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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 531
Hit and run
And just like that, an epic week is behind us, one which saw us play host to yet another State of Play livestream, as well as mark the re-release of MultiVersus. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm busy chipping away at The Finals battle pass as well as prepping for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. But after going to...
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YesterdayFri, 31st May 2024
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
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- PS5
- Release Dates
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2024 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...
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Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (3rd June to 9th June)
Nep nep
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? A pretty meaty summer week sees the arrival of Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024,
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Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
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- PS5
- PSVR2
- Release Dates
Reaction PS5 Livestreams Are No Longer Speaking to the Fans Who Built the Brand
Tough times
It’s been eight years since Sony’s outstanding E3 2016 press conference, where it hired a full-blown orchestra and introduced the rebooted God of War to the world. And it’s been nine years since arguably the greatest gaming livestream in history, where the holy trifecta of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Shenmue 3, and The Last Guardian...
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- PS5
- State of Play
- Reaction
- Features
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for May 2024?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
In stark contrast to the prolonged, seemingly unending rumours leading up to it, Sony's latest State of Play presentation was announced and executed in less than 48 hours. We're now on the other side of the show, having seen a total of 14 games in the span of just over 30 minutes — including some updates from one or two...
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- PS5
- PSVR2
- State of Play
- Round Up
News Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Glorious, Lands on PS5 This September
We're so happy
Astro Bot is the name of the cutesy robot's big new game, and this time it's a full length excursion rather than just a tech demo. The trailer has put a smile on all our tired faces — it looks utterly delightful. Team Asobi's platformer will feature more than 80 levels across six galaxies, which you'll explore in order to find...
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- PS5
- Astro Bot
- Announcements
- Trailers
News Latest State of Play Is One of the Worst-Received PS5 Shows Yet
Astro Bot aside
The online reaction to Sony's latest State of Play broadcast has been fairly negative. The half-hour event featured 14 PS5 and PSVR2 titles, but outside of the wonderful-looking Astro Bot, the show struggled to wow its audience — especially off the back of heightened expectations surrounding a supposed 'PlayStation Showcase'. This...
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- PS5
- State of Play
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for May 2024?
Did it deliver?
Sony's latest State of Play livestream has just concluded, giving us a glimpse at what's heading to PS5 and PSVR2 in the near future. Expectations have been all over the place for this one; protracted rumours about the show may have somewhat heightened the hype of fans, while others saw the words 'State of Play' and instantly reined...
- Sony
- PS5
- PSVR2
- PS4
- State of Play
News Big New PS5, PC Shooter Concord Has an Uphill Battle Ahead of It
Fan reaction has been mixed to say the least
Sony has bet big on first-person shooter Concord, the debut project from a group of esteemed Destiny veterans. PlayStation acquired the studio early in the outing’s development, after signing on as a publisher; since then, it’s given the title an enormous budget, and awarded the title prime time...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Concord
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 1.150 Drops as Players Still Wait for Better PS5 Performance
Not this time
Yet another update has arrived for Dragon's Dogma 2, bringing more positive adjustments to the open world RPG. However, there's still no sign of further improvements to the game's technical performance on PS5, which is already rubbing some players the wrong way. To be fair, patch 1.150 does include a nice boost to storage space, and a...
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- PS5
- Dragon's Dogma
- Patches
News PS5, PC Fans Are Trying to Figure Out If Concord Is Free-to-Play
Doesn't look like it
Sony spent a lot of time building up hero shooter Concord during its recent State of Play, and it did a decent enough job. All we’d seen of the release previously was a greasy looking hamburger, so that it was able to establish its cast of Guardians of the Galaxy-esque wise-crackers within the span of a single CG trailer was...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Concord
News PC Players Are Fuming Until Dawn, God of War Ragnarok Appear to Require PSN Logins
Aw sh*t, here we go again
One of the bigger stories in 2024 is how Helldivers 2 exploded in popularity to such a degree that Arrowhead decided to postpone a pre-planned PSN login requirement on PC. When the developer eventually attempted to enforce the feature, the Internet imploded, leading to such a fierce review bombing campaign that
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- PC
- God of War
- Until Dawn
News Concord Is Sony's Answer to Overwatch, Launches August, Beta Test in July
Team-based hero shooter
After Concord's vague debut teaser, we now know much more about Sony's shooter for PS5 and PC. This sci-fi, team-based hero shooter brought to mind Overwatch with a twist of Destiny in the above gameplay video. In this first-person shooter, two teams of five are pitted against each other in a variety of modes, taking control...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Concord
- Trailers
News Monster Hunter Wilds Is Making Some Big Changes as Capcom Drops First Gameplay Details
Focus Mode and more
Following its gameplay reveal during the latest State of Play, Capcom has dropped some additional details on Monster Hunter Wilds. In brief, this definitely sounds like an evolution of Monster Hunter World, as the developer's placing an even heavier emphasis on creating a "living world". On the PlayStation Blog, community...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
News Until Dawn Looks Scarily Good in PS5 Gameplay Trailer, Arrives in Fall 2024
Boo
Sony and developer Ballistic Moon have unveiled a gameplay trailer for the upcoming PS5 and PC remaster of Until Dawn. The beloved PS4 horror game is getting spruced up for modern machines, and it's looking good from what's been shown here. In case you don't know, Until Dawn is a narrative-focused horror adventure. It frames itself as a teen...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Until Dawn
- Trailers
News PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Will Have 80 Action-Packed Levels
Across six unique galaxies
Ever since the original tech demo in The Playroom VR, fans have been waiting for a full-blown Astro Bot adventure. Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the outstanding PSVR outing, checked the box – but due to its virtual reality requirements, many missed out on the excellent Team ASOBI outing. Now, after the tantalising Astro’s...
- Sony
- PS5
- Astro Bot
Poll What Was Your Favourite Game from State of Play?
Does it begin with Astro and end in Bot?
Okay, let's just push the negativity aside for a minute and actually consider the things that we enjoyed in the latest State of Play broadcast. After all, packing 14 different games into a 30-minute event isn't especially easy, and there was an impressive amount of variety on offer. Surely there was something...
