Guide Best Open World Games on PS4
PS4's best open world games ranked and rated
News - October, 2025
Friday31st Oct 2025
The 100 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
PS5's best platformer games ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS5? Platformers have been part of the fabric of video games since the medium's infancy, with many of gaming's most famous faces originating from this genre. These games are primarily concerned with testing your ability to traverse tricky environments, but within that...
Review ARC Raiders (PS5) - A Triumph in Multiplayer Immersion
See you topside, Raider
ARC Raiders is easily one of the best multiplayer games currently on PS5. This sophomore release from Swedish developer Embark Studios manages to balance all the hardcore elements of an extraction shooter while making it accessible, cinematic, immersive, and, most of all, just damn good fun. ARC Raiders is set in a...
News As Sony's PS Plus Premium Expands Slowly, Another Dev Announces PS1 Emulation Plans
First three ports confirmed
While Sony’s own emulation efforts via PS Plus Premium continue to progress glacially, other organisations are getting in on the act. Brazilian company QUByte announced overnight that it’s upgraded its proprietary QUByte Emulation Engine with PS1 support, and it intends to release “many cult favourites” from the...
Talking Point If Xbox Drops the Cost, Would You Be Happy Still Paying for PS6 Multiplayer?
Pay to play
Rumour has it that, with Microsoft's upcoming Xbox hardware, the company plans to drop the requirement to pay for access to online multiplayer. If that really is the case, Sony's PS6 could be the only next-generation console still charging for the privilege. Obviously we won't know for certain whether this will happen until it happens,...
News Retro Mario Kart Rival Races to PS5, PS4 in Street Racer Collection
Bundles four different versions
History knows Street Racer did little to disrupt the success of the Mario Kart franchise, but in 1994 it was very much marketed as a rival to Nintendo’s racer. With a cool cartoon aesthetic and combat mechanics bringing it closer to, say, Street Fighter, this was a relatively high-profile title at the time. In...
News Silent Hill 2 Dev to Publish PS5 Indie Horror Game in January 2026
I Hate This Place gets a release date
Having worked on its own PS5 games in Silent Hill 2 and Cronos for the past few years, Bloober Team's new publishing label will properly kick into gear at the start of next year as it brings its first title to market. The developer's first project to launch on PS5, I Hate This Place comes from Rock Square...
News Final Fantasy 7, Expedition 33 Prove There's Only Love Between RPG Rivals
Art directors from each franchise join forces
The loudest fans of both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may insist on arguing on social media, but real ones know there’s an immense amount of respect between makers Square Enix and Sandfall Interactive. It’s perhaps not a surprise to see crossover art between the two...
News Sony Stands with Japan's Creators in AI Copyright Crackdown
Anime giants unite against Sora 2
Sony’s anime subsidiary Aniplex is one of several major Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) members who’s requested the organisation write to OpenAI about the unauthorised training of its content by video generator Sora 2. Sora 2 allows users to write prompts in order to create short videos and...
News Dino Hunting Classic Turok 2 Gets an Upgraded PS5 Version
Priced at £15.99 / $19.99
Retro specialist Nightdive Studios has announced it's putting out a native PS5 version of its Turok 2 remaster today. It's the same price as the original version, £15.99 / $19.99, and you can see some gameplay from it in the trailer above. Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting...
Rumour Halo 2, Halo 3 Remakes Also Purportedly Planned for PS5
Flooding us with the goods
We reckon Halo Studios’ strategy for the future of Master Chief is beginning to emerge. Halo: Campaign Evolved is coming to the PS5 next year, but the developer has already said the future of the franchise is on PlayStation. So, what’s next, after its Halo: Combat Evolved remake? Well, fan account
News What If Kiki's Delivery Service Was a Cosy Parisian PS5 Baking Game?
Très bien
The Witch’s Bakery wears its inspiration on its sleeve, and that’s no bad thing. From the magical cat to the retro hand animated vibes, this upcoming PS5 effort is effectively Kiki’s Delivery Service in Paris – but with more pretzels than parcels. The game – due out in 2026 – is being described by Sunny Lab Games as a...
Thursday30th Oct 2025
Guide Arc Raiders Release Times: When Can You Start Playing?
All the Arc Raiders release times in major time zones
Providing welcome competition to Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in 2025 is extraction shooter Arc Raiders, from The Finals studio Embark. Every pre-release beta has seen the experience gain more popularity and an increase in quality, so the release becomes hotly anticipated. This Arc...
Review Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection (PS5) - An Almost Flawless Victory for Fighting Game Fans
Get over here
Not every game in the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is a klassic, but dev Digital Eclipse’s ability to kontextualise kontent makes this a kompilation well worth owning. If you’ve played the excellent Atari 50 or any of the Gold Master Series kollections, then you’ll know roughly what to expect here: a playable timeline of...
News Resident Evil Requiem Is Up for Pre-Order Now, Deluxe Edition Revealed
Priced at £64.99 / $69.99
Ahead of its 27th February 2026 release next year, Capcom has made Resident Evil Requiem available for pre-order on the PS Store. There's a standard edition available for £64.99 / $69.99, and then a slightly pricier Deluxe Edition offering costumes, skins, filters, and more for £74.99 / $79.99. Alongside the pre-order...
News PS5 Pro Adds Frame Rate Option for Metal Gear Solid Delta
New multiplayer mode looks mad
Man, the new multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is really scratching our MGO and Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood itch. This all-new online component – available as a free update for the PS5 remake from today – blends hide-and-seek gameplay with competitive deathmatch action. We think the...
News Even More Cult SEGA CD Games Are Somehow Making Their Way to PS5, PS4
Another one?
Of all the systems enjoying a contemporary console renaissance, we wouldn’t have put money on the SEGA CD. But the “hits” just keep coming – this time FMV boxing game Prize Fighter, which first launched in 1993. Once again, dev Screaming Villains is handling the port, with Limited Run Games on deck to offer a physical version...
News PS5's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Draws Closer with Naughty Dog Recruitment Drive
Localisers and testers wanted
Naughty Dog is currently deep in development on its next big action adventure game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and it seems things are moving along nicely. When the sci-fi title was announced back at The Game Awards 2024, no release window was attached, so exactly when it's coming is up for debate. However,...
News PS5 Extraction Shooter Arc Raiders Is Looking Like a Hit as Servers Immediately Struggle
Raid unready
You know an online game's got potential when its servers seemingly crumble the minute they go live. That's what's happening with Arc Raiders right now. The new extraction shooter has just landed on PS5 (alongside Xbox and PC), and players are struggling to squeeze into any matches. And that's if they manage to get past the initial...
Raise the sails
Beloved, but undeniably hardcore strategy RPG Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord will soon be taking to the sea. Its previously announced War Sails expansion now has a confirmed release date, launching on the 26th November across all platforms — including PS5. Remember, Bannerlord was ported to Sony's system three whole years ago...
News 'Fame Does Not Create a Trademark': Sony, Tencent's War of Words Over Horizon Rip-Off Rage On
Ready, fight
Tencent is not backing down in its fight against Sony over the alleged Horizon rip-off Light of Motiram. The two organisations have gone back-and-forth in the courts a couple of times now, with the PlayStation maker originally describing its Chinese rival’s effort as a “slavish clone”. It sought the complete elimination of the...
News Forgotten PS5, PC Game Lost Soul Aside Still Being Patched and Optimised
New update available to download now
After a decade of waiting and anticipation, the world has very quickly moved on from PS5, PC title Lost Soul Aside. The game released to disappointing reviews, and it's hardly been mentioned since that August 2025 launch. Still, developer UltiZero Games is working to improve its action-focused effort...
News Virtua Fighter 5 Arrives on PS5 with New Single Player Mode and a $10 Upgrade Path
Final, Final Showdown
Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage is out now on PS5, and it's almost certainly worth checking out if you already own Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4. That's because existing owners can upgrade to World Stage for a fairly cheap $9.99 / £7.99 on the PS Store. The game costs $19.99 / £15.99 otherwise, although...
News Shmup Fans, Sit Down and Pay Attention to This New PS5, PS4 Compilation
You're gonna want it
Phwoar, who likes a good ol’ 90s shmup, then? You’re in luck: H2 Interactive has announced that it’s bringing the Raiden Fighters Remix Collection to PS5 and PS4 worldwide on 26th February. That’s the same date as the Japanese release, so no need for imports or idle thumbs. For those who don’t know, this collection...
Poll Do You Play Horror Games Around Halloween?
Spook for yourself
The spookiest time of the year is upon us, but does Halloween actually impact your gaming habits? It's something we've always wondered... Of course, the PS5 is home to loads of really highly rated, horror-based games. The Resident Evil series will always be an option — a franchise packed with classics, many of which have been...
News Even if You Don't Like Golf, You Need to See PGA Tour 2K25's Latest PS5 Update
Get the wedge out
Have you ever done a double-take at a gaming update before? Maybe today’s the first time. PGA Tour 2K25 has published the trailer for its Season 4 update, and it’s unexpectedly Borderlands 4 coded. The crossover makes sense to some degree: Take-Two publishes both the golf sim and the looter shooter, but they couldn’t be...
News Fortnite Introduces Sidekicks, Pet Pals That Join You Throughout the Game on PS5, PS4
Begins in November
If you're tired of playing Fortnite solo, fear not: you'll never have to play alone again when the new Sidekicks join the fun. Epic Games has announced Sidekicks for its evergreen free-to-play shooter, and they're essentially little animal companions that accompany you across various parts of the game. They don't offer any...
News Thief PSVR2 Game Gives VR Players Something to Look Forward To
Up for pre-order on PS Store today
Vertigo Games has confirmed its PSVR2 spin-off from the Thief franchise will release on 4th December 2025, alongside other headsets like the Meta Quests and Steam VR. Maze Theory, the developer of Thief: Legacy of Shadow, has collaborated with the series' original creators from Eidos Montreal to make the game, and...
News For Some Reason, 90s FMV Basketball Game Slam City with Scottie Pippen Is Coming to PS5, PS4
"You rocked his world"
We live in an era where even the most obscure retro games are getting modern re-releases, including SEGA CD monstrosities like Night Trap. And while it wasn’t panned as hard as its peers at the time, it’s crazy to see Slam City with Scottie Pippen – a first-person FMV basketball game starring the Chicago Bulls small...
News Acclaimed Skiing Adventure Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Finally Confirmed for PS5
No release date yet
We really enjoyed Lonely Mountains: Downhill on PS4, so we've been eagerly waiting to see if a PS5 version of its snowy follow-up would come along. Lo and behold, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is now officially confirmed for Sony's console. Here's the announcement trailer to give you an idea: Unfortunately, there are almost...
News 'Every Possession Is a Highlight Reel': NBA The Run Brings Pick-Up-and-Play Basketball to PS5
Slam dunk
For as much as we respect and appreciate many of the sports sims available today, we miss the arcade games of yesteryear. NBA Jam, NFL Street, SSX Tricky – previous generations played host to dozens of different pick-up-and-play sports games, which have largely gone away. NBA The Run is bringing all of that back. Due out in 2026 on...
Wednesday29th Oct 2025
News PS Plus Essential Games for November 2025 Announced
Cats, cars, and battles next month
Sony has today announced the lineup of PS Plus Essential games all PS Plus members can look forward to playing for the month of November 2025. Stray was already leaked at the start of the week, so the complete selection of three PS5, PS4 titles isn't quite as exciting as usual. All available to download from...
Rumour PS Portal Could Be About to Get Even More Compelling
Stream machine
We know Sony’s handheld accessory PS Portal has proven an enormous success, with approximately 5% of the PS5’s install base estimated to have purchased the Remote Play streaming device in the US. Well, it could be about to get even better, assuming screenshots from Reddit are accurate. A couple of pictures doing the rounds show...
News Sony Bend's PS5 Game Cancellation Could Be Seen Coming, Says Ex Dev
Didn't make "enough substantial progress" in three years
A former employee of Days Gone developer Bend Studio has commented that the cancellation of the team's live service game could be seen coming prior to it being made official. According to Robert Morrison, who spent almost three years at the developer (from July 2022 to June 2025) as a senior...
News Persona 6 Gets an Official Mention in New Atlus Survey
Take your time
The inevitable Persona 6 just got an actual, official mention in a new player survey from developer Atlus. Obviously, the game hasn't been announced yet — it's been very briefly alluded to in past interviews with key Atlus staff, but we've had nothing concrete. Well, up until now, arguably. Having said that, Persona 6 was...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Doing So Badly That's It's Been Outsold by MH Rise, Devil May Cry 5
Q2 sales results have MH Wilds at rock bottom
Capcom has today published its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, and they make for alarming reading for the publisher's biggest release of the year, Monster Hunter Wilds. While it had an excellent launch, selling more than 10 million units and setting new records for Capcom,...
Mini Review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (PS5) - A Comforting Couple of Classic JRPGs
No two ways about it
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake bundles two classic JRPGs together that, somewhat confusingly, are linked to but set chronologically after Square Enix's 2024 revival, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Together, they comprise the Erdrick trilogy and continue the series' consistently high quality, offering traditional turn-based...
News Retro Resident Evil Fans Will Want to Pay Attention to The Florist on PS5
Flower power
Do you miss the PS1 era of survival horror games? While we’re enormous fans of modern efforts like the Resident Evil 2 remake and Silent Hill F, we occasionally do yearn for the fixed camera vibes of the 90s. That’s the feel that New Zealand-based dev Unclear Games is trying to recreate with The Florist, an unnerving PS5 horror...
News Dispatch Episode 3 and 4 Out Now on PS5
Dispatched
Just a reminder: Episode 3 and Episode 4 of ongoing superhero game Dispatch are out now on PS5. Those who own the title should be able to go and grab the new episodes with no fuss. You don't need to hit up the PS Store or anything — you'll simply download them as an update, before accessing them through the game's episode selection...
News 'We Want to Be Everywhere, on Every Platform': Microsoft CEO Once Again Commits to PS5
"The best way to innovate is to have good margins"
Microsoft has, for the umpteenth time, committed to a multiformat future. In an interview with TBPN, as transcribed by Game File, CEO Satya Nadella spoke for several minutes about his company’s gaming business without once saying the word ‘Xbox’. He pointed out that, following the firm’s...
Talking Point Is PS5 Really in Competition with TikTok?
Keep scrollin', scrollin', scrollin'
One talking point that’s been popping up a lot recently is that console manufacturers are no longer in competition with each other. The theory – one which has been explicitly mentioned by Microsoft recently and alluded to by PlayStation in the past – is that social networks like TikTok are the real enemy,...
News Be Sure to Download The Outer Worlds 2's Day One Patch Before Playing on PS5
Full patch notes out now
The Outer Worlds 2 is out today on PS5 (following on from a brief early access period), and it's got a big old day one update that you should definitely download before playing. This patch doesn't have any major additions or anything, but it does fix a fairly lengthy list of bugs that range from annoying to potentially...
News Millions Tune in for Halo PS5's Reveal on PlayStation's Social Media Accounts
First trailer goes viral
The official reveal of Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 attracted millions of views across Sony’s social media accounts. Between the likes of YouTube and X (or Twitter), engagement has been off the charts as prospective players have welcomed Xbox mascot Master Chief to Sony’s machine. On the
"In all these 26 years, no one ever told me"
An excellent article from our friends at Time Extension revealed recently how close Hideo Kojima potentially came to creating a game based on seminal action movie The Matrix. According to Christopher Bergstresser, a former vice president of licensing at Konami Digital Entertainment, the Wachowskis were...
Poll Are You Playing The Outer Worlds 2?
Space race
It's a good time to be a fan of choice-driven RPGs, because The Outer Worlds 2 just dropped on PS5. Obsidian's latest release has technically been out for a few days through paid early access, and so far, player impressions seem to be pretty positive overall. The Outer Worlds — the first game — launched for PS4 back in 2019, and so...
News Generative AI Won't Be Creating the Next GTA, Says Take-Two Boss
"You end up with something pretty derivative"
Most video game publishers seem to agree — to varying levels — that generative AI will have its uses in development. However, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick seems particularly sceptical about what it can achieve. Speaking at a technology summit recently, Zelnick shared his views on large language...
Mini Review Reach (PSVR2) - Great VR Parkour Let Down by Dull Story
Greatness out of reach
Reach is the latest VR adventure from nDreams, the developer of the excellent VR shooter, Synapse. With that in mind, we had high hopes going into its latest outing. But can Reach capture that VR magic found in Synapse, while delivering on its cinematic promise? Well, sort of. In Reach, you play as Rosa, a movie stunt...
News Vampire Survivors Adds Balatro Themed Expansion in Latest Free Update on PS5, PS4
Ante Chamber available now
Two of the most dangerously compelling time-sinks released in recent years are Balatro and Vampire Survivors, so what happens when you combine the two? Well, developer Poncle has done just that, introducing a free, Balatro-themed expansion to its smash hit horde survival title. Named Ante Chamber, it's part of the...
News Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Will Throwdown in Closed Alpha Test on PS5, PS4
Let's be 'Avin' you
If you’re itching to get to grips with upcoming cartoon adaptation Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, then you can look forward to a closed alpha test in the not-too distant future. Street Fighter legend Justin Wong – who’s signed on as the brawler’s global ambassador – confirmed the tidbit in a new trailer, which also...
News Acclaimed Action Platformer Antonblast Is Smashing Its Way to PS5, PS4 in 2026
Dynamite
Antonblast, a Wario-inspired action platformer, is finally coming to PlayStation sometime next year. The game launched on Switch and PC in late 2024, and quickly garnered favour with critics and players alike. The port to PS5 and PS4 was announced during this Awesome Console Showcase: Taking many of its cues from the Wario Land series,...
News Try Promising PS5 Fighter Invincible VS Prior to Release in Upcoming Closed Alpha Test
Two new fan favourites join the fray
You can register for a chance to play promising PS5 fighter Invincible VS in an upcoming closed alpha test. The server slam will run from 21st November through 24th November, and will give you an opportunity to grapple with the three-on-three fighter, which is due out in 2026. If you can’t wait that long,...
Tuesday28th Oct 2025
News That Promising PS5 Console Exclusive Has Ex-Sony Santa Monica and FromSoftware Talent Behind It
Big pedigree behind promising game
Were you impressed by Loulan: The Cursed Sand’s reveal trailer earlier today? You and millions of others. You may not be surprised to learn that ex-Sony Santa Monica, FromSoftware, and PlatinumGames talent is powering the release, then. Here’s what Game Director Hongwen Huai said on the PS Blog: “Our c
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.4 Brings Major Additions, Out Now on PS5
Full patch notes revealed
The next big update for Assassin's Creed Shadows will be deployed on the 28th October, and Ubisoft has just shared the full patch notes ahead of launch. Title Update 1.1.4 has some major additions, such as the introduction of Corrupted Castles and an option to remove many of the game's parkour-related limitations. The...
News Battlefield REDSEC Is BF6's Free-to-Play Battle Royale Mode, and It's Out Now on PS5
Let battle commence
EA has officially announced Battlefield REDSEC, a free-to-play, standalone battle royale game, and it'll be available starting tomorrow, 28th October 2025. Fans can look forward to the full reveal, also tomorrow, when the gameplay launch trailer arrives: While certain details about REDSEC have leaked in the past, it's always...
News Sony's Social Media Tribute to the PS2 Borders on Insulting
You can do better
The legendary PS2 celebrated its 25th anniversary in North America over the weekend, and Sony’s social media tribute bordered on insulting. The company took the opportunity to promote its PS Plus Premium retro games, which makes sense, until you realise it’s missing many of the system’s most memorable releases. The...
