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PS Store Sales Charts The Top Three Best-Selling Games on PS5 Are from Microsoft
Bring me the Horizon (and the Oblivion)
The monthly PS Store charts for April 2025 are here, and Microsoft's doing very well for itself on Sony's current-gen console. North America's top-selling title is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, followed by the ever-popular Minecraft in second, and then Forza Horizon 5 completes the podium. It's...
News Watch as Astro Bot Speedrun Tears Up PS5's Super Polished Platformer
Devs react to impressive level skips
Astro Bot is a game with a high degree of polish, with very little in the way of bugs or glitches — but that doesn't stop speedrunners from cracking it open. IGN recently posted a new episode in its Devs React to Speedruns series, and it features a trio of Team Asobi developers watching as speedrunner Bdud5...
News LittleBigPlanet Erasure Continues as Sackboy Removed from PlayStation Productions Logo
Sacked, boy
Sony appears to have cut Sackboy from its PlayStation Productions logo screen that plays before its movies. The animation features multiple characters from across numerous first-party franchises, such as Horizon, God of War, Astro Bot, and so on. Sackboy has been a part of the gang up to now, but the latest PS Productions flick has...
News Ghost of Yotei PS5 Pre-Orders Go Live for Digital, Physical Copies
Where to pre-order Ghost of Yotei on PS5
Sony has this morning opened up pre-orders for Ghost of Yotei on PS5, ahead of its newly revealed release date of 2nd October 2025. You can opt for one of the handful of versions across digital and physical platforms, all of which are now detailed below. Note: Pre-orders in the USA will go live later on in...
Opinion If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
It's only a matter of time
Look, I don’t want to rush anyone and you should make your own financial decisions, but I’d strongly recommend if you want a PS5 to buy one now. That includes the existing owners among you who are pondering the prospect of upgrading to a PS5 Pro: I’d highly recommend you purchase one fast. We’ve already...
News PS5 Pro Is No Longer the Most Expensive Console You Can Buy
For now, anyway
PS5 Pro is no longer the most expensive console you can buy. It’s unclear how long we’ll be able to say that, because Sony has been no stranger to bumping the price of its products this generation. But as we publish this, the supercharged system has been usurped by the 2TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black. In the
Oregon trail
Remasters usually get lower review scores than the games they’re based on. Without getting too insider baseball on this stuff, that’s because when a publisher re-releases a title, the climate tends to have changed. Gameplay, for example, will have been pushed forward by more contemporary titles – and the element of surprise will...
News Returnal, One of This Gen's Best Games, Gets a Massive PS5 Pro Upgrade
More than 2.5x the pixels
Returnal, still one of the finest games of the current generation, has received an unexpected PS5 Pro upgrade to celebrate its fourth anniversary. The all-time Housemarque roguelike classic now features up to 2.5x more pixels on Sony’s supercharged system than it does on the base machine. The original game used a...
News Sony's Long Anticipated Lost Soul Aside Has Been Delayed Again on PS5, PC
"We are going to take some additional time"
It’s taken an entire console generation for promising character action game Lost Soul Aside to get ready for release, so one more delay isn’t going to hurt anyone. The game, originally due out on 30th May, has now been officially pushed to 29th August. You can catch a Japanese pre-order trailer, with...
News Days Gone PS5 Is a 'Really Good Piece of Work', Say Tech Experts
"A lot of effort has gone into it"
Back when Days Gone Remastered was announced, many fans were squinting to see the differences between the excellent original PS4 version and its PS5 re-release. But now with the game readily available – and our 8/10 review declaring it the “definitive version of a fan favourite” – we’re beginning to get...
News Until Dawn Game Writers Aren't in the Movie's Credits, and Some Aren't Happy About It
Credit where it's due
The Until Dawn movie adaptation made its debut in theatres over the weekend, and while its reception has been mixed, an omission in the credits is riling some people up. Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick, the pair who wrote the enormous script for the PS4 horror adventure and its branching narrative, are not mentioned in the...
Opinion The PlayStation Concert Hits Some High Notes, But It's Missing a Few Strings
Greatness awaits?
I recently went to The PlayStation Concert, a live music event that Sony claims “redefines entertainment”. Featuring a live band and musical medleys from some of the biggest PlayStation franchises, I was keen as ever to hear the company’s storied history played out on stage as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. To my...
News Ghost of Yotei Has the 'Biggest Map' and 'Greatest Freedom' of Any Sucker Punch Game
The Ghost with the most
Having just received a release date (out of absolutely nowhere, it should be reiterated), Ghost of Yotei is starting to seep back into the news cycle — and that means fresh info on the PS5 exclusive. Indeed, some tasty new tidbits have been found in Famitsu's latest interview with directors Nate Fox and Jason Cornell (as...
