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News - June, 2024
Saturday29th Jun 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2024?
Plus or minus?
July 2024's PS Plus Essential games have been officially revealed, with another three PS5 and PS4 games up for grabs starting from the 2nd July. Now, we don't want to try and colour your perception right out of the gate, but we do think this is a somewhat shaky selection. The headline act is Borderlands 3, and we're just left...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 535
Peanuts
Another week has come to a conclusion, and things are hotting up weather-wise. All the more reason to close the curtains and play some games, then. Here's what's keeping us occupied. Echo Apsey: I'm currently planning to continually get destroyed in Elden Ring's DLC as I get to the second half of it. But, I'm gonna break up the deaths by...
Friday28th Jun 2024
All-ages PS4 games ranked and rated
What are the best kids games on PS4? When most people talk about PlayStation 4, they're thinking about its (brilliant) range of experiences aimed at an older audience. However, the console also features an extensive variety of family-friendly games. There are just as many games aimed at youngsters as there are...
The best PS4 indie games ranked
What are the best indie games on PS4? It's an almost impossible question, as there are so many great ones to choose from. Indies are incredibly diverse, and the PS4 plays host to hundreds of excellent experiences. What do we mean by indie games, exactly? It's a term that's had its meaning shift over time, but most...
News Huge PS5, PS4 Games Hit Their Lowest Ever Prices for the Weekend Only
Your wallet's already dead
Pay day is here for many of you we suspect, and Sony knows you’re feeling flush right now. That’s why it’s put a bunch of popular PS5 and PS4 games on sale, with many attracting their lowest prices ever. Dying Light 2, for example, is cheaper than it’s ever been at £21.99 – and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has also...
News Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Camo and Healing Systems Revealed
Both features updated and improved
In a new episode of the Metal Gear: Production Hotline series on YouTube, Konami has revealed a brief look at how the camo and healing systems of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater have been upgraded over the original. Detailed in the video above, both features go significantly more in-depth than the PS2 version,...
All Uncharted games ranked and rated
What are the best Uncharted games? The swashbuckling world of Nathan Drake and his allies is one of the most beloved series PlayStation has in its corner. Developed (primarily) by famed Californian studio Naughty Dog, Uncharted's strength lies in its Hollywood-like storytelling, lovable characters, and...
Talking Point What's Your Most Anticipated PS5 Game for the Second Half of 2024?
PS5 alive
Whether we want to believe it or not, we're now halfway through 2024. As we've written numerous times over the last few months, we think the first half of the year has been really good in terms of new PS5 games — although we'll admit that the summer has been rather dry, and as a result, we've found ourself looking towards the future. We...
News Astro Bot's PS5 File Size Is About Six Times Bigger Than Astro's Playroom
S-S-Deee
Astro Bot is a big, full-sized 3D platformer, and it's got the file size to prove it. The upcoming title from Team Asobi is its largest game yet, with more worlds to explore and new power-ups to toy with than in any of the robot's previous outings. Backing this up is the game's file size on PS5 which, according to the back of the retail box...
News Sunset Overdrive PS5 Port Not Happening, Insomniac's Too 'Busy'
Riding off into the sunset
Insomniac Games has crushed fans' hopes for a port of Sunset Overdrive coming to PlayStation platforms (anytime soon, at least), as the storied studio has its hands full with Marvel's Wolverine. Originally published by Microsoft and developed while Insomniac was still independent, SIE now owns the IP. Unprompted,...
News Days Gone Team Apologises for 'False Hope' of PS5 Sequel After Misleading Headlines, Comments
"Fed false hope and poor information by people looking for likes"
Sony Bend community manager Kevin McAllister has apologised to the passionate fanbase built around PS4 favourite Days Gone after he feels the community was lent "false hope" by misleading comments from the studio's former staff members and a deceptive headline from an outlet reporting...
News FromSoftware Boss Uses Every Elden Ring Advantage: 'I Absolutely Suck at Video Games'
Git gud, Miyazaki
In what probably shouldn't be surprising news, but somehow still is, FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki claims to not be very good at video games. Responsible for more gamer frustration, rage, and eventual triumph than any other developer working (probably), Miyazaki says that when it comes to Elden Ring, he takes every advantage...
News DON'T NOD Delays the Promising Lost Records on PS5 to Avoid New Life Is Strange
Record scratch
DON’T NOD created Life Is Strange, but it’s no longer the steward of the series, which is owned by Square Enix. The latest entry, Double Exposure, developed by Deck Nine, is due out on 29th October – roughly the same time as Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, the spiritual successor to the franchise DON’T NOD birthed. Now, the...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets a Free Trial for a Limited Time on PS5
Come forth, Arisen
If you've been tempted to try Dragon's Dogma 2 but you're yet to pull the trigger on a full purchase, you may want to give this new trial a shot. Available to download now on PS5, this is a two-hour preview where you can transfer your progress over to the game proper. There is a catch, though, in that the trial is only accessible...
Mini Review #BLUD (PS5) - Amazing Cartoon Aesthetics Elevate a Decent Action Adventure
Fangs for the memories
We'd normally refuse to review a game with a hashtag in its title, but #BLUD is ultimately worth writing about. This is a top-down action adventure with a superbly realised aesthetic, evoking strong Cartoon Network vibes. If you're a fan of the highly stylised shows that helped define the 90s and 2000s for many a millennial,...
News Players Won't See Every Dungeon in Metaphor: ReFantazio, JRPG Offers a 'Lot More Freedom'
Take your time
It sounds like the upcoming Metaphor: ReFantazio will be quite the departure from recent Atlus efforts like Persona 5 or SMT V: Vengeance, with game director Katsura Hashino suggesting there is a "lot more freedom" in his high fantasy undertaking. While the central story is set in stone, how players decide to spend their limited...
News Concord Dev Confirms Monetisation Through Cosmetics Only
"Those do not affect gameplay"
Concord, the PS5 and PC shooter from PlayStation's own Firewalk Studios, will follow the Helldivers 2 blueprint of monetisation. That is to say, it'll cost you $40 / £35 upfront, and then it'll try and persuade players to cough up more cash for cosmetics. Just about everyone was expecting this to be the case, but...
News Chilly Beta Response Prompts Two Month Frostpunk 2 Delay
Needs more time in the oven
The apocalyptic survival strategy game Frostpunk 2 has been delayed following a cooler-than-anticipated response from beta participants. Developer, 11 Bit Studios, has decided to delay the game's release from 25th July to 20th September (with console ports to follow), promising to address the "many keen observations on...
News Final Fantasy 14's In-Universe Tural Tourism Board Invites You to Take a Tropical Holiday
To the New Zealand of Eorzea
Final Fantasy XIV's eagerly-anticipated next expansion, Dawntrail, is almost upon us (launching 2nd July), and it could be the relaxing tropical holiday from reality you need. In a shockingly involved bit of marketing, Square Enix has whipped up an in-universe travel website that extolls the virtues of Tural, even roping...
Thursday27th Jun 2024
News Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Could Be a Big One
Reveal at GT World Series next week
The next Gran Turismo 7 update will be revealed next weekend, on 6th July 2024, but not in the usual way. Rather than a teaser tweet from series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, the 1.49 patch for PS5 and PS4 will be "introduced" within the Gran Turismo World Series Esports event. The monthly updates Polyphony Digital...
News PS5, PS4's New PS2 Emulator Fails to Pass Tech Test
"A distinct lack of care"
Tech know-it-alls Digital Foundry are not impressed with the latest PS2 emulator on PS5 and PS4, which debuted earlier this month. It compares the experience to “someone booting up an emulator with default settings and handing you the controller”. The experts brutally conclude: “Sure, you can play the game, but...
News Huge Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Update Adds Frame Rate Settings, 120FPS Is an Option
Plus an item storage overhaul
Capcom has finally got around to improving the performance of Dragon's Dogma 2 with a significant PS5 patch that can be downloaded now. From a performance standpoint, the most important addition the update brings is the ability to set "graphics settings" to either high or low. On top of that, if you own a 4K TV that...
Round Up Concord PS5 Previews Seem Torn on Sony's New Shooter
Shoot to kill
A smattering of hands-on Concord previews have just dropped, giving us more information on Sony's upcoming PS5 shooter. The game's full reveal at the latest State of Play didn't go down particularly well, with plenty of criticism aimed at its quip-heavy characters and familiar Overwatch-style gameplay. Negative first impressions can...
News Assassin's Creed Remakes Are on the Way, Ubisoft Confirms
Aiming for franchise variety
Ubisoft has announced it has multiple remakes of past Assassin's Creed games in the works, which will help boost the franchise's release schedule and allow "Assassin's Creed games come out more regularly". The news came from a new interview with CEO Yves Guillemot, who in response to a question about the future of the...
Guide All Scadutree Fragment Locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Where to find every Scadutree Fragment in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Looking for all Scadutree Fragment locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? A new type of upgrade you'll only find in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, they form an important part of upgrading your character in the Realm of Shadow. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal...
Guide All Revered Spirit Ash Locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Where to find every Revered Spirit Ash in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Looking for all Revered Spirit Ash locations in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC introduces two new types of upgrades that are only active in the Realm of Shadow, with Revered Spirit Ash being one of them. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to...
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 Dead Rising's PS5 Remaster Headlines Capcom Next Livestream
Tune in next week
If you assumed the season of summer announcements were over, you’re mistaken. The one advantage of E3 getting long in the tooth, is that publisher livestreams span several months now, and can occur at any time. Capcom Next is firing up on 1st July, then, with a deeper look at the surprise announcement of Dead Rising Deluxe...
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 Outstanding Tycoon Title Arcade Paradise Spins Up a PSVR2 Version
Will surely attract high scores
Arcade Paradise is already one of the most fun tycoon titles available on PS5 and PS4, and it’s about to get a whole lot more exciting with PSVR2. The game – which sees you gradually transform your family’s coin laundry business into a bustling arcade – manages to mix light management gameplay with tons of...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Reaches 5 Million Sales in First Three Days
Out of the shadows
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware have just announced a huge sales milestone for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, just days after launch. The expansion, which launched on PS5 and PS4 back on the 21st June, has reached 5 million copies sold within three days. "This milestone is the result of the tremendous...
News FromSoftware Open to Transmedia Adaptation of Elden Ring
"Foul Tarnished, in search of the Elden Ring. Emboldened by the flame of ambition"
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree is so hot right now that it seems to be all anyone is playing. Considering the incredible 25 million copies the base game sold, it shouldn't be surprising. Perhaps also unsurprising, in light of all those sales, developer...
News Helldivers 2 Director Defends Elden Ring Difficulty: 'Always Cater to a Select Audience'
Gluttons for punishment
The topic of difficulty inevitably crops up whenever FromSoftware drops a new release, and we once again find ourselves knee-deep in that old discourse. The director of one of the more mechanically unforgiving PS5 games of 2024, Helldivers 2, has defended the design choices made in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion...
News Concord PS5, PC Beta Test Dates Revealed, Pre-Orders Gain Early Access
Take it for a spin in July
Sony has announced the dates for a beta test of its upcoming multiplayer shooter, Concord. The 5v5 first-person shooter will have not one but two phases to its beta, and you'll have access to both if you pre-order the game. The open beta, which everyone will be able to play, takes place from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st...
News MMA Fighter Conor McGregor the Newest Hitman Elusive Target
Hunt him down from today until 29th July
IO Interactive has announced the latest Elusive Target to stalk and eventually kill in Hitman is none other than the MMA fighter Conor McGregor. Known as The Disruptor in-game, you can choose to hunt him down as an Elusive Target from today until 29th July 2024. You can play the mission for free as part of...
News Metal: Hellsinger VR Brings Its Heavy Rhythm Action to PSVR2 This Fall
The metal will live on
Metal: Hellsinger VR is another rhythm action game to add to PSVR2's collection, and it's not too far away now. This virtual reality version of the title is heading to Sony's headset in Fall 2024, meaning it's just a few months out. As you can see in this announcement trailer from a couple of months ago, Metal: Hellsinger VR...
News Dataminer Tips Terminator T-1000, Conan the Barbarian DLC for Mortal Kombat 1
Hasta la vista, baby
Mortal Kombat 1 looks like it will get a hefty dose of the Governator, with Conan the Barbarian tipped to be coming to the game, along as his immortal adversary, Terminator 2's T-1000. These iconic characters will supposedly be added to the game as a part of NetherRealm's next DLC drop, along with four others, two arenas, and...
News Make Way Is Micro Machines with DIY Race Tracks, and It's Out Now on PS5, PS4
Put the top down
Publisher Secret Mode and developer Ice Beam have announced the PS5 and PS4 versions of Make Way are now available. The game launched on other platforms earlier in the year, but this party racing title is now ready to hit the road on PlayStation systems. If you're unaware, Make Way is a four-player, top-down racing game you can...
News Net Yourself a Shoal of Free Dave the Diver PSN Avatars on PS5, PS4
Thanks, Wario
If you're a fan of Dave the Diver and its colourful cast of characters, you may be interested to know there are some free PSN avatars doing the rounds. Redeemable codes for each region (shared by the one and only Wario64) can be claimed on the PS Store, giving you access to seven pixelated portraits for free. Here are all the codes...
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 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 Evo 2024 Is Going to Be Gigantic, Smashes Record for Most Players in Any Esports Event Ever
Evolution
Evo 2024 is fast approaching, and it's clear this this year's event is going to be utterly massive. Yep, the world's biggest fighting game gathering just got even bigger, as it's been confirmed that Evo 2024 will host more unique competitors than any previous competition. In fact, it'll have the most registered players in any esports event...
News Cosy PS5, PS4 Life Sim Disney Dreamlight Valley Bags a Bunch of New Content
Mulan makes her long-awaited arrival
At what point does Disney Dreamlight Valley surpass Animal Crossing? Look, we know the Nintendo slice of life sim has an unmatchable art style that’s pretty hard to surpass, but the live service leanings of Gameloft’s cosy licensed alternative mean it’s grown at a pace Tom Nook could only dream of...
News League of Legends Fighter 2XKO's PS5 Playtest Kicks Off in August
Project L for the W
Riot Game's upcoming League of Legends fighter 2XKO is gearing up for its first round of at-home playtesting, which it's calling Alpha Lab. Playable on PS5, you can get in on the action in August, provided you live in one of seven eligible countries. If you're interested in throwing hands, sign-ups are open now, and the playest...
Wednesday26th Jun 2024
Guide GTA Online: All Cars and Vehicles Compatible with Hao's Special Works Tuning Upgrades
Supercharge your fleet with HSW's new-gen upgrades
What are all cars and vehicles compatible with Hao's Special Works tuning upgrades in GTA Online? One of the new features in the PS5 version of Rockstar's sandbox is Hao's Special Works, which allows you to add unique tuning upgrades to select vehicles in order to make them perform even better than...
News PS Plus Essential Games for July 2024 Announced
Call an emergency meeting
Sony has today announced the PS Plus Essential games active members have to look forward to for the month of July 2024. Available to download and play from Tuesday, 2nd July 2024, the selection is as follows: Borderlands 3 (PS5, PS4) | Review NHL 24 (PS5, PS4) | Review Among Us (PS5, PS4) |
News Unsurprisingly, There Seems to Be a New Tales Game in Development
A tale to tell
If Bandai Namco announced a new Tales game tomorrow, it wouldn't come as a huge surprise. The series' most recent instalment, Tales of Arise, released in 2021, and almost immediately became the fastest selling Tales title ever. It had topped 3 million sales by February of this year, and so we'd be more shocked if there wasn't a new...
News Elden Ring DLC Made Easier with New PS5, PS4 Calibration Update
Shadow Realm Blessings made even more powerful
After a wave of complaints from select parts of the Elden Ring community, FromSoftware appears to have caved to the demands to lower the difficulty of the game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Following a calibration update that is applied once you log into the title's multiplayer server (look for version...
News Dr Disrespect Admits Messages to Minor 'Leaned Too Much in the Direction' of Impropriety
"I'm no f***ing predator or pedophile"
Streamer Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm has admitted that his 2020 Twitch ban was due to sending inappropriate messages to a minor on the now-defunct Twitch instant messaging service, Whispers. Multiple former Twitch employees have come forward to corroborate the allegations, allowing Beahm to share his side of the...
News PlayStation Likely to Go All-Digital By PS7, Analyst Predicts
Discless wonder
For years now, it's felt like an all-digital future is inevitable — whether we like it or not. Game sales continue to skew increasingly towards digital, we've got publishers deciding against physical editions altogether, and we've even got retail boxes packing nothing but redeemable codes. The optics aren't great if you're an...
News Legendary Zombie Game Dead Rising Gets a Second Remaster, Out in 2024
With a new Frank voice actor
Capcom has out of nowhere announced its giving the classic open world zombie game Dead Rising a second remaster, with a release set for this year. Officially named Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the game originally launched as an Xbox 360 exclusive in 2006 before receiving a basic remaster 10 years later on PS4. This new...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Character Creation Covers Appearance, Classes, and Factions
Craft your hero across hundreds of options
Dragon Age: The Veilguard changed its name to better reflect the upcoming game's major focus of forming a party, but what's always going to be at the centre of that plight is your own custom character. Just like other major RPGs, you will have the chance to shape and craft your own protagonist at the start...
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...
News First-Person Action RPG Alkahest Announced, Could Have Real Potential
Fancy a tipple?
Currently targeting PC and "consoles", Alkahest is an intriguing first-person action RPG, boasting a fairly grounded medieval setting. The game's official description speaks of contextual combat where you can kick enemies off cliffs and into walls, and there's an alchemy system that lets you concoct explosives, potions, and oils —...
News PS5 Co-Op Shooter PAYDAY 3 Is Getting an Oft-Requested Offline Mode, But There Are Caveats
You'll still need an Internet connection, for example
After community backlash and a slower than expected start, Swedish studio Starbreeze says PAYDAY 3 is finally getting its oft-requested "offline mode", although there are clear caveats to consider, like the fact that the game will still require an Internet connection to function properly —...
News PS5, PS4 Indie Sensation Dave the Diver Takes a Titillating Twist in NIKKE Crossover
Water surprise
Indie sensation Dave the Diver started selling sushi on PS5 and PS4 earlier this year, and now Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is plunging new depths with a NIKKE: Goddess of Victory event inspired by the iconic game. The minigame – set to be playable within the smartphone favourite from 4th July – will take a titillating twist,...
News Tomb Raider's Lara Croft Is Popping Up Everywhere on PS5, PS4 Right Now
Crossovers in Dead by Daylight and Naraka: Bladepoint
In the last 24 hours, Lara Croft has been confirmed as a survivor in asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight and as part of a crossover in martial arts battle royale Naraka: Bladepoint. The heroine, one of the most famous protagonists in PlayStation history, is clearly still popular – and...
News Here Comes a New Challenger! M. Bison Enters the Fray in Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4
Bison fury
Here he is: the fallen dictator has joined the fracas in Street Fighter 6 on PS5 and PS4. Following fast in the footsteps of Akuma, the addition of M. Bison kickstarts a whole new season of content for Capcom’s outstanding Street Fighter 6. As revealed in the trailer embedded above, the character comes with all-new World Tour content,...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Retro Bit Party Mode Looks Like an Absolute Blast
Press start to play
A colourful new game mode is coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in the form of Bit Party. The pixel-inspired action kicks off Season 4, which goes live today, 26th June. Earning kills in this mode will cause the killer's head to grow in size, making the headshot required to end the streak that much more straightforward...
News Auto-Cast Firaga with Uniqlo's UT Final Fantasy Collection This Summer
Fast fashion for FF fans
Square Enix has announced "FINAL FANTASY UT", a collaboration between Uniqlo's graphic T-shirt brand and the legendary JRPG series. The collection combines classic Yoshitaka Amano imagery with iconic pixel art from the first six games, as well as designs that will appeal to fans of MMO Final Fantasy XIV and the most recent...
News Elden Ring Dataminer Reveals True Face of Shadow of the Erdtree NPCs
“Thou art a dogged fellow, aren’t you? Or is it merely thine habit to talk to dolls?"
With Elden Ring's enormous Shadow of the Erdtree expansion currently enthralling millions (probably), there's a lot of interest in FromSoftware's esoteric fantasy world. An entire cottage industry exists that examines its games in minute detail, teasing out...
News Trails through Daybreak 2 Leak May Point Towards Imminent Announcement
Daybroke
The first game isn't even out yet here in the West (it releases next week, on the 5th July), but a PSN leak appears to have just confirmed that its sequel is also heading our way — with a suggestion that a localisation announcement could be coming much sooner than anticipated. Trails through Daybreak's sequel is called Kuro no Kiseki 2:...
News Surgeon Simulator Series Acquired By the Recently Revived Infogrames
It lives
You may recall that, earlier this year, Atari brought Infogrames back from the dead. The old school brand has been revived as a new publishing label, and while it's yet to release its first game, the company has been busy doing deals behind the scenes. Today, Infogrames has announced its acquisition of the Surgeon Simulator IP. Previously...
Tuesday25th Jun 2024
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
The best PS5 indies, ranked and rated
What are the best indie games on PS5? In this evolving list, it's up to the Push Square community to define the very best indie titles the platform has to offer. The term "indie" has a nebulous, ever-shifting meaning, but generally speaking, we're talking about smaller scale games from smaller scale studios...
Guide Best Adventure Games on PS5
PS5's best adventures, rated and ranked
What are the best adventure games on PS5? An adventure is described as an "exciting or daring experience", and while most video games tend to tick this box, there's a specific subset of releases that span this genre. Typically, adventure games tend to boast a mixture of mechanics, spanning everything from...
Bravo, Yade
It’s strange to think that Beyond Good & Evil was a failure on release. It was critically well-received but sales were poor, and it took years to gain a cult following. Now, it’s revered as a masterpiece, gathering a devoted fan base that still pines for the sequel that’s all but passed into legend. Developed by Ubisoft...
Guide GTA Online: Best Bail Office to Buy and How to Make Money with Bounties
Bounty huntin'
Looking for the best Bail Office to buy and how to make money with bounties in GTA Online? The Bail Office is a new business added to Los Santos as part of the Bottom Dollar Bounties expansion. This add-on will see you working alongside Maude Eccles and her progeny Jenette, as you work to track and take down degenerates, with dollar...
Criminal
Not content with selling many millions of copies, Rockstar is looking to wring every last drop of income out of the decade-old GTA 5 and its popular multiplayer mode GTA Online. A new feature, added to the game today as part of the Bottom Dollar Bounties update, locks some crucial quality of life features behind the release’s monthly GTA+...
News Bloodborne Complete Guide: 25th Anniversary Edition Available for Preorder
May you find your worth in the waking world
On the off-chance you are currently stuck in FromSoftware's epic or like to collect glorious hardback strategy guides, the Bloodborne Complete Guide: 25th Anniversary Edition is now available for preorder. No, you aren't having a stroke; the anniversary aspect refers to how long Future Press has been...
News PS5 Fan Favourite Stellar Blade Sold Over 1 Million Copies, Dev Estimates
Collabs, DLC, and sequel are "under review"
Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has shared it estimates the PS5 exclusive has now sold more than one million units since its release in late April. The game has consistently ranked high in sales charts across the UK, USA, and Japan after the launch, which has resulted in today's milestone. In a press...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Explains the RPG's Lack of Persona-Style Romance
Keep it professional
Given that Metaphor: ReFantazio has a lot in common with the Persona games — especially in terms of gameplay structure and mechanics — many had simply assumed that it would also feature a Persona-style romance system, letting you forge a more intimate relationship with a party member or supporting character of your choice...
News Astro Bot PS5 Took 60 Developers Around Three Years to Make
Asobi is the Japanese word for "play"
Astro Bot, the full-fledged mascot platformer outing from Sony first-party developer Team Asobi, took around 60 developers around three years to create. That's according to GamesIndustry.biz's Chris Dring (thanks, PSU), who said on the GI Microcast: "I've played it; it's amazing. It took about three years to...