Mini Review Halls of Torment (PS5) - Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn't a Fluke
Walk the walk
To call Halls of Torment a Vampire Survivors clone would be overly reductive, but it's probably the easiest way to start describing what it is. It's very similar in terms of its structure and flow, but introduces some interesting wrinkles that give it a pretty unique feel. For starters, its aesthetic is a pitch-perfect recreation of...
News Loulan: The Cursed Sand Looks Like Another Must Play PS5 Console Exclusive
Ashes to ashes
Fans of the classic God of War games from the PS2 and early PS3 era may want to sit up and pay attention to Loulan: The Cursed Sand. This is a new, isometric-style character action game from Shenzhen-based studio ChillyMoon, and it’s being backed by Sony’s excellent China Hero Project initiative. Scheduled to release as a PS5...
Guide Battlefield 6 Redsec: How to Download and All Release Times
Where to download Battlefield 6 Redsec
Redsec, the new Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6, launches today for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. We've got all the details you need below, including how to download Battlefield 6 Redsec and all Battlefield 6 Redsec release times. How Do You Download Battlefield 6 Redsec Battle Royale?: If you own...
News EA's Game Development Is Very Quickly Becoming an AI-Driven Hellscape, Report Claims
From bad to worse
It feels like we're hurtling towards a future where big publishers value AI over actual employees, and so this new report on EA's current trajectory makes for some particularly dire reading. The colossal company, which, let's not forget, has agreed to be bought out by a Saudi-led investment consortium, is apparently forcing AI...
News PS Plus Members Can Get a $20 Battlefield Redsec Pack for Free
Kit yourself out for Battle Royale
Anyone taking Battlefield Redsec for a spin today, and is a PS Plus subscriber of any tier, should head into the PS Store to claim a free content pack valued at £17.99 / $19.99. You're looking for the Rogue Ops Pack, and it contains the following: “Going Dark” PAX Assault Soldier Skin “No Limits”...
News Black Ops 6 Conveniently Free Again as Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Launches
Just the multiplayer and Zombies this time
The new Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6 launches today as a free-to-play offering, but Activision doesn't want you playing that. To try and divert your attention away from REDSEC, it's made Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 completely free for a second time on PS5, PS4. From today, 28th October, until 3rd...
Shadows of the Colossus
In this era of controversial Sony live service disasters, it seems almost sacrilege to suggest PS2 classic Shadow of the Colossus could have been an online game. But that was what auteur Fumito Ueda originally had in mind. An interview with the ex-Sony man on the 20th anniversary of the game’s release reminds us of the...
News Sony's Rumoured Handheld May Be Years Away, But Ghost of Tsushima Is Steam Deck Verified Now
Jin-'n'-out
Sony has updated Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut on PC to add Steam Deck compatibility. While verification isn’t necessarily required to run a release on Valve’s handheld, it does symbolise that additional work has been invested to ensure playability has been optimised. As part of the Patch Notes on the game’s Steam page,...
News PUBG and Hi-Fi Rush Owner Krafton Is Spending $70 Million to Become an 'AI-First Company'
"A complete reorganization of the company's operational development system"
South Korean gaming giant Krafton has announced that it is investing almost $70 million to become an "AI-first company". As reported by PC Gamer, the firm – which owns PUGB Studios and Tango Gameworks, creators of Hi-Fi Rush –
News Sony's Brave Bet on Anime Is Looking Like a Masterstroke
As Chainsaw Man rules the Box Office
Sony’s throwing all its chips in the anime basket – and it’s paying off big time. Fresh from the record-breaking success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earlier in the year, the new Chainsaw Man movie is cleaning up. In fact, the Reze Arc is currently top of the US Box Office, beating out the new Bruce...
News 'Significant' Layoffs Are Set to Hit Amazon Game Studios
Company will downsize development efforts
Amazon Game Studios is set to feel the effects of a company-wide round of layoffs. As reported by Bloomberg, the number of people affected was not disclosed, only that the job cuts in the company's video game division will be "significant". Overall, the layoffs across the whole company will amount to an...
News For $1000, Maybe Get Married to Your Favourite Yakuza Character
Dreams do come true
Sometimes real people just don't cut it, and you've got little choice to but tie the knot with an entirely fictional stud / babe. That's the premise behind this new Like a Dragon exhibition in Japan, which will allow 15 lucky lottery winners to marry their favourite Yakuza character. Yes, this includes an actual ceremony,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Ninja Gaiden 4?
Go ninja go
We had an inkling that Ninja Gaiden 4 would end up being a bit of a divisive return for the classic action franchise — but, at least based on what we've seen around the web, the game seems to have gone down pretty well with both newcomers and longtime fans. Developed in collaboration between series stalwart Team Ninja and...
Hardware Review RIG R5 Spear Pro HS - Entry Level PS5 Headset Has Surprisingly Great Audio
Big audio, small price
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been testing out the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS, a pair of affordable wired headphones by Nacon, officially licensed by PlayStation. But with a low price of $69.99, does it bring the audio goods? What Is The RIG R5 Spear Pro HS?: The RIG R5 Spear Pro HS is a wired gaming headset with 40mm...
News Crash Bandicoot Set to Spin into New Netflix Animated Adaptation
Don't crash out
Crash Bandicoot is getting his very own Netflix animated adaptation, with the studio behind Sonic Prime at the helm. Word comes courtesy of streaming site What’s on Netflix, which claims WildBrain Studio has taken up the mantle of bringing the former PlayStation mascot to the small screen. It’ll follow a series of other...
Monday27th Oct 2025
News First PS Plus Essential Game for November 2025 Leaked
Meow
Sony is scheduled to confirm the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for November 2025 this Wednesday, 29th October, but Dealabs leaker Billbil-Kun has beaten the company to the punch on one of the games. According to their latest report, one of the three PS5, PS4 games included in next month's selection is Stray. Of course, PS Plus members...
News Sony Rules Out Acquiring Batman, Mortal Kombat Maker Warner Bros
Doesn't want a "big Hollywood M&A deal" right now
Sony has ruled itself out as one of the companies interested in acquiring Warner Bros after it essentially put itself up for sale. Last week, Warner Bros revealed it has "initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value". The quote came after rumours of bids for the firm...
News Cancelled God of War PS5 Game Leaks in Screenshots
Here's what Bluepoint was making
Bluepoint Games, the remake specialist behind Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, was once working on a live-service God of War title for PS5. It was cancelled, along with another Game as a Service from Days Gone team Bend Studio, but now some of the developer's work has surfaced online. Via a MP1ST report, a...
News Capcom Refuses to Back Down on Crazy Street Fighter 6 Pay-Per-View Plan
Sorry not sorry
Capcom will go ahead with its plans to paywall Capcom Cup 12 and its accompanying Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025. The annual events will be adopting a pay-per-view model, meaning that if fans want to watch the official streams, they'll need to cough up. Naturally, the announcement of such a model went down...
News PlayStation Is Trying to Scrub Any Mention of Its Failed Concerts from the Internet
More concert cancellations, web page gone
The chances of any further PlayStation: The Concert dates going ahead next year, as the tour is set to hit the USA, seem increasingly unlikely. It's been noticed that a further 11 stops on the USA leg of the world tour have now been cancelled, with Ticketmaster no longer listing them as up for purchase...
Guide These 22+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (27th-2nd November)
The Outer Worlds 2! Mortal Kombat! Tales of Xillia!
It's another bumper week on the PS Store, as we enter a new month. But what else is new? We suppose there are fewer headlines this time, but with The Outer Worlds 2, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, and Tales of Xillia Remastered — well, you're still spoiled for choice. These are all the new...
News PS6 Could Be the Only Next-Gen Console Charging for Online Multiplayer
Next-gen Xbox reportedly removing paywall
After offering online free of charge on PS3, the fact that access to multiplayer servers was tied into Sony's subscription service PS Plus upon the launch of the PS4 was always a quiet but contentious topic. The debate effectively died out after a few years, but it may soon flare up again, as it's been...
News Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection's PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy Won't Finish You
Fairly straightforward, in fact
Ahead of its release later this week, the Trophies for digital archive Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection have started to pop up on Sony’s servers. And mercifully, this doesn’t look like a particularly tough Platinum at all. You’ll earn the vast majority of the gongs just through general gameplay, like performing...
Poll Will You Be Buying Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5?
Hail to the Chief
We knew it was coming, but we still can't quite believe that it's actually happening. Halo was basically considered the last bastion of Xbox following Microsoft's multiplatform spree — and now, it too is going to be a PlayStation franchise going forward. It all starts with Halo: Campaign Evolved in 2026. This full remake of the...
News Silent Hill F Actress Goes Viral Streaming Acclaimed PS5 Horror Game
Millions tune in to watch
Over 1.5 million people have watched Silent Hill F actress Konatsu Kato play the first part of the PS5 survival horror game. The star, who promised to livestream her playthrough for fans, has already amassed over 100k subscribers having started the game late last week. She’s scheduled to broadcast the next part on 29th...
News Cult PS1 Fighting Trilogy Battle Arena Toshinden Coming to PS5
Legendary 32-bit fighter franchise resurrected
If you grew up with the PS1, you’ll remember Battle Arena Toshinden. Whether you actually owned one of the 3D brawlers or not, we bet you’ll have examined its box on store shelves. It’s a pretty iconic series from the 32-bit PlayStation era. And now it’s set to make a comeback, courtesy of...
Random Fans Can't Believe Halo Is Coming to PS5 Before Killzone
Halo, goodbye
Once famously described by various magazines as a ‘Halo Killer’, some PlayStation fans can’t believe Master Chief will arrive on PS5 before first-person shooter series Killzone. In the aftermath of this weekend’s announcement, where Halo: Campaign Evolved was officially confirmed for Sony’s console, one of the most viral...
News Halo's Worst Level Will Be Much Improved on PS5
Flooded
Who remembers The Library in Halo: Combat Evolved? Even though this author was fresh faced and a lot less cynical in 2001, he still remembers that tedious trudge through blue-grey corridors, fighting endless waves of Flood. It’s something Bungie has reflected on in the years since the game’s release, observing it should have paced the...
News Final Fantasy Remake Director Clarifies Part 3 Won't 'Cut Content'
Pace yourself
Apparently there's been some confusion surrounding recent quotes from Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi, and he's now attempting to clear things up. Previously, Hamaguchi had claimed that the final, third game in the saga will be "a bit more concise" than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth — a title that's sometimes criticised...
News PS5's Power Saver Probably Isn't Tied to a Next-Gen Handheld, But It's Intriguing All the Same
Whole world in your hands
We’re sure you’ve read a lot about PS5’s new Power Saver mode. The feature, added in a recent firmware update, has been positioned as part of Sony’s long-term eco-friendly initiative. A handful of titles have been updated to support it, including Demon’s Souls and Days Go
News SoulCalibur 3 Will Cross Swords with PS5, PS4 This Year, Still Set for PS Plus Premium
Eternally retold
SoulCalibur 3 is still on track to release for PS5 and PS4 this year as a PS2 classic, the series' official social media accounts confirm. There was some slight confusion over the timing, as the port was first announced alongside Tekken 3 — which was part of this month's PS Plus Premium update. But again, SoulCalibur 3 will drop...
News You Could Test Future Halo Games on PS5, PS4 in Insider Program Update
Sony consoles listed in Halo Insider preference settings
Halo Studios looks to be fully embracing the PS5 and PS4 as it brings its Halo franchise to PlayStation platforms for the first time, so much so the two systems have been listed as preferences in the Halo Insider program. This scheme allows players who have signed up to test upcoming Halo...
News Vampire: The Masquerade's Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust
Bleeds out in 2026
We don't want to sound mean, but we had completely forgotten that Vampire: The Masquerade got a battle royale spinoff on PS5. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt — often referred to as just Bloodhunt — released for Sony's current-gen system back on the 27th April, 2022. And now, it's just six months away from being shut down...
News Halo PS5 Will Take Full Advantage of the DualSense Controller
But no word on PS5 Pro yet
The upcoming Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of Bungie’s legendary Xbox exclusive Halo: Combat Evolved, will take full advantage of the DualSense controller. The remake’s PS Store page, which is live now and available to add to your wishlist, references full compatibility with the PS5’s controller, including...
News Arc Raiders Wants You to Play into the PS6 Generation and Beyond
Embark sees it as a 10-year game
Releasing later this week after years of promising tests and betas, Arc Raiders is potentially a title you will play more on the next-gen PS6 than the current PS5. Rumours suggest Sony is preparing for a new console in 2027 or 2028, and Arc Raiders studio Embark is going big with its next project by seeing it as a...
News The Trophies in PS5's Virtua Fighter 5 Look Truly Thankless
You'll be virtually fighting for a while
Not every fighting game needs to offer an achievable Trophy list like Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection – but PS5 re-release Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage doesn’t even have a Platinum. And if you’re aiming to 100% it, you may as well sell your soul to Akira and his kin – you’ll need to play 1,200...
News Former Battlefield Boss Says Video Games 'Can't Be Built By An Al'
"I hope they never can. The human aspect is still essential"
Patrick Söderlund has certainly been around the block a few times. The former CEO of Battlefield studio DICE can also list the title of Executive Vice President of Worldwide Studios at Electronic Arts on his CV, so it's fair to say that he knows a little bit about interactive...
News MySims: Cozy Bundle Settling Down on PS5 Next Month After Year of Switch Exclusivity
Sim-ple plan
EA will bring its double-pack of Wii ports MySims: Cozy Bundle to the PS5 next month, assuming a report from the always reliable Dealabs insider billbil-kun is accurate. The collection includes remastered versions of the original MySims and its successor MySims: Kingdom, which offer a slight twist on the traditional The Sims
Sunday26th Oct 2025
News Halo PS5 Is Great, But Why Doesn't It Have Competitive Multiplayer?
The big question
Halo: Campaign Evolved, debuting for the first time on PS5, will feature two-player split-screen and four-player online campaign co-op – but it won’t have competitive multiplayer. Obviously, the LAN tournaments in the original Halo: Combat Evolved were a formative part of the franchise’s appeal, so it’s odd to see any form...
"We're competing more and more against TikTok"
By bringing its signature release Halo: Campaign Evolved to the PS5, Xbox has underlined once and for all that its business is going in a different direction. This was already evident from the success of ports like Gears of War Reloaded and Forza Horizon 5, but Master Chief is so symbolic of...
Mini Review Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition (PS5) - An Overpriced Racer That Loses Its Grip
Family can't fix this
We’ve never wanted to recommend a racer more than Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition. This scrappy PS5 port of a 2022 arcade cabinet hails from Raw Thrills, the US-based dev founded by coin-op royalty Eugene Jarvis. If you’ve not stepped foot in a sticky arcade for several years, you may know the studio best for its...
Saturday25th Oct 2025
News Halo Confirmed for PS5, Remake of First Game Out in 2026
Just the single player in Halo: Campaign Evolved
Microsoft has officially announced that the Halo franchise is making the jump to PS5 in the form of a remake of the first game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved. You can already wishlist the game on the PS Store, with the remake coming out in 2026. This is a "faithful yet modernized remake" of the...
News Expect More Halo Games on PS5, Dev Says Series Is 'on PlayStation Going Forward'
"It's really a new era"
It sounds like Halo: Campaign Evolved will be just the start of Halo Studios' plans for bringing the FPS franchise to PS5 — and PlayStation in general — as the developer has said Halo is "on PlayStation going forward". Wearing a PlayStation t-shirt while saying it, community director Brian Jarrad made the comment during...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 604
Small mercies
The clocks are about to get back in the UK, which means months of dark and dismal gaming await. Fortunately, there's no shortage of things to play. Here are the games keeping us busy. Jamie O'Neill: There are ten weekends left in 2025, so I've made a list of 10 WAYP PS4 and PS5 new releases that I want to spend more time with before...
Friday24th Oct 2025
News This Is Why Xbox Is Bringing All of Its Games to PS5 Now
Insight into what's been going on at Redmond
Xbox has undoubtedly become one of the biggest publishers on PlayStation – but it may not be entirely through choice. A new article from Bloomberg (paywalled) delves into the business decisions behind Microsoft’s sudden multiformat move, and while little of it will surprise, it does add clarity to...
News PS5 Pro Is Definitely Not the Best Place to Play The Outer Worlds 2 at Launch
Performance and image stability issues
While the PS5 Pro is turning in utterly outstanding results in first-party games like Ghost of Yotei, third-party publishers are having a tougher time getting to grips with the hardware. The Outer Worlds 2 is the latest effort to perform worst on Sony’s supercharged $750 hardware, according to experts...
News Bethesda Is Working on New Fallout Games, Todd Howard Confirms
"Just know we are working on even more"
With no sign of a brand new Fallout game releasing in the next few years, it was left to Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout: New Vegas to headline Fallout Day yesterday. With the Xbox Series X|S, PC RPG Starfield still receiving content (with a PS5 version presumably in the works), and
News Battlefield 6's Battle Royale Mode Set to Shadow Drop on PS5 Next Week
All the rumours, leaks suggest so
Alongside the first wave of Season 1 content, it's heavily speculated the Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6 will release on 28th October too, in a shadow drop launch. The mode was teased during the game's big reveal event, but a date was never attached to its release. There have been murmurs for weeks now that...
News New EA Partnership Will 'Reimagine How Games Are Made' with AI
"Would you like me to add some lens flare to that?"
The AI boom has arrived, and it’s infiltrating the video game industry at large. Stability AI, a “leading independent and multi-modal generative AI company”, has announced a strategic partnership with EA to “co-develop transformative generative AI models, tools, and workflows that empower...
News MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Brings Black and White, Cartoonish FPS Flair to PS5 in March
DOOMboat Willie
We finally have a release date for the stylish shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire. The game, which blends first-person gun-toting action with a noir, black-and-white, 1930s cartoon aesthetic, comes to PS5 on 19th March, 2026. We've known about this game for a while, but it was announced for consoles about a year ago, when it was...
News Fortnite's Highly Anticipated The Simpsons Season Starts to Leak
First look at map and art
We’ve waited multiple generations for a new The Simpsons game, but it looks like a Fortnite season is the best we’re going to get. Fortunately, this sounds like an extremely fun event if you’re a fan of Matt Groening’s legendary animated show. Early key art confirms Homer, Marge, Ned Flanders, Bart, Krusty, and...
News Honkai: Star Rail Concludes Its Elongated Amphoreus Saga, Adds Permanent Game Mode
And that's the end of that chapter
When the stinger at the end of the most recent Honkai: Star Rail update warned its never-ending Amphoreus saga would be continued, we felt a little bit of our soul die. That is to say this overwritten beast of a plot hasn’t been our favourite to date, but it concludes in v3.7, due out on 5th November. At least...
News Train-Tricking Arcade Game Denshattack Looks Mad in the Best Way in Latest Trailer
Coming to PS5 in 2026
Denshattack made a real impact when it was announced back at Gamescom in August, and it continues to look insanely fun in its latest gameplay trailer. It looks like a long-lost PS2 game that would've been revered as a cult classic: The game has you driving a train through a series of stages, only you're doing so at high...
News The Finals Gets Ready for Halloween with New Ghoul Rush Mode
Spooky stuff indeed
Season 8 of The Finals is now well into its stride, and this week's mid-season update brings a frighteningly good new game mode, a plethora of spooky rewards, a scarily good store update, and a spread of smaller fixes and improvements – all in time for Halloween. Mid-season update 8.6.0 introduces a new infection-based game...
