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December2023
Game of the Year Henry's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Roll the dice
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of contributor Henry Stockdale. 5. Dredge: Dredge resonated in a way I didn't expect. Lovecraftian-esque horror has never been my bag and my adventures in video game fishing mainly...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Current and Upcoming Banners (January 2024)
Warp this way
Looking for all current and upcoming banners in Honkai: Star Rail? Banners, or Warps as they're known here, are a concept in gacha games where the rate of pulling new or returning characters is elevated for a set period of time. If you're looking to build an unstoppable team in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG, or simply want to collect...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster, or Re-Release of 2023
Back from the dead
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Remake, Remaster, or Re-Release of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category celebrates games that have already released and were brought back this year, either in their original form or updated with better visuals...
Game of the Year #7 - Lies of P
Sweet little lies
Lies of P is one of 2023's most pleasant surprises. It's a twisted take on the classic tale of Pinnochio, incorporating elements made famous by FromSoftware's Dark Souls series. Korean newcomer Neowiz Games knocked it out of the park with its debut, delivering some competent competition and the closest thing to a Bloodborne...
Game of the Year Stephen's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Chrysalis cracker
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of assistant editor Stephen Tailby. 5: Humanity: I remember seeing Humanity for the first time and wondering how it would ever come together as a cohesive video game, but I...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Xueyi - Best Builds
Guess Xue?
What are the best builds for Xueyi in Honkai: Star Rail? Xueyi is a Quantum judge from the Ten-Lords Commission who subscribes to The Destruction Path Type. This means she's particularly effective at dealing damage. On this pag
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Blade - Best Builds
Passive aggressive
What are the best builds for Blade in Honkai: Star Rail? Blade is a Wind elemental Stellaron Hunter who subscribes to The Destruction Path Type. This means he's especially effective in offense. On this page, as part of our
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Ruan Mei - Best Builds
A genius
What are the best builds for Ruan Mei in Honkai: Star Rail? Ruan Mei is a Ice member of the Genius Society who subscribes to The Harmony Path Type. She's particularly good at keeping enemies in a weakened state and buffing the ab
Quiz Push Square's PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2023
Test yourself on 2023's biggest and weirdest stories
Oh, hey! Been a minute, hasn't it? Well, a year. It's been a year. Tell you what, though, it sure does feel shorter than that. 2023 has been a whirlwind, full of huge games and even bigger news from January right through to, well, just the other day. Anyway, welcome to our fourth annual...
News God of War Trilogy PS5 Remaster Rumours Surface from Suspect Source
We hope they'll 'be better'
The original God of War games will allegedly make a comeback on PS5, although we’re not putting too much weight behind the source. Speaking on the Xbox Era podcast – we know, we know – notorious rumourmonger Nick Baker said that a remaster of Kratos’ first three adventures “might be happening”. It’s perhaps...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2023
Independent innovators
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Indie Game of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category focuses on the best PS5, PS4 titles from indie developers not afforded the big marketing pushes and significant production budgets, and a fantastic...
Game of the Year #8 - Dead Space
They're coming outta the walls
Coming in at number eight is Dead Space. This full PS5 remake kicked off 2023 with its January release, and honestly, we haven't stopped thinking about it since. With The Callisto Protocol launching just a month prior and sharing a lot of the same DNA, EA Motive wiped our memory of Johnny Protocol as it thrust us into...
Game of the Year Khayl's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Down by the river
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of news reporter and reviewer Khayl Adam. 5. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is the most recent game on this list, and I'm still digesting it, but...
News One of PS5's Most Promising Action RPGs Is Getting a Playable Demo in January
That's Grand-blue
Announced during the annual Granblue Fantasy Fes, Cygames will release a playable PS5 and PS4 demo for Granblue Fantasy: Relink next month. With the action RPG set to release on the 1st February, said demo should give fans even more reason to be excited for this highly promising title. We don't have a specific date for the demo,...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Story Game of 2023
Tales from the console
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Story Game of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category highlights the best adventures you can venture on from a narrative perspective on PS5 and PS4. With an intriguing main plot, wonderful characters, and fun...
