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Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in February 2023
Best PS5 console deals and bundles
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Guide What Time Is the Next State of Play Livestream?
When and where to watch the latest State of Play
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Guide Horizon Forbidden West Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, and Tricks
Your ultimate Horizon Forbidden West resource
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News - February, 2023
Tuesday 28th Feb 2023
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News What Year Is It? There's a New PS3 Firmware Update Out Now
Strong and stable
The year may be 2023, but Sony’s just released a new firmware update for the PS3! No, that’s not a typing error: the Japanese giant has just updated its 17-year-old last-last-gen system. Don’t expect any major new features in version 4.90, though: this one is all about that all-important stability. “This system software...
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Review Scars Above (PS5) - Ambitious Sci-Fi Adventure Fails to Launch
Less isn't always more
With an intriguing set-up, likeable lead, and aspirations of grandeur, Scars Above is a sci-fi adventure game that we really wanted to like. Unfortunately, the experience is held back by lacklustre combat, abysmal map design, and a central narrative that ultimately fails to launch. After a mysterious alien artefact known as...
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Preview Final Fantasy 16 Is Shaping Up to Be a PS5 Game of the Year Contender
Hit maker
Whisper it, but Square Enix may have an absolute zinger on its hands. There will be some long-time fans who will likely take issue with Final Fantasy XVI’s broadly action-oriented approach, but after approximately an hour of play during a recent preview event, we walked away with our jaw on the floor. If this extraordinarily high budget...
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News Elden Ring DLC Confirmed as Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Is Announced
Rise again
It's official: Elden Ring will get an expansion at some point in the future. The source of many a rumour, but never confirmed until now, FromSoftware's open world epic will indeed be branching out with DLC. No date has been given, and we don't even have a trailer, but we do know that it'll be titled 'Shadow of the Erdtree'. All we've got...
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News Forspoken Dev Luminous Productions Will Soon Be No More as It's Folded into Square Enix
Forspoken support still coming
Luminous Productions, the development team behind Forspoken, will merge with publisher Square Enix on the 1st May. The Japanese outfit was already a subsidiary of Square Enix, so this essentially means that it'll no longer exist as its own studio. Instead, we assume that most of its employees will be moved to various...
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Guide PSVR2: How Long Is the Cable and Can You Extend It?
Size matters
Wondering how long is the PSVR2 cable and can you extend it? As you may already know, Sony's next-gen headset requires a wire to operate, and you can learn more in our other guide: Is PSVR2 Wireless? But now we've established that the cable is necessary, you may be wondering how long it is and if you can extend it. We're going to answer...
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News The Division 2 Overcomes Localisation Glitch, Reign of Fire Launches Today
Hit the mean streets
The Division 2's latest season of content, known as Reign of Fire, is available today, with the developers overcoming a nasty localisation glitch issue that made updating the game impossible. In recompense, players affected by the downtime were awarded a Co
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News Hidetaka Miyazaki Says Elden Ring's Success Won't Determine What Comes Next
And he's looking at Escape From Tarkov for inspiration
The father of the Soulslike genre, Hidetaka Miyazaki, says that Elden Ring's success won't determine whatever fresh hell the sadistic minds at FromSoftware come up with next. At last count, Elden Ring had sold a cool 20 million copies across all platforms. In addition, he's looking at hardcore...
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Mini Review Zenith: The Last City (PSVR2) - VR MMO Is Heavy on Content, Light on Entertainment
Massively middling
Zenith: The Last City is the closest thing we’ve got to a fully-fledged MMO in virtual reality to this point. It checks a lot of the RPG boxes with dungeons to run, raids to complete, gear to grind, and sizable expanses to explore. While it’s undeniably impressive as a proof-of-concept, Zenith is an otherwise painfully average...
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News Lies of P Getting Physical Release in North America, Europe on PS5
A real disc for a real boy.
Intriguing Soulslike Lies of P is getting a physical release in Europe and North America, with a partnership announced between the title's South Korean publisher Neowiz and UK firm Fireshine. We also got a mood-setting introductory trailer to enjoy in the meantime. We hadn't really considered that Lies of P might not be...
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Mini Review Startenders (PSVR2) - A Delightful Extra-Terrestrial Bartending Experience
Just the usual, please
In Startenders you take on the role of a mundane office worker who has accidentally been abducted and forced into working shifts at the Startenders Bartending Academy. This involves you serving weird yet wonderful concoctions to even stranger beings from galaxies far, far away. It all sounds simple enough, however with a wide...
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News Hitman Dev Confirms Online Fantasy RPG, But No Mention of PS5
Microsoft was rumoured to be publishing
IO Interactive, the Danish developer behind the Hitman franchise, has announced its oft-rumoured online fantasy RPG project – but the jury’s still out on whether it’ll come to PS5. To be clear, this title has been a source of speculation for several years now, although originally it was believed that...
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News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Reportedly Loses Studio Head, French Labor Investigation Begins
Not a great sign, honestly
In the latest twist in the ongoing Beyond Good & Evil 2 development debacle, managing director and studio head Guillaume Carmona has reportedly left Ubisoft Montpellier, and the studio itself is being investigated by French government labour authorities. As reported by Kotaku, the staff a
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News Final Fantasy 16 Demo Planned for Just Before the Game's Release
Live with Clive
Square Enix has a playable demo for Final Fantasy XVI planned, and it'll apparently launch around two weeks or so ahead of the full game's release. According to these very early details, as relayed by the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size, you'll be able to transfer the demo's save data over to the finished product, which will...
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News New Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Kills It with Jin Kazama
"I shall not waver again"
Bandai Namco has released another Tekken 8 gameplay trailer, this time for eternally moody lead Jin Kazama. Once again, we're treated to some gorgeous visual effects as Jin beats the snot out of his evil dad, Kazuya, and shows off a range of new moves. As has been the case with all of the character trailers so far, we're...
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News Final Fantasy 16's Next Info Drop Will Detail Side Quests, Hunts, More
In April, apparently
We've only just been bombarded with brand new hands on previews for Final Fantasy XVI, but if you're already wondering when the next info drop will be, you'll want to mark April on your calendar. That's according to a freshly published Famitsu interview (as relayed by @aitaikimochi), which says that the next big marketing blitz...
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News 90s Action RPG Throwback Trinity Trigger Hacks and Slashes to PS5, PS4 in May
Trigger pulled
First released in Japan last year, Trinity Trigger only just got a Western date on PS5 and PS4. Describing itself as a throwback to 90s-style action RPGs like Trials of Mana, this could be one to watch if you're a fan of the genre. It arrives on the 16th May here in the West. Given that Trinity Trigger's been available for months in...
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News Bus Simulator 21 Will Plot a Stop on PS5 in May, Free Update for PS4 Owners
Next stop
Astragon’s moreish tycoon-cum-simulation title Bus Simulator 21 will get a free update from 23rd May, extending the map and adding new activities to all platforms – including the PS5. A free next-gen upgrade will be available to all existing PS4 owners, promising improved 4K visuals, and full DualSense support. <related...
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News Expand Your Mind with 3D Jigsaw Puzzling Places on PSVR2
Woah, dude
Puzzling Places is a relaxing and rather wholesome-looking 3D puzzle game available now on PSVR2. Originally released on PSVR, owners of the original will be able to upgrade for free. The aim of Puzzling Places is to piece together pictures of real-world locations, with the twist being it's entirely in 3D. This PSVR2 iteration of the...
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News Strayed Lights Gets Satisfying Gameplay as PS5, PS4 Action Title Targets April Release
Light it up
Strayed Lights is a new action game from French developer Embers, and it's brawling to PS5 and PS4 on the 25th April. As shown in the above gameplay trailer, there's a heavy emphasis on combat here, with a Sekiro-esque parry system forcing you to open up your often monstrous opponents before unleashing a deadly attack of your own. We...
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Monday 27th Feb 2023
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News Firewall Ultra Is One of the First PSVR2 Games Made with Unreal Engine 5
Dev going hard on tech
First Contact Entertainment was onto something with its PSVR-exclusive tactical shooter, Firewall Zero Hour. It garnered a small but passionate player pool, kept interested by the developer's surprisingly long-term post-launch support. Now, those fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel, Firewall Ultra, due to arrive on PSVR2...
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News The Legend of Dragoon PS5, PS4 Patch Should Solve Performance Issues
Available to download now
A new update for The Legend of Dragoon is available to download now, supposedly fixing the recently released RPG's technical issues. As you might have read last week, the emulated PS1 classic, which is part of PS Plus Premium, launched with a bunch of performance problems. These issues ranged from bugged visuals to full-on...
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News Horizon Fans Can't Believe How Short Aloy Is in PSVR2
Tough as nails, though
We’ve got to be honest, we noticed it too: Aloy is short. While you never really get a sense of the character’s height in the main PS5 and PS4 games, we’d always assumed she was a towering young lady, given her superhuman acts of strength. But no, PSVR2 launch title Horizon Call of the Mountain confirms the opposite:...
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News UK Sales Charts: Onslaught of New Releases Can't Touch Hogwarts Legacy
Harry Potter and the Immense Commercial Success
Big surprise time: Hogwarts Legacy is still sat at the top of the UK's physical games chart. The game, which has so far sold more than 12 million copies globally, is at number one for the third week in a row since its release in mid-February. The PS5 version of the game continues to sell best at UK...
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Gallery The Outer Worlds PS5 Remaster Screenshots Show Much Improved Graphics
Better models, lighting, weather
Just announced and releasing next week on PS5, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is being officially referred to as a remaster — and going by these new screenshots, we suppose it's easy to see why. The role-playing game, which originally released for PS4 back in 2019, has been given a surprisingly...
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Mini Review Kayak VR: Mirage (PSVR2) - An Immersive Yet Thin Experience
Paddle away the stresses of the day
A throwback to the early PSVR tech demos, Kayak VR: Mirage is one of those games you just need to try out on PSVR2. The premise is pretty simple: you're dumped on a kayak and will use the PSVR2 Sense controllers to explore varied exotic locations. That's really all there is to it, but its kind of the point...
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Poll What Did You Think of The Last of Us - Episode 7?
Left Behind
We're heading towards HBO's finale of its The Last of Us TV adaptation, but episode seven took a step back in time for a large flashback focusing on Ellie's relationship with Riley. Appearances from Joel are kept to the start and end of the hour-long episode, allowing the two girls to steal the show with some nighttime fun in the mall...
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Mini Review RUNNER (PSVR2) - Akira Inspired Arcade Shooter Will Put You Through the Wringer
Too wild for you to handle
Iconic 80s anime Akira serves as the inspiration for RUNNER, a breakneck sci-fi arcade shooter which arguably tries to do too much. As a smuggler in an aggressively hostile world, you must outrun robo-cops through seven dynamically generated stages, dual-wielding pistols while you issue a little justice all of your own...
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News The Outer Worlds Remaster Coming to PS5 Next Week with Various Improvements, DualSense Support
Isn't a free upgrade
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition has been officially announced for PS5. This is actually being billed as a "remaster" of the 2019 role-playing title, featuring "higher resolution graphics, a dynamic weather system, overhauled lighting and environments, improved performance and load times, enhanced details on characters,...
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Mini Review Thumper (PSVR2) - A Return to the Music Visualiser from Hell
Things that go Thump in the night
Thumper was a highlight of PSVR's launch lineup back in 2016 — check out our review through the link to learn why. It's a relentless, frantic rhythm title that has you racing through space, matching actions to the beat of the heavy soundtrack. The game is just as excellent this time around, if not better. While...
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News Octopath Traveller 2 Remains Simply Stunning in HD-2D Gameplay
Choose your path
Octopath Traveller II is out in the wild now, but we can't stop gushing about how incredible its pixel-perfect HD-2D art style is, which is on full display in the trailer above. In addition to looking like a dream, the music is great, too, not to mention the gripping storyline and excellent turn-based combat mechanics. We thought...
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Poll Help Us Rank the Yakuza / Like a Dragon Games
Judgment included
With the recent release of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, we think it's time to properly rank the games in RGG Studio's beloved Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchise. And, as always, we want your help in creating a definitive list. Determining the series' best games won't be easy, though. This is a property that's managed to maintain a fairly...
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News Deep Rock Galactic's PS Plus Launch Was Instrumental to Success of IP
Rock and stone!
Deep Rock Galactic is one of the better service games on the market, with its unique blend of procedurally generated mining missions combined with intense cooperative FPS gameplay, making it a must-play. Much of the IP's newfound popularity has to do with the title launching (on PlayStation, anyway) as a PS Plus title. That's...
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TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 7 - Emotional Mall Trip Is a Stunner
Pun books and pipe bombs
Lovers of the Left Behind DLC are in for a treat this week, as the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us devotes an entire episode to this tragic trip to a shopping centre. With Joel worse for wear after last week's episode, Ellie thinks back to another time when she was faced with a difficult choice. What follows is yet another...
