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Weirdness The Smoken Joy Lets you Hook Up Your Hookah to the DualShock 4
Sheesh
We've seen some pretty crazy controller peripherals and accessories in our time, but this one might just take the cake. Called the Smoken Joy, this new grip for the DualShock 4 allows you to attach your hookah pipe to your controller, essentially letting you smoke and game at the same time. Yes, that's right. To back up a little bit here,...
News Déraciné Sounds Like a Sombre PSVR Experience from FromSoftware
Launching faerie soon
An announcement that felt a little glossed over at this E3 was for FromSoftware's first virtual reality game, namely Déraciné. A new post for the PlayStation VR exclusive title has been published on the PlayStation Blog, highlighting the game's story and how you play, and it sounds like it'll be an emotional adventure. You...
News Dreams Continues to Sound Insane in New Video Interview
The sky's the limit
In case you weren't aware, Game Informer has been providing a ton of coverage for Media Molecule's outrageously ambitious new title, Dreams. The make-anything creation game is a bafflingly powerful thing that we can't wait to see in the hands of the community, and the recent new information continues to impress. The publication...
News Is Sony Hinting at Fewer PS4 Price Promotions This Holiday?
Sony banking on strong business momentum
The PlayStation 4 is performing so well in its fifth year on the market that Sony has increased its forecast for the format, predicting that it will sell 17.5 million units during the current fiscal year alone. It’s already half way there. However, the manufacturer has left a hint in its latest financial...
News Sony Boosts Forecasts as PS4 Closes on 100 Million Milestone
Company in extremely good health
Sony has revised its fiscal year forecast for PlayStation 4 hardware sales up from 17 million to 17.5 million, as the console has reached 86.1 million units shipped. The staggering statistic means that the Japanese giant’s current console is in roughly the same ballpark as the PlayStation 3’s lifetime total –...
News Japanese Developer Sheds More Light on Sony Censorship Scenario
Game going through 'strict inspection'
There’s lots of chatter about censorship on Sony systems at the moment, but one Japanese developer has shed a little more light on the situation. Hot on the heels of a spate of sexual games being “covered up” on PlayStation platforms, developer Light has spoken about its game
Talking Point What Free November 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will November 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the November 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the November 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? We actually might know this month's PS+ lineup ahead of time, as it leaked right at the very beginning of October. All the same, we're going get into all of the PS Plus rumours...
Soapbox Why the PlayStation Classic's Game Lineup Could Never Please Everyone
The classic case of a console being too good
Everyone remembers the PSone differently, and that’s perhaps the beauty of it. While the Nintendo 64 was defined by Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Xbox was defined by Halo: Combat Evolved and, well, Halo 2, Sony has always cast its net so wide that you rarely get the...
News The PlayStation Classic Has a Different Selection of Games in Japan
Includes Parasite Eve, Armored Core, and more
The PlayStation Classic's full game lineup has been revealed, and here in the West, we seem to be getting a pretty solid selection of PSone titles. 20 games in all will be included, but interestingly, the lineup is actually different in Japan -- only twelve titles are shared between the Western and...
News PlayStation Classic Full Games List Revealed
All the favourites
Sony has finally unveiled the full, 20 game lineup for its miniature PSone console, the PlayStation Classic. You can see the selection in the trailer above, but we've also listed them below for your perusal: Battle Arena Toshinden Cool Boarders 2 Destruction Derby Final Fantasy VII Grand Theft Auto Intelligent Qube Jumping...
News Plenty of PS5 Assumptions Are Being Made About PlayStation DevCon 2018
But there's virtually nothing to go on
Sony brings together developers every year for the annual PlayStation DevCon, and 2018’s incarnation will take place in London – presumably at the platform holder’s headquarters, unless it’s booked out a swanky business room. And this is the problem: despite PlayStation 5 reports all over the web, we...
News LittleBigPlanet Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday
Sackboy, it's your birthday
Here’s one that will make you feel ancient inside: LittleBigPlanet is now ten years old. The legendary PlayStation 3 exclusive first launched on 27th October, 2008 – it was actually due out a little earlier, but Sony famously had to recall all copies of the game in order to alter the audio in one of its included...
News Sony Underfire in Renewed PS4 Censorship Row
More games changed on PlayStation
Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal was recently delayed on the PlayStation 4 as the platform holder asked publisher XSEED to remove a controversial mode which effectively allows you to fondle its cast of questionably aged virtual characters against their will. Some felt that, given cultural context in 2018, the...
