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Round Up All the News from PlayStation's LineUp Tour Livestream
A trip worth taking
Sony kickstarted TGS 2018 season with a very agreeable PlayStation LineUp Tour livestream today, and we’ve compiled all of the news from the event in case you missed anything. The show – which was essentially a pre-recorded trailer montage with some light space-themed interludes – was cleverly presented, and while it lacked...
News Insomniac Offers to Patch Out Heartbreaking Spider-Man PS4 Easter Egg
Mad's made everyone sad
You’re probably familiar with the story involving the marriage proposal in Marvel’s Spider-Man by now, but if you’re not, you may want to read our full article on the awkward matter through here. Obviously the tale of Tyler Schultz and his ex-belle to be has not escaped developer Insomniac Games’ attention either –...
News Days Gone Deals with the Undead in Japanese Trailer
Freakin' freakers
Days Gone may not have the intense enthusiasm of Death Stranding or The Last of Us: Part II behind it, but it’s still a big game for Sony – and a huge project for Syphon Filter developer Bend Studio. As such, the title was put under the spotlight during a Japanese livestream earlier today, and while the trailer consisted of...
News Check Out the New Teaser for Monkey King: Hero Is Back on PS4
Cold as ice
The PS4 exclusive Monkey King: Hero Is Back is releasing in China next year, with other parts of the world to follow. The colourful action adventure has a brand new trailer, which debuted during Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour show. We see...
News FromSoftware's PSVR Adventure Déraciné Drops 6th November
A game about discovery
FromSoftware’s boarding school exploration game Déraciné will launch for PlayStation VR on 6th November in Europe and North America and 8th November in Japan, publisher Sony announced during its PlayStation LineUp Tour livestream earlier today. The game, which was first unveiled at E3 201
News Everybody's Golf VR Plays a Nice Shot to PSVR
Tees off next year
Everybody’s Golf is making the transition to PlayStation VR, and we’re all fore the idea. While details are light, Sony announced the game as part of its Japanese LineUp Tour livestream earlier today. Judging by the trailer, you can expect the same vibrant environments, but you’ll be teeing off in first-person with...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's LineUp Tour Livestream Right Here
The storm before TGS 2018
Sony’s doing something a little different with its annual pre-TGS 2018 livestream, and there’s the promise of audience members dressed as DualShock 4s – or something. We’re not entirely sure what to expect from the PlayStation LineUp Tour presentation, but we’re hoping for some madcap Japanese montages. There...
Guide What Time Is Sony PlayStation's TGS 2018 LineUp Tour Livestream?
Tune in for updates on upcoming titles
Sony PlayStation will host an hour-long LineUp Tour livestream this week ahead of the impending Tokyo Game Show, which it promises will feature footage of upcoming PlayStation 4 titles. While it’s likely that a lot of the content will be repurposed from previous events like E3 2018, there’s the possibility...
News One of Spider-Man PS4's Most Heartfelt Easter Eggs Has Turned Sour
Don't worry, no spoilers ahead
Back in May, Twitter user @topnotch1210, real name Tyler Schultz, tweeted out to Insomniac Games in the hopes that the studio would include a small easter egg for him inside Marvel's Spider-Man that would allow him to propose to his girlfriend. After some back and forth, it was agreed that the words "Madison, will you...
News Spider-Man PS4 Toggles Vocal Takes Depending on Hero's Exertion
Every in-game line recorded twice
Crikey oh riley, it’s already common knowledge that Marvel’s Spider-Man is polished to a spandex sheen, but did you know that voice actor Yuri Lowenthal recorded every line of in-game dialogue twice to account for situations where the protagonist may either be idle or exerting himself? It’s true, check out...
News Spider-Man Has Some Fantastic Accessibility Options on PS4
Spidey for all
Accessibility in games is becoming a bigger and bigger topic of conversation. Over the last few years especially, we've seen a lot more titles incorporate options that make them easier to enjoy. From difficulty options that allow players to just enjoy the story without having to worry too much about combat, to colourblind options and...
News Sony Celebrates Launch of Spider-Man PS4 by Binning Bus in Italian Lake
What?
Yes, that's right -- when it comes to Marvel's Spider-Man, Sony's marketing budget stretches to plunging public transport into a lake in Italy. Of course! In a press release to DualShockers, PlayStation's Italian branch informed the site about its latest marketing stunt for the popular PS4 exclusive, and it's a doozy. Darsena Lake is a...
