PS5 News
January2024
News Madcap Action Game Wanted: Dead Gets an Update Almost One Year After Release
Not dead yet
Wanted: Dead, the frankly mental action game that released on PS5 and PS4 last February, is getting an update almost one whole year after its initial launch. Due to drop on the 25th January, this PS5 patch includes a number of fixes for specific issues, as well as adjustments to how an especially difficult Trophy is unlocked. The PS4...
News PS5 Audio Experience Upgraded with New Equalizer, Sidetone Features
Part of today's firmware update
A new PS5 firmware update available now is set to improve the console's audio experience when you're playing with the new Pulse Explore earbuds, and the Pulse Elite headset releasing next month. A new equalizer is designed to enhance overall sound quality while a sidetone feature lets you adjust how much of your own...
News Tekken 8's Trophy List Provides a Pretty Easy Platinum
No Rage required
The Trophy list for Tekken 8 has been made public (as per PSNProfiles, watch out for spoilers), and it looks to be rather straightforward. It's one of those 'do a bit of everything' lists, and none of the gongs are particularly difficult — although some of them require more time investment than others. A large chunk of Trophies...
Mini Review War Hospital (PS5) - Triage the Wounded in Grim Wartime Sim
Casualties of war
We seem to be experiencing a new era of bleak realism in management sims. The likes of This War of Mine and Frostpunk eschew optimistic growth in favour of grim survival at all costs. The latest in this cycle is War Hospital, a WWI-era triage-'em-up that has you overseeing a medical compound under relentless assault from enemy...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 24.01-08.60.00 do?
Our very favourite thing has once again come around: Sony has just dropped another firmware update for PS5. Coming in at about 1.1GB, what the devil does this new system software patch add to the party? Well, it's nothing huge, but it is more than the usual system performance update. You can now see Parties...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Director Says Travel Isn't Boring, Your Game Is
Or, why Hideaki Itsuno isn't a fan of fast travel
Capcom's upcoming and expansive open-world RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is one we're eagerly anticipating getting lost in, due out on PS5 on 22nd March, and getting off the beaten path and following the road less travelled is part of the appeal of a game like this. Director Hideaki Itsuno isn't a...
News Legendary Metal Gear Solid Protagonists Snake, Raiden Now Live in Fortnite on PS5, PS4
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Skins allowing players to look and even act like legendary infiltrators Solid Snake and Raiden from the Metal Gear Solid series are now live in Fortnite. If you've ever found yourself dreaming of controlling the battlefield and thus getting to rewrite history, then now's the perfect chance to act. In addition to unlockable skins depicting Solid...
News Death Stranding 2 Reportedly Subtitled 'On the Beach', Re-Reveal Expected at State of Play
Life's a beach, and then you die
The reliable tipster billbil-kun, now working as an investigative reporter for French outlet Dealabs, reports that a re-reveal of Death Stranding 2 will take place in the next 15 days, during an as-yet-unannounced State of Play broadcast, no less. If that doesn't sound confident enough, they suggest that Kojima...
News Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children Screening in Select U.S. Theatres Ahead of Rebirth on PS5
The Planet is crying out in pain
For the longest time, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was the coolest thing Final Fantasy fans had ever seen. One of the ways Square Enix is promoting the impending PS5 exclusive Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is almost equally cool. In partnership with Fathom Events and Sony Pictures, the company is screening the...
News Hogwarts Legacy Beats Modern Warfare 3, Spider-Man 2 as Most Downloaded PS5 Game of 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 makes top 10
Hogwarts Legacy broke sales records last year, and guess what? It was also a colossal hit on the PlayStation Store. In North America, the spell-slinging action RPG was the most downloaded PS5 title of 2023, while in Europe, it was topped only by EA Sports FC 24. This means that the Harry Potter tie-in beat out the likes...
News Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Overview Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
Do your bit in the Galactic War
If you've been waiting for more information about Helldivers 2, you'll want to give the above video a watch. The co-op shooter is very nearly here, and developer Arrowhead has divulged some more details about the game's general structure, progression, and more. To summarise: you'll go out on Operations in order to...
News Freedom Planet 2 Finally Fights Its Way to PS5, PS4 in April
Speedy sequel on the way
It was in the works for a very long time, but Freedom Planet 2 made its debut on PC in 2022 to a great reception. Us console peasants have had to wait even longer, but at last, the side-scrolling sequel has a firm release date on PS5 and PS4. The game finally lands on 4th April 2024. Freedom Planet 2 looks like a bigger,...