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
- Polls
- Features
Rumour Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake a 2025 Game, More News Soon
More info in the next 10 days
Metal Gear Solid fans may be made to wait a little longer for the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, as PS Plus insider turned general leaker Billbil-Kun has shared word of a new 2025 release window for the game. In a new article on Dealabs, they claim the date comes from a "global distribution giant"...
- Konami
- PS5
- Metal Gear Solid
- Rumours
News Open World Martial Arts RPG Where Winds Meet Announced for PS5
Guided by the wind
We'll be totally honest with you: we're losing track of all these incredibly pretty action games from newly sprouted Asian studios, but Where Winds Meet — announced during the latest State of Play — does look very promising. Described as an "open world action adventure RPG" heavily influenced by martial arts, this looks to be...
- Everstone Studios
- PS5
- Where Winds Meet
- Trailers
News Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! Arrives on PS5 in August
Pigs will fly
Announced almost a whole year ago, PS1 platformer Tomba! is being revived as Tomba Special Edition — and now it's got a confirmed release date. It arrives for PS5 on the 1st August, with a promised PS4 version coming later. The original game launched way back in 1997, and is fondly remembered to this day. It may not have had the...
- PS5
- PS4
- Tomba
- Release Dates
News Astro Bot Raises the Bar for Sony's PS Studios Intros on PS5
Everyone's here
The logo blast at the start of every game's boot phase has become so homogenous that you're generally better off just scrolling through Twitter for a few seconds before reaching the main menu. Sony tried to inject some personality into each of its first-party titles by personalising the PS Studios logo drop with the characters from...
- Sony
- PS5
- Astro Bot
News Marvel Rivals Officially Confirmed for PS5, Closed Beta Test in July
Venom, Adam Warlock revealed
NetEase has now confirmed Marvel Rivals is heading to PS5. In case you aren't aware, this is a multiplayer shooter featuring various Marvel heroes and villains, and you'll soon be able to play it on Sony's console. You can see the game in action in the above trailer, which also confirms a few other things. Firstly, two...
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- PS5
- Marvel Rivals
- Trailers
News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Emerges from the Fog on 8th October
Cloudy with a chance of Pyramid Head
Konami and Bloober Team’s long-awaited Silent Hill 2 remake will finally emerge from the fog on 8th October, and here’s a brand-new trailer as well as an extended look at gameplay. Pre-orders are open now, with two exclusive James Sunderland masks available for those who register their interest: Mira the Dog...
- Konami
- PS5
- Silent Hill
- Release Dates
- Trailers
News Dynasty Warriors Origins Could Be the Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For on PS5
Warriors, come out to play
Dynasty Warriors is making a rather grand-looking return in 2025 on PS5. It's fair to say that the Koei Tecmo and Omega Force series fell off a cliff with Dynasty Warriors 9 — a deeply flawed release — but this so-called Dynasty Warriors Origins looks like a significant step forward, especially in the graphics...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dynasty Warriors
- Trailers
News Infinity Nikki PS5 Is the Open World Anime Dress-Up Game of Your Dreams
Fashionably late
Amid an ocean of somewhat samey looking shooters and Soulslikes, one game during today’s State of Play really stood out: Infinity Nikki from Infold Games. Effectively an open world anime dress-up game, the trailer showcased how you’ll use the power of photography and fashion to navigate a cutesy fantasy world named Miraland...
- Infold Games
- PS5
- Infinity Nikki
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Makes the Most of PS5 Hardware with Truly Massive Battles
"As far as the eye can see"
A surprise announcement during the latest State of Play, we're hoping that Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be a return to form for Koei Tecmo's hack and slash series. While not a traditional Dynasty Warriors experience in that you'll be playing as a "nameless hero" who's thrown into the Three Kingdoms chaos, this is...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dynasty Warriors
News Ubisoft Confirms Time, Date, and Featured Games for Upcoming Forward Showcase
Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws headlining
Ubisoft has confirmed the time, date, and featured games for its upcoming Forward showcase. Live from sunny LA, and expect better looks at heavy hitters like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and XDefiant. Confirmed on Twitter, Ubisoft Forward will take place on 10th June at 12 pm...
- Ubisoft
- Industry
News Ballad of Antara Offers 'High Fidelity' Free-to-Play RPG Action on PS5 in 2025
Grand ambitions
Announced during Sony's State of Play showcase, Ballad of Antara is a world-ending action RPG slated for PS5 in 2025. This free-to-play, brand-new IP from developer TipsWork Studio will strive to achieve the "highest fidelity" possible. Over on the PlayStation Blog, studio head Yang Yang explai
- Infold Games
- PS5
- Ballad of Antara
News Tweaked Puzzles, Better Combat, and Updated Enemies in Silent Hill 2 PS5
A modernisation with an ode to the original
Following last night's release date reveal for the Silent Hill 2 remake, Konami and Bloober Team have both appeared on the PlayStation Blog to share further details about the game. Touching on story, combat, and puzzles, creative director Mateusz Lenart explains how Bloober Team has modernised the PS2...
- Konami
- PS5
- Silent Hill
News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets First Gameplay, Looks Like the Evolution of World
Wilds thing
Monster Hunter Wilds was given its first proper gameplay trailer during the latest State of Play, and as ever, we're finding it very, very difficult to doubt Capcom. While it isn't raw footage, all the hallmarks of a proper Monster Hunter title are there, and we get to see some new beasts to boot. It's already apparent that this is the...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
- Trailers
News Alien: Rogue Incursion PSVR2 Gameplay Creeps Up on Unsuspecting Holiday 2024 Launch
Up close and personal
Alien: Rogue Incursion crawled out of an air duct during Sony's State of Play showcase, debuting some nightmare-inducing PSVR2 gameplay. Players must attempt to survive in a facility overrun with xenomorphs, stepping into the unfortunate shoes of an as-yet-unnamed protagonist stranded on the "inhospitable planet Purdan" in late...
- Survios
- PS5
- PSVR2
News Behemoth Is All Brutal Combat and Big Baddies in PSVR2 Gameplay Trailer
Arrives this fall
PSVR2 fans rejoice: Behemoth looks great. This new first-person action game comes from the makers of The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, and the quality is on display in this new trailer, which focuses mainly on combat. The game appears to heavily lean into melee fights with various enemy types, though you'll clearly get your...
