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June2023
News Dead Island 2 a Bone-afide Hit, Roadmap Details Two Story Expansions on PS5, PS4
Have another helping
Dead Island 2 had dragged down more than a million players back in April, and we'd bet the undead RPG has shipped more than a couple of copies since. Publisher Deep Silver has announced it will be supported by two expansions, which will add additional story content to the over-the-top co-op RPG. Both expansions are included in...
News The Best Killzone Game Is Coming to PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Sons and daughters of Helghan
Sony was roundly criticised throughout the PSP and PS Vita generations for not assigning is top first-party developers to its handheld platforms, but when Guerrilla Games turned its hand to the Japanese giant’s inaugural portable it churned out an all-timer. As opposed to trying to recreate the first-person...
News Sonic Superstars' Physics Have Been 'Fully Translated' from Sonic Mania
It'll feel like the classics
Sonic Superstars is the next game starring SEGA's mascot, and it's taking things back to 2D — albeit with three-dimensional models instead of pixels. While it looks like a lot of fun in its debut trailer, there has been some concern among fans that the game's physics may be closer to Sonic 4 than Sonic Mania, or the...
News Indie Hit Rogue Legacy 2 Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4 Later This Month
PS Plus Extra on day one
It's been a long time coming, but developer Cellar Door Games is finally bringing its celebrated sequel, Rogue Legacy 2, to PS5 and PS4. Confirmed via the latest PS Plus update, the indie rogue-lite action game is hitting Sony's consoles at long last. Fittingly, the game follows in its predecessor's footsteps; each attempt...
Preview It's Virtually Impossible for Armored Core 6 to Fail
FromSoftware swaps swords for joysticks
Not a single Armored Core game has sold more than one million copies, but that was before FromSoftware became the poster boy for hardcore enthusiasts. Nowadays, the Japanese heavyweight can sell 20 million units of Elden Ring with its eyes closed, and its latest game Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is going...
News Korean Ratings Board Seemingly Leaks Rumoured LEGO Football Game
Named LEGO 2K Goooal!
It won't look like this, mind Korea's video game ratings board strikes again. As discovered by Gematsu, the establishment now has a listing for a game called LEGO 2K Goooal! which, as the name implies, is almost certainly a LEGO-fied version of football. Or soccer, if you're across the pond. The title is visible on this page,...
News Are Ya Ready, Kids? PowerWash Simulator's SpongeBob DLC Cleans Up on 29th June
Everybody do the sponge
PowerWash Simulator is getting pretty crazy with its add-on packs. The first two — Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy VII — made some sense, seeing as Square Enix Collective published the game, but the next one brings an entirely separate entity to the zen-like experience. Announced back in May, the title's first premium DLC...
News Hot Off Demo Hype, Lies of P Gets Impressive 9 Minute Gameplay Showcase
Just like clockwork
Lies of P is an edgy Soulslike we've been anticipating for some time now, and we've seen plenty of gameplay and even tried it for ourselves in the recently released demo. And yet, we just got our best look yet at the game as a whole in an unexpected yet appreciated n
News Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Tactica Finally Confirmed for PS5, PS4 After Xbox Embargo Lifts
Take your time
Confirming what we already assumed to be the case, remake Persona 3 Reload and SRPG spinoff Persona 5 Tactica will both be coming to PS5 and PS4. Announced at the recent Xbox summer showcase, after an apparent and appropriate period of marketing exclusivity (around 48 hours), those longed-for logos can now be seen at the end of Atlus'...
Guide GTA Online: How to Unlock GTA Protagonist Outfits
Look the part
Looking for how to unlock GTA protagonist outfits in GTA Online? As part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update, it's now possible to dress as classic characters from the GTA franchise, including Claude and Niko Bellic. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to unlock GTA protagonist outfits. GTA...
Guide GTA Online: Vinewood Car Club Explained
Location and all information
Looking for Vinewood Car Club explained in GTA Online? Vinewood Car Club is a new addition to Los Santos, and a perk for GTA+ subscribers. It includes a rotating fleet of free cars which you can test drive and purchase at a discounted rate. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to tell you everything...
Guide GTA Online: How to Replenish Health with Snacks
Life-saving Sprunk
Looking for how to replenish health with snacks in GTA Online? There's a good chance you're going to come underfire while you're out and about in Los Santos, so you're going to need to eat plenty of snacks to replenish your health. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to replenish health with...
