Tag: PSVR
News Sony's Lost Breaking Bad PSVR Project Unearthed in New Report
Walter must have wilted
Sony’s been very strong in the television space for some time now, but Breaking Bad was undoubtedly one of the firm’s biggest successes. You may recall all the way back in 2017, it announced plans to produce a PSVR game, in collaboration with the show’s creator Vince Gilligan. Now new research from
Feature Going Platinum #13: Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Rescued it
Platinum Trophy #13: Astro Bot Rescue Mission Date Earned: 3rd March 2019 Dopamine Index: stars:5 Look, I messed up, didn't I? This was meant to go out last Saturday, and I straight up forgot to write it. If you were worried I'd lost interest, or run out of platinums to vaguely talk about, I'm afraid it's just my tired brain more...
The top PSVR games ranked and rated
What are the best PSVR games? PlayStation VR has amassed an incredibly impressive selection of software in its time. While the PS4 virtual reality gear has been superseded by PSVR2, there's still plenty of worthwhile experiences on the last-gen tech. While PSVR is technically quite outdated, it remains an...
News This Is Your Last Chance to Order PSVR's Free PS Camera Adaptor for PS5
An essential accessory
For those of you who still have an original PSVR headset kicking around, you may want to act fast if you haven’t ordered a PS Camera adaptor yet. If you didn’t know, the PS Camera used a proprietary port on the PS4 which isn’t available on the PS5. Therefore, in order to connect the accessory to Sony’s current...
News Minecraft Is Dropping PSVR Support Early Next Year
Going full flat
Developer Mojang has announced its plans to drop support for PSVR in its ever-popular sandbox game, Minecraft. As outlined in a recent update on its website, you won't be able to play the game using PS4's virtual reality headset as of March 2025. Minecraft has been playable in PSVR on PS4 since September 2020, when it was added in a...
PS Store Sales Charts Few Surprises for PS5, PS4 Over Crucial Christmas Period
The usual suspects
Sales were likely to be extremely high on the PS Store this December, but there was very little surprise in where fans decided to spend their money. On the PS5, in North America and Europe, first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the best-selling game. It was also a best-seller on PS4 in North America, but could...
News Latest Synth Riders Update Adds Free Song from Walkabout Mini Golf
Brand synergy!
It's only been a couple of months since the last Synth Riders update, but that hasn't stopped Kluge Interactive from dropping even more content into its sublime VR rhythm title. Available now, the newest track added to the title is a remixed version of a song not from Synth Riders, but from the VR golfing title, Walkabout Mini Golf...
News Synth Riders Spooky Update Adds Yet More Free Content
A new song, and a few extras
The parade of new content for VR rhythm game Synth Riders continues! To celebrate the first Halloween since the launch of PSVR2, Kluge Interactive is once again celebrating the scariest time of year with free content. The 2023 Spooky Update includes one free song, Nightmare Cure by DanyloM & Electro Swing Thing...
News Acclaimed Puzzler Humanity Crosses 1 Million Players Milestone
One in a million
In a year so full of amazing games, it'd be easy to forget Humanity, the unique puzzle game from Enhance. It launched in May to critical acclaim, with the PS5 and PS4 versions available on PS Plus Extra from day one. Now, about three months down the line, the developer has announced the game has been downloaded more than one million...
News Brilliant PS Plus Puzzler Humanity Expands Its Level Editor in Latest Update
More toys
Humanity, which launched on PS Plus Extra back in May, is a surreal but wonderful puzzle game that we definitely recommend. While the main campaign is the major draw, little has been said of its robust level creation mode, which lets players construct their own stages and share them online. Developer Enhance Games has just released a new...
Feature Best PSVR Games We Want Upgraded for PSVR2
Must-have ports
With the PSVR2 honeymoon now over and the immediate future looking a tiny little bit light in terms of upcoming titles, we’ve compiled a list of PSVR games we’d like to see either updated or upgraded for PlayStation’s latest headset. Remember, if you'd like a more definitive list of Best PSVR2 Games you can buy right now...
Preview Humanity on PS5, PS4 Is Equal Parts Puzzle Game and Existential Nightmare
Dozens of us
After checking out the Humanity playable demo earlier this year, we now know what we're dealing with. What appeared to be so unusual and inexplicable before can now be handily described as a surrealist spin on Lemmings. Get this gaggle of folks from A to B using a string of well-placed commands. That summary holds up against a...
News PS Plus Extra Adds Another Exciting Game on Launch Day in May
Japan Studio fans, pull up a pew
The bizarrely beautiful Humanity looks a lot like the kind of game Japan Studio would have made for the PS Store during the PS3 era – and it will be made available on PS5 and PS4 day one with PS Plus Extra. Releasing on 16th May alongside the next round of Game Catalogue additions, the title will be playable either...
