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Review Ghosthunter (PS2) - Overlooked Supernatural Shooter Should Be a Cult Classic
The ghost with the most
What a difference a twenty years makes. When Ghosthunter released in 2004 for PS2 it was met with poor sales and mixed reviews from the critics of the time. Generally, reviewers thought it looked great, but it was too linear and at a mere ten hours or so in length it was far too brief. Today, Ghosthunter looks like a bag of...
News Horrifying Extent of Helldivers 2 Game Master's Power Revealed
Joel = J.O.E.L.
Helldivers 2 players have long wondered what the extent of game master Joel's powers to influence the game's ongoing meta-narrative truly is. In a horrifying piece of found footage that has emerged from developer Arrowhead Game Studios, it seems we've been underestimating this shadowy being all along. In the brief clip, it is...
News Streaming Superstar Kai Cenat Campaigns for Bloodborne on PS5, PC
You know what to do, Sony
Despite being almost a decade old, Bloodborne remains a mainstay in pop culture. The game is still widely enjoyed by enthusiasts, and there’s been demand for an updated PS5 and PC version for quite some time now. Streaming superstar Kai Cenat, dressed in full Yharnam garb, is aiming to raise awareness for the re-release...
News Bungie Accused of Overselling Itself to Sony, Promising Success It Couldn't Deliver
"Sony overpaid for Bungie"
It seems as though more and more in-the-know people are weighing in on the deeply unfortunate situation at Bungie. Following on from the news that the studio has shed 220 of its employees — with another 155 being integrated into positions at PlayStation — the Destiny developer has now been accused of overselling itself...
News Until Dawn PS5, PC Remake Is Still on Its Way as Age Rating Surfaces
Set to scare all over again this year
You'd be forgiven for forgetting a PS5, PC remake of PS4 horror classic Until Dawn is in the works — there has been very little chatter or promotion up until now — but a new age rating listed by the ESRB confirms the remake is still on the way. Since this is expected to be a one-to-one remake of the...
Pete Parsons in the firing line
Back when Sony acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion, the deal repeatedly stressed that the Destiny developer would continue to remain independent, and would operate adjacent to PS Studios, rather than underneath it. However, there were apparently performance targets in place which meant if the studio missed them,...
News Ghost of Tsushima Now Considered a Major Influence for Big Open World Games
Star Wars Outlaws dev's "biggest reference" point
First released for PS4 in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima has reached an age where it's now influencing the biggest open world games of today, which were given the green light from publishers around its original launch. Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty has cited the title as his "biggest...
News This Could Be Your First Look at the PS5 Game from Sony's Newly Established PS Studio
"Inspired by several genres"
In the aftermath of lay offs at Sony subsidiary Bungie, one team that was previously being incubated by the Destiny developer is in the process of being spun off as a brand-new PS Studio. It’s making a game that is said to be a sci-fi action experience, and around 40 ex-Bungie staffers are being moved across to help...
News Another Wave of Concord PS5, PC Character Trailers Has Arrived
Thought you ought to know
Another round of character trailers for Concord has been released, taking a closer look at four more of the game's roster of 16 Freegunners ahead of launch in August. We previously got to know and see a bit of gameplay from Jabali, Teo, and It-Z, and now it's the turn of Lennox, Haymar, 1-0FF, and Star Child. You can check...
Reaction Sony's Billion Dollar Bungie Buyout Is Looking More and More Like a Blunder
Destiny's wild
Back when Sony announced its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie, we didn’t quite understand it. Sony was under intense pressure at the time, as Microsoft was still in the midst of its corporate consolidation storm, and didn’t look likely to stop until it owned most of the industry. Acquiring the legendary Halo creator always...
News Sony to Establish Brand New PS Studios Team for PS5 Sci-Fi Action Game
Born out of Bungie
Update: Journalist Jason Schreier reports that it's around 40 employees moving from Bungie to form Sony's new studio, not the previously reported 75 staff. Original Article: The complicated news coming out of Bungie today confirms that there’ll be a new first-party team established under the PS Studios umbrella, as one of the...
News Bungie to Lay Off 220 Workers, Will Be Further Integrated into Sony
"Today is a difficult and painful day"
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has confirmed it will be letting go of 220 employees "due to rising costs of development and industry shifts as well as enduring economic conditions". As a result, the team will be further integrated into PlayStation Studios as a further 155 workers transition from Bungie to positions...
News Horizon VR Dev Still Recruiting for Its Big Budget PS5 Exclusive
Making a "genre defining" game
PlayStation Studios member Firesprite has uploaded six new job openings across various senior positions to its official website, as work continues on its unannounced "story-driven narrative adventure" game boasting "genre-defining" goals. The UK team is seeking a senior character artist, head of audio, cinematic...