Thursday23rd Oct 2025
Guide Best PS5 Exclusive Games
PS5's best exclusives, rated and ranked
What are the best PS5 exclusive games? For enthusiasts and the hardcore, exclusive titles are one of the main reasons for buying a console. These experiences generally make the most of the hardware you are purchasing, and so many are considered best in class when stacked up against third-party titles...
Review The Outer Worlds 2 (PS5) - Mechanically Fantastic RPG Struggles to Be Memorable
In one ear, Outer the other
The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian trying to rediscover the role-playing magic that once defined it as a juggernaut within the genre. And in a lot of ways, this bigger, and generally better sequel accomplishes its goals. Compared to The Outer Worlds — and indeed, compared to many other modern RPGs — the game provides...
Rumour New Halo Game Heading for PS5, Will Almost Certainly Be Announced This Week
Is it finally happening?
There's a growing belief that Microsoft will unveil a new Halo game this week, and that it'll be confirmed for a PS5 release. And by 'this week', we mean as early as tomorrow — Friday the 24th October. That's because this year's Halo World Championship — the series' official esports event — takes place over the...
News Xbox Boss Believes Sony's Strategy of Console Exclusives Is 'Antiquated'
"The biggest games in the world are available everywhere"
Xbox fans against the organisation’s multiformat strategy may want to close their eyes now, as boss Sarah Bond is signalling her company has no plans to explore exclusivity again. In an interview with Mashable, she pointed out that all of the biggest games in the world are available...
News Mark 10 Years of Fallout 4 with a PS5, PS4 Re-Release Next Month
Anniversary Edition out on 10th November
Bethesda might finally be done re-releasing Skyrim over and over again, so how about a few extra versions of Fallout 4 instead? To mark 10 years since its original release, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition shall launch for PS5 and PS4 on 10th November 2025. This new version of the RPG will package the base...
News 'Final' Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 DLC, Mysteria Ecclesiae, Dated for November
Third expansion coming 11th November
Warhorse Studios has announced its third and "final" story expansion for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will release for PS5 on 11th November 2025. Given the name Mysteria Ecclesiae, you'll venture to the Sedletz Monastery to investigate a deadly disease. Catch the reveal trailer above. Here's the setup: "Join...
News Project Tal Is Another Stunning Open World Action RPG Targeting PS5
That's what we're Tal-king about
While we'll be the first to admit that we're losing track of all these crazy-looking action games from Chinese and Korean studios, that doesn't make Project Tal any less impressive. This newly announced title is currently in development at MADNGINE in South Korea. It's based around the country's mythology, and it's...
Review Full Metal Schoolgirl (PS5) - This Offbeat Anime Roguelite Somehow Gets It Right
Learning the hard way
For a game about robotic students raging against a sinister regime, Full Metal Schoolgirl is weirdly relatable. The onset of AI has brought life to a horde of automaton employees known as the Working Dead, tasked by a tyrannical corporation to behave as corporate slaves. With a single organisation controlling Tokyo’s...
News Fallout 76 Finally Gets a Native PS5 Version Next Year
Burning Springs expansion in December
Almost five years after the console's launch, it's been confirmed Bethesda will finally provide Fallout 76 with a native PS5 version. The online game has always been playable via backwards compatibility, but wasteland explorers had to put up with last-gen visuals and framerates. From next year, there'll be a...
News For a Fleeting Moment, It Felt Like PS2 Gangster Game Scarface Could Be Getting a Re-Release
But it all went up in flames
Oh, how we loved Scarface: The World Is Yours on PS2. This PS2 crime caper first launched in 2006, about a month prior to the PS3 in the United States, and it was an awesome send-off for the system in our opinion. While it was, in many ways, a GTA clone, we really loved building up our criminal empire and simply...
Round Up Once Upon a Katamari PS5 Reviews Roll Up Some Big Scores
Bundles of fun
Once Upon a Katamari is the first all-new instalment in Bandai Namco’s ball rolling brand for quite some time. It’s also a rather good one. The embargo for outing lifted earlier today, and it’s already wrapped up some pretty big scores. Its aggregate rating on Metacritic is at about an 80 on PS5, which is sturdy stuff for this...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Persona 5 Protagonist as Sales Top 1 Million Units
Sellin' at the speed of light
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a hit for SEGA, with sales now surpassing one million units worldwide. According to the Japanese publisher, since release on 25th September, players have raced over 74.5 million times, participated in over 31.5 million Grands Prix, and competed in over 13 million Ranked Matches. To attract...
News PS4's Legendary PT Demo Used to Teach Japanese Students English
Yes, really
PT, the iconic PS4 demo that revealed Silent Hills, has found itself a new use case: teaching Japanese school students the English language. Niigata Prefectural Tsunan Secondary School, located in the Niigata prefecture and north of Tokyo, posted an article earlier this week about one of its fifth-grade English classes using PT to learn...
News Survival Horror Sequel Tormented Souls 2 Out Today on PS5
Priced at £24.99 / $29.99
Following up on one of the best indie survival horror games of recent years, Tormented Souls 2 is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It utilises fixed camera angles and a limited inventory in classic Resident Evil fashion, and you could catch a taste for the title in the launch trailer above. It's a direct sequel to...
News Bonus Elden Ring Items from New Tarnished Edition Delayed to 2026
Switch 2 version is delayed, pushing back PS5, PS4 items
FromSoftware has made the decision to delay the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring to 2026, with the knock-on effect being the bonus items contained within this new Tarnished Edition also having been pushed back on PS5, PS4. The updated version comes with two new starting classes (Knight...
Wednesday22nd Oct 2025
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now, Here's What It Does
More than just mere stability
Sony has released a meaty new firmware update for the PS5, which adds more than system stability – although you shouldn’t get your hopes up too high. The patch – creatively codenamed 25.07-12.20.00 – is available to download now, and weighs in at a whopping 1.319GB in size. Among its new features are the...
News PS6 Could Be Less Than Half the Price of Microsoft's 'Very Premium' Next-Gen Xbox
No brainer
We’ve already reported on how the PS6 – due out in 2027 – is expected to be less powerful than Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox, but that difference is going to come at a significant cost it seems. Earlier this week, in an interview with
News Now Devs Are Politely Asking Their PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5
You know you want to
One of PS5’s biggest challenges has been actively encouraging players to upgrade from the wildly popular PS4. With hardware prices still high for the new-gen system, the reluctance to upgrade has slowly started to affect third-party publishers – even Capcom recently complained about it. And with Genshin Impact expected to...
News Sep 2025 USA Sales: Ghost of Yotei PS5 Boycott Fails, Sequel Sells 'Great'
PS5 unit sales up 10% month-over-month
There was a small pocket of social media users who insisted Ghost of Yotei would be a failure. Unfortunately for them, the Sucker Punch sequel has done “great”. A vocal minority of the terminally online took umbrage with the release’s heroine, as well as some industry drama involving employees at the...
News PS Portal Still a Huge Success as Sony Reportedly Preps PS6 Handheld
5% attach rate to PS5 in the USA
At least one in every 20 owners of a PS5 in the USA also has a PS Portal to go with the console, it's been revealed. Mat Piscatella of Circana shared as part of the USA sales report for September 2025 that "the attach rate of PlayStation Portal to PlayStation 5 hardware has now exceeded 5%". A device heavily...
News Remedy CEO Out in Aftermath of FBC: Firebreak Disaster
Live (out of) service
Remedy CEO Tero Virtala has stepped down with immediate effect, as the Finnish studio deals with the fallout of its live service disaster. Last week the company revealed that it was effectively writing off the entire development budget of FBC: Firebreak, after the first-person shooter failed to find a foothold in the crowded...
News PS5 Surpasses Lifetime PS3 Sales in the US
Onto the next
The PS5 has now overtaken the PS3 in terms of lifetime sales in the US. That's according to the latest data from ever-informative Circana (formerly NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, who reports that Sony's current-gen console topped the PS3 as of September this year. Those of you who were around for the PS3 generation may remember the...
News You Could Now Play Death Stranding 1, 2 with Worse Graphics on PS5
Both games get the Power Saver mode update
Death Stranding Director's Cut, the enhanced PS5 version of the original game, has been updated to take advantage of the console's new Power Saver mode. When played in this mode, the game's overall performance (graphics, frame rate, and potentially more) will be reduced, but it'll consume less power. In...
News PS5 Black Friday Bundle Will Knock $100 Off the Price
That should sell
Sony’s hoping to fatten a few stockings with PS5s this Black Friday, as word of an upcoming Fortnite bundle comes courtesy of the ever-reliable billbil-kun of Dealabs. According to the snoop, the platform holder plans to introduce the new console on 21st November, a week prior to the busy Black Friday shopping period. The...
Mini Review PowerWash Simulator 2 (PS5) - A Bigger, Better, Squeaky Clean Sequel
Lather, rinse, repeat
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a pretty straightforward sequel. It sticks to the core of what made the first game such a cult hit, but builds on it just enough with a few smart revisions and new features. Broadly, this is more of the same, but so strong is the satisfying clean-'em-up gameplay that we don't mind one bit. Each level...
News More Than 2,500 Must Have PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in New PS Store Sale
As we creep closer to Christmas
Sony’s in the process of launching a new PS Store promo which has seen more than 2,500 games discounted – including some essentials at their lowest ever prices. While the deals are still deploying globally, we can already see many of the games included, and their savings in the UK. We’ll obviously update with...
News Sony Game Helldivers 2 Is Proving a Monstrous Success on Xbox
Hey big seller
Do you remember when we reported August’s USA sales charts? Helldivers 2 was missing from the Xbox charts, which we immediately posited as an error. Analyst Mat Piscatella, who publishes the data, said he’d investigate – and here we are. The third-person shooter is a massive success on Microsoft’s machine. So,
News This Astro Bot Dual Speeder Figure Might Be the Best PS5 Merch Money Can Buy
Need for speed
If you've got room on your shelf for something special, you may want to hold out for this newly announced Astro Bot Dual Speeder figure. It doesn't have a release date yet, but the posable figurine has got to be one of the coolest PlayStation collectibles we've seen in a long time. It's from Bandai Spirits Tamashii Nations — a...
News Battlefield 6 Gets Even Better on 28th October, New Maps, Modes in Season 1 Update
Say hello to Blackwell Fields
EA has today shared a first look at the sort of content that'll keep you coming back to play Battlefield 6 now that it's out on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Just over two weeks after the release, from 28th October, the game's Season 1 batch of content begins to roll out. The overall roadmap is split into three...
News No Man's Sky Grows Yet Again with Another Free Content Update, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Breach update launches today
It probably shouldn't be surprising at this point, but No Man's Sky has just received yet another free update, adding more new content to the space exploration game. This update is named Breach, and it's out now on all platforms, including PS5 and PS4: Breach's big new addition is space wrecks — dilapidated old...
News Pixel Art Angling JRPG Sea Fantasy Reels in a Surprise PS5 Release Date
What a catch
Adorable pixel art angling JRPG Sea Fantasy has netted a 24th October release date on the PS5, after launching on pretty much every other platform earlier this year. The game looks like it’s stepped straight out of the 16-bit Super Nintendo era, with a nostalgic overhead look, but its big twist is that a lot of its gameplay revolves...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion May Be the Perfect PS5, PS4 Beat-'Em-Up to Round Out Your 2025
Final two characters confirmed
Too many cool games, too little time. Right? Are you keeping up? Well, whether you are or aren’t, add another PS5 and PS4 must play to your list: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the awesome throwback beat-‘em-up from DotEmu, will drop on 1st December. Developed by TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge maker Tribute Games, the...
All in good time
Much has been said about the return of Dragon Quest 7 thanks to Reimagined — the full remake that's releasing in February — with some onlookers questioning Square Enix's decision to "streamline" the game's massive story. But producer Takeshi Ichikawa thinks that the narrative might actually resonate a lot better with a modern...
News Tales of Xillia 2 Remaster Confirmed in Development, Still No Word on a Xillia Bundle
Xillia and Xillia 2 will release separately
Tales of Xillia Remastered is out on PS5 in just over a week, and we're looking forward to it — but will Tales of Xillia 2 get the same treatment? The answer to that increasingly popular query is yes, according to a new Famitsu interview with series director Yusuke Tomizawa (as reported by...
News Switch 2 Port Marks Addition of New Persona 3 Reload Songs on PS5, PS4
Update on 23rd October
Atlus has confirmed that it's adding a selection of Persona 3 and Persona 3 FES tracks to its PS5, PS4 remake Persona 3 Reload tomorrow, 23rd October. The free update coincides with the release of the RPG's port to Nintendo Switch 2, and there'll be eight additional tracks in total, coming to all platforms. The new songs are...
News PowerWash Sim 2 Will Continue to Team Up with Other IPs for DLC Packs
At least three IP-based expansions confirmed
One of the best things about the first PowerWash Simulator title was how its post-launch DLC leaned into other gaming and general media IPs. You could scrub clean locations and items from Final Fantasy VII Remake or take a trip to Bikini Bottom for a SpongeBob SquarePants expansion. Now, developer...
Tuesday21st Oct 2025
"They can't do the same thing"
Conversations about the next generation of consoles have already begun, with lots of rumours about PS6 and its supposed arrival in 2027. However, many are satisfied with what current-gen machines are capable of, and the diminishing returns offered by new, technically more powerful consoles are becoming so minute that...
News These 7+ Games Will Be Axed from PS Plus Extra in November 2025
Your last chance to play
Sony will trim its PS Plus Extra service of seven more games next month, as it’s announced the small gaggle of titles which will leave its service in November 2025. The lineup is as follows: Alternate Jake Hunter: Daedalus The Awakening of Golden Jazz (PS4) Battlefield 5 (PS4) Digimon Survive (PS4)
News October 2025 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Eight more PS5, PS4, and Classic titles out today
Another eight PS5, PS4, and Classic titles are now available for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium members, as Sony rolls out its October 2025 update. The games are live now in the UK and Europe, and shall roll out to the USA later on in the day. Here's what's on offer from today: New PS Plus Extra...
News PSN Services Stabilise After Global AWS Outage Caused Chaos Around the World
Fortnite, Roblox, and Gran Turismo 7 affected
If you’re having issues connecting to PSN right now, you’re not alone. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage is currently impacting dozens upon dozens of online systems, including Sony’s gaming network. While we’re currently connected, the service does seem shaky in our neck of the woods...
Mini Review Tekken 3 (PS1) - PlayStation's Definitive Fighter Is Still King
Enter the Tekken
Tekken was already a big deal before Tekken 3 came along, but the third instalment rocketed Bandai Namco's series to truly awesome heights. It was both a revolutionary 3D fighting game and a commercial juggernaut, helping define an entire console generation. But perhaps the most impressive thing about Tekken 3 is that, over three...
News Surprise Days Gone Remastered Update Takes Advantage of New PS5 Feature
Freaky deaky
Days Gone Remastered has become the latest PS5 game to take advantage of Sony’s new Power Saver feature. Sony’s gradually been rolling out support for this profile, after it was added to its console in a recent firmware update. While we haven’t been able to test out the feature in Bend Studio’s apocalyptic open world just yet,...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's Third-Person Update Practically Makes It a New PS5 Game
Time to play
For as much criticism as Ubisoft gets, its post-release support is often absolutely extraordinary. One case in point is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s upcoming third-person update – it was one of the game’s most requested features at launch, and it’s coming for free. That’s right, if you already own the game – or plan to...
News Xbox Shortchanges PS5 Fans Yet Again with Another Shoddy Physical Release
The Outer Worlds 2 has just 1.32GB on its Blu-ray
In another low for physical game releases from Microsoft, it has been discovered there's only 1.32GB of data on the PS5 disc for The Outer Worlds 2, which launches on 29th October 2025. Word comes from Does It Play?, where an early physical PS5 copy reveals there's just 1.32GB of data on the actual...
Let's talk about Rex, baby
The Jurassic World Evolution series' greatest strength has always been how it sits comfortably in the sweet spot between serious park building mechanics and the giddy wonder of dinosaur related mayhem. Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the best yet — not revolutionary by any stretch of the imagination, but a game that knows...
Guide All PS5 Games with Power Saver Support
Scale back your electricity consumption
Power Saver is a new performance profile added to the PS5 as part of its memorably named 25.06-12.00.00 update on 17th September, 2025. While it can be selected in the console's settings, it also needs to be individually supported by games in order to work. On this page, we're going to explain a little more...
News Disappointment As Tekken 3 Is the Latest PS1 Classic to Launch without Trophies
As expected, unfortunately
For whatever reason, Bandai Namco does not want Sony to add Trophies to its emulated PS1 games. While most of the platform holder’s own classic games have been updated to add in gongs – either at launch or later – Bandai Namco’s selection of re-releases remain Trophy-less. And unfortunately, the highly...
News Yes, Licensed Manga Hero Gon Is Still Included in Tekken 3 on PS5, PS4
We were worried he may be Gon for good
Tekken 3 rarely gets re-released, with some speculating it may be due to its inclusion of licensed manga character Gon. To be fair, the legendary fighter did feature on Sony’s ill-fated PS Classic micro-console (albeit the PAL version), and publisher Bandai Namco was releasing licensed Gon tie-ins as...
News PS5 Has Been 'Special' Thanks to SSD, DualSense Features Rather Than Visuals
So says Astro Bot lead developer
Video game visuals have very comfortably hit the point of diminishing returns, making the traditional jump from the PS4 to a PS5 less obvious. To combat this, Sony invested in a meaningful SSD and DualSense controller features as differentiators, and the Team Asobi studio director Nicolas Doucet believes these are...
News STALKER 2 Shows Off Its PS5 Version in New Gameplay Trailer
Ahead of November 2025 launch
GSC Game World is continuing to build up to the PS5 version of STALKER 2, this time with a new gameplay trailer. There is a heavy focus on combat, which is how you'll engage with much of the hostile open world. Check out the new footage above ahead of the 20th November 2025 release on PS5. "Anomalies, underground labs,...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Was to Get DLC at One Point, Scrapped for the Third Game
Square Enix did have DLC plans
Square Enix won't be expanding Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with any DLC, but it did have plans to at some point during the development of the RPG. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi shared with Wccftech the developer had plans to make Final Fantasy VII Rebirth DLC, but after revisiting the topic, it ultimately decided to...
News Xbox, PC Sci-Fi RPG Starfield Won't Be Revealed for PS5 Until Next Year
Still waiting
Starfield was seen as the flagship post-acquisition console exclusive for Xbox Series X|S when it launched in 2023, but it failed to really resonate with consumers to the level Microsoft had hoped. The game has been rumoured for PS5 ever since, but we’re now approaching the end of 2025 and it’s still not been confirmed for the...
Poll Are You Playing Ninja Gaiden 4?
Back for blood
It's taken over 13 years to get here, but Ninja Gaiden 4 is upon us. That's right, Team Ninja's hardcore action franchise is finally back in the spotlight, and by most accounts, it's a welcome return. The game's been given some really positive review scores, with many critics praising its all-out focus on unapologetically hectic...
News The Sinking City 2 Had Been Targeting a Surprise PS5 Release, Delayed Due to War in Ukraine
Will surface in 2026
Frogwares was hoping to release sequel The Sinking City 2 as a surprise in late 2025, but it’s delayed the game into 2026 due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Sergiy Oganesyan, the studio’s head of publishing, explained: “Developing a game during a war isn’t something you can ever really prepare for, but something...
