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October2021
News State of Play Announced for 27th October Featuring Third-Party Games on PS5, PS4
It's that time again
Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast, which will take place on Wednesday the 27th October, 2021 (that's next week!). It'll air at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 10PM BST / 11PM CEST. The show will be around 20 minutes in length, so it's a reasonably short event. However, it won't be focused on just one game. Sony says that the...
News GTA Trilogy Adds Waypoints, Mission Restarts, and GTA 5 Controls on PS5, PS4
Gyro aiming exclusive to Nintendo Switch, though
The new GTA The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition looks a lot better than its PlayStation 2 predecessors, of course, with higher resolution textures, revamped lighting, and increased draw distances – but it’ll also play better. Crucial improvements include a GTA 5-inspired control scheme,
News GTA 3 Remaster Will Be Playable As Part of PS Now
Claude horde
The remastered version of Grand Theft Auto 3, part of the upcoming compilation GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, will be available as part of Sony’s PS Now subscription from 7th December. It’s worth clarifying that this just pertains to the one title set in Liberty City and not all three releases that are part of the...
News This Is What the GTA Trilogy Looks Like on PS5, PS4
Back in business
Rockstar has released a trailer and a number of screenshots taken from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, finally showing us what the three remasters actually look like. And although you can quite clearly tell that these are old games, a lot has been done to touch them up. New texture work and more stylised...
News GTA Trilogy PS5, PS4 Release Date and Pre-Order Info Revealed on Rockstar Website
Lay down some cash
Rockstar's anticipated collection, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, is now on the company's website for pre-order. The game is also now listed on the PS Store. There has been much speculation about the price of the trilogy, but now we have the answer. Both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 ve
News DICE Details New Specialists and Laundry List of Changes Following Battlefield 2042 Beta
Boom
Battlefield 2042 held an open beta test across multiple platforms not too long ago. While the reception to the beta has been generally positive, some fans were left with concerns, primarily about the game's Specialists. Four of the Specialists were available in the beta, out of 10 that will be present when the title launches next month. Some...
News PS5, PS4 Brawler Sifu Has One of the Coolest Behind the Scenes Videos We've Seen
Features a Kung Fu master
If you're hyped for martial arts action title Sifu, you'll definitely want to watch this behind the scenes video. It covers the development of the upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 brawler, detailing things like motion capture, combat design, and making sure that Sifu provides an authentic experience. It's really...
News Among Us Finally Launches on PS5, PS4 This December
Ratchet & Clank items also coming
Among Us came out of seemingly nowhere last year, becoming an immense success on Twitch with as many people watching as there were playing. The social game of deduction and subterfuge remains popular, and a whole new audience is about to be let into the crew. Yes, the game finally has a release date on PlayStation 5...
News Backbone Brings Anthropomorphic Investigations to PS5, PS4 on 28th October
A "post-noir" adventure game starring a private eye raccoon
A good mystery is sometimes just what the doctor ordered, but what about one starring a bunch of animals? Backbone, a self-described post-noir narrative adventure, puts you in control of Howard Lotor, a private eye who's also a depressed raccoon. The game has just been announced for...
News New Saints Row Story Mission Gameplay Is Our Best Look at the Reboot Yet
Gang activity
Game Informer's coverage of Saints Row continues with what is easily our most in-depth look at gameplay yet. The footage features two different main story missions, and although we don't get to gawk at any cutscenes, we do get a general idea of how the game's going to play. Spoilers: it's very much a Saints Row title. It's a bit rough...
News Gran Turismo 7 Behind the Scenes Video Is Just Kaz on a Stool
There are some cars in there as well
Sony has published a brand new video about Gran Turismo 7. Entitled 'The Starting Line (Behind The Scenes)', we were expecting the video to delve into the game's development a smidge, lifting the bonnet a little on what makes the driving simulator tick. Instead, Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi waxes lyrical...
Random Bloodborne Looks Superb as a Cartoon Network Animated Series
This fan-made trailer is amazing
We grew up watching plenty of cartoons throughout the 90s and early 00s, so this fan-made trailer for a Bloodborne animated series is a double-whammy of wow. Artist Anthony Berardo has created the above video, and we're kind of blown away. Firstly, it's pretty staggering how perfectly Bloodborne translates to a...