- Skydance
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Behemoth
- Trailers
News Monster Hunter Wilds, Astro Bot the Biggest PS5 Winners from State of Play
Justice
It’s always interesting to look at the most viewed trailers after a State of Play has aired, just to get a better idea of which titles resonated with fans. While this is far from a scientific experiment – especially when you consider we’re only taking into account views from the PlayStation channel roughly 12 hours after the event...
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
News Anticipated Free-to-Play Action RPG Path of Exile 2 Ventures to PS5 Later This Year
The path is clear
Path of Exile 2 will carve a, er, path to PS5 in late 2024, developer Grinding Gear Games has revealed. Previously, the anticipated sequel was only confirmed for PC, but its early access period will kick off on Sony's current-gen system as well. If you're totally out of the loop, Path of Exile is a Diablo-like, loot-heavy action...
- Grinding Gear Games
- PS5
- Path of Exile
- Trailers
News Viral Hit Horror Series Garten of Banban Is Now Available on PS5, PS4
Child's play
There are certain indie horror games that just skyrocket in popularity on PC, in part thanks to YouTubers and streamers hopping aboard the bandwagon. A lot of them have made their way to PS5 and PS4, with the likes of Five Nights at Freddy's, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Choo-Choo Charles, Poppy Playtime, and more making the jump to...
- Feardemic
- PS5
- PS4
- Garten of Banban
News Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Returns for More Catchy Tunes in Astro Bot
Earworms ahoy
There are many things to love about Astro's Playroom, and one of them is its soundtrack. Composed and produced by Kenny Young, the PS5 title is filled with joyful electronic songs that stick in the mind long after you put the pad down. Good news, then — he's back for Astro Bot, the newly announced PS5 platformer. The composer has...
- Sony
- PS5
- Astro Bot
- Music
News Helldivers 2 Major Order Directs Players to Destroy Supercolony-Infested Planet of Meridia
Exterminatus
Helldivers 2 players have been issued a new Major Order, focusing the community's ongoing Galactic War efforts in a specific place, towards a particular end. However, this time, the Meridia Superhive situation will require a more permanent solution, with the planet slated for permanent destruction. Super Earth has decreed that the time...
- Sony
- PS5
- Helldivers
News Little Nightmares 3 Delayed into 2025, Quality a 'Top Priority'
What a nightmare
Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games have announced Little Nightmares 3 won't be making it out in 2024 after all. The new entry in the cult hit horror platformer series has been pushed back to 2025. This announcement comes via social media, with a statement from the team explaining why the delay is happening: "As much...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- PS4
- Little Nightmares
- Delays
News God of War Ragnarok PC Officially Confirmed for 19th September
Winter is coming, again
After much speculation, Sony Santa Monica's epic sequel, God of War Ragnarok, has been officially confirmed for PC. Kratos' journey continues with all exclusive accoutrements like Ultrawide support, unlimited framerate, and support for Nvidia DLSS 3.7/AMD FSR 3.1/Intel XESS 1.3. Preorders are now live on Steam and other...
- Sony
- PC
- God of War
Thursday30th May 2024
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Sony's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony's irregularly scheduled show for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2. Usually a little smaller in scale than a PlayStation Showcase, the State of Play will still be worth watching...
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- PS5
- PSVR2
- State of Play
- Guides
Live Watch PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (30th May, 2024)
Astro Bot! Concord! More?
Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? This is the big one – apparently. Sony’s big summer showcase is upon us, although the days of glitzy 90-minute stage shows from the E3 era are long in the past. The Japanese giant will instead be conducting a tight, half-hour show with an emphasis on 14 upcoming...
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- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PSVR2
News Sony Invites Public to Play Insane, Massive PS5 Pinball Machine
Pinballin'
PlayStation's marketing team has pulled off some memorable stunts in the past, but this latest promotion might actually take the cake. On Friday and Saturday of this week, just hours before the Champions League final takes place, Sony's inviting people to test their skills with a massive PS5-themed pinball machine. Claim the high score...
- Sony
- PS5
News PS5's Streaming Handheld PS Portal Is Proving a Huge Hit
A whole new world
Back when the PS Portal was rumoured and subsequently announced, social media was filled with armchair executives deeming the device to be a disaster. As it turns out, Sony understands the market better than many people think, and its PS5 streaming handheld has become a lynchpin of its new-gen console’s overall experience...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS Portal
- USA
- Sales
News Don't Worry, Sony's Most Recognisable Studios Are Still Focused on Single Player PS5 Games
It ain't all live service
As part of its business segment meeting overnight, Sony categorised all of its first-party studios based on the type of content they’ll be delivering. It divided its teams into four segments: Single Player Narrative Focus, Partner Studios, Evolving and Multi Genre, and Live Service Focus. Here’s how it divided its...
- Sony
- PS5
- Industry
News PS Plus' Higher-Priced Extra, Premium Tiers Command 35% of Overall Subs
Increasing share year-over-year
How many PS Plus members are subscribed to the higher-priced PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers? Well, accurate as of 31st March, 2024, around 35 per cent of all subscribers are paying additional money for the more expensive subscription options. In fact, the breakdown looks like this: PS Plus Extra has 16 per...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
News PS5 Players Are Buying Fewer New Games, But Spending More Than Ever Overall
Microtransactions making the moolah
One difference between the PS5 and PS4 is the rise of live service games. A dirty word among the most engaged enthusiasts, this is not a genre but merely a business model; it means titles are designed to evolve and improve over time, as opposed to offering one-and-done experiences. And it’s changing consumers’...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Industry
- Sales
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Swings 11 Million Sales as Sony Calls PS5 Exclusive a 'Great Success'
Can it catch the first game?
According to Sony's latest financial briefing, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has topped a rather impressive 11 million sales. The PS5 exclusive launched in October of last year, and got off to a flying start as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game to date. It moved a staggering 2.5 million copies in the space of 24...
- Sony
- PS5
- Spider-Man
- Sales
News Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update Revealed with Photo Mode and More
School's in for summer
Last year's open world Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy is getting a 'Summer Update' on the 6th June. The patch will introduce a full photo mode — always a nice addition — alongside a bunch of cosmetic bits and pieces. The 'Haunted Hogsmeade Shop' quest is also heading to non-PlayStation platforms, and a way to reset your...
