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September2023
News Lil Gator Game Is an Adorable Bite-Sized Adventure Gliding to PS5, PS4
Snap it up
Last year, publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble introduced the world to Lil Gator Game, a small, cutesy action adventure that captured hearts on PC and Switch. Now, according to Gematsu, the game is heading to PS5 and PS4, arriving on 26th September, 2023. We've embedded the trailer from the title's original launch to give...
Poll Did You Buy Baldur's Gate 3?
We're in the gateway to hell
If you've been following Baldur's Gate 3 since its original announcement — and you had somehow always planned on a PlayStation release — then this day has been a long time coming. Larian Studios' celebrated RPG is out now on PS5, bringing one of the highest rated games... well, pretty much ever, to Sony's current-gen...
Review Goodbye Volcano High (PS5) - Wonderfully Written, But Stumbles on the Rhythm
Not the mama?
Canadian developer KO_OP has been away from Sony's ecosystem for quite a while. Its first game, GNOG, launched on PS4 back in 2017 and is a fun, colourful puzzler that works great in PSVR. Fast forward a number of years, and they’ve returned to PlayStation with Goodbye Volcano High, a visual novel about the hardships of discovering...
News Sea of Stars Now at 250K Sales, Beats First Year Targets
Despite being on PS Plus Extra, Xbox Game Pass
Indie RPG Sea of Stars has continued to sell well since developer Sabotage revealed it's shifted 100,000 copies, to the point where it's already beaten the studio's sales expectations for the entire year. The game has now sold over 250,000 units despite being available on PS Plus Extra and Xbox Game...
News Diablo 4 Yearly Expansions Seemingly Confirmed by Blizzard
Hell year
Prior to the release of Diablo 4, developer Blizzard had said that expansions would almost certainly be part of the game's live service model, and now it sounds like the plan is to release a big DLC once per year. The supposed confirmation comes from general manager Rod Fergusson, who, in an interview with Dexerto says "When you look at...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Is Now PS5's Highest Rated Game Ever
Earns a 97 on Metacritic
Baldur's Gate 3 is out now for PS5, and after bagging itself a Metacritic rating of 96 on PC, it's currently doing one point better on Sony's console. The PS5 version currently commands a 97 on the website, making it the highest-rated game on the system to date. The caveat, of course, is this is only based on nine reviews...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get More Free Pulls without Paying
Warp the free-to-play way
Looking for how to get more free pulls without paying in Honkai: Star Rail? As a gacha game, HoYoverse's latest will tempt you with microtransactions to unlock the characters you want. Of course, you can make good progress in the game without spending a dime. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going...
News Spider-Man 2 Anticipation Mounts with Two New PS5 Images
Suited and booted
Sony’s engagement with enthusiasts is non-existent in the PS5 era, so of course we know very little about the imminent Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. We have to accept what we can get, then: like these new images of Peter Parker and Miles Morales in their respective default suits. As you’d expect from developer Insomniac Games, both...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3 Guide: The Beginner's Resource
How to get started in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 is Larian Studios' magnum opus, a roleplaying sandbox of such size, quality, and depth it's doubtful we'll see anything like it for years — decades even — to come. Larian Studios' interpretation of the rich Dungeons & Dragons setting perfectly complements the gameplay mechanics fine-tuned...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: All Quests
Every quest in Baldur's Gate 3
What are all quests in Baldur's Gate 3? This RPG is an epic, all-encompassing adventure through Faerûn, set in that most epic of all legendary roleplaying settings: Dungeons & Dragons. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll share a complete list of all quests. Baldur's Gate 3: All Quests:...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: All Companions and Where to Find Them
How to recruit Companions
Looking for a Baldur's Gate 3 guide of all companions and where to find them? Companions are at the beating heart of Baldur's Gate 3, offering aid in battle, expert advice, and a shoulder to lean on when things get tough. The world of Faerûn is full of dangers, but the good news is you won't have to face them alone. On...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: Best Classes
Our class recommendations for your first Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough
Looking for a list of the best classes to pick first in Baldur's Gate 3? A character's Class determines what actions they can make and what role they serve in your party, both on and off the battlefield. If the Baldur's Gate series is new to you, or you just need a solid start to...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: All Romance Options and How to Unlock Them
How to romance all Companions in Baldur's Gate 3
Looking for a titillating list of all romance options and how to unlock them in Baldur's Gate 3? It's OK, don't be shy, we'll teach you everything you need to know to be successful in both life and love. You'll be astride everything that crosses your path, regardless of race, gender, sex, alignment,...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3 Acts: How Many Chapters Are There?
