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News Dreams' Second Annual Impy Awards Recognises PS4 Game's Top Creators
F*** the Oscars
We still dip into Dreams from time to time, and it's always fascinating to see what the community has come up with. Whether it's a PlayStation Store-worthy game or simply a stunning diorama, there's seemingly no end to the imagination of its player base. At the start of the year, the first ever Impy Awards took place — an awards...
News Why Does PS5 Pin Deleted Games to the Main Menu?
An irritating bug
Here’s a really irritating PlayStation 5 bug that Sony needs to fix: some games get pinned to the start of the main menu when you delete them. Obviously, when you’re managing your storage space, you generally want to remove the software from your system entirely. But while the next-gen console will delete the game from your SSD...
News PS5 Microphone Records Your Voice When You Get a Trophy
And it's making for some fun Demon's Souls videos
As you may know already, the PlayStation 5 records a short video when you unlock a Trophy, but if you’ve got your microphone on you may not know that it also captures your voice. One Reddit user realised that while playing Demon’s Souls, and uploaded his moment of victory for the world to enjoy...
News PS5 Allows You to Pin Web Pages Next to Your Game
You can also watch YouTube
Officially, the PlayStation 5 doesn’t have web browser support. However, the functionality is built into the console, and works really well. One thing we’ve discovered recently is that it’s possible to pin a web page to the side of your game. In the example embedded above, we’re using our excellent Demon’s Souls...
News Astro's Playroom World Records Are a Thing Now
Botta go fast
Astro’s Playroom is one of the more popular PlayStation 5 launch games, and subsequently there’s strong competition for the top spot on the title’s leaderboards. As you complete levels in the game, you unlock Time Trials, allowing you to compete against the rest of the world for the fastest finishes. And in the video embedded...
Poll Is the PS5 DualSense Sony's Best Controller Yet?
It's time to Dual
The PS5 has been out for at least a week now (depending on where you live), and we want to know what you think of the DualSense — the console's high-tech controller. Featuring advanced haptic feedback functionality, adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone, it's a premium piece of kit, and a key PS5 selling point. Here at...
Talking Point Was 2020 PlayStation's Best Ever Year?
Not-so hot take, really
We awarded Sony three 10/10s this year. Three of ‘em. Before anyone attempts to play the fanboy (Activity) Card, we also gave the company a 4/10 – for Predator: Hunting Grounds, if you’d forgotten about that game’s existence – so it’s not like we purposefully inflated our ratings. In fact, the three titles we’re...
News PSVR's Blood & Truth Receives Mouth-Watering Improvements on PS5
Cor, blimey
Blood & Truth is one of the best PlayStation VR games, and it’s been given some mouth-watering enhancements on PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility. In this tech analysis, NX Gamer showcases the sharper resolution, better assets, and boosted framerate, all of which help to make this must-play even better on Sony’s next-gen...
News More PS5 Stock This Year, As Sony Enjoys Biggest Ever Launch
Biggest console launch of all-time
Update: Games Industry.biz has expanded on Sony's Twitter post, stating that the PlayStation 5 is not just the biggest console launch in PlayStation history – but also the entire industry. That seems reasonable, seeing as the PlayStation 4 previously held that accolade. Original Story: Sony has confirmed what...
News Even the PS5 DualSense Charging Station Has Been Hit by Scalpers
More than double the price on eBay
Have you been trying to find a PlayStation 5 DualSense Charging Station in stock anywhere across the UK? You're not alone as online retailers across the island nation have entirely sold out in the lead up to Christmas, meaning the accessory has suffered the same fate as the console itself. Yes, scalpers are getting...
News Second PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
Improving that stability
The second firmware update of the PlayStation 5 generation has arrived, weighing in at exactly 868MB. It's available to download on your console right now with the file name 20.02-02.26.00, but the question is: what does it do? Well, just like the first one, it's all about improving the system's performance. The patch note...
News The Last of Us 2 Sweeps The Golden Joysticks with Five Awards
Naughty Dog bags best studio
Awards season is upon us and Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't even released yet. That puts us and a lot of outlets in a bit of an awkward position, but the Golden Joysticks have gone first with their celebration of 2020's best games. And The Last of Us: Part II came out on top by a very, very wide margin, bagging itself five awards...
