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News Halloween, Ash vs. Evil Dead Getting 16-Bit Platformers, Launching This October
Collab between WayForward and Boss Team Games
Following up on yesterday's news about new titles based on the Halloween movie series, developer Boss Team Games has now also announced two more games. In collaboration with WayForward, RetroRealms is a series of 2D, 16-bit style action platformers, and the announced pair are based on Halloween and Ash...
News The Cell Saga Looks Glorious in New Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay
Perfect
If we had to pick a favourite Dragon Ball saga, it would probably be the Cell Saga. The storyline has everything: a mysterious stranger with a sword who's capable of obliterating Frieza all over again, a plot that involves cool time travel elements, immense character development for Vegeta, Gohan's ascent as a warrior, and a roster of...
News Sandbox Detective Title Shadows of Doubt Sleuths on PS5 in September
Open case
Shadows of Doubt now has a confirmed release date. The sandbox detective title — which features procedurally generated crimes that can offer up some truly crazy situations — is currently in early access on PC. That testing period comes to an end on the 26th September, as that's when version 1.0, and the recently announced PS5 version,...
News Quidditch Champions Will Depict Never-Before-Seen Harry Potter Schools on PS5, PS4
School daze
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will feature a number of arenas for you to compete in, and a couple of them will be based upon schools never seen before. Obviously, those familiar with the source material will be familiar with Beauxbatons Academy of Magic and Durmstrang Institute, both of which are referenced in the books – but here...
News Splitgate 2 First Gameplay Footage Emphasises New Factions Feature
Live gameplay airing next week
Free-to-play shooter sequel Splitgate 2 has unveiled the very first look at its gameplay, which you can watch for yourself above. This follow-up to the original, which was a breakout success, is built in Unreal Engine 5 and makes some big changes, such as the main subject of the video: factions. While the main USP of...
News Highly Rated, P.T.-Like Walking Sim The Exit 8 Has Suddenly Arrived on PS5, PS4
Going underground
Well this is a nice surprise. The Exit 8, a horror-tinged walking sim that released on PC last year, has suddenly popped up on PS5 and PS4. It's available to buy right now, priced at £3.29 / $3.99. "You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8", reads the official...
News The Smash Hit Vampire Survivors Finally Comes to PS5, PS4 Later This Month
This is surviving
Vampire Survivors, the massively popular title from indie developer Poncle, has a firm release date on PS5 and PS4 at last. Already out on basically everything else, the hit game comes to Sony's consoles on 29th August, 2024. The news comes alongside the above trailer which, to be honest, is not particularly helpful in telling you...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Pre-Orders Live Now on PS5
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Developer and publisher Dragami Games has opened up pre-orders for its upcoming remaster, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. You can now pre-purchase the game for PS5 on the PS Store for $44.99 / £39.99, with a 10 per cent discount for PS Plus members. To mark the beginning of the pre-order period, the company has released a...
News Black Myth: Wukong Builds the Hype with Stunning Final Trailer
Not long to wait now
Black Myth: Wukong has looked brilliant since its debut years ago, and it continues to do so in the last trailer before release. The game launches on 20th August on PS5, and to whet our appetites before then, we have this nearly five-minute video to drum up more hype. The trailer is all in-game footage, firstly showcasing...
News Life Is Strange: Double Exposure's Caledon University Looks Like a Hotspot for Hipsters on PS5
Hip hip hooray
It’s really rare we get grounded settings in games. No seriously, think about – most games are set in fantasy worlds or space. There are exceptions, of course: Hitman is one of this author’s favourites for its virtual tourism, and series like GTA offer relatively familiar sandboxes – even if they are cartoonish and...
News Cult of the Lamb Entices New Converts with Interactive Odyssey The Pilgrim's Pack
We want to believe
Cult of the Lamb is getting a big, free update next week in the form of Unholy Alliance, which, among other things, adds couch co-op to the game. But if you're the sort of deviant who craves even more of the dark arts, then perhaps The Pilgrim's Pack's enticing brand of comic book-style interactive fiction is for you. This p
News The Monster Hunter Wilds Marketing Machine Kicks into Gear with New Gameplay Videos
Focus
Capcom seems to be gearing up for a blowout on Monster Hunter Wilds. The highly anticipated action RPG is currently targeting a vague '2025' release window, but we wouldn't be at all surprised to see it land in the first few months of the year, so that the publisher can have a potential juggernaut on its fiscal year reports. With that kind of...
News NBA 2K25 Takes Real-Life Basketball Footage and Makes It PS5 Gameplay
Early Tip-Off moves the release date forward to 4th September
Much like the HyperMotion technology in EA Sports FC 25, developer Visual Concepts is implementing a similar system for NBA 2K25, which will transform real-life basketball footage into PS5 gameplay. The technology, named ProPLAY, analyses professional NBA footage and translates it into...