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News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gets Blistering Launch Trailer Ahead of Impending Release
Hype fuel
The appointed date is almost upon us. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is launching later this week, on 3rd March for both PS5 and PS4, and we got a bombastic launch trailer to get the blood pumping. Team Ninja is bringing the expertise learned during the development of both Nioh and Nioh 2 to bear, trading the cast of Nobunaga's Ambition for that...
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Mini Review Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder (PSVR2) - A Rock Solid Cave Digging Roguelike
We can dig it
Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder doesn’t beat around the bush much, so we won’t either. It’s a surprisingly solid cave spelunking roguelike. It’s not here to dazzle with unprecedented visual splendour or novel new gameplay ideas. It just provides some good old-fashioned gunslinging and money hoarding fun. Being a roguelike, Cave...
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News Dragon Age: Origins Writer Thinks It's Time For 'PS5-Era Bells and Whistles' Remaster
So two thousand and late
Dragon Age: Origins writer David Gaider thinks it's time for a "PS5-era bells and whistles" remaster, presumably with 4K visuals running at 60fps, with haptic integration, and we can't help but agree. Gaider was musing on Twitter that, given the current appetite for high-quality remasters and remakes from the 2000s (such as...
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News Sacrifice Your Friends to Demons in Social Survival Horror Deceit 2 on PS5, PS4
The Ritual of Deceit has begun
Deceit 2 is a multiplayer survival horror game with an emphasis on social interaction, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023. The easiest way to describe Deceit 2 is that it's essentially Among Us but with significantly more violence. The aim of this asymmetric game is to find who amongst your pals is the Infected...
Sunday 26th Feb 2023
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Mini Review Tentacular (PSVR2) - Physics Puzzler May (Ten)tickle Your Fancy
Release the Kraken
Tentacular is a physics-based puzzler where you take control of a tentacled monster who's raised by the townsfolk of La Kalma, a small village in the middle of the ocean. You're on a journey of self-discovery, trying to find out how you came to be and where you belong. Using your long sucker-laden limbs to manipulate objects, you...
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News Do You Want Dead Space 2 and 3 PS5 Remakes? Time to Tell EA
Rise from your grave
Following the impressive success of Dead Space’s recent remake, EA is eager to know if you’re up for more. As shared on Twitter, the juggernaut publisher is currently conducting market research regarding “similar remakes” for Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3. Both titles originally released on the PS3, in 2011 and 2013...
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Saturday 25th Feb 2023
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News The Response to Rocksteady's Suicide Squad Has Been Abysmal
Boo hoo
It looks like Rocksteady fumbled its big opportunity to sell Suicide Squad: The Justice League this week, as the response to the release has been abysmal at best. A widely-shared Forbes Contributor op-ed ran with the headline that the PS5 game looks like “live service hell”, and frankly we’ve seen a similar sentiment all over social...
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News PSVR2 Early Adopters Are Struggling to Find the Sweet Spot
All a blur
While there’s been a ton of positivity surrounding this week’s PSVR2 launch, one of the dominating discussions has pertained to how to fix blurry or unclear image quality. A large proportion of early adopters – both virtual reality veterans and complete rookies – are struggling to find the “sweet spot” in the lenses, which is...
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Preview Humanity Is a Surrealist Spin on Lemmings in Intriguing PS5, PS4 Demo
Absolutely barking
To be frank, when Humanity was announced back in 2019, we weren't really sure what we were looking at. A series of delays made it all the more mysterious. It was only with the recent reintroduction during February's State of Play that things began to click into place. The game comes from
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News Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6 the Big Winners from State of Play
Capgod
Capcom were the biggest winners once again from the latest State of Play, with its new Resident Evil 4 and Street Fighter 6 trailers attracting almost 1.5 million views combined on PlayStation’s official channel. Despite being the headline attraction, Suicide Squad: The Justice Leag
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 465
Ishin you a wonderful weekend
Happy PSVR2 launch weekend, folks! If you managed to grab the new headset, then we sincerely hope you're having a great time with it. If not, well, there's still a ton of other games to play — including Like a Dragon: Ishin!. Aaron Bayne: The launch of the PSVR2 has ensured that I’ll be diving into all kinds of VR...
Friday 24th Feb 2023
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News PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for March 2023 Announced Early
Eight games confirmed so far
Sony has gone ahead and announced which games are coming to PS Plus Essential and Extra in March 2023. Usually, we get confirmation a bit later, but we suppose the latest State of Play broadcast has presented the perfect opportunity. Here are the PS Plus Essential games (available from the 7th March): Battlefield 2042...
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Guide PSVR2: How to Fix Blurry or Unclear Image Quality
Out of focus
Looking for how to fix blurry or unclear image quality on PSVR2? Sony's next-gen virtual reality headset is packing a 4K HDR screen, so if you're experiencing blurry, unclear, vague, distorted, or out of focus image quality then there may be something wrong. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to solve this problem, so as...
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News Sony Has No Console Exclusivity Over Baldur's Gate 3
Update: Larian Studios releases full statement
Update: Following a complete kerfuffle on social media, Larian Studios has released a full statement on Baldur’s Gate 3’s targeting platforms, explaining there’s no exclusivity shenanigans occurring here at all. We’ve reproduced the statement in full below: Following yesterday’s PS5 and...
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Reaction Sony Continues to Fumble the State of Play Format
We've been here before
The curtain has closed on another State of Play, and this wasn’t a vintage one, to put it politely. In fact, at the time of writing, just 21 per cent of you said it was better than okay in our Push Square poll – a statistic we can’t imagine the bigwigs at PlayStation will be particularly impressed with
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Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2023?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony's first State of Play livestream for 2023 delivered 45 minutes of PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals, so in case you didn't tune in, this Round Up article is designed as a catch-all for every bit of information shared. 16 titles were promised, and that figure included an extended look at Suicide Squad: Kill the...
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Rumour Sony Saving PS5's Good Stuff for PS Showcase Prior to E3 2023
It's coming
It’s been over 18 months since the last proper PlayStation Showcase, and you count the number of announced first-party projects from the platform holder on one hand. After a low-key State of Play, many are wondering just what the eff the manufacturer is thinking? Well, according to industry snoop Jeff Grubb – who’s been consistent...
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News Sony Somehow Screwed Up The Legend of Dragoon on PS5, PS4
Memory leaks, softlocks, and more
It's the news that no one wanted to hear: The Legend of Dragoon — that is to say, the emulated version that's currently available on PS5 and PS4 — has some pretty serious technical issues. We first read about these problems over on the PSNProfiles forums a day or so ago, but with no way of knowing how widespread...
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Review Song in the Smoke: Rekindled (PSVR2) - VR's Best Survival Sim Is Even Better with PSVR2
Smoke on the water
Now virtual reality has been around the block a bit and begun to age out of its awkward teenage years, the technology has gotten a deluge of games in a small morsel of genres. First-person shooters, puzzlers, and rhythm games have proliferated — undoubtedly due to how intuitively and painlessly they make the transition to the...
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Guide PSVR2: How to Wear the Headset Correctly and Comfortably
Get the right fit before you play
Eager to know how to wear the PSVR2 headset correctly and comfortably? Sony's done a great job creating a light and ergonomic virtual reality device, but all of the engineering in the world can't solve user error. PSVR2 is the most cutting-edge headset on the market, but nothing is more immersion shattering than a...
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News PSVR2 Sense Controllers Aren't Working for Some Early Adopters
Teething troubles
A huge number of PSVR2 early adopters are having issues with their PSVR2 Sense Controllers, with a massive Reddit thread outlining the issue in meticulous detail. While we haven’t been able to replicate it ourselves, the post has over 700 upvotes at the time of typing, and is filled with disgruntled fans who are unable to get the...
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Mini Review Demeo (PSVR2) - Dungeons and Dragons Experience Is One Roll Away from Perfection
Critical hit
Demeo is a one-to-four player tabletop turn-based dungeon crawler that can be played on both the PS5 and in PSVR2, the latter being significantly better. You choose your role from a possible seven classes (Guardian, Warlock, Sorcerer, Assassin, Hunter, Barbarian and Bard) and must traverse three floors, using card abilities and rolling...
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Poll Did You Love Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
2023 starts with a bang?
The first State of Play showcase of 2023 has been and gone, with Sony taking the digital stage to reveal a lengthy look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League alongside new PSVR2 titles and more games from its partners. Clocking in at an impressive 45 minutes, the platform holder had a lot to show. New game announcements...
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News Street Fighter 6 Hype as Cammy's Super Is Based on the Street Fighter 2 Animated Movie
Neck snap, back break
The latest trailer for Street Fighter 6 introduces three characters, but for most fans, Cammy seems to have stolen the show. The veteran combatant, complete with her lightning fast diving kicks and cold attitude, is rocking a stylish new design — but that's not all. As quickly noted by those who live and breathe Capcom's...
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News Suicide Squad Requires an Internet Connection Even in Single Player
This'll go down well
We’re still not quite sure what to think of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a Destiny-esque third-person shooter that’s taken Batman: Arkham Knight developer Rocksteady almost a decade to make. One thing that’s sure not to settle well with fans is that it’ll require an Internet connection – regardless of...
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News Hogwarts Legacy Soars with 12 Million Copies Sold in First Two Weeks
Accio profits
We already figured that Hogwarts Legacy must be selling extremely well, but now we have a much better idea. According to Warner Bros. Games, the Wizarding World adventure has sold a massive 12 million copies within its first two weeks on the market. That's across PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with last-gen versions still to come later in...
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News Baldur's Gate 3 Deluxe, Collector's Editions Let You Play 72 Hours Early on PS5
Along with a bunch of other stuff, too
In what is fast becoming an industry staple, players that pick up either the Deluxe or Collector's Editions of just-announced-for-PS5 CRPG Baldur's Gate 3 will get access to the game three days early, from 28th August instead of the 31st August worldwide release. It's a tempting proposition. But what are a few...
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News God of War Ragnarok Cleans Up at DICE Awards, Elden Ring Takes Game of the Year
Godly
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has just held its annual DICE Awards event, regarded as one of the more prestigious industry awards ceremonies. Looking back on the games released in 2022, it's all the usual suspects taking home trophies, with God of War Ragnarok claiming the most wins. Sony's sequel takes home a total of seven...
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News The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners 2 Looks Like a Gloriously Gory Good Time on PSVR2
Fear The Walking Dead
If you can get past The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution's awful, awful title, the game itself is actually looking pretty darn good, as you can see for yourself in the latest trailer. We got the chance to see a preview of the title last year, and what we saw had us optimistic this sequel would live up...
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Poll Are You Playing Octopath Traveler 2?
A new path on PlayStation
Octopath Traveler II is here, bringing some traditional, turn-based RPG adventuring to PS5 and PS4. Of course, the first Octopath Traveler is nowhere to be seen on PlayStation platforms — which makes the arrival of this sequel a bit weird — but the good news is that the two titles boast separate stories and characters...
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Guide Where to Buy PS5 DualSense Edge Controller
Best deals and cheapest prices
Sony's already treated PlayStation 5 owners to a wide range of DualSense controller colour schemes and limited edition controllers, but the new DualSense Edge is designed to be a cut above the rest. If you're wanting to know where to buy a DualSense Edge for yourself, you've come to the right place. Built with high...
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News Unlock a Secret 'Richter Mode' in Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC
Whip it real good
Excellent action-platformer Dead Cells is paying homage to the legendary series that inspired it with the upcoming Return to Castlevania DLC. In a new trailer, we learn of a secret Richter Mode, which is sure to appeal to the purists out there. If you can find the requisite secret room (or, let's be honest, get fed up and Google...
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News Maximalist JRPG The Caligula Effect: Overdose Is Getting a Native PS5 Release
School's in session
Reletlessly-anime JRPG The Caligula Effect: Overdose is getting a native PS5 version in 2023, publisher NIS America has revealed. Overdose is a remake of the original Caligula Effect, which smoothed away many of that game's rougher edges. Featuring a story penned by Tadashi Satomi, scenario writer on Persona and Persona 2, and a...
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News Command the Battlefield with Company of Heroes 3's Tactical Pause Feature
React accordingly
Company of Heroes 3 is out today on PC, with us console-bound players having to wait a little longer to get our paws on it, with a PS5 launch coming later in 2023. In a fresh trailer, we got our best look yet at the new tactical pause feature. Tactical pause will allow players to play at their own pace, stopping time and allowing...
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Thursday 23rd Feb 2023
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Guide All PS5, PS4 Crossplay Games
Every PS5 and PS4 game you can play with other consoles
Which PS5 and PS4 games support crossplay with rival consoles Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch? Sony was under fire for a long time regarding its reluctance to support crossplay, but following an open beta featuring a handful of tentpole titles, the company now allows developers...
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Guide What Time Is the Next State of Play Livestream?
When and where to watch the latest State of Play
What time is Sony PlayStation's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony’s recurring digital show, broadcast live intermittently throughout the year. Each one focuses on different things: sometimes PS5 and PS4 exclusives, other times third-party titles,...