News God of War Sales Hit a Staggering 19.5 Million Copies on PS4
Godlike
Alongside the news that God of War (2018) will be coming to PC in January, Sony has shared updated sales numbers for the PlayStation 4 exclusive. We obviously already knew that the game was a huge hit for the Japanese giant, both critically and commercially, but it's still hugely impressive to hear that the title has sold through a whopping...
News PS4 Exclusive God of War Releasing on PC in January
Boy, this will go down well
God of War is coming to PC. Kratos and Atreus' inaugural Norse adventure will release on PC on 14th January, 2022, Sony has confirmed. Developed in-house at Santa Monica Studio, this version of the game is now up for pre-order on digital PC marketplaces such as Steam. The PC version will allow for full, native 4K...
News No Man's Sky's Latest Expedition Is All About Giant Sandworms
Special event goes all Dune
As sure as the Earth keeps turning and the weeks keep passing, No Man's Sky is about to receive another update. This time, Hello Games' epic, evolving sci-fi game is getting its fourth expedition, bringing a new event and story for players to explore. Named Emergence, this event is focused on gigantic sandworms. When you...
News Surprise Vampyr Patch Bites Back with Boosted PS5 Performance
Now running at 60 frames-per-second
DONTNOD’s likeable gothic escapade Vampyr has received a surprise PlayStation 5 patch which improves the game’s performance on Sony’s new-gen system. Available to download now, the update bumps the release’s framerate to 60 frames-per-second and boosts its resolution to 1440p, improving both performance...
News Horror and Halloween Are the Theme in Over 550 PS Store Deals
Player beware
It’s spoopy season, which means huge discounts for horror games on the PS Store ahead of Halloween. This latest promotion includes over 550 deals and spans must-play releases like Resident Evil Village (£31.34/$40.19), Aliens: Fireteam Elite (£27.99/$31.99), and the recently released The Medium (£33.74/$37.49). While the Halloween...
News Century: Age of Ashes, a Free-to-Play Dragon Battler, Comes to PS5, PS4 in 2022
About to get Lair-y
The idea of riding huge dragons into battle just seems like such a perfect fit for video games, doesn't it? As we learned with Lair on PlayStation 3, though, a great idea needs to be backed up by solid execution. Century: Age of Ashes is a slightly different kettle of fish, being a free-to-play multiplayer title rather than a...
News Dead by Daylight Bewitched by New Survivor Mikaela Reid
As NFT controversy unfolds
Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive is embroiled in a social media scandal, after it emerged that the game’s Pinhead character model would be sold as an NFT. While the transaction is not being handled by the Canadian developer directly, it’s partnered with a firm called Boss Protocol who apparently has...
News Don't Forget to Ring the Bell for Notifications on YouTubers Life 2
Out today for PS4
Here’s a game you’re going to want to like, comment, and share: YouTubers Life 2 is out today (!!!) on the PlayStation 4. This is a much bigger (and, presumably, better) version of The Sims-esque broadcast-‘em-up that launched last year on Sony’s console. “In this new brand title, players will take on the role of an...
News Ratchet & Clank, Deathloop, and Resident Evil Village Vie for Votes in Golden Joystick Awards
Nominees announced, voting open
We're heading into the end-of-year awards season, and the first major event is GamesRadar's 39th annual Golden Joysticks. This awards process is quite different from most other major ceremonies, as the vast majority of categories are voted on by the public rather than an official committee. On that note, voting is...
News Play Dress Up as Detective Sherlock Holmes in New PS5 Game
Brit box
Look, we all know the Frogwares Sherlock Holmes games are developed on a paper-thin budgets, so you’re not going to get Uncharted-esque performances out of the upcoming Chapter One. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian developer is really expanding on its predecessors with this prequel, making investigations open world and even adding some Hitman...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed Adds DC Super-Villains Season, Batman Expansion
Diecast fast
Likeable arcade racer Hot Wheels Unleashed is adding some big DC Comics-themed content as we edge closer towards Christmas, with the DC Super-Villains Racing Season getting underway from 11th November through 18th January. Available to every player, the Battle Pass-style update will deliver “a large number of free and premium content...
