Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Fatalities and How to Do Them
A full command list for every Fatality with distance and inputs
Rumour FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment
Give the people what they want
News - 2024, Week 47
Sunday24th Nov 2024
Best deals, physical PSVR2 games, and accessories
The hottest new piece of hardware on the PlayStation scene is the PSVR2 (or PlayStation VR2, technically), the latest VR headset from Sony. The PSVR2 is finally available at a wide range of retailers and we're tracking all the best prices and deals for you in this guide. The successor to the...
News Amid Turbulent Times for the Games Industry, Koei Tecmo Is Doubling Down on Consoles Like PS5
Plans to double workforce
All we’ve heard about for what feels like an eternity are layoffs and job losses, so it’s a little unusual to see Koei Tecmo talking about doubling down on AAA titles and growing its workforce from 2,500 employees to 5,000. Still, the Japanese publisher – which will release Dynasty Warriors: Origins early next year...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Man Behind the Moons Walkthrough
Where to find Demiguise Statues
The Man Behind the Moons is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our The Man Behind the Moons Walkthrough. The Man Behind the Moons:
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: History of Magic Class Walkthrough
Bored binns
History of Magic Class is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our History of Magic Class Walkthrough. History of Magic Class: Walkthrough:
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Beeting a Curse Walkthrough
Family affairs
Beeting a Curse is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Beeting a Curse Walkthrough. Beeting a Curse: Walkthrough:
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Take the Biscuit Walkthrough
Nabbing a cutie
Take the Biscuit is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Take the Biscuit Walkthrough. Take the Biscuit: Walkthrough: On the west
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Venomous Revenge Walkthrough
Shady dealings
Venomous Revenge is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Venomous Revenge Walkthrough. Venomous Revenge: Walkthrough: In Hogsmeade
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Spot Removal Walkthrough
Where to find Bubotubers
Spot Removal is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Spot Removal Walkthrough. Spot Removal: Walkthrough: On the very no
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Sacking Selwyn Walkthrough
Silvanus no more
Sacking Selwyn is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Sacking Selwyn Walkthrough. Sacking Selwyn: Walkthrough: In Cragcroft, yo
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Unique Unicorn Walkthrough
Hazel saved
The Unique Unicorn is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our The Unique Unicorn Walkthrough. The Unique Unicorn: Walkthrough: In the Ho
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Mer-Ky Depths Walkthrough
Underwater findings
Mer-Ky Depths is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Mer-Ky Depths Walkthrough. Mer-Ky Depths: Walkthrough:
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Follow the Butterflies Walkthrough
Hidden treasure awaits
Follow the Butterflies is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Follow the Butterflies Walkthrough. Follow the Butterflies: Walkthrough: [/
Saturday23rd Nov 2024
Guide Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More
The best PlayStation presents and stocking fillers!
If you're on the lookout for the best gift ideas for gamers or the top Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered right here on this page. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts money can buy to help you find a...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 30
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 30 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News PlayStation Preservation Expert Has Safely Stored Over Half a Petabyte of Sony's Gaming History
An important job
Game preservation is more important than ever. As our industry matures, the thought of losing valuable source code, design documents, and artwork feels unthinkable – but it happens all the time. Sony has taken steps to prevent that, assigning preservation expert Garret Fredley and a few of his colleagues the task of creating a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 556
Rebirthed
Gee whiz have the cold winter nights arrived! It's freaking freezing in the UK this week, so we hope the temperatures are a little more positive wherever in the world you are. Let's warm up with some video games, shall we? Aaron Bayne: We're in the final three weeks of The Finals Season 4 and that Emerald tier ranking in World Tour is...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Thief in the Night Walkthrough
Niffler nab
A Thief in the Night is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our A Thief in the Night Walkthrough. A Thief in the Night: Walkthrough: In
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Birds of a Feather Walkthrough
We should stick together
Birds of a Feather is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Birds of a Feather Walkthrough. Birds of a Feather: Walkthrough:
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Kidnapped Cabbage Walkthrough
Give that back
Kidnapped Cabbage is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Kidnapped Cabbage Walkthrough. Kidnapped Cabbage: Walkthrough: In
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Troll Control Walkthrough
This one's not in a dungeon?!
Troll Control is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Troll Control Walkthrough. Troll Control: Walkthrough: In the
Friday22nd Nov 2024
News Huge PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now, 500+ PS5, PS4 Games on Offer
Astro Bot! Silent Hill 2! Rebirth!
One of the biggest PS Store sales of the year, the Black Friday promotion, is live now. With over 500 PS5, PS4 games included, there's a wide range of titles on offer, from new releases to older classics. All the deals will be live until 2nd December 2024. The sale is live now in the UK and Europe, and now the USA...
Poll Rate Your Favourite PS1 Games
Build our best PS1 games list
Ah, the PS1. The original PlayStation console. The system that started it all. Released in 1994 in Japan, and then heading West in 1995, the PS1 is widely regarded as one of the most important — and successful — consoles of all time, shaping the industry that we know today. But as is the case with any truly great...
News PS Plus Black Friday Discounts Again Seem Completely Random
Some get a deal, but others don't
The three tiers of PS Plus go on sale today for Black Friday, but whether you actually qualify for the promotion appears entirely up in the air — just like in previous years. On the PlayStation Blog, it's said that new members to the service can claim a 30 per cent saving, and if you're upgrading from one tier to...
Talking Point Would You Want a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation?
All hands on deck
Portable gaming devices are coming back into fashion. The Nintendo Switch has played a substantial part in that, providing users with the choice to play on a TV or untethered, if they prefer. Of course, mobile is an enormous part of the puzzle too, with very capable smartphones in the palms of millions around the world. Sony and...
News The Last of Us 2 PS5 Pro Is Yet Another Version of a Great Game
"PS5 Pro allows us to make an emotional journey rather than a technical one"
Love the series or leave it alone, The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a stunning game and a perfect way to showcase the power of the PS5 Pro. In a new trailer, developers from Naughty Dog explain why this is the ultimate, definitive, absolutely ideal way to play; we got...
News Australia's Planned Social Media Ban Won't Include PSN After All
Yeah, nah, don't worry about it, mate
Last week, we brought you troubling news from Down Under, where in the far-off land of Australia, an unfortunate precedent is coming to pass: the banning of "social media" (which has since been legally defined) for under 16s. This revolutionary concept is quickly catching on and is apparently "already on the...
"In future I will not be making Platinum Trophies that difficult"
The as-yet-unnamed successor, the final chapter in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, won't suck the lifestream out of players to unlock its Platinum Trophy. That's according to director Naoki Yamaguchi, anyway, who apologised for the pain he put persistent Trophy Hunters through...
News Black Myth: Wukong Declared Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Momentum building
In a stunning debut, Black Myth: Wukong from Chinese developer Game Science came out of nowhere to become one of the year's best-selling games. Considering it's a single-player outing, a new IP, and Game Science's first console title, it's especially impressive. In recognition of these achievements and more, Black Myth: Wukong has...