News The Simpsons' Long Rumoured Mini-Season Includes Springfield Takeover, According to Leaks
Visit virtual Springfield in November
Fortnite aficionados may be aware of a bunch of rumours doing the rounds lately, all pointing towards The Simpsons making a big splash in the game in a future update. Well, known Fortnite leakers have doubled down on this, and it sounds like it'll be a pretty major event in Epic Games' everything-'em-up...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Is Going All-In for Halloween with Costumes, Quests, and More
Dreamspell begins
Honestly, Capcom's put more effort into Monster Hunter Wilds' imminent Festival of Accord than we thought it would. The latest seasonal event kicks off tomorrow at the time of writing, on the 22nd October. Subtitled Dreamspell, the spooky occasion will see the Grand Hub undergo another redecoration, and new event quests will be...
News Marvel Rivals' First Ever PvE Mode Gets Gameplay as Zombies Invade the Free PS5 Title This Week
Where's Deadpool when you need him?
Ahead of its Halloween event dropping later this week, on the 23rd October, Marvel Rivals has handed us a zombie-filled gameplay trailer. This is the free-to-play title's first ever foray into co-op PvE, as teams of heroes are tasked with taking down waves of undead enemies while completing set objectives. As...
Monday20th Oct 2025
Guide Silent Hill 2 Guide: Full Walkthrough, Puzzle Solutions, and All Collectibles
The ultimate Silent Hill 2 resource
In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we'll reveal a complete Walkthrough that provides an in-depth, step-by-step guide through the whole game, pointing out Collectibles along the way. At times, we will branch out to specific
A complete guide to Brookhaven Hospital in Silent Hill 2
In this fourth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering Brookhaven Hospital. You get here after following L
A complete guide to South Vale in Silent Hill 2
Hello and welcome to our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles. At times, our Walkthrough
Guide Silent Hill 2 Safe Codes: All Safe, Keypad, and Lock Combination Codes
Every safe code, keypad, and lock combination listed
What are all Safe, Keypad, and Lock Combination codes in Silent Hill 2? Throughout the game, you'll encounter lots of puzzles that require you to work out a code to unlock a Safe, a Keypad, or a Lock combination. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Safe code, Keypad, and Lock...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 25+ Essential PS5, PS4 Games in Player's Choice Sale
Cheap PlayStation games we recommend this week
Sony's current PS Store sale is coming to an end. The Player's Choice promotion is an absolutely colossal offering, spanning almost 5,000 different games, available only until 22nd October. However, there's a lot of filler making up the numbers here, so we're going to focus on the absolute essential...
A complete guide to Wood Side Apartments in Silent Hill 2
In this second part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Wood Side Apartments. You'll get here after finding the Wood Side Apartme
A complete guide to Lakeview Hotel in Silent Hill 2
In this eighth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Lakeview Hotel. You'll arrive here after rowing across
A complete guide to Blue Creek Apartments in Silent Hill 2
In this second part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Blue Creek Apartments. You arrive here after stepping
A complete guide to Toluca Prison in Silent Hill 2
In this sixth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering Toluca Prison. James finds himself down here after jumping down a
Guide Silent Hill 2: Coin Puzzle Solution and All Riddles Solved
Where to find the Man, Woman, and Snake Coins
Looking for a Coin puzzle solution and all riddles solved in Silent Hill 2? A brain teaser you need to solve in order to progress through the game, you first must find some Coins and then use them to solve a series of riddles. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal the Coin puzzle solution...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Labyrinth Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Glimpses of the Past, Strange Photos
A complete guide to the Labyrinth in Silent Hill 2
In this seventh part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Labyrinth. This section takes place directly after the
Guide Silent Hill 2: Clock Puzzle Solution and Where to Find the Hands
Clock puzzle in Room 212 walkthrough
Looking for a Clock puzzle solution and where to find the Hands in Silent Hill 2? The next location-encompassing puzzle, you'll need to make your way throughout the whole of Blue Creek Apartments to solve the Clock puzzle. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal the C
Guide These 27+ New PS5, PS4, PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (20th-26th October)
Jurassic World Evolution 3! Ninja Gaiden 4! Dispatch!
After a slower week on the PS Store last time, we're back to another absolutely mammoth offering. The big new arrivals this week include Jurassic World Evolution 3, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 — among many. These are all the new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Hospital Box Code Solutions and How to Get the Key
A complete guide to the Chained Box puzzle
Looking for the Hospital Box code solutions and how to get the key in Silent Hill 2? In the Otherworld version of Brookhaven Hospital, this grand puzzle will have you searching the building's depths for clues and combinations. In this Silent Hill 2 guide
Guide Silent Hill 2: Gallows Puzzle Solution in the Yard
What Gallows noose to pick
Looking for the Gallows puzzle solution in the Yard in Silent Hill 2? After fully exploring Toluca Prison and finding all the weights for the Scales, a Gallows will appear containing poem verses you need to match up. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal the Ga
Guide Silent Hill 2: Hospital Safe Solution in the Director's Office
Where to find the Safe Button
Looking for the Hospital Safe solution in the Director's Office in Silent Hill 2? A puzzle that follows directly on from another one, the Director's Office is the place that'll test your mental power the most up until now. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we are going to reveal the Hospital Safe solution in the Director's...
Guide Silent Hill 2 Trophy Guide: How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Silent Hill 2
Do you need a Silent Hill 2 Trophy guide to help you unlock all Trophies and get the Platinum? In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to cover and explain every Trophy requirement you need to accomplish to get 100% Trophy completion. Our Trophy Roadmap also covers queries such as whether there are any...
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Strange Photos Locations
Pieces Unarranged Trophy guide
What are all Strange Photos locations in Silent Hill 2? This type of Collectible has you searching for Polaroid pictures left behind throughout the game, and finding them all in a single playthrough unlocks the Pieces Unarranged Trophy. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Memos Locations
Archivist Trophy guide
What are all Memos locations in Silent Hill 2? This Collectible type takes the shape of notes, letters, diary entries, book passages, and even whole items, all spread throughout the many locations in the game. If you find and collect them all in a single playthrough, you'll unlock the Archivist Trophy. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Hand Puzzle Solution and Where to Find All Bracelets
Where to place Bracelets on the Hand
Looking for the Hand puzzle solution and where to find all Bracelets in Silent Hill 2? One of the main puzzles in Brookhaven Hospital, you'll need to search its floors and rooms to find multiple items to help you solve it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal
Guide Silent Hill 2: Blue Gem Location and Where to Use It
Where to use the Blue Gem in New Game+
What's the Blue Gem location and where do you use it in Silent Hill 2? An item only found in New Game+ that unlocks the UFO Ending, this object is pivotal. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going
Guide Silent Hill 2: Jacks Inn Motel Safe Code Solution
Jacks Inn safe code revealed
What's the Jacks Inn motel Safe code and how do you get it in Silent Hill 2? A smaller puzzle that encompasses Jacks Inn in West South Vale, you'll want to solve this brainteaser. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to re
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Discover the Secret of Room 106
All Seems in Order Trophy guide
How do you discover the secret of Room 106 in Silent Hill 2? A missable interaction in the game, you'll want to do this in order to earn a Trophy. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to discover the secret of Room 106. Doing so unlocks the All See
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find Broken Key Parts and Get the Dog Key
Dog Ending item locations revealed
Where do you find Broken Key Parts and get the Dog Key in Silent Hill 2? Two items required to get the Dog Ending in New Game+, you must search the streets and shops of Silent Hill to make the conclusion possible. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Glimpses of the Past Locations
Echoes Trophy guide
What are all Glimpses of the Past locations in Silent Hill 2? A form of Collectible, you'll need to find and interact with all of them in a single playthrough to unlock the Echoes Trophy. In this Silent Hill 2 g
Guide Silent Hill 2: Room 206 Safe Code Solution in Wood Side Apartments
How to get the Safe code in Room 206
What's the Safe code solution for Room 206 in Wood Side Apartments? How do you open the Safe in Room 206 in Silent Hill 2? How do you get the Safe code in Room 206? A puzzle that might catch you by surprise — especially considering you can't actually escape it once you're in there — this brain teaser requires...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Moth Puzzle Solution and How to Get the Lock Combination
Room 202 Moth puzzle solution revealed
Looking for a Moth puzzle solution and how to get the Lock Combination in Silent Hill 2? Having explored floor 1F and worked out The Minute Hand solution in the Clock puzzle, you can go inside the room James marks as "M" on Door
News PS Store Quietly Adds Crucial New Feature for PS5, PS4 Deals
Price is right
Sony’s been quietly making crucial new improvements to the PS Store, like the recent addition of user reviews – and it’s just rolled out a very nice feature that’s long overdue, as first spotted by Reddit. Fans browsing discounted games may now spot a ‘Lowest Price in the Last 30 Days’ tab, which will tell y
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get All Endings
How to unlock every Silent Hill 2 ending
How do you get all endings in Silent Hill 2? Just like the original PS2 game, there are multiple different ways Silent Hill 2 can conclude, from the serious to the downright wacky. You will either need to fulfil certain requirements or find specific items to get them. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Jukebox Puzzle Solution - Glue, Coin, Button, Vinyl Locations
Where to find Jukebox Button, Glue, Broken Vinyl Record, and Neely's Bar Coin
What's the Jukebox puzzle solution in Neely's Bar in Silent Hill 2? The first proper puzzle of the game, you shall find it in Neely's Bar in South Vale. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal the Jukebox
Tuesday21st Oct 2025
Review Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5) - A Bloodthirsty Action Game Ripped Straight from the PS3 Era
Stark raven mad
Ninja Gaiden 4 feels like a game that came out 15 years ago, and we mean that as a compliment. This blood-soaked, hard-as-nails action game eschews many contemporary design decisions, instead giving players a traditional, linear experience that's refreshingly straightforward. A collaboration between action specialists PlatinumGames...
Monday20th Oct 2025
Guide Silent Hill 2: Historical Society Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Strange Photos
A complete guide to the Historical Society in Silent Hill 2
In this fifth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Historical Society building. James will get here afte
Guide Silent Hill 2: Elevator Quiz Answers and How to Solve the Decorative Box Puzzle
What's the Decorative Box code solution?
What are the elevator quiz answers and how do you solve the Decorative Box puzzle in Silent Hill 2? This puzzle has two sections to it: the trick-or-treat quiz you get in the Elevator of Brookhaven Hospital and then the Decorative Box that requires you give the correct answers to those questions. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Reception Office Padlock Code and How to Get It
Reception Office Padlock code revealed
How do you get the Reception Office Padlock code in Silent Hill 2? Early on in your exploration of Brookhaven Hospital, you'll need to work out a Padlock code to obtain a key. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Rece
Guide Silent Hill 2: Grand Market Keypad Code and How to Get It
Grand Market Keypad code revealed
Looking for the Grand Market code and how to get it in Silent Hill 2? As you are exploring South Vale, you might encounter a locked Grand Market on the intersection between Katz Street and Neely Street. There is a Keypad you need to solve to enter, and we've got the code you need. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Music Box Puzzle in the Lobby
Where to find all 3 Figurines
How do you solve the Music Box puzzle in the Lobby in Silent Hill 2? Shortly after arriving at the Lakeview Hotel, you'll reach the Lobby to discover a large Music Box in the centre of it. 3 items appear to be required to operate it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide
Guide Silent Hill 2: Witness Room Generator Solution and How to Power It
Switch order for the Witness Room Generator
What's the Witness Room Generator solution and how do you power it in Silent Hill 2? When you explore Toluca Prison, you reach Death Row / 1F Serpent Section to find a Generator in need of powering so you can gain access to the Death Chamber. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle
Where to place all Radiographs
How do you solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle in Silent Hill 2? A key puzzle you need to solve in order to progress through Brookhaven Hospital, it'll have you finding and arranging radiographs. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the X-Ray Viewer
News The Possibility of Ghost of Yotei DLC Could Be Down to You
Sucker Punch wants to hear from its players
Beyond the previously confirmed Legends mode, it seems that what Ghost of Yotei developer Sucker Punch will do next is still very up in the air. The studio will soon decide what its next big project shall be, and it doesn't sound like any DLC or expansions for Ghost of Yotei have been locked in yet. In...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Mirror Puzzle in Room 202
Where to place all Mirror Shards
How do you solve the Mirror puzzle in Room 202 in Silent Hill 2? Having unlocked its front entrance door, you will enter Room 202 to be greeted by a broken mirror revealing a message and a fruit bowl in front of it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Mirror puzzle in Room 202. How Do...
News You'll Have to Be Damn Good at Ninja Gaiden 4 to Get Its Platinum Trophy on PS5
Master Ninja
Ninja Gaiden 4 is out on PS5 this week, and that means its Trophy list is already available to peruse right there on Sony's servers. Given the series' hardcore reputation, we wanted to take a peek at this list to see whether the game's going to be a nightmare to Platinum — and guess what? It is. Well, kind of. In truth, the Trophies...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Seesaw Puzzle in Room 210
Where to find the Pigeon and Swan Figurines
How do you solve the Seesaw puzzle in Room 210 in Silent Hill 2? A second involved puzzle you will find in Blue Creek Apartments, animal figurines must be found and then placed correctly. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Seesaw
Differences between Standard and Hard mode explained
What Combat and Puzzle difficulty options should you choose in Silent Hill 2? Two important decisions that'll impact your playthrough in a few different ways, you'll want to understand the difficulty settings in the game before you make any decisions. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Nurses Station Keypad Code
Where to find the Nurses Station Keypad code
How do you get the Nurses Station Keypad code in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Nurses Station Keypad code in Silent Hill 2? This puzzle will send you on quite the journey to discover its solution, with a few hours of gameplay between finding the Keypad and the solution. In this Silent Hill 2 guide,...
Guide Silent Hill 2 New Game+: How to Start and What Carries Over in New Game+
How New Game+ affects Silent Hill 2
How do you start New Game+ in Silent Hill 2? What carries over in New Game+ in Silent Hill 2? An important element in the game for unlocking more Endings and Trophies, you will want to complete multiple playthroughs via New Game+ so you can see everything it has to offer. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we
Final Fantasy 7 Redo
Love it or hate it, there's no denying that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is full of distractions. Minigames, side quests, typical open world-style busywork... there's a lot to chew on between main story sections. But it sounds like the third game in Square Enix's Remake saga will dial things back a bit. In an interview with Screen...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Shoot All the Balloons in Wood Side Apartments
Let's NOT Party! Trophy guide
Where do you shoot all the balloons in Wood Side Apartments in Silent Hill 2? This individual Trophy isn't tied to story progress or anything of the sort, so there's a chance you will miss it during your playthrough. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal where to shoot all the balloons in Wood Side...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Battlefield 6?
Locked and loaded
So, now that we've all had a solid couple of weekends to really get stuck in, what do we actually think of Battlefield 6? Is it really the return to form that EA's series has needed? Or is it a little overrated? The shooter's been on the receiving end of many positive reviews, both from critics and players. Hell, it's got over...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find White Chrism
White Chrism location revealed
Where do you find White Chrism in Silent Hill 2? The second item in sequence you'll need to get the Rebirth Ending in a New Game+ playthrough, this one is found just after you meet Maria. In this Silent Hill 2 guid
News PS5 Controller's Removable Battery Seemingly Debunked for Now
Not today, folks
Recent rumours said Sony was planning to roll out a revised version of the DualSense controller with a removable battery, but they may be incorrect – at least for now. The original rumour stemmed from Polish website PPE which has outed some a
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Chainsaw
Where to find the Chainsaw
How do you get the Chainsaw in Silent Hill 2? A Weapon you won't find during a standard playthrough, you'll be made to wait until you can add the Chainsaw to your inventory. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we'll reveal how to get the Chainsaw. How Do You Get the Chainsaw in Silent Hill
Guide Silent Hill 2: Do You Need to Play Silent Hill 1 First?
Should you play Silent Hill 1 before 2?
Do you need to play Silent Hill 1 first before playing Silent Hill 2? Should you play Silent Hill 1 before 2? A very good question considering the number in the title of the new PS5 remake, this Silent Hill 2 guide will answer the question: do you need to play Silent Hill 1 first? Do You Need to Play Silent...
News Former God of War Dev Says Major Studios Should Make Smaller Games to Complement the Big Ones
"Double-A and single-A, and then perhaps indie as well right?"
It's no secret that triple-A game development is becoming unsustainably expensive, so to support major titles, big studios should look to diversify the scale of their productions. That's according to Meghan Morgan Juinio, a producer who worked at Santa Monica Studio for 10 years on the...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find Crimson Ceremony Book
Crimson Ceremony book location revealed
Where do you find the Crimson Ceremony book in Silent Hill 2? One of the items you need to unlock the Rebirth Ending, this early game pickup will get you on your way to unlocking it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal where to find the Crimson Ceremony book. Where Do
News Resident Evil 0 PS5 Remake Rumours Persist, Could Still Be Years Away
As new details reportedly leak
Suggestions of a Resident Evil 0 remake are doing the rounds again after a newly published report claims to have found casting details and a project codename. Gaming outlet MP1ST starts by corroborating the claims from May 2024, when IGN and VGC reported that Capcom has remakes of Resident Evil 0 and
News The Awesome Absolum Smashes Through 200,000 Sales in Its First Week
Impact hit
Absolum, the fantastic beat-'em-up that launched on PS5 earlier this month, has smashed through 200,000 sales. That's according to publisher Dotemu, which, based on the existence of such a press release, is clearly over the moon with how the game's performed. This level of success is very much deserved, as far as we're concerned...
News Grammy Winner Lana Del Rey Potentially in Line to Sing 007 First Light's Theme Song
Video Games star may find herself in a video game
Lana Del Rey’s voice is a perfect fit for James Bond, and she may have been recruited to croon the theme tune to IO Interactive’s upcoming 007 First Light. We’ll be frank with you: there’s a lot of speculation doing the heavy lifting here. But here is the fact: Lana Del Rey has registered a...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Rifle
How to unlock the Armory and get the Hunting Rifle
How do you get the Rifle in Silent Hill 2? How do you unlock the Armory and get the Hunting Rifle in Silent Hill 2? When you reach Toluca Prison, you'll soon find a Rifle locked inside a cabinet in the Armory. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Handgun
Where do you find the Handgun in Silent Hill 2?
How do you get the Handgun in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Handgun in Silent Hill 2? A weapon that makes combat a whole lot easier, you'll want to get your hands on the Handgun as soon as possible. However, where is it? In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Handgun...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Shotgun
Where do you find the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2?
How do you get the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2? A very important weapon to add to your arsenal, the Shotgun will help you out in a tight situation with a huge blast of short-range firepower. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get a Flashlight
Flashlight location in Silent Hill 2
How do you get a Flashlight in Silent Hill 2? An essential item for navigating the darker areas of the game, you'll luckily pick one up as part of the main story. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Flashlight. How Do You Get a Flashlight in Silent Hill 2?: You'll find a Flashlight...
Saturday18th Oct 2025
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2025?
Plus or minus?
A total of eight new games have been confirmed for this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium update, and it's actually a very fitting selection for what is unquestionably the spookiest time of the year. Break out the distant screams and tormented cackling whenever you're ready... October's Extra lineup is full of horrible outings,...
News Tomb Raider: Anniversary Will Not Be Part of Next Week's PS Plus Update
Mystery solved
We know Tomb Raider: Anniversary will be added to PS Plus Premium at some point, as Sony already confirmed that during a recent State of Play. But there’s confusion after uber-reliable rumour-monger billbil-kun touted it for next week’s update, scheduled for 21st October. Ultimately, it wasn’t includ
News Ghost of Yotei Continues to Iron Out Its Minor Flaws with PS5 Patch
Smooth as butter
Sucker Punch has been cleaning up some minor bugs in its acclaimed PS5 open world game Ghost of Yotei, with v1.10 available now. The patch largely focuses on some very small flaws, like a “rare crash that could occur when ray tracing is enabled” and other progression hiccups. The full list of fixes, as provided by the Seattle...
