Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in November 2023
Best PS5 console deals + PS5 Slim!
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
Guide Best PS5 SSD 2023: Boost Your PS5 Storage Capacity
All PS5 M.2 NVMe SSD requirements and best Solid State Drive to buy
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When and where to watch Sony's PlayStation Showcase
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
PS5 - News
November2023
News Atlus Announces Inevitable Day 1 DLC for Persona 5 Tactica
Repaint Your Heart
Being a spinoff of the almost unimpeachable Persona 5 Royal, specifically, it was only a matter of time before developer Atlus and publisher SEGA would unveil the inevitable onslaught of premium DLC. In a Japanese trailer, we learn that Kasumi Yoshizawa, a new companion added in Royal, would be coming to Tactica as premium content...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ESRB Rating Teases Swearing, Alcohol, Impalement
"The words sh*t, a*shole, and pr*ck appear in the game"
As we inch ever closer to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's inevitable 29th February release on PS5, a clearer picture of what kind of game it will be begins to emerge. According to the title's newly published ESRB summary, a character will utter the line: "Just admit it. You're obviously captivated...
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Physical Version Set to Be Announced This Week
"It's going to be a busy week"
Fans of discs, boxes, and the occasional manual, rejoice: Larian Studios is set to officially confirm a physical version for Baldur's Gate 3 this week. Having been teased by the studio's director of publishing Michael Douse, the official Twitter account for the developer said this is going to be a busy week for "fans...
A Grend old time
The year is 2023, and formulative 1970s anime UFO Robot Grendizer has just been revived as a modern action game. Developed by French studio Endroad, UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves has a clear reverence for the source material, and although it's an undeniably rough product in terms of technical performance, fans of...
News Become a Suicide Squad Insider with Story, Gameplay Details This Week
PS5 title resurfaces with livestream
Rocksteady appears ready to allow Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League back into the public conscience as it has announced the first instalment in a video series all about the upcoming PS5 game. Set to debut this Wednesday, the initial episode will cover the story and gameplay of the title slated for release on...
News Sony's Big PS Store Black Friday Sale Starts This Week
PS5, PS4 deals stay for 10 days
Sony has announced its huge PS Store Black Friday will get underway this Friday, 17th November 2023, with thousands of PS5, PS4 titles expected to be discounted. Lasting for 10 days, the PlayStation Blog highlights recent releases like EA Sports FC 24, NBA 2K24, and Assassin's Creed Mirage as just a few games you'll...
Talking Point As PS5 Turns 3, How Are You Feeling About It?
Toddler years
Believe it or not, we're now three years into the PS5 generation — about a third of the way (probably more) through its lifespan before the inevitable PS6. Sony's system has come a long way in that time, and the platform holder is determined to see it a success, aggressively pushing hardware and crafting top tier games to justify a...
Rumour Dragon Age Dreadwolf Really Is Set to Release in 2024
Dreading it
We're yet to actually see the game in action — if you can believe it — but it's widely believed that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is targeting a 2024 release date (barring any big delays). And now, that theory's being backed up by a recent discovery on a BioWare dev's LinkedIn profile. Said profile specifically states that Dreadwolf is a...
News Here's How PS5 Will Help You Become Na'Vi in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
'Av a look at this
It’s hard to tell whether Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is going to be big or not. On the one hand, the upcoming Ubisoft adventure is based on one of the biggest movie franchises on the planet (at least when it comes to Box Office results, anyway). On the other, well, it largely looks like a Far Cry reskin if we’re being...
Review Jagged Alliance 3 (PS5) - Dormant Series Returns with a Solid Tactical Offering
Honour among thieves
The Jagged Alliance series still has an imposing reputation in strategy gaming circles, despite the last mainline entry launching 24 years ago and the spin-offs being generally not great. Jagged Alliance 3, thankfully, does an excellent job of modernising the series while introducing engaging new elements, crafting a genuinely...
Hardware Review PS Portal Is the Perfect PS5 Companion (For Some)
A great product at the mercy of your Internet connection
When the PS Portal was first announced, we were endlessly sceptical about Sony's sort of return to the handheld market. We've spent the best part of a decade clamouring for a new PS Vita, so the PS Portal understandably feels like a half-measure, rather than the real deal. However, after...
