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Gaming — Playstation — April 6th, 2024

The PlayStation Vita still rules
Even with so many modern handhelds like the Steam Deck and Switch, Sony's beloved Vita has its place.
April 6th, 2024Source

What Upgrades May Be Coming For The PS5 Pro (And When We Can Possibly Expect It)
Chronologically, we are at the same point in the PS5's production cycle when Sony refreshed its precursor console with the PS4 Pro. The rumor mill isn't quite as hot at the moment, but plenty of reports claim that a PS5 Pro exists and could hit stores in 2024. Even though the sources seem to vary in details regarding the exact launch time, they all seem to be in a consensus about Sony's plan to release the PS5 Pro. 
April 6th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 5th, 2024

All Stellar Blade Graphics Modes Explained: Should You Pick Performance, Balanced, or Resolution?
Do you prefer resolution or framerate?
April 5th, 2024Source

Massive Dungeons & Dragons Lego Set Has Arrived, Comes With 2 Free Kits
The Lego Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale is a large 3,745-piece build that even comes with an adventure module for your next D&D campaign.
April 5th, 2024Source

MLB The Show 24 Season 1 adds new Storylines, awards, packs, and more
Full details from San Diego Studio on today's update.
April 5th, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves' PS5 release offers 120fps, DualSense features and more
As part of Microsoft's recent shift toward a more multiplatform approach with its first-party games, the console manufacturer has released Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush to the PlayStation 5. Next up is Sea of Thieves, with the team at Rare confirming cross-play, cross-progression, 120fps and more.
April 5th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Rise of the Ronin -- Weapons and Armor
This week's creations show off the Veiled Edge's trusty equipment.
April 5th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade -- Tachy Stars in New Vignette Trailer
The leader of the 7th Airborne Squad guides Eve through the opening portions of the hack-and-slash title, providing combat support.
April 5th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Hackers Are Already Playing As Next Season's Character
His codename rhymes with breath bloke.
April 5th, 2024Source

System Shock Remake getting massive update ahead of console release
After a lengthy development, Nightdive Studios' System Shock Remake finally released on PC in May of last year, faithfully recreating the 1994 immersive sim classic. Ahead of the remake's console release, Nightdive Studios have revealed a massive patch is set to drop, overhauling many mechanics.
April 5th, 2024Source

Tekken 8's Monetization Leaves a Lot to be Desired
After rave reviews at launch, Bandai Namco's flagship fighter receives backlash for a new cosmetic shop and battle pass.
April 5th, 2024Source or Watch Video

We're in the era of the perennial game: plan accordingly | Opinion
Technological progress once swept games into the retro bin within a few years, but no longer -- publishers must learn about how to support, not destroy, their older titles
April 5th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 4th, 2024

Bloodborne Kart (now named Nightmare Kart) releases next month
With it having been almost a decade now since the release of FromSoftware's PS4 exclusive Bloodborne, fans have had plenty of time to fulfil their own desires for more Bloodborne in one form or another. One of the more interesting projects was Bloodborne Kart. Though the name had to be changed for legal reasons, 'Nightmare Kart' is set to arrive for free next month.
April 4th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Foamstars new season Mysterious Swing begins on April 12
First look at the new character Chloe Noir, new features, and game events.
April 4th, 2024Source

'EA Sports WRC' Gets PC VR Support Later This Month Following Season 4 Launch
Codemasters, the EA studio behind the DiRT Rally franchise, announced that its off-road racing game EA Sports WRC is set to include VR support for its PC version sometime later this month.
April 4th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Hatsune Miku in Crypt of the Necrodancer feels like the perfect crossover
Put on your boogie shoes.
April 4th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Premium Warbond Airdrops Next Week
Helldivers 2 players can inject more democracy into their bug-blasting experience with the announcement of a new premium warbond. Dubbed the Democratic Detonation, this paid content drop includes new guns, armor, and utility boosters.
April 4th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Helldivers 2 gets an explosive new Warbond on April 11
Make the biggest bang ever with the Democratic Detonation Premium Warbond.
April 4th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2's Next Premium Warbond Is Democratic Detonation, Adds New Weapons, Capes, and More
Megaton.
April 4th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2's Next Warbond Arrives April 11, Bringing Explosive New Weapons
The new Warbond, dubbed Democratic Detonation, will add several new weapons, secondary weapons, armour sets, and more.
April 4th, 2024Source

PlayStation Portal hackers help to patch PSP emulator exploit
Back in February, we reported on the fact that a group of hackers managed to get the PSP emulator PPSSPP running on the streaming-focused PlayStation Portal peripheral. Unfortunately, the hackers who discovered the exploit have now helped Sony patch it.
April 4th, 2024Source

Princess Peach: Showtime! still going strong at No. 1 in Japan
The long-awaited return of everyone's favorite pink princess to the title role was a huge hit when Princess Peach: Showtime! launched in Japan, moving 77,562 copies in its debut week. She's still holding strong, too, maintaining the number one spot the following week (March 25th, 2024 to March 31st, 2024) according to Famitsu.
April 4th, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves on PS5 will ship with cross-play, cross-progression, and DualSense support
Microsoft announced its plans to bring some of its exclusive first-party Xbox games to PlayStation in February. One of the titles mentioned was Sea of Thieves. With its release date onto the PlayStation 5 now on the horizon, Rare today revealed what sort of features the game will have when it comes ashore onto the PlayStation 5.
April 4th, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves PS5 Closed Beta Goes Live on April 12th
Closed beta players can earn Renown, currency and cosmetics from Season 11 and receive ten levels of Renown for Season 12.
April 4th, 2024Source

Sony just fixed a security hole that made the PlayStation Portal more useful
And that's why we can't have nice things in the emulation community
April 4th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade Director Reveals New Game Plus Mode, Says No Microtransactions With One Exception
Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung Tae has announced that developer ShiftUp's upcoming action game, Stellar Blade, will get a New Game+ mode sometime after launch. Plus, Tae says there will be no microtransactions in the game, save for one theoretical exception.
April 4th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Stellar Blade Will Receive New Game Plus, New Costumes in Post-Launch Updates
Though there are no microtransactions at launch, director Kim Hyung-tae confirms it will charge for collaboration costumes.
April 4th, 2024Source

The 5 top-played games on Ubisoft+ Classics
Ubisoft+ Classics is always adding new games and content -- don't miss what's new, and check out some of the most popular games on the platform.
April 4th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 2nd, 2024

Best TVs for PS5 2024: Pick The Right TV For Your PlayStation 5
Immerse yourself with the best TV for your PS5
April 2nd, 2024Source

Dave the Diver joins the PS Plus catalog on April 16
Sony fans can finally play one of our favorite games of 2023.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Dave the Diver Launches April 16th for PS4 and PS5, Coming to PS Plus Game Catalog
PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can play it on day one. The PS5 version is also confirmed to support the DualSense.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Dave the Diver plunges into PlayStation Plus Game Catalog April 16
Greetings. I'm Jaeho Hwang, the director and game designer behind Dave the Diver. I'm excited to bring Dave the Diver to PlayStation 5 on April 16, expanding the game's horizons and inviting more players through the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. 
April 2nd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gets a Massive Price Drop in the UK, But Only For a Limited Time
Another excellent discount for PS5 owners.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Would Be 'Honored' to Return for Remake Trilogy Finale
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth creative director Tetsuya Nomura proposed a "gentleman's agreement" for Uematsu.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Final official PS2 sales figures put console at 160 million units sold
The PlayStation 2 has sat at the top of the video game console best-sellers list ever since the system was first introduced, with the decades-old console managing to sell over 155 million units. That said, this figure has remained more of an estimate for years now -- with official and final sales data now being revealed.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Former Bioware/Ubisoft Devs Are Making A New Action-Adventure Called Eternal Strands -- IGN First
We'll have exclusive coverage of this new Unreal Engine 5-powered action game all April long!
April 2nd, 2024Source

GTA+ Gets Bully and LA Noire Later This Year, Rockstar Teases 'Big' GTA Online Update This Summer
Rockstar has announced plans to add Bully and LA Noire to GTA+ later in 2024.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Patch Stealth Drops New and Terrifying Automaton Enemies
Drop it like it's bot.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Magical Metroidvania Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Hits PlayStation Plus Game Catalog On Day One
Surgent Studios founder Abubakar Salim, who is also the voice of Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, took the stage at The Game Awards 2023 last December to reveal Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a magical Metroidvania inspired by Bantu myth. It hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC later this month on April 23, and now we know it will be available as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on launch day.
April 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

PlayStation Portal 2.0.6 Firmware Update Reportedly Brings Performance, Image Quality Improvements
A new PlayStation Portal firmware update is now available for download, reportedly bringing performance and image quality improvements.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Tales of Kenzera: Zau releases Day 1 into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on April 23
Wield the dance of the Shaman in a gorgeous story-driven action-exploration game inspired by Bantu tales
April 2nd, 2024Source

Tales of Kenzera: Zau Will be Available with PS Plus Game Catalog at Launch
The 2.5D Metroidvania title will launch for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 23.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Silent Hill 2 Remake Will be Showcased at a PlayStation Event in May -- Rumour
Sony has a PlayStation-related event scheduled for next month, journalist Jeff Grubb has claimed.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Stellar Blade Vignette Trailer Ponders Eve's Purpose
A member of the Airborne Squad, Eve exists to eliminate the Naytiba, though what comes after is a different question altogether.
April 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 29th, 2024

Dragon's Dogma 2 is UK's Biggest Game Launch of 2024 So Far
Capcom's open world action RPG has got off to an impressive start in the region, outdoing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's launch figures.
March 29th, 2024Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Arrives On PC And PS5, Adding A Much-Requested Feature
The patch for the action-RPG should come to Xbox Series X|S shortly.
March 29th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets Four-Part Series Detailing Its Creation
If you finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and are curious to learn more about how it came to be, Sony and Square Enix have released a new making-of series called Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The four-part series features interviews with thirty of the game's lead designers, such as director Naoki Hamaguchi, creative director Tetsuya Nomura, and producer Yoshinori Kitase, who discuss how Square brought Rebirth to life.
March 29th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 -- LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun Stratagems Now Available
The new weapons arrive just in time to help players battle the Automatons, though the Quasar Cannon may be situational.
March 29th, 2024Source

Latest Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Improves DLSS Quality, Fixes Bugs, and More
Capcom has released the newest update for Dragon's Dogma 2 on PC and PlayStation 5, while Xbox will get it in next few days. On the PC, the update improves quality when DLSS Super Resolution is enabled, and fixes various bugs.
March 29th, 2024Source

Minecraft Might be Coming to PS5 -- Rumour
It looks like Minecraft might be getting a native release on current-gen consoles in the near future.
March 29th, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 481: Here's To You, Jim
PlayStation Podcast returns with Pacific Drive and Helldivers 2 talk. And the gang says goodbye to an old friend...
March 29th, 2024Source

Sand Land's Hearts Gang Gets Introduced
Earlier this month, the world lost a one-of-a-kind creative talent with the news of Akira Toriyama's passing. While Dragon Ball will always be Toriyama-sensei's best-known work, he leaves behind a legacy full of many other imaginative worlds across games, anime, and manga.
March 29th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Rise of the Ronin
Grab your katana, we're headed to 19th-century Japan
March 29th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade Demo is Now Live on PS5
The free demo features the first stage and boss fight, with save data carrying over into the game when it launches on April 26th.
March 29th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 28th, 2024

Best PlayStation 2 Emulators for iOS in 2024
The PlayStation 2 is often regarded as one of the greatest video game consoles ever released. It was also a defining part of many people's childhood. Now, over two decades later, it is possible to play beloved games such as Ratchet and Clank, Kingdom Hearts, and God of War on an iOS device with an emulator.
March 28th, 2024Source

Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles Review -- House of Falcons
As a streamlined city-builder with some conquest and exploration thrown in, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is worth a look.
March 28th, 2024Source

Forget Boss Battles, PlayStation Defeats $500M Controller Patent Lawsuit
Sony scored a big win in US District Court in a long running patent lawsuit, which has been ongoing since 2017. Genuine Enabling Technology claimed that Sony was infringing on its '730 patent," Method and Apparatus for Producing a Combined Data Stream and Recovering Therefrom the Respective User Input Stream and at Least One Input Signal."
March 28th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky's 27th major update overhauls space stations and more
Somehow, the team at Hello Games are able to update No Man's Sky at a consistent and rapid rate. Just over one month since its last major update, No Man's Sky: Orbital is available now.
March 28th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Zen 2 CPU Will Be Denser Than Base Model's; Spectral Super Resolution Is Not a Fork of FSR 4
While the PlayStation 5 Pro CPU is said to offer minimal improvements over the base model, it could bring more enhancements than anticipated.
March 28th, 2024Source

Square Enix Artist Discusses Rebirth's Modernization of Final Fantasy VII 3D Assets
It'd be fair to say Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's next-gen makeover of characters, monsters, and more from the 1997 original has been a spectacular glow-up. The modern console era has returned an iconic cast and world to us with a level of realism in gameplay that even pre-rendered cutscenes over 25 years ago couldn't match.
March 28th, 2024Source

Want PlayStation Plus Premium for Free? You Got It
Score 12 months of the premium service for free and earn 5x points on PlayStation purchases with this credit card.
March 28th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 27th, 2024

DC Universe Online Is Still Going, 13 Years Later — and Now It Has a PS5 Version
Super.
March 27th, 2024Source

Full details on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3, launching April 3
The biggest season ever brings new Core 6v6 maps, a new Zombies mission and Rift, and the return of Rebirth Island.
March 27th, 2024Source

GameCube Classic 'Sonic Heroes' is reportedly getting a remake
Everyone has their own favourite Sonic the Hedgehog game. For some, it's the classic 2D titles. For others, it may be Sonic Adventure, Unleashed, or even one of the more modern releases. Arguably one of the best entries in the long running series is 2003's Sonic Heroes. Initially released for the GameCube and PS2, the 20 year old title is seemingly set to get a remake.
March 27th, 2024Source

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.44 Adds New Cars, World Circuit Events, and More
Sounds wheelie good.
March 27th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Topped PS5 and PC Revenue Charts in US and UK Last Month, Gaming Market Research Firm Says
Helldivers 2, Arrowhead Game Studio's highly successful sequel to 2015's Helldivers, was the highest-growing title on PC and PS5 in the US and UK in February 2024.
March 27th, 2024Source

Horizon Forbidden West Is a Sight to Behold With ReShade Ray Tracing, DLAA and Maximum Graphics Settings
Horizon Forbidden West is among the best looking open-world games available, and the game is looking more gorgeous than ever on PC thanks to mods.
March 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Immortals of Aveum and Minecraft Legends Are Free with PlayStation Plus in April
They will be joined with roguelike platformer Skul: The Hero Slayer, with all games going live on April 2.
March 27th, 2024Source

Immortals of Aveum headlines April's PS Plus monthly games
Minecraft Legends and Skul: The Hero Slayer also join an Overwatch 2 bundle.
March 27th, 2024Source

Immortals of Aveum will be free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers in April
April is approaching fast, which means it is time for a new wave of PlayStation Plus titles. Starting from early next month, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to claim three games, including the EA-published Immortals of Aveum.
March 27th, 2024Source

Judge rules in PlayStation's favour in $500m patent infringement lawsuit
Genuine Enabling Technology was seeking damages, claiming the tech allowing PlayStation consoles and controllers to communicate infringes its rights
March 27th, 2024Source

Latest No Man's Sky update adds ship customisation, new Guild system, space station overhaul, and more
Orbital update drops today, also bringing with it engine improvements and UI refresh.
March 27th, 2024Source

MLB The Show 24 Review
Breaking Barriers
March 27th, 2024Source

MLB The Show 24 Review - Base Hit
MLB The Show 24 delights with another season of Storylines: The Negro Leagues and continued on-field excellence, but some modes are still in desperate need of an overhaul.
March 27th, 2024Source

More Games Should Let You Climb Giant Creatures
Dragon's Dogma 2 captures a sense of spectacle like few games since Shadow of the Colossus have.
March 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Essential Games For April 2024 Revealed
It's a lot better when it's free.
March 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation Portal Restocked At Best Buy, Will Sell Out Quickly
The PlayStation Portal has been very hard to find since its launch last November.
March 27th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro "Won't Grow the Market", Some Developers Don't Understand "the Point of It" -- Report
"Developers didn't feel they needed it, at least the ones I spoke to," says GamesIndustry.biz founder Christopher Dring.
March 27th, 2024Source

Sand Land introduces the Hearts gang and the new Forest Land gameplay
Beelzebub stars in his first video game battling the Hearts and exploring new lands beyond the original story.
March 27th, 2024Source

Score a PS5 for Less Than £372 In The Spring Sale, Ends Soon For the UK
Cheap and cheerful.
March 27th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade -- Combat, Cinematics, and Bosses Revealed in New Demo Gameplay
The demo goes live on March 29th for PS5 and features the opening sections. Progress carries over into the full release on April 26th.
March 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Stellar Blade Preview: Sekiro Meets NieR: Automata?
Stellar blade, stellar action.
March 27th, 2024Source

Team Ninja Wants to Build on Rise of the Ronin's Open World with Future Games
"Going forward, our challenge is to build from that and perhaps achieve things we weren't able to do this time," says director Fumihiko Yasuda.
March 27th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 25th, 2024

GDC 2024, PS5 Pro, and Ubisoft's AI NPCs | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download or watch now
March 25th, 2024Source

Persona 3 Reload devs apologise for lack of P3P content
Persona 3 Reload released last month to a wave of critical and commercial success -- quickly becoming the biggest ATLUS game on Steam. That said, one of the remake's core complaints comes in its lack of Persona 3 Portable content -- in particular the female main character. Following the announcement of Reload's upcoming DLC, the dev team have apologised for the omission.
March 25th, 2024Source

PSVR 2 Firmware Update Includes New Support for NVIDIA GPUs, Pointing to Wired PC VR Connection
Sony announced last month it was bringing PC VR support to PSVR 2 sometime this year, although the company didn't specify how or exactly when this would happen. According to the headset's latest firmware update, all signs now point to a direct wired connection—holding a few implications for Sony's VR strategy.
March 25th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 22nd, 2024

15 Great Games That Came Out of Nowhere
With this feature, we take a look at those games that seemingly came out of nowhere and took the industry by storm.
March 22nd, 2024Source

A new update just made the PSVR 2 ready for PCVR, but there's a catch
We're just waiting on an adapter and official driver support.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Capcom is Metacritic's top game publisher of 2023
The rankings based on critic reviews listed Raw Fury as second and Chorus Worldwide as third
March 22nd, 2024Source

Does PlayStation VR2's New Firmware Update Suggest PC Support Will Be Direct Via Adapter?
PlayStation VR2's latest firmware update makes it present as a VR headset to PC graphics cards.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 16 -- The Rising Tide DLC Trailer Promises A Reason To Return
Square Enix today revealed a new look at Final XVI: The Rising Tide, the upcoming piece of DLC scheduled to launch as part of the game's expansion pass. The new story content opens the door to an entirely new area to explore in Valisthea, but the big draw is the appearance of the Eikon Leviathan.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 16 1.30 Details Revealed Alongside Rising Tide Expansion Release Date
Update will be free to all Final Fantasy 16 players.
March 22nd, 2024Source or Source or Source or Watch Video

Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide Gameplay Showcases Mysidia's Gorgeous New Locations
Mysidia will also bring new story content related to Jill, as well as battles against FF16's horrifying take on Tonberries.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide Will Add a New Endgame Survival Mode
The DLC will add a new endgame activity in the form of Kairos Mode, a survival mode that will see you fighting through 20 increasingly difficult stages.
March 22nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord launches free DLC with new multi-mission pack on March 28
Full details on iconic equipment from the original 1984 film, new missions, and more.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 emerges as best-selling game in February, PlayStation 5 the best-selling console
Unsurprisingly
March 22nd, 2024Source

Horizon Forbidden West Is Another Solid PC Port from Nixxes
Two years and a month after Horizon Forbidden West launched on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, PC gamers can finally step into the vast and gorgeous post-apocalyptic Western USA created by Guerrilla Games.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Nearly a dozen games are leaving PS Plus next month
As they do every month, Sony is set to remove a handful of titles from its PlayStation Plus Extra game subscription service in April. Fortunately, the console maker offers plenty of heads-up, with subscribers having a solid three weeks to give these titles a whirl.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 480: Milieu Of Meteor Showers
Featuring a hands-on report on the Rise of the Ronin.
March 22nd, 2024Source

PlayStation VR2 Firmware Update Enables PC Access
The "iVRy VR" community-backed project has slowly chipped away at unlocking the PlayStation VR2's full potential—Sony's $550 (MSRP) virtual reality headset is locked into the PlayStation 5 ecosystem, but many gamers have requested that it become compatible with PC platforms.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Roller Skating-shooter Rollerdrome surpasses 1 million players
Roll7 are known best for their work on the OlliOlli franchise; a series of fast-paced trick-based 2D skateboarding titles. Their latest new IP -- Rollerdrome -- takes a similar concept...with the small additions of 3D movement and guns. Released a little over 6 months ago, the game has now surpassed 1 million players.
March 22nd, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Players shared moments from the next chapter in this remade classic
March 22nd, 2024Source

Sony establishes assembly line to create PlayStation 5 discs for Latin America
The Brazilian facility previously supplied physical media for past PlayStation consoles
March 22nd, 2024Source

Sony Needs to Figure Out PlayStation VR 2
Commentary: PlayStation's VR headset won't succeed if Sony doesn't help it.
March 22nd, 2024Source

What is the elevator pitch for a PS5 Pro? | Opinion
Without the 4K upgrade to justify its existence, Sony's new hardware may struggle to explain itself to consumers
March 22nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 20th, 2024

Don’t Expect PS5 Pro to Run GTA 6 at 60fps, Tech Experts Say
RAM it home.
March 20th, 2024Source

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review – Take Your Heart
Coming more than a decade on from its predecessor's release, Dragon's Dogma 2 is well worth the wait.
March 20th, 2024Source

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review: ‘Tis One for the Ages
Rise, Arisen!
March 20th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Original Soundtrack Will Release on April 10
The soundtrack for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is getting a full release, with a five-track preview album now available through streaming.
March 20th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Patch 1.000.103 Nerfs Planet Hazards, Patrols Spawning on Players, and More
Mighty meteor.
March 20th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro PSSR Can Vastly Improve Image Quality of Existing PS5 Games; Console Offers 1.2GB More RAM for Games
Sony's own upscaling tech for the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro - PS5 Pro PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) - is said to offer vastly improved image quality for current PS5 titles.
March 20th, 2024Source

Xikii Shows Off Unofficial ASUS "ProArt" GPU Compatible Compact Chassis
Chinese custom chassis specialist, Xikii, has opened pre-orders for a new FF04 model—this classy ¥3599 (~$500) box has been designed to match the aesthetic theme of ASUS ProArt graphics cards. 3DCenter.org was impressed with the company's premium-priced work, following a discovery by Western readers (on Reddit).
March 20th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 18th, 2024

Animal Well is Releasing for PS5, Switch, and PC on May 9
The puzzle-platforming Metroidvania game, developed by a solo developer, will retail for $24.99.
March 18th, 2024Source

Aspyr Criticized Following Troubled Launch of Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection launched last Thursday (March 14), with day one adoptees experiencing a plethora of issues. Player feedback and press coverage painted an ugly picture—an unreasonable install size of 70+ GB was an immediate point of discussion, considering the lo-fi origins of the Collection's graphical assets.
March 18th, 2024Source

Further PlayStation 5 Pro specs leak, improvements to CPU speed, GPU, RAM, and audio
The CPU gets a 'High Frequency Boost' mode, and the GPU sees its own performance boost.
March 18th, 2024Source

Genshin Impact: Best Arlecchino Build and Team Compositions
The Crimson Reaper takes the stage.
March 18th, 2024Source

Hi-Fi Rush (PS5) Review – Kickstart My Heart
Tango Gameworks' rhythm-focused character action title is as incredible as when it launched last year. A must-buy for PS5 players.
March 18th, 2024Source

Impressive-Sounding PS5 Pro Specs And Release Window Reportedly Leaked
Sony's rumored PS5 mid-gen refresh could allow for massive graphical gains.
March 18th, 2024Source

Indie Metroidvania Animal Well, The First Game From Dunkey's Bigmode Publisher, Gets May Release Date
Animal Well, the gorgeous indie metroidvania that will also be the first game published by Videogamedunkey's Bigmode, will hit PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC this May. More specifically, developer Shared Memory, which is just solo dev Billy Basso, revealed in a new gameplay trailer the game will launch on May 9.
March 18th, 2024Source

New PlayStation 5 Pro leaks reveal multiple architectural improvements
PS5 Pro will be bigger, faster, and better using the same CPU
March 18th, 2024Source

Persona 6 to Feature Dual “Sides” Story, Tons of Customization DLC; Won’t Be a PlayStation Exclusive
Persona 6 is setting out to be a very interesting game, featuring a dual "sides" story that will put players in the shoes of two characters, one of them a woman.
March 18th, 2024Source

PlayStation 6 Backward Compatibility May Have Something to Do With PS5 Pro Limited CPU Improvements
The PlayStation 5 Pro CPU 10% boost over the base model's could have something to do with PlayStation 6 backward compatibility, according to a well-known AMD leaker.
March 18th, 2024Source

PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Internally Aiming for 4K/120 FPS, 8K/60 FPS – Rumor
The rumored PS5 Pro can deliver 4K resolutions with SDK 9.00, though it's unconfirmed whether it can go higher with PSSR.
March 18th, 2024Source

PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution’s Goal Is to Deliver 4K/120 FPS, 8K/60 FPS Gameplay, but Not on PS5 Pro
The main internal goal of the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaler is to deliver 4K, 120 frames per second and 8K, 60 frames per second gameplay, although it won't be achieved on PlayStation 5 Pro due to hardware limitations.
March 18th, 2024Source

PlayStation VR 2 Headset Production Paused - Report
Sony wants to sell its existing stock first.
March 18th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Specs Leak Online
CPU, GPU, and teraflops detailed.
March 18th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro System Memory Offers 28 Percent Higher Bandwidth Than PS5, “High CPU Frequency” Mode – Rumor
The rumoured console offers 28 percent higher bandwidth memory, while the CPU can perform at 3.85 GHz with the new mode.
March 18th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Will Feature Detachable Disc Drive and 1 TB Space, Targeting Fall 2024 – Rumor
The console reportedly features 30 WGPs running specialized BVH8 traversal shaders over the PS5's 18 WGPs running BVH4 traversal shaders.
March 18th, 2024Source

Report Alleges Halting of PlayStation VR2 Production
Bloomberg's analysis of IDC data reveals that PS VR2 sales have consistently declined each quarter, despite promising early numbers—the publication alleges that Sony Group Corporation has paused production of its ($550 MSRP) PS VR2 headset: "until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets."
March 18th, 2024Source

Sonny Lee joins Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons with free DLC April 4
Sacred Reunion DLC features three new playable characters, two new modes, online co-op, and more.
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony is reportedly pausing PSVR 2 production to clear excess inventory
Sales of the $550 headset are reportedly slowing due to a lack of games, allowing inventory to pile up.
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony pauses PlayStation VR2 production as excess inventory piles up
Borrowing a page from memory manufacturers' playbooks
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony may have paused PS VR2 production to clear a backlog of unsold units
Sales are said to have slowed significantly since the headset's debut a year ago.
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Details Emerge: Faster CPU, More System Bandwidth, and Better Audio
Sony is preparing to launch its next-generation PlayStation 5 Pro console in the Fall of 2024, right around the holidays. We previously covered a few graphics details about the console. However, today, we get more details about the CPU and the overall system, thanks to the exclusive information from Insider Gaming. Starting off, the sources indicate that PS5 Pro system memory will get a 28% bump in bandwidth, where the standard PS5 console had 448 GB/s, and the upgraded PS5 Pro will get 576 GB/s.
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony Reportedly Halting PlayStation VR2 Production Because No One Is Buying Them
The reality of virtual reality.
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony reportedly has paused PSVR2 production as it tries to sell off current units
Sony's second PlayStation-based virtual reality headset is reportedly getting a production pause. A new report from Bloomberg claims that the company is not making new units at the moment of its PSVR2 device for the PlayStation 5 console.
March 18th, 2024Source

Sony sets PS5 Pro PSSR upscaling target to glorious 4K 60FPS and 8K 30 FPS
ony PSSR expected to deliver 4K 60 FPS or 8K 30 FPS for PS5 Pro, even more for future consoles Insider Gaming has shared information related to the PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) goals.
March 18th, 2024Source

Planet Zoo: Console Edition – Everything You to Need to Know
2019's Planet Zoo is making its way to consoles. Here's everything you need to know before its release next week.
March 18th, 2024Source

We Finally Have Specs for the PS5 Pro
Though details leaked Thursday, additional sources are just now confirming the specs are accurate.
March 18th, 2024Source

Where to Buy a PS5 Console Online (March 2024)
PlayStation 5 prices, retailers, and more.
March 18th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 15th, 2024

Every Vanillaware Game Ranked
From GrimGrimoire to Unicorn Overlord.
March 14th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 may have surpassed 8 million copies sold
We already knew that Helldivers 2 has been a huge success so far. One look at the game's high concurrent player counts on Steam proves that. The story got more impressive when we learned that sales of the game were growing week to week, avoiding the usual decline many other titles see. Now, analysts are predicting high sales numbers for the game.
March 14th, 2024Source

Hi-Fi Rush PS5 -- Everything You Need to Know
Critically acclaimed and much-hyped despite being shadow-dropped by its developer, Hi-Fi Rush has garnered a reputation as one of 2023's most addictive games, and now the bombastic rhythm-action adventure is finding a new crowd to please via Sony's current-gen console.
March 14th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Leaked Sony documents show PS5 Pro will have 2-4 times improved ray tracing performance
Company also introduces PSSR, its alternative to DLSS and FRS
March 14th, 2024Source

Planet of Lana Launches April 16th for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch
The narrative platformer is currently available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC and has received acclaim for its visuals.
March 14th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro to Introduce New First-Party Super Resolution Tech, 4x Ray Tracing Performance Uplift Over PS5
Sony is giving final touches to a first-party super-resolution technology called PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), according to a sensational new leak by Moore's Law is Dead. The company plans to debut the tech with the new PlayStation 5 Pro console, this November. The tech is unlikely to make it to the current PlayStation 5 console due to the underlying graphics architecture.
March 14th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Will Offer 45% Faster Rendering, up to 3x Ray Tracing Performance Than Base Model; Spectral Super Resolution To Support up to 8K Resolution -- Rumor
The PlayStation 5 Pro rendering is said to be about 45% faster than the base model, and its ray tracing performance double to triple that of the original console, according to rumors circulating online.
March 14th, 2024Source

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro teased with PSSR (Spectral Super Resolution) support
Sony PS5 Pro and PSSR According to the presentation page revealed by Moore's Law is Dead, the next-gen PlayStation console should support a new version of super resolution technology. It was revealed that the alleged PS5 Pro GPU has machine learning capability of 300 TOPS with 8-bit integers.
March 14th, 2024Source

Reveil Review -- Circus of Nightmares
Despite some noticeable issues, Reveil is a solid (if unremarkable) psychological thriller.
March 14th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: EA Sports F1 23
Players hit the track in this PlayStation Plus Game for March.
March 14th, 2024Source

Start your Early Access journey today in MLB The Show 24
Full details on new Legends, storylines, and more.
March 14th, 2024Source

Where to Buy a PlayStation Portal in the UK: Back in Stock at Currys and PS Direct
Stock levels are extremely limited.
March 14th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 14th, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: How Nobuo Uematsu and Loren Allred created Aerith’s “No Promises to Keep”
The composer and singer discuss the collaboration and research that went into the ballad and capturing Aerith’s singing voice.
March 14th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Cutting Edge Premium Warbond Goes Live, Adds New Weapons, Gear, and Armor
Helldivers 2’s new Cutting Edge premium Warbond is live now, adding new weapons, gear, and armor to the smash hit PC and PlayStation 5 co-op shooter.
March 14th, 2024Source

Is Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Uncapped 30 FPS a Dealbreaker?
Capcom's open-world action RPG faces scrutiny for "only" running at 30 FPS, but is it justified given all the new features and increased scale?
March 14th, 2024Source

PS5 DualSense controller update improves speaker and mic audio
This week Sony has started rolling out a new PS5 system software update, bringing with it new user experience and introducing new features. This update coincides with a strong lineup of upcoming PS5 game releases. The update is currently in beta, available to select participants, with a full global release planned for the coming months.
March 14th, 2024Source

PS5 update brings major DualSense enhancements
Last month, Sony released a PS5 firmware update via their beta branch, bringing with it a notable set of improvements across the board – including DualSense enhancements. Now, the firmware has graduated out of beta and is available for all.
March 14th, 2024Source

Rise of the Ronin Trailer Hypes up Imminent Launch
Team Ninja's open world action RPG is set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on March 22.
March 14th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade Eve’s NSFW Skin Suit Isn’t Just a Cosmetic
From the looks of it, the already 'controversial' skin suit from Eve in the upcoming Stellar Blade isn't just a cosmetic suit.
March 14th, 2024Source

Survival action-RPG ‘V Rising’ leaves Early Access in May
V Rising is a survival action-RPG which sees players “Awaken as a vampire,” forcing you to “hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive”. The game first launched in Early Access back in 2022, and after nearly two years of work, V Rising is finally ready to hit 1.0 this May.
March 14th, 2024Source or Watch Video

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Review – Good Hunting
Even after all these years, GSC Game World's trilogy of shooters offers an atmospheric survival sandbox unlike anything else.
March 14th, 2024Source

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review – The Droids You’re Looking for
Even after all these years, Pandemic Studios' shooters deftly pay homage to the Star Wars series while delivering fun, content-packed experiences.
March 14th, 2024Source

The best Apple Arcade exclusive is now available on PS4 and PS5
What the Golf? Is coming to more platforms.
March 14th, 2024Source

The best PS5 headsets from all the top brands
Probably your most important accessory.
March 14th, 2024Source

The latest Prince of Persia, Returnal, and other PS hits are up to 50 percent off
Jabra’s Elite 8 Active earbuds and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 are also steeply discounted.
March 14th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 11th, 2024

Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Says ‘Exclusivity Is Your Achilles’ Heel’ if Game Costs Exceed $200 Million
"It reduces your addressable market."
March 11th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 16: Lessons Learned, Clive's Reception, Loose Ends, And More With Naoki Yoshida
Final Fantasy 16 exclusively hit PlayStation 5 last June, and as its one-year anniversary approaches in just a few months, with a second DLC out this spring centered around the Leviathan Eikon called The Rising Tide, I spoke to producer Naoki Yoshida and DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka about the game's reception, Clive Rosfield as a protagonist, loose ends, and more.
March 11th, 2024Source

Former Sony Interactive chairman says exclusivity is bad for the video game industry
Platform holders must open to new markets in the everchanging gaming world
March 11th, 2024Source

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-Ality Faces Delisting By Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Discovery is delisting titles published by Adult Swim Games, leaving Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-Ality at risk.
March 11th, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves is Topping PSN Pre-Order Charts
Rare's multiplayer pirate game recently become available for pre-orders on PS5 ahead of its launch on April 30.
March 11th, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves Pre-Orders Have Gone Live on PS5
Rare and Microsoft's multiplayer pirate game is set to launch for PlayStation 5 on April 30.
March 11th, 2024Source

Sea Of Thieves Preorders On PlayStation Are Beating Out Elden Ring DLC
It'll be out schooner than you think.
March 11th, 2024Source

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 brings the powers of the gods to Battle Royale
Featuring mythical legends like Zeus and Hades bringing new Olympian powers, locations, and more.
March 11th, 2024Source

RPCS3 PS3 Emulator Now Runs GT5 at 60FPS, Performance Improvements for Killzone 3 and More
The latest builds of the RPCS3 PS3 emulator can run Gran Turismo 5 at 60FPS and packs improvements for various AAA titles.
March 11th, 2024Source or Watch Video

The Finals Season 2: first details on hacking-themed season 2, live March 14
The hacked season includes a new voxelized map, 5v5 game mode, Hacker Playstyle, and more.
March 11th, 2024Source

Ubisoft+ subscription service comes to PlayStation
As with pretty much every publisher nowadays, Ubisoft has its own game subscription service. Known as Ubisoft+, the service has been available on PlayStation since 2022 – but only as part of your PS+ subscription. Now, Ubisoft is making the service a standalone option for players.
March 11th, 2024Source

WWE 2K24 Review – Finish the Story
WWE 2K24 is here with a brand-new Showcase mode, as well as new stories for the MyRise career mode.
March 11th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 8th, 2024

Devs left with tough choices as Warner Bros. ends all Adult Swim Games downloads
Some can relist games on Steam or consoles—but without reviews or fan content.
March 8th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide
DLC Dose Of Leviathan
March 8th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy XVI: The Possibility Of More DLC 'Is Not Zero,' But You Really Shouldn't Expect More
While speaking to Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida in Square Enix's Tokyo, Japan, offices last year for Game Informer's cover story on the game, he told me there was currently no plans for DLC. However, a few months after the game's June release during The Game Awards 2023, Square Enix revealed FFXVI would be getting two DLCs.
March 8th, 2024Source

Former PlayStation Boss Responds To Mass Layoffs In Gaming, Says Things Will Be "Fine"
"The demise of the industry has been predicted so many times in the last 20 years that it's almost a joke. We're fine."
March 8th, 2024Source

Gears Of War Designer Wants To See The Franchise On PS5
Cliff Bleszinski says Microsoft is "going for the Netflix model."
March 8th, 2024Source

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Early PC/PS5 Comparison Highlights Lighting Changes and More
A new Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut early comparison video was shared online, highlighting the differences between the PC and PlayStation 5 releases.
March 8th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Halo On PlayStation Is Something Xbox Has Considered For A Long Time
If Halo on Xbox makes $250 million and it could be a billion on other devices, that's something Microsoft has to consider, Peter Moore says.
March 8th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 -- EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit is Now Live
Players can pilot the long-awaited mech suit, slaying enemies with machine gun fire or shooting down dropships with rockets.
March 8th, 2024Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Patch Unintentionally Adds Debug Menu, Allows for Venom in Free Roam
There are also references to the leaked Blue Beetle DLC. However, Insomniac warns that using the debug menu can corrupt saves.
March 8th, 2024Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update May Have Spoiled Upcoming DLC
The accidental debug menu revealed potential DLC.
March 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation Ex-Exec Wants More AA Games, Exclusivity "Achilles' Heel" with $200M+ Budgets
It seems like the gaming industry, at least the traditional console-driven industry, is rapidly approaching some sort of inflection point. Xbox is bringing more of their games to other platforms, amid consistent speculation they may be stepping back from the console business, and PlayStation is hinting they may pursue a more aggressive PC release schedule even as PS5 sales continue to outpace the PS4. Meanwhile, one publisher after another announces deep layoffs and cancellations.
March 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation Store: February 2024's top downloads
Intergalactic and dystopian struggles featured in last month's most downloaded games chart.
March 8th, 2024Source

Sea Of Thieves On PS5 Includes This Exclusive Feature
Raising the anchor has never felt more lifelike.
March 8th, 2024Source

Silent Hill 2 Remake Has Been Rated in South Korea
Konami recently said that the survival horror remake was "in the final stages of development."
March 8th, 2024Source

Son and Bone
Dinosaur, meet shotgun
March 8th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 6th, 2024

Alan Wake 2 GPU Spec Requirements Lowered: GeForce GTX 1070 & Radeon RX 5600 XT
Remedy Entertainment has revealed that patch 1.0.16.1—for Alan Wake 2—will optimize graphics card performance on older architectures. Digital Foundry's Video Producer, Alex Battaglia, previewed these improvements earlier in the week—he noted that Remedy's Northlight Engine-powered 2023 visual masterpiece was: "one of the most demanding for older hardware. Owing to its use of DX12 Ultimate mesh shaders, the game could run on older hardware but often delivered an unplayable experience, especially on Nvidia's GTX 10-series GPUs built on the Pascal architecture."
March 6th, 2024Source

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Says PlayStation Acquisition Rumours Are “Fake”
The Helldivers 2 studio hasn't been acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment, contrary to some recent rumours.
March 6th, 2024Source

Darkest Dungeon 2 Might be Releasing for PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch Soon
The game was recently rated for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in Brazil.
March 6th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Open World Wouldn’t be Seamless if it Was Multiplatform, Producer Says
Producer Yoshinori Kitase says the action RPG's game design would have "regressed" if the development team was focusing on more than a single platform.
March 6th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Seamless and Diverse World Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Without PS5 Exclusivity
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth wouldn't have been the game it is if it wasn't a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, according to Yoshinori Kitase.
March 6th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Will Also be Exclusive to PlayStation
Sony's exclusivity deal with Square Enix encompasses the entire Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, to no one's surprise.
March 6th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2’s Latest Patch Nerfs Its Best Guns Sparking Outrage from Fans
You can’t nerf freedom and democracy.
March 6th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Developers Open Up About PlayStation Acquisition Rumors
Best to keep the independence.
March 6th, 2024Source

Hideaki Itsuno Wants to Make Something New After Dragon’s Dogma 2 (Which Is as Long as the Original)
Hideaki Itsuno has expressed a desire to finally dive into something entirely new after the release of Dragon's Dogma 2. Itsuno-san has, after all, worked only on the Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma franchise for the last nineteen years. The last game he's credited for in another franchise is 2004's Resident Evil Outbreak: File 2 for PlayStation 2.
March 6th, 2024Source

Meteora: The Race Against Space Time Cascades Toward PSVR 2
Meteora: The Race Against Space Time lets you race across the stars on PSVR 2.
March 6th, 2024Source

Naughty Dog’s Next Game is “Really Ambitious” – Neil Druckmann
"It’s really ambitious, parts of it are really hard. But I’ve really kind of surrendered to knowing it’s going to be really hard," Druckmann says.
March 6th, 2024Source

PlayStation Buying Helldivers 2 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Debunked by CEO
No, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios isn't being purchased by PlayStation.
March 6th, 2024Source

Turbo Golf Racing tees off April 4 on PS5
Hugecalf Studios reveals gameplay details on its new seven-player Golf mode.
March 6th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 4th, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fails Its Most Important Moment
A utterly brilliant remake of a classic... until it isn't.
March 4th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Launch Physical Sales Down Almost 30 Percent from Remake in UK
Digital sales data for Square Enix's second part in the Remake trilogy will arrive later this week and could provide a significant bump.
March 4th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Patch to Improve Performance Mode Graphics
No release date yet though.
March 4th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Receive Another Patch for Performance Mode, Facial Lighting
"I don't think the release date would be far from now," says director Naoki Hamaguchi, who also revealed he enjoyed playing in Graphics mode.
March 4th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 May Have Rocket Town, Compilation of FF7 Content, Says Rebirth Director
Square Enix's Naoki Yamaguchi hopes the team can "continue to touch on" Compilation content, but "nothing is set in stone."
March 4th, 2024Source

Gravity Rush 2 Remastered Is Coming to PC and PS5 This Summer -- Rumor
Gravity Rush 2 Remastered is currently in development for PC and PlayStation 5 and will debut on console this Summer, according to rumors circulating online.
March 4th, 2024Source

Media Molecule Was Close to Being Shuttered as Part of PlayStation Layoffs -- Rumour
Though Sony eventually decided to shut down SIE London Studio, Dreams studio Media Molecule was also a candidate for closure, it's been claimed.
March 4th, 2024Source

Players' Choice: Vote for February's best new game
Did you fight for democracy, fate, bubbles, or some other reason this month?
March 4th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro AI Upscaling Hinted At By AMD Chief Technology Officer
AI upscaling is set to be deployed starting this year in AMD's gaming devices, which include the yet-to-be-revealed PlayStation 5 Pro and PlayStation 6.
March 4th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 2nd, 2024

7 Biggest Story Changes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The chance to remake destiny brings with it new characters, storylines, and events.
March 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 1st, 2024

EA Cancelled Respawn's Star Wars FPS But Jedi And These Other Games Remain On Track
EA joined a growing list of tech companies, such as PlayStation, in 2024 to announce it would layoff a significant amount of its employees, and the year has barely begun. While EA announced this week it would lay off 5% of its workforce globally (around 670 employees), along with "sunsetting" several games and cancelling development of others, there is a bit of light at the end of the tunnel for Star Wars and Marvel fans.
March 1st, 2024Source

Fake Helldivers 2 Games Briefly Appeared On Steam, But Have Since Been Nuked
You can't counterfeit managed democracy and not expect swift retribution.
March 1st, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Director Talks About Creating Its Anticipated Ending and Teases Part 3
We talk to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi about the second Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
March 1st, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Every Date Cloud Can Go On At The Gold Saucer
Ahhhh love is in the air. Or maybe it's the Mako...regardless, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is finally out on PlayStation 5 and that's something we can all celebrate. We had a great time with it -- read Game Informer's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review here -- and one of the many reasons we enjoyed our 80-plus hours playing is because of the various relationships within the game and Cloud's party.
March 1st, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Will Seemingly Add Mechs Soon
Some players have managed to get their hands on mech, even though they haven't yet been officially added into the game.
March 1st, 2024Source

No Rest for the Wicked: Revealing new details on combat, crafting, town-building
Ori developer Moon Studios shares a closer look at its new beautiful yet brutal action-RPG.
March 1st, 2024Source

PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for March 2024
Visit PlayStation Stars on PlayStation App for all the latest Campaigns.
March 1st, 2024Source

Preparing for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth -- Who is Zack Fair and what's happening with the timeline?
Get ready to continue Cloud and crew's adventure with a look back at the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Intermission, and Zack Fair's history.
March 1st, 2024Source

PS5 Pro: Release date, controller, price and other rumors
Some think there will be an updated PS5 this year. What would that mean?
March 1st, 2024Source

Rise of the Ronin Trailers Brutally Highlight Every Weapon Type
Slice and dice foes with the katana and dual blades, attack at mid-range with the naginata and spear or fire from afar with revolvers.
March 1st, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Comfort Game
Players shared moments from their go-to comfort games.
March 1st, 2024Source

Sony-Owned Dev Firesprite Reportedly Suffered From a 'Toxic Culture', Fresh Report Claims
Sony has yet to respond.
March 1st, 2024Source

What led to Sony laying off 900 people? | This Week in Business
Sony's president complained about unaccountable developers missing budgets and schedules, but there are other culprits behind the game division's thin profit margin
March 1st, 2024Source

Why Every Gold Saucer Date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Matters More This Time
Midgar's most eligible bachelor goes on 11 different dates.
March 1st, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 28th, 2024

Genshin Impact -- Version 4.5 Livestream Announced for March 1st
The Special Program will showcase upcoming content for the title, with Chiori teased as a new playable character in the next banner.
February 28th, 2024Source

Guerrilla Lost 10% of Its Workforce, But Horizon Online Is Still Reportedly in the Works
Yesterday, Sony announced a major reduction in its PlayStation Studios' global workforce, including prized developers like Guerrilla Games.
February 28th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 is Getting Even More Popular -- Here's Why
Despite multiple server issues, big-name competitors and a live-service approach, Arrowhead's shooter continues to pull in players.
February 28th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Patch 1.000.13 Fixes Super Credits, Unlimited Stratagem Use Glitch, and More
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has released yet another patch for the hugely popular co-op shooter, and it makes some key fixes for troublesome issues.
February 28th, 2024Source

Latest Helldivers 2 Patch Improves Login Speed on PS5, Addresses Super Credits Issue and More
Arrowhead Game Studios has rolled out a new Helldivers 2 patch (version 1.000.13), which improves the login speed on PlayStation 5, and more.
February 28th, 2024Source

March's PlayStation Plus games include Sifu and the Destiny 2: Witch Queen expansion
You can also play EA Sports F1 23 to coincide with the 2024 racing season.
February 28th, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For March 2024 Are Live
PS Plus Essential subscribers can snag a trio of free games in March.
February 28th, 2024Source

Uncharted Unreal Engine 5 Imagining From MachineGames Indiana Jones Designer is a Sight to Behold
A stunning Uncharted Unreal Engine 5 imagining has been released, featuring cutscenes, platforming, combat, stealth, and vehicles.
February 28th, 2024Source

Unofficial SteamVR Driver for PSVR 2 to Release Soon as Sony Plans its Own PC VR Support
Sony says it's bringing some form of PC VR support to PSVR 2 at some point this year, although it's not clear when, or even how the company will go about letting users play games like Half-Life: Alyx (2020) or popular social VR platforms equally missing from the headset's game catalogue. But some won't have to wait: iVRy, an unofficial project dedicated to the task, is bringing it long-awaited SteamVR driver to PSVR 2 sometime next month.
February 28th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 26th, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Would Love to Keep the Team Together Going Forward
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is just a few days away from its PlayStation 5 launch, but the rave critic reviews have already kicked up the hype even further. Our Kai Powell rated the game with a perfect score, and the average review score from critics is the highest for the whole series since 2000's Final Fantasy IX.
February 26th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide DLC Will Receive New Details at PAX East on March 22
Producer Naoki Yoshida, DLC director Takeo Kujiraoka, and localization director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will speak about the expansion at PAX East next month.
February 26th, 2024Source

Foamstars new season Groovy Disco begins on March 8
Details on a new character, solo missions, and more.
February 26th, 2024Source

Foamstars Season 2 Revealed With a Trailer, Release Date, and More
Foamstars is gearing up to launch Season 2, which kicks off on March 9.
February 26th, 2024Source

Foamstars Season 2: Groovy Disco Trailer Showcases Coiff Guy, New Mission, and More
A new Foamstar, two new Extreme Party modes, a boss fight against Dark Ramzey, and new seasonal skins are also incoming.
February 26th, 2024Source

How the Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster devs Nightdive Studios enhanced the classic FPS
Nightdive Studios shares details on remastering the iconic LucasArts shooter which now features never-before-seen content from The Vault.
February 26th, 2024Source

Nightdive Studios Discusses Remastering of "Star Wars: Dark Forces"
Last year, it was revealed that the masters of remasters at Nightdive Studios have taken on the task of bringing the beloved 90s classic Star Wars: Dark Forces to modern audiences. The remaster is set to release February 28 on PS5 and PS4, nearly 30 years after the release of the original game from LucasArts in 1995.
February 26th, 2024Source