Guide GTA Online: How to Equip Body Armor
Bullet proof
Looking for how to equip body armor in GTA Online? Body armor is an essential item if you're hoping to survive the harsh streets of Los Santos. Bulletproof vests will protect you from gunfire, thus invaluably extending your lifespan. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to equip body armor. GTA...
News Lord of the Rings Needs to Be the Biggest Game Franchise in the World, Says Embracer
Embattled publisher wants Tolkien at the top
Embracer, the embattled publisher which announced a significant restructuring earlier today, has been talking a little bit about how it intends to turn its business around. You may recall the European titan had been expanding aggressively, but today it confirmed that it’ll face significant layoffs,...
News Record-Setting Summer Game Fest Will Return in 2024 with Live Showcase
Here we go again
The curtain hasn’t completely closed on not-E3 2023 yet, but we’ve basically reached the encore and we’re not convinced the crowd is yearning for more. Nevertheless, in an unsurprising twist, organiser Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Summer Game Fest will return in 2024, with a live showcase and more. Obviously, the event...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Diablo 4?
Hell yeah?
It's been just over a week since the launch of Diablo 4 on PS5 and PS4. Blizzard's latest seems to have really struck a chord with dungeon crawling enthusiasts, immediately racking up enough interest for it to be crowned the company's fastest selling game ever. Safe to say it's been a hit! But as per usual, it's not the sales figures...
Guide GTA Online: How to Start San Andreas Mercenaries
Take on Merryweather in Project Overthrow
Looking for how to start San Andreas Mercenaries in GTA Online? This Contact Mission chain sees you contacted by hot-shot mercenary Charlie Reed as part of a new storyline involving Merryweather named Project Overthrow. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to start San...
Guide GTA Online: How to Change the Sprint Controls
Run before you can walk
Looking for how to change the sprint controls in GTA Online? If you're tired of mashing the X button to reach top speed in Los Santos, then Rockstar has finally implemented a solution. As part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to change the sprint controls. GTA Online: How to Change the Sprint Controls:...
The best game at SGF Play Days
We could have uploaded this preview as a headline alone, but then we don't think Push Square users would appreciate a three-word article. Cocoon is absolutely incredible, and it is easily the best thing we played at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Beating out heavyweights like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty,
Guide Diablo 4: Renown Explained and All Rewards
Rewarding your exploration
Looking for a Diablo 4 Renown explained and all rewards guide? Renown is an additional currency earned largely through exploration and questing, giving players that engage with it some extremely valuable rewards, including additional Skill Points and increasing the maximum number of Healing Potions you can carry. On this...
Guide Diablo 4: Endgame Explained and How to Reach Level 100
Endgame is just the start of the journey
Need to have Diablo 4's complex, intimidating Endgame explained and how to reach level 100 answered? The "Endgame" moniker is something of a misnomer, as in many ways, it's where the true Diablo experience begins. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll explain Diablo 4's Endgame and how to reach...
News Layoffs, Closures, and Cancellations as Embracer Group Undergoes Huge Restructure
Cost cutting
Embracer Group, the enormous holding company notorious for buying up studios and IP, is preparing for a significant restructure. In order to "realize untapped potential in Embracer Group and better optimize the use of our resources", the conglomerate is set to make some sweeping changes which, sadly, include layoffs, studio closures,...
News UK Sales Charts: Diablo 4 Unleashes Hell at Number One While Sony Exclusives Return
Devilish
The UK was clearly ready for the arrival of the demonic ARPG Diablo 4, as the game has launched straight to the top of the physical charts. Selling the majority of its copies on PS5, it's a resounding success for Blizzard. The boxed copy sales in the UK reflect the game's performance elsewhere; the publisher reports it's the fastest-selling...
News SoulCalibur 5 Will Be Axed from the PS Store's Stage of History Next Week
History fading in front of us
SoulCalibur V is the next game to go the way of the digital Dodo and is due to be delisted from the PlayStation Store quite imminently. Next week, in fact, on 19th June. Available for now via the PS3 storefront, following the appointed time, the title and more than 70 pieces of DLC (including a playable character) will...
