PS4 News
April2024
News Foamstars Introduces Chloe Noir in Upcoming Season 3 Update on PS5, PS4
Mysterious Swing
Foamstars! Remember that? Well, it's still going, and Square Enix is gearing up for the game's third seasonal update. Titled Mysterious Swing, the new season debuts on 12th April, and you can see some of the new additions in the above trailer. Top billing goes to the latest new playable character, Chloe Noir. She's all about...
News Diablo 4 Season 4 Could Boast the Game's Biggest Improvements So Far
Loot glorious loot
It's easy to forget that Diablo 4 has only been on the market for ten months. The game's had so many ups and downs that it feels like it's been hanging around for years, with the general consensus being that Blizzard has struggled to maintain the title's momentum through its seasonal updates. But with Season 4 — which is due to...
Keep ronin, ronin, ronin
Despite Dragon's Dogma 2 boasting marginally better launch sales than Rise of the Ronin (with both titles releasing on the same day), it's Team Ninja's PS5 exclusive that's managed to stand stronger in the latest Japanese charts. Indeed, Ronin has actually done quite well for itself, shifting an additional 20,000 retail...
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...
Guide Best Strategy Games on PS4
PS4's top tactical titles ranked and rated
What are the best strategy games on PS4? If you like your games to challenge your grey matter, strategy games are likely some of your favourites. On PS4, there's a wide selection of tactical titles to tackle. Generally speaking, strategy games can be boiled down into two main types. Turn-based strategy...
Random Seven Years Later, No Man's Sky's Reputation Is Slowly Improving
"Guys, we might hit Very Positive one day"
No Man's Sky has become synonymous with ambitious developer overreach, a cautionary tale of what can happen when publishers do nothing to reign in out-of-control hype. When the game was released in 2016 and failed to meet sky-high expectations set in no small part by Hello Games director Sean Murray...
News A Unicorn Overlord Sequel Could Be Considered
Duocorn Overlord
It's a bit of a stretch, but a question in a newly released player survey suggests that Atlus and Vanillaware are at least trying to gauge interest in a potential sequel to Unicorn Overlord — the immaculate strategy RPG that launched just last month. Said survey queries players on their experience with the game, and their...
News New Hollow Knight: Silksong Age Rating Fuels More Speculation
Was registered in February
First there was an Xbox Store page, and now there is an age rating; might Hollow Knight: Silksong finally be about ready to release? Speculation concerning Team Cherry's PS5 and PS4 sequel is widespread right now, and a newly uncovered South Korean age rating has only fuelled online chatter. Interestingly, the age rating...
News Atari's Retro Revivals Continue with Top-Down Racer NeoSprint on PS5, PS4
Nearing the finish line
Publisher Atari has been bringing back all kinds of old school series lost to the annals of time, and its latest is soon to leave its stint in early access with a full launch. That game is NeoSprint, a modern take on the company's top-down, multiplayer racing series, coming this summer to PS5 and PS4. With an emphasis on...
News Bungie Announces Destiny 2: The Final Shape Showcase for Next Week
Beginning to take shape
Embattled developer Bungie will showcase The Final Shape, Destiny 2's latest, last, and perhaps most important expansion, next Tuesday, providing an update on the in-development project. The Final Shape was originally supposed to launch in February 2024 but was hit with a delay alongside last year's layoffs. Bungie invites...
News L.A. Noire, Bully Both Coming to GTA+ Subscription Service This Year
Plus extra cash for GTA Online players
Rockstar has announced its GTA+ subscription service will be further bolstered later this year with the inclusion of L.A. Noire and Bully. The £4.99 / $5.99 per month membership is primarily for GTA Online players, handing them more cash and bonus items. However, with the PS4 version of the original Red Dead...
News Dave the Diver Will Launch on PS Plus Extra, Free for Members on 16th April
Godzilla DLC still slated for May
Dave the Diver team Mintrocket has today announced the PS5 and PS4 versions of its 2023 indie hit will release on 16th April 2024, and they'll be available straight away via PS Plus Extra also. Current members of Sony's subscription service will be able to download and play the game without charge, granting them...
