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News Ghost of Tsushima Is Still a PS4 Game, Sony Reiterates
Pre-PS5 launch?
Have we all managed to recover from that PlayStation 5 blowout? Okay, good, because here's another tidbit for you concerning what games we expect to play on that next-gen system. Of course, Ghost of Tsushima will be playable on the PS5 via backwards compatibility, but according to Sony, it is still being developed as a PlayStation 4...
News PS5 Aiming for Super Fast Game Downloads
Get playing in moments
There's no denying that video games are getting bigger and bigger in size, something that has become quite the problem on the PlayStation 4. Developers are looking to tackle that issue with the next-gen PlayStation 5, however, with more modern technology that is supposed to speed up how quickly we download games. Speaking...
News Bluepoint Games Working on a 'Big Game' for PS5
Demon's Souls, is that you?
This has to be the Demon's Souls remake, right!? Buried near the bottom of Wired's latest unveiling of Sony's PlayStation 5, Bluepoint Games is quoted saying that it has a "big game" planned for the console. The masters of the remake have become synonymous with putting out quality re-releases of past classics, and it...
News Gran Turismo Sport Is Already Running on a PS5 Devkit
PS5 version incoming?
Could Gran Turismo Sport be a part of the PS5's launch line up come holiday 2020? It's definitely a possibility because in an exclusive Wired interview, the website confirmed that Polyphony Digital's serious racer is already running on the next-gen system's devkit. While confirming that the devkit itself does indeed look very...
The 'DualShock 5' sounds nuts
Those lucky b*stards over at Wired have managed to get their hands on the PlayStation 5's controller, supposedly named the DualShock 5. According to the publication, it looks "an awful lot like the PS4's DualShock 4", so you can expect a very similar design when compared to Sony's current-gen pad. But there are some...
News PS5's User Interface Sounds Much More Interactive with Live Information from Games
In-game info to be shown in PS5's menus
If you've been wondering whether PlayStation 5's menus and interface will differ much from the PS4, it sounds like there will be some significant changes. As part of Wired's latest report on the upcoming hardware, Mark Cerny explains that you'll get live updates from your games directly in the UI of the PS5...
News PS5 Release Date Set for Holiday 2020, Sony Confirms
Mark your calendar
The PlayStation 5 -- as it's now officially known -- will launch in the holiday period of 2020. A new Wired interview with Sony Interactive Computer Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan confirms this. Obviously we already knew that the Japanese giant was aiming for this release window anyway, but it's nice to have it officially reiterated...
News PS5 Will Have a 4K Blu-Ray Disc Drive
4K-ing great
As detailed in a new article from Wired, PlayStation 5, as it's now officially known, will feature support for 4K Blu-Ray discs. This is a step up from PS4 and PS4 Pro, and will allow playback of 4K content. The insightful article tells us that "physical games for the PS5 will use 100GB optical disks, inserted into an optical drive...
News PS5 Will Let You Choose Which Parts of a Game You Want to Install
Choose between single or multiplayer
One of the more important aspects highlighted in Wired's exclusive deep dive into the PlayStation 5 was that the way we download and install games changes next generation. Instead of installing everything at once, the PS5 will let you select which pieces you'd like to play first. Speaking with wired.com, Mark...
News Sony Confirms Next-Gen Console Will Be Called PlayStation 5
Or PS5, for short
As if there was any doubt, Sony has confirmed that its next-gen PlayStation console will indeed be called PlayStation 5, or PS5 for short. The confirmation comes from Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan, in an exclusive interview with Wired. "It's nice to be able to say it," Ryan jokes. "Like a giant burden has been lifted...
News New MediEvil PS4 Gameplay Video Compares the Remake to the Bare Bones Original
Sir Damn
Sometimes it's easy to forget just how far we've come in such a short span of time. Whenever a remake of a beloved older game comes around, it gives us an opportunity to appreciate the leaps that have been made in technology, and MediEvil is a perfect example. Over two decades separate the original game from the PlayStation 4 resurrection,...
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.00 Is Available to Download Right Now
Lucky number 7
The latest system software update for PlayStation 4 has arrived. As outlined on the PlayStation Blog, this firmware update makes some major changes to the Party system on PS4. Firmware update 7.00 can be downloaded right now, and it shouldn't take you long; it's about 470MB in size. So, what does it do? Here are the patch notes for...