News Put a PlayStation Spin on Your Halloween Pumpkin with These Official Stencils
Sir Dan-o-lantern
We feel like we've been writing Halloween stories for far too long, but the holiday is almost here. With seemingly every game on the planet updating with something spooky, it was only a matter of time before Sony joined in on the fun, although this example is a little more physical. If you fancy bringing gaming to your Halloween...
News MediEvil PS4 Is a Full Remake, Says Shawn Layden
Not just a remaster
Since the announcement of MediEvil on PS4 at last year's PSX, it hasn't been entirely clear whether Sir Dan's revamped adventure would be a simple remaster or a full-blown remake. It's almost been a year since we've heard anything concrete about the project, and with only a brief teaser trailer to go on, fans of the series have...
News Helldivers Receives 'A New Hell' Update on PS4, Features New Weapons and Enemies
Hell yeah
Remember Helldivers? It's a fun, tough top-down shooter with a lot going for it, especially in co-op multiplayer. It launched all the way back in 2015, but three years later, a big update has arrived that adds some fresh new content. Called 'A New Hell', the update focuses on providing more challenges for veteran players to enjoy. The...
News MediEvil PS4 Remake Trailer Coming to Life on Halloween
'It's looking pretty sweet'
As promised last week on the PlayStation Blogcast, Sony big wig Shawn Layden has returned to the show in the latest episode to provide an update on MediEvil for PS4. While he doesn't go into very much detail, he does give a couple of things to chew on that fans will assuredly be happy to hear. Firstly, Layden clears up...
News PlayStation Hits PS4 Range Expands in Europe and North America
Nathan Drake Collection! Until Dawn! More!
Earlier in the year, Sony launched its range of discounted PS4 titles, called PlayStation Hits. Much like the Platinum range on PS3, these are much cheaper versions of some of the best games on the system, including games like Bloodborne, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and The Last of Us Remastered. Today, the...
Review Marvel's Spider-Man: The Heist - More of the Same
With great power comes great repetition?
Publishers are pretty risk-averse when it comes to a major new release – and for good reason. Video games are expensive, and you don't want anything getting in the way of a return on that lofty sum of cash you've put forward just to make your game happen. But surely DLC gives you a chance to tear up the...
News Spider-Man PS4 Moved a Lot of Units Digitally in Japan
They downloaded it from the web
Marvel’s Spider-Man has done well at Japanese retail, registering 290,875 units as of this week’s Media Create report – but what about on the PlayStation Store? Famitsu has revealed that in the period spanning 27th August to 30th September (the game launched on 4th September), the title shifted a very impressive...
News North American PS Plus Members Can Nab inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood for Free
Fangs a lot
If you still have your PS3 kicking around, you might want to take advantage of a freebie that's been spotted in the Sale of the Dead Halloween offer on the US PlayStation Store. inFAMOUS: Festival of Blood can be picked up for zero cents if you're a PlayStation Plus member, so if you've never had the chance to play it, now's the time...
News Be Very Careful if You're Changing Your PSN Username
There are some worrying warnings
Sony’s been sending out beta codes for the new PlayStation 4 firmware update which allows you to change your username. There are a few disclaimers before you go ahead, though, and they’re freakin’ terrifying to say the least. The platfo
News No Man's Sky: The Abyss Is a Spooky Free Update Landing Next Week on PS4
In deep
Since the launch of the massive NEXT update for divisive space exploration game No Man's Sky, Hello Games has been continually updating and improving the title every week. There's a lot of effort going into making the game the best it can be, with the small developer recently adding the ability to further customise your character and a brand...
News MediEvil Voice Actor Hints at Role Reprisal for PS4 Remake
Sir Dan's the man
Jason Wilson, the voice of MediEvil protagonist Sir Daniel Fortesque, has left a big hint that he will be reprising his role for the forthcoming PlayStation 4 remake. The former Sony employee – who co-created the game with James Pond maker Chris Sorrell – posted a photograph on social media of him wearing a bucket. He included...
News Media Molecule Making Dreams on PS4 to Let People 'Break Into These Walled Off Industries'
Wants to build on the success of LittleBigPlanet
Media Molecule has a unique reputation as a studio focused on creative gaming, and with Dreams, the developer is looking to dial everything up to 11. In the above video, studio head Siobhan Reddy and the game's creative director Mark Healey are asked why the team wanted to make something like Dreams,...
News Midgard Mishaps Is an Official God of War PS4 Glitch Video, and It's Great
More draugr?