Hands On All Hallows' Dreams: Ghost Train Is a Frightfully Fun Halloween Event on PS4
Dreams' latest community collab is a treat
Dreams provides players with a toolset with which to make more or less anything they please, but as with any creative medium, a blank canvas can be the most daunting thing of all. It's why one of the game's best ongoing features is the community jam, which provides everyone with a theme, and a deadline to...
News Episodic Mecha Action Game Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy Deploys on PS5, PS4 in November
The story of 'Noisy Fairy'
Well this is a weird way to announce and release a Gundam game. Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy is a single-player, story-driven action title that's going to be released in three parts on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The first instalment, titled Volume 1, will launch on the 5th November. Volume 2...
News Monster Hunter World Sales Break 20 Million
It's a monster
Capcom's best selling game ever continues to be an absolute juggernaut. Monster Hunter World has now shipped and sold over 20 million copies, which is very, very impressive. In August 2020, the Japanese publisher revealed that World had hit 16 million units sold, so the game's managed an additional 4 million sales in just over a year...
News Demon Turf, a 3D Platformer with 2D Art, Spins onto PS5 and PS4 in November
Release date announced
We've seen Demon Turf popping up every now and again for what seems like an age, but it looks like developer Fabraz is finally ready. The game, which has a striking visual style blending 3D environments and 2D character sprites, now has a firm release date of 4th November 2021. Playing as Beebz, your goal in this action...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Viking Age Discovery Tour Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Includes rewards for main game
The Viking Age Discovery Tour for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is now available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and it's free for all players. Like the Discovery Tours in previous games, this update lets you explore the open world at your own pace, while interacting with characters and exhibits that detail the history...
Mini Review The Good Life (PS4) - SWERY's Latest Is Baffling, Broken, and Brilliant
Life is beautiful
In an industry that champions violence and gore, it's always refreshing to play something that favours nature and nurture instead. Sure, punching a goblin in the back of its weird head is great. Cathartic, even. But sometimes, just for a change, it'd be nice to have a lovely wander down a quiet English lane before enjoying a...
News September 2021 NPD: PS5 Snaps Nintendo Switch's 33-Month Hardware Win Streak
Overtaken
PlayStation 5 was the United States’ best-selling hardware platform in both units and dollar sales in September 2021, ending a 33-month Nintendo Switch streak. While Sony’s next-gen console has outperformed the hybrid console in dollar sales at times over the past year, this is the first occasion where it’s outdone it in units as...
Video DC Fandome Teases Greatness for Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad
We could be heroes
Typical. You spend six years waiting for just one Batman game to turn up, only for two games based on DC’s caped crusader to arrive at once. Yes, 2022 is very much shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Bruce and his Dark Knight alter ego, with Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League both making their way to...
News Riders Republic Will Be Free for Four Hours on PS5, PS4 Prior to Launch
A new cycle
If you’re still undecided on whether to buy Riders Republic on its 28th October release date, then you’ll be able to make up your mind by playing a four hour free trial on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 – a full week ahead of time. Beginning 21st October through 27th October, publisher Ubisoft will release a “time-limited trial...
News Dreams Is Teaming Up with Professor Brian Cox for Latest Community Jam
Space jam
Tell you what, Media Molecule doesn't half pick some unusual collaborators for Dreams. The studio has worked alongside artist Noah Cyrus, the cast of the Jumanji movies, Wallace & G
Mini Review The Caligula Effect 2 (PS4) - Rough but Intriguing JRPG Has a Lot of Cool Ideas
No regrets
If you're on the market for a rather unique Japanese RPG stuffed with reasonably interesting ideas, then The Caligula Effect 2 is certainly worth a look. You play as a high school student who comes to the sudden realisation that the world around them isn't real. In a Matrix-esque twist, it turns out that you're part of a simulation of...
News Elden Ring Closed Beta Test Announced, Register Now to Play in November
"Selected players" can play early
Elden Ring was looking to be a very early 2022 hit on PlayStation 5 and PS4, but now, it'll be a slightly less early hit. A small delay sees the anticipated FromSoftware RPG release about a month later than the planned January launch. However, publisher Bandai Namco has paired this bad news with some good news...