Review Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PS5) - The Best Yakuza Game Ever Made
Finish the fight
If Yakuza: Like a Dragon was SEGA setting up a baton toss so legendary protagonist Kazuma Kiryu could finally retire after eight games' worth of story, then receiver Ichiban Kasuga needs to work on his handling technique. The new kid on the block doesn't just require the Dragon of Dojima to handle a few side stories as his hair...
Mini Review Immortality (PS5) - An Exceptional FMV Mystery
Two thumbs up
What happened to Marissa Marcel? That's the central crux of the splendid video-game-slash-interactive-movie(s), Immortality. It's a rare treat, anchored by an exceptional lead performance from the actor Manon Gage, in which you attempt to solve the mystery of what happened to a promising actress who starred in three movies, none of...
Review Tekken 8 (PS5) - Next-Gen Tekken Is a Modern Fighting Game Masterclass
Heat haze hype
Tekken 8 has been a long time coming. Its predecessor, the unprecedentedly popular Tekken 7, launched what feels like an age ago; the original arcade release happened all the way back in 2015, before a much-updated version came to consoles in 2017. However, its shockingly long life cycle — perpetuated by an incredibly strong...
News Big RoboCop: Rogue City Patch Adds New Game +, New Difficulty Option, and More
Justice never sleeps
As teased earlier this month, RoboCop: Rogue City has a fresh patch on PS5 (or at least, it's set to release today at the time of writing). It's a fairly major update, adding New Game + to the crime-fighting experience alongside an extra hard difficulty level — the idea being that you'll be able to tackle this challenge with...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Opening Movie Depicts a Day in the Life of Ichiban
Not long now
SEGA has released the opening movie for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, so if you can't wait until the game launches on Friday, 26th January, to know what a day in the life of a ponytailed Ichiban Kasuga looks like, then we've got you covered. Infinite Wealth is set three years after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon and follows...
News Riot Games Is Laying Off 11% of Staff, Some 530 People
Riot Forge closing up shop
In a sobering sign of the times, Riot Games has announced it will be laying off around 530 people, an 11% reduction of the developer's headcount. Best known for its extremely popular League of Legends franchise on PC, which attracts more than 100 million active users monthly, it's a grim port
News British Army's Fortnite Recruitment Campaign Retreats in the Face of Gamer Backlash
That camouflage really works
Proving its ability to adapt, the British Army is keen on recruiting Fortnite players, or at least it was. Social media posts and a trailer promoting "Operation: Belong" appear to have been taken down following backlash to a recruitment drive aimed at the game's youthful audience. As reported by Eurogamer, Operation:...
News Shuhei Yoshida Eyes 'Pokemon with Guns' Phenomena Palworld for PS5
That is, if it survives Nintendo
Over the weekend, a game reductively described as "multiplayer Pokemon with guns" was released, shattering sales records and concurrent player numbers in a shocking upset. Palworld, as it's called, has become a bonafide phenomenon and one of the most popular games on the planet, all without the help of PlayStation...
News Suicide Squad Episodes, Characters, and Locations Coming After Launch
Play as Joker in season one
Rocksteady has today revealed the sort of content you can expect from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League after its launch, with at least four seasons planned that'll introduce new playable characters, stories, and locations for free. You can hear about it from the studio in the video above, where the game is described...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Beats Prince of Persia to the Podium
Lost Crown lost out
Some of early 2024's heavy-hitting new releases are launching, and as expected, they're making a decent impact on the UK's physical games chart. While first and second place seem to be perennially occupied by Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24, The Last of Us: Part II Remastered takes a jolly good swing, making its debut in...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Now Has Its Own Official Sony TV
The definitive TV for Cloud and co
In one of the more bizarre marketing agreements, it's been revealed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has its own official TV: the Sony Bravia XR. A press release from Sony Electronics suggests the television "is the official gaming TV for this release, offering the ultimate gaming experience to guide users who take on the...
News WWE 2K24 Celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania, Out for PS5, PS4 on 8th March
New match types, more wrestlers, better modes
WWE 2K24 has today been confirmed for an 8th March 2024 release on PS5 and PS4, with main eventers such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair fronting the reveal trailer. To mark 40 years of WrestleMania, the game will feature "a collection of some of the most unforgettable,...