Making games is really, really hard. We should all know this by now, but no one knows it better than the folks who churn away at them every day. Even uber-polished masterpieces like God of War go through a lot of issues and changes during development, and this video, direct from Sony, highlights some hilarious work-in-progress glitches...
News Spider-Man PS4's The Heist DLC Gets Trailer Showing Off New Suits and Activities
Just the facts
It's launch day for The Heist, the first DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man. Of course, this means we get a brand new trailer, and it's another Just the Facts video starring J. Jonah Jameson. If you'd rather go into the DLC totally fresh, it might be best to steer clear of this trailer, as there's plenty of new footage. We see clips from...
News Sony Sending Out Invites for PSN Name Change Firmware 6.10 Beta
What's in a name
It was announced recently that Sony is finally taking steps towards implementing the ability for PSN members to change their username. The oft-requested feature is coming, but before the platform holder rolls out the update to everyone, a select few will be taking part in a beta test to ensure the process runs as smoothly as it can...
Round Up The Heist DLC for Spider-Man PS4 Gets Solid Reviews
Saving the day
If you've been wondering how the first DLC for Marvel's Spider-Man has shaped up, the first few reviews suggest it's a pretty decent add-on. There were some concerns over whether The Heist would add very much to the experience, and while it seems that may be true, what's included is of good quality. It also sounds like it sets the...
News Officially Licensed PlayStation Furniture Is a Thing Now
Sofa, so good
Sony’s gone absolutely mad with licensed products this generation, so we suppose we shouldn’t be surprised by this line of officially licensed, y’know, furniture. Part of Pottery Barn’s teen line – because Instagram kids need state of the art bedrooms to snap selfies in – this new selection of overpriced MDF-based gear...
News Warhawk Fans Are Furious with Sony for Shutting Servers
Didn't give promised notice
The iconic PlayStation 3 multiplayer game Warhawk will go offline later this week, after Sony announced a new round of server shutdowns last month. However, some fans are frustrated that the platform holder’s only given 30 days of notice for the closure, when its original box art guarantees that the company will notify...
News The Inventor of Spider-Man 2's Web Swinging Takes Spider-Man PS4 for a Spin
But what does he think?
When it comes to slinging webs across New York City, Marvel's Spider-Man does a spectacular job, but it's worth remembering when the mechanic became something special. Jamie Fristrom was the man responsible for the physics based swinging in 2004's Spider-Man 2, the game often regarded as the best Spidey game thanks to that...
News PlayStation Japan's Latest Montage Advert Is Predictably Great
Banger
Sony likes putting out these catchy, musical montages of upcoming PS4 titles, and to be honest, we like 'em too. The publisher has just released its latest one, which uses the space theme from the PlayStation Lineup Tour presentation from this year's Tokyo Game Show. The DualShock 4 spaceship flies through the cosmos as footage from games...
News Knack 2 Among Best Game Nominations at BAFTA Children's Awards
Other Sony games also in the mix
Yes, you read that right -- before the year is out, Knack 2 could be crowned Best Game at the British Academy Children's Awards. With the series reduced to a meme at this point, we're sure the internet will be thrilled to see the sequel recognised as worthy of such an award. On a serious note, it's worth remembering...
News Media Molecule's Making Some Mental Things in Dreams
Stop! Hammer time
Dreams is really going to come to life when fans finally get their hands on it, but until then it’s hard not to be impressed with what Media Molecule’s doing with it. This new gameplay video from Game Informer showcases several creations that the Guildford-based studio’s working on in its own time, and some of them are...
News New Spider-Man PS4 Trophies Reveal More About First DLC
Screwball
Marvel’s Spider-Man has been updated on the PlayStation 4, and a bunch of new Trophies have been added. Two of the pots pertain to New Game + and the new Ultimate difficulty, while the rest are for the release’s first expansion, The Heist. While we’re going to refrain from posting any major spoilers here, if you want to play the DLC...
News MediEvil PS4 Remaster News Will Finally Rise from the Grave
In a week or two
It's been quite some time since we heard even a whisper about the PlayStation 4 remaster of MediEvil, but it sounds like some fresh information is finally heading our way in the near future. On the latest PlayStation Blogcast, host Sid Shuman hints that news is coming within the next couple of weeks. "I have it on excellent...
News Insomniac Pokes Fun at Spider-Man PS4's Puddles with New Stickers
:clap:
Oh we love this! You may recall prior to Marvel Spider-Man’s release there was some controversy regarding the title’s puddles – or lack thereof. The hot button gaming drama of the time, many forum goers complained that the amount of H2O in a particular scene had been reduced, prompting shouts of “downgrade” and other such nonsense...
