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PS5 News
May2024
Reaction PS5 Livestreams Are No Longer Speaking to the Fans Who Built the Brand
Tough times
It’s been eight years since Sony’s outstanding E3 2016 press conference, where it hired a full-blown orchestra and introduced the rebooted God of War to the world. And it’s been nine years since arguably the greatest gaming livestream in history, where the holy trifecta of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Shenmue 3, and The Last Guardian...
News Monster Hunter Wilds, Astro Bot the Biggest PS5 Winners from State of Play
Justice
It’s always interesting to look at the most viewed trailers after a State of Play has aired, just to get a better idea of which titles resonated with fans. While this is far from a scientific experiment – especially when you consider we’re only taking into account views from the PlayStation channel roughly 12 hours after the event...
News PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Will Have 80 Action-Packed Levels
Across six unique galaxies
Ever since the original tech demo in The Playroom VR, fans have been waiting for a full-blown Astro Bot adventure. Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the outstanding PSVR outing, checked the box – but due to its virtual reality requirements, many missed out on the excellent Team ASOBI outing. Now, after the tantalising Astro’s...
News PS5, PC Fans Are Trying to Figure Out If Concord Is Free-to-Play
Doesn't look like it
Sony spent a lot of time building up hero shooter Concord during its recent State of Play, and it did a decent enough job. All we’d seen of the release previously was a greasy looking hamburger, so that it was able to establish its cast of Guardians of the Galaxy-esque wise-crackers within the span of a single CG trailer was...
News Helldivers 2 Major Order Directs Players to Destroy Supercolony-Infested Planet of Meridia
Exterminatus
Helldivers 2 players have been issued a new Major Order, focusing the community's ongoing Galactic War efforts in a specific place, towards a particular end. However, this time, the Meridia Superhive situation will require a more permanent solution, with the planet slated for permanent destruction. Super Earth has decreed that the time...
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for May 2024?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
In stark contrast to the prolonged, seemingly unending rumours leading up to it, Sony's latest State of Play presentation was announced and executed in less than 48 hours. We're now on the other side of the show, having seen a total of 14 games in the span of just over 30 minutes — including some updates from one or two...
News Alien: Rogue Incursion PSVR2 Gameplay Creeps Up on Unsuspecting Holiday 2024 Launch
Up close and personal
Alien: Rogue Incursion crawled out of an air duct during Sony's State of Play showcase, debuting some nightmare-inducing PSVR2 gameplay. Players must attempt to survive in a facility overrun with xenomorphs, stepping into the unfortunate shoes of an as-yet-unnamed protagonist stranded on the "inhospitable planet Purdan" in late...
News Behemoth Is All Brutal Combat and Big Baddies in PSVR2 Gameplay Trailer
Arrives this fall
PSVR2 fans rejoice: Behemoth looks great. This new first-person action game comes from the makers of The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, and the quality is on display in this new trailer, which focuses mainly on combat. The game appears to heavily lean into melee fights with various enemy types, though you'll clearly get your...
News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Emerges from the Fog on 8th October
Cloudy with a chance of Pyramid Head
Konami and Bloober Team’s long-awaited Silent Hill 2 remake will finally emerge from the fog on 8th October, and here’s a brand-new trailer as well as an extended look at gameplay. Pre-orders are open now, with two exclusive James Sunderland masks available for those who register their interest: Mira the Dog...
News Open World Martial Arts RPG Where Winds Meet Announced for PS5
Guided by the wind
We'll be totally honest with you: we're losing track of all these incredibly pretty action games from newly sprouted Asian studios, but Where Winds Meet — announced during the latest State of Play — does look very promising. Described as an "open world action adventure RPG" heavily influenced by martial arts, this looks to be...
News Marvel Rivals Officially Confirmed for PS5, Closed Beta Test in July
Venom, Adam Warlock revealed
NetEase has now confirmed Marvel Rivals is heading to PS5. In case you aren't aware, this is a multiplayer shooter featuring various Marvel heroes and villains, and you'll soon be able to play it on Sony's console. You can see the game in action in the above trailer, which also confirms a few other things. Firstly, two...
