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News PS Plus Premium's Logic Doesn't Even Make Sense to Sony
We give up
PS Plus Premium is a mess – it’s not exactly breaking news. While conceptually sound – a higher level tier for true PlayStation enthusiasts – the execution is awful, and it’s actually detracting from the otherwise excellent PS Plus Extra. While there are no new PS1, PS2, or PSP games being added in October 2022 yet again, we...
News Sony Studio Haven Wants to Change Game Development Forever
PS5, PS4 architect Mark Cerny is along for the ride
Haven Studios, the latest developer to be acquired by Sony, is trying to change the game. The Canadian studio – which has grown at a rapid rate – is not only working on an ambitious live service title for the PS5, but is also aiming to transform the way game development works. If it’s...
News Microsoft Says PS5, PS4 Would Still Be Bigger if Every Call of Duty Player Switched to Xbox
UK regulator argues PlayStation will be impaired
Ah, the ongoing Activision-Blizzard acquisition: a Twitter-style fanboy spat being played out publicly by two ginormous corporations – it’s all fun and games in the video game business, isn’t it? Microsoft’s unprecedented near-$70 billion buyout is unsurprisingly under scrutiny, with UK...
News PS5 Firmware Update Makes Massive User Interface Improvements
Quality of life
Sony continues to refine and iterate on the PS5’s user interface, which was a little undercooked at launch but is gradually making great strides. One area it continues to champion and tweak are the Activity Cards, a feature designed to improve the speed at which you can access in-game activities. When used correctly, you’re able...
Rumour Sony Will Flood Stores with PS5 Stock in 2023, Revamped Model Due in September
Sources suggest more than 30 million units will ship
If you’re still having trouble finding a PS5 console – and stock has massively improved in recent months, to be fair – then you’ll allegedly have no issues in 2023. A follow-up report from Insider-Gaming – which previously
News PS Store Essential Picks Sale Is All Killer, No Filler on PS5, PS4
Live now
The Planet of the Discounts sale ends today, and of course, it's been immediately replaced with another big PS Store offer. From now through to 26th October, the Essential Picks promotion brings its own range of discounts, and as far as we can see, it's packed with big games and not much else. There's a decent range across PS5 and PS4...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
What does version 22.02-06.02.00 do?
Slow down, Sony! It's only been a week since the previous PS5 firmware update, and now we're back again with yet another. Yes, today marks the release of the latest system software update, which is available to download and install now. Weighing in at just over 1GB, the new firmware does exactly what you'd...
News Jailbroken PS5 Deep Dive into Demon's Souls Unearths Legendary Ring of the Chieftain
Leave no stone unturned
Last week we brought you the titanic news that the PS5 has been jailbroken, allowing modders to delve into previously unexplored depths digitally and uncover secrets of rare repute. Well, Lance Mcdonald is at it again, and this time he has unearthed a fun easter egg left in the Demon's Souls remake by developer BluePoint...
Feature How Does the $1,500 Meta Quest Pro Compare to PSVR2?
Side-by-side with Meta's cutting-edge headset
As has been rumoured for an eternity, Meta has announced a flagship new virtual reality headset: the Meta Quest Pro. It’s important to underline that this will not replace the existing consumer-ready Meta Quest 2: it’s a corporate product, designed more for business and productivity than mucking...
News Sony's Iron Man VR Is Soaring to Meta Quest 2
Oh, and Meta bought the developer
Sony’s PSVR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR is releasing on rival headset Meta Quest 2, with PlayStation’s blessing. The game, developed by Camouflaj, will be published by Oculus Studios on the new system – although SIE is still listed among all the copyright notices. To be fair, when you consider the...
News This Is How Much It Costs Sony for You to Complain About the PS Plus Games
Many millions
The monthly PS Plus games, available to Essential subscribers, rarely are universally appreciated. There are exceptions, of course, where it feels like everyone is on board – but usually the updates are met with a mixed response, as our monthly polls demonstrate. So, how much does it cost Sony to upset its fanbase every four weeks? A...
Random A DualSense Plush Toy Is Something We Didn't Know We Wanted
Thanks, Shu
The DualSense is an awesome controller, and really elevates PS5 games when used to its full potential. We love the pad as it is, but the thought of it being more huggable never occurred to us. As it turns out, the PS5's fancy controller makes a surprisingly good plushie. Shuhei Yoshida, who now heads up PlayStation's indies team,...
