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August2021
News Rocket League PS5 Update, Ratchet & Clank Items Out Tomorrow
Simply login to claim them
Free-to-play powerhouse Rocket League is being treated to a substantial update tomorrow that adds brand new quality and performance modes for PlayStation 5 owners to make use of as well as skins and decals inspired by the dynamic duo Ratchet & Clank. To claim them, all you need to do is log into the game before 3rd...
News Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Brings Mobile Mystery to PS4
Weeping Angels are back
Doctor Who is a sci-fi franchise that's obviously done very well for itself on TV, but what about games? Well, there have been attempts to make the time-travelling escapades into an interactive experience, though the quality has varied. In 2019, we got Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, a PlayStation VR game that didn't quite meet...
News Hades Dev Says Returnal Is One of His Favourite Games This Year
And Housemarque reciprocates
Hades is finally available on PlayStation 5 and PS4, and as you may have heard, it's a fantastic rogue-like action game. It's certainly one of the highest profile indie games in recent memory, and has been incredibly well received; it was even in contention for Game of the Year at 2020's Game Awards. PS5 owners have been...
Mini Review Fracked (PSVR) - A Fun VR Shooter with Oh-So Much Style
Frack and roll all nite
What is the appropriate venue to discuss the morally questionable practice of fracking? Well, with an irreverent shooter about eco-terrorism, of course. While Fracked may side-step saying anything meaningful about fracking, it does not sidestep crafting a fun PSVR experience. Touting a movement system hand-crafted to work...
News Marvel's Avengers' Free Black Panther Update Looks Impressive
Vibin' with all this Vibranium
Marvel’s Avengers isn’t a bad game, it’s just a bit of a bland one. Fortunately, the game’s hotly anticipated War for Wakanda update looks set to add a little spice to the co-op brawler. Frankly, this looks absurdly large: there’s a new campaign, missions, villains, enemies, and even a fresh biome to explore...
News Stranger Things Have Happened, But the Demogorgon Is Departing Dead by Daylight
Upside down
And this, readers, is the problem with licensed content. Stranger Things’ jumbo DLC pack for Dead by Daylight – which includes the Demogorgon alongside key characters Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington – is leaving the game on 17th November. That’s a little over two years since it was added, so presumably that was roughly the...
News Hidden The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Assets Hint at Mysterious Mode
Is that a Battle Royale map?
Naughty Dog insinuated, prior to the release of The Last of Us: Part II, that its multiplayer mode had evolved into something much bigger. We know, from recruitment drives, that it continues to work on the standalone online component,
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Announced, Full Reveal This Thursday
Will take place inside Warzone
Update: Activision has now confirmed the existence of Call of Duty: Vanguard with a teaser trailer that gathers together the short videos sent to community members this past weekend. The full reveal will take place inside Battle Royale game Call of Duty: Warzone this Thursday at 6:30pm BST / 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.3 Details Leave a Lot to Be Desired
Four months since last major update
After months of relative silence since the game's last major update (1.2 launched in April), CD Projekt Red has revealed the first few details for Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.3. And, well, let's just say that the highlights are... Underwhelming. A new blog post points out three key changes: a better minimap when...
Talking Point How Would You Improve PS Plus?
Better games? PS Now? More services?
After what appeared to be a fairly hot streak of quality PlayStation Plus line-ups earlier this year, it feels like the chatter surrounding Sony's premier subscription service has once again returned to discussing how to improve it. This month's free PS Plus games clearly played a part in shaping that...
News UK Sales Charts: GTA 5 Just Keeps on Selling, Hades Makes Top 10
Hades sells 93 per cent of copies on PS5, PS4
Cue the "who hasn't already bought Grand Theft Auto V?" responses in the comments because Rockstar's heavyweight was the second best-selling physical game in the UK last week. Only beaten to the top spot by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, GTA 5 rose five places to claim second, representing a 44 per cent increase...
News Guilty Gear Strive Second DLC Character Jack-O' Tricks and Treats Later This Month
By my Valentine
Guilty Gear Strive is getting its second DLC character later this month. Returning fighter Jack-O' is already present in the game's story mode, and so since day one, fans have been expecting to see her back in the action at some point. The Japanese-voiced trailer is above, and the English is below. Much like many other returning...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 389
Premier edition
Well, there wasn't long between the Olympics and the Premier League returning, was there? With the football back on our screens, we suspect we're going to be a little more occupied this weekend. There's always time for video games, though. Sammy Barker, Editor: Although I'm excited about the new Premier League season, I'll be...