News Evidence of Impending Elden Ring DLC Reveal Mounts, YouTube Playlists Primed
Tinfoil hat territory
The wait for Elden Ring's eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been long enough that we've been forced to question our sanity several times in the year since it was revealed, but we haven't quite gone Hollow yet. Following a trail of breadcrumbs that began with some
News Genshin Impact Will Soon Look Better Than Ever Before on PS5, PS4
New tech dramatically improves presentation
Genshin Impact’s drop-dead gorgeous world will get even more stunning when update 4.4 arrives on 31st January, adding annual Lunar New Year content to the Chinese-inspired region of Liyue. Debuting in the update on PS5 and PS4 is new tech named Global Far Fog and Gradient Tint Rock, which will add depth...
News Bungie Will Finally Let You Change Your Appearance in Destiny 2
Soon
Destiny 2 turns seven years old later this year, launching in 2017 on PS4. Die-hard fans who rolled a dud of a character, like an overly-edgy Awoken or a dorky-looking Exo, will finally be able to change up their character's appearance in an upcoming update, due sometime before June's The Final Shape expansion. In a blog post, Bungie...
News Developer Raven Apologises for Busted Call of Duty: Warzone Update, Explains What Went Wrong
Sitrep
Developer Raven Software is one of several Activision studios responsible for Call of Duty, with the company considered the face of maintaining and managing the ongoing Warzone side of things. Last week, we brought you word of the game's vaunted Season 1 Reloaded update buckling the game, and Raven has issued an apology, explaining what went...
News No Snowboarding in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, But Expect Revamped CPR Minigame on PS5
Gnarly dude
Currently shaping up to be the RPG to beat this year, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is out just over five weeks from now on PS5, and we are counting down the days to the anticipated sequel. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is helping keep our expectations in check in the meantime, confirming the tonal whiplash of the 1997 original's legendary...
News NieR, Dark Souls, and Anime Meet in New PS5 Game AI Limit
Out in 2024 from the China Hero Project
A brand new PS5 game from Sony's own China Hero Project has been revealed as AI Limit, a sort of mashup of NieR, Dark Souls, and anime-style visuals that launches later this year. You can catch the gameplay trailer above to see it in action, with developer SenseGames focusing on story and combat. "After the...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Removes New Game +, Puts It Behind a DLC Paywall
Infinite greed
Ah, New Game +. A staple of Yakuza and Like a Dragon games for decades, and yet upcoming instalment Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is locking the feature behind an additional paywall. It's a move that's got fans kicking up dust in disappointment, because SEGA's money-grubbing practices are staining what is otherwise a highly...
News Of Course Full Price Remake Persona 3 Reload Has a Full Spread of Day One DLC
Atlus is at it again
Some things never change, and modern Atlus is certainly one of those things. Ahead of the game's release on the 2nd February — it's close! — the Japanese company has confirmed that Persona 3 Reload is getting a full spread of day one DLC. Costumes, alternate battle music, and additional personas are up for grabs. At the...
Best deals, physical PSVR2 games, and accessories
The hottest new piece of hardware on the PlayStation scene is the PSVR2 (or PlayStation VR2, technically), the latest VR headset from Sony. The PSVR2 is finally available at a wide range of retailers and we're tracking all the best prices and deals for you in this guide. The successor to the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 512
The onslaught begins next week
This is the last weekend before the 2024 release schedule really kicks into gear, so we hope you've cleared your gaming backlog in preparation. Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth await next week, so these are all the games we are playing to pass the time until they release. Aaron Bayne: The new season of...
Poll Are You Playing The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
No returns
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is out now on PS5, bringing the brutal PS4 adventure to Sony's current-gen console. The remaster features some (fairly minor, in the grand scheme of things) graphical upgrades, alongside a slew of extras, like an action-packed roguelike mode and behind-the-scenes content. Of course, the original game isn't...
Guide Can You Play Palworld on PS5, PS4?
Is Palworld on PlayStation?
Can you play Palworld on PS5, PS4? A brand new game in the style of Pokémon, it has already gained lots of popularity following its release on 19th January 2024. With very higher viewership on Twitch, you might be wondering if the game is available on PS5, PS4. In this guide, we're going to answer the question: can you...