- Warner Bros
- PS5
- PS4
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Updates
News Open World Racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Swerves onto PS5 in September
Final lap
Announced nearly four years ago, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is almost ready to roll out. The open world racer, developed by Kylotonn Games, will finally release 12th September 2024 for PS5. The release date news comes alongside the above new trailer, comprising in-engine footage of the racing game in action. Set on Hong Kong...
- Nacon
- PS5
- Test Drive Unlimited
- Release Dates
- Trailers
News Sony Plans to Convert PC Gamers Through the Power of PlayStation
Just one hit and you'll be hooked for life
Soon-to-be PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst says the strategy behind releasing its single-player narrative games on PC is to push future console sales. The thinking goes that getting PC players hooked on some of its marquee tentpole franchises will entice a portion to play future sequels on a PlayStation...
- Sony
- Industry
Preview Trails through Daybreak Is Set to Push Falcom's Fantastic RPG Series Forward
Ad-Van-tage
It seems to be a universal rule that whenever we write about the Trails games, there's at least one person in the comments asking where they should begin with Falcom's long-running RPG series. Naturally, the ideal answer to this query is "with the first game", but not everyone has the time — or patience — to play through at least...
- NIS America
- PS5
- PS4
- Trails
- Previews
News PS5 Is Sony's Most Profitable Console Generation to Date
Not-so doom and gloom
There’s a growing sentiment among the gaming enthusiast circles, not necessarily always backed up by fact, that console gaming is collapsing. While it’s true the market is facing issues of spiralling costs and slowing growth, it’s a concern not always rooted in reality. Case in point: Sony’s just announced PS5 is its...
- Sony
- PS5
- Industry
- Sales
News Sony Wants Non-PS5 Owners to Use Its Accessories
Beyond boundaries
While it’s generally been a smaller story within the overall PlayStation narrative this generation, there’s no doubt Sony has quietly increased its focus on accessories for the PS5. The mix of products available is really good, spanning the official pro controller DualSense Edge, the streaming handheld PS Portal, and various...
- Sony
- PS5
- Hardware
- Accessories
News Cosy Adventure Caravan SandWitch Embarks on PS5 Roadtrip in 2024
Lifes a beach
Caravan SandWitch is a colourful, narrative adventure game set in a sci-fi world inspired by Provence. It was just announced and is planned for a release on PS5 sometime in 2024. The pitch sounds quite soothing: no combat, no death, just you, your van, and the world. Players take on the role of a boy, presumably old enough to hold a...
- Dear Villagers
- PS5
- Caravan Sandwitch
News Fallout Franchise Sales Explode Like Megaton in Amazon Show Aftermath
Every entry is up
Curious about the kind of profound effect a popular television show can have on the sales of video game franchise? Just look at these latest numbers for the Fallout series in the aftermath of Amazon’s enormous adaptation. In the United States, sales of all titles in the post-apocalyptic property jumped significantly...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- PS4
- PS3
- Fallout
News Discord Remembers Roots, Will Double Down on Gaming
Dance with the one that brought you
Discord has announced that it will roll back its ambitious plans to become a broader communication app after rediscovering its roots as a private place to yell at your friends while gaming. This means an opportunity for a redesign with group messages, voice chats, video calls and more being reworked. In a message...
- Discord
- Industry
- PS5
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Spotlights Fusion Characters in Crazy New Trailer
Fusion-ha!
Another character trailer for upcoming brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is here, and it's all about fusion. The video confirms the likes of Gotenks, Kefla, Gogeta, Vegito, and Fused Zamasu, and it makes for an impressive watch. We've said it before, but this game's visuals really are next-level, complete with some eye-popping...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Dragon Ball
- Trailers
News Big Trails through Daybreak Demo Drops a Month Before Release, Progress Carries Over
A Trails trial
A fully playable demo for Trails through Daybreak will drop on the 4th June, giving eager fans just over a month to test the RPG out before its full release on the 5th July. Daybreak is coming to both PS5 and PS4, but it should be noted that this demo is releasing on PS4 only. We don't exactly know why that's the case, but PS5 owners...
- NIS America
- PS5
- PS4
- Trails
News Atlus Unmasks Demonic SMT V: Vengeance Collaboration with Slipknot
I push my fingers into my eyes
Atlus has fused a demonic collaboration in anticipation of the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, partnering with legendary heavy metal band Slipknot to produce some genuinely hellish masks. This partnership is to be continued, as the Persona publisher has promised a promotional video featuring band members is...
- Atlus
- PS5
- PS4
- Shin Megami Tensei
Live Watch the Silent Hill Transmission Livestream Right Here (31st May, 2024)
The fog is clearing
Looking to watch the Silent Hill Transmission livestream? This is the second edition of Konami’s horror broadcast, with updates promised on games, movies, merchandise, and more. Many will no doubt be tuning in for more on Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake, but hopefully there will be a handful of surprises, too. The...
- Live
- Konami
- PS5
- PS4
- Silent Hill
News Homelander Takes Centre Stage in Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Trailer
Hold your applause until the end
Warner Bros. Games has revealed our first look at Homelander, the next DLC character to come to Mortal Kombat 1. The supervillain made famous in Prime Video's hit show, The Boys, is a welcome addition to the roster and is touching down on the 4th of June, with the bestial Ferra joining the Kameo roster later in the...
- Warner Bros
- PS5
- Mortal Kombat
News Worldwalker Games Going into Hibernation, Wildermyth Still Coming to PS5
Winding down
Worldwalker Games, the developer behind the wonderful RPG Wildermyth, has completed active development on the game and is "going into hibernation for now". The studio says that while this does mean it must say farewell to many of its team members, previously announced plans to bring its tabletop-inspired title to PlayStation will be...
