TodayThu, 2nd May 2024

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  News The Star Wars Force Will Be Strong with Fortnite This May 4th

  When universes collide

  Star Wars and Fortnite have always enjoyed a fruitful partnership, but now Disney’s put its sizeable bank balance behind Epic Games, there was always the possibility of a greater collaboration. And after weeks of teasing, that’s exactly what’s been announced. Beginning from 3rd May, the eve of Star Wars Day, you can...

  • 10m ago
  • Epic Games
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Fortnite
  • Star Wars
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  0

  News Helldivers 2 Is Already One of Sony's Best-Ever Sellers in the US

  Democracy always wins

  This author thought Helldivers 2 was going to be a colossal flop, so it just goes to show how unpredictable this industry can be. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently sits behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the...

  • 12m ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Helldivers
  • USA
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  0

  News Arrowhead to Patch Eruptor as Helldivers 2 Community Reveals Ricochet Issue

  When friendly fire isn't

  The Helldivers 2 community isn't entirely impressed with developer Arrowhead's latest patch, 01.000.300, which, according to some, significantly nerfed players' fun. In the patch notes, a fix for the seemingly busted way shrapnel ricochets was alleged, but the community has since proved the problem still exists, although...

  • 25m ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Helldivers
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  6

  News Horizon: Call of the Mountain PSVR2 Director Made Redundant by Dev Firesprite

  "Its been a tough time over the past few months"

  After almost seven years at the studio, Alex Barnes, director of PSVR2 spinoff Horizon: Call of the Mountain, has been made redundant by Liverpoool-based developer Firesprite. In March, a report from Eurogamer alleged that a toxic work culture had been allowed to develop at the PlayStation f

  • 1h ago
  • Sony
  • Industry
  • Firesprite
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  6

  News Upcoming PS5 Update Will Allow New Ways for Players to Connect

  Save a spot for friends with a shareable link

  Sony will add a new feature to PS5 later this year, allowing users to invite others to a multiplayer game by generating a shareable link on the console or via the PlayStation App. This link can then be shared on social media or via direct message, allowing AFK, offline, or even players you aren't friends...

  • 2h ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Firmware Updates
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  4

  News £200 Fallout Backpack Will Mark You as a Vault-Dweller

  Plus, replica Pip-Boy 3000!

  Lucy's already iconic backpack from Amazon's Fallout adaptation is now up for pre-order at UK retailer Game (thanks

  • 3h ago
  • Bethesda
  • Amazon
  • TV
  • Fallout
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  5

  News Encouraged by Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro Bets $1 Billion on Internal Game Development

  "In a lot of ways, it makes sense for Hasbro to be in this space"

  Revolutionary RPG Baldur's Gate 3 was the surpise hit of 2023, a confluence of contributing factors that led to Larian's creating a once-in-a-generation level experience. But Larian has left the building, moving onwards and upwar

  • 4h ago
  • Hasbro
  • Industry

YesterdayWed, 1st May 2024

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  183

  Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (May 2024)

  Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme

  PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...

  • 21h ago
  • Guides
  • PS Stars
  • PS5
  • PS4
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  88

  News PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024 Announced

  Four PS5, PS4 titles on offer

  Sony has today confirmed the three PS5, PS4 games PS Plus Essential members can look forward to playing as part of their subscription for May 2024. Available to download from Tuesday, 7th May 2024, they are: EA Sports FC 24 (PS5, PS4) | Review Ghostrunner 2 (PS5) | Review Tunic (PS5, P

  • 14h ago
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS Plus
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  41

  News Ghost of Tsushima Freezing Fixed, No Update Required

  Sneak attack

  Update: Sucker Punch says it's put a stop to the freezing problem that's been plaguing Ghost of Tsushima since the release of its latest update. Patch 2.19 adds support for crossplay, but after installing it, players were quick to report a stuttering and hitching issue that occurred frequently during gameplay. For some, it was so bad...