News A New Xbox Store Page Has Fans Aflutter for Hollow Knight: Silksong Once Again
Is release date news inbound?
Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced more than five years ago, and it feels like we're not much closer to the hotly anticipated indie game's release. Fans have been clamouring for something, anything about this side-scrolling Metroidvania action title all these years, and while we've had one or two trailers and some...
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 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now on PS5, PS4
Immortalised on your account
The monthly PS Plus Essential update has arrived, granting all members of Sony's subscription service access to three new PS5, PS4 titles. They're available to download now across the UK and Europe, and availability will spread to the USA later on in the day. Here's what can be redeemed between now and Tuesday, 7th May...
News Unicorn Overlord Sales Top Half a Million, Could Be Vanillaware's Fastest Selling Game
Unicorn overload
Unicorn Overlord, the typically gorgeous Vanillaware strategy RPG that released in early March, has now sold over 500,000 copies. The news comes directly from publisher Atlus, via the game's new accolades trailer (which just so happens to include your favourite PlayStation website). It's the kind of result that we've come to expect...
Reminder 4 PS Plus Essential Games Leave the Service Tomorrow
Redeem them while you still can
Tomorrow's the monthly PS Plus Essential game refresh, so you've only got a handful of hours left to redeem what Sony had to offer for the month of March 2024. Since this is the offering of the base tier, you will be able to continue playing the PS5, PS4 games for as long as you sustain a membership to the...
News UK Sales Charts: South Park: Snow Day Chills with the Bestsellers, Rise of the Ronin Falls
Snow joke
We've had a fair number of exciting new game releases lately, and they've all had a moment to shin in the UK's physical games chart. This time, though, it's the turn of South Park: Snow Day, which makes a perhaps surprising debut at number three. It's behind usual hits EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy, with the PS5 version the most...
March2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for April 2024?
Plus or minus?
April's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and as per usual, we're looking at three titles spread across PS5 and PS4. At a glance, however, we're tempted to say that this is one of the weaker months in recent memory. We start with Immortals of Aveum. A decent game by almost all accounts, but this magical shooter...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 522
Happy Easter
We hope everyone had a Good Friday, but we're now into the weekend proper. There have been lots of big games lately, so we assume those are still very much front and centre, but then there's the Stellar Blade demo to keep you busy, too. Lots to play as usual — what will accompany your chocolate egg feast? Aaron Bayne: After being...
News The Triple-i Initiative Spotlights More Than 30 Indie Games in April Showcase
Promises a "no-nonsense" show
We're living in a post-E3 world, and that means basically everyone is having a crack at putting together video game showcases. The latest of these is the Triple-i Initiative, organised by some of the minds behind Slay the Spire, Dead Cells, and Darkest Dungeon, among others. So, what is it, exactly? The Triple-i...
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...
News Red Dead Redemption Is Now Included with Subscription Service GTA+
Darn tootin'
Good news, everyone — our favourite subscription service has recently received a brand new perk. That's right: GTA+ now includes Red Dead Redemption, John Marston's tragic Western tale, alongside the other games in the collection. In all seriousness, we have a suspicion not everyone will know what GTA+ is, so let's go through it...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Support Simply Never Ends as Four-Part Expansion Is Announced
PS5 version still set for May
Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is over seven years old at this point, but it just keeps getting bigger. With the PS5 version still set to release on the 24th May, Bandai Namco has revealed that a new series of DLC chapters will be dropping "soon". Titled the 'Future Saga', it'll be made up of four chapters, which, again, just...
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Visions of Mana Still Looks Great in New Gameplay Trailer
Combat and character classes
We're still waiting on a release date, but Visions of Mana still looks really promising in its latest gameplay trailer. It's a pretty short video — clocking in at just over a minute — but there's quite a lot of stuff on show. It's got a bit of traversal, some combo-based combat, and confirms that your party members...