New look, classic Prince
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown received an initially negative response when it was unveiled, predominantly for aesthetic reasons, and not being another 3D game, instead a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer. The
Preview The Crew Motorfest Is Forza Horizon on PS5, and It's Brilliant
A sweet taste of open world racing
If you fell off Ubisoft's The Crew series following its second entry or are too intimidated by its myriad updates, then The Crew Motorfest is the perfect opportunity to jump back in. Taking what worked in The Crew 2 — its big open world and vehicle variety — the third instalment opts for a
News Trails into Reverie Gameplay Builds Anticipation Ahead of Next Month's PS5, PS4 Launch
A tale long in the telling
The long wait for Trails into Reverie is finally drawing to a close, and we have the gameplay trailer to prove it. Whereas previous showings of the epic JRPG had detailed the cast of characters appearing, randomised dungeons and various minigames, today, we got a look
Round Up What Was Announced at Capcom Showcase 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 news from Capcom Showcase
Looking for a round up of what was announced at Capcom Showcase 2023? Fortunately for you, this article is exactly that. The publisher has now concluded its short but sweet presentation, showing off several of its impending projects. If you're looking for all the headlines, we've brought them all together...
Preview Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Demo Is a Short But Sweet Taste of a Cult Classic
Sissel do nicely
After bringing the beloved Phoenix Wright Trilogy and Great Ace Attorney Chronicles to PlayStation, it only seemed right for Capcom to follow them up with Shu Takumi's lesser-known work. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, originally released on Nintendo DS in 2010, is the definition of a cult classic. Held in very high regard by...
Poll Was Capcom Showcase 2023 All Killer, or Mostly Filler?
Capgod or Capdud?
Capcom is one of the last major publishers with its own dedicated event this June. It's been on a fantastic run of form for years now, and today was another opportunity for the company to show it's still going strong. We saw a handful of exciting titles from the publisher during Capcom Showcase 2023, including Dragon's Dogma 2,...
News Why Not Watch a Really, Really Long Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Trailer?
Ex marks the spot
Third-person dino shoot-‘em-up Exoprimal was one of the main stars of today’s Capcom Showcase ahead of its 14th July release date. In fact, the online outing was on-screen for a long time, as the publisher discussed some of the feedback it’s implemented from the recent beta, and delved a little deeper into the plot of the...
News Hold It! Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Brings the Later Games to PS4 in 2024
No objections here
Capcom's journey to bring Shu Takumi's beloved games to modern machines continues, as Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy has just been announced. This is another HD remaster collection, and you can get a taste for what that looks like in the above trailer. As the name suggests, the collection comprises Apollo Justice's trilogy...
Live Watch the Capcom Showcase 2023 Livestream Right Here
EXOPRIMAL! Ghost Trick! More?
Looking to watch the Capcom Showcase 2023 livestream? Capcom is putting together an outstanding portfolio of top-notch titles this generation, so all eyes will be on its latest Capcom Showcase to see what goods it has in store for us moving forwards. Join us live from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all the announcements...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2023?
All PS5, PS4 reveals from Ubisoft's showcase
If you're looking for the lowdown on what was announced at Ubisoft Forward 2023, well, look no further. As part of this year's summer season of gaming news and events, Ubisoft hosted its very own presentation, featuring a bunch of its upcoming games. We've gathered together all the headlines from the...
Poll Was Ubisoft Forward 2023 Princely or Just Pants?
Forward or backward?
It was Ubisoft's turn in the summer spotlight with Ubisoft Forward, and now the showcase has come to a close. As expected, we saw the likes of Assassin's Creed Mirage, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and plenty more. While it was a pretty predictable run of games for the French publisher, we want...
News Riders Republic Takes on Tony Hawk with Skateboarding Expansion for PS5, PS4
Pop, shove it
One thing you could never accuse Ubisoft of is failing to support its games. Riders Republic is racing towards its eighth in-game season, and it’s adding an entirely new discipline along with it: skateboarding! This all-new trailer includes early cinematic gameplay footage, but it doesn’t look like the developer’s going to...
News Not Like This! Jet Set Radio Returns in Roller Champions on PS4
Beat! Gum! Tokyo-to!
We like Roller Champions – and we love Jet Set Radio. However, we’re not sure the two needed to be combined. Nevertheless, Ubisoft has partnered with SEGA to bring Beat and Gum skins to its online PS4 roller-skating game, and it’s also re-skinning its training skate park around the Tokyo-to location from the legendary...