Sony tests out PC support for the PSVR 2
The platform holder aims to have the functionality available to users later this year
February 26th, 2024Source

The Queen's Blood card game is just as good as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth itself
Every day this game is not on a mobile device is a day Square Enix is leaving money on the table.
February 26th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 25th, 2024

New game 'Pacific Drive' from Seattle studio Ironwood is the last road trip at the end of the world
Pacific Drive is a survival game where your car's survival is more important than yours. You've ended up stuck in an isolated part of the Olympic Peninsula where reality's coming apart at the seams, and you won't get out of it alive without wheels. That requires you to scrounge through what's left of the local towns for gas, scrap, and spare parts, all while the local fabric of space-time turns itself inside out to stop you.
February 25th, 2024Source

Rise of the Ronin to Feature PvE Co-Op Multiplayer, Character Creator, and Difficulty Selection
Despite being less than a month away from release, Rise of the Ronin developer Team NINJA still had to clarify whether a few key features would be included in the upcoming game. They just did so by adding a FAQ section to the game's product page on the PlayStation Store website.
February 25th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 23rd, 2024

"Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure" Launches Summer 2024
Hello! Nick Suttner here. You may have seen my name on PlayStation Blog before in various guises (most recently, as the writer behind Carto), but I'm super excited to be coming to you today as co-founder of the small studio Furniture & Mattress, to reveal our debut game Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Check Out New Rise Of The Ronin Gameplay In New Behind-The-Scenes Video
Developer Team Ninja has released a new behind-the-scenes video for the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, Rise of the Rōnin, and it features new gameplay showing off the game's tough and fast action combat. Unsurprisingly, the game continues to look great.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Explore the ancient tools of war at your disposal and find your playstyle.
Since the mid-90s, the developers at Team Ninja have earned consistent praise for their precise, satisfying combat. Look no further than the Dead or Alive franchise's dynamic fighting system or Ninja Gaiden's lightning-fast combat for prime examples. The developer aims to continue and expand that legacy of satisfying melee mechanics in Rise of the Ronin.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Hitting a Metacritic Score of Over 90 Was "One of Our Goals"
The open world action RPG has received universal acclaim from critics, and currently sits at a Metacritic score of 93.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is The Second-Highest Rated Game In The Series On Metacritic
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth hits PlayStation 5 exclusively on February 29, but reviews for Square Enix's latest entry in its Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy dropped yesterday. We enjoyed the game a lot, and you can read about why in Game Informer's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review.
February 23rd, 2024Source

How To Set Up A PS5 Passkey On PSN To Log In Without A Password
Protect your PlayStation account with this handy new passkey feature.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Humanity Takes Shiba Inu Puzzles To Quest This March
Surrealist puzzle platformer Humanity reaches Quest next month.
February 23rd, 2024Source

PlayStation Pulse Elite PS5 wireless headset
Sony has recently unveiled a new wireless headset that promises to transform the way PlayStation 5 users experience sound in their games. The Pulse Elite Wireless Headset is designed to work in harmony with the PS5's advanced Tempest 3D AudioTech, offering players a deeply immersive audio experience that makes every game feel more realistic.
February 23rd, 2024Source

PSVR2 support for PC might happen soon
Remember PSVR2?
February 23rd, 2024Source

Rise of the Ronin: Inside Team Ninja's diverse weapons and combat styles
Explore the ancient tools of war at your disposal and find your playstyle.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Best Friends
These gaming best buds take the spotlight.
February 23rd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 21st, 2024

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure revealed for PS5
The world is yours to solve in this unique puzzle game, launching Summer 2024.
February 21st, 2024Source

Elden Ring Director Answers All of Our Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Questions | IGN Fan Fest 2024
We dive into the Elden Ring DLC with Hidetaka Miyazaki.
February 21st, 2024Source

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition Is Up for Preorder
Looks rad.
February 21st, 2024Source

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Preorders Are Live
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree releases June 21 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
February 21st, 2024Source

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree trailer offers deep lore, giant flaming bosses
New abilities, new bosses, and a release date are finally revealed.
February 21st, 2024Source

Hi-Fi Rush Announced for PS5, Launches March 19th
The official announcement trailer is now live. Tango Gameworks' rhythmic action game first launched in January 2023 for Xbox Series X/S and PC.
February 21st, 2024Source or SourceSource

How Final Fantasy VII Rebirth harnesses immersive PS5 technology
Richly detailed landscapes, redesigned character models, 3D audio, and more: Square Enix talks bringing the world beyond Midgar to PS5.
February 21st, 2024Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus Update Has a Release Date, Sony Shows Off New Suits
We're Kraven it.
February 21st, 2024Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 update adds New Game Plus and new suits on March 7
New modes, Hellfire Gala suits, and accessibility features, plus suits created in collaboration with Gameheads.
February 21st, 2024Source

Monster Hunter Stories Gets Remastered For PS4, PC, And Switch This Summer
It was a former 3DS exclusive.
February 21st, 2024Source

'Pacific Drive' review: A frustrating treat of a game
The highway to hell rewards those with patience.
February 21st, 2024Source

PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset For PS5 Has Finally Arrived
The premium PS5 headset is now up for grabs, offering 30 hours of battery life, a retractable microphone, and more high-end features.
February 21st, 2024Source

Pulse Elite wireless headset launches starting today: the starter's guide to PlayStation's latest line of innovative audio products
Key tips on getting set up with the latest PlayStation audio devices.
February 21st, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves is Coming to PS5 in April with Full Crossplay Support
Last week Microsoft provided an update on Xbox exclusivity plans, saying big games like Starfield won't be going multiplatform, but that a series of four more established or lower-profile games were making the jump.
February 21st, 2024Source

Sea Of Thieves Sets Sail For PlayStation 5 This April
Sea of Thieves is the last Xbox first-party game officially confirmed for a new platform. Rare's shared-world sea-faring pirate game is heading to PlayStation 5 on April 30.
February 21st, 2024Source

Sony Announces Launch of PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset
Launching today, our latest wireless headset, Pulse Elite, brings crisp, immersive audio to the gaming experience on the PS5 console; to PlayStation Link supported devices including PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal remote player; and to Bluetooth compatible devices such as smartphones and tablets.
February 21st, 2024Source

Square Enix Details Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Update
Welcome to Junon.
February 21st, 2024Source

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection PS4 & PS5 features revealed
Massive battles return on March 14.
February 21st, 2024Source

Theoretical Bloodborne Remake Could Receive "Value" From New Hardware, Miyazaki Says
It's not an official announcement, but it's something.
February 21st, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 19th, 2024

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot — First look at Goku's Next Journey DLC gameplay
Here's a glimpse of gameplay and sidequests from Goku's adventure set 10 years after the Buu saga.
February 19th, 2024Source

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising -- 2B's Battle Prowess Showcased in New Gameplay Trailer
As the second DLC character for Arc System Works' fighter, NieR: Automata's protagonist joins the roster on February 20th.
February 19th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Devs to Begin Rolling Out Updates to Fix the 'Most Serious Issues' on PS5 and PC Tomorrow
Arrowhead does want us to remember, however, that 'no single update will solve all the issues.'
February 19th, 2024Source

PlayStation Decade-Low Profit Margins Worry Analysts Amid Runaway Game Budgets
Sony's most recent earnings report wasn't a great one for the previously-strong-seeming PlayStation brand. As we reported, Sony downgraded their fiscal year 2024 (which runs from the beginning of April 2023 to the end of March 2024) target for PS5 sales from 25 million to 21 million.
February 19th, 2024Source

Skull and Bones Review -- Shipwrecked
Skull and Bones finally arrives after nearly seven years after its initial announcement and fails to deliver a compelling pirate fantasy.
February 19th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade Will Feature Three Different Display Modes
Stellar Blade will feature three different display modes when it launches this April on PlayStation 5, members of the development team confirmed.
February 19th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 16th, 2024

Best PS5 Deals: Preorder Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Game Deals, SSD Discounts & More
These new discounts are amazing.
February 16th, 2024Source

Dev interview: How Pacific Drive tunes up the survival genre with a station wagon
Alexander Dracott recalls open-road adventures that inspired the game's unique driving survival mechanics.
February 16th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Cover Story -- Newfound Freedom
After a successful first act in the Remake saga, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth presents players with a new adventure in a massive world brimming with seemingly endless possibilities.
February 16th, 2024Source

For Sony and Microsoft, revenue growth is more important than any "console war" | Opinion
The framing of the "console war" seems less and less relevant as both companies chase bigger fish
February 16th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Boss Reflects On Busy First Week And Plans To Reveal A New Content Roadmap
"Tired, but very, very pleased."
February 16th, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 479: Abubakar Salim Talks Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Plus the team dives into Helldivers 2 and Tekken 8.
February 16th, 2024Source

PS VR2 FPS Hubris introduces Arena game mode in today's free update
Obliterate Order of Objectivity enemies with new grenades.
February 16th, 2024Source

PS1 Fans Need to Get This Vintage Racing Game on PS Plus
This old classic is being given a new set of racing tires.
February 16th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Romantic
These shares hit us straight in the heart
February 16th, 2024Source

Tales of Kenzera: Zau creator interview — Finding the beauty of creation in grief
Abubakar Salim explains how his father, culture, and acting led him to create his own game.
February 16th, 2024Source

Xbox Chief Spencer Talks Exclusives Headed To PS5, Apple Fees And More
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer got to talk about the future of Xbox in a wide-ranging interview with The Verge. The discussion included Xbox titles making their way to Sony's PlayStation 5 console, the future of Xbox Cloud Gaming on iOS, and the possibility of an Xbox handheld. The interview comes on the heels of a turbulent time for the Xbox brand after several rumors rocked the Xbox community.
February 16th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 14th, 2024

16 PSVR 2 Games Coming Out In 2024 And Beyond
With this feature, we will be taking a look at 16 PSVR2 games releasing in the next few months and beyond.
February 14th, 2024Source

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Trailer Showcases the Archer Vocation
Kick off enemies, fire elemental arrows, or unleash a powerful charged shot to stop foes in their tracks with the Archer.
February 14th, 2024Source

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Will Feature Uncapped Framerate, Possibly On Consoles As Well
Dragon's Dogma 2, the second entry in the series launching in a little over a month on PC and consoles, will release with an uncapped framerate.
February 14th, 2024Source

Phantom Blade Zero's Anime Trailer is a Historical High-Stakes Duel
In honor of 2024 marking the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar, S-Game has revealed an introspective and suspenseful Phantom Blade Zero anime trailer called Rain & Blood that recalls Phantom Blade's history–and its upcoming future as a third-person action game.
February 14th, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games For February Announced
Tales of Arise and The Outer Worlds join PS Plus in an RPG-heavy month.
February 14th, 2024Source

PS Plus Extra/Premium Adds Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, NFS Unbound, Tales Titles in February
Sony has announced the latest lineup of games coming to their PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers this February. Subscribers can look forward to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Need for Speed Unbound, four different entries in Bandai Namco’s Tales series, including the most recent Tales of Arise, and more.
February 14th, 2024Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Performance Review
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X vs. PC
February 14th, 2024Source

Sony Boss Says PlayStation Has ‘Room for Improvement’ When It Comes to Cutting Development Costs
"I’ve had meetings with leaders at the studios."
February 14th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 9th, 2024

Helldivers 2 Is PlayStation's Top Launch on Steam, But User Reviews Are Currently Mixed
Swedish developer Arrowhead Game Studios (Magicka) has released the third-person shooter game Helldivers 2 on PlayStation 5 and PC, immediately achieving strong results on the latter platform. According to Steam data, Helldivers 2 peaked at 81K concurrent players around five hours ago, surpassing God of War's previous record of 73K for a PlayStation launch.
February 9th, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 478: What We've Been Playing
This episode the crew catches up on recent State of Play broadcasts and talks Tekken 8 and God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.
February 9th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Cool
These shares are undeniably cool.
February 9th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 7th, 2024

2 Workarounds To Use A PS5 Controller With The PS4
The DualSense is one of the PS5's shining achievements, a sleek and feature-rich upgrade from the already iconic DualShock controller. It blends a new, ergonomic design with immersive features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to create an experience that sucks players into the expansive universes brought to life by the power of the PlayStation 5.
February 7th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds an addictive card game and some familiar social mechanics
And more to distract me.
February 7th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo is Now Live, More Content Coming February 21st
The Nibelheim episode is currently available with Cloud and Sephiroth playable, but demo players can also explore the Junon region later.
February 7th, 2024Source

First Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Comparison Video Shows Visual Differences in Quality and Performance Mode
The first Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo comparison video has been released, showing clear visual differences in the game's Quality Mode and Performance Mode.
February 7th, 2024Source

Foamstars is Out Now on PS4 and PS5
Square Enix's party shooter is free with PlayStation Plus until March 4th. The launch also coincides with Season 1: Starry Pop.
February 7th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Will Receive Free Post-Launch Story Updates
Players will "witness events unfold" in Galactic War with the universe growing and offering "new tools, new challenges, and new threats."
February 7th, 2024Source

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: Japanese action drama at its finest
The adventure of former Yakuza Ichiban Kasuga continues. This time in Hawaii, and with an old friend by his side.
February 7th, 2024Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 -- New Game Plus Update Coming March 7th, Includes New Suits
The new Title Update will feature other "highly requested" features, with a complete list to be revealed closer to its release.
February 7th, 2024Source

Sony's latest PS5 beta update brings AI noise cancellation to the controller
Just in time for the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
February 7th, 2024Source

Spider-Man 2 New Game+ and Additional Spider Suits are Coming in March
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been a predictably big hit, but despite that, the game has seen surprisingly little in terms of post-launch and content beyond the usual big-fixing patches.
February 7th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade Dev Talks Inspirations, and Yes, Nier Automata Is Right Up There
"It made me realize that a game like this could be made."
February 7th, 2024Source

Watch the exhilarating 11-minute demo of the 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' remake
Cloud and the gang are back — with elevated PS5 graphics.
February 7th, 2024Source or Watch Video

World of Tanks Modern Armor celebrates its 10th anniversary with new tanks, challenges, and more
Wargaming marks the free-to-play title's milestone with a look to its past and shares plans for the future.
February 7th, 2024Source

Yes, 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered' is worth it: 3 convincing reasons why
Naughty Dog does a decent job at enticing players to buy a remaster of an almost 4-year-old game.
February 7th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 5th, 2024

fpPS4 PC PlayStation 4 Emulator Now Runs 140+ Games
fpPS4, the popular PC PlayStation 4 emulator, can now run over 140 games.
February 5th, 2024Source

Gears Of War Reportedly In Consideration For PlayStation Release
Microsoft might have a new strategy in the works to bring its games to rival platforms.
February 5th, 2024Source

"Granblue Fantasy: Relink" Devs Go Behind-the-Scenes
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is out now on PC, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. PlayStation Blog sat down with the General Director, Tetsuya Fukuhara, and Director Yasuyuki Kaji from Cygames to discuss the efforts that went into this title. Granblue Fantasy takes place in the Sky Realm, a world where myriad islands float in a great blue expanse.
February 5th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 -- Global Launch Timings Revealed
The brutal co-op third-person shooter launches on February 8th at 1 AM PDT worldwide for PS5 and PC and takes a live service approach.
February 5th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Gameplay & Strategies Previewed Ahead of February 8 Launch
On February 8 Arrowhead Game Studios invites you to customize your Helldiver, drop into hell, wipe out infestations, and repeat the victorious process. Have you ever watched the anonymous soldiers of a sci-fi movie get obliterated by aliens and thought to yourself, "I could do better"?
February 5th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Will Receive New Enemies, Biomes, and Objectives for Free
Arrowhead Game Studios' Johan Pilestedt says the team are "constantly going to add more stuff to the game" and "expand the experience."
February 5th, 2024Source

Microsoft may bring Bethesda's Starfield and Indiana Jones games to the PS5 after all
The company will reveal 'more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox' next week.
February 5th, 2024Source

Microsoft reportedly bringing Indiana Jones and Starfield to PS5 and Switch
Update: Phil Spencer announces a "business update" planned for next week following reports that major Xbox releases may become cross-platform
February 5th, 2024Source

Persona 3 Reload Datamine Reveals Unannounced Expansion Pass, The Answer DLC -- Rumour
The remake will seemingly receive at least six DLC drops, which will include new music, costumes, and Persona 3 FES' The Answer.
February 5th, 2024Source

Starfield Reportedly Plots Course For PS5 Consoles Amid Major Xbox Strategy Shift
In a surprising shift in strategy it appears as if Microsoft will be letting its biggest exclusive from 2023, Starfield, head over to Sony's PlayStation 5 console. This information came to light as a part of a series of leaks that has rocked the Xbox community, because it's not just Starfield that will reportedly make its way to non-Xbox consoles.
February 5th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 2nd, 2024

A real PlayStation handheld on the way? And goodbye Google Cache, hello Linux laptop with Raptor Lake Refresh
Meanwhile the Nintendo Switch, Valve Steam Deck, and countless other handhelds released in recent years, have shown that plenty of people are willing to pay for handhelds that can play the same games as full-fledged consoles or gaming PCs. So maybe it's not surprising to hear that Sony may be planning to launch a next-gen handheld that has enough horsepower to play PS4 games and even some PS5 titles natively.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Humongous File Size Revealed; Playable Demo With Save Transferring Discovered
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's file size is going to be absolutely humongous, which is not that surprising for a game that is being released on two discs.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 hands-on report: Chaotic co-op and empowering Stratagems
On February 8 Arrowhead Game Studios invites you to customize your Helldiver, drop into hell, wipe out infestations, and repeat the victorious process.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Kojima Shows Off "Death Stranding 2: On The Beach" During PlayStation Event
Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play confirming the title of the game, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, arriving exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2025. In Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA.
February 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part II Remastered -- New Skins
Players share new character skins unlocked in the No Return mode
February 2nd, 2024Source

The Last Of Us 3 Sounds More Likely Than Ever
Neil Druckmann says there is "probably one more chapter to this story.
February 2nd, 2024Source

There's no perfect version of Persona 3 — but Reload is close
It's missing some notable elements, but this remake also modernizes the classic RPG in important ways.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Until Dawn Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, Coming to PC & PS5 This Year
Until Dawn has remained a core, genre-defining horror experience for players since its release almost a decade ago. We are now taking these amazing foundations and adding more emotional depth, an enhanced look, and a completely new soundscape that a game with such a strong legacy deserves.
February 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Was Not The Right Choice for MLB The Show 24 Cover Athlete
And he's already right there on the cover shushing the critics.
February 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 1st, 2024

PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for February 2024
Welcome to February, PlayStation Stars members. This month brings a host of exciting challenges, Campaigns, and Digital Collectibles to elevate your gaming experience. Let's delve right into some of the offerings for this month.
February 1st, 2024Source

Stellar Blade is Semi-Open World, New Story and Gameplay Details Revealed
Game director Hyung Tae Kim has also revealed new tidbits on the game's progression systems, music, and more.
February 1st, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 31st, 2024

Alan Wake 2 Patch 1.0.15 Introduces Chapter Select, CPU, Lighting and Texture Optimizations and More
A new Alan Wake II patch is now live on PC and consoles, introducing a new Chapter Select feature and tons of other improvements, including performance enhancements on all formats.
January 31, 2024Source

Alan Wake 2 Receives 3-Hour PlayStation Plus Premium Trial
Subscribers to the service can experience the opening hours of the critically acclaimed survival horror starting today on PS5.
January 31, 2024Source

Alan Wake 2 Update 1.15 Lets Players Make the Game Less Scary
Finally.
January 31, 2024Source

February's PlayStation Plus games include Foamstars, Rollerdrome and Steelrising
There's also a two-hour trial for Spider-Man 2.
January 31, 2024Source

Foamstars, Rollerdrome, and Steelrising Coming to PS Plus Essential in February 2024
Foamstars and Rollerdrome are for PS4 and PS5, but Steelrising is exclusive to PS5. All three are available from February 6th to March 4th.
January 31, 2024Source

Helldivers 2's Deputy Director Discusses Warbond System
WARBONDS: Supporting the Galactic War Effort—Getting geared up for the battlefield in Helldivers 2. What would a Helldiver be without their equipment? Our Deputy Game Director, Sagar Beroshi, sat down to talk to PlayStation Studios about the Warbond system in Helldivers 2!
January 31, 2024Source

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review -- Skycrawlers
The long-awaited action RPG has some great visuals, compelling combat and hefty amounts of content, but falls short in key areas.
January 31, 2024Source

Persona 3 Reload is a surprising dose of 2000s nostalgia
The remake adds a glossy anime-styled coat of paint to the original.
January 31, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Games for February 2024 Include Foamstars, Rollerdrome, and More
PlayStation Plus and Premium members can also play a two-hour trial of Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
January 31, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For February 2024 Revealed
February's lineup of PS Plus Essential freebies includes the brand-new multiplayer shooter Foamstars.
January 31, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February: Foamstars, Rollerdrome, Steelrising
Today, we're happy to announce the latest, full Monthly Games lineup for PlayStation Plus. February's selection is headlined by Square Enix's competitive yet ultra-colorful online party shooter Foamstars, which makes its debut exclusively on PlayStation Plus.
January 31, 2024Source

State of Play Returns Today, Promising a Look at PSVR 2 Games Coming in 2024 & Beyond
PlayStation's State of Play game showcase is returning today, January 31st, bringing with it "15+ games" coming to PS5 this year. We're not certain how many will be PSVR 2 games, however the company promises we're definitely getting a peek at some.
January 31, 2024Source

Tony Hawk's Call of Duty Is Another Cancelled CoD in Activision's Scrapyard
Press F to pay respects.
January 31, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 29th, 2024

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: A breathtakingly beautiful world
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora delivers a breathtakingly beautiful world, dynamic gameplay, and so much more.
January 29, 2024Source

How gamer avoids neck pain looking up at stacked Studio Displays [Setups]
With all the computer setups out there with two, three and even five displays, sometimes you'll see them stacked. But a dual-Studio Display setup that stacks one on top of the other is a rarity.
January 29, 2024Source

How the Batman Arkham Series Sets up Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
The story so far of all four Batman Arkham games and how they link to Rocksteady's Suicide Squad.
January 29, 2024Source

How to Pair PS5 Controller to PC
How to use your PS5 Dualsense controller on PC
January 29, 2024Source

Max Payne RTX Remix Path Tracing Mod On 4080 Drops FPS From 1400 To 65 But Looks Stunning
The original Max Payne is now more than 20 years old, designed for the era of the PlayStation 2 and first-gen Xbox. Some fans of the title refuse to let it die and have released a new mod to bring Max Payne into the modern era. You can now run Max Payne with full path ray tracing, but be warned, it's going to be murder on your GPU.
January 29, 2024Source

PlayStation State Of Play Announced For January 31
Sony is closing out January with a sneak peek at what PlayStation owners can expect in 2024 and beyond.
January 29, 2024Source or Source

PlayStation State Of Play Returns With PSVR 2 Reveals This Week
PlayStation's State of Play presentation returns this week, promising a "new look" at PSVR 2 games.
January 29, 2024Source

PlayStation State of Play Leak: Death Stranding 2 & Silent Hill 2 Set For Showcases
Sony might be holding a surprise PlayStation State of Play Event before the end of January, and this was leaked by some reliable people. According to multiple sources, one of which is Nick Baker, we might be in for a live stream of a State of Play event sometime "roughly" around January 31.
January 29, 2024Source

Sony announces State of Play for Wednesday, will showcase over 15 PS5 and PSVR2 games
2024 is starting big with showcases. Xbox already had its own Developer_Direct a couple of weeks ago, and soon, Sony is jumping in with a State of Play of its own. The broadcast is slated to kick off this Wednesday, and the publisher is promising looks at over 15 games coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 systems.
January 29, 2024Source

Sony Confirms Big State of Play for this Week; 15 Games to be Covered Over 40-Minute+ Show
Rumors emerged earlier this past weekende, and now Sony itself has confirmed it -- a new PlayStation State of Play showcase will be coming our way this week. It sounds like this will be a big one, as Sony is promising to deliver a 40-minute-plus show (most State of Plays are more in the 15-to-20-minute range) covering 15 games.
January 29, 2024Source

Sony's next PlayStation State of Play streams this week
It kicks off on January 31st and will include more than 15 games.
January 29, 2024Source

State of Play Set for January 31
The showcase will be over 40 minutes long and reveal new details on over 15 upcoming PS5 games, including Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin.
January 29, 2024Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League -- 15 New Details You May Have Missed
Brush up on a few more details about Rocksteady's open world shooter ahead of its imminent release.
January 29, 2024Source or Watch Video

Ultrawings 2 Wasn't Supposed To Launch On PSVR 2 Yet
Ultrawings 2 is out now on PSVR 2 but it shouldn't be.
January 29, 2024Source

Watch a State of Play all about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Tuesday
Tune in on Tuesday, February 6 for an extended look at Square Enix's anticipated sequel in the Final Fantasy VII Remake project.
January 29, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 26th, 2024

All Deep Earth Colors for PS5 Controllers and Console Covers Are Now Available
Bold new color options.
January 26, 2024Source

Hogwarts Legacy Will Soon Give All Players Access to PlayStation-Exclusive Content
More content on the way as the exclusivity period comes to an end.
January 26, 2024Source