  • 11h ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Patches
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  108

  News Stellar Blade's PS5 User Score Keeps Getting Higher and Higher

  Shifting up

  Update: Since publishing this article earlier in the week, Stellar Blade's user score rating has increased another point, up to 9.3 from the Metacritic community. That makes it one of the highest rated PS5 games of all time. Original Article: Stellar Blade has proven a hit with critics, achieving a very respectable Metacritic score of...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Stellar Blade
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  37

  News PS4 Classic Horizon Zero Dawn Set to Leave PS Plus Extra

  Gone from 21st May

  The PS Store listing for Horizon Zero Dawn has been updated to state it's leaving PS Plus Extra on 21st May 2024. As a first-party title published by Sony and internally developed at Guerrilla Games, the move comes as a surprise as it was thought all the titles Sony holds the rights to would remain on the service in perpetuity...

  • 16h ago
  • Sony
  • PS4
  • Horizon
  • PS Plus
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  93

  News Alan Wake 2 Yet to Recoup Dev, Marketing Expenses as Tencent Raises Stake

  Further proof of why we don't deserve nice things

  Despite the love it received from core gamers and critics alike, Remedy's recent effort, Alan Wake 2, has yet to make back its development and marketing budget. This surprising situation has plenty of contributing factors, which we first covered in December, but the reality is that sales are soft. No...

  • 1d ago
  • Epic Games
  • PS5
  • Alan Wake
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  81

  News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Sales Remain Muted in the USA, Compared to Past Games

  Reportedly well behind Remake

  There's been a lot of discussion surrounding the commercial success of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The PS5 exclusive launched on the 29th February, but despite garnering near universal acclaim from critics, questions were quickly raised regarding sales numbers, with Square Enix yet to provide any official statistics (which...

  • 10h ago
  • Square Enix
  • PS5
  • Final Fantasy
  • Sales
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  109

  Talking Point What's Next for Xbox Games on PS5, PS4?

  Phase one complete

  Following yesterday's launch of Sea of Thieves on PS5, Microsoft has now delivered on its initial multi-platform promise to bring some of its exclusive Xbox experiences to new consoles. Having made the surprise announcement in February, the firm has brought Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and the aforementioned seafaring...

  • 17h ago
  • Microsoft
  • Xbox Game Studios
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Talking Point
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  39

  News OlliOlli, Kerbal Space Program Teams Shut Down by GTA Publisher

  Roll7 and Intercept Games shuttered

  Take-Two will shut down OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome studio Roll7 as well as Kerbal Space Program team Intercept Games as it looks to cut five per cent of its workforce. The news was revealed by

  • 9h ago
  • Take-Two
  • Roll7
  • Intercept Games
  • Industry
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  40

  News Brand New Batman: Arkham Game Is a VR Exclusive on Meta Quest 3

  Not like this

  After the disappointment that was Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, wouldn't an entirely new entry in the Batman: Arkham series go over nicely? Well, that wish has come true, but you won't find it on any PlayStation hardware. Batman: Arkham Shadow is a VR title exclusive to Meta Quest 3, releasing at the end of 2024. Catch it in...

  • 15h ago
  • Oculus Studios
  • Batman: Arkham
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  2

  Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for May and June 2024

  Dragon Ball! Elden Ring! SMTV!

  On the hunt for some shiny new games for your PS5? Well, you're certainly in the right place! As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few weeks, as well as a larger selection of games that could well be worth a look too...

  • 11h ago
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • Deals
  • Features
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  14

  News Terminids Bust Loose While Helldivers 2 Community Debates Alleged Fun Nerf

  Just another day under Managed Democracy

  Helldivers 2's latest patch, 01.000.300, dropped yesterday. It introduced sweeping balancing changes to the game and announced in-universe that the previously placid Terminids had broken free of their humane enclosures. While these once-captive sources of E-710 (which Socialists will suggest is just "oil"...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Helldivers
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  8

  News Diablo 4 Season 4 Ditches Content Model, Will Rework Loot Instead

  "Loot Reborn" arrives 14th May

  Diablo IV's upcoming Season 4 promises to be transformative. Blizzard has decided to forgo the usual swathe of service content, instead using the opportunity to rework how itemisation builds crafting work and introduce improvements and fixes requested by the player base. Arriving on 14th May, Loot Reborn will...

  • 1d ago
  • Blizzard
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Diablo
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  23

  News TopSpin 2K25 Is Being Slaughtered for Its Always Online Requirement, Even When Playing Solo

  Double fault

  The recently released TopSpin 2K25 is a fantastic tennis title, but the game's currently being blasted for its always online requirement. Yep, this is one of those games where you need a connection to the servers before you can actually play it — even if you just want to grind through career mode or enjoy a local match. Inevitably,...