News The Crew Motorfest Brings Forza Horizon Vibes to PS5, PS4 This September
Import all your unlocked cars from The Crew 2
How’s your September looking? Stacked, we suspect. Well, add another game to your wishlist: The Crew Motorfest touches down on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu from 14th September, 2023. While there are few surprises in this trailer – it really does look like a vivid, multiformat version of Forza...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Looks Incredibly Fun in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Timey wimey
We thought Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made a great first impression with its debut trailer, but it attracted a widely negative response from most. Well, however you feel about it, the game has just received a more in-depth look at actual gameplay, and if you ask us, it's looking very promising. Playing as Sargon
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Does Its Best Impression of the Old Games in First Gameplay Demo
Historically accurate
Assassin's Creed Mirage got a seven-minute gameplay demo during Ubisoft's summer showcase, and as the developer has been saying all along, Basim's origin story really does look like a more traditional Assassin's Creed adventure. There's a clear emphasis on dense city traversal here, alongside stealthy options both in and out of...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward 2023 Livestream Right Here
Star Wars Outlaws! Assassin's Creed Mirage! More!
Looking to watch the Ubisoft Forward 2023 livestream? Then you've come to the right place! The French publisher's had an uncharacteristically slow year or so thus far, but it's aiming to up the ante today with the first gameplay footage of Star Wars Outlaws, as well as updates on Assassin's Creed...
News Street Fighter 6's Battle Pass Brings the Heat with Retro Games, Classic Music, and More
On fire
After a brief delay towards the tail end of last week, Capcom has launched Street Fighter 6’s first Battle Pass – or Fighter Pass, as the publisher has named it. Structured exactly the same as in games like Fortnite, the Early Summer Vibes season will run until 2nd July, so you don’t have an enormous amount of time to complete it...
Guide What Time Is Capcom Showcase 2023?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is Capcom Showcase 2023? The Japanese publisher is one of the last major players in this summer's games industry blowout. With several exciting games on the way (and, presumably, more that are unannounced), this one should have a few morsels of gaming goodness for us. So, when's it all happening? On this page,...
News Open World Gacha Tower of Fantasy Grabs Exclusive PS5, PS4 Pre-Order Bonuses
Time sink incoming
Gacha game Tower of Fantasy is free-to-play, but that’s not stopping publisher Perfect World from opening pre-orders for the PS5 and PS4 version from 20th June. We’re going to assume these will come with various in-game bonuses like virtual currency, but it’s not specifically explained on the PS Blog what those who purchase...
News The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Brings Eldritch Magic and Mystery to PS5, PS4 This Month
New chapter begins very soon
If you're still playing The Elder Scrolls Online, good news — a major new update is just around the corner. Necrom is a new expansion that hits the game on 20th June, meaning it's just over a week away. The headline addition in this update is the Arcanist, which is an all-new class that's all about wielding dark...
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft Forward 2023?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Looking for when is Ubisoft Forward 2023? French publisher Ubisoft's output has been uncharacteristically low-key of late, but it'll look to revive its release schedule with its annual E3-style event. On this page, we'll include all the important dates, times, and confirmed titles you need to know about ahead of the...
Any press is good press
After fans' surprisingly negative reception (we thought it looked cool) to the debut gameplay trailer of Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the developer hit back with a surprisingly open-handed rejoinder: "We welcome all your reactions, positive and negative." This follows
News Persona 3 Reload Won't Include FES or Portable Content, No Female Protagonist
The Darkest Hour
If a remake of Persona 3 sounded too good to be true, it kind of might be, depending on which version of the game you remember. Atlus has announced the recently revealed Persona 3 Reload (officially, at least) will be based on the original PS2 release and won't feature content from the FES or Portable incarnations of the game. Thi
News Romantic Action RPG Eternights Adds to PS5's Already Stacked September
Save your date
Eternights is an intriguing blend of action RPG and dating sim, with a supernatural setting and some rather disturbing imagery. We now know when it's coming to both PS5 and PS4; Save your date, and save the world on 21st September. That is if you have the time. Consider that both the eagerly an
Roadmap will soon be required
The curtain has closed on what was, in this author’s partially informed opinion, probably the strongest Xbox Showcase in recent memory. This wasn’t a total knockout on par with some of PlayStation’s best ever E3 presentations – is such a thing even possible now we’ve effectively transitioned from live...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is the Next Mainline Game as Ichiban Goes Nude on a Beach
To Infinite and beyond
Update: Just in case there was any shred of doubt, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has now been officially confirmed for PS5 and PS4 in the aftermath of Microsoft's event. Original Article: Well, this is not the trailer we expected to see for Like a Dragon 8 — or, as it'll be called here in the west, Like a Dragon: Infinite...
