Tag: Ps Plus
News PS Plus Shares What It Does Best in New Live-Action Advert
Best of
A live-action advertisement for PlayStation Plus? Sony really is giving its premier subscription service the marketing budget and then some at the moment. It's not going to tell hardcore folk like us lot anything we don't already know, but the advert focuses on the sort of multiplayer action a membership provides (or locks behind a paywall,...
News PS Plus Members Get Exclusive Early Access to Wreckfest PS5
Crash, bang, wallop
Sony has repeatedly reiterated that it wants to improve the value of PS Plus in order to retain subscribers as it transitions to the PlayStation 5 era, and this may be another example of that: Wreckfest’s next-gen port is available a month early to members. The game doesn’t officially launch on PS5 until 1st June, but PS Plus...
News May 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
The fourth of May is with you, Spock
A new month, a new selection of PlayStation Plus games. Last month's lineup is on the way out today, making space for May's roster of complimentary titles. In case you'd forgotten, the games PS Plus members will be able to download include Wreckfest for PS5, as well as PS4 titles
News Don't Forget to Download April 2021's Free PS Plus Games While You Can
Service reloads with new games tomorrow
Heads up: this is your last opportunity to download April 2021’s free PS Plus games before they’re removed from the service and replaced by May 2021’s selection. You don’t necessarily need to download the games, just make sure you redeem them and they’ll remain in your library for as long as you’re...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2021?
Plus or minus?
We think it's fair to say that PlayStation Plus has had a pretty good year so far, but is May's offering up to snuff? Next month's (or this month's, depending on when you're reading) lineup includes the PS5 version of Wreckfest, alongside Battlefield V and Stranded Deep on PS4. It's a very varied trio of games, but are you happy with...
News PS Plus Subscribers in Spain Get a Bonus Game Next Month
Wavey
Those of you who have a PS Plus subscription in Spain can look forward to a bonus game in May 2021, as Waves Out will be offered as a free fourth title for members. This is part of the PlayStation Spain’s fairly industrious PS Talents scheme, which supports grassroots development. The PS4 puzzler sees you controlling a magnet, gathering up...
Guide All Free PS Plus Games in 2021
A complete list of every 2021 PlayStation Plus game
What are the new PS Plus games? What are the latest PS5 and PS4 games on PlayStation Plus? What free PS Plus games have been given away in 2021? Within this guide, we shall be compiling a complete list of every single title given away as part of Sony's subscription service this year. The article...
News PS Plus May 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced
A very varied month
May 2021's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed. As per usual, subscribers get access to one PS5 title, and two PS4 games. On PS5, we've got chaotic car-smashing sim Wreckfest. This is the PS5 version of the game, which originally released on PS4 in 2019. It's worth noting that you'll only be eligible to download the PS5...
News PS Plus Subscriber Count Increases to 47.6 Million
Up 200,000 since February
As Sony's PlayStation Plus service goes from strength to strength, so too does the number of users subscribed. 47.6 million is the latest statistic come the end of fiscal year 2020, which is an increase of 6.1 million compared to Q4 of fiscal year 2019. The service has gained 200,000 further memberships in the space of two...
News PS Plus Video Pass Trailer Showcases Perk for Polish Members
On demand
Sony has announced and launched PS Plus Video Pass – but it’s only available in Poland for the time being. The company has said that it’s “testing” the on-demand video service while it decides whether to roll it out worldwide. Thus far, the perk allows members to stream movies like Jumanji and Venom on demand at no added cost. A...
Talking Point What Free May 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the May 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free May 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? This year is flying, and that means it's already time for us to turn our attention to the free PS Plus games for May 2021. Sony's been on a bit of a roll this year with a ton of great games...
Poll Is PlayStation Plus Video Pass the Right Way to Expand PS Plus?
Or do you want something else?
As you may or may not already know, Sony has introduced something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass. It's an addition to PS Plus, which gives subscribers access to "over 20" movies and TV shows from Sony Pictures. New video content will apparently be added every three months. However, the pass is currently only...
Sony in "testing" phase
After something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass was leaked yesterday, Sony has confirmed to Polish website Spider's Web (as reported by VGC) that the service expansion is real. However, for the time being, it's only being tested in Poland. So what's the deal? Well, starting today, PlayStation Plus Video Pass allows PS...
