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Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Focus on PS4 and PSVR
Sony’s appropriately calibrated expectations, and that means we shouldn’t expect any megatons from today’s State of Play. It also means that the show comes without any real pressure to deliver, and as such could quietly surprise. The focus will be on PlayStation 4 games, PlayStation VR, and indie releases. Join us from...
News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 1.06 Buffs Traveller's Attire, Fixes Some Bugs
On the road again
Update: Patch 1.06 is available to download now on PS4. It weighs in at a very reasonable 1.7GB. Here's a quick look at what the Traveller's Attire is now capable of, courtesy of Reddit. As you can see, a large firefly now leads you to collectables when you have the outfit equipped. Original Story: Ghost of Tsushima's gett
Feature Ghost of Tsushima - 7 Things We Want from Future Updates
Jinius additions
It's safe to say we adore Ghost of Tsushima. In our 9/10 review, we called it "one of the greatest open world games of the generation", and we stick by that statement having spent over 60 hours with the release. But playing any game for that amount of time reveals flaws, and makes you consider ways in which the experience could be...
Random Guerrilla Games Moved into Its New Office, And Raised a Flag in Dramatic Fashion
Forbidden West
You’ve got to love the pomp and ceremony of this. Guerrilla Games has finally moved into its new office space, which is a five floor building in the heart of Amsterdam. In addition to being an iconic piece of architecture, the former Telegraaf complex also houses over 7,300 square meters of floor space, which is more than enough for...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Rated for PS5 Release in South Korea
A next-gen first
This isn’t exactly earth-shattering news, but it is a timely reminder that the PlayStation 5 is right around the corner: Insomniac Games’ upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been rated for release in South Korea. The listing was spotted by Gematsu, and is to our knowledge the first PS5 title to receive...
Feature What Will Be Announced During the Latest State of Play?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Oh no! Oh no, oh no! We love penning predictions articles prior to press conferences or livestreams, but we’re going to need a stronger crystal ball for this week’s State of Play. The showcase – scheduled to take place on 6th August – has been billed as a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation
Hands On Horizon Zero Dawn PC Is a Staggering Port, And a Potential Taste of PS5
New Horizons
Time sure does fly when you’re enjoying a quality lineup of exclusives, doesn’t it? It’s already been well over three years since Horizon Zero Dawn first ushered us into its world of technology-worshiping matriarchs and colossal robotic fauna on the PlayStation 4. A PC port of Guerrilla Games’ excellent open world debut has...
News PS5's Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Will Also Work on PS4, PC
And there's an audio cable included for other devices
PlayStation 5’s new Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is being marketed specifically at Sony’s next-gen console, but you’ll be able to use it on your PlayStation 4, as well as compatible PC and MacOS devices. Like previous official headsets, there’s a USB dongle that you’ll need to plug into...
News It Sounds Like the DualSense PS5 Controller Is Going to Get Its Own Software Updates
Under control
The DualSense PS5 controller has always sounded like a feature-rich bit of tech, what with its haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and create button, so it's perhaps no real surprise to learn that the pad will receive its own software updates. Spotted on the controller's official product page, a line near the bottom of the article...
News PS5 Has Built-In Background Removal Tools for Streamers
Broadcast yourself
Streaming is an absolutely massive pastime for many gamers these days, and Sony recognises that. The new HD Camera for PlayStation 5 is being marketed specifically at content creators who want to broadcast their gameplay on sites like YouTube and Twitch, and in addition to offering a crystal clear 1080p video feed of your face,...
News Take a Virtual Tour of PS5's Array of Accessories
Back to front
Want to get up close and personal with PlayStation 5’s accessories? Unfortunately, coronavirus means you won’t be able to do that at a convention any time soon. However, the official PlayStation website has been updated with 360-degree views of four next-gen peripherals: the DualSense controller, the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, the...
News Disabled Gamers Raise Concerns Over Decision to Scrap PS4 Pads on PS5
Accessibility worries
Many of us are lucky enough to not have to worry about how the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller will fit into our hands and how it will function. However, for some disabled gamers, this is a very real problem. After finding ways to fully take advantage of the current PlayStation 4 pad, despite their cognitive issues, the...
News PlayStation Store Summer Sale Adds Even More Enticing PS4 Discounts
Final Fantasy! Shenmue! DOOM!
