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News Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition's Lack of On-Disc DLC Is Reportedly Down to Sony Policy
And CDPR didn't want to spend
When Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was announced earlier today, some PlayStation fans were quick to express disappointment. Why? Well, on PS5, Cyberpunk 2077's expansion, Phantom Liberty, isn't included on the physical version's disc. Instead, you just get a PSN voucher that must be redeemed in order to access the...
Also tops God of War Ragnarok on PS5
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was a smash hit for Sony and PlayStation when it launched last month in Europe. Fresh sales data shows that the PS5 exclusive came third in overall software sales rankings, but it was only beaten by EA Sports FC 24 (surprise!) and Assassin's Creed Mirage — both of which were on sale for up...
News It's Utter Domination for PS5 in Europe as Xbox Continues to Lose Significant Ground
Sony's system seems unstoppable
There's only one console seeing continued commercial growth in Europe right now, and it's the PS5. Sony's current-gen system posted yet more impressive numbers last month, with sales up an eye-watering 143% over October 2022 (as per Games Industry). Of course, this is partly down to the fact that the PS5 still had...
News PlayStation's Mobile Games Studio Rebrands Following Multiple Departures
Savage
It's often forgotten about, but part of Sony's long-term plan is to establish itself in the mobile gaming space. a PlayStation Mobile Studios division exists, and back in 2022, the company acquired Savage Game Studios as its first sizeable, dedicated mobile developer. The team has been making a "new unannounced AAA mobile live service action...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2023 Available Now on PS5, PS4
14 games added in total
Last week, Sony officially announced the latest lineup of games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium, adding to the game catalogue and range of classics as usual. In total, 14 more PS5 and PS4 titles are joining the fun, including Teardown, which has been available on Extra since its launch on the 15th. Today, 21st November,...
News Steam Store Update Adds Specific DualSense, DualShock Controller Support
Further entwined
PC is now a central pillar of Sony's PlayStation strategy, becoming more relevant daily. Evidence suggests that some PC Trophy support is in the offing, which is to say nothing of the lucrative new revenue streams the firm has found on platforms like Steam and, more recently, GOG. Further pro
News Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Reportedly Deader than Alderaan
Too soon?
Hopes of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake returning balance to the Force have been thoroughly dashed, with Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grub reporting that "full stop, this game is not being worked on in any way at any studio." Grub's comments come in response to those of Embracer Group boss Lars Wingford, who refused to...
News No, PlayStation Japan Isn't Teasing Some Big Announcement for This Week
Unless you like King Gnu, that is
Social media does your head in sometimes, doesn't it? One innocent post can be enough to make people lose their minds and immediately spiral off into extreme speculation. And unfortunately, that's just starting to happen with PlayStation Japan's latest tweet, which features a teaser for something on the 23rd...
Video Why Sony Will Never Make the PS Vita 2
We all want one, but does it really make sense?
The PS Portal is here, ushering Sony back into the handheld market. But this remote-play device isn’t quite what many fans were hoping for. Over a decade after the launch of the PlayStation Vita, there’s still a fiery demand for a true successor, and to some the PS Portal is nothing more than a...
News Returnal Director Is Leaving Housemarque After 14 Years
Harry Krueger out
Housemarque, Sony's Finnish studio that brought us PS5's excellent Returnal, has announced the departure of a long-serving member of the team. Harry Krueger, director of the aforementioned game, will be leaving the studio after 14 years. Krueger joined Housemarque in 2009 as a gameplay programmer, and quickly made his way up the...
News Arguably PS5's Best and Worst Games of 2023 Now Have Trials on PS Plus Premium
Roll the dice, precious
PS Plus Premium members can sample a selection of full games in time-limited trials, and the group of titles in that range has just folded in what are arguably this year's best and worst. If you're on PS Plus' highest tier subscription, you can now take Baldur's Gate 3 and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum for a test run. The...
Rumour Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Reportedly 2025, Not Next Year
It's almost like no one actually knows yet
Now Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is out and old news, fans are turning their attention to Marvel's Wolverine, the next title from the industrious Insomniac Games. Announced back in 2021 with no release date of any kind, a few observant people recently found potential evidence of a 2024 launch for the PS5...
News Does Busting Make You Feel Good? Playful PSVR2 Post Goes Mega Viral
We've never had the pleasure
Whoever's running the PlayStation UK X/Twitter account deserves a commemorative plaque or small trophy for creating another viral, debatably juvenile social media moment. Understanding the assignment perfectly, we've predictably taken the bait; PlayStation's UK mouthpiece asks (in the context of PSVR2): Does busting make...
