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News Sony Pulling the Plug on Bloodborne Kart, Must Rebrand
Developer expected it to happen
Sony has gotten in contact with Bloodborne Kart developer Lillith Walther and forced a rebrand of the game in order to cut any official ties with the IP. Revealed in a new YouTube upload, it's stated the team needs to "scrub the branding off of what was previously known as Bloodborne Kart", which is forcing a "short...
News Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Heads to PC in March
Main game plus Burning Shores expansion
As announced last September, Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition is Sony's next first-party title making the jump to PC. Including the sequel itself along with the Burning Shores expansion, it'll be available on Steam and Epic Games Store come 21st March 2024. Co-developed by Guerrilla and Nixxes, the PC...
News Until Dawn Reportedly Set to Receive New PS5, PC Versions
PS4 horror classic already getting a movie
Until Dawn, the PS4 horror classic from Supermassive Games that's set to be turned into a movie, will reportedly also be getting new versions for PS5 and PC. The suggestion comes from Billbil-kun, a reliable PS Plus leaker who claimed only yesterday that
News Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Overview Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
Do your bit in the Galactic War
If you've been waiting for more information about Helldivers 2, you'll want to give the above video a watch. The co-op shooter is very nearly here, and developer Arrowhead has divulged some more details about the game's general structure, progression, and more. To summarise: you'll go out on Operations in order to...
News Join Earth's Last Line of Offence with Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Launch Trailer
Drops down very soon
One of the rare games bearing the PS Studios emblem this year is Helldivers 2, and it's just around the corner on PS5. This follow-up to the original co-op shooter launches 8th February with an over-the-shoulder camera and, presumably, a much bigger budget, and it looks like it should be super fun with friends. The launch...
News Horizon Forbidden West on PC Getting Gorgeous DLSS 3 Support
Ridiculously good looking
As Sony's strategic vision increasingly grows to encompass PC players, it should come as no surprise that studios like Guerrilla would want to leverage the latest tech to make their games look and run as well as mechanically possible. The already gorgeous Horizon Forbidden West is getting a Complete Edition (due out in...
Random Atelier Is Everywhere in Asia Right Now
Mobile entry getting giant marketing push
Atelier is one of those niche PlayStation franchises that seems to get new entries annually but rarely makes a splash outside of its core community. That appears to be changing in Asia, however, where Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator – yes, that’s really its name –...
News Steam Store Update Adds Specific DualSense, DualShock Controller Support
Further entwined
PC is now a central pillar of Sony's PlayStation strategy, becoming more relevant daily. Evidence suggests that some PC Trophy support is in the offing, which is to say nothing of the lucrative new revenue streams the firm has found on platforms like Steam and, more recently, GOG. Further pro
News God of War, Uncharted on PC Expand to GOG
They really are Good Old Games now
PC service GOG (or Good Old Games) has announced it'll soon have its own versions of God of War and the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection to sell on its online store. The two games have already been available on Steam for some time now, but this offers PC users another way of owning them. The DRM free...
News Evidence of PlayStation Trophy Support on PC Mounts
Fingers crossed
While we're obviously massive fans of the PlayStation ecosystem, particularly its peerless stable of first-party studios, there are plenty of things Sony Interactive Entertainment could do to engender further goodwill. One thing we've been wanting for a while now is Trophy support for PS5 games on PC, something which appears to be...
News Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Officially Announced for PS5, PC
Sony no longer in Sylens
Update: Well, we suppose that was inevitable. Sony has officially confirmed that Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition is coming to PS5 on the 6th October. It's also heading to PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) a little later, in early 2024. You can take a look at the announcement trailer above. It'll be priced at $59.99...
News PS5, PC Pre-Orders for Helldivers 2 Are Available Now
Time to enlist
Attention, soldiers: Helldivers 2 is now available to pre-order. Published by Sony and developed by Arrowhead, this is a third-person sequel to the top-down original, and has you blasting away the bad guys in tactical four-player co-op. A new trailer has been released to give you the gist: cool weapons, aliens, robots, and friendly...