Mini Review Moss (PSVR2) - Charming Adventure Gets Some Major Upgrades
Quill power
Returning with mouse companion Quill to Polyarc’s lovely fantasy world is a delight. Moss is a game we were quite fond of back when it launched in 2018, and it’s only gotten better here. Though the sequel, Book II, remains the superior title, Moss’ Redwall-esque world and environments are as lovely as ever with PSVR2. One of our...
Preview Humanity Is a Surrealist Spin on Lemmings in Intriguing PS5, PS4 Demo
Absolutely barking
To be frank, when Humanity was announced back in 2019, we weren't really sure what we were looking at. A series of delays made it all the more mysterious. It was only with the recent reintroduction during February's State of Play that things began to click into place. The game comes from
News Surreal Puzzle Game Humanity Coming to PS5, PSVR2, Demo Available Now
Oh, the Humanity
Following a leak earlier today, Humanity has now been confirmed for PS5 with optional PSVR2 support. This is in addition to a PS4/PSVR version, which was already announced several years ago. There's now also a release window of May 2023, so the game is just a few months out. If you can't wait that long to see what it's all about, a...
Guide PSVR to PSVR2: All Games with Free Upgrades
Every game you can transfer from PSVR to PSVR2
Which games offer free upgrades from PSVR to PSVR2? There is no PSVR backwards compatibility on PSVR2, but some developers are deciding to re-release or — in some cases — remaster their games for Sony's next-gen headset. This means that these titles will not only look and run better, but will also...
News Splat Spiders Like Never Before When Kill It with Fire Crawls onto PSVR2, PSVR
Overkill
Arachnophobes, you might want to skip this article. Kill It with Fire, a game about hunting down and squishing spiders with ridiculous weapons, is already available on PS4 — but it'll soon be taken to a new dimension. Yes, developer Casey Donnellan Games has announced it's bringing the arachnid-eradicating title to virtual reality, and...
News How Devs Are Massively Upgrading Their Old PSVR Games for PSVR2
Taking full advantage
PSVR2 is not backwards compatible with PSVR, and for many that’s an enormous disappointment. However, some of the best games from the previous peripheral’s back catalogue are making their way to the new unit – and are receiving some meaty upgrades as part of the process. A new Games Industry article shines light on the...
News Synth Riders Closes Out the Year with Merry Synthmas Update
Yet another free song!
It sure feels like we were just talking about Synth Riders, doesn't it? The Groovin' Essentials pack launched earlier this month, but the team over at Kluge Interactive isn't content to have that close things out for the year. No, it still has some more content to drop before things roll over into 2023. The Merry Synthmas...
News Oddball PS4, PSVR Puzzler Humanity Delayed Once More to 2023
Remember this?
Save for announcing delays, we've heard nothing about Humanity, the upcoming game from Enhance Games and THA Ltd, for years. In case you forgot, and we wouldn't blame you, this was announced back in 2019 for PS4 and PSVR, and has you flinging around thousands of little digital people in abstract puzzles. The unusual game is being...
News Synth Riders' Groovin' Essentials Pack Features Bruno Mars, Starcadian
A nice mix
You know the drill by now. A couple of months have passed since Synth Riders dropped its latest batch of content, so it's time for some fresh meat! The team over at Kluge Interactive has done an incredible job of supporting this fantastic game post-launch, and this latest pack is no exception. The Groovin' Essentials pack features five...
News Beat Saber's Rock Mixtape DLC Adds Songs from Nirvana, Foo Fighters, KISS, More
Available now
In case you didn't know, Beat Saber gets new DLC song packs fairly regularly these days. The latest is Rock Mixtape, which includes a selection of tracks from recognisable rock bands, and it's available now for $10.99/£8.99. As you can tell from the video above, Nirvana's iconic Smells Like Teen Spirit is part of the pack. It's...
News Kick Back with VTuber Kizuna AI on PSVR2's Launch Day
Touch the beat
There’s no doubt the Internet can be a weird place, so it’s perhaps no surprise that VTubers are massive right now. For those out of the loop, these are virtual characters that appear on YouTube, playing video games, vlogging about their virtual life, and sometimes doing more general things, like dancing and singing. To be clear,...
News Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue Is Another PSVR2 Launch Game
Joins three other titles so far
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue has been confirmed as a PSVR2 launch game, releasing 22nd February 2023 along with versions for PSVR and PC platforms. First revealed in a Play
News Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue Brings Kid-Friendly Horror to PSVR2, PSVR
Explore the house in virtual reality
The Hello Neighbor series has been surprisingly successful, partly thanks to popular YouTubers turning it into some sort of viral hit. Essentially, it revolves around sneaking into the nefarious neighbour's house to discover what secrets he holds, but you need to be careful, as he'll be tracking you down. The...
News PSVR2 Games Offer Free Upgrades if You Own PSVR Version
Two titles with free upgrades
PSVR2 won't support backwards compatibility with original PSVR games, but the developers who are upgrading their games for the new headset are offering free upgrades. Announced alongside the device's release date and price, Pistol Whip VR and Zenith: The Last City are all giving owners free upgrades if you already own...
News Roguelike Shooter The Light Brigade Combines Guns and Magic on PSVR2, PSVR
Illuminating
As part of Sony's info explosion regarding PSVR2, developer Funktronic Labs has announced The Light Brigade. Coming to the new headset as well as its predecessor, this tactical, roguelike FPS has you using light magic to illuminate dark environments while blasting away the baddies. Enlisted in the titular Light Brigade, you're tasked...
News Synth Riders Adds New Song with a Halloween Update
Spooky music incoming
Well, it's been a couple of months since the last song pack from Synth Riders, so you know what that means. That's right, it's time for Kluge Interactive to release new content for its incredible PSVR rhythm title. Following the release of the League of Legends Song Pack in September, you can look forward to an additional song,...
News Sony's Iron Man VR Is Soaring to Meta Quest 2
Oh, and Meta bought the developer
Sony’s PSVR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR is releasing on rival headset Meta Quest 2, with PlayStation’s blessing. The game, developed by Camouflaj, will be published by Oculus Studios on the new system – although SIE is still listed among all the copyright notices. To be fair, when you consider the...
Mini Review Startenders (PSVR) – A Fun Time Serving Up Cosmic Drinks
The luck is gone, the brain is shot, but the liquor we still got
PSVR is jam-packed with goofy little experiences, and Startenders is the newest to join that lineup. A procedural bartending game with a twist, the experience offers a perfectly pleasant distraction for a little while. As a mundane, office working human, you suddenly get transported...
News PSVR2 Isn't Backwards Compatible with PSVR Games, Sony Confirms
A much more advanced device
PSVR2 won't include any backwards compatibility support with PSVR titles, meaning those games cannot be played on the new virtual reality headset, Sony has confirmed. Speaking in the latest episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, SVP of platform experience Hideaki Nishino says this is because "PSVR2 is de
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game Shown at Sony's Latest State of Play?
A strong list to choose from
Another quality State of Play, another poll to find out what featured games tickled your fancy. Before we even begin, we think we know which title will monopolise the votes (it begins with God of War and ends with Ragnarok), but hey, there was still so much to like about Sony's latest showcase. Rise of the Ronin was one...
News Firewall Dev Delays Announcement, Might Suggest PSVR2 News Incoming
First Contact celebrates game's 4th anniversary
First Contact Entertainment is the studio behind fan-favourite PSVR shooter, Firewall Zero Hour. Despite its relatively small audience, the game received pretty consistent updates for a long time, and today it celebrates its fourth anniversary. It seems the developer had planned to announce some news...
News Killzone Shadow Fall, Other Guerrilla Games Now Stripped of Online Play
Killzone Mercenary, RIGS too
PS4 launch game Killzone Shadow Fall and its standalone co-op mode Intercept, PS Vita title Killzone Mercenary, and PSVR experience RIGS: Mechanized Combat League have now all been taken offline. Guerrilla Games
PS Store Sales Charts PS Plus Extra Makes Stray July's Most Downloaded PS5, PS4 Game
MultiVersus the most popular F2P game
Stray was the most downloaded PS5 game last month in the USA and Canada, largely thanks to its day one inclusion in PS Plus Extra. It also racked up the most downloads on PS4 in the region and charted highly across Europe for the two platforms. The stats were shared earlier today on the
News Killzone Shadow Fall PS4 Servers Will Shut Down, Three Other Games Too
Being turned off next month
Guerrilla Games has announced the online servers of Killzone Shadow Fall, standalone co-op mode Intercept, PS Vita game Killzone Mercenary, and PSVR title RIGS: Mechanized Combat League will all be turned off on 12th August 2022. This will leave only the singl
News Synth Riders Is Celebrating a Milestone with a Brand New Update
Even more free content!
Hot off the heels of the Lindsey Stirling song pack, Kluge Interactive has announced yet more music coming to its phenomenal VR rhythm title, Synth Riders. In celebration of the game’s fourth anniversary – it launched on PC VR headsets well in advance of the PSVR version, which has only been available since last August...
