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News Sony and Bungie Will Create a Live Service Centre of Excellence Once Acquisition Closes
New department to oversee PlayStation's fresh direction
One of the things lost in Sony’s investor relations report last week, and brought back to our attention by ResetEra, is the company’s integration plan for acquisition target, Bungie. While the deal is yet to close, the platform holder expects the ink to b
Rumour PS5 Exclusive Returnal Likely Heading to PC Soon
SteamDB lists very familiar-sounding game
It's no secret that Sony has moved to a model where its console exclusive first-party games will eventually migrate to PC. PlayStation has now published a number of titles on Steam and Epic Games Store, and more are absolutely on the way. It's a contentious move that sees the brand reaching beyond the...
News PlayStation Predicts PC Revenue to More Than Triple This Fiscal Year
Ports galore
Sony’s PC strategy is off to a sturdy start, with Days Gone and God of War closing on one million units apiece – and Horizon Zero Dawn already way over two million units. The company pulled a cool $80 million on PC in its fiscal year ending 31st March, 2022 – and it’s predicting revenue in the region of $300 million for the...
News More Than Half of PlayStation's Investment Could Be in Live Service Games by 2025
Follow the money
Sony really isn’t kidding around with this live service strategy it’s been blathering about. As part of an investor relations presentation, the organisation estimated that more than half of its investment into PS5 could be live service by 2025, as it looks to capture growth in the lucrative sector. For those not clued up with...
News Play Days Gone on the Broken Road with Steam Deck Support
On your bike
Sony’s Bend Studio has a long history with handhelds, having been one of the flag bearers for both the PSP and PS Vita generations, before transitioning back to consoles with Days Gone. There’s little surprise, then, that it’s gone the extra mile to verify Deacon St John’s debut for the Steam Deck, meaning that it’s been...
A complete list of every PlayStation Now game
What's the full list of all PS Now games? Below you'll find the complete lineup of every PlayStation Now game available to subscribers, spanning both PS4 and PS3 software. Remember that PlayStation 4 titles can be streamed or downloaded to either the PS5 or PS4, while PlayStation 3 titles can only be...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Seemingly Swinging onto PC in June
A leak of Epic proportions
Back when Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection was announced, it was confirmed simultaneously for both PlayStation 5 and PC. The remasters of the latest two adventures in the Naughty Dog series would see the debut of Uncharted on Steam and Epic Games Store, although no release date was nailed down at the time. Now, it...
News New PC Software Lets You Update the DualSense Controller Without a PS5
Console no longer required to keep pad up to date
The DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 is an excellent pad used in conjunction with the current gen console, but it's supported on PC as well. You'll obviously get the best experience using the pad with its staple hardware, but if you play a lot on your computer, the DualSense is a solid option...
News Incredible Bloodborne PS1 Demake Proves Shockingly Popular on PC
The old blood
In case you haven't heard yet, Bloodborne is now available on PC...well, not really. Bloodborne PSX is a PS1-style demake of the essential PlayStation 4 action RPG, created by Unreal Engine 4 wizard Lilith Walther. It's not a recreation of the full game — just a healthy chunk of its opening hours, with some new bits thrown in for...
News Death Stranding Director's Cut Will Make Its PC Debut on 30th March
Hope you like hiking, too
As was expected – and previously announced – Death Stranding Director’s Cut will launch on PC from 30th March. Unlike other recent PC releases, such as God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn, this will not be published by PlayStation – despite it being a Sony game. Instead, 505 Games will publish it on Steam and Epic...
News A Big Eyes and Mouth God of War PC Mod Has Gone Viral
Gob of War
You want non-Activision Blizzard stories? Well, dear reader, we’re thrilled to deliver those to you. Here’s Kratos from Sony’s recent God of War PC port, modded to have exaggerated googly eyes and a giant, cartoon-like jaw. Hilarious, goofy joke or nightmare fuel? That’s up to you to decide, but it’s as far away from...
News Sony's Own First-Party Studios Championed PC Ports
"This is a really good idea"
Sony’s transition into the PC market is looking to be a lucrative move for the manufacturer, but it’s the firm’s own first-party studios that championed the move. Following the launch of God of War last week – which registered over 70,000 concurrent players on Steam at one point this past weekend – director...