Mini Review Until Then (PS5) - A Genuine, Heartfelt Tale of Love and Loss
School's out forever
There's a bit in Until Then when our teenage protagonist Mark is looking at his mobile phone. He's just sent a text message to a girl he likes, and we just sit there, waiting. Nothing happens. It's been a while. Has the game crashed? Then we realise we're waiting because he's looking at the delivery note on the text message,...
News Atari 50 Enhanced Adds Another 39 Titles to Excellent PS5, PS4 Collection
Out in October for $40
Atari has revealed an expanded version of its fantastic Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration collection will release this October for PS5 and PS4, bundling in an extra 39 games on top of what was already available in the base package. With the official title of Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition, the new...
News A Mischievous Boy Has Leaked Footage of Jet Set Radio's Revival for PS5
Oh, sweet soul brother
Mom won’t be getting much sleep this week, because a grown-up version of legendary Dreamcast graffiti-‘em-up Jet Set Radio has leaked online. The footage, which we won’t reproduce here as we’re unsure how the materials were obtained, shows both gameplay and cut-scenes. In one clip, Professor K is glimpsed rocking out...
News Epic Mickey PS5, PS4 Remaster Gets a 24th September Release Date
Priced at £50/$60
The recently confirmed PS5, PS4 remaster of Nintendo Wii exclusive Epic Mickey will release for Sony consoles on 24th September 2024, it's been announced. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will cost £49.99 / $59.99, with pre-orders live on the PS Store now. If you pre-order, you'll gain 24 hours of early access from 23rd September...
News Midnight Society Drops Co-Founder, Streamer Dr Disrespect Following Twitch Ban Allegations
The Two-Time is out
Developer Midnight Society has formally cut ties with co-founder Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm after allegations surfaced that the popular streamer's split from Twitch in 2020 involved "sexting a minor". As news of this broke, Beahm ended his livestream early by talking about wanting to "move away from the limelight" and potentially...
News Vampire Survivors' Summer Release Date Still in Limbo on PS5, PS4 Due to Submission Process
Bloody hell
Vampire Survivors, the indie mega hit that was finally confirmed for PS5 and PS4 back in April, is still lacking a specific release date. Set for 'summer 2024', the game's been missing in action for a couple of months now, but developer Poncle has just provided a welcome update on matter. As it turns out, the team's been slowed by...
Guide GTA Online: How to Start Bottom Dollar Bounties
Maude would like a word
Looking for how to start Bottom Dollar Bounties in GTA Online? Bottom Dollar Bounties is the latest expansion to Rockstar's gargantuan multiplayer sandbox game. The free add-on allows you to purchase a Bail Office, which you can then use to take down targets in collaboration with Maude Eccles and progeny, Jenette. On this...
News War Thunder Dev Apologises After Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster Imagery Surfaces
"Things like this shouldn't happen"
War Thunder developer Gaijin Entertainment has issued an apology after it was noticed that imagery used in a new piece of key art almost perfectly lines up with the distinct debris trail from the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, which resulted in the deaths of the seven crew members onboard. As reported by...
News New Vegas Antagonist Reveals Hand, Confirmed for Season 2 of Amazon's Fallout Adaptation
The House always wins
Amazon's surprisingly great TV adaptation was a hit with fans of Bethesda's depiction of the Fallout universe, and shocking no one, a second season is already in the works. The show's final episode clearly indicated where the series would go next, and now we've had concrete confirmation. Warning: Spoilers for the final episode...
News Farming Simulator 25 Grows Up with East Asian Environment on PS5
More crops than ever and upgraded tech
Farming Simulator 25 is bringing the biggest ever agricultural outing to PS5 later this year, from 12th November. The enormous experience will feature more than 400 machines, tons of new crops, and a unique landscape, inspired by East Asia. Environments based on Europe and North America will also return,...
News Dragon Age Name Change Reflects Game's Focus on Your Party Rather Than Solas
Your side of the story
The decision to change the name of the next BioWare game Dragon Age: The Veilguard came from a want to focus the subtitle on the party you'll form throughout the RPG rather than the villain, key figures at the studio have revealed. In an interview with Game Informer, multiple developers are posed the same question and the...
News Anime Waifu Horse Racing Game Going Global Alongside PS4 Party Spin-Off
Galloping gachas
CyGames’ sim sensation Umamusume: Pretty Derby Girl, an idol horse racing game where equines are replaced by anime waifus, is releasing globally. The smartphone game – already a smash hit in Japan and Asia – will be playable for the first time in English at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles early next month. No official release...
News Shadowy Puzzle Platformer Schim Enters the Spotlight in July on PS5, PS4
Lighten up
Those who have been paying attention will remember Schim, a stylish puzzle platformer announced well over a year ago. Well, this indie curiosity finally has a release date on PS5 and PS4; it arrives on 18th July 2024. To recap, Schim is a game in which you play a shadow creature that's been separated from its human, and you need to make...
News Beloved Management Sim Let's School Kicks Off PS5, PS4 Semester in July
School's in
Pathea Games is best known for My Time at Portia and its follow-up, My Time at Sandrock, but the developer also has an academic management sim under its belt. Let's School has been on PC since last year, where it's accrued thousands of overwhelmingly positive user reviews. Announced for consoles earlier in 2024, we now have a rel
Monday24th Jun 2024
News FromSoftware Boss Puts Elden Ring Difficulty Discourse to Bed, Once and For All
Git gud, officially
FromSoftware's games demand a lot from players, mandating they engage with mechanics and "lock in" to overcome punishing, master-crafted combat encounters. While the level of challenge required by each entry is open for debate, one thing is sure: studio director and sadist Hidetaka Miyazaki has weighed in on the inevitable Elden...
Rumour Sony's Still Working on PS3 Emulation for PS5
Here we are again
Ah, PS3 emulation on a current Sony console — the eternal dream. This is a talking point that dates all the way back to the very early days of the PS4, when it was confirmed that the last-gen machine wouldn't be backwards compatible with its predecessor's games. The conversation has rumbled on ever since, exploding into life...
Poll Can a Game's Brutal Difficulty Put You Off Playing It?
Fight for the right
Good news everyone, the difficulty discourse is back! It's a topic that seems to explode into life pretty much every time FromSoftware releases something new, and it's happening yet again with the launch of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. In case you don't already know, there's currently a heated debate going on that revolves...
Hands On Valorant's PS5 Beta Is Impressive and Unlike Anything Else on Console
Riot has pulled off a pretty tall order
For years, Valorant has been huge on PC, becoming a streaming hit, hosting massive esports tournaments, and inspiring tons of fan art and cosplay. After many job listings revealed the game could be heading to consoles over the last few years, Riot has finally brought the game to PS5 in beta form, and it's an...
News UK Video Game Retailer GAME Will Reportedly Stop Stocking Video Games
Update: Report quickly denied by GAME
Update: In a statement provided to Eurogamer, UK video game retailer GAME has quickly denied the report it plans to stop stocking video games in its physical stores. It reads: "This reporting is categorically not true. GAME continues to support the physical gaming market, offering a wide-range of physical games,...
News Silly Speculation Alleges Sony May Have Signed Secret PS5 Exclusivity for Black Myth: Wukong
It's a Myth
Game Science, the developer behind the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong, has already explained why the game will only be releasing on PS5 and PC on 20th August – but that’s not stopped bizarre speculation from spreading on social media. You may recall at Summer Game Fest, there was momentary out
News Broken, Battered Elden Ring Players Review Bomb Shadow of the Erdtree for Being Too Hard
Unable to progress, they have nothing left
Despite only being out for a few days now, FromSoftware 's eagerly anticipated Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is being review bombed on Steam. Broken, battered players, chewed up and spat out, publicly admit defeat, claiming that the difficulty level has been tuned too high. At the time of...
News Sly Cooper PS2 Is PS Plus Premium's Biggest Classic Hit So Far
Really snuck in there
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus almost immediately became the most popular classic game released on PlayStation's PS Plus Premium service, quickly overtaking the previous PS1 champ, The Legend of Dragoon. Spotted by PSLS, Sucker Punch Production's 2002 action platformer took the top spot, according to gameplay analytics
News Personalise Your PS5, PS4 Profile with Free Astro Bot Avatars
Look at him go
Everyone adores Astro Bot. The loveable little mascot has been hopping through the hearts of PlayStation players since his debut in The Playroom VR, and he’s only increased in popularity in the months and years since. Later this year, his first full-blown PS5 adventure will arrive – and to mark the occasion, Sony’s giving away...
News UK Sales Charts: Still Wakes the Deep and Elden Ring Share a Top 10
Big and small
The latest physical sales chart for the UK is in, and interestingly we're seeing both ends of the spectrum this time. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition is off to a good start in second place, with only EA Sports FC 24 in front of it. However, also within the top 10 (just about) is Still Wakes the Deep, the horror adventure from...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Still in Development, Ubisoft Assures
And that's that
Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains in development at Ubisoft, and that's just about all the French publisher has to say on the matter. On the eve of the original game's 20th anniversary re-release, the series' official Twitter account posted a thread all about the PS5, PS4 remaster and said: "Yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in...
News Palworld PS5, PS4 Tease Has Our Trigger Finger Itching
Hunting season
Developer Pocketpair first teased the possibility of bringing its mega-popular, kid-friendly shooter Palword to PlayStation platforms back in March, and it seems like there has been some movement on that front. On Twitter, community manager Bucky pondered what colour hearts would best suit their post, which was already replete with...
News The Countdown Is on for Iconic 90s Horror Clock Tower's Western Release
Tick tock
While there’s every chance you’ll have heard of 1995’s iconic horror Clock Tower, you probably haven’t played it. Despite originally launching on the Super Nintendo and then being ported to the PS1, the game’s never actually been officially localised outside of Japan, although a handful of fan translations do still exist...
News Retro Rugrats Revival Features a Full 4K Makeover on PS5, PS4
HD-2D
You’ve probably already heard of Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland, an 8-bit escapade designed to look and feel like a classic licensed NES outing. But did you know it’ll also feature full 4K visuals designed to match the look and feel of the original cartoon? You’ll be able to toggle between the two art styles with the push of a button,...
News Fortnite's New Mode, Reload, is Getting Back to Basics on PS5, PS4
Can't beat the classics
Epic's ongoing gaming platform, Fortnite, constantly reinvents itself. It just introduced a new mode, Reload, which offers a more classic experience on a new map filled with familiar locations. In addition, players can expect to wield previously benched weaponry, endless revives, and no vehicles. Reload is a 40-player mode...
News You Need to See This Ridiculous Game About a Cat That's Also a Bodybuilder
KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat coming to PlayStation
Never assume humanity is out of ideas. KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat is a side-scrolling action platformer about a cute little cat that can transform into an outrageously ripped bodybuilder in order to fight off invading aliens. Need we say more? The game failed to meet its funding goal on...
News One Flat's History of Tenants Makes for an Intriguing Tale in The Berlin Apartment
Wall-to-wall stories
An interesting narrative adventure game was unveiled over the last few days, and it seems to be flying under the radar. The Berlin Apartment is its name, and it's in development for PlayStation as well as other systems. Developed by btf (bildundtonfabrik), this game's core concept has us exploring one German abode as we learn...
Saturday22nd Jun 2024
Poll One Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on Final Fantasy 16?
Don't Cid yourself
One year ago today, on the 22nd June 2023, the latest mainline instalment in the Final Fantasy franchise was released on PS5. Final Fantasy 16 is perhaps the furthest that Square Enix's mainline series has ever strayed from its traditional formula, going full action RPG, complete with Devil May Cry-esque combat. But its bold new...
Round Up We're All Sleeping on Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami, as Super Positive Previews Drop
Follow the path
At this point we all know that Capcom is capable of creating incredible action games. In fact, based on recent experiences, it's undoubtedly one of the best in the business. And so this raises the question: why do people seem to be sleeping on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess? Set to release just a month from now on the 19th July,...
Mini Review Megaton Musashi W: Wired (PS5) - Completely Overlooked Action RPG Is Worth a Shot
Mobile Suit Fundam
We've all been waiting years for the return of once prominent Japanese developer Level-5, but you'd be forgiven for being completely ignorant of its latest Western release, Megaton Musashi W: Wired. Thanks to what feels like a near total lack of marketing, this awkwardly named action RPG has sailed effortlessly under the radar —...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 534
'Erd it all before
With the European Championships and Copa America now in full swing, we suspect many of you will be settling down this weekend for some wall-to-wall football. If not, then there's always video games. Here's what we're playing. Khayl Adam: Despite having weeks to prepare, I'm still not ready to dive into Shadow of the Erdtree...
Friday21st Jun 2024
News Sony Is Allegedly Pulling PSVR2 Funding, Report Claims
Is that really a surprise?
While it perhaps won’t come as a huge surprise for those of you who’ve been following PSVR2’s trajectory, a report claims that Sony has significantly cut funding for the headset. As part of a largely opinion-led piece, Android Central cites “anonymous sources” that say PlayStation is paring back production for...
News Elden Ring's Massive Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Has Zero PS5, PS4 Trophies
How very maidenless
Update: Just to confirm, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has launched today with zero Trophies. While this isn't the first time for a FromSoftware expansion to eschew gongs entirely, the sheer scale of the add-on means their absence will come as a disappointment to some. Still, we suspect you'll be playing the expansion...
Video 31 Great PS5 Games Still to Come in 2024
Something for everyone
It's the nature of gaming enthusiasts to always be looking ahead, squinting into the distance and getting hyped for the titles that are yet to come. And while 2024 has already offered up a slew of highly rated experiences, we can't forget that we're only halfway through the year. Just to highlight how busy the latter half of...
News Square Enix's Forgotten PS1 Fighting Force Franchise Beats the Count on PS5, PS4
Beat-'em-up is back
We live in an era where no franchise is truly left behind, and it’s genuinely refreshing to see so many classic series revived and re-released on modern hardware. Take Fighting Force, for example, Square Enix’s infamous 3D brawler series which spawned two titles on PS1 in 1997 and 1999 respectively. This author actually owned...
News Microsoft 'Really Pleased' with Sea of Thieves PS5 Sales
More games likely to come
Microsoft is "really pleased" with the overall sales and performance of Sea of Thieves on PS5 after its recent port, with engagement across its Xbox and PC versions also increasing as a result. The comment comes from Matt Booty, game content and studios president at Microsoft Gaming, who added the success allows the series...
News GEX Trilogy Revives a Long Lost 90s Mascot on PS5, PS4
GEX who?
Nintendo had Super Mario. SEGA had Sonic the Hedgehog. And 3DO had… GEX? Well, kinda. The James Bond-esque gecko debuted as a console exclusive on Trip Hawkins’ ill-fated format, but later launched on SEGA Saturn and PlayStation – before subsequent sequels launched first on Sony’s vastly more popular system. While the original game...
Poll Are You Playing Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?
Back to your roots
It's not often that an expansion can command greater hype levels than full games, but that's exactly what's happened with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. FromSoftware's highly anticipated return to its 2022 masterpiece has already attracted ridiculously positive review scores, although as is always the case with DLC, we're left...
News Mojang Is Building a Native PS5 Version of Minecraft, And It Needs Your Help
Test it out from today
Minecraft is fully playable on PS5 through backwards compatibility, but a native new-gen version is on the way – and you may be eligible to test it from today. Those of you who own the iconic indie will be able to test out a “preview” of the updated release by navigating to ‘Settings’ > ‘Preview’ within the...
News The Grass Is Greener in TopSpin 2K25's Big Wimbledon Season on PS5, PS4
Grow up
A new season of TopSpin 2K25 is live in-game now, and as you’d expect considering current real-life events, it’s taking to the grass with a Wimbledon-themed Centre Court pass. The real-life tournament – scheduled to run from 1st July through 14th July – is the oldest event in the tennis calendar, and is defined by its traditions. You...
News Ambitious MMO Dune: Awakening's Sandstorms Will Weekly Level the Playing Field
Enviromental apocalypse
Dune: Awakening sounds like an extremely ambitious offering from Funcom, the developer behind Conan: Exiles. It's still early days, but it has been promised for PS5, and each new sliver of information has us more excited to visit Arrakis. IGN's Destin Legarie saw a brief behind-closed-doors demo
News The Witcher Congratulates Elden Ring's DLC Triumph with Awesome Artwork
The best of the best
In case you haven't already heard, the newly released Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring is now the highest-rated DLC of all time, settling on a staggering PS5 Metacritic score of 95. But of course, where one game rises, another must fall — and so The Witcher 3's brilliant Blood and Wine expansion has been knocked...
News PS1 Classic Fear Effect Gunning for PS5, PS4 in 2025
Nothing to fear here
Fear Effect, especially its sequel, is perhaps best remembered for its titillating magazine ads – but this was a decent PS1 action-adventure series for its era. And now, courtesy of original publisher Square Enix and Limited Run Games, the original outing is making a comeback on PS5 and PS4 in 2025. “A lost classic finally...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Hitting PS5, PS4 Next Week
Better late than never
After a bit of beating about the bush, Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition will be released on PS5 and PS4 next week, Tuesday, 25th June, Ubisoft confirmed. In addition, this enhanced remaster will boast enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, and entirely new content. Limited Run Games is
News Embracer Claims Newly Adopted AI Policy Will 'Massively Enhance Game Development'
Send in the machines
Swedish video game and media holding company Embracer Group has adopted a new AI policy, leveraging models to "massively enhance" development. The company hopes this will produce more immersive, engaging games, offering players a "unique, dynamic, and personalised experience". Noted by Game Developer, Embracer announced the new...
News Bubsy Is Back in the Purrfect Collection on PS5
Good to see you, Bub
Forgotten platforming furry Bubsy is on the cusp of making another comeback, in the Purrfect Collection on PS5. This one is being repurposed using Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine, and promises to explore the “franchise’s troubled history and enduring popularity”. That includes infamous PS1 stinker Bubsy 3D, which was...
News FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki Would Love to Try His Hand at a Traditional JRPG
Patient, methodical combat
FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has dreams beyond the Souls-like subgenre with which his name is now synonymous. Having pushed the boundaries of what an action RPG can even be, it turns out the one thing he'd like to turn his hand to is a traditional Japanese roleplaying game. Miyazaki sat for an extensive chat with...
News Plunder Your Wallet for Classic Era Lara Croft PVC Tomb Raider Statue
“I only play for sport”
Fans of legendary Tomb Raider Lara Croft and lovers of video-game-related statuary alike rejoice! Inspired by the original 1996 PS1 classic, this PVC statue, available through Dark Horse Direct, could grace your mantle piece for just $89.99, around £71, or your local equivalent. The statue, sculpted by BigShot Toys and...
That's no spin
Released in 2017 (was it really that long ago?!), Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has just hit an impressive sales milestone. The collection, which is available across PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC, has topped 20 million — and at least by our count, that makes it the single highest selling Crash Bandicoot release ever...
News PS5 Gacha Zenless Zone Zero's Big Pre-Release Livestream Scheduled for Next Week
Find your zen zone
If you play any of HoYoverse’s existing gacha games, like Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail, you’ll be familiar with their cycles. Every six or so weeks, the Chinese titan hosts a livestream, which includes information on everything coming in the next update. Zenless Zone Zero obviously launches on 4th July, and so the...
Thursday20th Jun 2024
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition
What are all cheats for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Rockstar's crime sandbox spanning the fictional state of San Andreas packs an engaging and entertaining story, but is arguably at its most fun when you're fooling around. Fortunately, the developer gives you the...
Guide Elden Ring Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and Boss Strategies
Updated with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC guides
Elden Ring is the newest RPG developed by FromSoftware for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC. Following on from popular titles like Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadow
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition
Looking for all cheats for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Rockstar's cult classic gives you the keys to an 80s open world, and just like any Grand Theft Auto game, the release is packed full of cheat codes for you to fool around with. As part of our GT
Guide Elden Ring: All Maps Locations
Updated with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Maps
What are all Maps locations in Elden Ring? Getting an overview of the layout of the Lands Between is as simple as pushing the touchpad on your controller, but if you haven't found any Maps yet then you'll only see basic information, like all Site of Grace locations you've found thus far. In order to better...
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA 3 Definitive Edition
What are all cheats for GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The first 3D GTA game set in Liberty City is populated with plenty of things to do, but faffing about with its systems using cheat codes can give you the license to go a bit crazy. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're go
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Import / Export Car Locations
Where to find all Import / Export cars in Vice City
What are all Import / Export car locations for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Import / Export, also known as Sunshine Autos Import / Export Garage in GTA Vice City, is a recurring side-quest in the Grand Theft Auto games whereby you must recover requested vehicles and return...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: How to Achieve Maximum Respect, Muscle, and Sex Appeal
Alter your attributes in San Andreas
How do you achieve maximum Respect, Muscle, and Sex Appeal in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? GTA San Andreas has a number of life simulation attributes, also known as Statistics, which influence protagonist CJ's performance in certain scenarios. The main statistics are as follows: Respect,...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Import / Export Car Locations
Where to find all Import / Export cars in San Andreas
What are all Import / Export car locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Import / Export, or Exports and Imports as it's also known, is a side-quest activity first introduced in GTA 3 which sees you stealing a list of wanted vehicles and delivering them to a specific...
Guide Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Release Times: When Can You Start Playing the Expansion?
Pre-load date, PS5 and PS4 file size revealed
What are Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release times? When can you start playing the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion? FromSoftware is primed to expand on its 2022 Game of the Year candidate with a major DLC that bundles in a new area, more story, and extra boss fights. In this Elden Ring guide,...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Purchasable Properties and Hotel Suites
All safehouse locations and prices in San Andreas
What are all purchasable properties and hotel suites for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Purchasable properties and hotel suites, also known as safehouses, allow protagonist CJ to save while out and about in San Andreas. Many also come with added amenities, like wardrobes and...
Guide Elden Ring: Should You Devour Draconic Essence?
The age-old question
Should you devour draconic essence in Elden Ring? This is a question you'll be asked having met a new NPC at the Foot of the Jagged Peak in the Gravesite Plain called the Dragon Communion Priestess. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to answer the question: should you devour draconic essence? Should You Devour Draconic...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Songs, Soundtracks, and Music
All radio stations in San Andreas
What are all songs, soundtracks, and music in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Music is a big part of each Grand Theft Auto game, and GTA San Andreas' mixture of mostly 90s jams are very much ingrained into the memory of most gamers. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share all...
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Songs, Soundtracks, and Music
All radio stations in Vice City
What are all songs, soundtracks, and music in GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Music is a fundamental part of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and GTA Vice City's iconic 80s soundtrack is arguably one of the most memorable in gaming history. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share all...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Oysters Locations
All clams and shells in San Andreas
What are all Oysters locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Oysters are a type of collectible in GTA San Andreas, and they are found all over the map, typically in water. They're easily visible despite mostly being found in lakes and the ocean, and simply need to be swam through in...
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Songs, Soundtracks, and Music
All radio stations in Liberty City
What are all songs, soundtracks, and music in GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Music shapes the mood in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and GTA 3's legendary Liberty City radio stations helped establish what the series would go on to become. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to share all...
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Import / Export Car Locations
Where to find all Import / Export cars in Liberty City
Where are all Import / Export car locations for GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Import / Export — sometimes also known as Exports and Imports, specifically in GTA San Andreas — is a recurring side-quest in the Grand Theft Auto series which sees you obtaining a list of wanted...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: How to Stealth Kill All Enemies in Madd Dogg's Rhymes
Assassin
How do you stealth kill all enemies in the mission Madd Dogg's Rhymes in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The Assassin Trophy in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition is missable, and can be difficult to get right. As part of our GTA Trilogy guide, we're going to explain how to stealth kill a
Who needs directions?
