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Uncharted territory
Sony is recruiting talent to its recently established Malaysian first-party studio, and it’s looking for a Cinematic and In-Game Animator to help with its work on one of PlayStation’s most “well-known and well-loved franchises”. This is a support studio setup to help out the company’s various teams around the world,...
News PS5, PS4 Architect Mark Cerny Is a Better Gamer Than You
Cerny not
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 lead system architect Mark Cerny broke his Twitter hiatus overnight to confirm that he’s unlocked the Platinum Trophy in rock-hard run-‘n’-gun indie Cuphead. It was the Marble Madness creator’s first post on the social media platform since last year, when he unlocked the Platinum in Invisible Inc –...
News Until Dawn PS4 Improvements Are Unfortunately Wishful Thinking
Game hasn't been patched in years
There are some reports swirling that Until Dawn’s loading times, like The Last of Us Remastered, have been improved on the PlayStation 4. This all started with a post on Twitter, but it’s since been upvoted on
News Demon's Souls PS5 Apparently Went Gold Last Month
Anticipated remake on track
If you’ve been waiting for confirmation of the completion of Demon’s Souls’ development, then… Well, there’s no need to worry, because according to Souls specialist Lance McDonald, the title went gold all the way back on 24th September. That was a little over a month ago, but it seems reasonable, considering...
News Mark Wahlberg Gives Us Our First Glimpse of Sully in the Uncharted Movie
Lookin' good, kid
Movember will be “mo” problem for Mark Wahlberg, as he’s ‘tached up to play Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan in the upcoming Uncharted movie. We’ve already seen Tom Holland as Nathan Drake – whose performance has been given the seal of approval by mocap star Nolan North – but this is our first glimpse of the iconic...
News The Last of Us Remastered PS4 Loading Time Improvements Are Extraordinary
Pre-PS5 patch cuts loading times enormously
Update: Wow! We now have video proof of just how much Naughty Dog has improved the loading times in The Last of Us Remastered on PS4. As demonstrated below, it takes just 14 seconds to load a new game, compared to 1 minute 30 seconds previously. That's an absolutely insane difference. Loading a save takes...
Quiz Can You Name All These Uncharted Characters?
Who's who?
There are a ton of characters across the Uncharted series. We're obviously very familiar with a few of them, but lots of personalities weave in and out of Nathan Drake's adventures. Some leave more of an impression than others, but can you remember their names? In this quiz, we'll be testing just that. Can you put a name to all the...
News The New PS Store for Web, Mobile Is a Dramatic Downgrade
It beggars belief, honestly
Before we’re too critical, we should stress that this article comes with a caveat: the new PlayStation Store for web and mobile still isn’t live for everyone yet, so it’s possible it may still be being adjusted on the fly. Still, it’s been available for a good 12 hours for us now, and we’re shocked this is what...
News PS5 Controller Unboxing Reveals Premium Product, Doesn't Work with PS4 Yet
A closer look
PlayStation 5 has exploded into life today, with influencers and media in the United States receiving consoles earlier this morning. That’s been followed by an Austin Evans video, in which the tech YouTuber has unboxed a DualSense controller and done a bunch of tests with it. It’s a full 10 minute video, but to summarise he...
News Travis Scott Presents PS5 Is the Most Extraordinary Marketing You'll See in 2020
TS5
Update: Okay, we now have some context for this commercial from PlayStation. According to a PlayStation Blog post by Eric Lempel, the rapper has signed with the company as a “strategic creative partner”. Here’s a bit more: “We heard Travis is a huge PlayStation fan, so we started a conversation with him that led to this unique...
News J. Jonah Jameson Is Not Dressed How You Expect in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Ho ho ho
This is your first glimpse of J. Jonah Jameson in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and he’s dressed as – well, Santa Claus! The editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle is trying to dream up one of his infamous web-slinger putdowns, when both Miles and Peter Parker smash through his studio, trying to wrangle Rhino. It follows a stunning...
News PS5 Has Instructions on Transferring Data from PS4 Right on the Box
Make the move
Here's an interesting little tidbit. If you own a PlayStation 4 and were wondering how to transfer data over to your PS5, Sony's got you covered. As discovered by Polygon's Samit Sarkar, the retail box for the PS5 has instructions on the bottom that tell you how you can bring over your profile data and more to the new console. It...