News Made in Chelsea Star Taking Heat for PS5 Resell, But Now He's Denying It
James Taylor explains
Update (24/11/20): You'll be pleased to know that James Taylor has now responded to the negative reaction to his PlayStation 5 shenanigans. In a statement to Metro, the Made in Chelsea star claims to never have received a promotional PS5 from Sony, and thus never sold the console for a tidy profit. Apparently, this was all...
Poll Have You Experienced PS5 Coil Whine?
Whirred and wonderful
PS5 coil whine has been perhaps the biggest complaint of next-gen early adopters. While Sony’s new console is undoubtedly quieter than its PlayStation 4 range, some users are reporting an irritating whistling sound when playing graphically intensive games, like Demon’s Souls. This can range from a whining to a buzzing to a...
News UK Scalper Group Claims It's Snagged 3,500 PS5 Consoles
That's a lot
PS5 stock is borderline impossible to find right now, and consoles are selling for over £1,000/$1,500 on eBay – significantly more than Sony’s recommended retail price. Now an interview with Business Insider has shed light on the sordid reseller
News PSVR Mega Pack Launching for Xmas in Europe, Includes PS5 Adaptor
A new reality
Sony’s releasing a massive PlayStation VR Mega Pack for Europe, Australia, and New Zealand this Christmas – and it’ll work on the PlayStation 5 out of the box. The gigantic bundle includes five games, spanning Blood & Truth (which is improved on Sony’s next-gen console), Everybody’s Golf VR, Astro Bot Rescue Mission,
Review Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered (PS5) - Next-Gen Makes Insomniac's Superhero Romp Even Better
(Be) greater than ever before
It has been just two years since the original launch of Marvel's Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4, yet Insomniac Games has been hard at work improving the core game. Since then we’ve had three DLC packs, a Game of the Year edition, and a brand new console launch, which explains why Insomniac Games felt this was the...
News Retailer Error Revives The Last of Us 2 PS5 Upgrade Dreams
Next-gen version incoming?
The Last of Us: Part II received a disappointing amount of attention from developer Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 5’s launch. While titles like Days Gone and Ghost of Tsushima have been patched to take full advantage of the hardware, and others like Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla have received
News Time Names PS5 One of 2020's Best Inventions
"Adds a new dimension to play"
Time magazine has named the PlayStation 5 among its top 100 inventions of 2020, praising its “small advancements that combine to create a revolutionary experience”. The publication runs a similar list annually, on the basis of products that it feels are “making the world better, smarter, and even a bit more...
News Weirdly, a PS5 Bug Is Causing the Blu-ray to Spin Every Hour
No one knows why
While the PlayStation 5 is generally fine for primetime, there are a few weird bugs that Sony will be eager to mop up quickly. One that’s doing the rounds on Reddit right now is connected to the Blu-ray drive, and how it’ll spin every hour or so despite every game on the console being installed to the system’s super-fast SSD...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 to PS5 Save Transfer Available Now
All your Trophies will pop
As promised, Marvel’s Spider-Man has patched in PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 save transfers, meaning you’ll be able to pick up your progress on Sony’s next-gen console exactly where you left off. You’ll need to ensure both the original game and Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered are updated to v1.19 and v1.001.000...
News Rick and Morty Got Paid a Lot to Promote PS5
Naturally they recommend it
Rick and Morty are not exactly strangers to PlayStation marketing campaigns, having partnered with the platform holder for last year’s Death Stranding launch. Now the double-act are back with a new PlayStation 5 commercial, but Rick seems more interested in the bung of dollar bills he’s received from Sony. “This is...
News Custom PS5 Console Hits the Internet, And It Looks Incredible
Artist Has No Limits
Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire an artist's work. Just look at this custom PlayStation 5 console, designed and painted by Twitter user @Oskunk. Describing themselves as a French Pop Artist, they have designed a one of a kind PS5 faceplate featuring some of Sony's best exclusives. That includes God of War, Days...
News Amazon UK Responds to Stolen PS5 Delivery Claims
What's going on?
Update 2: We asked Amazon UK why isn't it possible to prioritise affected customers for the next wave of stock, who replied that they "have shared this with the relevant teams" and "don’t have any details on this now". Finally, we asked whether Amazon UK could confirm whether they are getting the police involved with their...
News A PS5 Firmware Update Will Add VRR Support in the Future
Variable Refresh Rate coming soon
It was on our list of 10 things PS5 needs to improve, and it looks like Sony is already poised to respond. An update to the console’s official FAQ, as spotted by ResetEra, reveals that VRR support will be added in a future firmware update. It’s worth remembering that you will need a compatible television to take...