News UK Sales Charts: Everyone Hates Modern Warfare 3, But It's Still Number One
Later, haters
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the worst-received game in the series in a very long time, maybe ever, but that hasn't stopped it debuting at number one in the UK's physical charts. It may be a below par Call of Duty, but it's still a Call of Duty — a name that's too big to fail. It sold the vast majority of
News A Whopping 80% of Modern Warfare 3's Physical UK Sales Were on PS5, PS4
Domination
A contractual obligation means Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for at least ten years, despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. But if numbers continue to trend like this, we could foresee the series remaining on Sony’s consoles for a lot longer: an enormous 80 per cent of Modern Warfare 3’s physical copies...
Guide Tekken 8: All Confirmed Characters
The Iron Fist Tournament returns
Looking for all confirmed characters in Tekken 8? Bandai Namco's fighting game series has given us some iconic characters over the years, and this upcoming instalment looks to be full of them. Although Tekken 8 doesn't have a release date at the time of writing, franchise boss Katsuhiro Harada has hinted that the...
News Get Ready for the Next Battle! Reina Rounds Out Tekken 8's Roster
Purple Reina
The announcement of purple-haired temptress Reina has completed Tekken 8’s release day roster, and you can view the full list of All Confirmed Characters through the link. Officially unveiled during a tournament livestream overnight, the trendy newcomer wields an acrobatic style loosely inspired by contemporary martial arts technique...
News Larian's Xbox Series S Optimization Efforts May Benefit Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5
Better together
Baldur's Gate 3 was released on PS5 back on 6th September. Still, issues regarding performance and parity have prevented the game's release on Xbox platforms, primarily due to split-screen co-op struggling on the less powerful Series S, and our friends over at Pure Xbox have been keeping tabs on the situation. However, a recent...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Has Some of the Worst PS5, PS4 Review Scores of the Year
Gollum's still got it beat, though
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is being described by critics as one of the most cynical PS5 and PS4 releases in quite some time, and it’s getting battered by reviews. While we’re still taking our time to work through the campaign and multiplayer maps, the release’s Metacritic score currently sits at just 50,...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden Is So Confusing Even RGG Studio Got Mixed Up
Judgement day
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a mouthful, a hell of a title hailing from a series known for confusing naming conventions, made worse since the Yakuza franchise rebranded as Like a Dragon in the West. It's so confusing that even developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio appears to have gotten mixed up in its latest game and...
Black Friday 2023 Early PS5, PS4 Deals on Consoles, Games, Controllers and More
Black Friday savings are here!
Looking for the best PS5 and PS4 Black Friday deals? This year's Black Friday is fast approaching – the event kicks off on Friday 24th November – and some retailers are already going live with a variety of deals ahead of the day itself. Last year saw some great discounts on games, DualSense controllers, PS Plus...
News Activision Pulling Modern Warfare 3 Maps Already Due to Grim Spawns
Lovely camping weather
The new Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3, was released on Friday, and already multiple maps have been pulled from the game's multiplayer suite after players en masse were gunned down thanks to some truly miserable spawn points. The primary culprit was the map Quarry, which, when played in the Hardpoint game mode, would...
News Yes, You Can Attach the New PS5's Detachable Disc Drive to Another Console
Sony's feeling flexible
Swapping disc drives with the new PS5 is easy, and while you will need an Internet connection in order to verify the hardware, you’ll easily be able to swap between different devices. This is demonstrated in the video embedded above, as YouTuber TronicsFix registers a single disc drive with various consoles, and then swaps...
News PS5 Fans Think They've Found Marvel's Wolverine's Release Year
And it could be close
Insomniac Games is, in some ways, carrying Sony’s first-party this generation – and it may not be done just yet. Fresh from the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just a few weeks ago, fans think they’ve discovered the release year of Marvel’s Wolverine: 2024. That would make back-to-back tentpole AAA titles from the...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (13th November to 20th November)
Dead or alive
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? The release schedule is hitting overdrive ahead of the holidays, even if there aren't exactly any major titles launching this week. Persona 5 Tactica is arguably the biggest, a strategy spin-off of the popular RPG. Click through...