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Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy Dualsense Edge + all colours
What are all the DualSense PS5 controller colours? What limited edition DualSense PS5 controllers are available? As with all previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5's official controller comes in a variety of different colour schemes. Sony usually spreads these out over the course of a generation, but we end...
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Best deals, physical PSVR2 games + accessories!
The hottest new piece of hardware on the PlayStation scene is the PSVR2 (or PlayStation VR2, technically), the latest VR headset from Sony. The PSVR2 is finally available and we have all the details you need for getting one right here in this guide. The successor to the original PSVR headset, this...
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Rumour Konami to Go Big with Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, New Castlevania in Coming Months
Here we go again
Who's ready for more Metal Gear rumours, then? Oh, and Castlevania too! These latest whispers come from the first episode of VGC's new weekly podcast, in which there's mention of the long-rumoured Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, and a new Castlevania title. According to the show, Konami plans on having a "pretty big" presence at E3
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Guide PSVR2: How to Reduce Motion Sickness
Avoid headaches, queasiness, and dizziness
Looking to learn how to reduce motion sickness with PSVR2? Motion sickness relates to the sensation of queasiness and dizziness, and is more common when playing virtual reality due to the disconnect between what you're experiencing and the lack of physical feedback. While motion sickness triggers are...
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News Assassin's Creed Syndicate Patch Finally Fixes PS5 Flickering Issue, Out Now
London's calling
Update: The long, long awaited fix for Assassin's Creed Syndicate's flickering issue is available to download now. It's just a small update for the PS4 version of the game, but it should squash the aforementioned graphical bug when you're running Syndicateon PS5 via backwards compatibility. Huzzah! Original Story: Wow, it's...
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News Surreal Puzzle Game Humanity Coming to PS5, PSVR2, Demo Available Now
Oh, the Humanity
Following a leak earlier today, Humanity has now been confirmed for PS5 with optional PSVR2 support. This is in addition to a PS4/PSVR version, which was already announced several years ago. There's now also a release window of May 2023, so the game is just a few months out. If you can't wait that long to see what it's all about, a...
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Talking Point State of Play Predictions February 2023 - What Do You Expect?
A strong start to Sony's 2023?
Sony's next State of Play airs tonight, and we're sat here trying to predict what might be shown. In truth, it's a hard one to nail down. While the Japanese giant has provided an outline of its plans (which we'll examine shortly), there's been no clear indication as to what games will actually be featured — barring...
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Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (23rd February, 2023)
Suicide Squad! PSVR2! Surprises?
Eager to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? You’ve come to the right place! We’re knee deep into a New Year, and it’s time for a State of Play livestream. This one will focus on Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad, but will also spare time for third-party, indie, and PSVR2 trailers and...
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News Yes, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Is Definitely a Live Service Game
A lot of new gameplay shown
Well, based on previous leaks, we knew it was coming — and here it is. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is very much a live service game. It's got a story and it's got cutscenes, but it's also got loot levels, a cosmetic battle pass, and the promise of long-term support in the form of additional characters and...
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News Legendary Game Designer Shinji Mikami Leaving Tango Gameworks
You know when you've been Tango'd
Update: Bethesda has confirmed Shinji Mikami's exit from Tango Gameworks in a short statement on social media: Original Story: Shinji Mikami, founder and CEO of Tango Gameworks, is set to leave the studio "in the coming months". That's according to a new report from TrueAchievements, citing a company-wide email...
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News PS5 Records Another Good Week of Sales in Japan, 2.5 Million Sold Since Launch
Hogwarts Legacy still sells best
As the PS5 Stock situation has less of an effect on consumers' ability to purchase the system, sales of the console have continued to grow in Sony's native country of Japan. It's now topped the region's hardware sales chart for five weeks in a row, with this latest round of purchases meaning over 2.5 million consoles...
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News Mortal Kombat 12 Wasn't At State of Play, But Was Just Announced
During an earnings call, no less
Well, this is amusing. NetherRealm Studios has been historically coy about the nature of its next project, although it’s been rumoured to be Mortal Kombat 12 for quite some time. Well, that game was just announced – during a Warner Bros Discovery earnings call. Don’t believe us? Well, check out the clip...
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News Baldur's Gate 3 Getting a PS5 Version, Out 31st August
Larian Studios back on PlayStation
Divinity: Original Sin developer Larian Studios has announced it'll be bringing Baldur's Gate 3 to PS5 alongside the PC version on 31st August 2023. You can see what it looks like in the trailer above, which also confirms J.K. Simmons has joined the voice cast as an antagonist. Various versions of the game will be...
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Mini Review Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator (PS5) - Fun But Not Quite Masterchef
You'll always find me in the kitchen at parties
You'd think given the countless hours we've spent watching Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares that we'd have picked up a thing or two about running a successful restaurant. Alas, it seems the only thing we've picked up is his proclivity for foul-mouthed tirades, which we discovered a mere couple of...
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News New Resident Evil 4 Trailer Confirms Demo Coming Soon, and Mercenaries
Lots of late-game areas shown
Capcom has announced in a new Resident Evil 4 trailer that a "special demo" of the game will be available soon, and that The Mercenaries mode will be included as a free DLC after launch. The footage from the trailer shows a lot more of the late-game areas, including the island, mine cart ride, and the castle. Check it...
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News Tchia Comes to PS Plus Extra Day One on 21st March, New Trailer Revealed
Island life is free
Following in the footsteps (paw prints?) of Stray, Sony has announced its second PS Plus Extra day one title will be Tchia. It launches on 21st March 2023, and you'll be able to play it that same day with an active membership to the service. The news was accompanied by a trailer, which you can check out above; it's all about t
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News PSVR2 Must Play Pistol Whip Is Plotting a Season of Free Content
Five months of free updates
If you haven’t snagged PSVR2 rhythm shooter Pistol Whip just yet, then perhaps this announcement will push you over the edge. Canadian developer Cloudhead Games has been supporting the title with free content updates for years now – but it ain’t done yet, with its Overdrive add-on set to get underway on 1st May...
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News Stylish Final Fantasy 7 Remake AirPod Case Essential for Prospective Shinra Employees
Its good to be bad
Square Enix has announced a new piece of officially licensed Final Fantasy VII Remake merchandise: a metallic AirPod case engraved with the Shinra Electric Power Company logo.... and we must have it. With space for a charging cable, the case also works with wireless charging options if you are so inclined, and its dangerously...
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News Street Fighter 6 Throws Down with Cammy, Zangief, Lily Reveals
Fight on
Street Fighter 6 has shown off another three characters from its launch roster. This latest gameplay trailer covers returning veterans Cammy and Zangief, as well as newcomer Lily. As we've come to expect of the upcoming brawler at this stage, every one of them looks like fantastic fun to play. Needless to say, Street Fighter 6 continues to...
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News Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Gets Real in Behind the Scenes Like a Dragon Doco
Rise, like a dragon
Like a Dragon: Ishin! is out in the wild now, and we loved it. But, if you are anything like us, you always need a little more Ryu Ga Gotoku in your life, so why not whet your whistle with the first of a three-part documentary looking at life at the studio itself? This first episode, entitled A Dragon Reborn, takes a look at...
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News Isaac Asimov's Iconic Sci-Fi Novels the Foundation for New PSVR2 Outing
Promising a deep narrative adventure
You’ve probably heard of Isaac Asimov’s iconic Foundation novels, but we can’t imagine you expected them to get adapted to PSVR2. But that’s exactly what’s happening: Journey to Foundation is inspired by the ground-breaking saga that was first introduced over 80 years ago – pretty cool to see it...
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News Bungie Emerges Victorious in Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Destiny 2 Cheat Site
Lord Shaxx approves
Developer Bungie has been engaged in a lawsuit against a website named AimJunkies, which sold cheats to Destiny 2 players for several months now. It looks like the studio has come out on top, though, with Bungie being awarded $4.3 million in arbitration. Cheating in Destiny has been an issue over the last several years,...
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News Wayfinder Finds Its Way to PS5, PS4 with Exclusive Early Access in May
Beta starting this month
Wayfinder, an online multiplayer action RPG from the makers of Battle Chasers: Nightwar, was announced at The Game Awards to little fanfare. Now, the game returns with a fresh look at gameplay in the above trailer. The new video comes alongside some good news for those curious to try it out. A beta test is set to begin on...
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News Tabletop RPG Simulator Demeo Will Have You Rolling For Initiative on PS5, PSVR2
Gather your party before venturing forth
Demeo is a dungeon-delving tactical strategy game that evokes a tabletop RPG experience without having to interact physically with other people (yay), and it's available now on both PS5 and PSVR2. You can play alone or with up to four players in online co-op, with or without VR, and there are seven classes...
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News Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Combines Every Storm Game into One Release
Speeding to PS5, PS4 in 2023
The Ultimate Ninja Storm series returns this year with Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections — one game that includes all characters and select story moments from throughout the entire franchise. Sounds like one heck of a package, doesn't it? By our count, that's over 124 playable ninja, topped off with a...
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News It's the End of the World in Goodbye Volcano High, Out This June
School's not out
Announced all the way back at Sony's Future of Gaming event for the PS5 in 2020, Goodbye Volcano High will launch on PS5, PS4 on 15th June 2023. A new trailer confirms it, which also shares a fresh look at gameplay and the story. What do you think of this latest glimpse? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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News PSVR2 Rogue-Like The Foglands Arrives Later This Year
Scavenge and loot
The first PSVR2 game Sony had to show during its first State of Play showcase of 2023 was The Foglands, which is a rogue-like all about the typical hallmarks of the genre: "run into the unknown, fight monsters, scavenge loot, and try to make it back before you are swallowed by the fog". It's out later this year.
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News Eye-Tracking the Star of PSVR2's Before Your Eyes
Blink to progress
PSVR2 is a pretty cutting-edge piece of hardware, which features some impressive eye-tracking technology. It’s exciting to see developers start to take advantage of the feature, then – including next month’s Before Your Eyes. This is a first-person narrative adventure which depicts the story of a soul’s journey into the...
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News Jungle Survival Green Hell Continues Its Quest to Be Everywhere with PSVR2 Port
Fancy seeing you here
Even if you’ve never played it, you’ve probably heard of jungle survival game Green Hell – it’s on every other platform, after all. And now it’s coming to PSVR2, as was leaked earlier in the year. The blurb introduces: “Become Jake Higgins, a famous anthropologist who finds himself lost in the Amazon jungle...
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News Organisation Is Everything in Adorable Roguelike Backpack Hero, Coming to PS5, PS4 in May
Everything in its proper place
Adorable roguelike Backpack Hero takes inventory management, something that can be a minor annoyance in other games, and builds an entire gameplay conceit around it, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in May. The aim of the game is to delve into dungeons and find loot, and how you organise that loot determines how...
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News Fracked Developer nDreams Returns with Psychic Shooter Synapse on PSVR2
Coming later this year
From the makers of Fracked comes a new virtual reality shooter, Synapse. Built from the start with PSVR2 in mind, this stylish first-person action title looks pretty dang good in its debut teaser trailer. The main thrust of the gameplay revolves around your two offensive options. In one hand, you can use telekinesis to throw...
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News Destiny 2: Lightfall's Launch Trailer Is Suitably Dramatic as Bungie Details QoL Updates
Let's go, Guardians
Destiny 2: Lightfall is out on PS5 and PS4 next week, bringing a new storyline, environments, character classes, equipment, and challenges to Bungie's shooter. The marketing push for this one has been significant, and this launch trailer makes for another shove. It's a slick video — as we've come to expect of the property —...
Wednesday 22nd Feb 2023
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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...
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News Cyberpunk 2077's Highly Anticipated 1.7 Update Could Be Coming Soon, or So Fans Think
Phantom Liberty's phantom patch
It's been a while since we heard anything about Cyberpunk 2077 or its upcoming expansion, Phantom Liberty — which is still supposed to be releasing this year. But if Steam database logs are to be believed, then CD Projekt Red's silence could soon be broken. As pointed out on Reddit, the game's changelist sho
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Guide PSVR2 Guide: Your Ultimate Resource for PS5 Virtual Reality
Next-gen escapism
PSVR2, also known as PS VR2 or PlayStation VR2, is Sony's next-generation virtual reality headset for the PS5. The system succeeds the original PSVR, which launched on 13th October, 2016 for the PS4. While the original PSVR is also compatible with the PS5, the new PSVR2 includes a suite of improvements, including a more effective...
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News Xbox Series X|S Is Getting Trounced by PS5, Microsoft Weirdly Reveals
The solution? $69 billion
The funniest thing about the never-ending Activision Blizzard acquisition saga is how it’s prompted tech giants Microsoft and Sony to undermine their own businesses. Case in point: during a media briefing in Brussels earlier today, the Redmond firm proudly (?) declared that Xbox has a global market share of just 30 per...