News Helldivers 2 Confirmed for State of Play Livestream
New gameplay incoming
Sony has now confirmed upcoming PS5 console exclusive Helldivers 2 will be part of today's State of Play livestream. A new tweet from the platform holder says we'll see "a new slice of Helldivers 2 gameplay" alongside indie titles, third-party experiences, and PSVR2 games. The PS5, PC game has been rumoured for an October 2023...
News Horizon Forbidden West's Rumoured Complete Edition Tipped for PC
And PS5, of course
A Complete Edition of Horizon Forbidden West and its DLC Burning Shores appears to be a foregone conclusion at this point, and reliable PS Plus leaker Billbil-Kun now reports it's the next game Sony plans to bring to PC. Alongside the PS5 version, which recently
News Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Release Date May Be Set for October
Another one for the huge list
Sony's own Helldivers 2 could be set to join the long list of high-profile games releasing in October if a leaked document is to be believed. Handed to Insider Gaming, a file sent to members of a Sony partnership program supposedly calls for content creators to "mention that the game will be released in October". A...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Doesn't Actually Need an SSD
Recommended, but not required
Despite what the marketing might have said at the time, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart coming to PC seems to have put the entire SSD discussion to bed, once and for all. A solid-state drive is officially listed as "recommended" rather than being required to run the game on minimum settings. Much was made of the game's...
News The Last of Us Composer Gustavo Santaolalla May Have Teased a New Version of Part 2
"In the new editions you can make me play certain themes"
Given the global popularity of The Last of Us following the TV show, it stands to reason we’ll probably get an updated version of The Last of Us: Part 2 at some point. This is because the game is currently only available on the PS4, and we suspect Sony is going to eventually want a native...
News Sony Calls in a Tactical Supply Drop of Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Gameplay, And It Looks Stunning
Incoming
Update: Well, we suppose this is Sony in 2023, folks! Several hours after publishing a PS Blog post with gameplay details, the platform holder has now followed it up with a Helldivers 2 trailer. Why they couldn’t release together is a mystery! Anyway, this game looks good – real good. It’s got that chaotic third-person co-op flavour...
News Sony's PC Port Dev Nixxes Under the Microscope in Studio Profile Video
Learn more about the Dutch team
Sony has uploaded a studio profile video all about its PC porting developer Nixxes. Acquired in July 2021, the team has helped to bring a variety of PS5, PS4 titles to PC, including Marvel's Spider-Man and its side game Miles Morales. Right now, it's working on porting Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to the personal...
News The Last of Us PC Patch Verifies Remake for Steam Deck
Decked out
The Last of Us: Part I hasn’t exactly had the best time since its busted release on PC, but developer Naughty Dog committed itself to fixing the issues – and now an all-new patch has finally verified the release for use with the Steam Deck handheld. Patch v1.1, which is available to download now, promises performance improvements, bug...
News PS5 Showpiece Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Jumps to the PC Dimension in July
Riveting
The next PlayStation first-party game to hit PC storefronts is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The PS5 console exclusive, renowned for its gorgeous visuals and near-instant loading, has just been confirmed for release on Steam and Epic Games Store. Developer and PC porting specialist Nixxes Software is behind this version of Insomni
Reaction Sony's PS5, PC Live Service Strategy Won't Work If It's All Samey Shooters
PlayStation did nothing to assuage fans' fears
We’ve been one of the few publications defending Sony’s live service strategy because we don’t think the idea is inherently bad. A lot of fans treat the booming Games as a Service segment as a genre, but it’s important to underline that it’s a business model instead. In fact, there’s...
News Here's Exactly What Newly Revealed PS5, PC Game Concord Is
Build connections, engage in social play
Yesterday's PlayStation Showcase left a lot to the imagination when Concord was confirmed, a new PS5, PC game from the recently acquired Firewalk Studios. A quick trailer clearly took place in space, but besides that, all else we got was a logo and a 2024 release window. Thankfully, the
News Well-Loved Co-Op Shooter Sequel Helldivers 2 Targets PS5, PC This Year
Guns up, funs up
We knew Helldivers 2 was in development when a snippet of an internal teaser trailer leaked last year, but here’s confirmation that Arrowhead has been recruited once more by PS Studios and is making a sequel for PS5 and PC. The title’s due out later this year, and has ditched the isometric perspective in favour of some...