How many chapters are in Baldur's Gate 3?
Wondering how many chapters there are in Baldur's Gate 3? Full of the kind of twists and turns you would expect from a game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the tale at the centre of this new entry follows a classic structure. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll reveal how...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Baldur's Gate 3?
Wondering how long does it take to beat Baldur's Gate 3? Larian Studios' latest is a massive game, the kind of all-encompassing roleplaying experience that can become dangerous if you let it. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll answer the most burning of questions: how long does it take...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: What Is the Level Cap?
What's the max level in Baldur's Gate 3?
Wondering what is the level cap in Baldur's Gate 3? In order to keep pace with the ever-increasing threats and adventures they will face, players will need to develop their characters accordingly if they want to keep up. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll teach you what the level cap...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How to Rest
Short Rest and Long Rest explained
Want to know how to rest in Baldur's Gate 3? Sleep is an essential part of any successful adventurer's daily routine, ensuring they're healthy and prepared for whatever challenges the day may bring. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll make sure you know how to rest effectively and don't end up...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How to Level Up
How to level up in Baldur's Gate 3
Can't figure out how to level up in Baldur's Gate 3? Like any good RPG, the experience garnered over the course of many adventures will have a tangible effect on your character, increasing their prowess in various regards. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll teach you everything you need to...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How to Change Party Members
How to swap party members
Want to know how to change party members in Baldur's Gate 3? Each Character is unique, offering different skill sets based on their Class, Race, and other attributes, both in and out of combat. If you find yourself bouncing off a situation, it's probably time to regroup and refocus. On this page, as part of our Baldur's...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: Where to Sell Items
How to find Emerald Grove
Wondering where to sell items in Baldur's Gate 3? Like any good RPG, you're sure to be laden down with valuable loot before you know it, and at least during the game's opening hours, seemingly nowhere to offload it. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll point you in the direction of the first available...
News Ultraviolent, Ridiculous FPS Trepang2 Spills Blood on PS5 in October
Bang bang bang
Trepang2 is an absolutely mental first-person shooter that released on PC earlier in the year, and now it's coming to PS5 on the 2nd October. Playing as a super solider with a seemingly insatiable hunger for blood and guts, there's a clear emphasis on completely over-the-top gameplay. You can slow time, pluck helpless enemies off...
Grey area
A prequel to Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, the verbosely named Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten is a fairly typical Japanese RPG. It follows the story of a young warrior named Oshtor, who, after a strange meeting with a mysterious girl, sets off on a grand adventure to uncover the secrets of his family's history. So far,...
News By the Way, Fishing Sim Call of the Wild: The Angler Has Launched on PS5, PS4
In case you didn't know
We knew Call of the Wild: The Angler was heading to PS5 and PS4 at some point, but it turns out it was quietly launched last week. Yes, the open world fishing sim is now available on consoles, arriving back on 30th August, and frankly, we only just noticed. It's available in two editions, with an add-on and a season pass...
News Indie Hit Stray to Be Adapted into an Animated Movie
No bots about it
Stray, the smash hit indie adventure game (and former PlayStation console exclusive), is getting the adaptation treatment. Annapurna Animation is currently working on turning the title into an animated feature film, retelling the story of a cat in a world inhabited by robots for a new audience. To recap, Stray released on PS5 and...
News EA Sports WRC Takes Rallying 'Next-Gen' on PS5 This November
Pre-order for three days of early access, VIP Passes
EA Sports has confimed the "first truly next-generation rally game" EA Sports WRC will launch for PS5 on 3rd November 2023. Packing 18 official FIA World Rally Championship locations, 10 current WRC, WRC2, and Junior WRC vehicles, and another 68 classic race cars, lots of new features from the...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Performance improved, bugs squished
We had a great time with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor when it arrived earlier this year, but let's be honest, the technical performance wasn't great. The game's performance mode, which targeted 60 frames-per-second at a reduced resolution, was inconsistent, and it even struggled to keep it locked to 30 if you used the...