Review Days Gone Remastered (PS5) - The Definitive Version of a True Fan-Favourite
2,191 days later
Perhaps more so than any other Sony game of the PS4 generation, time has been kind to Days Gone. What was once a mocked, borderline broken open worlder is now stable, expanded, and backed by enthusiasts. The chances of those in love with Deacon St. John and his Oregon adventure ever receiving a sequel are pretty much rock bottom...
News PS5's Newest Firmware Feature Is Not Getting Enough Attention
Sounds about right
A pretty neat new PS5 accessibility feature has been largely overlooked, as players focus on the return of classic console themes instead. Audio Focus, a fresh accessibility feature designed for headphones, allows you to boost specific audio frequencies, which may help your performance in online multiplayer games – or just get...
News Listen to Ghost of Yotei's Epic Main Theme to Stay Hyped Ahead of October PS5 Launch
Available to stream now
Pretty much all of Sony's first-party games have great soundtracks, and it seems as though Ghost of Yotei will be no different. The game's main theme, composed by Toma Otowa, is available to stream now on all your usual music services. Here's a preview of the track via Spotify: While it's a track we've heard before, in...
News Ghost of Yotei's PS5 Price Provokes Fresh Switch 2 Fury
Perspective
It’s probably fair to say the Switch 2 reveal didn’t quite go how Nintendo had planned it. While we fully expect the system to be seriously successful, it’s attracted a wave of bad publicity for a variety of reasons, spanning its software prices, Game Key cartridges, and its premium tutorial, Welcome Tour. But the surprise...
News PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Are Not the Future of Gaming, Says US Analyst
Growth completely stagnant
For the first few years of this generation, a number of industry analysts argued Sony may need to add first-party games to PS Plus at launch in order to maintain pace with Xbox Game Pass. The Japanese giant, to its credit, always maintained its position that this was unsustainable. It later added tiers to its subscription...
Site News Where's Our Days Gone Remastered PS5 Review?
You Booze, you lose
Poor ol’ Days Gone has undoubtedly been overshadowed again. You’d be forgiven for forgetting the remastered version of Bend Studio’s open worlder has launched on the PS5 today, with all eyes on Bethesda’s own Oblivion re-release and the delightfully out-there Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It doesn’t help that Deacon...
Round Up Until Dawn Movie Reviews Suggest PS5, PS4 Game Is Still Better
Metacritic rating of 53
Sony's own PS4 horror classic Until Dawn has made the jump to the big screen in the form of a fairly loose adaptation that hits theatres today, 25th April. The original game, which was remastered for some reason on PS5, is considered a favourite by many and the best work Supermassive Games has ever done. However, it doesn't...
News PS3's Resistance Games Not Playable on PS5, PS4 at All After Just 6 Months
PS Plus Premium removal means they're completely gone
Sony today announced it'll be having another PS Plus clearout next month, as it did in May 2024. The update means that 22 PS5, PS4 and Classic titles will be taken off the service, but in a more surprising move, the refresh also affects some PS3 games on PS Plus Premium
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Available Starting Today, Brings Back Classic Console Themes
Anniversary themes return
Sony has announced that the latest firmware update for PS5 will reintroduce the classic console themes. Created to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary, the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 themed UI were only ever temporary, but due to popular demand, are set to make their return very soon. On the PS Blog, Sony says PS5's...
News Ghost of Yotei Gets PS5 Release Date, Trailer, Pre-Order Details
Out of nowhere
Completely out of the blue, Sony has announced Ghost of Yotei will release for PS5 on 2nd October 2025. The release date is accompanied by a new trailer, which you can catch above. The trailer is called The Onryo's List, and it serves as the story setup for the game: "Sixteen years ago in the heart of Ezo (called Hokkaido in present...
News So Much More Death Stranding 2 PS5 Coverage Coming 8th May
Death Stranding 2 PS5 previews are underway
Kojima Productions appears to be planning to properly lift the lid on all things Death Stranding 2 in May, as select media outlets have confirmed they're currently playing the upcoming PS5 release at a week-long preview event. The likes of Eurogamer, VGC, and Geoff Keighley are all in attendance, as...
News PS5 Suddenly a Hot Product in Japan, But as a Rental
PS5 rental service proving popular
PlayStation hardware sales in Japan are not what they used to be, but that doesn't mean interest in PS5 and its range of games has completely petered out. In fact, business is actually booming... in the PS5 console rental scene. Japanese retailer GEO has confirmed its PS5 rental service is proving "more popular"...