  • 13h ago
  • 2K Sports
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • TopSpin
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  21

  News Mar 2024 USA Sales: Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops the Charts, Helldivers 2 Is Unstoppable

  Democracy at work

  March was a good month for new games, as a number of fresh releases walked straight into the USA software charts. As per Circana (formerly NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, it was Dragon's Dogma 2 that caught fire in March, claiming the crown as the month's best-selling title. The action RPG sequel is also the third best-selling game of...

  • 14h ago
  • USA
  • Sales
  • Charts
  • PS5
  • PS4
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  17

  News 'Americana Naivete' Essential to Fallout, Series Will Remain in US

  "Keep mysterious lands mysterious!”

  Whether exploring the irradiated monuments of Washington D.C. in Fallout 3 or gambling away your last couple of Caps on The Strip in Fallout: New Vegas, the series' North American setting is an essential piece of the puzzle. And while players have previously been given tantalising glimpses of how the rest of...

  • 1d ago
  • Bethesda
  • Fallout
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  13

  News Deliver Us Mars Dev Lays Off Team Due to Lack of Publishing Options

  Publisher's purse strings pulled tight

  Deliver Us the Moon, Deliver Us Mars developer KeokeN Interactive has laid off its entire team due to a lack of publishing options — a worrying sign of things to come. Co-founder and CEO Koen Deetman warned last month that this might be the case following the frosty reception many smaller studios seeking...

  • 1d ago
  • KeokeN Interactive
  • Industry
  • Deliver Us Mars
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  26

  Poll Are You Playing Sea of Thieves on PS5?

  Raise the sails

  The highly rated co-op adventure that is Sea of Thieves has arrived on PS5, marking developer Rare's first ever release on PlayStation platforms, if you can believe it. The game first launched for Xbox One and PC back in 2018, and it's been heavily updated over the years, to the point where it's managed to maintain a very healthy...

  • 12h ago
  • Xbox Game Studios
  • PS5
  • Sea of Thieves
  • Polls
  • Features
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  32

  News Stellar Blade Dev Is Plotting Boss Rush Mode for PS5 Smash Hit

  Run it back

  Stellar Blade’s boss battles are among its most memorable moments, so it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that developer Shift Up is plotting a kind of boss rush mode for its PS5 debut. Teased by director Hyung-Tae Kim in an interview with Korean publication Nate, he revealed that some kind of arcade-style back-to-back boss challenge...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Stellar Blade
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  6

  News Earth Defense Force 6 Heads West on PS5, PS4 This July

  PS Plus members get a 10% discount

  D3 has confirmed it'll be bringing Earth Defense Force 6 to Western shores on PS5, PS4 from 24th July 2024, just shy of two years after its original Japanese release. A tongue-in-cheek news bulletin trailer has been posted online to mark the update and pre-orders are live on the PS Store now. The release date means...

  • 20h ago
  • D3 Publisher
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Earth Defense Force
  • Release Dates

Tuesday30th Apr 2024

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  News Square Enix Game Cancellations Likely as Publisher Records $140 Million Loss in 'Content Disposal'

  Revised approach to HD game development formed

  Square Enix appears to have cancelled or at least rescoped the size of multiple unannounced games as a result of an internal review into its development process, with a "content disposal" loss totalling 22.1 billion yen, or $141 million. As a result of the investigation, the publisher shall "revise the...

  • 2d ago
  • Square Enix
  • Industry
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  33

  News Fallout 4 PS5 Now Available for PS Plus Collection Owners

  All PS Plus members covered

  The PS5 version of Fallout 4 should now be available to all PS Plus members no matter how you first claimed the game, as Bethesda has confirmed the edition provided by the now defunct PS Plus Collection will offer the free upgrade. There were some initial issues surrounding PS Plus Extra users gaining access, which were...

  • 2d ago
  • Bethesda
  • PS5
  • Fallout
  • PS Plus
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  45

  News Stellar Blade Is a Best-Seller in the UK After Launch PS5 Sales

  Stellar performance

  Stellar Blade was the best-selling physical game in the UK last week, with its launch sales on PS5 being enough to see it top sales charts in the region. Sony and Shift Up haven't shared any official sales data just yet, but this marks a good start for the title, which holds the potential to sell well long-term. TopSpin 2K25 was...