Rumour PS Plus Expanding with PlayStation Plus Video Pass
PS Plus could soon include TV and movies
Something called PlayStation Plus Video Pass appears to have leaked through Sony's official Polish website — as spotted by VGC. A now removed description of this so-called Video Pass reads: "A new benefit available for a limited time on PlayStation Plus PS Plus Video Pass is a trial service active 22.04.21...
News April 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Follow me
Update: All three PS Plus games are available to download right now on PS5 and PS4 in Europe, with other regions to follow soon. Oddworld: Soulstorm, as noted below, is ready to roll for Plus members on PS5 only, while Days Gone and Zombie Army 4: Dead War can be downloaded and played on both consoles. Which of these titles are you booting...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance to Get March 2021's PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4
Final fantasies
Man, March was a good month for PlayStation Plus. Members could download the intriguing PS5 puzzler Maquette, Souls-esque shooter Remnant: From the Ashes, PSVR action game Farpoint, and of course, Final Fantasy VII Remake. In addition, Destruction AllStars has been available free on PS Plus for two months now. However, April is here,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for April 2021?
Plus or minus?
April 2021's PlayStation Plus games have been officially announced, and as always, we want to know what you think of them. In case you missed it, the lineup includes Oddworld: Soulstorm on PS5, and it's joined by Days Gone and Zombie Army 4: Dead War on PS4. No, we haven't somehow time-jumped to October by accident, and no, we don't...
News PS Plus Free PS5, PS4 Games for April 2021 Announced
Hope you like zombies!
April's free PlayStation Plus games lineup has been officially announced. We already knew that Oddworld: Soulstorm would be on the docket for PS5, but what else can subscribers look forward to? Well, on PS4, we've got a rather surprising zombie theme going on. Days Gone, Sony Bend's open world adventure, is up for grabs...
Rumour Civilization VI Is an April PS Plus Game, But Evidence Is Shaky
April fools?
April's PlayStation Plus games will be revealed next week (at the time of writing), and we already know that one of them is Oddworld: Soulstorm on PS5. But what about PS4? Well, there's a rumour going around that strategic world builder Civilization VI will be up for grabs — but the current evidence is a little shaky. Basically,...
Talking Point What Free April 2021 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will April 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the April 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free April 2021 PS Plus games be announced? Sony’s subscription service has somewhat reinvented itself this year, with the quality of the monthly offerings escalating every four weeks. March 2021’s lineup of Final Fantasy...
Deal New PS Plus Subscribers Can Get Free PS Store Credit Now
When you buy a 12 month membership
Credit where credit’s due: Sony has taken PlayStation Plus to new heights this year. The perks – particularly if you’re a PS5 owner – are the strongest they’ve been since the PS3 days, and it’s clearly a concerted effort from the platform holder to retain its highly lucrative userbase. Of course, while...
News PS Plus Members Will Need to Manually Redeem Free GTA Online Money from 1st April
No longer automatically deposited
For the past few months, PlayStation Plus members who log in to GTA Online at least once a month have been rewarded with GTA$1,000,000 deposited directly into their bank account – an extra incentive prior to the release of the uber-popular multiplayer mode on the PlayStation 5. Starting from 1st April, this free...
Deal PS Plus Subscriptions Just $26.99 for a Full Year
Sublime
PlayStation Plus is shaping up to have one of its strongest years in recent memory, and if you’re currently not subscribed or looking to extend your existing membership – well, now, here’s a deal for you. CD Keys is flogging full 12-month subscription codes for $26.99 – that’s less than half the MSRP of $59.99. It’s worth noting...
News March 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
The big one
What will surely rank as one of the best PlayStation Plus monthly line-ups ever is now available to download for active members. Those of you who own a PlayStation 5 can get to work on Maquette, a new first-person puzzler all about manipulating objects and editing their size. Then PS4 players have Final Fantasy VII Remake, PlayStation VR
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Claim February 2021's PS Plus Games
Destruction AllStars remains
Pinch, punch, first of the month. February has drawn to a close, which means the PlayStation Plus lineup will be changing very soon indeed. If you've yet to claim last month's rather excellent selection of software, here's your reminder. February's PS Plus games include Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for March 2021?