News Elden Ring Delayed Just Over a Month to February 2022
Ohhhh, Elden Ring
Just when you thought February 2022 couldn't get any busier for new game releases, Elden Ring gets delayed from its original 21st January date to the 25th February. At just over a month's delay, it's certainly not the end of the world — but we're left wondering whether Elden Ring and other February 2022 releases like Horizon...
Hands On FIFA 22's Underrated VOLTA Arcade Is Football Fall Guys
Minigame madness
Hated, adored, never ignored. The motto may predominantly be used by Man United fans who argue that, win or lose, the club is rarely out of the headlines – but it also applies to FIFA Ultimate Team. Look, here’s a mode that draws the angst of hardcore gamers all around the world – and yet franchise fans absolutely adore it...
Interview Examining the Ego of Monark, the New JRPG from Ex-Shin Megami Tensei Devs
Pieces in place
Monark is an upcoming RPG from Japanese developer FuRyu. Boasting talented individuals who previously worked at Atlus on the Shin Megami Tensei games, there's plenty of reason to believe that this latest project is worth keeping an eye on. We were lucky enough to get an interview with Fuyuki Hayashi, who's behind the planning,...
Guide FIFA 22: Best Wonderkids and Young Players with High Potential in Career Mode
Scout the best talent for your team
Who are the best Wonderkids and Young Players with high Potential in Career Mode in FIFA 22? If you're looking to build a dynasty, either with your favourite team or a club you've created, then you're going to want to fill it with the best talent to strengthen your squad. Signing the likes of Lionel Messi and...
News UK Sales Charts: Back 4 Blood Aptly Debuts in Fourth While Spider-Man: Miles Morales Returns
Back 4th Blood
Last week's biggest new release was Back 4 Blood, a new co-op zombie-'em-up from the creators of Left 4 Dead. Turtle Rock is clearly a fan of the number four, so the studio will be pleased to see its new game has debuted in the perfect spot on the UK's physical chart: fourth. It faced stiff competition with FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, and...
News Brief Elden Ring Gameplay Clip Leaks Online
Praise the sun
Elden Ring has a dedicated jump button, an on-screen compass, and ambient music. That is pretty much all this leaked gameplay clip will tell you considering its short length of 27 seconds, but it's worth sharing all the same considering the current secrecy surrounding the title. This is supposed gameplay taken from an Xbox One build,...
News New Gotham Knights PS5, PS4 Trailer Introduces the Court of Owls
Sinister order will be the game's villainous core
Gotham Knights now has a brand new trailer, this time focusing on the action RPG's main antagonist. A group known as the Court of Owls has been quietly running Gotham City's criminal activity from the shadows for a long time, and it'll be up to the squad of playable heroes to put a stop to it...
News DC League of Superpets Is the Canine Caper You've Been Waiting For
Dogged
Movie tie-ins are back, folks! DC League of Superheroes will bite cinemas next year, and Warner Bros has a PlayStation 4 video game tie-in in the pipeline as well. Aptly named DC League of Superpets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace, it’s being handled by Outright Games, a firm which appears to have tapped into a niche by licensing...
Live Watch the DC Fandome 2021 Livestream Right Here
Suicide Squad! Gotham Knights! Injustice 3?
Alright, so DC Fandome 2021 is not strictly a video game convention, so this will span the spectrum of the DC Comics multimedia empire, from comic books through to movies and everything in between. But if you want to watch, we've included the livestream below, and we know for a fact upcoming PlayStation...
Guide What Time Is DC FanDome 2021?
Dates, times, and where to watch
When is DC FanDome 2021? What are the dates and times to watch DC FanDome? Warner Bros. is getting ready to present this year's DC FanDome, a digital event in which we're brought up to date with movies, comics, shows, and of course, video games from the world of DC. So, what are the details you need to know? In this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 398
Gley Station
The nights are drawing in and the temperature's plummeting rapidly, but mince pies are beginning to appear in stores so all is well in the world. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I'm making slow progress in Deathloop, as I keep stumbling into other things I need to play first. As much as I'd...
News PS Store Weekend Offer Finds You Something New to Play on PS5, PS4
Are you not entertained?
The discounts never end on the PS Store! Just when you thought your credit card was safe, along comes the Weekend Offer to coax cash out of your bank account and into Sony’s coffers. Nah, don’t worry, this isn’t a particularly great promotion, but it may help you find something new to play over the next couple of days...
