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News PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Finally Working After Over 24 Hours Offline
Update: Finally find out what you played
The Spotify Wrapped-esque platform, PlayStation Wrap-Up, is now available for all PSN users to check out their gaming stats for 2024. You can log in on the official website through the link, and you'll be treated to various statistics all about your year on PlayStation. The PlayStation Wrap-Up begins by...
News Sony Pictures Seemingly Done with Terrible Spider-Man Spin-Off Flicks
The "SSU" does not seem long for this world
It looks like PlayStation's parent is done with Spider-Man spin-off films, which is probably for the best. We just learned that Sony's Spider-Man Universe is known as the "SSU" for short, comprising those almost universally-panned film and television spin-off projects, like Venom, Morbius, and the...
News Sly Cooper Proves Sony's PS2 Emulator Is Stealthily Getting Better
On the sly
If you've been paying attention, you might have already realised this, but Sony's PS2 emulator for its classic PS Plus Premium re-releases appears to be improving. Eagle-eyed fans of Sly Cooper have spotted a better image quality in the game since the latest update. With the most recent patch installed, the original Sly adventure does...
News Sony Confirms Interest in Buying FromSoftware Parent Company Kadokawa
There it is
In what is essentially an update on previous reports, Sony has now confirmed that it's interested in acquiring fellow Japanese giant Kadokawa — the parent company of FromSoftware. This is a story that's been rumbling on for weeks now, with Kadokawa itself revealing that Sony had sent an "initial letter of intent" back in November. At...
News PlayStation Growth Boosts Sony Shares to Record Closing High
Share and share alike
Sony Group's shares have never been higher than they are right now, and that's thanks in large part to its PlayStation division. The corporation's shares are currently worth ¥3,338, beating the previous highest value — ¥3,260, achieved in 2000. This rise in value stems from growth in the gaming segment. PlayStation...
News Sony Highlights Biggest PS5 Games for 2025 in New Trailer
15+ PS5 games under the spotlight
Sony has uploaded a new trailer that spotlights some of the biggest PS5 titles currently slated to release in 2025. Watch it above, but the games it focuses on are: Ghost of Yotei Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Monster Hunter Wilds — 28th February Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii — 2
News Former God of War Art Director Returns to PS Studios, Now at Naughty Dog
After brief stint at Netflix
Raf Grassetti, best known for his work on the God of War series at Sony's Santa Monica Studio, has returned to PlayStation. After his work as art director on God of War Ragnarok, Grassetti left the team for a new role at Netflix, where he worked on an unknown new AAA IP for about 17 months. Now, he's back under Sony's...
PS Store Sales Charts Nothing Can Top Call of Duty, But Phasmophobia Came Close
Spooky
Sony has unveiled the November download charts for PS Store, and it makes for unsurprising reading. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops the North American charts for both PS5 and PS4, as well as PS5 in Europe. Meanwhile, Phasmophobia, which launched just before Halloween on PS5 and PSVR2, is in the top five — second place in NA and fourth in...
News Sony to Make PSVR2 Pads Usable on Apple Vision Pro, New Report Claims
Deal already in place between the two firms
Sony has been working on making its PSVR2 controllers compatible with the Apple Vision Pro VR headset, a new report from Bloomberg states. It's claimed an agreement between the two companies is already in place and that the deal was actually supposed to be confirmed "weeks ago", but the "rollout has been...
News Sony's Really Pushing PlayStation Tournaments, First-Ever Live Event Announced
And you can qualify now
PlayStation Tournaments: XP has just been announced. It'll be the first-ever PlayStation Tournaments live event, and it's taking place in London on the 18th January. Naturally, you'll have to win some online competitions to actually get there. Qualifiers begin today on PS5, with Tekken 8 and FC 25 tournaments. Then, starting...
Video 10 Games You Need to Play on PS5 Pro
Enhance!
Our intrepid video producer Aaron has been incredibly busy these past few weeks, putting all kinds of games to the test on PS5 Pro. The result of his adventures is this top ten list, made up of titles that have been given the most impressive upgrades on Sony's new system (so far). Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, for example, finally gets a 60...
News Your 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up Will Be Available Starting Next Week
Stat's a wrap
Sony has confirmed that the annual PlayStation Wrap-Up will become available very soon. Each December, PS5 and PS4 players can login online and get their very own PlayStation Wrap-Up, providing all sorts of fun stats and information about your gaming habits and achievements for the year. From 10th December, you'll be able to get your...