Game of the Year #9 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turgle
Unless they're making the same sort of leap in quality as Assassin's Creed II did, sequels often struggle to drum up the same sort of excitement their predecessors did. A known quantity going into a second game, it's a common criticism Respawn Entertainment managed to avoid in a follow-up that's bigger and better in every...
Game of the Year Scott's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Not on the sidelines
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of contributor Scott McCrae. 5. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon: Armored Core 6 is just a rad game overall. Having never played any of the other games in the series, I wasn't...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising to Add Compulsory Crossover with NieR Automata's 2B
To be or not to be 2B
There’s very little movement in the NieR franchise, but Square Enix continues to license blindfolded character 2B to, well, everyone. Fulfilling her role as a compulsory crossover character for the umpteenth time, Cygames has revealed she’ll be added to anime fighter Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising in February. For those...
News GTA 6 Hacker Ruled a High Risk to the Public, Sentenced to Life in Hospital
Teen infiltrated dev Rockstar while under police protection
The 18-year-old Brit behind some of the biggest hacks in history – including the one which saw large chunks of GTA 6 footage uploaded to the Internet – will spend his life in hospital, as a judge has ruled he remains a high risk to public life. British teenager Arion Kurtaj infiltrated...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 508
Dark days before Christmas
It's the last weekend before Christmas, so we hope your work is done until the big day. Whatever your personal situation, there's never been a better time to unwind with some games, and we've got a bumper holiday WAYP to prepare you for the holidays. Aaron Bayne: Since I'm hosting Christmas for the first time this year,...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Open World Game of 2023
Deeper than puddles
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Open World Game of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. This category specifically focuses on the games with the best open worlds, from how they're implemented to what there is to see within their zones. Bronze Trophy:...
Insect inside
Cocoon is one of those games that's hard to talk about without spoiling things, but it absolutely deserves a spot in our Game of the Year rundown, so we're gonna have to try. Spearheaded by Playdead alumnus Jeppe Carlsen, this excellent puzzle game carries much of that Limbo/Inside energy — reason enough alone you should pay...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Will Add a Pinch of Roguelite Fun to Its PS5, PS4 Campaign
And why not?
It sounds like there will be a touch of the ol’ roguelike in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, as an update to the game’s official website – spotted by Games Radar – mentions the inclusion of a dungeon which changes each time you visit it. To be fair, the grinding in predecessor Yakuza
Developer to remain resilient
Insomniac Games has issued a statement regarding the recent ransomware attack on the developer. It thanks fans and peers for the "outpouring of compassion and unwavering support" during a tough period for the Burbank studio. "We're both saddened and angered about the recent criminal cyberattack on our studio and the...
News ISPs Seemingly Clamping Down on Downloads of Stolen Marvel's Wolverine Build
Don't do it
It appears ISPs are contacting users alleged to have downloaded a stolen build of Marvel’s Wolverine. The upcoming PS5 exclusive featured in terabytes of data taken from developer Insomniac Games’ servers, and it would seem an early playable build of the anticipated superhero outing is now being illegally passed around. <related...
The best PS5 first-person shooters, ranked and rated
What are the best FPS games on PS5? Well, what do you think? In this evolving list, it's down to you and the Push Square community to decide PlayStation 5's top shooters. The first-person shooter genre — FPS for short — has been around for decades, and is as popular today as it's ever been,...
Guide Best Action Games on PS5
PS5's best action titles, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS5? The best part about playing video games is they allow us to perform feats we can’t in real life, whether it’s working undercover in Hitman 3 or swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Whether it’s performing death-defying stunts or...
Game of the Year Jaimie's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Wake up
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Jaimie Ditchfield. 5. Baldur’s Gate 3: At the time of writing, I have yet to finish Baldur’s Gate 3. I’m about 35 hours into my adventure so far, yet I can still...