News Return to Oblivion in New The Elder Scrolls Online Expansion Gold Road
Set for PS5, PS4 on 3rd June
Locations from the RPG classic Oblivion will help make up a new expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online later this year. Named Gold Road, the DLC is set in West Weald, which borders Cyrodill, the Gold Coast, and Valenwood, and sees the return of capital city Skingrad. The expansion is up for pre-order now on the
News New Star GP Blends Retro Style, Arcade Driving, and Sim Elements in Unique F1 Racer
Comes to PlayStation in March
If you want to partake in some Formula One-style racing, there's only really the officially licensed series from Codemasters to satisfy the itch. They're generally very good, but what if you fancied a version of the motorsport with less emphasis on simulating the real thing? In steps New Star GP, a promising-looking...
News Killzone Fans Feast on Unlockable Helghast T-Shirt in The Last of Us 2 Remastered
Add Resistance you cowards
For the younger readers in the audience, Killzone was a PlayStation shooter series once heralded as a Halo-killer and developed by Guerrilla Games, the Sony first-party studio far more synonymous with its Horizon series these days. The last mainline Killzone game we got was Shadow Fall, a PS4 launch title released in 2013,...
News Let Dragon's Dogma 2's Revamped Pawn System Be Your Guide on PS5
Making friends made easy
Dragon's Dogma 2 has the potential to be one of the most rewarding RPGs of the year, with developer Capcom building upon the foundations that made the 2012 original a cult classic. One of the most memorable and unique mechanics in the first game was the Pawn system, which lets players craft their own AI companions, who could...
News Potentially Dangerous Tekken 8 Accessibility Features Will Be Removed
Better safe than sorry
Accessibility features advocates flagged as being potentially dangerous will be removed from both the Tekken 8 demo (where the issue was identified) and in the full release of the game, apparently by launch on 26th January. Director Katushiro Harada said that "quite a bit" has been done to address concerns. As reported by
News Sony Refunding Players Confused by The Last of Us 2 Remastered PS5 Upgrade Path
As a gesture of goodwill
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out today, 19th January, and it looks like plenty of PS5 players want to get hurt all over again and relive Naughty Dog's tragic masterpiece. But apparently, enough veterans are getting confused by the whole $10 upgrade path thing that Sony, as a gesture of goodwill, is issuing refunds to...
Guide The Last of Us 2 No Return: How to Complete All Challenges
Team Ellie and Team Abby Trophy guide
How do you complete all Challenges in No Return in The Last of Us 2 Remastered? A new rogue-like mode exclusive to the PS5 remaster, completing a series of Challenges unlocks new Skins and Skin Sets. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to complete all Challenges in No Return. Finishing all...
Guide The Last of Us 2 No Return: How to Unlock All Characters
All No Return character unlock requirements
How do you unlock all characters in the No Return mode in The Last of Us 2? A rogue-like mode only found in the PS5 remaster, you'll want to unlock all the playable characters as they come with different skills and abilities. In our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to unlock all...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Play Lost Levels
Where to find Jackson Party, Seattle Sewers, and The Hunt
How do you play Lost Levels in The Last of Us 2? Something brand new in the PS5 remaster of the game, Naughty Dog is allowing players to play levels that were cut from the game during development in an unfinished state. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to play Lost...
News Visions of Mana Narrows Down New Gameplay, Summer 2024 Release Window on PS5, PS4
Clearer visions
Visions of Mana, the brand new Mana title that was announced at The Game Awards last year, is targeting a summer release on PS5 and PS4. Previously, the action RPG had a very vague '2024' window, so this at least narrows things down somewhat. We're yet to see a whole lot of the project, but you can find glimpses of gameplay in a new...
Video The Last Of Us 2 PS5 vs PS4 Graphics Comparison
Getting up close and personal with the post-apocalypse
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to launch on PS5, bringing with it a host of technical enhancements. The PS4 original was arguably the best looking game of the previous generation, but now thanks to the remaster will have a full native PS5 version with native 4K options. But how much...
Poll Are You Playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Lost and found
It may not be the Prince of Persia revival that some fans wanted, but Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown seems to be kicking 2024's release schedule off with a bit of a bang. The action-platformer's been given high review scores across the board, and we want to know if you're sold on this new-look adventure. "Prince of Persia: The Lost...
News Helldivers 2 Has Gone Gold, Ready to Fight Back the Alien Hordes on PS5, PC
Duty calls
Helldivers 2 has three weeks to go until its 8th February launch, and it looks like that date is now a lock — if it wasn't already. After a small scare about a delay has come and gone, the co-op shooter has now officially gone gold, meaning its base code is complete and ready to rock. The news comes via the game's official social...