News PS5 Coil Whine Could Be Caused by a Loose Sticky Label
The discussion rages on
That irritating buzzing sound many have assumed is PlayStation 5 coil whine could be caused by something else entirely. At least, that’s according to an investigation by one Twitter user, who found that there was a loose sticky label nestled amongst his fan, causing an irritating noise when the console was powered up. This...
News PS5's Worldwide Launch Lights Up the Entire Globe
An historic event
Sony spent a fortune marketing the PlayStation 5’s launch over the past week and a bit, which has resulted in this glossy trailer. The company — along with Amplify — lit up famous landmarks all around the world, including the Burj Khalifa. In the video embedded above, you’ll see Piccadilly Circus in London and the...
News HBO Greenlights The Last of Us TV Show, Production to Begin Soon
It can't be for nothing
PlayStation Productions, the new division within Sony Interactive Entertainment designed to create television and film adaptations of its popular game franchises, is really cooking now. Following the completion of principle photography for the Uncharted Movie, the group has now officially sold its previously announced first...
News Someone in Sweden Drew the PlayStation Symbols in the Sky
Ace combat
Swedish gamers were treated to an extra-special surprise earlier today, as a plane’s vapour trails were used to draw the PlayStation symbols in the sky. It’s unclear whether this was a paid promotion by Sony or just a fan, but this Stockholm pilot was clearly feeling giddy after the European launch of the PlayStation 5 this week...
News PS5 Scalpers Are Selling Systems for $1,500/£1,000 on eBay
Ouch
Unfortunately, the PlayStation 5 is sold out around the world, and while we’re keeping track of PS5 stock to help you to find a console, systems are inevitably appearing on eBay at upwards of $1,500 or £1,000 a pop. A quick browse on the auction website reveals boxed consoles are being flogged at a 200 per cent mark up, as scalpers...
Next-gen is here
After what's felt like a long and winding week of waiting, the PS5 has finally launched in Europe. And so, for this weekend's poll, we're going with the most obvious question: do you have a PS5? If you do, by the way, you should check out All Our PlayStation 5 Coverage. Whether you pre-ordered it months ago or somehow managed to...
News Sony Unsure if PS Plus Collection Will Expand with More Games
The wait and see approach
If you never owned a PlayStation 4 but picked up its next-gen counterpart recently, the PlayStation Plus Collection is a pretty outstanding investment. 20 PS4 games are yours to own with an active membership, comprising of 10 first-party titles and another 10 from third-party developers. As for whether the PS Plus...
News PS5 Now Lists Black Friday Sale in PS Store, But No Deals Section Yet
It was there before launch
Update: The PlayStation Store on PS5 now has its own section for today's Black Friday sale. Scroll down to the Featured category and it'll be there waiting for you. Both PS5 and PS4 games are listed. Original story: The very first PS Store sale of the PlayStation 5 generation has arrived, celebrating Black Friday with a...
Random This PS5 Tweet Just Ruined the DualSense Controller
Back to the PS4 pad then
Now that the rest of the Push Square crew has finally gotten some hands on time with the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, we can all very confidently say that it's a genuine game-changer. The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are two outstanding features that we hope more PS5 games adopt in the future. However, it's...
News Absolutely Every PS5 Is Sold Out, Says Sony
Company working to increase supply
Are you trying to buy a PlayStation 5? According to boss Jim Ryan speaking with Russian outlet TASS, “absolutely everything is sold”. While there has been a trickle of PS5 stock returning to the retail channel this week, it’s gone in minutes. And the executive has revealed that, after spending much of the...
News The Secret Behind Demon's Souls' New Door Has Been Revealed
Armour set steeped in lore
While Demon's Souls is a very faithful remake of the 2009 classic on PlayStation 5, Bluepoint Games has added a little something of their own. A new door was quickly discovered behind an illusory wall, with the promise of at least an item for your troubles. And after days of trial and error, the hardcore Souls community...
News Sony Boss Jim Ryan Doesn't Know if Starfield's Coming to PS5 Anymore
"Out of our hands"
Starfield, the next big role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios, was presumably pegged for the PlayStation 5 at one point. But now the developer’s in the process of being acquired by Microsoft, there are question marks over whether it’ll still release on Sony’s next-gen system at all. The Redmond firm has been...
News Sony: We Don't Like Console Wars, Competition Makes Us Work Harder
"It avoids us getting complacent"
Sony boss Jim Ryan has weighed in on the latest “console war” between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X, stating that he doesn’t like the term and that “it’s great there’s competition”. Speaking with Russian outlet TASS, the executive explained that strong products from the Japanese giant’s...
News PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale for Black Friday
Discounted memberships available now
PlayStation Plus subscriptions are on sale for Black Friday 2020, meaning you can get a year of service for 25 per cent off right now. In the UK, that works out to be a very reasonable £37.49 for 12 months, which is a decent deal. The sale’s not currently live in the United States, but we’re sure it’ll...
News Sony on PS5's Response to Game Pass: There Is News to Come, But Not Today
Jim Ryan teases new initiatives
Speaking with Russian media outlet TASS, PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan was asked about Sony’s response to Xbox’s popular Game Pass subscription service. He replied, intriguingly: “There is actually news to come, but just not today.” The executive then went on to talk about PlayStation Now, which is the Japanese...
News PS5 Coil Whine Complaints Intensify as System Launches in Europe
Whirred up, son
Complaints of PlayStation 5 coil whine are not going away, as the system arrives in more homes and continues to be put through its paces. The issue is common with high-end graphics cards, so it’s not wildly surprising that Sony’s next-gen console is suffering from it – although it’s worth stressing that not everyone is...
News Nioh Collection Shows Off Speedy PS5 Load Times, New Screenshots
Levels load in seconds
The Nioh Collection will be bundling together remasters of both Nioh and Nioh 2 for PlayStation 5 next February, and if this new loading demonstration is anything to go by, the titles will fully take advantage of the system's SSD. The series' Twitter account has posted a new video showing off how quickly the collection can...
Round Up PS5 Launch in Europe - All Our PlayStation 5 Coverage
Everything you need
Sony launched the PlayStation 5 in the United States last week, but now the next-gen console has arrived in Europe as well. It marks the end of an extremely long week for most of our readers, but the beginning of an exciting period for the iconic brand. We’ve played the new console to death already, and to complement your...
News Marvel's Spider-Man File Sizes Are 25 Per Cent Smaller on PS5
Every little helps
Sony, it seems, wasn’t lying when it said that the PlayStation 5 can reduce file size footprints due to the speed of its SSD. The console manufacturer stated prior to launch that duplicated data on the PS4 caused the file size of games like Marvel’s Spider-Man to increase. It had indicated that this wouldn’t be a problem on...
News Some PS5 Users Are Inserting Their Discs the Wrong Way Round
Whoops!
It's kind of hilarious that we even have to write this post, but here we are. A lot of new PlayStation 5 users are booting their consoles up for the first time and either diving straight into a next-gen game or grabbing a free upgrade of a PlayStation 4 title. However, a significant amount of them are inserting the discs in the wrong way...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Easy Mode Was Considered by Bluepoint, But Felt It 'Wasn't Our Place'
Studio decided against easier difficulty option
Here's a news flash for you: Demon's Souls is hard. Much like FromSoftware's later action RPGs, the game is famously very challenging, rewarding skilful play but harshly punishing your mistakes. Push past the difficulty and these are some seriously brilliant games, but not everyone is comfortable with...
News PS5 Launch Causes Technical Issues at UK Retailers
Delivery network also stretched
PlayStation 5’s launch today has brought a number of UK retailers to their knees, with many scrambling to fulfil deliveries and keep their websites online. A fresh rollout of PS5 stock today temporarily slowed John Lewis’ website to a crawl, while
News PS5 Lights Up Buildings Around the Globe as It Launches Worldwide
For all the players
With today's launch, PlayStation 5 is now officially out in most major territories. To celebrate, Sony is of course going nuts. In London, the Underground has been given a PlayStation makeover, and there's even a cross-promotion with Greggs if you're feeling hungry. However, there's more — a huge advert is now dominating the...
News PS5 Makes It So Much Easier to Appear Offline and Busy
No more bothering
The PlayStation 4's approach to appearing offline wasn't exactly intuitive, because to select the status, you would have to actually log in to your profile and quickly switch the setting. Thus, you would actually appear online for a couple of seconds. However, on PlayStation 5, you can select your status from the moment you hit the...
Random Indulge in PS5's UK Release with the Greggs & PlayStation Launch Box
Taste has no limits
The PlayStation 5 has finally arrived on UK shores after an agonising week of waiting. Sony has been going all-out to celebrate the occasion, particularly in London; Underground signs and station names have been given a brilliant PlayStation makeover. But that's not the end of it. The platform holder has partnered with bakery...
