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News Sony Spotlights Some of Its Top Talent on International Women's Day
A look behind the curtain at Worldwide Studios
As part of International Women’s Day, Sony has released a pretty cool trailer peeking behind the curtain at several of its first-party teams. The inspirational clip, which naturally focuses on ladies, spotlights employees from a variety of different disciplines, including programmers, artists,...
News PS4's Free International Women's Day Theme Is Ace
Girl power
It’s officially International Women’s Day today, and Sony is celebrating with an awesome PlayStation 4 theme that’s going to give your console a jolt of girl power. Designed by Guerrilla Games concept artist Choro Choi, the theme features several Sony leading ladies, including Aloy (Horizon: Zero Dawn), Chloe (Uncharted: The Lost...
News China Hero Project Announces Seven More Games for PS4
Something for everyone
PlayStation has been making waves in the Chinese market over the past few years, offering support and funds to budding developers in the region, and it looks like the fruits of their efforts are starting to ripen. At an event overnight, the China Hero Project announced a further seven games for PS4, joining the likes of Lost...
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.50 Released, Adds Remote Play for iOS Devices
Download it now
A little while back, you may remember hearing that beta invites were being sent out for PlayStation 4 firmware update 6.50. It was said to include "no major consumer-facing features," which essentially means no PSN username changes. However, PS4 firmware 6.50 is now ready and available for download, and it does add one or two small...
Talking Point Would You Buy a Disc-Less PS4 Console?
Embracing the digital future
Microsoft is believed to be in the advanced stages of releasing a disc-less Xbox One S console, imaginatively named – wait for this one – the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. While that’s a title straight out of the hallowed halls of a Redmond office if ever we’ve seen one, strong speculation suggests the device...
News BioWare 'Working Closely' with Sony to Fix ANTHEM's Unacceptable PS4 Shutdown Crashes
Crash and burn
This ANTHEM story has blown up over the last few days, and it doesn't show any signs of slowing down. In case you missed the news, ANTHEM currently has an issue on PS4 where the game can suddenly crash, and we're not talking about it just booting you back to the system menu -- we're talking full-on shutdowns that can do permanent...
News Death Stranding Development 'Slightly' Behind Schedule, Says Hideo Kojima
"Many studios lag behind the planned release date"
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima is notorious for his perfectionism bringing big delays to his games. Many are concerned that PS4 exclusive Death Stranding will fall victim to this as well, but the creator does his best to quell these fears in a new interview with Japanese site J-Wave. We only...
News Lots of New EU PlayStation Store Sales Start Today, Huge Variety of Games Discounted
Spend, spend, spend
Crikey, it seems like half the games on the EU PlayStation Store are in one deal or another right now. Sony's announced several new offers going live today on its digital storefront, and odds are there will be something here you've been waiting to be reduced. Firstly, a sale focusing on EA titles includes Battlefield V, FIFA 19,...
Interview Sony Bend on Open Worlds and Deacon St. John in Days Gone
Plus, could Syphon Filter return?
John Garvin has worked at Sony Bend for an eternity, shipping titles such as Syphon Filter, Resistance Retribution, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss. But with the release of Days Gone this year, the Oregon-based outfit is arguably undertaking its biggest endeavour yet. We caught up with the veteran writer to chat about...
Hands On Can Days Gone Keep Sony's First-Party Streak Alive?
Three hours with Bend's biker horror
Guerrilla Games got a lot of credit when it transitioned from the linear Helghan corridors of Killzone: Shadow Fall to the vast open expanses of Horizon: Zero Dawn, but Sony Bend may be making one of the biggest leaps in gaming history with its all-new apocalyptic intellectual property Days Gone. For the past 15...
News PlayStation Now Update Adds Battlefield 4, Dead Space 3, and Plenty More
Games on demand
Another month, another update for PS Now, Sony's on-demand gaming service. The platform holder has outlined the batch of new games heading to the huge roster already available, and as usual, the lineup is slightly different in Europe and North America. The majority are the same, though. In both regions, PlayStation Now is getting:...
News MLB The Show 19 Will Let You Play a Season in Accelerated Fashion
Can you win the World Series?
The baseball season is long and gruelling and there ain’t no one got time to play through that on the PlayStation 4 – but fortunately Sony San Diego has a solution. MLB The Show 19 will feature a new mode named March to October, which will enable you to play the key moments in your chosen team’s campaign for World...