News Wreck-It Ralph Is Racing into Disney Speedstorm on PS5, PS4 Next
Breaking the Internet
It’s almost time for the next season of Gameloft’s free-to-play kart racer Disney Speedstorm, and this author’s dreams of an Alice in Wonderland-themed update have been crushed yet again. Instead, the developer appears to be teasing Wreck-It Ralph content, by posting a small GIF of a candy-themed race track. Expect an...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Missions and Quests
Mission possible
Looking for a list of all missions and quests in Honkai: Star Rail? Missions are, as you'd probably expect, the main form of content in HoYoverse's turn-based RPG. In addition to including the majority of the story content in the game, you'll also need to progress through quests in order to unlock some game modes and features. On...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Gallagher - Kit and Best Builds
Bloodhound Family's bad ass
What are the best builds for Gallagher in Honkai: Star Rail? Gallagher is a Fire member of the Bloodhound Family, and who subscribes to The Abundance Path Type. He's got a good mixture of offensive and defensiv
News Japan Sales Charts: Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin Can't Beat Princess Peach
Feeling pink
Three relatively big games all released on the same day last week: Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Princess Peach: Showtime!. But as we all know, Japan absolutely adores its Nintendo Switch exclusives — and so perhaps it's no huge surprise to see the latter title top the latest charts. To be fair, there wasn't a big gap...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Acheron - Kit and Best Builds
Galaxy-power Ranger
What are the best builds for Acheron in Honkai: Star Rail? Acheron is a Lightning character who claims to be a Galaxy Ranger, and who subscribes to The Nihility Path Type. She's devastating offensively and has an extre
News PS Plus Premium's Classic Catalogue Seemingly Adding Star Wars Rebel Assault 2 Next Month
Not-so Hidden Empire
Sony's official update on additions to PS Plus Extra and Premium usually arrive a couple of weeks into a given month, but it looks like one of April's retro classics has already been discovered. Fans of rail shooters, John Williams, or both, prepare yourselves — Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire looks set to join...
News PS5, PS4's Gran Turismo 7 Continues to Get Better and Better
Collaboration with upcoming anime Highspeed Étoile announced
Sony doesn’t consider Gran Turismo 7 to be a live service game, but developer Polyphony Digital treats it like it is one. The game goes from strength-to-strength with each new update, and while v1.44 is on the smaller side by the series’ standards, it adds more complimentary content...
News PS Plus Essential Games for April 2024 Announced
Immortal membership
The PS Plus Essential monthly games lineup for April has now been officially confirmed by Sony, offering up yet another trio of treats for subscribers. The titles on offer will be available to claim from Tuesday 2nd April. Here's what you can look forward to in the latest lineup: Immortals of Aveum (PS5) | Review Minecraft...
Review Grandia HD Collection (PS4) - Barebones Collection Bundles Worthy RPGs
Tough sell
Grandia HD Collection bundles together two classic JRPG adventures from the tail-end of the genre's golden age, a series that has long since fallen by the wayside. Grandia, initially released on the SEGA Saturn, would make its way to PS1 in 1999, and its narratively unconnected but mechanically superior sequel, Grandia II, first came to...
News Seismic Free No Man's Sky Update Transforms Space Stations on PS5, PS4
A whole new world
For the next free update in the ever-expanding No Man’s Sky, industrious developer Hello Games has completely rebuilt space stations. As it notes in a press release, previously these were one aspect of the game which weren’t procedurally generated, but when the update launches later today (27th March), that will all change...
News Huge Star Ocean: The Second Story R Update Makes This Fantastic Remake Even Better
Reach for the stars
Square Enix has dropped a substantial new update for Star Ocean: The Second Story R, which released for PS5 and PS4 last year. Already an incredibly well-made remake of a classic RPG, this patch adds some welcome features, such as a new difficulty level, new endgame bosses, new options for starting New Game+, and more. Here are...
