Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
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Every PlayStation exclusive project
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December2023
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (December 2023)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
News Master Assassin Yor Battles Chun-Li in Street Fighter, Spy X Family Crossover Anime
Content coming to Capcom's fighter, too
Spy X Family content is coming to Street Fighter 6 on 9th January – but to whet your appetite, here’s an anime short of master assassin Yor battling thunder thighs Chun-Li. The clip is extremely brief, but there’s clear mutual respect between the two characters, as both dodge and weave each other’s...
News Persona 3 Reload's Updated Combat System Looks Ridiculously Cool in Gameplay Breakdown
SEES for yourself
It's long been our belief that Persona 5 has the most stylish turn-based combat system ever devised, but it could soon be time for Joker and the gang to vacate their throne. Indeed, Persona 3 Reload's reworked battles look incredible. Visually, there's a much greater emphasis on highly stylised cuts from character to character, and...
News Amazingly, 1,200 Skins Will Get Free LEGO Makeovers in Fortnite
Bricking it
LEGO Fortnite is launching later this week, bringing with it an entirely new open world experience within Epic Games’ unbeatable Battle Royale title. But what about the countless number of skins you’ve curated over the years? Is the developer going to force you to rebuy them in LEGO form? Well, no, because 1,200 existing outfits will...
Guide When Is The Game Awards 2023?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is The Game Awards 2023, and where can you watch it? Geoff Keighley's 10th annual awards show is coming up soon, where the host will hand out trophies to deserving developers, bring on celebrity guests, and make a few game announcements for good measure. It's always a fun event to see off the year. So, when is...
News Fortnite Chapter 5's New PS5, PS4 Animations Are Impressive
See it to believe it
Love it or loathe it, Fortnite has not stood still. The game, now on Chapter 5 after a hugely successful nostalgic interlude, has continued to grow and improve with each new update cycle. The latest version not only introduces a multi-genre future for the free-to-play release, but has also included some pretty dramatic gameplay...
News Stardew Valley Creator Confirms a 'Ton of Progress' Made on Update 1.6
Nose to the grindstone
Farmers eager for a reason to return to Stardew Valley will be glad to know creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has confirmed a "ton of progress" has been made on the lifestyle sim's eagerly-anticipated 1.6 update. Taking to
News Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Looks Fantastic in Hours of Raw PS5 Gameplay
Feeling grand
Still set to launch on the 1st February, we're quickly closing in on Granblue Fantasy: Relink. This action RPG has been floating around for years at this point, but with the release date finally on the horizon, it's time for our most in-depth look at the game yet. Various YouTube channels have posted hours of new gameplay footage, with...
Guide PlayStation Gaming Gift Ideas - Best PS5 and PS4 Christmas Gifts for 2023
Games, consoles, gift cards and more
If you're on the lookout for the best gift ideas for gamers or the top Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts money can buy to help you find a special treat or two for your friends and...
News Fortnite Chapter 5 Enhances PS5, PS4 Gameplay, Adds Solid Snake
Train spotting
Fortnite’s long-awaited Chapter 5 will revamp the release’s traversal gameplay, while adding some headline new features, including a train and the ability to customise your weapon. All of this has been teased as part of a new trailer, which also shows off some previously leaked Battle Pass skins, including Solid Snake and Peter...
News Fortnite Teases Multi-Genre Future in Epic Big Bang Event on PS5, PS4
More than a Battle Royale
Did you play Fortnite’s heavily promoted Big Bang Event? The nostalgic finale to the popular Fortnite OG served as a promotion for the Battle Royale’s new multi-genre future, as Epic Games utilised the opportunity to promote three new games: LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival. All thr
News Fortnite Completes Transition to Full-Blown PS5, PS4 Platform with LEGO, Racing Games
Multi-genre madness
Fortnite is no longer just a game: it’s a full-blown multi-genre platform, and Epic Games will realise its vision later this week with the release of three new “experiences” within the uber-popular Battle Royale. Announced as part of last night’s Big Bang event, the new titles will include LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2023?
Plus or minus?
It's the final month of the year, and Sony has officially revealed the PS Plus Essential titles that will conclude 2023's selection. The thing is, though, we've already seen heavily divided opinions on this latest lineup — even more so than usual, if you can believe it! So, just to recap, we've got three titles: LEGO 2K Drive, a...