News Silent Hill 2 Patch 1.06 Fails to Fix PS5 Pro Problems
Graphical issues remain on PS5 Pro
Bloober Team has today released a new update for Silent Hill 2 that intends to fix the issues the title is facing when it is played on PS5 Pro. It's available to download now and weighs in at 517.1 MB, but it appears that anyone playing on the new upgraded console shouldn't get their hopes up too much for the...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo Out Now on PS5, 'Enhanced' on PS5 Pro
Sishui Gate awaits
Koei Tecmo has revealed that a playable demo for Dynasty Warriors: Origins will drop this week, on the 22nd November. The action title promises impressively vast — and incredibly busy — battlefields, leveraging the power of current-gen hardware to deliver a serious spectacle. The demo should be very interesting from a...
News Way Past Cool! Sonic 3 Movie's Media Package Includes a Working Genesis Cartridge
New trailer coming very soon
Paramount and SEGA's upcoming movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is hitting theatres in just under a month, and to drum up some hype, it's sent out an extremely cool press package to the media. Inside a fancy box with some other materials is a SEGA Genesis game box, featuring some custom cover art featuring Sonic, Shadow, and...
News Oct 2024 USA Sales: PS5, PS4 Account for 82% of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Sales in the US
The impact of Game Pass
The US sales data for the month of October has arrived, courtesy of Circana and analyst Mat Piscatella. Perhaps most interesting is the sales performance of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which is the first entry to be included on Xbox's Game Pass subscription service. As noted by Piscatella, 82 per cent of the game's sales in...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows To Overhaul Series' Sedentary Stealth Mechanics
Bye bye, birdy
Ubisoft is changing the way Assassin's Creed Shadows' stealth mechanics work for both new protagonists, the samurai Yasuke and the shinobi Naoe. Ubisoft detailed how it all works in a blog post that appears to have since been
Random Even Clive from Final Fantasy 16 Is Begging for Bloodborne at 60fps
Surely you can't deny Clive, Sony
It almost doesn't matter what Sony does — nothing can placate the hunger that PlayStation fans have for anything Bloodborne. One of the most beloved exclusive titles to release in the last 10 years, the PS4 action RPG from Japan Studio and FromSoftware is held in incredibly high regard — and everyone is asking...
News Inventive PS5, PS4 Brick Breaker Is a Love Letter to 80s Arcade Gaming
Tri Breaker goes on an intergalactic odyssey next month
We thoroughly enjoyed Lillymo Games’ Arkanoid-esque Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure on PS4 and PS Vita in 2020, so we’re pretty pumped to see the announcement of pseudo-sequel Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey for PS5 and PS4. As is obvious from the t
Guide Fortnite: Chapter 6 Start Date, Release Times, and What to Expect
Get up to date on all things Fortnite Chapter 6
The next main Fortnite update is almost upon us, bringing with it another overhaul of the map, features, cosmetic items, and bonus content. To prepare you for what comes next and up to date on when it is all taking place, this Fortnite guide covers the Chapter 6 start date, Chapter 6 release times, and...
Book Review Detroit: Become Human - Tokyo Stories (Vol 1) - Oshi no Ko with Androids
Idol issues
Fans of manga series Oshi no Ko will likely feel right at home with Detroit: Become Human - Tokyo Stories, a new comic inspired by the 2018 universe created by Quantic Dream. This first volume, finally translated into English by publisher Yen Press, follows the story of Reina – an android idol who’s attracted fame and helped change...
News Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Fighting Back with Big PS4 Balance Update
But Steam secures even better version
After effectively confirming a new Virtua Fighter is planned, SEGA has also announced a big balance update to Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, the e-sports leaning version of the classic brawler released on the PS4. This update will deploy in the winter on Sony’s console, alongside a massively im
Hands on with four hours of series reboot
Tomohiko Sho is humble about his personal accomplishments when we meet him in a swish Parisian hotel basement after several hours of hands-on time with Dynasty Warriors: Origins. “I practiced martial arts,” he casually informs us, moments after admitting he’s practically a scholar of 14th century...
News Wuthering Waves Leaves No Time for Backlogs with January PS5 Release
Out for PS5 on 2nd January
Gacha whales may have to forget about clearing their backlog over the upcoming Christmas break and start to consider playing Wuthering Waves with a New Year's Day hangover, as it's been revealed the PS5 game launches on 2nd January 2025. The release will coincide with a big 2.0 update across all platforms, and...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Is the Most Successful Dragon Ball Game Ever in the US
Even further beyond
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero always felt like an inevitable smash hit, but we didn't see it being a total and utter record-breaker for Bandai Namco. As per the latest Circana report from Mat Piscatella, the brawler — which released last month, on the 11th October — is basically the most successful Dragon Ball title ever in...
News This Online Anime Shooter Sees You Switch Between 2D and 3D Character Models
Out on PS5 next year
Strinova is a free-to-play online shooter, which doesn’t sound particularly interesting at first blush. One of its big features, however, is its anime art style – and the fact that it features a gameplay mechanic where you can toggle between 2D and 3D character models. So, let’s just explain that last bit a little more...
News Honkai: Star Rail Teases Enormous Amphoreus Story Update for PS5
Travel to a new planet early next year
Honkai: Star Rail has been spinning its wheels for several updates now, but we’re finally on the home straight before major single player update Amphoreus arrives. Fans of the game will know the Nameless selected the planet as its next Trailblazing expedition earlier in the year, and here’s our very first...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of Friendship Walkthrough
Criminal's end
In the Shadow of Friendship is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is the final Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Well, Well, Well Walkthrough
Where to find well treasure
Well, Well, Well is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Well, Well, Well Walkthrough. Well, Well, Well: Walkthrough:
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of Fate Walkthrough
Should you turn Sebastian in or not?
In the Shadow of Fate is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Plight of the House-Elf Walkthrough
Not quite Aragog
The Plight of the House-Elf is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our The Plight of the House-Elf Walkthrough. The Plight of the House-Elf: Walkthrough: [i
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Brother's Keeper Walkthrough
Now undead
Brother's Keeper is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Brother's Keeper Walkthrough. Brother's Keeper: Walkthrough: In the small set
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Tale of Rowland Oakes Walkthrough
Locked up
The Tale of Rowland Oakes is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our The Tale of Rowland Oakes Walkthrough. The Tale of Rowland Oakes: Walkthrough: [/imag
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Sky Is the Limit Walkthrough
Top racer
The Sky Is the Limit is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our The Sky Is the Limit Walkthrough. The Sky Is the Limit: Walkthrough: To try this flight challenge, you'll first need to buy a broom upgrade. This can be do
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Relic Walkthrough
Family conflicts
In the Shadow of the Relic is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Breaking Camp Walkthrough
Clearing out trouble
Breaking Camp is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Breaking Camp Walkthrough. Breaking Camp: Walkthrough: In Uppe
Thursday21st Nov 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...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Dressed to impress
Looking for all outfits and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Costumes, or Nano Suits, are a big part of Shift Up's console debut, with over 80 outfits to unlock. Many of the outfits are discovered within the world as Design Patterns which need to be crafted, although you'll also unlock others by completing quests or purchasing...
Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
Your ultimate resource to ridding the world of Naytibas
Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade review. "Eve’s inaugural outing is largely excellent across the...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Stellar Tears Locations
A mysterious new can
Stellar Tears are a new type of collectible introduced in Stellar Blade as part of its NieR Automata crossover DLC. In appearance, they're identical to Cans, although they serve as a currency to purchase Outfits from Emil. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, we've included the locations of
Opinion The Game Awards' Persona 3 Reload Disrespect Is Crazy
Left in the Dark Hour
The original Persona 3 altered my perspective of what a game could be. When I first played the title as a teenager all those years ago, its outstanding sense of style, iconic soundtrack, and brooding tone made it a truly unique experience. It remains one of my all-time favourites. When Persona 3 Reload released earlier this...
News Remedy Is Aiming for Excellence with Max Payne Remake
Rockstar an "esteemed partner"
Remedy Entertainment has a fair number of projects on the go, and one we've yet to hear much about is its Max Payne 1 and 2 remake. Announced in 2022, the developer is bringing back the first two entries in the action shooter series. While publishing and marketing will be handled by Rockstar Games — which still owns...
News PS5 30th Anniversary Bundle Will Be Back in Stock in the US Later Today
Update: Queue now live!
Update: A queue has now appeared on PS Direct in the US, allowing fans to try their luck at getting 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim. Join here: <products id="28074" region="USA"> Please note that the system has not reappeared for purchase in Europe – the link above will only work for those in the US. Original Article:...
News MLB The Show 25 Announced Early to Quell Backlash for Current PS5, PS4 Game
Foul ball
Back when MLB The Show 24 launched, we didn’t really have any problems with Diamond Dynasty, the game’s flagship team-building mode. Of course, it’s difficult to predict how the community will adjust to certain changes over time, and while we figured the focus on Sets and Seasons would keep players engaged all year long, the...
News Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Does Away with Forced Stealth in Major Update
"Jabba! This is your last chance. Free us, or die"
Star Wars Outlaws certainly had some teething issues at launch, and Ubisoft appears to be addressing them head-on, if perhaps a tad tardy some three months later. Still, Title Update 1.4.0 goes live today, November 21st, on PS5. It will do away with those forced stealth sections during story...
News Japan Sales Charts: Dragon Quest 3 Is an Absolute Monster, PS5 Pro Falls Off
Japan + Dragon Quest = Profit
Japan loves Dragon Quest. The country's obsession with the age-old RPG series has rarely ever waned, and it remains an absolute sales juggernaut across the nation. Indeed, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has sold stupidly well upon its Japanese debut, shifting a colossal 822,000 copies. We don't know whether you keep up...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Patch 3 Out Now, BioWare Promises Another Update 'Soon'
Keep your Veilguard up
BioWare has released a new update for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, bringing a handful of improvements to the overall experience, while also squashing a bunch of bugs. Highlights include photo mode filters, and a selection of user interface-based enhancements. Meanwhile, the bug fixes address all kinds of things, like wonky...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Not Getting DLC, Part 3 the Full Focus
Trying to get the third game out ASAP
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has shared that the second part of Square Enix's big remake project will not be treated to any DLC so the studio can fully focus on getting the third and final game made. Talking to the Daily Star, he said that while the company hears the "desire" from fans for...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard's European Launch Sales Fall Short of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Still in the top 10 though
The results are in for Europe's October video game sales, and there are some interesting facts and figures to chew on. As always, GamesIndustry.biz has all the details. For one, Dragon Age: The Veilguard landed at number seven in the monthly chart, but its launch week sales were down compared to other RPGs of 2024. Sales...
News Five More Cars, New Events, and More Cruises into Gran Turismo 7 with Latest PS5, PS4 Update
Update 1.54 now available
Gran Turismo 7 has just received its latest game update, adding yet more new vehicles and events to the ever-expanding racer. Update 1.54 is available to download and install now on PS5 and PS4. It's more of the usual, really, though a bunch of new cars to enjoy is always a highlight. This time, we're getting: Ford...
News Helldivers 2 Dev Swears It Doesn't Playtest New Features in Live Games
The plot thickens
Looking back, we might have, along with millions of others, gotten caught up in that delightful wave of Super Earth propaganda when Helldivers 2 was released at the start of the year. We certainly did our part to defend Democracy from both bug and bot, and part of the magic of Sony's surprise multiplayer hit was how loose it all...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give LEGO Horizon Adventures?
Hey ho LEGO
It's been out for a full week now on PS5 (and Nintendo Switch!), and so we want to know what you think of LEGO Horizon Adventures. When this block-based excursion was first announced, opinions were divided. On one side of the coin, Horizon seemed like a great fit for LEGO in general, with its carefully constructed robot dinosaurs just...
News Peerless RPG Baldur's Gate 3 Has More Players Now Than at Launch
Truly one of a kind
The simple fact that Baldur's Gate 3 exists at all is a miracle, never mind that it managed to exceed its predecessor in virtually every conceivable way, considering Baldur's Gate 2 is, itself, considered amongst the finest RPGs ever made. Now, add to all that the fact the primarily single-player game had more daily concurrents...
News The Story of Shenmue Is Far from Over, Says ININ
"Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements"
ININ has acquired the publishing rights to Shenmue 3 five years after its original PS4 release, and it promises “the story is far from over” for protagonist Ryo Hazuki et al. <related ids="174796"> In a press release following yesterday’s surprising news, the firm said: “This exciting...
News GOTY Nominee Black Myth: Wukong Bags PS Plus Premium Demo
Play for two hours
Anyone with a PS Plus Premium subscription who's been interested in checking out Black Myth: Wukong is in luck as a new time-limited trial for the Game of the Year nominee has appeared on the PS Store. You'll be able to sample the PS5 title for two hours, from the moment you boot the game up. That means you get to see the visually...
News Unknown 9: Awakening Dev Reflector Entertainment Confirms Round of Layoffs
18% of staff impacted
The Bandai Namco-published Unknown 9: Awakening was released last month on PS5 and PS4, and as is sadly commonplace these days, developer Reflector Entertainment has since confirmed a round of layoffs. The decisions will affect 18% of employees "who aren’t assigned to roles that our active projects require". The news broke...
News Hawkeye Joins Massive Marvel Rivals PS5 Launch Roster
Five more heroes to be revealed
NetEase Games has confirmed that Hawkeye will be part of the Marvel Rivals character roster when the upcoming PS5 title launches on 6th December 2024. He's the 28th superhero of a launch lineup that'll have 33 characters in total, so a further five are still to be revealed in the next couple of weeks. Our Marvel...
News Huge PS5, PS4 MMO Final Fantasy 14 Is Being Shrunk Down for Mobile
Explore Eorzea two ways
Final Fantasy 14 is immensely popular, and has been for many years now. Square Enix's MMORPG may have started out rough, but after A Realm Reborn, it's only gone from strength to strength, and is played by countless people across all platforms, including PS5 and PS4. Soon, though, Eorzea will be even more accessible. In...