News Persona 5 Tactica Is Launching This Year, But No Mention of PS5, PS4 Yet
Sit tight
Who doesn’t love an Atlus announcement during an Xbox Showcase? Persona 5 Tactica was, unsurprisingly, revealed during Microsoft’s briefing earlier today – but as we observed earlier in the day, it looks like PlayStation confirmation is embargoed for the time being. We’ve contacted the company and will update when we get
News Surprise! Persona 3 Reload Is Real, and It Definitely Didn't Leak
No one saw this coming
Okay, brace yourself for this megaton: Persona 3 Reload is real. Announced out of absolutely nowhere and without any leaks whatsoever, the remake was officially revealed during Xbox's summer showcase. Of course, we had no idea this was coming — it's not like it's been heavily rumoured for the best part of a year or anything...
Microsoft sometimes embargoes platforms
Today is the day of Microsoft’s annual not-E3 Xbox Showcase, and by all accounts it’s going to be a big one. Of course, in addition to the usual selection of first-party games, you should probably anticipate a handful of third-party inclusions, as is customary for these kind of events. But one thing you...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Starhunt Game - All Graffiti Hidden Codes Locations
Hack happy
Looking for Starhunt Game explained and all graffiti Hidden Codes locations in Honkai: Star Rail? Starhunt Game is a gameplay event in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG which unlocks after completing the Companion Mission named Punklorde Mentality. It revolves around digital graffiti and is divided into Story Mode and Arcade Challenge. On this...
Preview Ignore the Snark, Foamstars Is Good
Bubble trouble
If the Internet is already dead set on writing Foamstars off completely, then it'll be red in the face come PS5, PS4 launch day. Despite the comparisons it's attracting, this isn't really a Splatoon rip-off, and most important of all: it is really quite enjoyable to play. We had the chance to compete in multiple local matches at...
Preview Sonic Superstars Hands the Blue Blur a Hot Streak
We take Sonic and friends for a spin
Sonic Superstars is fun to play, and that's something this scribe rarely — if ever — associates with the SEGA series. Two acts playable at Summer Game Fest Play Days revealed an enjoyable return to the side-scrolling days after 2022's well-liked 3D entry Sonic Frontiers, proving the blue blur has got what it...
News Apparently Some People Hate the New PS5, PS4 Prince of Persia Game
But why?
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown looks awesome, doesn’t it? Announced alongside an 18th January release date for PS5 and PS4 during Summer Game Fest earlier this week, the title looks like a side-scrolling treat with a better-than-expected combat system. But apparently it’s not what some fans wanted: according to
News Sorry Physical Fans! The New Like a Dragon May Be Digital Only on PS5, PS4
Retail release potentially erased
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name looks pretty awesome – after all, how can you not fall in love with a seemingly superhero Kazuma Kiryu, who appeared to use ethereal tethers to tackle thugs in the latest gameplay trailer. The one problem: it may be a digital-only release, with apparently no plans...
Guide Diablo 4: Clans Explained and How They Work
Friends work better together
Wanting to have Clans explained and how they work detailed in Diablo 4? Clans function the same way Guilds or Free Companies do in more traditional MMOs, as a way for groups of players to organise in order to tackle more difficult content and earn better loot in the process. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide,...
Guide Diablo 4: Diablo Shop Explained and When It Refreshes
Premium cosmetics at a premium price
Want to have the Diablo Shop explained and know when it refreshes in Diablo 4? The Diablo Shop is an in-game store where real money can be exchanged for Platinum, a premium currency which can, in turn, be used to purchase all manner of unique cosmetic items. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 480
Don't lie to us
Historically, this would be E3 weekend, but things are a lot different these days. Publishers are, generally, spreading out their announcements, and from a PlayStation persuasion we've already had our big showcase. The good news is that the release calendar is outrageously stacked, and even with less gaming news to keep up with,...
News Street Fighter 6's Early Summer Vibes Battle Pass Delayed Indefinitely on PS5, PS4
Network instability the reason
Street Fighter 6’s first Battle Pass, or Fighter Pass as it’s known here, had been scheduled to get underway from today, 9th June. However, in a brief statement on the game’s official website, Capcom confirmed that the Early Summer Vibes season has been delayed indefinitely. “Currently, network instability is...
