira Toriyama – have spoken candidly at the Tokyo Game Show about censorship to the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Earlie
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 28
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 28 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Live Watch the Death Stranding 2 Special Stage Livestream Right Here
On the beach
Looking to watch the Death Stranding 2 Special Stage livestream? We'll be bringing you all of the news and announcements from the Tokyo Game Show, with live chat, right here. We're anticipating a new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer during the presentation, as well as gameplay. Do note that this panel will likely be broadcast...
Saturday28th Sep 2024
News Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
Warming up
The reaction to the PS5 Pro’s announcement bordered on apocalyptic. While system architect Mark Cerny did a decent job of introducing the device, the $700/£700 price point triggered an obscene backlash. At the time, just 9.7% of you said you would pre-order the console in a Push Square poll. That’s a dire result for a website filled...
News Star Wars Outlaws' Rescue Roadmap Provides a Snapshot of Modern PS5 Gaming
Sit tight
In hindsight, Ubisoft should have delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows earlier and pushed Star Wars Outlaws into the open worlder’s November release slot. That would have given both teams plenty of time to polish up their titles, and perhaps we’d be looking at a less dire situation for the French publisher. Still, the damage has been...
News Underperforming XDefiant Pours More Misery on Embattled Publisher Ubisoft
When it rains, it pours
Ubisoft is going through something of a sticky patch, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows getting delayed and Star Wars Outlaws underperforming. Now boss Yves Guillemot has admitted what many suspected: first-person shooter XDefiant is also falling short of the Fr
News 80s Anime, After Burner Fans Should Add Rogue Flight to Their PS5 Wishlist
Flying high
Rogue Flight’s thumbnail is doing the game a disservice. We’d glossed over this trailer for Truant Pixel’s newest title, assuming it was another lousy low-effort indie shmup. It’s actually an After Burner or Star Fox-style affair with an 80s anime aesthetic, reminiscent of Space Adventure Cobra or Battle of the Planets – it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
State of play
It’s been another utterly insane week in PlayStation, and so we’re desperate for a rest. Unfortunately, there’s no rest for the wicked, as this weekend will be all about the Tokyo Game Show. Hopefully we still find time to relax with our favourite games. Aaron Bayne: A new week, a new season of The Finals. This season me and my...
News Cult PS3 Classic El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Will Make a Pilgrimage to PS5
Announced at Tokyo Game Show
When it first released on the PS3 in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron attracted a lot of attention due to its striking art style and strong narrative. In the years since, the release has established cult status, and has been ported to various other systems – including the Nintendo Switch. And now, it’ll be...
Friday27th Sep 2024
Guide All PS5 Pro Enhanced Games
Every game with a PS5 Pro patch
What are all PS5 Pro enhanced 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 PS Store Confirms Lots More PS5 Pro Enhanced Games with New Tag
PlayStation 5 Professional
Sony has announced numerous PS5 games that'll be receiving a PS5 Pro update to take advantage of the new hardware, but many more have been discovered thanks to the PS Store. A new tag on the digital storefront flags whether a game will be PS5 Pro Enhanced, and there are lots of additional titles on top of what's been...
Mini Review Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns (PS5) – DLC Add-On Is Mostly Unfunny and Overpriced
Back in the Havik
For those who missed it, following the bloody finale of Mortal Kombat 1's story, which saw Liu Kang and the gang dispatch the Deadly Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, a version of PS2-era jobber Havik discovered that not only do other timelines exist, but that they could all use a little more chaos. This brings us to the new...
Poll Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
Go Pro
Earlier this week, Sony opened up PS5 Pro pre-orders through its PlayStation Direct store, ahead of pre-orders at participating retailers going live on the 10th October. Here in the UK, it took roughly four or five hours for the first wave of standard PS5 Pros to sell out — but the 30th Anniversary edition was gone in just a couple of...
News Eve's Body Physics Get a Boost in Surprise Stellar Blade PS5 Patch
A different kinda tush
Update: The new patch for Shift Up’s console debut Stellar Blade incorporates some new graphical features, some of which give protagonist Eve’s body physics a boost. The Korean developer outlined the full list of improvements in a post on social media earlier today. Fans have since been testing out the results: As...
Random Xbox Boss Complains About X Button After Being Handed PS5 Pad
He's worried he may Push Square instead
A video clip of Xbox boss Phil Spencer at the Tokyo Game Show has gone viral after he jokingly complained about the position of the b:X button on the DualSense controller. “The b:X button’s in the wrong place,” he laughed. “b:X is supposed to be over there.” He then pointed to the position of the...
News Newly Signed Law May Restrict Sony's Use of Terms Like 'Buy' or 'Purchase' for Digital Games
Score one for physical fans
A newly signed Californian law known as AB 2426 will require that digital storefronts operating within the American state (which, if it were a country, would have the fifth largest economy in the world) tell its customers they are licensing goods and not purchasing products. Sony obviously does a lot of business in...
News Date the Girls from Dead or Alive in Venus Vacation Prism for PS5, PS4
Love is in the air
First-person PS5 and PS4 romance game Venus Vacation Prism will see you dating the cast of Dead or Alive, in an all-new experience scheduled to release early next year. While this is unlikely to launch in the West, its Asian edition will feature full English subtitles, much like Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune on PS4 and PS Vita...
