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News Get Up Close and Personal with Gran Turismo 7's Pre-Order Cars
View them in all their glory
Gran Turismo 7 has been available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store as of Tuesday, with a base version and a 25th Anniversary Edition up for grabs. Committing cash to either one will net you some sweet pre-order cars, and courtesy of hardcore fansite GT Planet, we now have t
Review Death Stranding Director's Cut (PS5) - Kojima's Walking Simulator Is Best on PS5
A long hike
This is a game that needs very little introduction. In 2019, Hideo Kojima returned with Death Stranding on PlayStation 4, and that name alone made the game an important one. As it so happened, the game was unlike anything else released at the time, mostly eschewing violent conflict in favour of a quest to bring people together. While we...
Guide Death Stranding FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All questions answered
Death Stranding is one of PlayStation's biggest games of 2019. In an attempt to bring every bit of known information under one roof, we've created this FAQ to give you every fact and figure we know of so far. If you're curious about Hideo Kojima's latest, this guide will give you a top level explanation. For lots more...
News Sony Fixes PS4 Internal Clock Battery Issue with Firmware Update 9.00
Worry of error CE-30391-6 no more
About five or so months ago, you may remember there being a bit of a fuss surrounding the PlayStation 4's internal CMOS battery and how should it die alongside Sony eventually pulling PS Store support on the console, the system would effectively be rendered useless. The small component in question is
News Bumper PS Store Big in Japan Sale Discounts Loads of Great PS5, PS4 Games
Final Fantasy VII! NEO! NieR!
The PlayStation Store Big in Japan sales always seem to have some of the best game line-ups and discounts on the digital storefront, and this latest batch is no different. Available now on the UK, EU, and US marketplaces, every deal listed below will stick around until midnight on 6th October 2021. You're here to learn...
News Cosplay as Ellie and Abby in Sackboy: A Big Adventure This Week
Available for free
Delightful 3D platformer Sackboy: A Big Adventure is further expanding its roster of free themed costumes later this week with two more based on characters from The Last of Us: Part II. Protagonists Ellie and Abby will both be available for free starting this Sunday, 26th September 2021. You can play the entire game with these...
News Death Stranding Director's Cut PS5 Upgrade Is Just £5 in the UK
Less than expected
When Death Stranding Director's Cut confirmed its PlayStation 4 to PS5 upgrade path would cost $10, it was sort of assumed the price would carry over to other territories. After all, Sony charges the same amount for its PS5 titles in both the UK and the US on the PS Store despite the currency difference. It turns out, however, the...
News Gran Turismo 7 Pre-Orders Go Live on PS Store, 25th Anniversary Edition Detailed
Pre-order bonuses shared
Ahead of its release for PlayStation 5 and PS4, Gran Turismo 7 is now available for pre-order on the PS Store. The base PS5 version costs £69.99/$69.99 and is packaged with various digital goodies if you decide to commit to the purchase ahead of time. Pre-order bonuses are 100,000 CR (in-game credit), the Toyota Castrol...
News PS5 Update 2.0 Can Improve Game Performance in Specific Situations
Faster!
Well isn't this interesting? According to those loveable eggheads over at Digital Foundry, the PlayStation 5's new 2.0 software update — PS5 firmware 21.02-04, if we're being specific — actually brings minor performance improvements to some games. Basically, the new update makes Sony's current-gen system run faster in "very select...
Poll Do You Want Even More PS5 Marvel Games from Sony?
Superhero domination
In the space of just a few years, Sony has managed to make its PlayStation consoles the destination for titles based on Marvel properties. Sure, Marvel's Avengers and the upcoming Marvel's Midnight Suns and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are all multi-platform, but if you want to play everything the company currently has in...
News God of War Ragnarok Release Date Speculation Sparked by 'Coming Soon' Section on Sony Site
But it doesn't mean much
There's a lot of chatter surrounding the yet to be revealed release date for God of War Ragnarok. We got to see a chunk of in-game footage at Sony's latest showcase, but the lack of a launch window has fans scratching their heads. Just when is Kratos making his anticipated return? Well, rumours are doing the rounds online,...
News God of War's Norse Story Won't Be a Trilogy Because the Games Take Too Long to Make
Cory Barlog doesn't want to draw the story out
God of War Ragnarok looks excellent in the recent trailer, and we're really looking forward to finding out how Kratos and Atreus' Norse adventure concludes in the sequel. Indeed, the upcoming game will be the end of the Norse mythology saga, meaning it's not getting the (perhaps expected) trilogy...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5 Ray Tracing Will Be Restricted to Replays
Something to reflect on
Gran Turismo 7, as you’d expect, will drop jaws on the PlayStation 5 – but it’ll do so without ray tracing during gameplay. In an interview with Japanese publication Game Watch, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed that the fancy reflective technology will be reserved for replays and when you’re observing your...
