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News Iron Man VR Looks Sick, Is a Full Game with a Deep Sandbox and Story
Stark stuff
Last week’s trailer for Iron Man VR did not paint the game in the best possible light, but as soon as we learned that it’s a collaboration between Sony and Marvel Games – the same fruitful partnership which ultimately resulted in last year’s Marvel’s Spider-Man – we knew that all would be okay. And as some hands on...
News Painterly PS4 Exclusive Concrete Genie Has Not One, But Two PSVR Modes
Different strokes
Concrete Genie might be one of Sony's lesser known PlayStation 4 exclusives, but it's looking really rather good. Though it's been in development for a long time, we're starting to understand why that is as the publisher is slowly revealing more about the colourful adventure title. On PlayStation Blog today, San Mateo Studio's Jeff...
News April 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Feel the Surge
We're already a couple of days into April, which not only means we're roughly a third through 2019 already, it also means it's time for the new PlayStation Plus lineup. As we discovered last week, the two PS4 titles Plus members can look forward to are sci-fi Dark Souls clone The Surge and multiplayer survival game Conan Exiles. If...
News Sony's Digital Refund Policy Takes a Welcome Step Forward
But there's still work to be done
Sony’s been left behind when it comes to its refund policy for the PlayStation Store, but it has updated its terms and conditions today, making subtle improvements for consumers looking to be reimbursed for digital purchases. As per the new small print, you’ll be eligible for a refund on any purchase, assuming...
News StarBlood Arena Dev Trying to Find Server Solution After Sony Shut Down
Studio willing to pay to keep game online
Sony has announced that it will shut down PlayStation VR shooter StarBlood Arena’s servers in July, rendering the game unplayable just two years after its original release. It’s a story that’s becoming increasingly familiar to PlayStation fans, as the platform holder pr
Soapbox Sony's Server Shutdown Strategy Is Making the Publisher a Laughing Stock
Sammy's dismayed by the DriveClub debacle
If our gaming future is to exist largely online, then I’m becoming increasingly sceptical of whether Sony deserves my money. The company has built the PlayStation Store into an unparalleled empire, but it’s about to gut popular racing game DriveClub and wipe it from its servers. If you already happen to...
News DriveClub Servers to Be Shut Down in 2020, Game Gets Delisted This August
Out of gas
DriveClub is nearing the end of the road, it seems. A new notice on PlayStation's official website states that the racing game will be delisted from the 31st August 2019, meaning that it'll no longer be sold on the PlayStation Store. That goes for DriveClub, DriveClub Bikes, DriveClub VR, and all DLC associated with DriveClub. On top of...
News EU PlayStation Store Discounts PS4 Games with Weekend Flash Sale
Indies and anime
The EU PlayStation Store's weekend flash sale has once again returned, bringing with it a slew of discounts across multiple PS4 games. Highlights include one of the console's best indie games, Inside, for £6.49, or you can get it in a bundle along with Limbo for just £7.99. Elsewhere, God Eater 3 receives a small discount that...
News Sony Flaunts Its Impressive List of Exclusive Games With New 'Only on PlayStation' Hype Trailer
God of War! Ghost of Tsushima! The Last of Us!
Sony's exclusive games lineup this generation has been immense. From the early days of iNFAMOUS: Second Son, to the excellence of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, to the glorious God of War, PlayStation's been on fire -- and the PS4 ain't done yet. In a new hype trailer, Sony's keen to flaunt its exclusive...
News Days Gone Avoids Downgrade with Significant Visual Buffs
Final version has come a long way
It’s a tale as old as time itself: game is announced and then gets downgraded. How many times have we seen it this generation alone? Watch Dogs, The Division, ANTHEM… The list goes on and on and on. Days Gone is a rare case, then – a title that’s actually improved as it gets closer to launch, rather than...
News Dreams Early Access Officially Opens on 16th April
Sweet dreams are made of this
Finally! After a prolonged wait, Dreams Early Access will open on 16th April, meaning that you’ll be able to get your hands on the creation tools and start unleashing your imagination. As previously reported, this is not the full game – it’s lacking Media Molecule’s story mode, for example – but it will allow...
News Saviour of Sony and King of Memes, PlayStation Legend Kaz Hirai Announces Retirement
End of an era
Kazuo Hirai is retiring. The 58-year-old has been the director and chairman of Sony for roughly a year, after he stepped down as CEO back in April 2018. Perhaps most commonly known for all the internet memes -- something that Hirai himself acknowledged during a press conference in 2016 -- it's very likely that Sony wouldn't be the...