News Alone in the Dark Delayed to January to Avoid 'Chaotic' October Window
Game will also be improved
THQ Nordic has announced it's delaying promising PS5 horror title Alone in the Dark to 16th January 2024 to avoid the extremely busy release schedule of October. The game was originally slated to release in amongst Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2, but will now represent one of the first major game launches of next...
Review Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - One of the Greatest RPGs of Our Time
Larian siezes the RPG crown at swords-point
If any video game truly deserves the mildly ludicrous 'AAAA' moniker, it's Baldur's Gate 3. Larian Studios' latest is a roleplaying experience of the first order, a work of vanishing beauty made in the old ways to modern specifications. This third instalment in the long-dormant series effortlessly makes...
News Three More PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now
At least you can still play online...
One of the worst-received PS Plus Essential refreshes has now arrived: Saints Row, Generation Zero, and Black Desert are available to download across the UK and Europe, with the USA set to join the fun later in the day. They are yours to keep for as long as you maintain a subscription to the base tier, and...
Guide PS Stars: All Rewards and How to Get Them
All digital collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit currently available
Looking for all Rewards and how to get them in PS Stars? The primary purpose of Sony's new loyalty scheme is to earn Points which can be exchanged for Digital Collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit. On this page, as part of our PS Stars g
News Work Has Already Begun on DLC for Indie RPG Sea of Stars
DLSea
The wonderful Sea of Stars has been a hit for developer Sabotage. It sold 100,000 copies on day one despite being available on PS Plus Extra and Game Pass, and the critical reception has been incredibly positive. While many of you will still be meandering through Zale and Valere's adventure, work has already started on what's next for the...
News PS5 Inches Closer to GachaStation 5 with DanMachi Battle Chronicle Confirmation
PS5, PS4 versions in the works
Gacha games are leaking out of the PS5's ports and cables at the moment as it's confirmed DanMachi Battle Chronicle will join the likes of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Project Mugen on the platform in the future. The action RPG is already available f
News Vibrant PS5, PS4 Indie Ultros Reveals Its Opening Moments
New trailer ahead of 2024 launch
First confirmed during this year's PlayStation Showcase, developer Hadoque has shared a fresh look at the psychedelic PS5, PS4 indie game Ultros. Slated to release in 2024, you can catch a glimpse of the 2D title's first few minutes, where it introduces the colourful world protagonist Ouji is set to explore. Take a...
News Rad Looking Detective RPG DECAPOLICE Will Go Big at Tokyo Game Show This Month
This is the DECAPOLICE
DECAPOLICE, the really cool looking detective RPG that was announced for PS5 and PS4 back in February, will have a relatively big role to play at Tokyo Game Show 2023. Developer Level-5 has announced its games lineup for the event — which takes place from the 21st September — and DECAPOLICE is basically the headline act...
News The First Official WRC Rally Racer from EA Sports Is Finally Unveiled Tomorrow
Should be rally good
Last week, French outlet Dealabs reported new details about EA Sports and Codemasters' upcoming WRC game. The article shared information on the game's release date, pricing, and editions you can purchase, as well as what will appear on the front cover. Assuming it's all legit, it pointed to a proper reveal in the near future,...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy on Top as Armored Core 6 Drops
LEGO Star Wars also on the up
Hogwarts Legacy and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon have swapped positions with one another to hand the Harry Potter simulator a top spot in the latest UK physical sales charts, while FromSoftware's mech game slips to fifth. The only new entry this week is at least an interesting one: the Premium Edition Upgrade for...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae - Best Builds
Super Saiyan
What are the best builds for Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae in Honkai: Star Rail? Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae is an Imaginary elemental version of Dan Heng who subscribes to
News There's a Lot to Look Forward to At Tokyo Game Show This Year
And it's happening soon
Tokyo Game Show is coming back with a bang this year, and it looks like there’ll be a lot to look forward to throughout the extended weekend. Scheduled to start on 21st September through 24th September, organisers the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association have been billing this as the biggest TGS in some time,...
News Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 Has a New Developer, Out in 2024
The Chinese Room now making the RPG
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture team The Chinese Room has been confirmed as the new studio behind the troubled Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, with an updated release window set for late 2024. It's unclear how much of the work original developer Hardsuit Labs put into the project will carry over into the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Clarified as CDPR Lists Patch vs. Phantom Liberty Changes
Huge changes still incoming
Ahead of its release later this month, CD Projekt Red has clarified what we can expect from Cyberpunk 2077's huge 2.0 update. In other words, the developer has outlined which big changes will be free via the patch, and which adjustments will be part of the paid Phantom Liberty expansion. Just to be clear, there hasn't...