News The Last of Us 2 PS5 Remaster Announced, Has a Brand New Survival Mode, $10 Upgrade Path
Naughty
Update 2: Off the back of the entire thing leaking, Sony has officially announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered. As previously reported, it launches on the 19th January, and will feature graphical improvements, a brand new, roguelike survival mode, and the ability to explore some cut content. But perhaps the most important piece of...
News PS Portal Sells Out In Just a Couple of Days
Scalpers are already jumping in
We don't know the exact hows and whys, but the PS Portal appears to be sold out all over the place. Sony's remote play handheld launched just a couple of days ago in major territories, but you'll be hard pressed to track one down. The device is currently listed as unavailable on Sony's own PlayStation Direct — both...
News The Last of Us 2 PS5 Version Appears Inevitable Now
Spotted on the PSN backend
More evidence of a native PS5 version for The Last of Us: Part II is mounting as the Twitter account PlayStation Game Size reports it's found such a product on the PSN backend. Separately, outlet Insider Gaming was able to "independently verify the claim" with its sources. The suggestions come after a Naughty Dog developer...
Jump in
Sony's dedicated remote play device, the PlayStation Portal — or PS Portal for short — is out now. The handheld system is designed to be a second screen for your PS5, which operates via an internet connection. It's fair to say that the Portal won't appeal to everyone, but for those who want to continue playing their PS5 games when the...
News Part of Your PS5 Profile Is Now Pretty Much Useless
Shared tab does nothing
Sony's decision to withdraw Twitter integration from the PS5 console has had a knock-on effect: the Shared tab on your PS5 Profile has been rendered effectively useless. Beforehand, this page would list the videos and screenshots you've posted to the social media site over the years. Now, it's a blank screen saying "media...
News You Can Get 6 Months of Apple Music for Free with Your PS5
Sounds good to us
A new offer has just emerged for PS5 users that'll be music to the ears of, well, people who enjoy music. You can now grab half a year of Apple Music via your current-gen console, and it's totally free. Apple's subscription service grants access to millions of songs for a monthly fee, and with this offer through PS5, you can...
News Sony Says PS Portal Wasn't Designed to Make a Profit
It's all about engagement
The PlayStation Portal is Sony's popular new handheld remote-play machine, which is currently dividing enthusiast opinion. Apparently, the device was never designed as a profit-making product. Instead, the firm says, the goal of the brave little device is to increase PS5 engagement. Speaking to Japanese outlet
News PS5 Is Now Above PS4 in USA, While Its New-Gen Rival Flounders
Xbox Series X|S is struggling
After the severe disruption of the post-pandemic semi-conductor shortage, enormous credit must be levelled at Sony for rebounding in such an impressive way. According to lifetime Circana sales data shared by analyst Mat Piscatella, the PS5 is now nine per cent above the PS4 launch aligned, accurate as of 28th October,...
News Twitter Wants to Dramatically Improve PS5, PS4's Integration
Stay tuned
X, the artist formerly known as Twitter, has reached out to PlayStation to improve its integration of the social network – following its removal earlier in the week. Outspoken owner Elon Musk had previously said he’d personally look into the matter, and now a developer account h
News PS Store Plummets the Price of Over 1,000 PS5, PS4 Games
PS Plus subscribers save even more
We know PS5 and PS4’s huge Black Friday sale is imminent, but Sony’s filling the time between now and Thanksgiving with over 1,000 discounts – primarily on indie games. Right now, you can net some pretty meaningful savings on titles like Cult of the Lamb: Cultist Edition (£14.99/$17.99), Dredge...
News PS5's Twitter Integration Now Offline
Bird icon's gone
Sony said it would be ripping the functionality out of its current-gen system, but the move was actually made a day later than planned as the PS5's integration with Twitter is no longer online. Planned to take place yesterday, you were actually still able to share screenshots and videos to the social media site as late as yesterday...
News Audio Experts Are in Love with PS5's New Pulse Explore Earbuds
"Absurdly good"
Sony is significantly expanding PS5’s product portfolio this Christmas, with the release of the Remote Play handheld PS Portal and a couple of new headphone options. One such product that’s setting pulses racing are the appropriately named Pulse Explore Earbuds, which are being billed as some of the best sounding headphones on...