News God of War Was Almost Called Something Totally Different, Says Creator David Jaffe
Title was luck of the draw
Say what you want about outspoken game designer David Jaffe, but he was one of the key creators behind what is now a series synonymous with PlayStation. God of War was a hit from the very start, with gorgeous visuals, a larger than life story, and blood-soaked gameplay. The latest game in the series, the PS4 exclusive...
Poll Do You Feel Ripped Off by PS Plus' Recent Changes?
Value proposition
PlayStation Plus has been around for almost a decade now, but it blossomed into life on the PlayStation 3. In hindsight, we know that Sony was playing the long game – the excellent Instant Game Collection generated a ton of positive publicity, and it ultimately meant that when mandatory online was introduced on the PlayStation 4,...
News GT Sport's Latest Free Update Adds Five Cars, a New Circuit, and More
Autopolis arrives
Gran Turismo Sport’s all-new v1.34 update is available now, and it’s packing a ton of complimentary content. Headlining this update is five new cars, spanning the Toyota GR Supra RZ ’19 to the Pagani Huayra ’13. The full lineup of additions is listed below: Toyota GR Supra RZ ’19 Pagani Huayra ’13 Mercedes-Benz SLR...
News March 2019's PS Plus Games Available to Download Now on PS4
Witness these
This might be the first month without fresh PlayStation 3 or Vita games included in the PS Plus lineup, but the duo of PS4 titles we're getting in March is undeniably brilliant. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is sure to excite those with fond memories of the revolutionary shooter, while The Witness is a truly exceptional...
News Sounds Like There's a Lot of Cutscenes in Days Gone's Lengthy Campaign
Six hours of them
Bend Studio's fast approaching PS4 exclusive Days Gone is looking fairly promising in its most recent trailers, and we certainly hope it's good. If we're to play this open world survival action game for about 30 hours, it'll need to hold our attention. Apparently, a decent chunk of play time will be taken up with cutscenes,...
News Seize Your Last Opportunity to Download Feb's PS Plus Freebies
Before they get swapped out
This is your last opportunity to download February 2019’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games – seriously, you really need to get a move on. Within hours of this article being published, Sony will refresh the roster of goodies with March 2019’s lineup, which includes Call of Duty: Modern Wa
Rumour The Last of Us: Part 2 2019 Release Date Speculation Intensifies
Here we are again
Here's a rumour that just won't go away: The Last of Us: Part II is set to release this year. It's long been suggested that Naughty Dog's sequel could be Sony's killer 2019 release, and it does seem to make some sense when you stop and think about it. Between this, Ghost of Tsushima, and Death Stranding, for example, The Last of...
News Sony Awarding ANTHEM Refunds Due to Crashing Issues
But not everyone's singing from the same hymn sheet
Sony doesn’t have a refund policy on the PlayStation Store, but it is possible to get your money back in extreme circumstances. Reddit is reporting that the platform holder is reimbursing some ANTHEM purchases, as the game continues to stumble despite the release of various patches since launch...
News Bryce Harper Fronts MLB The Show 19's Cover in His New Phillies Uniform
Streets of Philadelphia
The seemingly never-ending off-season saga involving right fielder Bryce Harper has concluded, and that means MLB The Show 19 has a cover. The bearded batsman can be seen in his new Philadelphia Phillies uniform, pouting at the camera. Previously, developer Sony San Diego had been forced to use placeholder artwork of the...
News PS Vita Island Closed as Sony Officially Lays Handheld to Rest
Push square to pay your respects
The PlayStation Vita is officially dead. Sony held the handheld’s funeral today in front of a small audience of straggling mourners, as it added a nondescript update to its Japanese website pronouncing that production of the platform has now ceased. We’d like to take this opportunity to hold a moment of silence...
News Sony Returns with Another PS4 Weekend Flash Sale on EU PlayStation Store
Get them while they're hot
For the last few weeks, the European PS Store has been treated to a few deals over the weekend, and that's not about to change. Sony has announced another batch of games going cheap over the next couple of days, so let's take a quick look at what's on offer. The biggest inclusion this time around is Wolfenstein II: The...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Sells Over 10 Million Copies Worldwide in Two Years
A storm is coming
One day, someone will write a textbook about how to successfully launch a new intellectual property, and Horizon: Zero Dawn will be the primary case study. From the minute this game was announced and Aloy was introduced to the world, the enthusiasm was off-the-charts – and developer Guerrilla Games met the hype head-on,...