News Tekken 8 Launch Trailer Is Here to Max Out Your Hype
Get ready for the next battle
It's (another) exciting moment for fighting game fans. At the time of writing, Tekken 8 is just over a week away, and by all accounts it appears to be a cracking entry in the storied franchise. Bandai Namco has just released the launch trailer for the PS5 fighter, and it's looking great. There's an emphasis in the...
Record dating back to 2009 has been broken
Hogwarts Legacy has ended a 14-year streak that saw either a Call of Duty game or a title from Rockstar Games named the best-selling game of the year in the USA. The Harry Potter simulator has been named the best-selling game of 2023 in new data from Circana, beating Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It's not...
News Over 60 Class Types Set for Unicorn Overlord, New Characters Revealed
Meet your future friends and foes
Vanillaware has dropped another Unicorn Overlord information dump ahead of its PS5, PS4 release in March, revealing you'll choose a party from over 60 class types and introducing some of the protagonist's friends and foes. Every single character you meet in the game will have a set class, weapons, skills, and...
News New Alone in the Dark Trailer Reveals Fresh Look at the Haunted Mansion
Welcome to Derceto
It's nice to cover a piece of Alone in the Dark news that isn't a release date delay for once. Instead, the upcoming PS5 horror game has been treated to a fresh trailer that explores the innards of the Derceto mansion, the main setting for the title. Check it out above. In it, we see more from co-protagonists Emily Hartwood...
News Call of Duty: Warzone's Latest Update Appears to Have Buckled the Game
Self-inflicted
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players excited to jump into the shooter's vaunted Season 1 Reloaded might want to hold off, as it appears some fairly catastrophic bugs have broken containment. Players have been sharing their experiences of the update so far, which really must be seen to be believed.
News Final Fantasy 7 Fans' Overt Sexualisation Can 'Ruin Great Story Development', Says Cloud Actor
The Remake, Rebirth star has read your fanfic
The voice of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth protagonist Cloud Strife, Cody Christian, thinks that overly zealous fans could tone it down a bit. Players have had strong opinions on the Cloud and Aerith/Tifa love triangle ever since the release of the 1997 original. But with the prospect of another...
News Baldur's Gate 3 on PS Plus Is Probably Never Going to Happen
"You won't find our games on a subscription service"
In response to comments from a Ubisoft executive suggesting gamers need to become "comfortable" with the idea of not owning their games, Larian Studios founder Swen Vicke has doubled down on the traditional method of accessing video games: paying for them. As part of a Twitter thread, he suggests...
News Lee's Moves Are Looking Marvellous In Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Excellent!
Lee has been a staple of the Tekken roster since the very beginning, so it's great to see he's back at it in Tekken 8. He's the subject of the latest character-focused trailer from Bandai Namco, which you can see above. His usual style and flair is on display here and, dare we say it, he's looking excellent. We particularly like the...
Mini Review The Cub (PS5) - Short Platformer Oozes Style
Radio apocalyptica
One of the toughest things about making a 2D platformer must simply be making it stand out amongst the thousands of others. The Cub, from Golf Club Wasteland team Demagog Studio, at least gives itself a leg up in that regard, then, with stylised visuals, a moody soundtrack, and a persistent radio show that plays over the whole...
News Lunar Lander: Beyond Is Atari's Latest Revival of a Classic on PS5, PS4
From the makers of Cris Tales
Publisher Atari has been bringing back lots of old school favourites with modernised reboots, and the latest of these is Lunar Lander: Beyond. The original arcade physics sim had you guiding a space craft to as safe and precise a landing as possible. While that looks to be the main thrust of gameplay in this up-to-date...
News Diablo 4 Season of the Construct Will Bring New Quests, Vaults to PS5, PS4
Third season begins on 23rd January
Blizzard has announced a third season of content for Diablo 4 will begin next week on 23rd January 2024. Given the name Season of the Construct, it's set to add a new questline, a new base of operations underneath Kehjistan, and a new type of dungeon named Vaults. Catch the announcement trailer above for more...
News TopSpin 2K25 Brings Back Ace Tennis Series After 13-Year Absence
Sammy is pleased
2K Sports quietly announced a new entry in its Top Spin series of tennis games yesterday. Titled TopSpin 2K25, it'll be the series' first new tennis sim in about 13 years. Currently, the main source of information is the above teaser trailer, which features a mix of "gameplay and cinematics rendered in game engine". From what...
News Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in Bumper New Year PS Store Sale
Sonic! Yakuza! Monster Hunter!