News Kojima's Next Big PlayStation Game Physint Will Take Some Time to Complete
Well, duh
Physint is the next big game from Hideo Kojima, developed in partnership with PlayStation and Sony Pictures. Speaking as part of an interview with Variety, the iconic Japanese director explained how he increasingly sees movies and interactive entertainment as interchangeable – and hinted that, while the aforementioned espionage title...
News Black Myth: Wukong Sales Over 20 Million In a Month, Entering GOAT Territory
With the majority playing on PC
Black Myth: Wukong continues to put up big numbers, with former PlayStation CEO Ken Kuturagi revealing at Tokyo Game Show that developer Game Science moved an astonishing 20 million units in the weeks following launch. For comparison, GTA V is the fastest-selling game of all time, moving around 11 million copies in 24...
News Genshin Impact's Rollerblading Waifu Will Bankrupt Whales on PS5, PS4
Update out on 9th October
Genshin Impact’s character designs are always on point, but they don’t really get much cooler than Natlan newcomer Xilonen – a musical master forger with rollerblades. Like many of her regional counterparts, there’s a big emphasis on traversal with this character, and she can use her wheeled shoes to skate up...
News With Timing Being Everything, French Union Calls on Ubisoft Workers to Strike
Guillemot family under siege
With the company's stock price approaching subterranean levels, it feels like something major is about to give over at Ubisoft. Blows have been raining down in the form of Star Wars Outlaws
News Gorgeous Metroidvania Nine Sols Will Ease the Wait for Silksong on PS5, PS4 in November
A game with sol
Publisher and developer Red Candle Games has at last announced a console release date for its picturesque action platformer, Nine Sols. After launching earlier this year on PC to rave reviews, the side-scrolling metroidvania will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 26th November, 2024. Self-described as a "Sekiro-lite" game, Nine...
News Notorious Gambler Lando Calrissian Playing for Keeps in Star Wars Outlaws DLC
"The most civilized game in the galaxy"
While the future of the Guillemot family business remains unclear, those who picked up Star Wars Outlaws have earned a glimmer of hope. While sales were soft, Ubisoft pledged it's "fully mobilised to swiftly implement a series of updates to polish and improve" the game. The first piece of post-story DLC has...
News Slitterhead Is the Siren Successor for PS5, PS4 You've Been Craving
There's a touch of Gravity Rush, too
It may not have the PS Studios ident, but make no mistake, veteran director Keiichiro Toyama’s upcoming Slitterhead is every bit the spiritual successor to Siren. The ex-Japan Studio man’s debut independent projects builds on the idea of Sightjacking, introducing a possession-style system which allows you to...
News PS5's Ginormous Tokyo Game Show Booth Will Make You Wish You Were in Japan
Lots to see and do
Sony’s presence at Tokyo Game Show is important because the platform holder’s generally been skipping conventions. It did appear at ChinaJoy in Shanghai earlier in the year, and now it’s at the Makuhari Messe, showing off games like Astro Bot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Metal Gear So
News Farming Simulator 25's Asian Map Brings a Totally Different Vibe to PS5
Farm fresh
Farming Simulator has always had European and North American maps, but developer Giants Software will be expanding upon the variety with an Asian-inspired environment in new game, Farming Simulator 25. Announced at Tokyo Game Show, this appears to be loosely inspired by a variety of countries, including Japan and China. Of course, the...
News Spar with Your Battle Brothers in Space Marine 2's Big Patch 3.0
Private PvE lobbies, bot buffs, PvP balancing, oh my!
Praise be, Battle Brothers, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's big 3.0 update has arrived, bringing exciting new features and a much-needed balancing pass across all three game modes. The Hub Sparring Arena on the Battle Barge will allow you to batter your squad mates between rounds of Eternal...
News Colourful Courier Game Parcel Corps Set to Deliver on PS5 Early October
Pass the parcel
We've been quietly looking forward to Parcel Corps for ages, but it unfortunately missed its original release date of 3rd September. Now, publisher Secret Mode and developer Billy Goat Entertainment have revealed a new date, and it's exactly one month later on 3rd October, 2024. The news comes via a brief new trailer. For those out...
News The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
Our survey says...
Jackbox Games has made a billion Party Packs, each compiling a bunch of fun party games to play with friends and family. Now, though, its latest game announcement is something a little different; The Jackbox Survey Scramble is all about discovering answers to countless questions from people across the globe. The above trailer...
Thursday26th Sep 2024
Guide The Last of Us 1 Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
A 100% completion guide to The Last of Us 1
The Last of Us 1 is a survival horror game created by PS Studios developer Naughty Dog which first released in 2013. This The Last of Us 1 walkthrough, which includes all collectibles, is based on
News Don't Give Up on Jin Just Yet, More Ghost of Tsushima Spin-Offs Planned
A Ghost cannot die
With the explosive reveal that Ghost of Yotei would be set several centuries after Ghost of Tsushima, some fans seem disappointed to see protagonist Jin Sakai relegated to the dustbin of history. Well, don't give up the ghost (sorry) just yet. Shockingly, Sony wants the series to be a much larger franchise, with other spin-offs...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Looks Sublime on PS5
EVA fever
Well, this is looking good, isn’t it? Many would argue Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is Hideo Kojima’s finest work, and while he’s not involved in Konami’s remake of the PS2 classic, this is a beat-for-beat recreation of the original on PS5 hardware. Remember, this game will also be upgraded to take advantage of the PS5 Pro. In...