Final Fantastic
Square Enix has dropped an information bomb on the future of Final Fantasy 16. The immediate news is that patch 1.10 is available to download now on PS5, with the update adding alternate outfits for main characters, and the ability to change the look of Clive's sword (without changing its stats). The patch also makes some gameplay...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2023?
Plus or minus?
Uh oh, we've got a bad feeling about this one. Each month, we ask you lot for your thoughts on the latest PS Plus announcements, and we can't wait to hear what you think of September's reveal. We say that because Sony seems to have riled up a lot of PlayStation fans over the last few days, as it unveiled a questionable PS Plus...
News PS4 JRPGs Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Are Getting PS5 Versions, It Seems
Hot Steel
According to newly registered ESRB ratings, it looks like Falcom's excellent JRPGs, Trails of Cold Steel 3 and Trails of Cold Steel 4, are coming to PS5. The two sequels, which released on western PS4s in 2019 and 2020 respectively, are published by NIS America outside of Japan — and we all know how much that company loves its PS5 ports...
Mini Review Tenebris Pictura (PS5) - A Supernatural World That Kicks You Down With Its Combat
We can paint over this work of art
Starting Tenebris Pictura will have you scratching your head early on. You awake in a painting world, where you learn that you have the power to jump into paintings and walk around those areas. You can also split your spirit from your body, where most of the game is focused. As you continue, you will face various...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492
Just driftin'
It's a slow WAYP this week as we move into the height of the summer and the busy release season. There are so many games to play right now, though, we're expecting another active comments section. Sammy Barker: It may be the boring answer, but while I wait for my impending review assignments, I'll be wasting away my time with the...
Mini Review The Making of Karateka (PS5) - A Wonderful Interactive Documentary for Gaming Historians
Kick! Punch! It's all in the mind
The Making of Karateka is a rare treat. It's part documentary, part archive, part collection of old games, and part remaster. It's also a wonderful example of just how far we can go with game preservation if we put the work in, and the gold standard for how we should approach collections of classic games going...
News PS Plus Price Hike Drives Sony Share Prices Up Dramatically
That'll go down well
Fans may be understandably fuming at Sony’s decision to increase annual PS Plus prices dramatically, but it’s had a positive impact on the firm’s share prices, with investors rubbing their hands over the prospect of increased profits. Bloomberg (paywall) reports that the Japanese giant’s shares increased by 3.4 per cent...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for September and October 2023
Spider-Man! EA Sports FC! Sonic!
With August out of the way, we find ourselves nearing the business end of the year when it comes to game releases. Thankfully, for PlayStation 5 and PS4 owners, there's plenty to be excited about over the next couple of months. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy...
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Hits PSVR2 This Month, Free Upgrade for Existing Players
Rip-roaring good time
The Pixel Ripped games are fan-favourite virtual reality experiences, and one of them is about to get even better. Pixel Ripped 1995 is heading to PSVR2 on 12th September, 2023, more than three years after the original made its way to PSVR. This fancy new version of the game is enhanced in numerous ways; it features better...
News Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with PowerWash Simulator's Next DLC
Blast the past
PowerWash Simulator has been the recipient of some great DLC packs, the last being a SpongeBob SquarePants crossover. This cartoonish, undersea level pack was the game's first premium DLC, and it's being followed up with another, only this time, we're going Back to the Future. Yes, the beloved movie franchise is crossing paths with...
News PS5 Trophies for the Highest Rated Game of the Year Hit Sony's Servers
Baldur's Gate 3 is getting closer
Baldur’s Gate 3, currently the highest rated game of the year according to Metacritic, will launch on PS5 next week – and right on time, Trophies have started to populate Sony’s servers. The game is packing 56 gongs in total, with the Platinum likely to be coveted by RPG aficionados and PlayStation superfans...
News PS5's Remote Play Handheld PS Portal Releases on 15th November
You can pre-order now
Sony’s previously announced Remote Play portable for PS5, the PS Portal, will officially launch on 15th November – as dated overnight. Pre-orders are open now in select countries via the platform holder’s own direct-to-consumer storefront, PS Direct. The manufacturer says pre-orders will open at other retailers on 29th...