The PlayStation Store Summer sale is still alive and kicking enough to where it can offer PlayStation 4 players another round of excellent deals. The original selection of titles is still on sale for now, but you've only got until midnight tonight to claim anything you fancied as your own. This new list of PS4 games...
News PlayStation Makes More Money from DLC, Microtransactions Than Anything Else
Ultimate team
Ever wondered why publishers include microtransactions in their games? A breakdown of Sony’s latest financial report, spanning the period April 2020 through June 2020, reveals that a whopping 41 per cent of its revenue was generated by DLC, microtransactions, and other in-game purchases. That’s an eye-watering $2.29 billion. To...
News Big PS Now Update Brings Hitman 2, Greedfall, Dead Cells, More
A lot more, actually
Update: Sony's now officially confirmed the new PlayStation Now lineup. Hitman 2 and Dead Cells will be available until 1st February, 2021. The other titles will remain part of the PS Now library for the foreseeable future. Interestingly, it seems The Sinking City has also entered the catalogue, despite no official comment from...
The inevitable
PlayStation just had its best ever first quarter in terms of earnings, and it's no surprise to learn that the PlayStation Store played a gigantic role in setting the new record. Indeed, Sony's store is a colossus these days. Back in 2018, the PlayStation Network alone generated more revenue than the entirety of Nintendo's business,...
Reaction Sony Wants PS5 to Be the Best Place to Play, And It'll Open Its Wallet to Achieve It
Maybe get used to it
There have been rumours for over a year now that PlayStation has been particularly aggressive behind closed doors as it transitions to a new generation. Timed exclusives are part and parcel of platform launches, and while Microsoft has spoken out against them, its Japanese rival has never exactly hidden t
News As the PS Plus Debate Rages, Sony Registers Record Subscribers
Not going anywhere
It’s looking increasingly likely that Microsoft will scrap its Xbox Live multiplayer fee next generation, putting PlayStation in a somewhat precarious position. Sony, though, will mostly be thinking about its bottom line, and with an outrageous 44.9 million active subscribers, it’s unlikely to shed its supremely successful...
News PlayStation Records Best Ever Q1 Earnings as PS4 Game Sales Reach New Heights
From strength to strength
Just a couple of months before Sony launches the PlayStation 5, the gaming division has recorded its best-ever first quarter as far as financial earnings go. The sales of both PlayStation 4 consoles and software are up, leading to PlayStation's best operating profit during any quarter seen to date. And in terms of raw...
News PS Plus August PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Ultimate knockout
For the first time in quite a while, a brand new game has launched straight into the PlayStation Plus service. Fall Guys is available to download right now on the PlayStation Store for free with an active membership, joining Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered which has been available for a fair few days now. Both...
News Next PS5 Announcement 'Tentatively Scheduled' for This Month, Says New Report
We go again
This rollercoaster of a build-up to the next generation just does not stop. After surprising the gaming world yesterday with the announcement of a State of Play livestream primarily focused on PlayStation 4, a new report from Bloomberg claims this isn't the only reveal Sony has up its sleeve for the month of August. The
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab July 2020's Free PS Plus Games
Get 'em while they're hot
You’ve not got long left to grab July 2020’s free PlayStation Plus games, so you might want to get on that… Like, right away. In case you forgot, Sony handed out a trio of titles to celebrate the service’s 10th anniversary, including NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Erica. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2...
Okay then
And just like that, Sony has confirmed that its next State of Play broadcast will take place later this week, from 1PM PT / 9PM BST on 6th August. Bafflingly, though, this show won't be focused on the PlayStation 5. Instead, it'll highlight upcoming third party PS4 and PSVR titles, including Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Yeah, we...
News Don't Worry, Your PS4 Headphones Will Probably Work on PS5
Including the Pulse and Gold Wireless Headsets
There’s a new set of officially licensed headphones being prepped for the PlayStation 5, but you won’t be forced to pod out if you’ve already got a pair. As part of an FAQ, Sony’s announced that existing Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets will work on the next-gen console, as will any other...
News PS4's Camera Will Require a Free Adaptor for PS5
More details on how to claim that soon
Sony has confirmed that both the PlayStation VR headset and PlayStation Move motion controllers will work with the PlayStation 5, however you’ll need an adaptor to connect your existing PlayStation 4 camera to the next-gen console. Fortunately, the Japanese giant has explained that this will be provided for...