News Battlefield 2042 Datamine Suggests New Mode Hazard Zone Plays Like Escape from Tarkov
Playable on pre-existing maps
EA is currently running a top-secret Battlefield 2042 closed beta ahead of its October launch, with those lucky enough to gain entry having to agree to NDAs and embargoes. That hasn't stopped some participants from leaking information, however. Gameplay has been posted online over the past few days, and now a datamine...
News July 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21 Is the Second Best-Selling Game of 2021
Quiet month elsewhere, however
You can tell it's the quiet summer months of the year when trying to find something interesting to talk about in the latest NPD software results is like drawing blood from a stone. The chart has settled to a point where the usual Nintendo titles are on top alongside service games that always do well, meaning the games...
News There's Not a Single PS5, PS4 Game in the Japanese Sales Charts
Missing from the entire top 30
For the first time since the late 1980s, the Japanese sales charts are dominated by a single console. The latest Famitsu results, which track physical software sales from 2nd August through 8th August, are completely occupied by Nintendo Switch titles. To clarify: every game, from 1st position to 30th position, belongs...
News The Call of Duty: Vanguard Teasing Has Officially Begun
Community member receives video
While publisher Activision hasn't sent out official word of a reveal date just yet, it certainly looks like the announcement of Call of Duty: Vanguard is right around the corner. Community members have this morning been sent clips teasing the upcoming title, with YouTuber MrDalekJD posting what he has received to...
News Become a Local Radio Station DJ in Life Is Strange: True Colors' Wavelengths DLC
Choose playlists and ad-lib over commercials in neat expansion
Life Is Strange: True Colors’ previously announced Wavelengths DLC, which is due out on 30th September, will add depth to supporting character Steph, as you become a DJ for Haven Springs’ local radio station. The expansion – set across four seasons – will see you controlling the...
Guide Warzone: Best Guns to Use in Season 5
The best weapons and attachments
What are the best guns to use in Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone? If you want to stand a fighting chance on either the Verdansk map or Rebirth Island, you will need to make sure you are equipping the best weapons and the correct attachments to go alongside them. There are many different ways you could approach the...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - Sparx the Dragonfly, What He Does, and How to Feed Him Butterflies
How do you heal Sparx?
Who is Sparx in Spyro the Dragon? Why is there a dragonfly following Spyro around? This little critter accompanies the purple dragon throughout Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, and is a useful ally in all three games included. As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're going to give you a rundown of who Sparx is and what he...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - How to Beat Each Enemy
Should you charge or breathe fire?
How do you beat the certain enemies in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? Across the three adventures in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, you'll come face to face with all sorts of baddies. As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we've outlined how to defeat each type of enemy. Looking for how to beat the boss fights? Read...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Dragon Egg Locations in Spyro the Dragon
Where to find all 12 dragon egg thieves in Spyro 1
Where are all the dragon eggs in Spyro 1 in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? The first game in the trilogy, aptly named Spyro the Dragon, not only has you rescuing dragons from their frozen state, but also tasks you with recovering dragon eggs that have been stolen by blue thieves. These devilish enemies...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Spyro the Dragon Bosses and How to Beat Them
How to beat all Spyro 1 boss fights
How do you win each boss fight in Spyro the Dragon? Each Spyro game in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy has a handful of bosses to push your scaly skills to the limit. As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we've put together some tips and advice on how to defeat each boss battle in Spyro 1. Looking for help with...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Spyro 2 Bosses and How to Beat Them
How to beat all Spyro 2 boss fights
How do you win all the boss fights in Spyro 2 in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? There may only be a few, but it's possible you may be struggling against one of the tougher opponents. As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're going to tell you how to defeat each boss fight in Spyro 2. If you're looking for...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Spyro 3: Year of the Dragon Bosses and How to Beat Them
How to beat all Spyro 3 boss fights
How do you win all the Spyro: Year of the Dragon boss fights in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? As with the first two games in the reimagined trilogy, Spyro 3 has several bosses to go up against throughout the adventure. As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're giving you the lowdown on each dastardly baddie...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Dragon Statue Locations in Spyro the Dragon
Where are the dragon statues in Spyro 1?
Where are all the frozen dragon statues in Spyro the Dragon in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? In Spyro's very first adventure, he needs to rescue all his fellow dragons from being encapsulated in crystal by Gnasty Gnorc. There are a whopping 80 of the beasts to find and free, so you'd best get cracking. As part of...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - How to Switch to the Original Soundtrack
How do you listen to the original Spyro music?