News Until Dawn Looks Scarily Good in PS5 Gameplay Trailer, Arrives in Fall 2024
Boo
Sony and developer Ballistic Moon have unveiled a gameplay trailer for the upcoming PS5 and PC remaster of Until Dawn. The beloved PS4 horror game is getting spruced up for modern machines, and it's looking good from what's been shown here. In case you don't know, Until Dawn is a narrative-focused horror adventure. It frames itself as a teen...
News Ballad of Antara Offers 'High Fidelity' Free-to-Play RPG Action on PS5 in 2025
Grand ambitions
Announced during Sony's State of Play showcase, Ballad of Antara is a world-ending action RPG slated for PS5 in 2025. This free-to-play, brand-new IP from developer TipsWork Studio will strive to achieve the "highest fidelity" possible. Over on the PlayStation Blog, studio head Yang Yang explai
News Anticipated Free-to-Play Action RPG Path of Exile 2 Ventures to PS5 Later This Year
The path is clear
Path of Exile 2 will carve a, er, path to PS5 in late 2024, developer Grinding Gear Games has revealed. Previously, the anticipated sequel was only confirmed for PC, but its early access period will kick off on Sony's current-gen system as well. If you're totally out of the loop, Path of Exile is a Diablo-like, loot-heavy action...
News Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Glorious, Lands on PS5 This September
We're so happy
Astro Bot is the name of the cutesy robot's big new game, and this time it's a full length excursion rather than just a tech demo. The trailer has put a smile on all our tired faces — it looks utterly delightful. Team Asobi's platformer will feature more than 80 levels across six galaxies, which you'll explore in order to find...
News Infinity Nikki PS5 Is the Open World Anime Dress-Up Game of Your Dreams
Fashionably late
Amid an ocean of somewhat samey looking shooters and Soulslikes, one game during today’s State of Play really stood out: Infinity Nikki from Infold Games. Effectively an open world anime dress-up game, the trailer showcased how you’ll use the power of photography and fashion to navigate a cutesy fantasy world named Miraland...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets First Gameplay, Looks Like the Evolution of World
Wilds thing
Monster Hunter Wilds was given its first proper gameplay trailer during the latest State of Play, and as ever, we're finding it very, very difficult to doubt Capcom. While it isn't raw footage, all the hallmarks of a proper Monster Hunter title are there, and we get to see some new beasts to boot. It's already apparent that this is the...
News Concord Is Sony's Answer to Overwatch, Launches August, Beta Test in July
Team-based hero shooter
After Concord's vague debut teaser, we now know much more about Sony's shooter for PS5 and PC. This sci-fi, team-based hero shooter brought to mind Overwatch with a twist of Destiny in the above gameplay video. In this first-person shooter, two teams of five are pitted against each other in a variety of modes, taking control...
News Dynasty Warriors Origins Could Be the Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For on PS5
Warriors, come out to play
Dynasty Warriors is making a rather grand-looking return in 2025 on PS5. It's fair to say that the Koei Tecmo and Omega Force series fell off a cliff with Dynasty Warriors 9 — a deeply flawed release — but this so-called Dynasty Warriors Origins looks like a significant step forward, especially in the graphics...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for May 2024?
Did it deliver?
Sony's latest State of Play livestream has just concluded, giving us a glimpse at what's heading to PS5 and PSVR2 in the near future. Expectations have been all over the place for this one; protracted rumours about the show may have somewhat heightened the hype of fans, while others saw the words 'State of Play' and instantly reined...
Live Watch the Silent Hill Transmission Livestream Right Here (31st May, 2024)
The fog is clearing
Looking to watch the Silent Hill Transmission livestream? This is the second edition of Konami’s horror broadcast, with updates promised on games, movies, merchandise, and more. Many will no doubt be tuning in for more on Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake, but hopefully there will be a handful of surprises, too. The...
Live Watch PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (30th May, 2024)
Astro Bot! Concord! More?
Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? This is the big one – apparently. Sony’s big summer showcase is upon us, although the days of glitzy 90-minute stage shows from the E3 era are long in the past. The Japanese giant will instead be conducting a tight, half-hour show with an emphasis on 14 upcoming...
Guide MultiVersus: All Perks and Best Perks to Use
All you need to know about Perks in MultiVersus
Looking for information about all the Perks in MultiVersus? Before every battle in MultiVersus, you're asked which Perks you want to place on your chosen character. These passive stat buffs can form an integral part of your strategy, especially when you consider how they stack with your teammate if...
News Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update Revealed with Photo Mode and More
School's in for summer
Last year's open world Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy is getting a 'Summer Update' on the 6th June. The patch will introduce a full photo mode — always a nice addition — alongside a bunch of cosmetic bits and pieces. The 'Haunted Hogsmeade Shop' quest is also heading to non-PlayStation platforms, and a way to reset your...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Spotlights Fusion Characters in Crazy New Trailer
Fusion-ha!
Another character trailer for upcoming brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is here, and it's all about fusion. The video confirms the likes of Gotenks, Kefla, Gogeta, Vegito, and Fused Zamasu, and it makes for an impressive watch. We've said it before, but this game's visuals really are next-level, complete with some eye-popping...
News Sony Invites Public to Play Insane, Massive PS5 Pinball Machine
Pinballin'
PlayStation's marketing team has pulled off some memorable stunts in the past, but this latest promotion might actually take the cake. On Friday and Saturday of this week, just hours before the Champions League final takes place, Sony's inviting people to test their skills with a massive PS5-themed pinball machine. Claim the high score...
News Big Trails through Daybreak Demo Drops a Month Before Release, Progress Carries Over
A Trails trial
A fully playable demo for Trails through Daybreak will drop on the 4th June, giving eager fans just over a month to test the RPG out before its full release on the 5th July. Daybreak is coming to both PS5 and PS4, but it should be noted that this demo is releasing on PS4 only. We don't exactly know why that's the case, but PS5 owners...
Preview Trails through Daybreak Is Set to Push Falcom's Fantastic RPG Series Forward
Ad-Van-tage
It seems to be a universal rule that whenever we write about the Trails games, there's at least one person in the comments asking where they should begin with Falcom's long-running RPG series. Naturally, the ideal answer to this query is "with the first game", but not everyone has the time — or patience — to play through at least...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Swings 11 Million Sales as Sony Calls PS5 Exclusive a 'Great Success'
Can it catch the first game?
According to Sony's latest financial briefing, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has topped a rather impressive 11 million sales. The PS5 exclusive launched in October of last year, and got off to a flying start as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game to date. It moved a staggering 2.5 million copies in the space of 24...
News Open World Racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Swerves onto PS5 in September
Final lap
Announced nearly four years ago, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is almost ready to roll out. The open world racer, developed by Kylotonn Games, will finally release 12th September 2024 for PS5. The release date news comes alongside the above new trailer, comprising in-engine footage of the racing game in action. Set on Hong Kong...
News Fallout Franchise Sales Explode Like Megaton in Amazon Show Aftermath
Every entry is up
Curious about the kind of profound effect a popular television show can have on the sales of video game franchise? Just look at these latest numbers for the Fallout series in the aftermath of Amazon’s enormous adaptation. In the United States, sales of all titles in the post-apocalyptic property jumped significantly...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Sony's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony's irregularly scheduled show for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2. Usually a little smaller in scale than a PlayStation Showcase, the State of Play will still be worth watching...
News Don't Worry, Sony's Most Recognisable Studios Are Still Focused on Single Player PS5 Games
It ain't all live service
As part of its business segment meeting overnight, Sony categorised all of its first-party studios based on the type of content they’ll be delivering. It divided its teams into four segments: Single Player Narrative Focus, Partner Studios, Evolving and Multi Genre, and Live Service Focus. Here’s how it divided its...
News Sony Wants Non-PS5 Owners to Use Its Accessories
Beyond boundaries
While it’s generally been a smaller story within the overall PlayStation narrative this generation, there’s no doubt Sony has quietly increased its focus on accessories for the PS5. The mix of products available is really good, spanning the official pro controller DualSense Edge, the streaming handheld PS Portal, and various...
News PS Plus' Higher-Priced Extra, Premium Tiers Command 35% of Overall Subs
Increasing share year-over-year
How many PS Plus members are subscribed to the higher-priced PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers? Well, accurate as of 31st March, 2024, around 35 per cent of all subscribers are paying additional money for the more expensive subscription options. In fact, the breakdown looks like this: PS Plus Extra has 16 per...
News PS5 Players Are Buying Fewer New Games, But Spending More Than Ever Overall
Microtransactions making the moolah
One difference between the PS5 and PS4 is the rise of live service games. A dirty word among the most engaged enthusiasts, this is not a genre but merely a business model; it means titles are designed to evolve and improve over time, as opposed to offering one-and-done experiences. And it’s changing consumers’...