- Worldwalker Games
- PS5
- Wildermyth
Wednesday29th May 2024
News PS5, PS4's Brand New PS2 Emulator Features Up-Rendering, Rewind, Quick Saves, More
Quality of life
Sony’s already revisited a number of the classics from PS2’s catalogue on PS4, but the emulator was a bit of a disaster and the platform holder eventually pulled support. Following a successful string of PS1 and PSP re-releases, however, the Japanese giant is now bringing more PS2 titles to both the PS5 and PS4 – and it’s...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS2
- PS Plus
News State of Play Officially Confirmed for 30th May, Updates on PS5, PSVR2 Games
Including first party
Sony has finally announced the heavily rumoured State of Play presentation. It'll be going out live tomorrow, 30th May 2024. The platform holder says we can look forward to "updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles, plus a look at PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year". It sounds like we'll finally be getting a glimpse at...
- Sony
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Talking Point State of Play May 2024 Predictions - What's Next for PS5?
Play it again
Bloody hell, it's finally happening. While it might not be a full-on PlayStation Showcase — as was rumoured — Sony is putting on a State of Play broadcast, which will be its first event since February. The 30-minute showing promises a look at 14 games, but what's actually in store for us starved PlayStation fans? We've gathered...
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- PS5
- PSVR2
- State of Play
- Talking Point
News Over 500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted As Days of Play Gets Underway
Lots of lowest ever prices
Sony has plunged the price of some of PS5 and PS4’s biggest games, as its annual Days of Play event gets underway. Many titles are enjoying their lowest ever prices, with relatively new releases like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League available at an enormous 60 per cent off, making the Rocksteady affair just...
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News Xbox Games Are Selling Gangbusters on PS5
Surely more will follow
While the sales of single player titles Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment have been a little more muted, Xbox Game Studios’ two live service titles are selling like crazy on PS5, giving Microsoft all the incentive it needs to port more titles to Sony’s system. Originally, the Redmond firm’s multiformat release strategy was...
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- USA
News Skull and Bones Season 2 Offers Boatloads of New Features, Booty, and a Really Big Shark
Blood in the water
The second season of Ubisoft's nautical service game, Skull and Bones, is now live, introducing many limited-time events for enterprising captains to take advantage of. Chorus and Havoc offer new antagonists, a Megaladon to slay, the ability to manage a fleet and expand your piratical empire, as well as shiploads of new cosmetic...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Skull and Bones
Mini Review Horizon Chase 2 (PS5) - Around the World in 80 Revs
Just drive
Horizon Chase 2 is another rock-solid arcade racer from Brazilian dev Aquiris, and honestly that’s all you really need to know. We’re professionals, however, so we’ll elaborate: much like the well-loved Horizon Chase Turbo, this title takes you on a 200kmph tour of the globe, from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to Tokyo’s...
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- PS5
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Deals PS5 Consoles, PSVR2, Games and Accessories Reduced in Sony's Days of Play Sale
$50/£40 off PS5 Slim, $100/£90 off PSVR2!
Sony's Days of Play sale is well underway, and there are plenty of discounts now live at retail that may well take your fancy. In addition to the 500+ games currently discounted on the PS Store as part of the celebrations, we now have deals on PS5 Slim consoles, PSVR2 bundles, accessories such as...
- Sony
- PS5
- Deals
News Sony Removes Naughty Dog Boss Interview Following Complete Misquotes
"We apologize to Neil for misrepresenting his words"
Well, this Neil Druckmann saga just doesn't stop giving, does it? In case you missed out on the origin point of this whole thing, Sony featured an interview with the Naughty Dog boss on its official website last week. It contained a bunch of quotes that had people questioning the developer's tone,...
- Sony
- Naughty Dog
News No Man's Sky Adrift Introduces an Abandoned Universe Where You're Truly Alone
New expansion, new survival challenge
Developer Hello Games has just announced the latest free expansion to its ever-growing space exploration sim, No Man's Sky. This new update, named Adrift, introduces a whole new way to experience the game; it adds a new, abandoned, alternative universe in which you are the only intelligent life form. In this...
- Hello Games
- PS5
- PS4
- No Mans Sky
- Updates
News PSVR2's Anticipated PC Adaptor Appears Imminent
Sony submits certification in Korea
Sony said a little while back that it was exploring ways to expand PSVR2’s compatibility with PC, and it looks like it may be nearing a solution. An eagle-eyed user on social media site Twitter (or X, depending on which name you prefer) noticed that in Korea, the Japanese giant has submitted certification for an...
- Sony
- PC
- PSVR2
News Stellar Blade Maker Promises More Outfits for Eve on PS5
Hey, good lookin'
One of the most fun things to do in Stellar Blade is collect outfits and equip protagonist Eve with a variety of different looks and styles. It’s perhaps no surprise, then, that developer Shift Up is plotting even more costumes for the fashionable heroine. Speaking with Famitsu, director Kim Hyung-Tae said: “We plan to add more...
- Sony
- PS5
- Stellar Blade
News Apr 2024 USA Sales: Stellar Blade Slashes Straight to Number 1, Helldivers 2 Is Still Insane
PS5 tops hardware yet again
Stellar Blade is the big winner of the latest US sales report from analytical company Circana (as outlined by the ever-informative Mat Piscatella). The current PS5 exclusive topped the charts for April, having released on the 26th of the month. Admittedly, it was a pretty quiet period for new releases, but it's still an...
- USA
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News PS5 Sales Trend Ahead of PS4 in US, Leads Console Market By 'Significant Margin'
PS5 alive
Over the last few weeks or so, there's been some debate regarding the PS5 and its perceived sales momentum. This discussion likely stems from the fact that Sony itself reported a decline in units sold year-on-year, and as a result, revised its commercial forecast. However, as we pointed out in our Reaction article, context is key. The PS5...
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- PS5
- Sales
News Amazon Games Signs PS5 Open World Driving Title from Ex-Forza Horizon Devs
On the road again
Amazon Games is clearly expanding its publishing portfolio beyond its handful of MMOs — Tomb Raider, anyone? — and it's just signed on to help bring another upcoming title to market. The publisher is collaborating with developer Maverick Games on a new, open world, narrative-led driving game. It's heading to multiple...