News Hipster RPG YIIK's 'I.V' Revamp Arrives on PS4 in December
Pretension levels rising
We've always had an affinity for turn-of-the-century hipster culture; thus, using Roman numerals to denote a 1.5 video game update is a level of pretension we can definitely appreciate. The mind-bending YIIK: A Postmodern RPG is getting a second lease on life after launching and, frankly, not being great. Still, developer...
News Cruddy Arena Brawler Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Grabs a Big PS5, PS4 Content Drop
Shibuya spirit
We really weren’t impressed with Bandai Namco’s arena brawler adaptation of Jujutsu Kaisen on PS5 and PS4, but credit where credit’s due, the publisher continues to update the game with new content. For those of you who don’t want to spend more money on the title, a free update available now will add four new stages to the...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Study Walkthrough
Speaking Parseltongue
In the Shadow of the Study is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of Time Walkthrough
Grave robbing
In the Shadow of Time is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of Distance Walkthrough
Bad news
In the Shadow of Distance is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Finding Focus Walkthrough
Super caring side
Finding Focus is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Natsai Onai. It's unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Harlow's Last Stand Walkthrough
To war!
Harlow's Last Stand is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Natsai Onai. It's unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Poppy Blooms Walkthrough
Happy ending
Poppy Blooms is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and serves as the end of the Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It's unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Basis for Blackmail Walkthrough
Prison break
A Basis for Blackmail is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Natsai Onai. It's unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of Discovery Walkthrough
Caught in the act
In the Shadow of Discovery is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Mum's the Word Walkthrough
Support network
Mum's the Word is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Natsai Onai. It's unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Lost Child Walkthrough
Smash and grab
The Lost Child is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and serves as the start of the Relationship Quest for Natsai Onai. In this
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Grief and Vengeance Walkthrough
Caring side
Grief and Vengeance is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Natsai Onai. It's unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of Hope Walkthrough
Am I intruding?
In the Shadow of Hope is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Bird in the Hand Walkthrough
Snidget snatcher
A Bird in the Hand is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It's unlocked after completing
Wednesday20th Nov 2024
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 Stellar Blade: All Butterflies in the Wasteland Locations
Like butterflies
Like Butterflies is a Stellar Blade request unlocked at the Bulletin Board in Xion. You'll unlock it after completing Photography Club which is part of unlocking
News Huge PlayStation Black Friday Sales Begin 22nd November
Deals on PS5 consoles, PSVR2, games, and more
Sony has now officially confirmed its range of Black Friday discounts across PS5 consoles, PSVR2, games, accessories, and more. They all begin this Friday, 22nd November and run until 2nd December 2024. While the new PlayStation Blog post doesn't actually confirm it, PS5 systems are expected to be $70...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Fish in the Great Desert Locations
Pisces
Pisces is a Stellar Blade request unlocked at the Bulletin Board in Xion. You'll unlock it after completing Photography Club which is part of unlocking
Guide Stellar Blade: All Cats in the Cold City Locations
Cat photo exhibition
The Cat Photo Exhibition is a Stellar Blade request unlocked at the Bulletin Board in Xion. You'll unlock it after completing Photography Club which is part of unlocking Photo Mode. As part of our
News 16 PS5, PS4 Games Set to Leave PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Month
Update: 3 more games added to list
While the Last Chance to Play section for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in the UK hasn't been updated yet after today's monthly refresh, it has been in Asia. There may be differences between the lists of games set to depart the two PS Plus tiers next month, but to give you an idea of what might be leaving the...
Hands On PS Plus Cloud Streaming Is a Game Changer for PS Portal
Sony's surprisingly successful PS5 handheld gets even better
Sony made a surprise update to the PS Portal today, enabling PS Plus Premium cloud streaming on the device. <related ids="158279,174730"> This effectively transforms the Remote Play peripheral into a full-blown handheld, although it comes with some caveats. First, you’ll obv
News STALKER 2's Technical Troubles Likely Fixed by the Time It Comes to PS5
Timed Xbox console exclusive for three months
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl launches today on PC and Xbox systems, and while critics are generally pretty positive on the survival shooter, it appears to have some technical rough edges. Of course, modern game development means that some or all of these issues will be fixed with post-launch patches,...
News PS Portal Will Allow Cloud Streaming in New Beta Update
PS Plus Premium users beta test the feature
Sony has announced the most significant PS Portal update since the handheld streaming device launched: a fresh beta test will allow for cloud streaming of PS Plus games. Current PS Plus Premium members can beta test the feature, with it set to launch worldwide within the next 24 hours. You'll be able to...
News The Callisto Protocol Haunts in 8K with Huge PS5 Pro Patch
Redacted also running in 8K at 60fps
The Callisto Protocol, still a frontrunner for best PS5 graphics, will look better than ever thanks to a surprise PS5 Pro patch, which ups the game’s resolution to 8K. <related ids="171608,173967,141605"> You’ll have two ways to escape the Black Iron Prison on Sony’s supercharged system: 8K at 30fps...
News Bandai Namco Basically Shutters Online Arm Following Live Service Failures
Blue Protocol company "absorbed"
Bandai Namco Online, as its name suggests, is essentially Bandai Namco's online games arm; in recent years it's been responsible for the publisher's live service push in the form of Gundam Evolution and Blue Protocol. And now, the plan is for Bandai Namco Online to be absorbed into Bandai Namco Entertainment in...
News Stellar Blade's Eve Will Attack You if You Act Inappropriately in New PS5 DLC
Eyes up
You’re in for a surprise if you try to peek Eve’s panties in Stellar Blade’s new NieR Automata add-on. As spotted on X (or Twitter), if you act inappropriately while the heroine’s dressed in her fresh threads, she’ll grab the camera and kick you into touch. This is a lady that’s taken down thousands of demonic monsters, after...
Rumour Next-Gen AMD Tech to Power Supposed Sony Handheld as Well as PS6
UDNA architecture for PlayStation GPUs
An otherwise fairly dry rumour has brought up the possible existence of another Sony handheld gaming device. A Chinese hardware leaker who goes by zhangzhonghao has posted some supposed information about Sony's next-gen PlayStation consoles, which are already rumoured to be a handheld machine as well as the...
News Kadokawa Confirms Sony Acquisition Interest
Sony sends "letter of intent" to Kadokawa
Kadokawa Corp has responded to yesterday's reports of interest from Sony regarding a potential takeover by confirming it has received an "initial letter of intent" from the company. In a newly issued statement, Kadokawa added "no decision" has been made as to whether it'll go through with the acquisition or...
News 'No Plans' for Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Patch, CD Projekt Red Confirms
The rebel path
Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it currently has "no plans" for a PS5 Pro-specific update. Many fans of the open world RPG have questioned the possibility, but the studio has only just made its stance clear via a reply on X. For what it's worth, we actually got in touch with the company's PR team months...
