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PS Store Sales Charts Few Surprises as Call of Duty Takes Command on PS5, PS4
Farming Simulator 22 a hit in Europe
More and more people are purchasing games digitally from the PS Store these days, making Sony’s digital sales charts increasingly important information. While we can’t extract exact performance data from these, it is possible to compare titles side-by-side to see how they’re faring. Unsurprisingly, Call of...
News God of War PC Has More Detailed Assets, Higher-Resolution Shadows, and More
Features and specifications revealed
God of War, the 2018 epic from Sony Santa Monica, will look better than ever when it launches on PC from 14th January. The critically acclaimed game – a multi-award winner – will include a number of performance improvements, including support for NVIDIA’s DLSS technology, which is a cutting-edge upscaling...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PC Patch Adds DLSS Upscaling Technology
Seeing clearly
Guerrilla Games is continuing to update the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn, despite sequel Horizon Forbidden West launching in a matter of months. This latest update – version 1.11 – adds support for NVIDIA’s acclaimed DLSS technology, which effectively uses cutting-edge upscaling to reduce computational load while maintaining...
News Gran Turismo 7 Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 Ahead of March Launch
On pace
Gran Turismo 7 is so close we can almost taste the gasoline in the air. After a slew of new footage last week, North America’s chief classification board ESRB has now rated the simulation racer for release. Unsurprisingly, it’s an E for Everyone: “The game contains a historical photo that depicts a driver smoking a cigarette. In a...
News The Last of Us HBO Show Changes Bill Casting to Nick Offerman
Previously Con O'Neill
The TV adaptation of The Last of Us has changed its casting of Bill, a character from the original game who fortifies an entire town with explosives. Previously announced to be played by Con O'Neill, it will now be Nick Offerman playing this role. Offerman is perhaps best known as Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, but he...
News Sony Removes Standalone Versions of Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy on PS4
Can only buy them bundled, now
In a move that doesn't come as a huge surprise, Sony has seemingly delisted the standalone versions of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy on the PlayStation Store. This is no doubt due to the upcoming release of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PS5, which offers a £10 / $10 upgrade...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Is a Whopping 90GB on PS5, It Seems
Room for two
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection just got a 28th January release date, alongside some key details on how the remastered package improves both games. In preparation for the launch, however, you might want to clear some space on your PlayStation 5's SSD. As noted by the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size, Legacy of Thieves...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Out 28th January on PS5
PS4 to PS5 upgrade path available
Sony has today confirmed the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, which remasters Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy for PlayStation 5, will launch on 28th January 2022. The bundle will cost £44.99/$49.99, and there is a PS4 to PS5 upgrade path available. If you own any one of Uncharted 4...
News Sony Showcases Prototype 4K OLED Microdisplay for Virtual Reality
Seeing clearly
Sony has showcased a 4K OLED microdisplay, which could be used in a future virtual reality headset. The prototype hardware was debuted during the organisation’s internal Technology Day, and was introduced by Sony’s R&D Center – not, it must be stressed, Sony Interactive Entertainment. In the video, engineers Yasuka Ishihara...
News PS Plus Blocks Free Mortal Shell PS5 Upgrade
Mortal hell
It's becoming an all too familiar story: the latest lineup of PlayStation Plus titles has just become available in a couple of territories, and Mortal Shell cannot be upgraded to the native PS5 version despite advertising being able to do so free of charge. This means that the version part of PS Plus is blocking the ability to do so,...
News PS Plus Games for December 2021 Are Available to Download Now
New monthly PS5, PS4 games join the service
*Noddy Holder voice* It's Deceeeeeembeeeeerrrrrr! The final month of the year always ushers in a festive spirit, and Sony's ready to pop some new gifts under the PlayStation Plus tree. Yes, a new month means a new suite of PS Plus games joining the service. A little later than usual, December's lineup is...
News PS Now's December 2021 Update Includes GTA, Final Fantasy, John Wick, and More
As talk of an overhaul snowballs
There’s talk of a total overhaul to Sony’s existing subscription services, with PS Now apparently on the chopping block as the company looks to add tiers to PS Plus. In the meantime, though, it’s business as usual for the on-demand membership, with a slew of games set to be added as part of the December 2021...
News Spider-Man Remastered Getting Two New Suits from No Way Home
Available on 10th December
Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered, which is still only available through the Ultimate Edition of Miles Morales, will soon be treated to a further two costumes taken straight from upcoming blockbuster film Spider-Man: No Way Home. There is the new red, blue, and gold suit that has featured prominently in past trailers as well...