News Naughty Dog Head of Technology Leaving Kennel After 17-Year Career
One of the pack
Naughty Dog has announced that head of technology Christian Gyrling is leaving the Kennel after an impressive 17-year career. Gyrling began work at the studio as a programmer on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, eventually serving as studio vice president in 2020 and being appointed head of technology earlier this year. The studio,...
Talking Point As PS5 Turns 3, How Are You Feeling About It?
Toddler years
Believe it or not, we're now three years into the PS5 generation — about a third of the way (probably more) through its lifespan before the inevitable PS6. Sony's system has come a long way in that time, and the platform holder is determined to see it a success, aggressively pushing hardware and crafting top tier games to justify a...
News PS Plus Gets Heavy Discounts for Black Friday
For both new and existing subs
Sony has outlined its plans for Black Friday, confirming that there'll be a whole range of discounts going live in the near future. This includes price cuts on its own PlayStation Direct website, as well as at participating retailers. However, details on what the deals will actually entail are light at the time of...
News Sony's PlayStation Replay Patent Could Be a Genuine Game Changer
Just give me moments
Whenever Sony patents its (often wacky) ideas, the news spreads fast, even though we rarely see these concepts become a reality. However, this latest patent to make headlines (as spotted by eXputer), actually sounds like something Sony could push ahead with. The documents reveal a kind of 'replay' system, which would basically...
Hardware Review PS Portal Is the Perfect PS5 Companion (For Some)
A great product at the mercy of your Internet connection
When the PS Portal was first announced, we were endlessly sceptical about Sony's sort of return to the handheld market. We've spent the best part of a decade clamouring for a new PS Vita, so the PS Portal understandably feels like a half-measure, rather than the real deal. However, after...
News A Whopping 80% of Modern Warfare 3's Physical UK Sales Were on PS5, PS4
Domination
A contractual obligation means Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for at least ten years, despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. But if numbers continue to trend like this, we could foresee the series remaining on Sony’s consoles for a lot longer: an enormous 80 per cent of Modern Warfare 3’s physical copies...
News Yes, You Can Attach the New PS5's Detachable Disc Drive to Another Console
Sony's feeling flexible
Swapping disc drives with the new PS5 is easy, and while you will need an Internet connection in order to verify the hardware, you’ll easily be able to swap between different devices. This is demonstrated in the video embedded above, as YouTuber TronicsFix registers a single disc drive with various consoles, and then swaps...
News PS5 Fans Think They've Found Marvel's Wolverine's Release Year
And it could be close
Insomniac Games is, in some ways, carrying Sony’s first-party this generation – and it may not be done just yet. Fresh from the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just a few weeks ago, fans think they’ve discovered the release year of Marvel’s Wolverine: 2024. That would make back-to-back tentpole AAA titles from the...
Video PS Portal Unboxing Gives Us Our First Look at Sony's PS5 Handheld
It's all about the form
The PlayStation Portal is almost upon us, sort of marking the return to the handheld gaming market for Sony. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a unit on the run-up to its November 15th release date to take our PlayStation 5 experience on the go. However, before we turn on this new device for the first time, we're here...
News Sony Takes Control of UK as PS5 Climbs to 51% Market Share
More than double Xbox over last six months
As has been reflected in other parts of Europe – like in France, where Sony currently is beating Xbox Series X|S by a ratio of 90 per cent – the PS5 has gained 51 per cent market share in the UK over the past six months. By comparison, Nintendo has just 25 per cent market share, while Microsoft has...
Poll Are You Buying a PS5 'Slim'?
Slimmer down
With the new PS5 model now available for purchase in the US — with other regions likely to follow in the very near future — we think it's time to ask whether you plan on picking up the PS5 'Slim'. For those who already own a PS5, this is probably an unnecessary expense. Aside from being a bit smaller and having slightly expanded...
Video DualSense Edge vs. Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller: Which Premium Pad Is Best?
Taking control
Most of us will happily use the default DualSense controller to play our PS5 games. However, there's been a market for more premium input options for a long time, and Sony itself finally tapped into it with the DualSense Edge — a more customisable (and more expensive) version of its classic pad. On the other hand, Nacon has been in...
News PS5 'Slim' Is Now Officially for Sale in the US
The time has come
As of today, Sony has started rolling out the new PS5 model in the US. The 'Slim' system is available to purchase from all of the usual retailers, and it's up for grabs on the official PlayStation Direct online store. There are also Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundles available. <products...