News Concord from Firewalk Studios Has a Nice Logo At Least, Releasing 2024
Coming to PS5, PC
What is Concord from first-party studio Firewalk Studios? We don't know, but the developer has still announced it! It's a live service game launching next year for PS5 and PC. The YouTube description calls it a "new PVP multiplayer first-person shooter". The trailer pitches a space setting, and then we get a logo. That's it!...
News Key PlayStation Studios' Titles on PC Expected to Sustain Growth Beyond FY22
We're all in this together
Along with a plethora of other financial details announced in Sony's Business Segment Meeting (including PSVR2 sales, PS Plus figures, and the rate at which
News Bloodborne Fans Think They've Found Further Evidence of a PC Port
Ahh, Kos, or some say Kosm... Do you hear our prayers?
Modder, streamer, and fellow Aussie battler Lance McDonald has confirmed what we all know in our hearts to be true, even if it doesn't quite take the form we'd like; that somewhere, iconic PS4-exclusive Bloodborne is playable on PC. McDonald made a discovery that has been sitting out in the...
News Sony Won't Back Down on PC Ports, But PS5 Is the Priority
Converting exclusives to computers will continue
Sony has seen relatively steady success slowly adapting some of its major first-party franchises to PC, and it’s a process it’ll continue to engage in. However, in an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, boss Jim Ryan said that PS5 remains the priority, and the majority of its titles will...
News The Last of Us' Busted PC Port Is on the Up with 25GB Patch
It can't be for nothing
Another patch has been released for the embattled PC port of The Last of Us: Part I, this one weighing in at a hefty 25GB. And while it's only been live for a few hours, players are already reporting some positive improvements, particularly on mid-range machines. Patch 1.0.4.0 purports to optimize framerates and improv
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Can You Romance Anyone?
Does Horizon Forbidden West have romance options?
Can you romance anyone in Horizon Forbidden West? Does Horizon Forbidden West let you romance other characters? A lot of modern RPGs feature romance options that allow your character to become intimately involved with certain companions. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to let...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Ornaments Locations
Where to find every Ornament
Where are all the Ornaments in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Ornaments and where can you find them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you how and where to find all the Ornaments in the game. Note: Please be aware of light spoilers in this guide. Horizon Forbidden West:
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores: All Devotee Outposts
Quen cultists
Devotee Outposts are an open world activity in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. There are no missable Devotee Outposts, but they'll only appear once you've progressed through the Main Quests in the expansion. Devotee Outposts will automatically be marked on your map as you approach them. As part of our
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores: All Delvers' Trinkets Locations
Where to find all Delvers' Trinkets
Where are all the Delvers' Trinkets in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores? What are the locations of all the Delvers' Trinkets, and how do you find them? Delvers' Trinkets are a type of Collectable in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, special artefacts that lead to a valuable treasure. You need to find...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores: How to Solve Relic Ruins: Murmuring Hollow
How to complete Relic Ruins: Murmuring Hollow
How do you solve Relic Ruins: Murmuring Hollow in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores? Where is Relic Ruins: Murmuring Hollow and how do you complete it? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to show you how to get through Relic Ruins: Murmuring Hollow with step-by-step...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Relic Ruins and How to Solve Them
How to complete all Relic Ruins
How do you complete all Relic Ruins in Horizon Forbidden West? Where are all the Relic Ruins and how do you solve them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be going through all the Relic Ruins in the game and explaining how to beat them all. Horizon Forbidden West: What Are Relic Ruins?: What is a...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores: All Aerial Captures Locations
Falling with style
Where are all the Aerial Captures in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores? Where can you find all the Aerial Captures, and how do you collect them? Aerial Captures are a new type of collectable in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, taking you up into the sky for some airborne views. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores: How to Solve the Dino Digits Quiz
Solutions for the Dino Digits Quiz in Burning Shores
How do you solve the Dino Digits quiz in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores? What are the answers for the Dino Digits quiz? In Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, there's a mysterious puzzle in Pangea Park that you won't know how to solve right away. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores: All Pangea Figurines Locations
Where to find all Pangea Figurines
Where are all Pangea Figurines in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores? Where are all the Pangea Figurines located? In Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, Pangea Figurines are a type of collectable scattered across the map. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you where to find all...