News Just Three Decisions from Dragon Age: Inquisition Will Carry Over to The Veilguard
Just the important stuff
While previous games in the series have allowed for players' choices, just three from Dragon Age: Inquisition will carry over to The Veilguard. If you never played that game, don't worry; the "Adventurer's Past" feature in character creation will allow you to set the scene quickly. Vague ending spoilers for Dragon Age:...
News In the UK, PS5 Pro Has Already Completely Sold Out
Going, going, gone
In a Push Square poll, 68% of you said you wouldn’t buy a PS5 Pro – but that hasn’t stopped Sony selling through its initial allocation of consoles in the UK. The supercharged system is “currently unavailable” on PlayStation Direct, and the 30th Anniversary bun
News All Eyes on Aloy (Again), as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Comparison Does the Rounds
See the difference
We aren't sure who asked for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, but it's happening, and thus, it must be discussed. Always at the centre of attention, protagonist Aloy has kicked off even more discourse, with a comparison image of the character requiring one of the developers to step in. Content creator Mr Pyo got the ball rolling,...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
Sneaky
Sony has doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 in the aftermath of the announcement of the game’s PS5 remaster. It had previously cost $19.99 or less to purchase the Complete Edition of Guerrilla’s open world outing since 2018, but now, with a $9.99 PS5 remaster on the way, the platform holder has bumped the MSRP on the PS Store...
News Ubisoft Board Orders Internal Investigation and Review into Company's Financial Woes
Won't SOMEONE think of the investors?!
The powers-that-be at Ubisoft, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, have announced an internal review and investigation of the company. This follows several setbacks for the firm, including (but not limited to) soft sales of Star Wars Outlaws and a big delay for
News The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 Will Both Look and Perform Better than Ever on PS5 Pro
Thrive and survive
As with most of Sony's first-party teams, Naughty Dog is planning to take full advantage of the upcoming PS5 Pro to offer even better versions of their current-gen titles. Over on the PS Blog, the studio's lead programmer, Vincent Marxen, explains how its two The Last of Us games will benefit from the boost in power. "We here at...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Continues to Tank in Japan Following Price Increase
Astro Bot hanging in there
The latest weekly Japanese gaming charts have arrived, and it seems Sony is still struggling in its homeland. The good news is that Astro Bot is holding fairly steady in the physical software chart, currently in third place. The less good news is that it's only managed 28,521 copies to date; the current number one game,...
Mini Review Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (PS5) - Still a Series Highlight 25 Years Later
Garden warfare
Despite countless sequels, Team 17's turn-based strategy series has struggled to better 1999's Worms Armageddon. The developer knows it, too; Worms WMD is based on the fan-favourite game's source code, and the Steam release of Armageddon has been consistently updated, most recently with a major patch in 2020. Now, Worms Armageddon:...
News Stellar Blade's NieR: Automata Collab Only Happening Because Yoko Taro Loves Money
"I, Yoko Taro, am a slave to capitalism"
Auteur creator and mask enthusiast Yoko Taro will do anything for a price. Memorably, a couple of years back, the colourful character and president/director of studio Bukkaro said, "I, Yoko Taro, am a slave to capitalism, so I will do anything as long as I am paid and will do nothing if there's no money in...
News The Last of Us PS5 Is Available Now with PS Plus Extra, Premium
Endure and survive
As previously promised, the critically acclaimed PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part 1 is available to download and play right now with PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. The game, which retells the story of the PS3 original with all-new visuals, earned an 8/10 in our The Last of Us: Part 1 review: “Naughty Dog has done justice t
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite PS5 Game from State of Play September 2024?
Ghost with the most
Sony's latest State of Play aired earlier this week, and to almost everyone's surprise, it was actually quite well received. The 33-minute presentation offered updates on a large number of PS5 games, while also providing a handful of fresh announcements. Now, obviously, Ghost of Yotei is the big one — and rightly so — but...
News PS5 Pro's 30th Anniversary Bundles Are Getting Flipped for $5,000
Scarce systems already soaring in value
Sony charged a lot for its forced 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundles, but it’s clear it could have comfortably tripled the cost and still sold through its inventory of 12,300 units. The evidence? Scalpers on eBay are already flipping their pre-orders for up to $5,000. And no, these aren’t just speculative...
Random Scientific Study Proves PowerWash Simulator Puts You in a Better Mood
Cleanse your brain
Fans of PowerWash Simulator will all tell you how good it feels to play. The zen-like state you enter as you hose down huge levels in need of a deep clean is pretty unique, with every sweep of the pressure washer delivering an immensely satisfying dose of dopamine. Now, in a recent study, it's been proven that the game's...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Debuts in 2025, Here's Your First Look
Oh, boy
You may think your heart’s ready to deal with The Last of Us: Part 2 all over again, but it’s probably not. To celebrate The Last of Us Day, HBO has released the first full length trailer for the second season of its hit live action adaptation. In the video, we see various familiar scenes from the game, including the town of Jackson, new...
News Astro Bot Introduces PS5's Killer Lineup in Unflinchingly Japanese Trailer
Headache inducing in all the right ways
You may want to prep some paracetamols, because Sony’s new Tokyo Game Show montage trailer goes hard. The theme this time revolves around Astro Bot, who’s inexplicably become a DJ and is rapping about all the great games coming to PS5. To be fair, this is one helluva lineup, and we’re sure everyone can...
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Looks Absolutely Stunning in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Wrangling monsters
Square Enix's Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake might be a bit of a mouthful, but it just looks better and better each time we see it. A brand new trailer has been released, providing an overview of how the game plays as we approach its 14th November launch date. The PS5 title looks beautiful, combining old with new to achieve that...