News People Are Beginning to Play Around with PS5's Remote Play Handheld
Stream like you mean it
While the PS Portal is technically Sony’s first portable since the PS Vita, the Japanese giant is treating it as more of an accessory for the PS5, like the DualSense Edge or upcoming Pulse headphones. That’s because the device can’t operate independently of the new-gen console, requiring an advanced, streamlined version...
News Sony Has Stopped Updating PS Plus' Subscriber Numbers
In the dark
For the past two quarters, Sony has failed to provide an update on PS Plus’ total number of subscribers. The platform holder is not required to reveal this statistic, of course, but it’s always provided an interesting point of reference as the figure fluctuates throughout the year. Generally the service has hit a ceiling of around 50...
News God of War Ragnarok LoFi Beats Are Chiller Than Fimbulwinter
More like GOAT McCreary
As the only possible thing to listen to while writing, we've become connoisseurs of LoFi music in recent years. Imagine our delight, then, at waking up to an official Bear McCreary joint on the PlayStation YouTube channel that mixes tracks from Sony Santa Monica's epic God of War Ragnarok soundtrack. The tracklist features...
Poll Is God of War Ragnarok Still One of Sony's Best Games, One Year Later?
Oh boy oh boy
Today marks the first anniversary of God of War Ragnarok. The PlayStation exclusive launched on the 9th November 2022, and was immediately met with glowing praise from many a player. Weeks before, it had received universally positive reviews from critics, with some calling it one of Sony's greatest ever first-party titles. At the...
News PS5, PS4's Monthly Active Users Is Increasing
An impressive improvement year-over-year
There were more people playing PS5 and PS4 in the quarter ending 30th September than a year ago. Sony’s latest earnings report reveals that 108 million users connected to the PlayStation Network during the three-month period, compared to the 102 million users in 2022. That’s actually a significant...
News Comical God of War Ragnarok Video Marks the Game's First Anniversary
Happy birthday Kratos and Atreus
Today marks the one-year anniversary since God of War Ragnarok released as a PS5, PS4 exclusive. To commemorate the occasion, Santa Monica Studio has released a video that compiles some of the amusing mishaps it encountered during development, which you can catch above. The team said: "For the one-year anniversary,...
News Boy, We're Warming to These Official God of War Ragnarok Winter Blankets
Ragnarok is upon us
Winter is almost upon us (at least, here in the UK), and we'll be the first to admit that having a nice blanket really does help as the nights get colder (and colder, and colder...). Fortunately for us True Gamers, there's now a way to satisfy both our body temperature and our love for PlayStation at the same time. Indeed,...
News Physical Games Represented Just 4% of Sales for PlayStation Last Quarter
The only category down year-on-year
Sony's financials for Q2 of 2023 are here, and the report illuminates that physical games are a drop in the bucket for PlayStation these days. Sony Interactive Entertainment had a record-breaking second quarter in terms of revenue, pulling in ¥954.1 billion — up 32.38 per cent year-on-year. Of that total,...
News PS5 Earbuds, Elite Wireless Headset Available for Pre-Order Now
Link USB adapter also available
As previously announced by Sony, the new and upcoming PS5 Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset are now available for pre-order on the PlayStation Direct store. The products are up on the UK site now — priced at £199.99 and £129.99 respectively — and availability is expected to roll out...
News Sony Delays Six Live Service PS5 Games, But Company Remains Committed to Model
Wants the games to be enjoyed for a long time
Sony’s slashed its live service plans, announcing that six of its 12 in-production projects will not release by March 2026, as previously planned. The platform holder was plotting to launch the dozen or so titles by the end of its 2025 Fiscal Year, but in an earnings call, Sony bigwig Hiroki Totoki...
News PS5's Install Base Closes on 50 Million As Sony Gets Increasingly Aggressive
As manufacturer strives for record year
Sony is making up for lost time. With the PS5 heavily affected by post-pandemic stock shortages, the Japanese giant is trying to catch up to the PS4’s sales – and overtake them. It’s a feat it’ll likely achieve over the holidays, as a 4.9 million units quarter has put it just one million units behind...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Sales Swing Past Amazing 5 Million Units Milestone
Amazing
Insomniac Games’ critically acclaimed superhero sequel Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has sold over five million copies, as of 30th October. The figure was confirmed as part of a Sony earnings call, and later celebrated on social media by the Burbank-based developer. It means the game took about ten days to pass the milestone, a little longer...