Feelin' blue
Ubisoft’s goal with Assassin’s Creed Mirage is to make you feel like you’re playing an evolved version of one of the older games in the series, and it’s laid out the tenets of its approach in a new behind-the-scenes video, embedded above. The presentation is light on gameplay – we’ll see a lot more of that during next...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Street Fighter 6?
Out here on the streets
Street Fighter 6 has been out for about a week now on PS5 and PS4, bringing Capcom's iconic fighting game franchise back with a bang. The brawler has received incredibly high praise from just about everyone; critics gave it some outstanding review scores and players — both professional and casual — seem to be having a...
News Quantic Dream Publishing Submerged Adventure Game Under the Waves in August
Water world
Announced last year, Under the Waves has just received a release date on PS5 and PS4. Published by Quantic Dream and developed by Parallel Studio, this underwater adventure will make a splash on 29th August, 2023. It follows professional diver Stan, who takes on a solo mission at the bottom of the North Sea. Set in an alternative 1970s,...
News Dating Action Game Eternights Makes the Most Out of the Apocalypse on PS5, PS4
Save the world, make time for love
Eternights is an amorous mix of dating and action games that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with dangerous Infected. When not delving into deep dungeons or chatting up potential partners, there is always some scavenging to do, and we got a look at the intriguing blend of gameplay in a new trailer...
News Friday the 13th: The Game Will Hang Up Its Hockey Mask As It's Axed from PS Store
Murder spree set to end
Friday the 13th: The Game's slaughtering days are numbered, with the news coming down that the licence for the game is set to expire on 31st December (a Sunday, sadly). The game will no longer be available for sale from that date onwards, either physically or digitally. The upside is that players that own the game or...
Round Up What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals from Geoff Keighley's show
Looking for a round-up of what was announced at Summer Game Fest 2023? Host Geoff Keighley attempted to bring the heat with his annual livestream earlier today, which featured an array of world premieres, gameplay trailers, and much more. We’ve collated all of the headlines from the event below,...
Poll Was Summer Game Fest 2023 a Sizzler or a Wash Out?
Sunny side up
The curtain has closed on host Geoff Keighley’s annual E3-inspired livestream bonanza, with Summer Game Fest 2023 bringing the first gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1, as well as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 updates. But after a slightly subdued PS Showcase earlier in the year, did the mastermind behind
News Nicolas Cage Survives Dead by Daylight on PS5, PS4 from 25th July
See him in action
As previously announced, Nicolas Cage is coming to asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight – but now we have a release date, 25th July. For those unclear, the Con Air star will be playing himself in the game, so this isn’t a new character based on the likeness of the actor – it’s actually him. Cage has also done all his...
Live Watch the Devolver Direct 2023 Livestream Right Here
Indie showcase up next
Looking to watch the Devolver Direct 2023 livestream? The traditional E3 week has transformed dramatically over the past few years, but host Geoff Keighley's glitzy Los Angeles event continues with the customary Devolver Direct. Devolver Direct 2023 Livestream (8th June, 2023): <liveblog id="0806_liv_sum_2023" tags="#PS5...
News Promising Indie Game Cocoon Will Launch on PS5, PS4
Coming out of its shell
First announced last year at the Xbox Games Showcase, it's been confirmed the incredibly promising indie game from former Limbo, Inside developers Cocoon will be releasing on PS5, PS4. The title appeared during the Day of the Devs showcase following Summer Game Fest Live with a more in-depth look at gameplay. Footage reveals...
News Ryu, Guile Get Exoprimal Makeovers for Street Fighter 6's First Capcom Collaboration DLC
Cyborg fighter
Ryu and Guile will be getting robotic Exoprimal makeovers in a Capcom content collaboration set to launch later this year. While the details are a little hazy at this stage, it appears the cyborg-style outfits will be available as skins in Street Fighter 6, while also being available as costumes in Exoprimal as well. There’s a lot...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Launches 9th November
After leak earlier in the day
Update: As expected following the leak earlier today, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will launch on 9th November, confirmed during the Summer Game Fest livestream. You can watch a new trailer above. Original Article: It seems like we'll be hearing from SEGA about its Like a Dragon spin-off in the
News Dragon Ball Creator's Sand Land Is Getting a PS5, PS4 Game
Fun in the sun
Sand Land, the one-shot manga from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, is getting a full-on video game adaptation on PS5 and PS4. Simply titled Sand Land at the time of writing this article, it's being built on Unreal Engine 5, and it appears to be a fairly open action adventure title. We don't have a release window yet, but publisher...