Guide What Time Does Fortnite's Big Bang Event Start?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time does Fortnite’s Big Bang Event start? Epic Games has promised to end the current Fortnite OG season with a cataclysmic event named The Big Bang, which will reference the finale to Chapter 1’s infamous Black Hole. The live activity, which will feature a musical performance from Eminem, is said to bring...
News PlayStation Users Set to Lose Hundreds of TV Shows They Paid For
Discover this
In a move that will rightfully have people questioning the advent of an all-digital future, Sony has confirmed that hundreds of Discovery TV shows will soon be completely removed from PlayStation platforms — even if you've purchased them through the PS Store. "As of 31 December 2023, due to our content licensing arrangements with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 505
The WAYP that erased its name
We're now mere weeks away from Christmas, which means a hectic WAYP awaits. We've got a bunch of itineraries from the team below, and we're hoping for a similarly active comments section. Let's get to it! Aaron Bayne: I'm off on a trip this weekend so nothing particular on the docket, but I may use this as an...
News Dragon Quest 3 Remake Development Is Still Ticking Along as Word of Playtesting Spreads
Give us the goods, Square
It feels like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake was announced an eternity ago, doesn't it? The reworked classic was first announced in 2021, and we've seen nothing of the promising project since. Thankfully, Square Enix has been providing development updates here and there, reassuring fans that it's still happening. And now...
Guide Can You Play Lethal Company on PS5, PS4?
Where to play Lethal Company
Can you play Lethal Company on PS5, PS4? A new early access horror game all about scavenging scrap from moons, it has been an overnight sensation that everyone's talking about all of a sudden. Can you play it on PS5 and PS4, though? In this Lethal Company guide, we'll answer the question: can you play Lethal Company on...
News Maybe Don't Expect an Elden Ring DLC Release Date at The Game Awards
It's still "a little ways off"
Given the growing significance of The Game Awards and the ties FromSoftware has to the show, there's potential for the debut Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC trailer appear in the show next week. Although, should that happen, you probably shouldn't expect a release date to appear at the end of it. Speaking at the...
News Street Fighter 6's Awesome New Outfits Are Out Now, But Fans Are Fuming at the Prices
Beat down
The third set of threads for Street Fighter 6’s launch roster is available in-game now – but unsurprisingly, the Internet’s already up in arms over the pricing. A single outfit will set you back 300 Fighter Coins, but you can only purchase denominations of 250 Fighter Coins (£3.99/$4.99) or 610 Fighter Coins (£9.49/$11.99). This...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (27th November to 3rd December)
Dead or alive
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? Now that Thanksgiving is out of the way, the release calendar is admittedly beginning to quiet down, but SteamWorld Build is still a major title worth paying attention to. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5...
News Solid Snake, Peter Griffin Dropping in Next Fortnite Season
A Battle Bus?
Solid Snake and Family Guy star Peter Griffin will be the main faces of the next Fortnite season, it's been leaked. A home page advert on Xbox systems accidentally sported a tile advertising Fortnite's Chapter 5: Season 1 Underground update ahead of its reveal and launch this weekend, and the Metal Gear Solid man can be spotted in the...
Review Pinball M (PS5) - A Devilishly Cohesive Horror Pinball Platform
You're already dead
Pinball M launches at a time when creator Zen Studios’ reputation has been dented. For well over a decade now, the Hungarian developer has dominated the virtual pinball market with its beautiful table layouts and feature-packed apps. But this year’s Pinball FX crushed consumer confidence by failing to carry forward previous...
News As GTA 6 Enthusiasm Mounts, GTA Online Is Getting a New Business
Scrappers
A large part of GTA Online’s ongoing fun is its inclusion of various illicit businesses you can run in order to earn money to fuel your Los Santos lifestyle. But while all eyes will be fixed on the announcement of GTA 6 this month, Rockstar isn’t planning to neglect its decade old sandbox – in fact, it’s plotting a new update this...
News GTA Online Is Finally Letting Animals Run Wild on PS5
Who let the dogs out?
Something conspicuous from GTA Online all these years is the unpredictable presence of wild animals, which the single-player base game Grand Theft Auto V shipped with back in 2013. An entire decade later, Rockstar has decided that now is the time for these caged beasts to unleash their furry fury, but curiously, only on PS5 and...
News Action RPG Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Keeping PS5, PS4 Powder Dry Until Summer 2024
Survivor, soldier, god killer
Guns and gods collide in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, from Ashen developer A44 Games. We got a new trailer giving us a good look at combat and learned the game currently has a Summer 2024 release on PS5 and PS4 lined up. The story follows Nor Vanek, a soldier in a coalition army fighting for survival against a...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2023 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...