News God of War PC Nearing 75,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
Boy, that's decent
Update #2: As a final update of its launch weekend, God of War is now closing on 75,000 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it far and away Sony's best launch on PC thus far, and will certainly have the executives smiling. Update #1: As expected, God of War's concurrent players number has continued to climb on Steam,...
News Cory Barlog Has 'No Idea' if God of War Ragnarok Will Come to PC
It's Sony's decision, ultimately
God of War Ragnarok hasn't even gotten a confirmed PlayStation 5, PS4 2022 release date yet and here we are already discussing the possibility of a PC port. That's not a reflection of Sony changing its approach to porting its blockbuster titles to the personal computer, but Sony Santa Monica creative director Cory...
News God of War PC Looks Magical in Spoiler Heavy Ultrawide Trailer
A sight for sore eyes
Good god, this looks incredible! God of War launches on PC this week – you can read our impressions through here – and one of its headline features is support for ultrawide monitors. In case you weren’t sold, though, Sony’s marketing team is here to help with an absolutely glorious launch trailer, rendered in...
Guide All PlayStation Studios Games on PC
Every first-party Sony game on PC
What are all PlayStation Studios games on PC? Sony is slowly bringing select releases from its catalogue to storefronts such as Steam and Epic Games Store. Understandably, you may be wondering which titles are available now and coming in the future. In this guide, we’ll be listing all PlayStation Studios games on...
News God of War PC Scales Steam Sales Charts After Glowing Reviews
Thor-t it would
God of War is currently the second best-selling game on PC marketplace Steam, behind only the newly released Monster Hunter Rise. Despite originally launching all the way back in 2018, Sony is flogging Kratos’ Norse outing for £39.99/$49.99 on PC – while it’s available on the PlayStation 4 for practically pennies these days...
Hands On God of War PC Is a Great Way to Play a PS4 Classic
RT-Axe on
In 2018 Sony Santa Monica shipped God of War, a soft reboot of the fan-favourite action-adventure trilogy that traded the Greek pantheon for Norse mythology. Featuring an emotional narrative that focused on the relationship between the rough-edged Kratos and his young son Atreus, God of War reinvigorated the series without straying too far...
Guide God of War Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Collectibles
A complete resource to 2018's God of War
God of War is a 2018 revival of Sony's character action series starring Kratos. Originally released on 28th April, 2018 for the PlayStation 4, the game also launched on PC on 14th January, 2022. In this God of War guide, we'll share tips, tricks, and collectibles, like Best Armor and How to Unlock It, How to...
Guide God of War: Where to Find All Valkyries and How to Beat Them
Chooser of the Slain
Where do you find all Valkyries and how do you beat them in God of War? Valkyries are challenging optional bosses in God of War which comprise part of the Prove Your Valor Favor. You’ll first need to know how to open hidden chambers in order to access most of these, so click through the link for more information on that...
Guide God of War: All Horns of Blood Mead Locations for Maximum Rage
Quick tempered
What are all Horns of Blood Mead locations for maximum rage in God of War? Like in previous God of War games, you can enhance Kratos’ maximum rage by grabbing Horns of Blood Mead, which are situated in chests all around Midgard and its surrounding realms. There are nine in total, and collecting them all will unlock the Quick...
Darkness and fog
How do you learn the language of Niflheim and retrieve all treasure from the Workshop’s Center Chamber in God of War? Niflheim is one of God of War’s optional realms, and you’ll need to collect four Niflheim Language Ciphers to be able to access it. You’ll also need to learn the language of Muspelheim in order to unlock the...
Guide God of War: How to Start New Game+, What Carries Over, and What's New
Back for war
God of War's New Game+ mode has arrived, allowing you to replay Kratos' grand adventure from the start with all of your equipment and skills intact. As part of our God of War guide, we're going to go over what you can expect from God of War's New Game+ on PS4, and how to get started. God of War: How to Start New Game+ Starting God of...
Guide God of War: How to Unlock the Full Ending
See the true conclusion
God of War technically has two endings, and you’re going to need to spend a few extra minutes with the game to unlock the full ending. We’re going to try and keep this article spoiler-free, but it goes without saying that if you don’t want to know anything about the conclusion to Kratos’ latest, do not continue...
Guide God of War: All Idunn Apples Locations for Fully Upgraded Health
Idunn's orchard
Where are all Idunn Apples locations for fully upgraded health in God of War? Just as in past God of War games, you can increase Kratos’ maximum health by collecting Idunn Apples, which are located in chests around the world. There are nine in total, and collecting them all will unlock the Idunn’s Orchard Trophy for fully...