News There Are Big Concerns About Plants vs Zombies' PS5, PS4 Re-Release
Dead man walking
Plants vs Zombies Replanted is out next week on the PS5 and PS4, and should be cause for celebration. After all, it’s arguably one of the greatest tower defence games ever made. But rumours are beginning to swirl about the quality of the port, which is allegedly based on an old Windows Phone (?) build that’s been ported into...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 603
There's lots to choose from
It’s that time of the week yet again, folks – it’s time for us to talk about all the games we’re playing. Obviously, the release schedule has been absolutely stacked lately, so there’s no shortage of titles to choose from. Here’s what we’re playing. Aaron Bayne: The Arc Raiders Server Slam kicks off this...
News Football Manager 26 Will Officially Add the World Cup as Part of Deal with FIFA
It's in the game
Even those of you who don’t follow football will know EA Sports has abandoned its contract with FIFA, renaming its series EA Sports FC. While that doesn’t materially change much to its games, it does mean the World Cup rights are up for grabs. And SEGA’s snagged them for Football Manager 26. Just to be crystal clear for...
Friday17th Oct 2025
You're Phyred
Over its first couple of hours, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 does its best to convince you that it might actually be pretty good. Against all odds, this deeply troubled project could rise above expectations. But as the game's structure becomes more and more apparent, the real Bloodlines 2 shapes up to be a bit of a disaster...
News Sony's Increasing Power Over Anime Is Starting to Raise Some Eyebrows
Part of the club
There’s an interesting story about anime on Automaton, and how Sony’s increasing death grip on the medium could be potentially causing issues. The story revolves around Ichiro Yamaguchi, the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Sakanaction. He noted earlier in the year that he’d like to produce the soundtracks for more...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Patched to Take Advantage of Power Saving Feature
And it really does reduce power draw
Demon’s Souls, the PS5 launch remake, has been patched to take advantage of Sony’s new power saving feature. For those who don’t know, the power saving toggle was added to the new-gen console in a recent firmware update. It’s been advertised as part of PlayStation’s continued commitment to lowering...
News Call of Duty's Future Under Xbox Leaves Former Director 'Immensely Worried'
He doesn't think they're any good anymore, either
A former Call of Duty director has laid out his concerns about the state of the series in a recent interview. Glen Schofield is a name you may or may not be familiar with, but he's one of the minds behind Dead Space and the more recent Callisto Protocol. More pertinent to this story, though, is his...
News The Silent Hill 2 Remake Now Represents a Quarter of the Series' Total Sales
Quarter 'bout that then
The modern remake of Silent Hill 2 has been a major hit for Konami, now responsible for a considerable portion of the franchise's total sales. In a video from Konami itself (thanks, Gematsu), it's confirmed that worldwide sales and shipments for the remake have now surpassed 2.5 million. The same video also confirms the...
News The Crew 2 Will Be Playable for 'Years to Come' with New Fan Demanded Offline Mode
Stop killing games
The Crew has been at the centre of a storm for many, many years now, with the first game’s server shutdown ultimately leading to the Stop Killing Games campaign. While the original release could be played solo, it required an Internet connection in order to be enjoyed. Hence, when its servers were shutdown, it rendered the...
News From NASCAR to New Islands, The Crew Motorfest Is Going All-In for Year 3 on PS5, PS4
Another impressive update
Ubisoft has revealed the future of The Crew Motorfest, and frankly it’s impressive how much content the company’s got coming up. The Ivory Tower racer obviously now finds itself in a head-to-head race with Forza Horizon 5 on the PS5, but it seems to be responding to the challenge well. Year 3 will get underway from...
News Sony Plans to Start Shooting Horizon Movie in 2026, with 2027 Release Planned
But live action film needs a director first
Sony’s live action movie adaptation of Horizon will start shooting in 2026, with the company currently looking to lock down a director. According to court filings seen by The Game Post, the film already has a working script and is getting close to entering production. The company hopes to release the...
News The Final Guest Character in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance's Villain DLC Has Been Revealed
Eggman, Death Adder, and...?
The brilliant Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is set to receive a DLC pack in 2026, themed around villains from other classic SEGA franchises. The SEGA Villains stage will include a trio of new adversaries to conquer, with the first two having already been announced. Now, we know the third and final villain going up against...
News Marvel Rivals Is Going PvE with Zombies Mode Just in Time for Halloween on PS5
Marvel Zombies invasion
NetEase has announced the first PvE mode for its popular free-to-play shooter, Marvel Rivals. Collaborating with the recently released miniseries Marvel Zombies, the aptly named Zombies mode is coming to the game on 23rd October, 2025: In the above announcement video, we see Marvel Studios' Brad Winderbaum and Marvel...
News Stay Tuned for the Announcement of a New Dragon Ball Game in January
What could it be?
Announcements of announcements? Are we still doing those? Apparently so, as the official X (or Twitter) account for Dragon Ball video games has confirmed a new title will be unveiled in January. It’ll be presented as part of the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri, a real-life event scheduled to take place at the Makuhar
News This Gorgeous Rayman Art Book Will Ease the Wait for the Platforming Hero's Return
Pre-orders are open now
It's gonna be a while before we see Rayman come back with a new game, but in the meantime, a lovely-looking art book may tide fans over. It's called Into the Glade of Dreams: The Art & Design of Rayman, and it's a collaboration between Ubisoft, Cook and Becker, and Lost in Cult. The hardcover book contains over 250...
Thursday16th Oct 2025
"The damage is done"
The ongoing war of words between Sony and Tencent’s well-imbursed legal teams continues, as the Japanese giant has hit back at the Chinese juggernaut over Horizon knock-off Light of Motiram again. You may recall that PlayStation sued the “slavish clone” earlier in the year, claiming Tencent had pitched it on a mobile...
News Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive Legend Tomonobu Itagaki Has Passed Away
"I kept winning"
Legendary Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive director, the eternally sunglassed Tomonobu Itagaki, has passed away. He was aged just 58. A post on Facebook first broke the news, but it has since been corroborated by James Mielke on Bluesky. The original social media post reads, as translated by Google: “Last Words The light of my...
News Ghost of Yotei Sales Fall Off In Japan, But PS5 Exclusive Still Sticks Around in Second Place
Mario's back on top
Following on from its impressive number one debut in the Japanese sales charts last week, Ghost of Yotei's numbers have fallen off fairly hard — but it's still managed to hold on in second place. The PS5 exclusive moved 120,196 physical copies within its launch week, having dropped on the 2nd October. It's shifted an...
News Heavy Rain Dev Announces Competitive Multiplayer Game Spellcasters Chronicles
Quantic Dream expands operations
Quantic Dream, the studio best known for its narrative adventure games like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, is dipping its toe into the world of multiplayer. In a new blog post on its website, the French developer explains its current structure and ambitions, where it says it's no longer a single-game studio...
News 'Astro Bot Has So Much Potential': Sony Merch Boss Predicts Big Things for Platformer
"We’re only just beginning to explore its reach"
You may have noticed how recently Sony’s really stepped up its licensed merch game. You can currently buy official PS2 soccer jerseys from Pull&Bear and a bunch of trinkets are rolling out at Walmart right now, including backpack clips and Twisted Metal figurines. Sony wants its franchises...
News Highly Rated, Overlooked Stealth Strategy Game Shadow Tactics Gets Free PS5 Upgrade
All part of the plan
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun now has a PS5 version — and it's a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4. It's been a long time since this strategy title made any headlines, so here's a quick refresher: Shadow Tactics first launched for Sony's last-gen system in 2017, and it was met with seriously strong...
News Sony's MLB The Show Finally Seems Set to Throw Down on PC
San Diego Studio staffing up
Sony’s San Diego Studio, the makers of the MLB The Show franchise, finally seem set to bring the series to PC. Many of you will know MLB forced PlayStation to launch the franchise on more platforms, which has resulted in recent entries being available on Xbox and Switch. But considering the platform holder launches...
News We're Lovin' This McDonald's x Street Fighter Collaboration
Available in Japan now
McDonald’s Japan has teamed up with Capcom on a Street Fighter 2-themed promo that’ll be hard to top. The promotion – named Street Burgers – has rolled out with a ton of promotional pixel art, showing series protagonist Ryu chomping away on a Samurai Mac and shady Shadaloo villain M. Bison clutching his takeaway order...
News Anime-Inspired Racer JDM: Japanese Drift Master Is Coming to PS5, But Only After Xbox
Slide if you wanna go faster
If you grew up on a healthy diet of Initial D and MF Ghost, then there’s a good chance you’ll have heard of JDM: Japanese Drift Master. The game first launched on PC earlier this year, and is a classic arcade street racer inspired by SEGA’s iconic Initial D cabinets and the likes of Ridge Racer et al. It’s...
News Sony Travelled to China to Discuss Mobile Adaptation of The Last of Us with Tencent
The last time it'll do that
Sony allegedly travelled to Shenzhen, China in July 2024 to discuss the prospect of a mobile adaptation of The Last of Us with Tencent subsidiary Aurora Studios – the same team behind sued Horizon rip-off Light of Motiram. The Game Post has been sharing fascinating new details from fresh court filings
News Silent Hill F's Physical Soundtrack Release Cancelled Due to 'Various Circumstances'
Don't like the sound of that
Konami has cancelled the physical release of the Silent Hill F soundtrack in the most vague terms possible. The OST for the publisher's recently released survival horror game, composed by Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage, was planned for release in December, via the Konami Style online store. Unfortunately, due to...
News PS5 Exclusive Marvel's Wolverine Is Now Available to Wishlist on PS Store
Get your claws on it
Earlier this year, we finally got our first proper glimpse of Marvel's Wolverine, the next major superhero action title from Insomniac Games. If you like what you see, good news: you can now add the game to your PS5 wishlist via the PS Store. After proving itself with three excellent Spider-Man adventures, the studio is...
News Give the Fantastic Space Marine 2 a Shot with Free PS5 Demo, Out Now
Do it for the Emperor
A free demo for Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has just dropped on PS5, letting you try out all three of the game's modes. That includes the campaign, the three-player co-op operations (which can also be tackled with bots as allies), and the competitive multiplayer. What's more, your progress carries over to the full game,...
News Metro Rivals: New York Takes Train Sim World and Turns It into Crazy Taxi on PS5
Need for speed
In an announcement we’re almost certain dev Dovetail has made specifically for yours truly, Metro Rivals: New York is an all-new Train Sim World spin-off designed to capture the arcade feel of Crazy Taxi and Need for Speed. If you’re not a fan of the studio’s main game – which requires you to operate trains precisely, and...
News Battlefield 6 Demolishes Series Records, Sells Over 7 Million Copies in First Three Days
Explosion sound
As was perhaps expected, Battlefield 6 has been a barnstorming success. Following a huge pre-launch push from publisher EA, the first-person shooter has broken records for the franchise, including the biggest opening weekend in the series' history. Most notably, Battlefield 6 has sold over 7 million copies in its first three days...
News You Can Get Three Months of PS Plus Premium When You Buy a PS5 Direct from Sony
Limited time offer, though
If you've yet to nab yourself a PS5 console, now would be a pretty good time to do it. On its PS Direct website, Sony has introduced a limited-time offer, whereby customers who buy a PS5 console will be able to claim three months of PS Plus Premium at no extra cost. PS Plus Premium is the highest tier of the platform's...
News PS5 Puzzler Lumines Arise Is Looking Incredible in New Overview Video
Block out some time for this
It's no secret that we're big fans of Lumines here at Push Square Towers, and the upcoming new entry, Lumines Arise, looks better and better each time we see it. A new video gives us our broadest look at the puzzle game yet, delving into the various modes and features it has to offer. It also reveals several new...
Wednesday15th Oct 2025
News All 8 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Confirmed for October 2025 on PS5, PS4
Spooky
Sony has officially announced October 2025's new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games, which are headlined by the excellent Silent Hill 2. The software will be available to download from Tuesday, 21st October, and incudes the following across both tiers. They are: New PS Plus Extra Games: October 2025: Silent Hill 2 (PS5) |
News Here's How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Holds Up on the $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X
Does whatever a PS5 can?
We live in a period of gaming where the barriers between platforms are slowly coming down, and the new range of Xbox-branded handheld PCs, the ROG Xbox Ally, is a good example. This joint venture between Microsoft and Asus is a premium product that packs some pretty impressive horsepower into a (relatively) small form...
Rumour Halo Remake Is Coming to PS5, Will Feature 'Modern Gameplay Mechanics'
Yes, that includes sprint
Halo will make its PS5 debut with a massively modernised remake of the original Xbox game, Combat Evolved. That’s according to the Halo Leaks account on X (or Twitter), which has accurately outed information about the franchise in
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 'Will Be Loved by Everyone', Says Director
Once more with feeling
As Final Fantasy fans wait patiently for the third instalment in the grand FF7 Remake project, the trilogy's director is clearly happy with the upcoming RPG. Speaking in an interview during Brazil Game Show 2025, Square Enix's Naoki Hamaguchi commented on the remake project and what he expects of the reaction to the third...
News Ghost of Yotei Is Sony's Biggest PS5 Launch Since Spider-Man 2 in Europe
Selling similarly to Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Yotei, the latest historical sandbox from Seattle studio Sucker Punch, is crushing it. According to sales data emerging out of Europe – which compiles both physical and digital data – the sequel is selling in-line with its predecessor Ghost of Tsushima, which launched to a much more mature PS4...
Mini Review Ball X Pit (PS5) - A Fiendishly Compelling Mix of Vampire Survivors and Breakout
What a load of balls
Ball X Pit is one of those dangerous games you'll intend to play for 30 minutes, only to lose hours to it instead. A heady combination of Vampire Survivors and Breakout (with some bullet hell sprinkled in), this roguelite arcade action title is incredibly hard to put down. It's a game of two halves. You select a character and...
News Battlefield 6 Boss Says Call of Duty Only Exists 'Because EA Were D*cks'
Medal of dishonour
Vince Zampella has had a very successful career in games. Focusing mostly on first-person shooters, he's played an instrumental role in the development of some of the most beloved and most popular examples. At EA, he worked on the Medal Of Honor franchise, helming the celebrated Allied Assault with film director Steven Spielberg...
Stockman syndrome
What does the future of Saints Row actually look like? Well, let's be honest, there probably isn't one at this point — not after the 2022 reboot bombed — but at least the series' original design director is up for giving it another chance. In an especially large interview with Esports Insider, Chris Stockman — who again,...
The Bethesda approach
In case you didn't already know, you'll be able to play The Outer Worlds 2 in first and third-person, depending on your preference. It's a design choice straight from Bethesda's open world RPG formula, letting you shift perspective whenever you like. It's always nice to have options, innit? But why did developer Obsidian...
News Critically Acclaimed Narrative Game 1000xRESIST Tells Its Tale on PS5
A multi-award winner
The multi-award-winning narrative adventure 1000xRESIST will release on PS5 from 4th November. The sci-fi release scooped up a seemingly unlimited number of awards when it deployed on Switch and PC last year, but will now share its story with the wider audience on PlayStation. Here’s how the blurb introduces the story, which...
News Summer Game Fest Will Reveal 'What's Next for Video Games' on 5th June, 2026
Save the date
The hype cycle is underway for next year’s Summer Game Fest, which will stream live from 5th June, 2026. The event will be hosted from a new location this time: the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Previous broadcasts have been presented from the YouTube Theatre, which has double the audience capacity. While it’s far too early to...
News Here Comes a New Challenger! C. Viper Struts into Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4
Flame haired fighter arrives
Anticipated Street Fighter 6 addition C. Viper is available now. The character comes with a cavalcade of new content, including World Tour quests, Battle Hub events, and of course new combat trials and story in Fighting Grounds. You can get a glimpse of all what’s on offer in the trailer embedded below. In...
Tuesday14th Oct 2025
The best couch co-op or online co-op on PS4
What are the best co-op games on PS4? Among the PS4's enormous library of games, there are many brilliant co-op experiences to be had, whether online or local. If you're after some top notch co-op PS4 games, you've come to the right place. Playing a game together with other people has been around since...
Guide Best Open World Games on PS4
PS4's best open world games ranked and rated
What are the best open world games on PS4? Many, many games these days opt for an open world structure, which gives players the freedom to explore at their own pace and, usually, cause a bunch of trouble. They're incredibly popular, and there are so many great examples on PS4. The range of open worlds is...
PS5 couch co-op and online co-op games ranked and rated
What are the best co-op games on PS5? For as long as video games have been around, there have been cooperative experiences to share with your friends and family. Co-op games are as prolific as ever on PS5, and we need your help to find the best examples. Playing a co-op game can be one of the...
News PS6 Manufacturing Scheduled to Get Underway in Early 2027
Next-gen is coming
Sony will begin manufacturing PS6 in early 2027, ahead of a launch later in the year. That’s according to hardware leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, who claims to have seen documents confirming exactly when the console will hit the production line. While the YouTuber didn’t publicly publish those papers for obvious reasons, he...
Talking Point PS6 In 2027 - How Do You Feel About Sony's Next-Gen Console?
Here it comes
Recently, PlayStation and AMD released a video in which they discuss new technologies in their joint venture, Project Amethyst — and it sounds as though Sony's next console will implement these innovations in its hardware composition. During the video, Mark Cerny says he hopes to bring the tech to a future console "in a few years'...
News Backlash Begins as New Dissidia Final Fantasy Game Is Revealed for Mobile
It's time to Duellum
After teasing the game's existence yesterday, Square Enix has officially revealed Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy via the above trailer. A backlash was already brewing ahead of this first look, but now that the game's out in the open, the publisher's getting slated across social media and in comments sections. Just in case...
News Sony's Bluepoint Studio Recruiting for Third-Person Melee Action Game
Back on its feet
It sounds like Sony first-party Bluepoint is staffing up again following the cancellation of its live service God of War game last year. The remaster specialists – who haven’t released a new project since Demon’s Souls, but did help Santa Monica Studio on God of War Ragnarok – are looking for a
News Stunning Crimson Desert PS5 Footage Reveals a Wildly Ambitious RPG
Feel good dragon
Crimson Desert is around six months away, and you may want to mark its 19th March release date on your calendar right now. IGN has got dibs on some exclusive new gameplay footage from the forthcoming RPG, and frankly it looks extraordinary. The footage shows PlayStation button prompts, so while it could still be PC with a DualSense...
News As Fans Demand inFAMOUS Remasters, Sucker Punch Says It Can Only Work on One Game at a Time
On the Sly
Ghost of Yotei dev doesn’t anticipate a future where it’s juggling multiple projects at once. The Seattle-based studio has been a PlayStation powerhouse for multiple generations now, but with production lifecycles getting longer, some fans had been hoping the team may be able to take on more than one project at a time. Specifically,...
News Assassin's Creed Boss Leaves Ubisoft Just Weeks After Tencent's Development Reshuffle
Everything is permitted
The franchise lead for Assassin's Creed has reportedly stepped away from Ubisoft, just two weeks after the company's new Tencent-led reshuffle came into effect. In case you haven't heard, Assassin's Creed as a whole — along with Far Cry and Rainbow Six — is now being spearheaded by the newly formed Vantage Studios, which...
News Armor King Has Arrived in Tekken 8, But Patch 2.06 Can't Stop Concerns Over Game's Future
Armor through it
It's a day of celebration for many a Tekken player, as one of the series' most popular characters — the awesome looking Armor King — has arrived as the latest DLC fighter in Tekken 8. In some ways, Armor King's highly anticipated return is the shot in the arm that Bandai Namco's brawler has been begging for. You may recall that...
