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Thursday21st Sep 2023
News Megaton Musashi: Wired Gears Up to Bring Elusive Mech Action to PS5, PS4
All systems go
Megaton Musashi: Wired is an updated version of Megaton Musashi, a mecha action RPG released in Japan on PS5 and PS4, developed by LEVEL-5. Wired will be the first opportunity for overseas markets to get their hands on the title, which comes with additional content. We got a new trailer showing off some explosive, mechanized action...
News Wake Meets Sam Lake in Surreal IGN First Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Clip
Kill your darlings
Alan Wake 2 draws ever closer, with its 27th October release now visible on the horizon. As such, we'll likely learn more about the still-mysterious title in the coming days, and courtesy of IGN's First initiative, we've got a surreal gameplay snippet to moon over in the meantime. In the clip, tortured writer and protagonist Alan...
Wednesday20th Sep 2023
News Trails Announcements Incoming? NISA Confirms Special Falcom Stream for Tomorrow
Fingers crossed for Kuro
It's all very short notice, but publisher NIS America has announced that it'll be hosting a special livestream tomorrow (that's the 21st September, just to be clear). Said stream will feature a "special announcement" from Falcom — the Japanese developer behind the Trails RPG franchise and the Ys series. Our immediate...
News PS5, PS4 RPG Unicorn Overlord Is Jaw-Dropping in Fresh Gameplay Screenshots
Vanillaware's at it again
Art direction is what makes a game truly memorable in a visual sense, and it's fair to say that Vanillaware is a master of the craft. The Japanese developer has been creating gorgeous titles for generations now, and its latest effort, Unicorn Overlord, looks to be another jaw-dropping work of art. Vanillaware's trademark...
News Battlefield Takes Priority at Need for Speed Developer Criterion Games
Role of the DICE
Criterion Games has been through so many changes already, and now it's going through yet another shift. The studio, best known for the Burnout series and later its contributions to the Need for Speed franchise, is now primarily a Battlefield support studio. As reported by Eurogamer, the UK-based studio will be putting the majority...
News EA Sports WRC Video Gives Us Our First Good Look at Gameplay
Vroom vroom
EA Sports WRC is just around the hairpin bend on PS5, so it's high time we saw some proper gameplay footage. Well, in this new video, we get to see some in-game action, with a mix of raw gameplay, replay angles, and more besides. Our first impression? It's looking very promising indeed. Codemasters is combining its rally expertise with...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Headlines Capcom's Live Presentation at TGS
Updates incoming
Capcom will be hosting a showcase of its upcoming games in a presentation during this year's Tokyo Game Show (which is happening right now). Tomorrow, 21st September 2023, the Capcom Online Program will go live on YouTube at the following times: <time style="list">3PM BST 21st Sep 2023</time> The publisher has...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Officially Gone Gold One Month Away from Release
Here come the Spider-Men
Get hyped, everyone — Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has gone gold. This essentially means core development on the game is done, it's ready to be shipped, and Insomniac Games will be giving itself a deserved pat on the back. To mark the occasion, the developer has put together a short video featuring various actors from the game...
News Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble Is a Cute Animated Prologue You Can Watch Now
Snake, rattle and roll
We're now less than a month away from the release of Sonic Superstars, the hedgehog's latest side-scrolling adventure from SEGA. Leaning into the nostalgia factor with its retro-inspired design and classic characters, the publisher is following its tradition of releasing animated cartoons prior to the release of each Sonic...
Review Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (PS5) - Excellent Expansion Is Cyberpunk's Blood and Wine
Reed between the lines
CD Projekt Red has a bit of a knack for crafting DLC adventures. The Witcher 3 was blessed with two outstanding expansions, and the Polish developer can now add Phantom Liberty to its list of incredibly high quality excursions. Cyberpunk 2077's first (and last) expansion is an emotional rollercoaster, and features some of the...
Poll Are You Playing Lies of P?
It's apparently P good
Lies of P is out now on PS5 and PS4, and it already seems to have struck a chord with action afficionados. Thanks to an unsettling puppet-packed backdrop and some great combat encounters, this newest Souls-like stands out in an ocean of FromSoftware-inspired titles. "Lies of P feels like the result of a developer having...
News PlayStation's 2024 Release Schedule Is Already a Joke
January to March is just stupid
Well, it's time to talk about the PS5 and PS4 release schedule for 2024, because with the announcement that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will launch near the end of January, we're officially in the realms of stupidity. As of right now, we're looking at a January-February-March stretch that's simply an embarrassment...
News Persona 3 Reload Is Starting to Look Like a Dream Remake in New Footage
Battle upgrades, expanded story
The more we see of Persona 3 Reload, the more impressed and intrigued we are. Now, we know that the remake won't borrow key features from Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable — and that's a bit disappointing — but what is here looks fantastic. If you're like us and you've got fond memories of the original Persona...
News Watch Your Step! Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Reportedly Features Fall Damage
It's optional, though
If you're swinging around between dizzyingly tall skyscrapers, it should be expected you'll need to worry about smacking into the ground at some stage. Fortunately for Spider-Man, it's almost never a concern, but gravity doesn't care whether you're superhuman or not. Anyway, it seems that, for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Insomniac...
News Ghostrunner 2, Eiyuden Chronicle, More to Feature in 505 Games TGS Showcase
Mark your calendars
Publisher 505 Games is preparing to spotlight several upcoming titles in a Tokyo Game Show presentation. The showcase is set to take place tomorrow, Thursday 21st September, 2023, at the following times: <time style="list">3AM PDT 21st Sep 2023</time> It'll be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch through the...