News GTA Trilogy Has 'High-Res Textures, Increased Draw Distances, and GTA 5 Controls' on PS5, PS4
"Across-the-board enhancements"
The first details about the upcoming GTA: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition have leaked on a Rockstar support page. While the article has since been removed, its information was shared on the GTA Forums, and confirms some of the improvements we can expect from the PlayStation 5 a
Hands On Conquering the Capital in Train Sim World 2's Latest London DLC on PS5
London's calling
After almost two years of pandemic enforced solitude, this author was practically pining for the hustle and bustle of London last weekend: the rising heat of the London Underground, the oft-ignored ‘Stand to the Right’ signs next to the rubber staircase banisters, and the shrill sound of the train’s brakes pulling into Euston...
News All Hallows' Dreams: Ghost Train Looks to Be a Real Treat, Live Now in Dreams on PS4
All aboard
Dreams remains one of PlayStation's most fascinating games, and that's partly down to its ever-evolving landscape of community-made stuff. A real highlight, whether you get involved as a creator or you just play the end result, is all the special events, including the annual Hallowe'en showcase, All Hallows' Dreams. It's back this year as...
News Guilty Gear Strive's Game-Changing Patch Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Let's rock
It's a big day for Guilty Gear Strive, as the spectacular fighter's most significant update yet is now available to download on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Weighing in at around 529MB, the small size hides some rather dramatic adjustments. Some changes are universal, while others apply to specific characters. On paper, the game's...
Review NHL 22 (PS5) - A New Shine Applied to a Familiar Experience
We've been here before
New console generations can prove rocky for sports franchises: performance issues, bugs, and a reduction in features are routinely guaranteed. Certainly, that's the fate that awaited EA's NHL series when it transitioned to the PlayStation 4 – after all, we still have nightmares about the abysmal NHL 15. Surprisingly, EA...
Review Crysis Remastered Trilogy (PS4) - A Franchise with an Identity Crysis
Squid game
Much like our own world, the Crysis universe changed irreversibly in 2020. We had the coronavirus pandemic, Crytek’s trilogy had an invasion of squid-like aliens called the Ceph. As depressing as it is to think the first Crysis represented 2020 as a far-flung future, it’s a wonder the series hasn’t been treated to a remaster until...
News FIFA 22's Superhero Goalkeepers Toned Down in PS5, PS4 Patch
Raft of other improvements included
The first update for FIFA 22 on PlayStation 5 and PS4 is out now, and it’s absolutely enormous in terms of alterations and improvements. Among the changes are a laundry list of gameplay enhancements, including some tweaks to the way goalkeepers work. While you’re still going to be up against prime Peter...
News Now Far Cry 6's Iconic Cast Can Be Found in Card Game UNO
UNO you want it
For those of you who don’t know, in addition to its blockbusters, Ubisoft also develops and releases a number of “casual” games on consoles, like Monopoly. These are, perhaps unsurprisingly, juggernaut sellers – and one of its biggest success stories is its adaptation of Mattel’s UNO. This originally released on the...
News Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone Sounds Like the Game's Most Intense Mode
A "high-stakes, one-life experience"
After months of teasing, EA DICE has finally revealed the third pillar of multiplayer title Battlefield 2042. Along with the usual online suite of modes and Battlefield Portal will be Hazard Zone, a hardcore offering in the same vein as the likes of Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown. Online squads must...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies Has a Familiar Feel in Reveal Trailer
To the tune of Billie Eilish
The Zombies modes in Call of Duty titles are more important than ever right now, so much so that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War creator Treyarch has been asked to set some time aside to be the sole developer of the undead offering in next month's Call of Duty: Vanguard. Today's trailer reveals what the team has been...
News Grid-Based RPG Dungeon Encounters Out Now on PS4
PS Plus discount available
Square Enix has a brand new RPG launching on PlayStation 4 today, and there's a fairly good chance you've never heard of it. Announced just a few weeks ago alongside the quite promising Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, grid-based RPG Dungeon Encounters can be picked up now from the PS Store. Better ye
News Saints Row Gameplay Shows Combat and Chaotic Cop Chases
Freeze!