News Complete Your Physical Copy of Ghost of Yotei with a Fan-Made Manual
Finally a finished product
Remember when buying a physical game meant you got a full printed manual as well? At the peak of gaming, these booklets would include original artwork, screenshots, strategy guides, and much more. Nowadays, you’re lucky if you get the full game included on your Blu-ray disc. One fan has taken it upon himself to create...
News Capcom 'Reviewing' Price of Pay-Per-View Street Fighter 6 Finals Following Fan Disbelief
The return of Crapcom
Last month, Capcom revealed that it would be locking next year's professional Street Fighter 6 finals behind a paywall, with watchers being asked to cough up for a pay-per-view model. As you'd expect, this decision was met with some serious pushback; many fans, players, and prominent community figures have argued that Capcom...
Monday13th Oct 2025
Review Battlefield 6 (PS5) - The Best Battlefield in Over a Decade
The Battlefield we've been waiting for
Battlefield 6 is the best the series has been in years. EA and its collective of Battlefield Studios are clearly keen to get this one right. And while this military outing isn't a slam dunk, it easily delivers on its promise of high-octane, cinematic, and explosive multiplayer action. Battlefield 6 marks the...
Guide These 10+ New PS5, PS4 Are Coming Out This Week (13th-19th October)
Reach! Ball X Pit! NASCAR 25! More!
Finally, it's a slower week on the PS Store, after over a month of 25-plus new releases every single week. This time we'd say the big new arrivals are probably PSVR2's cinematic shooter Reach and acclaimed indie Ball X Pit. You may also be interested in NASCAR 25, which is being made by the iRacing team. These...
News Battlefield 6 Is a Smash Hit in First Sales Report, Selling Best on PS5
Dominates UK's physical chart
As was perhaps expected, Battlefield 6 has made a strong impact; the first-person shooter has made a number one debut on the UK's physical games chart. EA's bombastic multiplayer FPS is top of the table, and at physical retail, 82 per cent of copies sold were the PS5 version. The game knocks Ghost of Yotei off its...
News Gargantuan Black Myth: Wukong PS5 Patch Massively Improves Performance
Needs space
Black Myth: Wukong, the acclaimed action game from Chinese dev Game Science, is getting a major update later today, 13th October, which will fix bugs and further optimise performance. But you may need to prepare for the update, because it’s a big’un. Here’s what the studio said on X (or Twitter): “Due to differences in file...
News Croc Platinum Edition Adds Trophies and Time Trials, Existing PS5, PS4 Owners Get it for Free
Six months later
Croc developer Argonaut Games has just announced Croc: Legend of the Gobbos - Platinum Edition for PS5 and PS4 — but there's some serious confusion surrounding the news. As you may recall, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos — a remaster of the PS1 platformer — released earlier this year. It was warmly received by nostalgic fans, but...
Proceed, on your way to Oblivion
We knew something was up with Oblivion Remastered's anticipated physical release, because Bethesda has simply refused to provide a straight answer in any of its marketing materials. As it turns out, you will need an "additional download" to actually play the game, despite the disc containing the base adventure and...
News Tekken 8 Newcomer Miary Zo Bursts into the King of Iron Fist Tournament This December
Madagascan energy
Bandai Namco has released the first full-length gameplay trailer for Madagascan newcomer Miary Zo in Tekken 8, who will launch first for Season 2 Character Pass owners on 1st December. Everyone else will get access to the character from 4th December. As seems fitting for someone from Madagascar, a lot of Miary’s moves are...
News Control Dev Remedy Issues 'Profit Warning' Over Live Service Spin-Off FBC: Firebreak
Fire fighters
Finnish dev Remedy isn’t set to release its next financial quarterly report until later in the month, but it’s getting the bad news out of the way early. The Control maker has issued a “profit warning” based around its ignored multiplayer spin-off FBC: Firebreak. The game was included with PS Plus Extra, but has failed to...
News There's a New Dissidia Final Fantasy Game, But Here's the Catch
Don't get too excited just yet
Wonderful news! Square Enix has confirmed a new Dissidia Final Fantasy title, with a full reveal planned for 14th October. The catch? It’s currently only confirmed for mobile, and is practically guaranteed to be some kind of free-to-play gacha game. The publisher doesn’t exactly have a great track record when it...
News Fans Bring PS3 Favourite ModNation Racers Back from the Dead
Foot down
ModNation Racers was a scrappy but outrageously popular kart racer on the PS3. The game – part of Sony’s big “play, create, share” push at the time – allowed fans to design their own characters, courses, and karts. It was actually originally developed by United Front Games, the Canadian studio behind Sleeping Dogs. But its...
News The MindsEye Situation Only Gets Uglier as Devs Accuse Management of Mistreatment
MindsEye of the storm
MindsEye has been an unmitigated disaster for developer Build A Rocket Boy, and somehow, the whole situation just got even worse. Following on from a wave of layoffs and reports that roughly 300 employees' jobs were at risk, the project's management — specifically ex-GTA producer Leslie Benzies and co-CEO Mark Gerhard — is...
News Criticised House of the Dead 2 Remake Lurches to PS5, PS4 Just in Time for Halloween
Dead on arrival?
Released on Nintendo Switch and PC months ago, House of the Dead 2: Remake will finally stumble to PS5 and PS4 later this month. It hits Sony's current and last-gen systems on the 24th October, so you'll be able to snap it up just in time for Halloween. Nice timing. A word of caution, though: this remake didn't go down...
News Lumines Arise's Free Demo Is Back for a Limited Time on PS5
Another chance to hop in
Lumines Arise, the brand new entry in the puzzle series from Enhance Games, is due for release on PS5 in just under a month — but you don't need to wait until then to check it out. The playable demo has made its return on PS5, giving you a second chance to try the game's single player Journey mode as well as the new...
News Unexpected PS5, PS4 Fighting Game Based on Avatar the Last Airbender Revealed for 2026
Feel the elements
Bet you didn’t have this on your 2026 bingo card, huh? Gameplay Group has announced a new one-on-one fighter inspired by classic animated series Avatar the Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, slated for release on both the PS5 and PS4. (Yes, Sony’s last-gen system is still getting new releases!) Here’s what the...
News Get Ready for SpongeBob's New Game with Titans of the Tide Demo on PS5
Time for some F.U.N
A brand new platformer set in the underwater realm of Bikini Bottom will soon set sail, but you can take it for a spin early with a playable demo. Yes, a demo version of SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is available now on PS5, weighing in at just under 5 GB. The demo gives you a glimpse at the early moments of the...
News Here's Another Reason to Return to South Town in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5, PS4
Thai fighter
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was pretty generous with its launch edition, basically giving all players access to Season Pass 1 as part of the main game. So, you’ll probably want to plan a return to South Town, with returning character Joe Higashi now added to the roster. Here’s how dev SNK introduces him: “Muay Thai...
Sunday12th Oct 2025
News PS6 Release Date Touted for 2027, Cheaper But Less Powerful Than Next Xbox
Just two years away
To quote PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny in a recent AMD video, next-gen is just a “few years away”. And it seems the target – consistent with past console release cycles – is 2027. We’re beginning to get fairly regular and frequent leaks regarding the future format from a handful of sources, with KeplerL2
News Marvel Tokon May Be Out Next Year, But ArcSys Is Not Done with Dragon Ball FighterZ Yet
New character next year, balance update imminent
In an extraordinary announcement, Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting a new character next year. The game, which first launched in 2018 on the PS4, was ported to the PS5 natively in 2025. But the addition of Goku (Super Saiyan 4, DAIMA) as DLC in Spring 2026 will mark the first roster expansion in over...
Saturday11th Oct 2025
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Ghost of Yotei?
Yo, Yotei
Well, it's been just over a week since the launch of Ghost of Yotei — one of the most anticipated titles of 2025 for us here in the PlayStation Nation (sorry, we really need to stop writing that). A sequel to the beloved Ghost of Tsushima, Yotei is set hundreds of years after the adventures of Jin Sakai, but it doesn't try to reinvent...
News Animated Wallpapers for Two of 2025's Biggest Games Added to PS5
Decorative
Sony’s updated its Welcome Back widget with two new animated backgrounds, based on a couple of 2025’s biggest games. The new animated wallpapers for Battlefield 6 and NBA 2K26 can be applied to the hub screen, giving a military or sports flavour to your system, depending on which you fancy. While these wallpapers will only apply to...
News Genshin Impact Wants to Be the Only Game You Ever Play on PS5
Major new mode will massively expand array of experiences
We’ve already seen the likes of Fortnite and Roblox embrace community created content, but now it’s the turn of Genshin Impact to take strides towards becoming the ultimate “forever” game. While the new update, out on 22nd October, brings substantial new quests to the ongoing...
News Battlefield 6 Has a Bunch of Benefits Exclusively for PS Plus Members on PS5
Level up your progress
Sony is all over Battlefield 6 now it no longer has dibs on Call of Duty. And once again, it’s offering incentives for players on its platform. This is a pretty minor one so don’t get too excited just yet, but if you join a party with two or more PS Plus subscribers, you’ll be eligible 5% XP boost. You’ll also get a...
News The Metaphor: ReFantazio Anniversary Event Was Just Atlus Trying to Sell a New Digital Edition
No metaphors here
Atlus celebrated the first anniversary of Metaphor: ReFantazio overnight, and quite frankly, we're glad that we didn't stay up until 5am to watch its 15-minute video. As is always the case with stuff like this, some eager fans were expecting a big announcement. DLC, an expanded re-release, a Nintendo Switch 2 port... But no, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 602
War never changes
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is beginning to drop, so it’s the perfect time to start snuggling up with video games again. Fortunately, there’s been a lot releasing over the last few months, so here’s what’s keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: I'll be taking to the battlefields with the lads in Battlefield 6...
Friday10th Oct 2025
News Call of Duty Is Trying Everything It Can to Make You Play Black Ops 7 Over Battlefield 6
Treyarch puts an end to skill-based matchmaking
Activision executives reportedly aren't worried about the competition today's new release, Battlefield 6, poses to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but every move they have made in the past few months suggests they have at least one nervous eye looking over their shoulders. Treyarch is trying to please its...
Review Train Sim World 6 (PS5) - This Scenic Ride Rarely Surprises
Steady as she rolls
Train Sim World 6 has evolved dramatically since the first game in the franchise, released in 2018. Back then, the franchise felt scrappy and simplistic, but it’s come on leaps and bounds in the years since. This newest instalment is perhaps the most polished yet: its presentation – while flawed under scrutiny – gives you...
News From a Presentation Perspective, Bye Sweet Carole Is Among PS5's Best
Disney animation meets horror adventure
Bye Sweet Carole is out now on the PS5, and it may be among the best-looking games on the console. That doesn’t automatically make it a great game, of course, and reviews of the PC version have been a bit mixed. Everyone agrees that the title looks incredible, with its 90s-style Disney presentation. But...
News Critically Acclaimed PS5 JRPG Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Updated with First-Person View
Experience Rolent like never before
Beloved JRPG remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter has deployed update v1.05 adding some new features to the fan-favourite release. Among the inclusions are a first-person view mode and the ability to hide the user interface. Here’s the commands you’ll need to use to take advantage of each feature:...
News Battlefield 6 Server Queues Are Absolutely Humongous on Launch Day
Game servers full
Battlefield 6 is out now, and hundreds of thousands of you will be waiting in a queue. Why didn’t we attach a score to the game prior to its release? Because, given the franchise’s track record, we wanted to see how it would handle the laund day load. Social media is awash with reports of the release’s servers reaching...
News PS5 Soulslike Code Vein 2 Couldn't Be More Anime If It Tried
Watch an enormous four-minute trailer
Code Vein 2, the imminent anime Soulslike from Bandai Namco, has received a massive four-minute story trailer. The publisher was actually showing this one in a theatre behind closed doors at the Tokyo Game Show, but now it’s released it to the public. When we first watched this we didn’t understand it...
Poll Are You Playing Battlefield 6?
Squad up
Buoyed by waves of positive player feedback, it feels like Battlefield is about to return in a big way. EA's military shooter series has certainly had its ups and downs over the years — some of which have been pretty extreme — but the publisher will be hoping that Battlefield 6 places the property on an all-new pedestal. As alluded,...
News Fortnite's Long Anticipated The Simpsons Mini-Season Could Be One of Its Best
Kang and Kodos discovered in-game
We’re probably never getting another The Simpsons game which is a crying shame. But we are getting a Fortnite mini-season inspired by the show. This has been rumoured for months now, and while it still hasn’t been officially acknowledged by maker Epic, the leak of a glider featuring Kang and Kodos all but...
News Skate Story Looks Like a Real Work of Art, and It's Coming to PS5 in December
You won't get board of it
It’s really hard for indie games to stand out in the current climate. There are just so many exceptional experiences out there already, a project needs a little secret sauce to get the attention it deserves. Skate Story has that – it’s an adventure game where you control a demon made of glass. Your task –...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Puzzle Boxes Locations and How to Solve Them
Where to find all Nine Tails Puzzle Boxes
As their name would suggest, Puzzle Boxes are a kind of puzzle you'll find in one of the final regions of Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Puzzle Boxes locations and how to solve them. <toc expand="none"> What Are All Puzzle Boxes Locations in Ghost of Yotei and How Do You Solve...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Special Places Locations to Bow or Play Shamisen
Every special place to bow or play the Shamisen
On your way to earning the Platinum Trophy in Ghost of Yotei, one Trophy requires you to bow or play your Shamisen in Special Places. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Special Places locations to bow or play Shamisen. What Are All Special Places Locations to Bow or Play Shamisen in Ghost of...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Bounties and Where to Find Them
Where to find every Bounty target location
Bounties are one of the many types of Activities you will come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one rewards Coin when you turn it in. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Bounties and how to get them
Thursday9th Oct 2025
Guide Battlefield 6 Release Times: When Can You Start Playing?
All the Battlefield 6 release times across major time zones
As one of the most anticipated releases for the final few months of the year, Battlefield 6 and its multiplayer release will mark an important moment in the gaming calendar. So you can start playing right away, this guide reveals all Battlefield 6 release times across every major time zone...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Armor Sets and How to Get Them
How to get every armor set in Ghost of Yotei
Customising and upgrading Atsu with new Armor in Ghost of Yotei is a vital and enjoyable part of the experience, so it makes sense you are seeking out all the armor sets in the game. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all armor sets and how to get them. <toc expand="none"> What Are All Armor Sets...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Shrines Locations
Where to find every Shrine location
Shrines are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one rewards a new kind of Charm. This Ghost of Yotei
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Sumi-E Paintings Locations
Where to find every Sumi-E Painting location
Sumi-E Paintings are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one rewards either a new Hat, Helmet, Headband, or Mask. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Sumi
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Bamboo Strikes Locations
Where to find every Bamboo Strike location
Bamboo Strikes are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, rewarding extra Spirit to use for special abilities. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Bamboo Strikes locations. <toc expand="none"> What Are All Bamboo Strike
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Altars of Reflection Locations
Where to find every Altar of Reflection location
Altars of Reflection are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and bowing at one lets you unlock a new Technique. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Altars of R
Guide Ghost of Yotei Guide: Ultimate 100% Walkthrough
The essential Ghost of Yotei resource
In this Ghost of Yotei guide, we're going to share our 100% walkthrough that reveals all locations of the many Activities spread across the open world map. In addition, we cover Armor Sets and Weapons, as well as
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Pillars of the Fallen Locations
Where to find every Pillar of the Fallen location
Pillars of the Fallen are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, with each one rewarding a new Weapon Kit. This Ghost of Yotei guide shares all Pillars of the Fall
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Yotei Grasslands Activities, Locations, Collectibles
Where to find every Activity location in Yotei Grasslands
Yotei Grasslands is the first of six regions available to you in Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Yotei Grasslands activities, locations, collectibles open to you in the area. What are All Yotei Grasslands Activities, Locations, Collectibles in Ghost of Yotei?:...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Fox Dens and Inari Shrines Locations
Where to find every Fox Den and Inari Shrine location
Fox Dens and Inari Shrines are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one rewards a new Charm. This
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Hot Springs Locations
Where to find every Hot Spring location
Hot Springs are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one increases your maximum health. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Hot Springs locations.
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Shamisen Songs and How to Get Them
Where to learn every Shamisen song
Learning Shamisen Songs is one of the many types of Activities you will come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Shamisen Song and how to get them. What Ar
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Best Charms and How to Get Them
How to get the best Charms in Ghost of Yotei
One of the couple of ways you can improve your stats in Ghost of Yotei and equip Atsu with some upgrades is through Charms. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals the best Charms and how to get them. <toc expand="none"> What Are the Best Charms in Ghost of Yotei and How Do You Get Them?: Below,...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Yotei Six Camps Locations
Where to find every Yotei Six Camp location
Yotei Six Camps are one of the many types of Activities you'll come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one has an encounter to overcome. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Yotei Six Camps locations
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Ishikari Plain Activities, Locations, Collectibles
Where to find every Activity location in Ishikari Plain
Ishikari Plain is the second of six regions open to you in Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Ishikari Plain activities, locations, collectibles open to you in the area. What are All Ishikari Plain Activities, Locations, Collectibles in Ghost of Yotei?: Below you'll...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
News PS6 Out 'in a Few Years' as Sony, AMD Discuss the Future of Games
"From Project Amethyst to the Future of Play"
Sony and AMD have today released a new video on the PlayStation YouTube channel that provides an update on the two companies' work on Project Amethyst, which sees them exploring the future of technology together. One part of this research shall result in the PS6, to which system architect Mark Cerny...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Teshio Ridge Activities, Locations, Collectibles
Where to find every Activity location in Teshio Ridge
Teshio Ridge is the fifth of six regions open to you in Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Teshio Ridge activities, locations, collectibles open to you in the area. What are All Teshio Ridge Activities, Locations, Collectibles in Ghost of Yotei?: Below, you shall find a...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Tokachi Range Activities, Locations, Collectibles
Where to find every Activity location in Tokachi Range
Tokachi Range is the third of six regions available to you in Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Tokachi Range activities, locations, collectibles open to you in the area. What are All Tokachi Range Activities, Locations, Collectibles in Ghost of Yotei?: Below, you shall...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Is There New Game+?
Does Ghost of Yotei have New Game Plus?
As one of the best games of the year, there's a chance that Ghost of Yotei will be something you want to play more than once. This Ghost of Yotei guide answers the question: Is there New Game+? Is There New Game+ in Ghost of Yotei?: At the launch of the game, there is no New Game+ option in Ghost of Yotei...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
Review Absolum (PS5) - Dragon's Crown and Hades Combine in Stunning Beat-'Em-Up
Arcana believe it
Roguelike games are everywhere these days, to the point where you're actually surprised when the latest indie release isn't peddling death as a progression mechanic. It's a dreadfully crowded genre, but if there's any roguelike that deserves your attention this year, it's Absolum. Fusing the core gameplay of a side-scrolling...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Wolf Dens Locations
Where to find every Wolf Den location
Wolf Dens are one of the many types of Activities you will come across while exploring the open world of Ghost of Yotei, and each one rewards a Technique point to upgrade the wolf. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Wolf Dens locations
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Oshima Coast Activities, Locations, Collectibles
Where to find every Activity location in Oshima Coast
Oshima Coast is the final region available to you in Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Oshima Coast activities, locations, collectibles open to you in the area. What are All Oshima Coast Activities, Locations, Collectibles in Ghost of Yotei?: Below, you shall find a list...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
Game of the Month Silent Hill F (September 2025)
As voted by you
September was a seriously stacked month for new PS5 releases, to the point where you could quite easily argue that it was the best of the year so far. Okay, so October looks like it'll give September a real run for its money, but we've handed out loads of review scores over the last 30 days or so. Obviously, we need to start with...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Nayoro Wilds Activities, Locations, Collectibles
Where to find every Activity location in Nayoro Wilds
Nayoro Wilds is the fourth of six regions available to you in Ghost of Yotei. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all Nayoro Wilds activities, locations, collectibles open to you in the area. What are All Nayoro Wilds Activities, Locations, Collectibles in Ghost of Yotei?: Below, you shall...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: All Weapons and How to Get Them
How to get every weapon in Ghost of Yotei
As a big sequel, Ghost of Yotei has expanded its weapon system to where you can wield up to 5 main weapons at once, complemented by Ranged Weapons and Quickfire Weapons. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals all weapons and how to get them. <toc expand="none"> What Are All Weapons in Ghost of Yotei and...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
News Just What Is Going on with Sony and Indie Dev Giant Squid?