News PlayStation Devs Offer Up Some Amazing Artwork to Celebrate Spider-Man PS4
Spidey and friends
Phwoar, right click save image! To celebrate the release of Marvel's Spider-Man, two of Sony's first party studios have crafted some brilliant artwork. The one above is from Horizon: Zero Dawn developer Guerrilla Games, and features Aloy alongside Kratos, Atreus, and Spidey himself. Super cool. God of War developer...
Poll Are You Buying Marvel's Spider-Man?
Swing and a hit
Marvel's Spider-Man is no doubt going to be a huge hit for Sony. There's been hype for it ever since it was originally revealed, and it got a load of very positive reviews from critics earlier in the week. If you didn't already know, the game's out today exclusively on PlayStation 4, but will you be picking it up? As per usual, we...
News Conan O'Brien Is the Latest Celebrity to Pay Death Stranding Studio a Visit
Okay then
Producer, writer, comedian, and somewhat strange guy Conan O'Brien is the latest famous personality to pay a visit to Kojima Productions, the studio where PlayStation 4 exclusive Death Stranding is being made. O'Brien joins a parade of other celebs who have taken the time to check out Hideo Kojima's lair. Remember when...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Countdown to Launch Stream Reveals First DLC Suit
Plus early prototype footage
While many of us in Europe were sleeping, Sony and Insomniac Games hosted a live stream event last night leading up to the midnight launch of Marvel's Spider-Man. As you can imagine, it featured some gameplay footage and lots of chatter about the game's development, but we also got to see some interesting new tidbits...
News Be Greater by Watching One More Trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
Spidey never gives up
PlayStation never ceases to amaze its audience with amazing trailers. Our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man proves that he is greater despite the beatings he takes in this recent trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man. The CG trailer sees our hero beaten down by various enemies he'll confront in the actual game, only to prove his...
News Spider-Man PS4's City that Never Sleeps DLC Is All Set in Manhattan
No new locations
The entirety of Marvel's Spider-Man is set in New York City's central borough, Manhattan. You won't be swinging across to Queens or even Liberty Island during your time in Insomniac's blockbuster adventure. This led some to believe that the game's DLC, The City that Never Sleeps, may venture further afield to let Spidey explore...
News Spider-Man Limited Edition PS4 High Res Photographs are Pure Console Porn
Big and red
Marvel's Spider-Man launches tomorrow exclusively for PlayStation 4 alongside limited edition console bundles. We've known about the bundles for some time, but the PlayStation Blog has gone and released a bunch of high resolution photographs of the Spider-Man PS4 Pro, and boy is it a beauty. Look at that sheen! The DualShock 4...
News PlayStation Now's September Lineup Includes Bloodborne and More
The hunt is on
If September was not already jam-packed with various new titles hitting store shelves soon, this might make you rethink your time management. As per a post on PlayStation Blog, Sony announced that Bloodborne alongside nine other titles have made their way into the PlayStation Now library. Notable titles that will join the once titled...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Looks to Be an Easy Platinum as PS4 Trophy List Emerges
Do whatever a spider can
In case you were wondering what the trophies were going to look like for Marvel's Spider-Man, the list is now readily available online. Many of them are hidden, presumably because they tie into story progression, but otherwise, the list looks like a very attainable and straightforward set of trinkets. There are none that...
News Sony to Host Spider-Man PS4 'Countdown to Launch' Live Stream Tomorrow
Gameplay! Giveaways! Behind the scenes!
Want one last look at Marvel's Spider-Man ahead of Friday's launch? Sony and Insomniac Games will be showing off the latest PS4 exclusive tomorrow during its 'Countdown to Launch' live stream. As you can see from the below tweet, the stream will feature live gameplay, along with giveaways and some behind the...
News God of War Director Suggests Sony First Party Devs Get Together for a Video, and Now We Want It
'Dinner with the Directors'
Whenever we see industry types congratulating each other on their successful projects, it's hard not to crack a smile. Bryan Intihar, the creative director of Marvel's Spider-Man, expressed his relief and gratitude in light of the positive response to Insomniac's latest game, and Shuhei Yoshida jokingly asked if he...
News Technical Analysis of Spider-Man PS4 Rubbishes Downgrade Claims
Putting the outrage to bed
WARNING: Video may contain spoilers for Marvel's Spider-Man. We've all had a good laugh about that whole puddle outrage, with a minority calling out a single comparison that they claim proves Marvel's Spider-Man falls short of what was shown off during previous demonstrations. Insomniac was quick to explain that the...
News Kojima Productions to Hold Death Stranding Presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2018
But what will we see?