News Two of PS5's Biggest 2024 Titles Will Have Massive Musical Components
Sounds good
Expect some pretty impressive musical performances to emerge from two of PS5’s biggest games in 2024, as both The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will allow players to unleash their creativity. The anticipated titles – scheduled to release as PS5 exclusives – both feature musical minigames, and they sound...
News Dev Behind PSVR2's Firewall Ultra Blames the Lack of Virtual Reality Support for Closure
Shutting after eight years
First Contact Entertainment, the studio behind PSVR’s acclaimed Firewall Zero Hour and PSVR2’s pseudo-sequel Firewall Ultra, will close down at the end of the year. The team cited the industry’s overall lack of virtual reality support as the reason. “As a AAA virtual reality game developer, we are just not able to...
News Persona Studio's Fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Looking Slick in Stylish Screens
Unscathed triumph
Persona developer P-Studio's exciting fantasy offering, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is due in Fall 2024, inevitably causing fans of Atlus's all-consuming RPGs to retreat from society. The publisher has revealed some slick screenshots (thanks, Gematsu) and shed further light on the world in which the game takes place. With a narrative...
News South Park: Snow Day! Forecasts Multiplayer Madness in March on PS5
School's out
South Park: Snow Day! takes a break from the turn-based RPGs we've come to know and love, mixing things up and switching to a 3D engine. We got a new trailer showing off more multiplayer gameplay and locking in a 26th March release date on PS5. The story of the New Kid continues as a massive blizzard has thrown the normally peaceful...
News The Official Horizon Cookbook: Tastes of the Seven Tribes Sounds Delicious
"From the spicy Fireclaw stew to the mouth-watering Bitterbrew Boar"
Both hunting and gathering are essential aspects of the Horizon franchise, and Aloy spends much of her time foraging for all kinds of crafting materials. But every hunter has to eat, and soon, you, too, can whip up meals worthy of a Seeker with The Official Horizon Cookbook:...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Most Frustrating Glitch Has Finally Been Fixed on PS5
Jump up, jump up, and get down
Games as large as Larian's Leviathan Baldur's Gate 3 are made of countless interlocking parts held together by technological wizardry and prayers, which will never cease to amaze us. Even after multiple extra years of developments in Early Access, five major patches and 15 hotfixes since launching in August alone,...
News Turns Out You Won't Lose Access to Those Discovery TV Shows on PlayStation After All
For the time being at least
Earlier this month, it emerged that, due to expired licences, certain Discovery TV shows you may have purchased via PS Store would vanish from your library. It became quite a hot story, highlighting the potential dangers of an all-digital future where access to your "owned" items could be revoked at any moment. As it...
News Devolver Digital's Holiday Special Provides an Unhinged Look at Its Future Games
Tis the season
Devolver Digital marches to the beat of its own drum, and we're here for it. The indie label has just published a holiday special video, as it's done the last couple of years, and while it's patently ridiculous, it does at least offer a new glimpse at some upcoming PlayStation games. Once you get past the musical number, if you can...
Soapbox These PS5, PS4 Games Brought Me the Most Joy in 2023
Stephen's feel-good games of the year
When the time comes each year to start thinking about our Game of the Year coverage, I always struggle to narrow down my favourites to just a top five. There are so many titles that deserve recognition. Especially in a year like 2023, which has been bursting with top games from the very start, I find it really...
News PS5, PS4 Suika Game Knock-Off Causing a Stir on the PS Store
Not the popular Nintendo Switch version
The Suika Game is coming to PS5 and PS4 – but not the Suika Game. Fans spotted a PS Store listing for the fruity puzzler, which is published by GoGame Console Publisher. Crucially, this is not the organisation behind the uber-popular Nintendo Switch version. In fact, in a statement to
Game of the Year Simon's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Blasphemy!
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Simon Fitzgerald. 5. Sea of Stars: An indie hit that I probably never would have played if it weren’t part of PS Plus. This title’s gorgeous pixel presentation and...