- Amazon
- PS5
Rumour God of War Ragnarok's PC Announcement Is Imminent
Ragnarok is coming
It would be no surprise whatsoever to see God of War Ragnarok arrive on PC — but it might be dropping sooner than people realise. According to ultra-reliable leaker billbil-kun, the port's official announcement is coming "very soon", with the original PC version rumour doing the rounds earlier this month. Is this yet more...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PC
- God of War
News Stellar Blade Dev Currently Making Photo Mode for Hit PS5 Game
Capture every moment
Stellar Blade is an outrageously beautiful game – and no, we’re not just referring to protagonist Eve and her many outfits. There are some artistically stunning moments throughout the campaign, and as is tradition for big PS5 titles, fans want to capture them all. Fortunately, developer Shift Up is busy beavering away on a...
- Sony
- PS5
- Stellar Blade
- Updates
News Five More Cars, New Events, More Come to Gran Turismo 7 in Latest Free Update
Beep beep
Gran Turismo 7 continues its slow but steady expansion with yet another free update from Polyphony Digital. Game version number 1.48 will soon be available, and it brings with it a handful of cars, new events, and more. The cars on offer are the Honda Civic SiR･II (EG) ’93, Honda NSX GT500 ’00, Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87,...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Gran Turismo
- Updates
News CD Projekt Red Wants to Release Major Games More Frequently
Acceleration protocols
CD Projekt Red, the publisher and developer of The Witcher and Cyberpunk, wants to release major games more frequently. The rapidly expanding company revealed its ambitious plans during its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday (thanks, VGC), intending to make its release schedule "less lum
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- Industry
News Destiny 2 Comes Full Circle as The Final Shape Draws Near
The end of an era, one way or another
The climactic conclusion to Destiny 2 is almost upon us, with Bungie's eagerly anticipated expansion, The Final Shape, just days away, touching down on PS5 and PS4 on 4th June. It brings to a close the current Light and Darkness story saga, which began back in 2017. A suitably cinematic trailer has been released...
- Bungie
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- PS4
- Destiny
News Conscript Musters Retro WW1 Survival Horror for PS5, PS4
War is hell
Conscript is a retro-inspired survival horror that takes place in a truly terrifying setting, World War One's infamous Battle of Verdun. You play as a French soldier searching for his missing brother, employing a variety of WW1-era armaments to clear trenches overflowing with the restless dead. Developed by Catchweight Studio and...
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- PS4
- Conscript
- Announcements
She's a witch!
Originally a 2022 title in Japan, Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch now has a Western release date on PS5. The highly rated (and lovingly drawn) visual novel launches on the 22nd August, and will include previously released DLC, as well as developer commentary. You play as a young man named Hikaru, who's seriously down on his...
- Aksys Games
- PS5
- Toyotoki
- Release Dates
News Helldivers 2 Director: Live Service Is Good for Gaming, But Only If It's 'Done Right'
Hell yeah?
'Live service' has become something of a dirty term over the years, but as is often the case, there are both good and bad examples of the model — it's just that we all tend to focus on the negatives. But Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt would rather talk about the positives — and that's exactly what he did at the recent Nordic...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Helldivers
News MultiVersus Makes a Grand Return with Over 114,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
Multi-hit
Player First Games seems to have successfully brought MultiVersus back, if its launch day player stats are anything to go by. After nearly a year of additional development to get the game in shape, it's now available once again, and it seems to have attracted most of its audience back for more. Over on Steam, the free-to-play fighter...
- Warner Bros
- PS5
- PS4
- MultiVersus
Tuesday28th May 2024
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
Plus bonus PS Plus Extra, Premium games
As part of this year's Days of Play promotion, Sony has revealed the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for June 2024 a day early. Available to download from Tuesday, 4th June 2024, the PS5, PS4 titles are as follows: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (PS5, PS4) | Review AEW Fight Forever (PS5, PS4)
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- PS Plus
News Sly Cooper, Tomb Raider, Star Wars Revealed as Surprise PS2 Games on PS Plus Premium
Slyly does it
As part of its annual Days of Play promotion, PlayStation has revealed that three PS2 games are heading to PS Plus Premium next month — and one of them's bound to go down well with fans of a certain platforming franchise... That's right, Sly Cooper is finally coming to PS5, kind of. Sucker Punch's 2002 title Sly Cooper and the...
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- PS4
- PS2
News Big Discounts on PS Plus Subs, PS5 Consoles, and PSVR2 in Days of Play Promotion
Days of pay
Sony has dropped details on this year's Days of Play promotion. As has become tradition, PlayStation fans can look forward to rather sizeable discounts across a range of potential purchases. This includes PS Plus subscriptions, actual consoles, and additional platforms like PSVR2. All of the deals come into effect from the 29th May. So,...
- Sony
- PS Plus
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Days of Play
News MultiVersus Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, Free Pack for PS Plus Members
Free-to-play fighter has returned
MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from WB Games and Player First Games, makes its grand return today on PS5 and PS4. It's now available to download from PS Store or, if you still have the old version on your console, you'll be able to download the update. Servers are being opened up gradually to prevent...
- Warner Bros
- PS5
- PS4
- MultiVersus
News Capcom Making Resident Evil 0, Code Veronica Remakes Next, Reports Say
IGN and VGC corroborate
Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil Code Veronica are what Capcom plans to bring back next as its remaking efforts continue, new reports claim. First reported by insider Dusk Golem, they claim the two remakes are "in development right now". Since their Twitter post yesterday, both IGN and
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- Resident Evil
- Rumours
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Live-Action Trailer Revealed
Releases on Xbox Game Pass day one
Activision has today posted the first piece of promotional material for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, in the form of a black and white live-action trailer. More of a mood piece than anything else really, the big news here is Microsoft has indeed committed to releasing the game on Xbox Game Pass straight away now it...