Hogwarts Legacy's PlayStation-Exclusive Content Coming to Other Platforms This Summer
Avalanche Software's successful action RPG will also receive additional "updates and features", with more details coming this year.
January 26, 2024Source

Honkai: Star Rail -- Version 2.0 Launches February 6th, Adds Penacony, Dreamscapes, and More
New Trailblaze Missions, three new characters, new exploration abilities like Dreamwalk, and more await in the next massive update.
January 26, 2024Source

Honkai: Star Rail version 2.0 features new realm Penacony, live February 6
Full details on new maps, storylines, and companions Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha.
January 26, 2024Source

PlayStation Portal Stuttering is Caused By Refresh Rate Issues Streaming Over Remote Play
The PlayStation Portal stuttering issues that many have been experiencing since the system's launch seem to be caused by how the PlayStation 5 console handles streaming via Remote Play.
January 26, 2024Source or Watch Video

Ultrawings 2 Gets a Surprise Release on PlayStation VR2
It was supposed to come out last year but got delayed.
January 26, 2024Source

Ultrawings 2 hits PS VR2 early and even the developer was surprised
The VR flight game's day-one patch will now be more of a day-five patch.
January 26, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 24th, 2024

Alone in the Dark: Here's What Comes in Each Edition
Prepare to step into Derceto Manor.
January 24, 2024Source

Gran Turismo 7 -- Update 1.42 Goes Live Today, Adds 3 New Cars, Extra Menus, and More
The Jimny Cup is also coming to World Circuits while Tokyo Expressway and Autodromo Nazionale Monza get new Vision Gran Turismo Trophy races.
January 24, 2024Source

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.42 arrives today with new cars and Cafe Menus
Latest updated brings two Extra Menu Cafe Menus, new Race Events, and more.
January 24, 2024Source

Prince Of Persia Sands Of Time Remake Trophy List Appears On The PS Network, Suggesting Release May Not Be Far
The Prince Of Persia Sands Of Time Remake may be closer to release than most expect, judging from some recent happenings.
January 24, 2024Source

PS5 Firmware Update Adds New Features in Parties
Strong Pulse.
January 24, 2024Source

Until Dawn PS5 and PC Ports Reportedly in the Works
With an announcement supposedly coming next month.
January 24, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 22nd, 2024

7 fun local multiplayer games available with PlayStation Plus
Discover some modern hits and timeless classics you and a friend can play across PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium.
January 22, 2024Source

Where to Buy a PS5 Console Online (January 2024)
PlayStation 5 prices, retailers, and more.
January 22, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 19th, 2024

A PlayStation Console Critical Vulnerability Was Recently Fixed; Full PS5 Testkit Access Could Lead to Interesting Developments
A most critical PlayStation console vulnerability was recently fixed, according to a new report shared online this week.
January 19, 2024Source

Everything You Need to Know About PlayStation Plus: What is PS Plus Premium?
A complete breakdown of the three tiers, costs, upgrading, and more.
January 19, 2024Source

Games Leaving PS Plus Extra in February Revealed
You have been warned.
January 19, 2024Source

Genshin Impact version 4.4 brings new friends and visual enhancements Jan 31
Join new playable characters Xianyun and Gaming for Lantern Rite and set out to Chenyu Vale at the northwestern Liyue.
January 19, 2024Source

Microsoft eyes multi-platform future: Xbox exclusives may hit PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
A "good publisher on Sony and Nintendo and PCs and Xbox"
January 19, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 477: Tomb Of Time
Featuring a discussion on The Last of Us Part II Remastered and the upcoming Tomb Raider I-III Remastered release.
January 19, 2024Source

Seagate Game Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 Review: A No-Fuss PlayStation 5 SSD
A proven formula marketed for the PS5
January 19, 2024Source

The Evolution of Tekken and PlayStation
See how the franchise and console intertwined over the years.
January 19, 2024Source

This PlayStation RPG is the game the GDQ tech team hates the most
I asked which game gave the speedrunning event’s tech crew the biggest headaches, and the answer surprised me.
January 19, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 16th, 2024

10 Years Later, 2K Revives Its Professional Tennis Franchise With A New Name
TopSpin 2K25 is in the works.
January 16, 2024Source

Dive deeper into new The Last of Us Part II Remastered features, out Jan 19
Explore new modes, go behind-the-scenes of the development of The Last of Us Part II, and experience the acclaimed story with PS5 enhancements.
January 16, 2024Source

Fate/Samurai Remnant Unveils Its Demo For Switch, PlayStation, and PC
"Your wish shall perish..."
January 16, 2024Source

First The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Comparison Video Highlights Visual Improvements and Performance
The very first The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered comparison video has surfaced, comparing the visuals and performance of the new remaster to those of the original PS4 game.
January 16, 2024Source

Foamstars launches as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game on Feb 6
Multiplayer party shooter headlines February’s lineup.
January 16, 2024Source or Source or Source or Source

Foamstars: The Final Preview
We played four hours of Foamstars and found it to be a fun shooter packed full of character.
January 16, 2024Source

How to build a PlayStation 5 tablet
Imagine being able to take your PlayStation 5 gaming sessions anywhere you go. This is now a reality thanks to DIY Perks who have created a custom-built device PlayStation 5 tablet transforming the the PS5 into a portable gaming tablet.
January 16, 2024Source

Naughty Dog Dev Doesn't Understand 'Consternation' About The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
"If it’s not for everyone, that’s fine."
January 16, 2024Source

Naughty Dog Previews "The Last of Us Part II Remastered" Feature Set
The Last of Us Part II Remastered launches January 19, and we here at Naughty Dog are so thrilled to offer new and returning players the definitive way to experience Ellie and Abby's story.
January 16, 2024Source

Persona 3 Reload Aims To Be As Faithful Of A Remake As Possible
After playing Persona 3 Reload and talking to the director and producer, it's clear that P3R is closely adhering to the original vision amid all its modernizations.
January 16, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 DIY tablet project successfully explores an untested form factor
Fan custom project achieves impressive shrinkage, but still requires external power
January 16, 2024Source

PlayStation Exclusive Foamstars Has AI-Generated Art, Square Enix Confirms
Bubble burst.
January 16, 2024Source

SAND LAND Vehicle Combat & Customization Explored
Beelzebub and company are rolling out onto PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC on April 26! In this action-RPG players will be able to explore a vast map with a wide array of vehicles in a world developed by the creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama.
January 16, 2024Source

Sony Picks Up Splatoon-Like Foamstars as a Month-Long PlayStation Plus Exclusive on PS4 and PS5
We had an inkling.
January 16, 2024Source

Square Enix's Splatoon-like Foamstars will debut on PS Plus on February 6
The publisher says some of the game's artwork was generated with Midjourney.
January 16, 2024Source

The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Features Cut Levels, Roguelike Mode, And Accessibility Settings
Cinematic cutscene commentary from the game's voice actors and developers is also available, alongside a collection of stylish new character skins and a mode just for speedrunners.
January 16, 2024Source or Source or Source

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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Lost Levels: 7 Cool Details
From cut story to dev secrets, here's what we learned from The Last of Us Part 2's Lost Levels.
January 16, 2024Source

This DIY PlayStation 5 “tablet” puts the guts of Sony’s console into a (kind of) portable game system
Sony’s PlayStation 5 game console has been around since late 2020, but it’s undergone some changes since then, most notably with the launch of a new “PlayStation 5 Slim” model released last fall.
January 16, 2024Source

Tiger Blade Brings 'Slash-N- Dash' Action To Quest In Early 2024
Following its PSVR 2 launch last year, Tiger Blade brings its Korean neo-noir inspired action game to Quest this year.
January 16, 2024Source or Watch Video

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered PS4 & PS5 features detailed, new key art revealed
Aspyr explains how the seminal classics were restored.
January 16, 2024Source

YouTuber Creates Custom PlayStation 5 Tablet
PSP.
January 16, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 15th, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Reveals New Details on Locations and Characters
A new batch of screenshots has also been released for the highly anticipated action RPG ahead of its approaching release.
January 15, 2024Source

Don’t Worry, Your PS4 Platinum Trophy Will Transfer Over to The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PS5
All it takes is one clicker.
January 15, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Details Yuffie and Cait Sith’s Combat Abilities
The second instalment in Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy launches for PS5 on February 29.
January 15, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trailer Hypes Battle with Sephiroth
Zack, the Midgar Zolom in the marshlands, and lots of Sephiroth adorn the RPG's latest trailer before its launch on February 29th.
January 15, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Fast Travel Continues to Impress
With all Haste.
January 15, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth New Gameplay Video Showcases Quick Fast Travel Load Times
New Final Fantasy VII Rebirth footage was shared online over the weekend, providing another quick look at the game.
January 15, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Showcased in New Year Trailer
It's the start of a New Year, and what better way to celebrate than with a new look at one of 2024's most exciting games! Our brand new trailer takes you deeper into the game to offer another tantalizing tease of what to expect.
January 15, 2024Source or Source

FNAF: Help Wanted 2 & Among Us VR Top December PSVR 2 Charts
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 and Among Us VR made strong debuts on PSVR 2 in December 2023.
January 15, 2024Source

New Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Trailer Promises A Destined Fight Between Cloud And Sephiroth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is right around the corner, hitting PlayStation 5 exclusively on February 29. Game Informer has been covering it all month long as the game graced the cover of our latest magazine issue, and you can read all of our exclusive Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coverage here.
January 15, 2024Source

PS5 Tips And Tricks For Optimal Gaming Performance
One of the big upshots to console gaming, compared to gaming on a PC, is that the vast majority of your gaming experience is pre-optimized. You don't need to worry about individual components, graphical drivers, or things like that — it's a single machine designed to do exactly one thing: play games.
January 15, 2024Source

Slender: The Arrival Is 'Coming Soon' To VR
Slender: The Arrival, the survival horror game from Blue Isle Studios, is "coming soon" to VR.
January 15, 2024Source

Square Enix Drops Final Fantasy 7 Details, Screenshots, Art, and Trailer in Huge Update
Settle in.
January 15, 2024Source

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered No Return Gameplay and Skins Have Leaked Ahead of This Week’s Release
Ahead of this week's global launch on PS5, gameplay, and character skins from The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered have leaked.
January 15, 2024Source

The PlayStation 5: Tablet Edition is the Ultimate Modded Portable Gaming System
The PlayStation Portal system made it possible for users to enjoy PlayStation 5 games away from the console, but requiring an internet connection to work, it cannot compare to a proper portable system, such as a custom version of the console showcased in a video shared online today.
January 15, 2024Source

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands developer faces layoffs in latest Embracer cuts
Lost Boys Interactive is the latest studio to face cost-cutting measures.
January 15, 2024Source

Ubisoft+ Premium Announced Alongside Ubisoft+ Classics
Today, Ubisoft announced some changes to its Ubisoft+ subscription service. The multi-access and PC access will now be known as Ubisoft+ Premium, featuring access to the latest games and DLCs.
January 15, 2024Source

Vertigo 2 Is Out Now On PlayStation VR2
Following last year's successful PC VR launch, Vertigo 2 is now available on PSVR 2.
January 15, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 12th, 2024

PlayStation 5 Slim Deep Earth Cover Collection Debuted at CES
Sony PlayStation has surprised attendees at CES 2024 with the unveiling of custom color slim console covers—the molten metallic finishes on display at their booth are Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver.
January 12, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 476: Games For A Change
The gang returns in 2024 with a discussion on God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla.
January 12, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 11th, 2024

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Announced for PS4 and PS5
With three modes.
January 11, 2024Source

Leak suggests Sony may soon offer a DualSense V2 controller with 12 hours of battery
The PS5 accessory appeared on Best Buy's Canadian website.
January 11, 2024Source

PlayStation Store: December 2023's top downloads
Shoot, loot, and sneak your way through December's most-downloaded games.
January 11, 2024Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
A Royal Resurgence
January 11, 2024Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review -- A Link to the Past
A triumphant return for a classic franchise.
January 11, 2024Source

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Review - Crowning Achievement
Prince of Persia boldly reinvents itself as a metroidvania, and it feels like it has found its new home.
January 11, 2024Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review — Finally, Ubisoft has a definitive win on its hands
Prince of Persia is really back, with the Lost Crown being a great Metroidvania with only minor drawbacks.
January 11, 2024Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review -- Who Needs The Sands of Time?
The Prince of Persia franchise is one of the longest-running gaming franchises ever, but even a series as storied had some trouble finding its stride in the previous console generation. The development of the Sands of Time remake, which was supposed to launch three years ago, was eventually rebooted, with Ubisoft Montreal now handling the project.
January 11, 2024Source

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
A Royal Resurgence
January 11, 2024Source

PS5 'V2 DualSense' With 'Exceptional 12-Hour Battery Life' Spotted Online
Controlled launch.
January 11, 2024Source or Source

PSN's Most Popular Games In December 2023 Revealed, As Avatar Took On Call Of Duty And GTA 5
Ubisoft's new Avatar video game was up against some stiff competition last month.
January 11, 2024Source

Sand Land launches April 26 -- new vehicular gameplay details revealed
Featuring designs developed by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama.
January 11, 2024Source

Son And Bone Is A PS5 Exclusive First-Person Shooter Where You Kill Dinosaurs
TeamKill Media, the developer behind last year's Quantum Error, has revealed Son and Bone, its PlayStation 5-exclusive first-person shooter where you kill dinosaurs. It's due out some time this year and you can watch the announcement teaser below.
January 11, 2024Source

Sony PS5 V2 DualSense Controller Leaked by Best Buy
Best Buy Canada's site listed—by mistake—an entry for a Version 2.0 of Sony's venerable PlayStation 5 DualSense controller—the retailer proceeded to remove the leaked information and imagery, but several news outlets have preserved crucial details.
January 11, 2024Source or Source or Source or Source

The Best Survival Horror Game Ever Made Joins PlayStation Plus This Month
Resident Evil 2 is the clear headliner of this month's catalog, but there are a few others you may wish to consider checking out
January 11, 2024Source

This FPS Could Be The Modern Turok Sequel We All Deserve
Son and Bone will mix dinosaurs and shotguns on PS5 later this year
January 11, 2024Source

Viral Parody of Fake Mobile Game Ads Hits PlayStation
Honestly.
January 11, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 10th, 2024

343 Industries is Seemingly Working on a New Halo Game Using Unreal Engine 5
Reports have previously claimed that 343 Industries has a new Halo project in the works unrelated to Halo Infinite.
January 10, 2024Source

AARP's Horrible AI-Powered Mario Hologram, Explained [Update]
Mamma-mia, does Nintendo know what's happening at CES 2024?
January 10, 2024Source

How To Take Control Of Your Privacy Settings On PS5
How much do you want others (including Sony) to know about your gaming and purchasing habits?
January 10, 2024Source

My Joy of Returning to PlayStation After a Decade
Although the PlayStation Access controller isn't perfect, I can revisit old friends once again.
January 10, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for January: Resident Evil 2, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Hardspace: Shipbreaker and more
Following on from 2024's inaugural PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, today we can announce the first additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog*. Enjoy a survival horror masterclass in the shape of Resident Evil 2, fuse D&D with guns via Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, experience the daily life of a blue-collar spaceship salvager in Hardspace: Shipbreaker and get destructive in paradise with Just Cause 3.
January 10, 2024Source or Source

PS Plus Extra/Premium Adds Resident Evil 2, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Mana Titles in January
Sony has announced the latest lineup of games coming to their PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers in January. Following Game Pass' lead, PS Plus will also be adding Resident Evil 2 this month, along with Hardscape: Shipbreaker, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Just Cause 3, and more.
January 10, 2024Source

Quantum Error Devs Return Already with Son and Bone, a PS5-Exclusive Dinosaur Shooter
2023 was a year of extremes, with a lot of great games, but a lot of notably bad games as well. Quantum Error was one of the latter. Developed by TeamKill Media, Quantum Error garnered attention for being one of the earlier games to commit to using Unreal Engine 5, its solid voice cast, and its PS5 exclusivity.
January 10, 2024Source

Resident Evil 2, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in January
Premium subscribers also get Rally Cross, Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection, and more.
January 10, 2024Source

Silent Hill 2 Remake's Marketing Campaign Will Begin "Very Soon," Bloober Team CEO Says
It was recently stated by PlayStation that the survival horror remake would release sometime this year.
January 10, 2024Source

Sony Demos New Afeela EV in CES Style by Driving It With a PS5 Controller
The Sony and Honda joint venture got an extra-special presentation at CES 2024.
January 10, 2024Source

Sony drives its first car onstage using a PS5 DualSense controller
The Afeela relies heavily on Unreal Engine 5.3
January 10, 2024Source

Sony Shows Off PS5 Slim With Colorful Metallic Console Covers
In September 2023, Sony introduced a trio of new sideplates for its PS5 console, each one existing as part of its Deep Earth Collection. That lineup — which includes blue, red, and silver color options — is still available and will be expanding with the new PlayStation 5 Slim variant.
January 10, 2024Source or Source

Sony's New Smart Car Can Display Fortnite Ads, For Some Reason
If you want to advertise your gaming preferences while driving, it seems like AFEELA will let you do just that
January 10, 2024Source

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and RE2 headline January's PlayStation Plus monthly games
Old-school gamers can claim the Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection and Secret of Mana.
January 10, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 9th, 2024

An Award-Winning Narrative Game Is Coming To PlayStation 5 Soon
Immortality is coming to PlayStation 5 after two years.
January 9, 2024Source

Cinematic mystery game Immortality comes to PS5 on January 23
There's a dash of Hitchcock, a bit of Lynch and a whole lot of scrubbing through video clips.
January 9, 2024Source

CD Projekt Deems Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty a Commercial Success
Hitting numbers on par with The Witcher 3's expansions.
January 9, 2024Source

God of War and Horizon TV Shows Are in the Writing Stage, Sony Confirms
Amazon Prime Video is working on the God of War series, while the Horizon show is in the works at Netflix.
January 9, 2024Source

Gravity Rush Film Makes Surprise Appearance At Sony CES Presentation
The PlayStation maker showed behind-the-scenes footage of the gravity-bending film
January 9, 2024Source

Gravity Rush Movie Briefly Shown off by Sony at CES 2024
A film based on Gravity Rush was confirmed to be in the works in 2022, with Anna Mastro attached as director.
January 9, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 PC Specifications Published, Crossplay With PS5 Confirmed
We know it's been a long wait but it's finally time to reveal more about the PC release of Helldivers 2. We know what's on your mind, first and foremost: Is it crossplay? And we're pleased to announce that Helldivers 2 supports crossplay! That means your teammates on PC can play with you on PS5 and vice versa.
January 9, 2024Source or Watch Video

Helldivers 2 gets Windows PC requirements detailed, full cross-play support with PS5
Here's the PC specs you'll need to play Arrowhead Games' alien-killing co-op shooter.
January 9, 2024Source or Source

Helldivers 2 PC Specs and PS5 Crossplay Support Revealed
Aw, shoot.
January 9, 2024Source or Source

Immortality Comes to PS5 Later in January
Still alive.
January 9, 2024Source

Immortality's Unsettling Mystery Comes To PlayStation 5 This Month
Sam Barlow's acclaimed interactive cinematic mystery game Immortality is making its way to PlayStation 5 on January 23. The game first arrived on Xbox Series X/S and PC in August 2022.
January 9, 2024Source

Oh God, Sony Reveals New Car That Can Be Driven Via A PlayStation Controller
The Sony and Honda project, AFEELA, was driven on stage at CES with a DualSense
January 9, 2024Source

Phison PS5026-E26 Max14um Preview: 2024's Fastest SSD Platform
Just about a year ago, we published a preview of an SSD built around Phison's PS5026-E26 PCIe 5.0 controller. At the time, a number of Phison's partners were readying high-performance, enthusiast-class drives based on the controller and the reference model we tested set the stage for what was to come throughout 2023.
January 9, 2024Source

PlayStation Network Registers New 123 Million Monthly Active Users Record in December 2023
As predicted, Sony's CES 2024 conference (Youtube) was very light on PlayStation and gaming in general. However, there were a few tidbits scattered throughout the keynote.
January 9, 2024Source

PSVR 2 maker Sony pivots to 'spatial' XR with another Apple Vision Pro-style headset you won't buy
It has 4K microdisplays you can flip up like sunglasses and a Snapdragon chip capable of real-time 3D rendering.
January 9, 2024Source or Watch Video

Sony brought its new PS5 colors to CES
The PS5 slim really pops in red and blue. And the silver model is a nice callback to the original PlayStation.
January 9, 2024Source

Sony Seems to be Working on a New Patapon Project
At its recent CES press conference, the company showed snippets of footage from a mysterious new Patapon project.
January 9, 2024Source

Sony Shows Off PS5 Slim With Colorful Metallic Console Covers
In September 2023, Sony introduced a trio of new sideplates for its PS5 console, each one existing as part of its Deep Earth Collection. That lineup — which includes blue, red, and silver color options — is still available and will be expanding with the new PlayStation 5 Slim variant.
January 9, 2024Source

PlayStation Just Reached A Huge Milestone For Total Number Of Monthly Users
123 million and counting.
January 9, 2024Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League — hands-on with co-op and Flash boss battle
Rocksteady stays true to its narrative roots and brings fresh, chaotic combat on February 2.
January 9, 2024Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Dev Really Doesn't Want to Call It a Live Service
"We don't really think of our game as fitting with any particular label."
January 9, 2024Source

Survival Driving In Pacific Drive | New Gameplay Today
In Pacific Drive your station wagon is all that stands between you and destruction in a section of Washington state where reality is constantly shifting. Join Wesley LeBlanc, Alex Van Aken, and me as we play through an early section of the game and show off how this unique driving survival game is going to work.
January 9, 2024Source or Watch Video

Watch Sony Drive Its Afeela EV Car Concept Using A PS5 DualSense Controller
Did a Sony executive just remotely steer the company's Afeela EV prototype onto stage with nothing but a PS5 DualSense controller at CES 2024? Yes, and it certainly wowed the crowd, but Sony is quick to point out that this was a tech demo only.
January 9, 2024Source

Where To Buy The PlayStation Portal in the UK
Stock levels are extremely limited.
January 9, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 8th, 2024

EA Sports FC 24 and PS5 Were the UK's Big Sellers in December
Total software sales for the month saw a 2% growth over December 2022, while hardware sales were up by 7%.
January 8, 2024Source

Indulge in the Sins of the Flesh in Cult of the Lamb's next free update, out Jan 16
A shrine-load of killer new content and a congregation of quality-of-life improvements, plus a deliciously evil new resource: Sin.
January 8, 2024Source

Metal Gear Solid Remake Still In Development - Report
Konami is currently working on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
January 8, 2024Source

One Of The Best Metroidvanias Of 2023 Is Getting A Collector's Edition
The Blasphemous 2 Limited Collector's Edition arrives in April, but preorders are open now.
January 8, 2024Source

Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush Rumored to be Jumping to PlayStation and/or Switch
Could Rare's Sea of Thieves be setting sail to Sony and Nintendo platforms? In recent days, insider Nate the Hate got the rumor mill churning when he stated a "acclaimed" Xbox exclusive may make the jump to other platforms. Piggybacking on these rumors, on the most recent episode of Game Mess Mornings (Youtube) wanton leaker Jeff Grubb said Sea of Thieves was his first thought when talk of an Xbox game coming to other platforms surfaced, as he's heard the game "could" come to Switch and PlayStation.
January 8, 2024Source

Sea Of Thieves Could Make Landfall On PlayStation - Report
However, Microsoft might have abandoned ship on those plans, as it's unknown if a port is being developed.
January 8, 2024Source

The Making Of Final Fantasy VII Remake
The ground beneath Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura's feet trembled. In his time since serving as character designer and visual director on Final Fantasy VII, his legend has grown substantially. In addition to working on nearly every acclaimed Final Fantasy game since Nomura also helped create the Kingdom Hearts series and has become a figurehead and luminary within the stacked ranks of Square Enix's stable of developers. But this 2015 trip to Los Angeles, California, was different.
January 8, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 29th, 2023

15 Best PS Vita Games [2023 Edition]
WIth this feature, we take a look back the failed PS Vita and try to find out 15 of the best games that are available on the handheld.
December 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

15 Things to Know Before You Buy The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
Here's everything you should know about the upcoming remaster for Naughty Dog's acclaimed action-adventure title.
December 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Square Enix Talks Aerith's Big Scene
December 29, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 28th, 2023

Can You Play GTA Online Without PS Plus? Answered
You will need some cash outside of the game.
December 28, 2023Source

PlayStation in 2024: Highlights
Featuring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Tekken 8, Helldivers II, Foamstars, and more.
December 28, 2023Source

PS Plus Users Get A Plague Tale Requiem Free In January
2024 is right around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than to get some complimentary games from your PlayStation Plus subscription? As announced in the PS Blog, this month's selection of games is headlined by A Plague Tale: Requiem, Asobo Studio's 2022 tale of sickness and siblings. While he thought it dragged on a bit in the second half, our reviewer said, "Calling Requiem a standard sequel is a disservice; Asobo has created a Plague Tale epic."
December 28, 2023Source

The best PlayStation games from 2023
Spider-Man, Baldur's Gate, God of War, and more.
December 28, 2023Source

The best PS5 accessories for 2024
Plus some of our favorite games for the console, too.
December 28, 2023Source