Sony has unleashed yet another colossal sale onto the PS Store, discounting over 1,800 PS5, PS4 games. All the offers you see below will be available until 31st January 2024, so you've got exactly two weeks to take advantage of them. If you're looking for some of the most noteworthy deals from the sale, check out our...
News Physics-Based Destruction Game ABRISS Crushes 7th March Release on PS5
Build to destroy
ABRISS is an intriguing puzzler announced for a PS5 release, with the primary premise being the explosive smashing of stuff together. Released on PC in September, atmospheric, physics-based destruction arrives on PlayStation on 7th March. You can check out some gameplay in the trailer above, and if, like us, you find yourself...
News Create Realistically-Furred Characters in Dragon's Dogma 2's Complex Creator
Purfection
Dragon's Dogma 2 becomes more real every day, and Capcom's robust RPG is starting an all-new journey on PS5 from 22nd March. But before that grand adventure can begin, players must overcome that most consistently enduring of all roleplaying challenges: character creation. As part of IGN's ongoing First coverage of the game, we got a...
News The Last of Us 2 Remastered Director Doesn't Get Fan 'Consternation' Surrounding Re-Release
"It's the best way to play"
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out imminently on PS5, with owners of the original PS4 version able to gain access via a $10 upgrade path. Whether or not such an entry was necessary has been a hot debate amongst fan communities ever since we learned it existed. Director Matthew Gallant says he d
News Square Enix Confirms AI Art Use in PS5, PS4 Exclusive Foamstars
Bound to bubble up eventually
Squeaky-clean PlayStation exclusive Foamstars arrives on PlayStation February 6th as a PS Plus Essential offering, and making good on its earlier threats, publisher Square Enix confirmed the game will feature AI-generated art. This is in keeping with the
News Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters Tactical Deployment on PS5, PS4 Revealed
Terminators inbound
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is a tactical strategy title set in Game's Workshop's grimdark universe, and for our money, it's right up there with Rogue Trader as one of the best games in the setting. Released on PC in 2022, PS5 and PS4 versions of Daemonhunters have been confirmed for a 20th February deployment...
News Join Earth's Last Line of Offence with Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Launch Trailer
Drops down very soon
One of the rare games bearing the PS Studios emblem this year is Helldivers 2, and it's just around the corner on PS5. This follow-up to the original co-op shooter launches 8th February with an over-the-shoulder camera and, presumably, a much bigger budget, and it looks like it should be super fun with friends. The launch...
News Sample All the New Features of The Last of Us 2 Remastered in New PS5 Trailer
No Return! Lost Levels! Guitar Free Play!
With our The Last of Us 2 PS5 review now published on the site, Naughty Dog has released a new trailer that delivers a deep dive into all the new content and features included in the remaster. Set for release on 19th January 2024, returning players can look forward to the rogue-like No Return mode, Lost...
News Prison Architect 2 Announced, Sequel Goes Fully 3D on PS5 in March
Breaking free from two dimensions
Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Double Eleven have just announced Prison Architect 2, the sequel to the popular management/building simulation game. Unlike the original Prison Architect, this new title will be launching on consoles day and date with the PC version, and it's heading to PS5 on 26th March,...
News Big List of Tomb Raider Remastered PS5, PS4 Upgrades Revealed
New controls, health bars, and 200 Trophies detailed
Aspyr Media promised it would be sharing new details concerning its upcoming Tomb Raider I - III Remastered project in the near future, and it has now delivered in the form of a lengthy PlayStation Blog post. For starters, it's broken down its vision for the three remasters across graphics and...
News Overlooked Action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant Now Has a Playable Demo on PS5, PS4
It must be Fate
A game that got a little buried under the high profile releases of last year, Fate/Samurai Remnant now has a playable demo on PS5 and PS4, which features the first few chapters of its twisting campaign. For those totally out of the loop, this is an action RPG set in Edo Japan, as chosen heroes battle it out over an all-powerful...
Guide The Last of Us 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate The Last of Us 2 resource
The Last of Us 2, or The Last of Us: Part II as it’s officially named, is the sequel to Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed survival horror game, The Last of Us. We awarded the game a 10/10 in our The Last of Us 2 PS4 review, describing it as an "essential sequel". In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Will It Be on PS5?
Is The Last of Us 2 coming to PlayStation 5?