News Unusual Management Sim Promise Mascot Agency Showcases Its Unique Gameplay
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Promise Mascot Agency, the next game from the makers of Paradise Killer, looks very unique in this gameplay deep dive trailer. Announced earlier this year, the game is a management sim of sorts, with the main goal being to build up the titular agency and turn it into a profitable business. Add on top a story about the...
News Damn, the Saiyan and Namek Sagas Look Good in New Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay
Classic clashes
Another week, another Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero trailer. This time, we're taking a look at storylines that most Dragon Ball Z fans will be incredibly familiar with at this point: the Saiyan and Namek sagas. Featured in countless Dragon Ball games up until now, Sparking! Zero seems to be doing these classic tales justice, flaunting...
News Highly Rated, Choice-Driven RPG Wildermyth Quests to PS5, PS4 in October
A myth no more
Originally released for PC back in 2021, Wildermyth is finally making its PlayStation debut this year. This is a very story-focused, fantasy RPG where the narrative is shaped almost entirely by your created characters and their actions. It also boasts a tactical, turn-based combat system and a charming papercraft art direction...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Reveals Ichigo, Rukia, Uryu in Stylish Gameplay Trailers
And so it begins
Bandai Namco has released not one, not two, but three new gameplay trailers for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls. They provide character-specific looks at the upcoming fighter, with Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida taking to the stage. They're pretty stylish trailers, and give us some insight into how each character will...
News Visions of Mana Looks Like Fantastic Action RPG Fun Ahead of August Release on PS5, PS4
Elementary
Square Enix has dropped a deep dive trailer for Visions of Mana, as we creep closer to its 29th August release date on PS5 and PS4. This might just be our best look at the RPG's gameplay mechanics to date, as the video breaks down the various elemental powers that Val and his party are able to wield. Basically, Elemental Vessels give you...
News Here's Your First Look at the Like a Dragon: Yakuza Television Show
Sick ink
You won’t extract a whole lot from this teaser trailer for Amazon Prime’s television adaptation of Like a Dragon: Yakuza, but we suppose it sets the scene. The 70-second clip shows protagonist Kazuma Kiryu getting his trademark ink before cutting to a couple of shots of seedy Shinjuku ward Kabukicho, which of course will be presented as...
News Concord's PS5, PC Character Trailers Are Rolling Out
Meet Jabali, Teo, and It-Z
As announced earlier in the week, Concord is plotting a slew of individual character trailers for each of its 16 Freegunners, as it prepares for the FPS’ release in August. These short gameplay clips are designed to showcase the individual talents and gameplay abilities of each hero, which are as varied as you’d expect...
News Tiebreak Aims to Topple TopSpin 2K25 with a Huge Licensed Roster on PS5, PS4
Everyone's here
Perhaps the biggest criticism that’s been aimed at TopSpin 2K25, apart from perhaps its microtransactions, is that it has a very limited selection of licensed players. Tiebreak: Official Game of the ATP and WTA believes it has an advantage in that department, with over 120 professional players included in its roster. As the title...
News Highly Acclaimed Roguelike Deckbuilder Monster Train Finally Pulls Up on PS5
Better late than never
Surprise! The highly acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder, Monster Train, has reached its final platform; it's now available on PS5. Already released on basically everything else, the game can now be bought and played on Sony's current-gen console. Marking the occasion is the trailer above. For those who don't know, Monster Train...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
This is my Bankai
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which provides our first proper look at gameplay. If you missed the initial announcement, this is a one-on-one arena fighter with an emphasis on mechanics that escalate over the course of a battle. As demonstrated in the video, you can build up towards utterly...
News Fate/EXTRA Record Still Lives as Remade PSP RPG Teases August Announcement
EXTRA, EXTRA
A fresh teaser for Fate/EXTRA Record has arrived. The game was first announced in 2020, and while it's made brief appearances here and there over the years, it feels like the project is finally ramping up to some big news. We're getting more information on the 4th August, via this year's Fate/Grand Order Fes. For those totally out of...
News Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard Tips His Iconic Cap in Street Fighter 6 PS5, PS4 Teaser
Okay
Here’s your first look at Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard kicking ass in Street Fighter 6. The iconic SNK character, equipped here with his legendary red-and-white cap, is shown taking down a muscle-clad pretender before pulling out his famous win pose. This appears to be a cut-scene from World Tour mode, so there’s no actual gameplay footage...