News Cosy Adventure Caravan SandWitch Embarks on PS5 Roadtrip in 2024
Lifes a beach
Caravan SandWitch is a colourful, narrative adventure game set in a sci-fi world inspired by Provence. It was just announced and is planned for a release on PS5 sometime in 2024. The pitch sounds quite soothing: no combat, no death, just you, your van, and the world. Players take on the role of a boy, presumably old enough to hold a...
News PS5 Is Sony's Most Profitable Console Generation to Date
Not-so doom and gloom
There’s a growing sentiment among the gaming enthusiast circles, not necessarily always backed up by fact, that console gaming is collapsing. While it’s true the market is facing issues of spiralling costs and slowing growth, it’s a concern not always rooted in reality. Case in point: Sony’s just announced PS5 is its...
News Homelander Takes Centre Stage in Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Trailer
Hold your applause until the end
Warner Bros. Games has revealed our first look at Homelander, the next DLC character to come to Mortal Kombat 1. The supervillain made famous in Prime Video's hit show, The Boys, is a welcome addition to the roster and is touching down on the 4th of June, with the bestial Ferra joining the Kameo roster later in the...
News PS5's Streaming Handheld PS Portal Is Proving a Huge Hit
A whole new world
Back when the PS Portal was rumoured and subsequently announced, social media was filled with armchair executives deeming the device to be a disaster. As it turns out, Sony understands the market better than many people think, and its PS5 streaming handheld has become a lynchpin of its new-gen console’s overall experience...
News Discord Remembers Roots, Will Double Down on Gaming
Dance with the one that brought you
Discord has announced that it will roll back its ambitious plans to become a broader communication app after rediscovering its roots as a private place to yell at your friends while gaming. This means an opportunity for a redesign with group messages, voice chats, video calls and more being reworked. In a message...
News Worldwalker Games Going into Hibernation, Wildermyth Still Coming to PS5
Winding down
Worldwalker Games, the developer behind the wonderful RPG Wildermyth, has completed active development on the game and is "going into hibernation for now". The studio says that while this does mean it must say farewell to many of its team members, previously announced plans to bring its tabletop-inspired title to PlayStation will be...
News Atlus Unmasks Demonic SMT V: Vengeance Collaboration with Slipknot
I push my fingers into my eyes
Atlus has fused a demonic collaboration in anticipation of the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, partnering with legendary heavy metal band Slipknot to produce some genuinely hellish masks. This partnership is to be continued, as the Persona publisher has promised a promotional video featuring band members is...
News Amazon Games Signs PS5 Open World Driving Title from Ex-Forza Horizon Devs
On the road again
Amazon Games is clearly expanding its publishing portfolio beyond its handful of MMOs — Tomb Raider, anyone? — and it's just signed on to help bring another upcoming title to market. The publisher is collaborating with developer Maverick Games on a new, open world, narrative-led driving game. It's heading to multiple...
News PS5 Sales Trend Ahead of PS4 in US, Leads Console Market By 'Significant Margin'
PS5 alive
Over the last few weeks or so, there's been some debate regarding the PS5 and its perceived sales momentum. This discussion likely stems from the fact that Sony itself reported a decline in units sold year-on-year, and as a result, revised its commercial forecast. However, as we pointed out in our Reaction article, context is key. The PS5...
News Xbox Games Are Selling Gangbusters on PS5
Surely more will follow
While the sales of single player titles Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment have been a little more muted, Xbox Game Studios’ two live service titles are selling like crazy on PS5, giving Microsoft all the incentive it needs to port more titles to Sony’s system. Originally, the Redmond firm’s multiformat release strategy was...
Talking Point State of Play May 2024 Predictions - What's Next for PS5?
Play it again
Bloody hell, it's finally happening. While it might not be a full-on PlayStation Showcase — as was rumoured — Sony is putting on a State of Play broadcast, which will be its first event since February. The 30-minute showing promises a look at 14 games, but what's actually in store for us starved PlayStation fans? We've gathered...