News SEGA Heaps Praise on Atlus Following Strong Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales
ReFantastico
Atlus has become an integral part of the SEGA machine since its acquisition all the way back in 2013. SEGA snapped the Persona developer up when its previous parent company faced bankruptcy, and in more recent years, the publisher has pumped serious resources into key projects — especially with regards to marketing. The bottom line...
Mini Review 8-Bit Adventures 2 (PS5) - Don't Sleep on This Superb Tribute to Old JRPGs
Better than OK, Computer
Many an indie developer has tried to recapture the magic of formative Japanese RPGs — but few have managed to pull it off with such charm and confidence as Critical Games. The Australian studio has delivered something quite special with 8-Bit Adventures 2 — a title that doesn't sacrifice its own identity in pursuit of...
Rumour EA Going All-In on Battlefield 6 in Bold Attempt to Revitalise Franchise
The real battle begins
EA is pumping an unprecedented amount of resources into Battlefield 6, claims a new report from Insider Gaming. Essentially, the publisher is looking to right the wrongs of the franchise's most recent stumbles. Most importantly, it's keen to avoid another Battlefield 2042 situation, where the shooter was completely undercooked...
News Paid Fortnite Membership Upgraded to Include All Battle Passes
Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music all in one
Epic Games has revealed it's upgrading the Fortnite subscription service Fortnite Crew to include all the Battle Passes it releases across the main Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music modes. The update takes effect on 1st December 2024, and the price isn't changing: it remains £9.99 / $11.99 per month to be a...
News Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights Passed to ININ on Fifth Anniversary
Starts a "new chapter" for threequel
Long-time readers will know this author is a huge Shenmue nut to the extent where he actually left a message inside long-awaited threequel, Shenmue 3. Now, a day after the title’s fifth anniversary, an interesting development has occurred: publishing rights have been passed from Deep Silver to ININ. A...
News PlayStation Has Had More Heads of Mobile Than Mobile Games Since 2021
What exactly is Sony's mobile strategy?
Sony has promoted Olivier Courtemarche to head of mobile at PlayStation. He was previously made co-head of mobile alongside Kris Davis in June 2023, but has now taken on the role solo. The announcement came via an update from Courtemarche on LinkedIn (thanks, Mobilegamer.biz). In addition,
News Minecraft Movie Will Have You Yearning for the Mines with Much Better Second Trailer
Putting the block in blockbuster
A Minecraft Movie made its big debut a couple of months back with the first official teaser trailer, and it didn't go down very well. While it's obviously aimed at a younger audience, fans of the perpetually popular sandbox game weren't convinced by this live-action adaptation, but this latest trailer shows more...
News Forensics Detective Game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC Builds a Case on PS5, PS4 This Month
Can you become Columbo?
Forensics detective game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC may have been panned upon its release in Japan earlier in the year, but we’re still intrigued by its PS5 and PS4 western launch. Now scheduled to deploy on 28th November, it’ll be available both physically and digitally on Sony’s consoles. Here’s an overview of the gameplay...
News Ultraman and Emi Join the Fight in Kaiju Brawler GigaBash Next Week on PS5, PS4
That's ultra, man
GigaBash has been receiving a pretty steady stream of DLC since its arrival back in 2022, and the latest addition sees another iteration of Ultraman joining the battle. This DLC is based on the Netflix movie Ultraman: Rising, and adds the hero and baby kaiju Emi, making for a combined playable character. Playing as the pair, you...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Ghost of Our Love Walkthrough
Floating candle map explained
Ghost of Our Love is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy that's unlocked after completing Potions Class. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Bloodline Walkthrough
Quick chat
In the Shadow of the Bloodline is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing Astronomy Class. In this
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Poachers' House Call Walkthrough
Check in
The Poachers' House Call is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Poached Egg Walkthrough
The best kind
Poached Egg is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing A Dragon Debrief. In this
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Surprise Meeting Walkthrough
Call for help
Surprise Meeting is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Dragon Debrief Walkthrough
Over some butterbeer
A Dragon Debrief is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy tied to the Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing Fire and V
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: It's in the Stars Walkthrough
Return to sen-taur
It's in the Stars is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Centaur and the Stone Walkthrough
Moth puzzle solution explained
The Centaur and the Stone is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Tuesday19th Nov 2024
Guide Stray Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Stray resource
Stray is a narrative adventure in which you play as a cute little cat. It was initially released on PS5, PS4 and PC, but later came to Xbox platforms as well as Nintendo Switch. Developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, this is a linear game in which you explore a futuristic dystopia...
Guide Stray: All B-12 Memories Locations
Where to find all B-12 Memories
Where are all the B-12 Memories in Stray? In Stray, one of the main collectibles hidden throughout the game is B-12 Memories. These aren't just good for earning the I Remember! Trophy, they also unveil some interesting story and lore, so they're definitely worth finding. You also get an in-game reward for finding them...
Rumour FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment
Give the people what they want
While Bloodborne fans continue to writhe in agony, it appears that the Bandai Namco-published, FromSoftware-developed modern classic, Dark Souls III, could be getting the remaster treatment. That's if the rumour mill is to be believed. This one comes to us by way of insider Nick "Shpeshal_Nick" Baker, so take it with...
Guide Stray: How Many Chapters Are There?
How many chapters are in Stray?
How many chapters are there in Stray? If you're playing Stray, you might want to know more about all the chapters in the game, as well as how many there are. As part of our Stray guide, we have the full rundown of all chapters. Below is a list of every chapter in the game, amounting to a full walkthrough. Stray: How...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Missions and Quests
EVE protocol
Looking for a list of all missions and quests in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's character action outing divides its activities into three categories: Main Missions, Side Missions, and Bulletin Board Missions. Main Missions are required to complete the game's campaign, while Side Missions are optional, and can be collected from NPCs marked...
Guide Stray: All Collectibles Locations
Where to find all collectibles in Stray
Where are all the collectibles in Stray? What are the collectibles and where do you find them? In Stray, there are a few collectibles for you to track down, and some of them are pretty tricky. As part of our Stray guide, we will be outlining all the collectibles and where to find them. Stray: All...
Guide Stray: All Badges Locations
Where to find all Badges in Stray
Where are all the Badges in Stray? One of the collectibles in Stray is a series of Badges that get pinned to the cat's harness, possibly one of the cutest reasons to explore the game fully. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to reveal how and where to unlock all the Badges. Finding all the Badges will earn you...
Guide Stray: Midtown Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Midtown in Stray
Midtown is the 10th chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat Antvillage. It's another large, open level with lots to see and do. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Midtown, explaining how to get through the chapter's main path. If you're looking for collectibles in
Guide Stray Trophy Guide: All PS5, PS4 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Stray
In this Stray Trophy guide, we will be going through the game's list of Trophies, explaining each of them and telling you how to unlock them all. As part of our Stray guide, you can use this Trophy roadmap to chart your progress towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to know about Stray's Trophies and how to...