News Pyro Builds Coming to Helldivers 2, Freedom's Flame Warbond Inbound
BBQ's back on the menu
Helldivers 2's next premium Warbond, Freedom's Flame, which Sony had previously leaked, has formally been revealed. Pyromaniacs, rejoice: that all-flame self-immolation build you've been wanting to run will finally be an option from 8th August. Fire-starved fans can do some cooking of their own with a new primary shotgun, the...
Talking Point Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
As sales explode
Sony has dramatically dropped the price of its PSVR2 headset, which has had an unfathomable impact on the peripheral’s commercial fortunes. Cynics may point to non-existent numbers to begin with, but a 2,350 per cent increase in sales is not to be sniffed at, regardless of the baseline. It shows that there is still life l
News Could PSP Spin-Off Secret Agent Clank Be Coming to PS5, PS4 via PS Plus Premium?
Sony email suggests so
Secret Agent Clank is arguably the most easily forgotten Ratchet & Clank game, along with failed tower defence title Full Frontal Assault. Developed by High Impact Games – the creators of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters – and released on the PSP in 2008, the title casts a tuxedoed Clank as its protagonist, with a...
Random PS3 Is Now the Only Console from Its Era with a Functional Store
We didn't hear no bell
Microsoft has officially shuttered the Xbox 360 store, following in the historic footsteps of Nintendo, which closed
News PSVR2 Sales Explode After Sony's Deep Price Cut, Up More than 2,000%
Big day for escapism
PSVR2 sales are through the roof (relatively speaking), having jumped some 2,350% since Sony announced some fairly drastic discounts, with further savings to be had at select retailers. Who would have imagined carving some $200 off the asking price, going from $550 to $350, would cause such a spike?
Review Killzone: Liberation (PSP) - Top-Down Shooter's a Bit of a Slog
Muddy aiming mars some nice ideas
The PSP was many things to many people, a delightful little slice of hardware that ended up with a pretty stellar library of ports and new games — but one thing you could never say about it was that it had a second analogue stick. That sole little control nub on its left had to do a heck of a lot of heavy lifting,...
Poll Is the Astro Bot PS5 Controller the Best DualSense Yet?
Astronomical
It could be argued that Sony's been too passive with the PS5's DualSense controller. Outside of a... reasonable number of single-colour pads, unique or limited edition controllers have been very few and far between over the course of the PS5's near four-year life. But over the last week, PlayStation has announced two special DualSense...
News Astro Bot PS5 Controller Announced, Pre-Orders Start 9th August
Priced at £69.99 / $79.99
Update: Pre-orders are now live! All the links you need can be found right here: <related ids="170022"> Original Article: Sony has revealed Concord isn't the only PS5 title it is rewarding with a special limited edition DualSense controller: now Astro Bot is getting one too. The PS5 pad uses a white base and then...
News Squint and You Might See Concept Art for Bluepoint's Exclusive PS5 IP
PlayStation Studios' promo showing more than intended
There's an almost palpable hunger amongst the PlayStation faithful for new IP, as evidenced by this latest scrap that has some salivating. In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it piece of footage, some fans have connected the dots between concept art briefly shown in an official PlayStation video and...
Deals Sony Goes for the Jugular with Humongous PS5, PSVR2 Discounts in USA
Consoles! Games! Headsets! More!
Sony has plunged the price of the PS5 and PSVR2 in the United States, as it looks to build on the brand’s momentum moving into the holidays. Right now, across a variety of retailers, you can snag a PS5 Slim for $449.99 and a PSVR2 headset for $349.99. The Digital Edition model, which is a little harder to find, is...
News Astro Bot Continues Its Quest for PS5 Game of the Year with Sublime Gameplay Demo
Let's flamingo
We finally have some direct-feed footage of Astro Bot from ChinaJoy 2024, as captured by Gematsu. This 30-minute stage gameplay demonstration recaps some of the levels you may have already seen from yesterday’s off-screen footage, but it also includes a full stage featuring flamingos which appears t
News Anticipated PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Outstanding in Gameplay Demo
As expected
Almost 10 minutes of Astro Bot footage, direct from the ChinaJoy 2024 show floor, has emerged online – and perhaps unsurprisingly for fans of the franchise, it looks utterly essential. The first clip shows the adorable eponymous character using some extendable gloves to navigate a bunch of simple platforming puzzles, before battling...