News You Can't Use PS4's Controller to Play PS5 Games
But you can use it for backwards compatibility
You won’t be able to use your existing PlayStation 4 controller to play PlayStation 5 games. You will, however, be able to utilise the DualShock 4 for backwards compatible software. Writing as part of a wide-ranging FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, Sony explained that “PS5 games should take advantage of...
Rumour PS5 Controller's Battery Life 3 to 4 Hours Longer than DualShock 4
Never stop playing
PlayStation 5’s new DualSense controller will have a more robust battery life than its PlayStation 4 predecessor, according to a second-hand report that circulating on Reddit. Information about the pad was purportedly shared on the site before being pulled, although the details – including a video of the peripheral as proof of...
Random A Bird Will Land on Ghost of Tsushima Hero Jin's Hand if You're Idle Long Enough
Bird man
Idle animations are always fun, but here’s a rare Ghost of Tsushima flourish that fans are just beginning to discover. Those of you who’ve played the open world game will know that protagonist Jin Sakai is very much at one with nature, whether it’s following foxes to shrines or the wind to key points of interest in the sandbox. But...
News Silent Hill Social Media Account Prompts New Series Revival Speculation
The hills have eyes
Silent Hill revival rumours refuse to die, after a relatively new social media account has reignited hopes that the survival horror franchise is poised to make a return. You may recall there were strong rumours earlier in the year that Sony was plotting a new entry in the property for the PlayStation 5, with development being led...
News More Rumours of 'Major' Third Party PS5 Exclusives Return
But there's no real evidence... Yet
Rumours have been flying around for a while with regards to Sony tying down significant deals with third party publishers. Whispers say that the Japanese giant has secured a number of major franchises for the PlayStation 5 -- the most standout rumour being that Final Fantasy XVI will be a timed PS5 exclusive. But...
Quiz Can You Name These PS3 Exclusives?
George Foreman's own
The PlayStation 3 generation was a weird one, wasn't it? After a rough start with a high entry price and lacking exclusive games, Sony eventually managed to right the ship with the introduction of the PS3 Slim and some quality titles you could only play on the console. However, how well do you actually know those PS3 exclusives?...
Random Ghost of Tsushima Player Creates 'Ishikawa Stock', a Super Advanced Tactic for Storing Arrows
Hold these
Okay look, we know that we've been posting quite a few of these 'Random' Ghost of Tsushima articles lately, but the community just keeps coming up with brilliant stuff. This latest gem is what Twitter user @xxSeri hilariously calls "Ishikawa stock". The gist of it is that Jin can only carry so many arrows at any one time, and if you're u
News PS5 Fans Hyped After Sony Updates Future of Gaming Playlist
Event rumours intensify
Sony has updated its Future of Gaming playlist on YouTube, which compiled all of the announcements from its recent PlayStation 5 reveal event. This could be the first hint that fresh news is on the way, with rumours rife that the Japanese giant will hold some kind of event in early August to share more information about its...
News PS Plus August 2020 Free PS4 Games Revealed
It's a knockout
PS Plus' free PS4 games for August 2020 have been revealed. Sony has announced the new PS Plus lineup today over on the PlayStation Blog. The first is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered, and the second is Fall Guys, the 60-player battle royale platformer. What's more, the Activision FPS will be available early; you can...
Poll What PS5 Information Do You Want Most?
Price? Release date? Launch games?
It feels like an age has passed since the PlayStation 5 was revealed. We're all sitting here hungry to hear more, but Sony's been silent on its next-gen plans ever since the big event in the middle of June. The Japanese giant still has so much to information to share. We don't have a price. We don't have a release...
News PlayStation Shares Some Gobsmacking Ghost of Tsushima Player Stats
How many foxes have you petted?
PlayStation has shared a bunch of impressive-sounding Ghost of Tsushima statistics. The open world game's been out for a couple of weeks now, and it's fair to say that players have been busy. The key takeaways? People really like the Standoff mechanic. They also really like taking photos. Can't exactly blame them, can...
News Almost Everyone Is Banking on Sony Announcing PS5 Price and Release Date in August
Including "insiders"
August is the month for Sony to nail down many more PlayStation 5 details -- or so the internet would have you believe. That's right folks, we're once again at that point where desperation is setting in. Sony's been silent on the subject of next-gen since it revealed its upcoming console back in June, and of course this means...