We already know that Sony is hosting its own keynote ahead of this year's Tokyo Game Show, though it's unclear precisely what the publisher will be showing off. Kojima Productions has just announced its own presentation later in the month, so whether we'll see Death Stranding at Sony's show as well, we're not sure. Either way,...
News There's a Free Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Theme Up for Grabs Right Now
Suit up
If you're as excited about the imminent release of Marvel's Spider-Man as we are, you may be interested to know about this little freebie Sony is offering. For those with a US PlayStation Network account, a static theme featuring the titular hero is currently available via this website. The background image was illustrated by Marvel artist...
News Yet Another Sale Begins on European PS Store
Seriously?
Give us a break, Sony -- between all these perpetual PlayStation Store sales, it's any wonder we have any cash left at all. Even Henry up there is feeling defeated. That's right, another sale has just kicked off on the European Store, boasting savings of up to 60% on games big and small. While this isn't as big as some of the larger...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Pre-Load Is Now Live on PS4
The final countdown
If you've pre-ordered Marvel's Spider-Man digitally via the PlayStation Store, good news: you can now download the game on your PS4 ready for its release on 7th September. It's a fairly hefty size at just over 46GB, so it's a good idea to get the download running ahead of time. Normally, the process of pre-loading will begin...
Review Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)
The (actually) Amazing Spider-Man
There are three reasons why Marvel's Spider-Man feels important. First, it offers a chance at some form of redemption for Sony, after The Amazing Spider-Man movies turned out to be, well, not all that amazing. Second, since Batman: Arkham Knight brought that incredible franchise to a close, we're sorely...
News 19 Years Later, the PS2 Is Officially Done, Dead, Finished as Sony Ends Customer Support
RIP
The PlayStation 2, the best selling console of all time, is officially dead. Obviously, Sony stopped producing the system a long time ago (in 2012, to be precise), but only now, in 2018, has it ended customer support for the platform in Japan. The final, final, final nail in the coffin, if you like. The PS2 originally launched in...
News September 2018's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
It's your destiny
It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means: it's time to hit download on your new PS Plus games. If you're in Europe, the games are available now, and the North American Store will follow in due course. Septemer's lineup is pretty strong indeed -- Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered headline this month's...
News Dreams Beta Still Coming Later This Year, Says Media Molecule
PAX West panel shows an hour of creation
Media Molecule is taking its sweet time with the highly ambitious upcoming game, Dreams. The developer has been promising PS4 players a beta test for a considerable time, but as we near the tail end of 2018, it's looking less and less likely that we'll get to sample the game's creative tools for ourselves...
Guide Spider-Man PS4 FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Marvel's Spider-Man is swinging onto PS4 this September, so we've created this comprehensive FAQ, containing answers to all your burning questions about Insomniac's PS4 exclusive. This is one of 2018's most hotly anticipated titles, but not everything has been made totally clear. Read on for all the information on...
News Nintendo Switch Is Great for Variety in Gaming, Says PlayStation Exec
Isn't that nice?
In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei -- translated by Siliconera -- PlayStation Asia president Hiroyuki Oda talked about the Nintendo Switch, making fanboys bubble up across the globe. When asked about the Big N's hybrid console, Oda said, "it has had an overall positive influence on the entire games...
News Here's Our First Look at Marvel's Spider-Man DLC, The Heist
Starring Black Cat
We've known that Black Cat would appear in the first DLC pack for Marvel's Spider-Man, entitled The Heist, but up to now, we haven't seen Insomniac's take on the character. Furthering its onslaught of trailers, Sony has just published a new teaser video for the first chapter of The City That Never Sleeps, and though only 30...
News ANTHEM Developer BioWare Pokes Fun at Spider-Man Puddle 'Controversy'
This puddle's got depth
BioWare was at PAX West over the weekend to talk about ANTHEM, and during one of its panels, the developer decided to have a pop at the recent "controversy" over those bloody puddles in Spider-Man. If you don't have a clue what we're talking about, you should definitely give this article a read. While showing off some...
News Even Sony's PlayStation Headquarters Isn't Safe from the Spider-Man Hype
Go web go
Sony has been splashing the cash on the marketing for Marvel's Spider-Man, with everything from murals popping up across the world to a fully decked out subway train in New York City. However, this next example may be the best yet in showing the platform holder's confidence in, and dedication to, Insomniac's PS4 exclusive.