News PS Plus Premium Poised to Add Another Classic Disney Game
Rating emerges for another PSP port
While not every publisher has been supportive of Sony’s drive to bring emulated PS1 and PSP games to PS Plus Premium, Disney has been a surprise ally. And it looks like another of its old tie-ins could be coming to PS5 and PS4 in the near future, as Gematsu spotted the Taiwanese ratings board has added a listing...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Microtransaction Backlash Prompts Free Fatalities
A make good for those who coughed up
The vociferous response to Mortal Kombat 1’s controversial paid Halloween Fatality has prompted Warner Bros to respond, with fans who coughed up for the seasonal finisher getting two bonus moves for free. Back in October, the publisher attracted the ire of players by flogging a premium Fatality for 1,200
Video PS Portal Unboxing Gives Us Our First Look at Sony's PS5 Handheld
It's all about the form
The PlayStation Portal is almost upon us, sort of marking the return to the handheld gaming market for Sony. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a unit on the run-up to its November 15th release date to take our PlayStation 5 experience on the go. However, before we turn on this new device for the first time, we're here...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 502
Once more with feeling
The big new release this weekend is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but it feels like interest in the franchise is at an all-time low, doesn’t it? That doesn’t exactly mean the title will be flop – far from it – but we’re not exactly expecting to see it pop up too frequently in this week’s WAYP. Aaron Bayne: I'll...
News Sony Takes Control of UK as PS5 Climbs to 51% Market Share
More than double Xbox over last six months
As has been reflected in other parts of Europe – like in France, where Sony currently is beating Xbox Series X|S by a ratio of 90 per cent – the PS5 has gained 51 per cent market share in the UK over the past six months. By comparison, Nintendo has just 25 per cent market share, while Microsoft has...
Poll Are You Buying a PS5 'Slim'?
Slimmer down
With the new PS5 model now available for purchase in the US — with other regions likely to follow in the very near future — we think it's time to ask whether you plan on picking up the PS5 'Slim'. For those who already own a PS5, this is probably an unnecessary expense. Aside from being a bit smaller and having slightly expanded...
Video Modern Warfare 3 Maps Lack Character In Side-By Side Comparison
More pixels, more problems?
Modern Warfare 3 just landed on PS5, bringing with it the 16 original maps from 2009’s Modern Warfare 2. From Terminal to Wasteland, some of the best Call of Duty maps ever made have received a facelift — definitively bringing them into the modern gaming era. But how much has Infinity Ward actually changed with these...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Dominates Golden Joystick Awards, Wins Game of the Year
The first of many
This year's Golden Joystick Awards are over, and Baldur's Gate 3 has walked away the big winner. The superb RPG snagged the all-encompassing 'Ultimate Game of the Year', beating out the likes of Alan Wake 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 16, and many more. Larian's universally acclaimed title also scooped the win in six...
News PS5 Arcade Racer Resistor Looks Like an Absolute Blast in This New Gameplay Trailer
Sign us up
Announced earlier this year, we were already on board with Resistor, but the racing action in this trailer definitely has us more excited. Combining an open world RPG with super-arcadey motorsport, the game looks to be shaping up really nicely. We're not completely convinced by the narrative aspect shown at the start of the video, but...
Video DualSense Edge vs. Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller: Which Premium Pad Is Best?
Taking control
Most of us will happily use the default DualSense controller to play our PS5 games. However, there's been a market for more premium input options for a long time, and Sony itself finally tapped into it with the DualSense Edge — a more customisable (and more expensive) version of its classic pad. On the other hand, Nacon has been in...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Ocean The Second Story R?
Star crossed
Considered by many to be one of, if not the best game in the series, PS1 and PSP classic Star Ocean The Second Story was revived last week in a very well received fashion. Star Ocean The Second Story R is a remake of the beloved RPG, bringing modern sensibilities to an old school adventure. We awarded it a 'great' 8/10 in our rather...
Family-friendly PS5 games ranked and rated
What are the best kids games on PS5? Many video games target a more mature audience, but there are just as many aimed at children. The good news is that there are lots of fantastic family-friendly experiences on PS5 that can be enjoyed at all ages. Whether you're looking for something simple to engage the...
News PS5 'Slim' Is Now Officially for Sale in the US
The time has come
As of today, Sony has started rolling out the new PS5 model in the US. The 'Slim' system is available to purchase from all of the usual retailers, and it's up for grabs on the official PlayStation Direct online store. There are also Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundles available. Buy PS5 Slim -...
