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Soapbox Sony Has Become Far Too Quiet
Enjoy the silence?
Actions speak louder than words, but I still can’t help feeling that Sony’s become far too quiet over the past few years. At the start of the PlayStation 4 era, this was a company that was firing on all cylinders when it came to community outreach; Worldwide Studios executive Shuhei Yoshida was one of the biggest names on...
News Hellblade and Horizon Lead the Nominations at the BAFTA Games Awards
You have earned a trophy!
The nominees for the British Academy Games Awards 2018 have been announced, and it's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice that receives the most nods with nine nominations. It's in the running for categories such as Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Game Beyond Entertainment, and even Best Game. Horizon: Zero Dawn is hot on...
News Spotify App Receives a Spring Clean on PS4
Update for audio
The PlayStation 4’s excellent Spotify app has received a bit of a spring clean today, upgrading its user interface ever so slightly. While the changes are admittedly minimal, we’ve just had a browse around and it’s a definite improvement over the previous build. Your app should update automatically if your PS4’s in Rest...
Squad goals
The elite squad of United States hotshots Bravo Team think they’re home and hosed: they’ve successfully escorted the president of a fictional Eastern Europe country safely back to her destination, and all that’s left is a pat on the back and a rousing round of ‘Oorah’. But a sudden coup sees the dignitary snatched away, and...
News Classic FM and PlayStation Join Forces for Live Orchestral Concert
Music to our ears
Classic FM, the UK's specialist classical music radio station, is teaming up with PlayStation to bring to life an orchestral concert in celebration of video game music. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the event, known as PlayStation in Concert, will feature music from across PlayStation's history, including PSone, PS2, PS3, and...
News Shadow of the Colossus Remake Team Readying Another Revival
What could it be?
Shadow of the Colossus is in the running for the greatest remake ever created, and developer Bluepoint is already busy beavering away on another revival. Speaking with Eurogamer.net’s tech experts Digital Foundry, president and co-owner Marco Thrush admitted that its team is growing to accommodate the scope of its next project...
News The Order: 1886's Ready at Dawn Prepping New Third-Person Action Game
But it's based on a new IP
Prepare to twiddle your immaculately groomed moustache in anticipation, because The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn is, er, readying a “new third-person action console title”. There’s bad news for fans of Galahad and crew, however, because the God of War: Ghost of Sparta creator explicitly states that the project...
News The Last of Us' Neil Druckmann Promoted to Vice President of Naughty Dog
Game Directors and Lead Designers for The Last of Us 2 announced
Naughty Dog veteran Neil Druckmann has been promoted to the position of Vice President at the Californian developer. According to President Evan Wells, this is in recognition of Neil’s “expanded role, contributing on critical, studio level decisions”. The former programmer will...
News PS Store Flash Sale Arrives in North America to Drain Your Wallet
What are you buyin'?
Here’s something for the weekend: a new PlayStation Store Flash Sale has arrived in North America. With discounts of up to 70 per cent, this is a relatively small but potentially wallet emptying promotion. Just some of the standouts jumping out at us include Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin for $9.99, Hidden Agenda for...
News PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Seemingly Delayed into 2019
Update: Sony confirms
Contrary to comments from Sony bigwig Shuhei Yoshida, Days Gone never really felt like a lock for 2018, did it? We ran a poll last week about the PlayStation 4’s upcoming first-party games, and a whopping 45 per cent of you said you expected Sony Bend’s survival horror to be delayed. Well, looks like you were right.
Feature 6 PS4 Firmware Update 5.50 Features You Need to Know About
Quality of life
After a pretty lengthy beta period, Sony slipped out PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.50 today like flatulence in a busy lift. The silent but deadly system software update is packing some pretty powerful features, including a whole host of parental control options that should come in handy as the console covets a more casual audience...
News MLB The Show 18's Road to the Show Bats Away Microtransactions
Pitch perfect
While other publishers are frothing over the prospect of adding microtransactions to their games, Sony is taking them out of MLB The Show 18’s flagship single player Road to the Show mode. The campaign – which sees you create a player and work your way through the Minor Leagues before hitting the big time – will no longer allow...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Shadow of the Colossus Stands Up
Monster Hunter: World still strong, though
Monster Hunter: World enjoyed a second month at the top of the PlayStation Store sales charts in North America last month, but couldn’t oust FIFA 18 in Europe. Shadow of the Colossus – the big new exclusive for February – climbed into third position in North America, while it had to settle for...