News Nomura Promises Death Won't be Cheated in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Fate demands a sacrifice
Famously, without getting bogged down in decades-old spoilers, in the 1997 classic Final Fantasy VII, a key party member dies halfway through the game in a violent, shocking turn. It's a stretch of the game that will be reborn in the ambitious Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, due out on PS5 in February. But if predecessor Remake...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection PS5, PS4 Getting Screen Setting Features Update in January
Blink and you'll miss it
Konami has revealed that another patch for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is incoming for PlayStation players and is expected to arrive on PS5 and PS4 in early January. It'll add a plethora of screen settings to play around with, hopefully allowing for a more authentic tactical espionage experience. Already live...
News The Finals Update 1.4.0 Patch Improves Balance, Combats Cheaters on PS5
Merry Patchmas, Yolks!
The Finals is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter that blew up after shadow-dropping at The Game Awards. Developer Embark Studios has released another patch, 1.4.0, wishing Yolks (players) a Merry Patchmas and inviting them to Ho-Ho-Ho-Hop in there this holiday sea
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Huge, May Take 100 Hours to Do Everything
New details emerge from preview
Game Informer recently revealed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth would be gracing its cover, and that means a flood of new info is heading our way. In fact, a huge preview of the anticipated sequel is now live on the publication's website, and it's stuffed with new info. The main takeaway is that this game will be...
Rumour Call of Duty 2025 Will Return to a Near-Future Setting in Sequel to Black Ops 2
This timeline is confusing
The Call of Duty machine will keep chugging along, whether the games are well received or not. This year's entry may not go down as a favourite, but perhaps a future one will regain your interest. Not only have we had reports about 2024's Call of Duty, we're now also seeing word about where the series is heading in 2025...
News Shaheen Will Gladly Take You Surfing in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Desert falcon
Bandai Namco is rattling through these character trailers as we get closer and closer to the release of Tekken 8. The latest to be put in the spotlight is Shaheen, a relatively new fighter introduced in Tekken 7 and returning for this upcoming entry. Using close quarters combat techniques, Shaheen looks like a tough customer, with a...
Guide Best Open World Games on PS5
The best PS5 open world games ranked and rated
What are the best open world games on PS5? One of the most common ways a game is structured these days is with an open world setting, giving you the freedom to explore its map with no restraints. They're very popular and have been for years, the result being a tonne of large scale, free-roaming titles...
News Sony Officially Confirms PS5 Has Passed the 50 Million Units Milestone
On pace with PS4
PS5 has officially sold 50 million units. That number is accurate as of 9th December, 2023 – and reflects consoles sold directly to consumers, not shipped to retailers. It means the system took 161 weeks to achieve the milestone, just one week more than it took the PS4 to reach the same feat. Obviously, the new-gen system has...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Wins Big in PS Blog Awards, Including PS5 Game of the Year
Amazing
We'll be getting into all of our Game of the Year coverage here on Push Square very, very soon, but PS Blog has just shared which games are taking home its awards for 2023. The official blog has a total of 18 categories, all voted for by the public, and it makes for some interesting reading — especially in a year as packed as this one...
News Analysts Peg PS5's 2023 Sales at Around 22.5 Million Units Worldwide
Full steam ahead
PS5 shifted an estimated 22.5 million units worldwide in 2023, according to a prediction by analysts Ampere. Assuming the figure is accurate, that’d represent a 65 per cent increase year-over-year, although it’s worth remembering the system was still heavily supply constrained in 2022. The same group expects declines for both...
Game of the Year Aaron's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Aaron Wake
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of video producer Aaron Bayne. 5. Diablo 4: My first proper go of the Diablo series, Diablo 4 scratched that level-up itch for me in 2023, with a fun gameplay loop and a continually...
News Leaderboards, Accessibility Features, More Coming to PSVR2's C-Smash VRS in January
Game on
The enjoyable futuristic sports title C-Smash VRS is a firm favourite among PSVR2 enthusiasts, and that's partly down to some pretty great post-launch support. The game, a virtual reality revival of Dreamcast cult classic Cosmic Smash, has received some fantastic (and free) updates since it launched back in June 2023, and that looks set to...