How do you find Mike Toreno without any of the referenced locations in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The Who Needs Directions? Trophy in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition is missable, but is fairly straightforward once you know what to do. As part of our
Grand theft auto
GTA Trilogy, or GTA The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, is a compilation of Rockstar's iconic PlayStation 2 open world games GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas for the PS5 and PS4. All three Grand Theft Auto titles have been remastered, featuring improved
News Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Out Now, Adds New Features and Adjusts Balance Before Erdtree
Inventory improvements, new hairstyles, and more
Update: Available to download now, Elden Ring's 1.12 update has been fully detailed. We've included the main points of the patch notes below. Elden Ring Update 1.12 Patch Notes New Features Added support for the SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE DLC. Five new hairstyles have been added to the game. They can be...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Snapshots Locations
All photograph locations in San Andreas
What are all Snapshots locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Snapshots are one of the collectible types in GTA San Andreas, which involve using the Camera to capture a designated spot or scene. Snapshots are represented by floating camera icons which can be seen when you equip...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Ancient Dragon Senessax
Jagged Peak boss explained
How do you beat Ancient Dragon Senessax in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight inside the Jagged Peak in the Gravesite Plain of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erd
News Naughty Dog Vet Back in the Dog House After Years at The Initiative, Deviation Games
Animating your worst nightmares
Melee expert and animator Lee Davis has found his way home to Naughty Dog after a four-year excursion. During that time, he worked at Microsoft's The Initiative (Perfect Dark) and the now-defunct PlayStation-backed studio Deviation Games. Beginning his Naughty Dog career in 2010, Davis worked as an animator on The...
News FromSoftware Boss Twists the Bloodborne Knife, Says It's 'A Special Game for Me'
Us, too
Bloodborne is a special game for many people, including FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki. The PS4 exclusive won over legions of new supporters when it launched in 2015, exclusively on Sony's console. It received just a single piece of DLC in the form of The Old Hunters. Players have been begging for more ever since, be it a remaster,...
News Fed Up with Square Enix, Final Fantasy 14's Healers Are Going on Strike
#FFXIVHEALERSTRIKE
Final Fantasy XIV's eagerly-anticipated expansion is on the horizon, with Dawntrail going live on 2nd July. However, not all players are happy with the game's direction (mechanically speaking). After a high-profile and public snubbing, it seems the long-suffering members of the healing community have finally had enough and are...
The quest continues
While it's clear that Square Enix isn't making any dramatic changes to Dragon Quest 3 for its HD-2D Remake — outside of the obvious graphical glow-up — it is pushing a handful of smaller improvements and adjustments. This includes a modernised user interface, and the ability to speed up combat — the kind of little things...
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Horseshoes Locations
All lucky Horseshoes locations in San Andreas
What are all Horseshoes locations for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Horseshoes are one of the collectible types in GTA San Andreas, and can be found mostly around the Las Venturas area. These collectibles resemble floating Horseshoes, which simply need to be walked through in...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Enir-Ilim
A walkthrough to beating Enir-Ilim
Enir-Ilim is a main area in the west of the Realm of Shadow in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Promised Consort Radahn. In this
News Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! 2 Will Follow the First Game to PS5, PS4
Greedy pigs
When Limited Run Games announced that it was bringing a remaster of the original Tomba! to PS5 and PS4 as Tomba Special Edition, many of us were left wondering whether the second game, Tomba! 2, would get the same treatment. After all, the sequel was also very well received back on the PS1, featuring evolved mechanics and some more...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Promised Consort Radahn
Enir-Ilim boss explained
How do you beat Promised Consort Radahn in Elden Ring? The final boss of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the encounter is located at the end of Enir-Ilim. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to beat Promised Consort Radahn. How Do You Beat Promised Consort
Guide Elden Ring: How to Reach Cathedral of Manus Metyr
How to get to the eastern side of Scadu Altus
How do you reach Cathedral of Manus Metyr on the eastern side of Scadu Altus in Elden Ring? You'll have this location revealed on your Map having acquired the Map piece for Scadu Altus, but actually reaching it isn't as simple as just following a road there. In this Elden Ring guide
Round Up All of Our PS5 Previews from Summer Game Fest 2024
Big previews for big PS5 games
Summer Game Fest has come to a close, and now it's time to reflect on everything that we've seen. Push Square's ever-intrepid assistant editor Stephen Tailby was shipped off to Los Angeles in order to cover Geoff's big event in person, and the lucky git got to go hands on with a whole bunch of blockbuster games...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Putrescent Knight
Fissure Depths boss explained
How do you beat Putrescent Knight in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight in the Fissure Depths in the Gravesite Plain area of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Dragon's Pit
Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana location
Dragon's Pit is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, found in the Gravesite Plain. You'll find the Ancient Dragon-Man inside and the entrance to the Jagged Peak inside. In this Elden Ring guide, we are going to reveal how to complete Dragon's Pit. [toc
Guide Elden Ring: All Miquella Cross Locations
Where to find every Miquella Cross in the Realm of Shadow
What are all Miquella Cross locations in Elden Ring? A new type of interactive element and marker on your Map, you'll find Miquella Crosses spread throughout the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC area called the Realm of Shadow. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal all Miquella Cross...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Shadow Keep
A walkthrough to beating Shadow Keep
Shadow Keep is a main area in the north of the Scadu Altus in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against the Golden Hippopotamus and
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Messmer the Impaler
Shadow Keep boss explained
How do you beat Messmer the Impaler in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight at the very end of Shadow Keep in the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree
Interview How Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Revives a Classic Series Over 20 Years Later
REV those engines
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the first new game in the series since 1999. The iconic fighting game franchise is getting its long overdue revival, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year with a fresh art style and modern features. We sat down with Chief Producer Yasuyuki Oda, Art Supervisor Nobuyuki Kuroki, and Producer and interpreter...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Assures Its RPG Roots with Massive Skill Trees for Each Class
In for the skill
It's perhaps a little unfair given that we've only seen 20 minutes of (early) gameplay from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but there's already cynicism over the title's role-playing depth. To be fair, BioWare does have a history of... streamlining RPG systems in successive games (Mass Effect 3 immediately comes to mind), but as alluded,...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Fort of Reprimand
Where to find Flamedrake Talisman +3
Fort of Reprimand is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and houses a Boss Fight against Black Knight Edredd as well as the Flamedrake Talisman +3. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Bonny Gaol
Curseblade Labirith boss location
Bonny Gaol is an optional location on the southern tip of the Scadu Altus in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Curseblade Labirith. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Romina, Saint of the Bud
Church of the Bud boss explained
How do you beat Romina, Saint of the Bud in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Reach Jagged Peak
A step by step walkthrough to reaching Jagged Peak
How do you reach Jagged Peak in Elden Ring? This location takes up a vast stretch of the Realm of Shadow map in the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, but it's not obvious how to actually get there. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to reach Jagged Peak. How Do You Reach Jagged...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Darklight Catacombs
Jori, Elder Inquisitor boss location
Darklight Catacombs is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, found in the Scadu Altus. You'll find the path to the Abyssal Woods inside and a Boss Fight against
Guide Elden Ring: How to Start Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
A step by step guide to reaching the Realm of Shadow
How do you start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring? A significant expansion that adds a new area to explore along with newer Boss Fights, Quests, and more, it's an exciting reason to return to the game. Given the con
News PSVR2 Puzzler Infinite Inside Blends AR and VR on 12th July
Following early access phase
Maze Theory, the publisher behind VR titles Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom, has announced it's porting Infinite Inside to PSVR2 on 12th July 2024. First released into early access on AppLab, the full release brings r
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Belurat, Tower Settlement
A walkthrough to beating Belurat, Tower Settlement
Belurat, Tower Settlement is a main area in the northwest of the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Divine Beast Dancing Lion at the end of it. In this
Preview Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Is a Beguiling Mix of Strategy and Action
Hack-and-strat
Capcom's been doing such a brilliant job with its long-established franchises, but it's refreshing to see the publisher take a gamble on some brand new ideas, too. One such example is Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, something we've been intrigued by since its debut trailer last year. After getting some hands-on time with it, we can...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Golden Hippopotamus
Shadow Keep boss explained
How do you beat Golden Hippopotamus in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight at the very start of Shadow Keep in the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. It's literally the fi
News Japan Sales Charts: SMT 5: Vengeance Tops, Still Sells Best on Switch
The only PS5 game present
The latest Japanese sales charts are in, but we're struggling to find any talking points outside of the newly released Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance. An enhanced and expanded re-release of Shin Megami Tensei 5 — previously a Nintendo Switch exclusive — it made the jump to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series last week. However,...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Reach Rauh Ruins
How to get from Scadu Altus to Rauh Ruins
How do you reach Rauh Ruins in Elden Ring? The area in the top-left corner of your map in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, reaching the place isn't as simple as it's been to discover other locations. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to reach Rauh Ruins. How Do You Reach Rauh Ruins in Elden...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Jagged Peak Drake
Foot of the Jagged Peak boss explained
How do you beat Jagged Peak Drake in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight as you enter the Foot of the Jagged Peak in the Gravesite Plain of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Ruined Forge Lava Intake
Where to find the Anvil Hammer
Ruined Forge Lava Intake is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and rewards the Anvil Hammer at the end of it. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Ruined Forge Lava Intake. How Do You Complete Ruined Forge Lava Intake in Elden Ring?: On this page, we're going...
News Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Gets an Extended Gameplay Overview, Continues to Look Great
Hammered home
We've been banging on about Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 looking really good for months now, and so we recommend giving this new gameplay overview a watch. Clocking in at six minutes, it covers everything from the single-player campaign to co-op and competitive multiplayer. All in all, it's shaping up to be a pretty robust package...
News Series Stalwart Mark Darrah Says Veilguard Is the 'Best Dragon Age Game' He's Ever Played
Fall 2024 can't come soon enough
Mark Darrah, former BioWare executive producer and director for much of the Dragon Age series, says the studio's upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the best of the bunch. Darrah, who departed the studio in 2020, returned as a consultant on this new entry late last year and was impressed by the experience...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Jori, Elder Inquisitor
Darklight Catacombs boss explained
How do you beat Jori, Elder Inquisitor in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight as you make your way to the Abyssal Woods area of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Ghostflame Dragon
Gravesite Plain boss explained
How do you beat Ghostflame Dragon in Elden Ring? A Boss Fight you'll encounter while simply roaming the Gravesite Plain in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, it's the first dragon of the expansion. In this Elden Ring guide, we are going to reveal
News Indie Gem Pepper Grinder Confirmed for PS5 and PS4, Out in August
Grind our gears
Devolver Digital has announced it'll be porting the recently released and well-received Pepper Grinder to PS5 and PS4 in August. An experience all about gaining momentum by drilling through surfaces and then propelling yourself through 2D levels, it comes to Sony consoles after a Nintendo Switch launch in March. Having earned a...
News Serene Avian Card Game Wingspan Flutters onto PS5, PS4
The rodents of the sky
Wingspan is a relaxing strategy card game about birds for one to five players, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4. Based on the award-winning board game of the same name, take on the role of a bird enthusiast seeking to discover and attract the best, most beautiful birds for your network of wildlife preserves. There's no release...
News Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Launch Trailer Is as Epic as It Is Spoilery
Maybe don't watch this one
Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is less than 24 hours away from release, so at this point, you likely won't want to view any spoilers. Therefore, the newly published launch trailer for the expansion is one you'll want to avoid. We've put it above for anyone who isn't bothered, but for those wishing to go in for a...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Belurat Gaol
Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze boss location
Belurat Gaol is an optional location in the northwest of the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Taylew's Ruined Forge
Taylew the Golden Smith summon location
Taylew's Ruined Forge is an optional location in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and rewards a new Spirit Summon called Taylew the Golden Smith. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Taylew's Ruined Forge
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight
Castle Ensis boss explained
How do you beat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight at the end of Castle Ensis in the Gravesite Plain of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Reach Abyssal Woods
How to get from Shadow Keep to Abyssal Woods
How do you reach Abyssal Woods in Elden Ring? Abyssal Woods covers the eastern side of Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and is probably the place that requires the most complex steps to reach. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to reach Abyssal Woods. How Do You Reach Abyssal Woods...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Castle Ensis
A walkthrough to beating Castle Ensis
Castle Ensis is a main area in the northeast of the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and hosts a Boss Fight against Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Reach Cerulean Coast
How to get from Gravesite Plain to Cerulean Coast
How do you reach Cerulean Coast in Elden Ring? The Cerulean Coast is the large area to the south as you look at your map, and reaching it requires some extended exploration of the Gravesite Plain. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to reach Cerulean Coast. How Do You Reach Cerulean...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Ancient Dragon-Man
Dragon's Pit boss explained
How do you beat Ancient Dragon-Man in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight in Dragon's Pit, which is in the Gravesite Plain of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the E
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Divine Beast Dancing Lion
Belurat, Tower Settlement boss explained
How do you beat Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Elden Ring? A Boss Fight you'll face in Belurat, Tower Settlement of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, this is a difficult fight that'll test all your combat skills. In this
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Curseblade Labirith
Bonny Gaol boss explained
How do you beat Curseblade Labirith in Elden Ring? You'll face this Boss Fight at the end of Bonny Gaol in the Scadu Altus area of the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erd
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze
Belurat Gaol boss explained
How do you beat Demi-Human Swordmaster Onze in Elden Ring? You'll find this Boss Fight at the end of the Belurat Gaol in the Gravesite Plain. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how to beat Demi-Human Swordma
Guide Elden Ring: How to Beat Blackgaol Knight
Western Nameless Mausoleum boss explained
How do you beat Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring? One of the first named Boss Fights of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the foe may come as a rude awakening for the difficulty of the expansion. In this Elden Ring guide, we're going to reveal how t
Guide PS5 Buyer's Guide: Best Deals On Consoles, Games, Accessories & More
SSDs, Dualsense, TVs and more!
Looking for the best deals on PS5 consoles and games, or the cheapest prices on accessories like SSDs, external hard drives, controllers, and more? Well, you're certainly in the right place. In this comprehensive PlayStation 5 Buyer's Guide, we've scoured the internet for the very best products available to ensure you...
Wednesday19th Jun 2024
News PS Stars Program Still Offline as Sony Engineers Investigate
Gone for two weeks
Engineers at Sony are now actively working on the problems affecting the company's PS Stars reward program, with the service now having been offline for around about two weeks. Reports of user issues began appearing from 5th June, and the PS Stars icon was removed from the PlayStation mobile app shortly afterwards. The button has...
News Over 1,600 Must-Play PS5, PS4 Games Discounted on PS Store
What're yer buyin'?
Sony has plunged the price of another 1,600 PS5 and PS4 games on the PS Store, with several titles hitting their lowest ever price. Watch Dogs Legion, for example – the UK-based character swapping escapade – will cost just £8.99/$8.99 in the latest sale, which is scheduled to run until 4th July. Below is a selection of...
News Ex-Sony Boss Shawn Layden Explains How to Make Games Faster, Cheaper
PlayStation prophet has the answers
Former president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Shawn Layden, began foretelling the current, apocalyptic state of the video game industry in 2020. A piece of conventional wisdom industry onlookers will often cite, Layden himself says it was no remarkable feat, gleaned by observing trend lines over...
News Bandai Namco Confirms Summer Showcase Stuffed with Announcements and Reveals
Hope you like anime
Bandai Namco has confirmed that it'll be hosting its own 'Summer Showcase' next month. Slated for the 5th July, the presentation will take place at Anime Expo, and promises to be "heavy with announcements, reveals, and first looks at anticipated anime games". Fits the bill! The show is scheduled to last over an hour, starting at...
Feature Top 10 Best PS5 Games of 2024's Summer Showcases
As voted by you
Last week, we asked the Push Square community to vote on the PS5 games that impressed them the most across all of this summer's gaming events. In the poll, we included 36 titles that were shown during PlayStation's latest State of Play, the Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024, and the Xbox Games Showcase 2024. Readers could vote for...
News These Are All the PS5, PS4 Announcements from the Latest Nintendo Direct
There's a lot
Nintendo rounded out the summer of gaming livestreams earlier this week, with a bombastic 40-minute showcase that included titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. But as is the case with many of these showcases, a large number of the titles will also be available on PS5 and PS4. Just in case you...
News PlayStation Studios' Bluepoint Games Still Working on Its Mysterious 'Original Title'
Feeling blue
All the way back in 2021, it was revealed that Bluepoint Games was working on something completely original. The Austin-based developer is best known for its stellar remakes in Shadow of the Colossus (PS4) and Demon's Souls (PS5), and so word of this new project had people curious as to what the team could possibly be cooking. Almost...
News TimeSplitters PS5, PS4 Rated for Release, PS2 Classic Likely Slated for PS Plus Premium
Blast from the past
Free Radical Design's seminal shooter TimeSplitters looks like it's coming to PS5 and PS4, likely as part of the next phase of PS Plus Premium's classics push. Overnight, ratings for modern platforms appeared on the Taiwanese ratings board, which is good news for fans of the now-defunct developer.
At least, for now
The new game from the creators of the Danganronpa series will be published by Sony subsidiary Aniplex, although it won’t be available on PS5 at first. While there’s a good possibility The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will be ported to Sony’s system later, as will be the case with Master Detective Archives: Rain Code in...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Is the Highest-Rated DLC of All Time
Metacritic rating of 95
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree currently holds the highest Metacritic score of any DLC ever released, with a rating of 95. That's for the PS5 version, which is the platform with the most critic reviews. The huge score means it is even better rated than other expansions released over the years, like both The Witcher 3 DLCs...
Preview Tales of the Shire Lets You Live a Homely Hobbit Life Set Before Lord of the Rings
Cosy little hobbitses
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are grand fantasy adventures laced with intense action, dramatic moments, and complex characters. When it comes to video game adaptations, most try to capture the feel of the films, or riff on the war at the centre of Tolkien's works. But what if we did away with all of that, and just...
News Sony Skips Gamescom Presence for a Fifth Year in a Row
PlayStation still MIA
It has been confirmed Sony won't be attending Gamescom this year, making it half a decade since the company had any presence at the biggest video game convention in the world. It last showed up in 2019, and has been missing from the showfloor ever since — though, the 2020 and 2021 versions were either cancelled or held online...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Confirmed for Limited Run Games Showcase
Fancy that, a flying pig
We had a feeling Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition might rear its head soon (despite missing its anniversary year), reassured by the Trophy list that recently popped up online. Well, it's official now: Ubisoft has announced it will share news about the game during tomorrow's Limited Run Games showcase on 20th...
News Amazon's Free-to-Play Fantasy MMO, Throne and Liberty, Arrives on PS5 in September
Open beta next month
Throne and Liberty, Amazon Games' next big outing, is slated to launch on PS5 on 17th September, with an open beta scheduled for mid-July. Developed by NCSoft, the minds behind PC MMOs Guild Wars and City of Heroes, it looks like it will find a welcome audience on PlayStation. Set in a warring open world, Throne and Liberty is...
News That's Not All, Folks! Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports Scores PS5, PS4 Versions
What's up, doc?
We’ve always been rather fond of sports games compilations, even if they’re not overly common on consoles anymore. God bless publisher GameMill, then, for announcing Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports – an arcade outing featuring four sports, including basketball, tennis, golf, and football for up to four players. Featuring...
News PS2 Strategy RPG Series Phantom Brave Is Making a Comeback on PS5, PS4
Brave heart
It’s been almost 20 years since strategy RPG series Phantom Brave debuted on the PS2 to largely critical acclaim. Now, after a multitude of remakes and re-releases, the series is finally set to get a sequel in the form of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero on PS5 and PS4. It’s due out at some point in 2025. The official blurb reveals:...
News Atari's Sci-Fi Metroidvania Yars Rising Hacks onto PS5, PS4 in September
Yarrrr
Atari's mission to bring back its old franchises continues with Yars Rising, a new and very different entry in the series. Instead of an arcade shooter, this new game, developed by WayForward, is a side-scrolling Metroidvania, and it now has a release date. The game is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 10th September 2024. The gameplay trailer above...
Random Fans Continue to Hollow, 737 Days Since Last Silksong News
Metamorphosis
Silksong, the elusive, highly anticipated follow-up to developer Team Cherry's Hollow Knight, was not shown during Summer Game Fest, Xbox's showcase, or Nintendo's recent Direct. In response, fans, long neglected, have continued to post memes and cope in whatever way they can As noted by PC Gamer, Silksong is always one of the
News Romancing SaGa 2 Remake Flirts with PS5, PS4 from 24th October
1993 SNES classic getting full-blown 3D upgrade
Old-school 1993 SNES RPG Romancing SaGa 2 is getting a full-blown 3D remake for PS5 and PS4, with the release date slated for 24th October worldwide. The game, originally released more than 30 years ago, is the fifth entry in the SaGa series, and depicts the “epic story of the wars fought between the...
News Could Zany Free-to-Play RPG The New Denpa Men Come to PS5?
Announced as a timed exclusive
During yesterday’s excellent Nintendo Direct, free-to-play RPG The New Denpa Men was explicitly announced for Nintendo Switch as a “timed exclusive”. The developer, Genius Sonority, has a long and strong relationship with the Super Mario maker, spanning the original Denpa Men trilogy on Nintendo 3DS. But could...
Tuesday18th Jun 2024
Guide Astro's Playroom: GPU Jungle - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Charted
Looking for all collectibles like Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the GPU Jungle world of Astro's Playroom? This is the jungle-themed area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. Where Are All Collectibles in GPU Jungle in Astro's Playroom?: In total, ther
Guide Astro's Playroom: SSD Speedway - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Omega booster
Looking for all collectibles like Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the SSD Speedway world of Astro's Playroom? This is the futuristic racetrack area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. Where Are All Collectibles in SSD Speedway in Astro's Playroom?:
Guide Astro's Playroom: Cooling Springs - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Cool hoarder
Looking for all collectibles like Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the Cooling Springs world of Astro's Playroom? This is the ice-themed area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. Where Are All Collectibles in Cooling Springs in Astro's Playroom?: In total, there are 9 Artefacts and
Guide Astro's Playroom: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
You've only done everything
As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal all Astro's Playroom Trophies and how to unlock the Platinum. There are a total of 43 Trophies to unlock, with an additional 8 Trophies kept separate as Add On Trophies. It's worth noting that despite these additional Trophies being listed as an Add On, you...
Guide Astro's Playroom: Memory Meadow - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
Ico-nic
Looking for all collectibles like Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the Memory Meadow world of Astro's Playroom? This is the PS1-themed area that you'll visit, and is divided up into four different levels. Where Are All Collectibles in Memory Meadow in Astro's Playroom?: In total, t
Guide Astro's Playroom Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
A complete guide to unlocking everything in Astro's Playroom on PS5
Astro's Playroom is a free platforming game, included as a pack-in with the PS5. It's inspired by the characters and concepts first introduced in The Playroom and The Playroom VR, which culminated in the full-blown Astro Bot Rescue Mission for PlayStation VR. The game serves as a...
Guide Astro's Playroom: All Puzzle Pieces Locations
A grand tour
Looking for all Puzzle Pieces locations in Astro's Playroom? Puzzle Pieces are computer chip-themed jigsaw pieces that help to create murals in the PlayStation Labo world once you've collected them. You'll primarily find them in secret areas, although some are easier to locate than others. In this
Guide Astro's Playroom: CPU Plaza - All Collectibles: Puzzle Pieces
One down, lots more to go
Looking for all collectibles like Puzzle Pieces in the CPU Plaza world of Astro's Playroom? This is the initial area that you'll visit, and serves as an interactive hub for the rest of the release's worlds. Where Are All Collectibles in CPU Plaza in Astro's Playroom?: In total, there are 4 Puzzle Pieces for you to...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Dressed to impress
Looking for all outfits and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Costumes, or Nano Suits, are a big part of Shift Up's console debut, with over 70 outfits to unlock. Many of the outfits are discovered within the world as Design Patterns which need to be crafted, although you'll also unlock others by completing quests or purchasing...