News New Sony Team Firesprite Continues Hiring for 'Dark, Narrative Adventure' Game
Project has "genre-defining goals"
Prior to Sony's acquisition of The Persistence and The Playroom developer Firesprite Games, the English studio was advertising open positions on two different projects: a "game-changing huge multiplayer shooter" and an "ambitious dark narrative blockbuster adventure". When Sony scooped the team up just recently,...
News The Worst Thing About PS5 Firmware 21-02.04
Iconic
We can probably all safely agree that PlayStation 5 firmware update 21-02.04 [These naming conventions suck – Ed] is a solid step forward for Sony’s new system. While the SSD expansion slot will prove a lifesaver for those who like to binge on multiple titles at once, there are a ton of overall quality o
News Gran Turismo 7 Dev Not at a State to Talk About PSVR Yet
Which isn't a denial
When you consider just how limited Gran Turismo Sport’s virtual reality mode was, it’s a testament to the franchise’s potential with PSVR that it remains such a memorable experience. Limited to just two vehicle races, the actual sensation of being inside the cockpit of some of the world’s most iconic cars was unmatched...
News Here's Why Gran Turismo 7 Campaign Mode Requires Internet Connection
To prevent cheating
As we first reported last week, Polyphony Digital's next racing simulator Gran Turismo 7 will require a constant internet connection when playing the campaign mode. This means you won't be able to compete in races should the plug be pulled, and now the developer has explained why that is in a new interview with
News Captain America's Anthony Mackie on Deck to Star in Twisted Metal TV Show
Action comedy gathers speed
As was the case with The Last of Us’ HBO adaptation, Sony is not playing when it comes to casting in its Twisted Metal television show. According to Deadline, Marvel star Anthony Mackie is on deck to play lead character John Doe, a milkman offered a shot at a better life if he can successfully transit a mysterious...
Guide PS5 Firmware 21.02-04: All the New Features and Hidden Changes You Might Have Missed
Everything you need to know about PS5's new system software
What are all the new features in the PS5 firmware update? The PlayStation 5 has had one or two firmware updates since its launch last November, but today's is by far the largest to date. PS5 firmware update 21.02-04 is available to download right now, bringing some major improvements,...
News PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Available in Midnight Black Starting Next Month
Sounds dark
So, you've got your Midnight Black DualSense controller for PlayStation 5, but it doesn't match any of your other accessories. Not the end of the world, of course, but it would be nice to have everything match — including the PS5 itself. In the meantime, Sony has announced a new colour scheme for the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset...
News PS4 Users Report Issues After Downloading Firmware Update 9.00
Errors, crashes, and restarts
PlayStation 4 firmware update 9.00 is available to download now for those using Sony's last-gen system, but patches of this ilk always seem to come with some teething problems. PS4 owners are reporting some pretty serious issues with their consoles after successfully downloading the 490.2MB update. Some say the new...
News PS4 Firmware Update 9.00 Launches Alongside New PS5 System Software
Weighs in at just 490.2MB
PlayStation 4 owners who can’t find PS5 stock shouldn’t feel left out today: there’s a new PS4 firmware update available as well. Weighing in at 490.2MB, this isn’t your usual stability fix either – it’s a full-blown update for the las
News PS Store Double Discounts Sale Has 500+ PS5, PS4 Deals That Get Better with PS Plus
Metro! Eldest Souls! Ys!
The PlayStation Store Double Discounts sale has arrived, offering a range of PS5, PS4 promotions that are pretty much only worth checking out if you have an active PS Plus subscription. A membership to the service doubles the value of these price drops, and those are the deals this article will focus on. Everything listed...
News PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now, Mammoth Update Adds SSD Expansion
System software version 21.02-04.00.00 available now
As promised, the PlayStation 5's major firmware update is now available to download. PS5 system software version 21.02-04.00.00 has been released, and is ready for you to download and install. Weighing in at about 914MB, this is the largest update to the console's firmware to date, adding in a...