August2023
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Armored Core 6?
Don't hold back, Raven
The game's been out on PS5 and PS4 for a week now, and if you've managed to beat the infamous first boss, we'd like to know what you think of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. Indeed, there's no question that this is a hardcore action game — something the series has always embraced — but in riding on the wave of...
News NBA 2K24 Expedites Your Goal of GOAT Status on PS5, PS4
Stripped back City returns
NBA 2K24’s single player MyCAREER mode has gotten increasingly complicated over the years, so we suspected it was only a matter of time before 2K Sports dialled it back a bit. This year’s campaign feels like the simplification the series has been yearning for, as you’ll have one objective: become the Greatest of All...
News EA Sports' Anticipated WRC Game Will Take a Long, Easy Left to PS5 Soon
Unannounced but on track for 2023
We’ve been hearing about EA Sports’ officially licensed World Rally Championship title for what feels like an eternity, but Dealabs’ ever-reliable billbil-kun has now broken the first details. The racing simulation – launching on PS5 alongside other modern consoles – is targeting a 3rd November launch...
News Iconic PS2 Platformer Beyond Good & Evil Appears to Be Coming to PS5
20th anniversary edition awaits
It looks like an updated version of Ubisoft’s iconic PS2 era platformer Beyond Good & Evil could be coming to the PS5, as a listing for a 20th Anniversary Edition has been uncovered on the US ratings board website, the ESRB. While the game hasn’t been officially announced by the French publisher, it’s rare...
Mini Review Somerville (PS5) - An Atmospheric Adventure Lacking Depth
Hello darkness, my old friend
Somerville is an atmospheric, 2.5D, narrative adventure game from indie developer Jumpship. Created partly by co-founder of Playdead, Dino Patti, it’s clear this title’s inspiration came from the likes of Limbo, Inside, and Little Nightmares. Somerville takes on silent storytelling through gorgeous environments and...
News PS5, PS4 Owners Are Understandably Irate with PS Plus Price Hike
Taking the PS Plus
We’ve known for quite some time that Sony, in its current guise, doesn’t care much for its core consumers – but overnight, it proved it. The platform holder nonchalantly announced price hikes to the annual tiers of its various PS Plus su
News Anticipated Capcom RPG Sequel Dragon's Dogma 2 Will Be Playable at Tokyo Game Show
Sequel is edging closer
The long-awaited sequel, Dragon’s Dogma 2, will be fully playable at next month’s Tokyo Game Show – and even if you’re not visiting the enormous Japanese convention, you’ll be able to learn more about the release as part of the publisher’s Online Special Program on 21st September from 7PM PDT. According to a...
News Is Sony Working on a New PS2 Emulator for PS5, PS4?
Watch this space
With the frankly flabbergasting PS Plus price increases announced overnight, Sony is in need of a win for its subscriptions – and a big one at that! One way it could curry favour with long-time members is by upgrading its PS2 emulator, allowing it to bring back classics from the early noughties alongside the PS1 and PSP titles...
News Sony Has a State of Play Livestream for September, Rumours Suggest
Jeff Grubb has heard about one
Sony is primed and ready to deliver a new State of Play livestream in September, if new rumours are to be believed. Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb took to Twitter overnight to share he's heard "a State of Play is coming", and given Sony's recent track record of hosting events like the PlayStation Showcase in September, it...
News Street Fighter 6's New PS5, PS4 Fighter Is a Weirdo in the Best Possible Way
Wacky A.K.I.
Street Fighter 6’s first Character Pass is coming quicker than we initially anticipated, with the oddball A.K.I. arriving as early as 27th September. Capcom fully detailed the character with a huge trailer and PlayStation Blog post overnight, confirming that the slithery individual is able to inject poison into enemies who dare to...
Guide PS Plus Memberships: All Three Tiers Explained
What PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium gets you
Sony has expanded its PlayStation Plus service to encompass more benefits and features. While the standard option we've been subscribed to for years will remain under a slight rebranding, two more tiers are being introduced to offer its members more as part of their subscription. In this PS5 guide,...
Reaction Has Sony Put Together the Worst PS Plus Month Ever?
Bad games! Price increases!