News Sony Quietly Raises the Price of PlayStation Games on Steam in Select Regions
$$$
Sony has quietly hiked the prices of PlayStation games on Steam in seven countries worldwide, with titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Days Gone, God of War, Returnal, and more affected. First spotted by Chairmanchuck over on ResetEra, and
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Get All Legendary Weapons
All legendary weapon locations
Where are all the Legendary weapons in Horizon Forbidden West? What are the Legendary weapons and how do you get them? Horizon Forbidden West has powerful Legendary class weapons to find, but you'll have to work for them. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you what all the Legendary...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Cauldron Locations and Rewards
Where to find all Cauldrons in Horizon Forbidden West
Where are all the Cauldrons in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Cauldrons, and what do you get for completing them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you all about Cauldrons, and what you receive for doing them. Horizon Forbidden West: What Is a Cauldron?:...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Face Paints and How to Use Them
How do you wear face paints in Horizon Forbidden West?
How do you use face paints in Horizon Forbidden West? What are all the face paints, and where do you get them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be going through the game's selection of face paints that Aloy can wear during her journey. This includes all face paints in the...
Random The Last of Us Is Finally an FPS in Jaw-Dropping PC Mod
Let's get on with it
What if The Last of Us: Part I was a first-person shooter? It’s a question fans have been asking for quite some time, and we even got a glimpse courtesy of some well-placed photo mode snapshots earlier in the year. But now footage of a bonafide PC mod has emerged, and the results are spectacular – even if there are still...
News Remade PS2 Launch Title Fantavision Is Lighting Up PC This Month
All of the lights
Here's an interesting one, depending on your level of industry geekery. Fantavision was originally a launch title on PS2, a quirky puzzle game all about fireworks. Developed by Japan Studio, it would test your colour-matching and symbol-recognition skills, launching in 2000 to a respectable 72 on Metacritic. Japan Studio (no
News The Last of Us PC Is Still Punishing CPUs, Despite 14GB Performance Patch
It can't be for nothing
The PC port of The Last of Us was a trainwreck developer Naughty Dog had to know was coming, and it continues to work hard to sure up the cracks, pushing out updates at a rapid clip. The reputational damage done at launch will likely take a lot longer to fix, with the studio admitting the port (which was done in-house) was...
News Steam Deck Support Not Naughty Dog's Focus as It Fixes The Last of Us
PC version takes priority
Official Steam Deck support for The Last of Us: Part I will have to wait as Naughty Dog has announced its post-launch efforts are set on bringing the base PC version up to snuff. The developer has already apologised for the state of the PC port, calling it not "Naughty Dog quality". Another hotfix is expected to be deployed...
News The Last of Us PC Is Not 'Naughty Dog Quality', Developer Admits
In the Dog House
Naughty Dog has apologised to PC players for the state in which The Last of Us: Part I launched, a release that has earned the prestigious studio it's lowest-ever Metacritic rating. The developer took to Twitter to address the issues players are facing, promising that a larger patch is in the offing for later in the week. Despite...
News The Last of Us PC Is Naughty Dog's Worst Ever Reviewed Game by Some Margin
Shocker
Naughty Dog deserves a standing ovation for somehow managing to cock up the PC port of one of the greatest games ever made. The developer – a symbol of consistency for many years – has dished up one of the most disastrous releases in recent memory with The Last of Us: Part I, and all on the back of a ridiculously successful transmedia...
News The Last of Us Is One of Sony's More Popular PC Ports Despite the Flaws
Peak player count of 36,496
Even with its silly bugs and performance problems, The Last of Us: Part I has proven to be one of Sony's more popular PC ports. A peak of 36,496 players were all experiencing the Naughty Dog title at once on release day, and the game has consistently pulled in roughly 20,000 users in the evenings each day since. This...