Guide Astro's Playroom: All Artefacts Locations
Dude Raider
Looking for all Artefacts locations in Astro's Playroom? Artefacts are historical PlayStation items or peripherals that get stored in the PlayStation Labo world once you've collected them. You'll primarily find them in golden crates, although there are exceptions to this rule. In this Astro's Playroom guide
Guide Astro's Playroom: PlayStation Labo - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Puzzle Pieces
For the Players
Looking for all collectibles like Artefacts and Puzzle Pieces in the PlayStation Labo world of Astro's Playroom? This is differs from other areas of the game, as it serves like a kind of collectibles hub. You unlock collectibles using a gatcha machine to the north of the level, and in total there ar
News 14 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Available to Download Now
More for the backlog
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium members can now log onto their PS5, PS4 consoles to find another 14 new titles to play as part of Sony's membership service. The games are live now in the UK and Europe and will be available later on in the day in the USA. If you've forgotten the complete lineup, it's as follows: PS Plus Extra:...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Lose 6 Games in Next Month's Update
All depart on 16th July
As is the usual monthly ritual nowadays, the list of PS5 and PS4 titles leaving PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next month has been confirmed as soon as June 2024's selection is released. The following games leave the service on 16th July 2024, meaning you won't be able to play them
Review Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (PS5) - Familiar FromSoftware Brilliance
Into the Shadow Realm
In the past couple of years, developers have attempted to reclaim the term "expansion". Arguing there's a difference between traditional DLC and fully-fledged add-ons, the likes of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores have been used as poster childs for the movement. Whether there really is...
News New PS Portal Firmware Update Adds Better Wi-Fi Features and More
Available to download tomorrow
Sony has today announced its handheld streaming device, the PS Portal, will receive a new firmware update tomorrow that brings with it a couple of new features. Most importantly, the wi-fi capabilities of the PS Portal are being expanded to support "select public wi-fi networks". Sony still recommends you use your home...
Guide Astro's Playroom: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Astro hours
How long does Astro's Playroom take to beat? The free PlayStation 5 pack-in is probably the first game you'll play on your spangly next-gen console, but how long does it take to finish? In this Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal how many hours you'll be spending with Japan Studio's cutesy PS5 platformer. How Long Does It Take...
News GTA 6 Is Still At Least a Year Away, But GTA Online's New Free PS5, PS4 Update Looks Decent
Bounty huntin'
The wait for GTA 6 rumbles on and on, but Rockstar will keep you occupied with yet another major GTA Online update. This is a big’un, bringing another new business to the shadowy backdrop of Los Santos. You’ll be teaming up once more with Maude Eccles, as she looks for a new recruit to take command of her Bottom Dollar Bail...
News Dress Eve Up in Two New Outfits with Stellar Blade PS5 Update
Denim delight
It seems Stellar Blade developer Shift Up can’t resist adding more outfits to its acclaimed release. A new patch for the PS5 character action outing deployed earlier today, and it includes two new looks for buxom protagonist Eve: the Cyber Illusionist and FourSeconds Destroyed Denim. You can unlock the former by defeating Ra
Guide Astro's Playroom: Can You Delete It?
Removing the robot
Can you delete Astro's Playroom from your PS5? With the PlayStation 5's available storage space coming at a premium, you may want to delete this bright and breezy platformer once you've beaten it. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal whether you can remove the game from your SSD. For more information, refer...
News Tango Gameworks Employees Treated to Pizza Party as Studio Officially Closes Doors
Sombre look at the developers last day
The decision to close The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks came down in April, which was already a gut punch, but it hits even harder when seen from the point of view of employees who called the studio home. On Friday, developer Takeo Kido shared images of the studio's...
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Is a Full $60 Release on PS5
Jesus Quest!
It looked fantastic in its new release date trailer, but we're sure that some of the excitement surrounding Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will be dampened when people realise how much it's going to cost. As per the PS Store, the upcoming remake is priced at a rather eye-watering $60 / £60 on PS5. We've grown used to remakes of classic...
News Classic PS2, PSP Campaigns Ghosthunter, Daxter Add Platinum Trophies on PS5, PS4
The master of unlocking
As is commonly the case with first-party releases made available with Sony’s PS Plus Premium service, inventive PS2 shooter Ghosthunter and legendary PSP platformer Daxter will ship with Platinum Trophies. The former game will pack a total of 21 gongs, and will largely require you to beat a variety of bosses, and work your...
News Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Takes PS4 for a Ride This Year
Tag, you're it
God is real, as Beyonce would say. And she’d be damn right, because Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is coming to PS4 later this year. The bundle includes the following stone-cold classics: X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom:
News Sony Game LEGO Horizon Adventures Reveals Footage in Nintendo Direct
That's the gaming industry now
Video game exclusives are increasingly becoming a thing of the past, so of course Sony developed and published game LEGO Horizon Adventures grabbed the opportunity to be part of the very latest Nintendo Direct. Releasing for the PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch later this year, a new trailer showcased more LEGO gameplay...
News Alan Wake 2's Photo Mode Harbours Few Surprises on PS5
But is always a welcome addition
It’s hard to remember a time before Photo Modes, as most major releases feature some form of photography option these days. For some developers, allowing players to take pictures isn’t always a priority, and so the support comes later down the line. Alan Wake 2 is a prime example of that: a new update, available...
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Gets November PS5 Release, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 Remakes Coming 2025
Shadow of the Erdrick
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake finally has a release date. The classic RPG is being reborn on the 14th November, and it's been confirmed for PS5. You can get an updated glimpse of the game via the above trailer, and it's fair to say that the whole thing still looks lovely. The title's official press release reveals that the...
Random Rockstar's GTA Trilogy Racks Up Over 30 Million Downloads on Netflix
Tommy Vercetti, remember the name
In news that probably shouldn't be surprising but remains mildly interesting, Rockstar's GTA Trilogy has surpassed 30 million downloads on streaming service Netflix. Who would have thought that iconic games, made so readily available, would be played so widely? Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas...
News As If There Was Any Doubt, a Sequel to the Uncharted Movie Has Been Confirmed
Warm up the popcorn machine
This almost goes without saying, but yes, the Uncharted movie is definitely getting a sequel. Sony Pictures confirmed the flick during its recent presentation at CineEurope, as reported by Variety. The Uncharted film adapts Naughty Dog's beloved action adventure games series to the big screen, but rather than stick to...
News Fairy Tail 2 Brings the Anime Franchise Back as an Action RPG on PS5, PS4 This Year
Fire brand
Popular manga and anime franchise Fairy Tail is getting another video game adaptation. This time covering the climactic Alvarez Empire Arc from the source material, Fairy Tail 2 is an action RPG, rather than a turn-based one, as was the case with the first Fairy Tail game that released for PS4 in 2020. Gust is once again the developer...
Preview Hello Kitty Island Adventure Could Be the Best Alternative to Animal Crossing on PS5, PS4
A new horizon
The likes of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have ushered in a new era of the life sim, thanks to their low-pressure gameplay and seemingly unending content. While PlayStation has seen a fair few examples of these cosy titles the last few years, there aren't too many standouts, with ConcernedApe's influential indie...
News Final Fantasy Creator's Mobile RPG Fantasian Is Journeying to PS5, PS4 This Year
A new dimension
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi spearheaded an RPG project called Fantasian a few years back. Released through Apple Arcade in 2021, it was a well-received return to the old school JRPG formula — and now it's coming to PS5 and PS4 this winter as Fantasian Neo Dimension. Boasting turn-based battles, handcrafted backdrops,...
Guide Astro's Playroom: How Much Storage Space Does It Take Up?
SSD hog
How much storage space does Astro's Playroom take up on PS5? You may be curious about the file size of this free platformer, especially with PlayStation 5 having a relatively small SSD. As part of our Astro's Playroom guide, we're going to reveal how storage space it requires. For more information, refer to the following: Can You Delete It?...
News Weird Pokémon, Harvest Moon Hybrid Farmagia Grows a PS5 Release
Planting seeds
What if Pokémon had to be planted and nurtured in order to grow into creatures you could battle with? That’s the question Farmagia will aim to answer when it launches on PS5 from 1st November. The game – a kind of monster hunting and farming hybrid – features art from Hiro Mashima, the creator of Fairy Tale and Edens Zero. The...
News Elden Ring Director May Consider 'Beginning to End, Total Co-Op' for Future FromSoftware Games
Maidenless, together
Elden Ring's eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is out Friday, 21st June, and will close the book on this current chapter of FromSoftware history. As the influential studio begins to look beyond Elden Ring, it seems like anything is possible, including a greater focus on the co-operative aspects of its games...
News Helldivers 2 Players Save Sick Kids, Developer Arrowhead Donates to Save the Children
"We'll always be grateful. Now, we can grow up to become Helldivers, too"
Helldivers 2 players selflessly chose to save a group of sick children stranded on Vernen Wells in the last Major Order, opting for this heroic act over unlocking the offered Anti-Tank Mines stratagem (again). In recognition of this charitable act, developer Arrowhead has made...
News Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Brings Miles Edgeworth Spin-Offs to PS4
Releases in September
Capcom has brought pretty much all its Ace Attorney games to modern platforms within various collections, and it's just announced another one. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is confirmed to release on PS4 on 6th September 2024, bringing both the Miles Edgeworth spin-off titles to Sony's system. That's right — not only...
News Paradox Cancels Sim Life by You After Repeated Early Access Delays
"A clear failure on Paradox’s part"
Life by You, a life sim from veterans of The Sims series, has been unceremoniously canceled by publisher Paradox Interactive. With its Early Access launch already delayed several times, the publisher pulled the plug on 20th May, delaying the game indefinitely ahead of a 4th June release. Now, it is opting not to...
News Stylish Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit Powers Up on PS5, PS4 in 2025
Bad hair day
There have been some fantastic side-scrolling Metroidvania games in the last year or two, and 2025 looks like it could play host to another one. MIO: Memories in Orbit looks pretty darn good in its debut trailer, embedded above, and it's coming to both PS5 and PS4 next year. You play as a small robot within a gigantic, technologically...
Monday17th Jun 2024
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Note: We've focused...
Review Still Wakes the Deep (PS5) - Scottish Oil Rig Conjures Up the Horror Magic
Gonnae no dae that
There’s something special about a truly isolated horror setting. The Nostromo in Alien, Outpost 31 in The Thing, and the USG Ishimura in Dead Space. Well, you can add the Beira D to the list as Still Wakes the Deep crafts up a contorted setting, dripped in sea water, oil, and blood. Switching out the quaint English countryside...
News Yet More Leaked Wolverine PS5 Gameplay Has Appeared Online
Claws out
Near the end of last year, Marvel's Spider-Man developer and PlayStation Studios outfit Insomniac Games was hit with a "distressing" data breach that leaked all kinds of information from within the company. Here in the space of gaming enthusiasts, the leak was mostly talked about because it produced a huge amount of gameplay footage and...
Preview Black Myth: Wukong Could Finally Be the Game Journey to the West Deserves
Monkeying around
Developed by Chinese studio Game Science, Black Myth: Wukong has garnered a lot of attention since its unveiling back in 2020. After years of unbelievable trailers and gameplay footage, it's now just a couple of months away. Such is the excitement around this title that, after emailing the team as soon as we were able about a...
News Cancelled Over 10 Years Ago, PS2-Era Action Game Captain Blood Returns on PS5, PS4
There will be blood
If you can remember Captain Blood, a hack and slash action game that was originally set to release on the original Xbox all the way back in 2006, then you probably deserve some kind of prize. The title was actually cancelled after numerous reworks, but fascinatingly, the full thing was leaked over a decade later — and...
News Valorant Is Another Free PS5 FPS with a Rubbish Trophy List
Plat's that, then
The Trophy lists for free-to-play first-person shooters continue to disappoint, with Valorant the latest to settle for a lousy 16 gongs and no Platinum. The extremely popular XDefiant from Ubisoft served up a similar list earlier in the year, and we’d begin to believe this was PlayStation policy if it wasn’t for a slew of other...
Interview The Making of Astro Bot, the PS5's Next Great Exclusive
Team Asobi's Nicolas Doucet on creating a modern mascot
Nicolas Doucet and very tired but very happy Stephen Tailby. Team Asobi is a relatively small team among Sony's first-party ranks, and it's making a relatively small game. However, with Astro Bot, it looks like the studio is set to make not only its biggest game to date, but also possibly its...
News Enjoy the Silence in A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead on PS5
Shhh
Whisper it, but hit movie franchise A Quiet Place is coming to the PS5, in a new survival horror subtitled The Road Ahead. The new game, published by Saber Interactive and developed by Stormind Games, is being described as a first-person, single player adventure where you’ll “experience an untold story of survival after humanity’s fall to...
Poll So, What Are Your Thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard?
Step beyond the veil
Now that we've all had time to process them, we want to know your thoughts on the recently revealed Dragon Age: The Veilguard. BioWare's RPG (or should we say action RPG?) turned out to be a major talking point amongst a wave of game announcements and updates from this summer's showcases. Almost a whole decade after the release...
News Embracer Group Reportedly Closes Alone in the Dark Developer Pieces Interactive
"Thanks for playing with us"
Pieces Interactive, the developer behind the recent PS5 title Alone in the Dark, is no more. Embracer Group has seemingly shuttered the studio, just a few months after the game's launch back in March of this year. Over on the developer's official website, it now features an image and statement on the homepage confirming...
Random Euro 2024's Italy Manager Insists His Squad Isn't Banned from PS5
But must play responsibly
In a “controversy” that’s sure to please console maker Sony, the Italian national team appears to be embroiled in PlayStation-gate. Manager Luciano Spalletti has been critical of his players staying up too late on their PS5s in the past, and that prompted some speculation that he’d placed a blanket ban on the system...
News Lords of the Fallen 2 Is In Development, Targeting a 2026 Release on PS5
Rise and Fallen
A sequel to last year's Lords of the Fallen is in the works, and it's currently aiming for a 2026 release. How do we know this? Well, because a new business filing from publisher CI Games straight up says that it's happening. The project itself hasn't been announced or revealed yet, but the plans are right there, in print, on Polish...
News Underappreciated Action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant Gets Its Final Slice of DLC This Week
Dynasty warrior
In this author's humble opinion, Fate/Samurai Remnant was one of the most overlooked titles of 2023 — and its post-launch support hasn't been bad, either. Its third and final slice of DLC has been named, and it arrives later this week, on the 20th July. It's another expansion of sorts, adding a new story chapter to the action...
News Anime Sensation Kaiju No. 8 Getting Game, But No Word on PS5, PS4
It'll clean up, we're sure
Smash hit manga-turned-anime Kaiju No. 8, one of the most successful series on the planet right now, is inevitably getting a game – but currently confirmed platforms only include PC and mobile. The adaptation, set to be developed and published by Akatsuki Games, will be free-to-play with in-game (presumably gacha)...
Sunday16th Jun 2024
Guide MultiVersus: All Free Characters You Can Play Right Now
MultiVersus' current free character rotation schedule
Looking for all free characters you can play right now in MultiVersus? Despite being a free-to-play game, you'll need to unlock most of the characters using Fighter Currency or some other method. However, four characters are made available to everyone for free without the need to purchase them...
Saturday15th Jun 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another 14 games are heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month. It's a predictably meaty update, with titles from a bunch of different genres up for grabs. Extra's headline act simply has to be the excellent Monster Hunter Rise, but it'd be a mistake to overlook the likes of Football Manager 24 and
Talking Point What PS5 Game Had the Best Showing Across All the Summer Gaming Events?
Take your pick
State of Play. Summer Game Fest, Ubisoft Forward. Xbox Game Showcase. All of these events gave us new PS5 game announcements, reveals, and updates — but out of all the titles that we've seen over the last week or so, which one had the best showing? Which upcoming release do you have the highest hopes for? These are questions we...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 533
Summer game mess
A busy week of Summer Game Fest shenanigans has come to its conclusion, meaning its time for some rest, relaxation, and… Red Dead Redemption 2? Okay, no one on the team is playing Rockstar’s spaghetti western this weekend, but that’s okay, because the alliteration worked. Aaron Bayne: A new season of The Finals kicked off...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Reach Mohgwyn Palace
Where to find the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC start location
How do you reach Mohgwyn Palace in Elden Ring? If you are looking to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood and start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you'll need to find a way to reach Mohgwyn Palace. There are two paths you can follow, and both will be detailed on this page. As part of our
Friday14th Jun 2024
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Looks Legit on PS5, PS4
Chaos
Let’s not beat around the bush: Shadow the Hedgehog was definitively uncool when he debuted on PS2 back in 2005. But time is a flat circle, and public opinion on the character has completely transformed in recent years. He’s now very well-liked, and will even be voiced by Keanu Reeves in Paramount’s upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie...
News Cult PS3 Classic Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Returns on PS5 in September
It's all poppin' off
Bubblegum zombie bludgeon-‘em-up Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will make its grand return on PS5 from 25th September as part of Dragami Games’ anticipated remake. The release will only be available digitally to begin with, but those holding out for a physical edition will be able to nab one in October, with more information...
News Astro Bot Has Over 150 PlayStation Character Cameos
And the Bloodborne one isn't a hint
The nods to classic PlayStation games and characters were already outstanding in Astro's Playroom — the packed-in PS5 game — but fully-fledged successor Astro Bot is taking everything to the next level. In an interview with Eurogamer, creative director Nicolas Doucet reveals that there are over 150...
A tremendous loneliness comes over you. Everybody in the world is doing something without you
Disco Elysium was a rare beast, perhaps the most immaculately written video game ever released (in this humble scribe's opinion), but it was too pure for this world. Following its launch, the subsequent messy, public legal spat between the creatives...
Poll How Would You Rate Summer Game Fest and Its Surrounding Shows as a Whole?
Does it match the E3s of old?
And just like that, another summer of gaming news and announcements is over. Summer Game Fest has been a big deal for a number of years now — basically since E3 fell off a cliff — but has 2024's offering lived up to expectations? How would you actually rate this year's events as a whole? It's time to find out. For...
News Ridiculous Action Game Killer Bean Will Be Blasting to PS5 Eventually
Bean here before
Based purely on how ridiculous it looked, we would argue that the trailer for meme-based action title Killer Bean was actually one of Summer Game Fest's most memorable offerings. However, it hadn't been confirmed for a console release, and so we decided against covering it. That's all changed today, though. As reported by our pals...
Spoiled for choice
Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake will feature a visuals filter designed to recreate the look of the original game. The game also boasts both Legacy Style and modernised control schemes, which caused some concern that these additions might not play nicely together, but thankfully, that won't be the case...
News Hidetaka Miyazaki 'Knows for a Fact' FromSoftware Devs Want a Bloodborne PC Port
This is why we can't have nice things
FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki is aware of the demand for a Bloodborne PC port among the PS4-exclusive's fanbase. As it turns out, developers at the storied studio want the same thing, and Miyazaki says: "If I say I want one, I'll get in trouble as well. But it's nothing I'm opposed to." Fittingly enough,...
News Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Is Reportedly 'Real and Happening'
Hope springs eternal
In this era of unreliable leaks and the rise of shadowy "insider" culture, it's nice to hear frankly unbelievable news from a trusted source. The rumoured remaster of Square's pre-Enix epic, Final Fantasy Tactics, has been the subject of much speculation for many years, but its reportedly "real and happening." That's according...
News Slipknot's Clown, Eloy, and New Guy Discuss Identity, Masks, and SMT V: Vengeance
Pseudo-sacrosanct perversion
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out now (we quite enjoyed it), and in a continuation of Atlus's unlikely collaboration with American heavy metal band Slipknot, several members of that outfit have gathered to offer their thoughts on identity, masks, and SMT V. It's surreal to see Clown, one of the group's founding...
News Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Is a Detective PS5 Game with a Supernatural Side
Max power
Following its announcement a few days ago, Square Enix has hosted a livestream for Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, the Deck Nine developed sequel starring Max Caulfield. In it, it delves into all the game’s details, including its setting, story, and superpowers. Effectively, this is another detective game, albeit with a college campus...
News Major Helldivers 2 Balancing Patch Buffs Just About Everything
Democracy in action
A constant piece of feedback we've seen from Helldivers 2 players is the state of the game's many weapons and stratagems, with some pieces of war gear falling behind others. Thankfully, developer Arrowhead has been listening and has issued a major patch, which, along with the release of the Viper Commandos Warbond, should make...
News Armello, Jumplight Odyssey Developer League of Geeks Enters 'Hibernation' After Layoffs
"We're not sure when (or if) we will resurrect this great beast"
Australian developer League of Geeks, best known for excellent indies like Armello, Solium Infernum (PC), and the announced Jumplight Odyssey (sadly now indefinitely delayed), is entering a period of "hibernation", potentially forever. The studio went through a
News PS Plus Premium Snags Three-Hour Trials for Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2
What's the story?
Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin are out now on PS4 (and they're obviously backwards compatible on PS5), but if you aren't quite sold on these turn-based RPGs, and you're a PS Plus Premium member, you should know that both games have three-hour trials through the subscription service. Said trials...
Thursday13th Jun 2024
News New PS5 Firmware Update Adds Full Discord Calls and More
What does version 24.04-09.40.00 do?
PS5 firmware version 24.04-09.40.00 is available to download and install right now, and if you can believe it, the new update actually does more than just improve your system's stability. What a time to be alive... Discord is the headline act here. This update adds additional functionality for Discord users,...
News Soon, All of the Main Jak and Daxter Games Will Be Playable on PS5, PS4
Eco-nomical
Platforming fans can rest assured knowing that from 18th June, you’ll be able to play every single mainline Jak and Daxter game on PS5 and PS4. The release of PSP platformer Daxter – arguably one of the best entries in the series – will round out the selection, with Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, Jak 3, and Jak X:...
Review V Rising (PS5) - Addictive Vampire RPG Is a Slightly Awkward Fit on Console
The rising grind
Already a hit on PC through early access, V Rising emerges on PS5 as it enters version 1.0. This is an isometric action RPG not unlike Diablo, but instead of focusing on loot, this blood-sucking adventure emphasises crafting and building. It's an enjoyable blend of genres, but it's fair to say that the game struggles to show its...
News One of PS2's Most Overlooked First-Party Games Is Coming to PS5, PS4
No longer ghosted
You probably never played Ghosthunter, but you should have done. Developed by Cambridge Studio – the UK-based team that would later renamed Guerrilla Cambridge, before being shutdown following the release of PS Vita’s excellent Killzone Mercenary – was published in the United States by Namco, such was the mistreatment of the...
News Video Game Leaking Culture Has Hit an Embarrassing New Low
Online drama explodes
The cult of clout that circles so-called video game insiders appears to be something a handful of terminally online social media users can’t live without, and it can lead to some strange conclusions. Consider the latest online drama, then, which is so bizarre it’s actually started trending overnight. Midori, an alleged SEGA...
PS Store Sales Charts Xbox's Sea of Thieves Is Massive on PS5, Helldivers 2 Finally Starts to Slip
A pirate's life
Microsoft's decision to bring former Xbox console exclusives to PS5 is starting to make a lot of sense. Sea of Thieves, the open world pirate sim that seems to have gone from strength to strength over the years, has actually managed to top the PS Store charts for May 2024. Sea of Thieves released right at the end of April, so it...
News Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus PS4 Reportedly 'Runs Almost 10% Faster Than It Should'
Gotta go fast
We've never actually encountered a raccoon in reality, but we'd believe they're speedy little beasties. Perhaps the most famous raccoon of all just returned on PS5 and PS4, with Sly Cooper and the Thieivus Raccoonus being re-released on modern platforms, available for subscribers of PS Plus Premium. Like Tomb Raider Legend, however,...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Release Seems Imminent on PS5
Even further beyond
Remember when Ubisoft announced Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition last year after the whole thing was leaked? Well, the publisher said we'd hear more about the remaster in 2024, but it's been silent on the matter ever since. However, the title has now reappeared via a newly discovered Trophy list, which can be...