Sony has had some stinkers in the past, but it's handing itself an incredibly difficult job if it ever wants to top the PS Plus Essential lineup for September 2023. We've got a dreadful PS4 game in Generation Zero, a bang-average MMO in Black Desert, and a single decent open world experience in Saints Row. Compared
News Paper Beast Sculpts an Enhanced Edition for PSVR2, Out in September
PS4 to PS5 upgrade will cost you
Paper Beast will be making the jump from PS4 and PSVR to PS5 and PSVR2 next month in an Enhanced Edition which bundles in new improvements. Out on 27th September 2023, the new version will sport a smooth locomotion mode in VR and all-around HDR support, and outside of it, there'll be a 4K resolu
News PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
As much as $40 more
Sony has revealed as part of the PS Plus Essential drop for next month that it's increasing the price of all three PS Plus tiers (Essential, Extra, and Premium) on 6th September 2023. The firm says this is being done to "enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus...
News PS Plus Essential Games for September 2023 Announced
Yikes
Sony has revealed the PS Plus Essential games members can look forward to for the month of September 2023. Saints Row was already leaked at the start of the week, but the full PS5, PS4 lineup — which can be downloaded from Tuesday, 5th September 2023 — is as follows: Saints Row (PS5, PS4) | Review
News PS5 Fans Divided on PlayStation Portal Handheld
Peering into the Portal
Revealed last week, PlayStation Portal is Sony's own answer to remote play on PS5. In other words, it allows players to stream their PS5 games to an eight inch, 1080p screen with DualSense functionality attached to it. Retailing at $199.99 / £199.99 / €219.99, there's been a lot of discussion around whether it's a...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Could Be Close to 100GB in Size
Get your SSD ready
The Marvel's Spider-Man 2 limited edition PS5 console is starting to be shipped out to content creators and those who secured a pre-order, and some wording on the packaging suggests the game will be taking up a big portion of your SSD. The retail box says a minimum of 98GB of free space is required to download and play Marvel's...
News New Modes, More Stages for PSVR2's C-Smash VRS in September Update
Over 40 new levels included
PSVR2 hit C-Smash VRS will receive a huge overhaul on 14th September 2023 that adds new modes, more than 40 new stages, and a host of other features in a free update. The big highlight is an Infinity mode, which as the name suggests, tasks you with keeping the ball in play for as long as possible while avoiding oncoming...
News Moss Developer Goes Live Service in Glassbreakers, a Multiplayer VR Title
Will come to PSVR2 eventually
Polyarc, the VR dev best known for the Moss series, has announced its next title will be a live-service multiplayer game called Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss. Set inside the Moss universe, this is a "1v1 real-time battler" where you pick three fighters with their own unique abilities and
News PS Plus Drives Down PS Store Prices on Over 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games
Plus one
PS Plus subscribers, irrespective of tier, can enjoy double discounts on over 2,000 items from the PS Store right now – through 13th September. Offers expand to a variety of tentpole titles, including Dead Island 2 for £41.99/$48.99, Grand Theft Auto 5 for £17.49/$19.79, and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot for £15.59/$15.59. Please keep in mind...
News Despite Being on PS Plus Extra, Sea of Stars Tops 100k Sales in One Day
Sea of sales
Sea of Stars, the thoroughly likeable throwback JRPG which released earlier this week, may be available to download as part of PS Plus Extra (and, whisper it, Xbox Game Pass) but has still managed to surpass 100,000 sales in one day. It’s likely the vast majority of these units were purchased on PC and Nintendo Switch, but it’s...
News Immortality Creator Reveals Work on a PS5 Version
Sam Barlow is "working on it"
Immortality creator Sam Barlow has confirmed he's working on bringing his interactive movie game to PS5. Replying to a fan on Twitter, Barlow simply says he's "working on it". The title was originally released to critical acclaim on PC and Xbox Series X|S, garnering a
News Baldur's Gate 3 DLC Is on the Cards at Larian Studios
Dev has done Definitive Editions in the past
Larian Studios has stated it's exploring the idea of releasing Baldur's Gate 3 DLC after the game has been "patched for a while" and the Belgian dev has taken a holiday. In a new interview with IGN, senior product manager Tom Butler said the following when asked about expansions: "We'll carry on patching...