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Feature 10 Best PSVR2 Games You Must Play on Launch Day
Goodbye, real world
Happy PSVR2 launch day! Many of you will be receiving your headsets right around when you read this, or you may have them already. As such, we thought we’d throw together some recommendations if you’re still not sure what to play. There are a lot of PSVR2 launch games to discover, and we’re busy beavering away on reviews...
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News PS Store Sale Discounts 1,000+ Pieces of DLC, Expansions, Season Passes
Expand your current games for cheap
A new PS Store sale has hit Sony's digital storefront, this time around focusing on DLC and expansions in the Level Up promotion. You have the chance to expand the games you already own (or purchase a Complete Edition) with cheaper offers on season passes for some of PS5, PS4's best titles. The sale is available...
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Gallery PlayStation Studios Boss Hermen Hulst's Twitter Avatars Are Just the Best
A man of many faces
It's no secret that PlayStation's top dogs aren't particularly active on social media. If you follow the likes of Hermen Hulst, Mark Cerny, and Shuhei Yoshida, you won't spot a whole lot of posts from them, in general. Jim Ryan, CEO of the company, doesn't seem to have a Twitter account at all, save for this parody profile...
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News Heads Up! Resident Evil Village's PSVR2 Support Is a Separate Download
VRillage
Resident Evil Village was updated this week to add PSVR2 support – you’ll even see a little headset icon next to the game’s name – but you will have to jump through some extra hoops to play. Unlike the unbelievable Gran Turismo 7, which will work automatically with Sony’s next-gen headset once updated, Capcom’s survival horror...
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Poll Are You Playing Atomic Heart?
Electric feel
It always looked very promising in its gameplay videos leading up to launch, and now it's finally here. Atomic Heart is an alternate history shooter packed with crazy combat powers and weird looking robots. Atomic Heart is launching in an especially busy period, and so questions will no doubt be asked about whether it does enough to...
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News Resident Evil 4 Remake's PSVR2 Content Arriving After Launch
Now in development
Capcom has announced the PSVR2 content planned for Resident Evil 4 will release after the game's launch, as it's only just started development. The series' official Japanese Twitter account pushed out a post explaining the VR mode will be released as a free DLC and more details will be shared soon. It's not known whether the...
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News Chrono Cross PS4 Update Is Available Now, Frame Rate Fixed
Now running reliably
Square Enix has released the all-important update for Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition just as quickly as it confirmed it following almost a year of silence: it's available now on PS4. You're looking for version number 1.0.1.0; the patch notes are as follows: Framerate improvements Changes to the growth system for...
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News Tohru Okada, the Musician Behind PlayStation's Iconic Logo Sound, Has Passed Away
Leaves behind a musical legacy
Sometimes a particular sound or musical jingle becomes so synonymous with a brand or product that you don't even think about its origins. For most people, we would assume that's the case with the electronic note that has accompanied PlayStation logos since the days of the PS1. If you don't quite know what we're on...
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Out Today PSVR2 Brings Next-Gen VR to the Masses
The future is now
Just over 13 months after its official unveiling, Sony's new PSVR2 headset has officially launched worldwide. Pre-orders weren't nearly as hard to come by as PS5, so the next-gen devices should be in plentiful supply should you decide to buy one today. However, the release still represents a big step in the right direction for the...
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News No Man's Sky Fractal Update Available Today, Adds Full PSVR2 Support Plus Lots More
Another stellar update
No Man's Sky has a well-documented history of huge, game-changing updates, and that record continues with Fractal, the latest major (and free) expansion. Released today on all platforms, you can download this patch now and enjoy everything it brings to the table. The headline act this time around is full support for PSVR2, but...
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News Destiny 2: Lightfall Invades Champions League Tie Between Liverpool, Real Madrid
Launch trailer coming during State of Play
Real Madrid scored two more goals after these screenshots were captured, by the way Liverpool fans may not have enjoyed their trip to Anfield this evening, but Bungie will be stoked to see Destiny 2: Lightfall take top billing during the game. Very little has come of Sony’s acquisition of the legendary...
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News Fall Guys Level Editor Launches Alongside Next Seasonal Update
Plus: Maximum lobby size reduced
Developer Mediatonic has released an update about its ever-popular battle royale platformer, Fall Guys. The free-to-play game is undergoing a couple of changes to make the play experience better, and beyond that, Fall Guys Creative — a level editing suite — is coming soon. Effective immediately, the maximum...
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News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looking Ship-Shape in IGN First Preview Gameplay
Strike back at the Empire
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is steadily approaching its pre-ordained release date of 28th April on PS5, and as we get closer, we can feel the hype begin to build within us. New gameplay, courtesy of IGN's First preview coverage, only exacerbates the issue, as it looks like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order biggest issues have been...
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News Elden Ring Has Sold a Whopping 20 Million Copies Since Launch
Not bad, Tarnished
Bandai Namco has reached a new sales milestone with the popular action RPG, Elden Ring. As the smash hit game approaches its first anniversary, the publisher has announced it has now tipped over 20 million units worldwide. This figure includes physical shipments and digital sales across all platforms. Elden Ring set off at a...
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News Street Fighter 6 Leads Evo 2023 as Big Prize Pools and Format Changes are Confirmed
Eight main games
Kicking off on the 4th August, Evo 2023 has confirmed which fighting games will be taking to the main stage. This year, eight titles have been chosen, with Street Fighter 6 leading the charge. With Capcom's anticipated brawler set to release on the 2nd June, players will have roughly two months to get clued up on the competitive...
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News Baldo: The Guardian Owls Free Elemental Temples Update Available Now on PS4
Link, eat your heart out
Baldo: The Guardian Owls is a gorgeous adventure game originally released in 2021, and it has received quite a bit of free post-launch support since then. It just got some more, too, in the form of The Elemental Temples update, which is available now on PS4. Set before The Guardian Owls, but after the Three Fairies DLC, The...
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News Get Out, M3gan Production Company Blumhouse Announces Indie Horror Gaming Division
Good news for fans of scary things
Blumhouse Productions is a multimedia company responsible for some of the biggest horror movies of the last two decades, including M3gan, Get Out, Paranormal Activity, Sinister, Insidious and The Purge. It was announced today that the company would establish a new gaming division called Blumhouse Games. Blumhouse...
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News Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Composes Western Release for 25th April, on PS5, PS4
FFF Tactics
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord is a turn-based tactical RPG and the direct sequel to Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force. It's getting a Western release on PS5 and PS4 and will be available from 25th April. Fang, a young swordsman known as a Fencer, continues his journey to find the Furies and resurrect the long-dead Goddes. Along the way,...
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News The Blue Bomber Comes to Minecraft in Epic Megaman X DLC Crossover
Don't get mad, get square
Minecraft has had some pretty awesome crossover DLC recently, with SpongeBob Squarepants and Buzz Lightyear getting the old Mojang razzle-dazzle. Next up is the Blue Bomber himself, with Minecraft's Megaman X pack available on PS4 now. To the tune of the original and
Tuesday 21st Feb 2023
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Every game releasing the same day as PSVR2
What are all PSVR2 launch games? With Sony's new headset to release on 22nd February 2023, you might want to start writing up a list of titles to buy alongside it. In this PSVR2 guide, we're going to reveal all PSVR2 launch games. You can find more information on
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Guide PSVR to PSVR2: All Games with Free Upgrades
Every game you can transfer from PSVR to PSVR2
Which games offer free upgrades from PSVR to PSVR2? There is no PSVR backwards compatibility on PSVR2, but some developers are deciding to re-release or — in some cases — remaster their games for Sony's next-gen headset. This means that these titles will not only look and run better, but will also...
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News New PS1 Classics Can Be Bought Off the PS Store
PS Plus Premium not needed
PS Plus Premium has today brought back a PS1 Classic in The Legend of Dragoon (as well as Wild Arms 2 and Harvest Moon: Back To Nature), but you do not need to subscribe to the top tier of Sony's service to play any of them. The three games are up for standard purchase on the
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Feature PSVR2 Review: Is It Worth It?
Next-gen virtual reality arrives
Back when Sony originally released PSVR in 2016, it felt like magic. The headset – which also repurposed the existing PS Camera and PS Move controllers in order to operate – enabled you to exist within virtual worlds, unlocking innovative new gameplay opportunities, as observed in some of the device’s biggest...
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News PS Plus Extra, Premium's Big 17 PS5, PS4 Game Refresh Available Now
Quality wherever you look
Today's the day for what is arguably PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium's biggest and best monthly game refresh as 17 quality titles are now available to download. The lineup is spread across 14 PS5, PS4 games and three PS1 Classics, ensuring there's something for everyone during the month of February 2023. In case you need...
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Guide PSVR2 Price: How Much Does It Cost?
Price is right?
How much does PSVR2 cost? What is the PSVR2 price? Sony's next-gen virtual reality headset is incredible, but you may be wondering how much you'll need to pay to get your hands on one. As part of our PSVR2 guide, we're going to share how much PSVR2 costs. <related ids="145052"> PSVR2: How Much Doe
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News Metal Gear Rising Fans Handed New Artwork Instead of a Remaster
10th anniversary fails to deliver
The 10th-anniversary event for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance came and went overnight, and how do you like some new artwork from the game's creators instead of a PS5, PS4 remaster? Indeed, PlatinumGames has put together a blog post where you can get a look at some new drawings based on the PS3 title along with a...
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News PS1 Classic The Legend of Dragoon Does Indeed Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
And a Platinum
The Legend of Dragoon is battling its way to PS5 and PS4 on the 21st February as part of this month's PS Plus Premium update, and as previously rumoured, the classic JRPG does indeed have a full Trophy list at launch. It's got a total of 47 trinkets — with four Golds and four Silvers — and yes, it includes an all-important Plati
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Guide PSVR2: Can You Play 3D Blu-rays and 360 Degree Videos?
Different dimensions
Can you play 3D Blu-rays and 360 degree videos on PSVR2? One of the big selling points of the original PSVR headset was its ability to play 3D movies in Cinematic Mode, and many have been wondering whether this functionality will extend to PSVR2 as well. As part of our PSVR2 guide, we're going to explain whether you can play 3D...
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News Sony Adds Nine More PSVR2 Games to the Launch Window
Now over 40 titles planned
Sony really isn't letting up with the PSVR2 announcements this week as it's revealed another 9 games that are planned to release for the headset in the coming months. Since there's so much to get through here, we're going to largely quote from the PlayStation Blog, embed the accompanying trailers, and provide any other...
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News PSVR2 Demos and Trials Available on PS Store Tomorrow
Try Horizon, RE Village, Star Wars, and more
Sony has announced in a new PlayStation Blog post that a range of PSVR2 demos and trials will be published to the PS Store tomorrow to coincide with the headset's release. You'll be able to try Horizon Call of the Mountain
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Guide PSVR2 vs Meta Quest 2 vs Valve Index vs PSVR: Full Tech Specs Comparison
All virtual reality headset specifications
What are PSVR2's full specs and how does it compare to Meta Quest 2, Valve Index, and PSVR? If you're interested in purchasing a new virtual reality headset, then you may be looking for a PSVR2 vs Meta Quest 2 vs Valve Index vs PSVR full specs comparison. As part of our PSVR2 guide, we're going to pit all...
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Cable guy
Is PSVR2 wireless? Sony's original PSVR headset came with a ridiculous number of cables and cords, so it's no surprise many are wondering if PSVR2 can be played without wires. As part of our PSVR2 guide, we're going to reveal whether PSVR2 is wireless. <related ids="145566"> PSVR2: Is It Wireless?: PSVR2 is not wireless, but...
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News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Final PS5, PS4 Patch Out Now
The end of an era
Update: Patch 1.7.0 for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is available to download now. It weighs in at around 500MB on PS5. You can find the patch notes in the original article below. Original Story: There's going to be one last patch for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Ubisoft has confirmed. But before you start getting excited, we should...
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Damn and blaster
As the classic commentator’s cliché goes, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition is a game of two halves. Originally released for the Meta Quest 2, this intergalactic virtual reality adventure bundles up the original campaign and its superior Last Call expansion. The result is a wildly inconsistent affair,...
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News State of Play Confirmed for Thursday with PSVR2, Indies, Third-Party Games, and Suicide Squad
Come out to Play
PlayStation has confirmed that a new State of Play broadcast will take place this Thursday — that's the 23rd February — at 9PM UK time / 10PM Central Europe / 4PM Eastern US / 1PM Pacific US. Setting expectations as always, official channels say that the stream will comprise of: Five new PSVR2 games "from partners" Indie and...
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News Xbox on Charm Offensive to Push $69 Billion Activision Acquisition Through
Squeaky bum time
Microsoft is in Brussels today, trying to convince the European Commission that it should be allowed to acquire Activision Blizzard for an eye-watering $69 billion sum. Both the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority and the United States’ Federal
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Soapbox I Would Crush a Cyborg Spine for a Metal Gear Rising Remaster
Rules of nature
This article was originally published in February 2021, but we're bringing it back for the 10th anniversary of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and because of the very recent rumours of the game receiving a remaster. Sadly, that still hasn't happened at the time of republishing — but that just makes this soapbox all the more...