News Reports of Heihachi's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated in Tekken 8
Heihachi Mishima... isn't dead
Remember when Heihachi died in Tekken 7 and then his death was referenced throughout Tekken 8's story mode? Yeah, well, he's coming back as DLC! Bet you didn't see that one coming. Heihachi's penned in for fall / autumn 2024, and he'll also play a key role in the game's story mode expansion. The franchise figurehead...
News Guilty Gear Strive Announces Huge Season 4 Updates, Cyberpunk Edgerunners Guest Character
Chippin' in
Guilty Gear Strive is just over three years old at this point, but Arc System Works could be giving the game its most ambitious season yet. Season 4 has been announced as part of Evo 2024, and it'll include some super exciting stuff. For starters, Strive's getting a three-on-three team battle mode, which can be played online with three...
News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Revived on PS4 with Rollback Netcode Next Week
Chaos controlled
If you're a fan of somewhat obscure fighting games, you may be overjoyed to learn that SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is coming back for another round. This crossover brawler originally released way back in 2003 — it was ported to PS2 after a stint in arcades — and features 36 playable characters. This updated version includes a...
News Unknown 9: Awakening Steps Up with New Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer
Less unknown now
Bandai Namco has released new gameplay footage of the upcoming action adventure title, Unknown 9: Awakening. In it, you get to see about eight minutes of the game, with an emphasis on combat and stealth encounters. The main hook is that lead character Haroona has the ability to "step" — a power that lets her temporarily...
News Classic Stages Return in Sonic X Shadow Generations Comparison Trailer
Generation leap
Sonic X Shadow Generations is still a good few months away, but SEGA is getting hedgehog fans excited with small updates here and there. The latest comes in the form of a comparison trailer, placing classic Shadow levels side by side with the revamped versions in the upcoming game. As you can see, stages from Sonic games in which...
News Horror Hit The Mortuary Assistant Creeping onto PS5, PS4 in August
It lives again
If you're into your horror games, you may be aware of The Mortuary Assistant — an indie adventure title that's been a huge success on PC and Nintendo Switch. Now, it's finally coming to PS5 and PS4, alongside a definitive edition update for all existing versions. As the name suggests, The Mortuary Assistant has you working a shift...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Unveils Takeda Takahashi as Next DLC Fighter in Flashy Trailer
Ferra joining the kameo roster
The next DLC character for Mortal Kombat 1 is Takeda Takahashi, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios have announced. The news comes alongside a splashy gameplay trailer, showing off the playable fighter and all his fancy moves. Takeda is a character first seen in Mortal Kombat X, a student of Scorpion and an adept fighter...
News Genshin Impact Reveals a Smorgasbord of New Waifus for PS5, PS4 Players to Thirst Over
Fire starter
The drip marketing for Genshin Impact’s new Natlan region is well underway, but nothing is going to quench the thirst created by this new crop of characters. Our first taste of the storyline from this fresh open world area appears to be teasing some kind of Goblet of Fire, Hunger Games-esque tournament. Also, apparently everyone is...
News Sunsoft's Retro Platformer Aero the Acro-Bat Is Swinging onto PS5, PS4 in August
It ain't trap-easy
Aero the Acro-Bat, a cult classic 16-bit platformer from Sunsoft, is making its grand return on PS5 and PS4. Scheduled for release on 2nd August 2024, you can take a look at this retro title in the above announcement trailer. The original game released for SNES and Mega Drive back in 1993 and found praise for its soundtrack and...
News Woo One of Six Beauties in Acclaimed Chinese Dating Sim Love Is All Around
Ready your rizz
Think you’ve got game? It’s time to put it to the test: acclaimed Chinese dating sim Love Is All Around appears to be PlayStation bound, following its surprise hit release on PC. The game – an FMV affair where you assume the role of apparent alpha male Gu Yi – will require you to use your new-found rizz, as you attempt to woo...
News The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Seem Strikingly Similar to Those of Destiny 2
"Barely-changed" icons raise eyebrows
The First Descendant has barely been out a week, but it didn't take that long for players familiar with Bungie's Destiny 2 to see some striking similarities between the in-game icons used in both games. Forbes writer Paul Tassi (thanks, VGC) highlighted the issue, as well as n
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Announced for PS5, PS4, and Yes, It's an Arena Fighter
It's about time
Despite its overall popularity, Bleach has always been severely underrepresented in video games — especially compared to the likes of Naruto and One Piece. That's about to change, however, with Bleach: Rebirth of Souls. Freshly announced at Anime Expo 2024, this adaptation covers a good chunk of the source material, through to the...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets a Fantastic Story Trailer
Game of thrones
Assuming you haven't already seen enough of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the RPG just got a fantastic story trailer, fresh from Anime Expo 2024. In it, we get a bit more background on some of the main characters — including the protagonist — and a glimpse of the world-shattering stakes that form the core of the game's narrative. "Fight...