News A New Trails Game Will Launch in Japan Next Year as the West Continues to Catch Up
Kuro 3 all but confirmed
Falcom's latest financial report reveals that a new Trails title is set to release before September 2024. It's highly likely that it'll end up being the third game in the series' latest saga, following on from Kuro no Kiseki and Kuro no Kiseki 2: Crimson Sin. The latter hit Japan in 2022, as Falcom focused on Ys X: Nordics...
Guide Best Sports Games on PS5
All the best PS5 sports games, ranked and rated
What are the best sports games on PS5? Whether you’re the kind of person who thinks football should be played with your hands or your feet, sports games are enormously popular on PlayStation, and there’s a growing selection available on the PlayStation 5. We’re combining both arcade and...
News Honkai: Star Rail Exceeds 1 Million Players on PS5, Dishes Out Crucial Currency
Pulling 'em in
HoYoverse’s gacha gaming sensation Honkai: Star Rail has been played by over one million players on PS5, which means it’s rewards time for faithful fans. Free-to-play forays like this can generally manipulate their most engaged users with the lure of in-game currency, and if you create an account in the turn-based RPG before 24th...
Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in November 2023
Best PS5 console deals + PS5 Slim!
Update: Sony has officially released the PS5 Slim in the US, with other territories coming soon. <related ids="158219"> Which shops have PS5 stock for November 2023? What are the best PlayStation 5 console deals? After a lengthy period of stock struggles, Sony has finally managed to make PS5 consoles much...
News LEGO 2K Goooal Is PS5, PS4's Worst Kept Secret
2KGoaldn
LEGO 2K Goooal, a soccer-based take on Denmark’s most famous bricks, may be the worst kept secret on PlayStation – especially now previous frontrunner Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 has released. The title, which has been rumoured for eons, has now popped up on the PS Store’s back-end under the name Build Up, complete with officia
News Legendary Dev LEVEL-5 Will Continue Its Resurrection This Month
DECAPOLICE, Inazuma Eleven, and more expected
LEVEL-5 had all but disappeared up until recently, but the legendary Japanese developer is making a big comeback right now. The studio has announced multiple promising projects, including the highly anticipated detective RPG DECAPOLICE and the PlayStation debut of Inazuma Eleven. And we’ll find out...
News People Are Beginning to Play Around with PS5's Remote Play Handheld
Stream like you mean it
While the PS Portal is technically Sony’s first portable since the PS Vita, the Japanese giant is treating it as more of an accessory for the PS5, like the DualSense Edge or upcoming Pulse headphones. That’s because the device can’t operate independently of the new-gen console, requiring an advanced, streamlined version...
Half the time normally allotted to Call of Duty titles
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is out today, and critics and players in Early Access have been hammering the game's underbaked single-player campaign. Wouldn't you know it, it turns out the title was churned out in less than half the time generally allotted to such an undertaking, which would go...
News Sony Has Stopped Updating PS Plus' Subscriber Numbers
In the dark
For the past two quarters, Sony has failed to provide an update on PS Plus’ total number of subscribers. The platform holder is not required to reveal this statistic, of course, but it’s always provided an interesting point of reference as the figure fluctuates throughout the year. Generally the service has hit a ceiling of around 50...
News Overwatch League Confirmed Dead as Blizzard Heads in 'New Direction'
Cheers, love
The ambitious Overwatch League, the most expensive esports bet ever floated, is seemingly no more, with Blizzard confirming that it will take competitive Overwatch "in a new direction." An OWL spokesperson released a statement to GGRecon, which announced the news in no uncertain terms: "We are transitioning from the Overwatch League...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 10 Should Keep Shadowheart on Track
Eyes on the prize
Just in time for the weekend, developer Larian Studios has released Baldur's Gate 3's tenth hotfix, which, in addition to four full patches, is a level of post-launch support we're afraid to become accustomed to for fear of future disappointment. However, it's smaller in scope than the relatively large Hotfix 9, so perhaps the s
News God of War Ragnarok LoFi Beats Are Chiller Than Fimbulwinter
More like GOAT McCreary
As the only possible thing to listen to while writing, we've become connoisseurs of LoFi music in recent years. Imagine our delight, then, at waking up to an official Bear McCreary joint on the PlayStation YouTube channel that mixes tracks from Sony Santa Monica's epic God of War Ragnarok soundtrack. The tracklist features...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News Broken Roads Delayed Days from Launch, and While Being Reviewed
Fair dinkum
Post-apocalyptic CRPG Broken Roads has been hit with a surprisingly late delay, mere days away from launch and review code already in critics' hands. Due out on 13th November, Australian indie studio Drop Bear Bytes announced the news on Twitter so suddenly that, at the time of writing, the game's Steam page was still not updated...