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Reignited by One Word from Kotaku Editor Jason Schreier
Does he really know something?
Kotaku's Jason Schreier is a respected member of games media, often breaking news on important issues facing the industry. He's held in high regard and is well connected, and will often comment on rumours he's heard through the grapevine. The popular gaming forum ResetEra recently opened a thread, wishfully hoping for...
Talking Point What Free March 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? We’ve entered a brave new world for PS+, as both the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita have now been removed from the service. Aside from an increase in PlayStation 4 cloud storage space, we still...
News Firewall Zero Hour DLC Pack Brings New Characters and Weapons to PSVR Shooter
Jag and Node join the fight
PlayStation VR exclusive shooter Firewall Zero Hour has been getting a fairly steady flow of DLC since its launch last summer, and the latest pack is about to arrive. Available to purchase from the PlayStation Store tomorrow, the fourth round of DLC for the tactical FPS includes a few interesting additions. As detailed...
News Gran Turismo Sport Adds More Complimentary Cars on 5th March
Sunday drive
If you haven’t been keeping track, Gran Turismo Sport continues to grow – in fact, it’s recently earned its place at the top of our Best PS4 Racing Games list. Polyphony Digital’s nowhere near done, though, with 5th March bringing another five vehicles to the exclusive racer. As is usually the case, series overlord Kazunori...
News Grab Something for the Weekend in New EU PlayStation Store Flash Sale
Empty your pockets
In what seems like a new trend for the European PS Store, a weekend sale is on once again. As with last week, we have a fresh batch of discounts that will only be active for a couple of days, which we'll go through here. There aren't too many titles to tempt you this time, but as always, there are one or two decent deals to...
News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Speculation Begins Again as Sony Files Another Patent
Cerny's back for more
Sony has filed another patent for a backwards compatibility system, in theory allowing the inevitable PS5 to play games from previous console generations. At the beginning of the month, a patent registered under Mark Cerny's name was discovered, supposedly pointing to a method of backwards compatibility that would, again, in...
Soapbox Why Early Access Is Ideal for Dreams
Sammy's in dreamland
I’m going to be honest with you: I’d already heard that Dreams was going to launch in Early Access, so I’ve had a little longer than everyone else to wrap my head around the idea. It’s been fascinating waiting for the official confirmation, as I’d been curious how Media Molecule would roll out the news, and more...
The game... Is fun
Reggie Fils-Aimé, one of the most well known figures in modern gaming, has announced his retirement. Reggie has been at Nintendo since 2003, working his way up to the position of President of Nintendo of America. He may be leaving, but we'll always remember the memes. Jokes aside, Reggie has long been an inspiration to just...
News Dreams Will Be Entering Early Access This Spring on PS4
Keep the dream alive
Media Molecule has announced that its long-awaited PlayStation 4 exclusive create-'em-up Dreams will be going into Early Access. This comes via a lengthy post on the PlayStation Blog, where studio head Siobhan Reddy explains the developer's reasoning behind the unconventional early release. In a nutshell, Media Molecule decided...
News Get Discounts on Ubisoft Games and Much More in New EU PlayStation Store Sales
Everything must go
Sony, come on. It's great that the PlayStation Store in both Europe and North America has constant sales and offers, but we're all going to wind up broke. The platform holder has announced a swathe of new offers on the European Store, including a Ubisoft-specific sale as well as a 'Games Under €20' offer for, well, everything...
News Days Gone PS4 Press Tour Goes on the Road
Here today, gone tomorrow
Sony’s generally been very good this generation at taking its titles on tour just prior to release, and Days Gone is the latest PlayStation 4 exclusive to get a global blowout. All around the world, the platform holder is hosting events showcasing the Bend developed open worlder, with critics able to get hands on with the...
News Bandai Namco PS4 Titles Discounted in New US PlayStation Store Sale
Hope you like anime
Yet another sale has struck the North American PlayStation Store, and this time, the focus is on Japanese publisher Bandai Namco. A selection of games from its PlayStation 4 catalogue are going cheap, and if you're into your Dragon Balls and your Narutos, there's plenty to see here. Highlights of the new sale include Dragon Ball...
Soapbox Crackdown 3 Is Proof That Microsoft Is Still Playing Catch-Up to Sony
Liam questions what Microsoft does with its time
My Xbox One rarely sees the light of day, but since its release last week, I've been playing Crackdown 3. It's dumb, mindless fun that doesn't move the needle in the slightest. Announced nearly five years ago, it needed to be more than that for Microsoft, though – a company in dire need of something...