News Horizon Forbidden West Looking to Improve Combat Against Human Enemies
Fight them on the beaches
Guerrilla Games got a lot of things right with Horizon Zero Dawn, its first attempt at an open world action RPG after years of making shooters. One of its best aspects is its kinetic, technical combat against giant robot creatures. Fighting the metallic beasts is fun and challenging, but the same couldn't really be said...
News PlayStation Executive Fired After Unsavoury Allegations Emerge
Sony immediately terminates employment
Sony has “terminated” the employment of a PlayStation executive after he allegedly appeared as part of a paedophile sting operation this weekend. George Cacioppo, a senior vice president working on services like PSN and the PS Store, was reportedly caught on camera by a vigilante group aiming to expose...
News Porsche Vision GT Coming Exclusively to Gran Turismo 7 on PS5, PS4
Carn't wait
Polyphony Digital is heavily embedded in the automotive industry, and it regularly collaborates with motoring brands to create concept cars of the future, playable within the Gran Turismo games. And here’s Porsche’s effort: a design lightly inspired by the existing all-electric Taycan, with quad-LED lights on the front. No...
News Gran Turismo 7 Dazzles with Unedited Deep Forest Raceway PS5 Gameplay
Tree bien
Rolling start! Here’s a look at some unedited PlayStation 5 gameplay from the upcoming Gran Turismo 7, showcasing the returning Deep Forest Raceway. Fans of the franchise will know that this has been mainstay in all numbered entries of the Polyphony Digital simulation series, meaning it was conspicuously absent in Gran Turismo Sport...
Comparisons will be made
Such is the discourse among enthusiast gamers that Sony will either have to introduce an Xbox Game Pass competitor or Microsoft will have to pull the plug on its own before fans shut up about it. Despite breaking industry sales records, there’s a sentiment among the most engaged players on social media that PlayStation...
Rumour New PlayStation Subscription Will Give Access to PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP Games
Service will have "tiers"
A new report from Bloomberg says that Sony is planning a to launch a new subscription service that merges PS Plus and PS Now. It's potentially huge news for the PlayStation Nation (yes, we're still writing that), but there are some finer details in the report that make for some very interesting reading. The re
News Sony Set to Combine PS Plus and PS Now to Create Xbox Game Pass Competitor on PS5, PS4
Supposedly launching Spring 2022
Sony is planning to combine PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now to create a new PlayStation subscription service that can compete with Xbox Game Pass, according to a fresh report from Bloomberg. Citing trusted sources and leaked documents, the report states that this service is set to launch around Spring 2022, and...
News Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy the Next Guest Star Costume in Fall Guys
Outcast
Sony is going all-in on Fall Guys right now. To kick off Season 6 of the battle royale platformer, you can unlock not one but two Ghost of Tsushima outfits, with two moods of Jin Sakai up for grabs. What's more Sackboy has his own event running in the game right now, in which you can earn a Sackboy skin for your efforts. We're not stopping...
Random Kratos, Aloy, and Ratchet Look Good Enough to Eat Recreated in Gingerbread
Can't catch me
December is here, and that means the world begins to turn its attention towards Christmas. The festive season is here, which means you'll start hearing Slade in shopping centres and panic-buying last-minute gifts. It wouldn't be Christmas without all the food, though, and for many, gingerbread is as festive as a yule log or a turkey...
News Tech Troubles on PlayStation Direct UK Prevent Invited Customers from Purchasing PS5
Better luck next time
Update: Would you believe it, while we were writing this article, news came out that the PS Direct UK invitations have not been working. Apparently, Sony issued a follow-up email to invitees, apologising for technical issues preventing anyone from purchasing a PS5: The email states "another exclusive event" will come in the...
News PS4 Firmware 9.03 Available to Download Now
Another one
Sony's really giving up the goods today. First, the platform holder released a new firmware update for PlayStation 5. Now, though, it's PS4's turn, with version number 9.03 available now. This mandatory system software update weighs in at 490MB, but don't expect too much. This is, as expected, a no-frills patch. "This system software...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available for Download Now
What does version 21.02-04.50.00 do?
Morning, everyone. Morning for us, at least — we shouldn't assume anything. On behalf of the Push Square collective, this author's just had a bowl of Cheerios to see in the day, but Sony wasn't going to let this breakfast go by peacefully. No, a PlayStation 5 firmware update needed to go live, and it needed to...
