PS4 News
TodayThu, 29th Jan 2026
News Unique Twin-Stick Shooter DAMON and BABY Takes Aim at PS5, PS4 in March
Demon soul
Developer and publisher Arc System Works has revealed the release date for its upcoming twin-stick shooter action adventure game, DAMON and BABY. The unique-looking title is coming to both PS5 and PS4 on 26th March, 2026, just under two months from now. DAMON and BABY was announced at the tail end of last year alongside the below...
News Capcom Compilation Disney Afternoon Collection Getting Two New Games, But Not on PS4
One of them an early effort from Shinji Mikami
Excellent Capcom retro compilation The Disney Afternoon Collection is getting two new games – but they’ll both be exclusive to Nintendo platforms. Atari has picked up publishing rights to this release, and is bringing it to both Switch and Switch 2 next month. But as part of the process, it’s...
News The Division: Definitive Edition Might Not Be the Big PS5 Upgrade You're Hoping For
Apparently more of a Gold Edition replacement
A new Definitive Edition of PS4 game The Division very much seems to be real, but new findings and leaks now suggest this may not be a huge, native PS5 enhancement as first expected. Currently, on the PS Store, Ubisoft sells a Gold Edition of the original game. This packages the base game with its three...
News This New PS5, PS4 School RPG from Persona's Co-Creator Might Tide You Over
Launching 25th May in Japan
Persona co-creator Kouji Okada has now officially announced his previously teased school RPG, which is being developed by Compile Heart. Villion: Code, as reported by Gematsu, will launch on 25th May in Japan. There’s currently no word on a Western release, but we’d be shocked if this doesn’t make its way oversea
YesterdayWed, 28th Jan 2026
News PS Plus Essential Games for February 2026 Announced
Boxing! Diving! Flying!
Sony has today revealed the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for February 2026, of which one PS5 game leaked over the weekend. The announcement shares that Undisputed is indeed part of next month's selection, alongside three other titles. Available from Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, the February 2026 lineup on PS Plus...
News Sony's Sending Messages to PS4 Players Encouraging Them to Upgrade to PS5
"It's time"
A new message being sent out to PS4 owners is encouraging them to upgrade to the PS5. The notification, sent out by PlayStation in late January, was snapped by user Sahil Shaw and has since been shared around social media, as below. It says: “Whether you’re catching up with hits from 2025 like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, ARC...
Random Someone Made Their Very Own Portable PS4 Handheld Console
Mod nation
With Nintendo's continued success with Switch, the rise of handheld PC devices, and the PS Portal finding surprising popularity, it seems the desire to play games on the go is still present. We're past the days of dedicated, standalone portable consoles like the PS Vita, but as mentioned, Nintendo has proven there's an appetite for home...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free Updates Keep on Coming After First Paid DLC, New Cars This Week
PS5, PS4 patch out in the next 24 hours
The most significant Gran Turismo 7 post-launch update ever dropped only last month, combined with a paid PS5 add-on called the Power Pack. That's not stopping team Polyphony Digital from continuing its regular free patches, though, as another drops for the PS5, PS4 title inside the next 24 hours. Update 1.67...
Monday26th Jan 2026
Guide Best PS4 Exclusive Games
PS4's best exclusives ranked and rated
What are the best PS4 exclusive games? Whether you're just starting your PS4 journey or have had one for since the beginning, you'll no doubt want to play the absolute best games exclusive to the console. Well, the PlayStation 4 has plenty of those, covering a wide range of tastes. PS Studios really came into...
Feature 30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's New Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
The PS Store's latest sale is named New Year Deals, and it's another offer stacked with thousands of discounted games and add-ons for PS5 and PS4. It runs until 4th February 2026. To make browsing the sale a little easier, we've put together a list of recommendations that we think are worth checking out...
Guide These 12+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (26th-1st February)
Code Vein 2! Highguard! Cairn!
We're closing on February, where an outrageous number of new releases will arrive. But the last week in January still has some heavy hitters, like Code Vein 2. All eyes will be on Highguard as well, which has endured an unusual road to release. Here are all the new games coming out this week. New PS5, PS4 Games...
News Sony Is Still Patching Trophies into Retro PS Plus Premium Games
Off the rails
There’s hope for the likes of SoulCalibur 3 yet, as Sony is continuing to update retro games added to its PS Plus Premium subscription with Trophies. Thrillville: Off the Rails – the 2007 PSP sequel to Frontier’s rollercoaster tycoon title – is the latest of the organisation’s emulation efforts to unexpectedly add gongs,...