Sword of the SIE
There’s been some speculation overnight that Sony may have strengthened its relationship with indie developer Giant Squid. The ever-eagle eyed Gematsu noticed both the platform holder and Santa Monica studio filed a joint European trademark for the game Sword of the Sea, which recently released to rave reviews.
Now you're the critic
Sony’s rolled out an update for the PS Store which allows you to write and submit full-length reviews. Only accessible on the web-based storefront for now, the new feature has been in testing for quite some time, but is now available to everyone. It allows you to submit a 4,000-character review to go with your rating, which...
News Ghost of Yotei Follows in Tsushima's Footsteps, Dominates Japanese Charts on PS5
Mountainous
Ghost of Yotei looks set to be a bit of a blockbuster in Japan, as its initial sales figures have just been revealed. According to the latest Famitsu software charts (as reported by Gematsu), the PS5 exclusive shot straight to number one, shifting 120,196 copies. As always, it should be pointed out that these Japanese charts only count...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Rebirth Get a Physical PS5 Double Pack on 3 Discs
Out on 4th December
Square Enix has announced a physical release of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth double pack (which it currently offers digitally) shall release on 4th December 2025. The two RPGs are bundled together across three Blu-Ray discs, and pre-orders are live now on the Square Enix Store. Costing...
News Want More Silent Hill on PS5? You May Not Have to Wait Long
Townfall awaits
Are you loving Silent Hill F? The release has been fighting hard for our Game of the Month award, and has been attracting acclaim all over social media since its release. But if you’ve completed the campaign, you may be wondering what’s next? Well, rumour has it Silent Hill: Townfall may not be far away. While the source is...
News PS5 Animal Crossing Clones Are Now Just Blatant Rip-Offs of the Nintendo Series
Say hello to Anime Village Online
Would you believe us if we told you the lead image for this article was a screenshot of Animal Crossing: New Horizons? We're willing to bet you would, but it's actually not: this is Anime Village Online, an actual game you can wishlist now on the PS Store, with a target release date of 2027. Here's the pitch from...
News Zangief's New Look in Street Fighter 6 Really Didn't Need to Go This Hard
Introducing Mech Zangie-F
We already knew Zangief would be getting his Outfit 4 at part of next week’s big Street Fighter 6 update, from 15th October. (Which also includes C. Viper as a new DLC character.) But man, Mech Zangie-F really didn’t need to go this hard. He looks like a cross between the Russian grappler and Jack-8 from Tekken 8...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Reliquary of Compassion Solution
How to solve the Reliquary of Compassion
When exploring Teshio Ridge in Ghost of Yotei, you may find the Reliquary of Compassion, which tasks you with matching the position of statues in relation to a riddle. In this Ghost of Yotei guide, we reveal the Reliquary of Compassion solution. Where Do You Find the Reliquary of Compassion in Ghost of...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
News PS4's Record-Setting US Sales Pace Is Being Comfortably Beaten by Switch 2
5% ahead over first three months
PS4 is no longer the fastest-selling console in the US, according to Circana sales data. As we touched upon earlier in the week, over its first three months on the market, the Switch 2 has beaten Sony’s sales record by 5%. According to analyst Mat Piscatella, writing on
News Troubled Hyper Light Drifter Dev Cuts Losses with New Game, Confirms Layoffs
Hyper Light Heart Breaker
Heart Machine, the talented studio behind 2016 indie gem Hyper Light Drifter and the eye-popping Solar Ash, has confirmed that it's making an unspecified number of layoffs. The developer launched its ongoing project, Hyper Light Breaker, into early access on PC at the start of the year. However, the Hyper Light Drifter...
News New Game+ Headlines Indiana Jones PS5 Update, Out Tomorrow
All for MachineGames' 15th birthday
Wolfenstein, Indiana Jones developer MachineGames turns 15 this month, and to celebrate, it's releasing a new update for the latter that adds New Game+, additional voice language options, and the Cairo outfit. The Swedish studio shares more details in the video above. These additions answer community requests as...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: How Many Chapters Are There?
How many chapters in Ghost of Yotei?
Due to the more freeing nature of Ghost of Yotei, in that you have some degree of choice in which target you hunt, the chapter system is one way to track your progress. This Ghost of Yotei guide answers the question: How many chapters are there? How Many Chapters Are There in Ghost of Yotei?: There are 3...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Reliquary of Resilience Solution
How to solve the Reliquary of Resilience
When exploring the Tokachi Range in Ghost of Yotei, you might happen upon the Reliquary of Resilience, which tasks you with matching the position of statues in relation to a riddle. In this Ghost of Yotei guide, we reveal the Reliquary of Resilience solution. Where Do You Find the Reliquary of Resilience...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
News Konami Is on a Roll! Wins Back-to-Back Players' Choice Awards on PS Blog
On the ascent
Has any publisher won back-to-back Players’ Choice awards on the PS Blog before? We’re not going to sift through the entire history of the fan voted poll, but we reckon it’s unlikely. Konami has just pulled it off, though, following up Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s success in August with Silent Hill F in September...
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Reliquary of Strength Solution
How to solve the Reliquary of Strength
When exploring Ishikari Plain in Ghost of Yotei, you might happen upon the Reliquary of Strength, which tasks you with matching the position of statues in relation to a riddle. In this Ghost of Yotei guide, we reveal the Reliquary of Strength solution. Where Do You Find the Reliquary of Strength in Ghost of...
Thursday9th Oct 2025
News This Year's Fortnitemares Has an All-Star Lineup on PS5, PS4
Scooby Doo! Doja Cat! Jason Voorhees! Ghostface! More!
If you haven’t played Fortnite for a while, then there’s truly never been a better time to get back into it. Alongside the recent addition of Kpop Demon Hunters – and the strongly rumoured Springfield map – Epic has announced the latest rendition of Fortnitemare
Friday10th Oct 2025
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Reliquary of Courage Solution
How to solve the Reliquary of Courage
When exploring the Yotei Grasslands in Ghost of Yotei, you might happen upon the Reliquary of Courage, which tasks you with matching the position of statues in relation to a riddle. In this Ghost of Yotei guide, we reveal the Reliquary of Courage solution. Where Do You Find the Reliquary of Courage in Ghost...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Reliquary of Faith Solution
How to solve the Reliquary of Faith
When exploring Oshima Coast in Ghost of Yotei, you may find the Reliquary of Faith, which tasks you with matching the position of statues in relation to a riddle. In this Ghost of Yotei guide, we reveal the Reliquary of Faith solution. Where Do You Find the Reliquary of Faith in Ghost of Yotei?: From the...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: How to Remove Black Bars
How to disable black bars when horse riding
Ghost of Yotei is a cinematic game that wants you to appreciate its artistry, but sometimes, that could get in the way a bit. Case in point: those black bars when horse riding. This Ghost of Yotei guide reveals how to remove black bars. How Do You Remove Black Bars in Ghost of Yotei?: To remove the...
Guide Ghost of Yotei: Is There a Co-Op Legends Mode?
Does Ghost of Yotei have co-op Legends?
Introduced after the base game released, Ghost of Tsushima received a big new lease of life via a free co-op Legends mode. Given its popularity, you may well be wondering if Ghost of Yotei has the same mode. This Ghost of Yotei guide answers the question: Is there a co-op Legends mode? Is There a Co-Op...
Wednesday8th Oct 2025
News Black Ops 6 Trial Will Let You Play the Full Single Player Story for Free on PS5, PS4
Why not?
You’d think Activision would be all-in on promoting Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – especially after its relatively tame beta – but it’s actually putting a bunch of energy behind last year’s Black Ops 6 right now. Alongside a massive content drop as part of the pr
News Next Expedition 33 Update Adds New Area, Bosses, Outfits for Free
As the RPG reaches five million sales
Sandfall Interactive today announced Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has now sold five million copies in five months, and to celebrate, an upcoming update will add a new location, late-game bosses, and new character outfits for free. There's no word on when the PS5 patch will be released, but here's what it'll...
News Now Xbox Owns Call of Duty, Sony's Investing Its Marketing Budget into Battlefield 6 Instead
Let them fight
Prior to Xbox’s acquisition of Activision, Sony would invest ungodly sums of money into Call of Duty’s marketing. This year, it’s decided to put that money behind rival Battlefield 6 instead, and the marketing is beginning to appear all around the world. For example, this billboard spotted in Hollywood shows the key art from...
News People Don't Buy Anywhere Near As Many Games As You Think
"Hyper enthusiasts are keeping things going"
Think about how many games release every single month. And then consider that more than 60% of US players purchase fewer than two new releases per year. It doesn’t really make economical sense, does it? And it’s why we often frown at the idea of publishers making shorter, cheaper software so we can...
Mini Review Yooka-Replaylee (PS5) - A Second Draft Worthy of the Banjo-Kazooie Comparisons
Turn the pagie
When Yooka-Laylee was released in 2017, it was a fine game. Many came in extremely excited for it but were largely let down overall; it turned out to be pretty middling at best. With that said, Yooka-Replaylee brings in a second draft that improves on almost everything. This isn’t a mere remaster — this is a revitalization that...
News Dead Space's Isaac Clarke Is Now in Skate, And He Costs More Than His PS5 Remake
Daily grind
Beloved Dead Space protagonist Isaac Clarke has joined the world of EA’s free-to-play Skate reboot as a skin – but he’ll cost you more than his recent PS5 remake to buy. The full bundle, available for around two weeks at the time of writing, includes the following in-game items: Engineer Rig Skin Slasher Deck Isaac’s...
News Almost 5,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Player's Choice Sale
Here we go again
Another gargantuan PS Store sale has hit Sony’s servers, with almost 5,000 games discounted this time. The deals – which will run through 22nd October – are part of the Player’s Choice promotion, which according to the PS Blog celebrates “award-winning adventures, cult classics, and fan-favourite franchises”. While you...
Rumour American Civil War Assassin's Creed Game Cancelled Due to Fear of Controversy
War never changes
An Assassin's Creed game set during and after the American Civil War? It apparently existed, according to a fresh report from Game File. We write 'existed' because the project was apparently cancelled last year, and the details are only just starting to drip out of Ubisoft. More specifically, this would have been the most modern...
News New PS Plus Game Alan Wake 2 Offers All Its DLC at a Bargain Price
Just £4.50 / $6 for the Deluxe Upgrade
One of 2023's best games, Alan Wake 2, is now part of PS Plus Essential. The base PS5 game is special, but if you're already eyeing up the two pieces of DLC for the full experience, you're in luck: they're on sale now. As part of today's new PS Store Player's Choice Sale, the Deluxe Upgrade option for the g
Review Little Nightmares III (PS5) - Faithful Sequel Keeps It Creepy, But Plays It Safe
Better off Alone
Playing through Little Nightmares III feels like slipping back into a familiar dream, one longtime fans will recognise the moment it begins. Supermassive Games hasn’t tried to reinvent the series in any wild way, opting instead to mirror the grotesque horror and endearing puzzles that have defined Little Nightmares from the...
News Nifty New PS5 Merch Spotlights Some of Sony's Most Beloved Brands
All arriving in Walmart
Sony may be shutting down its official PlayStation Gear store, but merch is becoming an increasingly important part of its business. It’s no surprise, then, it’s partnering with Walmart on a bunch of exclusive items inspired by some of its most beloved brands. These products will be available both online and in select...
News Aug 2025 USA Sales: Massive Month for Single Player Games, PS5 Can't Catch Switch 2
Helldivers 2 doesn't chart on Xbox, but could be an error
August 2025 was a big month for single player games, with both Mafia: The Old Country and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater charting third and fourth respectively on the all-formats best-sellers list. Neither game could overcome NBA 2K26 or Madden NFL 26 as you’d expect, but these are...
Tuesday7th Oct 2025
News First PS Plus Extra Game for October 2025 Leaked
It's another strong PS5 addition
Last year's excellent PS5 remake, Silent Hill 2, will headline the PS Plus Extra game lineup for October 2025, according to reliable leaker BillBil-Kun. Shared in a Dealabs report, they state the Bloober Team and Konami title is heading to PlayStation's middle subscription tier. This month's selection is scheduled...
News October 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Alan Wake 2 joins PS Plus today
You've been made to wait longer than usual because of the way the calendar has fallen over the past few weeks, but the three new PS Plus Essential games for October 2025 are now finally available to download now. It's actually been a while since the PS5, PS4 lineup was revealed, so here's a reminder of what you can...
Easy breezy
If you've been playing Ghost of Yotei over the last few days, then you'll have probably noticed just how open its open world actually feels. Player freedom was pushed as a major selling point leading up to the PS5 exclusive's launch, and we dare say that the game delivers on its promise; its open world design does a great job of teasing...
News Sony's Acquisition of Bungie Continues to Be Questioned as Destiny 2 Falls Off a Cliff
Again
Destiny 2, the ongoing live service shooter from Bungie, is seriously struggling to retain players right now. To be fair, the game does have a fairly sizeable DLC coming up in December — you know, the Star Wars one — but at the time of writing this article, there's some real doom and gloom surrounding Destiny 2 as a whole. A particularly...
News Oblivion Remastered's Physical PS5 Release Will Include the 'Base Game on Disc'
But we still have questions
If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the physical version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, due out on 13th October, may we recommend you exercise some caution. As spotted by notorious social media mogul Wario64, the box art for the PS5 version has been updated to include an ‘Internet Required’...
News PlayStation Gear Merch Store Closing Down, Sale Live Now
Going offline on 31st December
PlayStation's official merchandise store, PlayStation Gear, will shut down on 31st December 2025, it's been shared. The UK, EU, and USA homepages for the website now have the following message at the top: Thanks for visiting PlayStation™Gear Store. This site will be closing December 31st. Our Customer Service team...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio One-Year Anniversary Event Announced, 'Special Message' Teased
Re-ReFantazio
We're very quickly approaching the one-year anniversary of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Crazy, huh? Well, maybe not that crazy, but the game still feels fairly fresh in our minds. Anyway, in order to celebrate the occasion, Atlus and its in-house development team Studio Zero will be hosting an anniversary live stream this week, on the 10th...
News Sony Reveals Icon Blue PS5 DualSense, Quite Possibly the Bluest Controller Ever
Blue team
If you're a big fan of blue — the colour, that is, not the early 2000s boy band — then you'll be over the moon to hear that Sony's got the perfect premium product for you. Just unveiled, the 'Icon Blue' DualSense PS5 controller is very blue. It's a limited edition pad, and it's launching later this month. There is a catch, however...
News Remember the Indie Game Furi? Well, It's Getting a Live Action Series, and It Looks Bad
One to skip, perhaps
The boss rush bullet hell action game Furi from French studio The Game Bakers is a memorable 2016 release for the PS4. Such was its popularity, it was later even ported to the PS5. And now it’s getting a miniseries starring Barty Shepherd and Yanick Ghanty, releasing straight to streaming from 8th November. We’ll be...
A strong start
There’s still a market for physical games on the PS5, and Ghost of Yotei has done particularly well. The Game Business’ Chris Dring reports that early indications for the samurai sequel are “really, really good”, with the physical release topping the UK sales charts this week. It beat out the eternal juggernaut EA Sports FC...
News Battlefield 6 PS5 Physical Copies Break Street Date, Full Game on Disc
But online seemingly required, even for campaign
Twitchy Battlefield 6 players are already beginning to receive their physical PS5 copies of the game ahead of its release later this week, on 10th October. And there’s good news for fans of boxed copies: the full game is included on the disc. Now, this excludes any inevitable day one patches, so...
News Wolverine PS5 Actor Was Allegedly Paid a 'Hefty Sum' to Star in Xbox's Answer to Uncharted
He'd eventually end up in Gears of War 4
A thoroughly researched video essay from Did You Know Gaming? reveals that Microsoft wanted to create a rival to Uncharted on the Xbox One – and Marvel’s Wolverine star Liam McIntyre was hired to portray the protagonist. The story dates back all the way to the late PS3 days, when Sony found enormous...
News Beloved PS1 Adventure Broken Sword 2 Is Getting the Reforged Treatment, Out Next Year on PS5
Gorgeous George
When it comes to point and click adventures, Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror is an all-time classic — and it's being remastered in early 2026 for PS5. This will be the second time developer Revolution Software has 'reforged' a title from the iconic series, having released Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged around...
News Peter Molyneux Very Nearly Became a First-Party PlayStation Dev
"One of our best kept secrets"
Sony wanted to buy Bullfrog, the legendary UK studio founded by Peter Molyneux. As part of a 30th anniversary piece published by The Game Business, veteran PlayStation producer Martin Alltimes revealed that the platform holder came incredibly close to adding the Theme Park maker to its stable of studios. He revealed:...
News Bungie's Maligned FPS Marathon Makes Its Return in Closed Technical Test This Month
We go again
Sony’s got a lot riding on Marathon. It needs the game to be a success. It’s such a shame, then, that the title’s been a bit of a disaster so far. Aside from the drama involving stolen assets, the extraction shooter just hasn’t captured all that much mainstream attention. Look, we
News Vampire Survivors Online Co-Op Confirmed, Will Probably Crash Your Game in Record Time
No survivors
Devilishly addictive roguelike Vampire Survivors has a big update on the horizon, and one of its key additions will be online co-op. Yep, it's finally happening: you'll be able to gang together with up to three other players and — potentially — reduce the game's frame rate to ruins at a faster rate than ever before. And we mean...
News Zelda-Like Mina the Hollower Pushed Back for Last-Minute Improvements
Delayed just weeks before PS5 release
Yacht Club Games has made the decision to delay its Zelda-esque PS5 game Mina the Hollower, only weeks before the Halloween launch was scheduled to take place. In a post on the developer's official website, it's explained that despite the developer "working tirelessly day and night to finish development for...
News Devil Jam Puts a Heavy Metal Riff on Vampire Survivors for PS5
Head bangin'
We’ve reached the point of Vampire Survivors’ popularity where various other developers are copying it. Not all of these are worth reporting on, but we do think Devil Jam has some “juice”, so to speak. The game is a fairly shameless riff on the iconic auto-battler, but it finds a sliver of its own identity through its heavy...
News Sonic Goes for Gold with New Multi-Year Marketing Alliance with the Olympic Games
Gotta go fast
We tend to always associate SEGA with the Olympic Games, perhaps because of its various licensed tie-ins over the years – and, of course, the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series. But at Paris in 2024, the publisher stepped away from the event, leaving something of a hole. Now, the Japanese publisher has announced a new...