News PS4 Facebook Functionality Has Been Removed Rather Suddenly
Slap in the Facebook
And just like that, the PlayStation 4's integration of Facebook is being removed starting today (that's the 7th October 2019, for those of you reading this in the future). Sony's official support page on the matter doesn't give a clear reason for the removal, but it does offer a breakdown of what this means for users...
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.00 Launches This Week
Party and Remote Play improvements
PlayStation 4 firmware update 7.00 is finally ready for launch. It feels like the update's been in beta for an eternity, and although it doesn't boast the most exciting list of additions, it's still brings some nice improvements to Sony's current-gen system. For starters, party functionality is receiving a bit of...
News Some NPCs Could Die if You Don't Maintain a Connection with Them in Death Stranding
Anti-social
Initially, Death Stranding's theme of connection was pretty mysterious, but now that we've seen a bunch of the game in action, it's starting to make sense. Sam Porter Bridges is travelling the length of the fallen United States in order to reconnect the broken civilisation. He'll be doing this by making deliveries and getting everyone...
Guide What Specs Will PS5 Have?
All of PlayStation 5's technical specifications
What are the PS5's specs? Sony's PlayStation 5 is coming, and it's going to come packed with some pretty impressive technology. For most people, the technical specifications of the PS5 won't matter all that much -- at the end of the day, the important thing is that Sony's next generation console runs a...
Random Madrid Games Week Hands Out Hideo Kojima Masks
Bit weird, right?
If you've ever been to a video gaming convention before, you'll know that free swag isn't so hard to come by. Handed out by various publishers in order to promote its games, you'll probably get your hands on posters and copies of weapons made out of foam. They're fun for the most part, but Madrid Games Week has taken things up a...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Release Date Revealed at New York Comic Con
Assemble
Update: Sony's officially outlined Marvel's Iron Man VR's roster of purchase options. The standard release will cost just $39.99, and if you pre-order from participating retailers you'll score four custom armours and a dynamic PS4 theme. Plump up for the $49.99 Digital Deluxe version from the PlayStation Store and you'll grab a further four...
Round Up All Death Stranding PS4 Trailers Released So Far
The mystery continues
Now we have a firm release date for Death Stranding, we've been thinking about all the trailers released up to this point. The enigmatic new game from Hideo Kojima is a surreal mystery at this stage. With each new video, we're drawn further into the unsettling world as they raise more and more questions. What are the invisible...
News The PS4 Cross-Play Program Is Now Out of Beta, Says Report
Now open to all developers
Sony has been criticised for its tough stance on cross-console compatibility, initially giving developers and players looking for the functionality a hard "no". Of course, more recently, the platform holder has softened on the issue. Last year, the company announced a "major policy change" with regards to cross-play,...
News PS Now Annual Subscription Under £40 in UK
What are you waiting for?
PlayStation Now is awesome again – even Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida’s gone and signed up. You’re probably considering grabbing a monthly subscription at the service’s new low price, but before you do, may we recommend you check out this deal in the UK: a whopping 12 months for just £39.85. That works...
Random Ghost of Tsushima Is the Latest PS4 Exclusive to Be Troubled by That Pesky Goose
Goose of Tsushima
Untitled Goose Game may not be on PlayStation 4 yet, but at least pandamusk is keeping the dream alive. Having initially placed the feathered anti-hero into The Last of Us: Part II, the artist has now presented us with what the goose is getting up to in ancient Japan. Yes, Ghost of Tsushima is the next major Sony game to get the...
News PS Now's Price Drop Even Convinced Sony's Shuhei Yoshida to Sign Up
He didn't have it already...?
PlayStation Now slashed its asking price in half earlier this week, and it appears to have been enough of an incentive to make Sony's own President of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, sign up and check the service out for himself. We're sort of surprised that one of PlayStation's most recognisable faces wasn't already...
News Bloodborne Community Organises Its Own Halloween Event
Return to Yharnam
If you're a fan of popular service-based titles such as Overwatch, For Honor, and Rainbow Six: Siege, you probably know that this time of year means there's a Halloween themed event just around the corner. As many Games as a Service decorate their hubs with pumpkins, bats, and witches, however, the Bloodborne community over on
News Death Stranding Delivers a Cool Cinematic Trailer Ahead of Launch on PS4
The Drop
Can you believe it's now only about a month until Death Stranding is out? It feels like Hideo Kojima's mad PlayStation 4 game has been around for such a long time, it's hard to imagine actually being able to play it. Yet, here we are, and what's more, a brand new trailer has emerged. This minute-long commercial is CG, but it's not a bad...