News TopSpin 2K25 Looks Like a Real Winner in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Showcase
One to rally around
This author has long championed TopSpin 4’s realistic take on tennis, and while it’s taken over ten years to get a sequel, we’re ecstatic to see TopSpin 2K25 building on the foundations of its famous predecessor. This gameplay video recaps many of the features we mentioned in our recent preview, but it sprinkles in some...
News Almost 4,000 Huge PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Wallet Loosening Spring Sale
Aw sh*t, here we go again
Close to a colossal 4,000 PS5 and PS4 games are on sale in Sony’s epic Spring Sale, which is rolling out at the time of writing and scheduled to run through 24th April. A second phase of deals will be added to the current crop on 10th April, potentially making this one of the biggest PS Store promotions in history. Some...
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Gets Extended PS5 Gameplay Overview
Don't go off half-cocked
Flintlock: Siege of Dawn is an upcoming PS5 action RPG from New Zealand developer A44 Games, best known for its 2018 Souls-Like, Ashen. Today, we were treated to an extended gameplay overview of the studio's next game, giving us our best look yet, with commentary from creative director Simon Dasan. Influenced by flintlock...
Random Neuralink Brain Implant Patient Pulls All-Nighter Playing Civilisation 6
"It was awesome”
The first human recipient of a Neuralink brain implant has put the futuristic tech to work, which, amongst some truly incredible other things, includes staying up all night playing Sid Meier's Civilization VI, which is something we can certainly get behind. Back in January, billionaire Neuralink co-founder Elon Musk announced on...
News Free Arcade Racer Asphalt Legends Unite Skidding to PS5, PS4
With local and online multiplayer at up to 120fps
There’s a strong chance you’re familiar with the Asphalt series: the Gameloft racer is a mainstay in any modern arcade, and is extremely popular on smartphones. Now an updated version of the free-to-play franchise is skidding on to PS5 and PS4, in the form of Asphalt Legends Unite. You can look...
News UK Sales Charts: Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin Off to a Weak Start at Retail
Not quite, Arisen
It sounds like Dragon's Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin — both released on Friday of last week — have struggled to make an immediate impact in the UK. While we don't have the full sales charts just yet, GamesIndustry.biz's ever-knowledgeable Christopher Dring has outlined the relative success of the new releases, and it's fair to...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Characters
Every playable character available now
Looking for all characters in Honkai: Star Rail? While your adventure aboard the Astral Express is presented from the perspective of the Trailblazer, a huge part of the appeal in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG is investing Star Rail Passes and
News LEGO Fortnite's Massive Mechanical Mayhem Update Adds Cars
Carnage
The development of LEGO Fortnite has been fascinating to observe. While it launched in a stable and fulfilling state, Epic Games has been gradually iterating on the outing, adding fishing earlier in the year. Now it’s preparing its next major update, scheduled to deploy on 26th March: Mechanical Mayhem, which brings a trio of vehicle...
News PS5, PS4 Owners Will Get Their First Taste of Inazuma Eleven Soon
Beta test on the way
LEVEL-5’s soccer RPG series Inazuma Eleven will make its PlayStation debut later this year, when new entry Victory Road arrives. But before then, a crossplay beta test will kick-off around the world, giving fans their first taste of the title. Said beta will launch first on Nintendo Switch from 28th March, but while there’s...
News The Elder Scrolls Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Gives a Small Update on TES 6
As the scrolls foretold
It's officially been 30 years since the release of The Elder Scrolls: Arena, if you can believe it. The MS-DOS title first launched on the 25th March, 1994, and spawned what would eventually become one of the most successful RPG franchises ever made. Of course, it wasn't until The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion that the series...
News Days Gone Dev Bend Studio Staffing Up for 'AAA Live Service' Game
Finger on the pulse
Sony first-party developer Bend Studios is staffing up for another "AAA live service" game, and it seems that PlayStation will continue to chase the live service dragon. When we last heard from the Oregan-based developer of Days Gone, Bend said it was still "cooking" and, if nothing else, seemed confident whatever they were...