  • 2d ago
  • UK
  • Sales
  • Charts
  • PS5
  • PS4
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  44

  News Rise of the Ronin PS5 Sales Beating the Nioh Series

  "High valuation by players"

  Koei Tecmo has shared a brief sales update for recent PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin, revealing "sales are surpassing the Nioh series". Without posting any hard numbers, it goes on to say the game has a "high valuation" amongst players and the company is now looking at "mid to long-term growth" for the title. Released...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Rise of the Ronin
  • Sales
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  16

  News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 2.19 Prepares the Game for Crossplay

  Honing the blade

  Well, it's been quite some time since we wrote about Ghost of Tsushima updates, but the open world action game has a new patch on PS5 and PS4. As outlined by developer Sucker Punch, update 2.19 tweaks the title for crossplay support, ahead of the PC version's release on the 16th May. PlayStation users will be able to team up with PC...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Ghost of Tsushima
  • Patches
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  32

  News Xbox Confirms June Showcase, Bound to Feature Some PS5 Games

  The summer's heating up

  Microsoft has announced that it'll be hosting its 'Xbox Games Showcase 2024' on the 9th June, which, under previous circumstances, wouldn't necessarily be a huge deal for us here on the PlayStation side of the fence. However, with Microsoft's now obvious push towards more and more multiplatform titles, it's all but guaranteed...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox
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  37

  News Returnal Artbook and Graphic Novel Mark PS5 Game's Third Anniversary

  88-page novel out on 22nd October

  Housemarque is celebrating the third anniversary of PS5, PC title Returnal by revealing a new artbook and graphic novel called Fallen Asteria. 88 pages in length, the latter can be previewed above in an animated version of the first issue. The graphic novel goes on sale from 22nd October 2024 and will cost $19.99...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Returnal
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  6

  Preview Luna Abyss Is the Thrilling Bullet Hell Demonspawn of DOOM and Returnal

  Bullet heaven

  It feels like it's been a while since we've had an exciting new single-player FPS on PS5. Sure, there've been a few releases here and there, like last year's Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, but nothing has really had the same impact as when DOOM Eternal or Metro Exodus released. However, Luna Abyss could be that next game with its...

  • 1d ago
  • Bonsai Collective
  • PS5
  • Luna Abyss
  • Previews
  • Features
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  28

  News Stellar Blade Wanted Its Collectible Cans to Be Based on Real Brands Like Pepsi

  But couldn't get a collaboration

  There are a lot of things to discover in Stellar Blade, but the primary type of collectible is cans. As you explore the PS5 console exclusive’s Naytiba-inhabited world, you’ll discover all sorts of tins, ranging from iced coffee to soda. All of these brands, however, are fictional – because Korean developer...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Stellar Blade
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  28

  News Funko Fusion Is Either Your Dream or Nightmare, Out This September

  PS5, PS4 game playable alone or in online co-op

  You're either utterly obsessed with Funko Pops or you can't stand the sight of them, and there's no in-between. As such, newly announced PS5, PS4 game Funko Fusion is already facing an uphill battle with some console owners. Using what appears to be a similar structure and approach to the LEGO games,...

  • 1d ago
  • 10:10 Games
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Funko Fusion
  • Announcements
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  15

  Random One-Button Tekken 8 Bot Attracts Thousands of Viewers as It Beats Real Players Online

  Tekken the p*ss

  Now this is the kind of crazy gaming scheme that we can get behind. Over the last few days, a Twitch channel called JimMashima (very good) has been attracting thousands of viewers to its Tekken 8 livestreams — but a real person isn't behind the action. Indeed, this is a bot with a singular purpose: to mash just one button and see...

  • 1d ago
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • Tekken
  • Random
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  41

  News The Elder Scrolls, Fallout Dev Wants to Shorten Time Between Games

  Better late than never

  Skyrim was 2011. Fallout 4 was 2015. Starfield was 2023. Development cycles are growing longer all across the industry, but for Bethesda in particular, it's felt like the company has really struggled to create a consistent pipeline — especially in the last decade or so. This is even more apparent when you factor in projects...