News Sony Still Working on PSVR2, Full Hand Tracking Tech Is On the Way
Not abandoned
Sony hasn't forgotten about PSVR2 after all, as it appears to be developing new features for its virtual reality tech. Currently, in order to play PSVR2 games, you need to use either a DualSense pad or a pair of PSVR2 Sense controllers, depending on the title. While the latter has built-in finger tracking, it looks like Sony is taking...
News My First Gran Turismo Available This Friday for Free on PS5, PS4
A demo for Gran Turismo 7
Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced that My First Gran Turismo, which is essentially a PS5, PS4 demo for Gran Turismo 7, will launch this Friday, 6th December 2024. It's available for free, and lets you try race events, time trials, Music Rally stages, and license tests from the full game. You can get a visual sample...
News Final Fantasy 7 Was Made for PlayStation Thanks to Sony Music and Booze
Whiskey business
PlayStation is an enormous brand and one of the biggest names in gaming nowadays, but back when it was just getting started, it was of course a different story. In a recent interview, Sony alumnus Shawn Layden reveals how the team secured Final Fantasy VII for PS1. He recalls his early days when PlayStation was in its infancy, and...
Talking Point What Are Your PS1 Memories?
Now it's your turn
Throughout the day, we’ve been recounting our personal PS1 memories. But this is a community site, and we’d be remiss to overlook all of you. Whether it’s birthdays spent with the DualShock in hand or PS1-sized boxes under the Christmas tree, we want to hear about your memories of Sony’s first ever gaming format. What are...
News PS5 Users Are Begging for Themes, PS1 Startup Screen to Stay
Sony, please
Just in case you haven't seen it yourself, Sony released a PlayStation 30th Anniversary update for the PS5 this week, which added themes based on past consoles, and a full-on recreation of the iconic PS1 startup screen. Players are greeted with said screen upon powering up their PS5 — but there's a catch. Both the themes and the boot...
News PlayStation Boss Hermen Hulst: AI Won't Replace the 'Human Touch' in Game Development
Will be about finding a "balance"
Hermen Hulst, co-CEO of PlayStation, has commented on the rise of AI technology and how it might affect game development in the future. Hulst, who primarily looks after the platform holder's software business, spoke to the BBC, saying that AI could "revolutionise" gaming, but that it will never replace the "human...
News New PlayStation Handheld Looking Even More Likely as Digital Foundry Backs Up Reports
Gotta hand it to them
There has been a fair bit of noise lately about a potential new portable games console from PlayStation, and now, Digital Foundry has weighed in on the subject. Speaking in the above video (time stamped), DF's John Linneman comments on the recent reports that Sony is working on a new handheld. "We actually heard about this...
News Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Stellar Blade All Celebrated at PS Partner Awards
Big games get big rewards on big night
The annual PS Partner Awards in Tokyo carried added significance this year, as PlayStation celebrated its 30th anniversary. For those unfamiliar with this event, its designed to reward developers for their performance on Sony systems across the Japan and Asia region, so leans towards commercial success as...
News PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
Press anything but X
PlayStation is the latest major games company to begin using Bluesky, a new social media site that's been growing massively in popularity the last couple of months. In gaming circles at the very least, there's been a sort-of unspoken shift from X (formerly Twitter) to this new platform. The former's poorly-received policy and...
News PS Blog Wants to Know Your 2024 Game of the Year on PS5, PS4
Voting open
It's that time of year again. As 2024 starts to wind down, the official PS Blog has begun its public voted Game of the Year awards, and voting is now open. You can have your say across a total of 19 categories and polls, voting for all your favourite games you've played throughout this year. All the usual categories are here, like Best...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available Today in Phased Release
What does version 24.08-10.40.00 do?
Sony has confirmed a new PS5 firmware update will be available for the console today, releasing worldwide in a phased format. At the time of writing (11:35 am GMT), the patch isn't available in the UK, but users in other territories are saying they can download it now. It's a 1.3GB update, and Sony has provided...
News Sony Brings Back Iconic PS1 Startup Screen on PS5, But Only for a Limited Time
The ultimate nostalgia
In celebration of PlayStation's 30th Anniversary, a new PS5 update lets you customise your console's home menu with themes that are based on past PlayStation consoles. Very cool. But you know what's even cooler? Once you've grabbed this update, you'll be met with the iconic PS1 startup screen, complete with that deeply
News PS5 Home Screen Customisable with PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 Themes for the 30th Anniversary
Featuring the visuals and audio of each console
Sony has released an update to the PS5 home screen and set of menus that allow you to customise them (like a theme) to suit the styles and visuals of the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 for the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. You'll be prompted to download a feature update when you next turn on your PS5, and...