This PS5 Controller Will Never Drift, But It's Not All Good News
The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro features an undeniably awesome list of specs, but is a bit ouchy to use
December 28, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 27th, 2023

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
How Square Enix Is Approaching Sephiroth
December 27, 2023Source

January's PS Plus Games Bring B-Movie Thrills, Plague-Ridden Chills
Whether you like your action sneaky or explosive, PS+ is getting some sweet games to download next month
December 27, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For January 2024 Revealed
A Plague Tale: Requiem, Nobody Saves the World, and Evil West are your first free PlayStation Plus games of 2024.
December 27, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus Games for January 2024 Announced
Warframe fans will also be treated to an exclusive pack in January.
December 27, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus January 2024 Lineup Includes A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West
Today, Sony announced the PlayStation Plus games lineup for January 2024. Subscribers across all of the tiers (Premium, Extra, and Essential) will be able to add a trio of great games to their libraries, including Asobo Studio's A Plague Tale: Requiem, Flying Wild Hog's Evil West, and Drinbox Studios's Nobody Saves the World.
December 27, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January: A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, Nobody Saves the World
All playable January 2.
December 27, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 26th, 2023, 2023

FF7 Advent Children Gets Theatrical Run Ahead of Rebirth Launch
Just before the second installment of the FF7 Remake trilogy hits PS5
December 26, 2023Source

The 17 Best Games For Sony's PlayStation 5
From Final Fantasy XVI to God of War Ragnarök, here are the best PS5 games
December 26, 2023Source

The new PS5 owners' guide to great gaming experiences
Quickly discover the best PS5 has to offer with PlayStation Plus, a host of PS5 titles, immersive features, and more.
December 26, 2023Source

Why It Was So Important To Have An Explorable World Map In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
When Final Fantasy X exploded onto the PlayStation 2 in 2001, it revolutionized not just the Final Fantasy series but the role-playing genre as a whole. The tuned-to-perfection turn-based combat, the beautiful soundtrack, the heartfelt story, and the eye-popping-for-the-time visuals created one of the most important entries of one of the most important franchises in video game history.
December 26, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 24th, 2023

The PlayStation Portal is flawed but fun
It does one thing well, and yet there are other multi-use devices that are arguably better, but dammit sometimes I'm lazy.
December 24, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 22nd, 2023

15 Most Underrated PS5 Games -- 2023 Edition
With this feature, we run down 15 of the most underrated games on the PS5 that never received the love and appreciation they truly deserve.
December 22, 2023Source

Behind the Blog: A Gift Guide, Goals, and Some End of Year Nostalgia
This week, we discuss the year we've had, technology journalism as a complicated feeling, and some gift ideas for your last minute shopping.
December 22, 2023Source

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
How Cait Sith's Combat Works
December 22, 2023Source

Firewall Ultra Studio First Contact Shuts Down At Christmas
First Contact Entertainment is shutting down just four months after launching a multiplayer VR shooter game exclusively for Sony's PlayStation VR2 headset.
December 22, 2023Source

Shuhei Yoshida's favorite PlayStation indie games of 2023
A look back at 12 months of great experiences.
December 22, 2023Source

Sony won't take away your PlayStation-bought Discovery shows after all
A last-minute licensing deal means they'll stick around after December 31.
December 22, 2023Source

The Best Single-Player Games of All Time -- 2023 Edition
There have been a ton of massive single player games released over the years. In this feature we list the best ones you need to play.
December 22, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 21st, 2023

Custom Mech Wars Review -- Not the Mech Game You Need
Custom Mech Wars is a disppointing game that fails to stand on its promise of delivering a customizable and high-octane mech adventure.
December 21, 2023Source

Discovery shows you've bought on PlayStation actually won't be taken away
The shows were set to disappear as of December 31st, but thanks to 'updated licensing arrangements,' they'll stick around.
December 21, 2023Source

Insomniac Facing Cuts Despite Huge Success, PlayStation May Close Another Studio
Amongst Sony's stable of first-party PlayStation Studios developers, none shine brighter than Insomniac Games, which has produced hit after hit without the excessively-long development schedules that are increasingly becoming the norm in the AAA gaming space. The recent leak of Insomniac's upcoming slate lays bare just how heavily Sony relies on them, with at least six titles planned for the next decade, most of which will likely sell 10s of millions of copies.
December 21, 2023Source

PS Plus May Hit PC, Mobile, Streaming Devices and Add More Bundled Subscriptions per Leaks
As revealed by the recent Insomniac leaks, one thing Sony is quite concerned about going forward is the viability and competitiveness of their PlayStation Plus service, which they believe could be one of the things most affected by Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
December 21, 2023Source

Sony Has Sold Over 50 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
The PS5 could even outsell the PlayStation 4 by the end of its run.
December 21, 2023Source

Trinity Fusion Review -- Nothing Special
Trinity Fusion is a mediocre roguelite with some interesting ideas and an equal number of flaws to go along with it.
December 21, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 19th, 2023

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Exclusive Impressions From Exploring Junon
December 19, 2023Source

Inexpensive PlayStation PC Ports Only Require An Email Approval to Get Funded; Spider-Man 2, Wolverine Already Have PC Builds
PlayStation PC ports have been released steadily these past few years, and it seems like the process to get any approved is relatively straightforward if the port doesn't cost much to develop.
December 19, 2023Source

Microsoft could 'disrupt and threaten' PlayStation business — Sony's Xbox fears laid bare in massive hack
Alleged and unverified slides detail Sony's thought processes on the Xbox-Activision deal.
December 19, 2023Source

Sony Patents A Creative Gaming Solution To Make Boss Battles On PS5 Less Frustrating
There is nothing like the intense gratification that one gets when defeating an uber hard boss battle in a video game. Some players may only need a couple of repeated attempts, while others may stumble through dozens of frustrating trials before finally claiming victory. This skill gap means that not every experience will be as equally enjoyable for those partaking in the same challenge, and that's something Sony is hoping to change.
December 19, 2023Source

Rise of the Ronin Features 3 Major Cities, Karma and XP Systems Revealed
Edo, Yokohama and Kyoto are the major cities in the upcoming action RPG, but players will also venture into the countryside and rural areas.
December 19, 2023Source

Rise of the Ronin's Protagonist is a Fully Realized Character with a Backstory, Says Team Ninja
Producer Yosuke Hayashi also discusses creating an open-world title and how it was "a natural next step" for the developer.
December 19, 2023Source

Sony leak reveals strong Steam sales for PlayStation exclusives ported to PC
Wolverine and Spider-Man may hit PC after a short period of exclusivity
December 19, 2023Source

Wolverine PS5 Gameplay Leaks After Unprecedented Insomniac Games Hack
There's information on the game's playable characters, plot, gameplay, and so much more
December 19, 2023Source

X-Men Games Will Be Sony Exclusives For More Than A Decade, Leak Reveals
The agreement has Insomniac working on multiple X-Men projects beyond Wolverine
December 19, 2023Source

X-Men License Will Remain Exclusive to PlayStation Until 2035, According to Leaked Internal Documents
Leaked documents have revealed that Insomniac Games has multiple X-Men games planned, with the upcoming Wolverine game set to be the series' first instalment.
December 19, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 18th, 2023

Armored Core 6's huge new Patch 1.05 update is the best Christmas gift I could ask for — here's what's coming
Ranked PvP, new AC parts, and more have me racing back to Rubicon 3 this holiday.
December 18, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth -- Titan, Phoenix, and Bahamut Arisen Receive New Images and Details
Get a closer look at the three recently revealed Summons before Square Enix's sequel launches on February 29th, 2024, for PS5.
December 18, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 15th, 2023

Hero Programmers Are Adding New Cars To The Greatest Racing Game Of All Time
Now, 24 years after its release, an "A Spec" version of Gran Turismo 2 adds cars, events, and more to the Playstation's best game.
December 15, 2023Source

Naughty Dog Axes The Last Of Us Multiplayer For PS5, Can You Guess Why
Naughty Dog has officially put a nail in the coffin of the highly-anticipated The Last of Us Online video game. In a press release, the studio commented, "There's no easy way to say this: We've made the incredibly difficult decision to stop development on that game."
December 15, 2023Source

Naughty Dog cancels development on The Last of Us Online
The developer has chosen to focus on single-player narrative games.
December 15, 2023Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 475: 2023 Enters the Halls of Valhalla
Featuring a discussion with developers from Santa Monica Studio on the God of War Ragnarök free epilogue DLC Valhalla.
December 15, 2023Source

The State Of The PlayStation 5
The next-gen console finally became indispensable despite its most bizarre year yet
December 15, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 14th, 2023

Breachers Introduces New Arctic Map Today On All Platforms
Breachers' latest major update adds Arctic, a new map available on all supported platforms.
December 14, 2023Source

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is Now Available
Developed by Arc System Works, the sequel is playable on PS4, PS5 and PC and includes new characters, new modes and rollback netcode.
December 14, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2's New Game+ mode pushed back to 2024
Other features, such as audio descriptions, have also been delayed.
December 14, 2023Source

Tekken 8 Story Trailer Hypes Ultimate Battle Against Kazuya
Jin Kazama and the world rally together to oppose Kazuya Mishima in the new Story Mode. Chapter 1 is available to try now in a free demo.
December 14, 2023Source

The Last of Us Part 2 Remaster Confirms Ellie's Surname for the First Time In-Game
After a decade.
December 14, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 12th, 2023

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla Adds New Trophies Separate from the Base Game
Trophy hunters will find new ones to unlock in the upcoming free DLC, but they won't affect the base game's Platinum Trophy.
December 12, 2023Source

God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC Goes Live With Patch 05.01
Along with a few minor tweaks to address in-game bugs.
December 12, 2023Source

Phison PS5026-E26 Max14um: A High-Performance Gen5 SSD Preview for 2024
Phison is poised to introduce a series of advanced storage devices, headlined by the PS5026-E26 Max14um SSD. This solid-state drive (SSD) leverages the PCIe 5.0 interface and optimized firmware to achieve sequential read speeds as high as 14.7 GB/s and write speeds reaching 12 GB/s.
December 12, 2023Source

PlayStation 2023 Wrap-Up launches today, with a personalized look at your 2023 gaming achievements
Experience your 2023 Wrap-Up to earn a unique avatar and PlayStation Stars digital collectible.
December 12, 2023Source

PlayStation Wrap-Up is here to tell you how many hours you spent gaming in 2023
Don't be embarrassed.
December 12, 2023Source

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Packs an Updated RDNA3 GPU with 60 CU
Sony is developing the PlayStation 5 Pro console that targets higher refresh-rate gaming at 4K Ultra HD, or higher in-game eye-candy, given its faster hardware. Details about the console are few and far between, given its late-2024 tentative release, but by now the company would have co-developed its semi-custom SoC, so it could spend the next year extensively testing and optimizing it, before mass production in the 2-3 quarters leading up to the launch.
December 12, 2023Source

Tekken 8: hands-on with Arcade Quest, Super Ghost Battles, and Tekken Ball
Plus a Tekken 8 demo hits PS5 on December 14.
December 12, 2023Source

Vintage Animation Shooter Mouse Gets New Gameplay Trailer And 2025 Release Window
Mouse, an upcoming classic first-person shooter sporting a vintage rubber hose animation style, turned heads in May with its first look at gameplay. Although that initial showing was very much a work in progress, today's video offers a more polished look at what's to come.
December 12, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 11th, 2023

15 More Underrated PS4 Games You Probably Didn't Play
With this feature, we run down 15 of the most underrated games on the PS4 that never received the love and appreciation they truly deserve.
December 11, 2023Source

Alan Wake 2 gets New Game Plus mode titled The Final Draft, available today
"It's not a loop, it's a spiral," in Remedy's essential replay experience for the horror sequel.
December 11, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen Review -- Filler Arc
The first paid DLC for Final Fantasy 16 is here. Does it measure up to the base game's brilliance or repeat some of its mistakes?
December 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

Leaker says Sony expects PS5 Pro specs to surface this month, as dev kits make their way to game studios
PlayStation 5 Pro could be announced as early as 2024
December 11, 2023Source

Play with the Champions finals stream this week -- tune in Dec 11 to 14
PlayStation UK's first charity tournament, raising funds for The Prince's Trust featuring Gran Turismo 7, Fortnite, EA Sports FC, and Rocket League.
December 11, 2023Source

PSN's Most Popular Games In November 2023 Revealed, And No. 1 Is No Surprise
Call of Duty is inevitable.
December 11, 2023Source

Sega Says It's 'Evaluating' Virtua Fighter Following Lack of Game Awards Announcement
It's been awhile since we got a new Virtua Fighter game, y'all.
December 11, 2023Source

TimeSplitters studio Free Radical Design shuts down as Embracer fallout continues
The Nottingham-based studio had been working to revive the classic first-person shooter franchise but has been forced to close in the wake of parent company Embracer's restructuring.
December 11, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 8th, 2023

Feast your eyes on this PS1-themed PlayStation 5
It went to retiring PlayStation Boss, Jim Ryan.
December 8, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth New Trailer Provides First Look at Cid, New Synergy Attacks and More
A new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was shared online, providing another exciting look at the second entry in the trilogy launching in a few months on PlayStation 5.
December 8, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Exclusivity Windows Reaffirmed in New Trailers
The action RPG's exclusivity window ends on December 31st, while the next part in the Remake trilogy is exclusive until May 29th, 2024.
December 8, 2023Source

God of War Ragnarok Fans Are Noticing Some Major Greek Saga Vibes in Valhalla DLC
The classics.
December 8, 2023Source

Leak prompts Ubisoft to publish Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown trailer early
A free demo is coming in January
December 8, 2023Source

PlayStation Store: November 2023's top downloads
Battlefields and a variety of football fields are featured in November's most-downloaded games.
December 8, 2023Source

The Lord of Rings: Return To Moria PS5 Review -- Nothing of Note
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is an unremarkable experience that feels like a faint shadow of the games that clearly inspired it.
December 8, 2023Source

Watch Dogs: Legion Gets Mysterious New Update on PS4 and PS5 After Ubisoft Announced End of Support
Ubisoft has released a new update for the PlayStation versions of Watch Dogs: Legion with no details of what the updates do.
December 8, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 6th, 2023

Access Controller for PS5 is Out Now
The dedicated accessibility controller retails for $89.99 and includes control profiles, various stick and button caps, and much more.
December 06, 2023Source

Celebrating inclusivity: Access controller for PS5 launches today
Thank you to the accessibility community for joining our effort to make gaming more accessible.
December 06, 2023Source

Destiny 2's The Final Shape Expansion Could Be Bungie's Last Chance To Remain Independent, Report Suggests
According to a new report, morale is at an all-time low at Bungie as a Sony takeover looks more likely than ever.
December 06, 2023Source

Overwatch 2 players say that frame rate drops are making the game 'unplayable' on PS5
The performance issues appear to have started when the latest season went live on Tuesday.
December 06, 2023Source

Sony officially launches its PS5 Access Controller for disabled gamers
In January 2023, Sony announced plans to launch its first controller for its PlayStation 5 console designed primarily for gamers with disabilities. The controller, which was first introduced with the code name "Project Leonardo", got its official name, the Access controller, in May.
December 06, 2023Source or Watch Video

The PlayStation 5 Has Certain Advantages Over a PC, According to SIE Vice President
While PC gaming is becoming more and more popular, there are certain advantages to playing games on the PlayStation 5 console rather than on PC, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment Vice President Hideaki Nishino.
December 06, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 5th, 2023

Among Us VR Reaches Pico & PSVR 2 Today With Cross-Play
Among Us VR reaches new platforms today with Pico and PSVR 2 ports.
December 5, 2023Source

Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Has Online DRM Even On Console
A redditor claims their physical copy of the open-world Avatar shooter wouldn't start on PS5
December 5, 2023Source

CoD: Warzone And MW3 Season 1 Battle Pass Details, Plus New Bundles For Dune And The Boys
Here's what you can unlock with the Season 1 battle pass, including three new weapons and an aftermarket part.
December 5, 2023Source

PlayStation is erasing 1,318 seasons of Discovery shows from customer libraries
The change comes as Warner Bros. tries to add subscribers to Max, Discovery+ apps.
December 5, 2023Source

PlayStation keeps reminding us why digital ownership sucks
Sony's content removals and unexpected account bans are timely reminders of why you don't really own digital content.
December 5, 2023Source

The Best PS5 SSDs in 2023: Speedy NVMe storage for your console
Our tests show the best PS5 SSDs to buy
December 5, 2023Source

The Last Of Us Part II's Roguelike Mode Is Resident Evil's Mercenaries With Clickers
No Return is part of the Remastered package coming to PS5
December 5, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 4th, 2023

Arashi: Castles of Sin — Final Cut takes Action RPGs into VR
Arashi: Castles of Sin — Final Cut from Skydance Interactive transports you into a truly first-person world to haunt the shadows as a VR shinobi assassin. As Kenshiro, the last surviving member of House Arashi, you'll combine your wit, stealth, and deadly arsenal along with the muscle and ferocity of your wolf-dog companion, Haru, to collect the buckets of blood your enemies owe.
December 4, 2023Source

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets 'Last Big Update' Tomorrow as CD Projekt Moves on to Cyberpunk 2, Witcher 4
End of an era.
December 4, 2023Source

Embrace the Game with PlayStation VR2
Advance your gaming with the PlayStation VR2 that packs Sense technology, 4K HDR visuals, and a 110º field of view.
December 4, 2023Source

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising — Post-Launch Roadmap Includes New Characters, Stages, and More
New modes for Grand Bruise Legends, bonus story content and a new lobby mini-game are also coming from April 2024 onwards.
December 4, 2023Source

Out this month on PS VR2: Resident Evil 4 VR Mode, Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2, Arashi: Castles of Sins, Arizona Sunshine 2
Plus a look ahead at other titles already announced.
December 4, 2023Source

PlayStation Access Controller Is One Small Step For Sony, One Giant Leap For Players With Disabilities
Sony's new controller improves accessibility is a worthy endeavour that will hopefully pave the way for even more advancements and innovations in inclusion
December 4, 2023Source

PlayStation Access Controller Review
Innovative software, flawed design.
December 4, 2023Source

PlayStation to Delete Discovery TV Shows You Already Paid For
If anything has the power to spark conversation around digital versus physical media, it's this.
December 4, 2023Source

Sony Is About To Remove Over 1,000 Discovery Shows, Even If You've Purchased Them
Buyer beware.
December 4, 2023Source

Sony Pulls Discovery Videos PlayStation Users Already Own, Sparking Concern Over Our Digital Future
"We sincerely thank you for your continued support."
December 4, 2023Source

The Access controller for PS5 starter's guide
Discover everything you need to know about getting set up with the Access controller for PS5.
December 4, 2023Source

The Best PS5 SSDs You Can Buy in 2023
Super speeds with the best PS5 SSDs
December 4, 2023Source

The Witcher Cookbook Authors Discuss Lore-Based Recipes, Growing Up with Geralt, and More
How do you mix fantasy and reality together?
December 4, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 1st, 2023

Best PS5 Controller 2023
The PlayStation 5 controllers you need
December 1, 2023Source

Born of Bread, home-cooked turn-based RPG rises December 5 on PS5
WildArt Studio art director goes in-depth on gameplay, character details and art design.
December 1, 2023Source

Capcom Is Remaking More Resident Evil Games
Which entry will be remade next?
December 1, 2023Source

Players' Choice: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name voted November's best new game
One man's new beginning brings him to the top of the polls.
December 1, 2023Source

PlayStation Stars Campaigns and Digital Collectibles for December 2023
Visit PlayStation Stars on PlayStation App for the latest campaigns.
December 1, 2023Source

PlayStation To Delete A Ton Of TV Shows Users Already Paid For
Sony says Mythbusters and more Discovery TV shows are going away whether you bought them or not
December 1, 2023Source

Propaganda Sim 'Not for Broadcast' Coming to PSVR 2 in December
Critically-acclaimed propaganda simulator Not for Broadcast VR is finally headed to PSVR 2 this month.
December 1, 2023Source

Resident Evil Franchise Has More Remakes Coming Confirms Capcom
In recent years Capcom has had a lot of success with Resident Evil remakes, with new versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 being major critical and commercial hits. Resident Evil 3 was slightly less successful, although it has its fans (I consider myself one of them). That said, the obvious candidates for Resident Evil remakes have all been done now, so will Capcom continue on with them? At a PlayStation event in Japan RE4 remake director Yasuhiro Anpo seemed to indicate there's more in the works...
December 1, 2023Source

Sony PlayStation Portal handheld games console teardown by iFixit
If you are interested in learning more about the internal workings of the new Sony PlayStation Portal handheld games console. You will be pleased to know that the team over at iFixit has wasted no time taking their toolkit to the new hardware to reveal its inner workings. Also don't forget that understanding the repairability of gadgets like the Sony PlayStation Portal and others that iFixit have stripped down to their bare components, can save you time and money and provide more insight into how easily they can be fixed if the worst should happen out of warranty.
December 1, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 30th, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 — Patch 5 Adds New Epilogue, Honour Mode, Revamped Inventory UI, and More
The playable Epilogue features 3,589 lines of new dialogue, cinematics and "some of the most complex writing in the game so far."
November 30, 2023Source

First gameplay details on new Penny's Big Breakaway boss, Mr. Q
Evening Star breaks down one of the boss battles in this upcoming action-platformer and reveals a new animated trailer.
November 30, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1's Quan Chi Gets First Look This Weekend
The sorcerer returns to the playable roster in December.
November 30, 2023Source

'Resident Evil 4' VR Mode Coming to PSVR 2 in December, Launch Trailer Here
Set your calendar reminders, because Capcom announced today that the official VR mode for Resident Evil 4 (2023) remake is coming to PSVR 2 on December 8th.
November 30, 2023Source or Watch Video

Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Mode Releasing In December On PS5
There will also be a free demo for PlayStation VR 2 owners.
November 30, 2023Source

Resident Evil 4 remake will add VR mode in December
VR Mode will also feature a shooting range to help players get used to weapons and controls.
November 30, 2023Source

Resident Evil 4 VR Mode out Dec 8, standalone PS VR2 gameplay demo available same day
Playable demo, which doesn't require the full game, includes the opening village section and shooting range.
November 30, 2023Source

Someone Found Secret Cheat Codes In A 14-Year-Old Gran Turismo Game
While tinkering with an old PSP game a fan discovered something pretty dang cool
November 30, 2023Source

Surreal 'Road-Lite' Driving Survival Game Pacific Drive Gets February Launch Date
After suffering a delay to next year, we now know that the driving-focused roguelite survival game Pacific Drive is arriving on February 22.
November 30, 2023Source

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on PS5 — Everything You Need to Know
After launching on PC, Free Range Games' survival crafting experience comes to PS5. Here's what you should know going in.
November 30, 2023Source or Watch Video

The PlayStation Portal at least makes stick drift easier to repair
A new PlayStation Portal teardown from iFixit shows how you can remove a broken thumbstick from the $199.99 device in just a few steps.
November 30, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 29th, 2023

December's PlayStation Plus monthly games include Sable and PowerWash Simulator
There's also Lego 2K Drive.
November 29, 2023Source

Microsoft Wants Game Pass On PlayStation, Nintendo, And "Every Screen" Possible
"It's a bit of a change of strategy," Microsoft admits.
November 29, 2023Source

PS Plus' December Lineup Wants You To Cozy Up For Christmas
Sony's giving subscribers Lego 2K Drive, PowerWash Simulator, and Sable for free
November 29, 2023Source

The Gran Turismo World Series 2023 concludes in Barcelona starting Dec 1
Watch Three Cups across a three-day race weekend live, and take part in a World Final Celebration Race.
November 29, 2023Source

Three UploadVR Showcase Sneak Peeks From Perp Games For PSVR2
This post was produced by UploadVR in partnership with Perp Games as part of their UVRSW23 Sponsorship.
November 29, 2023Source

Total War Dev Creative Assembly Is Returning To Real-Time Strategy Games
Following the cancellation of Hyenas, the studio goes back to its main genre.
November 29, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 28th, 2023

Breachers PSVR 2 Launch Delayed
Tactical shooter Breachers is delayed on PSVR 2, as Triangle Factory state PlayStation QA has taken "longer than anticipated."
November 28, 2023Source

Destiny 2 x The Witcher collab details revealed, available today
Bungie and CDPR on the creative process behind new Destiny 2: Season of the Wish gear, launching today.
November 28, 2023Source

Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets March Release Date And New Trailer
Capcom held a new showcase for Dragon's Dogma 2, showing off more of the game's fantastical action but giving fans the one thing they've wanted most: a release date. The hotly anticipated sequel is coming on March 22.
November 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

Not For Broadcast VR Puts You In The Editing Chair This December On PSVR 2
Not For Broadcast VR, an adaptation of the darkly comedic propaganda sim, reaches PSVR 2 this December.
November 28, 2023Source or Watch Video

'Rainbow Six Siege' Inspired Team Shooter 'Breachers' Delayed on PSVR 2
Triangle Factory announced its squad-based shooter Breachers (2023) was set to arrive on PSVR 2 this month, however the studio says the game will be delayed, as it's currently held up in Sony's quality assurance (QA) process.
November 28, 2023Source

