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News PS5 Firmware Update Annoys with Unwanted Deluge of Ads, News Feed
This never would have happened under Jim Ryan
Over the weekend, we dimly became aware of a change that had taken place on our PS5 UI. Presumably added in the recent firmware update, it lay dormant, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, not unlike a horrible trapdoor spider. Whereas previously, the information underneath each game tile was mostly...
News Author Pulls PC God of War Ragnarok PSN Mod, Fearful of Sony's Wrath
Get Nintendo's lawyers on the phone
Last week, God of War Ragnarok was released on PC, and predictably, players on Steam lamented Sony's PSN mandate, promptly resorting to review bombing the game. Swiftly, a mod was created to get around this pesky requirement, and just as swiftly, its author pulled it from the internet, fearful of Sony's legal...
News Sony's Live Service Push 'No Joke', A Lot of People Working on Horizon Online
On the Horizon
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier has appeared on the Spawncast, where he got caught up in a conversation about Guerrilla’s current plans. There’s obviously quite a lot of Horizon on the way this year, with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered due on 31st October and LEGO Horizon Adventures slated to follow on 14th November. But what...
News Death Stranding 2 PS5 Will 'Come Out Next Year', Crazy Photo Mode Revealed
Tokyo Game Show showcases new scenes from the game
Update: In the aftermath of his Tokyo Game Show presentation, Hideo Kojima has released the English language cinematics debuted during the show. You can watch all three below: Kojima also confirmed that his team has a release date set and “production is progressing towards that goal”. As...
Live Watch the Death Stranding 2 Special Stage Livestream Right Here
On the beach
Looking to watch the Death Stranding 2 Special Stage livestream? We'll be bringing you all of the news and announcements from the Tokyo Game Show, with live chat, right here. We're anticipating a new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer during the presentation, as well as gameplay. Do note that this panel will likely be broadcast...
News Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
Warming up
The reaction to the PS5 Pro’s announcement bordered on apocalyptic. While system architect Mark Cerny did a decent job of introducing the device, the $700/£700 price point triggered an obscene backlash. At the time, just 9.7% of you said you would pre-order the console in a Push Square poll. That’s a dire result for a website filled...
News Eve's Body Physics Get a Boost in Surprise Stellar Blade PS5 Patch
A different kinda tush
Update: The new patch for Shift Up’s console debut Stellar Blade incorporates some new graphical features, some of which give protagonist Eve’s body physics a boost. The Korean developer outlined the full list of improvements in a post on social media earlier today. Fans have since been testing out the results: As...
Poll Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
Go Pro
Earlier this week, Sony opened up PS5 Pro pre-orders through its PlayStation Direct store, ahead of pre-orders at participating retailers going live on the 10th October. Here in the UK, it took roughly four or five hours for the first wave of standard PS5 Pros to sell out — but the 30th Anniversary edition was gone in just a couple of...
News PS5's Ginormous Tokyo Game Show Booth Will Make You Wish You Were in Japan
Lots to see and do
Sony’s presence at Tokyo Game Show is important because the platform holder’s generally been skipping conventions. It did appear at ChinaJoy in Shanghai earlier in the year, and now it’s at the Makuhari Messe, showing off games like Astro Bot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Metal Gear Sol
News PS Store Confirms Lots More PS5 Pro Enhanced Games with New Tag
PlayStation 5 Professional
Sony has announced numerous PS5 games that'll be receiving a PS5 Pro update to take advantage of the new hardware, but many more have been discovered thanks to the PS Store. A new tag on the digital storefront flags whether a game will be PS5 Pro Enhanced, and there are lots of additional titles on top of what's been...
News Newly Signed Law May Restrict Sony's Use of Terms Like 'Buy' or 'Purchase' for Digital Games
Score one for physical fans
A newly signed Californian law known as AB 2426 will require that digital storefronts operating within the American state (which, if it were a country, would have the fifth largest economy in the world) tell its customers they are licensing goods and not purchasing products. Sony obviously does a lot of business in...
News PS5 Pro's 30th Anniversary Bundles Are Getting Flipped for $5,000
Scarce systems already soaring in value
Sony charged a lot for its forced 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundles, but it’s clear it could have comfortably tripled the cost and still sold through its inventory of 12,300 units. The evidence? Scalpers on eBay are already flipping their pre-orders for up to $5,000. And no, these aren’t just speculative...