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2023 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2023 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Fatalities and How to Do Them
A full command list for every Fatality with distance and inputs
Looking for all Fatalities and how to do them in Mortal Kombat 1? Fatalities are the grisly finishing moves in NetherRealm Studios' fighting franchise, and performing them either online or offline is a huge part of uber-popular property's appeal. On this page, as part of our Mortal...
Poll Is God of War Ragnarok Still One of Sony's Best Games, One Year Later?
Oh boy oh boy
Today marks the first anniversary of God of War Ragnarok. The PlayStation exclusive launched on the 9th November 2022, and was immediately met with glowing praise from many a player. Weeks before, it had received universally positive reviews from critics, with some calling it one of Sony's greatest ever first-party titles. At the...
News PS5, PS4's Monthly Active Users Is Increasing
An impressive improvement year-over-year
There were more people playing PS5 and PS4 in the quarter ending 30th September than a year ago. Sony’s latest earnings report reveals that 108 million users connected to the PlayStation Network during the three-month period, compared to the 102 million users in 2022. That’s actually a significant...
News A PSVR2 Demo for Toy Soldier Puzzler Tin Hearts Has Marched onto PS Store
Get your head in the game
Tin Hearts arrived on PS5 and PS4 back in May of this year, and we rather liked it, calling it a "charming" Lemmings-like puzzle title in our review. While it's a fine experience on a flat screen, though, the concept has a lot of promise as a PSVR2 game — and support for Sony's current-gen headset is "coming soon" as a...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Sells Reasonably Well at Japanese Retail
R-tfully done
Recently released remake Star Ocean The Second Story R is enjoying a decent physical debut in Japan, the latest Famitsu sales charts reveal. It's not remotely surprising, but the classic RPG revival sold best on Nintendo Switch, followed by PS5 and then PS4. In total, the title moved just over 50,000 copies — which obviously isn't...
Rumour Mass Effect PS5 Game Might Still Be Six Years Away
"It is so far away"
If you thought the recent N7 Day teaser trailer for the next Mass Effect was an indication the RPG might be somewhat close to release, you may want to think again. We already know BioWare has Dragon Age: Dreadwolf to launch on PS5 first, but according to Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb, the game is so far out that it may not...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
Erase this
Out now on PS5 and PS4, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is yet another chapter in the (ongoing) saga of Kazuma Kiryu. Taking place before, during, and after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, it's all about what uncle Kaz was up to as Ichiban and his party did battle with corrupt politicians. We really enjoyed this...
News Comical God of War Ragnarok Video Marks the Game's First Anniversary
Happy birthday Kratos and Atreus
Today marks the one-year anniversary since God of War Ragnarok released as a PS5, PS4 exclusive. To commemorate the occasion, Santa Monica Studio has released a video that compiles some of the amusing mishaps it encountered during development, which you can catch above. The team said: "For the one-year anniversary,...
News Here's Another Sample of Kiryu's New English Voice in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Fans still seem divided
It's fair to say that the new English voiceover for longtime Like a Dragon protagonist Kazuma Kiryu didn't please everyone when it was revealed earlier in the year. In case you don't know, voice actor and YouTuber Yong Yea was cast in the iconic role — although we're yet to actually hear his take on the character in full,...
News Stop the Presses: Xbox Actually Outsold PlayStation in Japan Last Week, But There's a Big Catch
Calm before the storm
It's no secret that Xbox has historically struggled in Japan — especially when it comes to moving hardware. This generation has been no different for the team in green, with the Xbox Series X|S barely registering on the sales charts week after week. But in a shocking twist, Microsoft's current-gen systems actually outsold...