News The Amazing History of PlayStation Mural from Astro's Playroom Is Now Available on Mugs
We'll drink to that
Insert Coin might have made a name for itself with its line of gaming-related clothing, but it's been producing accessories and merchandise for a while as well. One of its latest lines, in fact, is a series of coffee mugs. Normally, we wouldn't worry too much about stuff like this, but these mugs feature an image you might...
News YouTube App on PS5 Now Supports HDR with Latest Update
Click the like button
If you make any use of PlayStation 5's YouTube application, you might have noticed that, earlier this week, it received a patch. We didn't think much of it, especially as PS5 still doesn't let you see patch notes on the system. However, the small update added something pretty nice: HDR support. Yes, after installing the latest...
News Major Dreams Update Makes Creation Easier with Templates, Adds New Media Molecule Game
Ancient Dangers: A Bat's Tale available now
Media Molecule has just released a huge new update for Dreams, and it's targeting both sides of the game: play and creation. With version number 2.35, the studio is introducing a major new feature to DreamShaping, the part of the experience in which you create things, but it's also releasing an original...
News BBC iPlayer Is Now Available on PS5
TV app finally makes the jump
BBC iPlayer, the movie and TV application available on basically everything, has been absent on PlayStation 5 this past year. Today, though, the corporation has finally brought the app to PS5. It's now available for PS5 users to download via the Media screen. Just go into the All Apps section and look for BBC iPlayer...
News PlayStation Partner Awards 2021 Celebrates Hit Games This Week
Sony's industry event returns
The annual PlayStation Partner Awards are happening this week in Japan, taking place on the 2nd and 3rd December. The event highlights hit games that released this year, with Sony handing out awards to the developers. To be clear, this has never been a consumer-focused show like The Game Awards. It's very much an...
News PS Store End of Year Deals Sale Is Live Now, Discounts Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Games
Assassin's Creed Valhalla! Lost in Random! Dreams!
Black Friday? What's that? Reeks of old news to us. Sony's certainly ready to move on from the huge PlayStation Store Black Friday sale, and it's replacing it with, you guessed it, another massive sale. PS Store's End of Year Deals promotion gets started today, and is
News PS Vita Exclusives Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice to Have Servers Shuttered
Sacrificial
Two high-profile PS Vita exclusives, Freedom Wars and Soul Sacrifice, will have their servers deactivated on 24th December, 2021. Both titles, published by Sony in response to its loss of Monster Hunter exclusivity, were built around co-operative play, and maintained relatively dedicated communities to this day. While you can still play...
News Is Returnal DLC Being Teased by Developer Housemarque?
Mysterious image surfaces
Historically, Housemarque is usually very good at supporting its games post-launch with updates and DLC. Of all its games, though, Returnal seems the most ripe for expansion with additional content. The PlayStation 5 shooter has had plenty of patches to bring it up to speed — including the addition of the much-requested...
News Fanatec's Gran Turismo 7 Racing Wheel Available to Pre-Order from $700 Now
Compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC
Update: Pre-orders have now officially opened on Fanatec's official Gran Turismo 7 racing wheel, with prices starting from $699.95/€699.95. Despite the initial sticker shock, this is actually a great price for the technology that the manufacturer is offering, and if you're planning to spend a lot of time with...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Now Rated for Release on PS5, PC in North America
Surely coming soon
Naughty Dog’s remastered PlayStation 5 double-pack Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection has taken another step closer to release, after being rated by North American classifications body, the ESRB. It previously passed certification in Australia. The compilation, featuring
News PlayStation Accused of Gender Discrimination in Lawsuit
Security analyst seeks unfair dismissal
A lawsuit filed in California is suing Sony for gender discrimination and unfair dismissal. First reported by newsletter Axios, the legal proceedings have been lobbied by former IT security analyst Emma Majo, who alleges that women at PlayStation were paid less than their male peers and were denied promotions...
News Sackboy Celebrates Thanksgiving with Free Turkey Costume in A Big Adventure
Gobble wobble
Our readers across the pond will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week, with the big day landing on Thursday 25th November. Whether you'll be tucking into a big family feast or not, we can all at least be thankful for free stuff, right? Speaking of which, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is continuing its spree of complimentary DLC with a...
News Dreams' Community Awards Ceremony The Impys Returns in February
Nominations are open now
Whether you pay it any mind or not, Dreams forges on, and it's gearing up to celebrate another year's worth of community creations. Yes, the third annual Impy Awards has been officially announced, recognising the achievements the game's user base has reached over the last 12 months. As always, there will be an awards...