This video from Game Informer is probably our best look at the new Saints Row so far. The gameplay embedded above certainly entertains, as the Boss attempts to escape the clutches of law enforcement. It's got high-speed crashes, exploding cars, and a glimpse of gunplay. That said, there is a point in this footage where the cops just seem to...
Mini Review Actraiser Renaissance (PS4) - SNES Remake Is a Game of Three Thirds
Generous, gabby god game
Praised for being "A Game of Two Halves" in issue two of Super Play, gaming magazines like CVG and Mean Machines were consistent in applauding SNES ActRaiser in the early 1990s for combining two contrasting gameplay styles. This effective structure is preserved in PS4 Actraiser Renaissance, as this remake retains the...
Guide Why Does PS5, PS4 Copying Update Files Take So Long?
What is copying on PS5 and PS4, and why is it so slow?
What does PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 copying update files mean? Why is your PS5 or PS4 copying update files? Why does copying on PS5 and PS4 take such a long time? On PS4, once you've downloaded a game update, the console will begin a tedious "copying" procedure, which can take a long time...
News Rocket League Goes Gotham in Haunted Hallows Event
They ain't jokin'
Soccer, cars… And now DC Comics? For its annual Halloween event, Psyonix has paired up with Warner Bros to bring a Batman-themed gameplay mode to Rocket League. Inspired by ordinary Rumble, the new Gotham City Rumble – available now – will see you using power-ups inspired by Batman and many of his enemies, including the likes...
News Madden NFL 22's Revamped Scouting Releases on PS5, PS4
Dig into the details
A fairly large part of Madden NFL 22’s pre-release hype cycle focused on the changes that EA Sports is making to the game’s Scouting system in Franchise mode. This was, at launch and in previous entries, fairly rudimentary. You’d get a handful of points each week which you could spend to reveal further information about...
Hands On Tales of Arise Sword Art Online DLC Is Pricey but Pretty Cool
Is it worth buying?
It's a crossover that we didn't see coming: Tales of Arise recently got a premium DLC pack that lets you fight against Kirito and Asuna from Sword Art Online. The unimaginatively titled 'Sword Art Online Collaboration Pack' is currently available to buy from the PlayStation Store — but is it actually worth the rather steep...
News GTA Trilogy Now Removed from PS Store Ahead of PS5, PS4 Remasters
Gone but not forgotten
As promised, Rockstar has removed the PS2 versions of its legendary GTA titles from the PS Store, in anticipation for its upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 remasters. Despite not showing a second of footage from the re-releases, the publisher said that it would take any existing versions down starting 11th October, a
News Promising Indie Game Solar Ash Has Been Delayed to 2nd December
Pushed back for polish and bug fixes
Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has made the difficult decision to delay its next title Solar Ash by a couple of weeks. Originally scheduled to launch later this month on PlayStation 5 and PS4, the promising indie game will now release on 2nd December 2021. The studio says this will allow for "more...
News Fans of Classic JRPGs Should Keep an Eye on 8-Bit Adventures 2, Heading to PS5, PS4
Modern classics
If you're a fan of the old Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy games — you know, those cosy, pixelated Japanese RPGs from back in the day — you'll definitely want to keep an eye on 8-Bit Adventures 2. Developed by Australian indie studio Critical Games, there's a clear passion for the classics here, and there's real potential on show...
Final Fantastic
There's simply no stopping Final Fantasy XIV. The MMORPG has gone from strength to strength in recent years, bolstered by superb expansions like Stormblood and Shadowbringers. And now, as we close in on the upcoming release of Endwalker, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV is the most profitable Final Fantasy game ever...
News Colourful Co-Op Adventure It Takes Two Has Reached 3 Million Copies Sold
"Co-op adventures are here to stay"
If you've yet to play It Takes Two, we'd highly recommend you do. It's a fantastic co-op action platformer with oodles of imagination, and levels that continually introduce new stuff to see and do. You don't have to take our word for it, though — developer Hazelight Studios has today announced the game has now...
News PS Plus November 2021 Lineup Will Include Three Bonus PSVR Games
Titles currently unknown
We're still a few weeks away from Sony revealing the free PlayStation Plus titles for the month of November 2021, but the firm has today confirmed it'll be including three bonus PSVR games in the lineup. This is to celebrate the headset's fifth anniversary, as confirmed over on the PlayStation Blog. While the post doesn't...