Guide How to Enable System-Wide Supersampling for PS4 Pro
Delicious downsampling
The latest major PS4 firmware update is upon us, and as usual brings with it a host of brand new features to enhance your PlayStation experience. One of the main additions in PS4 firmware update 5.50 is system-wide supersampling for PS4 Pro. This feature allows your PS4 Pro-enchanced games to output to their fullest, even on...
Guide How to Create Custom PS4 Wallpapers from USB
Make it your own
While there are tons of themes available on the PlayStation Store, you might have something particular in mind that isn't available. You're able to create your own backgrounds by selecting a screenshot from your PS4's Capture Gallery, but the just released firmware update 5.50 allows you to go a step further. Using a USB storage...
News Celebrate International Women's Day with This Free PS4 Theme
Leading ladies
Sony has released a free theme for PlayStation 4 in a nod to International Women's Day. The static theme features the above image, which of course stars some of PS4's beloved female protagonists. From left to right, we have Chloe Fraser and Nadine Ross from Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Aloy from Horizon: Zero Dawn, Kara from...
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.50 Available for Download Now
Get it while it's hot
After a fairly lengthy stint in a public beta test, the PlayStation 4's latest major firmware, 5.50, is now ready and available to all in a mandatory download. Weighing in at 459.9MB, the update introduces some nice new features. The headline addition is system wide supersampling, which basically means PS4 Pro-enhanced games...
Soapbox Don't Dismiss Bloodborne Because of Its Difficulty
Just give it a try
I used to be like you. I dallied with Demon’s Souls when it finally hit European shores, but life got in the way and I dropped it faster than a New Year’s resolution. I then spent several years shuddering at the ‘Prepare to Die’ slogan associated with Dark Souls and vowed never to touch a From Software title unless it...
News A Whole Host of New Sales Hit European PlayStation Store
So many deals
A new PlayStation Blog post details some new savings to be had on the European PS Store, and as always, it's a gigantic list. Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition is the Deal of the Week, and sees a discount of 50%. The big one, however, is an Only on PlayStation sale, featuring a ridiculous number of offers on...
News No, God of War Won't Have Microtransactions, Despite Recent Rumours
Director debunks
Earlier today, rumours suggesting that God of War may have microtransactions started to spread. Said rumours were based on a very blurry, angled photograph of an in-game menu which supposedly showed two types of currency at the top right of the screen. Inconclusive to say the least. Naturally, this caused some knee-jerk reactions,...
News God of War PS4 Pro Bundle Announced
Axe a lot
Sony has just announced a limited edition God of War PlayStation 4 Pro console via the PlayStation Blog. Launching alongside the game on 20th April, the bundle includes the game itself and a custom 1TB PS4 Pro, as well as a rather familiar-looking DualShock 4. The console itself
Frantic Mr Fox
Steve Harvey. Bradley Walsh. Phillip Schofield. Game show hosts are truly the most influential people of our time: they crack jokes met with a sensible chuckle, engage in light-hearted conversations with hopeful contestants that they probably hate, and console poor old Brenda from Swindon after she answers a question about Eastenders...
Interview Bloodborne Comic Writer Ales Kot Discusses The Death of Sleep
Great one
It’s no secret that for nearly three years fans have been clamoring for a sequel to one of the PlayStation 4’s best-reviewed games, Bloodborne. But sadly, we have no official word on whether that sequel is ever going to happen. Thanks to a vague – to say the least – teaser trailer that aired during last year’s The Game Awards, we...
News March's PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Bloody brilliant
Yes, the time has arrived. Without question one of the PlayStation 4's strongest PS Plus lineups, March's freebie games are now available for download in Europe, with other regions following suit in due course. As if you need reminding, this month's roster of titles is headed by two excellent titles in Bloodborne and Ratchet &...
News Forced PlayStation Now Ad Causes a Stir on PS4
Now, now
It would appear that Sony's forced an ad for its streaming PlayStation Now service onto PlayStation 4 home menus. Upon booting up your console, you may find the advert just sitting there on your system's main hub, exclaiming that it's a free trial. Of course, this isn't the first time that ads have appeared in this way. Late last year, a...