Hands On Ghost of Tsushima New Game+ Is a Great Addition That's Well Worth Playing
Back in the saddle
Thanks to update 1.12, Ghost of Tsushima now boasts New Game+ — a way to replay Jin's epic adventure with all of your skills, equipment, and cosmetics from a previous playthrough intact. New Game+ was pretty much the community's most requested feature, and we're happy to report that Sucker Punch has done a brilliant job of...
News PS5 Consoles Are with Media and Influencers Right Now
Here we go
Update: A bunch more outlets are now joining the PS5 fun. It seems lots of US-based media are receiving their PS5 consoles, with many of them sharing images of the box on social channels. Places like Polygon, GamesRadar, Washington Post, and more have teased fans on Twitter:
News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 1.13 Out Now on PS4, Fixes Legends and New Game+ Bugs
Platinum armour bug squashed
A small update for Ghost of Tsushima is now available to download on PS4. Patch 1.13 addresses a number of minor issues that were introduced with the game's massive 1.12 update, which added the co-op Legends mode and New Game+. Ghost of Tsushima Update 1.13 Patch Notes Resolved a bug causing frequent Network Error...
News Full Set of PS5 Accessories Spotted at Retail
But you can't buy them yet
Update #3: And just like that, we have the full set of PS5 accessories spotted at retail. The final missing piece of the puzzle was the PS5 Media Remote, and here it is, courtesy of Reddit: Now we wait to see the actual console at retailer warehouses around the world. Update #2: We've almost got the full set now, with...
News Fresh Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Details and Gameplay in New Video Preview
It's almost here
We've heard a fair amount about Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales lately, but it seems there's more to learn about this upcoming PlayStation 5 launch title. Eurogamer was treated to a viewing of the first 25 minutes of the game, and has put together everything it found out in the above video. Even if you've been keeping up with all...
News PS5 Custom Faceplates Are Already Available to Pre-Order
Unofficial ones, anyway
The PlayStation 5's white outer shell can be easily removed from the console. It's yet to be officially confirmed, but the theory is that we'll be able to replace the default casing with different coloured or patterned faceplates in the future. We wouldn't be surprised to see Sony flogging all kinds of custom panels down the...
News Miles Morales' WhatsApp Conversations with Family and Friends Continue
"There's no right way to be a hero"
Update #2: Miles Morales may be busy keeping the streets of Harlem safe, but he's always got a spare minute to contact his Mami. In this latest Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales promotional clip, he checks in with Rio Morales to assure her that he's absolutely not going to chase Spider-Man around the streets of...
News Ghost of Tsushima: Legends' Raid Launches 30th October, Patch Due Today
Brace yourself
The culmination of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ initial storyline will unfold from 30th October, with the addition of the multiplayer mode’s hotly anticipated Raid. This promises devastating difficulty and will demand focus from all four samurais who participate in it; there’ll be no matchmaking, so you’ll need to assemble your...
News Here's Your First Look at Tom Holland As Nathan Drake in the Uncharted Movie
It's happening
Things really seem to finally be going well for the Uncharted movie. The film, which we've been covering for years, appears to be making some meaningful progress, and we're starting to see some of that. Hot off the heels of Nolan North's visit to the set, the movie's star Tom Holland has shared his first in-character image. Here it...
News Goal Machine Robert Lewandowski Has a PS5, Maybe
Life goals
Bayern Munich and Polish international striker Robert Lewandowski has a PS5, supposedly. The prolific goal scorer — who played in the Champions League last night as his team battered Atletico Madrid 4-0 — took to Instagram in order to share a cheery photo of himself, DualSense controller in hand. Of course, the question is whether...
News Sony Confirms PS5 Media Apps, Explains Dedicated Entertainment Space
Netflix! YouTube! Spotify! More!
Update: Crunchyroll reached out to us to confirm that the anime-centric app will also be available at launch on the PS5. So add another one to the list! Original Story: Sony has confirmed the initial selection of media apps that will be available alongside the PlayStation 5 at launch. They include: Apple TV (which,...