News PS5's Ultra Anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Graces Game Informer
Ahead of the game's release early next year
It’s hard to believe we’re just a few months away from the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but that’s the situation as we write this article today. Square Enix doesn’t need to drum up much hype for the anticipated PS5 console exclusive – but it’s going to make a bit of noise in the lead...
News Devs Weigh in on 'Disgraceful' Insomniac Games Data Breach
"They didn't deserve this"
A devastating Insomniac Games data breach has resulted in terabytes of confidential company information being shared online, including licensing contracts, development pipelines, and much more. Recognising the severity of the infiltration, a selection of high-profile studios have expressed solidarity with the Marvel’s...
News Nearly 5,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Colossal Christmas Sale
The most wonderful time of the year
Sony’s slashed the price of almost 5,000 PS5 and PS4 games, as it looks to extract as much money from your battered wallets as possible this Christmas. The absolutely enormous holiday sale, which officially ends on 5th January, includes some truly gigantic PS Store discounts – up to 80 per cent off in some...
News Sand Land Vehicular Uniride Gameplay Will Blow Your Hair Back on PS5, PS4
Unconventional, but clearly effective
Sand Land still doesn't have an ETA on PS5 and PS4. Still, the more we see of Bandai Namco's upcoming vehicular action RPG (bearing that signature Akira Toriyama art style), the more we anticipate taking a road trip with Beelzebub. In a new trailer, we're introduced to the the Uniride, a versatile contraption...
News Hardcore Tetris-Like Loot River Embarks on Perilous PS5, PS4 Voyage
Unlock the secrets of the Loot River
If you ever thought the one thing missing from classic tile-matching puzzle games was an injection of that special FromSoftware secret sauce, then the narrative-rich roguelike Loot River might be for you. Billed as "Dark Souls meets Tetris", it launched on PC in 2022 and is out today on PS5 and PS4, bringing a...
News Rise of the Ronin Preview Details Open World, Moral Choices, Combat, More
PS5 action RPG opens up
To say it's coming out in just a few months, we don't really know a whole lot about Rise of the Ronin. Up to now, all we've really been aware of is that it's an action RPG from the makers of Nioh and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and takes place in Japan in a more realistic period setting. Even with the recent trailer, we still...
Game of the Year Ken's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Faeruined
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Ken Talbot. 5. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: I wasn’t sure how Respawn was going to handle the follow-up to the brilliant Fallen Order. Would it go bigger and risk diluting...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Play as Young Kratos
Classic Kratos
Looking for how to play as young Kratos in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? A skin inspired by the Greek version of God of War's protagonist is unlockable in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode, and can be used instead of his more modern, bearded look. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how...
News 19 All New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available to Play on PS5, PS4 Now
Happy holidays
Ahead of the holidays, Sony has rolled out its roster of new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium titles for December 2023. The selection, which is headlined by Grand Theft Auto 5 and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, includes 19 titles overall – some of which can even be streamed in some territories, if you’re running out...
News Insomniac Hackers Allegedly Leak Terabytes of Internal Information
Including purported employee information
A week after a ransomware group alleged to have infiltrated Sony first-party Insomniac Games, leaked documents are allegedly beginning to emerge online. This follows on from apparent footage and concept art of the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, which is still in development for PS5. The documents app
News Major Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Spoilers Break Containment
No survivors
Rocksteady Studios desperately needs a hero, or a team of them, as significant spoilers for the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League run rampant everywhere gamers gather. The audacious person or persons responsible leaked the critical data following recently-held closed alpha testing, which is obviously not ideal. Video and...
News Beware! Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Assets Are Beginning to Appear Online
Stolen from Insomniac Games
We’re afraid to report that, following the devastating ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, assets from Marvel’s Wolverine are beginning to appear online. Due to the criminal nature of this situation, we won’t be discussing any of the leaks here on Push Square. However, this is a warning that if you wish to avoid...