Plus or minus?
The PlayStation Plus games lineup for March 2021 has been confirmed, and in our humble opinion, it's yet another great month for subscribers. Sony's seemingly been going all-out with PS Plus since the launch of the PS5, and it doesn't look like it'll be slowing down anytime soon: March's offerings include intriguing puzzler Maquette...
News PS Plus March 2021 Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced
Another great month
Update: Sony has now confirmed the PS Plus PS5, PS4 games for the month of March 2021, and they are indeed Maquette, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Farpoint, and Remnant: From the Ashes. The
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Likely a PS Plus Game, But There's a Catch
Can't be upgraded to PS5 version
Well, here's a very interesting discovery. The Japanese PlayStation Store has a listing live for PlayStation 5's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and hidden in the terms and conditions, is the note that the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake will indeed be a free PlayStation Plus game for the month...
News PS Plus Members Think Final Fantasy VII Remake May Be Free in March
Cloud cuckoo land
Speculation regarding March 2021’s big PlayStation Plus update is at an all-time high, especially after Sony skipped its usual update window this week – presumably in favour of today’s State of Play. It’s worth noting that there were multiple instances last year where the platform holder didn’t announce the PS Plus lineup...
Talking Point What Free March 2021 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will March 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the March 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free March 2021 PS Plus games be announced? It only feels like yesterday we were looking forward to a barnstorming PS Plus lineup, featuring Concrete Genie, Destruction AllStars, and Control: Ultimate Edition. But we're nearing...
News More Brand New Games to Launch for Free with PS Plus
"We know that subscribers love it"
One thing that Sony’s had a lot of success with – and that subscribers seem to enjoy – is launching games for free as part of PlayStation Plus. In the past, titles like Rocket League and Fall Guys have exploded in popularity as part of the initiative, while more recently we saw Destruction AllStars shed its...
News PS Plus Subscriber Count Reaches an Impressive 47.4 Million
87% of PS5 owners are subscribed
The PlayStation Plus subscription service has never been more important to Sony, so the company must be pretty chuffed that its gaming division continues to see growth within the sector. There are now 47.4 million active PS Plus members, representing an increase of 8.6 million compared to the same time last year...
News February 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Take back Control
It's a little earlier than normal, but you can claim February's PlayStation Plus games on PS5 and PS4 right now. Destruction AllStars was made available in midnight across various territories, meaning people have already started their vehicular combat careers. The PS5 exclusive was followed by fellow PS Plus titles Control:...
Reminder Today Is Your Last Chance to Claim January 2021's PS Plus Games
She's a Maneater
Wow, January is over already? Time sure does fly. Indeed, it's 1st February 2021, and that means today is your last chance to scoop up last month's PlayStation Plus games. If you want to play Maneater on PS5 or Greedfall and Shadow of the Tomb Raider on PS4, make sure you add them to your library today, lest you miss out forever...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for February 2021?
Plus or minus?
Look, we don't want to colour anyone's opinion before this poll is even published, but wow, what a month! February's PlayStation Plus lineup appears to have been met with near universal positivity. The selection includes not one, but two new PS5 releases in the form of Destruction AllStars and Control: Ultimate Edition (the latter is...
News PS Plus Free PS5, PS4 Games Announced for February 2021
A huge month for PS Plus
February's PlayStation Plus games have been officially announced — and it's honestly one heck of a lineup. We've known for a while that Destruction AllStars would be February's headline act on PlayStation 5, but there's more to next month's selection than that. Control: Ultimate Edition is also part of the deal, available...
Reminder You Can Claim PS5 PS Plus Games Even If You Don't Have the Console Yet
Nab those PS5 PS Plus goodies
If you're a PlayStation Plus member, you're entitled to a handful of games each month. When PS5 launched back in November, the number of monthly games went up to three — two PS4 games, and one on PS5. That's obviously great if you've managed to get hold of one of Sony's new consoles, but what if you're having trouble...
News PS Plus Members in Japan Get a Fourth Free Game in February
But only get Control on PS5
How about that February 2021 PS Plus lineup, then? Pretty good, right? If you missed it, you can find all of the details through here, but just to reiterate you’ll be getting Destruction AllStars, Control: Ultimate Edition, and Concrete Genie. In Japan, though, member
Guide PS Plus: What Is It and Is It Worth It?