Mini Review Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PS4) - A Monster of a Sequel and a Superb RPG
Bigger and better
The first Monster Hunter Stories is a fantastic RPG, held back slightly by the tech it was originally built for (the 3DS). But, its sequel, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, was released several years later and crafted for the Nintendo Switch and PC, and it shows in the PS4 version. After venturing out to gain experience as...
Mini Review Monster Hunter Stories (PS4) - A Fantastic, Albeit Ageing RPG
What if the monsters were our friends all along?
Monster Hunter is bigger than it ever has been, after the huge successes of Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise. With Monster Hunter Wilds on the way, it makes sense that Capcom is finally bringing its JRPG spinoff of the series to PlayStation. Despite being almost eight years old and made...
News Astro Bot PS5 Will Get Free Post-Launch DLC
More challenge levels to come
PlayStation's undeniably likeable mascot, Astro Bot, will have around 80 levels across six worlds at launch to run through, but Team ASOBI says there's plenty more to come via future updates. Best of all, these DLC offerings will be added for free. IGN spoke to studio head Nicolas Doucet, who said plans are already in...
News Betrayal as OG Mass Effect Citadel Sprinting Revealed to Be a Lie
Sprintgate 2.0
Developer BioWare has been pulling the wool over the eyes of fans for more than a decade, convincing gamers through clever technical tricks that they were going fast when, in fact, they were not. The veil was lifted after Dragon Age Inquisition's "horse sprinting" was revealed to be an illusion, and now it seems that Shepard never...
Preview New World: Aeternum Gets a Fresh Start on PS5, But Can It Stand Out?
A whole new New World
With New World: Aeternum, Amazon Games is bringing its action RPG MMO to consoles after several years exclusively on PC. This new version of the game is essentially a relaunch for the title, making many quality-of-life improvements and including a brand new onboarding process, ensuring new players get off on the right foot. At...
News FromSoftware Boss Says Using Guides to Beat Its Games a 'Perfectly Valid Playstyle'
Git gud, with a little help
The Maestro of Punishment, Hidetaka Miyazaki, says it's OK to beat FromSoftware games like Elden Ring using informative, meticulously crafted guides. In fact, he says his studio has "room for improvement" if players struggle to progress "organically". Speaking to
News Sublime Action Platformer Panzer Paladin Makes Surprise Appearance on PS4
Grit and grind
Tribute Games’ sublime side-scrolling action platformer Panzer Paladin has made a surprise appearance on PS4 today, having launched almost four years ago for PC and Nintendo Switch. The 8-bit outing, which is massively inspired by retro anime, sees you piloting a power armoured Paladin to battle grotesque demons. “The key...
News Across Its Vaunted IP, Capcom Fans Crave Dino Crisis Above All Else
Imagine, if you can, Resident Evil but with dinosaurs
Capcom revealed the results of a poll conducted in February, and the findings are pretty illuminating. For example, did you know that more people claim Devil May Cry's Dante is their favourite Capcom character, beating out Resident Evil 4's Leon S. Kennedy or Mega Man
Preview Playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero with Zero Knowledge of the Series
Oh, you played Dragon Ball? Do Gohan
This author has to be straight up with you: he’s never engaged with Dragon Ball in any real way. Playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero at Summer Game Fest Play Days is the most he’s ever interacted with the iconic franchise, and that’ll certainly be heresy to some. However, before you crucify the poor guy...
The good and the bad
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, which covers the game's various modes. It sounds like it's going to be a pretty big game, boasting a lot of single-player stuff alongside an obviously massive roster of playable characters. As you'd expect, there is a story mode of sorts. Split across...
News Metallica Fronts Musical PVP on Fortnite Festival's Battle Stage
Give me fuel, give me fire. Give me that which I desire
Metallica is fronting Fortnite Festival's Battle Stage, with the big show going live later today, 13th June. All four members of the iconic heavy metal band have been digitised into the increasingly popular one-stop gaming platform, with some of their best songs and a musical PVP game mode...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Next PS5 Update May Be One of Its Most Important Yet
Simulated Universe upgraded
Honkai: Star Rail grows unprecedentedly with each update cycle, but v2.3 may be its most important yet. While it’s not necessarily introducing a new planet, like Penacony previously, it’s adding a new thread of the roguelike mode Simulated Universe, which looks to significantly speed up the grind related to important...
News Be Ready for Shadow of the Erdtree PS5, PS4 with Concise Elden Ring Journey So Far Trailer
I Command Thee, Kneel!
Elden Ring's first and only expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is almost upon us, with the eagerly-anticipated offering available on PS5 and PS4 on 21st June. To properly set the stage, Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have released a trailer that sets the stage for the journey to come, without spoilers, in a reasonably concise...
Wednesday12th Jun 2024
News 14 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for June 2024
Monster Hunter! LEGO! Daxter!
The PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for June 2024 have been officially announced, and subscribers can look forward to a total of 14 additions across the two tiers. That's ten titles on Extra, and four on Premium. PS Plus Extra: June 2024: Monster Hunter Rise (PS5, PS4) | Review
News Ex-PS5 Exec Shawn Layden Isn't Holding Back His Feelings on Xbox
Former boss sticks the boot in Phil Spencer's comments
In the aftermath of its unfathomable $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the top brass at Microsoft has been eager to express its dislike of Sony’s marketing alliance with the Call of Duty franchise. Speaking with IGN, boss Phil Spencer insisted he wants to give players the choice...
News The Rest of 2024's PS5 Release Schedule Is Finally Filling Up, and It's Looking Good
That's a lot of game
As has been well documented, the first few months of this year were utterly packed with new games to the point where the rest of 2024 was looking a little bit barren by comparison. But now that we're hurtling towards the second half of the year, we thought we'd sit down and actually take stock of what's on the horizon...
Preview Astro Bot on PS5 Could Be the Best 3D Platformer This Side of Nintendo
Robot rock(s)
As we grabbed an Astro blue mocktail and ventured down into Sony's basement dwelling at Summer Game Fest Play Days, Astro Bot came into view, and we immediately knew we were in for a good time. Team Asobi's cutesy robot hero is finally getting the full-length, full-fat platforming game he deserves, and even just the artwork adorning...
Review Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PS5) - Combat-Heavy RPG Gets a Major Overhaul
Fiendishly tough
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is an enhanced re-release of Atlus' 2021 dungeon-crawling RPG, originally exclusive to Nintendo Switch, and makes its long-awaited debut on PS5 and PS4. It takes a great game and makes it even better with a slew of essential quality-of-life improvements, a glossy graphical upgrade, and a new...
News Tons More Massive PS5, PS4 Games with Huge Discounts
Big savings exclusive to PS Plus
A sizeable selection of major PS5 and PS4 titles have been discounted on the PS Store, with offers available through 26th June. The deals are exclusive to PS Plus subscribers, so you’ll need to be a member of Sony’s service to take advantage of them. The discounts go up to 80 per cent off, though, so you can make...
Preview Star Wars Outlaws on PS5 Has a World of Possibilities, But Is Let Down by a Rough Demo
It's easy mm'kay
Despite the overabundance of Star Wars in the last few years thanks to all of those middle-of-the-road Disney+ shows, there’s always been a bit of a white whale for those old enough to remember the pre-Disney era — that being LucasArts’ cancelled Star Wars 1313. While we have an endless number of games where you play as...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Is on Nintendo Switch Because It's a Game 'For Everyone'
Guerrilla wanted "as broad an audience as possible"
While LEGO Horizon Adventures was rumoured shortly before its official unveiling, the announcement trailer still managed to surprise everyone watching. As the game's fun debut came to a close, the platforms faded in, and we saw not just PS5 and PC, which were expected, but also Nintendo Switch...
News Tomb Raider Legend Unearths 480p, 30fps Performance on PS5, PS4
PS Plus Premium bringing the heat
Tomb Raider Legend arrived on PS Plus Premium today for PS5 and PS4 users, or it can be purchased for $20 outright. While it's awesome to have PS2 games previously stranded playable on modern platforms, this title's performance reportedly leaves much to be desired, especially if you're paying upfront. On Twitter,...
News PS5 Exclusive Rise of the Ronin Is Koei Tecmo's Best-Selling Game
Put to the sword
Rise of the Ronin attracted largely muted reviews at launch, but like so many games that are overlooked by critics, it’s garnered a cult following. Many now believe this release is underrated – especially after public opinion has soured on the title that overshadowed it, Dragon’s Dogma 2. The good news for creator Koei Tecmo...
Preview Monster Hunter Wilds on PS5 Is Everything We Expected and We Couldn't Be Happier
Keep it up, Capgod
Of all the games we saw at Summer Game Fest Play Days, we were probably most confident in Capcom's hotly anticipated action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, and it didn't disappoint. We were led into a viewing room with an enormous screen, showing the game off in a way the franchise deserves. What we saw of Wilds — about 30 minutes of...
News PS5's Astro Bot Doesn't Support PSVR2 Because It Was Never Designed to Do So
"The design philosophy is very, very different"
While the general sentiment around Astro Bot, the upcoming PS5 platformer, is very positive, some of the character's more hardcore fans are a little disappointed to see a lack of PSVR2 support in his latest adventure. Indeed, the character got his start with Astro Bot Rescue Mission, a PSVR exclusive...
News Final Fantasy 9 Remake Is Almost Certainly Real as Another Database Leak Appears
Tetra Mastered
We've been humming and harring over the supposed Final Fantasy 9 remake for a long time now, wondering whether it's really happening. But it's getting harder and harder to ignore the evidence, with this latest leak all but confirming that the project exists in some capacity. The recent launch of EpicDB, a website that tracks the...
News Criticised Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Demo Merely an 'Amuse-Bouche' of the Full Experience
"You have to make a lot of choices"
Star Wars Outlaws, despite looking absolutely fantastic during Ubisoft’s livestream earlier this week, has been criticised for feeling a bit dated. One preview compared the release unfavourably to Uncharted: Golden Abyss, the PS Vita exclusive spin-
Preview LEGO Horizon Adventures Is an Unexpected But Very Pleasant Surprise
The building blocks of civilisation
LEGO Horizon Adventures is a fascinating project from Studio Gobo and Guerrilla Games. As the latter developer's narrative director, James Windeler, recalls, "conversations about the game began around the same time" as the LEGO Tallneck set. Apparently, a lot of the senior staff at Guerrilla are huge LEGO fans,...
News Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Not Another Soulslike, Offers Multiple Difficulty Options
Fancy that
The upcoming PS5 action RPG Phantom Blade Zero will buck Soulslike conventions, and developer S-GAME has affirmed the "kungfupunk" title is looking to stand out from the crowded sub-genre. The added info comes via a Q&A answer reveal on Twitter following the game's playable showing at Summer Game Fest. Top of the list, the developer...
News Only 35% of PS5, PS4 Elden Ring Players Have Progressed Enough to Start Shadow of the Erdtree
Git gud, and quickly
While the hype for Elden Ring's incredibly vast expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is fast approaching a fever pitch, the vast majority of players will be unable to enter the eagerly-anticipated DLC. One of the base game's tougher boss encounters, Mohg, Lord of Blood, must be defeated to access the Shadow Lands, which Trophy and...
News Very Promising Action RPG Visions of Mana Adventures to PS5, PS4 In August
The legend continues
Having touted a rather vague 'summer 2024' release window since its announcement in December of last year, we're glad to see that Visions of Mana now has a confirmed date. It launches on the 29th August for both PS5 and PS4, and obviously hits that promised summer window after all. What's more, the above trailer gives us yet...
News Star Wars Outlaws Has a Meaty 30-Hour Main Story
Double that for 100%
Being an open world game, we fully expected Star Wars Outlaws to boast a lengthy runtime, and that's been pretty much confirmed. In an interview with VGC, creative director Julian Gerighty reveals that the main story will take you roughly 25-30 hours to complete. Meanwhile, if you're looking to 100% Kay Vess' adventure, you can...
News Square Enix Offers $30 Upgrade to Play Life is Strange: Double Exposure Two Weeks Early
"Hella f*** off!"
A few days of early access for anticipated games, single-player and multiplayer, is something we're seeing publishers increasingly try, and we've been guilty of coughing up extra for the privilege ourselves in certain select cases. Square Enix, always a trailblazer, has taken this concept the furthest we've yet seen, offering a $30...
News Helldivers 2 Trolley Problem Forces Players to Choose: Save Sick Kids or Anti-Tank Mines?
Won't SOMEONE think of the children?!
Helldivers 2's latest Major Order presents something of a moral quandary. With limited time on the clock and an army of bots bearing down, players must choose between saving the thousands of civilians trapped on Vernen Wells, inside "Super Citizen Anne's Hospital for Very Sick Children", or liberating the rare...
News Elden Ring Hits a Staggering 25 Million Sales Ahead of Erdtree's Arrival
Ohhhh, Elden Ring
Elden Ring is massive. Properly massive. We knew that already, but seeing that the game's just smashed through 25 million sales really hammers it home. The figure was confirmed earlier today by developer FromSoftware, and the crazy thing is that with Shadow of the Erdtree launching next week, those sales numbers are probably in for...
News Listed Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date 'Incorrect', Says GameStop
Now we know when it isn't
A release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater stealthily appeared on US retailer GameStop's website and was pushed to a since-deleted Twitter post, but the firm says the 17th November listing was "incorrect". As chronicled by IGN, in a follow-up post, GameStop didn't deign to explain but assured Metal Gear fans...
News Tencent Announces 15% Staff Reduction at UK-Based Sackboy Maker Sumo Group
Livelihoods of 270 employees on the line
Parent company Tencent has announced a round of layoffs at the UK-based Sumo Group, which includes international studios worldwide, as well as Sackboy and Texas Chain Saw Massacre developer Sumo Digital. A press release announced the news, revealing that the reduction would affect employees based in Canada,...
News Sublime Horror Resident Evil Village Tops 10 Million Units
Achieves milestone faster than any other entry
Capcom is continuing to do extraordinarily well, with Resident Evil Village now surpassing 10 million units sold. The number, accurate as of 31st March, accounts for all platforms – including PS5 and PS4. The title first released on 7th May, 2021 and was updated with PSVR2 support upon the launch of...
Tuesday11th Jun 2024
News Three New PS2 Games Now Available on PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Sly Cooper! Tomb Raider! Star Wars!
The exciting age of updated PS2 emulation on PS5 and PS4 is now upon us, potentially opening the door to an enormous catalogue of classics – assuming platform holder Sony is willing to put in the leg work. The first three titles – Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Tomb Raider Legend, and Star Wars: The...
Hands On They're Rough Around the Edges, But It's Awesome to Have PS2 Games Back on PS5, PS4
Retro revival
Let’s try this again, eh? Sony originally released a batch of PS2 games on the PS4, but they were buggy, performed poorly, and lacked quality of life features. Now, with its well-established PS1 and PSP emulator, it’s giving the strategy another go – and including the releases in its PS Plus Premium subscription. But how are its...
Nyxed
We absolutely loved 2011’s launch game Uncharted: Golden Abyss on PS Vita, but it’s not necessarily a release you’d want your tentpole AAA title to be compared to. In the aftermath of last night’s Ubisoft Forward livestream, where Star Wars Outlaws looked largely outstanding in our opinion, media has been publishing impressions – and...
News Scores of Retro PS Plus Premium Titles Upgraded with Platinum Trophies on PS5, PS4
Toy Story! Alone in the Dark! Oddworld!
Sony has pushed out updates for several of its classic PS Plus Premium releases, adding Platinums to all of them. While many of its emulated first-party PS1 and PSP games have launched with Trophies, third-parties have generally been allowed to forego the feature. But now, the likes of Toy Story 2: Buzz...
Review Alan Wake 2: Night Springs (PS5) - A Short Yet Sweet Example of Remedy's Pedigree
Remedy has a (night) spring in its step
If you think Remedy Games is weird and wonderful, wait till you get a load of its episodic Alan Wake 2 DLC, Night Springs. After blowing us away with its horror sequel – one of the very few 10/10 games of 2023 for us – we’ve been dying for some more Remedy goodness. Now that it’s here though, is Night...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Physical Editions, Coveted Miniature Terrarium Revealed
Americans get all the good stuff
Konami has now opened pre-orders for physical editions of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, although not all are created equal. In Europe and the UK, the Deluxe Edition (pictured above) is on offer, whereas residents of the Americas can pick between a day one Tactical Edition (which includes additional digital...
Damn bugs whacked him, Johnny
Casper van Dien, perhaps best known for his lead role as Johnny Rico in the legendary film Starship Troopers, says that while Helldivers 2 was a "good tribute," the upcoming Starship Troopers: Extermination is the genuine article, not least because he's actually in it. Van Dien will reprise his role as Rico, serving as...
Preview Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Slashes Through Soulslike Tropes for Pure, Cutthroat Action
Devil may die
Action games in the mould of Devil May Cry are becoming rarer in this age of the Soulslike, but developer S-GAME is bringing them back with real style. Phantom Blade Zero is one of our favourite games we played during Summer Game Fest Play Days, and that's thanks to its refreshingly expressive battles — despite what it looks like...
News Free Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Adding Eight Supercharged Suits to the PS5 Game
Swing free
Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be getting a fresh new look next week, as Insomniac Games is updating the acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with eight new outfits for free. Four of these costumes have been designed in conjunction with KidSuper and a handful of celebrities, including Real Madrid’s Vini Jr and pop star Rina Sawayama...
News PS2's Tomb Raider Legend Plunders an Unexpected PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, too
Generally speaking, the emulated third-party games made available as part of Sony’s retro PS Plus Premium push have skipped Trophies, simply due to the sheer amount of work involved adding them in. Classic PS2 platformer Tomb Raider Legend is bucking that trend, however, with a silvery-blue accolade available for...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Smaller' Open World Map Is Still a Healthy Chunk of Japan
Culture capital
It's been said for a while now that Assassin's Creed Shadows will have a smaller open world map than its immediate 'RPG' predecessors, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Word on the street is that it'll be more comparable to the map from Assassin's Creed Origins, which was still big, but perhaps wasn't quite as...
News Oh Right, We Need to Write About Sea of Thieves Now
Y'arrr
Forgive us, we almost forgot Sea of Thieves is now also a PS5 game. Rare showcased Season 13 during the Xbox Showcase earlier this week, and we’ve just remembered the title is on Sony’s system, therefore we’re behest to write some kind of post. Not due out until 25th July, the update will include an all-new world event which will quite...
News PS5 Needs to Do a Better Job of Alerting You to the Things Going on in Your Games
The live service future demands a new approach
The PS5 is a fantastic console, but increasingly we’ve been feeling that its operating system doesn’t feel designed with modern games in mind. This is particularly ironic when you consider Sony’s live service push: Helldivers 2 has already struck big, but it’s desperate to add Concord or...
News Forget About the Cheesy Reveal Trailer with 20 Mins of Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Behind the veil
As promised, BioWare has unveiled 20 minutes of gameplay from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Showcasing what looks to be the game's opening act, it's a linear sequence that's been edited down to avoid story spoilers. The actual art direction is a lot less cartoony than what we saw in the title's incredibly divisive reveal trailer, while...
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows' Two Characters Will Satisfy Both Old and New Fans on PS5
Action or stealth?
The Assassin's Creed series got its start with a heavy emphasis on stealth, and while it stuck with that formula for many games, it eventually pivoted to a full-on action RPG. Whether you're into the earlier titles, the larger-scale RPGs, or both, this shift has resulted in a somewhat split fanbase. Assassin's Creed Shadows, with...
News Hold Your Horses, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Actually Looks Sick in Gameplay Teaser
Keep your powder dry
During the Xbox Showcase, we got our first proper look at the recently re-named Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with the CGI trailer BioWare opted for promptly getting torn to shreds by starving fans. In response (probably), the developer has released a sneak peek at gameplay ahead of a longer showing planned for tomorrow. We are...
News Metal Slug Tactics Commands Attention with Tense, Turn-Based Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Looks like an absolute blast
Metal Slug Tactics takes the legendary side-scrolling arcade shooter series to an entirely new dimension, with its isometric perspective demanding careful planning rather than twitchy reflexes. We got an extended look at its unique style of turn-based roguelike gameplay in a new trailer. The trailer shows how a typical...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Very 'Mission-Based', Not Unlike Mass Effect
More linear than Inquisition
More details on Dragon Age: The Veilguard are starting to emerge now that the game has finally been shown off. The main points are all rather evident if you've watched the gameplay demonstration: it's a full action RPG, dialogue wheels still exist, and you play as a completely custom character. But something from IGN's...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Seemingly Vapourware After Another No-Show at Ubisoft Forward
Put us out of our misery
We aren't sure who is holding out hope for Beyond Good & Evil 2 at this point; in 2022, we brought you the news that the game had taken the dubious honour of being in development for longer than literally any game ever, at 16 (now 18) years. Another Ubisoft Forward showcase has been and gone, and still no word. As
Preview Dragon Age: The Veilguard Leans Hard into Companions, Choices, and Consequences
Decisions, decisions
Companions and choices have always been at the heart of Dragon Age, and that looks to be no different in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. In fact, the game recently picked up its new subtitle in order to emphasise how important your party of pals will be during the adventure. From what we saw at Summer Game Fest Play Days — hosted...
Preview Unknown 9: Awakening Shows Real Promise, Once the Story's Out of the Way
Stepping up
As we entered the furthest corner of Bandai Namco's space at Summer Game Fest Play Days, we were introduced to the world of Unknown 9, a multimedia story spanning comics, novels, podcasts, and soon, a video game. It's a super ambitious project, and admirable effort has gone into building this intriguing universe, but it's once all the...
News Sailing Sim Skull & Bones Adds Actual Dragons on PS5 in Upcoming Update
Dragon quest
As long as there are players still logging in, Ubisoft will provide content for them. Skull and Bones may not have set the sales charts alight, then, but the French publisher remains committed to the sailing sim’s roadmap, with a fair amount of new content on the way. Season 2, available now, centres on a new narrative arc, featuring...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora DLC The Sky Breaker Pierces PS5 in July
You'll Na'vi know if you never go
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is mounting up for its first DLC story pack, and Ubisoft has given us our first look at The Sky Breaker, which will see a mysterious shadow looming in the sky, threatening the Na'vi clans, who really can't seem to catch a break. It arrives on PS5 next month, on 16 July. The Sky Breaker...
News Free PS5 FPS XDefiant Reloads with Tons of Content for Season 1
Under siege
XDefiant, ridiculed upon its original reveal, appears here to stay: it’s currently one of the most popular games on PS5, and with French publisher Ubisoft behind it, you just know it’s going to grow and grow for years to come. Case in point: the title’s first season, set to release on 2nd July, is bringing an absolute ton of new...
News Forge an Empire Like No Other in Anno 117: Pax Romana on PS5
Build it, and they will come
Ubisoft has announced that the next game in its beloved city-building Anno series, Anno 117: Pax Romana, will bask in the majesty of The Eternal City itself. Players will assume the role of a governor during the glory days of the Roman Empire in 117 AD. We got a light-hearted live-action trailer as a teaser, with the...
News Yet Another Metaphor: ReFantazio Showcase Will Air Next Month, Focusing on Story
Lost the plot
It's only just got done with Metaphor: ReFantazio's second gameplay showcase, but Atlus has already announced a third deep dive that's scheduled for the 6th July. This upcoming broadcast will focus on the game's story, the finer details of which have remained a bit of a mystery up until this point. "This is a story of how people must...
Monday10th Jun 2024
News Xbox Explains Why It Shuttered Beloved Hi-Fi Rush Developer
"I have to run a sustainable business"
Hi-Fi Rush released on PS5 earlier this year to the same kind of critical acclaim it had already received on Xbox Series X|S and PC – then Microsoft decided to unceremoniously shut the studio down. Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who has been curiously quiet in the aftermath of the closure, piped up during an IGN...