News Sony Wants PS5 Games to Automatically Adjust the Difficulty While You Play
Ups and downs
While this article will undoubtedly be read by numerous people who have the Platinum in Elden Ring, it’s worth remembering that gaming has massive global appeal these days, and not everyone is capable of beating Malenia while blindfolded with a Buzz! controller. Sony’s worked really hard to ensure players of all abilities can beat...
News Armored Core 6 Patch 1.05 Prepped for Imminent PS5, PS4 Deployment
Ranked matchmaking inbound
FromSoftware's mech epic, Armored Core VI, is getting a substantive patch in the form of 1.05, which adds ranked online matchmaking and accompanying leaderboards for official bragging rights. New PVP maps are inbound, as are personalised nameplates, and best of all, it's due out today, Tuesday 19th December, on PS5 and...
News Stare Wistfully at The Last of Us Online PS5 Multiplayer Menu Screen
And dream of what could have been
We're still reeling from the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, Naughty Dog's ambitious, mysterious multiplayer effort, with news breaking ahead of the weekend that ended months of speculation. Now, an image a notorious leakster just had lying around might serve as either a salve, or to exacerbate the situation...
Guide Astro's Playroom Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
A complete guide to Astro's Playroom on PS5
Astro's Playroom is a free platforming game, included as a pack-in with the PlayStation 5. It's inspired by the characters and concepts first introduced in The Playroom and The Playroom VR, which culminated in the full-blown Astro Bot Rescue Mission for PlayStation VR. The game serves as a showcase for the...
News God of War Ragnarok, Valhalla DLC Both Updated, Here Are the Patch Notes
Install both before continuing
Santa Monica Studio has just released updates for both God of War Ragnarok and its free DLC, Valhalla. You can download and install them now, and the studio stresses you need to install both patches before you boot the game back up. The update for Ragnarok comes in at about 376MB, while the patch for Valhalla itself...
News PS Plus Indie Hit Sea of Stars Surpasses 4 Million Players
Seeing stars
Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, has just announced its total player count has reached a new milestone. The hit indie game has now surpassed a total of 4 million players across all platforms. The game arrived on PS5 and PS4 at the end of August, when it also launched directly into the PS Plus Game Catalogue,...
News Roguelite Restaurant Sim PlateUp! Reserves a Table on PS5, PS4 in February
Delicious
Earlier in the year, it was announced that PlateUp! would be heading to consoles in November. Unfortunately, this didn't happen, and the release on PS5 and PS4 was quietly delayed. Now, though, publisher Yogscast Games has a fresh release date, with the title now arriving on 15th February, 2024. For the uninitiated, PlateUp! is an...
News Fortnite Fans Are Miffed with Season 5's PS5, PS4 Item Shop
V-Buck it
Now that Epic Games has tuned the pricing of its more expensive cosmetics, Fortnite fans are miffed at the rotation of the Item Shop itself. Ever since Season 5 rolled around, the developer has put a huge focus on its new games, including Fortnite Festival,
Game of the Year Brett's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
It's bingo time
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Brett Posner-Ferdman. 5. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk: In a year packed with so many incredible games, it's easy for some great releases to fly under the radar. For many, It...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Crests and What to Do with Them
Crest fest
Looking for how to get Crests and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Crests are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' rewards within the mode, as well as unlock new armours and cosmetics. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide,...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Fight at The Forum
Formidable foes await
Looking for how to fight at The Forum in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? The Forum is an arena in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode that's part of the Greece area found in upper Valhalla. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to fight at The Forum. How Do You Fight at The Forum...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Find All 3 Boat Captain Keys
You again?
Looking for how to find all 3 Boat Captain Keys in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Boat Captain Keys are a type of collectible discovered after you've completed the main story of Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to find all 3 Boat Captain Keys. How...
News Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Gets First Major PS5 Patch, Expect Another Before Christmas
Emperor be praised
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a triumphant exploration of the 40k setting that launched with a regrettable number of bugs, as noted in our recent review of the game. Developer Owlcat Games has since released a major patch, which should address the worst offenders, and has promised another will arrive on PS5 in tim
News The Last of Us' Cancelled PS5 Multiplayer Was 'More Fun' Than Any Other Online Game
The highlight of one dev's career
Naughty Dog has cancelled its ambitious PS5-bound online multiplayer adaptation of The Last of Us, implying it had to choose between dedicating itself to the live service title or continuing to make single player games. Ultimately, it opted for the latter, and claims it now has multiple new projects in the works...
News Gaudy Controller Leak Indicates Elden Ring PS5, PS4 DLC Planned for February
"Sync with new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion release"
The Game Awards have come and gone, again without mention of Shadow of the Erdtree, developer FromSoftware's eagerly anticipated Elden Ring DLC (despite some of the community's more arcane efforts). But now we might better understand when we could expect to return to The L
News Sea of Stars Replaces 'The Completionist' NPC Following Fraud Allegations
"We do make it a priority to maintain a positive and optimistic space"
Indie RPG Sea of Stars CEO, co-founder, and creative director of Sabotage Studio, Thierry Boulanger, has announced the replacement of an NPC based on internet personality Jirard "The Completionist" on all platforms, including PlayStation. Khalil has been accused of taking an...
News Persona 5 Series Collectively Takes More Than 10 Million Hearts
Phantom Thieves have hit the big leagues
Atlus has revealed that the Persona 5 series, comprised of the 2016 original, the expanded Persona 5 Royal, the rhythm action game Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, hack and slash Persona 5 Strikers, and the strategic spin-off Persona 5 Tactica, have together amassed a combined 10 million copies sold. That's a...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Re-enter the Dragon
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Venba: What a treat this game is. From the wonderful music to the heartfelt narrative to the enticing crackling and sizzling each time you...
Site News Our Game of the Year Goodness Gets Underway from Today
Here we go again
It’s been a big year for PlayStation – many would argue a vintage year, in fact. While the selection of first-party software from Sony has been a little on the light side, third-parties have more than picked up the slack, producing bangers like Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, and so, so, so much more. As has become something of...
Mini Review Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS5) - Re-Released, Rollback Fighter Is Top Tier
Rise again
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is essentially an enhanced re-release of the ill-fated Granblue Fantasy Versus — a really good fighting game that had its competitive scene smothered by the coronavirus pandemic, while shoddy netcode meant its online community was all but dead on arrival. Rising, then, feels like a deserved second chance...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
Christmas is coming
This week’s WAYP is coming in hot, so forgive us the brief pre-amble. We’ve got a lot of responses from the team this time, though, so let’s get straight into it. Aaron Bayne: I'm having a hard time pulling myself away from The Finals, but I'm keen to check out the God of War Ragnarok DLC, Valhalla this weekend, too...
News PS Studios and Many More Spread Some Yuletide Cheer with Festive Cards
A Christmas tradition
It's almost Christmas time, and you know what that means — publishers and developers from around the globe have descended on the PS Blog to spread some seasons greetings. Yes, the annual tradition returns, with lots of well-known teams sharing a festive image for fans to enjoy. As always, Sony's first-party studios are all...
Huge update coming after Christmas
HoYoverse has hosted the next major livestream for Honkai: Star Rail’s upcoming v1.6 update, named Crown of the Mundane and Divine, which is scheduled to release on 27th December. Another colossal update for the uber-popular gacha, the content will include three new playable characters, fresh story content, and a...
DLC Review God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla (PS5) - An Essential Epilogue for Fans of the Series
Rogue to redemption
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is the best kind of DLC — it makes an already fantastic game even better. Available for free to all who own God of War Ragnarok itself, this is an epilogue to the main story that gives you a very good excuse to dive back into the action. Not only does Valhalla contain some valuable narrative beats...