News Guilty Gear Strive Is Getting a Fourth Season, Teases Slayer as Next DLC Character
Fangs very much
Guilty Gear Strive Season 3 continues with returning fighter A.B.A on the 26th March, but as it turns out, Arc System Works still isn't done with the game. Revealed during the Arc World Tour 2023 finals overnight, Season 4 is now in development, and will offer what we assume is another set of DLC characters. But before we get there,...
News Cult Classic Shadows of the Damned Gets Hella Remastered for PS5, PS4
So long, Big Boner
Shadows Of The Damned launched during a fascinating part of the PS3 era, where EA suddenly started publishing smaller titles, like the equally iconic Alice: Madness Returns. The business model didn’t last long, but we’re still grateful for the aforementioned third-person shooter, which was co-designed by industry icons Suda51...
News Nothing Stops the Final Fantasy Train! FF14: Dawntrail Deploys 2nd July on PS5, PS4
Dusk till dawn
It’s been a huge 12 months for Final Fantasy, and Square Enix is seemingly just getting warmed up. Following on from the reveal of Final Fantasy 16 add-on The Rising Tide earlier this weekend, the publisher has now confirmed MMO expansion Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail will deploy on 2nd July. This all follows the release of Final...
June's starting to look a bit busy
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, a remake of legendary visual novel Tsukihime (which was never officially released in the West) now has a launch date on PS4. It drops on the 27th June, adding to a somewhat busy period for Japanese titles, with the likes of Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance and the Monster...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 521
Rise up
A big week of new releases featuring Rise of the Ronin, Dragon's Dogma 2, and more has come to a conclusion. Which of these titles is taking up your time, then? Aaron Bayne: I'm hoping to sink a decent amount of time into Dragon's Dogma 2 this weekend, but on top of that, Rise of the Ronin has put me in the mood to play — Ghost of...
News Ghostly Adventure Hauntii Gets May Release Date in Gorgeous Trailer
Looks dead good
There are plenty of games that deal with death, but we've not seen an afterlife quite like the one in Hauntii. This gorgeous adventure game now has a release date of 23rd May 2024 on PS5 and PS4, and if it plays as good as it looks, we're onto a winner. The striking art style depicts Eternity, a place where souls are guided to a...
News Tails of Iron 2 Has Been Announced, and Geralt's Voice Actor Returns as Narrator
Whiskers of Winter coming this year
The rat's out of the bag: Tails of Iron is getting a squeak-uel. The well-liked 2D action RPG released back in 2021, and the follow-up, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, has just been announced. Coming to PS5, PS4, and basically everything else later this year, it looks like another enjoyable adventure in the...
News Big PS Store Discounts on Major PS5, PS4 Titles for PS Plus Members This Weekend
Save it
Rarely a day passes without a deluge of discounts on the PS Store these days, and another 50 or so offers have been unloaded on to the storefront ahead of the weekend. These discounts will be valid until 27th March, so you’ve got a few days to decide what takes your fancy and why. Please note, these deals are exclusive to PS Plus...
News Get Your Hands On PDP's Pricey $130 Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller
Pre-orders live now, shipping in April
Peripheral manufacturer PDP revealed its upcoming Riffmaster Wireless Guitar Controller in February, and it's a pretty slick piece of kit. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised to see it comes with a fairly hefty price tag: £100, $130, or your local equivalent. Pre-orders for the undeniably appealing plastic...
"I have a habit of making food jiggling"
Being a Vanillaware title, the recently released (and excellent) strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord bears immediate resemblance to the Japanese developer's previous outings, like Muramasa: Rebirth, Dragon's Crown, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. This is because longtime artist Shigatake insists on depicting food as...
News PSN, PS Store Back Online After Several Hours of Issues
Phew
Update 2: Just in time for the midnight releases of Dragon's Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin, PSN is back up and running at full capacity. This includes the PS Store, which seemed to have been hit with the worst issues, stripping the service of functionality for several hours. Update: The majority of PSN's services seem to now be back on track,...
