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Reminder May 2022's PS Plus Games Are About to Go for Good
Last chance
Just as a swift reminder: you have hours left to claim May 2022’s PS Plus games, so if you haven’t added them to your Game Library yet – well, maybe get on that pronto. Depending on your timezone, June 2022’s PS Plus games will replace the trio of titles on 7th June, 2022 – we’ll reiterate that you absolutely must act fast...
News Megaton Incoming! Sony Bend Will Reveal Its New Logo Tomorrow
Please be excited
Wow, the week that is "not actually E3 but kind of is" truly hots up tomorrow! Days Gone team Sony Bend has confirmed it will reveal its new company logo tomorrow. Phwoar! Posting on Twitter, the developer says you can catch a livestream at 8pm BST / 12pm PT / 3pm ET where "we unveil our new Bend Studio logo". What a truly...
News Here's How Horizon Forbidden West's Machine Strike Was Made for PS5, PS4
King me
Horizon Forbbiden West is an excellent new instalment in one of PlayStation's most beloved first-party franchises, and one that is consistently being updated. Aloy's latest adventure ultimately takes her all the way to the Forbidden West, but it can take a while to get there, as it is ve
News Thor Voice Actor Finishes 'Last Bit of Work' on God of War Ragnarok
Will it release this year?
Voice actor for Thor in God of War Ragnarok, Ryan Hurst, has revealed his work on the project is complete after talking about the role in a recent panel at Comic Com Revolution. The event took place late last month, and after discussing his work on the second season of Disney+ show The Mysterious Benedict Society, Hurst...
News EVO, Sony, and Epic Working to Reduce Fighting Game Input Latency
A response
If you’re a pro player, milliseconds matter. The reality is that the vast majority of us wouldn’t notice input latency unless it’s especially aggressive, but when you’re playing fighting games at a professional level, it’s a problem. Here’s the rub, then: Sony is one of the co-owners of the popular EVO fighting game...
News PSVR2 Is 'Super Impressive' and Horizon Call of the Mountain Is 'Very, Very Cool'
Can't wait to try it
PSVR2 has been officially announced for quite some time, and we even got our first glimpse at a selection of games during last night’s State of Play – but hands on impressions have been light. That’s because, effectively, very few outside of Sony have played it yet – we’re still eagerly anticipating our first...
News Horizon Forbidden West Update Makes a Huge Improvement to Performance Mode on PS5
Comparison video shows the difference
A huge update to Horizon Forbidden West was released yesterday, adding in a whole bunch of cool new features like New Game + and the ability to transmog outfits and
News PS5 Has Now Sold Over 20 Million Units as Sony Plans to Ramp Up Production
The only way is up
Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that it's now sold more than 20 million PS5 consoles worldwide. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, the platform holder has reached this figure not long after its last financial reports in early May. At the time, Sony stated it had shipped 19.3 million units, but it's now crossed over the...
News PS5, PS4 Stalwarts Resident Evil, Final Fantasy Lead State of Play Trailer Views
Broadcast on track to be biggest yet
Since the beginning of PlayStation, franchises like Resident Evil and Final Fantasy have been key to the success of Sony’s consoles. It’s testament to their longevity that four hardware generations later – and nearing 30 years – those very same series remain crowd pleasers for PS5 and PS4 owners. Our...
Reaction Sony Kickstarts the Summer with Sizzling State of Play
All killer, no filler
Pound for pound, this was comfortably the best multi-game State of Play to date. No doubt. The content does the heavy lifting, of course – there won’t always be multiple titles with mass appeal to reveal – but this broadcast, modestly anticipated after past disappointments, was a handful of PS Studios additions away
News Twisted Metal Show Casts Wrestler Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth, Will Arnett to Provide Voice
Not clowning around
Update (3/6/22): We've already heard who will be providing the voice for Sweet Tooth in the Twisted Metal TV series, but who will portray the character physically? We now have our answer. As reported by Deadline, Joe Seanoa — better known as AEW wrestler Samoa Joe — will fill the boots of the maniacal killer clown...
News Spider-Man PS5, PS4 Games Sell a Spider-Sense Tingling 33 Million Copies
In the swing of things
Wow! Marvel’s Spider-Man is far and away the biggest series in Sony’s stable, with Insomniac Games’ two superhero themed titles combining to sell 33 million copies, as of 15th May. That’s a truly jaw-dropping number: we’re talking peak Nintendo and Rockstar numbers here. Remember that there have only been two titles...