Sunday25th Jan 2026
News PS Plus Essential Game for February 2026 Leaked
Available from 3rd Feb
Sony is scheduled to reveal its lineup of PS Plus Essential games for February 2026 on Wednesday, but Dealabs leaker BillBil-Kun has — as usual — beaten the company to the punch by leaking the headline game. According to them, one of the three PS Plus Essential titles for next month is: Undisputed (PS5) |
Saturday24th Jan 2026
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 617
No Joker
It's the last week in January, and let us tell you, things are about to get crazy with new releases in February. Utterly insane. Aaron Bayne: More of the same for me this week: review embargoed games on PS5 and No Rest for the Wicked on PC. Jamie O'Neill: Out of all of the winter settings I've played in video games this January, my...
Feature Going Platinum #9: Marvel's Spider-Man
Big swing
Platinum Trophy #9: Marvel's Spider-Man Date Earned: 16th September 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:4 I think it probably says a lot that I got the platinum for Marvel's Spider-Man within 10 days of launch. I looked back at the dates I earned each Trophy, and between launch and getting the platinum, I progressed the list almost every day...
Friday23rd Jan 2026
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? PS4 is certainly getting towards the end of its life, but there's still plenty of software on the way, and we'll be tracking all 2026 PS4 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is...
News Yakuza Fan Concerns Come to a Head Over Dodgy Kiwami 3 Graphics
PC demo review bombed for a variety of issues
Next month's Yakuza Kiwami 3 will almost certainly be a solid remake of the PS3 original when all is said and done, but some small issues and flaws are starting to attract the attention of its hardcore fanbase. In the recently released demo, one street in particular has fans worried. The graphics look...
News Dec 2025 USA Sales: Industry Rebounds from One of the Worst Months on Record
All the best-selling software from the last year
Console sales looked apocalyptic last month, reaching an all-time November low since records began in 1995. But December 2025 was a much healthier month for the industry overall, with hardware sales increasing six per cent year-over-year – although this was largely propelled by the Switch 2, which...
Thursday22nd Jan 2026
News Call of Duty Sales Hit 17-Year Low with Black Ops 7
Lowest US ranking since World at War
Throughout December of last year, we heard a lot of reports on how Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was underperforming in a commercial sense — and Circana's breakdown of 2025 software sales in the US certainly backs them up. As relayed by Circana's Mat Piscatella, Black Ops 7 ranked fifth in dollar sales for the...
News Bubsy 4D Might Actually Be Good When It Pounces on PS5, PS4 in May
Purrfect or cat-astrophic?
Publisher Atari and developer Fabraz have announced a release date for the unlikely but very real Bubsy 4D. The 3D platformer is coming to both PS5 and PS4 on 22nd May 2026, as revealed in this new trailer: After getting a surprising amount of buzz after its announcement last year, the game is now just a few months...
News Wrestler Kenny Omega Brings Street Fighter 6's Alex to Life from 17th March on PS5, PS4
Star assisted with performance capture
Alex was supposed to be Street Fighter’s new poster boy when he was introduced in Street Fighter 3: New Generation almost 30 years ago, but he’ll get another shot at stardom when he arrives in Street Fighter 6 from 17th March. After teasing the Year 3 Pass addition late last year, Capcom has now shown off...
Wednesday21st Jan 2026
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake All Weapons: Character Builds and Best Materia
All weapon locations and materia recommendations
Looking for all of the weapons in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and their locations? Looking for character build ideas for each weapon, and materia recommendations? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide, we're going to go over where you can find every weapon in the...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake: How Many Chapters Does It Have?
How many chapters in Final Fantasy 7 Remake?
How many chapters does Final Fantasy 7 Remake have? The original Final Fantasy 7 didn't have chapters, but Square Enix's PS4 remake decides to split its story into multiple titled acts, despite only covering the Midgar portion of the story. If you don't want to know the exact number of chapters, maybe...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake Hard Mode Guide: Help, Tips, and Essential Advice for Beating Hard Mode
Hard difficulty hints and tips
How do you beat hard mode in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? In this Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide, we're going to cover what we think are essential pointers for playing on the game's often brutal hard difficulty — or 'hard mode' as it's usually called (see also: Final Fantasy 7 Remake: How to Unlock Hard Mode). Final...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Corneo's Secret Stash Locations
How to open red doors in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Where do you find all of Corneo's secret stashes in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? In this Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide, we'll cover the 'Corneo's Secret Stash' side quest. Where to find Corneo's Secret Stashes in Final Fantasy 7 Remake: In Chapter 14 of the main story, talk to the journalist outside...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake: How Long To Finish The Game?