How do you change the music in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? Where do you go to switch to the original soundtrack? As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're going to explain how you can listen to the original soundtrack from the PS1 games. If you'd rather listen to Stewart Copeland's OST instead...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Skill Points and How to Complete Them
How to beat all Skill Point challenges in Spyro 1, 2, and 3
What are Skill Points in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? How do you earn all the Skill Point challenges in Spyro 1, 2, and 3? As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're going to explain what Skill Points are, and how to get each one in all three games. What Are Skill Points in Spyro:...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Spyro the Dragon Skill Points and How to Complete Them
How to beat all Skill Point challenges in Spyro 1
For the first time, Spyro the Dragon has Skill Points in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. Completing all the Skill Points unlocks art galleries for you to look at, so it's worth doing! As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we take a look at each Skill Point in Spyro 1 and describe how you can earn...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - All Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! Skill Points and How to Complete Them
How to beat all Skill Point challenges in Spyro 2
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage was the first game in the series to have Skill Points, and they make a welcome return in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. Earning all the Skill Points unlocks art galleries for you to look at, so they're worth getting! As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're going to run...
How to beat all Skill Point challenges in Spyro 3
Just like the other two games, Skill Points make a return in Spyro: Year of the Dragon in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. Earning all the Skill Points unlocks art galleries for you to look at, so it's worth your time to collect them. As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we've outlined each Skill...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Cheats - All Cheat Codes, What They Do, and How to Use Them
How to enter cheats for Spyro 1, 2, and 3
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy cheats are plentiful and varied. But how do you enter cheats in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy? What cheat codes can you use in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, and what do they do? As part of our Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we're going to take you through every cheat in the game, explaining...
Guide Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Guide - All Collectibles Walkthrough and How to Play
Every dragon statue, skill point, and more
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is an excellent PlayStation 4 remake of the original three Spyro games you remember from PS1. We love this retro package, awarding it an 8/10 in our review. In this Spyro: Reignited Trilogy guide, we'll be offering you everything you need to know about the games. We have walkthrough...
Guide Hades: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to get all the Trophies in Hades
In this Hades Trophy roadmap, we'll explain how to unlock the Platinum Trophy in this beloved indie action title. As part of our Hades guide, we're going to outline all the Trophies in the game, along with their descriptions and some advice on how to obtain each one. You'll also find a Trophy roadmap, detailing a...
Guide Hades Guide: How to Play and Everything You Need to Know
A beginner's guide to Hades on PS5 and PS4
Hades is a dungeon crawler rogue-like game from Supergiant Games. Released on other platforms in 2020, this critically acclaimed indie title is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS4. If you've yet to play Hades, or just want a refresher, we thought it would be useful to give you a rundown of everything you...
Rumour GTA 3, Vice City, San Andreas Being Remastered for PS5, PS4 with 'New and Old Graphics'
Out this year, reportedly
Rumours regarding a supposed Grand Theft Auto collection have been swirling for years now — some kind of remastering project that revives Rockstar classics from the PlayStation 2 era. Alas, none of these rumours have actually led to any concrete evidence — but a new report from Kotaku, based on three different sources,...
News This Battlefield 2042 Short Film Has Boats and Dinosaurs
Battlefield 4 character returns
Since the multiplayer-centric series known as Battlefield won't ship with a single player campaign in the latest entry Battlefield 2042, developer EA DICE is prepping players ahead of time with a short film that sets up the events which lead into its online bouts for supremacy. Those multiplayer matches are taking the...
News Wage War with Foam Bullets in Nerf Legends, an FPS Coming to PS5, PS4 in October
Get nerfed
There have been Nerf video games before, but this one looks like a cut above. Featuring the titular toy weapons you all know and love, Nerf Legends is a brand new, family friendly, first-person shooter from GameMill Entertainment. Coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year, this is a full-fledged shooter with a single player...
News Tough Action RPG Tails of Iron Gets Another Gritty Gameplay Trailer
Slow and steady wins the rat race
Upcoming action RPG Tails of Iron (yes, the title is a pun), has a new gameplay trailer. The brief video shows what you can expect from combat encounters, as our brave rat hero goes up against lumbering, totally evil frogs. You'll be able to make use of different armour sets and weapon types to get the best of your...