- Activision
- PS5
- PS4
- Call of Duty
- Trailers
News Heist Shooter Fairgame$ on Track to Deliver AAA Multiplayer Experience for PS5, PC
"Evolving world will keep players entertained for years"
Haven Studios, the Canadian first-party outfit established by Assassin’s Creed veteran Jade Raymond and immediately inducted into the PS Studios family, is “on track” deliver a “AAA multiplayer experience” with its debut project Fairgame$. That’s according to a job listing for the...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Fairgame
News Ubisoft Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Is Actually Off to a Strong Start
XDefied
It's incredibly easy to be cynical when it comes to new live service titles. So many of them seem to appear and then disappear in the blink of an eye, but contrary to many a pre-launch prediction, Ubisoft's recently released XDefiant is actually posting decent player numbers. According to Insider Gaming — who consistently get the scoop on...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- XDefiant
News Infinity Knights: Xross Is a Co-Op Action RPG Inspired By 90s Classics, Coming to PS5
Heading to Kickstarter soon
Heavily inspired by classic Japanese RPGs from the 90s, Infinity Knights: Xross is a newly announced adventure targeting a PS5 release in 2025 (pending a successful Kickstarter campaign, which isn't live just yet). Developed by three brothers from Australia — who unsurprisingly grew up playing those aforementioned...
- Timesea Studio
- PS5
- Infinity Knights
News Legendary Phantom Thief Arsene Lupin Plots Stylish Heist on PS5, PS4
Maurice Leblanc's iconic character returns
Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief puts players in the well-tailored shoes of the legendary gentleman thief himself. The investigative adventure game will be available on PS5 and PS4 sometime in 2024, retelling some of the cunning criminals' most infamous heists. Once a Thief examines enduring Leblanc tales like...
- Microids
- PS5
- PS4
- Arsene Lupin
News UK Sales Charts: System Shock Just Misses Out on Top 10 as Paper Mario Leads
Shock to the system
A pair of new releases means a bit of a shake-up on the UK's physical games chart, but only one of them has cracked the top 10. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo's remake of its beloved RPG, has hopped right to the top. Unfortunately, it's less of a big debut for the console release of System Shock, which arrives at...
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- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News Second Silent Hill Transmission Invites Imminent 'Game Updates, a Deeper Look at the Film'
As well as new merch
Konami has extended an open invitation to the second Silent Hill Transmission, a showcase where the publisher has pledged to provide "game updates, a deeper look at the film, and new merch". The ominous invitation was posted on Twitte
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News SEGA 'Flat Out Rejected' Initial Pitches for Yakuza/Like a Dragon
Criminal
SEGA's now legendary Yakuza/Like a Dragon series almost didn't happen, with the Sonic the Hedgehog publisher initially hesitant to produce something so outside of its family-friendly wheelhouse. That's according to series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, who said it was a struggle to get the first game off the ground. In an interview with Weekly...
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Random Baldur's Gate 3 Masochist Overcomes Nightmarish Solo Run
"Next challenge, we will have to make it harder"
Approachable to newcomers and almost endlessly engaging for die-hards, Baldur's Gate 3 offers various difficulty options, but there will always be those who crave more. Honour Mode is there if you want your save file deleted when you die, but streamer Luality has taken things to another level...
- Larian Studios
- PS5
- Baldur's Gate
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops an Impressive 3 Million Sales
The Arisen has arisen
Two and a bit months after its release, Dragon's Dogma 2 has now sold 3 million copies. Last we heard, the open world RPG had topped 2.5 million in one week or so, which means it's managed an additional 500,000 sales since. Given that the original Dragon's Dogma took years to really take off in a commercial sense, the...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Dragon's Dogma
- Sales
News Story-Focused Indie Game Until Then Hits PS5 on 25th June
Inspired by the Philippines
Polychroma Games has announced its Philippines-inspired PS5 story game Until Then will launch next month on 25th June 2024. Releasing slap bang between Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Final Fantasy XIV DLC Dawntrail, the experience offers something different in the aftermath of a worldwide tragedy. It's not new, but...
- Maximum Entertainment
- PS5
- Until Then
- Release Dates
News Frostpunk 2 Forecasts Post-Apocalyptic Survival Strategy and Cutthroat Politics
Make the best of a bad situation
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to one of the most morally conflicting strategy games on the market, and it looks like more tough choices are on the horizon. It's coming first to PC and Xbox Series X|S on 25th July but has been pledged for PS5 sometime after. Courtesy of IGN, we got an extended look at 11 Bit Studios'...
- 11 Bit Studios
- PS5
- Frostpunk
News HoYoverse's Next Huge Gacha Zenless Zone Zero Launches 4th July on PS5
Not-so sleepy Hollows
Zenless Zone Zero, the urban fantasy gacha game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse, will officially deploy day-and-date on PS5, from 4th July. In addition to Sony’s new-gen system, the vibrant title will also be available on PC and mobile, and there’ll be cross-save between all systems. Crucially,...
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- PS5
- Zenless Zone Zero
News Rainbow Six: Siege Reveals Optional Subscription for Bonus Items, Skins
A lot like Fortnite Crew
Ubisoft has confirmed it will be introducing a new paid subscription service for its popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. Very similar to the Fortnite Crew membership offered by Epic Games, signing up grants you access to exclusive bonus items on a monthly basis as well as the seasonal Battle Passes and some premium...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- PS4
- Rainbow Six
News Sloppy PS5, PS4 Anime Fighter Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Getting New Content
Free and paid characters enter the arena
Jujutsu Kaisen is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest manga and anime series on the planet right now. That’s why it’s so immensely disappointing that publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking botched its first attempt at a video game adaptation. While anime arena brawlers are dime a...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Jujutsu Kaisen
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Monday27th May 2024
Guide MultiVersus Guide: All Characters, Currencies, and Perks
Everything you need to know about MultiVersus
MultiVersus is the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros Games and developer Player First Games. Available for PS5 and PS4, as well as other systems, this is a 2D brawler in the same vein as Super Smash Bros, with multiple fighters onscreen aiming to knock each other out of the arena. It...
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News PS5's Sublime Stellar Blade Can Now Be Yours with PS Stars Points
But you'll need a fair few
If you’ve been banking your PS Stars points, then you may have incentive to spend them: Shift Up’s awesome character action Stellar Blade has been added as a 17,500 points reward. As a reminder, you get ten points for each $1 you spend on the PS Store, so you’re going to have to have coughed up a significant amount...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS Stars
- Stellar Blade
Random Hideo Kojima Finds His Ideal Live-Action Solid Snake
Prepare to be body scanned
Hideo Kojima, the auteur creator of Metal Gear Solid, appears to have the legendary video game series on his mind. He's also a massive fan of George Miller's Mad Max franchise, and one face amongst the cast of post-apocalyptic characters introduced in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga seems to have struck a chord with the developer...