News Final Fury Is a First-Person Fighting Game Punching onto PSVR2 in 2023
All in the mind
As a part of the Upload VR Showcase — which preceded Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest on a jam-packed June 9th — Kluge Interactive announced its latest endeavour. Final Fury is a first-person/third-person hybrid multiplayer fighting game from the team that created Synth Riders. While the glimpse of gameplay is very brief, we do...
News PSVR's Firewall Zero Hour Targets Tenth and Final Season
Operation X
Sony doesn’t have the best track record for ongoing online multiplayer game support, but credit must go to the platform holder for not pulling the plug on First Contact Entertainment’s tactical shooter, Firewall Zero Hour. The PSVR exclusive has been taking down targets for almost four years now, and will receive its tenth (and...
News Lucky's Tale, the VR Original, Comes to PSVR This Week
Trophies appear online
Lucky's Tale, the original virtual reality platformer, is heading to PlayStation VR very soon indeed. Not to be confused with New Super Lucky's Tale, which is a non-VR follow-up that launched on PS4 a couple of years ago, the VR title arrives on Sony's headset tomorrow, 7th April 2022. Almost no fanfare has been made about...
Mini Review Moss: Book II (PSVR) – A Sweet and Wondrous VR Reunion with Mouse Heroine Quill
The Quill is mightier than the sword
The Redwall-esque world of Moss was an absolute joy to play through when it first launched on PSVR. Inhabiting the mantle of the omniscient, invisible “reader,” you guided the ASL-fluent mouse heroine, Quill, on her journey to vanquish Sarffog. Moss: Book II picks up in the immediate aftermath of the first...
News NFL Inks Deal for First-Person PSVR Football Game
Will co-exist with Madden NFL
While the NFL’s deal with EA Sports and Madden NFL is as strong as ever, the league is slowly but surely beginning to diversify its portfolio of products, as it seeks to reach new audiences with the sport. And one example of that is a new deal inked between the NFL and sports technology firm StatusPRO, which will see...
Mini Review Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual (PSVR) - Middling Ideas Propped Up by a Great Script
All Max'd out
The first brand new Sam & Max game since 2010 sees the famed duo welcoming a new recruit: you. To make sure you’re up to snuff, Sam and Max put you through a series trials as you prove your worth to the freelance police. The trials wind up being a series of minigames at an abandoned amusement park and periodically, you get...
News Over-the-Top Crime Caper Sam & Max: This Time Its Virtual Targets PSVR
Dynamic duo
Sam & Max are back – and this time, in virtual reality form. The anticipated Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual will make its PSVR bow next week, on 23rd February, with a 10 per cent discount available at launch for PS Plus members. “Join the irrepressible dog with a hat and hyperkinetic rabbity-thing in the duo’s first...
News PSVR Time Travel Title Wanderer May Be Worth Untangling Your Headset's Cables For
Time traveller
Wanderer looks truly fantastic! This PSVR exclusive takes you through time to pivotal moments in history, where you must reshape the outcome of events to save humanity. There are some really unique moments showcased in the trailer, such as walking on the moon and playing drums in front of a packed-out crowd at a festival. It looks...
News PSVR's Beat Saber Is About to Get a Lot More WubWub
Sliding in
Ultra-satisfying PSVR rhythm game Beat Saber continues to expand and improve, and these new sliding block types have us practically salivating at the prospect of smashing them. As opposed to the traditional bricks you just need to cut through, these are curved pattern-like cubes that you need to rotate your wrist around. It makes a lot...
News PSVR2 Is Coming, But Here's a Reminder That PSVR Is Still Alive and Kicking
Sony releases new trailer for existing headset
Sony may be preparing a big PSVR2 push, presumably later this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s forgotten its existing virtual reality headset. A new promotional trailer published on YouTube earlier today showcases the vibrant software slate on the ageing accessory – even five years after its...
News Zenith: The Last City, an Ambitious PSVR MMO, Launches 27th January
100 hours of virtual reality action
There was scepticism regarding PSVR when it first launched from fans perhaps burned by the PS Vita and other side-projects from Sony. But credit where credit is due: PlayStation has kept its virtual reality headset flush with software for over five years now. On the eve of PSVR2’s launch, then, there’s one...
News Manufacturing Tittle-Tattle Tips PSVR 2 to Enter Production Soon
Hype builder
The word on the social media street is that the next-generation PSVR headset will go into production soon. Speculation stems from a Chinese supply chain source, who claims a company named Goertek has landed the contract. The firm previously partnered with PlayStation on its original virtual reality headset, and supplies components for...