All the benefits of PS Plus
What is PlayStation Plus and is it worth it? Should you subscribe to PS Plus? If you're looking to play games online with your friends, you'll need to sign up for a PS Plus subscription and you might be wondering what sort of benefits that brings with it. As part of our PS5 Guide, we're going to explain what PlayStation...
News Control Fans Bemused by Free PS Plus Version for PS5, PS4
After drama surrounding next-gen upgrade
What should have been a public relations slam-dunk for Control publisher 505 Games is already turning sour, as fans ponder why they were encouraged to purchase the Ultimate Edition if it’s being given away day-and-date with PlayStation Plus next month. You may recall a big brouhaha when the next-gen...
News PS Plus Discount Codes Sent to PS5 Owners by Amazon UK
Get 25% off a one-year membership
If you purchased a PlayStation 5 through Amazon UK, you might want to check the email address associated with your account. The online giant has been sending PlayStation Plus discount codes to those who bought the console via the site, offering 25 per cent off a one-year membership. This brings the price down to...
News PS Plus Once Again Priced the Same as Xbox Live After Microsoft Backtrack
The big U-turn
Update 2: Well, that didn’t take long. In less than 24 hours, Microsoft has reversed its decision to hike the price of Xbox Live Gold, announcing that it will retain the £49.99/$59.99 annual price point of the subscription. Moreover, it’s now removed the online paywall for free-to-play games, bringing it in line with PS Plus...
Talking Point What Free February 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will February 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the February 2021 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free February 2021 PS Plus games be announced? In an unusual twist, we know what one of the titles this month will be: Destruction AllStars, the delayed PlayStation 5 combat racer, will be handed out for free to all...
News PS Plus Game Destruction AllStars Introduces Its Competitors in New Trailer
Naruto runner
Destruction AllStars will be one of the free PlayStation Plus titles for the month of February 2021, so it's about time we started to get a good look at this part racer part something else. Honestly, we still can't really tell what it is you do after losing access to a vehicle. At least a new trailer is here to introduce us to the cast...
News Future Free PS Plus Game Destruction AllStars Teases Info and Media
"We've got a lot in store for you"
It feels like Destruction AllStars has been given a massive new lease of life after it was delayed out of the PlayStation 5 launch window to become a free PlayStation Plus title next month. Instead of a $70 purchase, everyone with a PS Plus subscription will gain access to the game from Lucid Games, and it looks...
Guide Do PS Plus Subscribers Get Free PS5 Games?
Will PS5 games be part of PS Plus?
Will PS Plus members get free PlayStation 5 games? The PlayStation Plus service is set to carry over into the next generation of Sony systems, meaning that subscribers will have certain expectations from the moment they sign in and start playing on PS5. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to tell you whether PS...
Guide All PS Plus Collection Games on PS5
Every PlayStation Plus Collection game
What games are in the PS Plus Collection on PS5? Sony has announced PlayStation Plus Collection, a new benefit for PS Plus members with a PS5. It means that PS5 owners will be able to download and play a selection of PS4 titles at no extra cost. But which games are in PS Plus Collection? As part of our
News January 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Jaws has arrived
January 2021's healthy selection of free PlayStation Plus titles are available to download from the PlayStation Store right now, making three more games accessible to you on PlayStation 5, and two on PlayStation 4. Maneater headlines the month's selection with a native PS5 version while Greedfall and Shadow of the Tomb Raider can be...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Claim December 2020's PS Plus Games
Last Christmas
Just a quick reminder: today (that's the 4th January, 2021) is your last chance to grab December 2020's PlayStation Plus games. In case you missed it, or you've forgotten, the lineup includes Worms Rumble on PS5, alongside Just Cause 4 and Rocket Arena on PS4. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, remember to add them to your library before...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for January 2021?
Plus or minus?
Ah, the start of a brand new year, and we all know what that means: another 12 months of bitter PlayStation Plus disappointment! Just kidding — we're cynical, but we're not that cynical. Anyway, January's PS Plus games have been announced, and as always, we want to know what you think. In case you missed the reveal, subscribers are...