Rumour PS5 Pro Targeting September 2024, Will Have Proprietary Upscaling Tech
The machine of tomorrow
Things are starting to heat up in the PS5 Pro rumour mill. Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb, who's been a relatively reliable source of information in the past, has made further comments on Sony's unannounced mid-step console, suggesting it's currently scheduled to arrive in about nine months' time. In the above video, Grubb comments...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Change the Difficulty
Hard knocks
Looking for how to change the difficulty in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? You'll be able to select your preferred difficulty when starting a new game of Santa Monica Studio's new roguelike mode, but it's not obvious how to change it at a later date. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Change Kratos' Appearance
Lookin' good
Looking for how to change Kratos' appearance in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Giving Santa Monica Studio's skin-headed antihero a new look is a large part of the franchise's appeal, and there are lots of cosmetic options to unlock in the title's roguelike mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Unlock Sanctuary Barriers
Sands of time
Looking for how to unlock Sanctuary Barriers in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Sanctuary Barriers are swirling sand-like blockades you find in realm sanctuaries in non-combat areas. They can be permanently unlocked using Sanctuary Barrier Keys, and usually contain high-value rewards on the other side. On this page, as part of our God...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Divine Triumphs and What to Do with Them
The most valuable currency in the mode
Looking for how to earn Divine Triumphs and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Divine Triumphs are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to purchase some of the most desirable permanent upgrades in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode. On this...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden's Controversial English Dub Is Selectable on PS5, PS4 Now
If you dare
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name has been warmly received on PS5 and PS4, but there’s been controversy surrounding its English dub. While most fans generally prefer to play the franchise with subtitles anyway, SEGA has found success adding English voiceovers to the series in recent years, making the franchise more...
News Fortnite Fans Can't Believe There's No Winterfest Cabin on PS5, PS4 This Xmas
A less cosy Christmas
Fortnite is at peak popularity right now, following an outrageously successful OG season, and the launch of various new games, including LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing. With the holidays upon us, many had been looking forward to Epic Games’ annual WinterFest, where historically it’s introduced a cosy cabin for players to...
News Satoru Gojo Teaches You How to Play Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash on PS5, PS4
Cursed energy
Looking for a crash course on how to play Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash on PS5 and PS4? Well, here’s Satoru Gojo to help. In truth, while this trailer is delivered as a kind of crash course on the game, there’s really not a whole lot to learn. Essentially, it’s a tag-team arena brawler where you need to attack to build your Cursed...
News PS5 Sales Absolutely Explode in Europe as Sony Single-Handedly Drives Industry Up
New-gen console up 376 per cent
Sony propelled overall console sales up almost 60 per cent year-over-year, as the PS5 absolutely exploded in Europe during November. According to a GSD sales report – which tracks several major countries, excluding the likes of the UK and Germany – the new-gen console’s sales were boosted by an eye-opening 376...
News Atomic Heart: Trapped in Limbo DLC Looks Suitably Surreal on PS5, PS4
Break free in February
Amazingly, Atomic Heart was released in February of this year, heralding the onslaught of games that was to come. If you've been itching for a reason to return to developer Mundfish's bizarre world, you might want to look at this trailer for Trapped in Limbo, DLC, due out 6th February on PS5 and PS4. Trapped in Limbo appears...
News Fortnite Massively Cuts Prices of Criticised Rocket Racing PS5, PS4 Microtransactions
U-turn
The outrageously overpriced microtransactions for Fortnite’s new arcade racing game Rocket Racing have dramatically dropped, following robust criticism from the game’s community. Epic Games originally in
News Naughty Dog Has 'More Than One' Ambitious PS5 Single Player Game on the Way
"We cannot wait to share more"
Alongside confirmation that it’s cancelled its hotly anticipated The Last of Us Multiplayer project, Naughty Dog sought to reassure fans by confirming it has “more than one” ambitious single player titles in the works. The studio admitted that, had it followed through its live service plans, it would have had to...
News Former The Day Before Dev Dishes on Chaotic Studio Situation
"No one from our team knows why they called it an MMO"
The Day Before's rise to infamy has been swift. Promised for an eventual PS5 release, it was released last week into Steams Early Access in an atrocious state, and players were quick to note it only vaguely resembled the product promised. The developer announced its dissolution days later,...
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