News Go Down to the Woods Today in Blair Witch: VR Edition, Available Now for PSVR
Pet Bullet in virtual reality
Bloober Team's Blair Witch game is spooky enough on a regular display, but for the real horror fans out there, how about experiencing it in PlayStation VR? Blair Witch: VR Edition brings the full game over to Sony's headset, allowing you to explore the forest alongside Bullet immersed in virtual reality. Oh, and the...
News Back 4 Blood Goes Gold Ahead of October Release Date, Open Beta Begins
Blooded
Co-op zombie shooter Back 4 Blood looks set to hit its 12th October release date, as developer Turtle Rock and publisher Warner Bros. have confirmed that the game's gone gold. For those who might not know, that means the product's ready to ship, with core development having been completed. Back 4 Blood enjoyed a popular beta last weekend,...
News Lengthy Lost Judgment Gameplay Videos Show Off Just About Everything
Back in Tak
If you're familiar with Yakuza games, then you already know how Lost Judgment is going to play. The sequel to 2019's fantastic Judgment, players will once again be plopped into the bright white sneakers or private detective Takayuki Yagami. You'll tackle the intense drama of a murder case in the main story, while numerous — often...
News Relaxing City Builder Islanders: Console Edition Puts Down Roots on PS5, PS4 This Month
Chill strategy game coming soon
City builders and strategy games can get a little bit fussy, especially when it comes to consoles, but it looks like Islanders: Console Edition could be a chilled-out solution. This indie title dropped on Steam in 2019, where it was very warmly received, and it's now being made for PlayStation 5 and PS4 for us dirty...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Key Art Leaks, Reveal Reportedly Next Week
Open beta, Ultimate Edition detailed
Artwork and logos for this year's entry in the Call of Duty franchise — which will be titled Call of Duty: Vanguard — have been leaked online by way of in-game files hidden in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. They all but confirm the World War II setting for the next instalment from Sledgehammer Games,...
News Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon Digs Up Action Packed Puzzles on PS4 This Winter
Block chaining
Shovel Knight remains an iconic indie game hero, but he's not been out on a new adventure for a good while. A duo of spin-off titles were announced by Yacht Club Games last year, and we've not heard a peep about them since. Until now, that is. While things remain quiet on Shovel Knight Dig, the developer has just dropped a new trailer...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Steal the Ember of the East
How to enter the Sherriff's Office, Foreman's Office, or Mine
How do you steal the Ember of the East in Red Dead Online? Of the new Opportunities added as part of the Blood Money update, this heist in Annesburg is by far the most difficult. The mining town is not only heavily guarded, but there are three potential locations the gemstone can be...
News Splitgate Will Receive a PS5 Version Once Servers Are Stable
Popular FPS getting a bump to current-gen
Splitgate is the indie game success story of the moment. The free-to-play first person shooter has seen a surge in popularity since the launch of its extremely successful beta test on PlayStation 4, such that the servers have been strained for weeks. Developer 1047 Games recently secured more funding and...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Adding DLC Episode, Remasters Delayed
Steph to star in Wavelengths
Life Is Strange: True Colors is still on track for its 10th September release date – despite a heart-stopping letter being published on the series’ social media accounts – but Life Is Strange Remastered and Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered will not deploy until Early 2022. Square Enix explained that...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is Basically a Brand New Jet Set Radio Game Coming in 2022
Looks superb in new trailer
Phwoar, look at this! Leave a beloved franchise alone long enough, and some indie team or another will come along and make it happen anyway. SEGA's Jet Set Radio series has been dormant for years, but Bomb Rush Cyberfunk looks to fill the hole in our hearts. Previously announced last year, the game comes from Team...
News Axiom Verge 2 Is Out Today on PS4, PS5 Version Coming Later
Surprise!
Well, that's unexpected. Axiom Verge 2, the sequel to the beloved indie metroidvania, is available today on PlayStation 4. Dropped out of nowhere today alongside a showing at Nintendo's Indie World showcase, the game will be ready for purchase on PlayStation Store today, 11th August. A PS5 version is also in the works, but it's coming a...
PS Store Sales Charts Service Games Rule the Roost in Uneventful July
FIFA! GTA! Splitgate!
Last month didn't exactly have much to talk about in terms of new game releases, meaning the online service games that most people play jumped to the top of the PlayStation Store sales charts. They always hover around the top five, but now they're chart-toppers. Case in point is FIFA 21, which was the best-selling PS5 game...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Beta Timings Confirmed, Open Beta Begins Next Week on PS5, PS4
We're all going to hell
You'll be able to try out Diablo 2: Resurrected for yourself in the very near future, Blizzard has confirmed. Two different betas will be taking place this month, both on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The first beta kicks off this very weekend, starting from the 13th August. However, only those who have pre-ordered Diablo...