Guide Stray: The Slums Part 1 Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Slums in Stray
The Slums is the fourth chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat The Flat, and is much larger than previous chapters. It's a fairly sizeable sandbox environment you can explore to your heart's content. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Slums, explaining how to get through...
Guide Stray: Rooftops Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Rooftops in Stray
Rooftops is the fifth chapter in Stray, in which you must reach the top of a tower and install the Transceiver. It follows on from The Slums. You'll explore a new area and clamber across the city, which is infested with those pesky Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Roof
Guide Stray: The Slums Part 2 Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Slums Part 2 in Stray
The Slums Part 2 is the sixth chapter in Stray, in which you return to the city and continue your mission after fixing the antenna in Rooftops. You'll meet new characters and help them track down friends. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Slums Part 2, explaining
Guide Stray: Dead City Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Dead City in Stray
Dead City is the second chapter in Stray, in which you descend into the game's dystopian setting. It takes place after finishing the previous chapter, Inside the Wall. This chapter introduces you to the darker side of the game, showing a forgotten city that's infested with deadly critters. As part of our...
Guide Stray: Dead End Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Dead End in Stray
Dead End is the seventh chapter in Stray, which takes you outside the safety of The Slums Part 2. This chapter is all about tracking down a character named Doc, who may have a way to deal with those nasty Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Dead End, explaining h
Guide Stray: All Music Sheets Locations
Where to find all Music Sheets in Stray
Where are all the Music Sheets in Stray? One of the collectibles in Stray is Music Sheets, which can be given to a robot named Morusque who will play them for you. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to tell you where to find all the Music Sheets. Getting all of them will earn you the Meowlody Trophy
Guide Stray: The Sewers Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Sewers in Stray
The Sewers is the eighth chapter in Stray, following on from the events of Dead End. This chapter unsurprisingly takes you through the dangerous sewer system, which is crawling with Zurks — but it's the only way to get to Zbaltazar. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Sewers
Guide Stray: Control Room Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Control Room in Stray
Control Room is the 12th and last chapter in Stray, following on from Jail. Obviously, this chapter wraps up the story — you're very nearly done. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Control Room, explaining how to get through the chapter and pointing out any collectibles. For...
Guide Stray: The Flat Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Flat in Stray
The Flat is the third chapter in Stray, where you'll meet your companion, B-12. Following on from Dead City, it's a short chapter, but an important one for the main story of the game. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Flat, explaining how to get through the chapter and...
Complete walkthrough for Jail in Stray
Jail is the 11th chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat Midtown. The cat's in trouble, and has been thrown in the slammer — obviously, you need to bust out. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Jail, explaining how to get through the chapter's main path. If you're looking fo
Guide Stray: Antvillage Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Antvillage in Stray
Antvillage is the ninth chapter in Stray, taking place after you complete The Sewers. In it, you'll see a peaceful tower structure, home to a few robots including Zbaltazar, who you're looking for. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Antvillage, explaining how to get through the...
Effin and Geoffin
In case you missed it, Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree has been officially nominated for Game of the Year at next month's The Game Awards 2024. And guess what? The DLC's inclusion has sparked a substantial backlash across social media, Reddit, and even the comments sections of sites just like Push Square. The Game...
Guide Stray: Inside the Wall Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Inside the Wall in Stray
Inside the Wall is the first chapter in Stray, introducing you to the game and its world. It acts mostly as a tutorial, getting you used to behaving and navigating like a cat. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Inside the Wall, explaining how to get through the chapter. This...
Feature Why Would Sony Want to Buy Kadokawa?
We explore why alleged talks may be taking place
Sony is in talks to acquire media conglomerate Kadokawa, an enormous corporation made up of many subsidiaries across gaming, manga, and anime. The buyout – which, according to Reuters, could be completed in a matter of weeks – would significantly bolster the Japanese giant’s entertainment...
News Here's a Taste of Soul Reaver's Remastered Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Got Soul
Ahead of its PS5 and PS4 release in just a few short weeks, we've been handed a quick glimpse of gameplay from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. As you'd expect, this reworking of the duology — which was originally split between the PS1 and PS2 — looks like a solid upgrade in the graphical department. The resolution's...
News Assassin's Creed Syndicate 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, PS5 Pro
London calling
It's a good day to be a fan of Assassin's Creed Syndicate. The London-based excursion, which released all the way back in 2015 for the PS4, is finally getting a PS5 update. Out this week and weighing in at around 750MB, the patch doubles the title's frame rate when played on PS5 and PS5 Pro via backwards compatibility. That's a jump...
News Sony Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Elden Ring Dev's Parent Company Kadokawa Corp
Includes FromSoftware and more manga control
Sony has reportedly entered talks with Elden Ring maker Kadokawa Corporation with a view to acquiring the company, Reuters claims via two sources. Discussions are said to be ongoing, and if they're successful, a finalised deal could be signed within the coming weeks. The firm's stocks are estimated to be...
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Unlock Photo Mode
Picture perfect
Photo mode has finally been added to Stellar Blade as part of the game's anticipated v1.09 update. However, accessing the feature isn't immediately obvious, so we're here to steer you in the right direction as part of our Stellar Blade guide. How Do You Unlock Photo Mode in Stellar Blade?: There are technically two different...
News Sony's Had a First-Party PS5, PS4 Game Nominated for Game of the Year Ten Times in a Row
Do not underestimate the power of PlayStation
Sony has had a first-party Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards ten years in a row. In fact, the streak would be even longer if 2014 hadn’t been such a lean year for the industry as a whole. Here are the titles that have been nominated: 2015: Bloodborne 2016: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s...
News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Live Now, Including PS3 Classics
Time to join the Resistance
Today's the day for the biggest PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium content refresh in some time, with an impressive 17 PS5, PS4, and Classic games dropping onto the two tiers. They're all available to download or stream now, including the memorable PS3 titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. The
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Datamine Reveals Potential Multiplayer Plans
By the light of the moon
A new Dragon's Dogma 2 datamine has supposedly unearthed some interesting details regarding potential plans for the open world RPG. While these tidbits don't necessarily mean that significant updates are incoming, they do suggest that the developer was at least considering one or two eyebrow-raising additions. The headline...
News Stunning PS5 Sandbox Towers of Aghasba Out Now in Early Access
Build 'em higher
Towers of Aghasba is one of those projects that's always looked incredibly promising — but it seems to have flown under the radar somewhat. You may recall that it was actually featured in last year's PlayStation Showcase, where it was announced for PS5. Well, today's the day: Towers of Aghasba is now available in early access...
News The Largely Forgotten Need for Speed Unbound Is Still Getting Big Updates on PS5
Lockdown mode coming soon
We feel a bit sorry for Need for Speed Unbound; it launched back in December 2022 with almost no fanfare at all, despite being arguably the best game in the series in years. Still, while it's flown way under the radar, it's quietly been receiving great post-launch support all this time, with the next big update coming very...
Guide Stray: Is It Open World?
Can you explore freely in Stray?