News The Last of Us Was 'Ahead of Its Time', Sony Wanted 'Definitive Version'
HBO show wasn't the main reason for remake
For a lot of PlayStation fans, the release of The Last of Us: Part I perplexed them. The game – less than a decade old, and already remastered for the PS4 – was treated to a magnificent remake by Naughty Dog, much to the bemusement of sceptics. Now there’s speculation that Sony will also remake Ho
Random Iconic PS1 Startup Sequence Is Even More Glorious on a 35-Foot TV
Size matters
Back in the late 90s, we would all boot up our original PlayStation consoles on old school CRT TVs, and we'd be happy with that. The Sony Computer Entertainment and PS1 logos would appear in turn on a screen which was, at the absolute max, 40 inches, but realistically, probably half that. Maybe half again if you were rocking one of...
Random Did You Know WipEout's Iconic Logo Was Made Up of a Bunch of 8s?
No one eights it either
Font nerds of the world unite: we’ve got a piece of trivia here that will have your Times New Roman twitching! Did you know that WipEout’s iconic PS1 logo was made up of a bunch of 8s, all aligned differently and cut out to spell the name? Don’t believe us, well here’s the irrefutable proof: It’s such a simple...
News HBO's The Last of Us Ellie 'Encouraged Not' to Play the Games
A fresh take
HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us has us hungry for details as the silver screen-reworking of Naughty Dog's magnum opus draws ever closer, and we aren't the only ones. In a new interview with USA Today, actress Bella Ramsey, who portrays Ell
News Demon's Souls Remake Dev Bluepoint Games Assisted on God of War Ragnarok
All hands on deck
Sony Santa Monica brought in the cavalry to help complete God of War Ragnarok, which has now officially gone gold on PS5 and PS4. While outsourcing is relatively commonplace among tentpole AAA titles, a graphic showing all the teams that contributed to the project is the f
News God of War Ragnarok Goes Gold Ahead of November Release Date on PS5, PS4
Ragnarok is coming
Great news, PlayStation fans: God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, meaning that the game has finished development and is ready to be shipped. We had been anticipating this announcement for a while now, and it's arrived at a good time, with the game set to release in just over a month, on the 9th November. It's weirdly hard to...
News Ghost of Tsushima, Sly Cooper Dev Sucker Punch Celebrates 25th Anniversary
An inFAMOUS achievement
Sucker Punch – the Seattle-based creator of juggernaut PlayStation franchises like Sly Cooper, inFAMOUS, and Ghost of Tsushima – turns 25-years-old today. The PS Studios subsidiary, based in Bellevue, was founded in 1997 – and actually got its start in game development on the Nintendo 64, rather than the PS1. The...
News Hardcore PlayStation Fans Seem Dead Against a Horizon Zero Dawn Remake or Remaster
False dawn
In the early hours of Monday morning, a leak surfaced on the internet that had many a PlayStation fan up in arms. The report, which was quickly backed up by other reliable sources, said that Sony has a remake or remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn in the works. Obviously remakes and remasters are nothing new at this point (far from it!), but...
News Six-Year-Old Celebrates After Conquering Astro's Playroom on PS5
She took that T-Rex out
Here’s a heart-warming story to kickstart your Friday: a proud father has awarded a letter of congratulations, alongside a real-world PlayStation trophy, to a six-year-old who managed to complete Astro’s Playroom on PS5, presented from the perspective of the platform holder. The child in question had been struggling with...
News Sony Headhunts Nike Honcho to Help Build PlayStation's Brand
Just do it
Sony has recruited Andrea Perez, a former honcho at Nike, to lead its PlayStation marketing initiatives. The ex-Global Vice President for Jordan Women’s will assume the role as Senior Vice President of Brand, Product, and Services marketing, where she’ll oversee campaigns relating to PS5, PSVR2, PS Plus, the PS Store, and much more. A...
News PS Plus Subscribers in Spain Get a Bonus Game This Month
Added extra
Something you may not be aware of is that PS Plus subscribers in Spain – across all tiers – tend to get the odd bonus game from time-to-time. These titles are typically part of the PS Talents program, which helps local developers get their software published on the PS Store. And this time it’s no different: Way Down – which will...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PC Promises PS Studios Bonuses with PSN Connection
Login to PSN on PC for extras
Sony wants you to login to PSN while you play its PC games, and as part of a new update to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, it’s laying the groundwork. While this was discovered in the port’s source code previously, the title’s latest patch actually adds the functionality – even though it’s not quite working...