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.51 Released, But It's Nothing Fancy
Download it now
Sony has released firmware update version 6.51 for PlayStation 4. Those hoping the system software update contains a bunch of new features will unfortunately be disappointed. As is the case with all the minor iterations of the PS4 firmware, 6.51 simply "improves system performance." It's been a while since we were promised PSN name...
News There Are Fake PS5 Controller Photographs Circulating
Follow the white rabbit
We’d put money on the PlayStation 5 still being a good 18 months away, but that means it’s ripe for the odd rumour or three, right? What about clearly fake, mock-up photographs? Well, we’re off, with our first “look” at the DualShock 5 – except this is less authentic than a Hollywood smile. The bogus input device...
Talking Point What Free April 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will April 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the April 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the April 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? We now know that the immediate future of the PS+ service involves two PlayStation 4 games per month, but if they’re as good as March 2019’s offering, then we doubt there’ll be too...
News Sony Renews Patent That Hints at Digital Game Trading for PlayStation Users
That growing digital maket
What's all this, then? A US patent that Sony first filed back in 2015 has been renewed, and it's already sparked a load of speculation across the web. The patent's wording is rather technical, but the gist of it is that Sony has been investigating the possibility of digital game trading. Supposedly, this could even work...
News Sony to Cease Selling Full Game Digital Download Codes at Retail
PSN credit going no where, though
Sony will pull full game digital download codes from retail beginning 1st April, a leaked GameStop memo has revealed. This means that you’ll no longer be able to purchase the digital versions of full games from brick and mortar stores, although shops will continue to sell PlayStation Network credit in various...
News Iron Man VR Has Been in Development for Over Two Years
Sounds quite story-driven
As was the case with the magnificent Marvel’s Spider-Man last year, Sony has partnered with Marvel Games once more to bring Iron Man VR exclusively to PlayStation VR. This time it’s Republique developer Camouflaj in the hot-seat, and writing on the PlayStation Blog director Ryan Payton has revealed that the release has...
News PSVR's Install Base Soars Past 4.2 Million Units Worldwide
VRy good
PlayStation VR enjoyed a humongous showing during yesterday’s State of Play livestream, and Sony has since announced that the headset has now sold through more than 4.2 million units worldwide. This is up on the three million units that the peripheral had moved back in August, suggesting that the device proved popular over the...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
Everything from Sony's inaugural PlayStation Direct
Sony’s first ever State of Play livestream is done and dusted, and the broadcast played host to several announcements, including Iron Man VR and No Man's Sky VR. Feel free to let us know what you thought of the overall event through here, but in case you missed it, we’ve rounded up all of the...
Reaction State of Play Can and Will Be Great Assuming Sony Sticks with It
And you keep your expectations in check
Sony’s State of Play livestream is currently being bombarded with dislikes, which is just about as predictable as the sun rising tomorrow. In this instance, however, it feels just a teensy bit unfair, because the platform holder put together a broadcast that actually exceeded my admittedly low expectations...
State of Play Sony Shows Off Various PSVR Titles Coming This Year in New Trailer
Vacation Simulator! Everybody's Golf VR! Falcon Age!
A big part of Sony's State of Play broadcast was dedicated to PlayStation VR games. It's clear the platform holder is committed to the tech, and it confirmed as much by flaunting a slew of new titles coming to PSVR in the spring and summer of 2019. In the above trailer, you'll catch glimpses of...
State of Play Concrete Genie Takes a Paintbrush to Town in New Story Trailer
Coming Fall 2019
PlayStation's State of Play livestream just wrapped up, and it was upcoming PS4 exclusive Concrete Genie that was one of those taking centre stage. It's releasing in the latter months of 2019, and you can check out a new story trailer above. The footage details why protagonist Ash decides to paint the town, as well as demonstrating...
State of Play Iron Man VR Suits Up on PS4 and PSVR This Year
Jarvis, play the debut trailer
Well, we weren't expecting this. To kick off the inaugural episode of State of Play, Sony debuted a trailer for the newly announced Iron Man VR, coming to PlayStation VR exclusively in 2019. Developed by Camouflaj, the game sees you take the role of Tony Stark - Iron Man - as you don the famous red and yellow suit and...
State of Play Days Gone Story Trailer Sets the Scene for a Harsh World
Freaker on a leash
There’s no question that Days Gone’s trailers have been getting better the closer we get to launch, and this latest one may be the apocalyptic open worlder’s best yet. There’s nothing you haven’t seen before here: protagonist Deacon St. John still has his baseball cap, and everyone seems terribly distressed about the...