News Ys X: Nordics Carves Out an October Release Date on PS5, PS4
Ys please
Ys X: Nordics now has a confirmed release date on PS5 and PS4. Falcom's action RPG launches on the 25th October, which means that it's surrounded by heavy hitters like Metaphor: ReFantazio (11th October), Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (14th November), and Assassin's Creed Shadows (15th November). The last few months of 2024 are looking...
News Stylish Racer #DRIVE Rally Continues to Look Great in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Releases next year on consoles
We were won over by #DRIVE Rally when we first saw it at the tail end of last year, and it looks better each time it shows up. This arcade rally racing game has a fun style to it, and looks like it'll be a lot of fun to play, judging by this new gameplay trailer. You'll be able to choose from various characterful...
News The New Co-Op Sword Art Online Game Gets an October Release Date on PS5
This is a raid
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream now has a confirmed 4th October release date on PS5, and it's set to take Sword Art Online games in a somewhat new direction. In case you missed the initial reveal, this is primarily an online co-op adventure, as groups of up to 20 characters can take part in raid-style battles. Still, despite its...
News A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Fast-Forwards to Day 105 in Story Trailer
Keep your mouth shut
With A Quiet Place: Day One now out in cinemas worldwide, Remothered developer Stormind Games is capitalising on the IP's renewed interest with a fresh story trailer focusing on the video game spin-off A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. Viewable above, footage depicts action from both the day of the alien invasion and then more...
News Classic Action RPG Remaster Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Slashes to PS5, PS4 in 2025
Oathkeeper
XSEED Games is bringing classic action RPG Ys: The Oath in Felghana back, complete with various enhancements on PS5 and PS4. The Oath in Felghana itself is a remake of 1989's Ys 3, and was released for the PSP all the way back in 2010. However, a remastered version of the remake — titled Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana — just...
News Here's Your First Look at Agent Smith Gameplay in MultiVersus on PS5, PS4
Arrives later this month
MultiVersus is about to gain another new character for its playable roster. Agent Smith has been confirmed for the game for a while, but this new trailer gives us our first look at how the character will play in WB Games' free fighter. As with all the other characters in the game, Agent Smith looks to have a lot of...
News Transformers: Galactic Trials Combines Racing and Rogue-Lite Action on PS5, PS4 This October
Roll out
Publisher Outright Games has announced Transformers: Galactic Trials, a new game starring everyone's favourite giant alien robots. It's a curious blend of genres, with the game's two halves dividing your time between arcade-style racing and third-person combat sequences with rogue-lite elements. "After the evil NEMESIS PRIME steals the...
News Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered Tells a Tale on PS4 This August
The freelance police are back
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered was announced at the very start of 2023, and now it finally has a release date. Developer Skunkape Games has revealed it'll be coming to PS4 on 14th August, 2024. Originally created by Telltale Games for PS3, The Devil's Playhouse is the third episodic entry in the...
News Beloved PS2 Action Shooter Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Is Being Remastered on PS5, PS4
Let the hunt begin
Just announced for both PS5 and PS4, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is being revived. The original game released for PS2 and Nintendo GameCube all the way back in 2002, but this enhanced edition will boast upgraded graphics and DualSense functionality on Sony's current-gen console. Playing as fan favourite mercenary Jango Fett, Star...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Confirms 12 More Characters, Including Some from Super
Ultra Instinct Sign of the times
12 more characters appear in this new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and it's fair to say that the roster is really starting to fill out. There's also a focus on fighters from Dragon Ball Super here, as the likes of Future Trunks, Anilaza, Goku Black, Jiren, Ribrianne, and Roasie are revealed. We even get...
News The First Descendant Gets Gameplay, PS5 Graphical Options Ahead of Upcoming Launch
Hit the ground running
Nexon's fairly imminent launch of looter shooter The First Descendant is out next week, launching on 2nd July, and we've got some gameplay glimpses to whet your whistle in the meantime. In addition, PS5 graphical features have been added to the game in response to feedback from last year's Crossplay Open Beta. In a trio of...
News Turn-Based Viking RPG Norse Announced for PS5, Written By Historical Author Giles Kristian
Kick axe
Norse is a newly announced viking-age RPG from Norwegian developer Arctic Hazard, and it's coming to PS5. All we've got to go on right now is the above reveal trailer, and while we don't get much gameplay, it's clear that this is a fairly ambitious project. The title boasts turn-based, tactical combat, settlement building, and a plot...