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News Forspoken Ended Up Being 'Nothing Like' Gary Whitta's Original Pitch
On the cutting room floor
Forspoken just kind of came and went, didn't it? After so much buildup pre-release, the magical action RPG dissipated almost immediately upon release into the wild. Part of the hype for the game was the writing talent attached, including Rogue One scribe Garry Whitta and Amy Hennig of Uncharted fame. But as these things so...
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News Massive Gran Turismo 7 PSVR2 Patch Available Now
Also includes classic track and superhuman AI
Update: The gigantic Gran Turismo 7 patch, featuring PSVR2 support and much more, is available now. It weighs in at 7.35GB on PS5, and includes multiple cars as well as a new track. If you're still playing on PS4, then the update is around 7.4GB. If full PSVR2 support and four extra cars weren't enough...
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News Play F1 22 for Free with EA Play from 2nd March
Race past the price point
F1 22 will be joining the lineup of PS5, PS4 titles available on EA Play on 2nd March 2023, allowing you to download and play the full game with an active membership. It's widely considered a solid Formula 1 simulator, although we noted in our F1 22 PS5 review there's still room for improvement. We praised the deep career...
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News Intense PS5 Co-Op Roguelike Ravenswatch Gets Action-Packed Gameplay Trailer
Quoth the Raven
Ravenswatch is an upcoming cooperative roguelike from the developers of Curse of the Dead Gods, and it launches on PC on 6th April, with a PS5 release to follow soon after. Playing as dark imaginings of classic fairy tale characters like Little Red Riding Hood and the Pied Piper, creating a strong build on the fly will be essential...
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Mini Review 2MD: VR Football Unleashed All-Star (PSVR2) - Revamped Arcade Football Doesn't Fumble
Hail Mary
Who wouldn’t want to be an NFL quarterback? The fame, the adulation, the roughing the passer penalty flags – it’s the thing dreams are made of! 2MD: VR Football Unleashed All-Star is an upgraded version of Truant Pixel’s arcade-inspired two-minute drill simulator, and it’s come a long way since we reviewed it on Sony’s original...
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Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Ishin?
By the blade
Yep, we now live in a reality where Like a Dragon: Ishin! is available worldwide. And if that's not cause for celebration, we don't know what is. This historical spinoff originally released in Japan almost a decade ago, with this remake giving the experience an Unreal Engine overhaul on PS5 and PS4. If you're already a fan of the...
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News Fans and Media Reflect on the PS4's PlayStation Meeting a Decade Later
10 years of For the Players
As of yesterday, it's been 10 years since Sony took to the stage at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York for a PlayStation Meeting and formally introduced the PS4 generation. Without even showing the console (that beat came at E3 2013), the company revealed the sort of experiences one could get excited about for the next...
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News PlayStation Characters Are Being Put on Postage Stamps in Croatia
Ship your package with Kratos
PlayStation Croatia has revealed an initiative with the country's postal service where famous faces from PS5, PS4 titles will appear as postage stamps. It's the first issue in a Popular Culture series that's designed to mark "the importance of postage stamps which tell stories by travelling the globe, this time about...
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News Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Goes Back in Time as World Tournament DLC Is Confirmed
Bigger Green
The next expansion for Dragon Ball Z Kakarot has been officially announced, following on from a tease in the action RPG's previous trailer. And, as predicted, we are indeed going back in time to events from the original Dragon Ball adventure. The DLC is titled 'Chaos at the World Tournament', and will cover the events of Dragon Ball's...
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News Developer Don't Nod Has a Large-Scale RPG Currently in Production
Known as Project 12
French developer Don't Nod has quite a few pies in the oven, a half dozen of them, in fact. We recently got a look at one of them, the Byzantine-sounding Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, and have seen
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News Boxing Game Creed: Rise to Glory Knocks PSVR2 Out on 4th April
Paid upgrade for PSVR owners
Survios has announced the enhanced Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition will release for PSVR2 on 4th April 2023, providing early adopters with another title to consider beyond tomorrow's launch day slate. Current owners of the PSVR version can pay to upgrade their copy, with the
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News Level-5 Livestream Announced with Updates on DECAPOLICE, Inazuma Eleven
Airing in March
Japanese developer Level-5 will host its own digital event next month. The show will provide updates on the studio's recently announced projects. On the PlayStation side of things, that means we're getting news on promising RPG DECAPOLICE, and anime-based football title Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. The livestream starts at 8PM...
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News Cyberpunk CRPG Gamedec Logs Imminent PS5 Release
Hack the planet
Gamedec is a cyberpunk-flavoured CRPG that was initially released on PC back in 2021, and is launching on PS5 imminently, on 24th February. In Gamedec, you play as a game detective, an individual who solves crimes that take place in virtual spaces, and is very much a narrative mystery game with little or no combat involved. So,...
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News Kazuya Gets a Crunching Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer
Dorya!
Is this the coolest Kazuya Mishima has ever looked? Quite possibly. The Tekken veteran is, of course, back as one of the main characters in Tekken 8, and this new gameplay trailer shows off his iconic fighting style. Many of his fundamental moves seem to be here, but he's definitely rocking a few new strings. What's more, it looks like...
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News PSVR2 Launch Window Boosted by Last Labyrinth, Out 22nd March
Free upgrade for PSVR owners
Publisher AMATA K.K. has revealed it's porting PSVR game Last Labyrinth to PSVR2 on 22nd March 2023, and will also enable it to be playable on flat screens for both PS5 and PS4 via a patch. There will be a
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News Transport Fever 2 Could Be the Most Dense Tycoon Title on PS5, PS4
And it's arriving soon
Are you a fan of tycoon titles? Then you may want to add Transport Fever 2 to your wishlist, because this is shaping up to be one of the densest management sims you’re likely to find on PS5 and PS4. Due out imminently, on 9th March, the console port of this highly rated PC release will see you managing transportation...
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News PSVR2 Murder Mystery Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate Needs Solving on 22nd February
Detective desu ka
Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate is a sci-fi murder mystery coming to PSVR2 on 22nd February, and we got a new trailer showing its anime trappings in action. In a far-flung future, in a maritime city named Astrum Close, the crime rate is less than 0.001%. Despite the odds, the city's enigmatic founder is found dead, with foul play...
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News Another Fisherman's Tale, Sequel to Acclaimed VR Adventure, Casts a Line to PSVR2
Fishing for more
A Fisherman’s Tale won awards on PSVR for innovative puzzle-based gameplay, and sequel Another Fisherman’s Tale will be hoping for a similar reception. Due out early this year on PSVR2, the title will continue the story of Bob the Fisherman – with his body representing the primary conundrum this time around. The press release...
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News Like a Dragon: Ishin's Launch Trailer Feeds the Flames of Hype
Reach out to the truth
Like a Dragon: Ishin! has been out for a few days already if you pre-ordered for early access, but if you happen to be picking it up today — on its official launch date — then this trailer will probably push your hype into overdrive. As we've come to expect of Yakuza Like a Dragon (we promise we'll stop doing this joke at...
Monday 20th Feb 2023
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Guide Horizon Forbidden West Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, and Tricks
Your ultimate Horizon Forbidden West resource
Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to Guerrilla Games' smash hit sci-fi action RPG, Horizon Zero Dawn. We think it's a fantastic sequel that improves pretty much everything, awarding it a big fat 9/10 in our Horizon Forbidden West PS5 review. If you're still playing the first game before you start the...
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PS5 couch co-op and online co-op games ranked and rated
What are the best co-op games on PS5? For as long as video games have been around, there have been cooperative experiences to share with your friends and family. Co-op games are as prolific as ever on PS5, and we need your help to find the best examples. Playing a co-op game can be one of the...
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Review Atomic Heart (PS5) - Alt History Shooter with an Identity Crisis
SovietShock
An alternate history set in the wake of World War II. A technological utopia hiding terrible secrets. A square-jawed, bloodthirsty protagonist. Mick Gordon spewing fire from the speakers. You'd be forgiven for thinking Bethesda just stealth-dropped another Wolfenstein. Alas, this isn't a new adventure for the Blazkowicz family, but it...
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News Returnal Is Sony's Second Most Unpopular PC Game at Launch
Peaked at 6,691 players
Across its first weekend of availability on Steam, Sony's PC port of Returnal pulled in a peak player count of just 6,691, making it the company's second most unpopular title on the personal computer at launch. Only Sackboy: A Big Adventure garnered less interest, attracting a measly 610 players at any one time during...
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News Almost One Year Later, Square Enix Will Fix Chrono Cross PS4 Remaster
Patch will have a "wide range of changes"
After nearly a full year on the market, Square Enix has finally confirmed it will be patching PS4 remaster Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. The game has lied dormant since release in April 2022, with the base version featuring frame rate issues and input delay. These problems will now be addressed...
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Poll Are You Playing Wild Hearts?
Kemono come all
Look, we know February has been ridiculously busy, but surely you've got time for a new monster-slaying adventure from unlikely publishing partners EA and Koei Tecmo? Wild Hearts is out now on PS5, bringing some welcome competition to the hunting game space. The game's been warmly received by reviewers, and public opinion seems to...
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News Even Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Are Out Promoting PSVR2
The Prince of Darkness heads to VR
Whoever had Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne appearing in a PSVR2 advert on their 2023 bingo card should maybe buy some lottery tickets because their luck is very much in right now. The Prince of Darkness has uploaded a promotional video to his Twitter account where he dons Sony's new headset and plays Horizon Call of the...
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News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Flying High with Second Week at Number One
It's a kind of magic
As expected, Hogwarts Legacy is flying off store shelves. The latest physical retail charts for the UK are in, and the game has earned itself a second week in the top spot. The PS5 version continues to command the biggest share of the copies sold with 78 per cent. As pointed out by GamesIndustry.biz, the last-gen versions of the...
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News Horizon Call of the Mountain Is a Nice Contender for Your First PSVR2 Platinum Trophy
LeVRel up
Following a Trophy guide for a PSVR2 game is always going to be a bit more difficult since you've got a big bit of plastic strapped to your head, but if you are still gunning for Platinum Trophies in VR, then Horizon Call of the Mountain doesn't look to present too much of a challenge. The launch title's Trophy list has appeared o
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Poll Was The Last of Us - Episode 6's Reunion Worth the Wait?
Brother meets brother
After four episodes away from one another, Joel and Tommy have finally been reunited in episode six of HBO's The Last of Us. The TV adaptation has made its way to Jackson, where Joel and Ellie meet up with the younger brother as they try to find the Fireflies. The episode features some iconic scenes from the game, but a few...
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Mini Review Akka Arrh (PS5) – A Psychedelic Curiosity from the Past
What a name
Akka Arrh is a contemporary re-imagining of a scrapped project dating back to the ‘80s. If that’s not an odd enough set-up to hook you, then maybe the rock-solid gameplay can do it instead. Developed by Llamasoft — the team behind the enigmatic Polybius — Akka Arrh is a unique wave shooter that tasks you with killing enemies...
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News Sony's Newest Mobile Game Ultimate Sackboy Is Available Now
Runner out on iOS, Android
Sackboy is once again available on the go, and we're not talking about any sort of port for the PSP's LittleBigPlanet. The latest mobile phone title from Sony, Ultimate Sackboy, adapts the cuddly character for a runner experience, and it's now available worldwide on iOS and Android devices. The trailer above reveals what...
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News The Expanse: A Telltale Series Centers Around a Bloody Mutiny in Space
No escape, no survivors
Telltale Games is back, under new management, following the fiery implosion of its former incarnation. An adaptation of the popular sci-fi series The Expanse is currently
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News Atelier Marie PS5, PS4 Remake to Include PS1 Original in Digital Deluxe Edition
But awaiting confirmation for the West
Slow life RPG Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg will launch on 13th July – and the Digital Deluxe Edition will come with the PS1 original included. At least, that’s the case in Japan; we’re still trying to get confirmation of whether this offer will extend to the Western releases as well...
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TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 6 - Brothers Bond as Pace Quickens
Family reunion opens old wounds
Wintry landscapes and brotherly debates are in store for the latest episode of HBO's The Last of Us. With Joel and Ellie escaping Kansas City, they make their way to the chilly countryside of Wyoming in search of Joel's brother Tommy. Pascal's Joel is front and centre in this episode as he struggles with his growing...
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News Layers of Fear PS5 Drops the S, Gets a Release Window
Releasing this June
Layers of Fears is no more; it's just Layers of Fear again as Bloober Team scraps the S from the title whilst handing it a release window. The PS5 remaster ties together scenes from the first two games with new sequences, and it will be out this June according to the trailer above. This means it'll be competing for attention...