How long to beat Final Fantasy 7 Remake
How long is Final Fantasy 7 Remake? How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy 7 Remake? The original Final Fantasy 7 could last you anywhere from 40 to 90 hours or so depending on how much of it you wanted to see and do, but Remake covers just the first chunk of that original story. Still, Square Enix has...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake: New Game +, Chapter Select, Endgame
What to do after beating Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Does Final Fantasy 7 Remake have new game +? What's Final Fantasy 7 Remake's endgame? And how does chapter select work in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? We'll be covering all of this and more in our Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide. Final Fantasy 7 Remake New Game +, Chapter Select, Endgame: Here's...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake: How to Unlock Hard Mode
Hard difficulty in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
What does hard mode do in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? How do you unlock the hardest difficulty in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? In this Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide, we're going to detail the game's unlockable hard mode and the differences that it makes. How to unlock Final Fantasy 7 Remake hard mode Final...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake Guide: How to Master FF7 and Save Midgar
An AVALANCHE of information
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the first part of Square Enix’s modern retelling of the PS1’s classic RPG Final Fantasy 7, which has been built from the ground up for the PlayStation 4 and earned an 8/10 in our Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 review. Our Final Fantasy 7 Remake guide includes information on the endgame,...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Chocobo Search Side Quest Locations
Where to find the chocobos in Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Where are the chocobos in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? This Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide covers the 'Chocobo Search' side quest (Side Quest 14) that's available in Chapter 14. You'll be tasked with finding three chocobos out in the field, and this particular side quest is well worth doing...
News Fortnite Crosses Paths with Fall Guys in New Limited-Time Mode Crown Jam
How sporting
Epic Games has announced a new, limited-time game mode for its everything game, Fortnite. Crossing over with the battle royale party game Fall Guys, the new mode is named Crown Jam. It's a 3v3 competitive arcade sport, and no, we don't know why it isn't called Ball Guys either. Crown Jam sees two teams of three enter an arena with...
Tuesday20th Jan 2026
Guide Best Action Games on PS4
All the best PS4 action games, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS4? If that's the type of game you like to play, you're in luck, as there are endless examples of great action titles on PS4. If you enjoy some samurai slashing in Ghost of Tsushima, bone-crunching fisticuffs in Yakuza 0, or epic mythological battles in God of War,...
News PS Plus Loses These 8 Games in February 2026
Get 'em while they're still hot
The lord Sony giveth, and the lord Sony taketh away. As is typically the case for PS Plus Extra update day, the Japanese giant has updated the ‘Leaving Soon’ section of its subscription service. This time there are nine games scheduled to be axed from the service on 17th February. They are as follows: Carto
News January 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
RE Village! Infinite Wealth! Riiiiidge Racer!
Today's the day for the first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium game update of 2026, with nine more titles coming to the two subscription tiers. They're all available to download now across the UK and Europe, and will be rolled out to the USA later in the day. Here's a complete recap of everything...
News Two Classic PS1 Beat-'Em-Ups Will Throw a Punch at PS5, PS4 This Week
Down for the count
Two legendary PS1 beat-‘em-ups, 1997’s Fighting Force and its 1999 successor Fighting Force 2, will launch as part of a compilation on PS5 and PS4 this week, from 23rd January. The Fighting Force Collection from Limited Run Games bundles the two 3D brawlers together into one neat package on contemporary consoles. Developed...
News 'Could You Tell at the Time?': Ex-Producer Defends BioWare's Decision to Make ANTHEM
"BioWare has always been changing"
ANTHEM ended up being an undeniable failure for BioWare, but suggestions that the once great studio should never have even followed through with its development are incorrect, according to the game's executive producer. Indeed, BioWare veteran Mark Darrah has come out and defended the company's initial decision to...
News Keep Your Hitman Progress Across All Platforms from 3rd February
Cross progression update just weeks away
IO Interactive has announced the cross progression system for its trilogy of PS5, PS4 Hitman games shall go live on 3rd February 2026. An updated look for the IOI Account system will help to facilitate the feature, which lets you carry over all your Hitman progress between consoles and PC, and have all the...