News Tom Holland Receives the Real Nathan Drake's Approval in New Uncharted Movie Set Photos
Takes a Drake to know a Drake
There have been mixed feelings from Uncharted fans about Tom Holland's starring role in the upcoming movie, but it seems the original Nathan Drake is happy with the actor's involvement. Nolan North, who provided the voice and motion capture for the character in all the games, has visited the movie set, and he gives his...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Looks Slick in Crimson Cowl Get-up
Hoodie but goodie
There’s no point in defending New York City if you’re not going to do it in style. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will have a variety of different suits for you to swag out in, and as part of a Daily Bugle report, Insomniac Games has introduced a fresh new look: the Crimson Cowl Suit. This “slick, athletic” suit comes...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Combat Gameplay Shows New Abilities in Action
New Spidey, new powers
The combat in Marvel's Spider-Man starts simply, but as you progress and unlock more gadgets, it becomes surprisingly complex. The end result is satisfying, forcing you to combine various powers with dodges, takedowns, and aerial attacks. For Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Insomniac Games is augmenting this already fun...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Costumes Will Also Be Added to PS4 Game
Exact timing is to be decided
As part of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on PlayStation 5, developer Insomniac Games has announced that a trio of new costumes will be added to the release. However, if you’re planning to stick with the PlayStation 4 game – be it on your existing console or via backwards compatibility – you may be happy to...
News Take a Look at the New PS Store for Web Browsers, Slowly Rolling Out Globally
Looks all white
Update: Your mileage may vary, but the new PlayStation Store appears to be rolling out globally right now. While we're still not seeing it here in the UK, many reports on social media are flooding in that it's currently going live around Europe. We'll keep you updated as and when we learn more. Original Story: As previously...
To the mainland?
Sucker Punch, the developer behind the inFAMOUS series and Ghost of Tsushima, is hiring for new, unannounced projects. Shocking! But the real story here is that one job listing — narrative writer — seems to hint at what one of these projects might be. Surprise surprise, it sounds like Sucker Punch could be planning a sequel to...
How PS5 enhances the experience
Sony recently revealed that some of PlayStation 5's key games, including Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, are also releasing on PS4. While there have been concerns that these cross-gen exclusives won't make the most of the new hardware, it at least means a wider audience will be able to play them. But what are the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Won't Have Any Playable Side Characters
All Miles, all the time
One of the criticisms thrown at Marvel's Spider-Man is its use of playable side characters. Though you spend the vast majority of the game in control of Peter Parker, the PlayStation 4 exclusive occasionally has you play stealth missions as Mary Jane, and other characters too. These segments are slower paced and less fun than...
News Share Factory Studio on PS5 Will Support 4K, HDR Video Editing
Video editing suite gets next-gen successor
Update: The product listing for Share Factory Studio has now emerged on Twitter, including some more information on what we can expect from the PlayStation 5 video editing app. The blurb mentions that you'll be able to create video in 4K with HDR, and also sorts of post-processing effects. It also suggests...
News PS Camera Adaptor for PS5 Included with New Japanese PSVR Bundles
Out of the box
Sony’s yet to officially disclose how we’ll get access to the PS Camera adaptor required to use PlayStation VR on the PlayStation 5, but it looks like the company’s making preparations for new hardware purchases. Over in Japan, a couple of new PSVR bundles will ship with the required equipment to hook up to Sony’s next-gen...
News Fans Are Having Fun with PS5 Control Centre Mock-Ups
U (and) I, always
PlayStation 5’s new Control Centre is shaping up to be one of the console’s most iconic features. If you missed the platform holder’s user experience presentation last week, this overlay allows you to browse cards relating to your game. You can then use these icons to launch directly into levels, track your progress, and much...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Clip Shows an Empowering Story Moment
Spidey spoilers
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is named after the novice superhero for a reason. This new game focuses on Miles as he learns the ropes of being a web-slinger, putting players in control of a less experienced Spidey. What he lacks in finesse, he seems to make up for with extra superpowers, however. In this brand new clip,...
Random What if Apple Made PS5? Fan Trailer Finds Out
Play has no limits
What if Apple made the PlayStation 5? Well, it’d definitely be smaller and twice the price, right? Its marketing campaign would also be completely different, as this fan-made trailer illustrates. It’s actually a super cool edit which nails the iPhone maker’s approach to advertisements really well. So far, Sony’s...
News Sony Releases Free Black Lives Matter Theme for PS4
#BLM
As part of the campaign against racial inequality, Sony has released a free Black Lives Matter theme on the PlayStation 4. It’s a plain black wallpaper that features the movement’s clenched fist symbol on the lower system menu, and the hashtag #BLM on the top menu. You can download the theme in Europe and
News Fantastic PS4 Video Shows One Second of Every Game That Defined the Generation
What a console
PlayStation Access has released a fantastic video that shows one second of every game that has helped define the PS4 generation. At over three minutes in length, there are a lot of titles to get through, but it's worth a watch purely so that we're reminded of all the great games we've played over the last seven years or so. It all...