News Spider-Man PS4 Adds Brand New Features with 1.08 Patch
The game that never sleeps
There was a mix-up with the latest update for Marvel’s Spider-Man this week, but v1.08 is available now. This patch actually bundles v1.07 in as well, and it includes an absolute slew of free new features, including New Game + and Ultimate difficulty. It also incorporates support for the exclusive’s first expansion...
News Sony Studios Hard at Work Polishing Up PS4 Exclusives
Well, duh
Breaking news: Sony’s studios are working hard on the PlayStation 4’s roster of upcoming exclusives. The company provided an update on four titles today: Déraciné, Days Gone, Everybody’s Golf VR, and Concrete Genie. But what about the wealth of other first-party releases on the way, like Blood & Truth,
News Everybody's Golf VR Takes a Shot in Virtual Reality Next Year
Hole in one
One of Sony’s oldest franchises will make the transition to its newest piece of hardware next year, as Everybody’s Golf VR lines up a Spring 2019 release. In development at Clap-Hanz and Japan Studio, the PlayStation VR exclusive will move the series’ classic gameplay to an all-new perspective, allowing you to “get a better sense...
News Concrete Genie Paints the PS4 DayGlo Red in Spring 2019
Different strokes, different folks
Concrete Genie is probably the lowest profile exclusive in the PlayStation 4’s portfolio, but every time teeny developer PixelOpus shows it off, we’re impressed by it. A mixture of puzzle and artsy entertainment, the title effectively allows you to create magical graffiti, giving you the tools to make a...
News Save on Horror Games and More in US PlayStation Store Sale of the Dead
Happy Halloween
Look out behind you -- there's another monstrous Halloween sale coming. The North American PS Store has joined Europe in celebrating the spooky holiday, discounting a huge number of games with an emphasis on horror. The Sale of the Dead includes all the nasty titles you'd expect to see, such as Layers of Fear, Outlast II, Until...
News PS4 Downloads Account for 2.7 Per Cent of Global Internet Traffic
Analyst dissects the data
With PS4, digital downloads are incredibly common. Users are able to download games, of course, but if you also think about streaming via PlayStation Now, patches, firmware updates, and other bits and pieces, the amount of total data must be pretty staggering. Well, according to a new report from Sandvine, 2.7 per cent of...
News Days Gone Delayed to Avoid Horde of New Releases on PS4
Even more days gone
February 2019 is absolutely rammed with games. Dead or Alive 6, ANTHEM, Metro: Exodus, and DiRT Rally 2.0 are all very close together, and until recently, Sony Bend's open world survival action game Days Gone was among them. While it would've probably held up against the competition, the publisher has decided to delay Deacon's...
News PSVR Owners Being Gifted $10 PS Store Credit
VRtual money
PlayStation VR’s birthday has come and gone, but don’t worry if you didn’t buy your headset a card, because Sony’s gifting select virtual reality adopters a $10 discount code for the PlayStation Store. The promotion – which is being sent via email to US PlayStation Network members – expires on 23rd October, so you haven’t...
News Bluepoint Character Artist Creating Armour and Weapon Assets
The soul burns on
It’s been a while since we got word of anything from Bluepoint, hasn’t it? The Texas-based studio – behind this year’s brilliant Shadow of the Colossus remake – confirmed that it was working on another remake, which it said back in March was a “bit bigger” than its previous effort. There was a lot of speculation at...
News Sony Wants 100 Per Cent of Its US Operations to Be Powered by Renewable Energy
And it's aiming for 2030
We all need to be thinking about conserving energy, but it’s especially crucial that companies run their operations responsibly and in a more environmentally friendly manner. Sony was recently given a very poor D-rating by Greenpeace in a tech report, after it relied on just five per cent renewable energy to power its...
News PS4 Firmware Update 6.02 Released, 'Improves System Performance'
Is PSN message issue finally fixed?
Sony has released a new firmware update for PS4, taking it to version 6.02. This mandatory update is available to download now, and weighs in at 447.4MB, which won't trouble most connections these days. But what does update 6.02 do? Well, the official wording from Sony is its usual statement: "This system...
News Scarily Good Deals Arrive on European PS Store in Halloween Sale
Trick or treat
It's October, which means things are getting a little spooky as Halloween draws near. To celebrate the candy-coated holiday, a new Halloween sale has appeared on the European PlayStation Store, featuring a whole horde of horror-themed games. Running from now until 2nd November, there are plenty of titles here to get you in the spirit...