News Sonic Superstars Is a New Spin on 2D Hedgehog Action, Hits PS5, PS4 in 2023
SEEGAAA
SEGA has just announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game. Following the full-scale, open world Sonic Frontiers, we have Sonic Superstars, which takes things back to some side-scrolling platforming fun. With a cheerful new art style, the game is a 2.5D platformer in which you can play as Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and of course, Sonic himself...
News Bloodborne-Style Action RPG Lies of P Launches 19th September, Download Demo for PS5, PS4 Now
Takes one to nose one
Update: As part of Summer Game Fest, the 19th September release date for Lies of P was officially confirmed at the end of a brand new trailer, embedded above. Even better, there's a demo you can download on PS5 and PS4 right now, so give it a try. Original Article: Lies of P looks like it’ll release on 19th September, at...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Announced for PS5, PS4, More Info at Ubisoft Forward
A new side-scrolling adventure
Ubisoft might be taking the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake back to the drawing board, but it's just announced something new to tide over fans. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a brand new, original adventure in the beloved series, and it already looks promising in its debut trailer. Launching on 18th...
News Lords of Exile Looks Like a Long Lost NES Era Castlevania for PS5, PS4
8-bit excellence
Look, we appreciate 8-bit era platformers have become dime a dozen during the recent PS Store boom, but sometimes an indie effort still manages to stand out from the crowd. Lords of Exile is very much one of those titles – it looks like a long lost Castlevania game for the NES from Konami, with its imposing gothic architecture and...
News Here's the Stellar Lineup You Can Expect at Capcom Showcase Next Week
Dragon's Dogma 2! Exoprimal! Ghost Trick!
Capcom’s been on fire for a while, so it’s understandable if you’re excited for next week’s Capcom Showcase. The publisher was originally quite vague about the contents of the show, but it’s since followed up with some firm confirmation of what we can expect to air during the event: Exoprimal,...
News Capcom's Meteoric Rise Underlined by Resident Evil Village Sales Milestone
On fire
Capcom, in its current guise, is like a footballer that’s on a hot streak and has scored a goal every game for the past couple of months. The publisher – colloquially coined Capgod here on our internal Slack chat – is absolutely on fire, releasing hit after hit after hit. (Its latest effort, Street Fighter 6, netted a perfect score in...
News PS Plus, Game Pass Subscription Growth Has Totally Stalled in USA
Graph has levelled off
At the beginning of the generation, gaming subscriptions were considered by most to be an enormous disruptor to the status quo, however as time progresses it’s becoming more apparent that consumers maybe don’t see the same value in them that enthusiasts do. A lot of the discussion about the benefits of the business model...
News Animalistic Roguelite AK-xolotl Lets You Weaponise Your Offspring on PS5, PS4
Axolotls are weird
You've got to differentiate your roguelite indie game somehow, right? AK-xolotl, an upcoming top-down shooter from Playstack and 2Awesome Studio, was announced earlier this year, has just received some new details over on the PS Blog, including a gameplay trailer that looks suitably hectic. Playing as an axolotl
News Japanese Gaming Institution Famitsu Awards Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4 a Perfect Score
The official nod
Street Fighter 6 is a pretty big deal, if you haven't noticed, and has been selling like gangbusters in the days since it launched. Fans seem content-ish (at least, for the time being), and critics loved this reinvention of the iconic classic, although none so much as the venerable Japanese outlet Famitsu, which has awar
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Publisher Is Refunding All Physical PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders
An eternity of waiting
The publisher behind Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, coming to PS5 and PS4, will be automatically refunding all physical preorders, with refunds for digital preorders available on request. This comes as Paradox Interactive posted a development update for the game on its website. While refunding preorders is usually a...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Wraps Up on PS5, PS4 This August
Final patch will bundle together multiple title updates
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak only launched on PS5 and PS4 this year, but those who didn’t originally play on the Nintendo Switch or PC have had plenty to do. And there’ll be another enormous content drop on 24th August, as Capcom rolls up all of the title’s remaining post-release content...