News Typhoon Studios Reforms as Raccoon Logic, Regains Journey to the Savage Planet IP
Rise from the ashes
Earlier this year, you may recall that Google Stadia shuttered its development studios and ceased work on game projects. One victim of this mass closure was Typhoon Studios, the team perhaps best known for Journey to the Savage Planet. The well-received sci-fi shooter was thought to be lost in all the legalities that followed,...
News Chivalry 2 Grows in First Free Update, Adding More Maps and Modes
Part of commitment to double size and scope of the game
Chivalry 2 is already a fairly meaty multiplayer package, but given how the gaming industry is nowadays, what's there at launch is only the beginning. The game's first free update since launch has been deployed on PlayStation 5 and PS4 today, adding new maps, modes, and a whole lot more...
News Sonic and Tails Roll Around at the Speed of Sound in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
More SEGA guest stars for upcoming remaster
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is just around the corner, releasing on PlayStation 5 and PS4 in early October. The game revives a beloved SEGA franchise, remastering the original games in one huge collection, and it's looking pretty great so far. Recently, it was revealed that Beat from Jet Set Radio will...
News OlliOlli World's Customisation Options Mean You Can Play as a Skateboarding Bumblebee
Or whatever
OlliOlli World is the third game in Roll7's wonderful skateboarding series, and it's shaping up very nicely indeed. We went hands on with the side-scrolling skate-'em-up earlier in the year and came away rather impressed, and it just keeps on looking great each time we see it. Case in point: this new trailer, which focuses on...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Steal the Covington Emerald
Rob a coveted green gem in Saint Denis
How do you steal Covington Emerald in Red Dead Online? A part of the Blood Money update, the Covington Emerald is a precious green gemstone, which is being transported from Saint Denis out West to the Capital Fair, under the orders of Senator Ricard. The stone is heavily guarded by the Saint Denis police, and...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Earn Gold
How to quickly earn RDR 2 Online's crucial currency
How do you earn Gold in Red Dead Online? Gold is a secondary currency in Rockstar's online Wild West sandbox, which can be used to purchase Roles and also items you may not be able to afford with Money. As it's required to unlock some of the better content in the game, you're going to want to know...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Adds Co-Op Gauntlets in Call to Arms
See off waves of enemies in iconic locations
The latest update to Red Dead Redemption 2’s multiplayer mode brings waves-based survival gauntlets named Call to Arms, where teams of four work to defend towns like Blackwater. These work similarly to Survivals in GTA Online, with the difference being that you’ll have 10 AI controlled allies to...
News Kevin Costner's Field of Dreams Crops Up in MLB The Show 21 Update
If you build it, they will come
The stadium from cult classic Kevin Costner sports romp Field of Dreams has been added to MLB The Show 21, as the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox get ready to take to the Iowa field in real life later this week. For those of you who don’t know, the 1989 movie casts Costner as farmer Ray Kinsella, who hears...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Earn Capitale
Bolster your income of the Blood Money currency
How do you earn Capitale in Red Dead Online? Capitale is a new type of currency introduced as part of the Blood Money update. As explained by Guido Martelli, the currency is used in criminal transactions, but has been falling into the hands of various outlaws and losing its value as a result. Martelli...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Play Call to Arms
Sling your six-shooter in RDR 2 Online's co-op mode
How do you play Call to Arms in Red Dead Online? Call to Arms is a new co-op focused mode where you'll fact off against waves of computer controlled bandits in four-player skirmishes. There are ten waves in total to each Call to Arms gauntlet, and you'll be tasked with defending built-up locations...
News FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Tries to Make Mode More Appealing to Everyone
Progression reinvented
FIFA 22 will, of course, plot the return of the franchise’s most popular mode, Ultimate Team. While the feature set remains familiar, however, EA Sports is putting progression under the knife, as it seeks to make the game more rewarding to players of all skill levels. Division Rivals, for example, now operates using a...
News LittleBigPlanet Fans Are Going Bananas Over a Returning Costume in Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sacknana is back
Does Sackboy have one of the largest wardrobes in PlayStation history? It has to be up there at the very least, doesn't it? Think of all the outfits the little mascot has had throughout all his games, many of which came as DLC packs. He must have hundreds of costumes by now, and developer Sumo Digital is continuing the trend in the...