News Xbox Really Wasn't Happy with PlayStation's Call of Duty Marketing Deal
Phil Spencer says Microsoft won't do "slimy platform things"
Microsoft has spent $69 billion on Activision Blizzard, so now it calls the shots when it comes to juggernaut franchise, Call of Duty. Of course, previously, starting with Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 in 2015, Sony had marketing dibs on the series, which meant it could advertise annual...
News These Are All the Games from the Xbox Showcase Confirmed for PS5
Plenty to look forward to
Yesterday’s big Xbox Showcase was stacked with software, but as is often the case with these platform presentations, a large number of the titles on display will be releasing elsewhere. This is true of at least 13 of the titles on offer, with a handful of others still awaiting clarification. Just in case you were curious,...
News Star Wars Outlaws Demos Out of This Galaxy PS5 Gameplay
The Empire strikes back
In many ways, Star Wars Outlaws is another Ubisoft game, with many of the same systems and mechanics you’ll already be familiar with – but that doesn’t mean it’s not impressive. This game appears to have some of the most densely populated, gorgeously detailed sandbox environments we’ve seen on PS5 to date – and if...
News Xbox Bigwig Confirms Many More Microsoft Games Are Coming to PS5
"You are going to see more of our games on more platforms"
Phil Spencer, the talkative head honcho of Xbox, has confirmed his company will be bringing more of its games to other platforms, like PS5. After its bemusing business meeting earlier in the year, the executive would only officially commit to four ports, all of which are already available:...
Time for something completely different
For years now, Sony has been criticised for its supposedly samey first-party software. You’ve probably seen that meme circulating on social media, which shows a trio of trees from God of War, The Last of Us, and Days Gone. It’s nonsense, of course, how do you even make different looking trees? But it...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Reveal Has Utterly Torn Fan Opinion as Trailer Gets Slaughtered
Hole in the veil
Yesterday, during the Xbox showcase, we got our first proper look at Dragon Age: The Veilguard — a game that's reportedly survived a nightmarish development cycle over the last decade or so. While it was only a CG trailer, it prompted immediate reactions from both fans and curious onlookers because of its tone and art direction...
News Legendary PS2 Platformer Sly Cooper Will Have a Platinum on PS5, PS4
We're hell Bentley on getting it
Sucker Punch’s iconic stealth action platformer Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus will have a Platinum Trophy when it re-releases on PS5 and PS4 later this week, as part of Sony’s expanded emulation offering. Up until now, the Japanese giant has only offered upgraded PS1 and PSP titles as part of its PS Plus...
News The Crew Motorfest Is Adding an Entire Island for Free Because It's a Ubisoft Game
L'why not?
Say what you will about Ubisoft, it knows how to dish out decent post-release support. There’s only so many articles we can write here at Push Square, so we’ll gloss over some additional news to make our point: For Honor, now over eight years old, is still getting meaningful content updates on PS4. That gives you some kind of...
Review Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PS5) - Bungie's Promise Fulfilled
There was an idea
10 years ago, we booted up the beta for Destiny on PS4. It was an exciting time, as the possibilities of multiplayer on console were rapidly expanding into the territory of live service, a term that didn’t hold quite the same implications as it does now. There were bold claims of half a billion dollar budgets and decade spanning...
Preview Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Already a Contender for RPG of the Year
No metaphors here
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a lot. We were only allowed to spend around an hour with Atlus’ upcoming RPG at this years’ Summer Game Fest, but in that time, we ran into egg enemies wearing boots; we acted like an ass to our other party members; we made kebabs with one of or companions; we also fought squid Jesus which had a heart...
News Tekken 8 Update 1.05's Massive Patch Notes Are Here, and It's a Game-Changer
Tekken it higher
Tekken 8 is now approaching its five-month anniversary, and it's about to receive its biggest update yet in terms of gameplay adjustment. The anticipated patch 1.05 is comically being referred to as '1.0' by some players, acknowledging the sheer number of changes — many of which are quite significant. Tekken 8's finally out of...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2024?
Bringing the big guns
Looking for what was announced at Ubisoft Forward 2024? The French publisher hosted the most traditional E3 press conference of the season this year, with a live orchestra and actual on-stage presentations. It also had some pretty meaty game demos to show for PS5 titles that will release imminently. Here's everything it...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Says DOOM Franchise Is Something That 'Everyone Deserves to Play'
Planned for PlayStation years ago
DOOM: The Dark Ages was just revealed and looks absolutely spectacular. In fantastic news for the PlayStation faithful, id Software's next explosive shooter has been announced as coming to PS5 on day one, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed to whom we owe this good fortune. Sitting down with IGN's Ryan...
News Monopoly Gets a Massive Makeover on PS5, PS4
Build 'em up
Ubisoft is making a brand-new Monopoly game for PS5 and PS4, and you can expect it to pass go at some point in September. Judging from the gameplay footage, this will stay faithful to the traditional board game experience, it’s just adding some genuinely beautiful visuals and animations to mix. Your dice can even accidentally roll...
News Mixtape, the Promising Coming of Age Outing, Is Heading to PS5
Nothing but the hits
Annapurna Interactive has confirmed, after a short period of uncertainty in the aftermath of its announcement at the Xbox Showcase, that, yes, promising coming of age outing Mixtape will release on PS5 in 2025. The game, developed by The Artful Escape maker Beethoven & Dinosaur, is being pi
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward 2024 Livestream Right Here
Assassin's Creed! Star Wars! More!
Looking to watch the Ubisoft Forward 2024 livestream? The season of summer livestreams is coming to a conclusion, but there’s still one big publisher awaiting its turn. Ubisoft has promised us updates on Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and XDefiant – and we’re sure there’ll be one or two...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Emerges with 13 Minutes of Stabby, Smashy Gameplay
Out of the shadows
As promised, Ubisoft debuted a lengthy gameplay video for Assassin's Creed Shadows at its summer showcase. As you'd expect, the developer appears to have nailed things from a environmental perspective, with the game boasting an impressively attractive portrayal of Japan. What's more, it seems to be a cut above previous Assassin's...
News Classic Action RPG Revival Visions of Mana Will Finally Get a Release Date Reveal This Week
A vision of the future
Visions of Mana has had a vague 'summer 2024' release window for months, and now that summer is actually here, fans have been wondering when we'll finally get that all-important date. Honestly, we fully expected a reveal during yesterday's Xbox showcase, but to our surprise, it never happened. Fortunately, an announcement is...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Demands Always Online Internet Connection, Campaign Included
Dialled in
Activision has officially put a date on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, showing off the spy action thriller and announcing it will launch on the 25th October on PS5 and PS4. With store pages now live, it didn't take eagle-eyed viewers long to spot some new additions, such as this year's edition requiring an always-online internet connection to...
Feature The Results of Our Summer Game Fest Prediction Quiz Are In
Did you beat Summer Game Fest?
The Summer Game Fest Live Showcase has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: it's time to look back at our predictions quiz and see whether the Push Square community was able to correctly predict the events of Geoff's big show. Prior to the presentation, we published a 20-question, yes-or-no quiz. Over 1,200...
News Cult of the Lamb Summons Goat for Local Co-op in Free Unholy Alliance Expansion
Baaaad to the bone
Excellent Aussie indie Cult of the Lamb has revealed the next blasphemous update intended for the game. It's called Unholy Alliance and adds local co-op into the mix, which has been fully incorporated into the main campaign. We won't have to wait for eternity, either, as the update arrives on 12th August, and it is entirely free...
News HoYoverse's Bid for World Domination Could Include Anime Crossing on PS5
New project allegedly leaks
HoYoverse’s may as well take up residence inside your bank account at this point, because between Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero, it’s got the income of millions of PS5 players on lock. But it’s not done yet! Rumours have been swirling for quite some time that it’s working on...
News Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Gets the Tiniest of Teasers, Now Targeting 2026
Time is a construct
Does a 30-second trailer that shows basically nothing but a target release window really count as a teaser? We're not so sure, but that's all we've got to work with when it comes to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The project, which has been stop-start for years now, was acknowledged during Ubisoft's summer showcase...
News Fallout 76 Soaks Up Rads, Adding Playable Ghoul Class in 2025
Get your freak on
Fallout 76 players and fans of Amazon's excellent adaptation rejoice! Presumably, due to the success of the show and the fandom's love for Walton Goggins’ gunslinging character, The Ghoul, Bethesda has revealed that players will be able to do a ton of drugs and drink dirty water when the race is added as a playable class in 2025...
News Big Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Update Out Now, Story DLC Drops in September
Beneath the mask
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown may not subscribe to Ubisoft's trademark open world and live service formula, but that isn't stopping the developer from giving the game a lot of post-launch support. Confirmed during the company's summer showcase, the action platformer has a new 'Divine Trials' update — which is out now — and...
News Pixel Persona-Like Demonschool Starts Semester Soon on PS5, PS4
Shin Megami Tactics
Pixel art Persona-like Demonschool tasks players with leading a team of teens into battle with demons. Players must balance this battle against evil while maintaining a demanding high school curriculum. School starts on September 13th on PS5 and PS4. Demonschool follows Faye, the final practising heir of a storied demon-hunting...
News Play Texas Hold 'Em with Balatro's Physical Edition on PS5, PS4
Poker pun
Indie hit Balatro is currently holding all the cards and, in a masterful flourish, is releasing the game physically on PS5 and PS4. There is no word on a release date yet, but punters can expect each Special Edition to come with a pack of Joker/booster cards to play with, even when away from the game. Filthy rich solo dev and creator of...
News Destiny 2 Clan Clears The Final Shape Raid, Unlocking Game's Final Mission
The stuff of legend
A Destiny 2 clan has heroically cleared The Final Shape expansion's raid, unlocking the game's true final mission for all players to undertake. The 12-player Excision mission is now live, which can be accessed by opening the Pale Heart destination from the director screen and scrolling over to the right. PC Gamer detailed the...
News Get the Inside Out on Disney Speedstorm's Newest PS5, PS4 Season
Joy
Live service kart racer Disney Speedstorm is continuing to expand on its extensive character roster, with the upcoming Inside Out season adding a further five racers from 13th June – with two more mystery additions to be added later on. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness will all be suiting up to join the race, ahead of the new movie later...
Sunday9th Jun 2024
News PS5 Fans Beg Sony for a More Fulfilling Livestream in the Aftermath of Xbox Show
It begins
Whatever your opinion of the content, today’s Xbox Showcase felt more like an E3 press conference of old. Ever since the pandemic, and the untimely demise of the Los Angeles convention, livestreams on that kind of scale have been few and far between. Last year, Sony hosted a PS Showcase, but it lacked the clout and confidence of an old...
Tory my life into pieces, this is my last resort
Rebellion, the develop of Sniper Elite, says its new game Atomfall is a “fictionalised” title, loosely inspired by the real-life events of the 1957 Windscale disaster – the biggest nuclear accident to ever occur in the UK. To us, it just looks like modern Britain – well, minus maybe the mechs...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Shifts to 'Real-Time Action Combat'
We're a long way from Origins
As has been rumoured over the past couple of years or so, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is apparently going full action in terms of its combat system. That's according to Game Informer, who have an exclusive look at the upcoming RPG in their next issue. The publication writes: "We visited BioWare's Edmonton, Canada, office...
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Rips and Tears Day One on PS5
Due out in 2025
Immediately after its announcement during the Xbox Showcase, publisher Bethesda has confirmed that DOOM: The Dark Ages will release on PS5, day one in 2025. It signals a change in strategy from the Microsoft-acquired publisher, as its previous post-purchase titles, like Starfield, released exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC...
News PS5 Action RPG Phantom Blade Zero Actually Looks Insane in Raw Gameplay Footage
Zero to hero
Some time ago, not too long after Phantom Blade Zero was first announced, we pondered whether the game was... well, a real game. In some ways, the project almost looked too good to be true, but as promised in its latest trailer, a playable demo build is actually on show at Summer Game Fest. Gameplay footage from that demo is now...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Finally Ventures to PS5 Later This Year, Trailer Gives First Look
New art style included
Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally has a release window (not a date). It's heading to PS5 this autumn / fall, and we get our first look at the RPG via the above reveal trailer. Our immediate takeaways are that BioWare's actually going with a slightly cartoon-y art style, recurring dwarf character Varric is a lot older, and...
News French Turn-Based RPG Expedition 33 Announced for PS5 in Promising Debut Trailer
From first time dev Sandfall Interactive
French developer Sandfall Interactive has shared its first-ever game as a team: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG inspired by JRPG classics and action titles. It was announced for PS5 having debuted at the Xbox Games Showcase, and you can catch a good glimpse in the reveal trailer above. With Final Fantasy XVI...
News Max Caulfield Returns in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on PS5
Out in October
Well-loved Life Is Strange protagonist Max Caulfield is back, in an all-new murder mystery adventure, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, due out on 29th October for PS5. Developed once again by Deck Nine, the team behind the equally excellent Life Is Strange: True Colors, the release will cast an older Max at university, when her world...
News Metal Gear Solid 3 PS5 Remake Given New Trailer, But No Release Date
First proper look at gameplay
Konami has revealed the first in-depth look at gameplay in the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake, titled on PS5 as Delta: Snake Eater. It includes shots of the Virtuous Mission as well as further into the game, showcasing stealth action as well as gunplay. Check it out above. Interestingly, there's no mention of a...
News CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Knows What It's Doing with This PS5 Trailer
One way to get attention
Next-gen bullet hell shooter CYGNI: All Guns Blazing knows exactly what it’s doing with some of the scenes in this release date reveal trailer, but hey, at least you’re now paying attention to a highly promising upcoming PS5 game. Due out on 6th August, and available both physically and digitally for $29.99, the...
Don't mention Helldivers 2
Starship Troopers: Extermination — a first-person adaptation of the cult classic movie series — is bringing the fight to PS5 on the 11th October. Primarily a co-op, objective-based shooter, Extermination will launch with a 25-mission single-player campaign when it comes to consoles. And apparently, more single-player...
News We Heard You Like Dark Fantasy Action RPGs! So, Here's WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on PS5
Wu chang clan
Soulslikes! Who likes Soulslikes? You like Soulslikes, don’t you? Well, here’s another one: it’s called WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and it’s coming to PS5. This one’s not to be confused with Black Myth: Wukong, Where Winds Meet, Phantom Blade Zero, or any other number of titles, like Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. This one’s...
News Valorant Won't Have Gyro Controls on PS5 Because Xbox Doesn't Support It
"We'd be favouring PS5 over Xbox, which we don't want to do"
Gyro controls are finally becoming more widely accepted by game developers, with huge titles like Call of Duty and Fortnite both now supporting the feature. Upcoming hero shooter Valorant, which is finally coming to consoles, will not incorporate the functionality, however – as it’s...
News Here's Your First Real Look at Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay
Not so hidden blade
Ahead of Ubisoft's showcase (which is scheduled for tomorrow at the time of writing), we've been handed our first real look at Assassin's Creed Shadows. While it's not uncut, it is gameplay footage, and gives us a quick look at the title's open world, stealth, and combat. As expected, fights differ greatly between protagonists...
News Rewind Time and Solve Crimes in Nobody Wants to Die on PS5 Next Month
A modern Sherlock Holmes
Uber-promising noir detective game Nobody Wants to Die has a release date – and it’s due out in a little over a month. The Plaion published and Critical Hit developed futuristic detective title has netted a 17th July release date, and you can check out the outing’s ridiculously promising deploy date trailer embedded...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Gets October Release Date on PS5, PS4
On either the 17th or 25th
Today's the day Activision lifts the lid on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, but since PS Store pre-orders have gone live before the show even takes place, some key details have already been made public. Most importantly, the game releases for PS5 and PS4 this October. The PS Store lists a date of 17th October 2024, but that...
Preview Marvel Rivals Is Overwatch with Superheroes, But Can It Live Up to Either?
Our thoughts after getting hands-on
Marvel Rivals feels like it should be the most sure-fire success in the current gaming landscape. It stars just under 20 heroes and villains (at launch, anyway) from the comic book house's extensive roster, and they're thrown together into a free-to-play third-person shooter that, despite the perspective change,...
News Huge Free Fallout 76 Expansion Hopes to Capitalise on the TV Show's Success Next Week
Skyline Valley beckons
It’s crazy to think there was a time when we awarded Fallout 76 a 3/10 – but credit where credit’s due, the game’s come a long way since then. To be fair, the improvements couldn’t have come at a better time: the title’s now enjoying a resurgence in popularity, following the success of Amazon’s television show...
News PowerWash Simulator Is Cleaning Up Wonderland in New Alice-Inspired PS5, PS4 Add-On
Curiouser and curiouser
As a lifelong Alice in Wonderland uber-fan with multiple tattoos and t-shirts to prove it, FuturLab is targeting this author specifically with its latest PowerWash Simulator DLC. Due out this summer, the Alice’s Adventures Special Pack will see you washing your way down the rabbit hole and cleaning up Wonderland. No, this...
News Brilliant PS5, PS4 Angling Outing Dredge Adding More Monstrosities on 15th August
Alone in the dark
Black Salt Games’ outstanding Cthulhu-tinged angling adventure Dredge will be adding additional content in the form of the Iron Rig from 16th August. The expansion – which follows on from last year’s glacial The Pale Reach – will cost £11.99/$11.99, and will see additional content incorporated into each location from the...
News Diablo 4's First Expansion Delves to PS5 in October
Oh, hell
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, the action RPG's first expansion, now has a release date. It slashes its way to PS5 on the 8th October, giving you a few months to get your characters and their equipment up to snuff. You can get a feel for the DLC's tone via the new cinematic trailer we've embedded above, but it's basically three minutes of...
News That Bad Ass Power Rangers Beat-'Em-Up Is Probably Morphin' to PS5, PS4
Coming to unconfirmed consoles
While it’s currently only confirmed for PC, developer Digital Eclipse has said that its retro-inspired 16-bit beat-‘em-up Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will also come to consoles. While it didn’t specify exactly which ones, it’s probably safe to assume given PlayStation’s popularity that...
News Massively Hyped RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets 11 Minutes of Live Gameplay
Out for a Strohl
The Summer Game Fest showcase itself may have been a disappointment, but the surrounded event — which lasts the whole weekend — does mean that we get to see fresh gameplay from a number of highly promising titles. One such game is Metaphor: ReFantazio, the superb-looking RPG from Atlus. Up until now, we've only seen edited...
Rumour Kingdom Hearts 4 May Be Trapped in the Darkness Until 2026
Hello darkness
One recurring sentiment that’s been shared by RPG fans this year is that, with Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth already released, there’s hope Kingdom Hearts 4 is the next title on the docket from publisher Square Enix. However, according to a well-connected rumourmonger who appears to have inside information on...
News Need Another Soulslike? Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Attacks PS5 Next Month
Dawn another day
Soulslikes are beginning to feel like that old Oprah meme, eh? You get a Soulslike, you get a Soulslike – everyone gets a Soulslike! Still, if you’re currently feeling starved of Souslikes, we have great news: the previously announced Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is due on 18th July for PS5, and pre-orders are available now...
News Promising PS5 Delivery Sim Parcel Corps Packed Up and Expected 3rd September
Hope it doesn't get lost in transit
Jet Set Radio-esque cycling delivery sim Parcel Corps has been on our wishlist for quite some time, and now it has an expected arrival date: 3rd September, 2024. That’s going to be a big day, because it also happens to be the release date for the upcoming Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions game – you may want...
Saturday8th Jun 2024
News Even as a LEGO Game, Horizon Adventures' PS5 Visuals Are Off the Charts
Brick beauty
LEGO Horizon Adventures may not subscribe to the realism of Aloy’s mainline games, but it still looks bloody beautiful. Developed by Guerrilla and Studio Gobo, this is a phenomenal looking co-op outing, which recreates the post-apocalyptic beauty of the tentpole PS5 and PS4 titles using Denmark’s famous bricks. Unlike releases such...
News Black Myth: Wukong Is Now a PS5 Console Exclusive for an Indefinite Amount of Time
Monkey magic
Black Myth: Wukong received a new cinematic trailer during Summer Game Fest, but the bigger story here is that the upcoming action game — set to release on the 20th August — is now a PS5 console exclusive at launch. But before everyone starts screaming about Sony somehow moneyhatting the title, this is actually down to Xbox. On its...
News Cult PS2 Horror The Thing Remastered Returns in 4K, 120fps on PS5
Another retro revival
As previously teased, cult classic PS2 horror The Thing is being remastered for PS5 by retro specialists Nightdive Studios, the same team behind the re-released versions of System Shock and more. The legendary 2002 single player outing will be retooled on Sony’s new-gen system, with upgraded visuals, quality of life...
Round Up What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2024?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals listed
That's another Summer Game Fest live showcase from Geoff Keighley in the books, providing another two hours' worth of news and announcements. Below you will find a complete list of all the reveals related to PS5 and PS4 games, but if you are looking for Nintendo and Xbox-specific things, please refer to our sister...
News Some PlayStation Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over LEGO Horizon Being on Switch
New horizons
Last night, during the Summer Game Fest showcase, LEGO Horizon Adventures was officially announced. Its reveal didn't come as a huge surprise since it was heavily rumoured ahead of the event, but its trailer still managed to catch most people out. Why? Because it was confirmed for PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This is obviously a step...
News PS5 Hardware Architect Says It May Take Less Time to Build a Console Than a Game Now
But insinuates developers have chosen this path
It’ll probably take less time for PlayStation hardware architect and overall industry legend Mark Cerny to design the PS6 than it will for developers to create its launch games. That’s the status of the industry as we stand, where tentpole AAA productions are now taking at least four years to...
Reaction Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcases AAA's Endless Winter
That's cold
Geoff Keighley clearly cares deeply about games, and we won’t hear otherwise. This is a man who started out as a journalist with a surging passion for the medium, and has fast-tracked his career in such a way that he’s almost become the unelected voice of enthusiast gamers. While that’s a title he’d likely shy away from,...
News Horror Hit Alan Wake 2 Is Getting a Retail PS5 Release Because You Wouldn't Shut Up About It
Shelved
Alan Wake 2 was one of the best games of 2023, but one recurring complaint Remedy fans had was that it wasn’t available physically. The Finnish studio alleged at the time that a “large number” of players had already transitioned to digital storefronts like the PS Store, and while that’s certainly reflected by financial data from...
News Sandbox Cop Game The Precinct Could Be a GTA-Inspired Indie Gem, Out on PS5 in August
Hit the streets
It's always nice to highlight a really promising indie project, and we like to think that The Precinct fits the bill. We actually wrote about this one a whole 12 months ago, but now it has a PS5 release date. The top-down police sim arrives on the 15th August. Basically, you play as a cop in a city that's made up of procedurally...
News Black Myth: Wukong's Physical Editions Won't Have Actual Discs at Launch, Just Digital Codes
Monkey business
In a move that's sure to rub physical media enthusiasts the wrong way, highly anticipated action title Black Myth: Wukong will not ship on an actual disc. Developer Game Science has confirmed that the physical editions of the game — which is due out on the 20th August — will simply house digital activation codes. "It is the...
Poll Was Summer Game Fest 2024 Great or a Letdown?
Have your say on Geoff Keighley's show
The not-E3 week of game reveals is only just getting started, but from a PlayStation perspective, it was today's Summer Game Fest live show from Geoff Keighley that is likely to have brought most of the news. Sony already aired its State of Play livestream, and Xbox and Ubisoft are set to follow on Sunday and...
News Big Budget, Free-to-Play Looter Shooter The First Descendant Finally Drops in July on PS5
Rapid descent
It feels like we've been writing about The First Descendant for an eternity, but thankfully, its launch date has finally been locked in. The free-to-play looter shooter drops on the 2nd July for PS5, following many alpha and beta tests over the last couple of years. Let's hope it's ready to go! We went hands-on with The First...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Goes Crazy with New Combat Gameplay, Has Over 40 Character Jobs
That's class
Atlus' second Metaphor: ReFantazio showcase has just come to a close, and if you've been itching to see more of the game's intense combat system, you're in for a treat. The 20-minute video covers just about everything you need to know with regards to the RPG's hybrid battles, which combine an (optional) action-based opening phase with a...