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News Delightful Indie Tchia Demonstrates Physics-Based Locomotion and Traversal
Its all in the way you move
The charming indie title Tchia is coming to PS5 and PS4 in Spring, and the more we see of it, the more we look forward to this serene adventure game. Like other games developed in a post-Breath of the Wild world, physics-based locomotion and stamina-restricted climbing are at the core of exploration in Tchia. Use palm...
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News Evo 2023's Main Games Will Be Announced Tomorrow
Ready? Fight!
Evo 2023 will be taking place at some point this summer, with Sony once again backing the world's biggest fighting game event. But what fighting games are actually going to be there? Well, we'll find out tomorrow (that's the 21st February), as an 'Announcement Show' will air at 5PM Pacific / 8PM Eastern / 1AM UK time the next day...
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News Celebrate Gran Turismo 7's PSVR2 Support with Sackboy: A Big Adventure Costumes
Yes, that's right
Gran Turismo 7 is just about to receive a major update, the headline addition of course being full support for PSVR2. The PS5 version of the game will be totally playable in virtual reality, and should be a great showpiece for the new hardware. To celebrate this momentous occasion, you'll soon be able to claim some GT7-themed DLC...
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News WrestleQuest Splits Sides and Cracks Skulls in Over-the-Top Turn-Based Gameplay
No notes, perfection
We got another peek at the immaculate WrestleQuest, this time courtesy of IGN Fan Fest 2023, and saw the humour, pixel aesthetic and tactical turn-based combat that makes this title so intriguing on display. Look forward to diving off the top rope onto this one in May, 2023, on PS5 and PS4. While it could easily ride on the...
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News Battlefield 2042 Season 4 Brings New Map, Specialist, Weapons to Bear on 28th February
Now you see me, now you dont
Battlefield 2042's fourth season of content, called Eleventh Hour, drops next week, on 28th February. It brings a new map, Specialist, weapons, vehicle, and more than 100 tiers of Battle Pass to the fore, and as is now tradition, we got an extra-spicy trailer showing it all in action. The star of the show here is...
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News You Can Become a Millionaire by Winning the Next Capcom Cup
$1 million for Street Fighter 6 champ
Fancy your chances at winning a global Street Fighter 6 competition? If you think you could be the next Daigo Umehara, you should probably know that the next Capcom Cup — which begins this summer with a worldwide tour, running all the way into 2024 — is offering up an unprecedented $1 million to the eventual...
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News Sci-Fi Sequel Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Targets Q3, 2023
Your mind is like an open book
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is the sequel to the excellent visual novel 2064: Read Only Memories, giving players a chance to revisit the mean streets of Neo-San Francisco on PS5 and PS4 in Q3, 2023. In NEURODIVER, you play as ES88, a telepath with the ability to delve into the memories of others, you are tasked...
Sunday 19th Feb 2023
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Demiguise Statues Locations
Where to find all Demiguise Statues
Where are all Demiguise Statues in Hogwarts Legacy? Demiguise Statues are a type of collectible in Hogwarts Legacy. They're small, golden statues depicting the magical creature known as the Demiguise. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we will tell you where to find all Demiguise Statues, as well as how to...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Balloons Locations
Where to find all Balloons
Looking to find all Balloons in Hogwarts Legacy? Balloons are large floating objects that can be found as you fly through the skies, collected by flying into them while you're riding your broom. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all Balloons. <blocks> Have you found all...
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News Gran Turismo 7's Huge PSVR2 Update Comes Alongside Four New Cars
New content for non-VR players
Gran Turismo 7 will get a big new lease of life next week with a PSVR2 patch that makes it playable in virtual reality, but there's still content to look forward to if you're not buying Sony's new headset. Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi has done his usual thing of teasing the PS5, PS4 update the weekend before...
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News Lies of P Slated for August 2023 in New Bloodborne-Like Trailer
A month, but not a hard date yet
Round8 Studio has announced it'll be putting its Pinnochio-inspired Souls-like Lies of P out for PS5 in August 2023. The new release window was announced in a fresh trailer, which you can check out above. It is sporting a lot of Bloodborne vibes, with demonic monsters and a gothic setting. We don't know exactly what...
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Interview Dissecting Dead Space Music with Composer Trevor Gureckis
Make us whole-notes again Isaac
Dead Space is one of the best horror games of the PS3 era, and we were lucky enough recently to sit down with Trevor Gureckis, the composer of the excellent remake of the 2008 classic. We got to talk about how to make a horror soundtrack stand out alongside much competition, how to make music more emotionally...
Saturday 18th Feb 2023
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News Hogwarts Legacy Team Confirms DLC Isn't Planned
Accio won't give it to you either
Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software has confirmed it doesn't have any post-launch DLC (downloadable content) in the works for its wizarding simulator as of right now. Speaking with IGN, game director Alan Tew said the team has been so focused on shipping the base game that "at the moment there are no...
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News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Patch Fixes Busted Trophy and Other Issues
Collector's Edition fixed
A new patch for Hogwarts Legacy is available now. The update – which will download and install automatically, assuming you have your PS5 in Rest Mode – fixes a broken Trophy, which prevented Collector’s Edition from unlocking properly. It also makes a variety of other optimisations and improvements to the Harry Potter...
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News Dude! Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection Is Out on PS5, PS4 Now
Not bogus
We’re getting a lot of retro compilations on PS5 and PS4 right now, but Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection may be one of the weirder ones. Featuring LJN’s critically maligned Bill & Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure – originally released in 1991 on the NES – and its Game Boy counterpart, the home console version...
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Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2023?
Plus or minus?
Some people have been calling it one of the best PS Plus updates ever. Others say it's the best PS Plus update yet. But don't let pesky internet commenters sway your opinion! As always, we want to know what you think of the confirmed PS Plus Extra and Premium lineups for February 2023. Extra's selection is impressive right off the...
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Rumour Iconic PS1 RPG The Legend of Dragoon Adding Trophies on PS Plus Premium
According to unnamed source, anyway
Playing retro games on PS5 and PS4 with PS Plus Premium has become a key point of interest for enthusiast PlayStation fans, and Trophies are the icing on the cake when it comes to these classics. Sony is adding The Legend of Dragoon to its subscription service beginning Tuesday, 21st February – and according to...
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News Diablo 4 Open Beta Dated for March on PS5, PS4, Pre-Orders Get Early Access
Includes all of Act 1
Blizzard has confirmed that the open beta for Diablo 4 will be unleashed in March. It'll be available on both PS5 and PS4, and you'll be able to play through the game's prologue and first act. Based on our own early access to the action RPG back in December, that represents roughly ten hours of content. Anyway, a pre-order...
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Mini Review WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros (PS4) - Balling Arcade Baseball Costs Less Than a Buck
Swing when you're winning
Konami’s long-running Power Pros franchise – perhaps better known by its Japanese names PawaParu or Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu – has received Western releases in the past, but has generally remained exclusive to Asian territories over the years. The release of WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros is noteworthy because it’s...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 464
Smashing
It feels like the release schedule is showing no signs of slowing down, so if you've got a backlog building up, it might be time to panic. Here's what's keeping us busy this merry weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I'm fascinated about retro release dates, and the anniversaries of old games, so I'm playing Street Fighter Alpha 2 courtesy of the...
Friday 17th Feb 2023
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Guide Best PS5 Exclusive Games
PS5's best exclusives, rated and ranked
What are the best PS5 exclusive games? For enthusiasts and the hardcore, exclusive titles are one of the main reasons for buying a console. These experiences generally make the most of the hardware you are purchasing, and so many are considered best in class when stacked up against third-party counterparts...
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News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming in Best Update Yet
Two wild PS1 classics appear
Sony has officially announced its update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, adding another slate of PS5, PS4, and classic games to the upper tiers. We had a few of the games leak beforehand, but we now know the full rundown of software joining the service next week. It looks like this: PS Plus Extra: February 2023:...
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News Saints Row Sales Flop Forces Parent Company to Change Its Policy on New Games
"Each project has to earn its right to exist"
Embracer Group, the company that ultimately funded last year's Saints Row reboot, has had to re-evaluate its approach to greenlighting new games. In the firm's latest financial report, it essentially admits that the new Saints Row didn't meet sales expectations, while assuring investors that it's...
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Review Octopath Traveler II (PS5) - An Immaculate RPG with Brilliantly Realised Characters
Eight times the fun
Square Enix’s 2018 hit Octopath Traveler sold over 3 million copies worldwide, but never made it to PlayStation. Now, the series heads to PS5 and PS4 for the first time with Octopath Traveler II. Still with the striking HD-2D graphics of the first game, the sequel takes what its predecessor did and builds on it, creating a...
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News Idiots on the Internet Are Still Abusing Abby from The Last of Us 2's Face Model
Give it a rest
A reminder that, even several years since its release, imbeciles are still acting abusively on the Internet. You may recall certain events in the story of The Last of Us: Part II sent a vocal minority of the video game community into a tiswas, and this resulted in all sorts of unacceptable abuse – even extending as far as Jocelyn...
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Poll What Review Score Would You Give Hogwarts Legacy?
Magic moments
Hogwarts Legacy has been out on PS5 for about a week now, and so the time has come share your thoughts on this open world adventure. It's fair to say that this was a highly anticipated release, and by the looks of it, the game is already a commercial success. The critical reception has been pretty good as well. Hogwarts Legacy was met...
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Review Like a Dragon: Ishin! (PS5) - One of the Most Intense and Intricate Yakuza Games Yet
Blast from the past
It's finally here! It's been almost a decade since Ryu ga Gotoku Ishin! released exclusively in Japan on PS3 and PS4, with Western fans begging for a localisation effort all the while. But back then, the Yak--, er, Like a Dragon series was nowhere near as popular as it is now, and so here we are with SEGA greenlighting a...
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News Mark Horizon Forbidden West's First Birthday with Free PS5, PS4 Avatars
Plus fun stats
18th February 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of Horizon Forbidden West, and Guerrilla Games is celebrating with a new set of free PSN avatars and some fun stats about the PS5, PS4 exclusive to share. The avatars will be available on the PS Store from tomorrow, and they feature portraits of all the major characters in the game...
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News Switchback VR Is a Great Reason to Play PSVR2 After Launch
In depth gameplay walkthrough revealed
There's a big list of PSVR2 launch titles and PS5 updates for early adopters of the VR headset to play on launch day, and you can see them all in our All PSVR2 Launch Games guide. But what's there to look out for after 22nd February 2023? While Sony hasn't really revealed much beyond the launch window, there's...
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News Some Fans Are So Invested in Xbox's Activision Acquisition They're Tracking a Sony Plane
Ryan air
The obsessive interest in Microsoft’s eye-watering $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has hit new highs – or lows, depending on your perspective – as fans have taken to tracking the flights of a private Sony jet. A strangely engaged fanbase has discovered that a plane from London to Seattle was charted on 6th February,...
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News E3 2023 Organisers Insist Full Speed Ahead with News in the Next Few Weeks
Ubisoft insinuated there may not be an event to go to
Update: Following the comments from Ubisoft, E3 2023 organisers Reed Pop have released the following statement: "E3 is full speed ahead and we are pleased with the progress and engagement from the community. As we have confirmed exhibitors we are eager to share more as details get cemented and...
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News Metro Exodus Sequel Reportedly Deep in Development, Targeting 2024 Release
Once more unto the Metro
A sequel to 2019's Metro Exodus is reportedly deep into development, even fully playable, and could release as soon as 2024.That's according to Insider Gaming's sources, who suggest that an official reveal will come later in the year. Developer 4A games have previously revealed the existence of the title, writing in 2020...
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News God of War Ragnarok Testers Weren't Bothered by Early Puzzle Spoilers
Feedback came at launch
The issues surrounding the rate at which God of War Ragnarok companions spoil the mechanics of a puzzle were only made known to Santa Monica Studio after launch, the studio has revealed. In a new interview with MinnMax, narrative director Matt Sophos said pre-release QA testers never gave any feedback about the likes of...
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News Sonic Frontiers Sales 'Greatly Exceeded' Estimates, Says SEGA
A new frontier
Sonic Frontiers might have received a mixed reception from fans and critics alike when it launched late last year, but hedgehog faithfuls came out in force to support the game regardless. We know the game sold over 2.5 Million copies in the first month, and while we don't have a more updated figure, it's clear SEGA is happy with how...
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Review Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line (PS4) - Solid Rhythm Game Is a Love Letter to a Legendary Series
Kefkaesque
Even if you're a casual observer of Final Fantasy, this isn’t one to miss. Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line collects 385 songs (or 402 if you own the Deluxe Edition) across countless Final Fantasy games, spin-offs, movies, and concerts to create the ultimate celebration of the 35 year old franchise. Final Bar Line is the fourth Theatrhythm...
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News The Settlers: New Allies Gathers Resources for PS5, PS4 Launch on 23rd March
Build order is everything
Legendary PC strategy series The Settlers is making its PlayStation debut with New Allies, which comes to both PS5 and PS4 soonish, on 23rd March. The title launches on PC today, and thus we got this gorgeous launch trailer showing off the game's lovely art style. Players will be able to choose one of three factions: the...