State of Play Blood & Truth Brings Cockney Slang to PSVR on 28th May
I'm Danny Dyer
The hotly anticipated PSVR exclusive Blood & Truth just got a release date on PlayStation's inaugural State of Play livestream. It'll make its way to PlayStation VR headsets on 28th May. To mark the occasion, a new story trailer has been released which you can view above. "Star in your own explosive action movie blockbuster with...
State of Play No Man's Sky Beyond Update Finally Brings PSVR Support
18 quintillion virtual worlds
From the very start, players have been calling for virtual reality support to be added to the huge space exploration game, No Man's Sky. It always seemed like a good fit; walking around surreal alien planets in a virtual space just makes sense, doesn't it? Well, good news: the Beyond update for No Man's Sky, revealed...
Talking Point What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play Livestream?
Direct rivals
The curtain has closed on the first ever State of Play, which will be a recurring event throughout the year according to Sony – but how did it go? Obviously teething troubles are to be expected, but we did see a couple of neat games during the 20 minute event, including Iron Man VR and Mortal Kombat 11. But did you enjoy watching...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
PlayStation Direct?
Sony PlayStation’s brave new era begins now – or does it? With no E3 2018 on the horizon and better communication promised from the higher-ups, we have State of Play – a potentially exciting livestream format likely to be somewhat inspired by the Nintendo Direct. Of course, while there will no doubt be teething troubles,...
News Dreams Early Access Has Been Rated for Release in Australia
Coming soon?
Dreams’ anticipated Early Access release – which will allow budding creators to get hands on time with the title’s tools – has been rated in Australia, suggesting a launch may be imminent. Earlier in the year
News PlayStation Now Heavily Discounted Ahead of State of Play
Sony hits back at Google Stadia
Call it a coincidence, but Amazon’s just significantly plunged the price of PlayStation Now in the United States. At the time of writing, you can get a year’s subscription to Sony’s streaming service for just $59.99 – that works out at less than $5 per month. The service has gone as low as $79.99 per year...
Guide What Time Does Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Start?
When is Sony's State of Play?
What time does Sony PlayStation's State of Play livestream start? Where can you watch the PlayStation Direct-esque broadcast? And what games will be shown during the inaugural event? We’re about to embark on a new era for PlayStation announcements, so you’ll no doubt want to ensure that you’re perched in front of...
News Kojima Plays Death Stranding on PS4 Every Day
Game enters critical phase
Hideo Kojima has provided an impromptu update on Death Stranding’s progress, suggesting potentially we may see more of the PlayStation 4 exclusive during Sony’s State of Play livestream tomorrow. As part of a random social media post, the auteur said that the title had entered a “critical phase” of development, and...
News GT Sport's Free Updates Will Continue, More Cars Teased
No intention of stopping
Gran Turismo Sport is an example of a service game done right, as the title has ballooned since launching a few years back. Polyphony Digital has released monthly updates for the simulation racer, and it’s evolved into an enormous package as a result. The good news is that the Japanese developer has no intention of...
Feature Sony's State of Play Livestream - What PS4 Announcements to Expect
Direct in your veins
Sony is finally taking a page out of Nintendo’s book and broadcasting its own Direct-esque livestream series named State of Play. The first instalment – which will air from 14:00 PT on Monday, 25th March – promises “updates and announcements from the world of PlayStation”. But what should you realistically expect...
News Sony Reveals State of Play, a Series of Live Broadcasts Covering PS4 Announcements
It begins
No E3? No problem! We've been wondering for a while what Sony will do this year since it's not at the Los Angeles expo, and here's your answer. As many predicted, the Japanese giant will be hosting a series of live broadcasts, the first of which is only a few days away, on the 25th March. It begins at 14:00 Pacific, so that's 21:00 UK...
News Sony's Spending a Fortune on MLB The Show 19 Commercials This Season
Ballin'
Sony’s released more MLB The Show 19 trailers on its YouTube channel this month than we’ve eaten custard creams. The company’s really pushing this season’s game hard, which makes sense considering it’s a very consistent seller in the United States. In fact, it’s blowing so much marketing budget that it’s released multiple...
News Days Gone Looks Like Another Achievable PS4 Platinum Trophy
Saddle up
Sony has mastered the art of excellent Trophy design in recent years, with Horizon: Zero Dawn, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and God of War all serving up entertaining Platinums. And it looks like the upcoming Days Gone will be no different, with its list of leaked trinkets looking achievable – without being obnoxious like some games. Posted...