November2023
News Psychedelic Side-Scroller Ultros Brings Colour to PS5, PS4 in February
10% discount for PS Plus members
First announced for PS5, PS4 during Sony's PlayStation Showcase earlier this year, it's been confirmed the psychedelic side-scroller Ultros will release on 13th February 2024. It's available to pre-order now on the PS Store for £17.99 / $22.49 with a 10 per cent PS Plus dis
News You'd Have to Be Insane to Watch This Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 10 Minute Story Trailer
With an English dub, no less
RGG Studio's knack for storytelling is legendary at this point, and so we'd actually advise against watching this new video for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This is an extended, ten-minute story trailer for the upcoming RPG, and while we think it focuses on the early hours of Ichiban's next adventure, this is exactly...
News 12 Extra Atari 2600 Games Are on the Way to Atari 50, Even More in Further Updates
All available for free next week
A bonus 12 Atari 2600 games will be added to PS5, PS4 compilation Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration in an update arriving on 5th December 2023. The free patch is just the first in a series of updates planned that will add more classic titles to the experience we named one of 2022's Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster,...
News K-Pop Ultrastars BLACKPINK Make an Effort to Bring KartRider: Drift Back from the Brink
How you like that?
It’s been a little time since we heard about free-to-play racer KartRider: Drift, but just like Overwatch 2 and LE SSERAFIM recently, publisher Nexon is calling upon the power of k-pop to put the release back in the limelight. And it’s not short-changing players with Kep1er or ALICE here: it’s bringing out the big guns, with...
News Sony's Probably Not Done Partnering with Korean Devs
More alliances were hinted earlier in the year
Around six months ago, Korean media reported that Sony was sniffing around the region’s local talent in order to shore up content from emerging studios. In the past few weeks, it’s signed deals with Stellar Blade developer Shift Up and MMO make
News PlayStation Has Helped Plant Over Half a Million Trees in the Last Year
See the wood for the trees
You may recall, as part of Horizon Forbidden West’s promotional campaign last year, Sony announced plans to plant trees in return for fans unlocking a fairly straightforward Trophy in the open world game. This, part of a partnership with a variety of different charities, aimed to restore and preserve the environment and...
News SEGA Wonders Whether Releasing Sonic Superstars Next to Mario Was a Good Idea
It wasn't
Sonic Superstars is a side-scrolling platformer available on multiple consoles, but it was always going to have a hard time in 2023 against a critically acclaimed Super Mario title. Speaking as part of its latest financial sales report, publisher SEGA hinted that launching the co-op outing against Nintendo’s latest – as well as...
News Destiny 2's Latest Microtransaction Is So Bad Bungie's Already Removed It from PS5, PS4
Capitalism, Crime, Psychological Horror
In a development Bungie could have done without, the Destiny 2 developer has already pulled a contentious $15 starter pack offered in Season of the Wish, which just went live yesterday. The pack provided a pitiful assortment of goods and was marketed towards new players, a combination of things the community...
News Arendelle Arrives on PS5, PS4 as Disney Speedstorm Lets It Go
Hopefully it won't get a frosty reception
The glacial backdrop of Arendelle will bring a touch of winter to Gameloft’s free-to-play kart racer Disney Speedstorm starting today, as the game’s latest season gets underway. Let It Go will bundle in a bunch of new racers, including Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Hans. As always, they’ll all have...
News Silence! Apollo Justice's Legal Journey Begins Anew in Ace Attorney Trilogy Promo 2
“Justice is blind, but she sees all"
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy collects another trifecta of Capcom's over-the-top legal capers, with a court date of 25th January 2024 on PS4. We got a glimpse of the trials that await in a new trailer detailing some of the extras on offer, and pre-orders are available now. Apollo Justice follows the...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant Updates are Incoming at December's Dedicated Fate Showcase
It must be Fate
Fate/Samurai Remnant, the rather good action RPG that launcher earlier this year on PS5 and PS4, will feature in a dedicated Fate franchise showcase next month. Fans of the game have been waiting on additional information pretty much since launch, so we imagine that this event will finally spill the beans on its free updates and DLC...
News PS Plus Essential Games for December 2023 Announced
Driving! Washing! More driving!