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News Key Members at Firaxis Depart in Big Studio Overhaul
New Civilization game in the works
Marvel's Midnight Suns and XCOM director Jake Solomon and studio head Steve Martin have both announced they will be leaving Firaxis as the studio undergoes an overhaul. The shakeup sees Heather Hazen promoted to studio head, who joined the developer in 2020. All revealed in a 2K press release, a new Civilization...
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News Post-Apocalyptic SRPG Miasma Chronicles Gets 17 Minutes of Alpha Gameplay
Headed in the right direction
Miasma Chronicles, from developer The Bearded Ladies, is a turn-based tactical SRPG in the style of the studio's previous title, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden. Today we were treated to 17 minutes of pre-alpha gameplay. It still needs some polishing but already looks like a worthy successor to what came before. In a...
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News PSVR2 Heavyweight Horizon Call of the Mountain Given Launch Trailer
Say hello to Aloy in VR
Sony has posted a Horizon Call of the Mountain launch trailer ahead of the game's release alongside PSVR2 on 22nd February 2023, which features new gameplay footage and our first glimpse of Aloy. We have known she will be in the title for some time now, but here we see her in the virtual reality flesh as part of a story...
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News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to Feature 5 Combat Stances, Including One with a Blaster
Multi-tool
We're all pretty pumped for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor here at Push Square. The first game, Fallen Order, has its flaws, but is by and large a very fun action game with well-realised lightsaber combat. The sequel will obviously build upon the solid foundation put down with the original, and that means expanding the combat system to give...
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News The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me Gets Friend's Pass, Curator's Cut in Free Update
Frights with friends
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me kind of came and went, it feels like. We weren't enormous fans of the entry ourselves, but it's still worth checking out if you truly believe in Supermassive Games' formula. That process just got both easier and more appealing, with a Friend's Pass and Curator's Cut added in the most...
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News Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Remake Delayed Due to Russian Attacks on Ukraine
Frogwares forced to extend deadline
Ukrainian developer Frogwares has had to delay its planned release of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened on PS5, PS4, and other platforms. Initially targeting a launch in late February/early March, the studio is now aiming to get the game out by April. As outlined in the above video message, the ongoing conflict in...
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News Disney Dreamlight Valley's Festival of Friendship Is Sure to Put Some Pep in Your Step
Friendship = Magic
Childhood dream simulator Disney Dreamlight Valley just got its third major update in the form of the aggressively wholesome-sounding Festival of Friendship. It's available right now on both PS5 and PS4. Introducing new friends (yay), features, and even some frost, the Festival of Friendship update brings Frozen's frigid snowman...
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News Genshin Impact's Big 3.5 Update Promises Rewards and Reunions on PS5, PS4
Feel the Windblume's Breath
The next major update from gacha giga hit Genshin Impact is weeks away, and developer miHoYo has outlined what eager fans can expect. Scheduled to roll out across PS5 and PS4 – as well, of course, as PC and smartphones – the revamp will bring with it new characters, returning minigames, and much more. It’s being...
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News REZZIL PLAYER Brings Pro Sports Drills to PSVR2
Man on
To be honest, we’re not huge fans of using our virtual reality headsets to get a workout, but this is big business on Meta Quest 2, and so it makes sense that developers would latch onto PSVR2 with their products. REZZIL PLAYER – a game that’s been “built under the guidance of professional athletes and coaches from the Premier League,...
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Competition Win a Pair of Tickets to PAX East
Wicked Pissa
We've teamed up with our friends at ReedPop to offer you some free tickets to PAX East, which is taking place March 23-26 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. We have 2x pairs of four-day passes up for grabs so that you can attend with a friend or family member. All you need to do is answer the question below to be in with a...
Thursday 16th Feb 2023
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Collection Chests Locations
Where to find all Collection Chests
Looking for where to find all Collection Chests in Hogwarts Legacy? Collection Chests are one type of collectible in Hogwarts Legacy, usually containing some valuable gear or loot to help you on your adventure. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to tell you where to find all Collection Chests...
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News Sony Appears to Have Leaked Several Unannounced PSVR2 Games
Whoopsie daisy
It looks like Sony may have just leaked the existence of several unannounced titles coming to PSVR2, specifically, Solaris Offworld Combat 2, Wanderer, Gorn and Project Wingman. Spotted by UploadVR, the unannounced games were listed on the German PlayStation Blog (which has since been deleted but can still be viewed via the
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Review Wild Hearts (PS5) - A Fast-Paced, Thrilling Alternative to Monster Hunter
Domo arigato Mr. Kemono
Let's get the boring paperwork out of the way quickly. Yes, Wild Hearts is a lot like Monster Hunter: World. The similarities are plain to see, both structurally and conceptually. However, far from being a Monster Hunter clone, thanks to mostly fantastic creature design and splendid, fast-paced combat with an emphasis on ad...
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Review Horizon Call of the Mountain (PSVR2) - Pretty Platformer Reaches New Heights
Just don't look down
Ever wondered why Aloy has abs so rippled they’d make a Greek statue blush? It turns out surviving the tribal world of Horizon is tough – as PSVR2 launch title Call of the Mountain can attest. This next-gen virtual reality effort from The Persistence developer Firesprite and famed first-party Guerrilla Games is unflinchingly...
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News Like a Dragon: Ishin! Combat Demo Is Out on PS5 Now
Practise before launch
Update: The Like a Dragon: Ishin! demo is available to download now on the PS Store, but only PS5 users can play. There's no PS4 version on offer like there is for the full game. Your save data from the demo won't carry over to the paid version. Original story: A Like a Dragon: Ishin! demo focusing on combat looks set to hit...
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News Like a Dragon: Ishin's PS5, PS4 Trophy List Will Destroy You
Do everything, ever
The Yakuza Like a Dragon series is no stranger to extremely tough (read: very grindy) Trophy lists — and upcoming spinoff Like a Dragon: Ishin! is another one that's aimed squarely at masochists. The title's PS5 and PS4 list is packed with what can only be described as mind-breaking Trophies — the kind of trinkets that'll...
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News Hogwarts Legacy Tops Japanese Charts as PS5 Domination Continues
As if by magic
The PS5 continues to outsell the competition by some distance in its native Japan, with hardware numbers pushing past an impressive 93,000 last week. There's been some debate over why the PS5 is doing so well despite the fact that software sales seem so dead, but that's not really a point of contention this time around, as Hogwarts...
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News MultiVersus Daily Peak Player Count Down 99% Since Launch
From more than 150,000 to around 700
MultiVersus was something of a phenomenon when it burst onto the scene in August of last year, quickly racking up more than 10 million players before it was even out of open beta. Obviously, games that have a buzz about them can generally attract an audience at launch (especially if they're free to play), but...
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Site News Our Plan for PSVR2 Reviews Through Launch and Beyond
Down to business
The embargo for some – but not all – PSVR2 content lifted today, and hopefully you’ve already had time to check out our hardware review and Horizon Call of the Mountain coverage. If not, rest assured it’s not going anywhere, so have a look at your convenience – there’s a lot of info to pour over, so put on the kettle and...
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News Company of Heroes 3 Demonstrates Tactics Available to Budding Commanders
The right tool for the job
Company of Heroes 3 is a strategy game that is all about player choice, giving budding commanders options in how they deal with the challenges ahead. In a new trailer, developers from Relic Entertainment demonstrate the different ways in which a single mission can be accomplished, and it all begins with company choice...
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News Tetris Effect: Connected Receives New Modes When it Launches on PS5, PSVR2
Endless
Tetris Effect (or Tetris Effect: Connected if you want to get serious about it) is a magnificent falling block puzzler that we've played a lot on PS4 and PSVR. However, we're itching to get acquainted with the game all over again when it launches on PS5 day and date with PSVR2. It's going to look so good with the spangly new hardware. The...
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News This Video Will Make You Want to Play Destiny 2 Again
As Light Falls
Bungie has a real habit of putting out pre-release promotional videos for its Destiny 2 expansions that make you think to yourself: "I should probably get back into Destiny 2." And, with Lightfall just around the corner, this latest ViDoc is no different. The new DLC for the looter shooter comes to PS5, PS4 on 28th February 2023, and...
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News MLB The Show 23 PS5, PS4 Further Refines Sony's Flagship Sports Game
Batter up
Sports games are developed on an annual cycle, and therefore they’re more iterative than what you tend to experience in other titles. It means that improvements are rolled out with each edition, but many of these may be minor underlying things, which tune the experience – but don’t radically reinvent it. That seems to be the case...
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News Strategy RPG Redemption Reapers Gets Emotive Final Trailer
Tugging on the heart strings
Redemption Reapers is a dark fantasy strategy RPG launching on PS4 on 23rd February, and it's sure to appeal to fans of the excellent Tactics Ogre: Reborn. We got an emotive story trailer to set the scene, intermixed with some tactical turn-based action. While the cinematic lip-syncing certainly leaves a lot to be...
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News Atomic Heart Composer Mick Gordon Donates Fee to Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Good Guy Gordon
Veteran composer Mick Gordon has revealed that he has donated his fee for the upcoming action RPG Atomic Heart to Red Cross Australia's Ukraine Crisis Appeal, in order to "stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine." Gordon shared a statement on Twitter explaining his decision: Gordon is an Australian composer with numerous...
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News Make Friends with Venom in Redemption DLC for Marvel's Midnight Suns
Makes amends next week on PS5
Marvel’s Midnight Suns may not have sold to 2K Games’ expectations, but it’s still a great strategy title that’s well worth giving a go. Fortunately, you have no excuse not to if you’re a PS Plus Premium subscriber, as a
Wednesday 15th Feb 2023
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Guide Best Racing Games on PS5
The top PS5 racing games, ranked and rated
What are the best racing games on PS5? Video games have been around a long time, but humanity's love of cars goes back much, much further. It's no wonder that racing games have been part of the gaming landscape since the very start, with the compulsion to go fast and clock the quickest times still just as...
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Review Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) - Aloy Returns in Superior PS5 Sequel
Red Head Redemption 2
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. With Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games set the bar very high for itself. Its first attempt at an open world action RPG...
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Review The Quarry (PS5) - Maybe Until Dawn Was Just a Fluke
One foot in the grave
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. Whether it likes it or not, Supermassive Games will always have its titles compared to Until Dawn. The British developer...
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Review Borderlands 3 - Looting and Shooting Is Back and Better Than Ever
Don't forget to like, follow, and obey
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. Borderlands 3 is one of those rare games where you most likely knew if you would be purchasing it or not...
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Review Scarlet Nexus (PS5) - 'Brain Punk' RPG Gets a Lot Right, But Ends Up Feeling Stunted
Seeing red
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. Scarlet Nexus is quite a unique action RPG set in a world where the human brain has evolved. Most people are hooked up to a kind of...
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Review Outriders (PS5) - Great Combat? That's a People Can Fly Game
Ridin' dirty
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. You know what? Outriders is pretty good. Torn apart during
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News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Patch Will Fix Glitched Trophy This Week
Accio Platinum
Hogwarts Legacy is a fantastic open world adventure, and it’s lighting up the sales charts as a result. But the launch hasn’t been flawless on PS5, and developer Avalanche Software has been busy beavering away on a patch since release day. That update, according to community manager Chandler Wood, will arrive later this week –...
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News Big Discounts for PS Plus Members in New PS Store Sale
NFS! Ghost of Tsushima! Ratchet!
A new PS Store sale has hit Sony's digital marketplace, discounting over 400 PS5, PS4 games until 1st March 2023. A range of price drops is available to everyone, but they're even better if you hold an active PS Plus membership. Below you'll find just a selection of the best deals to be had if you subscribe to Sony's...
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Mini Review Tales of Symphonia Remastered (PS4) - Barebones Remaster Distracts from a Classic RPG
Lloyd Irving, wake up!
Still one of the most highly regarded instalments in Namco's long-running series, Tales of Symphonia could be considered a classic. Indeed, it's easy forget that the game's almost 20 years old — and Tales of Symphonia Remastered shows that the adventure actually holds up surprisingly well. The storytelling's a little...
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News PS Plus Festival of Play Offers Prizes, Deals, Games, and Tournaments
Available until 24th February
Sony has today revealed a new PS Plus Festival of Play promotion that encompasses a range of activities that includes prizes, PS Store deals, tournaments, and the newly announced PS Plus Extra and
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News Fans Think They've Found Out More About Ground Breaking Twisted Metal PS5
A bold project in a unique universe
We know there’s a Twisted Metal television show in post-production right now, and rumour has it Firesprite Games is working on an all-new PS5 entry in the storied Sony series. While the project’s yet to be officially announced, fans have been digging for information for quite some time, and a selection of job...