News Play Tales of Arise for Yourself in PS5, PS4 Demo Next Week
On 18th August, to be precise
Bandai Namco is offering fans the chance to get some hands on time with next month's Tales of Arise as a free demo is now scheduled to hit the PlayStation Store next week. Available on both the PS5 and PS4 platforms, the series' Twitter account simply pitches it as a "free play demo", but we happen to know a few extra...
News Windjammers 2 Confirmed for PS5, PS4 with Open Beta Test
Starts tomorrow
Dotemu has just confirmed Windjammers 2 will be flying onto both PlayStation 5 and PS4. This follows on from a report about an open beta client making its way to PSN servers, and now it's all clear: the summery sequel will indeed be coming to Sony's systems. Writing on the PlayStation Blog,
News Survival Horror Game Tormented Souls Out This Month, Demo Available Now
Play the first 40 minutes
Developer Dual Effect has confirmed its survival horror title Tormented Souls will launch on 27th August 2021, digitally on the PlayStation Store and also on disc with a physical version. The former will cost £16.99/$19.99, and boxed copies ship at a later date alongside a PS4 version. The last-gen edition had been...
News Rocket League Season 4 Rounds Up a New Arena, Car, and More on PS4
Saddle up for Deadeye Canyon
Rocket League Season 4 is about to get started on PlayStation 4, and it's looking like a rootin' tootin' good time. The Western themed season starts on 11th August — that's tomorrow, by the way — and it brings with it a bunch of new goodies for fans to enjoy. Most notably, the new season introduces a new arena named...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Stock Shortages Force Sony Exclusives Out of the Top 10
Peaks and valleys
Sony is seemingly putting out PlayStation 5 consoles to retailers as often as it can; we've seen the sought-after systems come in and out of stock several times recently. When they're available, sales for PS5 games skyrocket, but if consoles elude consumers, that of course means less software leaving the shelves. If you take a look...
Mini Review Synth Riders (PSVR) – A VR Rhythm Game with a Different Sound
Ride the rails
We have espoused the virtues of VR rhythm games before, and now we have a new title to add to the mix: Synth Riders. While mechanically similar to Beat Saber on the surface, Synth Riders has some notable exceptions that allow it to stand out. Our favorite of these features are “rails”, in which you keep your hand balanced on a...
News Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Next-Gen Upgrade Skipping PS5
"No plans" to bring update to other platforms
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has today received a free next-gen upgrade that adds ray tracing, higher frame rates, and a resolution boost. However, you needn't bother powering up your PlayStation 5 and looking for the update because it's exclusive to Xbox Series X|S for now, with a PC specific patch...
Hands On Back 4 Blood Wears Its Inspiration with Pride
Counter Strike x Left 4 Dead x Cards
Back 4 Blood could be a video game adaptation of the classic Avengers: Age of Ultron quote: "Fine, I'll do it myself." With countless villains failing to put an end to the superhero task force, Thanos takes it upon himself to show them how it's done. And after a long list of Left 4 Dead clones fell short of...
News No Man's Sky Teases Its Next Big Update on Game's 5th Anniversary
New Frontiers
No Man's Sky has had a crazy five years, hasn't it? The game enjoys its fifth anniversary today — 9th August at the time of writing — and boy has it come a long, long way since those divisive early days. Huge, consistent updates have transformed No Man's Sky into a true sci-fi epic, and Hello Games founder Sean Murray is happy to...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Play RDR2 Online
Connecting to Rockstar's multiplayer sandbox
How do you play Red Dead Online? Red Dead Online is the online component of Red Dead Redemption 2, allowing you to engage in multiplayer free roaming as well as a selection of PvP matches. As part of our Red Dead Online guide, we're going to run down how you get into RDR2's online mode. Red Dead Online:...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Change Your Appearance
Altering the face of your RDR2 Online avatar
How do you change your appearance in Red Dead Online? Upon starting Red Dead Redemption 2’s multiplayer mode, you’ll be tasked with creating an avatar to represent your Western alter-ego in the game. But how do you alter your (anti?) hero’s looks once you’ve got started? As part of our Red Dead...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Make a New Character
How to start a new game
How do you make a new character in Red Dead Online? Unfortunately, you can only have one character at a time in Red Dead Online, but if you feel as though you've made a mistake in your character creation, or you just want to start a new game, then you have the option of deleting your current character and making a new one. As...