PlayStation And Guild Wars Publisher NCSoft Team For Projects That "Expand Beyond Console"
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that they've entered into a "strategic global business partnership" with Korean publishing giant NCSoft. For those unfamiliar with NCSoft, they're mainly active in the mobile and MMORPG space, publishing franchises like Guild Wars, Lineage, and Throne and Liberty. Sony doesn't specifically say what this partnership is for, but it seems like NCSoft's mobile expertise is what Team PlayStation is most interested in.
November 28, 2023Source

PlayStation Makes Deal With Huge Company To Expand Beyond Console
Sony is looking beyond the console with its latest deal.
November 28, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 27th, 2023

Don't buy a PlayStation — Save money on the PC versions of Marvel's Spider-Man, Horizon Zero Dawn, and others instead
If you have a gaming PC, you're already set for some PlayStation titles.
November 27, 2023Source

GTA: Vice City's Weird Moon Easter Egg Finally Explained
Former Rockstar North developer Obbe Vermeij shared a short story about that weird lunar Easter egg
November 27, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal Issues May Be Caused By The Device's Bitrate Limitations
The issues that some users are experiencing with the PlayStation Portal may be caused by the device's bitrate limitations, judging from a recent discovery.
November 27, 2023Source

Silent Hill 2 Remake 'Progressing Smoothly', Says Bloober Team In Update
Bloober Team has unexpectedly provided a light update on its upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2, ensuring fans that its development is "progressing smoothly". You'll just have to wait for Konami to share more details.
November 27, 2023Source or Watch Video

Why Rockstar's GTA Follow-Up Agent Was Canceled, According To Former Dev
Yet more details about Agent have come to light.
November 27, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 24th, 2023

IGN UK Podcast 724: Scott Pilgrim's PlayStation Portal
PlayStation Portal, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Squid Game: The Challenge, Saltburn, and Bluey.
November 24, 2023Source

New PS5 Slim Model Available in Europe and US; Releases on November 29 in UK
Sony's PlayStation hardware revision, the PS5 Slim model, is available now in various European countries as well as the US.
November 24, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 22nd, 2023

Ex-Rockstar Dev Sheds Light on Long Lost Game Agent's Development Troubles
Agent down.
November 22, 2023Source

Kotaku Readers Can't Agree On When Games Should Be Remastered
While a lot of you think The Last of Us Part II remaster is happening too soon, some of you are fine with it
November 22, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal OS Source Code Confirms the System's Snapdragon CPU
The PlayStation Portal OS source code was shared online this week, and it has revealed additional information on the CPU that powers the handheld system.
November 22, 2023Source

Sony fails to stop $7.9 billion lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices
Has Sony been ripping off gamers?
November 22, 2023Source

The Best PS5 SSDs in 2023: Speedy NVMe storage for your console
Our tests show the best PS5 SSDs to buy
November 22, 2023Source

The Top Six Spider-Man 2 Games Of All Time
In Spider-Man's case, that's only true some of the time. But the web-slinger has had so many video games (and series of games) that he's racked up an alarming number of "Spider-Man 2" games, so with the latest iteration currently printing money for PlayStation, it's time to finally reflect on and rank all of them. What's the best second Spider-Man game? The answer may mildly surprise you.
November 22, 2023Source

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin Review — Lacking Depth
Warhammer Age of Sigmar has gotten its second release with Realms of Ruin. Check out our review to find out more.
November 22, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 21st, 2023

Epic Was Willing to Sue Sony Over Fortnite Crossplay
Fortnite creator Epic was willing to take Sony to court over Fortnite crossplay between all platforms, CEO Tim Sweeney has revealed.
November 21, 2023Source

Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Prices That Could Cost Sony $7.9 Billion Allowed to Move Forward
London Tribunal says case filed by consumer rights advocate can continue.
November 21, 2023Source

Rockstar’s Agent Was Akin to James Bond, More Linear Than GTA, Says Former Technical Director
It was developed for "over a year" but wasn't "progressing as well as we'd hoped." The team ditched it to focus on Grand Theft Auto 5.
November 21, 2023Source

‘Shadow Legend’ Studio Announces Sci-fi Fantasy Adventure ‘Arken Age’ for PSVR 2 & SteamVR
VitruviusVR, the studio behind Shadow Legend VR (2019) and Mervils: A VR Adventure (2016), announced the upcoming release of a new sci-fi action-adventure game called Arken Age.
November 21, 2023Source

Sony Fails To Kill $7.9 Billion Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Prices
The lawsuit accuses the PS5 maker of ripping players off
November 21, 2023Source

Sony PlayStation Portal handheld teardown reveals a Qualcomm SG4150P chip and 16,6 Wh battery
The PlayStation Portal is a handheld gaming device with an 8 inch full HD display squeezed between two halves of a Sony DualSense controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, and stereo speakers. Available now for $200, the PlayStation Portal is designed for one thing only: streaming games from a PlayStation 5 console.
November 21, 2023Source

Steam adds official support for DualSense and DualShock PlayStation controllers
Lots of Steam gamers use controllers
November 21, 2023Source

Vertigo 2 Reaches PSVR 2 This December
Previously planned for October 24, Vertigo 2 received a late delay last month and a new release date remained unconfirmed. Now, one month later, publisher Perp Games confirms the digital release will arrive on December 12, followed by a physical version on February 9th.
November 21, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 20th, 2023

10 Years Ago, Sony Redefined The Modern Console War
After a rocky road through the lifecycle of PS3, PlayStation came out swinging
November 20, 2023Source

15 Single Player Games We Would Like to See on the PS5
There's just something special about the games that could be, and this feature gushes about 15 games that we would love to see on the PS5.
November 20, 2023Source

The best SSDs for the PS5
Plus, a step-by-step guide on how to install an SSD in your PS5.
November 20, 2023Source

The top three Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III maps, according to PlayStation players
Sledgehammer Games discusses the most popular multiplayer maps, including what makes them fan favorites and winning tips.
November 20, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus Premium Has Free Trials Of 2023's Best And Worst Games
Baldur's Gate 3 and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum join PlayStation's free trial line-up
November 20, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus Premium Subscribers Can Now Access Baldur's Gate 3 For Free
You can play it for "free" now.
November 20, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 17th, 2023

10 Best Call of Duty Games of All Time
Which entry in the legendary franchise reigns supreme?
November 17, 2023Source

Among Us VR Readies For Pico & PSVR 2 Launch With Cross-Play
Among Us VR reaches new platforms with a Pico port on December 5, with Schell Games teasing that it will "plead the 5th" on the release date for PSVR 2.
November 17, 2023Source

Baseball season may be over, but season six makes all previous sets playable to make your ultimate team.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives in February, which isn't too far on the horizon, so Square Enix is getting players prepared with a cinematic refresher of its predecessor, Final Fantasy VII Remake. The company pairs that with a batch of fresh screenshots and art, including the first glimpse of the Highwind airship.
November 17, 2023Source or Watch Video

Crash Team Rumble's Latest Cameo Makes Me Want A New Spyro Game
The purple dragon hasn't enjoyed a new game since 2008's The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
November 17, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Have a New Dynamic Difficulty Option with Level Scaling
The third, new difficulty option will see all enemies growing stronger throughout the experience as you grow stronger yourself.
November 17, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Events Get a New Recap Video in Preparation for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth video can also be watched through the game's main menu to offer up a quick refresher on the previous game's events.
November 17, 2023Source

Is Your PS5's Fan Noise A Sign Of Trouble?
In the olden days of game consoles, when everything still ran off of cartridges instead of discs or downloaded software, the consoles themselves were completely silent. Game software wasn't really complex enough to necessitate things like ventilation systems, after all. These days, though, game consoles like the PlayStation 5 are packing some serious computational muscle, comparable to the kind of hardware you'd find in a full-on gaming PC.
November 17, 2023Source

How To Get a Sprinkler in Coral Island
It's time to automate the process.
November 17, 2023Source

How To Play Lethal Company Solo (Tips & Tricks)
Who needs friends anyway.
November 17, 2023Source

How To Beat Infected Broodmother in Grounded
Eight-legged freaks.
November 17, 2023Source

How To Move Stuff in Lethal Company (Furniture & Ship Decor)
Ready to get your move on?
November 17, 2023Source

How To Solve the Music Puzzle in Coral Island
Here's what the mysterious music statue in the ocean does.
November 17, 2023Source

How Long Is Super Mario RPG?
This is a short and sweet role-playing adventure.
November 17, 2023Source

How to Get From All Angles Gold Rank in Risk of Rain Returns
Get From All Angles gold rank without any difficulties.
November 17, 2023Source

MLB The Show 23's fall lineup brings this year's best content to the offseason on Dec 21
Baseball season may be over, but season six makes all previous sets playable to make your ultimate team.
November 17, 2023Source

PS5 PlayStation Portal unboxing and performance tested
Gaming enthusiasts, get ready to experience a new dimension of play with the PS5 PlayStation Portal, the latest innovation in handheld gaming. This cutting-edge device combines the formidable power of the PlayStation 5 console with the portability of handheld gaming, transforming the way you interact with your favorite games and is priced at $199 or £199 depending on your location.
November 17, 2023Source

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake Reportedly "Not Being Worked on in Any Way"

Gaming — Tips — November 17th, 2023


November 17, 2023Source

Super Mario RPG Frog Coins Farming Guide
If you want to buy everything in Super Mario RPG, you'll need a lot of these special coins.
November 17, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 16th, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3's New Deluxe Edition Is A Steal For The Price
The game's strangely affordable new Deluxe Edition will ship early next year
November 16, 2023Source

Kotaku Unboxes The Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5
The $600 set is currently sold out at PlayStation's store but is still a gift to keep in mind for the Spidey-loving gamer in your life this holiday season
November 16, 2023Source

Origin PC EON17-X v2 Gaming Laptop Review
Origin PC's EON17-X v2 is a solid competitor in the Intel 13th Gen gaming laptop market and offers some of the best customization we have seen.
November 16, 2023Source

PlayStation 5 owners get 6 months of free Apple Music subscription
Apple and Sony have teamed up to offer six months of Apple Music free to PlayStation 5 owners. The offer is only valid for new or qualified returning users, not existing subscribers.
November 16, 2023Source

PS Plus Extra/Premium Adds Dragon's Dogma, Teardown, and More PaRappa in November
Sony has announced the latest lineup of games coming to their PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers in November. This is a bit more of a niche lineup, but there are still some fun things to tackle, including Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, the debuting-on-consoles Teardown, and some banger classics, including PaRappa the Rapper 2.
November 16, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 15th, 2023

CoD: Modern Warfare 3 MP And Zombies Review — Selling Nostalgia
Modern Warfare 3 takes a risk using recycled content to sell nostalgia, but the payoff is enticing gameplay with classic features.
November 15, 2023Source

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, Superliminal, and More Coming to PS Plus Premium/Extra in November
Teardown is available now, while other titles like Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition, Grandia and more go live on November 21st.
November 15, 2023Source

Is The PlayStation Portal Worth A Purchase?
Today marks the release of the PlayStation Portal, Sony's $200 remote player specifically built to accommodate players looking to enjoy their existing PS5 console and its library of games at home but while away from your main gaming display.
November 15, 2023Source or Watch Video

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Additions for November 2023 Revealed
Teardown, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, and more
November 15, 2023Source

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Metropolis Is Twice The Size of Arkham Knight's Gotham
A bigger playground for Harley and company.
November 15, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 14th, 2023

Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora Will Have Over 400 "Unique" Haptic Feedback Effects On PS5
Right in the feels.
November 14, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal May Be Getting Cloud Streaming Support in the Future, as There Are No Technical Limitations
The PlayStation Portal handheld may become a more enticing purchase for a wider range of players in the future, as Sony will be looking into implementing cloud streaming support in the coming months.
November 14, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal review: A baffling handheld for no one but Sony diehards
Yes, it's a lie.
November 14, 2023Source

Persona 5 Tactica Review
One More Uprising
November 14, 2023Source

Slim PlayStation 5: Hands-On With Sony's New, More Compact Console
Sony's updated PS5 is smaller, lighter and has a tiny bit more storage, but the price keeps it from being a must-have upgrade.
November 14, 2023Source

Swapping PS5 Slim disc drives is easy, partially addressing online DRM concerns
However, systems shipping with the disc drive also require online activation
November 14, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 13th, 2023

It's Easy To Swap PS5 Slim Disc Drives Between Consoles, But You Need Internet
Once you slot in a disc drive, you'll need to register it.
November 13, 2023Source or Watch Video

PlayStation Portal review: A baffling handheld for no one but Sony diehards
Sony has apparently learned nothing from the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Or from its own portable systems like the Vita and PSP, for that matter. The PlayStation Portal (yes, technically it's another PSP) is a $200 handheld system that can only stream games from your PlayStation 5.
November 13, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Open World Takes Cues from The Witcher 3 and Horizon
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi says that the development team's experience with Final Fantasy 15's open world was also helpful.
November 13, 2023Source

GTA 6 Anticipation Builds As Latest Leak Reveals A Surprise Character
Grand Theft Auto is absolutely not a series for children. While the earliest games had a cartoony style and relatively little objectionable content besides the nominative car theft, the games became surprisingly realistic, starting with the fully-3D GTA III on the PlayStation 2. Successive titles over the following years have only added to the amount of terrible activities that the criminal protagonists get up to.
November 13, 2023Source

Our favorite tech gifts: Stocking stuffers, kitchen gadgets, and gaming galore
These are the gifts you dream about.
November 13, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal
The PlayStation Portal sets out to do one thing and does it well, letting you play your PS5 separately from whatever screens it's connected to, and bringing the DualSense haptics, triggers and design along for the ride.
November 13, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal Review — If You Only Have One Job, Do It Right
Sony has been no stranger to experimenting with remote play for the past two and a half console generations. Since the technology first appeared on PlayStation 3, the only official Sony devices to offer remote play capabilities were of the PlayStation Vita line of devices, VAIO laptops, Bravia televisions, and their Xperia Play phone
November 13, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal Review
 
November 13, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal: The Kotaku Review
Sony's latest handheld is very much geared toward an at-home, second-screen experience
November 13, 2023Source

Sony Pulse Explore Earbuds Hands-On: Absurdly Good Sound
While designed to be used with Sony's PlayStation 5 gaming console, they're among the best wireless earbuds for music listening.
November 13, 2023Source

Top 10 Best Dragon Quest Games of All Time, Ranked
Which Dragon Quest game is the greatest of all time?
November 13, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 10th, 2023

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Open Beta is Live on PS4, PS5 and PC
It includes Casual and Lobby Matches with crossplay, Training Mode and Grand Bruise Legends. Newcomers Anila and Siegfried are also playable.
November 10, 2023Source

Here's Where You Can Buy PS5 Slim Modern Warfare 3 And Spider-Man 2 Bundles
Exactly a month after Sony confirmed that its new PS5 model (unofficially dubbed the PS5 Slim) would go on sale starting in November 2023, the product has finally started making its appearance at select online and offline retailers across the U.S. Among the stores from which you can order this refreshed PS5 model include Amazon, BestBuy, Walmart, Gamestop, Target, and Dell.
November 10, 2023Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 473: Portal to New Experiences
Celebrating three years of PlayStation 5 and the one-year anniversary of God of War Ragnarök!
November 10, 2023Source

PlayStation 5 Slim Detachable Disc Drive May Become Unusable in the Future
The PlayStation 5 Slim detachable disc drive could become unusable in the future once the online services used to register the drive will no longer be available in the event of a console reset.
November 10, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal Feels Better Than It Looks
Sony's wireless PS5 accessory is well-balanced and comfy to hold
November 10, 2023Source

Sony's new 'slim' PlayStation 5 is smaller but also weirder
The benefits of Sony's new PS5 are mostly few and far between, even if a (somewhat) smaller console is a welcome change.
November 10, 2023Source

Super Smash Bros. Stopped Getting Fancy Character Cutscenes Due to Leaks, Sakurai Says
Not smashing.
November 10, 2023Source

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Series' Next Game Launching by September 2024 in Japan
Meanwhile, Kuro no Kiseki is coming to the West as The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak for PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2024.
November 10, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 9th, 2023

Achilles: Legends Untold Review — Good Ideas, Poor Execution
Achilles: Legends Untold tries to meld different genres together to form its own identity in the action RPG space. Does it succe
November 9, 2023Source or Watch Video

Celebrating the one-year anniversary of God of War Ragnarök
Mark the milestone with more hilarious Midgard Mishaps outtakes, a lo-fi music playlist, player stats, and more.
November 9, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Hits 5 Million Sold In 11 Days As PS5 Surpasses 46.5 Million Units
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hit PlayStation 5 exclusively on October 20 — read Game Informer's review here to find out why we loved it so much. It turns out plenty of others enjoyed developer Insomniac Games' latest superhero effort, too, because Sony has revealed that in just 11 days, it sold through more than 5 million copies, making it one of the year's best-selling games.
November 9, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Latest Update Fixes Numerous Bugs
Insomniac has applied a fresh coat of polish to its recently-released open world title with a new update.
November 9, 2023Source

PlayStation Delays Half of Its Live Service Games Beyond March 2026
During today's Q2 2023 conference call with investors, Sony Vice President, COO, and CFO Hiroki Totoki (who's currently the interim CEO of SIE and looking for a permanent replacement for Jim Ryan) revealed that half of the twelve live service PlayStation games planned to launch by March 2026 have been delayed.
November 9, 2023Source

PlayStation Stumbles With Half Its Live-Service Games Delayed
Sony's big multiplayer pivot stalls despite strong PS5 sales
November 9, 2023Source

PSN's Best-Selling PS5 Games List In October Pits Spider-Man 2 versus Assassin's Creed Mirage
But where did Alan Wake 2 land on the charts?
November 9, 2023Source

Sony Has Delayed Half Of Its Planned PlayStation Live Service Games
Sony announced it was acquiring Destiny 2 maker Bungie for $3.6 billion in January of 2022. A week later, in a quarterly financial results briefing, Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki revealed that PlayStation planned to launch more than 10 live service games by March 2026, with Bungie helping the company in the space.
November 9, 2023Source or Watch Video

Sony has now sold over 46.6 million PS5 consoles
It moved 4.9 million PS5 within the quarter ending on September 30.
November 9, 2023Source

Sony raises annual forecast despite Hollywood strikes, PS5 woes
Japanese electronics titan Sony lifted its full-year net profit and sales forecasts on Thursday, citing strength in the company's gaming, music and image-sensor sectors.
November 9, 2023Source

Switchback VR Saw A Halloween Resurgence In October's PSVR 2 Charts
The October 2023 PlayStation Store chart rankings are now available and there's a different #1 across both regions for PSVR 2.
November 9, 2023Source

The State of PS5 — Three Years Later
Three years on from its launch, how is Sony's current-gen console faring?
November 9, 2023Source

This God Of War Ragnarok Blooper Reel Is Hilarious And Just As Horrifying
"This way, Kratos. This way. This way. This way. This way, Kratos."
November 9, 2023Source

You can now buy a PS5 Slim in the US and Canada, if you're lucky
Bundles including Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III are popping up at some retailers.
November 9, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 7th, 2023

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Review
A Slime Fight in The Limelight
November 7, 2023Source

Night In The Woods Spiritual Successor Revenant Hill Has Been Canceled
Developer The Glory Society released a statement confirming the end of development.
November 7, 2023Source

PS5 "Slim" teardowns suggest same chip, not much shrinking, but nifty disc drive
It's an improvement, but not like the notable gains of previous "slim" models.
November 7, 2023Source or Watch Video

Seagate Game Drive PS5 SSD review: Speed with a generous warranty
The PS5 favors DRAM designs and this NVMe SSD from Seagate is one of your better choices for Sony's gaming console--especially in terms of warranty.
November 7, 2023Source

Sony is removing Twitter/X integration from PlayStation consoles
Microsoft and other companies have done the same after Elon Musk's plan to charge exorbitant prices for X's API.
November 7, 2023Source

Sony's PS5 Slim's Size Difference Comes Into View In First Teardown Videos
Before you start posting angry comments, we know--it's not actually called the "PS5 Slim". In fact, Sony simply refers to it as a "new look for the PS5 console." However, it is a bit smaller than the original release, and the timing is right, so people are still calling it "PS5 Slim." You'll just have to accept that going forward.
November 7, 2023Source

Virtual Desktop's New OpenXR Runtime Bypasses SteamVR To Boost Performance
Virtual Desktop now has a built-in optional alternative to SteamVR for OpenXR apps with superior performance, and support for 500 Mbit H.264+ bitrate support on Quest 3.
November 7, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 6th, 2023

Dead Island 2: Haus DLC Review — Undead Kool-Aid
Is this brief return to HELL-A worth your time?
November 6, 2023Source

Fortnite OG Was Weirdly Predicted by Avengers: Endgame in 2019
The Time Stone at work.
November 6, 2023Source

Meater 2 Plus review: A more precise and durable wireless meat thermometer
Extended range and longer battery life are also on the menu.
November 6, 2023Source

Modern Warfare III and Starfield Highlight An Obnoxious Trend
Are you getting sick of needing to clear out storage devices for the latest game yet?
November 6, 2023Source

PlayStation is cutting off X sharing options
Starting next week, you won't be able to post your clips to X from your PS5 anymore.
November 6, 2023Source

PlayStation Is Losing The Reason Its Share Button Exists
Sony says 'no thank you' to Elon Musk's cratering social media platform
November 6, 2023Source

PS5 and PS4 are losing X sharing options on November 13
You'll no longer be able to post clips and screenshots directly from your console.
November 6, 2023Source

PS5 'Slim' Teardown Reveals Everything Different About The Slightly Smaller Console
Sony's redesigned PS5 has some small variations from the launch units
November 6, 2023Source

PS5 Losing Twitter/X Support Soon, And Elon Musk Is Likely To Blame
Integration with the social media site was previously removed from Xbox and World of Warcraft.
November 6, 2023Source

Sony doesn't consider the PlayStation Portal to be a Nintendo Switch rival, because of course it isn't
Earlier this year, PlayStation announced a new handheld peripheral for the PlayStation 5 dubbed the PlayStation Portal. Looking like nothing more than a DualSense controller that's been chopped in half and fitted with a screen, the PlayStation Portal vaguely resembles a Nintendo Switch, I guess.
November 6, 2023Source

Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim Dissected: Same 6nm SoC, Different Cooling
PS5 Slim is smaller, but consumes the same power as the original model.
November 6, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 3rd, 2023

Best M.2 SSD for PS5 in 2023: Top Storage for Your Console
We tested the best M.2 solid-state drives for the PlayStation 5. Here are our top picks to improve your storage and enhance your PS5 gaming experience.
November 3, 2023Source

Call of Duty can now take up over 200GB of space, but it's complicated
The base game is only a fraction of that, but you may need to make space on your PC or console to install the full Call of Duty experience.
November 3, 2023Source

Canceled PS2 Daredevil Game Now Playable 20 Years Later
Hidden Palace has released a new build of the long-lost superhero game
November 3, 2023Source

Fortnite honors its past in Chapter 4 Season OG
From Tilted Towers to Shopping Carts, each week brings back a different phase of beloved in-game features.
November 3, 2023Source

Honkai: Star Rail — Version 1.5 Launches November 15th, Adds 3 New Characters
Huohuo, Argenti and Hanya join the roster while a new event, Guest Book feature, Simulated Universe content and more are also coming.
November 3, 2023Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 472: Zombies, Ghouls, and Goblin Camp
Featuring discussion on newly released spooky PS VR2 titles, MW3, and more.
November 3, 2023Source

PlayStation 5 Slim Spider-Man 2 Bundle Revealed With Some Leaked Pictures
A new PlayStation 5 Slim bundle is going to be available in store soon, a bunch of new leaked pictures revealed.
November 3, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 2nd, 2023

Activision Explains Huge Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 File Sizes
Reinforcements.
November 2, 2023Source

Barbaria Blends Melee Combat & Tower Defence Next Week On PSVR 2
Barbaria is grunting its way onto PlayStation VR2 next week.
November 2, 2023Source

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Doesn't Have A Platinum Trophy On PS5
It's bad news for trophy hunters.
November 2, 2023Source

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord introduces two free game modes
Ghostbusters unite to Trap ghosts in Heist & Seek and Infestation.
November 2, 2023Source

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Will Get A Competitive Heist & Seek Mode
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord will receive two new game modes across free future updates.
November 2, 2023Source

Gran Turismo 7 November Update Adds A Snow Track, Extra Menus, And A Tesla
There's also a classic Mercedes 190 E EVO II and a few other performance machines.
November 2, 2023Source

Lexar launches NM790 with Heatsink PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD for PC and PS5
Lexar has just launched its latest product, the high-performance NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. No, it is not technically a new SSD — it is just the existing NM790 but with a heatsink bolted on for improved cooling.
November 2, 2023Source or Source

PlayStation 5 Slim New Pictures Provide Better Look at Ports, Cheap-Looking Glossy/Matte Hybrid Side Panels
Some new PlayStation 5 Slim pictures were shared online a couple of days ago, providing another good look at the new model of the current generation console by Sony.
November 2, 2023Source

PS5 Trophies Treat Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Like DLC For MW2
Activision's military shooter sequel also doesn't have a platinum trophy on PlayStation 5
November 2, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 31st, 2023

Bungie delaying Destiny 2 expansion and Marathon release amid layoffs
Bungie is the latest to lay off staff in what's been a brutal year for developers.
October 31, 2023Source

Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe SSD: New Flagship Melds Micron 232L 3D TLC and Phison E25
Crucial is unveiling its latest addition to its Gen4 consumer NVMe SSD lineup today — the T500 PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD. It takes over flagship duties from the Crucial P5 Plus in this category. The company had started to put focus on the high-end consumer SSD segment earlier this year with the launch of the T700 Gen5 NVMe SSD — it was one of the first to offer more than 12 GBps read speeds.
October 31, 2023Source

Jusant Review
Reaching The Summit
October 31, 2023Source

Micron launches Crucial T500 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD for PC and PlayStation 5
Today, Micron launches the Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe solid state drive. At the heart of the T500 SSD is Micron's advanced 232-layer 3D NAND technology, propelling the drive to industry-leading NAND I/O speeds of 2.4 gigabytes per second (GB/s).
October 31, 2023Source

PS5 Streaming Games Goes Live For PlayStation Plus Premium
PlayStation 5 games have finally reached cloud nine.
October 31, 2023Source

Quantum Error Developer Lashes Out Following Community Criticism and Subpar Reviews
Quantum Error developer TeamKill Media has taken to Twitter to respond to community criticism and subpar reviews of its cosmic-horror journey.
October 31, 2023Source

Sony Reveals Premium Wireless Earbuds For Gamers, PlayStation Link Release Date
Sony announced its PlayStation Explore wireless earbuds, PlayStation Elite wireless headset, PlayStation Link USB adapter, and its highly anticipated PlayStation Portal remote player. All the new devices will be launched in time for the upcoming Christmas shopping season.
October 31, 2023Source

The Crucial T500 internal SSDs are now available for PCs and PS5s
We are slowly starting to see the new and very fast Gen5 internal solid-state drives hit the market from the major PC storage companies. That includes Micron, which launched the Crucial T700 Gen5 SSDs earlier this year.
October 31, 2023Source

The Foglands delivers immersive, atmospheric roguelite action today on PS VR2 and PS5
Well Told Entertainment details how the game immerses players both in PS VR2 and the standard PS5 version.
October 31, 2023Source

These might be the first photos of the slimmer new PS5 and original side by side
New images appear to confirm that the new PlayStation 5's detachable disc drive will require an internet connection.
October 31, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 30th, 2023

Bungie Added To Sony PlayStation Studios Getting Hit By Mass Layoffs
More devs becoming victims of the layoff trend.
October 30, 2023Source

Bungie delaying Destiny 2 expansion and Marathon release amid layoffs
Bungie is the latest to lay off staff in what’s been a brutal year for developers.
October 30, 2023Source

Destiny 2 Dev Bungie Hit With Layoffs, Just 15 Months After PlayStation Acquisition
As for why, IGN's sources report that during an employee meeting after the layoffs, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons told staff that the layoffs were due to the underperformance of Destiny 2 over the last year as well as "lower-than-expected preorders" for the upcoming expansion, The Final Shape.
October 30, 2023Source

Destiny 2 Maker Bungie Latest PlayStation Studio To Cut Staff
Layoffs at Bungie come amid an industry-wide downsizing
October 30, 2023Source

How To Change Your PlayStation Network ID (And How Much It Costs)
If you buy any digital PlayStation game, play any game online, or share a game with a friend, you likely are able to do it through the PlayStation Network. Since you can carry all of your online information, your saved files, and your online gaming profiles from one console to the other, it is quite easy to continue using the same PlayStation Network ID for many, many years — even past the time when you might want to change your old childhood Gamertag. 
October 30, 2023Source

Join PlayStation Studios for Extra Life 2023 livestream gaming and fundraising
Watch your favorite studios raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
October 30, 2023Source

Rock out to The Rolling Stones, now on Beat Saber
Legendary rock classics and new singles now available on PS VR2 and PS VR.
October 30, 2023Source

Super Smash Bros. Director Doesn't See How the Franchise Can Get Any Bigger Than Ultimate
"I'd say it's difficult to imagine an increase of this magnitude happening again."
October 30, 2023Source

Taking to the skies in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — hands-on report
Create your own Na’vi and dive into a first-person action-adventure.
October 30, 2023Source

What We Loved And Hated In Spider-Man 2 On PS5
We finished the latest open-world Marvel adventure from Insomniac and have thoughts to share
October 30, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 27th, 2023

23 Years Ago, Sony Changed Video Games Forever
Selling nearly 158 million units to date, PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling system of all time
October 27, 2023Source

Alan Wake 2 End Credits Include A Tribute To Quantum Break's Lance Reddick And Studio Co-Founder Sami Vanhatalo
Remedy made sure to remember two dearly departed collaborators in the credits of Alan Wake 2.
October 27, 2023Source

Alan Wake 2 Graphics Analysis — How Does the PS5 Stack Up Against the PC Version?
With this analysis, we take a look at the technical make up of Alan Wake 2 and compare the PS5 version of the game with the PC version.
October 27, 2023Source

EA Sports UFC 5 Review
A Sustained Run
October 27, 2023Source

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Open Beta Announced for November 9th to 12th
Casual and Lobby Matches, along with Grand Bruise Legends, are included along with crossplay and new characters Anila and Siegfried.
October 27, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Patch Fixes Cuban Flag in Morales Apartment, Models Not Loading Properly
The Puerto Rican flag is now displayed in Miles Morales' apartment, with Insomniac apologizing for the error and promising to do better.
October 27, 2023Source

One Of PlayStation's Most Important People, Connie Booth, Has Left The Company After 30+ Years
The co-creator of God of War alleges Connie Booth was fired after PlayStation began work on more live-service games.
October 27, 2023Source

PlayStation's Head of Production, Connie Booth, Has Left The Company After 34 Years, Sony Confirms
PlayStation's Head of Internal Studios, Connie Booth, has left the company after 34 hours, Sony has now confirmed.
October 27, 2023Source

PS5 on Track to Ship 25 Million Units in 2023
This is the first holiday season that the console is fully stocked in "every geography," with Sony expecting "record-breaking sales."
October 27, 2023Source

Sony says PS5 supply chain issues have ended after three years, expects record holiday season sales
Pour one out for PS5 scalpers
October 27, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Devs On Friendship, Venom, And PS5 Performance
Kotaku rounds up Marvel's Spider-Man 2 release week interviews
October 27, 2023Source

Watch PS Plus Bring A Dead Game Back To Life
New data shows that the not-very-popular Saints Row reboot was one of the most-played games last month
October 27, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 26th, 2023

Arizona Sunshine 2 brings next-gen VR apocalypse to PS VR2 on Dec 7
Prepare to slay the undead alongside a co-op companion and Buddy, your canine pal.
October 26, 2023Source

Alan Wake 2 PS5 Console Port Offers Solid Visuals, but Native Res is Low and RT is Missed
Alan Wake 2 is almost here, and not only is the game great but it's a real visual feast on PC, provided you have the beefy hardware needed to run it. But what about consoles?
October 26, 2023Source or Watch Video

How Star Ocean: The Second Story R modernizes a classic PlayStation adventure 25 years later
Square Enix explains the development process behind the upcoming RPG.
October 26, 2023Source

New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Fixes Incorrect Flag And White Cube Model Issue
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hit PlayStation 5 exclusively last week and it's already Sony's fastest-selling first-party game. While we loved the game — read Game Informer's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 here — once players got their hands on the game, some encountered a few bugs and issues, like one where their character model became a small white cube that looks like tofu.
October 26, 2023Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 Gets Voice Commands, Better Music Control UI in Latest System Software Update
The latest update also gives PlayStation VR2 users more control over what's being shown when they broadcast their gameplay.
October 26, 2023Source

PS5 System Software Update Released, See The Patch Notes And Improvements
The PS5 just got another software update, and here's everything you need to know.
October 26, 2023Source

Sony Defends PS Plus Price Hike, Explains Why It Won't Put Games There Day One
"We have to look at our pricing and we have to adjust to market conditions."
October 26, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Update 1.001.003 Fixes the Puerto Rican Flag & Issues Apology
All is right in the world again.
October 26, 2023Source or Source

Stray Souls Review — Souled Out
Despite some impressive visuals via Unreal Engine 5, Stray Souls feels utterly uninspired with awful story-telling and laughable horror.
October 26, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 24th, 2023

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Devs Have A Big Surprise Planned For Its Most Iconic Scene
It is once again time to brace yourself for Aerith in FFVII
October 24, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Insomniac Games Says Fix Is On The Way For Incorrect Flag
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hit PlayStation 5 last week and it's already Sony's fastest-selling first-party game ever. However, some players have spotted a mishap related to one of the game's main protagonists, Miles Morales. His mother is Puerto Rican, and Miles is too, which is why some players found it odd that a Cuban flag hung both inside the Morales home and outside of it.
October 24, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2's Ending Teases Big Things For Spider-Man 3
Insomniac Games is already touting the sequel as its 'Infinity War' moment
October 24, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 23rd, 2023

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 On PS5 | New Gameplay Today
The Metal Gear franchise has been quiet since 2018's somewhat bizarre Metal Gear Survive. The series' creator, Hideo Kojima, publicly left Konami in 2015 shortly after the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and since then fans just weren't sure what to expect, or even if to expect anything from the property.
October 23, 2023Source

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review — Kept You Waiting, Huh?
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 bundles some of the most influential video games of all time in one comprehensive package, providing an extensive history of stealth-action.
October 23, 2023Source

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Review — Tactical Espionage Perfection
The Metal Gear franchise is back with a bang.
October 23, 2023Source

Ex-PlayStation Boss Has A Warning For The Game Industry
Former Sony Interactive Entertainment exec Shawn Layden worries about consolidation and game preservation
October 23, 2023Source

Insider Q&A: AbleGamers founder Mark Barlet on the importance of making gaming accessible
Mark Barlet founded AbleGamers in 2004. It's a nonprofit that works to combat social isolation among people with disabilities using "the power of video games." Most recently, his organization worked with Sony to help create its new Access controller for the PlayStation, designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to play.
October 23, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Is The Fastest-Selling PlayStation Studios Game Ever
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has only been available for three days, but the critically acclaimed sequel has already become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in the brand's history.
October 23, 2023Source or Watch Video

Sony: Spider-Man 2 for the PS5 sold over 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours
Sony is hyping up the sales success of Spider-Man 2 today. The PlayStation 5 exclusive open-world Marvel superhero game sold over 2.5 million copies 24 hours after its official launch last week.
October 23, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Is The Fastest-Selling PlayStation Studios Game Ever
Insomniac Games' open-world comic book adventure breaks records on PS5
October 23, 2023Source

The Quintessential New York Landmarks In Spider-Man 2
A New Yorker's tour of all the best spots in Spider-Man 2 from the Empire State Building to the Coney Island bathrooms
October 23, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 20th, 2023

(For Southeast Asia) Go on an Exciting, High-speed Adventure With Your Friends!
Sonic Superstars is now available for purchase on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5.
October 20, 2023Source

How to Emulate PlayStation 2 on the Raspberry Pi 5 and Earlier
It runs on Pi 4, but Pi 5 provides much better performance.
October 20, 2023Source

Insomniac Games and General Mills Are Selling Limited Edition Spider-Man 2 Wheaties for $70
With two special surprises in every box.
October 20, 2023Source

Let's Discuss Spider-Man 2's Post-Credits Scenes
Who was that at the end, and what does it mean for future games?
October 20, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Ending Explained
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 resolves its major story, but leaves several intriguing hints of events and characters to come.
October 20, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Hits All the Right Cinematic Notes
Insomniac Games' newest title shows the studio has managed to achieve PlayStation's cinematic ambitions without becoming too lost in itself.
October 20, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Now Available
Insomniac's eagerly awaited follow-up to the 2018 smash hit open-world title is now playable worldwide on PlayStation 5.
October 20, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launch interview: Bryan Intihar on the game's opening sequence, ASL, accessibility options, and more
The game's senior creative director shares behind-the-scenes insight as to how some of the game's early story and missions came to be.
October 20, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Dev Comments on Venom Spin-off: 'We'll Listen to Fans'
Sony's biggest game of the year, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, is out today on PlayStation 5. The action/adventure sequel focuses on two villains, Kraven the Hunter and Venom. As interesting of a character as Sergei Kravinoff can be, Venom has a much bigger fanbase who would certainly be interested in a potential spin-off game.
October 20, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Venom Spin-Off Game Is A Possibility, Depending On Fan Feedback
Senior narrative director Jon Paquette says the Insomniac team needs vacations first.
October 20, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2's Physical Release Seems to Be Having Installation Issues
Several players report that the game's installation from the disc stops at 36%
October 20, 2023Source

The Bad King Kong Game Is Part of a 'Vicious Cycle' of Licensed Titles, Devs Say
GameMill gave IguanaBee a year to make Skull Island: Rise of Kong.
October 20, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 19th, 2023

19 Things We Wish We Knew About Spider-Man 2 Before We Started
Some friendly superhero advice for Insomniac's latest PS5 Spider-Man adventure
October 19, 2023Source

Hit Co-op Horror Game 'Phasmophobia' Delayed on PSVR 2 and PS5
Indie studio Kinetic Games announced it's delaying the release of its hit co-op horror game Phasmophobia on PSVR 2.
October 19, 2023Source

Make Spider-Man 2 Your First PS5 Platinum Trophy
Hunting trophies in Spider-Man 2 is actually a ton of fun
October 19, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Photo Mode Details Revealed, Action Figure Mode Coming Later
Like previous games, players can capture images with heroes and enemies hidden, adjust various settings, and add stickers.
October 19, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Video Recaps the Story So Far
Ahead of the highly anticipated Spidey sequel's launch, Insomniac has released a brief recap of the previous two games.
October 19, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Will Add New Game Plus and Mission Replay Before 2024
"We're working on an update for those features but they won't be in Day 1," says Insomniac's community director James Stevenson.
October 19, 2023Source

New leak claims PlayStation 5 Slim coming in November 8 with Spider-Man 2 bundle
Sony unveiled refreshed versions of its PlayStation 5 consoles last week. In the announcement, the company said the smaller models will hit US markets next month. Today, a reliable leaker is reporting that the release date for the new PS5 Slim model (unofficial) may have leaked online.
October 19, 2023Source

PS5 Slim Release Date Reportedly Leaked
The smaller PS5 goes on sale soon.
October 19, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Cereal Costs Up To $70 Per Box, Still Sells Out
With great power comes great responsibility.
October 19, 2023Source

When Does Spider-Man 2 Unlock On PS5?
It's almost time for everyone to leap into Spider-Man 2.
October 19, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 18th, 2023

Best PSVR 2 Games of 2023: Resident Evil, Gran Turismo and more
The greatest VR games that work on Sony's new PS5 VR headset, from casual puzzles to super intense action. There's already a ton to play.
October 18, 2023Source

Everything You Need to Remember Before Marvel's Spider-Man 2
A lot's happened to Peter Parker and Miles Morales before Insomniac's new Spider-Man game hits this week. We're here to get you into the swing of things.
October 18, 2023Source

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Review — 2 Hot 2 Wheels
How Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged brings plenty of small improvements but doesn't fundamentally change much from the original.
October 18, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Insomniac Says To Download Day One Patch For 'Best Experience'
More than two years after its initial reveal trailer, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is almost here. Due out October 20 exclusively on PlayStation 5, developer Insomniac Games' sequel to 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man and 2020's Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a game we thoroughly enjoyed — read Game Informer's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review here — and we're excited for others to play it.
October 18, 2023Source

New The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR horde mode hits today
How long can you survive as you speed headlong into deadly rooms of doom?
October 18, 2023Source

Phasmophobia Faces Indefinite Delay On PSVR 2
Phasmophobia is indefinitely delayed on consoles and PSVR 2 with Kinetic Games citing "unforeseen challenges" and a recent office fire.
October 18, 2023Source

Sony Files Patent Application For PS5 Controller That Stores And Charges Earbuds
A newly discovered patent application could hint at what the next iteration of the DualSense controller may look like.
October 18, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Dev Insomniac Confirms Fast-Travel Hold-to-Confirm Prompt Does Not Hide a Load
Swing when you're winning.
October 18, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Fast Travel Is So Quick Players Think It's A Trick
Insomniac Games says it could have made traveling anywhere on the map even faster than it already is in the sequel
October 18, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2's Fast Travel Actually Travels Remarkably Fast
Insomniac has somehow mastered the art of fast travel.
October 18, 2023Source

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Horde Mode Is Live On PSVR 2
eleased in March as a PSVR 2 launch window game, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR just received its second major update following July's visual fixes. Detailed on its PlayStation Store listing, the Horde Mode introduces "extreme G rollercoaster drops" and progressively harder rooms.
October 18, 2023Source

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Releases Free Update Featuring Horde Mode
How long do you think you can survive?
October 18, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 17th, 2023

Here are the details on PS5 cloud streaming
The service has launched in Japan. 4K streaming requires at least 38Mbps bandwidth, and you can only stream to a PS5 for now.
October 17, 2023Source

Insomniac Details Spider-Man 2 Patch 1.001.002; Improves Opening Sections of the Game Alongside Refinements
Some days ago, Insomniac Games rolled out Spider-Man 2 update 1.001.002 ahead of the game's global launch. Fast forward a few days, and the developer has now provided additional details about this day-one patch.
October 17, 2023Source

Insomniac 'Highly Encourages' Spider-Man 2 Physical Players to Download Day 1 Patch
Patch 1.001.002 will add "general refinements" as well as additional accessibility options.
October 17, 2023Source

Mail Time: cozy cottagecore adventure delivered to PS5 and PS4 October 19
Immerse yourself in a storybook world with over 46,000 customization options to deliver mail or warm hearts with.
October 17, 2023Source or Watch Video

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 — Physical Version Players Should Download the Day One Patch, Insomniac Suggests
"For the best experience, we highly encourage physical/disc-based players to download update Version 1.001.002 on launch day," the developer says.
October 17, 2023Source

New Spider-Man 2 Trailer Wonders "What The Hell Is Going On With Pete?"
The PS5 exclusive launches later this week on October 20.
October 17, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Dev Shares Important Message You Need To Know For Launch
Players are advised to download a patch to have the best experience.
October 17, 2023Source

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Netflix Streaming Date Officially Revealed
Your friendly neighborhood Halloween surprise!
October 17, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 16th, 2023

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
Also included are Alien: Isolation, Dead Island Definitive Edition, Outlast 2, and more.
October 16, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is Insomniac's Best-Reviewed Game of All Time
It currently has a Metacritic score of 91, an aggregate score also held by 2004's Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal.
October 16, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review — Web Warriors
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 delivers an incredible story about heroes and villains grappling with loneliness.
October 16, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review: The rare game that's both bigger and better
Insomniac upped the ante across the board, with outstanding results.
October 16, 2023Source

Sony is Seemingly Preparing to Bring PlayStation Trophies to PC
Sony seems to be running internal tests for support for Trophies in PC titles, suggesting imminent official support.
October 16, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Tech Delivers Where Other 2023 Games Fail, Comparisons Show Big Visual Leap
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is almost here and Wccftech's Alessio Palumbo has given his overall thoughts on the game, but what about the technical nitty-gritty? Our review lavished high praise on the game's visuals and performance, and the folks at Digital Foundry definitely agree in their detailed analysis.
October 16, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — October 13th, 2023

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 470: Total Access
Featuring an interview with Alvin Daniel, senior technical program manager for the Access Controller.
October 13, 2023Source

PS5 Slim Is A Lot Smaller Than We Thought
This side-by-side comparison of the PS5 and PS5 'slim' shows how much smaller the new consoles really are
October 13, 2023Source

Spider-Man 2 Preloading Now Available On PS5
Spider-Man 2 launches on October 20 and you can get ready for it now.
October 13, 2023Source

The PlayStation Access Controller Is Setting Up An Accessibility Revolution
A first-party controller designed for accessibility is new territory for PlayStation, and it's being done right from the start.
October 13, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 12th, 2023

Access controller for PS5 interview: how the highly customizable kit was created
Answering design challenges, accessibility expert feedback, customization and more details in a new talk with the controller's product lead.
October 12, 2023Source

Best Monitors for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2023
Pair your Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5 with a great gaming monitor.
October 12, 2023Source

Earth Defense Force 6 Is Coming To The West Next Spring
Entomophobes be warned, the big bugs are coming back.
October 12, 2023Source

How To Fix PS5 Error Code NP-104602-3
Technical fixes to help you get back in the game.
October 12, 2023Source

Insomniac Actually Studied Real Lizards to Create the Lizard in Spider-Man 2
Then added some slime.
October 12, 2023Source or Source or Source

Players' Choice: Baldur's Gate 3 voted September's best new game
The RPG epic Baldur's Gate 3 gained initiative for Players' Choice of September. Congrats to Larian Studios!
October 12, 2023Source

PlayStation Access Controller Development Detailed in New Blog Post, New Logitech Accessory Also Announced
Sony also announced a Logitech Adaptive Gaming kit which is designed to extend the functionality of the controller.
October 12, 2023Source

Scaling up in Marvel's Spider-Man 2: how Insomniac created a new version of Lizard
What's it's like to tap into the reptilian brain... and body.
October 12, 2023Source

Scott Pilgrim Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary In Style
As Scott Pilgrim Takes Off prepares to hit Netflix next month, Oni Press has revealed two swanky hardcover releases of Bryan Lee O'Malley's iconic comic.
October 12, 2023Source

Sony Reveals Tons of New Details About the PS5's Adaptive Controller
A new PlayStation Blog post offers a look into the controller's development
October 12, 2023Source

Sony's Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities
Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car around the "Gran Turismo" racetrack on the PlayStation 5. It's how he's been playing for the past 23 years, after a car accident left him unable to use his fingers.
October 12, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 11th, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3: Should Shadowheart Save or Kill Her Parents, Explained
Parent trap.
October 11, 2023Source

Experience postseason baseball in MLB The Show 23
Prepare for Halloween-themed content and postseason programs leading up to the World Series.
October 11, 2023Source

Gotham Knights, Outlast 2, Alien: Isolation, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in October
Premium subscribers can also claim classic titles like Tekken 6, Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, IQ Final and Ape Escape Academy.
October 11, 2023Source

Honkai: Star Rail is Out Now on PS5
The PS5 version coincides with Version 1.4, "Jolted Awake From a Winter Dream," which adds new characters, areas and activities.
October 11, 2023Source

New PS5 Design is Thinner, Upgrades to 1TB SSD
There's an optional Blu-Ray player for the PS5 Digital Edition, as well.
October 11, 2023Source

PlayStation 5 Cloud Streaming Arrives This Month For Premium Users
If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium subscriber, you're getting a new perk in the ability to stream select native PS5 games starting this month. Cloud streaming will be available for supported titles within the PS Plus Game Catalog, game trials, and personal user libraries.
October 11, 2023Source or Watch Video

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
Also included are Alien: Isolation, Dead Island Definitive Edition, Outlast 2, and more.
October 11, 2023Source

PS2 games emulator running on a Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi 5, the latest iteration of the popular single-board computer, offering more processing power and a wealth of impressive capabilities in a small form factor. One exciting feature is the ability to run games emulation systems such as a PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator, allowing users to play a wide range of classic games on the mini PC.
October 11, 2023Source

PS5 Cloud Streaming Is Coming This Month
Sony is targeting the middle and end of October.
October 11, 2023Source

PS5 cloud streaming launches this month for PlayStation Plus Premium members
Streaming access includes supported PS5 titles on Game Catalog, Game Trials and purchases from PS Store.
October 11, 2023Source

PS5 Cloud Streaming Launches This Month, Full List of PS Plus Extra/Premium Titles Revealed
Earlier this year, Sony promised they would launch PS5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members sometime this year, and now they've revealed the new feature will be arriving this month. Streaming games to PS4 or PC won't be supported yet, so some may question the utility, but it will allow you to keep SDD space clear while testing out PS Plus titles.
October 11, 2023Source

PS5 Cloud Streaming on PS Plus Premium Launches on October 30th in North America
It also goes live on October 17th in Japan and October 23rd in Europe, with plans to support "hundreds" of PS5 titles later.
October 11, 2023Source

PS5 DualSense, Pulse 3D Headset, and More Peripheral Prices Increasing on October 18th in Japan
Other peripherals seeing price increases include the Media Remote Control, HD Camera and different colors for the DualSense.
October 11, 2023Source

PS5 Finally Gets Cloud Gaming Later This Month
PS Plus subscribers will get access to cloud gaming on PS5 at the end of October
October 11, 2023Source

Should You Battle or Let Dan Shu Go In Honkai: Star Rail? Answered
This choice can make your life a little easier.
October 11, 2023Source

The Drums Rock DLC Legendary Mix Vol I featuring The Offspring is now available
Great hits like You're Gonna Go Far, Kid and In the Meantime are coming to PS VR2.
October 11, 2023Source

You'll be able to stream PS5 games this month--but only on an actual PS5
Sony's still playing catchup with Microsoft when it comes to streaming.
October 11, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 10th, 2023

CoD: Modern Warfare 3 MP Beta Is Drenched In Sweaty Movement And Nostalgia
The first weekend of the Modern Warfare 3 beta let us get hands-on with modernized movement on iconic maps.
October 10, 2023Source