News Guerrilla's Delectable Decima Engine Being Used in Several PS5 Projects
Sony eager to share technology
Dutch developer Guerrilla Games’ delectable Decima Engine is being leveraged by “several studios”, according to PS Studios bigwig Hermen Hulst. The Amsterdam-based outfit famously handed Hideo Kojima the source code to its tech, which was later used to create Death Stranding – and according to leaked documents,...
News PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Out Now in North America
Begin earning points
Sony’s new loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in the PS App across North and South America, meaning you can begin completing campaigns, earning digital collectibles, and amassing points based on your PS Store purchases. Rewards include free games and credit towards your next PS5 and PS4 purchases – and it’s free to...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Improves system performance
A new firmware update for the PS5 is available to download and install now, but don’t expect any major changes. The latest software – which weighs in at around 1.08GB – promises “improved system performance”, so expect various bug fixes and security tweaks behind-the-scenes, rather than any forward-facing...
News PS5 Exclusives Will Take at Least One Year to Launch on PC
Live service games will likely be day-and-date
Sony won’t shut up about PC and smartphones, and PS Studios boss Hermen Hulst has been discussing its release strategy moving forwards. Specifically, he mentioned that there’ll be “at least a year” between its single player titles launching on PS5 and PC, but in some cases its live service...
News PlayStation Bigwigs Won't Shut Up About PC, Smartphones
Won't somebody please think of the PS5?
It’s rare we get an interview from any of PlayStation’s top brass anymore, so we’re always eager to dig through the comments whenever the likes of group president Jim Ryan open their mouth. Unfortunately, it feels like the PS5 has become a forgotten format of late, as all the executives want to talk...
News Sony Will Continue to Make PS4 Games Moving Forwards
"We don't want to forget millions of active players"
Sony will not abandon the PS4, and it’s considering content for the last-gen console on a case-by-case basis. Outside of the upcoming God of War Ragnarok – which will release on both PS5 and PS4 – the manufacturer is being unprecedentedly secretive about its upcoming slate of first-party...
News Bloodborne Movie, TV Show Could Be a Thing in the Future
"Not unthinkable," says Hermen Hulst
A Bloodborne movie, TV series, or anime is not outside the realms of possibility according to PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst, who says the company's investments are about more than just game development nowadays. Talking to Reuters about Sony's recent funding of Elden Ring
News God of War Ragnarok Game Length Is Reportedly Worthy of Jörmungandr Himself
More side quests this time around
God of War Ragnarok fast approaches, as if Fimbulwinter had just ended, with the sequel to 2018's God of War set to launch on 9th November. It is reportedly going to be a journey worthy of the sagas themselves, with a full playthrough supposedly taking about 40 hours. That's according to the reliable Tom Henderson...
News Leaked Sony Document Supposedly Sheds Light on PS5's Portfolio
A snapshot
A leaked document purportedly including information on upcoming PlayStation Studios projects, mentioned as part of the Horizon Zero Dawn remaster rumours, has allegedly surfaced. It should be noted that we haven’t been able to independently verify the veracity of the spreadsheet, and it would potentially be a fairly easy thing to fake...
News God of War Ragnarok Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 by ESRB
Chaos and classification
God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated release is fast approaching, and further evidence of its impending 9th November launch has emerged as part of its ESRB summary. While the classification – which includes an age rating for the US audience – is light on any particularly illuminating information, it does confirm...
News PS Studios Malaysia Achieves Next Major Milestone with Futuristic Workspace
Welcome to the future
PS Studios Malaysia, the first-party support studio located in Kuala-Lumpur, has achieved its next major milestone: a gorgeous, futuristic workspace for its team to collaborate in. Photographs of the office were shared by studio head Hasnul Hadi on Twitter, which reveal a spaceship-like sliding glass door entrance, marked with...
Talking Point We Need to Discuss This Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Remaster
As project is all but confirmed
It’s not officially confirmed, but it’s pretty much as good as: Guerrilla, one of Sony’s flagship first-party developers, is remastering its 2017 open world RPG Horizon Zero Dawn for the PS5. It’s important to underline one thing here: we don’t know the full details. While recent releases like Naughty...
News Modder Claims PS5 Has Been Jailbroken on Old System Software
Version 4.03 or before needed
Popular modder Lance McDonald has today uploaded footage of what he claims to be a jailbroken PS5 running custom code in order to install the now delisted PT. This is being done through an exploit in the User's Guide, found in the PS5's settings menu. A list of debug settings is then accessible, with PT available...
News There Could Be Many More PS5, PS4 First-Party Leaks Coming
Top secret document supposedly being shared around
It emerged overnight that Guerrilla is working on a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn for PS5, which will bring the game up to the standard of sequel Horizon Forbidden West, with improved lighting, animations, and textures. Many other websites have since corroborated the rumour, which also mentions a...