Will The Last of Us 2 be on PS5? Naughty Dog's sequel has cemented itself as one of the PlayStation 4's biggest releases, but is The Last of Us 2 coming to PlayStation 5? As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal whether you should expect a next-gen version of the post-apocalyptic...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All PS5 vs PS4 Differences
Every change in The Last of Us 2 on PS5 and PS4 revealed
What are all PS5 vs PS4 differences in The Last of Us 2? Now the Naughty Dog epic is available across two PlayStation consoles with different features, you may be wondering what each version offers. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal all PS5 vs PS4 differences. What...
News UK Sales Charts: Mortal Kombat 1 and 11 Both Back in the Top 10 During Quiet Period
KO
In these early couple of weeks of 2024, it's been a little quiet on the new releases front, and that means the UK's physical games chart is pretty much a list of the usual suspects. Up at the top is EA Sports FC 24, pinching the number one slot from Hogwarts Legacy, now in second. There aren't too many surprises here. Having said that, though,...
News Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Gameplay Launch Trailer Teases Big Superhero Battles
Out very soon
We're just a couple of weeks away from the arrival of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but Warner Bros. has seen fit to release the launch trailer early. You can watch it above. This newest trailer splices together proper gameplay footage with plenty of cutscenes from the story, and it honestly looks pretty fun. The game sees...
Review The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5) - A Near Perfect Package for New and Returning Fans
So… is it everything you hoped for?
The Last of Us: Part 2, in the eyes of us here at Push Square, is a masterpiece. Naughty Dog’s divisive sequel surpassed the hype and then some with a shocking, heart-wrenching, and visceral tale of revenge that subverted sequel expectations in a bold and brazen way. So with The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, a...
News Foamstars Releases 6th February as a PS Plus Essential Game
Costs $29.99 on its own
Square Enix has today revealed its online foam battling game Foamstars will launch for PS5, PS4 on 6th February 2024, and it'll be available on PS Plus Essential from day one. The game will release straight into Sony's base subscription tier, and will cost $29.99 once it's rotated out for another title in early March. Check...
News Persona 3 Reload Is the Result of Fan Surveys, Says Atlus
So they do work sometimes
Persona 3 Reload, the remake of PS2 classic Persona 3 releasing next month, is a direct response to fan surveys Atlus has conducted over the years. Speaking to Xbox Wire, producer Ryota Niitsuma said that Persona 3 was always the first response the studio received when fans were quizzed on what Persona game they would like...
News 14 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
The first drop of many
The first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium drop of 2024 has arrived, bringing a total of 14 games to subscribers. They are all available to download now across the UK and Europe, and will go live in the USA later today. If you have forgotten what the full line-up looks like, check it out below: PS Plus Extra: January 2024:
News Street Fighter 6 Smashes Another Sales Milestone, Over Three Million Copies Sold
World class
Capcom's excellent fighting game, Street Fighter 6, has been a big success for the publisher. As of 3rd January 2024, it's sold more than three million copies globally since launch just over seven months ago. The figure comes direct from Capcom in a press release on its website, where it also says the Street Fighter series as a whole has...
Guide Resident Evil 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Resident Evil 2 resource
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the 1998 PS1 classic of the very same name for PS5 and PS4. This brand new version modernises the controls, camera angles, and various other aspects and mechanics to make it feel fresh for hardcore fans and newcomers. In our Resident Evil 2 PS4 review, we awarded the game an 8/10...
Guide Resident Evil 2: Should You Choose Leon or Claire's Campaign First?