Guide God of War: Combat for Beginners
Getting started with Kratos' latest
While there are many different elements to the new God of War game, you’ll be spending most of your time battling Norse nasties with Kratos’ ever-reliable frost axe. Before you get stuck in with Sony Santa Monica’s latest and greatest, as part of our God of War guide, we figured we’d compile some combat...
Guide God of War: How to Learn the Language of Muspelheim and Complete All Trials of Muspelheim
Fire and brimstone
How do you learn the language of Muspelheim and complete all Trials of Muspelheim in God of War? Muspelheim is one of God of War’s optional realms, and you’ll need to gather 4 Muspelheim Language Ciphers to unlock it. You’ll also need to learn the language of Niflheim in order to unlock the Trilingual Trophy on the way...
Guide God of War: How to Assist All Wayward Spirits
Unfinished business
How do you assist all Wayward Spirits in God of War? You’ll happen upon Wayward Spirits in God of War who’ll task you with a total of five Favors to complete. In order to unlock the Unfinished Business Trophy en route to your Platinum, you’ll need to assist all of the Wayward Spirits in the game. As part of our God of War...
Guide God of War: How to Complete All of Brok and Sindri's Favors
Like oil and water
How do you complete all of Brok and Sindri's Favors in God of War? God of War has a series of side-quests tracked in the game named Favors, and five of these pertain to the Dwarven smiths that Kratos and Atreus will encounter in the game named Brok and Sindri. To unlock the Like Oil and Water Trophy in God of War you’ll need to...
Guide God of War: How to Explore All the Lake of Nine Has to Offer
Beneath the surface
How do you explore all the Lake of Nine has to offer in God of War? God of War is absolutely stacked to the World Serpent’s gills with side-quests and bonus content, so you’re inevitably going to explore all that the Lake of Nine has to offer. With this God of War guide, we’re going to provide you with a checklist so that...
Guide God of War: How to Get the Ancient Armor Set
Primordial
How do you get the Ancient armor set in God of War? God of War’s Ancient armor set can be overlooked, similarly to the Traveler armor set. However, if you want to unlock the game’s Platinum, you’ll need to grab the Primordial Trophy, which requires you to obtain the full Ancient armour set. So how do you get the Ancient armor set in...
Guide God of War: How to Get the Traveler Armor Set
Path of the zealot
How do you get the Traveler armor set in God of War? God of War’s Traveler armor set can be easily missed if you’re not paying proper attention, but seeing as the Path of the Zealot Trophy is attached, it’s something that you’re going to have to figure out on the path towards the title’s Platinum. How do you get the...
Guide God of War: How to Fast Travel
Mystic Gateways
God of War is not an open world game, but it does have a fairly large sandbox that’s open for exploration. But how do you fast travel in God of War? As part of our God of War guide, we're going to explain how to fast travel. God of War: How to Fast Travel: You’ll need to work your way through a few hours of God of War’s...
Guide God of War: All Voice Actors
Full cast of 2018 game
God of War has a small but impressive cast of voice actors who add vibrancy to the title’s Nordic world, but who voices Kratos et al in the 2018 version of Sony Santa Monica’s hit action franchise? We’ve included all of God of War’s voice actor cast below as part of our God of War guide. God of War All Voice Actors:...
Guide God of War: How to Find and Free All Dragons
Dangerous skies
How do you find and free all dragons in God of War? One of the Favors in God of War involves finding and freeing three dragons located around Midgard. Not only will you need to locate these reptiles, but you’ll also need to free them from the mythical noose around their neck. To do this you’ll need to destroy three stone...
Guide God of War: All Jötnar Shrines Locations
More than myth
What are all Jötnar Shrines locations in God of War? God of War’s Jötnar Shrines represent some of the best lore in the game, as they add a ton of Norse mythology to the title’s codex. They’re represented in-game as cabinets that can be opened, and Atreus will then translate a lot of the information contained inside. There are...
Guide God of War: All Treasure Map Locations and Solutions
Dig spots
What are all Treasure Map locations and solutions in God of War? God of War has a series of secret loot spots scattered across its map that you’ll need to find. First you’ll need to track down a treasure map, which will add a clue and a small sketch to your codex. Then you’ll need to find where the treasure is buried. There are a...