News Over 10 Hours of Horizon Zero Dawn Dialogue Has Been Re-Recorded for PS5, PC
That's a lot
While we reckon Horizon Zero Dawn is an overall excellent game, there were some side-quests in the original that had some horrendous voice acting. It’s great to learn that developer Nixxes, in partnership with Guerrilla, has actually gone back and re-recorded over 10 hours of dialogue for the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered,...
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite PS5 Game from State of Play September 2024?
Ghost with the most
Sony's latest State of Play aired earlier this week, and to almost everyone's surprise, it was actually quite well received. The 33-minute presentation offered updates on a large number of PS5 games, while also providing a handful of fresh announcements. Now, obviously, Ghost of Yotei is the big one — and rightly so — but...
News The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 Will Both Look and Perform Better than Ever on PS5 Pro
Thrive and survive
As with most of Sony's first-party teams, Naughty Dog is planning to take full advantage of the upcoming PS5 Pro to offer even better versions of their current-gen titles. Over on the PS Blog, the studio's lead programmer, Vincent Marxen, explains how its two The Last of Us games will benefit from the boost in power. "We here at...
News PS5, PS4 Fans Think Something May Be Afoot with Sony's Siren Series
But it's likely just better emulation
A mysterious rating for Sony’s underrated survival horror series Siren has emerged in Korea, prompting some PS5 fans to ponder whether the franchise could be making an unexpected comeback. In all likelihood, this pertains to an emulated PS2 version, which is already available in most regions and hasn’t...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
Sneaky
Sony has doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 in the aftermath of the announcement of the game’s PS5 remaster. It had previously cost $19.99 or less to purchase the Complete Edition of Guerrilla’s open world outing since 2018, but now, with a $9.99 PS5 remaster on the way, the platform holder has bumped the MSRP on the PS Store...
News Astro Bot Introduces PS5's Killer Lineup in Unflinchingly Japanese Trailer
Headache inducing in all the right ways
You may want to prep some paracetamols, because Sony’s new Tokyo Game Show montage trailer goes hard. The theme this time revolves around Astro Bot, who’s inexplicably become a DJ and is rapping about all the great games coming to PS5. To be fair, this is one helluva lineup, and we’re sure everyone can...
News In the UK, PS5 Pro Has Already Completely Sold Out
Going, going, gone
In a Push Square poll, 68% of you said you wouldn’t buy a PS5 Pro – but that hasn’t stopped Sony selling through its initial allocation of consoles in the UK. The supercharged system is “currently unavailable” on PlayStation Direct, and the 30th Anniversary bun
News The Last of Us PS5 Is Available Now with PS Plus Extra, Premium
Endure and survive
As previously promised, the critically acclaimed PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part 1 is available to download and play right now with PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. The game, which retells the story of the PS3 original with all-new visuals, earned an 8/10 in our The Last of Us: Part 1 review: “Naughty Dog has done justice t
News Don't Give Up on Jin Just Yet, More Ghost of Tsushima Spin-Offs Planned
A Ghost cannot die
With the explosive reveal that Ghost of Yotei would be set several centuries after Ghost of Tsushima, some fans seem disappointed to see protagonist Jin Sakai relegated to the dustbin of history. Well, don't give up the ghost (sorry) just yet. Shockingly, Sony wants the series to be a much larger franchise, with other spin-offs...
News All Eyes on Aloy (Again), as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Comparison Does the Rounds
See the difference
We aren't sure who asked for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, but it's happening, and thus, it must be discussed. Always at the centre of attention, protagonist Aloy has kicked off even more discourse, with a comparison image of the character requiring one of the developers to step in. Content creator Mr Pyo got the ball rolling,...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
How the turn tables
The initial reaction to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was extremely negative. In the aftermath of US ratings board ESRB leaking the game, an enormous 59% of you said you wouldn’t buy it at all in a Push Square poll. However, there’s been a dramatic swing following the game’s off
News The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Number thunder
Sony’s latest State of Play was a huge hit, with an incredible 77% of you rating it okay or better in our poll. The trailer views are also through the roof, guaranteeing enormous exposure for almost all of the over 20 titles on display. Of course, in the aftermath of these livestreams, it’s always interesting to evaluate which...
News Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro Is 'Pure Eye Candy at Race Car Levels of Performance'
Cool running
Horizon Forbidden West, the superb open world sequel from Dutch developer Guerrilla, will be upgraded for PS5 Pro, as you’d anticipate. But according to the studio, writing on the PS Blog, it’s going to be able to “match or surpass” the base PS5 version’s quality mode at double the frame rate. This is something system...
"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills"
Sucker Punch’s decision to tell a new story with a new character in Ghost of Yotei has triggered the silliest corners of social media, and revered ex-Sony executive Shawn Layden has chimed in on the drama, stating “if you don’t like it, don’t buy it”. The new game, a PS5 exclusive sequel to Ghost of...
News 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
But it's for a specific type of player
Tech experts Digital Foundry have finally gotten hands-on time with the PS5 Pro, and their verdict is overwhelmingly positive – especially if you’re the type of player who appreciates blistering frame rates, high fidelity visuals, and ray tracing. In an exhaustive hour-long analysis, which you can watch in...
News PS5 Pro Will Supposedly Fix Rise of the Ronin's Shoddy Frame Rate
Rise up
Many will argue that Rise of the Ronin deserves a little more recognition. The open world action title released for PS5 what feels like an age ago, all the way back in March of this year. And while it was met with rather lukewarm reviews, it still managed to amass a faithful fan following. It's a shame, then, that the game still suffers...
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Experiment with 8K, 60fps on PS5 Pro
Polyphony Digital breaking boundaries again
Polyphony Digital has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with PlayStation hardware, and so it’s no surprise to see it go all-in with PS5 Pro. While Gran Turismo 7’s main improvements for Sony’s supercharged hardware will include the implementation of PlayStation Spectral Super...
News Your Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Progress Will Transition to PS5 Remaster
Life saver
Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a full PS5 glow-up, bringing it in line with its achingly beautiful successor, Horizon Forbidden West. Don’t worry if you’ve already made progress in Aloy’s inaugural adventure, however, as all of your progress will carry across. Remember, this is a $9.99 upgrade for all existing owners of the game –...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
The state of State of Play
Another State of Play has come to an end, and it's easy to argue that Sony needed to win back some good faith with this latest showing. Following on from the eye-watering PS5 Pro price reveal, the Japanese giant has to start justifying the expense of its mid-gen upgrade — but did this September 2024 broadcast do the...
News PS5 Pro Flexes Its Muscle in Montage Trailer
Now you're playing with power
Sony wasn’t going to let its State of Play end without mentioning the PS5 Pro, and system architect Mark Cerny appeared with a new montage trailer. The video includes a ton of footage of titles running on Sony’s supercharged hardware, which will open its pre-orders later this week. <related ids="171609"> The...
News Fortnite Has a Special DualSense PS5 Controller Now, and It Looks Awesome
Where we droppin'?
Sony and Epic Games have joined forces on a limited edition Fortnite DualSense PS5 controller. As is the case with other official pads in recent times, this new one looks pretty great (at least we think so) as you can see in the brief trailer above. The controller sports various graffiti-style decals and sticker designs, making...
News The Last of Us: Part 1 Is Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium
"It can't be for nothing"
The Last of Us: Part 1 will be added to PS Plus Extra from 26th September, as announced during Sony’s State of Play livestream. The PS5 remake of Naughty Dog’s acclaimed survival horror game will be available for all subscribers to download and play in its entirety. <related ids="130617"> We really enjoyed the...
News The Chroma Collection Brings Three Snazzy PS5, DualSense Colours This Winter
Colour us surprised
Sony has announced a trio of new colour schemes for PS5 cover plates and DualSense controllers in what it's calling the Chroma Collection. Check them all out in the above trailer. These swanky new colours have a pearlescent edge to them, meaning they will show different colours depending on the viewing angle. Chroma Pearl is...
News Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
Photo Mode coming soon
In the most common crossover of modern times, NieR Automata’s 2B will invade the world of Stellar Blade in a big DLC update to the quality PS5 action RPG. While details are scarce, a new 2B outfit will be available for protagonist Eve later this year, and we can likely expect new content and combat challenges. In addition,...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Builds the Hype for November Release on PS5
LE(t's)GO
Sony, Guerrilla Games, and Studio Gobo have announced a release date for their upcoming action platformer, LEGO Horizon Adventures. The game, which is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch as well as PS5, will launch on 14th November, 2024 — the same date that leaked a little while back. Pre-orders for the game are set to go live on 3rd...