News Street Fighter 6's M. Bison Has a New Body, And He's Ready to Use It on PS5, PS4
New challenger arrives 26th June
It’s only been a few weeks since Akuma joined the roster of Street Fighter 6, but Year 2 is just a few days away, with returning villain M. Bison available from 26th June. Narratively, it looks like the infamous villain is either some kind of clone or amnesiac – either way, he’s riding a horse and packing some...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Will Add Over 20 DLC Characters Across Its Season Pass
What if they're all Goku?
Whether we like it or not, hefty DLC offerings have become a staple of modern fighting games, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is following the trend. In fact, it might actually be pushing the trend even further beyond what we've grown used to, because it's set to add over 20 characters to its already massive roster via...
News Psychological Horror Karma: The Dark World Is an Unreal Engine 5 Nightmare on PS5
The horror
Developer Pollard Studio has just unveiled Karma: The Dark World, a creepy psychological horror adventure for PS5. Running in Unreal Engine 5, the title certainly looks good — well, as good as dystopian megacorps and nasty body horror can look, we suppose. You play as a Roam agent named Daniel, whose job involves diving into the...
News Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Arrives on 10th September, Trailer Has New Gameplay
Shield yourself
The Episode Aigis expansion for Persona 3 Reload now has a confirmed 10th September release date. The DLC, which is locked behind the Persona 3 Reload 'Expansion Pass', has you take on the role of SEES' robotic ally in a post-game story. But if this is an accurate recreation of The Answer — the additional adventure from the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 532
Sizzling stuff
It's a big weekend of Summer Game Fest and various other associated livestreams this weekend, but WAYP never takes a rest. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: It'll be more of Destiny 2: The Final Shape for me this weekend. I've walked through the legendary campaign on my Hunter so far, but I'm keen to try out the...
News Anime Fighter HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT Punches PS5 This Year
Arc System Works signs on as worldwide publisher
HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT, the fighting game adaptation of the enormously popular manga and anime series Hunter x Hunter, will punch PS5 later this year – with Arc System Works serving as the Bushiroad release’s worldwide publisher. The press release reveals: “HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT will...
News You'll Be Able to Test Ride Skate on PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Skate or die
The new free-to-play Skate game from EA is still in pre-pre-alpha, which means it’s many years away from release. But developer Full Circle has been quite open about the release’s development, inviting fans to playtest the skateboarding sim since its inception. And that process will continue on consoles later this year. A trailer...
News Afterlove EP, from the Late Creator of Coffee Talk, Targeting October Release on PS5, PS4
A game about love, loss, and music
If hand-drawn, side-scrolling adventure games are your jam, Afterlove EP is definitely one to keep an eye on. It comes from the makers of Coffee Talk, but instead of brewing beverages in a small café, this new title has you exploring Jakarta, Indonesia in an adventure about music and relationships. The game is...
News Fear the Spotlight Is the Debut Horror Title from Blumhouse Games on PS5, PS4
Retro-style horror adventure
Blumhouse, the movie production company, recently expanded into interactive media with Blumhouse Games, and it's just debuted its very first title. Developed by Cozy Game Pals, Fear the Spotlight is a retro-inspired horror adventure, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4. The game follows friends Vivian and Amy as they sneak...
News Charming RPG Puzzler Game Arranger Slides onto PS5 in July
Release date arranged
Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure was only announced a short time ago, but it's now locked in a release date on PS5. The adorable RPG/puzzler hybrid launches 25th July, 2024. For those out of the loop, Arranger is a game about Jemma, who moves along a grid-based world in which movement is quite unique. As you move, all tiles...
News You'll Be Seeing Stars When You Play the New DLC for Indie Hit A Little to the Left
Launches later this month
A Little to the Left is an adorable, relaxing puzzler that's all about tidying up. You'd think that organising objects and sorting assortments wouldn't be much fun in a game, but it's a tactile, satisfying title that allows for multiple solutions on many of its levels. It's this aspect of the game that's the focus for its...
Friday7th Jun 2024
News Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere
The bots are back in town
Packed-in PS5 favourite Astro's Playroom just got a new update and a new set of Trophies. According to said Trophies, there are new bots to rescue across multiple levels, and the splash screen for the patch itself mentions a "mysterious portal" along with a "new collection of gatchas". What are you waiting for? The...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Active Redemption Codes and How to Redeem Them (2.3 Update)
Redeemable rewards
Looking for a list of all active redemption codes and how to redeem them in Honkai: Star Rail? HoYoverse will regularly release redeemable codes for Trailblazers looking to get a free injection of important items in it sci-fi themed turnbased RPG, and we'll be keeping tabs of them here. As part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide,...
Guide What Time Is Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024, and where can you watch it? Soon, Geoff Keighley makes his grand return with his E3 replacement service, Summer Game Fest. Each year, he hosts a wide-ranging presentation, filled with updates and announcements for games across all platforms. Outside of standalone...
News There's a Damn Good Reason to Buy Astro Bot Physically on PS5
Posterizer
Like it or not, the industry is rapidly moving away from physical releases. That doesn’t mean Sony has put its Blu-ray manufacturing plants out to pasture, however, and it continues to release physical versions of all its first-party games. The upcoming platformer Astro Bot is no different, and there’ll actually be a good reason to...
News Many, Many More Major Xbox Games Are Being Plotted for PS5
Starfield! Age of Empires! Hellblade! Halo!
In the coming days, Microsoft will host its big Xbox Showcase, where it’ll try to shift the conversation away from the negativity that has circled the brand ever since it controversially shuttered Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin earlier this year. While this will likely harbour huge news for those...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Official, Out on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch
Launching late 2024
After many rumours and a lot of speculation, LEGO Horizon Adventures is now official, announced at the Summer Game Fest live show. It's releasing later this year for PS5, PC, and... Nintendo Switch! An unexpected slate of platforms, the game is being made by Guerrilla Games in collaboration with Studio Gobo. Check out the trailer...
News PS Stars Program Seems to Be Offline as Mobile Icon Disappears
No points for anyone
PS Stars, the rewards program on PS5 and PS4 that lets users earn points and digital collectibles, has been completely inaccessible for the past few days. Players began getting errors when clicking on the PS Stars icon from the PlayStation phone app, and now today the button has disappeared completely. It means nobody can...
News Genre Pivot, 'Toxic Positivity' Blamed for Suicide Squad's $200 Million Flop
Super villainy
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is currently the front-runner for the dubious honour of being the biggest gaming flop of 2024, costing publisher Warner Bros an eye-watering loss of $200 million. But how did it all go wrong? Apparently, a culture of "toxic positivity", an ill-advised genre switch, perfectionism, and a constantly...
News Sony Trolls Bloodborne Stans with Astro Bot PS5 Pre-Order Bonus
Hunt them down
Update: Pre-orders are now open for Astro Bot on the PS Store and at retail, with the MSRP for the standard edition being £59.99/$59.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition being £69.99/$69.99. This is cheaper than most tentpole PS5 exclusives. Original Article: Everyone knows that you don’t trifle with FromSoftware faithfuls on...
News Tomba Special Edition Confirms Gameplay Enhancements on PS5, PS4
Classics for a classic
Last week, Tomba Special Edition — a full re-release of the classic PS1 platforming adventure — nailed down an August launch date. However, additional details have been few and far between, with the official announcement simply stating that the Special Edition will boast "new features". Fortunately, we now know what those...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest 2024 Livestream Right Here
It's getting hot in here
Looking to watch the Summer Game Fest 2024 livestream? In the absence of E3, host Geoff Keighley's annual summer shindig has been sizzling in its place. Home to a multitude of different developers, platform holders, and indies, each year promises a veritable smorgasbord of gaming goodness. We're expecting updates on a number...
News Slitterhead Dated for 8th November on PS5, PS4 in First Gameplay Trailer
Trailer posted before SGF even starts
Bokeh Game Studio is taking to the Summer Game Fest live stage today to share more about its horror title Slitterhead, but it's already gone and spilt the beans by accidentally uploading the first gameplay trailer ahead of time. It's now been pulled, but it revealed a PS5, PS4 release date of 8th November 2024...
News Classic GTA Game Now Part of PS Plus Extra on PS5, PS4
Another bonus from Days of Play
As the Days of Play initiative from Sony continues, so too do the bonus game additions for PS Plus Extra. Next in line is GTA: San Andreas - Definitive Edition on PS5 and PS4, which is available to download now for all active members. The game is playable on the service for as long as it remains part of the...
News Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Is a PS Plus Essential Game on Day One
Out on 3rd September for PS5, PS4
You can't play Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy, so publisher Warner Bros is spinning the sport out into its own game with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. The new PS5, PS4 title releases on 3rd September 2024, and it'll be available on PS Plus Essential that same day. If you'd rather own it, the game's $29.99...
News Phantom Blade Zero Still Looks Brilliant, But Release Date Remains in Limbo
Zero'd
Phantom Blade Zero, the gorgeously animated action RPG that was first announced during the PlayStation Showcase last year, has returned with a new gameplay trailer. The PS5 project from Beijing-based studio S-GAME still looks very impressive, but a release window continues to allude us. More information — and more gameplay footage — is...
News Amazon's Mega-Budget MMORPG New World Adventures to PS5 in October
New World, new horizons
Update: Well, the leak was right. New World is coming to PS5 later this year, on the 15th October. Original Story: Do you remember hearing about New World? An MMORPG developed by Amazon Games that was given an absolutely colossal marketing budget, it was a big deal when it released on PC a few years back. The goal was to...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Has PS5, PS4 Exclusive Content
Due out on 25th October
Update: As had leaked prior to Summer Game Fest, the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations will launch on 25th October for PS5 and PS4 – and there’ll be exclusive PlayStation content. “Players who buy the game on PlayStation will receive bonus extended prologue animations with never-before-seen deleted scenes,”...
Video Is Concord Destined to Fail?
Don't listen to 'em, kid
Firewalk Studios finally unveiled Concord at Sony's recent State of Play, and the reaction was... well it wasn’t great. After a year of staring at the admittedly gorgeous CGI teaser trailer, the State of Play pulled the curtain back with a world-building cinematic, some brief developer interviews, and a full trailer packed...
News Showing a Trailer at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Reportedly Costs $250K for One Minute
Worth every penny
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest is almost upon us, and the big show will air later today, Friday 7th June. As usual, gamers can expect to see a cavalcade of game trailers, announcements, and all the raucous excitement of an industry live show, such as the time that one kid managed to get on stage with FromSoftware. As the...
News PS1-Style Horror Game Post Trauma Coming to PS5, Out This Year
Coming in the Fall
Post Trauma, an upcoming survival horror game in the vein of PS1 classics such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, is now releasing on PS5 at the end of this year. This is the first mention of a concrete PlayStation release as it was only listed for consoles and PC previously, so current-gen players can look forward to what the...
News Civilization 7 Announced for PS5 and PS4, Out in 2025
First gameplay in August
2K promised it would be bringing a new entry to one of its biggest and most beloved franchises, and that all-new game is Civilization VII. Confirmed for PS5 and PS4, you can see the announcement trailer above. It's releasing in 2025. The trailer doesn't feature any gameplay, but you can look forward to the first glimpse at...
News Concord PS5, PC Has Six Action-Packed Modes at Launch
There'll be 16 characters and 12 maps, too
Concord, the divisive but potentially awesome PS5 and PC hero shooter from developer Firewalk, will cost just $40 at launch – a pretty fair price point when you consider it’s packing 16 characters, 12 maps, and six fully-fledged modes out of the box. But you may be curious what those modes entail?...
News Capcom's Strange Tactical Action Game Kunistu-Gami Is Out Next Month on PS5
Follow the path
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has always seemed like a pretty hard sell on a surface level, but if you give the gameplay footage a fair shake, this Capcom action title definitely shows promise. What's more, it'll be here before you know it, as a 19th July release date has just been confirmed via the game's latest trailer. This...
News Super Popular Shooter Valorant Is Finally Headshotting Its Way to PS5
Limited Beta drops next week
Valorant, the super popular PC shooter, is finally heading to consoles. It doesn't have a set release date yet, but a PS5 exclusive 'Limited Beta' begins on the 14th June. Said beta will only be available in "USA, Canada, parts of Europe, and Japan", but more regions will apparently be added in time. You need to sign up...
News Street Fighter 6 Locks Fists with Fatal Fury in New PS5, PS4 DLC
Here comes four new challengers
Two guest characters from Fatal Fury will join Street Fighter 6’s roster in its second season of content, as Terry Bogard and Mai arrive in fall and winter respectively. They’ll be preceded by M Bison this summer, while Elena will arrive in Spring 2025. You can check out a cinematic featuring all four fighters...
News Helldivers 2's Close-Quarters Viper Commandos Warbond Goes Rambo on 13th June
They drew first blood
Developer Arrowhead has revealed the next premium Warbond Helldivers 2 players can look forward to dumping time into, bringing an assortment of jungle-themed war gear designed for close-quarters combat. Prepare to get up close and personal with Viper Commandos from 13th June. Along with nifty camo armour sets that leave your...
News Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Howls at PS5, PS4 in 2025
Two new characters join the fight
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is officially coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2025, and it’s adding two more characters to its roster, announced as part of a Summer Game Fest trailer. Vox Reaper and B. Jenet will both be available when the game drops early next year, and you can get a taste of them in action courtesy of...
News PS5 Brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Release Date Confirmed for October
Zero doubt
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero now has a confirmed release date on PS5. A rumour had previously marked the anticipated brawler down for the 1st October — but that's not quite right. It's actually dropping on the 11th October. Got the month right, at least! The game's new trailer also gives us a glimpse of what looks like story mode stuff,...
News Cosy Tea Making Game Wanderstop Brews Up a PS5 Release
The Stanley Parable, Tacoma devs on deck
Ivy Road, a new indie developer headed by The Stanley Parable’s Davey Wreden and Tacoma’s Karla Zimonja, is brewing up a cosy narrative game for PS5 – and it’s called Wanderstop, with PS5 one of the targeted platforms. “Playing as a fallen fighter named Alta, you’ll manage a tea shop within a...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets More Gameplay, This Time With Sandworms
Wild
Capcom brought a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds along to Summer Game Fest, showcasing yet more gameplay from next year's action RPG. As revealed in the previous State of Play promotion, we get to hear more from fully voiced protagonist (which still seems weird), as evil worms (with legs, actually) attack from beneath desert sands. Creepy...
News Yoshi-P Tempts Fate, Says 'Almost No Chance' of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Server Woes
"We should be good in terms of preparation"
Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida is so confident in the MMO's stability that he's tempted fate by stating there's "almost no chance" of server congestion on Dawntrail's launch day, 2nd July. That's some tough talk, considering the
Thursday6th Jun 2024
News PS Plus Premium Gets 6 New PSVR2 Games, Available to Download Now
All part of Days of Play
As the Days of Play promotion from Sony continues, six PSVR2 games have been bundled into the PS Plus Premium tier, marking the first time VR titles native to the PS5 have been available on the service. They're all available to download now, and the list of PSVR2 games you can get your hands on is as follows: Before Your
News Inventive PS2 Horror The Thing May Infect PS5, PS4
Watch your back
We’re in an all-new era of video game preservation, where classics are being re-released on contemporary platforms at an alarming rate. Nightdive Studios is one of the developers leading the charge, regularly resurrecting the retro masterpieces of yore, like System Shock and Blade Runner. And its next target appears to be The...
Rumour LEGO Horizon Adventures Is a PS5, PC Game from Day One, Reveal at Summer Game Fest Tomorrow
Pre-orders live after the show
The announcement of LEGO Horizon Adventures appears to be an inevitability at this point, as reliable leaker Billbil-Kun has posted another report sharing further details ahead of the public reveal. According to the insider, Sony will confirm the project during the
News Many More PS5, PS4 Games from China on the Way
As Sony searches for diversity on its devices
Sony is plunging the depths of emerging markets to bolster its content offering on PS5 and PS4, and that’s resulting in plenty of diverse content like Infinity Nikki, the open world anime dress-up game which has exploded in popularity on PlayStation’s YouTube channel. It’s one of a number of...
News Final Fantasy 16 Patch 1.33 Makes Us Think the Frame Rate Will Never Be Fixed on PS5
One for PS5 Pro
A new update for Final Fantasy 16 has landed, and to say it's minor would probably be an understatement. Patch 1.33 adds colour-coding to custom controller layouts in order to "improve visibility", and it fixes some very specific issues that most players won't even know exist. While it's nice that the action RPG is still being...
News Halo 1 Remaster Being Considered for PS5, New Report Claims
Alongside other Xbox games
The original Halo: Combat Evolved has already been remastered once before for Xbox 360, but according to The Verge, Microsoft is giving the classic FPS another facelift, and it's considering putting it on PS5. The project is said to be in the early stages of development, and the Xbox Series X|S maker is contemplating...
News Sony's New PS5, PC Shooter Concord Confirmed as a $40 Game
All PS Store pre-order pages now live
Update: Pre-orders for Concord are now live worldwide, confirming the game will cost £34.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the USA. Do you think this is a fair price? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Original article: Pre-orders for Sony's new shooter Concord officially go live tomorrow worldwide, but the...
News Square Enix Drops OG Octopath Traveler, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Who needs marketing anyway
Like a bolt out of the blue, Square Enix has released the original Octopath Traveler on PS5 and PS4, and it's available now. The critically acclaimed JRPG was originally exclusive to Switch, released some six years ago, and just yesterday, we learned it was rated for release in Taiwan. Now, it seems Square Enix has decided...
News Batman: Arkham Dev Allegedly Enlisted to Work on Hogwarts Legacy After Suicide Squad Flop
Steady now
Rocksteady Games, the rockstar developer behind the Batman: Arkham franchise, has apparently been enlisted to work on a Director’s Cut version of Hogwarts Legacy following the $200 million flop of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The London-based studio, once one of the biggest names in gaming, is apparently helping on the Harry...
Feature Predict Summer Game Fest 2024 with Our 20 Question Quiz
Can you predict Summer Game Fest?
We're just hours away from another big gaming event — and you know what that means. As has become tradition, we present to you our latest Push Square predictions quiz, featuring 20 yes or no questions about the imminent Summer Game Fest Live Showcase. If you don't know how this works, allow us to explain. Through...
News Yooka-Laylee Remaster Confirmed as Yooka-Replaylee, PS5 Version Likely
Visual upgrade and new features
Playtonic Games has announced it's bringing back the original Yooka-Laylee game for a current-gen remaster, with the first footage revealed in the trailer above. Along with the usual graphics enhancements, there's also going to be a "new camera, improved controls, ability tweaks, remixed and new challenges". A...
News Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Now Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Full Gameplay Reveal Next Week
Finally
Update: Finally putting an end to all of the rumours circling the next Dragon Age game's full reveal, BioWare has come out and confirmed that the title will be shown off next week on the 11th June at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST, via the official Dragon Age YouTube channel. Oh, and the game's called Dragon Age: The Veilguard now,...
Rumour Borderlands 4 Is 2K's Big SGF Announcement
Where art thou, BioShock?
Publisher 2K will reveal the next entry in one of its "biggest and most beloved franchises" tomorrow at Summer Game Fest, and according to a member of the Exputer forum — who has shared correct leaks in the past — that game will be Borderlands 4. No other details, such as a release date, ha
News Concord PS5, PC Will Reportedly Require a PSN Account to Play
In line with Sony's strategy
Firewalk Studio's upcoming shooter Concord will reportedly require a PSN account, which aligns with Sony's demonstrated strategy. Starting first with the multiplayer hit Helldivers 2 and then again with the single-player epic Ghost of Tsushima's Legends multiplayer component, the firm seems quite committed to making...
News The Last of Us 2's Story Could Take Three HBO Seasons to Complete
Click click boom
Love it or loathe it, The Last of Us 2’s story is a complicated beast, with many overlapping threads and a lot of ground to cover. It’s perhaps not overly surprising that the director of HBO’s adaptation Craig Mazin is plotting at least two seasons of television to tell the tale – and that could potentially spill over into a...
Random Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Want to Date New Capcom Cutie, Gemma the Smithy
Lady D is not going to be pleased
Capcom knows what its audience wants and is giving it to them in Monster Hunter Wilds, promising some significant additions to the tried and true formula. Intriguingly, as was the case with Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitriscu, the storied Japanese developer appears to have cracked the code regarding character...
News Alan Wake 2's PS5 Night Springs Expansion Appears Locked for Summer Game Fest
Hopefully it's peak
Remedy wants fans to “join” it on 7th June, when Alan Wake 2’s first paid expansion Night Springs will presumably be announced as part of Summer Game Fest. We’ve known for quite some time that the inaugural DLC for the Finland-based studio’s critically acclaimed PS5 horror will be named after the franchise’s fictional...
News Volgarr the Viking 2 Revealed for PS5 and PS4, Out in August
Packing new difficulty options
More than a decade after the first game, Crazy Viking Studios has announced Volgarr the Viking 2 is a thing and it's just around the corner. The sequel releases for PS5 and PS4 on 6th August 2024, and you can get your first look in the trailer above. It's designed to be just as difficult as the original, but new...
News Fans Fight for Shenmue 4, Rent Billboard in New York's Time Square
Never give up on your dreams
Shenmue fans are a uniquely dedicated bunch. After waiting 18 years for a sequel in Shenmue 3 (which sadly failed to set the world on fire), it seems there's still a significant demand for another game in the action adventure series, evidenced by the massive billboard ad shown in New York's heavily trafficked Times...
News MultiVersus PS5, PS4 Dev Underfire for 'Bug' Allowing You to Buy Extra Lives
Would have got away with it if it weren't for those pesky kids
MultiVersus has re-released and we reckon it’s pretty good, as explained in our review. As is always with the case with free-to-play titles, though, its business model is being put under huge scrutiny. Many feel that the pace at which new characters can be unlocked is far too slow, and...
News Bloodborne Inspired Kart Racing Game Is Free Now on Steam
Ride or die
The likeable Bloodborne-inspired arcade racing game Nightmare Kart, renamed due to legal intervention from Sony, is available to download and play for free right now on Steam. The game, which is not shy about its inspirations, includes a complete single player campaign, with 21 racers, 13 karts, 15 tracks, and split-screen multiplayer...
News SteamWorld Heist 2 Gets Glorious, Extended Look at Ricochet Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Watch your corners
SteamWorld Heist 2 is about to surface on PS5 and PS4 on 8th August, and we've just gotten our best look yet at the submersible tactics game. Players can look forward to gathering all kinds of hats on this humorous adventure to solve a deadly water crisis causing innocent Steambots to corrode. Whereas the original SteamWorld...
Wednesday5th Jun 2024
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Fatalities and How to Do Them
A full command list for every Fatality with distance and inputs
Looking for all Fatalities and how to do them in Mortal Kombat 1? Fatalities are the grisly finishing moves in NetherRealm Studios' fighting franchise, and performing them either online or offline is a huge part of uber-popular property's appeal. On this page, as part of our Mortal...
News PS5 Packaging No Longer Mentions 8K, Some Fans Accuse Sony of False Advertising
8K? We can't even 4K
No one seems to know when it actually happened, but at some point, Sony removed the big '8K' resolution logo from the PS5's packaging. If you bought a PS5 within a year or two of its launch in 2020, you'll have probably noticed that the box proudly displayed an 8K stamp right alongside the 4K and HDR logos that are still present...
News PS Store Adds Another 1,500 Big PS5, PS4 Deals for Summer Game Fest
Heating up
With the upcoming Summer Game Fest right around the corner, Sony is celebrating with another 1,500 or so PS5 and PS4 discounts. As is typically the case, there are some huge savings here – up to 85 per cent in some cases, like with the Deluxe Edition of EA Sports PGA Tour, which is just £12.74/$12.74 until all the deals expire on 20th...