Mini Review Horizon Chase 2 (PS5) - Around the World in 80 Revs
Just drive
Horizon Chase 2 is another rock-solid arcade racer from Brazilian dev Aquiris, and honestly that’s all you really need to know. We’re professionals, however, so we’ll elaborate: much like the well-loved Horizon Chase Turbo, this title takes you on a 200kmph tour of the globe, from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to Tokyo’s...
News Apr 2024 USA Sales: Stellar Blade Slashes Straight to Number 1, Helldivers 2 Is Still Insane
PS5 tops hardware yet again
Stellar Blade is the big winner of the latest US sales report from analytical company Circana (as outlined by the ever-informative Mat Piscatella). The current PS5 exclusive topped the charts for April, having released on the 26th of the month. Admittedly, it was a pretty quiet period for new releases, but it's still an...
News Five More Cars, New Events, More Come to Gran Turismo 7 in Latest Free Update
Beep beep
Gran Turismo 7 continues its slow but steady expansion with yet another free update from Polyphony Digital. Game version number 1.48 will soon be available, and it brings with it a handful of cars, new events, and more. The cars on offer are the Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) ’93, Honda NSX GT500 ’00, Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87,...
Deals PS5 Consoles, PSVR2, Games and Accessories Reduced in Sony's Days of Play Sale
$50/£40 off PS5 Slim, $100/£90 off PSVR2!
Sony's Days of Play sale is well underway, and there are plenty of discounts now live at retail that may well take your fancy. In addition to the 500+ games currently discounted on the PS Store as part of the celebrations, we now have deals on PS5 Slim consoles, PSVR2 bundles, accessories such as...
News Helldivers 2 Director: Live Service Is Good for Gaming, But Only If It's 'Done Right'
Hell yeah?
'Live service' has become something of a dirty term over the years, but as is often the case, there are both good and bad examples of the model — it's just that we all tend to focus on the negatives. But Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt would rather talk about the positives — and that's exactly what he did at the recent Nordic...
News MultiVersus Makes a Grand Return with Over 114,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
Multi-hit
Player First Games seems to have successfully brought MultiVersus back, if its launch day player stats are anything to go by. After nearly a year of additional development to get the game in shape, it's now available once again, and it seems to have attracted most of its audience back for more. Over on Steam, the free-to-play fighter...
News State of Play Officially Confirmed for 30th May, Updates on PS5, PSVR2 Games
Including first party
Sony has finally announced the heavily rumoured State of Play presentation. It'll be going out live tomorrow, 30th May 2024. The platform holder says we can look forward to "updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles, plus a look at PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year". It sounds like we'll finally be getting a glimpse at...
She's a witch!
Originally a 2022 title in Japan, Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch now has a Western release date on PS5. The highly rated (and lovingly drawn) visual novel launches on the 22nd August, and will include previously released DLC, as well as developer commentary. You play as a young man named Hikaru, who's seriously down on his...
Guide MultiVersus: All Gems and How to Level Them Up
Jet Force Gemini
Looking for all Gems and how to level them up in MultiVersus? Gems are a mechanic exclusive to the single player and co-op mode Rifts in Player Fist Games' mascot brawler, and they can be used to buff your offensive and defensive capabilities against the AI. You can equip up to three Gems at any time, and they come in three unique...
News No Man's Sky Adrift Introduces an Abandoned Universe Where You're Truly Alone
New expansion, new survival challenge
Developer Hello Games has just announced the latest free expansion to its ever-growing space exploration sim, No Man's Sky. This new update, named Adrift, introduces a whole new way to experience the game; it adds a new, abandoned, alternative universe in which you are the only intelligent life form. In this...
Rumour God of War Ragnarok's PC Announcement Is Imminent
Ragnarok is coming
It would be no surprise whatsoever to see God of War Ragnarok arrive on PC — but it might be dropping sooner than people realise. According to ultra-reliable leaker billbil-kun, the port's official announcement is coming "very soon", with the original PC version rumour doing the rounds earlier this month. Is this yet more...
News Stellar Blade Maker Promises More Outfits for Eve on PS5
Hey, good lookin'
One of the most fun things to do in Stellar Blade is collect outfits and equip protagonist Eve with a variety of different looks and styles. It’s perhaps no surprise, then, that developer Shift Up is plotting even more costumes for the fashionable heroine. Speaking with Famitsu, director Kim Hyung-Tae said: “We plan to add more...