News The First Episode of Guerrilla's Official Horizon Podcast, GAIA Cast, Is Available Now
Give it a listen
Update (23/11/21): The GAIA Cast's very first episode is now available for your listening pleasure across various platforms. We've embedded the YouTube version above. To recap, Guerrilla Games has created a new podcast series taking a deeper look at the story and characters in Horizon Zero Dawn and its imminent sequel, Horizon...
News A Group of Fans Are Reviving PS3's Online Multiplayer with Emulated Servers
Killzone 2! Warhawk! MotorStorm!
The PlayStation 3 had a lot of cracking online games, didn't it? Even from Sony itself, there were plenty of offerings for those looking to get stuck into some multiplayer. Whether it was the vehicular battlefields of Warhawk or the mucky racing of MotorStorm, there were lots of ways to play together. Unfortunately,...
News MLB The Show 21 Goes to Bat with Almost a Month of Double XP
As new Finest cards roll out
MLB The Show 21 is reaching the end of its lifecycle now the real-world season has concluded, but if you’ve just bought Sony San Diego’s baseball sim during Black Friday, there’s an otherworldly amount of content to dig through. This week saw the release of Team Affinity 5 – where you complete challenges with...
News New PS5 Breakdown with Mark Cerny Is a Fascinating Watch
How the PS5 was designed
Honestly, we could listen to Mark Cerny talk for hours. The veteran game developer and hardware specialist is most well known for his work on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Cerny helped spearhead the creation of both consoles, and in this new video from Wired, he talks us through all of the decisions that had to be...
Talking Point Is Sony Being Stingy with PS5's First-Party Pricing?
For the payers
Sony does what Nintendoes – well, when it comes to the price of its first-party games, at least. As many of you will know, PlayStation has decided to bump up the MSRP of its exclusives for the PlayStation 5, meaning you’ll be paying an eye-watering £69.99/$69.99 a pop – and if you were banking on PS Store sales to make the...
News PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now, Here Are the Best PS5, PS4 Deals
PS5 exclusives! Guardians of the Galaxy! Psychonauts 2!
Here it is: the big one. The PlayStation Store Black Friday sale is live now across the UK, EU, and US storefronts, lasting until midnight on 30th November 2021. Should we cut the slack and get straight to the deals? Let's do it. For starters, Sony has cut the price of many of its first-party...
News There's a Game on PS Store That Costs Just 12 American Pennies
Or 10p for us Brits
It wasn't that long ago that video game prices were rather flat; most would cost about the same, regardless of what was on the disc. However, these days, prices run the gamut from £70 (or potentially more) for top end experiences, all the way to less than a quid. The digital, self-publishing age lets games of all shapes and...
News Sony Shares Huge List of PS Store Black Friday Offers, Starts Tomorrow
Deals on many PS5, PS4 games
The PlayStation Store Black Friday sale officially gets underway tomorrow, bringing with it lots of deals on PS5 and PS4 games. Sony has today shared a complete list of every title that will be included in the sale, and it makes for pretty good reading. Recent PS5 releases are included as well as PS4 classics. We'll have...
News Dreams Central, a Social Entertainment Hub Made in Dreams, Hits Kickstarter
Back ambitious project now
A handful of ambitious creators are aiming to push Dreams to its limit — one group is building a social hub before the creation suite is even capable of online play. While Dreams Central will remain an offline experience to start with, the PlayStation Home-inspired project is looking seriously impressive, and we're...
News Sony AI and Polyphony Digital Partner on Enticing Gran Turismo Study
Deep learning based on visual cues
A new branch within Sony imaginatively named Sony AI has partnered with Polyphony Digital on a paper which explores the possibility of teaching artificial intelligence how to drive cars in Gran Turismo based on visual cues. The paper, authored by Ryuji Imamura, follows a similar document published in 2020, whereby...
News PlayStation's Jim Ryan Admonishes Activision in Internal Email to Employees
Amid ongoing allegations against juggernaut publisher
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has reportedly criticised Activision in an internal email to employees, according to Bloomberg. The correspondence, read by journalist Jason Schreier, calls out the Call of Duty publisher for its inadequate response to allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment,
News UK Readers, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is £25 with a Tesco Clubcard Tomorrow
Intergalactic savings
Here’s an unexpected headline: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be £25 with a Tesco Clubcard from tomorrow. As part of the supermarket giant’s attempts to encourage everyone to sign up for its loyalty scheme, you’ll be able to use your Clubcard against a physical copy of the platformer on the PlayStation 5 to get it...
