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TodayMon, 20th Sep 2021
News Heavy Rain, Detroit Team Reportedly Making a Star Wars Game
Apparently been in development for 18 months
Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream is currently making a Star Wars game if new reports are to be believed. First made public by French YouTuber Gautoz and then backed up by known insider Tom Henderson at
YesterdaySun, 19th Sep 2021
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (20th September to 26th September)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits! Death Stranding: Director's Cut! Lost Judgment!
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's a huge week for PlayStation, with Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Death Stranding: Director's Cut, and Lost Judgment all vying for your attention. For a full list...
Review NBA 2K22 (PS5) - Basketball Sim Is At Its Best on the Court
That's a rap
For as much as fans complain about annual sports games playing the same, NBA 2K22 genuinely does feel dramatically different. A complete rewrite to the defensive gameplay means no longer can you ghost past 7-foot interior beasts like they’re made of paper, as you’ll have to actually work to engineer open looks and lanes to the...
Saturday18th Sep 2021
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
A tale of arise
This week was definitely slower for PlayStation news, with Sony cooling down after its livestream earlier in the month. We've still seen some big games release recently, though, so there's no shortage of things to play. Here's your weekly WAYP. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I'll be continuing my Tales of Arise playthrough, of which...
News MX vs. ATV Legends Brings the Offroad Battle of a Lifetime to PS5, PS4
Vroom
We’ll always have a soft-spot for the MX vs. ATV series – after all, how can you not love the three-way battle between motorbikes, quad bikes, and dune buggies? The upcoming MX vs. ATV Legends – scheduled to release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 – is promising the “deepest Career Mode to date” as you “carve your own path to the...
Friday17th Sep 2021
News Destroy All Humans! 2 Remake Probes PS5
Full remake of PS2 sequel
The original Destroy All Humans! 2 is getting a full-scale PlayStation 5 remake, named Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed. While there’s no release date right now, as the trailer illustrates, you’ll be travelling all around the globe, to the UK, USA, Russia, Japan – and even the moon. The game’s set during the swinging...
News Outcast 2: A New Beginning Is a PS5 Sequel to the 1999 Adventure Game
Outcast at long last
THQ Nordic has announced Outcast 2: A New Beginning for PlayStation 5. It's a sequel to Outcast — the acclaimed sci-fi adventure game that released all the way back in 1999. A new beginning indeed, although there's no sign of any launch window yet. Assuming you're actually old enough to know what Outcast is, this brief...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Exploring PS4
Are ya ready, kids?
There’s a new SpongeBob SquarePants game on the way! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, the latest tie-in from THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp Studios, will see the eponymous hero exploring the “infinite expanses of the cosmos” where “there might even be a reality where mayonnaise isn’t an instrument”...
Live Watch the THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase Livestream Right Here
Timesplitters? SpongeBob? Surprises?
There are so many potential wildcards in this THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase livestream that you're probably going to have to watch it. The publisher owns such a vast number of studios and intellectual property that we anticipate some formerly big brands will make a comeback during this conference. Well,...
PS Store Sales Charts Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Sells Well Even without PS5 Upgrades
Standalone purchases counted
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut was the best-selling game on the PlayStation Store across Europe last month, and was only beaten to first place in the US by Madden NFL 22. Sony shared the news on the PlayStation Blog, and what makes the stats even more impressive is that the
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 Kena: Bridge of Spirits Characters Don't Look Quite So Cute as Fall Guys Costumes
Kena and Rot outfits coming soon
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, an indie title that Sony spotlighted as part of its PlayStation 5 reveal, is due out very soon indeed. In just a few days, the game is coming to both PS5 and PS4, and it looks like it'll be celebrating in a rather unusual way. Right around launch, a pair of Kena costumes will arrive in Fall...
The loop is finally broken
Deathloop is finally here, and you know what that means. Yep, we'll never have to sit through another Deathloop trailer during a PlayStation event! Cause for celebration, to be sure. Okay, snark aside, seeing Deathloop appear at what felt like every showcase over the last year or so seemed like overkill — to the point...