Sony has today announced the three PS5, PS4 games PS Plus Essential members can look forward to downloading and playing for the month of December 2023. Available from Tuesday, 5th December 2023, they are as follows: LEGO 2K Drive (PS5, PS4) | Review PowerWash Simulator (PS5, PS4) | Review
News Inazuma Eleven's PS5, PS4 Debut Will Need to Wait Until Next Year
Out of action
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has pulled up at the last minute, and that means it’ll be spending some extended time on the physio’s table before the series finally makes its PlayStation debut next year. While it always looked unlikely this one would make its previous 2023 release window, developer LEVEL-5 has now officially slapped...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Announced
It will "honour the legacy of the original"
Update: Following the leaks overnight, Ubisoft has now confirmed Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is indeed in development. More news will be shared in early 2024, but the publisher is "dedicated to making it an experience that truly honors the legacy of the original". Ubisoft says the...
News 3DS RPG Remaster The Legend of Legacy HD Is Yet Another Early 2024 PS5, PS4 Release
Same day as Dragon's Dogma 2
We're starting to sound like a broken record, but early 2024 is madness in terms of the release schedule. There are approximately 12 million games coming out between late January and late March, and now you can add The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered to the ever-growing list. The FuRyu-developed RPG, which originally...
News Promising Detective RPG Decapolice Delayed to Next Year
To make for a better and denser open world
Update: Despite the official wording from the official Level-5 livestream, the delay to DECAPOLICE may not be quite as significant as first thought. The game's official Twitter account now claims the PS5, PS4 title has only been pushed back to 2024 instead of "post-2024", as was stated during the showcase...
News PS5, PS4 Mecha Action RPG Megaton Musashi: Wired Delayed to April 2024
Not quite a megaton
Cool-looking action RPG Megaton Musashi: Wired has been hit with a rather unsurprising delay. The colourful mecha title, which developer Level-5 announced for PS5 and PS4 earlier this year, was meant to drop before the end of 2023 — but that's obviously no longer the case. Wired will now release worldwide on the
News The Batman Movie Suit Coming to PS4's Arkham Knight Next Month
Free update on 15th December
Batman: Arkham Knight is being updated next month with the suit worn by Robert Pattinson in last year's film The Batman. Arriving on 15th December 2023, the suit will actually be available first in the new Nintendo Switch version of Batman: Arkham Trilogy, but will then be offered as a free download to PS4 players and...
News Destiny 2's Pricey Witcher 3 Crossover Armour Sets Remain Undeniably Cool
The Witcher Effect
We've noted previously the coolness of Destiny 2's upcoming The Witcher 3 crossover content, which features stylish cosmetic armour sets inspired by Geralt of Rivia's own. Available now, we have a trailer showing them in action and are beginning to understand why Bungie is charging such a
News It's Going to Be a Big Few Days for Virtual Pinball Fans on PS5, PS4
And we mean big
We must admit, we’d tuned out of the Pinball FX news cycle a teensy bit following the game’s free-to-play launch earlier in the year. But Hungarian developer Zen Studios is an industrious outfit, and so we’re not surprised to see it has a ton of content in the pipeline before Christmas. And it all starts this week, on PS5 and...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Really Is Massive as Dev Confirms Series' Biggest Ever Map
Infinite and beyond
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will feature the biggest map in Yakuza / Like a Dragon history. This confirmation comes directly from RGG Studio, which states that the upcoming RPG's Honolulu City map is "more than three times the size of Isezaki Ijincho". Just to be clear, that was the main Yokohama map in Yakuza: Like a Dragon...
Guide PlayStation Christmas Gifts: Best Cheap, Mid-Range And Luxury PS5, PS4 Presents
Best PlayStation presents for every budget
If you're on the lookout for the best cheap PlayStation gifts for your friends and family this holiday, the perfect gaming stocking filler, or even the absolute best PS5 and PS4 presents that money can buy, you're in the right place. Below, we've gathered up some of 2023's top PlayStation gifts to offer...
Reaction You Really Shouldn't Be Surprised Kids Want PS5, PS4 Game Currencies for Xmas
Sign of the times
Gaming is changing, and there’s probably no going back to the “good old days” at this point. For many of you reading this article, Christmas was very likely defined by the carefully wrapped boxes nestled preciously under your tree. You’ll all have your own memories, of course, but for this author it’s The Legend of Zelda:...