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024 Announced
Wrestling! Aliens! Schoolgirls!
Sony’s announced the PS Plus Essential lineup for October 2024 as part of its State of Play broadcast, a little earlier than usual. The lineup of games is as follows: WWE 2K24 (PS5, PS4) | Review Dead Space (PS5) | Review
News Ghost of Yotei Is the Ghost of Tsushima Sequel We Needed, Slashing to PS5 in 2025
Blood vengeance
Ghost of Tsuhima's successor has finally been announced, having rumoured to have been in development for at least a few years at Sucker Punch Productions. It's officially called Ghost of Yotei, and the reveal trailer shows a female ronin supposedly hunting across the Japanese countryside. The trailer itself is dripping with the kind...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PS5 Is Official, Out 31st October with $10 PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
PS5 visuals on the level of Forbidden West
The PS5 remaster everyone has been waiting for is now official: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is indeed a thing, and it's releasing for Sony's current-gen console next month on 31st October 2024. If you own a PS4 copy, you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for $10. Check out the announcement trailer...
News Astro Bot's Free DLC Adds Speedrun Levels, New VIP Bots in Fall 2024
Stellar
We've had our first look at the free DLC update coming to PS5's superb platformer, Astro Bot. We knew this was coming, but a new trailer provides us a brief look at what to really expect. As previously announced, the update will add a series of speedrun challenge levels with online leaderboards. The DLC will include five stages, testing...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (24th September, 2024)
Remasters! Remasters! More remasters?
Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? With the critically acclaimed Astro Bot already available, PlayStation fans are beginning to ponder what's next from Sony. This latest State of Play will run for 30 minutes and feature 20 different games, spanning both PS5 and PSVR2. We'll bring you all...
News Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Spoilers
Sony appears to have leaked many of the titles from its upcoming State of Play, which you can learn when and where to watch through here. As spotted by Gematsu, and rapidly circulating on social media, a new section of
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Wondering what time is PlayStation's State of Play? Looking for where to watch Sony's livestream? For those of you out of the loop, State of Play is the Japanese giant's irregularly scheduled broadcast, where it reveals new games and updates to old ones. On this page, we're going to explain exactly when and where you...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes PSN Login Requirement
“Fate only binds you if you let it. Do what is necessary. Not because it is written.”
Yesterday, we brought you word of the completely normal one PC gamers were having over God of War Ragnarok's PSN login requirement on Steam, resulting in a spate of review bombing that reduced the game to an overall "mixed" rating. Well, overnight, a mod...
News State of Play Coming Today, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
A "30+ minute show" is official
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place today, 24th September 2024, at 11pm BST / 3pm PT / 6pm ET. Across more than 30 minutes, over 20 PS5 and PSVR2 games "from studios around the world" will be shown. There's no confirmation of whether any first-party PlayStation Studios titles will be...
News Scalpers Want $10k to Try to Buy You a 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro
That's bold
Scalpers are taking things to a new level. Usually, limited edition items like the upcoming 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle will command a premium purely due to their scarcity – but some plucky swindlers are taking to auction sites to sell their services attempting to buy one of the 12,300 units for you. They want $10,000 for the...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
Literally the end of the world
Horrified by the prospect of having to sign into PSN (among other, more tangible complaints), PC gamers are having a normal one over on Steam. There, Sony Santa Monica's sequel, God of War Ragnarok, is currently being review bombed, enduring a "mixed" user score as a result. As reported by
News 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim, DualSense Prices Leaked
Still no word on PS5 Pro bundle
Pre-orders will open for Sony’s awesome 30th Anniversary PS5 hardware collection on 26th September, but we still don’t know how much the Japanese giant will be charging for any of the items on offer. Reliable leaker billbil-kun, writing for French website Dealabs, has the all-important scoop – although only on a...
Rumour PS6 Could Span a Console and Handheld Device
Sony allegedly has two chips in-development
It seems like we’re slowly reaching that point in the generation where PS6 speculation starts to pick up pace. Earlier this week a report from Reuters revealed Sony had explored a potential relationship with Intel to manufacture the chip for its next-gen console, but ultimately opted for AMD once again...