Guide Best PS4 Metroidvania Games
The very best Metroidvanias to get lost in on PS4
What are the best PS4 Metroidvania games? We ask because there’s never a bad time to indulge in such 2D platforming adventures, especially those that place emphasis on powering-up, exploring a large map, and often a fair amount of backtracking. Yes, if you enjoy discovering secrets and don’t mind...
News Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is a Newly Revealed Action RPG with Serious Souls Vibes
Blood, souls, and swords
Up for more Souls-like action? Of course you are! Independent Chinese developer Leenzee Games has revealed 18 minutes of gameplay for its upcoming title, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and it gives off some unmistakable From Software vibes. It's looking a bit janky right now, but there's definitely some promise here —...
News Persona 5 Protagonist Is Game's Best Character, Vote Japanese Fans
Goro Akechi proves popular
The protagonist of Persona 5 has been voted the RPG's best character in Japan as the game marks its fifth anniversary since release. Named Joker in the metaverse and Ren Amamiya in the animated TV series, the game lets you choose your own title. As such, Persona 5's main character is the overall winner following more than...
Guide All EA Play Games on PS5, PS4
Every EA Play game in the PS5, PS4 Vault
What games are included as part of EA Play's subscription – formerly known as EA Access – on the PS5 and PS4? And how much does it cost to subscribe to EA Play on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4? The behemoth publisher’s subscription service has been rebranded on the PS5 and PS4, and in addition to...
Guide All PS5 and PS4 Crossplay Games
Every PS5 and PS4 game you can play with other consoles
Which PS5 and PS4 games support crossplay with rival consoles Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch? Sony was under fire for a long time regarding its reluctance to support crossplay, but following an open beta featuring a handful of tentpole titles, the company now allows developers...
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 SEGA Breaks Hearts by Announcing New RPG Is a Mobile Game
Now it's Personal
Update: Bloody SEGA! Earlier this week, the Tokyo Game Show 2021 website teased a "new RPG" from the Japanese publisher, with Persona developer Atlus also being present during the livestream. Immediately, minds turned to the prospect of a new Persona or Yakuza title. Maybe even a new Sakura Wars game. But no, this new RPG is for...
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2021
All 2021's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2021 are coming up? We’ve got you covered with a full list of 2021 PlayStation 5 release dates. The PlayStation 5's first full year on the market is looking to be a barnstormer, and we'll be keeping you updated with a full list of every upcoming PS5 game on this...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2021
All 2021's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2021 are coming up? We’ve got you covered with a full list of 2021 PlayStation 4 release dates. As is always the case, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing with new titles so you can always be clear which new PS4 games are on the horizon...
News Konami Whipping Up Castlevania Advance Collection for PS4
Rated in multiple regions
There are no shortage of Metroidvania games on the PlayStation 4, but those Game Boy Advance titles from Konami: chef’s kiss. For as many mistakes as the Japanese publisher makes – look at the state of eFootball, for example – even it knows that a Castlevania Advance Collection would be a sure-fire hit on Sony’s...
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
Thursday16th Sep 2021
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...
Round Up Lost Judgment Reviews Are Off to a Great Start, But Story Is Dividing Opinion
Case not quite closed
Reviews for Lost Judgment are starting to appear online, and at first glance, it's looking like RGG Studio has done it again. The action RPG is getting high scores pretty much across the board, but there's already some in-depth discussion over the game's story, which deals with some very mature themes. Meanwhile, our own...
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 16th September, 2021
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
News Bloodshore Is an FMV Take on The Hunger Games, Coming to PS4
Launches in November
Interested in another FMV game on PlayStation 4? Of course you are. Bloodshore is the next title from full-motion video masters Wales Interactive, and it's essentially The Hunger Games on a bigger scale. 50 participants are dropped onto an island and tasked with surviving by any means necessary, while people watch the event on...
News Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Dated for 16th November on PS5
Free copy of Crimes and Punishments with pre-orders
The Sinking City developer Frogwares has confirmed its next detective title Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One will launch for PlayStation 5 on 16th November 2021. While a PS4 version is also in the works, the team needs more time to wrap up development, so it will arrive at least a few weeks after the...