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News Jensen Ackles Demonstrates 'The Atomic Way' in Live-Action Atomic Heart Trailer
Pokes fun at Hogwarts Legacy in the process
As the hype for Atomic Heart, the pseudo-Soviet action RPG set during a robot apocalypse, approaches critical mass, so too does the video game marketing machine. Case in point, this live-action Atomic Heart trailer starring none other than Jensen Ackles, AKA heartthrob Dean Winchester, the older brother...
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News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Feature Larger Maps, Populated with More NPCs
May the more be with you
A video sequel is a tough prospect, it needs to retain the spirit of the original whilst simultaneously pushing the series forward, both narratively and mechanically. Oh, and it needs to look better, too. One of the ways Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is managing that conundrum is by utilising the power of the PS5 to create larger...
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News Firewall Ultra Raises Pulses with Key Art from Anticipated PSVR2 FPS
More information soon
Firewall Ultra, the sequel to First Contact’s well-liked virtual reality FPS, will be part of the second-wave of PSVR2 titles when it launches later in 2023 – and here’s a first look at the game’s key art. Fans of the original will spot several contractors from the PSVR title, surrounded by a new arrival: Havoc, a...
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News God of War Ragnarok 3-Hour Trial Now Available on PS Plus Premium
Update: Now available outside of NA
Update: The three-hour trial for God of War Ragnarok is now available in Europe. Original Story: One of PS Plus Premium's best perks is its range of full game trials, which has been expanding quite a lot in recent months. These allow members to download titles and play them for a limited time, and if they like...
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News PSVR2 Headset and Sense Controllers Get Taken Apart in Dual Teardown Videos
Do not try this at home
With the launch of PSVR2 right around the corner, available from 22nd February, anticipation for Sony's latest piece of hardware is rapidly approaching fever pitch. We went hands on with the device and were impressed with what we played. Today, we have something a little more overtly technical to whet your whistle with; how...
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News Fate Had Other Plans for Kratos in Earlier Draft of God of War Ragnarok
Or, at least, the writers did
To say that Kratos, the calm and reasonable God of War, defied fate over the course of his travels would be an understatement of divine proportions. He did so repeatedly across multiple mythologies, and neither the Norns nor the Fates themselves could best the Ghost of Sparta. But another god almost did, at least, they...
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News Social Golf Sim Walkabout Mini Golf Putting PSVR2 Soon
Par for the course
The humongously popular social golf game Walkabout Mini Golf is getting a PSVR2 version soon. Announced earlier today by Mighty Coconut, the release promises to allow you to “feel a new real” when it arrives with eight easy and eight hard courses. There’ll also be a variety of DLC courses available to extend your experience...
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News Resident Evil Village VR Mode Gets Demo Alongside PSVR2 Launch
Face your fears
As if PSVR2's launch lineup wasn't already strong enough, recall that the excellent Resident Evil Village's VR Mode will be available on 22nd February as free DLC. We got a trailer showing it all in action, and boy, does it look like a nightmare experience for the faint of heart. Just thinking about going through the hell that was...
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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 learn How to Earn Gold Fast in order to unlock most characters in the game. However, if you're a new or casual player, you may be looking for a list of all free characters you...
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News PSVR2's Switchback VR Adds Ghastly Bobble Heads to Rollercoaster Ride
Bubble, bobble
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, developer Supermassive Games’ spiritual PSVR2 successor to the very enjoyable PSVR rails shooter Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, will include ghastly bobble heads for you to place in your roller coaster of misery. Pre-order bonuses for the game, due out on 16th March, include a skull bobble head, as well...
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News Give Final Fantasy VII's Midgar a Good Scrub in PowerWash Simulator on 2nd March
Five new levels for free
Square Enix has announced the free Final Fantasy VII-themed DLC pack for PowerWash Simulator will be available on PS5, PS4 from 2nd March 2023. It includes five more levels, allowing you to clean the likes of Seventh Heaven, a Mako Energy Exhibit, and an Airbuster. The Scorpion Sentinel and Cloud's Hardy Daytona bike also...
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News Splat Spiders Like Never Before When Kill It with Fire Crawls onto PSVR2, PSVR
Overkill
Arachnophobes, you might want to skip this article. Kill It with Fire, a game about hunting down and squishing spiders with ridiculous weapons, is already available on PS4 — but it'll soon be taken to a new dimension. Yes, developer Casey Donnellan Games has announced it's bringing the arachnid-eradicating title to virtual reality, and...
Tuesday 14th Feb 2023
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Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in February 2023
Best PS5 console deals and bundles
Which shops have PS5 stock for February 2023? What are the best PlayStation 5 console deals? After a lengthy period of stock struggles, Sony has finally promised that PS5 consoles will now be much easier to find at retail. Early evidence suggests that consoles are indeed more readily available across a number of...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Merlin Trials Locations and How to Solve Them
Merlin's Beard! Trophy guide
What are All Merlin Trials Locations in Hogwarts Legacy and How Do You Solve Them? One type of Collectible in the game is Merlin Trials, which offer a little environmental puzzle in exchange for a gear capacity upgrade. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Merlin Trials locations and how to...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Quests
Every mission in Hogwarts Legacy
Looking for all quests in Hogwarts Legacy? The title's open world campaign consists of Main Quests, Side Quests, and Assignments. Many of these missions will be automatically given to you, but Side Quests must be found while many of the Assignments are optional. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Landing Platforms Locations
Where to find every Landing Platform
What are all Landing Platforms locations in Hogwarts Legacy? The Landing Platforms are a type of collectible, with many to be found throughout the open world. They are colourful platforms that are designed for you to land on from a Broomstick. They are not marked on the map like other collectibles are, so you'll...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Astronomy Tables Locations
Where to find every Astronomy Table
What are all Astronomy Tables locations in Hogwarts Legacy? The Astronomy Tables are a type of collectible, with many to be found throughout the open world. They are stone structures that can only be interacted with at night (See Also: How to Change Time of Day). As part of our
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Ancient Magic Hotspots Locations
Where to find every Ancient Magic Hotspot
What are all Ancient Magic Hotspots in Hogwarts Legacy? The Ancient Magic Hotspots are a type of collectible that extend your Ancient Magic Meter. Upon interacting with the Ancient Magic Hotspot, you must find traces of Ancient Magic in the nearby area. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to...
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News Microsoft Can't Deny Xbox Game Pass Cannibalises Software Sales
Redmond firm releases statement
Update: Following a wave of reporting based on documentation from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority which suggested what we all suspected, that Xbox Game Pass is harming full-price software sales, the Redmond firm has released a statement to Kotaku which fails to deny the claims: "Xbox Game Pass offers...
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Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
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News Flaunt Your Favourite Harry Potter House with Free Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Avatars
Ten points for Gryffindor
Do you want to proudly declare your Hufflepuff devotion to all your PS5 friends? Well, now you can, courtesy of the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup on PlayStation.com. This fairly simple interactive experience sees you logging into your PSN account a completing a variety of fairly straightforward tasks in order to unlock avatars...
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Review Wanted: Dead (PS5) - A Fascinating Mess of an Action Game
Dead, but not buried
Jeez, where do we even begin with Wanted: Dead? It feels like an action game from another age, harkening back to the many lower budget, madcap brawlers that found cult acclaim on the PS2 and PS3. It's also an extremely janky release, absolutely packed with dodgy character models, borderline unreadable combat animations, and...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Coastal Cavern Collectibles
All collectibles in Coastal Cavern
Looking for all Coastal Cavern collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area towards the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Coastal Cavern collectibles. Note: This
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Marunweem Lake Collectibles
All collectibles on Marunweem Lake
Looking for all Marunweem Lake collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area dominated by water on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Marunweem Lake collectibles. Note: This
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Manor Cape Collectibles
All collectibles in Manor Cape
Looking for all Manor Cape collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Manor Cape collectibles. Note: This page is a work i
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Clagmar Coast Collectibles
All collectibles on Clagmar Coast
Looking for all Clagmar Coast collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Clagmar Coast collectibles. Note: This page is
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Rumour Sony Is Plotting Wireless Earbuds for PS5
As platform holder looks to revamp product mix
Sony is slowly but steadily increasing the mix of peripherals available for PS5, and the typically reliable Insider Gaming purports to have the scoop on another product: wireless earbuds. Scheduled to release anywhere from April 2023 through March 2024, the portable AirPod-inspired accessories will...
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News The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond
Eyes forward, Guardians
Destiny 2's next expansion, Lightfall, launches on 28th February and will introduce the first of several big new changes coming to the now-venerable service game. Game director Joe Blackburn outlined what is to come in a monstrous 5000-word blog post entitled Lightfall and the Year Ahead. Beginning with Lightfall, Destiny 2...
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News The Witcher 3 PS5 Performance Mode Noticeably Worse After Patch 4.01
One step forward, one step back
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt got a native PS5 release when the Complete Edition launched back in December, marking the first time PlayStation players could travel The Continent and murder much of its wildlife at a silky-smooth 60fps. And while it all looked and ran well, there was still room for improvement, and so in...
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Mini Review PowerWash Simulator (PS5) - Surprisingly Appealing, Deeply Satisfying
Good, clean fun
By now, you'll have made your mind up about PowerWash Simulator. It's been doing the rounds for a couple of years, winning hearts with its simple, inexplicably compelling gameplay. Yes, it's about blasting water at filthy buildings and objects. Yes, broadly it's quite repetitive and slow. Yes, you could get a power washer and hose...
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Cragcroftshire Collectibles
All collectibles in Cragcroftshire
Looking for all Cragcroftshire collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Cragcroftshire collectibles. Note: This page
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News Test Out C-Smash VRS in Free PSVR2 Demo Next Month
You're gonna want to hit that
Update: As confirmed on the PS Blog, you'll be able to test out the reimagined Cosmic Smash on PSVR2 starting from 23rd March as a free demo takes aim at the PS Store. This sampler will allow you play both online against a friend or solo in training mode.
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Poidsear Coast Collectibles
All collectibles in Poidsear Coast
Looking for all Poidsear Coast collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area towards the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Poidsear Coast collectibles. Note: This
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Mini Review Ten Dates (PS4) - A Much Improved Rom-Com Sequel
Seven out of ten dates
Has humanity ever had a worse idea than speed dating? Once you forget all the obviously terrible stuff like biological weapons and motion controls, speed dating must be right up there. Five minutes of pish banter with a person who isn't laughing at any of your killer jokes before you half-heartedly ask for contact information...
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News Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2.0 Ups the Ante in Season 2 Launch Trailer
Lock and load
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 launches tomorrow, bringing with it the new Ashika map, Ranked Play, a DMZ expansion, and 1v1 Gulag, in addition to a new Battle Pass, of course. This new content injection was actually
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News Celebrate Valentine's Day with Sackboy: A Big Adventure's Latest Free DLC
Smitten
Sackboy: A Big Adventure has been quietly adding more and more costumes to its sizeable wardrobe. Developer Sumo Digital has made a whole bunch of post-launch DLC for the PS5 and PS4 platformer, and all of them have been freebies. That includes the latest effort, which gives everyone's favourite burlap hero a lovey-dovey makeover: The...
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News Wild Hearts Welcomes You to the Tranquil Village of Minato, Your Hunting Hub
Home is where the hunt begins
Wild Hearts launches at the end of the week, on 17th February for PS5, and we got a trailer introducing us to the game's hunting hub, the tranquil village of Minato. Like the Monster Hunter franchise, which popularised the genre, Wild Hearts is a hunting game, and players will spend as much time tooling up for each...
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News Boyfriend Dungeon, a Dating Sim Dungeon Crawler, Comes to PS5 Today
Happy Valentine's Day
If you've ever looked at a typical dungeon crawler and thought, yes, what this needs is the ability to become romantically involved with personifications of the weapons you wield, that very specific desire has now been catered for. Boyfriend Dungeon has "surprise" launched on PS5 today, 14th February 2023. It's not exactly a...
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News Media Molecule Reveals Details on This Year's Impy Awards as Dreams Turns 3 Years Old
Happy birthday!
They grow up so fast, don't they? PS4 make-'em-up Dreams celebrates its third anniversary today, and to go along with the milestone, Media Molecule has unveiled some of its plans for the fourth annual Impy Awards. In case you don't know, the Impy Awards is a yearly ceremony in which the developer and the Dreams community celebrate...
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News Sidescrolling Battle Royale Dead Cide Club Deploying to PS5
Which side are we running?
Sidescrolling F2P battle royale Dead Cide Club is coming to PS5 at an as-yet unknown date, giving us a look at a popular genre from a whole new perspective. The title is launching into Early Access on Steam on 27th February, and we got to see the kind of action we PlayStation players can look forward to. It sounds quite...
Monday 13th Feb 2023
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News Sony May Have Added Another First-Party Studio to Its Roster
That's the rumour, anyway
Sony may have purchased UK-based developer Ballistic Moon, a team rumoured to be working on an Unreal Engine 5-powered AAA narrative-based single player adventure for the PS5. It’s strongly speculated that the Japanese giant is publishing this game, and therefore if progress is impressing executives, an acquisition...