  • 1d ago
  • Bethesda
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  10

  News Jackbox Naughty Pack Is an M-Rated Entry in the Popular Party Game Series

  Adults only

  We don't know about you, but anytime we've ever played Jackbox Party Pack, it's only ever been with people in their late 20s or older. While the successful series of party titles are typically aimed at a broad audience, featuring games suitable for all ages, it seems as though a lot of players are treating it like a game purely for...

  • 2d ago
  • Jackbox Games
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Jackbox Naughty Pack
  • Announcements
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  12

  News Another Stunning Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero PS5 Trailer Confirms Future Gohan, Trunks, Beerus, and More

  The one-armed warrior

  Another gameplay trailer for upcoming fighter Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has arrived, showcasing a further glut of characters. The theme of this video is 'Master and Apprentice', so we've got the likes of Piccolo and Kid Gohan putting in an appearance, as well as Master Roshi and his Turtle School pupils Krillin and Yamcha...

  • 2d ago
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • Dragon Ball
  • Trailers
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  13

  Random Someone's Porting PS1 Classic WipEout to the Playdate

  Why not?

  If you’re not familiar with the Playdate, it’s the dinky yellow handheld with a crank that’s actively coveting a hobbyist, indie game development crowd. It’s home to a number of unique experiences already, but for PlayStation fans, this may be the most intriguing outing yet: Psygnosis’ legendary PS1 racer WipEout, rendered in...

  • 2d ago
  • Random
  • WipEout
  • Playdate
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  1

  News Sea of Thieves Season 12 Is Out Today Alongside PS5 Version

  New weapons, tools, and traversal methods

  Today marks a momentous occasion for Sea of Thieves: it expands to all-new platforms with a PS5 release, Season 12 content expands the game for all players (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC), and developer Rare makes its debut on a PlayStation console. Early access players have been testing the PS5 version...

  • 2d ago
  • Xbox Game Studios
  • PS5
  • Sea of Thieves
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  4

  News Latest SMT 5: Vengeance Trailer Is All About the New PS5, PS4 Story

  As positive previews drop

  Atlus has shared another Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance trailer focusing entirely on the new story branch featured in the expanded PS5, PS4 re-release. Also releasing for Xbox systems and Nintendo Switch, you can see exactly what the fresh content has to offer over the original release in the trailer above. An expanded...

  • 1d ago
  • Atlus
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Shin Megami Tensei
  • Trailers
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  News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Tails of Iron 2 Is Looking Like a Perfect Sequel

  Ironed out

  A new gameplay trailer for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has dropped, and those who are already familiar with the first game will be happy to know that it looks great. This is one of those sequels that's more about evolution than revolution — but we're not complaining when Tails of Iron got so much right to begin with. Still,...

  • 2d ago
  • United Label
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Tails of Iron
  • Trailers
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  4

  News All You Need Is Help to Play This Cute Co-Op Game from the PixelJunk Devs

  Q-Games returns

  We're still patiently waiting for that PlayStation port of PixelJunk Eden 2 to arrive, but it's good to see that Q-Games is keeping itself busy with multiple projects. While we wait for the zen gardening platformer to turn up, take a look at All You Need Is Help, a brand new co-op game from the PixelJunk team. The game has four...

  • 2d ago
  • Q-Games
  • PS5
  • All You Need Is Help
  • Announcements
  • Trailers
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  3

  News Umamusume: Pretty Derby Spin-Off Gallops to PS4 in August

  Minigame compilation launching worldwide

  Runaway waifu horse racing sensation Umamusume: Pretty Derby will make its PlayStation debut on 30th August, when minigame spin-off Party Dash gallops to PS4 in Japan and around the world. Unlike the main mobile game – which isn’t available in the west yet – this console outing centres on the Slapdash...

  • 2d ago
  • CyGames
  • PS4
  • Umamusume: Pretty Derby
  • Release Dates
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  2

  News PSVR2 Sports Hit C-Smash VRS Gets Time Attack Mode, More in Free May Day Update

  May as well

  C-Smash VRS is easily one of the best-supported PSVR2 games on the platform. We already know it's due to get a flat-screen version for PS5 later in the year, but the game as we know it is also due a major update — and it's coming very soon. Tomorrow, 1st May, the futuristic racket sports arcade title will get yet another free major...

  • 2d ago
  • RapidEyeMovers
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • C-Smash VRS
  • Updates