Monday19th Jan 2026
Guide Best Horror Games on PS4
Best PS4 horror games ranked and rated
What are the best horror games on PS4? The good news (or the terrifying news for the scaredy-cats among you) is that PS4 is home to a wealth of creepy releases. Horror is a theme that's really bounced back in a major way the last 10 years or so, and there's evidence everywhere — including a wide range of...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Angel Masks Locations and Hall of the Four Puzzle Solution
How to complete the Four Angels' Busts
Where are the four Angel Masks in Resident Evil Village? How do you solve the Hall of the Four puzzle in Resident Evil Village? In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal all Angel Masks locations and the Hall of the Four puzzle solution. What Are All Angel Masks Locations and the Hall of the...
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Refreshed January Sale
Check out these discounted games
Sony's enormous January/Holiday sale on the PS Store was recently refreshed with thousands of new discounts, but it's very nearly over. You have until 22nd January 2026, giving you only a few more days to make your purchases. To help navigate the huge sale, we've assembled the top discounted games that it has to...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Hall of Ablution Statue Puzzle Solution
How to position the Hall of Ablution Statues
How do you solve the Hall of Ablution puzzle in Resident Evil Village? This room contains just one of many puzzles featured in Resident Evil Village, but if you're struggling to find the solution, we're here to lend a helping hand. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to solve...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Gun Customizable Parts Locations
Veteran Gunsmith Trophy guide
What are all gun upgrade locations in Resident Evil Village? There are a number of different weapons to both collect and purchase in Resident Evil Village, but they can be so much better than their base versions. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal all gun upgrade locations. Finding them all will...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Padlock Combinations
How to find every code
What are all padlock combinations in Resident Evil Village? How do you find every code? While there aren't anywhere near as many as previous games in the series, Resident Evil Village still requires a few padlock combinations in order to access special items. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal all...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Outhouse Locations in the Village
When You Gotta Go... Trophy guide
Where are all the Outhouses in Resident Evil Village? How do you unlock the When You Gotta Go... Trophy in Resident Evil Village? Spread throughout The Village are 10 Outhouses where the inhabitants would normally go to the toilet. That is if they haven't already been killed by the Lycan horde. In order to unlock...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Dimitrescu's Portrait Bell Puzzle Solution
All five Atelier bell locations
How do you solve the Dimitrescu's Portrait puzzle in Resident Evil Village? Where are the five bells to ring in the Atelier room? As you explore Castle Dimitrescu, this is one of the many puzzles you will come across while being hunted by the tall lady running the show. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Take Down the Varcolac Alfa
Leader of the Pack Trophy guide
Where is the Varcolac Alfa in Resident Evil Village? How do you take down the Varcolac Alfa in Resident Evil Village? There are many optional enemies and beasts to kill throughout the game, and the Varcolac Alfa is one of the toughest. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to take down the...
Guide Resident Evil Village: How to Get Beneviento's Treasure
Where to get the Broken Slab
How do you get Beneviento's Treasure in Resident Evil Village? After reaching a certain point in the story, Resident Evil Village gives you the illusion that it is opening up and allowing you to go wherever you like. One way it does this is by marking golden treasure chests on your map, telling you where some of the best...
Guide Resident Evil Village: All Gun Stat Upgrades and How Much They Cost
Best weapons detailed
What are all gun stat upgrades in Resident Evil Village? How much do weapon stat upgrades cost in Resident Evil Village? In order to keep pace with the strengthening enemies featured in Castle Dimitrescu and beyond, you'll need to upgrade your guns by spending Lei at the Duke. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to...
Guide Resident Evil Village: Doll Workshop Mannequin Puzzle Solution
Where to find the doll in House Beneviento
How do you solve the Doll Workshop Mannequin puzzle in Resident Evil Village? After reaching the basement in House Beneviento, you'll be thrust into an elaborate puzzle that considers of a number of different solutions and mechanics. In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to reveal how to solve...
Guide Resident Evil Village Guide: Ultimate 100% Walkthrough
Your essential Resident Evil Village resource
In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to share our beginner's tips and tricks to help you withstand every single thing Lady Dimitrescu and co have to throw at you. We are also going to reveal the location of all collectibles, including the Goats of Warding. Additionally, we shall cover Al