News Squid Game Meets Its FMV Match in Bloodshore, Out Next Month
Talk about timing
Despite the fact Midnight Mass is sitting right there, Squid Game is the only Netflix show anyone will willingly talk about at the moment (seriously, watch Midnight Mass). The Korean TV series has taken the streaming service by storm, and perfectly timed alongside the show is Wales Interactive with a somewhat similar take on the...
News Latest Free F1 2021 Update Adds Imola Grand Prix, Special Red Bull Livery
Available now
F1 2021 launched as an almost complete package, with a few tracks from the official calendar missing the release version. However, Codemasters has been working to get them into the game, and now, the second of the three missing courses is here. With today's new game update, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, also known as Imola, has been...
News New PS Store Sale Puts More PS5, PS4 Games in the Bargain Bin
Mass Effect! Persona 5! Hitman!
Today marks the beginning of a few new PlayStation Store sales it seems, with one focusing on games while the other is all about DLC. Both will be available until midnight on 27th October 2021, so you've got two weeks to grab anything you fancy listed below. The discounts are live across the UK, EU, and US storefronts...
Check your emails
The Battlefield 2042 open beta has come to an end, and it's probably fair to say the common consensus isn't exactly glowing. DICE's big, multiplayer-focused FPS has been hotly anticipated since it was unveiled earlier in the year, but the beta test has divided opinion. It seems that the (rather loud) complaints have reached the...
Guide FIFA 22: How to Complete SBCs in FUT
Solve the team-building challenges for rewards
How do you complete SBCs in FIFA 22? SBCs, also known as Squad Building Challenges, are a core part of the FUT 22 or FIFA Ultimate Team experience. In essence, they test your team building abilities by setting a variety of parameters which you'll need to fulfil in order to earn rewards. As part of our...
Guide FIFA 22: Squad Battles - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your Squad Battles rewards
What are all Squad Battles rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 22? If you're playing FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 22, then there's a good chance you'll be spending a large amount of time up against the CPU in Squad Battles. This mode allows you to test out different teams and...
Guide FIFA 22: Best Skill Moves to Learn
The most effective Skill Moves to use in attack
What are the best Skill Moves to learn in FIFA 22? While this year's game is more about moving the ball effectively than dribbling your opponents to death, you're still going to want to know the best Skill Moves to learn in order to beat defenders and make space for yourself. As part of our FIFA 22...
Guide FIFA 22: How to Make Coins in FUT
Make money and get rich quick
How do you make Coins in FUT in FIFA 22? Coins are a crucial in-game currency that you'll need in order to build your squad in FUT 22, which is also known as FIFA Ultimate Team. You'll earn a small amount of Coins for every match that you play in FIFA Ultimate Team, regardless of whether you win or lose. However, in...
Guide FIFA 22: Best Controller Settings and Camera Settings
Configure FIFA 22 for the best results
What are the best controller settings and camera settings in FIFA 22? Before you can even think about How to Win More Matches or the Best Formations and Custom Tactics for FUT, you're probably going to want to calibrate your game correctly. This means, opting for the
Guide FIFA 22: When to Buy and Sell Players in FUT
How to master the Transfer Market
When should you buy and sell Players in FUT in FIFA 22? If you're looking for ways of How to Make Coins in FUT, then you're going to need to know when to buy and sell Players in FUT. Obviously, a lot can come down to chance in FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT 22, but there are some best practices to follow in order to use...
Guide FIFA 22: Division Rivals - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your Division Rivals rewards
What are all Division Rivals rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 22? In addition to Squad Battles and FUT Champions, there's no doubt that Division Rivals, also known as FUT Rivals, is one of the most popular modes in FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT 22. Division Rivals allows you to take...
Guide FIFA 22 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and How to Win More Matches
Your ultimate FIFA 22 resource
FIFA 22 is the latest in EA Sports' long-running football franchise, developed by EA Canada. The soccer simulation depicts the 2021-2022 season across many of the world's best leagues, including the Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga. It also includes a number of licensed competitions, like the UEFA Champions...