News Your Last Chance to Download February 2018's PS Plus Games
Knack attack
February 2018’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games will be rotated out tomorrow (6th March) to make way for Sony’s spectacular selection of new software. Of course, that means you have less than a day to add the likes of Knack and RiME to your library. PlayStation VR bonus StarBlood Arena will also be making a hasty exit, so be...
Poll How Strong Do You Think the PS4's Exclusive Lineup Is in 2018?
2018's shaping up to be big
Sony is on course to having a pretty great 2018. At least, that's what we think. The PlayStation 4 is now well into its prime, and the Japanese giant has a bunch of exclusive titles lined up over the next several months. From where we're sitting, it's a good time to be part of the PlayStation Nation [are we really...
News Lance Henriksen, Clancy Brown Appear to Join Detroit: Become Human Cast
New trailer on PlayStation Store
Detroit: Become Human appears to have added a couple more famous faces to its cast, as a new trailer uploaded to the title’s PlayStation Store pre-order page seems to show Hollywood veteran Lance Henriksen and The Shawshank Redemption star Clancy Brown. It appears that both actors will play human characters, though...
Deals PS Plus Subscriptions Discounted Ahead of Killer Month
UK pays less through March
There’s probably never been a better time to subscribe to PlayStation Plus, with both Ratchet & Clank and Bloodborne available as part of March 2018’s update. Sony knows that, and so it’s knocking 25 per cent off the price of an annual subscription in the UK. This means that, if you order through the
News A Whole Bunch of Ubisoft Games Are Going Cheap In New European Weekend Sale
Not so Steep
Another Friday, another weekend sale on the EU PlayStation Store. This time, we have savings on a handful of Ubisoft titles, with some big price cuts that are worth a look. Assassin's Creed Origins is down to £32.99, Steep is half price at £11.99, and Watch Dogs 2 is reduced by 72% to just £14.99. Take a look at the Store page for...
News Pre-Order Detroit for Instant Access to Heavy Rain PS4
Press X to pre-order
If you’re in the mood for a little David Cage craziness and are looking forward to the forthcoming Detroit: Become Human, then it’s worth noting that the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s Digital Deluxe Edition is up for pre-order in Europe and North America. While a little pricier than the standard retail release, it comes...
News Sony Doubling Down on PlayStation Exclusives in Corporate Reshuffle
First-party more important than ever
Sony has reiterated its commitment to first-party franchises as part of an organisational reshuffle that will see some of its most forward-facing executives promoted up the corporate ladder. Shawn Layden, who will continue to front Sony Interactive Entertainment America and act as the Chairman of Worldwide...
News Detroit: Become Human Makes Difficult Decisions on 25th May
PS4 exclusive coming soon
Sony’s impressive 2018 lineup of exclusives is starting to take shape, with the anticipated Detroit: Become Human set to make difficult decisions from 25th May on the PlayStation 4. French developer Quantic Dream had reiterated multiple times that the title would be ready to release in Spring 2018, and it’s kept that...
News PS4 Quietly Enjoyed Its Best Year in Japan Since Launch
Despite strong competition from Nintendo
While media attention has been rightly focused on the Nintendo Switch in Japan since its release, the PlayStation 4 has been quietly trucking away in its home nation. DualShockers did some neat number crunching using the latest Media Create report, and has concluded that the system sold 2,083,974 units during...
News PS Plus Members Will Get Two Games Per Month from March 2019
That's the company line for now, anyway
The next PlayStation Plus update is an absolute corker, and if you haven’t seen the lineup yet, we recommend checking it out. While the headline titles are Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank, it’s worth noting that PlayStation 4 owners will get a total of five games via cross-buy. But starting M
News Gran Turismo Sport Drives Away with Another Huge Free Update
Grand
You’ve got to give Polyphony Digital credit: the post-release support for Gran Turismo Sport has been nothing short of sensational. And with the release of v1.13, the simulation racer’s received another batch of content – absolutely free of charge. If this is what the service-based future for Sony’s flagship franchise holds, then long...
News PlayStation Plus Is Changing, Only PS4 Games Will Be Included Starting March 2019
The inevitable is happening
In news that's seemed inevitable for a long time now, Sony will be changing how PlayStation Plus works starting next year. Since the PlayStation 4 launched in 2013, Sony has been gifting subscribers PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita titles each month. This will no longer be the case from 8th March, 2019. From that...