Overwhelming force
After having topped the Japanese software charts at launch, Ghost of Tsushima has been forced from its throne by the seemingly unstoppable Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Still, the PlayStation 4 exclusive has maintained a steady momentum, selling an additional 53,000 copies. It's the kind of drop that we expect to see from n
Random Ghost of Tsushima Player Finds a Way to Turn Jin's Life into a Never-Ending Arrow Hell
Believe you can fly
We've all seen that Ghost of Tsushima player get absolutely wrecked by a barrage of Mongol arrows, right? Well Reddit user lys1030 has somehow made Jin Sakai's life even more miserable. They attack the same Mongol war camp that can't be captured until later in the story, resulting in a never-ending hail of arrows. These p
News Nioh 2: The Tengu's Disciple DLC Is Out Now on PS4
Costs £7.99/$9.99
The first of three pieces of DLC for Nioh 2 has today launched on the PlayStation Store, bringing with it a brand new area to do battle in and another story to follow. Titled The Tengu's Disciple, you can purchase it standalone for £7.99/$9.99 or as part of the Nioh 2 season pass which comes in at £19.99/$19.99. The listing...
News PS5 Completely Outpacing Xbox Series X in Terms of Popularity, Says New Research
Survey results promising for Sony
Running a PlayStation website can often skew our perspective when it comes to the wider gaming industry. But from where we're sitting, it feels like there's already a momentum to the PlayStation 5 -- something that the Xbox Series X doesn't quite have outside of hardcore circles. And new research, as reported by...
News PS5 Release in Late 2020 Still on Track as AMD's Chips Ship on Time
Chips in
We still don't have a release date, but Sony has said time and time again that the PlayStation 5 will launch by the end of 2020. And fortunately, production does seem to be on track. AMD, the manufacturer behind the next-gen console's CPU and custom GPU, has confirmed that shipment of these components has begun. During AMD's latest...
"To be honest, we were beaten"
Toshihiro Nagoshi the charismatic and colourful character behind the Yakuza series, has spoken at length about his appreciation for the recently released PS4 exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima. Despite being set on the Japanese island of the same name, Ghost of Tsushima was developed by Bellevue-based studio Sucker Punch,...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5 Release Date Has Sparked Some Discussion
Is it coming soon?
When is Gran Turismo 7 releasing on the PlayStation 5? Despite developer Polyphony Digital showcasing gameplay during Sony’s recent showcase, there’s still a large chunk of the gaming community that believes the racer is years away – after all, ever since Gran Turismo 5, the Japanese studio has garnered a reputation for...
News PlayStation Spain Teases PS5 News, Trolls with Sony Bravia TVs
Bad idea
The hype for the PlayStation 5 is at an all-time high right now. Fans are ready to pre-order, the next-gen games are looking great, and the future is generally looking pretty bright. The Twitter account for PlayStation Spain clearly recognised this though and decided to play a bit of a cruel joke on its followers. A short while ago, it...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 Remaster Rumours Re-Emerge, But Likely Erroneous
Speculation resurfaces
Aw, shucks – here we go again, folks. An excerpt from Game Informer magazine shared on Reddit and later around the web suggests that upcoming PlayStation 5 standalone exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales may ship with a remastered version of the original PlayStation 4 game. This was a popular point of discussion...
News PlayStation Documentary Resurfaces with New Trailer, Finally Arrives in September
From Bedrooms to Billions
Well, this has certainly been a long time coming. From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution, a documentary all about Sony's impact on the games industry, is very nearly here. We reported on it four years ago, when it was
News Sony May Be Exploring Its Own DLSS-Esque Graphics Technology
Not-so native
What have we learned these past few years? It’s easy: native 4K is a waste of horsepower. Sony’s own checkerboard solutions in games like Horizon Zero Dawn already proved that point, but NVidia’s proprietary DLSS – or Deep Learning Super Sampling, to give it its full title – has sealed the deal. For those of you who don’t...
Feature 10 Big Upcoming PSVR Games
Still plenty more to come
It’s been nearly four years since Sony first introduced PlayStation VR, but even now, its virtual reality hardware continues going strong. While it remains a niche platform, PSVR has undeniably broken down barriers with an affordable price and easy to use setup, reaching a staggering 5 million sales back in January since...
News PS5 Was a Top Global Trend on Twitter Earlier This Year
Sony utilising social network effectively
Coronavirus induced lockdowns may have caused headaches for PlayStation this year, but Sony has also benefited greatly from the increased importance of home entertainment. And while the manufacturer’s had to alter its marketing model slightly, it’s also effectively leveraged increased interest in video...