News PS4 Firmware Update Out Tomorrow Too, View PS5 Trophies on PS4
Plus one other tweak
Not to be left completely out in the cold, the PlayStation 4 will also be treated to a new firmware update tomorrow. It is nowhere near as extensive when compared to what's coming to PS5, but Sony's last-gen console will receive a few new features. The biggest of which is the ability to view PS5 Trophy lists on PS4 hardware...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Out for Everyone Tomorrow, Includes Internal SSD Support
Get all the patch notes here
The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update, which has been available for beta testers for quite some time now, will be available for everyone to download from tomorrow. The system patch includes support for the M.2 SSD storage slot, meaning you'll now be able to download and play more PS5 games and run them off an internal...
News LittleBigPlanet PS3, Vita Servers Shut Down to Combat Hacker Issues
LBP 3 still online on PS4
It's been a while since Sony has offered an update on the LittleBigPlanet debacle. As a reminder, a disgruntled fan of the franchise launched a DDOS attack on LittleBigPlanet 3, taking the game offline. While studio Sony XDEV said it was looking into the technical troubles, it appears that
News God of War Ragnarok's Camera Is a Single Shot from Start to Finish, Just Like the Last Game
Impressive, boy
2018's God of War is an excellent game for many reasons, but one of its most unique aspects is its cinematography. From the very start of the adventure to the closing sequence, the camera never once cuts — it's one seamless shot all the way through, whether it's gameplay or a cutscene. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it looks as though God...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Debut Trailer Was Running in Realtime on a PS5
Spider-Sensational
In case you missed the small-print, that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 debut trailer featured “footage captured on PS5” – which is pretty impressive, to say the least. But just in case there were any doubts, Insomniac Games’ lead VFX artist Bryanna Lindsey has confirmed that the clip was captured in real-time on Sony’s new...
News Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Is a Full-Length Game with a Dark Tone
Miles Morales creative director at the helm
Development of Marvel’s Wolverine for the PlayStation 5 is being led by Brian Horton, the creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Despite this, he’s confirmed on Twitter that the title is, as expected, a full-length game and not a spin-off. Moreover, it sounds like it won’t have...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Is Massive, According to Venom Voice Actor
"That's why it won't come out until 2023"
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is “massive”, according to Tony Todd, the star of Candyman and voice of Venom in the PlayStation 5 exclusive. Responding to a fan on Twitter, the horror icon affirmed that he will be voicing the symbiote, and has been involved with the project for around two months now. “Game is...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5, PS4 Campaign Requires an Online Connection
Bandwidth beggar
Gran Turismo 7’s refreshed single player campaign aims to capture the spirit of old games – in all but one area. As noted in small print on the PlayStation Blog, you’ll need an “Internet connection” in order to enjoy the solo experience, as well as its car collecting GT Café mode and Livery Editor. Presumably this game is...
News The Noticeable Absentees from PlayStation Showcase 2021
Missing in action
Whether you thought it was a barnstormer of a briefing or a bit disappointing, PlayStation Showcase 2021 was unquestionably reserved. Aside from two new projects from Insomniac Games, the Japanese giant primarily focused on updates to first-party titles that were announced last year, like God of War: Ragnarok and Gran Turismo 7...
News Gran Turismo 7 Revives the Pokémon, CaRPG Aspect of Old Entries
Gotta drive 'em all
GT Sport was an amazing game, and successfully transformed Gran Turismo into a viable and popular e-sport, but for long-time fans of the franchise, it lacked meaningful single player content. With the release of Gran Turismo 7, developer Polyphony Digital is very much returning to the series’ origins, with the GT Campaign...
News Candyman's Tony Todd Will Voice Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5
Never wound what you can't kill
Horror icon Tony Todd will gargle with gravel for his new role as Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on the PlayStation 5. Insomniac Games confirmed that the Candyman is joining the cast of its 2023 sequel on the PlayStation Blog, adding that Yuri Lowenthal and Nadji Jeter will reprise their roles as Peter Parker and...
News God of War's Tyr Is Shorter Than Lady Dimitrescu
Still a big lad, though
Tyr is a name we heard a lot during the course of 2018's God of War, but we never got to meet the Norse god in the flesh. That's set to change in God of War Ragnarok — the new trailer heavily implies he'll ally with Kratos and Atreus, presumably tagging along for at least part of the adventure. That's all very exciting, and...
News Marvel's Wolverine, Spider-Man 2 Are PS5 Exclusives
No PS4 versions announced for now
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will not release until 2023, and it’s probably safe to assume that Marvel’s Wolverine will not come out until after it, so the fact that Sony hasn’t announced PlayStation 4 versions shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Nevertheless, just to make crystal clear, developer Insomniac Games...
News What Is Going on with Sony's Supposed Acquisition of Bluepoint?