Differences between Leon and Claire's scenarios explained
Should you choose Leon or Claire's campaign first in Resident Evil 2? For those who don't know, the game is split up into two differing campaigns, one focusing on the efforts of police officer Leon Kennedy and the other on Claire Redfield's rescue attempt of her brother. While the two...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Unlock Hunk and Tofu's Secret Modes
Difficulty and comedy
How do you unlock Hunk and Tofu's secret modes in Resident Evil 2? As well as the two main campaigns in Resident Evil 2, there are a couple of extra modes you may want to dip your toes into. The original was famous for its brutally difficult Hunk mode, which saw the veteran soldier making his way out of the Raccoon City sewers...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Get All Three Medallions and Solve the Goddess Statue Puzzle
The classic puzzle solved
How do you get all three medallions and solve the goddess statue puzzle in Resident Evil 2? This is a brainteaser that spans the entirety of the Raccoon Police Department, and it revolves around the Goddess Statue situated in the very centre of the main hall. You'll need to collect three medallions in order to activate the...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Herb Combinations and Their Effects
Healing things
What are all herb combinations and their effects in Resident Evil 2? The classic green, red, and blue herbs make a return with Resident Evil 2, but what herb combination options are there and what effects do they have? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all herb combinations and their effects. Resident Evil 2: All...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations
Where to find every inventory slot upgrade
What are all Hip Pouch locations in Resident Evil 2? Inventory management is a major component of Resident Evil 2, and so having more slots for items is a huge benefit. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Hip Pouch locations. Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations: In order to...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Leon
Where to find all custom weapon parts for Leon
What are all weapon upgrade locations for Leon in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further enhanced with upgrades picked up throughout the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Claire
Alll custom weapon part locations for Claire
What are all weapon upgrade locations for Claire in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further improved with upgrades that you can locate in the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Select the Original Soundtrack
Reminisce with nostalgic sounds
How do you select the original soundtrack in Resident Evil 2? Capcom’s remake of its 1998 classic features a brand new score and sound effects, but if you want to get really nostalgic, then you can toggle on classic music if you prefer. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to select the original...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Open Leon's Desk
Unlock the rookie cop's table in the West Office
How do you open Leon’s desk in Resident Evil 2? Located in the West Office on 1F of the Raccoon Police Department, this is likely one of the first puzzles you’ll encounter in RE2. There are two padlocks on the table, and you’ll happen upon a cryptic clue named Rookie’s First Assignment. This...
Guide Resident Evil 2: Can You Kill Mr. X?
How to stop the Tyrant from chasing you
Can you kill Mr. X in Resident Evil 2? How do you stop the Tyrant from chasing you? There are points during Resident Evil 2’s campaign where you’ll be stalked by this top-hatted monstrosity, who’s also known as Mr. X. But you may be wondering how you can escape the Tyrant and when he’ll stop chasing...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Mr Raccoon Locations
Complete Vermin Extermination Trophy guide
What are all Mr Raccoon locations in Resident Evil 2? These pesky vermin are hidden all around the Raccoon Police Department, and make a noise when nearby. You need to shoot them in order to collect them. There are a total of 15 Mr Raccoons in the game, and you’ll need to play as both Leon and Claire in...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Safe Codes and Locker Combinations
Combinations and codes to unlock all safes and lockers
What are all safe codes and locker combinations in Resident Evil 2? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we’re going to reveal all safe codes and locker combinations to help you to make the most of your time in the Raccoon Police Department. For more on how to open Leon’s desk i
News Hope as Elden Ring Steam DLC Backend Is Updated for First Time Since Launch
"Oh, Elden Ring!"
The wait for Elden Ring's eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been so torturous we've almost lost our humanity. Still, at long last, a brief glimmer of hope emerges from the infinite depths of Steam's backend. Elden Ring YouTuber Ziostorm posted some verifiable findings to Twitter, showing that a DLC package has...
News Overwatch 2 Dev Admits 'Mistake' in Talking Spicy Self-Healing Changes 'Out of Context'
Just one "part of a much bigger set"
Yesterday, we brought you word of fresh controversy from the world of Overwatch 2. Aaron Keller, the director of the contentious team-based hero shooter, announced changes for Season 9 that would lessen players' "reliance on teammates" and implement passive healing for all. Today, Keller has walked things back...
News Youtuber DIY Perks Crafts Perfectly Portable PS5 Tablet and It's Glorious
Power to the players
There are plenty of PlayStation fans clamouring for a true Vita successor, and while the Portal is a nifty gadget, it's not exactly the same thing. YouTube channel DIY Perks argues that Sony has everything it needs to craft a portable PS5 tablet contained within the console itself, voiding at least one warranty to prove it...
News Before Suicide Squad, Rocksteady Was Reportedly Developing an Original Multiplayer Game
One that did not involve Superman
Before seemingly becoming embroiled in a multi-year Suicide Squad quagmire, developer Rocksteady Studio was reportedly working on an original multiplayer game, one in an entirely new setting. That's according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, who wrote about the game's tumultuous journey and the uphill battle it faces...
News Your The Last of Us 2 Platinum Trophy Will Be Safe After PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
Instant gratification
If you have already earned the Platinum Trophy in The Last of Us 2 on PS4, you'll be able to purchase the upgrade to the PS5 Remastered version later this week and earn yourself an instant second gong. Naughty Dog has confirmed it is an instant unlock; you just need to have your PS4 save data on the PS5 console you're using and...
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