News PlayLink Games Will Work on PS5 After All
Sony confirms
Update: Worry not, social gamers, as Sony XDev Europe has confirmed on Twitter that PlayLink games will function fine on the PlayStation 5, despite the platform holder's comments on "companion apps" below. All's well that ends well, then: Original Story: Sony’s social gaming PlayLink push from earlier in the generation may have...
News PS5 Menu Music for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon's Souls Leaks
Sounding good
Here’s your first taste of the PlayStation 5 menu music for two first-party launch titles: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls. This audio was uploaded to Sony’s servers recently as it prepares for the exclusives to release next month, and was shared on YouTube. From what we understand, this audio will work...
Hands On Ghost of Tsushima's Free Co-Op Update Defies All Expectations
Legendary
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends has arrived courtesy of Ghost of Tsushima's free 1.12 update, and it's shockingly good. We had reasonably high expectations for this co-op excursion, but Sucker Punch's efforts have still blown us away. This isn't some throwaway multiplayer mode — the kind that we used to see bolted onto everything back in the...
News Earning PS5 Trophies Might Net You Some Digital Rewards
Avatars and profile banners teased
Here's a cool little detail from the recent PS5 UI reveal: earning Trophies on Sony's next-gen system may unlock digital rewards. As spotted by MP1ST, two activity cards shown during the aforementioned UI reveal mention a 'profile avatar' and 'profile banner', both tied to Trophies for launch title Destruction...
News All Hallows' Dreams Is a Real Halloween Treat on PS4
Scarily good
With everything that's happened in 2020, it's maybe easy to forget that Dreams released back in February, which feels like an eternity ago. One of this year's standout titles, Media Molecule's user generated content paradise has been ticking along quietly in the background. The world is getting ready for the arrival of PlayStation 5,...
News PS5's Fan Will Be Adjusted with Firmware Updates
Sony will collect data on how games perform first
Sony’s invested heavily into the PlayStation 5’s cooling solution, which fuses an enormous heatsink with liquid metal and one ginormous fan to keep the console running efficiently. Speaking with 4Gamer.net, as translated by ResetEra user orzkare, PlayStation’s Yasuhiro Otori revealed that...
News Watch the Opening of Ghost of Tsushima's Outstanding Legends Update
A new legend
If you haven’t played Ghost of Tsushima: Legends yet, then what are you waiting for? This is an incredible addition to an already sublime PlayStation 4 exclusive, transforming the samurai open worlder into a thoroughly enjoyable co-operative campaign. There are multiple classes for you to choose, gear to unlock, story missions to...
News Sony Looking into Feedback on Roundly Criticised PS4 Party Changes
"Thanks for speaking up"
To be fair to Sony, we can see what it’s trying to do with Parties on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Effectively, it wants them to be more Discord-esque, enabling you to communicate with your pals in a variety of different ways. The problem is that this change comes at the expense of the simplicity of the previous...
Quiz How Much Do You Know About the PS5 UI?
Interface intelligence
Earlier this week, Sony finally unveiled one of the most important PlayStation 5 elements: the user interface. We had been waiting a seriously long time to get a glimpse of the UI, so when it did arrive, it set the internet ablaze with excitement all over again. Having digested all it has to offer though, how much do you...
News PS5 Revives One of PlayStation's Iconic Bugs
Time to kill
If you asked us what PlayStation’s most iconic bug is, we wouldn’t need to think about it for very long: it’s the legendary oversight on the PlayStation 3 which showed your DualShock 3’s battery indicator on top of the clock. We battled with this for years, pushing the PlayStation button to see the time only to have it obscured...
News Fans Are Trying to Figure Out if PS5 Has Quick Resume
Pick up where you left off
Quick Resume has been billed as one of the defining features of Xbox Series X’s offering, allowing you to toggle between different games at will. From what we understand, this functionality works like an evolved version of the PSPgo’s old Suspend Mode, which effectively allowed you to create a custom save state in the...
News PS5 Controllers Begin to Appear in the Wild
New way to play
It looks as though PlayStation 5 controllers are beginning to arrive at retail warehouses around the world. Over on Twitter, one eagle-eyed fan spotted a DualSense shipment at Walmart, and promptly took a photograph of the pad’s packaging to prove it: And on