Is Stray an open world game? You may be wondering whether or not Stray takes place in an open world environment. Playing as a cat in a run-down robot city, it looks like a fun place to explore, but it's unclear if it's open world or not. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to tell you whether the game is an open...
News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Pro Issues Are Being Worked on, Dev Confirms
Polish dev aware of problems
Silent Hill 2 studio Bloober Team has acknowledged the problems affecting the game when running on PS5 Pro, stating it's working on a fix. Last month's horror remake is one of a few titles facing graphical flaws when played on Sony's new upgraded console, with reports of reflections constantly flickering on-screen. Now,...
Guide Stray: Does the Cat Die?
Does the cat from Stray live?
Does the cat die in Stray? If you're a pet owner, or are sensitive to animal deaths in media, you might be wondering whether Stray on PS5 and PS4 is going to do the unthinkable. Seeing animals die in movies and shows is always sad, but when they're creatures you've grown to love during the runtime, the blow is that much...
News Remedy Offers Control 2 Insight, AAA Action RPG on €50 Million Budget
Looking at 3-4 million units for 100% ROI
Remedy has shared an inside look at the budgeting and lifetime goals of creating Control 2, as it states the future game is working on a roughly €50 million budget and will need to sell between three and four million copies to improve on its investment costs. The game is a AAA action RPG, which going by...
News PS Plus Premium's Legacy of Kain Classics Both Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
Have you Nosgoth the Platinum yet?
In this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium update, a pair of cult classics are being added to the retro collection. November's additions include PS1's Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and PS2 sequel Blood Omen 2 — excellently timed arrivals with the Soul Reaver titles getting the remaster treatment in just a couple of
News Sony Leads Pack of Publishers Nominated at The Game Awards
Slow year for games, huh?
The Game Awards is undoubtedly the talk of the town today, not least because of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion's controversial inclusion as Game of the Year nominee. Sony, and by extension, PlayStation, are set to continue dominating Geoff Keighley's award show, with first-party titles nominated
Guide Stray: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Stray?
How long does it take to beat Stray? If you're interested in playing Stray, you're probably wondering how long the game is. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to reveal how roughly long it takes to complete the game. For a more detailed breakdown of the game and its chapters, see our guide: Stray: How Many Chapters...
News UK Sales Charts: Farming Simulator 25 Crops Up in a Nintendo-Heavy Top 10
Game has sold 2 million worldwide so far
The Farming Simulator series is quietly very popular, and there's evidence of that in the UK's latest physical games chart. Farming Simulator 25 recently released on PS5, and it's made a debut at number six; just under half of those physical copies sold were for Sony's console. This decent start lines up...
News Definitive PS5 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Edition Not for the Faint of Heart
Six expansions bundled into highly replayable 150+ hour CRPG behemoth
How time flies. Just the second game this scribe reviewed for Push Square, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is getting a debatably warranted Game of the Year edition. Cramming together four free DLCs and six premium expansions, with ten Mythic Paths to follow and 25 classes to...
News Final Fantasy 6 Remake Mentioned Again, A Dream Project for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Producer
Return of the Returners
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Final Fantasy games, talk of a Final Fantasy 6 remake has been floating around for years. In particular, the epic RPG is an obvious candidate for Square Enix's trademark 'HD-2D' overhaul, given its 16-bit origins. And guess what? Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka...
News Starbreeze Plans 'Significantly Lower Level of Investment' for PAYDAY 3
The great escape
After a disappointing launch and then some brief moments of optimism, it seems like developer Starbreeze is stepping away from the multiplayer heist game PAYDAY 3. Despite some positive reception to recent year-one anniversary updates, it looks like the developer will be winding things down in the months ahead. In the firm's recent...
News Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Hands TGA Nominated Puzzles to PS5, PS4
Launching on 3rd December
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes has been nominated in the Best Indie Game category at The Game Awards, and between now and then, PS5 and PS4 players will get the opportunity to play it for themselves. Swedish developer Simogo has announced ports of the unique puzzler will arrive on 3rd
News Roblox Introduces New Protections in Face of Growing Scrutiny
Under 13s blocked from messaging outside of games
Roblox is not a game we paid much attention to previously, and it seems we weren't alone in that. In the wake of a bombshell report that shined a light on the "paedophile hellscape" the wildly popular platform has allegedly been allowed to become, Roblox Corporation, the publisher and developer...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Garlick's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
Three at once
Professor Garlick's Assignment 2 is an Assignment you'll get in Hogwarts Legacy immediately after finishing Professor Garlick's Assignment 1. Completing it unlocks Flipendo. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Onai's Assignment Walkthrough
Troll... in the dungeons
Professor Onai's Assignment is an Assignment you'll get in Hogwarts Legacy after finishing Percival Rackham's Trial in the Main Quest. Completing it unlocks Descendo. In this
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Sharp's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
Bring the thunder
Professor Sharp's Assignment 2 is an Assignment you'll get in Hogwarts Legacy immediately after finishing Professor Sharp's Assignment 1. Completing it unlocks Diffindo. In this
Monday18th Nov 2024
News Disgruntled PS5 Pro Owners Campaign to Disable Support After Slew of Shoddy Patches
Not a good look
PS5 Pro is generally posting really positive results in games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Hogwarts Legacy, but as with all things in life, there are inconsistencies. It’s worth underlining that it’s down to individual developers to get the most out of Sony’s hardware, and not all of them are doing a good job. We’ve...
News All The Game Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed, Astro Bot Up for 7 Awards
FF7 Rebirth also gets 7 nominations
Geoff Keighley has today announced the games nominated for all the categories at The Game Awards next month, with the fan-favourite PS5 platformer Astro Bot one of the titles leading the way with 7 nominations. It's been nominated for Game of the Year, Best Art Direction, Best Score & Music, Best Audio Design,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium selection is bound to divide opinion. On the one hand, Extra's got some potential bangers in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and the vastly improved Dying Light 2. Oh, and there's a little game called Grand Theft Auto 5 — but who hasn't played Rockstar's eternal open worlder at this...
News 33 Characters Confirmed for Marvel Rivals PS5 Launch
Six more to be revealed
NetEase Games has announced its superhero-focused take on Overwatch, named Marvel Rivals, will release early next month with an impressive launch roster of 33 playable characters. 27 have been revealed so far, leaving a further six to be confirmed for the 6th December 2024 launch. All will be playable for free on release...
News PS5 Pro Image Quality Issues Reported for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Looks "dramatically worse" than base PS5 performance mode
You can add Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to the mounting pile of games that somehow perform worse on PS5 Pro than on Sony's baseline hardware. The engineers at Digital Foundry put the game's alleged PS5 Pro-enhanced patch through its paces and came away unimpressed. While RT reflections
News Konami Quiet as PS5 Pro Players Report Issues with Silent Hill 2
Pro patch lost in purgatory
If you were planning on diving into Silent Hill 2 on that fancy new PS5 Pro, you might want to hold out. Players have been reporting technical issues since the new console came out. A dedicated PS5 Pro patch has been promised, but as both publisher Konami and developer Bloober Team aren't talking, it's hard to say when or...