Talking Point What Are Your PS5 Predictions for Summer Game Fest 2024?
Getting warmer
We're mere days away from Summer Game Fest — an event that now strives to fill the rather large hole that E3 left behind. Geoff Keighley's big summer bash may not have the grandeur of those legendary stage shows, but it's still prominent enough to attract announcements and updates from publishers all over the world. We've taken...
News PlayStation Fans Are Losing Their Heads Over an Iffy Portable PS4 Rumour
It's probably not true
There’s an unsubstantiated rumour increasingly gaining traction on social media which claims Sony is on the verge of releasing a new handheld device which will play PS4 games natively. The source – which has been widely reported on by gaming media – appears to stem from a single Russian social media account, and has been...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Summer Update Detailed in New Video
Out on 6th June
Avalanche Software has shared a new video detailing the Hogwarts Legacy summer update it has planned for PS5 and PS4, launching on 6th June 2024. Previously revealed in a Twitter post, it's now supporting the patch with video footage of an extensive Photo Mode and supporting content. You can catch that above. Once the patch is...
Interview Why SMT 5: Vengeance Devs Decided to Revisit the RPG and Bring It to PS5, PS4 Players
Go (back) to hell
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out next week on PS5 and PS4, and is set to introduce the demon-collecting RPG to a fresh audience. The original SMTV was a Nintendo Switch exclusive, but this re-release includes loads of additions and enhancements. To learn more about Vengeance (the game, not the act), its new stuff, and why...
News Free Cristiano Ronaldo Backed Football Game UFL Kicks Off PS5 Test This Week
Back of the net
The free-to-play, Cristiano Ronaldo-sponsored PS5 football game UFL will get an open beta test on Sony’s system later this week. You’ll be able to try out the EA Sports FC 24 and eFootball competitor between 7th June and 9th June, and you won’t need to jump through any hoops to gain access. The title did receive a closed beta...
News Anticipated Horror Game Slitterhead Debuts First Gameplay at SGF
From the Silent Hill creator
Host Geoff Keighley has announced the hotly-anticipated PS5 horror title Slitterhead will reveal a first look at gameplay during this Friday's Summer Game Fest live showcase. From the newly set up Bokeh Game Studio, the game is fronted by Silent Hill, Forbidden Siren creator Keiichiro Toyama. He's also joined at the...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Looks Like the Best PS5 American Football Game in Ages
So much promise
It’s been a busy week so we’re a little late out of the shotgun with this one, but EA Sports College Football is shaping up to be something special. The game – in development for eons and due out in a matter of weeks – is poised to be the best American football game in ages, with some truly awesome gameplay improvements that...
News The Last of Us 2 PC Port Wrapped Up Development More Than Six Months Ago, Report Claims
Sony's apparently sitting on it
A PC port of The Last of Us 2 Remastered seems to very much be a foregone conclusion at this point, but a new report from insider Billbil-Kun suggests it's so inevitable that Sony has actually already done the work and is now sitting on the new version. The former PS Plus
News GTA Online PS5, PS4 Is Never Going to Stop Getting Bigger and Better
Another huge new update announced
The world is waiting not-so patiently for GTA 6, but with the game not due out for at least another year, Rockstar has once again committed to the continued evolution of GTA Online. For those out of the loop, that’s the multiplayer component for GTA 5, the game which first released on the PS3 (!!!) all the way...
News Bungie Apologises for Its Widespread Destiny 2 DLC Launch Issues
"We're truly sorry"
No online game or update will ever roll out completely flawlessly, but as the pivotal final chapter in its story released just yesterday, the Destiny 2 servers were essentially brought to their knees. New expansion The Final Shape is designed to be a sort of conclusion to the current narrative saga, so the surge of interest to...
Random Ikea's Going to Pay Players for Serving Swedish Meatballs in Its Roblox Store on PS5, PS4
Big Robux
Fancy a reminder of how old you’re getting? Take this story emerging out of Roblox: iconic Swedish furniture giant IKEA is going to pay ten successful applicants to operate its virtual store. Applicants will be responsible for helping players pick furniture and serving them meatballs. Just to be clear, those are digital meatballs – all...
Mini Review Sushi Ben (PSVR2) - Uneven Slice of Life VR Title Has Style
Ben dreams of sushi
Sushi Ben is a relaxing VR title with immaculate vibes. As a newcomer to the quaint fishing village of Kotobuki Town, you find yourself intertwined with the fate of a beloved, freshly shuttered sushi restaurant. Offering to help the massively overworked owner, you set out to restore supply chains for food, interacting with the...
Guide MultiVersus: Battle Pass Explained and How to Level Up Quickly
All you need to know about the Battle Pass in MultiVersus
Want to know more about the Battle Pass and how to level up quickly in MultiVersus? As with most live service and free-to-play games, MultiVersus has a Battle Pass, granting dedicated players a bunch of rewards depending on how much they play. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we're going to...
Tuesday4th Jun 2024
News 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
Who lives in a pineapple...
Today's the day for your monthly PS Plus Essential refresh, introducing another three PS5, PS4 titles for subscribers to play. The games are available to download now in the UK and across Europe, and will be live in the USA later in the day. Here's what you've got to play in the June 2024 lineup, with all titles available...
Guide MultiVersus: Wonder Woman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Wonder Woman in MultiVersus
Wonder Woman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The Amazonian princess is an iconic DC superheroine, equipped with her Lasso of Truth, bracers, and a sword and shield. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining...
News Multiple Square Enix Rumours Spread Like Wildfire Ahead of Summer Game Fest
Final Fantasy! Dragon Quest! Kingdom Hearts X Fortnite?
A random assortment of Square Enix rumours have started to circulate on social media, stemming from the enigmatic Midori account. For those not up to date on their insider intel, Midori successfully leaked a number of Atlus and SEGA projects, before temporarily hanging up their rumourmonger...
Guide MultiVersus: Shaggy - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Shaggy in MultiVersus
Shaggy is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The cowardly, mystery-solving, food-loving guy might seem scrawny, but he's a very capable fighter thanks to some unexplained powers. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
News Newest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Patch 1.040 Applies Some Quick Fixes
Get all the patch notes here
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has taken a simple update on PS5 today to fix some bugs and clear up game stability. It's now available to download, and applies the following changes: Fixes to bugs that would very occasionally prevent game progress under specific conditions. Fixes that allow the player to acquire photo...
Guide MultiVersus: Taz - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Taz in MultiVersus
Taz is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. One of the Looney Tunes, Taz is best known for his insatiable appetite and iconic tornado spin, wreaking havoc in countless cartoons of old. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
Preview Elden Ring Promises a DLC Masterclass in Shadow of the Erdtree
Our three-hour journey to The Land of Shadow
They say it's possible to have too much of a good thing, but nobody knew of Elden Ring when they coined the phrase all those centuries ago. An outstanding winner of copious Game of the Year accolades, the experience remains relevant to this day — and that's even without this month's huge Shadow of the...
Guide MultiVersus: Reindog - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Reindog in MultiVersus
Reindog is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This big, loveable creature might look harmless, but he's more capable than he first appears. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about Reindog...
Guide MultiVersus: Tom & Jerry - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Tom & Jerry in MultiVersus
Tom & Jerry is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This duo has been doing battle against each other for decades, and the pair inadvertently work together to get the best of their enemies. As part of our MultiVersus guide,...
Guide MultiVersus: Superman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Superman in MultiVersus
Superman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This ever-popular superhero is a force to be reckoned with, and should prove a popular choice among players thanks to his iconic abilities. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will...
News Surprise! Live-Action Like a Dragon: Yakuza Punches Amazon Prime This October
That's rad
Did you know Amazon Prime was making a live action adaptation of the Yakuza franchise, now known as Like a Dragon? There was a Japanese movie in 2007, but this new television series will covet worldwide appeal, as it loosely plots the events of the original game across six episodes. The first part of the story will launch on 25th October,...
News Trails through Daybreak Demo Out Now, Progress Carries to the Full RPG
The day breaks
The Trails through Daybreak demo is available to download now on PS5 and PS4, weighing in at 12.7GB. It covers both the game's prologue and its first chapter, meaning that it's a fairly robust offering. What's more, the progress that you make can be carried over to the full release when it launches next month, on the 5th July. Just...
Poll Are You Hyped for Summer Game Fest 2024?
Summer of love?
We're just days away from Summer Game Fest 2024. Especially over the last few years, the event has become something of a replacement for E3, as numerous publishers now utilise the gathering as a means to flaunt their upcoming wares before a huge audience. Summer Game Fest may not boast the same kind of bombast that made E3 such a...
News Octopath Traveler 1 Receives PS5, PS4 Age Ratings Ahead of SGF Show
Only took you six years
The original Octopath Traveler, first released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in 2018 and then later ported to Xbox One and PC, has received PS5, PS4 age ratings in Taiwan. They've been given ratings alongside already confirmed ports of its sequel Octopath Traveler II for Xbox Series X|S, suggesting the late versions of the...
News Breath of the Wild Meets Style Savvy in Whimsical PS5 Open World Infinity Nikki
Dressed to kill
With almost two million views, Infinity Nikki has established itself as the biggest title from Sony’s recent State of Play by a country mile. But if you’re still curious what the game’s about and how it works, this IGN preview based on a three-hour PC demo is well worth watching. It showcases how the release blends the best of...
Review MultiVersus (PS5) - Fun Free-to-Play Fighter Is Finally Fit for Purpose
Warner Smash Bros
We originally reviewed MultiVersus back in July 2022 based on the version available at the time. This review is based on the latest version of the game available from May 2024. After a lengthy open beta, WB Games' free-to-play platform fighter MultiVersus went dark while developer Player First Games prepared it for a full,...
Guide MultiVersus: Velma - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Velma in MultiVersus
Velma is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros. You'll recognise the bespectacled redhead from the Scooby-Doo cartoons, as well as its various movie adaptations. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about...
Guide MultiVersus: Steven Universe - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Steven Universe in MultiVersus
Steven Universe is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Part human and part gem, this young hero is a positive force with otherworldly defensive powers. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to...
Guide MultiVersus: Rick - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Rick in MultiVersus
Rick is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. An alcoholic, self-centred genius, this belching inventor has seen everything in his interdimensional travels, so appearing in a video game won't phase him. As part of our MultiVersus guide,...
News FC 24's Free Euro 2024 Update Kicks Off This Week
It's coming home
Just over a week out from the actual tournament, EA Sports FC 24's promised Euro 2024 update is dropping on the 6th June. As was previously announced, this'll be a free update that adds the aforementioned competition to the game's existing roster of events. In typical EA Sports fashion, the whole thing is fully licensed, so you can...
News The Talos Principle 2 DLC Seemingly Ready for Imminent Reveal
Either at SGF or Devolver's show
The Talos Principle 2 team Croteam appears to be building up to the announcement of new content for the PS5 puzzler, with multiple teases posted to Twitter. They started at the beginning of May with the studio quote tweeting its own post with the classic eyes emoji, and now a new upload teases there's "big news on...
News Don't Expect GTA 6, Judas, Beyond Good and Evil 2, or Josef Fares at Summer Game Fest
Keighping hype in check
It's almost that most magical time of the year again: Not-E3, the colloquially-known week the industry has organically hermit-crabbed inside of, now that the legendary video game consumer event is officially dead. It seems like it might be a slightly more muted affair this year at Summer Game Fest, in particular, with host...
News Stunning RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets Another Full Showcase This Week
All aboard the Gauntlet Runner
We can't wait for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and our current excitement for the RPG largely stems from the game's first showcase, which aired back in April. With that in mind, another showcase sounds like a great idea, and that's exactly what we're getting. Set for the 7th June, this is another full presentation from...
Random Tekken 8 Director Still Fixated on Waffle House, Wonders 'What Kind of Culture is This?'
Good Food Fast 2: Electric Boogaloo
Having had several months to ponder why legions of fans keep requesting the series add a Waffle House level, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada still has questions regarding the American Southern Diner chain. Famous for the wild brawls and fisticuffs between staff and patrons that often go viral on social media,...
News Ubisoft Calls in Second Studio for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake
Ubisoft Toronto answers the call
Ubisoft has tasked another of its internal development studios, Ubisoft Toronto, to assist with developing the troubled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, which has been under wraps at Ubisoft Montreal for some time now. Announcing its assistance on Twitter, Ubisoft Toronto revealed it would be joining forces...
News Just Cause Developer Avalanche Announces Closure of Two Studios, Layoffs
New York, Montreal
Avalanche, the developer behind the Just Cause franchise, has announced the closure of two of its five studios and layoffs amounting to some 9% of its global workforce, a reduction of around 50 employees. With its Montreal and New York offices closing, Avalanche Studios Group will retain offices in Stockholm and Malmo in Sweden...
Guide MultiVersus: Stripe - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Stripe in MultiVersus
Stripe is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This vicious, chainsaw-wielding creature is the main baddie in the movie Gremlins, and is here to cause chaos. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know...
News Netflix's Animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Starts in October
The story of the Survivor continues
Netflix's animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Craft has a release date, with the globetrotting treasure hunter venturing to the streaming service on 10th October. We got a brief look at the legendary character in the action, teasing the kinds of high-action antics to come, and it looks pretty damn slick...
Guide MultiVersus: Banana Guard - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Banana Guard in MultiVersus
Banana Guard is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This fruity foot soldier may not look like much, but packs a potassium-powered punch with his spear. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to...
Monday3rd Jun 2024
Preview Gran Turismo Meets NFS in Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
Two hours spent racing across Hong Kong
Gran Turismo and Need for Speed are two opposing extremes of a spectrum that, on the whole, isn't that wide. Yet, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown appears to have found a pleasing middle ground between the two. The first series entry in 13 years, the upcoming open world game blends a fairly arcadey approach...
Random What Happens to Your Digital PSN Library When You Die?
Banished to the void
What happens to gamers' digital games when they inevitably shuffle off this mortal coil? We've pondered this question many times in the dark hours before dawn, and it seems we aren't the only ones. A debate has picked up steam on Steam and other platforms about what happens to these increasingly valuable libraries we all collect...
News Summer Game Fest Will Focus on Existing Games, Not Massive Announcements
Geoff Keighley sets expectations
Just days ahead of the big Summer Game Fest showcase, organiser and host Geoff Keighley is attempting to set expectations. As we all know, people can get carried away when it comes to anticipated gaming events, and it's usually around this time when the speculation starts to peak — but Keighley's warning against...
News Xbox Series S Specs Limit the Scope of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The game is only 25% bigger as a result
Medieval follow-up Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could only be about 25 per cent bigger than the original game due to the limitations imposed by the Xbox Series S console, Warhorse Studios has claimed. Speaking at the Game Access Conference, as reported by Czech outlet Zing.cz, producer Martin Klíma suggested...
News PSVR2's PC Adapter Available on 7th August, Costs $60
Play VR games on Steam
Sony has announced it'll be launching a PSVR2 adapter that allows the VR headset to be played natively on a PC on 7th August 2024, costing £49.99 / $59.99. Connecting the device to a PC using the adapter will allow you to play VR games on Steam, like Half-Life Alyx and thousands of others. Along with the adapter, you'll need...
Guide MultiVersus: LeBron James - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about LeBron James in MultiVersus
LeBron James is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Based on his appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy, this real-life basketball superstar dunks on opponents with style. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining...
News Keighley Sticks a Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts 4 at Summer Game Fest Speculation
Sorry, Sora
Unless he’s sneakily trying to throw fans off the scent, there’ll be no Kingdom Hearts 4 at this year’s Summer Game Fest event. Host and organiser Geoff Keighley said during a Twitch Q&A that “people are setting themselves up for failure” by expecting the next entry in the Square Enix and Disney crossover series, but he...
News The Latest State of Play Was Completely Leaked, and It's a Growing Problem with YouTube
Just a peek
You may not be aware, but PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast — the one that happened just last week — was leaked in its entirety just hours before it was publicly shown. We saw the leak ourselves but decided not to report on it for two reasons: the first being that we didn't know for sure if it was real, and the second...
News Unease as Helldivers 2 Players Succeed in Sucking Planet of Meridia into Black Hole
Another victory for Super Earth
Helldivers 2 players have succeeded in the Major Order set by Super Earth, deploying enough of the alien liquid known as Dark Fluid on Meridia to destabilize the entire planet, causing it to collapse into a black hole. Predictably, developer Arrowhead is positioning this as another victory, but an uneasy sense of...
News Bungie Responds After Destiny 2's The Final Shape Was 'Accidentally Pushed Live on PS5'
You hate to see it
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has acknowledged its unfortunate situation ahead of the launch of the game's final DLC expansion, The Final Shape, tomorrow, on 4th June. In a stunning own-goal, The Final Shape was "accidentally pushed live on PS5's streaming service", and spoilers for this decade-spanning story arc are now being shared...
News It's 'A Truly Exciting Time' for PlayStation as New Sony CEOs Take Control
"The PlayStation community is at the heart of everything we do"
Having officially started in their roles as Sony Interactive Entertainment CEOs on the 1st June, Hideaki Nishino and Herman Hulst have issued a joint statement on the company's official website. In short, the pair see this as the beginning of a new era for PlayStation, and write that...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Mods Are Coming to PS5, with Official PC Modding Tools Set for September
Baldur's gateway
Potentially huge news for Baldur's Gate 3 fans has dropped today, as Larian has confirmed that official modding tools for the game will be made available on PC starting this September. But what does this mean for PS5 players? Well, once things are up and running, you'll be able to download and install mods on console, in a similar...
Mini Review Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 (PS5) - An Insane Amount of Stuff in an Ageing Game
Not quite super
Still being updated and still being played by plenty of people, Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is a prime example of Dragon Ball's seemingly eternal appeal. The fighting-RPG is almost eight years old, and has just been handed yet another shot in the arm through this native PS5 port. It's even getting a brand new, four-part DLC saga over the...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Speculation Intensifies Thanks to Summer Game Fest Promo
Rock the dragon
Some Dragon's Dogma 2 fans are starting to get their hopes up for a DLC announcement at this week's Summer Game Fest. As always, we'd be somewhat wary of such speculation, but there is decent enough reasoning behind this line of thinking. The event's promotional trailer — put together by host Geoff Keighley himself — heavily...
News Naughty Dog Won't Be 'The Last of Us Studio Forever', Says Neil Druckmann
Multiple single player games being made
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has reassured fans it won't be working on The Last of Us forever, sharing in a new interview with the LA Times the developer has "multiple single player projects" in production. He added: "I promise you, we will not be 'The Last of Us' studio forever." In its forty-year...
Guide MultiVersus: Morty - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Morty in MultiVersus
Morty is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This hapless teenager is no stranger to universe-hopping thanks to his genius grandpa, so going up against heroes from other dimensions shouldn't be a problem. As part of our MultiVersus...
Guide MultiVersus: Marvin the Martian - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Marvin in MultiVersus
Marvin the Martian is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This anti-hero is powerful enough to give even Superman a run for his money. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need
News Surreal Stealth Adventure Paris Belle Epoque Announced for PS5, PS4
Magnifique
Paris Belle Epoque, fittingly developed by Monochrome Paris, is a surreal stealth adventure game boasting a striking art style and has been announced for release on PS5 and PS4. Players take on the role of whistleblower Anna as she flees from Paris police (with every citizen a potential informer), attempting to smuggle a lethal chemical...
News Metal Slug Tactics Now Also Heading to PS5, PS4, Out This Year
Fight on grids in the Fall
Originally announced almost three years ago for Nintendo Switch and PC, Metal Slug Tactics has today been updated to a complete multi-platform release with PS5 and PS4 versions, and it's releasing towards the end of this year. The news coincides with a fresh gameplay trailer, which you can catch above. A tactical twist on...
News Shogun Star Hiroyuki Sanada Reportedly in Talks for Role in Sony's Ghost of Tsushima Film
We'll allow it
Hiroyuki Sanada, hot off the success of FX's Shogun, is reportedly in talks for a role in Sony's upcoming Ghost of Tsushima film. While no further information was forthcoming, fans quickly decided which role the talented actor would best suit. That's according to DanielRPK (thanks, The Game Awards), an industry insider behind...
News Assassin's Creed, Rabbids, and Ghost Recon Characters Potentially Coming to XDefiant
R6 Siege and Far Cry: New Dawn too
Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant has gotten off to a better start than many expected it to, and now it appears the French publisher has big plans for supporting it post-launch. According to datamining efforts that have looked into the game's files on PC, there are already plans for many more factions based...
Sunday2nd Jun 2024
News Astro Bot Is the 'Biggest' Game Team ASOBI Has Ever Made
Players will have a "renewed experience" every 10 minutes
Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the PSVR exclusive outing, was a full-length adventure – but the upcoming Astro Bot on PS5 will kick things up a notch. Speaking exclusively with Entertainment Weekly, studio head Nicolas Doucet revealed that his team wanted to make a “big game” – in fact,...
Saturday1st Jun 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024?
Plus or minus?
June's PS Plus Essential games were actually announced a little earlier than usual, with Sony choosing to tie the reveal into its Days of Play promotion. But aside from the timing, this is very much business as usual, with three PS5 and PS4 titles up for grabs starting next week. We suppose comical and colourful platformer SpongeBob...
Guide MultiVersus: Finn - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Finn in MultiVersus
Finn is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This plucky hero travels the Land of Ooo with his buddy Jake in search of adventure, and he brings some of his cunning and tricks to this fighting title. As part of our MultiVer
Guide MultiVersus: Bugs Bunny - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Bugs Bunny in MultiVersus
Bugs Bunny is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. One of the most recognisable cartoon characters of all time, this pesky rabbit is the face of all things Looney Tunes. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
Guide MultiVersus: Jake - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Jake in MultiVersus
Jake is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This wise-cracking dog might be joking around all the time, but don't underestimate his ability to transform into almost any shape. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for June and July 2024
Elden Ring! SMTV! College Football!
The Days of Play sale may well still be going strong, and we're sure this week's State of Play presentation is still very much on your minds, but let us have your attention for just a moment to talk about the games headed to PS5 over the next couple of months. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of...
News PS5's Anime Waifu Dress-Up Game Headed by Zelda: Breath of the Wild Designer
A link to the past
If you thought Paper Games’ magical anime dress-up game Infinity Nikki looked incredible during its State of Play reveal trailer, here’s an additional tidbit to take note of: development is being headed by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s designer Kentaro Tominaga. The veteran previously worked at Nintendo EPD until...
Guide MultiVersus: Batman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Batman in MultiVersus
Batman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The brooding Caped Crusader has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, making effective use of all his iconic gadgets. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know...
Guide MultiVersus: Garnet - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Garnet in MultiVersus
Garnet is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. An alien rebel formed from the fusion of two gems, this tough fighter hits harder than you think. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about Garnet...
Guide MultiVersus: Arya Stark - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Arya Stark in MultiVersus
Arya Stark is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros Games. You'll likely recognise the character as the one played by Maisie Williams in HBO's uber-popular Game of Thrones television show. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 531
Hit and run
And just like that, an epic week is behind us, one which saw us play host to yet another State of Play livestream, as well as mark the re-release of MultiVersus. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm busy chipping away at The Finals battle pass as well as prepping for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. But after going to...
Guide MultiVersus: Gizmo - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Gizmo in MultiVersus
Gizmo is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This little fluffball is more ferocious than he looks — just watch Gremlins to find out for yourself. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about...
Guide MultiVersus: Iron Giant - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Iron Giant in MultiVersus
Iron Giant is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros Games. You'll no doubt recognise the character from the classic sci-fi novel by Ted Hughes, which spawned a couple of movie adaptations, most notably Brad Bird's 1999 effort starring...
Guide MultiVersus: Black Adam - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Black Adam in MultiVersus
Black Adam is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This anti-hero is powerful enough to give even Superman a run for his money. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to
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