Poll Did Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream Live Up to the Hype?
The best one yet or the best one yet?
It's been a while since Sony's last general State of Play livestream, but the company returned with nearly 30 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 announcements for its fanbase this week. Since we've already gotten a good look at the headset itself along with its next-gen controllers, Sony lifted the lid on some new...
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Is a Real PSVR2 Spectacle, Aloy Cameo Confirmed
It's got scale
Wow, wow, wow! Frankly, this trailer will not do Horizon Call of the Mountain justice, but the fact that it looks jaw-dropping scaled-down on a flat-screen is testament to what we’re all about to experience with PSVR2. The sheer scale on display here at points is breath-taking – this is comfortably the biggest, most beautiful VR...
News Huge Horizon Forbidden West Update Adds New Game Plus, Outfit Swaps, Skill Respec
And it's available now
We were expecting to see Horizon Call of the Mountain during State of Play, but Horizon Forbidden West got a moment in the spotlight too. Turns out Guerrilla Games isn't done with the open world RPG just yet, as it has announced and released a major update that introduces all sorts of new features. First and foremost, this...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered and Miles Morales Are Swinging Onto PC
Should've sensed that
Update: It's not just the original Spidey title heading to PC. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales will also be wall-running to Steam and Epic Games Store, launching in Fall 2022. This update comes from the PS Blog, where Insomniac Games confirms that both games are indeed heading to PC. Another detail is that Marvel's...
News Returnal, Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC Ports Appear to Leak
Screenshots of settings emerge
Screenshots from what appear to be PC ports of both Returnal and Sackboy: A Big Adventure have leaked online. The images show the settings screens for the two titles, and include a multitude of graphical options, ranging from raytracing to shadow quality and beyond. The leaked pictures emerged shortly after a
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (2nd June, 2022)
PSVR2! Third-Parties! Hype?
Where can you watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? You'll find it on this very page. Sony is back with a slightly later than usual 3PM PT / 11PM BST State of Play broadcast, focusing purely on third-parties and a PSVR2 sneak peek. It must be reiterated that, while this is part of Summer Game Fest, it's not...
News God of War Slaughters GeForce Now Support Ahead of PS Plus Reboot
Cloudy with no chance of GeForce Now
God of War is everywhere right now! It’s coming to PS Plus Essential next week, is already part of the PS Plus Collection, and will be included with PS Plus Extra later in the month. Basically, if you haven’t experienced Kratos’ Norse sojourn, you can have no excuses. One place the game
News PSVR2's Horizon Call of the Mountain Massively Upgraded in New Teaser
A looker
Horizon Call of the Mountain, as you may recall, was officially announced by Firesprite and Guerrilla earlier in the year. Sony showed a very short teaser trailer for the tentpole PSVR2 title, and promised more news soon. That information is scheduled to arrive during
News PS Plus' PS1 Games Use Superior NTSC 60Hz Format in Japan
Expected, but good
Sony’s decision to release inferior PAL 50Hz versions of its PS1 games with PS Plus Premium has attracted a lot of attention, but now the service has launched in Japan there is finally some positive news: the platform holder is using NTSC 60Hz ROMs of key titles like Ape Escape. This was expected as they’re the only Japanese...
News Japanese PS Plus Premium Lineup Shares First Look at PS3 Games
Ratchet! Resistance! God of War!
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium are launching in Japan right now, and just like the Asian release, the complete list of games included in the service is being pulled from an official website page rather than a promotional push from
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Will Be Part of State of Play
Get a "new look" at PSVR2 game
Sony has confirmed Horizon Call of the Mountain will be part of tomorrow's State of Play presentation. A tweet reveals we'll get a "new look" at the PSVR2 title, which to date is the only game shown officially for the next-gen headset. That very short list of All PSVR2 Co
News Do You Really Love the PS Vita? Now You Can Get One Framed
Or a PSP, if you're old-school
The PS Vita was dealt a pretty unfair hand. Launched at a time when the handheld market was facing stiff competition from smartphones, Sony's last portable had power, ability, and some great games – but it simply couldn't find the mass market penetration it needed to succeed against Nintendo's 3DS (and even that...
News Sony Establishes Software Business Department in China as PS5 Starts Strong in Country
Part of PlayStation's growth plan
Appetite for the PS5 is soaring in China, a targeted growth territory for Sony following its mild success in the country with the PS4. In a recent investor meeting, the platform holder noted that sales of its new-gen console are 2.7x higher than they were with the PS4 within the same 72 week launch period – and...