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Resurfaces Three Years Later with PS5, PS4 Release Date
Out in late April 2024
More than three years after its original announcement, Braid: Anniversary Edition has resurfaced with a confirmed PS5, PS4 release date of 30th April 2024. You can catch a new trailer above, with this version described as a reimagining that preserves "the fundamental integrity of the original release". The anniversary edition...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (November 2023)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
News Boy, We're Warming to These Official God of War Ragnarok Winter Blankets
Ragnarok is upon us
Winter is almost upon us (at least, here in the UK), and we'll be the first to admit that having a nice blanket really does help as the nights get colder (and colder, and colder...). Fortunately for us True Gamers, there's now a way to satisfy both our body temperature and our love for PlayStation at the same time. Indeed,...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Open Beta Is Worth a Download on PS5, PS4 This Weekend
Rise up (again)
The second open beta for upcoming fighter Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is now live on PS5 and PS4. If you want to give it a shot, all you need to do is head to the PlayStation Store and get it downloaded. The beta is set to last all weekend, coming to a close on Sunday night / Monday morning depending on your timezone. It's also...
News Physical Games Represented Just 4% of Sales for PlayStation Last Quarter
The only category down year-on-year
Sony's financials for Q2 of 2023 are here, and the report illuminates that physical games are a drop in the bucket for PlayStation these days. Sony Interactive Entertainment had a record-breaking second quarter in terms of revenue, pulling in ¥954.1 billion — up 32.38 per cent year-on-year. Of that total,...
News PS5 Earbuds, Elite Wireless Headset Available for Pre-Order Now
Link USB adapter also available
As previously announced by Sony, the new and upcoming PS5 Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset are now available for pre-order on the PlayStation Direct store. The products are up on the UK site now — priced at £199.99 and £129.99 respectively — and availability is expected to roll out...
News Sony Delays Six Live Service PS5 Games, But Company Remains Committed to Model
Wants the games to be enjoyed for a long time
Sony’s slashed its live service plans, announcing that six of its 12 in-production projects will not release by March 2026, as previously planned. The platform holder was plotting to launch the dozen or so titles by the end of its 2025 Fiscal Year, but in an earnings call, Sony bigwig Hiroki Totoki...
News PS5's Install Base Closes on 50 Million As Sony Gets Increasingly Aggressive
As manufacturer strives for record year
Sony is making up for lost time. With the PS5 heavily affected by post-pandemic stock shortages, the Japanese giant is trying to catch up to the PS4’s sales – and overtake them. It’s a feat it’ll likely achieve over the holidays, as a 4.9 million units quarter has put it just one million units behind...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Sales Swing Past Amazing 5 Million Units Milestone
Amazing
Insomniac Games’ critically acclaimed superhero sequel Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has sold over five million copies, as of 30th October. The figure was confirmed as part of a Sony earnings call, and later celebrated on social media by the Burbank-based developer. It means the game took about ten days to pass the milestone, a little longer...
News GTA 6 Will Not Be Delayed if Voice Actors Eventually Strike
Sequel "completely protected" whatever the outcome
With much of Hollywood out of action and SAG-AFTRA video game actors negotiating with publishers over a new union contract, the legitimate possibility of a voice actor strike continues to loom. But it’s not something that’s keeping Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick awake at night, as he confirmed...
News #DRIVE Rally Puts an Arcade Spin on the Motorsport on PS5, PS4
"LISTEN TO MY CALLS"
Rally fans will (probably?) be having a grand old time with EA Sports WRC right now, but if you're after an alternative, an upcoming indie game looks like it may fit the bill. #DRIVE Rally looks to be a follow-up to a mobile game simply called #DRIVE, focusing on the off-road motorsport. It's just been announced, and it's coming...
News New Alone in the Dark PS5 Gameplay Shows Chats, Puzzles, and Combat
Scene changes based on your character
PS5 horror game Alone in the Dark is now much better positioned in the release calendar following its delay to January 2024, so studio Pieces Interactive is sharing why it should be your first purchase next year with some new gameplay. All seemingly captured from a PS5 build, the fresh look reveals how certain...
Random SEGA Somehow Released Persona 5 Tactica Over a Week Early
Tactical nuke
Persona 5 Tactica isn't set to release until the 17th November — nine days away, at the time of writing this article — but SEGA somehow managed to launch the strategy title early on Steam. For just a brief window of about ten minutes earlier today, PC players could snag the game well ahead of its intended release date, probably...
Mini Review Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (PS5) - A Tighter, More Focused Platform Fighter
Super Smash Bros Brawl 2?