News Bizarre Musical, Culinary Toybox Nour: Play with Your Food Finally Hits PS5, PS4 in September
Food is art
Announced several years ago, we've always been curious to check out Nour: Play with Your Food. Fortunately, it looks like the game is finally done cooking — it'll be served up on both PS5 and PS4 on 12th September, 2023. For those unaware, Nour is a sort of sandbox experience that's all about messing around with food. A series of...
Clockwork conundrums
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is the fifth entry in the one-to-four player, puzzle platforming adventure series, from Finland based developer, Frozenbyte. After attending a celebration at Astral Academy and being framed for destroying the village, our three heroes, Amedeus the wizard, Zoya the thief, and Pontius the knight,...
News Alan Wake 2 May Look Unreal on PS5, But the Dev's Done It with a Tiny Team
"We are very, very far from first parties"
On the evidence of its various Gamescom showings, Alan Wake 2 looks absolutely incredible. It’s even more impressive, then, that Remedy has seemingly achieved the impossible on a tiny team. You may be aware that most AAA productions require hundreds upon hundreds of developers these days – in fact, that...
Mini Review Lost Eidolons (PS5) - Solid Fire Emblem-Esque Strategy Is Rough Around the Edges
Mire Emblem
Lost Eidolons is an uncommon sight in the current RPG landscape. It's a strategy title that takes clear inspiration from games like Fire Emblem, but it forgoes a stylised art direction for realistic-looking characters who, at a glance, wouldn't appear out of place in a AAA, blockbuster production. And that's an important point to make,...
News King Kong Up Against Spider-Man in Skull Island PS5, PS4 Release Date
Battle for attention
Skull Island: Rise of Kong will be vying for attention in the few days before the PS5 release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as Game Mill Entertainment reveals the game will be out on 17th October 2023. Joining the really crowded October 2023 release calendar, it's taken the original launch day of Alan Wake 2 and will come out just...
Preview Like a Dragon Gaiden Feels Like an Evolution of the Yakuza Franchise
Erase everything, build it again, better
We’ve seen glimpses of Kiryu since his reported death in 2018 — his appearance in Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a perfect passing of the torch for the series, we reacquainted ourselves with the eerily similar looking Ryōma this year in Like A Dragon Ishin!, and the Judgment series has continued Ryu Ga...
Review Firewall Ultra (PSVR2) - Flawed VR Shooter Misses the Mark
Tactical tedium
It felt a little strange booting up Firewall Ultra for the first time. It's a game that simultaneously straddles the line of reboot, remake, and sequel, all whilst selling the best features that the PSVR2 has to offer. As a result, it has steadily become synonymous with Sony’s headset, even though we knew very little about it prior...
News Ace Strategy Game Jagged Alliance 3 Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Take back Grand Chien soon
THQ Nordic has announced it's porting the well-received PC strategy game Jagged Alliance 3 to PS5, PS4. Set to launch "soon", it'll cost £49.99 / $59.99. Check out the reveal trailer above. Originally released for PC only last month, you'll take part in strategic turn-based battles to win back the country of Grand Chien...
News Tales of Arise '2nd Anniversary Special Livestream' Announced for TGS 2023
"Latest info on the Tales series"
Bandai Namco has revealed its plans for Tokyo Game Show 2023, which takes place from the 21st September. The publisher's bringing a bunch of its upcoming titles to the event, including Tekken 8, Blue Protocol, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, and Sand Land. But one game that isn't on the release schedule is...
News Chaotic Co-Op Game Pizza Possum Eats Up a September Release on PS5
Hide-and-snack
Games can be incredibly profound, thoughtful, and mature experiences, but they can also be unbelievably silly. If you're in the mood for the latter, Pizza Possum might be what you're after. Developed by Cosy Computer, this is a madcap arcade game all about snaffling as much food as you can without getting caught. Announced earlier...
News Lara Croft Joins Call of Duty Next Month, 21 Savage and Mace Too
Part of Season 5 Reloaded
Activision has confirmed Tomb Raider protagonist Lara Croft will be joining the Call of Duty universe on 9th September 2023 as a purchasable Operator in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone. She'll arrive in the Season 5 Reloaded update, which also brings rapper 21 Savage and Modern Warfare characte
Reminder Gorgeous PS5, PS4 RPG Sea of Stars Joins PS Plus Extra Today
Look to the stars
Sea of Stars, the anticipated indie RPG, is out today on PS5 and PS4 — and if you happen to be subscribed to PS Plus Extra, you can dive right in. The game was confirmed for Sony's service earlier in the month, and going by critic reviews, this is definitely a title that fans of old school adventures will want to check out. We...