Everything old is new again
Republished on Wednesday 28th February 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. With the release of Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4, this long time Sony series has amazingly managed to go full...
Review Bloodborne (PlayStation 4)
The 'borne supremacy
Republished on Wednesday 28th February 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's been an excruciating nine months since Bloodborne was first unveiled to wide-eyed spectators, as, much like more...
News Sony Japan's Cranked Out Another Corker of an Ad, This Time for Fist of the North Star PS4
Atatatatatatata
Those lunatics over at PlayStation Japan have done it again. Hot on the heels of the firm's brilliant Monster Hunter: World adverts, this plug for Fist of the North Star makes for yet another fantastic video. Once again, Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada is back playing a titular role, this time hitting the gym as protagonist...
News Celebrate Horizon: Zero Dawn's Anniversary with Free Theme, Avatars
Ava look
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a year old, and in addition to some truly sublime sales figures, Guerrilla Games is celebrating with some free goodies for fans. Available tomorrow from the PlayStation Store, the Dutch developer has prepared a Dynamic Theme for the PlayStation 4, featuring some of the best Photo Mode snaps shared by the community...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Sells a Stunning 7.6 Million Units
Guerrilla Games' RPG blows up big time
Wow! We already knew Guerrilla Games’ sci-fi role-playing release Horizon: Zero Dawn was a big success, but not to this extent. Sony has announced on the title’s one year anniversary that it’s sold 7.6 million units since its launch in 2017, making it the most successful “new first-party franchise” on...
News Prices Cut on Acclaimed PS4 Titles in NA PlayStation Store Sale
Down but not out
It’s the critics that have determined the titles in the latest North American PlayStation Store sale, so while you may not agree with their review scores, hopefully you’ll be happy with this selection of cut-price PlayStation 4 content. To be fair, this is a killer sale, with PlayStation Plus members getting up to 40 per cent...
News Gran Turismo Sport Adds Another 12 Cars This Week
Free of charge again
If you haven’t been following Gran Turismo Sport, you may be forgiven for not knowing that its post-release support has been spectacular. Polyphony Digital has been updating the title with unprecedented regularity, adding new cars and content free of charge. This week will see another of those, as 12 vehicles get added to the...
News Art Pop Musician Grimes Appears at Death Stranding Studio, Sparks Speculation
This is realiti
Well whaddya know, Grimes has been hanging out with Hideo Kojima and the Death Stranding crew. For those out of the loop, Grimes is a Canadian musician who mainly dabbles in art pop. She's also a regular feature on the Push Square office stereo, so you can see why we're eager to pen this article. Anyway, Grimes has...
Talking Point What Free March 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2018 PS Plus update be revealed? As another month draws to a close, we’re here to answer all your burning PS+ speculation, and also share all the latest PS Plus rumours. Without further ado, then, let’s get into...
News The EU PS Store Has Some More Bargains in New Weekend Offer
Anything tickle your fancy?
The European PlayStation Blog has just announced a new weekend sale, starting today and ending on Monday 26th February. With the deal only around for a couple of days, it'll be worth a quick look. A glance at some of the games in the offer show some pretty good deals. Titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Comes Top in Two Categories at DICE Awards 2018
Writing and technical achievement
Horizon: Zero Dawn was totally snubbed at the Game Awards at the end of last year, picking up no awards at all. It did earn the nickname 'Horizon: Zero Awards' for a while, but that's no longer true. Guerrilla's action RPG was nominated in the majority of categories at this year's DICE Awards, and it's come away...
News DJMax Respect Dances to PS4 on 6th March
Not the Dark Souls of rhythm games
Perennially popular South Korean rhythm-‘em-up DJMax Respect will make its PlayStation 4 debut in North America and Europe on 6th March. This is a first for the series, as it’s never released in Europe on a Sony system before. It’s also the first edition since DJMax Technika Tune, which launched on the PS...
News Troy Baker and Emily O'Brien to Star in Death Stranding
Familiar faces
A post on Instagram has confirmed that Emily O'Brien and Troy Baker, one of the most prolific video game performers around, are set to appear in Death Stranding. The post comes from O'Brien herself as she, Baker, and Norman Reedus pose for a shot. If you're not familiar with her work, you'll have heard her voice characters such as...