News Over 10 Hours of Horizon Zero Dawn Dialogue Has Been Re-Recorded for PS5, PC
That's a lot
While we reckon Horizon Zero Dawn is an overall excellent game, there were some side-quests in the original that had some horrendous voice acting. It’s great to learn that developer Nixxes, in partnership with Guerrilla, has actually gone back and re-recorded over 10 hours of dialogue for the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered,...
News PS5, PS4 Fans Think Something May Be Afoot with Sony's Siren Series
But it's likely just better emulation
A mysterious rating for Sony’s underrated survival horror series Siren has emerged in Korea, prompting some PS5 fans to ponder whether the franchise could be making an unexpected comeback. In all likelihood, this pertains to an emulated PS2 version, which is already available in most regions and hasn’t...
News Anime GTA Neverness to Everness Could Be PS5's Next Big Thing
No release date, though
A new trailer for Tower of Fantasy dev Hotta Studio’s anime-inspired GTA gacha game Neverness to Everness has debuted at Tokyo Game Show, and you could be looking at PS5’s next big thing here. It’s clear the Chinese studio has pulled together everything that’s popular for this project: there are elements of Genshin...
News Here Comes Two New Challengers! Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Thunder thighs masters
Are we getting closer to a new Capcom vs SNK – or, indeed, SNK vs Capcom? With hatted hero Terry Bogard joining Street Fighter 6 this week, and buxom babe Mai Shiranui on the way, it looks like the two fighting game titans are trading characters at this point. During a Tokyo Game Show livestream, Fatal Fury: City of the...
News Bandai Namco's Big Cross-Media Bet Synduality Kickstarts PS5's 2025
So noir, so far
Synduality: Echo of Ada, the game portion of Bandai Namco’s big cross-media push – which is already an anime on Disney Plus, of course – will launch on 23rd January, kickstarting a potentially crazy year for PS5. Available for $39.99, the online extraction shooter will offer seven days of Early Access for anyone who pre-orders...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Actually Looks Awesome in Live PS5 Gameplay Demo
Fight for the right
Dynasty Warriors needs a return to form after the dismal Dynasty Warriors 9, and to be fair to Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force, it's starting to look like Dynasty Warriors: Origins could be a genuine banger. Now, while some longtime fans have expressed concern over the game's decision to move away from the traditional...
News The Latest Game from the Creators of the PixelJunk Series Is Now Available on PS5
All You Need Is Help
Announced earlier this year, the cutesy co-op game All You Need Is Help is now available for purchase on PS5. It comes from Q-Games, the Japanese studio perhaps best known for the PixelJunk series. As you'd expect from the Kyoto-based developer, All You Need Is Help presents players with a unique experience. This is a co-op,...
News My Hero Academia Is Going to Tempt You Back to Overwatch 2 on PS5, PS4
Become the hero you want to be
God, these Overwatch 2 collabs are freakin’ good, aren’t they? Following on from Transformers and Cowboy Bebop, developer Blizzard has now announced it’s adding manga and anime sensation My Hero Academia to the game from 17th October. An initial trailer introduces the skins you can look forward to, including...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Will Go Hard in Early 2025 on PS5, PS4
Brain bleach
Bandai Namco has slapped a date on Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, its adaptation of Tite Kubo’s iconic manga and anime series. Due out in “early 2025”, as confirmed during this new Tokyo Game Show trailer, the title promises to let you “use each character’s unique skills to get the advantage in stylish swordfights”. This trailer...
Wednesday25th Sep 2024
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Get prepared for Black Friday
Looking for the best PS5 and PS4 Black Friday deals? In 2024, Black Friday returns on Friday 29th November, with deals set to run through until the following Monday, known as Cyber Monday. Often, deals start to appear slightly earlier than the day itself. In past years we've seen some fantastic deals on PS5 consoles,...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2024?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
To coincide with Tokyo Games Show this week, Sony hosted another State of Play livestream, this time promising more than 20 PS5 and PSVR2 games across a roughly 30-minute runtime. If you weren't able to watch the show live or are in need of a recap, the links below will take you to all our coverage of the State of Play so...
"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills"
Sucker Punch’s decision to tell a new story with a new character in Ghost of Yotei has triggered the silliest corners of social media, and revered ex-Sony executive Shawn Layden has chimed in on the drama, stating “if you don’t like it, don’t buy it”. The new game, a PS5 exclusive sequel to Ghost of...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
How the turn tables
The initial reaction to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was extremely negative. In the aftermath of US ratings board ESRB leaking the game, an enormous 59% of you said you wouldn’t buy it at all in a Push Square poll. However, there’s been a dramatic swing following the game’s off
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
The state of State of Play
Another State of Play has come to an end, and it's easy to argue that Sony needed to win back some good faith with this latest showing. Following on from the eye-watering PS5 Pro price reveal, the Japanese giant has to start justifying the expense of its mid-gen upgrade — but did this September 2024 broadcast do the...
News 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
But it's for a specific type of player
Tech experts Digital Foundry have finally gotten hands-on time with the PS5 Pro, and their verdict is overwhelmingly positive – especially if you’re the type of player who appreciates blistering frame rates, high fidelity visuals, and ray tracing. In an exhaustive hour-long analysis, which you can watch in...