News PlayStation Thanks the Fans with Emotional 30th Anniversary Montage
The big three-oh
PlayStation is 30 years old this week, if you can believe such a thing, and so celebrations are in order. The company's just released a 'Thank You' video through its official channels, taking fans on a breakneck tour of some beloved games. Interestingly, most of the titles that show up in this montage are fairly new, but a handful...
News Helldivers 2 Wins Game of the Year at UK Industry Awards
Go get 'em, TIGA
Helldivers 2 was the big winner at the 2024 TIGA Awards, scooping Game of the Year, Best Visual Design, and Best Technical Innovation. The chaotic co-op shooter set the world on fire when it launched back in February (god, that feels like so long ago), but its popularity steadily declined as the months wore on, to the point where...
News Shuhei Yoshida's Resignation Prompts Massive Outpouring of Love for PlayStation Legend
Everybody loves Shuhei
In case you missed the news, Shuhei Yoshida, a legendary PlayStation executive, is leaving the company after 31 years. It's unclear what his next steps will be when he leaves in January, but what's absolutely clear is that everyone adores the man. With the announcement came a tidal wave of love and support for Shu, with...
News Astro Bot Blasts Past Elden Ring, Currently 2024's Highest-Rated Release
Home stretch
Anyone who tells you that 2024 was a weak year for gaming is either extremely specific in the types of games they play or hilariously uninformed. As it is almost Game of the Year time once again, it seems the competition will be extremely close at awards shows like The Game Awards. But in terms of aggregate critical consensus, Astro Bot...
News PS5 Disc Drive Stock Still a Source of Intense Irritation for Many
Out of stock or overpriced
If this never-ending Black Friday promotional period has proven anything, it’s that there’s still value in physical games. While the PS Store’s offered a meaty selection of discounts, the prices are unambitious – and bordering on uncompetitive really. Shop around here in the UK, however, and you can get some...
News More PS Plus Extra, Premium News to Come for December as 30th Anniversary Approaches
Classics revealed early
Yesterday, as expected, Sony revealed December's monthly PS Plus Essential games. However, it went a little further than usual, also revealing some retro classics coming to PS Plus Premium a little later in the month. In this part of the
News Shocking: Sony Promotes PSVR2 with New Trailer Showcasing Upcoming Games
Marketing
Sony has done what many thought to be impossible: it's advertising PSVR2. The company's current-gen virtual reality hardware hasn't really been getting the marketing push it deserves, but with a slew of exciting games launching recently and plenty more coming soon, it seems now's the time to get the message out. With the above new...
News Bloodborne Server Maintenance Scheduled for PlayStation's 30th Anniversary
3rd December should be a day to remember
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but an eerie confluence of events has us excited about Bloodborne again, that excellent, exclusive FromSoftware joint on PS4. Gluttons for punishment that we are, we can't help but pathetically get our hopes up. What's the worst that could happen? We've been hurt by...
News PS5 Sales Still Trending 8% Ahead of the PS4 in USA
Despite initial shortages and high prices
Despite doom and gloom surrounding the console market, the PS5 is still trending around 8% ahead of the PS4 launch aligned in USA, despite its higher price point and pandemic-induced stock shortages. Given the challenges of the global economy, Sony will consider this a success. Mat Piscatella confirmed the...
News PS5 Fans Willing to Pay a Pretty Penny for a Steam Deck-Like Portable PlayStation
Not cheaping out
With Sony supposedly working on a next generation handheld PlayStation alongside the main PS6, it's had us pondering what it'd be like. Would fans want something like a Steam Deck equivalent, that accesses your existing PlayStation library? How much cash would people be prepared to splash on one? Well, we know that, at least from...
News Gran Turismo 7 Lauded as 'One of the Best PS5 Pro' Games Yet
So says tech experts Digital Foundry
Polyphony Digital's driving simulator Gran Turismo 7 has been praised as "one of the best PS5 Pro" enhanced games to date, with "basically every feature of the new console fully utilised", according to Digital Foundry. The tech experts have delivered their verdict following last week's PS5 Pro update, and have...
News Kadokawa Wants Sony's Full Commitment with Buyout of Entire Company
Or not at all
One of the biggest stories in games right now is Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation. In a new report from Bloomberg, it's claimed that the two companies have been in talks about a buyout for years. According to the report, the pair has been back and forth on a deal for a long time, with the main issue relating to the...