Review God of War (PS4) - Kratos Returns with a Game Worthy of Asgard
God tier
Republished on Wednesday 1st June 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. God of War: Ascension may have been entertaining, but it showed that Kratos had lost the Midas touch. Sony Santa Monica’s reluctance to experiment with a...
Reaction Why You Shouldn't Worry About Sony's New Strategy
Additional investment is exciting
PlayStation is steering its business in a new direction, and gamers are renowned for their reluctance to change. A recent mid-term strategy meeting elaborated on Sony’s intention to look beyond its traditional walled garden, bringing its content to more platforms and mediums. This, as is perhaps predictable, has...
News This Week's State of Play Is Part of Summer Game Fest, Apparently
Expectations raised?
Sony's dropped a new teaser for this week's State of Play, which is set to air on Thursday — but don't get too excited. Said teaser doesn't hint at specific games or anything — it's purely a social media reminder. It does feature a potentially interesting detail, however. A logo in the top left of the video confirms that...
News PS Plus Members Bemused by Potential God of War Inclusion Across Multiple Tiers
PS Plus Essential rumours raise questions
Sony Santa Monica’s stunning 2018 series revamp God of War is almost certainly part of the PS Plus Essential lineup for June 2022, with confirmation now coming from two separate and historically reliable sources. While this rumour has been met warmly by fans waiting patiently for God of War Ragnarok –...
News Fake Bloodborne Remaster Tweet Sends Fans into a Frenzy
Are you listening, Jim?
Alright, so to be clear, there hasn't been a Bloodborne remaster announcement. However, there has been a fabricated one — and it's blown up. Impersonating popular gaming news account Nibel, somebody fooled thousands into thinking Sony had finally made every FromSoftware fan's dreams come true. Above is the tweet that had...
Talking Point State of Play Predictions - What Do You Expect?
Place your bets
Sony will host an anticipated State of Play livestream this week, but it’s important to stress upfront what it’s not. This is not a summer showcase to be compared with an E3 press conference or even a major Nintendo Direct. Despite the similarities in format, we’ve seen enough State of Play presentations now to know that...
News It Must Be Summer, Because Clearly Fake State of Play Leaks are Spreading on Social Media
What year is it?!
Oh no, we've somehow travelled back in time to an era when wonky off-screen photos of leaked press conferences were all the rage! Actually, hold on...these tweets are dated 2022, and they're talking about Sony's upcoming State of Play. Are we really still doing this?! As it turns out, yes, yes we are. Unbelievably, several images,...
News Sony Targeting 1.5 Million PSVR2s for Launch, But Could Drop in Early 2023
A bold beginning
According to reliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Sony intends to manufacture 1.5 million PSVR2 headsets for the second half of this year. The TF International Securities employee noted, however, that the virtual reality device could ultimately drop in early 2023, depending on the “development schedule” of game titles...
News Sony and Bungie Will Create a Live Service Centre of Excellence Once Acquisition Closes
New department to oversee PlayStation's fresh direction
One of the things lost in Sony’s investor relations report last week, and brought back to our attention by ResetEra, is the company’s integration plan for acquisition target, Bungie. While the deal is yet to close, the platform holder expects the ink to b
News Take a Full Tour of the New PS Plus Tiers
Hopefully you're not nonplussed
Excited for the launch of the revamped PS Plus next month? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, with the service already available in Asia – sans cloud streaming functionality, of course – we figured we’d put it through its paces. So, we signed up for a Hong Kong account and took a tour of all the features, from the...
Rumour Killzone VR Was in Development, Could Have Switched to PSVR2
Helghast yeah
According to sources of the popular YouTube channel PSVR without Parole, a Killzone VR game was in development at Supermassive Games. We know that The Quarry developer teased further projects with Sony all the way back in 2018, stating that it was working on “several unannounced PlayStation exclusives”. One of these, allegedly, was...
News Sony Patches Band-Aid into PS Plus' PS1 Games, As Emulation Is Taken to Task
New patch released makes things worse
We’ve written a lot about the pros and cons of PS1 emulation on PS5 and PS4, but leave it to Digital Foundry to compile the best analysis yet. A new video published today really breaks down the areas Sony needs to improve in, and it’s a constructive watch that’s free of any hyperbole or ranting. All in...
Poll Do You Care About PlayStation TV Shows?