News UK Sales Charts: Armored Core 6 Mechs an Impact with Number One Debut
FromSoftware with love
While the UK's boxed games sales can't be used to indicate trends worldwide, we think it's safe to say Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is doing pretty well for itself. Publisher Bandai Namco will no doubt be pleased with its performance so far; it's landed at number one in the UK physical chart, displacing some mainstays...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Kameos Could Lead to Some Crazy PS5 Crossovers
Guest characters being lined up post-launch
There’s a strong chance Mortal Kombat 1’s pretty cool Kameos system could lead to some crazy crossovers in the future. For those of you who haven’t been following the fighter, the system allows you to tag in a teammate to help during combat, with the allies also aiding during Fatalities and some...
News PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Spending Has Completely Plateaued in USA
Future imperfect
Discussion at the start of the generation was dominated by Sony’s reluctance to release its flagship first-party software into subscriptions like PS Plus, and how this decision was going to bring an end to its market leading position. That hasn’t panned out, however, and data from Circana (formerly NPD) shows that consumer...
News Looks Like You Should Expect More Astro Bot on PS5
The bots are back in town?
It may not come as much of a shock, but it looks like PlayStation is plotting more Astro Bot. The eagle-eyed Gematsu spotted that Sony has submitted a bunch of trademarks for the character in Europe, suggesting something may be afoot. While there’s no specific evidence of a new game here, we wouldn’t bet against the...
News Please Put Down Your Weapon, RoboCop: Rogue City Seemingly Hit By a Sneaky Delay
Pushed out of September
It would seem RoboCop: Rogue City has been delayed, although going by various store pages, you wouldn't know it. The game is still listed on platforms like Steam as having a September release window, but according to the game's latest trailer — which dropped during Gamescom last week — it's actually been pushed back to...
Ninja'd
Bandai Namco has released a specs sheet for upcoming anime brawler Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, which confirms that it'll run in 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second on PS5. That's obviously an improvement on previous Ninja Storm titles, which were typically capped at 30fps across the PS3 and PS4 generations...
News PS5 Is Now Trending Ahead of PS4 Life-to-Date Sales in US, Despite All the Stock Setbacks
And far, far ahead of PS3
When the PS5 first launched in 2020, it had a lot of obstacles to overcome. The covid-19 pandemic obviously had a massive effect on just about everything, and Sony's early generation plans were clearly scuppered amidst the chaos. Component shortages meant that the PS5 was initially stuck in production limbo, and the limited...
Review Sea of Stars (PS5) - PS Plus Extra's Retro-Inspired RPG Is the Whole Package
Total eclipse of the (pixel) art
Sea of Stars aims to do for turn-based RPGs what The Messenger did for side-scrolling action platformers — modernise a classic gaming genre while honouring its traditions. From where we're sitting, that's mission accomplished for Sabotage Studio. The developer's second game pays homage to numerous classic RPGs of...
Preview Persona 5 Tactica Is Shaping Up to Be More Than Just a Tired Strategy Spin-Off
Take your time
We've accepted the Phantom Thieves aren't disappearing anytime soon and Persona 5 Tactica reaffirms why that isn't a bad thing. Much like Persona 4, Atlus' phenomenal RPG took on a life of its own and since 2016, we've seen our favourite Phantom Thieves investigating jails, crawling through dungeons and
Review Madden NFL 24 (PS5) - Another Five Yards Forward for EA Sports' Football Sim
Moving the chains
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Guide Armored Core 6 Endings Guide: How to Get All 3 Endings
Liberator of Rubicon, Fires of Raven, and Alea lacta Est endings explained
Do you need an Armored Core 6 endings guide? How do you get all 3 endings in Armored Core 6? As you make your way through the game, you'll make Decisions that can lead to a few different conclusions. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to reveal how to get all 3...
Rumour PS Plus Essential Game for September 2023 Leaked Early
Patience of a saint
One of the games from September 2023's PS Plus Essential offering has been leaked ahead of the official announcement, it seems. Reliable Dealabs leaker @billbil-kun has the scoop, and it looks like subscribers are getting
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