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News Mad Max Dev Fires Back Following Furioso Director George Miller's Kojima Comments
"This is complete nonsense and just shows complete arrogance"
On Friday, we brought you word that Mad Max franchise director George Miller, on the red carpet for the premiere of his latest film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, tipped Hideo Kojima as his ideal candidate to develop another video game adaptation. In doing so, it seems he also cast aspersions...
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- IIndustry
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News Dragon Quest 3's HD-2D Remake Re-Emerges for PS5
Could it be a trilogy?
After eons in the wilderness, Square Enix appears ready to re-acknowledge the existence of Dragon Quest 3’s anticipated HD-2D remake – and could there be more to it? A new trailer to celebrate Dragon Quest Day says that “the legacy begins”, but there’s no mention of Dragon Quest 3 specifically, leading some to...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Dragon Quest
News Light No Fire Seemingly Set for Summer Game Fest as No Man's Sky Dev Drops Cheeky Hint
Light this fire
A cheeky little tweet from Hello Games boss Sean Murray seems to hint that the developer's next game, Light No Fire, will put in an appearance during Summer Game Fest. Quoting a post from event host and organiser Geoff Keighley, in which the hype master writes "I love watching new video game trailers", Murray responds with "just as...
- Hello Games
- PS5
- Light No Fire
Mini Review Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game (PS5) - A Lacking Attempt on a Cult Classic
Not as silly as it gets
What’s so enduring about the 1988 comedy-horror movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space is its stalwart dedication to the bit. Almost every kill the klowns make refers to some comedy act or circus trick, from shadow puppets scarfing down a group of pensioners to a puppet show turning into a shootout. Unfortunately, Killer...
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News Three Years Later, Dragon Quest 12 Is Still Nowhere to Be Seen on Dragon Quest Day
Yuji Horii provides a tiny update
We're now three years on from the announcement of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, and we still haven't seen anything of the game beyond its logo. There were whispers that the anticipated RPG would finally surface for this year's Dragon Quest Day — the 27th May — but it ain't happening. Instead, all we've...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Dragon Quest
News In Case You Missed It, There Are Two Quintessential Quintuplets Games on PS4 Now
They're exactly what you think they are
Successful manga series The Quintessential Quintuplets has spawned a couple of anime series and even a movie, so video game adaptations were never going to be too far behind. Mages made a couple of visual novels, The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer and The Quintessential...
- Spike Chunsoft
- PS4
- The Quintessential Quintuplets
As Isaac, the "quietly powerful leader of a large militia group"
Following our first official look at HBO's The Last of Us adaptation's second season, another actor that players of The Last of Us: Part 2 will no doubt recall has reportedly been cast. Jeffrey Wright, who plays the enigmatic leader of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF) militia in...
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- HBO
- The Last of Us
- TV
News Super Famicom's Rider's Spirits Revs Up a PS5, PS4 Release Next Week
Previously only available in Japan
We’re in a golden age of game preservation, with many retro titles getting unexpected PS Store revivals, and the latest to receive said treatment in Rider’s Spirits from Ratalaika. Previously only available in Japan for Super Famicom, the title will be available to download from the PS Store on PS5 and PS4 from...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Rider's Spirits
- Release Dates
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Deluxe Edition Delayed Again in North America
Production issues persist
The physical Deluxe Edition of the epic RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has hit another production snag in North America. Developer and publisher Larian Studios cite "certain processes specifically set by production companies when manufacturing the PS5 discs" as the culprit, noting that approvals in that region are taking longer than...
- Larian Studios
- PS5
- Baldur's Gate
News Baldur's Gate 3 Required Less Crunch Than Larian Studios' Previous RPGs
"It would be a lie to say we didn't"
Swen Vincke, founder and CEO of Larian Studios, says that the crunch on Baldur's Gate 3 was "certainly less" than the developer had experienced on its previous games, such as Divinity: Original Sin 2. Crunch, or "crunch culture", is the colloquially known overtime many developers are required to work as...
- Larian Studios
- PS5
- Baldur's Gate
Sunday26th May 2024
Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
Your ultimate resource to ridding the world of Naytibas
Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade review. "Eve’s inaugural outing is largely excellent across the...
- Guides
- Stellar Blade
- PS5
Sinking feeling
Starting from the 30th May, Skull and Bones is going free for a full week, until the 6th June. Ubisoft's pirate game first launched back in February, but a lukewarm reception immediately put the long-delayed live service title on the back foot. In fact, it sounds like Skull and Bones is really struggling to pull players just months...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Skull and Bones
Saturday25th May 2024
"This is not quite what I said"
Neil Druckmann, the co-studio head of The Last of Us, Uncharted creator Naughty Dog, has pushed back on comments he supposedly made in a recent Sony interview released alongside this week's Corporate Strategy Meeting. Druckmann is quoted as saying the developer's next first-party title could "redefine mainstream...
- Sony
- Neil Druckmann
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Says No to Microtransactions, Despite Its Multiplayer Modes
DLC is planned, though
Confirmed earlier this week, upcoming action-shooter Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 will feature two dedicated multiplayer modes on top of its single-player (or co-op, if you like) campaign. It'll feature both PvE and PvP offerings, which sounds great in terms of value, but the reveal had some players wondering about in-game...
- Focus Entertainment
- PS5
- Warhammer
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 530
Dragon balls
It’s been a lighter period for new releases, but as you’ll no doubt be aware, there’s tons and tons of titles to play across all PlayStation platforms. Here’s what’s keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: I'm a bit all over the place this weekend. I'll likely sink a bit more time into XDefiant, chip away at Assassin's Creed Odyssey,...
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- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
News The Star Named EOS Is a Picturesque Photography Adventure Coming to PS5
Say cheese
Publisher Playism and developer Silver Lining Studio have announced The Star Named EOS is heading to consoles, including PS5. For those out of the loop, take a look at this charming puzzle adventure game with the gameplay trailer above. Playing as a boy named Dei, you explore various cosy settings as you follow the steps of his mother...
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- PS5
- The Star Named EOS
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