News Concord's PS5, PC Character Trailers Are Rolling Out
Meet Jabali, Teo, and It-Z
As announced earlier in the week, Concord is plotting a slew of individual character trailers for each of its 16 Freegunners, as it prepares for the FPS’ release in August. These short gameplay clips are designed to showcase the individual talents and gameplay abilities of each hero, which are as varied as you’d expect...
News Sony's Going to Make Damn Sure You Pay Attention to Astro Bot on PS5
Big marketing in Shanghai and Hong Kong this weekend
Sony’s promoting Astro Bot at the annual Ani-Com & Games Expo in Hong Kong. There are a number of conventions all around Asia this weekend, and Team Asobi’s adorable mascot is appearing at all of them; he’s also being promoted heavily at PlayStation’s massive ChinaJoy 2024 booth in...
Deals PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
Time to dive in?
Sony's current-gen virtual reality hardware, PSVR2, is great, but only if you're willing to cough up some serious cash for it. With an RRP of £529.99, it's a big investment on top of your PS5, and likely a significant barrier to entry for many. Fortunately, the headset is currently heavily discounted at various outlets in the UK,...
News Concord's Seemingly Unlimited Promo Budget Now Includes Animated Shorts
Why not?
Regardless of whether it’s a hit or not, you can’t accuse Sony of not trying to get eyeballs in front of PS5 and PC hero shooter Concord. A new video uploaded to the official PlayStation channel includes an animated short, intended to give players a deeper insight into Freegunners Teo, Jabali, and It-Z. You can watch it above...
News Polyphony Digital Is Eager to Fix Gran Turismo 7's Funniest PS5, PS4 Bug
Maybe leave it in?
A new physics upgrade to Gran Turismo 7, available now alongside a raft of new content, is causing some unexpected in-game behaviour. The issue – which appears to be triggered by suspension settings – is causing cars to fly into the sky from the starting line. You might call it a bug, but to us this looks more like a feature...
News Stellar Blade's New Summer Song Is a Vibe on PS5
The swimsuits aren't bad either
Talented Korean studio Shift Up’s new Stellar Blade update brings big vacation vibes, as it adds a new temporary area to the Great Desert where protagonist Eve can take a well-earned break. The sun-kissed structural instalment includes some much-needed umbrellas, robot butlers, and a couple of beach balls – there...
News Stellar Blade's Eve Is Ready for the Summer in New Swimsuits Update for PS5
Swimsuits for days
Update: A new Stellar Blade update will launch later today, and while it won't include Photo Mode as previously speculated, it will feature a host of new swimsuits and summer outfits for protagonist Eve. As always, we'll compile all of the protagonist's different looks in our All Outfits guide, so be sure to keep your eye on that...
News Special Concord PS5 Controller Looks More Appealing Than the Game
Most expensive limited edition PS5 pad yet
Sony has shared a new PS5 DualSense limited controller themed around upcoming shooter Concord on the PlayStation Direct website. Priced at $84.99, it releases on the same day as the game and is available for pre-order now in the USA. The UK and European versions of PlayStation Direct don't appear to have a...
News PSVR2 App for PC Now Live on Steam
The place to setup and update PSVR2 on PC
A dedicated PSVR2 app has been published to PC platform Steam ahead of expanded compatibility for the VR headset going live on 7th August 2024. The application will be available the day before, and it guides you through the setup of the device for use on PC as well as acting as the place to update the...
News PS Portal Update 3.0.1 Allows Connection to 5GHz Public WiFi, Here Are the Patch Notes
Get it downloaded now
Sony has released a new software update for its surprisingly popular remote play device, PS Portal. The handheld accessory, exclusively used to connect to and use your PS5 over WiFi, has now been updated to version 3.0.1. So, what does this latest patch do for the Portal? It's a fairly minor update, with the main addition...
News Training Modes, No Battle Pass, More Details Confirmed for Concord in Post-Beta Q&A
What Larks
Developer Firewalk Studios has spent the last couple of weekends getting Concord into the hands of players on PS5 and PC, gathering feedback and info on its imminent multiplayer shooter. Now that things have wrapped up, the studio has posted a thread on social media, going over a few common questions that basically outline what to expect...
News Sample Rise of the Ronin in New PS5 Demo Available Now
Get a taste for feudal Japan
Sony and Team Ninja have today uploaded a Rise of the Ronin demo for PS5 users to try free of charge, letting potential buyers to try the somewhat forgotten exclusive before they buy. It's available on the PS Store now, and gives you access to the first chapter of the game. If you like what you play, all your progress...