News Sony Producing Two Million PSVR2 Headsets by March 2023
Took first device over a year to sell two million
Sony plans to have two million PSVR2 headsets ready for consumers to purchase by March 2023, a new Bloomberg report claims. Mass production reportedly kicked into gear last month and hasn't hit any snags or faced any supply chain constraints up until now. The platform holder plans to release the...
News PS Stars Appears to Have a Secret, Invite-Only Diamond Tier
And you can't join
PlayStation Stars, Sony's new rewards program which just launched in Asia and has already begun to ruffle some feathers, appears to have an exclusive invite-only tier of service, according to information datamined from the PS App. This fifth tier, which is supposedly called Diamond, is referenced in
News Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster for PS5 Reportedly in Development
Brings it closer to Forbidden West
Here is a head-scratcher for your Sunday evening: Sony is reportedly remastering Horizon Zero Dawn for PS5. The claim is made by website MP1ST, citing multiple sources, and more online personalities in the know have come out publicly to say the project is real. Some even say
News PS1's Iconic T-Rex Tech Demo Roars to PS Stars As a Digital Collectible
With a subtle Sly Cooper nod
Few moments in gaming history are more iconic than seeing PS1’s legendary T-Rex tech demo for the first time. It’s such a signature scene that Astro’s Playroom even parodied it for its fantastic final boss fight! It makes sense, then, that the dinosaur is being added as a digital collectible to Sony’s new loyalty...
News Horizon Forbidden West's Lance Reddick Outs Mocap Work
Whoops
Horizon Forbidden West star Lance Reddick, who plays the character Sylens, has returned to the motion capture studio. In a Twitter post since deleted, the acclaimed actor wrote: “Hard at work in a session for Horizon Forbidden West.” In the photograph, the star is wearing a motion capture suit and has marks on his face for facial capture...
News Everybody's Golf Fans 'Thanos Snapped' Out of the Game as Servers Go Offline
Below par
The unfortunate day for PS4 golfing game Everybody's Golf has finally arrived: its servers were taken offline overnight, meaning none of its multiplayer functionality is accessible anymore. You can still play offline, but the Platinum Trophy will now be deemed unobtainable. It follows in the footsteps of PS4 games like Killzone Shadow Fall...
News Once Considered a PlayStation Competitor, Google Stadia Is Shutting Down
Sorry, Stadians
Back in 2019, Google officially announced its new game streaming platform, Stadia. At the time, the tech juggernaut framed Stadia as the future of gaming — a way to play all kinds of games on demand, without having to worry about your computer's specifications. It all sounded rather impressive — and it actually worked fairly...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC Version Dated for 27th October
Busy PC month for Sony
Update: Sony's main official channels have now confirmed the Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC port will be releasing worldwide on 27th October 2022. There's also a new trailer demonstrating some of the features mentioned down below. Original story: It appears the Latin American PlayStation YouTube channel has jumped th
News Hires for AAA Live Service Game from a 'Flagship' Sony IP Are Underway
Jetpack Interactive looking for talent
Jetpack Interactive, a small support studio based in Vancouver, has posted job listings for a AAA live service game it is working on with Sony. The title is based on a "flagship" PlayStation IP, and will form part of the platform holder's large push into the live service games sector. The Canadian team is...
News Sony Gates Customer Service Priority Behind New PS Stars Program
Reach level 4 in Asia, Japan for a queue skip
Sony's new reward program PlayStation Stars launched overnight in Asian regions and Japan, and users are expressing their concerns surrounding a perk tied to the highest rank in the scheme. If you reach level four, which requires you to buy four full-price games and unlock 128 rare Trophies, you'll be...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.23 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
New cars, Scapes, and more
As revealed yesterday, Gran Turismo 7's latest patch is now available on PS5 and PS4. A trio of new vehicles headline this update, of course, but there's a whole host of other fixes and additions. The Nissan Silvia K’s Type S (S14) ’94, Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder, and Volkswagen ID.R ’19 can now be added to...
News Destruction AllStars' Stockpile Frenzy Game Mode Spices Things Up, Adds Tornados
Hang on to your helmets
Destruction AllStars latest update is live, it's called Survive, and it introduces a new game mode called Stockpile Frenzy. In addition, there is a new AllStar Pass, weekly challenges, and a series of special rules being introduced to Quickplay and Trios playlists. The event will run from 28th September through until 9th...