Guide Red Dead Online: How to Steal Il Sovrano
Rob a precious gemstone in Rhodes
How do you steal Il Sovrano in Red Dead Online? Part of the Blood Money update, Il Sovrano is a precious yellow gemstone, located in Rhodes as it enjoys a brief layover on the way to the Capital Fair. The elite are discussing who should take care of the stone, and it's up to you to track down its location and pilfer...
Guide Red Dead Online Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Where to Start
The ultimate guide to RDR 2 Online
Red Dead Online, or RDR2 Online, is the online multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2. Set in a sprawling region of the Wild West, the Rockstar sequel first released in 2018. In our Red Dead Redemption 2 review, we described the game as "gripping" and awarded it a 10/10. In this Red Dead Online guide,...
Guide Fortnite Ariana Grande Concert: All Show Times and Rewards
When to tune in for the event
What time does the Ariana Grande concert in Fortnite start? What are the Fortnite Ariana Grande concert rewards? It's time for another popstar to take the digital stage in Epic Games' Battle Royale title, following on from USA rapper Travis Scott in 2020. This time around it's Ariana Grande, who will be bringing hits...
News Blazing Strike Channels Old School Capcom and SNK Fighting Games on PS4 in 2022
Ready?
Blazing Strike is a 2D fighting game that's punching its way onto PlayStation 4 in 2022. A throwback to Capcom and SNK classics, this pixelated nostalgia trip certainly looks the part, and we're loving the character designs. As with any fighting game, going hands-on will be the only way to determine its true worth — but there's no question...
News Madden NFL 22's EA Play Early Access Kicks Off on 12th August
Touchdown
EA Play subscribers will be able to pass rush an early access trial of Madden NFL 22 from 12th August, and for Ultimate Team players there will be exclusive challenges reserved for the pre-release period. Those of you who dig into the popular team building mode will be able to complete time-limited challenges focusing on cover stars Tom...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 388
Ireland! Ariana! The underworld!
The Olympics are almost over and we have no idea what we're going to do with our late (late) evenings once it concludes. That's alright, though: the football season starts over soon (both of the handegg and traditional variety) so there's still plenty of sport to look forward to. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've fallen...
News Why on Earth Are GTA Online Players Walking in Circles?
What goes around comes around
There’s so much to do in GTA Online these days that you could quite comfortably play it for the rest of your life and still fail to unlock everything it has to offer. That’s not stopping some industrious players from strapping rubber bands to their DualShock 4 analogue sticks in order to grind out Tuner RP in the...
News Agent 47's Green Fingers Turn Venus Fly Trap in Hitman 3 Update
Dartmoor gets a horticultural makeover
The Dartmoor Garden Show has descended on the Carlisles’ idyllic Devon estate, and Agent 47 has arrived to smell the roses. A free Hitman 3 update transforms the English manor into a horticultural heaven, and you’ll be bumping off the judges while simultaneously inspecting the potted plants. Completing the...
Guide Splitgate: What Are the Server Queue Times?
Are the Splitgate servers online?
What are the Splitgate server queue times? The new multiplayer FPS from developer 1047 Games has proven incredibly popular upon its console release, meaning server queues have to be set up so that those wanting to get in can wait for a free space. The problem is that the game doesn't actually tell you how long you...
News Ariana Grande Rocks Our World in Epic Fortnite Concert
Positions! 7 Rings! Mario Kart!
Epic Games has once again proven just how far ahead it is of anyone else in the live event space with a truly memorable Fortnite concert all about popstar Ariana Grande. Much like last year's Travis Scott in-game gig, players could watch the event and walk about the play area while the Positions singer put on a real...
News Call of Duty Meets Among Us in New Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Mode
Double Agent
As part of next week's Season Five update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, a new mode named Double Agent will be added to the core playlist, and it seemingly plays a lot like Among Us. Ignore the questionable character models for a second and two teams are pitched against each other: one must set bombs throughout the map and kill...
News While We Wait for Skate 4, Here's Skater XL with a Free Multiplayer Update on PS4
Free Skate mode now available
Skater XL arrived on PlayStation 4 just over a year ago, and it's a fairly decent skating sim, but this latest update may broaden the appeal. Up until now it's been a solo affair, but with today's free update, the game now has a multiplayer Free Skate mode. As you can see in the above video, you'll now be able to meet...