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a follow-up to 2021’s one-to-four-player Nicktoon platform fighter of the same name. This time with a fully-fledged roguelike campaign and a weighty overhaul to the combat, the Nicktoons must rescue their fellow fighters from Vlad Plasmius’ mind control and restore the Nickelodeon...
Poll Do You Think GTA 6 Will Release on PS4?
Please god no
Well, it's finally happening. The rumours can finally end, the rabid fans can finally know peace, and we can all just sit down and patiently await the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer, which has been confirmed to drop at some point in December. But now that Rockstar's massively anticipated project is about to step out from the...
News Secret PS5 Firmware Feature Makes a Change to Reflect PS5 Slim
Give it a rest
The patch notes for today's PS5 firmware update will only tell you to expect improved system performance, but another — more secret — tweak has also been made to Sony's consoles in the last day or so, and it concerns the updated PS5 model. Either place your PS5 in Rest Mode or begin the process to switch it off entirely and you...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Thwip
Insomniac Games has just released a new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Taking the game to version 1.001.005, the 460MB patch is yet another effort to squash a host of pesky bugs. It's available to download and install now. The patch includes various fixes, such as collision errors, missions failing to trigger, losing the ability to jump,...
Rumour Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Drops Next Month at $60 Retail
Night City awaits
A physical 'Ultimate Edition' of Cyberpunk 2077 will reportedly release in just a few weeks, on the 5th December. That's according to a fresh leak that's doing the rounds on social media (as per Cheap Ass Gamer). Based on the leak, it'll be priced at $60. During an investors call back in October, CD Projekt Red confirmed that the...
PS Store Sales Charts Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Glides to Number One on PS5
Go get 'em, tiger
It's a pretty predictable result, but Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is indeed the most downloaded PS5 game for the month of October. The superhero sequel has swung straight to the top of PS Store's PS5 charts in both North America and Europe. The likes of Assassin's Creed Mirage and EA Sports FC 24 give it a run for its money, while Alan...
Review Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn (PS5) - Solid Expansion Treads Very Familiar Territory
Arise again
Right off the bat, the biggest problem with Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is trying to remember how to actually play Tales of Arise. The (largely fantastic, in our opinion) action RPG launched what feels like an eternity ago back in September 2021, and now, over two years later, we're getting a full-on post-game expansion. But the DLC...
News Dead by Daylight Will Soon Become Child's Play When Chucky Joins as a New Killer
Playtime's over
Dead by Daylight fans are eating well at the moment. Not only has the much-loved Stranger Things DLC made its return, Behaviour Interactive has now revealed the next horror-themed collaboration. Chucky, from the Child's Play movies, is joining the fun as a new playable killer. Releasing on 28th November, players will be able to...
News It's Clear to See Why Sony Isn't Calling the New PS5 Model 'Slim'
Fans point out there's barely a difference
The new PS5 model has been dubbed the 'PS5 Slim' just about everywhere, but that's not the revised console's official name. Indeed, as far as Sony's concerned, this is just the new PS5. It's a replacement for the original system, and although it is smaller than its predecessor, Sony's never actually...
News GTA 6 Reveal Trailer Debuts in Early December, Rockstar Says
It's official
Following a Bloomberg report overnight suggesting Rockstar Games will debut the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer next month, the team has confirmed that is indeed the plan. In a series of Twitter posts, the official Rockstar Games account said: "We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first...
News Elon Musk May Try to Stop PS5, PS4's Twitter Integration Removal
"I will look into this"
Sony is set to turn off Twitter integration on its PS5 and PS4 systems next week, but it's possible site owner Elon Musk may step in and try to stop the move. In response to a Twitter news coverage profile complaining about the decision — which has already taken effect on Xbox consoles — he said: "I will look into this."...
News Taxi Life on PS5 Ain't So Crazy, But It Does Have an Authentic Recreation of Spain
Barcelona beckons
SEGA perfected fare-based gameplay with its seminal Dreamcast hit Crazy Taxi, but Nacon’s attempt at the genre is a lot tamer in terms of action. However, there’s some impressive technology going into Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator, as it features a “large area of Barcelona reproduced at 1:1 scale”. The French firm...