Blue balls
Since an employee at PlayStation Japan mistakenly “welcomed” Bluepoint to the platform holder’s first-party family, Sony has acquired two teams that very few expected: Nixxes and Firesprite. And yet, we’re still waiting for conf
News Sony Publishing and Collaborating on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake for PS5
Sith sense
The clue was in the trailer, but Sony has its blue fingers all over Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake. While production is being led by a “newly created team composed of industry veterans at developer and publisher Aspyr”, the Japanese giant will publish the release on PlayStation 5 and is collaborating with the company on...
News Spider-Man 2, God of War: Ragnarok Trailers Pull Enormous Numbers
Trending
Sony skipped all of the major conventions so far this year, deciding to host PlayStation Showcase 2021 on its own time – but did it make a difference to overall interest? Not a chance: the platform holder’s YouTube channel has been on fire since last night, with the livestream peaking at well over 600,000 concurrents and already...
Round Up What Was Announced at PlayStation Showcase 2021?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
After months of patience and an ounce or two of frustration from the PlayStation community, Sony has finally delivered a digital showcase packed to the rafters with new PS5 titles and updates for hotly-anticipated games. There was a lot to take in throughout the roughly 40 minutes of reveals, so you'd be forgiven for...
Reaction PlayStation Showcase 2021 Was Good, But Not Good Enough
Lopsided livestream leaves us wanting more and unsure when we'll get it
Prior to the PlayStation Showcase, we dropped a garbage time Soapbox, explaining that Sony couldn’t afford any dead air in its press conference today. But a bizarrely lopsided livestream had us sweating with ten minutes to go: the manufacturer had fallen into every single...
News Fans Ponder Whether There's an Upgrade Path for Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PS5
No word from Sony or Naughty Dog yet
Mere days after the Horizon Forbidden West debacle, which saw Sony backtrack on its decision not to offer a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade, fans are patiently awaiting more information on the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, which remasters
News Uncharted's Amy Hennig, Gary Whitta Are Writing PS5's Forspoken
Todd Stashwick, Allison Rymer also involved
Amy Hennig of Uncharted fame is part of an all-star writing cast on PlayStation 5 console exclusive Forspoken, which is interesting because a lot of Twitter messages flying during the title’s PlayStation Showcase trailer were blaming the dialogue on bad Japanese translations. Gary Whitta, who penned...
News Here's Your Very First Look at Thor in God of War Ragnarok
God of thunder revealed
Spoilers: Thor will be in God of War Ragnarok. Hardly a shock, considering he's one of the most important figures in Norse myth — and it seems like he'll stand opposed to Kratos and Atreus. While his appearance was teased in the previous game, we've not really had a good look at him yet. Don't worry — Santa Monica Studio...
Talking Point Did PlayStation Showcase 2021 Deliver on the Hype?
The Sony special
Who would have thought Sony would wait almost an entire year for its next big games showcase following the second PlayStation 5 reveal event back in September 2020. It's certainly been a long time coming, but the firm finally opened its gob with a digital presentation packed to the rafters with new PS5 games as well as significant...
News Remastered Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy Collection Adventures to PS5, PC in Early 2022
Oh crap
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection has been announced for PlayStation 5 and PC. It includes Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, both remastered and looking lovely. It's set for release in early 2022. However, the PC version — which is being ported by Iron Galaxy — is apparently launched a little bit later...
News God of War Ragnarok Wraps Up Norse Storyline, All Nine Realms Featured
No more locked locations
God of War Ragnarok is real, and it looks like another epic adventure for our beloved Ghost of Sparta. However, it sounds as though it could also be his last — at least, his last in the realm of Norse mythology. Speaking during the PlayStation Showcase's post-show interview, Eric Williams, director on the sequel, was...
News This Year's PS5 Commercial Has an Avant-Garde Feel to It
Play has no limits
Here’s the latest PlayStation 5 commercial: the City Where Play Has No Limits. That’s what Sony’s calling it, anyway – it’s not the catchiest of names. There’s, if we’re to put our Sixth Form English literature hat on for a second, a theme of breaking convention to this spot. We think it’s meant to show how there...
News God of War Ragnarok PS5 Gameplay Is Godly, Features an Older Atreus
Odin beckons
Yes, it's officially named God of War Ragnarok! The massively anticipated sequel put in a big showing at Sony's latest PlayStation 5 event, and boy does it look good. The new trailer has a surprising amount of gameplay footage, and Atreus, Kratos' son, has aged a few years. As expected, this is very much a direct continuation of 2018's...