Tune in or tune out
If it was not already clear before this week, it most certainly should be now: PlayStation is about more than just its PS5 console and lineup of quality single player focused titles. Sony is pushing for more live-service games, it's porting more to PC, and its
News State of Play Showcase for Thursday Confirmed, PSVR2 Games Included
Almost 30 minutes in length
Sony has confirmed its next State of Play livestream will take place next week on Thursday 2nd June 2022, containing a "sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2" as well as "some exciting reveals from our third-party partners". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the showcase will begin at 11pm BST / 3pm PT...
News Sony Pictures Eyes Director Neill Blomkamp to Steer Gran Turismo Movie
Given the green light
Iconic racing simulation Gran Turismo is getting a movie adaptation as well as the TV show announced overnight – and production companies Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are targeting District 9 director Neill Blomkamp to steer it. The Japanese giant’s video game adaptation initiative is flying following the $400...
News Dreams' Digital Expo DreamsCom Returns This Summer with New Ways to Participate
Submissions now open
Within the realm of Dreams, there are a few consistencies that rein in the madness, and DreamsCom is one of them. It's an in-game event that acts like a gaming exhibition for all the wild and wonderful things the community makes using Media Molecule's toolbox. DreamsCom 22 has just been announced, and submissions are now open if...
News Sony 'Not at All Finished' Growing PlayStation Studios via Acquisitions
Inorganic growth not done yet
Reinforcing comments made in the past multiple times over, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has once again explained how Sony isn't done with studio acquisitions in order to further expand its first-party portfolio. During the Q&A section of the company's recent business briefing section, Ryan said: "In terms of future...
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.15 Available Now, Adds More Cars and Events
Plus birthday presents
Just as promised over the weekend, the latest Gran Turismo 7 update has hit Sony servers and is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.15 adds the three teased cars (Roadster Shop Rampage, Toyota GR010 HYBRID '21, and SUZUKI Vision Gran Turismo) as well as three new events with Menu Books attached, and most...
News 72% of PS Plus Subscribers Satisfied with Service, Says Sony
Our survey says
According to Sony's latest business overview, 72 per cent of PS Plus subscribers — specifically on PS4 — are satisfied with the service. A whopping 33 per cent of that majority are apparently "extremely satisfied". It's an interesting report, because if you've been keeping track of how badly the monthly PS Plus updates are...
Rumour PS5 Exclusive Returnal Likely Heading to PC Soon
SteamDB lists very familiar-sounding game
It's no secret that Sony has moved to a model where its console exclusive first-party games will eventually migrate to PC. PlayStation has now published a number of titles on Steam and Epic Games Store, and more are absolutely on the way. It's a contentious move that sees the brand reaching beyond the...
News Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development
Spread across various services
In a recent Q&A with investors, Sony has now confirmed the existence of TV adaptations for three of its major PlayStation franchises. God of War, which had previously been reported, Horizon, and Gran Turismo will all be getting TV shows. Unfortunately the original source doesn't appear to be accessible online, but
News South Korean Rating for God of War Ragnarok Suggests News Is Incoming
It's happening?
The South Korean rating board strikes again, and this time it's one of the biggest games on the horizon. God of War Ragnarok is the next major first-party title from PlayStation Studios, and as far as we know, it's still on course to release sometime in 2022. Now, it's been awarded an age rating, which suggests that could be true...
News Looks Like Sony Will Stop Making PS4 Games by 2025
Maybe sooner
The PS4 has been so successful for Sony that it's been keeping the console going for longer than many expected. PS5 has been doing well, but it's clear that a vast majority of PlayStation's user base is still on the older hardware, and so the platform holder has been continuing to cater for those yet to make the jump. However, at some...
News PlayStation Studios Investment to Be Split Evenly Between Existing and New IP by 2025
More new faces coming
PlayStation has an immense back catalogue of valuable IPs, but part of the company's success is its willingness to explore new territory. Through each hardware generation, we've been treated to brand new worlds and characters, and these new ventures have of course been supported by reliable sequels in popular series. It looks...
News PSP Classic Resistance Retribution Likely Coming to PS Plus Premium
New age ratings for PS5, PS4 versions found
PSP title Resistance Retribution has received a new age rating in Korea for PS5 and PS4 versions, meaning it could be included in PS Plus Premium in the near future. The Game Rating and Administration of Korea board issued the rating for Sony Bend's third-person shooter, as spotted by Gematsu.