News EA Sports WRC Update 1.3 Targets Performance Problems and Much More
Here are all the patch notes
Less than a week after release, EA Sports WRC is getting its first major patch in a bid to fix a number of issues. Arriving today, 8th November 2023, the 1.4GB update will bring the game to version 1.3, and it's setting its sights on technical hiccups and a laundry list of minor bugs and errors. As mentioned, the main...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 23.02-08.20.02 do?
Update: Sony has updated the PlayStation website with illuminating new details about this firmware update. Here're the official patch notes: This system software update improves system performance. We can all rest easy, now. Original Story: The best way to start the day is with a hearty breakfast a fresh new...
News The Battle for Game of the Year in a Superb 2023 Begins on Monday
Who's going to win?
Which release is going to win Game of the Year? The field is so strong this year that just settling on several nominations is going to be a Herculean task in itself. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with its outstanding review scores, is in with a shout, of course. But it’ll find itself up against strong competition from Nintendo, as...
News GTA 6 Could Be Announced Later This Week for PS5
Well, we're waiting
The most anticipated game in eons could be announced later this week, as Bloomberg reports that Rockstar is plotting an imminent reveal of GTA 6. According to reliable journalist Jason Schreier, citing sources familiar with the publisher’s plans, a trailer will follow in early December to celebrate the company’s 25th...
News Dev Admits PS5, PS4 Tintin Game Is Unfinished on the Same Day It Releases
Wow, just in time!
In a move that's already rubbing plenty of people the wrong way across social media, Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh developer Pendulo Studios has essentially just come out and admitted that the game is unfinished. Oh, and it's out today on PS5 and PS4. We hope you didn't pre-order! "Despite our best efforts, those who...
News Development Cancelled on Promising Indie Title Revenant Hill
For the "well-being of the team"
Indie studio The Glory Society has announced it is ceasing development of Revenant Hill. Coming from the creators of Night in the Woods alongside a wider team, the narrative adventure game was announced earlier this year. However, it's sadly being shelved. The developer shared the news on social media:...
Mini Review Little Goody Two Shoes (PS5) - A Flawed But Unique Spin on the Life Sim
Little red dying hood
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Rumour One of Assassin's Creed Red's Protagonists Is Based on African Samurai Yasuke
With an altered story
It's been rumoured for quite some time, but Insider Gaming is now reporting that one of the two playable protagonists in Assassin's Creed Red is based on a historical figure known as Yasuke. In case you don't know, the currently in-development Red takes place in feudal Japan, and will supposedly have you playing as both a...
News Stellar Blade Dev Has No Plans to Port Saucy Shooter Goddess of Victory: NIKKE to PS5
Goddess squad
I even found Dorothy from NIKKE randomly outside a boba shop earlier this week Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, the highly sexualised smartphone shooter from Korean developer Shift Up, is celebrating its first anniversary at the moment, which means it’s being promoted heavily all around the world. We figured, with the same studio also...
Review Football Manager 2024 Console (PS5) - Lacking Console Edition Is on a Losing Streak
Sacked in the morning
Football Manager is, and always has been, the ultimate virtual footballing experience. It leans into the simulation genre much more than the other top games on the market, such as EA FC or eFootball, as it allows you to control almost every aspect of the club, aside from the players themselves. It is so effective at judging...
News SEGA Attempts to Summarise Seven Games of Kiryu in Tiny Like a Dragon Gaiden Trailer
Are you new here?
Now look, we know that asking people to play through seven Yakuza / Like a Dragon games just to get the full story is taking the p*ss, but there is something quite funny about SEGA trying to summarise the incredibly colourful life of longtime protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in a trailer that lasts 1 minute and 35 seconds. We can see...
News New Sony PS5 Advert Designed to Set Pulses Racing
Feel it Now
Sony has today released a new PS5 promotion that will hog TV commercial breaks, highlighting the sort of pulse-racing experiences available on its current-gen machine. The new branding is named Feel it Now, and you can watch the 60-second advert above. Featuring a woman playing out the roles of various PlayStation characters, we see God...
News Of Course Baldur's Gate 3 Will Be Heavily Censored in Japan
Careful now
Baldur's Gate 3 might have a high fantasy backdrop, but it certainly doesn't shy away from adult themes. In particular, the RPG is packed with intimate cutscenes and sexually-charged character interactions — to the point where the title's reputation practically hinges on such content outside of our more hardcore sphere. The game also...
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