News GT Sport Spec 2's New Opening Movie Is As Ostentatious As Ever
Cars, cars, sports
Gran Turismo Sport is getting repackaged and re-released as a double-disc Spec 2 bumper edition, and it has a brand new intro movie to boot. The epic five minute clip starts out by showcasing scenes from recent e-sports events involving the racer, before seguing into some beautiful panning of shots of virtual cars motoring through...
News Lady Who Lent Likeness to The Last of Us 2's Dina Reacts to Release Date Trailer
"She looks like an alien"
And just like that, the kooky Cascina Caradonna has returned to YouTube to react to the latest trailer for The Last of Us: Part II. For those of you who missed our story on this last year, the American actress lent her likeness to Dina’s model, but she does not play the part. Instead, the role is occupied by West
News The Last of Us 2 Will Be Accessible Without Sacrificing Tension, Says Naughty Dog
Developer discusses accessibility
The conversation around making games accessible to more players has been burning brighter this generation, and it's something more developers are paying attention to. More and more games are beginning to provide accessibility options for those who need them. Naughty Dog has actually been making a case for this with...
Guide How to Stop Ads Being Added to the PS4's Dashboard
Rid your PlayStation 4 of unwanted Featured Content
How do you stop ads from appearing automatically on your PS4’s home menu screen? This can be a source of annoyance for many, as Sony occasionally adds random icons to your already cluttered PlayStation 4 dashboard, promoting content that you don’t want. Fortunately, the platform holder’s made...
News PS Now Ads Begin Appearing on PS4's Dashboard
Fuming
Sony really wants to remind you that PlayStation Now is a service that exists since it’s halved the price. The company – which has allowed Google and Microsoft to dominate the cloud gaming conversation over the past few months, despite neither offering a real-world product yet – has added a new advertisement to the PlayStation 4’s...
News Dreams Early Access Update Makes Browsing Creations Much Easier on PS4
Living the dream
Dreams is still very much alive and kicking on PlayStation 4. If you haven't checked it out in a while, the early access exclusive is awash with cool new creations on a near constant basis. What's more, developer Media Molecule has been making small improvements to the experience over the months. Today, it's announced a fairly...
News The Last of Us 2's 'Heartbeat' System Sounds Completely Nuts But Very Impressive
Just a heartbeat away
Naughty Dog's seemingly gone mental with all of this tech in The Last of Us: Part II. In an interview with Polygon, co-director Anthony Newman explains the game's "heartbeat" system, which sounds equal parts insane and impressive. The gist of it is that in The Last of Us: Part II, every character -- that's Ellie, her allies,...
Guide How to Play MLB The Show 19 on PS4
All the basics for baseball beginners
MLB The Show 19 is, as far as we’re concerned, the best sports game available on the PlayStation 4 right now. It is, however, incredibly niche. Unless you live in the United States or parts of Asia, there’s a good chance you may not know baseball’s rules – pretty tricky if you’re planning to play a...
Rumour PS5 Will Come With a Camera to 'Lure' Streamers
Life's a Twitch
Streaming is big business these days, and it's seriously big business for a select few. Sites like Twitch are becoming more and more popular, and like it or not, streamers are now a core pillar of modern gaming culture. It's not really a shock, then, to hear that Sony and Microsoft want in on the market. According to a Gizmodo...
Rumour PS5 Will Represent the Biggest Jump in Computing Power of Any Console Generation
"Prospero" leaked
Based on all the facts, rumours, and supposed leaks, we're confident that the PS5 is going to be a bit of a beast. With Sony touting things like ray tracing and 0.8 second load times, it's always been fair to assume that its next-gen console will be powerful, and now an anonymous, but seemingly in-the-know source
News Start Saving! Nintendo PlayStation Prototype to Go on Sale
Going once, going twice
Do you think if we have a whip around we can afford this? Cedric Biscay – the founder of Magic Monaco and a key player in the production of Shenmue III – has revealed on social media that Terry Diebold intends to sell the only known Nintendo PlayStation prototype in existence. He happened upon the mythological machine...
Feature As the PSPgo Turns 10, We Remember the Handheld Ahead of Its Time
Up and go
This is going to make you feel old: the PSPgo is now 10-years-old. Sony’s digital-only handheld revision released on 1st October, 2009 – a decade ago. Back then, Push Square was still in its infancy, and yours truly had some, shall we say, thoughts about the negativity surrounding the device. The thing is, looking back on it all now,...