News PowerWash Simulator 2 Will Wash Away Your Worries Later This Month on PS5
Water relief
PowerWash Simulator 2 will spray you with a dose of easy-going gaming this 23rd October, when the sequel releases on PS5 for £19.99/$24.99. And what else is there to say on this game? Well, we have a word quota to fill, so we better keep typing. (There’s not really a word quota, but we can’t just post a single sentence, can we?)...
News Minecraft Builds a Road to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5, PS4 This Week
"I am Steve"
SEGA seems set on ensuring Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans have plenty of reasons to boot up the release. Hot on the heels of last week’s Hatsune Miku Festival – where you could unlock various themed goodies inspired by the Vocaloid star – the publisher has announced that Steve and Alex et al from Minecraft will be reaching the...
Monday6th Oct 2025
News PS6 May Go Uncontested as Rumours of Next-Gen Xbox Cancellation Force Microsoft to Comment
What would that mean for Sony?
The web is, perhaps tediously, once again awash with speculation of Xbox’s unclear future. A tough week for the Redmond firm – in which it raised Game Pass prices by 50%, causing its cancellation website to crash – has culminated in fresh speculation that its next-gen console may be cancelled. The source is not...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Tokyo Game Show 2025 Sale
Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
To celebrate this year's Tokyo Game Show, which recently came to a close, Sony has organised a Tokyo Game Show 2025 sale on PS Store. Running until the end of 8th October, the sale includes, as always, thousands of PS5 and PS4 games. If you don't have time to browse through that many discounts, we have some...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Still Coming to PS5, It's Claimed
Leaker says PS5, Xbox ports do exist
The previously rumoured current-gen ports of Red Dead Redemption 2 still "exist" and are still coming out, according to reliable leaker NateTheHate. Speculation surrounding upgraded console versions dates as far back as 2022, but the claims became significantly more legitimate earlier this year when the same...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Isn't Even Out on PS5 Yet, But Here's Its DLC
Weapons! Story! Combat trials!
Character action game Ninja Gaiden 4 won’t release until later this month, but Xbox Game Studios has already announced the first DLC for it. That’s probably because those who stump up for the Deluxe Edition or Deluxe Edition Upgrade will be entitled to the new content when it deploys in early 2026. So, what...
News 'It's Selling Like Hot Cakes': Hokkaido Goes Crazy for Ghost of Yotei on PS5
Government hopes game will drive tourism
A local Japanese news report has spotlighted the importance of Ghost of Yotei to the Hokkaido region which inspired it. The PS5 exclusive – which launched last week – is “selling like hot cakes” according to one Yodobashi employee in Sapporo, with the anticipation being it’ll be one of the...
No more Strife
When Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was recently announced for Switch 2 and Xbox, Square Enix revealed that the port would make use of new "streamlined progression features" — basically cheats — allowing players to breeze through the game. As you'd expect, these difficulty-breaking options have divided opinion. Some have...
News That New Digimon Game's Turning Out to Be a Huge Hit
Time stranger
Despite enjoying popularity primarily in the 90s, we’d probably rank Digimon in the niche category these days. But we’d be wrong, because new game Digimon Story Time Stranger is blowing up in a big way. While we’ll need to await a lot more information, fans have noticed that the game has peaked at over 70k concurrent players on...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage's Free, Saudi-Funded Expansion Launches in November
Hidden blade
As promised, Ubisoft has lifted the lid on Assassin's Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory — a free expansion that's arriving more than two years after the main game's release. It's been known for a while, but this is a joint project between Ubisoft and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. The latter has essentially funded the whole...
Guide These 25+ New PS5, PS4 Are Coming Out This Week (6th-12th October)
Battlefield 6! Little Nightmares 3! Panty Party Perfect?
There's only one big new release this week. That's right, Panty Party Perfect! Oh, you thought we were talking about Battlefield 6? Well, we suppose that's big too. And Little Nightmares 3. Geez, we guess. Oh, alright. These are all the new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. New PS5,...
News Remedy Upgrades Control with PS5 Pro Support, New Patch Out Now
Unlock the frame rate, PSSR support, and more
Remedy has pushed a new patch live for the PS5 version of Control that allows it to take advantage of the PS5 Pro and its feature set, as well as offering pre-order suits for everyone, and the ability to unlock the frame rate. The update, for the PS5 version specifically, is available to download now,...
Double down
The beauty of uber-promising PS5 shooter Pragmata is its “rub your tummy pat your head” gameplay gimmick, featuring dual protagonists Hugh and Diana. For those who don’t know – and you really should by now – this is a largely traditional sci-fi third-person shooter with a twist: each time you aim your weapon over an enemy,...
Poll What Are Your First Impressions of Ghost of Yotei on PS5?
Onryo own
We don't usually do polls for first impressions, but many of you reading this will have spent close to the whole weekend slicing through Ghost of Yotei — and so we think it's worth asking for your initial opinions. What makes Yotei an especially interesting subject is the different ways in which it had already been discussed ahead of...
News Loads of PlayStation Concert Dates Cancelled Amid Rumours of Low Ticket Sales
Face the music
A whole series of PlayStation: The Concert dates appear to have been cancelled, effectively bringing the event's US tour to an unceremonious close. According to VGC's findings, just about every US tour date has been scrapped for the rest of 2025, with existing ticket holders only just finding out about the cancellations via email...
Tuesday7th Oct 2025
Preview Marvel Tokon's Biggest Battle Isn't in the Arena
Too mighty for mere mortals?
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is without a doubt one of 2026’s most exciting PS5 releases. But the game, which has garnered a tremendous reception, has a challenging tightrope to walk: it needs to appeal to the pros who show up at events like Evo, while simultaneously sustaining the interest of casuals who don’t...
Monday6th Oct 2025
News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Console Exclusivity Is Coming to an End
Expect announcements this week
Silent Hill 2 was always announced as a timed PS5 console exclusive, and that period is coming to an end. In all the old promotional materials for the critically acclaimed Bloober Team release, the small print from Sony stressed that the ga
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 Has a 'Significant Number of New Scenes'
More than a remake
Recently revealed remake Yakuza Kiwami 3 is going to be much more than a graphical glow-up. We knew this would be the case, of course, since developer RGG Studio unveiled the revival alongside Dark Ties — an entirely new, packed-in expansion that charts main antagonist Mine's rise to prominence. On top of that, Kiwami 3's got...
News My Hero Academia: All's Justice Goes All-Out on PS5 from 6th February
Fight the good fight
A story that may have slipped through the cracks while yours truly was taking a time out is that My Hero Academia: All’s Justice is coming to PS5 on 6th February, 2026. And do you know what? It looks like a small step up in budget from your typical arena-based anime brawler. It’s definitely no Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash,...
Sunday5th Oct 2025
Mini Review Dreams of Another (PS5) - A Disjointed, Abstract Curio and Little More
No creation without destruction
In Dreams of Another, you use multiple weapons intended to inflict harm, but in this realm they instead bring order to the world around you. This unusual new title from the team behind the PixelJunk series feels desperate to present its ideas about life, death, and the human condition, and while it certainly has a...
Saturday4th Oct 2025
"Dominant firms become too-big-to-care"
Everything that ex-FTC chair Lina Khan said would happen is happening. Those of you who followed the drama around Microsoft’s unprecedented near-$70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard will recall Khan was one of the few voices against the buyout. She argued, at the time, that consolidation would...
News Xbox Squandered Over $300 Million Putting Call of Duty in Game Pass
At launch, 82% of full-price Black Ops 6 sales were on PlayStation
Xbox announced a remarkable 50% price increase to Game Pass this week, underlining an accusation it’s so frequently rebuffed – that the service is simply not sustainable. Now a report from Bloomberg, citing former employees who asked not to be identified, reveals tha
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 601
Home to Hokkaido
Welcome to October, the month of spooky times. It's a little while before Halloween arrives, but there's so much to play right now, including the newly released Ghost of Yotei. Don't forget our guide! Aaron Bayne: It's got to be Ghost of Yotei for me this weekend! Jamie O'Neill: The spooky month is upon us, and it's four years...
Friday3rd Oct 2025
Video These 20 Games Have the Best Graphics on PS5
As voted by you
Over the last few weeks, our intrepid video producer Aaron has been locked in a soundproof room buried deep beneath Push Square Towers. His only means of escape? To come up with a definitive list of the very best graphics available on PS5. Fortunately for him — and for you! — Aaron has delivered. The video above is his full,...
Talking Point Are You Getting Sick of Sony's Supposedly 'Samey' Approach to Story Telling?
Sad dad
A new IGN article about Sony’s approach to story telling in its first-party games has gone viral. The piece – entitled ‘I’m Getting Bored of Every PlayStation Game Telling the Same Story’ – has attracted both agreement and ire in equal measure, as any good op-ed should. But do you agree with it? The underlying thesis for the...
Saturday4th Oct 2025
Guide New PS5 Games for October and November 2025
One last push
We're fast approaching the end of the year, but that doesn't mean the release schedule is slowing down. Quite the contrary, in fact, because October specifically is stacked. Obviously you already know about Ghost of Yotei (which is out now as we publish this), but Battlefield 6 is just days away and then the end of the month will mark...
Friday3rd Oct 2025
News Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Could Be the Final Frontier for Xbox on PS5
Finish the fight
Xbox is Halo; Halo is Xbox. So, despite Microsoft’s multiformat efforts, there’s going to be some surprised faces when the firm inevitably confirms Master Chief is coming to PS5. We may not have to wait too long for a reveal either, because the recently renamed Halo Studios has been teasing an imminent announcement at the Halo...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Silent Hill F?
Silent contemplation
Silent Hill F has been out on PS5 for just over a week now, and for the sake of this poll, we're hoping that you've managed to roll credits on at least one of the game's endings. Yep, we want you to rate Silent Hill F — and we're super interested in seeing what kind of review scores it ends up getting. That's because this is...
News Silent Hill F Enjoyed an Outstanding PS5 Debut in Japan
Retail sales rival Silent Hill 2 on PS2
There’s been a ton of talk this generation of PS5 being unable to support the ambitions of Japanese developers alone. (Capcom even recently alluded to the price of Sony’s console as being an obstacle to Monster Hunter Wilds’ success.) But when it comes to Silent Hill F, the title’s Japanese horror...
News You Can Now Pre-Order God of War's 20th Anniversary PS5 Controller
Special DualSense up for purchase now
God of War turns 20 this year, and to mark the occasion, Sony has produced a limited edition of the DualSense PS5 controller. If you're a fan of Kratos and his grisly journey through mythology, you'll be able to celebrate with this commemorative pad, as pre-orders are now live across various retailers. The...
News Skate Season 1 Brings New Events, Challenges, More Next Week on PS5, PS4
Happy Skate-o-ween
Skate has been available in early access now for a couple of weeks or so, and soon it'll get its first major content update. On 7th October, the free-to-play skateboarding title will enter Season 1, running until 2nd December. Here's a trailer that gives a brief look at what it entails: The seasonal update will give San...
News The Finals Update Brings New Time-Limited 'Heaven or Else' Game Mode
Heavenly stuff
The Finals has just dropped with a new limited-time game mode as part of its 8.3.0 update that sees you fighting up in the clouds of the afterlife while knocking people to their demise – along with free rewards to earn from it, many of which look pretty heavenly. Known as 'Heaven or Else', this new time-limited mode consists of a...
Thursday2nd Oct 2025
News Sounds Like Sony May Finally Be Starting to Wind Down PS4 Support
Certain services getting the axe
The PS5 has been around for nearly five years now, and throughout that time, the PS4 has still been a big part of the wider gaming landscape. With an enormous install base and more accessible price point, Sony's last-gen console has lived a much longer lifespan than most other machines, with many modern games still...
Poll Are You Playing Ghost of Yotei?
A mountain to climb
It's a damn good time to be a fan of tense sword fights and open world settings, because Ghost of Yotei has finally arrived on PS5. The sequel to 2020's Ghost of Tsushima, it's almost hard to believe that it's been more than five whole years since Sucker Punch gave us the story of Jin Sakai. Yotei opts for a more freeform...
News PS Studios Celebrates Launch of Ghost of Yotei on PS5 with Gorgeous Artwork
Wolf pack
Another PS Studios game has launched, and that means a new wave of lovely original artwork from fellow first-party teams. Ghost of Yotei arrives today, 2nd October 2025, and to celebrate Sucker Punch's sequel, other teams in Sony's ranks are posting art on social media. As of right now, there are only a couple of examples, but as North...
News Rock Band 4 to Be Delisted from PS Store After 10 Years of Support
Party's over
Rock Band 4, Harmonix's legendary musical rhythm game, is soon to become unavailable. On the developer's Discord and the game's subreddit, the team confirmed to fans that the game will be delisted from digital storefronts, including PS Store of course, on 5th October 2025. This is due to music licences for the title's base soundtrack...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion's Unannounced Final Characters Have Leaked Online
Find out who rounds out the roster
Promising comic book beat-'em-up Marvel Cosmic Invasion has been drip-feeding its roster of playable characters for months, and with just two more to reveal, the surprise has unfortunately been spoiled early by leaks. Spoilers: The unannounced characters are named below. A demo recently released on PC has been...
News KPop Demon Hunters Show Fortnite How It's Done with Special Mode, Outfits, More
Live right now
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably at least aware of KPop Demon Hunters — a Netflix movie from Sony Pictures Animation that's taken the world by storm. Well, it looks as though it'll soon be crossing paths with the ever-popular everything game, Fortnite. First, the official account for Fortnite replied to Rei...
News 'It's Not Just About Adding More': Persona 4 Revival Producer Wants to Get the Remake Right
Golden
As you'd expect, Atlus isn't quite ready to talk about Persona 4 Revival in any real detail just yet — but that hasn't stopped series producer Kazuhisa Wada from commenting the team's approach to such a project. In a fresh interview with Japanese outlet 4Gamer (as translated by Persona Central), the interviewer pushes Wada to say something...
News Sports Games Rule PS Store in September, Sweeping Silksong and Borderlands 4 Aside on PS5
Balls out
Despite September being packed with highly anticipated titles, the PS Store charts were topped by two annual sports games: NBA 2K26 in the North America, and EA Sports FC 26 in Europe. This result shouldn't really comes as any huge surprise; there's a damn good reason why these sports sims are wheeled out every 12 months. Still, to see...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Tops 200 Characters, Teases Yet More DLC in 2026
It's over 200!
To no one's surprise, Bandai Namco will continue supporting Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero into 2026, with the game's new trailer teasing an announcement for January. Believe it or not, the bombastic brawler's been out for close to an entire year at this point, having initially launched for PS5 on the 11th October, 2024. In that time,...
Wednesday1st Oct 2025
News New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 25.06-12.02.00 do?
Happy Wednesday everyone, and it is a happy one, because Sony has released a new PS5 firmware update. Taking the console's system software to version 25.06-12.02.00, the patch is available to download and install right now, weighing in at about 1.3 GB. So, what does it do? Here's the official patch note,...
News PS Plus Extra Loses Two More PS5, PS4 Games in October 2025
Last Chance to Play section gets a refresh
In addition to the four PS5, PS4 games set to leave PS Plus Extra in October 2025, the Last Chance to Play section of the service has been updated with a further two titles. A total of six games now leave PS Plus Extra on 21st October, which are as follows: The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes...
News PS Plus Looks Better Than Ever After New Xbox Game Pass Price Rises
Xbox 360 dollars per year
How would you feel about paying $30 per month for PS Plus Premium? While the two subscription services aren't exact copies of one another, with Xbox Game Pass offering considerably more day one titles, that's now how much a monthly subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will cost as of today. Microsoft has confirmed that...
News Silent Hill 2's Overdue PS5 Pro Fixes Now in Konami's Hands
Bloober Team not in charge of things
The fixes planned for Silent Hill 2 when running on a PS5 Pro have ended up in the hands of Konami, instead of Bloober Team. The developer said "publishing matters are handled by Konami" when asked about optimisation issues on a PS5 Pro, insinuating it's not got anything to do with the fixes anymore. Previously,...
News Ghost of Yotei Gets a Near Perfect Score in Japan's Most Famous Gaming Magazine
But it can't beat Tsushima
Famous Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu has just dropped its latest issue — and it features a review for Ghost of Yotei. The PS5 exclusive, which releases tomorrow at the time of writing, has been handed a near perfect score of 39/40. For Famitsu, this is a rare occurrence; only 30 games — by our count — have ever...
Review Digimon Story Time Stranger (PS5) - Monster Taming RPG Squanders So Much Potential
De-digivolution
The core of Digimon Story Time Stranger is fantastic. As is the case with the Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth games, the underlying system of discovering, raising, and evolving your Digimon is where this long-awaited RPG excels. However, all too often, Time Stranger stands in its own way, sidelining its brilliantly addictive gameplay...
Guide Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: All Confirmed Characters and Tracks
Drifting around at the speed of sound
As the name suggests, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a kart racer that's leaning into a colourful multiverse, bringing in a diverse range of locations and characters from SEGA and beyond. If you're wondering which characters and what locations have made the cut, you're in luck; this guide will let you know all...
News Don't Be Like This GTA 6 'Fan' Who Flew to Scotland Just to Harass Rockstar Staff
Come on now
Grand Theft Auto 6 is due for release on 26th May, 2026, and it's quite comfortably the most hotly anticipated game of next year — probably of the PS5's whole lifespan, even. The fervour for new information, trailers, gameplay — basically anything — is off the charts, with hungry fans begging Rockstar at all opportunities for...
News Ghost of Yotei's London Billboard Is One of the Coolest Ads We've Seen in Ages
Cutting edge marketing
Ghost of Yotei launches tomorrow, 2nd October 2025, and so it's the time to shine for PlayStation's marketing teams. The company has routinely done some brilliant marketing campaigns and installations in the past, with London often playing host to some of its best efforts. That's no different for Sucker Punch's sequel, which...
News PlayStation Puts Its Entire Slate of PC Ports in a Steam Sale
Get anywhere from 20% to 80% off
If you've been waiting on discounts to build up your collection of PC versions for PlayStation-published titles, right now is the perfect opportunity to pull the trigger. Except for the very latest releases (Lost Soul Aside and Midnight Murder Club), every single PS5, PS4 game Sony has ever ported to PC is now on...
News Ubisoft and Tencent's New Company Stewards Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, More Starting Today
Reportedly named Vantage Studios
Ubisoft's joint venture with Tencent reportedly begins operations today, and its name is Vantage Studios. The company is a subsidiary of the European games publisher, and partially funded/owned by the Chinese conglomerate. According to VGC, Vantage Studios settled on its name by staff vote, and 1st October 2025...
Rumour Mass Effect, Dragon Age Studio BioWare Braced for Layoffs After EA's Buyout Agreement
Big changes ahead
BioWare, the once revered RPG studio, reportedly finds itself in a precarious position following the news of EA's planned acquisition. If you're not quite up to speed on the situation, the publisher, which is BioWare's parent company, has agreed to a $55 billion buyout. An investor consortium made up of the Saudi Arabian Public...
News Silent Hill 1 Remake Now a Big Focus at Bloober Team, Could Make Cronos 2
Cronos called a "huge success" at launch
Bloober Team has announced that its remake of Silent Hill is now in the hands of one of its two main production teams, making it the main focus of the Polish developer's efforts alongside a second, unannounced project. The update was shared in an investor discussion involving CEO Piotr Babieno and Vice...
News Prototype Remaster Could Potentially Be Happening, Evidence Found in PC Version
Hopefully not a prototype for long
Activision's super-powered action series Prototype could be making a comeback, if we're to believe conclusions drawn from updates to the game's PC version. Both titles have received a new patch on Steam for the first time in years (ruining the mod that makes the games run properly in the process), and eagle-eyed...