Guide FIFA 22: How to Score Goals Past Goalkeepers
How to beat superhuman stoppers
How do you score goals past goalkeepers in FIFA 22? While it may sound self-explanatory, the goalkeepers in EA Sports' football franchise this year are superhuman, making it particularly difficult to slot the ball away. As part of our FIFA 22 guide, we're going to explain how to score goals past goalkeepers in this...
Guide FIFA 22: All FUT Packs Explained
FUT Pack contents detailed
What's in a FUT pack in FIFA 22? FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 22, has a vast array of different FUT pack types, from Electrum Packs to Prime Mixed Players Packs, and it can get confusing. While the Players and Consumables you get is down to chance, sometimes it's good to know what to expect, especially if you're...
Guide FIFA 22: FUT Champions - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your FUT Champions rewards
What are all FUT Champions rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 22? If you're playing FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 22, then you'll probably be familiar with FUT Champions, which is sometimes known as Weekend League. This is the pinnacle of FIFA Ultimate Team competition,...
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A playground of National Parks
Riders Republic has a gigantic sandbox inspired by many of the National Parks located around the United States, and this trailer gives you a glimpse of them. From the sprawling lakes and forestry of Yosemite through to the iconic red rocks of Bryce Canyon, you’ll be backflipping against the backdrop of some of the...
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Test the M1 Garand and STG
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News Saints Row's Open World Looks Nice and Varied in New Districts Trailer
Yours to conquer
The new Saints Row has you and your gang start out at the bottom of the criminal organisation ladder. It's up to you to grow your empire and take control of the game's sandbox city, which is apparently made up of fifteen different districts, all with their own unique look and landmarks. Honestly, Santo Ileso shows a lot of promise...
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Stephen laments unwritten rules that might alienate newcomers
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New "high-stakes multiplayer" mode
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News Headbang Your Way Through Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
Come and get your love
Square Enix hasn’t had the easiest time capturing the irreverent nature of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in trailers, but this launch trailer nails it. Dropping a good two weeks prior to the Eidos Montreal adventure’s PlayStation 5 and PS4 release date, the 120-second hype builder has a good mix of humour, outright...
News Shin Megami Tensei Offshoot Monark Dated for February 2022
Plus new trailer
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News EA Sports FC Could Be the New Name for FIFA Games
Contract negotiations
You’ve got to give credit: FIFA, as a brand, is more synonymous with EA Sports’ soccer simulation these days than the shady organisation it’s named after. But licensing that name comes at a significant cost to the publisher, and it admitted recently that it’s looking to alternatives as it renegotiates its relationship...
News PlayStation Japan to Host Elden Ring, Dragon Quest X Offline, Horizon Showcase
Play! Play! Play!
Cast your mind back a year or so and you may remember Japanese streamers and YouTubers being some of the first in the world to see the PlayStation 5 console and selection of launch games in the flesh, and then post hands on videos about them. It was a fun little way of showing the system off, and now Sony is doing a similar sort of...
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Los Sandbox
Presenting unpolished pre-alpha footage of a game already under intense scrutiny like Saints Row probably isn’t the best idea, but here it is anyway. As part of its cover story coverage, Deep Silver has provided Game Informer with a couple of minutes of open world footage from the upcoming open worlder – presented without commentary,...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard's PS5, PS4 Story Trailer Will Get Your Pulse Racing
Aim down sights
Call of Duty: Vanguard, for this author at least, feels like it’s flying under the radar – but make no mistake, it’ll be one of the biggest games of the year. And this story trailer, focusing on the first-person shooter’s obligatory single player campaign, certainly gets the juices flowing. It introduces the game’s cast of...
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Franchise wars underway
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Retailers expecting full-price
Rockstar is removing the classic Grand Theft Auto games from the PS Store this week, and it looks like it may be expecting you to pod out for the recently announced round of remasters. According to UK retailer Base, compilatio
News Knockout City PS5 Trophy List Suggests Native New-Gen Port Coming Soon
Can't dodge that
Knockout City, the excellent online multiplayer game from Velan Studios, is seemingly receiving a PlayStation 5 version in the near future. Currently only available on last-gen systems, the dodgeball-like brawler is a real winner, and is free to try — you can play for zero pennies up until you reach a certain rank, after which...
News Biomutant on PS4 Part of Sony's Free Game Trial Service This Month
Take it fur a spin
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