Guide God of War: All Odin's Ravens Locations
Allfather blinded
What are all Odin's Ravens locations in God of War? God of War has dozens of collectibles, but Odin’s Ravens appear right throughout the campaign. These mythical emerald coloured birds are scattered all over the map, and you’ll need to smash them with your axe in order to clear them out. Collect all 51 and you’ll unlock the...
Guide God of War: All Artefact Locations
Curator
What are all Artefact locations in God of War? Throughout God of War you’ll stumble upon various collectibles named Artefacts, which are rendered in the world similar to Uncharted’s hidden items. These are separated into 7 sets and added to your codex each time you find one. We’ve included all of the Artefact locations below, and...
Guide God of War: How to Open Hidden Chambers
Mirror on the door
How do you open Hidden Chambers in God of War? There are many Hidden Chambers in God of War, and most of these harbour either Valkyrie boss fights or secret loot. You can find out where to find all Valkyries in God of War and how to beat them through the link. As part of our God of War guide
Guide God of War: How to Get to Veithurgard
Behind the gates
How do you get to Veithurgard in God of War? Veithurgard is one of the locations on God of War’s sizeable map that you may accidentally overlook, as it requires you to open the big gate to the east of the Lake of Nine. You’ll need to travel here in order to complete a Favor for one of the Spirits, as well as also to free a...
Guide God of War: All Kratos' Stats and What They Mean
How to effectively upgrade the protagonist
What are all Kratos' stats and what do they mean in God of War? God of War is not a role-playing game, but it borrows liberally from the genre. As such, you have the opportunity to customise Kratos in the way you see fit by altering his armour and attaching enchantments to them which offer various perks and...
Guide God of War: How to Level Up
Increasing Kratos' overall strength
How do you level up in God of War? God of War has a levelling system that allows you to increase the proficiency of protagonist Kratos, however this works a little differently to in other games. While you will earn XP (or experience points), this is only used for levelling up your abilities and unlocking skills...
Guide God of War: How to Earn XP
Experience points
How do you earn XP in God of War? Like so many other games, you’ll earn XP (or experience points) as you progress through God of War. This currency can be used to upgrade items, as well as unlock skill points in Kratos’ skill tree. As part of our God of War guide, we're going to explain how to earn XP. God of War: How to...
Guide God of War: How to Earn Hacksilver
Maximise your money making
How do you earn Hacksilver in God of War? Hacksilver is the main currency in the God of War games, and it’s primarily used to purchase new armour, enchantments, and other items from Brok and Sindri’s shop. There are only a few ways to earn Hacksilver, but as long as you’re exploring thoroughly then you should have...
Guide God of War: How to Fully Upgrade the Leviathan Axe
Worthy
How do you fully upgrade the Leviathan Axe in God of War? Kratos' primary weapon is the Leviathan Axe, and in order to unlock the Worthy Trophy you’ll need to fully upgrade it to its maximum level of six. To get the Leviathan Axe to Level 6 you need to upgrade it at one of Brok or Sindri’s shops. In order to level up the Leviathan Axe...
Guide God of War: Best Armor and How to Unlock It
Mist armor
What is God of War’s best armor and how do you unlock it? God of War's best armor can’t be earned easily, but if you’ve already completed Kratos’ latest campaign and you’re looking to clean up the post-game content, then you may want to nab the best gear in the game – especially before you attempt to beat the Valkyries. In...
News Death Stranding Director's Cut Is Leaping to PC in Spring 2022
PS5 console exclusive making the trek
Update (5/2/22): Publisher 505 Games has now officially confirmed that Death Stranding Director's Cut will be coming to PC. Following on from yesterday's reports, it's now officially happening. The enhanced version of Kojima Productions' strand game will launch simultaneously on Steam and Epic Games Store...
News Nixxes Responsible for Recent Horizon Zero Dawn PC Patches
Put straight to work
Sony bought Nixxes Software to help with its efforts in the PC space, and it looks like that team was put straight to work on Horizon Zero Dawn since the purchase. The Guerrilla Games Twitter account posted this morning about the recent 1.11.1 patch on PC, and then followed up by
News God of War PC Has More Detailed Assets, Higher-Resolution Shadows, and More
Features and specifications revealed
God of War, the 2018 epic from Sony Santa Monica, will look better than ever when it launches on PC from 14th January. The critically acclaimed game – a multi-award winner – will include a number of performance improvements, including support for NVIDIA’s DLSS technology, which is a cutting-edge upscaling...