News Dustborn Turns PS5, PS4 Players into Wordsmiths This August
Priced at $29.99
Almost four long years after its original announcement, Red Thread Games has confirmed Dustborn will launch for PS5, PS4 on 20th August 2024. A new trailer debuted during today's Future Games Show announcing the release date, which you can catch above. The game will cost $29.99 on the PS Store, with a physical edition available at a...
News Feb 2024 USA Sales: Helldivers 2 Kills It as 2024's Best-Selling Game So Far
FFVII Rebirth takes second place in Feb
Helldivers 2 is the best-selling video game of 2024 so far in the USA. Full stop. Done. Accounting for both physical and digital purchases, Circana data places it at the top of the sales charts for both February 2024 and the year so far. The unexpected hit is said to have sold more than eight million copies,...
News PS Plus Extra Loses These 11 PS5, PS4 Games Next Month
Who you gonna call?
Slightly later than usual, the Last Chance to Play section of PS Plus has updated with the list of PS5, PS4 games that will be removed from the service next month. Compared to those that departed earlier this week, we've got a longer list this time but the titles aren't quite as important. There are 11 games leaving PS Plus Extra...
News TopSpin 2K25's Full Roster of Pro Players Is Missing Many Major Names on PS5, PS4
No Novak
We need to cut 2K Sports, or indeed any tennis game developer, some slack here: lining up a complete list of pros is not easy. That’s because, unlike in other sports, there’s no governing body in tennis overseeing the likenesses of players, so contracts need to be signed on a case-by-case basis. Nevertheless, the full roster of playable...
News SMT 5 Moves Its PS5, PS4 Release Date Forward By a Week, Avoids Elden Ring DLC
Now drops alongside Monster Hunter Stories
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance was previously locked in for release on the 21st June, but for whatever reason, it's now launching one week earlier, on the 14th June. Atlus has confirmed the new date via its social media accounts, and states that any current pre-orders should now be fulfilled on the updated...
News Media Molecule's Live Curation Support for Dreams Stops Next Month
Incoming changes will automate filtering
Studio Media Molecule has been winding down its live development and support for Dreams for a while now, as it shifts towards work on its next big game. The next step in this process is the stoppage of the game's live curation, which has been manually handled by a dedicated team since the game's launch. As...
News The First Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Patch in Over a Year Isn't What You're Hoping For
But it does fix a stable glitch
With more than 61 million copies sold, Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best-selling titles of all time, but good luck getting it to run on your PS5 any better than the resolution and frame rate designed for its original PS4 edition. For years now, fans have been begging Rockstar to give the open worlder an update...
News Overwatch 2 Heroes Freed from Battle Pass Unlocks, Available to All
Takes effect in Season 10
Blizzard has confirmed it'll no longer be locking the playable Heroes of Overwatch 2 behind Battles Passes, with all past characters obtained this way and future ones unlocked for every player from the beginning of Season 10. The new Hero Venture will be available immediately for all players when Season 10 starts next...