News The Game Awards Will Get Rid of Iconic World Premiere Banners
All announcements will stand side-by-side
World premiere. You read those two words in the voice of The Game Awards’ now-iconic voiceover artist, didn’t you? But according to host Geoff Keighley, you won’t be hearing it this time around, as the organiser has tried to unify all of its announcements this year. In other words: it wants world-first...
News The Game Awards' Big Popularity Contest Is Underway
Which way are you voting?
You may recall last year there was a battle between Sonic the Hedgehog and Genshin Impact fans, as both communities went to war over the Players’ Voice gong at The Game Awards. This is effectively a popularity contest: it’s a fan-voted battle between some of the biggest games on the planet, which consists of multiple...
News Bungie Confirms Destiny 2 DLC Delay After Company Layoffs
Now out on 4th June 2024
Bungie has today confirmed the widely reported delay to Destiny 2 DLC The Final Shape is indeed happening following significant layoffs at the developer. The PS5, PS4 expansion will now launch on 4th June 2024. In a post on the Bungie blog, the team says the delay allows them to "deliver an even bigger and bolder vision" as...
News Massive PS Store Sale Makes 2,800+ PS5, PS4 Games Cheaper Than Ever
RDR! Sonic! Divinity: Original Sin 2!
Sony has immediately replaced its PS Store Black Friday sale with a new End of Year Deals promotion. Funnily enough, this is a considerably larger sale, with more than 2,800 PS5, PS4 games going cheap through until 20th December 2023. Below you'll find just a selection of the best games on offer, with links at...
Guide Best Action Games on PS4
All the best PS4 action games, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS4? One of the best things about video games is their ability to let us do things we simply can't do in reality. Whether it's assassinating baddies from the shadows in Dishonored: Definitive Edition or fighting for your life against robot dinosaurs in Horizon Zero...
News PS1 JRPG Fans May Want to Keep an Eye on Arisen Force: Vonimir for PS5, PS4
Old-school gamers arise
Our esteemed scribe Robert Ramsey wrote about the impact of PS1’s unmatchable catalogue of JRPGs earlier this month, and if that specific article spoke to you, here’s a game you probably should be paying attention to. Arisen Force: Vonimir is currently seeking a small amount of funding on Kickstarter, but is planned for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 504
Give thanks for some good gaming this weekend
Well, we hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a not-too painful Black Friday. Most of the major blockbusters are out now in what has been a particularly packed holiday release schedule, so we suspect many of you will be falling back into your bulging backlogs this weekend. Jaimie Ditchfield: I...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Persona 5 Tactica?
Strategic scoring
The latest Persona 5 spin-off, Persona 5 Tactica, has been out on PS5 and PS4 for a week now, and you know what that means! That's right, we want to know what you think of the Phantom Thieves' new adventure, as the chibi-fied protagonists partake in some strategic battles. Although we're definitely growing a bit tired of Joker and...
News Ubisoft Says In-Game Ads in Old Assassin's Creed Titles Were Down to a 'Technical Error'
Which has now been addressed
Update: Ubisoft has responded to this situation with a statement to The Verge. "We have been made aware that some players encountered pop-up ads while playing certain Assassin’s Creed titles yesterday," it says. "This was the result of a technical error that we addressed as soon as we learned of the issue." We suppose...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News Cult of the Lamb Looks Like It'll Embrace Animal Instincts in Sins of the Flesh Update
Coming soon
Cult of the Lamb is a cracking mix of roguelike and life sim/management that walks a dangerously thin tonal tightrope. The art style makes it look like a Saturday morning cartoon, with adorable animal characters and cute, colourful environments. However, it has a more mature edge — sacrifice, death, the dark arts, and more are happily...
News Life is Strange Crosses Hella Impressive 20 Million Player Mark
"When a door closes, a window opens... Or something like that"
Developer DON'T NOD (formerly known as DONTNOD Entertainment) rose to prominence with 2015's angsty tale of teenage time travel, Life is Strange. Announced today, the title that would go on to spawn multiple sequels has crossed the hella good 20 million player mark. There's an important...
News Jurassic Park: Classic Collection Breaks Containment on PS5, PS4
“Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?”
Fans of rampaging dinosaurs, rejoice, as the Jurassic Park: Classic Collection has found its way to PS5 and PS4. Released digitally via Limited Run Games, the nostalgic package bundles together a series of fan-favourite retro games drawn from across NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Genesis. The Classic Collection includes...
Guide Cyber Monday 2023: Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Black Friday savings are here!