News Pour One Out for the PS Vita! Production to End in Japan Soon
The end is nigh
Sony already announced last year that it will end production of physical PlayStation Vita cartridges by 31st March, and now it looks like it’s done building the hardware – even in its native Japan, where the device has lived a slightly longer life than the rest of the world. On the official Japanese PlayStation website, it...
News Spider-Man PS4 Platinum Trophy Achievers Rewarded with Free Avatar
Got 'em, Tiger
Did you get the Platinum Trophy in Marvel’s Spider-Man at all? If so, then you may want to check your inbox for a free avatar, as Sony’s seemingly sending out complimentary profile pictures to anyone who obtained 100 per cent in Insomniac Games’ open world superhero smash hit. It’s unclear which regions are being rewarded with...
Poll Do You Think Sony Is Telling the Truth About Cross-Play?
Open the gates
Ah, cross-play. Everyone's favourite subject just got unearthed from its still-warm grave earlier this week, when Sony basically came out and said that despite popular belief, developers are free to request cross-play functionality for their games. This was in response to a number of studios supposedly calling Sony out on its...
News New Sale on US PlayStation Store Offers Discounts on Critically Acclaimed Games
And some that aren't
Is there a game adored by critics that you've yet to try for yourself? This new sale on the North American PS Store focuses on some of PlayStation 4's best games, and there's a whole bunch of titles that are worthy of your attention. There are also a few that you can safely ignore, but we won't go into that. The deal, which...
News Weekend Flash Sale Hits EU PlayStation Store
Plus discounts on LEGO games
Flash sales occur on the US PlayStation Store fairly frequently, but it's less common on the European side. This weekend is different, however, as Sony offers up some discounts on a handful of games until Monday 18th February. There isn't a huge number of titles in this offer, but there are some solid inclusions, such...
News God of War Cleans Up at DICE Awards 2019 with Nine Wins
Platinum trophy
Santa Monica Studio's incredible Norse adventure God of War has done the business at this year's DICE Awards. Last month, the game was nominated for 12 awards, and after the recent ceremony, the PS4 exclusive stomps home carrying nine of them. Among others, it won in Game Design, Art Direction, Story, and Game of the Year. Indie...
News You Can Stream Days Gone's Theme Song on Spotify
Hell or high water
Did you enjoy the song in the new Valentine’s Day themed Days Gone trailer at all? Well, it’s now available for streaming on Spotify – or your preferred music delivery service, of course. The country rock song is called Hell or High Water, and it’s been written and performed by singer songwriter Billy Raffoul. In case you...
News Sony Ghosts Indie Dev Hoping to Port Game to PSVR
Studio close to giving up on PS4 port
There are tens of titles released on the PlayStation Store every single week, so clearly the vast majority of developers are getting through the application process just fine. One studio, however, has taken to Reddit as a last resort after its requests to release a PlayStation VR cooking title have been...
News Sony: Nintendo's Doing Wonderful Things with the Switch
Platform holder doesn't subscribe to the console war
Shawn Layden may be underfire in the media for his comments on console cross-play this week, but he’s got nothing but good things to say about PlayStation’s competition. Asked about both Microsoft and Nintendo during his DICE keynote, the Worldwide Studios chairman was refreshingly...
News Days Gone's Deacon Remembers His Wedding Day in Dramatic Trailer
Valentine's decay
If there was ever any doubt, this new Days Gone trailer confirms that Sony Bend’s very much making an exclusive PlayStation game. The two minute clip, which has been teased for the past week, shows protagonist Deacon St. John arrive at a rundown church, only to recall his nuptials with his spouse Sarah during happier times. Yes,...
Feature Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
Why would anybody play this?
Jim Ryan has been appointed the new President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, and PlayStation fans are worried. The divisive executive has been with the Japanese giant since the beginning, playing a key role in the company’s dominance of the European continent. But he’s also said a couple of silly things...
News Sony Says Devs Only Have to Ask for Console Cross-Play, Studios Say It's Lying
This is getting spicy
A couple of studios, including Gaijin Entertainment and Hi-Rez Studios, recently suggested that Sony was blocking it from joining the PlayStation 4’s ongoing console cross-play beta – but speaking with Game Informer this week, Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden said that’s absol
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