News Stellar Blade's Hyper-Realistic $3,600 Statues Sold Out in Minutes
That didn't take long
Hyper-realistic model manufacturer JND Studios, a company based in Korea, is working on a statue of Stellar Blade’s Eve. You can see some of the firm’s previous work on its website, and its extraordinarily high-quality. It’s also unlikely to be for those without bulging bank balances – you’re looking at prices of up...
News Shuhei Yoshida's Played 'So Many Versions' of Ghost of Yotei, and It's 'Always Felt Great'
Yeah, he went on a podcast again
Shuhei Yoshida's podcast victory lap continues with an appearance on the Easy Allies podcast, where he heaped praise on Sucker Punch Productions and its upcoming game, Ghost of Yotei. As the game is brought up, the former PlayStation executive only has glowing things to say about the studio. "Naughty Dog and Sucker...
News Astro Bot's Brilliant Bot of War Musical Remix Made God of War Composer Feel 'So Proud'
Kenny Young "nailed it"
Among the many reasons Astro Bot is so wonderful is its soundtrack, created by returning composer Kenny Young. Some of the best tracks are the brilliant remixes of the themes from beloved PlayStation series, and now, the composer for God of War's last two games has shared his thoughts after hearing the cheery spin on his...
News 'You'll See the Difference,' Says Bend Studio of Days Gone PS5's Improvements
"We've taken it to a new level"
Days Gone looks and performs brilliantly on the PS5 with backwards compatibility, which has left some pondering what the game’s upcoming remaster can possibly achieve. Obviously, we already know it’s getting the Horde Assault mode, which ups the amount Freakers to 800 on the screen. But what about the overall...
News PS Plus Re-Release Bags Much Better Trophy List
Monstrous
Sony has re-released underrated PS2 kaiju brawler War of the Monsters on both the PS5 and PS4, as part of its improved PS Plus Premium retro push. While this game was already available on the PS Store as part of the platform holder’s previous efforts, it’s now contained within the company’s new emulator, which comes with all sorts...
News Switch 2 Fans Can’t Stand Seeing Nintendo’s New Console Compared to the 12-Year-Old PS4
"Switch 2 is clearly superior"
Switch 2 fans are becoming increasingly irate with Digital Foundry, as the tech experts continue to compare Nintendo’s new console to the PS4. We’ve talked about how PlayStation has become a measuring stick for the incoming system, but fans are getting more and more agitated with the frequent references to...
Rumour New PlayStation Portable Capable of Playing PS5 Games at Lower Resolutions
The whole world in your hands
As you may have already heard, rumour has that Sony is working on two new pieces of hardware: the inevitable PS6 and a new portable platform capable of natively playing your PS5 library. While the latter certainly sounds pie in the sky at first blush, it’s actually a story with credibility. Various well-connected...
News Nintendo Is Losing Its Identity, Says Ex-PlayStation Boss
"It's something other companies have been doing all the time"
Shuhei Yoshida, the beloved ex-PlayStation boss who once led Sony’s first-party studios, isn’t overly impressed with what he’s seen of the Switch 2 so far. Speaking candidly with Easy Allies, the industry veteran said he believes Nintendo is “losing its identity” as its new...
News The Last of Us Is Only Getting More and More Popular
You can't stop this
The Last of Us is growing in popularity. This weekend, HBO debuted the first episode in the second season of its television adaptation, and viewers rose 10% over the original season’s premiere. According to Deadline, the episode managed 5.3 million same-day cross-platform viewers in the US, up from 4.7 million. It shows that...
News PS5's Death Stranding 2 Will Become a Visual Novel to Get You Through Its Most Difficult Parts
Skip the boss battles if you like
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will have a fascinating solution to the difficulty predicament which prevents many from playing games. According to a translation of a recent Hideo Kojima radio show, those who fail to beat any of the game’s bosses will have an option to “skip” them and enjoy them as visual...
News PCs and Smartphones May Be Exempt from Trump's Tariffs, But Consoles Like PS5 May Not
As things stand, anyway
Writing about US president Donald Trump’s tariffs is a bit like trying to fire an arrow at a moving target: they’re changing every day – and sometimes multiple times per day. But as the levies threaten to have a dramatic impact on the video game industry, it’s important we share the situation as it currently stands,...
News PS5 Price Increases Announced by Sony, Immediately Affects UK, Europe, and More
On yer hike
Sony has confirmed it's once again raising the price of PS5 systems, with this latest round of increases affecting the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The price hikes are effective immediately and affect the digital edition of a base PS5 in the UK and Europe, and both the digital and standard versions in Australia and New...