Update: It's now Cyber Monday, which means new deals and more opportunities to grab a bargain. As before, we'll be updating this page throughout the day to highlight the best discounts available at retail. Looking for the best PS5 and PS4 Black Friday deals? This year's Black Friday is finally here, kicking off on...
News Euro 2024 Will Kick Off As a Free Update in EA Sports FC 24 Next Year
Building from the back
Despite the well-documented fallout between football’s governing body FIFA and publisher EA Sports, the company has partnered once again with UEFA to add the upcoming flagship international tournament Euro 2024 to EA Sports FC 24. The event, which will take place in Germany next year, will be added as a free update in the...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Still Flying Off Shelves Despite Switch Software Dominance
Riding the wave
The PS5 has topped the Japanese hardware charts for a second week in a row, following on from the recent arrival of the PS5 'Slim' model. Sony's current-gen console claimed the number one spot (second in combined sales) with around 51,300 units sold; an expected drop-off from its previous tally, but still a good showing for a system...
Guide Best Yakuza / Like a Dragon Games Ranked: Which Yakuza Games to Play and Where to Start
That's rad!
SEGA's Yakuza or Like a Dragon series has been around since the days of the PlayStation 2, but only over the last half a decade or so has it really started to seep into the consciousness of a wider Western audience. This is largely thanks to 2017's Yakuza 0, which sparked a whole new wave of interest on PlayStation 4. It helped, of...
News 11 PS5, PS4 Games Are Leaving PS Plus Extra in December 2023
Out in the cold
Each month, Sony adds a bundle of new PS5 and PS4 games to PS Plus Extra and Premium, but a handful of titles leave the service too. In December, a total of 11 games are heading out the door, meaning there's not a lot of time left to play these via your subscription. On 19th December 2023, the following PS5 and PS4 games will leave...
News Jujutsu Kaisen's Cursed PS5, PS4 Cast Expands Yet Again
More characters confirmed for arena anime outing
Anime arena fighter Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash has got another cast trailer, as it sprints towards its 2nd February release date on PS5 and PS4. This time it confirms Kento Nanami, Mahito, and Eso & Kechizu – the latter of whom will battle as a pair, thus occupying a single roster slot...
News In Case You Missed It, the Real Slim Shady Is Coming to Fortnite
Lose yourself
Fortnite has transcended pop culture over the past several years, and we suppose an Eminem event seemed inevitable at some point. It’s happening as part of Chapter 4’s live finale, which will take place on 2nd December from 2PM ET. And you’ll be able to watch Eminem dressed as, er, Eminem, because there’ll be three Icon skins...
News Despite Crap Reviews, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Boasts of Engagement Records
Historic, allegedly
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is not a good game – in fact, it may be one of the worst entries in the series, aside from spin-offs like the abysmal outsourced PS Vita release. With a Metacritic score of just 56 for the PS5, this dismal edition of the annual first-person shooter series is tussling with titles like The Lord of...
News Call of Duty 2024 Reportedly Set During First Gulf War
Desert Shield, Desert Storm
With the bloated, undercooked, and outdated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 still fresh in our collective consciousness, it's only fitting that a new report would out next years offering well in advance. Developed this time by Treyarch, Call of Duty 2024 will reportedly be another entry in the Black Ops series, set during...
News Street Fighter 6? More Like Street Fashion 6 with These New PS5, PS4 Outfits
Lookin' good
Street Fighter 6, perhaps more than other entry in the franchise’s history, has really embraced how effortlessly cool the series can be. There was pent-up excitement for the title’s next batch of costumes, then – and here’s the full set, in all their glory. A lengthy trailer gives us a detailed look at Marissa’s wedding dress,...
'Micro'-transactions
As noted in our coverage of the reveal, Destiny 2's new, The Witcher 3-inspired crossover cosmetics look cool, but knowing the general state of microtransactions in live service games, they're probably going to cost a small fortune. Taking that thought and running with it, players are already dragging Bungie's plans through the...
News Tearaway's Wonderful Music Coming to Streaming Services as Series Turns 10
Sounds good on paper
Between LittleBigPlanet and Dreams, Media Molecule made Tearaway — a brilliant, whimsical platformer where everything was made of paper. Initially released for PS Vita and eventually ported to PS4 in Tearaway Unfolded, the game is a truly joyous adventure, each version making the most of its hardware to provide a super tactile...