News Ubisoft 'Fully Mobilised' After Soft Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sales
Wants to position the release as a strong long-term performer
Ubisoft has said it’s “fully mobilised to swiftly implement a series of updates to polish and improve” Star Wars Outlaws after it admitted the game had a “softer than expected launch”. While it pointed out that the release had received “solid ratings”, it said that it wants...
News Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro Is 'Pure Eye Candy at Race Car Levels of Performance'
Cool running
Horizon Forbidden West, the superb open world sequel from Dutch developer Guerrilla, will be upgraded for PS5 Pro, as you’d anticipate. But according to the studio, writing on the PS Blog, it’s going to be able to “match or surpass” the base PS5 version’s quality mode at double the frame rate. This is something system...
News Ubisoft Backs Out of Tokyo Game Show at Eleventh Hour, Cancels Livestream
Laying low for a while
In news unlikely to alter the downward trajectory of its dwindling stock price, Ubisoft has pulled out of the imminent Tokyo Game Show, citing "various circumstances" and apologising for the short notice. Ubisoft Japan made the announcement via press release, which was quickly picked up and translated. Due to these...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
Staying in the shadows
Ubisoft’s anticipated Japanese sandbox Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed on PS5 until 14th February. The game was originally due out on 15th November, but was pulled out of the Tokyo Game Show at the very last minute earlier this week. It means February is going to be a congested period for new releases, with...
News Your Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Progress Will Transition to PS5 Remaster
Life saver
Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a full PS5 glow-up, bringing it in line with its achingly beautiful successor, Horizon Forbidden West. Don’t worry if you’ve already made progress in Aloy’s inaugural adventure, however, as all of your progress will carry across. Remember, this is a $9.99 upgrade for all existing owners of the game –...
News RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Fantazy for everyone
Update #3: The playable demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is out everywhere now, letting everyone get a taste for the RPG's early hours. And, as previously reported, your progress will carry over to the full release. What's not to like? Update #2: The demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is indeed happening; it's now available in Asia,...
News Twee Free PS5 Gacha Infinity Nikki Looks Cute as a Button
Pretty as can be
Infold Games has provided a brief look at Infinity Nikki, the twee open world gacha game coming to PS5. While this is largely promoting the release’s forthcoming PC and smartphone beta, we get to see a ton of new gameplay concepts, including platforming sequences, rhythm minigames, and even a musical sequence. The beta will launch...
News PS5 Pro Will Supposedly Fix Rise of the Ronin's Shoddy Frame Rate
Rise up
Many will argue that Rise of the Ronin deserves a little more recognition. The open world action title released for PS5 what feels like an age ago, all the way back in March of this year. And while it was met with rather lukewarm reviews, it still managed to amass a faithful fan following. It's a shame, then, that the game still suffers...
News The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Number thunder
Sony’s latest State of Play was a huge hit, with an incredible 77% of you rating it okay or better in our poll. The trailer views are also through the roof, guaranteeing enormous exposure for almost all of the over 20 titles on display. Of course, in the aftermath of these livestreams, it’s always interesting to evaluate which...
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Experiment with 8K, 60fps on PS5 Pro
Polyphony Digital breaking boundaries again
Polyphony Digital has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with PlayStation hardware, and so it’s no surprise to see it go all-in with PS5 Pro. While Gran Turismo 7’s main improvements for Sony’s supercharged hardware will include the implementation of PlayStation Spectral Super...
News Dark Fantasy Adventure The Midnight Walk Flares Up on PS5, PSVR2 in Spring
Kiln-ing me softly
The Midnight Walk is a dark fantasy adventure boasting a gorgeous, hand-crafted clay aesthetic, and was revealed during Sony's State of Play showcase. Become The Burnt One on PS5 and PSVR2 in Spring 2025. Developed by MoonHood, a new studio comprised of former Zoink (Fe, Lost in Random) devs, The Midnight Walk follows The Burnt...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets Two More Characters in Radical Reptiles DLC
Available now
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute have both revealed and released the final DLC pack for the smashing retro beat-'em-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Titled Radical Reptiles, the DLC is available for purchase right now, setting you back $3.99/£3.29. For your few quid, you're getting two new playable...
News Capcom Peddling Pricey Monster Hunter Wilds Ultra Collector's Edition with Foldable Bike
Only available in Japan
We now have a release date for the hotly anticipated action RPG Monster Hunter Wilds; the game is set to launch on PS5 on 28th February, 2025. That's not the only announcement Capcom has made recently, however. An expensive Ultra Collector's Edition has been unveiled, and it includes an actual bicycle. Yes, this edition of...
News Tekken 8 Heihachi Looks Like an Absolute Beast in First Gameplay Reveal
Twigs will be snapped
What's a Tekken game without Heihachi? Tekken 8's obviously bringing the big man back as a DLC character, dropping next month on the 4th October, and now Bandai Namco's decided to grace us with a gameplay demonstration. Simply put, the still-not-dead grandad looks like an absolute monster. He retains many of his signature...
Tuesday24th Sep 2024
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Fatalities and How to Do Them
A full command list for every Fatality with distance and inputs
Looking for all Fatalities and how to do them in Mortal Kombat 1? Fatalities are the grisly finishing moves in NetherRealm Studios' fighting franchise, and performing them either online or offline is a huge part of uber-popular property's appeal. On this page, as part of our Mortal...
News Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Spoilers
Sony appears to have leaked many of the titles from its upcoming State of Play, which you can learn when and where to watch through here. As spotted by Gematsu, and rapidly circulating on social media, a new section of the PS Store lists dozens of games w
News State of Play Coming Today, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
A "30+ minute show" is official
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place today, 24th September 2024, at 11pm BST / 3pm PT / 6pm ET. Across more than 30 minutes, over 20 PS5 and PSVR2 games "from studios around the world" will be shown. There's no confirmation of whether any first-party PlayStation Studios titles will be...
News Ghost of Yotei Is the Ghost of Tsushima Sequel We Needed, Slashing to PS5 in 2025
Blood vengeance
Ghost of Tsuhima's successor has finally been announced, having rumoured to have been in development for at least a few years at Sucker Punch Productions. It's officially called Ghost of Yotei, and the reveal trailer shows a female ronin supposedly hunting across the Japanese countryside. The trailer itself is dripping with the kind...
News Capcom's Iconic PS1 Survival Horror Dino Crisis Coming to PS5, PS4
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain also on the way
Capcom’s legendary 1999 survival horror, designed and directed by the iconic Shinji Mikami, will launch on PS5 and PS4 as part of PS Plus Premium in the future. While there’s no date attached to the PS1 game, it’ll likely be part of the next update, on 22nd October. We’ll try and get confirmation of...
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024 Announced
Wrestling! Aliens! Schoolgirls!
Sony’s announced the PS Plus Essential lineup for October 2024 as part of its State of Play broadcast, a little earlier than usual. The lineup of games is as follows: WWE 2K24 (PS5, PS4) | Review Dead Space (PS5) | Review
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Is Real, Reborn on PS5, PS4 in December
Got Soul
Update: Two whole leaks later, and it's finally official: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is bringing Raziel back from the dead. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4 on the 10th December. Original Story: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered looks to be the real deal, according to a fresh PlayStation Store leak. You...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Wondering what time is PlayStation's State of Play? Looking for where to watch Sony's livestream? For those of you out of the loop, State of Play is the Japanese giant's irregularly scheduled broadcast, where it reveals new games and updates to old ones. On this page, we're going to explain exactly when and where you...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PS5 Is Official, Out 31st October with $10 PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
PS5 visuals on the level of Forbidden West
The PS5 remaster everyone has been waiting for is now official: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is indeed a thing, and it's releasing for Sony's current-gen console next month on 31st October 2024. If you own a PS4 copy, you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for $10. Check out the announcement trailer...
News Palworld Announced for PS5, and It's Out Today
Pokémon with guns hits Sony's system
Following its huge Xbox, PC launch at the start of this year, Pocketpair has revealed the PS5 port of Palworld is indeed happening... and it's out today. There's no PS Store listing at the time of writing, but with a price of £24.99 / $29.99 on other platforms, so you can expect the same on PS5. Check out the...
News The Last of Us: Part 1 Is Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium
"It can't be for nothing"
The Last of Us: Part 1 will be added to PS Plus Extra from 26th September, as announced during Sony’s State of Play livestream. The PS5 remake of Naughty Dog’s acclaimed survival horror game will be available for all subscribers to download and play in its entirety. <related ids="130617"> We really enjoyed the...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (24th September, 2024)
Remasters! Remasters! More remasters?
Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? With the critically acclaimed Astro Bot already available, PlayStation fans are beginning to ponder what's next from Sony. This latest State of Play will run for 30 minutes and feature 20 different games, spanning both PS5 and PSVR2. We'll bring you all...
News Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
Photo Mode coming soon
In the most common crossover of modern times, NieR Automata’s 2B will invade the world of Stellar Blade in a big DLC update to the quality PS5 action RPG. While details are scarce, a new 2B outfit will be available for protagonist Eve later this year, and we can likely expect new content and combat challenges. In addition,...
News Don't Nod 'Disappointed' by Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Jusant Sales
Two projects on ice, two more will be "reoriented to reach a wider audience"
Don't Nod, the publisher/developer best known for its Life is Strange series, has revealed that its most recent efforts, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Jusant, while critical hits, "disappointed" in terms of sales. Interestingly, the company saw an increase in sales...
News PS5 Pro Flexes Its Muscle in Montage Trailer
Now you're playing with power
Sony wasn’t going to let its State of Play end without mentioning the PS5 Pro, and system architect Mark Cerny appeared with a new montage trailer. The video includes a ton of footage of titles running on Sony’s supercharged hardware, which will open its pre-orders later this week. <related ids="171609"> The...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes PSN Login Requirement
“Fate only binds you if you let it. Do what is necessary. Not because it is written.”
Yesterday, we brought you word of the completely normal one PC gamers were having over God of War Ragnarok's PSN login requirement on Steam, resulting in a spate of review bombing that reduced the game to an overall "mixed" rating. Well, overnight, a mod...
News The Chroma Collection Brings Three Snazzy PS5, DualSense Colours This Winter
Colour us surprised
Sony has announced a trio of new colour schemes for PS5 cover plates and DualSense controllers in what it's calling the Chroma Collection. Check them all out in the above trailer. These swanky new colours have a pearlescent edge to them, meaning they will show different colours depending on the viewing angle. Chroma Pearl is...
News Fortnite Has a Special DualSense PS5 Controller Now, and It Looks Awesome
Where we droppin'?
Sony and Epic Games have joined forces on a limited edition Fortnite DualSense PS5 controller. As is the case with other official pads in recent times, this new one looks pretty great (at least we think so) as you can see in the brief trailer above. The controller sports various graffiti-style decals and sticker designs, making...
News Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Two Classic 90s JRPGs on PS5, PS4 in Spring 2025
New moon
Old-school JRPG fans are in for a treat early next year, as the Lunar games are making a long, long, long awaited return. Both Lunar: Silver Star Story and its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, are being brought back as Lunar Remastered Collection in spring 2025. It's coming to PS5 and PS4. The originals released all the way back in the 90s,...
News Astro Bot's Free DLC Adds Speedrun Levels, New VIP Bots in Fall 2024
Stellar
We've had our first look at the free DLC update coming to PS5's superb platformer, Astro Bot. We knew this was coming, but a new trailer provides us a brief look at what to really expect. As previously announced, the update will add a series of speedrun challenge levels with online leaderboards. The DLC will include five stages, testing...
News Sequel, DLC Already Planned for Smash-Hit Space Marine 2
"We will not disappoint our Warhammer fans"
Praise be to the Emperor, developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have confirmed that plans for either DLC or a full sequel for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are already being proposed. Speaking to IGN, Saber CCO Tim Willits said the game's surprise success had "changed...
News Is DECAPOLICE Ever Actually Coming Out on PS5, PS4?
Delayed until 2026
We played DECAPOLICE at the Tokyo Game Show last year and absolutely loved it, but the game was delayed until 2026 earlier today. That's not a typing error by the way: the detective title, originally due in 2024, will now skip 2025 entirely. It's still scheduled for PS5 and PS4, but we can't see it launching on Sony's last-gen...
News Surreal Adventure Hell Is Us Debuts Otherworldly Gameplay on PS5
We are, all of us, monsters
Debuting gameplay during Sony's State of Play showcase, Hell is Us is an action-adventure game set in a war-torn nation. In addition to the civil war, players will need to contend with the mysterious supernatural creatures plaguing the land, which are proof against modern weapons. This one is due out on PS5 in 2025. With...
News Frostpunk 2 Dev Recoups Entire Marketing, Production Budget in Three Days
Hasn't even hit consoles yet, either
In fantastic news for fans of grimdark city builders, developer 11 Bit Studios announced that Frostpunk 2, in just three days, has already recouped the game's entire marketing and production budget. It managed to move an astonishing 350,000 copies on PC alone, and with a PS5 port promised to follow, we imagine...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Builds the Hype for November Release on PS5
LE(t's)GO
Sony, Guerrilla Games, and Studio Gobo have announced a release date for their upcoming action platformer, LEGO Horizon Adventures. The game, which is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch as well as PS5, will launch on 14th November, 2024 — the same date that leaked a little while back. Pre-orders for the game are set to go live on 3rd...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Starts a New JRPG Adventure on PS5, PS4 in December
Into another dimension
Having previously been pencilled in for a late 2024 launch, we've now got confirmation that Fantasian Neo Dimension is adventuring to PS5 and PS4 on the 5th December. The RPG — spearheaded by Hironobu Sakaguchi himself — first released through Apple Arcade a few years back, but this console debut enhances the experience...
News BioWare Battles Dragons in Lengthy Dragon Age: The Veilguard Mage Gameplay
Back, foul beast!
During Sony's State of Play showcase, BioWare showed off some dragon-busting Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay, with a mage character going up against multiple evil beasties. In a second trailer, the build used is dissected, and we can glean a little more about how power progression will work in the upcoming, expansive RPG. The...
News PS1-Like Horror Game Fear the Spotlight Hits PS5, PS4 Next Month
Out on 22nd October
Blumhouse's video game publishing efforts will properly kick into gear in October as it confirms a release date for PS1-inspired horror game Fear the Spotlight, releasing for PS5, PS4 on 22nd October 2024. Check out the new trailer above. It's designed to be welcoming to survival horror newcomers while presenting "a creepy love...
News Nintendo DS Soccer Strategy RPG Getting PS5, PS4 Remake in 2026
But Victory Road is delayed again
Legendary Japanese developer LEVEL-5 will remake the original game in its iconic soccer strategy RPG Inazuma Eleven for PS5 and PS4 in 2026. The game, named Inazuma Eleven RE, was announced alongside a delay to the series’ PlayStation debut, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. That title is no longer due in 2024, and...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Unleashes Chaos on PS5 in January 2025
Kingdoms come
Dynasty Warriors: Origins has returned for its second State of Play showing, and this time, it's brought a release date along. As was previously announced, the kind-of-reboot / spin-off is dropping in 2025 — and it's early 2025. The all-out action title arrives on the 17th January. This new trailer also gives us a look at several...
News Superb Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Tops 1 Million Sales
On the march
Released back in March of this year on PS5 and PS4, Unicorn Overlord has officially broken through 1 million sales — an impressive (and well deserved) benchmark for developer Vanillaware. Last we heard, the strategy RPG had shifted half a million units within a month or so, making it one of the fastest — or possibly the fastest —...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Its February 2025 Release Date on PS5
Set and wild
We've got a date, folks! Widely rumoured to be launching in the first quarter of next year, we've now got confirmation that Monster Hunter Wilds will release on the 28th February. Capcom's action RPG got a great new trailer during the latest State of Play, and it continues to look like a, er, wild ride. Once again, Capcom's emphasising...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Inches Closer to Real-Time Combat in Promising Mod
Pause will have to wait
As those of you terminally online enough will recall, shortly after the release of Baldur Gate 3 last year, a Tweet urging developer Larian to add real-time combat to its admittedly slow-paced RPG went mega-viral. This suggestion was roundly mocked despite (or perhaps because of) its earnest nature, with plenty of armchair...