Rumour Black PS Portal Part of New PS5 Accessories Refresh
In addition to Helldivers 2 PS5 pad
A black PS Portal is rumoured to be part of a PS5 accessories refresh that Sony has planned for the near future. A new report from Dealabs insider Billbil-Kun suggests the current PS Portal model will soon be available in a black colourway, and will retail at the same price as the design already on the market now...
News PlayStation Exec Shuhei Yoshida Will Leave the Company in January
After 31 years of service at PlayStation
PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has announced he will be leaving Sony, effective from 15th January 2025. He has spent 31 years with the company, helping to bring multiple systems to market and put fan-favourite games on them, like Bloodborne. Once the president of SIE Worldwide Studios, Yoshida has more...
News As the Switch Closes in, Sony Confirms PS2 Sold 160 Million Units
Up from the 155 million previously assumed
For over a decade, the PS2’s official sales total sat at 155 million units, as Sony stopped reporting sales of the system in 2012. It was always assumed the final number was higher, as the console wasn’t officially discontinued until a year later, and there would have been leftover inventory that...
News One Month Later, PS Stars Cash Rewards Finally Return
£5 / $5 offer available again
Whether it was an intentional removal or not remains unknown, but PS Stars users are beginning to notice the return of cash rewards on their PlayStation phone app. Reports of a £5 / $5 redemption option going live have spread across the internet, and we ourselves now have the reward listed in our personal app. It was...
News 30 Years of PlayStation History Documented on New Anniversary Website
From the PS1 to PS5 and everything in between
Sony has continued its 30th anniversary celebrations of PlayStation with new pages on its website that documents the five home consoles, two handheld systems, and VR headsets its released. Viewable through this link, you can browse 30 years of PlayStation history, reading up on everything from the PS1 to...
News A Helldivers 2 Special Edition DualSense PS5 Controller Is Reportedly on the Way
Choose your weapon
Helldivers 2 has done astonishingly well this year. It's comfortably one of the best-selling games of 2024, has a consistent rate of active users, and developer Arrowhead has demonstrated its commitment to the players with regular, meaningful post-launch updates. While it's had its ups and downs, it's been a big success story, so...
News Naughty Dog's Supposed New IP Timeless Travel Seemingly a Fake
Brought back down to Earth
We all know Naughty Dog is beavering away at something, we just don't know what. Well, we know it'll be a single player game in the studio's usual style, with the developer committing to that after dropping its multiplayer The Last of Us title. But what is the Californian studio up to? A clue from LinkedIn has appeared...
News DualSense Edge, Pulse Headphones Reportedly Getting Black Variant
Yes
According to a reliable source, the PS5's premium controller, the DualSense Edge, as well as the Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore wireless headphones, will reportedly come in black. Sadly, images were not forthcoming; you'll just have to use your imagination with the above base DualSe
News Naughty Dog Casts Troy Baker to Star in Untitled Next PS5 Game
What year is it?!
In news that might at first sound like a parody, developer Naughty Dog has cast The Last of Us lead, Troy Baker, in its untitled next PS5 game. Baker, who famously played grizzled dad Joel Miller in PlayStation's premiere series, was a natural pick, says Naughty Dog chief Neil Druckmann: "In a heartbeat, I would always work with...
News Adorable Ape Escape Plushie and More Merch Returns as PlayStation Turns 30
Thanks, Fangamer
Ape Escape is just one of the series synonymous with PlayStation — the PS1, in particular — and so it makes sense to see Fangamer celebrating the franchise as Sony's gaming brand approaches its 30th anniversary. The gaming merch retailer has brought back some neat-looking enamel pins, one with the face of a pipo monkey, the...
News 74% of PS5 Fans Would Be Interested in a Handheld
PlayAnywhereStation
With yet more rumours and reports doing the rounds about Sony's potential portable plans, it seems the majority of fans would be interested in a handheld PS5. We recently raised the question of whether our readers would be interested in a portable PlayStation akin to Valve's Steam Deck; capable of playing your existing games...
News Sony Is Going All Out for PlayStation's 30th Anniversary in the UK
Mind the gap
In case you somehow didn't know, PlayStation is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. It's already marked the occasion in a number of ways, but it seems the brand's UK team is pulling out all the stops for this important milestone. Over on X, PlayStation's UK team has revealed that, for a limited time, London trains on the Victoria...
News PS5 Handheld Device in the Works at Sony, New Report Claims
Update: Dev apparently started after PS Portal launch
Sony is currently in the "early stages of developing" an all-new handheld PlayStation device that would allow users to play PS5 games on the go, a report from Bloomberg claims. Sources speaking to the outlet under anonymity said the device is "likely years away" from release and warned it may...