News PlayStation Boss: The Thrust of My Executive Energy Is to Avoid Complacency
Not-so arrogant Sony
Despite dominating the PlayStation 4 generation, Sony still hasn’t quite shaken off the shackles of the devastating PlayStation 3 era. Dare to enter any forum thread about the future of gaming, and you’ll find at least one post referring to the organisation’s “arrogance” or “hubris”. It seems that brand boss Jim...
News Will We Be Playing PS5 Games on a 3D Holographic Display?
Sony patents futuristic tech
Companies file patents all the time, but sometimes one comes along that's particularly interesting. Sony is, of course, not just PlayStation; it's a tech company with vast experience in cameras, sound systems, and much more besides. It's been toying around with holographic displays the last few years, attempting to...
News EU and US PlayStation Store Sale Brings Down Prices on the PS4 Games of a Generation
Top titles discounted
Games of a Generation is a grand title to give a sale, isn't it? Luckily, this latest offer on the European and North American PS Store really does have some cracking games included. Many of PlayStation 4's biggest titles are present and correct here, so let's have a quick look. There are some games included that really do...
News Watch Ellie Grow Up in New Time Lapse Promo for The Last of Us 2
Bloody Ellie
Enthusiasm for The Last of Us has returned in full force following all the news and impressions surrounding the sequel. The Last of Us: Part II has a February release date, and received unanimous praise in recent previews. What's more, the original game is currently available as part of PlayStation Plus. Perhaps in celebration of both,...
News Artists and Tracks Confirmed for Death Stranding's Companion Album, Timefall
Hear the first song now
From all that we've seen, Death Stranding seems to be leaning in on licensed music, so it's no surprise that an album is in the works. Death Stranding: Timefall was announced a while ago, but in case you aren't aware, it's a standalone collection of original music inspired by Hideo Kojima's latest. Today, Sony has revealed...
Random This LEGO The Last of Us 2 Artwork Brings New Meaning to Throwing Bricks
Joel and Ellie get the minifigure treatment
Who doesn't love a good LEGO conversion? Minifigures have a pretty iconic look, so it's always fun to see established characters reduced down to tiny plastic people. Case in point: Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us: Part II. Artist Adam Middleton has provided his own interpretation of the two protagonists...
News Head of PlayStation Japan Asia Atsushi Morita Retires at 60
All change
Hot off the heels of Shawn Layden's abruptly announced departure from PlayStation, another major player is leaving the company. Atsushi Morita may not be as familiar, but he's been corporate director of Sony Interactive Entertainment and president of SIE Japan Asia for a long time. It's been announced that he'll be retiring from both...
News October 2019 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Batter up
We've known about this month's PlayStation Plus games slightly longer than normal thanks to Sony's announcement during State of Play, but they're finally here. October's PS Plus games are ready to go, and have begun their usual rollout. In Europe, they're available to download right now, and they'll go live in other areas so
News Sony Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden Leaving PlayStation
He'll be greatly missed
In an unexpected post on Twitter this evening, PlayStation has announced the departure of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios Chairman, Shawn Layden. Those of you who have been following the platform holder over the past five or so years will recognise the executive from various E3 press conferences – including...
Random The Last of Us 2 Invaded by Gaming's Greatest Goose in Brilliant Fan Art
Make this happen, Druckmann
We're not sure anyone will have noticed, but there's a little indie title doing the rounds at the moment called Untitled Goose Game. If you really are unfamiliar with House House's joyfully mischievous adventure, you play as the titular feathered foe, wreaking havoc upon a peaceful English village. It's wonderful and,...
News The Last of Us 2's 'Motion Matching' System Sounds Like the Future of Animation in Games
Smooth moves
The Last of Us: Part II has this system Naughty Dog is calling "motion matching". Basically, it's this advanced animation process that makes the game look incredibly smooth in motion, regardless of what your character is doing. If you've seen the latest gameplay footage, then you'll already know that the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive...
News PS4 Dungeon Crawler ReadySet Heroes Gets a Cute Animated Launch Trailer
Out tomorrow
One game that's flying way under the radar right now is ReadySet Heroes. Announced during the first State of Play, it's a multiplayer action game about raiding randomly generated dungeons for stat buffs and weapons before engaging in a final brawl. For what is undeniably a fairly simple concept, the title looks like great fun in...
Random This Miniature PSone Toy from Bandai Is Ultra Detailed
Internal workings included
Now, here's something for the collectors among you. There's a place in all of our hearts for retro consoles, and the PSone is certainly among those. Sony's original grey box is a pretty understated design, but it's become something of an icon -- at least for PlayStation fans. If you're infatuated with the nostalgic...