News PS Store Flash Sale Discounts Games by 70% Ahead of Labor Day
Cut down to size
There’s a new Flash Sale on the North American PlayStation Store scheduled to run through Labor Day and in parallel with PAX West 2018 this weekend. It includes a bunch of PlayStation 4 games at up to 70 per cent off, including Bloodborne ($6.99), Child of Light ($3.74), and South Park: The Fractured But Whole ($19.79). You can...
News Spider-Man PS4 May Have the Best Photo Mode Ever
Great power, great responsibility
The cherry on the friggin’ top! This latest Marvel’s Spider-Man trailer is the perfect frosting for a well-baked cake, revealing the title’s wildly imaginative Photo Mode. It works similarly to what you’ve already come to expect from the likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn and God of War – except there’s a...
News Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because It Believes That PS4 Offers the Best Experience
Let the controversy ensue
Oh boy, this quote is sure to rile some people up. Speaking at the IFA Technology show in Germany, Sony chief executive Kenichiro Yoshida was quizzed on the current situation surrounding the lack of cross-console play functionality for the PlayStation 4 version of Fortnite. He said: "On cross-platform,...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Reviews Will Run on 4th September
Swing time
There’s a good chance you already know whether Marvel’s Spider-Man is for you, but reviews of the PlayStation 4 exclusive will go live on 4th September. Insomniac Games’ anticipated open world adventure is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the year, and we’ll have full coverage from 7AM Pacific. While the...
News Sony's Bringing Marvel's Spider-Man, Dreams, More to PAX West 2018
Tons of PS4 Pro and PSVR titles to try
As is usually the case, Sony will have a huge presence at PAX West 2018 this weekend, with the platform holder bringing a huge selection of PlayStation 4 games to the Seattle showfloor. Among the offerings will be Marvel’s Spider-Man, Dreams, and Kingdom Hearts III. It’ll also have kiosks for a variety of...
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.56 Puts in Surprise Appearance
New optional system software available now
The wait goes on for hard details on PlayStation 4 firmware update v6.00, but that hasn’t stopped Sony from releasing PS4 firmware update v5.56 in the interim. As you may probably anticipate, this is a bog-standard “system performance” improving patch which doesn’t make any noticeable adjustments at...
News Spider-Man PS4's Puddle Drama Is An Absolute Embarrassment
Water load of rubbish
Insomniac Games changed a puddle in Marvel’s Spider-Man and it’s one of the biggest talking points on sites like Reddit right now. A screenshot “comparison” – which has been circulating for some time but has blown up this week – shows a scene from the title’s E3 2017 demo compared to a more recent build, and...
Rumour Platform Named 'Erebus' Found in Unreal Engine 4, Could Be PS5
Speaking in code
There's no denying that PlayStation 5 is on its way, and we now have a fresh rumour to add to the pile. A ResetEra user has unearthed a new platform within Unreal Engine 4 named 'Erebus', and there's some evidence that it could turn out to be Sony's next generation console. In the two images below, we can see a list of known...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Cutscenes Are Shot to Look Like Comic Book Panels
Behind the scenes video talks action
How many Marvel's Spider-Man trailers are too many? We'll let this one slide, however, as it's a cool look behind the scenes of E3's Raft trailer. There are some nifty snippets of information included here, but perhaps most interestingly is that the game's cutscenes are often framed in a way that apes similar...
News David Cage Offers Behind the Scenes Look at Detroit: Become Human's Complex Branching Narrative
Endless possibilities
Making any game is a massively complicated undertaking, but have you ever wondered what goes into a game like Detroit: Become Human? Quantic Dream's branching narratives have huge scripts, but what about on the technical side? The studio's main man, David Cage, has given us a brief glimpse into how its myriad possible outcomes...
News New US PlayStation Store Sale Brings Bargains for PS Plus Members
PS Plus Specials
There's good news for Stateside PlayStation Plus members, as a new sale has recently kicked off on the US PS Store. Called 'PS Plus Specials', the offer applies discounts to dozens of games for members of Sony's subscription service. The included titles aren't all mega hits, but there are some decent offerings to be found. Monster...
Review God of War III Remastered (PS4)
Titan fall
Republished on Wednesday 29th August 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. God of War has, over the course of six entries, got itself into a bit of a rut. Make no mistake, each instalment has been consistently excellent –...
News PS Vue Adds a Bunch of Local Broadcast Stations
Now offering over 450 local stations across the US
Sony doesn’t seem to be overly satisfied with uptake of its television streaming service PlayStation Vue, but it continues to get pretty strong reviews from subscribers. And as of today it’s set to expand across the United States, with the addition of hundreds of local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC...