News Capcom Strategy Game Kunitsu-Gami Fails to Meet Sales Targets
But other 2024 releases selling as expected
Capcom has shared a sales update for its slate of 2024 releases via a new GameBiz.jp article, where it's announced the publisher's PS5, PS4 strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess didn't meet the sales targets set by the firm. Its reasoning for the sales flop stems from a lack of awareness...
News Oh No! Youtooz's Plastic PlayStation Tat Looks Lovely
Pre-orders open on 24th November
Have you otakus got enough space for a few more PlayStation-themed dust collectors? It looks like Yootooz, the Funko-esque toy company behind licensed collectible tat, is lining up a range of Sony goodies. A post on the company’s X (or Twitter) account includes the famous PlayStation slogan “live in your world,...
News Do You Really Want Devs to Make Lower Budget, More Original Games for PS5?
Slitterhead studio in the eye of storm
As we wrote in our review this month, Slitterhead is an inventive and original game. It’s one we thoroughly enjoyed, but it currently commands a Metacritic rating of 62. It’s one of the rare occasions where our 7/10 is actually higher than the critical mean. And it’s started an interesting discussion on...
News Embracer Still Struggling, Despite Cutting Thousands of Jobs
Net sales down 23% year-on-year
It's been a little while since we checked in on Embracer Group, and with the publishing giant having posted its Q2 financial results, now seems as good a time as any. Despite cutting thousands of jobs and attempting to right the ship, Embracer reports significant declines across the board, with the all-important...
News Fortnite's TMNT Islands Trailer Demonstrates How Far Epic's Platform Has Come
We'd have never left the house
Epic Games' Fortnite is either the greatest game ever made or a horrific blight on the minds of impressionable young gamers, depending on who you ask. While we don't feel that strongly one way or the other, one thing is sure: if we'd had unfettered access to this TMNT Islands thing when we were in the grip of '90s...
News There Is a God! Legacy of Kain PS5 Pre-Orders Are Exceeding Expectations
The Kain event
As we noted in a recent article, it’s a good time to be a Legacy of Kain fan. In addition to the upcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered bundle, tomorrow will also chart the release of emulated versions of Blood Omen (PS1) and Blood Omen 2 (PS2) on the PS5 and PS4.
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake's Brutal Difficulty Spikes Are Shocking New Players
Feel the burn
We're now a few days removed from the release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, and so players have had time to formulate some initial thoughts on the RPG. And perhaps surprisingly, the title's difficulty seems to be the biggest talking point at this early stage. Generally speaking, a lot of new players are quickly discovering that...
News Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme Is a Pretty Girl Photography Sim for PS5, PS4
Sure, why not?
Koei Tecmo has released more details about Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme, the so-called romance release due out in Japan and Asia from 6th March. Remember, there are no plans to release this in the West right now, but the Asian version will feature English subtitles. In truth, this is a far cry from the volleyball games...
News New LEGO Horizon Set Now Official, Includes, Aloy, Varl, and Machines
Put together a Sawtooth and Shell-Walker
Sony and LEGO have now officially confirmed the new LEGO set based on the Horizon series that leaked last week. It is exactly as it was claimed: the set features Aloy, Varl, and the Shell-Walker and Sawtooth machines. Pre-orders are now live on the LEGO website ahead of a release on 1st March 2025, and it'll...
News PSVR2 Horror Alien: Rogue Incursion Goes Gold, Reveals New Trailer
Out for PSVR2 on 19th December
Survios has announced as part of a bundle of PSVR2 reveals that its upcoming VR horror game Alien: Rogue Incursion has gone gold and is ready for its 19th December 2024 release date. To mark the moment, the developer has published a new story trailer to help set the scene for the adventure ahead. Check it out above...
News Hitman Brings a World of Assassination to PSVR2 in March 2025
Time to hit some men
Announced earlier this year during the most recent State of Play, Hitman World of Assassination is being brought to PSVR2. Unfortunately, it's been delayed by a few months; initially planned for December, it's now scheduled to arrive on 27th March, 2025. The game is essentially the full trilogy of modern Hitman titles, and was...
News Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Marches onto PS5, PS4 in 2025
And it looks delightful
Following a very successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Ratatan — a spiritual successor to PSP's cult classic Patapon — is now confirmed for both PS5 and PS4. Publisher Game Source Entertainment announced the supported platforms for the game in an update on its website, where it also pencilled in a release...
News Remedy's Sam Lake Honoured with Andrew Yoon Legend Award
Kojima, Schafer, Druckmann, Lake
Charismatic Remedy Entertainment boss Sam Lake has been honoured with the Andrew Yoon Legend Award, named the recipient by the New York Videogame Critics Circle. Lake has spent over two decades at Remedy, serving as creative director on both the Alan Wake and Control franchises. He's also a wonderful dancer. The...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best XM4 Loadout and Attachments in Season 1
Best XM4 build for Black Ops 6 Season 1
What's the best XM4 loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? What are the best XM4 attachments in Black Ops 6 and also Warzone? As one of the first guns you will unlock in multiplayer and a mainstay in the current online meta, the XM4 will be a popular pick for the game's entire longevity. In this Black Ops 6...
News Ridiculous Rhythm Game Trombone Champ: Unflattened Toots onto PSVR2 Next Week
Bold as brass
Trombone Champ: Unflattened, the virtual reality reimagining of the viral hit rhythm title, is coming to PSVR2, and it's right around the corner. Announced earlier in the year, the game now has a release date of 26th November 2024. For the uninitiated, Trombone Champ: Unflattened is a rhythm game, only instead of matching blocks to...
Guide Black Ops 6 Guide: Ultimate Weapons Wiki and Help
Your essential Black Ops 6 Season 1 resource
In this Black Ops 6 guide, we are going to reveal an ever-growing set of Best Loadouts for both the standard multiplayer option and Warzone. This might at times expand into limited-time events, covering how to complete objectives and get new items. The general idea, though, is to provide you with the very...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best Guns Tier List in Season 1
All the Black Ops 6 guns ranked and rated
Our best guns tier list covering Black Ops 6 during Season 1 is designed to recommend you the best guns to use at any time, no matter the overall situation. This page will be continually updated in response to patches, balance changes, and any new guns throughout the game's lifespan to provide you with the...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best Saug Loadout and Attachments in Season 1
Best Saug build in Black Ops 6 Season 1
What's the best Saug loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? What are the best Saug attachments in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? The Saug is one of the new SMGs introduced in Season 1, and is unlocked by reaching the end of Page 3 in the Battle Pass. It's free to all players. In this Black Ops 6 guide, we're going to...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best KSV Loadout and Attachments in Season 1
Best KSV build in Black Ops 6 Season 1
What's the best KSV loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? What are the best KSV attachments in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? The KSV is one of the best-performing SMGs in the game right now, so it's no wonder you're looking to put together an elite setup to let the gun thrive. In this Black Ops 6 guide, we're going to...