News MMO Sequel ArcheAge 2 Renamed ArcheAge Chronicles, Coming to PS5 in 2025
A better name, but not by much
The sequel to the long-running Korean MMO ArcheAge, ArcheAge Chronicles, is the next entry in the series. It was revealed under a new name at Sony's State of Play showcase. There is still no firm release date on this one, but we did get a decent look at gameplay; watch out for it sometime in 2025 on PS5. Over on the...
News Movie Shadow Is Coming to Sonic X Shadow Generations in December DLC on PS5
For Reeves a jolly good fellow
Sonic X Shadow Generations is heading to PS5 and PS4 this October, but it's not the only hedgehog-related goodness coming our way this winter. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie is due to release in theatres in December, and to celebrate, the game is getting some crossover content with the film. The movie version of...
Monday23rd Sep 2024
A kingdom with heart
Once upon a time, legendary game director Warren Spector asked Disney to help him make a science fiction game. The house of mouse wasn't interested in his pitch, but it gave him the keys to the forgotten magic kingdom instead. Spector's Junction Point Studios was given unfettered access to archival materials and tasked with...
News Big Tech Cuts Made to Get Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Running on PS4
It runs, but at what cost?
The last-gen port of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor released for PS4 late last week, but since the PS5 version doesn't even run flawlessly in certain areas, the discussion around the port has been centred on its technical performance. It's still the same excellent experience in terms of gameplay, but as Digital Foundry...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
Literally the end of the world
Horrified by the prospect of having to sign into PSN (among other, more tangible complaints), PC gamers are having a normal one over on Steam. There, Sony Santa Monica's sequel, God of War Ragnarok, is currently being review bombed, enduring a "mixed" user score as a result. As reported by
Mystery mayhem
Spike Chunshoft is known for its incredible work on the Danganronpa series, a collection of visual novels that saw critical acclaim for its interesting characters and dark yet comedic writing. Following on from such success is a difficult feat, yet in June last year, the release of Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on Nintendo...
News Scalpers Want $10k to Try to Buy You a 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro
That's bold
Scalpers are taking things to a new level. Usually, limited edition items like the upcoming 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle will command a premium purely due to their scarcity – but some plucky swindlers are taking to auction sites to sell their services attempting to buy one of the 12,300 units for you. They want $10,000 for the...
News Atlus Sponsors Conveniently Named F1 Racer for Metaphor: ReFantazio Ad
Blink and you'll miss it
Thinking outside the box, Atlus will sponsor the Haas racing team, with two of the cars competing at this week's F1 Singapore Grand Prix bearing the faces of characters from the impending Metaphor: ReFantazio, the next epic JRPG from the team behind Persona. Spotted by Eurogamer, while it might seem like a strange pairing,...
News A Massive 75% of UK Game Sales Were Digital Last Month
Up 10% from the previous August
Despite major publishers swearing never to go all-digital, physical game sales continue to slow as more and more people seemingly choose convenience over collection. A massive 75% of all game sales in the UK last month, 1.74 million, were digital, up 10% year-over-year since last August. This occurrence was noted by...
News Become Geppetto's Puppet with Official Lies of P Merchandise
"You troublesome little puppet"
It's hard to believe it's been an entire year since Lies of P came into our lives, injecting some hard truths into the increasingly stale Soulslike scene. If you've been missing the mean streets of Krat, perhaps you'd be interested in Neowiz's official line of merchandise. It offers shirts, hats, records, and a...
News Stardew Valley's Huge 1.6 Update Finally Sprouts on PS4 in November
Harvest time
Stardew Valley fans, the wait is almost over. The game's major 1.6 update, which has been massively delayed on consoles, has a release date at last, coming to PS4 and other systems on 4th November 2024. The news comes via developer ConcernedApe on social media in a no-nonsense statement: The 1.6 update has been available on PC since...
News Atelier Ryza Trilogy Scores Massive PS5, PS4 Updates for Fifth Anniversary
Ryza from your grave
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout will reach its fifth anniversary this week, after launching on PS4 back on 26th September, 2019. To mark the occasion, Koei Tecmo has announced the unprecedented decision to update the PS4 title and its two PS5 and PS4 sequels. Here’s everything it has planned for the trio of...
News Annapurna Says Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth Still Happening Despite Entire Dev Team's Departure
"P.S. We're hiring"
When the negotiations to spin off into an independent entity broke down, the entire staff of publisher Annapurna Interactive, known for quirky titles like Stray, resigned en masse. This leaves the powers-that-be at billionaire Megan Ellison's larger Annapurna empire in a precarious situation. Still, it appears the entity will...
News Lord of the Rings Life Sim Tales of the Shire Out for PS5 in March 2025
Become a Hobbit on 25th March
Wētā Workshop and Private Division revealed over the weekend that their life simulator based on The Lord of the Rings universe — the Hobbits community to be precise — will release for PS5 on 25th March 2025. Tales of the Shire looks to replicate the life of a Hobbit before it had to worry about Sauron, with all...
News More Blasphemous 2 Coming in Mea Culpa DLC, Plus Free PS5, PS4 Update
Mea Culpa DLC costs £11.99 / $11.99
The Game Kitchen has announced it's planning two large Blasphemous 2 content drops for Halloween next month, with one taking the form of a paid DLC called Mea Culpa, and then a free update for all PS5, PS4 players. The former costs £11.99 / $11.99, with a 20 per cent discount available for two weeks after the...
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