Guide MultiVersus: Arya Stark - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Arya Stark in MultiVersus
Arya Stark is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros Games. You'll likely recognise the character as the one played by Maisie Williams in HBO's uber-popular Game of Thrones television show. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
News Stellar Blade Dev Currently Making Photo Mode for Hit PS5 Game
Capture every moment
Stellar Blade is an outrageously beautiful game – and no, we’re not just referring to protagonist Eve and her many outfits. There are some artistically stunning moments throughout the campaign, and as is tradition for big PS5 titles, fans want to capture them all. Fortunately, developer Shift Up is busy beavering away on a...
News PS5, PS4's Brand New PS2 Emulator Features Up-Rendering, Rewind, Quick Saves, More
Quality of life
Sony’s already revisited a number of the classics from PS2’s catalogue on PS4, but the emulator was a bit of a disaster and the platform holder eventually pulled support. Following a successful string of PS1 and PSP re-releases, however, the Japanese giant is now bringing more PS2 titles to both the PS5 and PS4 – and it’s...
News Over 500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted As Days of Play Gets Underway
Lots of lowest ever prices
Sony has plunged the price of some of PS5 and PS4’s biggest games, as its annual Days of Play event gets underway. Many titles are enjoying their lowest ever prices, with relatively new releases like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League available at an enormous 60 per cent off, making the Rocksteady affair just...
News Skull and Bones Season 2 Offers Boatloads of New Features, Booty, and a Really Big Shark
Blood in the water
The second season of Ubisoft's nautical service game, Skull and Bones, is now live, introducing many limited-time events for enterprising captains to take advantage of. Chorus and Havoc offer new antagonists, a Megaladon to slay, the ability to manage a fleet and expand your piratical empire, as well as shiploads of new cosmetic...
News Destiny 2 Comes Full Circle as The Final Shape Draws Near
The end of an era, one way or another
The climactic conclusion to Destiny 2 is almost upon us, with Bungie's eagerly anticipated expansion, The Final Shape, just days away, touching down on PS5 and PS4 on 4th June. It brings to a close the current Light and Darkness story saga, which began back in 2017. A suitably cinematic trailer has been released...
News Conscript Musters Retro WW1 Survival Horror for PS5, PS4
War is hell
Conscript is a retro-inspired survival horror that takes place in a truly terrifying setting, World War One's infamous Battle of Verdun. You play as a French soldier searching for his missing brother, employing a variety of WW1-era armaments to clear trenches overflowing with the restless dead. Developed by Catchweight Studio and...
News Ubisoft Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Is Actually Off to a Strong Start
XDefied
It's incredibly easy to be cynical when it comes to new live service titles. So many of them seem to appear and then disappear in the blink of an eye, but contrary to many a pre-launch prediction, Ubisoft's recently released XDefiant is actually posting decent player numbers. According to Insider Gaming — who consistently get the scoop on...
News Infinity Knights: Xross Is a Co-Op Action RPG Inspired By 90s Classics, Coming to PS5
Heading to Kickstarter soon
Heavily inspired by classic Japanese RPGs from the 90s, Infinity Knights: Xross is a newly announced adventure targeting a PS5 release in 2025 (pending a successful Kickstarter campaign, which isn't live just yet). Developed by three brothers from Australia — who unsurprisingly grew up playing those aforementioned...
Guide MultiVersus: All Free Characters You Can Play Right Now
MultiVersus' current free character rotation schedule
Looking for all free characters you can play right now in MultiVersus? Despite being a free-to-play game, you'll need to unlock most of the characters using Fighter Currency or some other method. However, four characters are made available to everyone for free without the need to purchase them...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Live-Action Trailer Revealed
Releases on Xbox Game Pass day one
Activision has today posted the first piece of promotional material for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, in the form of a black and white live-action trailer. More of a mood piece than anything else really, the big news here is Microsoft has indeed committed to releasing the game on Xbox Game Pass straight away now it...
News Big Discounts on PS Plus Subs, PS5 Consoles, and PSVR2 in Days of Play Promotion
Days of pay
Sony has dropped details on this year's Days of Play promotion. As has become tradition, PlayStation fans can look forward to rather sizeable discounts across a range of potential purchases. This includes PS Plus subscriptions, actual consoles, and additional platforms like PSVR2. All of the deals come into effect from the 29th May. So,...