News Autobot Leader Optimus Prime Will Roll Out in Fortnite Wilds on PS5, PS4
To any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars
Update: It was heavily rumoured towards the tail-end of last month, but now it's official: Autobot leader Optimus Prime will roll out in the latest season of Fortnite, which is set to get underway later this week. We're still awaiting confirmation of whether or not he'll be able to...
News Madden NFL 24 Makes Players More Anatomically Accurate on PS5, Revives Superstar Mode
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the cover
EA Sports has brought out all the buzzwords for the announcement of Madden NFL 24, which is now officially confirmed and will release worldwide on 18th August, with a three-day Early Access period for those who purchase the more expensive Deluxe Edition. This year’s game will once again improve...
News Scrolling PS5, PS4 Beat-'Em-Up Sensation TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Reveals DLC
Radical
The superb 16-bit era beat-‘em-up tribute TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is back for another bite of action this year, with the announcement of the Dimension Shellshock expansion. Due out later this year, the add-on will feature a veritable smorgasbord of extras, including a new character – Usagi Yojimbo, the steely rabbit samurai – as...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Silver Wolf - Best Builds
Hack 'n' slash
What are the best builds for Silver Wolf in Honkai: Star Rail? Silver Wolf is a Quantum elemental super hacker who subscribes to The Nihility Path Type. This means she's effective at debuffing adversaries and generally opening them up to at
Rumour Payday 3 Will Allegedly Cash Out in September on PS5, PS4
Money must be funny
Looks like we may be getting a Payday 3 release date at Summer Game Fest or any of its adjacent events, assuming the timing of an apparent leak is to be believed. A 21st September launch date was surfaced by notorious Microsoft Store scraper Aggiornamenti Lumia, suggesting some kind of announcement may be imminent – either...
News Acclaimed PS5, PS4 RPG Sequel Octopath Traveler 2 Tops One Million Sales
Milestone maker
There were concerns that Octopath Traveler 2 may have underperformed, despite it receiving a stellar reception from critics, but news today confirms that title has topped one million units. Obviously, we’ll need to wait and see whether that measures up to Square Enix’s notoriously aggressive targets, but it certainly paints a...
News After Attracting One Million Players, Street Fighter 6's Sales Have Now Passed a Milestone
You can guess
Capcom confirmed earlier this week that Street Fighter 6 had attracted one million players, and it’s since followed up with confirmation that the critically acclaimed sequel has now sold one million copies. With one million players under its belt, it was always likely the title was close to selling one million copies to consumers...
News PS Store's Double Discounts Sale Crashes PS5, PS4 Prices for PS Plus Subscribers
That's a plus
Sony just can't get enough PS Store sales right now. In addition to the huge Days of Play offer, which is currently ongoing, it's introduced a new Double Discounts sale. This semi-regular deal brings prices down on PS5 and PS4 software, and if you're a PS Plus member, the discounts, as the name suggests, are doubled. It means you can...
News Attention! Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine on PS5, PS4 Gets into Gear on 22nd June
Hardcore Puzzle Action
Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is spinning up on PS4 and PS4 on 22nd June, something we learned in a delightfully wicked new trailer. Developed by the independent wizards over at Team Meat, best known for their revolutionary, tough-as-ham platformer, Super Meat Boy, expect pain and extremely tight mechanics. Ostensibly Tetris...
News After a Year of Silence, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Have Re-Emerged
White Mage Grubb casts Esuna
As if hit with the recommended dose of Echo Screen, the silence surrounding the long-rumoured remake of Final Fantasy IX has lifted once again. Noted industry insider and White Mage Jeff Grubb has fanned the flames of speculation this time, reigniting the unholy conflag
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's Biggest Story Update Arrives for Free on PS5, PS4
Here are all the patch notes
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s “biggest story update yet” will arrive for free tomorrow, from 7th June, on PS5 and PS4. As previously reported, the Remembering will mark the arrival of the Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, who’ll move into the Forgotten Lands’ mysterious Pumpkin House, which has been sitting...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Serval - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Serval?
What are the best builds for Serval in Honkai: Star Rail? Serval is a Lightning elemental musician and mechanic who subscribes to The Erudition Path Type. This means she excels at attacking multiple targets at once with
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Asta - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Asta?
What are the best builds for Asta in Honkai: Star Rail? Asta is a Fire elemental astronomer from the Herta Space Station who subscribes to
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