News The Huge Gran Turismo 7 1.49 Update Drops on PS5, PS4 Today
Patch deploys in the next 24 hours
As previously confirmed by Polyphony Digital, the big Gran Turismo 7 1.49 update arrives either later today or very early tomorrow morning depending on your timezone. It brings with it six new cars, the return of Gran Turismo 6 circuit Eiger Nordwand, an updated "physics simulation model", and an expansion of the...
Another one
Sony will kick off a new firmware beta for PS5 this week, beginning on Thursday the 25th July. The beta boasts three main features: audio customisation, additional Remote Play settings, and an "adaptive" charging method for your controllers. To start with, those who make use of the PS5's 3D audio functionality — via headphones or...
Review Jeanne d'Arc (PSP) - Long Awaited Strategy RPG Remains Divine
The Maiden has arrived
Jeanne d'Arc is a pseudo-historical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc from developer Level-5, released on PSP in 2007. It always had a reputation as a rock-solid turn-based strategy RPG, but as publisher Sony never released the title in Europe and other territories, it was one many that players outside the U.S. and Japan...
News PS5 Smash Hit Stellar Blade's Photo Mode Appears Imminent
Snap happy
It’s getting hotter outside, and it’s about to get hotter inside your PS5, too: Korean developer Shift Up appears to be teasing Stellar Blade’s previously announced – and long anticipated – photo mode. While the studio didn’t explicitly mention the feature, a pinned post on its X (or Twitter) account shows buxom protagonis
News Biggest Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Update Yet Deploys on 6th August
More enemies, areas, and a new difficulty level
Arrowhead Studios has announced its surprise mega-hit Helldivers 2 will be treated to its largest PS5, PC content patch to date on 6th August 2024, introducing a new difficulty level, bonus enemies, and extra locations. Named Escalation of Freedom, the free update has been designed as a thank-you to...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Adds Game Session Sharing via URL, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 24.05-09.60.00 do?
Hold onto your hats: it's firmware time. Sony has just released PS5's latest system software version, namely 24.05-09.60.00 to give it its full title. Weighing in at about 1.2GB, what can we expect from this latest firmware update? Well, there's more to this one than just stability and performance improvements...
News PS5 Pro Is Seemingly Starting to Appear in Source Code
Pro tip
More speculation about the imminent arrival of the PS5 Pro is circulating on social media, where it appears the source code for No Man’s Sky’s newest update includes a reference to the supercharged hardware. Eagle-eyed data miners spotted references to a graphics profile named ‘Trinity’, which is the rumoured codename of the new...
News Concord's Free Open Beta Is Performing Abysmally on PC
Unflight of the Concord
Concord is a good game – but sometimes being good just isn’t enough anymore. After attracting some pretty pathetic Steam player numbers during its closed beta – which, admittedly, required participants to pre-order the game – Firewalk Studios’ free open beta is not doing much better. According to SteamDB data, the...
News Take a Tour of PS5's Massive ChinaJoy 2024 Booth
Shanghai summer
Sony rarely attends gaming conventions anymore, so it’s something of a novelty to see the platform holder’s ChinaJoy 2024 booth. This video clip, spotted and uploaded by Gematsu, shows how Astro Bot will take centre stage at the show set to get underway from 26th July through 29th July. It’ll be joined by the first ever PS5...
News 'PlayStation's Blessed with Marketing Budgets We're Not Able to Enjoy,' Xbox Bigwig Bemoans
Marketing man doesn't mince his words
Microsoft is in a dire position in Europe, with the latest round of data suggesting PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X|S by a ratio of almost 10:1 on the continent. One of the reasons for that enormous discrepancy all comes down to brand awareness, and Sony has spent the past 30 years carefully and effectively...
News PS5 Pro Still Likely to Launch This Year, Tokyo Game Show Reveal Possible
Professional opinion
Update: An innocuous tweet from gaming tipster Tom Henderson appears to have been taken out of context, as the writer has provided an update on the PS5 Pro, based on his knowledge. According to Insider Gaming, devs will be required to support Sony’s supercharged system from 15th September, and while this doesn’t mean a...
News Sony Appears to Have Leaked Helldivers 2's Next Warbond
Wrap yourself in Freedom's Flame
The latest in a long line of publisher/developer snafus, it seems Sony has leaked the name and description of the next Warbond pack coming to Helldivers 2, whether Arrowhead was ready or not. Spied by IGN, players on Reddit have reported getting a PlayStati
Poll Are You Playing the Concord Open Beta?
Take aim
The Concord beta is now open to everyone over the weekend, across both PS5 and PC. And, if you jumped into the early access beta last weekend, you can dive straight back into this open period, with your previous progress intact. But will you be taking Concord for a spin over the next few days? We quite enjoyed our time with the...