News Story-Focused Indie Game Until Then Hits PS5 on 25th June
Inspired by the Philippines
Polychroma Games has announced its Philippines-inspired PS5 story game Until Then will launch next month on 25th June 2024. Releasing slap bang between Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Final Fantasy XIV DLC Dawntrail, the experience offers something different in the aftermath of a worldwide tragedy. It's not new, but...
News Sly Cooper, Tomb Raider, Star Wars Revealed as Surprise PS2 Games on PS Plus Premium
Slyly does it
As part of its annual Days of Play promotion, PlayStation has revealed that three PS2 games are heading to PS Plus Premium next month — and one of them's bound to go down well with fans of a certain platforming franchise... That's right, Sly Cooper is finally coming to PS5, kind of. Sucker Punch's 2002 title Sly Cooper and the...
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
Plus bonus PS Plus Extra, Premium games
As part of this year's Days of Play promotion, Sony has revealed the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for June 2024 a day early. Available to download from Tuesday, 4th June 2024, the PS5, PS4 titles are as follows: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (PS5, PS4) | Review AEW Fight Forever (PS5, PS4)
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops an Impressive 3 Million Sales
The Arisen has arisen
Two and a bit months after its release, Dragon's Dogma 2 has now sold 3 million copies. Last we heard, the open world RPG had topped 2.5 million in one week or so, which means it's managed an additional 500,000 sales since. Given that the original Dragon's Dogma took years to really take off in a commercial sense, the...
News MultiVersus Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, Free Pack for PS Plus Members
Free-to-play fighter has returned
MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from WB Games and Player First Games, makes its grand return today on PS5 and PS4. It's now available to download from PS Store or, if you still have the old version on your console, you'll be able to download the update. Servers are being opened up gradually to prevent...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Reveals Optional Subscription for Bonus Items, Skins
A lot like Fortnite Crew
Ubisoft has confirmed it will be introducing a new paid subscription service for its popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. Very similar to the Fortnite Crew membership offered by Epic Games, signing up grants you access to exclusive bonus items on a monthly basis as well as the seasonal Battle Passes and some premium...
News UK Sales Charts: System Shock Just Misses Out on Top 10 as Paper Mario Leads
Shock to the system
A pair of new releases means a bit of a shake-up on the UK's physical games chart, but only one of them has cracked the top 10. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo's remake of its beloved RPG, has hopped right to the top. Unfortunately, it's less of a big debut for the console release of System Shock, which arrives at...
Pulling power
Looking for the best gacha games on PS5? Gacha games occupy a spectrum of different genres and styles, but are unified by one consistent gameplay element: loot boxes – or a gambling aspect, similar to gashapon machines. Typically, these titles will have live service elements, and will regularly introduce new characters and content...
News Heist Shooter Fairgame$ on Track to Deliver AAA Multiplayer Experience for PS5, PC
"Evolving world will keep players entertained for years"
Haven Studios, the Canadian first-party outfit established by Assassin’s Creed veteran Jade Raymond and immediately inducted into the PS Studios family, is “on track” deliver a “AAA multiplayer experience” with its debut project Fairgame$. That’s according to a job listing for the...
News Sloppy PS5, PS4 Anime Fighter Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Getting New Content
Free and paid characters enter the arena
Jujutsu Kaisen is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest manga and anime series on the planet right now. That’s why it’s so immensely disappointing that publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking botched its first attempt at a video game adaptation. While anime arena brawlers are dime a...
News Frostpunk 2 Forecasts Post-Apocalyptic Survival Strategy and Cutthroat Politics
Make the best of a bad situation
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to one of the most morally conflicting strategy games on the market, and it looks like more tough choices are on the horizon. It's coming first to PC and Xbox Series X|S on 25th July but has been pledged for PS5 sometime after. Courtesy of IGN, we got an extended look at 11 Bit Studios'...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (27th May to 2nd June)
Nep nep
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? The big new release this week is the revival of mascot brawler MultiVersus. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024, all new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024, and
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Sleepy Hollow
Can you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5 and PS4? The next big gacha game from HoYoverse threatens to build on the success of both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, as the superstar Chinese developer targets world domination, one RPG at a time. But many have been wondering: can you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5 and PS4? In this...