News Lauded Visual Novel Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon Comes West in Summer 2024
Summer of blood
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon was confirmed for a western release earlier in the year, and now we have an official launch window. Publisher Aniplex (essentially Sony's anime arm) has the title pencilled in for summer 2024, and a 'Physical Limited Edition' will be available priced at $79.99. Digital editions, meanwhile, will...
News 'Development Is Progressing' on Ubisoft's Troubled Prince of Persia Remake
If only we could control time
Prince of Persia fans, rejoice — Ubisoft Montréal is still chipping away at Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The project was announced back in 2020, and while the idea of a remake of a true Ubisoft classic was enticing, the art direction left a lot to be desired. The game's development has been turbulent...
News Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Soars Ever Higher, Clears 5 Million Sales Milestone
Flying first class
The Ace Combat series is not the most well-known name in video games, but the latest game has flown further than any of its predecessors. As we approach its fifth anniversary, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has just reached a new sales milestone — it's now topped 5 million units sold. Bandai Namco's fighter jet action game has...
Sony now faces trial
First reported on back in August 2022, a consumer rights campaigner named Alex Neill set out to sue Sony for £5 billion (roughly $6.7 billion). The basis of the class action lawsuit alleged that the PlayStation-maker charges "excessive" amounts of money for digital content through the PS Store — something that it can...
News Alright, Destiny 2's Witcher 3 Crossover Armour Is Cool
Make a wish
We'll admit, it's been quite some time since we wrote anything genuinely positive about Destiny 2, but we're willing to give it up for this newly revealed crossover. Bungie's teamed with CD Projekt Red to craft some really cool looking cosmetics based on The Witcher 3, which decks out Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters in armour that...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2023 Available Now on PS5, PS4
14 games added in total
Last week, Sony officially announced the latest lineup of games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium, adding to the game catalogue and range of classics as usual. In total, 14 more PS5 and PS4 titles are joining the fun, including Teardown, which has been available on Extra since its launch on the 15th. Today, 21st November,...
News Forget Kong, GameMill's The Walking Dead: Destinies Could Be Amongst 2023's Worst
So far, anyway
GameMill Entertainment is a publisher that rose to notoriety last month with Skull Island: Rise of Kong, an abysmal offering so bad it beggared belief. The Walking Dead: Destinies, which GameMill quietly released last week, plumbs new depths, an impressive achievement in its own right.
Talking Point Like Japanese Games? Early 2024 Is Going to Destroy You
Your wallet's already dead
We think 2024 is already shaping up to be another ridiculous year for gaming, but more specifically, early 2024 now looks utterly insane if you happen to enjoy Japanese games in particular. Now obviously, 'Japanese games' is an incredibly broad term, but Japanese publishers really do seem hellbent on releasing all of their...
News Ultra Promising RPG Unicorn Overlord Gets Eight Minutes of Gorgeous PS5 Gameplay
On the march
Following a fresh information blowout last week, we were left wondering when we'd see Unicorn Overlord in action. Vanillaware's upcoming strategy RPG has already shown huge promise, but it's always best to wait on actual gameplay footage before getting carried away with the hype. Fortunately, Japanese publication Famitsu has released...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Apparates Back to the Top Spot
It's like magic
All it needed was a port to Nintendo Switch, and now Hogwarts Legacy is back on top of the UK's physical games chart. It's been in the top 10 more or less since it launched on current-gen consoles, and now it's knocked Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 from the number one slot. Activision's shooter is now in second, with EA Sports FC 24...
News Arguably PS5's Best and Worst Games of 2023 Now Have Trials on PS Plus Premium
Roll the dice, precious
PS Plus Premium members can sample a selection of full games in time-limited trials, and the group of titles in that range has just folded in what are arguably this year's best and worst. If you're on PS Plus' highest tier subscription, you can now take Baldur's Gate 3 and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum for a test run. The...
News Embrace Your Inner Landlord In The Sims 4 For Rent Official Gameplay
Daylight robbery
The Sims 4's next expansion, For Rent, explores the exhilerating world of property management and grows wealthy on the rents of others. You, too, can live out your dreams of being a realtor when For Rent moves in on 7th December on PS4. New gameplay mechanics will allow players to set up additional passive revenue streams, allowing...
News Emotionally Prepare for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with Red XIII-Narrated Story So Far Trailer
Is history truly doomed to repeat?