Poll Do You Think Google Stadia and Streaming Are the Future of Video Games?
Check that connection
Is streaming the future of video games? Google certainly wants you to think so. Earlier this week, the company revealed its plans for Stadia, a streaming platform that, in theory, allows for the instantaneous streaming of big, AAA, modern video games through any device supported by Google. On paper it's an impressive concept...
Reaction How Will Google's Stadia Affect PlayStation?
Cloud strife
Google announced its ambitious game streaming platform Stadia this week, and it’s a hot point of conversation for the entire industry. But does it represent a paradigm shift in terms of game delivery, and what does it all mean for PlayStation moving forward? Our esteemed editors weigh in. Sammy Barker, Editor: Even a root canal...
News Quantic Dream's Detroit: Become Human Heading to PC
Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls also lined up for Epic Games Store
Humanity has a price, and Epic Games is willing to pay it. Quantic Dream’s trilogy of ex-PlayStation exclusives are coming to the PC, which means that Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human will no longer be tethered solely to Sony’s systems. Controversially, the...
News 10 Years Later, Killzone 2 Is Still a Stunning Visual and Technical Showcase
Sev! Sev! SEV!
Phwoar, remember Killzone 2? The PlayStation 3 exclusive hit with a bang back in February 2009, and it was the first time Guerrilla Games really blew people away with its mastery of Sony's tech. The Dutch developer would go on to craft the gorgeous Horizon: Zero Dawn on PlayStation 4, but let's just take a moment to remember the...
News Sony's Got March Madness as Loads of New Offers Begin on EU PlayStation Store
Discounts galore
The European PS Store is once again hosting some new deals, but as has become the norm, there's a ludicrous number of games going cheap across various sales. The main offer this time is called March Madness, but Sony has also introduced a PlayStation Retro sale, and there are new games going for less than €20. Let's take a quick...
News PlayStation Could Have Fresh Competition in Stadia, Google's New Game Streaming Platform
The power of the cloud
Google just announced Stadia, its new streaming platform for playing video games. In a lot of ways, this could be our first real look at a next-gen console -- except it's not actually a console. The gist of it is that with Stadia, you'll be able to play full games, like Assassin's Creed Odyssey, immediately through the power...
Talking Point PS Now's Delivering Our Streaming Future, So Why Is Sony the Underdog?
Every cloud and all that
PlayStation’s history is pocked with missed opportunities. Sony was first to the casual game boom with PlayStation 2 party games like SingStar and Buzz, but it allowed Nintendo to waltz in with the Wii and take that audience away. It was doing controller-less gaming long before anyone at Xbox had even uttered the words...
News Sony Files Trademark for Long Lost PS4 Exclusive WiLD
Returning from the wilderness?
PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD was originally announced all the way back in 2014. Since then, we've seen little of Michael Ancel's project, with it briefly resurfacing in 2015, and showing up again in 2017. When it was revealed that Ancel was working on
News Days Gone Details Its Seriously Impressive Photo Mode
So many options
PlayStation 4 exclusives sure love their photo modes, don't they? Next in line for release, Days Gone will naturally have its own screenshot-snapping feature, and it's especially in-depth. Detailed on the PlayStation Blog, it sounds pretty impressive. "From the Characters panel, users can toggle character and bike visibility as well...
News Does This Sony Patent Suggest It's Working on a Wireless PSVR?
Freedom
Virtual reality is pretty amazing in its current form, but there are definitely areas in which it can be improved. PlayStation VR does its best to limit the number of necessary wires, but depending on what you're playing, the physical connection can be anything from a nuisance to an outright danger. Needless to say, the sooner VR can go...
What could it be?
There's plenty we don't know about what goes on within the game industry, but it's pretty obvious to suggest there are plenty of projects being worked on right now we have no idea exists. Colin Moriarty, forging his own path post-Kinda Funny, no doubt has plenty of connections, so he's probably more in the know than most. In a...
News Ginormous NA PS Store Sale Discounts 100s of Games, PS Plus Subscriptions
Buckle up
Money burning a hole in your pocket? How about a North American PlayStation Store sale that’s seen hundreds of games discounted through 26th March. This promotion is so colossal that we’re actually struggling to pick out a handful of highlights, but Castlevania: Requiem ($9.99), Grand Theft Auto V ($14.99), and Horizon: Zero Dawn...