News No New Content Coming to Evil Dead: The Game, Servers Will Remain Live
"For the forseeable future"
In sad news for fans of horror games generally, and Evil Dead: The Game specifically, developer Boss Team Games and publisher Saber Interactive have announced that they will no longer "pursue the development of new content". Saber Interactive broke the news to the Evil Dead community in a short message: "Today, we have...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Gets January Release Date Alongside Gameplay, Story Trailers
An embarrassment of riches
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will heroically launch on PS5 and PS4 on 26th January, 2024. Larger-than-life heroes Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu must join forces on an epic RPG adventure that spans the breadth of the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii. Physical copies of the...
News CDPR Recommends a Fresh Save for the Best Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, Phantom Liberty Experience
City of Dreams
Cyberpunk 2077's free 2.0 update is out tomorrow, 21st September, with its Phantom Liberty expansion following shortly after. While there's no doubt CD Projekt Red stumbled out of the gate, a gaming launch that will live long in infamy, those willing to give the title another shot will be
News Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gets Ethereal PS5 Gameplay Overview
Life to the living, death to the dead
Banisher's: Ghosts of New Eden is the next title from developer DONT NOD (formerly DONTNOD Entertainment, of Life is Strange fame), and we got our best look at it yet in a new gameplay overview trailer. Players will pull on the spectral boots of Antea Duarte or the more conventional footwear of Red Mac Raith;
News Substantial Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn DLC Will Cost You $30
And a significant time investment
Keen to continue your Tales of Arise adventure? The newly announced DLC Beyond the Dawn is a meaty offering that fans of roleplaying games might struggle to find time for, and it'll set you back $30. Nevertheless, when a break in the constant RPG onslaught inevitably appears, this one will be waiting, providing...
News Super Popular Kids Show Bluey Gets Its Own PS5, PS4 Game In November
Australia's greatest cultural export
Bluey: The Videogame is the official adaptation of Bluey, an insanely popular animated series ostensibly aimed at children, which parents in the audience are undoubtedly already very familiar with. Announced for release on PS5 and PS4 on 17th November, we'd be willing to bet this one could be average and still...
News It's Happening: Legendary Tekken Ball Mode Returns in Tekken 8
Ballin'
If you were one of the millions of Tekken 3 players back in the 90s, then you'll probably have fond memories of Tekken Ball — a mode that saw two characters use their regular moves smack a beach ball at one another in the hopes of scoring a KO. A truly beloved activity, but one that would never return in any future Tekken title (aside from...
Tuesday19th Sep 2023
News 20 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
September's update has dropped
We know, we know, we're a bit behind on this one, but consider this your quick reminder that the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update for September has dropped. A total of 20 PS5 and PS4 titles are up for grabs, and they can be downloaded right now. This month's selection will probably go down in history as "that...
News PSN Is Apparently Causing Baldur's Gate 3 Crashes on PS5
Try playing offline, says Larian
The PlayStation Network — commonly referred to as PSN — could apparently be at fault for crashes in Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5. That's according to the game's official Twitter account, which says that it's received reports of "sudden crashes" on Sony's current-gen system. "Some PS5 players are experiencing sudden...
News PS3 Classics Oblivion and Fallout 3 are Reportedly Being Remastered
But we wouldn't bet on them coming to PlayStation
Another highlight from Microsoft's extensive information leak is a document that reveals Bethesda's entire development and release schedule. The document itself is from 2020, which means that the information may no longer be accurate, but two titles still stick out: remasters of both The Elder...
Poll Are You Playing Mortal Kombat 1?
Prepare for kombat
You may not have realised thanks to a brief period of early access, but today marks the full release of Mortal Kombat 1. The latest instalment in NetherRealm's eternally popular fighting game series, it's got typically impressive visuals, punchy gameplay, and a twisted interest in watching entrails leave the human body in...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Stops The Crew Motorfest from Topping the Podium
The Crew, two
The UK's boxed games sales for last week have arrived, and once again, Hogwarts Legacy is flying high. It's back at number one as the release schedule cools off, though that's not to say there are no new games in this chart. The Crew Motorfest couldn't best the magical RPG, but it still secured a number two debut, selling nearly three...
News Genesis Games Join Upcoming PS5, PS4 Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
Spared no expense
In case you missed it, Limited Run Games is developing a series of ports, bringing old games into its Carbon Engine and releasing them on modern platforms. One of these projects is Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, which does what it says on the tin. Bringing together several old school games based on the ever-popular movie,...
News Tekken 8 Brings Feng Wei Back in Brutal Style as Closed Beta Is Confirmed for October
Yes Wei
Feng Wei will return in Tekken 8, and he somehow looks even more brutal. The power-mad martial artist comes equipped with his typically tricky lows, cheeky parries, and bone-crunching strikes. Widely considered to be one of the strongest characters in Tekken 7, it'll be interesting to see how he shakes out in the sequel. And that brings us...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Events Where You Encounter the Other Spidey Fighting Crime
Two in one
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 really is shaping up splendidly — after going hands on with it, we're extremely confident in the PS5 exclusive sequel. However, we're not the only ones to gain access to the game recently, with lots of other reports and interviews popping up everywhere. There are a lot of details floating around, but this one in...