News Romantic Visual Novel SINce Memories Remembers to Release in the West on PS4
Long-running series makes Western debut
Memories Off is a long-running series of romantic novels which first debuted on the PlayStation in 1999. Despite spawning multiple sequels, and being localised into languages like Korean and Traditional Chinese, it’s never actually launched in Western territories – well, until now. PQube is on the case,...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Quests
A complete mission list for Horizon Forbidden West
What are all quests in Horizon Forbidden West? As is the case with most open world RPGs, Horizon Forbidden West divides its adventure into a series of quests, generally issued by the characters you'll encounter as you explore. In almost all cases, you can tackle these quests in any order you please,...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Machine Strike - All Pieces and How to Play
Everything you need to know about Machine Strike
How do you play Machine Strike in Horizon Forbidden West? What is Machine Strike, and how do you win? In certain locations in Horizon Forbidden West, Aloy can compete against other characters in Machine Strike, a strategic board game that's surprisingly in-depth. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West Trophy Guide: All PS5, PS4 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Horizon Forbidden West
In this Horizon Forbidden West Trophy guide, we will be exploring the game's full list of Trophies, going through each one and telling you how to unlock them. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, use this Trophy roadmap to track your progress towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West Machines: All Enemies, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Overrides
A Horizon Forbidden West bestiary
What are all the machines in Horizon Forbidden West? How many machines are there in Horizon Forbidden West, and what are their strengths and weaknesses? How do you override each machine? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to outline each machine in the game, telling you all about each one. That...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Collectables Locations
Where to find all the collectables in Horizon Forbidden West
Where are all the collectables in Horizon Forbidden West? What are all the collectables and how do you find them all? In Horizon Forbidden West, there are a number of collectables to track down. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be telling you what all the collectables...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Weapon Types and How They Work
Which weapons to use in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the weapon types in Horizon Forbidden West? How do each of the weapon types work, and which ones should you use? Horizon Forbidden West has various types of weapon you can use, all offering something different and all viable in combat against machines. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Valor Surges and Best Ones to Use
All the Valor Surges in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the Valor Surges in Horizon Forbidden West? Which Valor Surge should you use and what do they do? Horizon Forbidden West features Valor Surges, powerful new abilities Aloy can use to help in combat. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, this page goes through all the Valor Surges,...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Skills and Best Skills to Learn
All the Skills in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the Skills in Horizon Forbidden West? Which are the best Skills to get? In Horizon Forbidden West, there are lots of Skills to unlock for Aloy, spread across several skill trees. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we'll be taking a look at each Skill and telling you which to prioritise...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Outfits, Armor, and Best Outfits to Use
All the Outfits in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the Outfits in Horizon Forbidden West? Which Outfit should you use, and where do you get them? In Horizon Forbidden West, there are dozens of Outfits for Aloy that give her unique resistances and perks. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to show them all to you and explain...
Guide NBA 2K24 Guide: How to Rule the Basketball Court
The last dance
NBA 2K24 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2023-24 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. In addition to the usual MyPlayer and MyTeam modes, this year's game also features a...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Small Forward Builds
Small Forward and deadly
Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Center Builds
Center of the universe
Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K24? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Point Guard Builds
To the Point Guard
Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K24? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around assisting teammates and completing offensive possessions...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Shooting Guard Builds
Shooting stars and Shooting Guards
Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K24? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Power Forward Builds
You got the Power Forward
Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...
Guide NBA 2K24: All Locker Codes
All the latest active Locker Codes
Looking for all Locker Codes in NBA 2K24? If you're eager to make the most of the game's card collecting MyTeam mode, and unlock some bonuses in MyCareer as well, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT,...
Guide NBA 2K24: How to Earn VC without Spending Money
Money, money, money
Looking for ways of how to earn VC without spending money in NBA 2K24? VC, or Virtual Currency, is the primary form of in-game currency in 2K Sports' basketball simulation. You'll need VC in order to upgrade the Attributes of your MyPlayer in MyCareer. You can also use VC to purchase animations from the Animations Store,...
Optimise your experience
What are the best settings in NBA 2K24? 2K Sports' basketball sim is a surprisingly flexible game, and you should spend a little bit of time exploring all of the options available to you and settling on the settings you feel most comfortably with. While a lot of the advice on this page is highly subjective, we've compiled...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Affiliation to Join
RISE or ELITE
What's the best affiliation to join in NBA 2K24? 2K Sports' basketball sim this year pairs down the number of joinable affiliations from four to two, but each option comes with massive gameplay boosts that will complement your build. As part of our NBA 2K24 guide, we're going to explain the best affiliation to join. What's the Best...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, and Tricks
Your ultimate Horizon Forbidden West resource
Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to Guerrilla Games' smash hit sci-fi action RPG, Horizon Zero Dawn. We think it's a fantastic sequel that improves pretty much everything, awarding it a big fat 9/10 in our Horizon Forbidden West PS5 review. The game is available for PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam and...
News UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Refuses to Budge Among Heavy Hitting Competition
Victory for Super Earth
Helldivers 2 continues to buck the trend of physical game sales, as it's not only still in the top 10 — it's up several places. The co-op shooter has returned to fourth after dipping to eighth last week, meaning it's really holding its own against the competition. After learning the game has sold a grand total of 8 million...
News Indie Hit Balatro Ups the Ante with Over a Million Copies Sold
On fire
It's been on sale for just under a month, but Balatro has already reached a huge sales milestone. After reaching the 500,000 mark after only 10 days, the indie roguelike has now doubled that figure, now having sold over a million copies. The announcement came via the game's official social channels: Developed mostly by a single person,...
Guide MLB The Show 24 Guide: How to Master Sony's Baseball Sim
Your ultimate MLB The Show 24 companion
MLB The Show 24 is the latest baseball simulation by PlayStation Studios developer San Diego Studio, inspired and influenced by the 2024 season of Major League Baseball, which will run from 20th March, 2024 through 29th September, 2024. The game is available on the PS5 and PS4, in addition to the Xbox Series...
News 13 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Yours to Download Now
Become a Cool Boarder
Today's the day for a big PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update, with the March 2024 refresh bringing 13 PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to active subscribers. UK and European members can get downloading and playing all the new games now, and those in the USA will gain access later in the day. If you need a reminder of what's...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty
Welcome to The Show
Looking for how to use your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Creating your own Ballplayer is a fun part of San Diego Studio's baseball sim, but its use historically has not been limited to Road to the Show. As part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to explain how to use your
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Face Scan When Creating Your Ballplayer
You're in the game
Looking for how to use Face Scan when creating your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 24? Face Scan is a feature in San Diego Studio's baseball sim, allowing you to physically map a personal photograph to your Ballplayer to get a better representation of yourself in-game. On this page, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Win At Conquest
RISK and reward
Looking for how to win at Conquest in MLB The Show 24? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps in San Diego Studio's baseball...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty
Superfractor superstar
Looking for how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Player parallels allow you to boost the attributes of every MLB player card in the game, up to a maximum of +5 across all ratings. For players already rated pretty highly, this can make a humongous difference to their performance. As part...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Real Money
Increase your income of in-game cash
Looking for how to earn Stubs without spending real money in MLB The Show 24? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in Diamond...
News Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier Unearths Another Retro Platinum Trophy for PS5, PS4
Eco warriors
Sony’s emulation strategy has been fairly consistent adding Trophies to classic first-party titles, and upcoming PSP port Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier will not buck the trend. The game – technically the last mainline entry in Naughty Dog’s platforming series – first launched in 2009, and mixes traditional adventuring with...
News Both God of War PS5, PS4 Games Battle for Top Billing in Sony's Twitter Competition
Kratos vs. Kratos
Kratos must go to war with himself in order to win a Twitter competition put together by Sony, because the final bout as PlayStation fans pick their favourite games is God of War versus God of War Ragnarok. At the time of writing, the poll that determines the winner still has 16 hours left to run, and the results so far are...
News Try PS5, PS4 RPG Sand Land in a New Demo Available Now
Play to earn full game bonuses
Bandai Namco has uploaded a surprise Sand Land demo to the PS Store that allows you to sample a small portion of the upcoming PS5, PS4 game ahead of release next month. Available to download now, the demo gives you access to "a limited portion of the Sand Land map", which you can explore devoid of story content...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2024?
Plus or minus?
A glut of additional PS5 and PS4 games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this week, and as is usually the case, there's a lot of variety on show. March's update, which consists of 13 titles across the two tiers, has everything from sports sim NBA 2K24 to ultra-niche Super Neptunia RPG. From where we're sitting, Extra...
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