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth represents the second chapter in a trilogy, retelling the legendary story of Final Fantasy VII for a new generation. Square Enix has already proven very willing to play with players' expectations, with veterans and new fans alike in the dark on this one. We got a new trailer today,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 503
Backlog attack
It finally feels like we're clear of the recent release schedule, and now we're all looking towards end-of-year celebrations — and big old backlog battles! Still, we need to appreciate the relative calm before early 2024 and its ridiculous games lineup destroys us all. Aaron Bayne: Now that Control is out of the way, it’s onto...
Poll Are You Playing Persona 5 Tactica?
Strategically speaking
The Phantom Thieves are back yet again, only this time, they're testing their strategic skills in tactical RPG Persona 5 Tactica. Another spin-off based on the themes and characters of Atlus' seemingly eternal masterpiece, we want to know if you're sticking with Joker and the gang through their latest adventure. Honestly, we...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Details Its Much-Needed Turn-Based Combat Improvements
A wealth of upgrades
We think Yakuza: Like a Dragon is great, but in a lot of ways, it really did feel like RGG Studio's first attempt at turn-based combat. The system was fun, but it had some obvious flaws, like dodgy character movement, abusable attacks that made others completely redundant, and enemy types that were far too tanky for their own...
Guide Best Online Multiplayer Games on PS4
PlayStation 4's best online multiplayer games
What are the best online multiplayer games on PS4? Online multiplayer is a relatively modern feature of video games, but it's just part of the furniture these days. While not every game comes packaged with online modes, many of them do, and some revolve around it entirely. It's safe to say there are lots...
News Spyro the Dragon Is Back... in Crash Team Rumble
Part of the game's third season of content
Believe it or not, the mostly forgotten PS5, PS4 multiplayer Wumpa Fruit collecting game Crash Team Rumble is closing in on its third season of content, and the big thing studio Toys for Bob has to talk about this time is Spyro the Dragon becoming a playable character. Coming on 7th December 2023, the...
News Huge PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now, 1,000+ PS5, PS4 Games on Offer
Final Fantasy! Diablo! Mortal Kombat!
As revealed at the start of this week, the big PS Store Black Friday sale is live now. More than 1,000 PS5, PS4 games are part of the promotion, including big hitters like Final Fantasy XVI, Diablo 4, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. Below you will find a selection of the most significant games on sale, with all of...
News More Classic PS Plus Premium Games Look to Have Leaked Early
Disney support goes hard
Off the back of Up receiving an age rating and then immediately being announced for PS Plus Premium, another three classic games look to be following the same process. All handed a Taiwanese age rating (the same as Up), it looks like PS1 title Buzz Lightyear of Star Command and PSP games
News PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale Now, But There's a Big Catch
Save 30%... if you upgrade
Along with the big PS Store Black Friday sale, Sony is offering up to 30 per cent off the price of 12-month memberships to its three PS Plus tiers. This rare offer is available until 27th November 2023, and covers new subscriptions as well as those looking to extend their current one. The huge catch, though, is that it...
News Physical Copies of Survivor - Castaway Island Wash Ashore for PS5, PS4
Outwit. Outplay. Outlast
Survivor - Castaway Island brings the iconic reality TV show's action, drama and tantrums to PS5 and PS4. Do you have what it takes to become the sole Survivor? Publisher Microids has partnered with Banijay Brands, owner of the Survivor IP; physical copies of the game are now available for PS5 and PS4, a must-have for any...
News Fortnite Fans Aren't Happy About Age-Gated Cosmetic Restrictions
If looks could kill
Fortnite has been experiencing a renaissance lately, with the OG map drawing back a staggering 45 million players in a single day. However, that love streak seems set to end as Epic Games has unveiled a controversial new age-gating system. This system restricts cosmetics and even islands for minors, causing consternation among...
News The Last of Us Gets the Final Fantasy Treatment with Gorgeous Yoshitako Amano Print
Finally
In a beautiful marriage between two seminal series, legendary Final Fantasy artist and character designer Yoshitaka Amano, in partnership with Naughty Dog, has turned his hand to The Last of Us, blessing us with the resultant print. Created using pencils and watercolours, mediums with which Amano is intimately acquainted, the print depicts...
News Under Night In-Birth 2 Open Beta Is Live on PS5, PS4 with Online and Offline Versus
Tonight's the Under Night
The open beta for Under Night In-Birth 2 (yes, we do have to check that name every single time we type it out) is now live on PS5 and PS4. It runs from today (the 16th or 17th depending on your timezone) until the 19th / 20th November — and even if you aren't keen on playing against other people online, the beta might...
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