News HoYoverse's Next Huge Gacha Zenless Zone Zero Launches 4th July on PS5
Not-so sleepy Hollows
Zenless Zone Zero, the urban fantasy gacha game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse, will officially deploy day-and-date on PS5, from 4th July. In addition to Sony’s new-gen system, the vibrant title will also be available on PC and mobile, and there’ll be cross-save between all systems. Crucially,...
News Legendary Phantom Thief Arsene Lupin Plots Stylish Heist on PS5, PS4
Maurice Leblanc's iconic character returns
Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief puts players in the well-tailored shoes of the legendary gentleman thief himself. The investigative adventure game will be available on PS5 and PS4 sometime in 2024, retelling some of the cunning criminals' most infamous heists. Once a Thief examines enduring Leblanc tales like...
Random Baldur's Gate 3 Masochist Overcomes Nightmarish Solo Run
"Next challenge, we will have to make it harder"
Approachable to newcomers and almost endlessly engaging for die-hards, Baldur's Gate 3 offers various difficulty options, but there will always be those who crave more. Honour Mode is there if you want your save file deleted when you die, but streamer Luality has taken things to another level...
Mini Review Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game (PS5) - A Lacking Attempt on a Cult Classic
Not as silly as it gets
What’s so enduring about the 1988 comedy-horror movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space is its stalwart dedication to the bit. Almost every kill the klowns make refers to some comedy act or circus trick, from shadow puppets scarfing down a group of pensioners to a puppet show turning into a shootout. Unfortunately, Killer...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
News Three Years Later, Dragon Quest 12 Is Still Nowhere to Be Seen on Dragon Quest Day
Yuji Horii provides a tiny update
We're now three years on from the announcement of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, and we still haven't seen anything of the game beyond its logo. There were whispers that the anticipated RPG would finally surface for this year's Dragon Quest Day — the 27th May — but it ain't happening. Instead, all we've...
News Light No Fire Seemingly Set for Summer Game Fest as No Man's Sky Dev Drops Cheeky Hint
Light this fire
A cheeky little tweet from Hello Games boss Sean Murray seems to hint that the developer's next game, Light No Fire, will put in an appearance during Summer Game Fest. Quoting a post from event host and organiser Geoff Keighley, in which the hype master writes "I love watching new video game trailers", Murray responds with "just as...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
Guide Best Puzzle Games on PS5
PS5's best puzzle titles, rated and ranked
What are the best puzzle games on PS5? The puzzle genre is arguably the most popular on the planet, with franchises like Tetris and – whisper it – Candy Crush Saga appealing to millions upon millions of players all around the world. But, like the Tetronimos many of you will no doubt be familiar with,...
News PS5's Sublime Stellar Blade Can Now Be Yours with PS Stars Points
But you'll need a fair few
If you’ve been banking your PS Stars points, then you may have incentive to spend them: Shift Up’s awesome character action Stellar Blade has been added as a 17,500 points reward. As a reminder, you get ten points for each $1 you spend on the PS Store, so you’re going to have to have coughed up a significant amount...
Guide MultiVersus: All Currencies and What They Do
All you need to know about all currencies in MultiVersus
Looking to learn more about all currencies and what they do in MultiVersus? The free-to-play Warner Bros. fighting game has various different currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different. If you're looking to get all characters, perks, or just unlock mor
News Dragon Quest 3's HD-2D Remake Re-Emerges for PS5
Could it be a trilogy?
After eons in the wilderness, Square Enix appears ready to re-acknowledge the existence of Dragon Quest 3’s anticipated HD-2D remake – and could there be more to it? A new trailer to celebrate Dragon Quest Day says that “the legacy begins”, but there’s no mention of Dragon Quest 3 specifically, leading some to...
Guide MultiVersus: Prestige Currency Explained and How to Get It
All you need to know about Prestige currency in MultiVersus
What is Prestige Currency in MultiVersus and how do you get it? MultiVersus has several in-game currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different in the free-to-play title. If you want to know more about Prestige Currency, we have all the information you need right here...
Guide MultiVersus: Perk Currency Explained and How to Get It
All you need to know about Perk currency in MultiVersus
What is Perk Currency in MultiVersus and how do you get it? MultiVersus has several in-game currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different in the free-to-play title. If you want to know more about Perk Currency, we have all the information you need right here. As part of...
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