News Clank Follows Ratchet with Fall Guys In-Game Event on PS4
Complete Clank's Challenge now
At the end of last month, Fall Guys hosted an in-game event letting you earn the Ratchet outfit. Now, it's Clank's time to shine — Clank's Challenge is live in Mediatonic's mad multiplayer platformer starting today, 6th August. The limited time event lasts between now and 15th August, so you've a good few days to...
First Impressions Rustler on PS5, PS4 Is Old-School GTA in Medieval Times
Horsin' around
Rockstar is in a league of its own when it comes to modern open world games, but its back catalogue of isometric Grand Theft Auto games remains iconic for players of a certain age. This author grew up playing Grand Theft Auto: London at a friend’s house on the PS1, and while it was borderline impossible, it brings back fond...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Pushes Series Past 8 Million Sales
Samurai spirit
Koei Tecmo's long running Samurai Warriors series has just smashed through 8 million sales thanks to the recent release of Samurai Warriors 5. The franchise started life on the PlayStation 2 in 2004, and has spawned 19 hack and slash Samurai Warriors games since — most of which have been spinoffs or typical Koei Tecmo upgrades...
News Evil Dead: The Game Delayed to February 2022, But It's Getting a Single-Player Option
Groovy?
Here's some bad news and some good news for you. Evil Dead: The Game, the adaptation of the Sam Raimi classic that looks surprisingly good, is no longer releasing this year. Initially pencilled in for 2021 when it was announced, it's now been revealed the title will be pushed back to February 2022. However, it sounds like the developers...
News Focus Home Interactive Acquires Streets of Rage 4 Publisher Dotemu
Retro specialist has a new (Focus) home
Dotemu, especially recently, has been knocking it out of the park with its retro releases. The company is a publisher and development studio, and has helped bring about old-school titles such as Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, and Windjammers, among many others. The awesome-looking Teenage...
News Riders Republic Beta Test Gears Up on PS5, PS4 Later This Month Following Delay
Sign up to play it early
Ubisoft's massively multiplayer extreme sports title Riders Republic was recently delayed into October, but fans itching to play the game needn't worry. The publisher has revealed details about the impending beta test, which will allow participants to get some hands-on time with the game very soon. The beta takes place from...
News Latest Sonic Colors: Ultimate Gameplay Trailer Is All About the Wisps
Wisping up a storm
Sonic Colors: Ultimate sprints onto PlayStation 4 next month, and for some, it'll be the first chance to play this well-received entry in the franchise. The game, which is a mix of 2D and 3D platforming stages, supplements the hedgehog's signature abilities with the Wisps, an alien species enslaved by Eggman, and looking to bring...
News FIFA 22 Refreshes Player Career, Adds Dressing Room Atmosphere
Also, Create a Club returns
With major sports games like NBA 2K22 and MLB The Show 21 all focusing heavily on Player Career modes, it’s no surprise to see EA Sports bolster that feature in FIFA 22. An extensive Pitch Notes blog post delves into the details of this year’s Career experience, with plenty of thoughtful additions to the flagship...
News Rush Hour Begins in Train Sim World 2 on 19th August, Free PS5 Upgrade Departs
Boston Sprinter is on time
The big-budget, aeroplane simulator may exist on another system, but at least us PlayStation commuters have the PS5 version of Train Sim World 2 to look forward to. It’ll depart on 19th August alongside the new Rush Hour update, which will get underway with the gigantic 43-mile Boston Sprinter route. The press release...
News Human-Munching Horror Game Carrion Squirms onto PS4 This Year
About bloody time
Carrion was announced for "consoles" all the way back at E3 2019, with an expected 2020 release date. Obviously that never happened, but the self-proclaimed "reverse-horror" game is finally scurrying onto PlayStation 4 later this year. Carrion sees you play as an amorphous, multi-tentacled monster with a hunger for human flesh...
News Here's a New Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Cut-Scene, Ahead of October PS5, PS4 Launch
Lady Hellbender makes her grand entrance
It’s been quiet on the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy front since the game’s announcement at E3 2021 earlier in the year, but the title’s 26th October release date is Rocketing [Sigh – Ed] ever closer, so here’s a new cut-scene from the game. It features Lady Hellbender, as “the Guardians try...
News Take A Short Hike on PS4 Later This Year
These boots are made for walkin'
Very highly regarded on other platforms, A Short Hike has now been confirmed for PlayStation 4. It will launch on Sony's last-gen console at some point later this year and can also be played on PS5 via backwards compatibility. Pitched as an exploration game about climbing up a mountain, you'll be able to tour the...
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