News There's One Positive for Physical Fans Amid PS5's Price Increase Chaos
Sony cuts price of disc drives
PS5 is getting a price increase across Europe and Australia, as we’re sure you’ve already heard. Sony cites a “challenging economic environment”, and while it’s clear the world is going through tough times, we can’t help but ponder why said climate doesn’t ever appear to affect the US. This is the second...
Live Watch Bungie's Marathon Gameplay Reveal Right Here
Shoot first
Bungie's about to fully reveal its first new game since Destiny 2. Just in case you haven't heard, it's called Marathon, and it's an extraction shooter sporting a crazy art direction. Given the developer's pedigree, you'd expect top-tier gun-based gameplay from Marathon — and we should be seeing plenty of that today. The gameplay...
The Last of Us Complete bundles both games together
PlayStation has officially announced The Last of Us Complete — a newly packaged collection that includes both The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5. Complete will be available later today through the PS Store. The digital version is priced at $99.99 / £94.99. A...
News New Animated PS5 Wallpapers for Welcome Hub Let You Celebrate PS Studios Hits
And future hits
In case you weren't aware, the PS5's Welcome landing screen can be spruced up with a series of backgrounds, including animated ones — and it looks like Sony is releasing a bunch more. Originally shared online by X user @chi_m02 and spotted by @Genki_JPN, numerous new animated backgrounds have been doled out to some PS5 players, in...
News Play Two New PS Plus Extra Games Right Now
Ahead of schedule
If the PS Plus price hikes in some countries have left you feeling frustrated, you may as well get value out of your increasingly expensive subscription while you can, eh? Two new games are available for PS Plus Extra today, which disrupts the usual rhythm of the service’s additions. Blue Pr
News The Last of Us to Sponsor La Liga Side Athletic Club
Logo on shirts for match this Sunday
The high-flying Spanish football team Athletic Club will change its sponsor for one game this Sunday to that of The Last of Us, with the TV adaptation appearing across the front of the players' shirts. The Max branding will also feature on the sleeves for Athletic Club's league match against Rayo Vallecano on...
News PS Portal System Update Out Today, with Big Improvements to PS Plus Cloud Streaming
The power of the cloud
Sony is rolling out a sizeable system update for PS Portal users today (the 9th April, just to avoid any confusion). The goal here is to improve the existing cloud game streaming beta for PS Plus Premium subscribers, adding some welcome functionality across the board. Here's a quick bullet point list of the additions: New...
News Horde Assault Show Off Days Gone PS5 Remaster at Its Very Best
Bigger and better hordes than PS4
No matter whether you loved or hated it on PS4, one of the most impressive things about Days Gone was undoubtedly its zombie horde technology. The last-gen console could flood the area surrounding protagonist Deacon St. John with hundreds of undead enemies, creating tense fights for your life. This feature is being...
News PS5 Favourite Astro Bot Earns 5 More Awards, Including GOTY
Team Asobi wins big at the BAFTAs
2024's big GOTY winner Astro Bot has added even more accolades to its locker with a further five awards at the BAFTA Games Awards earlier tonight. Including the main Best Game award, the Team Asobi classic also won in the Animation, Audio Achievement, Family, and Game Design categories. Sony also won the...
Review MLB The Show 25 (PS5) - Moreish Baseball Sim Has Another Strong Year
Bat's all folks
It’s hard not to get jaded when reviewing annual sports games like MLB The Show 25 year in and year out. These titles are iterative by nature, which means they can blend together. That sometimes makes it difficult to appreciate just how strong the underlying experience actually is. While it’s certainly stagnated in the raw...
News You Too Can Wear Joel's Jacket from The Last of Us Season 2
The clothes off his back
HBO's second season of The Last of Us is very nearly upon us, and as the weather gets warmer, you'll be pleased to know that Joel's jacket isn't just a nice costume piece — it's a garment available at retail. Yes, if you want the Joel Miller look, you can buy and wear his exact jacket from the TV adaptation. Available...
News EyeToy Era Gameplay Is Making a Comeback, And No One Really Noticed
The power of play
One of the lesser discussed Nintendo Switch 2 features took us back to our heady PS2 days, as the camera-based gameplay in the expanded version of Super Mario Jamboree sure reminded us of EyeToy. For those of you too young to remember the PS2 peripheral, it pre-dated both the Nintendo Wii and Xbox Kinect, and ushered in an early...
News Switch 2's Performance Best Compared to PS4, According to Tech Experts
Makes sense
When it comes to the Nintendo Switch 2’s tech specs, PlayStation has remained the primary reference point for the vast majority of pundits. Pertinently: where does the hybrid hardware sit on the scale of PS4 through PS5? Does it have the grunt to offer peak PS4 Pro performance – or is it perhaps closer to Sony’s current flagship...