Layers of Fear Showcases the Pianist in a New Short Film
This short film is a collaboration between Polish art Natalia Szroeder and Bloober Team to commemorate the developer's 15 year anniversary.
October 10, 2023Source

New PlayStation 5 refresh makes it slimmer and smaller, out this November
Sony has just unveiled refreshed versions of its incredibly popular PlayStation 5 consoles. Coming just in time for the holidays, the smaller models, but with just as capable hardware, will hit US markets next month.
October 10, 2023Source or Source or Source or Source

New Slimmer PlayStation 5 Arrives in November With Detachable Drive
The new "PS5 Slim" lets you snap on a Blu-ray drive later for $80 more.
October 10, 2023Source

Sony's smaller PS5 with a detachable disc drive lands in November
It has a 30 percent lower volume and is 18 to 24 percent lighter.
October 10, 2023Source

The slim PS5 is still huge / It may be smaller, but it's still pretty big.
Sony just announced a redesigned PS5 that's smaller, lighter, slimmer, and available with a detachable disc drive. The original PS5 is a beast — the biggest game console in modern history — so I was curious just how much smaller the new model might be compared to the old one.
October 10, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 9th, 2023

Honkai: Star Rail version 1.4 brings the space-fantasy RPG to PS5 on Oct 10
Hoyoverse dev details new playable characters, locations, and gives a few tips to aid you on your intergalactic odyssey.
October 9, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 6th, 2023

Baldur’s Gate 3 Hotfix 9 Patch Notes Resolve Pesky Issues
Get rid of annoying issues with the Hotfix 9 update.
October 6, 2023Source

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch Lets You Change Your Hirelings' Appearance And More
Baldur's Gate 3's latest patch might be small, but it includes a number of nice features, including the ability to change your character's name.
October 6, 2023Source

Honkai: Star Rail — Jingliu Stars in Latest Myriad Celestia Trailer
The former sword master converses with Yanqing about taking up the sword before the release of Version 1.4 on October 11th.
October 6, 2023Source

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim
The Complete Edition includes the base game and Burning Shores and is out today on PS5 for $59.99. It launches in early 2024 for PC.
October 6, 2023Source

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — 12 More Things You May Not Know
As we count the days down to the highly anticipated sequel's launch, here are a few more things you should know about it.
October 6, 2023Source

PlayStation Store: September 2023’s top downloads
Shoot fireballs, dice, or hoops in the month’s most-played games.
October 6, 2023Source

PS5's Most-Downloaded Games In September Pitted MK1 Against Baldur's Gate 3 And NBA 2K24
Not even Scorpion was a match for the power of basketball and football.
October 6, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 5th, 2023

Beat Saber launches Linkin Park x Mike Shinoda Music Pack — out today on PS VR2 and PS VR
New release includes iconic Linkin Park hits plus exclusive unreleased Mike Shinoda song "Already Over."
October 5, 2023Source

Every Change In Cyberpunk 2077's New 2.01 Patch
Corrupted save issues on PS5 are among the bugs addressed in the latest update
October 5, 2023Source

KarmaZoo: Make meaningful connections and find bliss in cooperation November 14
Joyful and altruistic platformer features over 50 characters with special abilities to collect.
October 5, 2023Source

Larian Is Asking if PS5 Players Would Like a Baldur's Gate 3 Physical Release
Larian Studios is asking fans if they would like a Baldur's Gate 3 physical release on PlayStation 5.
October 5, 2023Source

Lexar Launches Its NM790 SSD With Heatsink Featuring Up To 7,400 MB's Speeds
Lexar is one of the big names in storage ranging from SD Cards all the way to M.2 drives including their new NM790 Gen 4 SSD boasting high-speed storage for gamers, content creators and professionals for both PC and even PS5.
October 5, 2023Source

PlayStation Plus Premium And Deluxe Subscribers Are Getting A Movie Library Perk
The new Sony Pictures Core will give PS Plus Premium and Deluxe subscribers access to a curated list of films to stream.
October 5, 2023Source

Saltsea Chronicles builds a world of island communities on PS5 Oct 12
How Die Gute Fabrik made their story-driven adventure game feel true to island life.
October 5, 2023Source

Sony Adding Free Movies To Most Expensive Versions Of PlayStation Plus
Sony Pictures Core will also give PS Plus Premium and Deluxe members early access to films like Gran Turismo
October 5, 2023Source

Sony Pictures Core Movie Streaming Service Is The Latest Perk For Some PS Plus Members
If you're a subscriber to the top tier of PlayStation Plus, then Sony has added some new perks for you, but they have nothing to do with gaming. On Thursday, Sony's PlayStation Blog announced that the Bravia Core movie streaming service is being renamed Sony Pictures Core, getting apps for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, and gaining a subscription component of sorts.
October 5, 2023Source

Sony Pictures Core, formerly Bravia Core, launches on PS5 and PS4 consoles; exclusive benefits including early access to select Sony Pictures films
Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story is currently in theaters and also available to buy now in select markets; available soon in additional regions with exclusive early access window on Sony Pictures Core.
October 5, 2023Source

Sony rebrands Bravia Core streaming movie service, bringing it to PlayStation for the first time
Sony's streaming movie service lands on PS4 and PS5
October 5, 2023Source

The Gecko Gods puzzle-adventure is coming to PlayStation next year
Explore mysterious islands as a daring little gecko.
October 5, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 3rd, 2023

A New Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bundle Is Coming
Sony teased a discounted deal that includes the upcoming Marvel blockbuster with a PS5
October 3, 2023Source

Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 8 Resolves Several Bugs, Shaves The Cat
Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix resolves several bugs and changes minor behavior, as well as shaving His Majesty the cat.
October 3, 2023Source

El Paso, Elsewhere Review
Suck on that, you vampire.
October 3, 2023Source

Environmental Thriller, The Forest Cathedral, Hits PS5 This Halloween
The Forest Cathedral is an environmental thriller that hit Xbox Series X/S and PC earlier this year in March. Now, Game Informer can exclusively reveal it hits PlayStation 5 on October 31, making this a great spooky experience for the holiday.
October 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

Fly the PS VR2-powered skies of Project Wingman: Frontline 59, out today
The thrilling flight combat indie hits PS VR2 & PS5 today with new missions and VR features.
October 3, 2023Source

Last Of Us Studio Naughty Dog Is Cutting Developers
The PlayStation first-party studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us Part II is laying off dozens of contractors
October 3, 2023Source

Naughty Dog Reportedly Lays Off At Least 25 With Last Of Us Multiplayer Game 'On Ice'
Kotaku is reporting that Naughty Dog, the PlayStation first-party studio behind The Last of Us and Uncharted franchises, has laid off at least 25 developers, cutting their contracts short. The layoffs reportedly began last week, according to two of Kotaku's sources and various departments, from art to production, were hit.
October 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

PlayStation Releases New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Cinematic Trailer
Marvel's Spider-Man is almost here. Set to hit PlayStation 5 exclusively on October 20, PlayStation and developer Insomniac Games have continued to ramp up excitement surrounding the sequel with trailers, gameplay, and more.
October 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

PS Plus Announces Its Free Games for October 2023
Are you ready for more games in October?
October 3, 2023Source

Seagate Announces Licensed Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD
PlayStation gamers can now experience the speed and technology of Seagate's PCIe Gen 4 NVMe solid state drives (SSD) on their consoles. Today, Seagate Technology Holdings announced its officially licensed for PlayStation Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD.
October 3, 2023Source or Source or Source

Square Enix Finally Ends the Debate on How to Say Cait Sith
There's finally a confirmation.
October 3, 2023Source

Station to Station Review
A lovely little game with a fun campaign and near-limitless replayability thanks to a custom mode.
October 3, 2023Source

Waltz Of The Wizard Conjures A PSVR 2 Release Today
Waltz of the Wizard, the magic simulator inspired by Disney's Fantasia and Harry Potter, reaches PSVR 2 today with an accompanying update for Quest and Steam.
October 3, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — October 2nd, 2023

How To Connect a PS5 Controller To Any Device
Your PS5 DualSense controller can connect to pretty much anything, here's how
October 2, 2023Source

How To Open A PS5 Controller (The Right Way)
At some point or another, especially if it's been several years, you may run into problems with your PlayStation 5 DualSense controller. And not all issues can be fixed with a reset or re-sync with the console. Sometimes, it's the hardware itself that will need to be addressed.
October 2, 2023Source

Hunt: Showdown Drops PS4/XB1 in April 2024 as It Gets CRYENGINE Upgrade with DX12, FSR, HDR, and DirectStorage
Crytek released an updated version of the Hunt: Showdown roadmap a couple of days ago. The main news was the developer's decision to drop PlayStation 4 and Xbox One support in April 2024 while releasing Hunt: Showdown for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. A free upgrade path will be provided so that owners of the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can keep playing on the new consoles with no additional purchase requirements.
October 2, 2023Source

New 'Regular' PS5 Spider-Man 2 Bundle Launches Alongside The Game on October 20
Sony has announced the 'regular' new PS5 Spider-Man 2 bundle, which will launch alongside the game later this month.
October 2, 2023Source or Source or Source or Source

Raspberry Pi 5 tablet using Raspad 3
If you already own a Raspad 3 equipped with a Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC and are wondering whether it will run with the latest Pi 5 you'll be pleased to know that leepspvideo has tested out the Raspberry Pi 5 and it offers a responsive and snappy Raspberry Pi 5 tablet user experience with no modifications needed.
October 2, 2023Source

Ubisoft Asks Fans Not to Spoil Assassin's Creed Mirage as Release Date Approaches
Assassin's Creed Mirage is just a few days away from launch on October 5 so developer Ubisoft has asked fans to please not spoil it for others.
October 2, 2023Source

Water cool your PlayStation 5 with the EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock
If you are annoyed by the constant whirring of fans from your PS5 games console. You might be interested to know that it is now possible to water cool your PlayStation 5 using a new piece of hardware in the form of the EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock. This innovative product, developed by EK, a renowned water-cooling gear manufacturer, is a full-cover monoblock designed to cool all critical components on the PlayStation 5's PCB.
October 2, 2023Source

Worms Publisher Team17 Suffers Layoffs, CEO Leaves Company
The majority of the publisher's internal QA department has reportedly been let go.
October 2, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 29th, 2023

15 Best PSP Games Of All Time [2023 Edition]
The PSP is one of the best handhelds with thousands of games to choose from, and here are 15 of the best games you should definitely try out.
September 29, 2023Source

Addlink A93 SSD Review: 4TB of Performance for Your PS5
Addlink adds a nice heatsink to a fast budget SSD
September 29, 2023Source

Among Us VR Brings The Hit Game To PSVR 2 'Soon'
Schell Games reaffirmed its Among Us VR plans, advising the social deduction game is coming soon to PSVR 2.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Sony Seemingly Removes Most Traces Of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake
A spokesperson for Sony sent Kotaku a statement regarding the delisted Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic reveal trailer, stating it was due to licensing issues.
September 29, 2023Source

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.01 Is On Its Way, Improves Performance And Prevents Corrupted Saves
It also fixes some annoying and strange bugs.
September 29, 2023Source

Cyberpunk 2077's Next Patch Addresses Corrupted Saves On PS5
CD Projekt Red previewed the biggest fixes coming in hotfix 2.01
September 29, 2023Source

EK Unveils EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PlayStation 5
EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, proudly announces something entirely new and unique: a full-cover monoblock for the Sony PlayStation 5. The EK-QuantumX CoolingStation Monoblock for PS5 covers the entirety of the PS5's PCB and cools all the critical components on the front and back of the PCB.
September 29, 2023Source

Forspoken Gets Version Update Patch 1.22 Adding Support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 and More
Square Enix has released Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.22, making it the first game to officially support the AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3. In addition to FSR 3 support, the new Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.22 also adds the Native AA quality mode options and fixes some issues with save data between the main game and DLC.
September 29, 2023Source

Forspoken Version Update Patch 1.22
 
September 29, 2023Source

Gran Turismo Sport Online Services Will End In January 2024
In-game purchasable item distribution ends in December.
September 29, 2023Source or Source

Here's where you can preorder Sony's upcoming PlayStation Portal
You can already preorder the device from Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers ahead of its November 15th launch date.
September 29, 2023Source

Now you can water-cool your PS5, too
EK Water Blocks is now selling a $450 block for the PlayStation 5
September 29, 2023Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 469: Wakes, Lakes, and Drakes
Featuring an interview with Remedy Entertainment's Sam Lake on Alan Wake 2.
September 29, 2023Source

PlayStation Portal Pre-Orders Now Open Ahead of the Remote Play Device's November Launch
After months of rumors, Sony officially announced their Remote-Play-focused handheld the PlayStation Portal back in August, and now players can put down their money on the device. Coming in at $200, folks in the US can order the PlayStation Portal from retailers like Amazon, GameStop, and Sony's own PlayStation Direct store.
September 29, 2023Source

PlayStation Stars campaigns and digital collectibles for October 2023
Visit PlayStation Stars on PlayStation App for the latest campaigns.
September 29, 2023Source

Sci-Fi Roguelite The Foglands Reaches PSVR 2 This Halloween
The Foglands reaches Quest & PS5 this Halloween with optional PSVR 2 support.
September 29, 2023Source or Watch Video

Share of the Week: Moonlight
Players share moments basking in the glow of various gaming moons.
September 29, 2023Source

Sony Deletes Mentions Of Troubled Star Wars: KotOR PS5 Remake, Hides Trailer
The game's reveal at a 2021 PlayStation Showcase is being nuked from the internet
September 29, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 28th, 2023

Among Us VR is coming to PS VR2
Teamwork and betrayal in space like you've never seen it before.
September 28, 2023Source

Announcing Heroes of Forever, a multi-dimensional arcade cover-shooter for PS VR2
Discover high-speed, fun-packed gameplay that combines classic inspirations with cutting-edge PS VR2 features.
September 28, 2023Source

Become a galactic spy in Journey to Foundation, out October 26 on PS VR2
Anyone who reads Isaac Asimov's Foundation series will know there are a lot of tense, exciting conversations where characters are grappling with the fate of the Empire or are engaged in a fierce battle of wills. In adapting this iconic series to VR, we sought to make these conversational moments as satisfying and immersive as possible, which was possible by leveraging some of the PlayStation VR2's unique features.
September 28, 2023Source

Collectible Maker Claims Sony Suddenly Ordered Destruction Of Playstation Merchandise
Gaming Heads' insistence that customers contact Sony for refunds has some calling BS
September 28, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Map Comparison Highlights Massive Scale, Explorable Areas
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is going to be a massive game, and now we have a better idea of how bigger the Eastern Continent will be, compared to the original game.
September 28, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Accessibility Features Detailed by PlayStation
Lots of new and returning features.
September 28, 2023Source or Source or Source

Teardown is coming to PS5 on November 15
The demolition heist adventure will be available on PlayStation Plus Game Catalog day one.
September 28, 2023Source

Tin Hearts — in-depth look at the PS VR2 puzzler
Puzzle out solutions in this immersive narrative adventure, then try yourself in the demo, out November 2.
September 28, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 27th, 2023

Alan Wake 2 hands-on report: illuminating new gameplay details
There's something very wrong in the town of Bright Falls. But there's something quite right with the PS5 game Alan Wake 2, a sequel that infuses the original game's rich psychological thrills with exciting new settings and gameplay that will appeal to survival-horror fans.
September 27, 2023Source

Hands-On With Sony's Adaptable Haptic VR Controller Prototype
Sony researchers built prototype VR controllers that can adapt to different use cases, and I got to try them.
September 27, 2023Source

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition is coming to PS5 and PC
Explore distant lands and brave new threats in the Forbidden West and the ruins of Los Angeles in the complete collection.
September 27, 2023Source

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PS Plus Essential October Titles Include The Callisto Protocol and More According to Leaks
he leakers have come through again! In addition to The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator 22, PS Plus Essential subscribers can jump into Weird West.
September 27, 2023Source

PS5 and PS4 firmware update serves up a ton of new features including voice control
The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are receiving a new beta firmware update today, delivering a significant amount of new features changes to both consoles. Perhaps the biggest new feature is voice control for the PlayStation 5, allowing users to search for and launch games.
September 27, 2023Source

Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC Review
Go Your Own Way
September 27, 2023Source or Source

The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22, and Weird West Coming to PS Plus Essential in October
All three games will be available for subscribers to claim from October 3rd to November 6th, and are playable on PS4 and PS5.
September 27, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 26th, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Console Performance Uneven, PS5 Has Edge in Original Game
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty officially drops today, and while Wccftech has covered the expansion’s PC technical chops, how does it measure up on current-gen consoles? Cyberpunk 2077 was originally kind of a mess on consoles, so it’s a question that begs answering.
September 26, 2023Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 Store Gets Long-Anticipated User Rating System
The PlayStation Network store leaves a lot to be desired in terms of features available on other digital storefronts, but from today, a highly requested feature started rolling out to provide users with more information regarding games available for purchase on PlayStation 5.
September 26, 2023Source

PS Plus Essential October Titles Include The Callisto Protocol and More According to Leaks
Update: The leakers have come through again! In addition to The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator 22, PS Plus Essential subscribers can jump into Weird West.
September 26, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 25th, 2023

CoD: Warzone And MW2 BlackCell DLC Includes Robot Valeria And Dog Companion
This premium battle pass bundle will come with a variety of cosmetics, including weapon tracer blueprints, operator skins, and more.
September 25, 2023Source

Did the Mortal Kombat Movie Influence Mortal Kombat 1’s Roster?
Mortal Kombat 1 is here, and fans love it. The MK1 roster contains no new characters but a handful of lesser-known kombatants elevated to fit the new era. It’s a strange call that relies on fandom for characters that almost no one likes.
September 25, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth DLC is Currently Not Planned
While plans could change later, the follow-up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake doesn't have any DLC planned, per Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura.
September 25, 2023Source

Honkai: Star Rail — Version 1.4 Special Program Announced for September 29th
The Special Program will detail new content in the next update, "Jolted Awake From a Winter Dream," as players potentially return to Belobog.
September 25, 2023Source

How To Properly Open And Clean Your PS5 Console
Who doesn't love those marathon gaming sessions on a Playstation 5, chatting with friends through your headphones, munching on fast food? It's practically a way of life. But here's the thing — all that time spent with your PS5 can lead to some serious buildup of debris.
September 25, 2023Source

Metal Gear Solid’s Master Collection port will let you create Memory Card data
The original Metal Gear Solid was revolutionary in a bunch of ways but one of the most understated aspects of the title was the ways in which it broke the fourth wall, mostly thanks to Foxhound’s resident psychic, Psycho Mantis.
September 25, 2023Source

Paper Beast Enhanced Edition: dynamic textures, atmospheric lighting, expanded sandbox detailed
Discover the changes to this surreal adventure ahead of its PS VR2 and PS5 launch this week.
September 25, 2023Source

The Last Case of Benedict Fox: Definitive Edition Announced for PS5
The Definitive Edition improves on the interface, AI, puzzles and visuals while overhauling gameplay and adding new features.
September 25, 2023Source or Watch Video

Upcoming Switch Game Canceled, As Dev Cites "Trust And Security" Issues After Unity Debacle
"This comes as a big kick in the balls to both us and everybody else who was excited for this version of the game"
September 25, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — September 22nd, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Update 3 Patch Notes: Change Your Character's Appearance, Performance Improvements
The game's third patch is massive, just like the two before it.
September 22, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Features a Recreated Map of the Original Game in One-to-One Real Scale
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is looking more and more impressive with each new reveal, and some additional details on the world map that have been provided in a recent interview highlight the extreme amount of care the development team is putting into the game.
September 22, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Seamless Map is "One-to-One" with the Original Game
Director Naoki Hamaguchi reveals that players can explore a "fairly wide, expansive area" from the start, with more areas opening up.
September 22, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Actor Addresses Peter Parker's Face Change Controversy
Yuri Lowenthal, the voice and motion capture artist behind Spider-Man, weighs in on the divisive facial change in the game series.
September 22, 2023Source

NACON Revolution 5 Pro wired wireless PlayStation controller
NACON video game publisher and designer of gaming accessories, has recently announced the release of its new PlayStation controller, the Revolution 5 Pro. This announcement marks a significant milestone in NACON's history, which is already decorated with success in the gaming accessories industry.
September 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

New PS5 Controller From Nacon Comes With Fancy Hall Effect Joysticks
The Revolution (Pro 5) will be televised.
September 22, 2023Source or Watch Video

Spider-Man 2's Peter Parker Was 'All In' On Face Change, Says Fans Need To 'Get Over It'
According to the actor, Parker's new face provides a better performance, so he's happy with it
September 22, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 21st, 2023

13 More Things We Just Learned About Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
A slew of previews reveal a ton more about Square Enix's next blockbuster RPG
September 21, 2023Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Receives 19 Minutes of TGS 2023 Gameplay Featuring Sephiroth and Cloud at Mt. Nibel
The highly-anticipated second part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has received 19 minutes of TGS 2023 gameplay.
September 21, 2023Source or Watch Video

Major Baldur's Gate 3 Patch Delayed Slightly, Lets You Change Your Appearance
The patch was delayed for further QA tests.
September 21, 2023Source

My Hero Ultra Rumble launches September 28, new characters revealed
Get a deep dive into new faces coming to the free-to-play title.
September 21, 2023Source

NACON Announces New Revolution 5 Pro Controller
NACON, a major player in video game publishing and designer of premium gaming accessories, is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of a new controller officially licensed for PlayStation. With over 6 million NACON PS4 controllers sold, including 1.6 million of its NACON Pro line since 2016, the features of NACON controllers have won over legions of competitive gamers.
September 21, 2023Source

Star Ocean: The Second Story R Demo Available Now
We know a lot of you are pretty excited to play Star Ocean: The Second Story R. After all, the original game is a true classic of the RPG genre and this new remake improves it even further! It adds a beautiful new 2.5D art style, a revamped combat system, a rearranged soundtrack, new illustrations and a galaxy's-worth of quality of life improvements.
September 21, 2023Source

Surprise Titanfall 2 Update Sparks Sequel Speculation
An unexpected update rejuvenates the emotional support group otherwise known as the Titanfall fanbase
September 21, 2023Source

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak brings new adventures to Switch next summer
At long last English-speaking fans of the Trails series are about to get the next chapter in the story, after a not-so-small adventure to the past with the recently localized Crossbell duology. Falcom and NIS America have confirmed that the next game, previously known as Kuro no Kiseki in Japan, will be getting a localized release as The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak next summer.
September 21, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — September 20th, 2023

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September: NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139..., 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Also included are Star Ocean The Divine Force, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, Unpacking.
September 20, 2023Source

Capcom's Onimusha Is Getting An Anime Adaptation On Netflix
In an announcement I personally never could have predicted, the 2001 PlayStation 2 Capcom video game Onimusha: Warlords (and subsequent sequels) is getting an anime adaption for Netflix. The reveal is surprising for a number of reasons.
September 20, 2023Source or Watch Video

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Actors Celebrate The Game Going Gold With Fun Video Messages
Get ready, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is swinging onto PS5 on October 20.
September 20, 2023Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Gone Gold
Insomniac's Spider-Man sequel has gone gold! If you're not familiar with the "gold" term, it means the game is complete and ready to be submitted to Sony's online services and be printed to discs. It doesn't mean the game is completely done — Insomniac will continue to update the game and bug squash in the coming weeks and months — but the version that you will be able to play when the game releases October 20 is ready.
September 20, 2023Source or Source

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Will Let You Enable Fall Damage
In a first for the series, those who wish to play with the risk of fall damage will have the option to do so.
September 20, 2023Source or Watch Video

Panasonic Introduces New SoundSlayer Wearable Gaming Speaker: Go hard in your game, not on your ears!
Panasonic today announced the GNW10 SoundSlayer, a wearable gaming speaker that allows players to immerse themselves in play to experience the real emotion of gaming. The GNW10's lightweight, ergonomic design incorporates 4-channel speakers, wireless connectivity, and AI voice control to deliver an exciting, stress-free, and lush sensory experience whether you're going solo or playing with friends.
September 20, 2023Source

Super Bomberman R 2 Review — Gets The Job Done
An enjoyable enough continuation of the classic IP.
September 20, 2023Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — September 19th, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 crashing on PS5, Larian offers a temporary workaround
Baldur's Gate 3 made its way to PlayStation 5 earlier this month. However, some players are reporting issues with the game, including crashes that are preventing them from loading their saves. Larian is also aware of these crashes and has offered a temporary workaround.
September 19, 2023Source

Bungie Reportedly Using Unreal Engine 5 for Secret Multiplayer IP
Inside sources have claimed that Bungie is working on a third project--codename: Gummy Bears--alongside Destiny 2 (their bread and butter IP) and the still mysterious Marathon reboot. Several media outlets keep close tabs on activity at the Sony Interactive Entertainment-owned studio--"Gummy Bears" is believed to be a "light-hearted" and "colorful" alternative to the other multiplayer experiences in Bungie's stable.
September 19, 2023Source

Here How To Stream Your PS5 Screen On Discord
Integration between the PlayStation 5 and Discord has been around since 2022, giving you a way to connect your PlayStation Network ID with your profile on the chatting and video sharing service. It also provides a cross-platform voice chat option, so you can talk with friends who are using a computer or smartphone from your PS5.
September 19, 2023Source

NBA 2K24 Review — Flow, but No Hustle
Last year's NBA 2K23 was a true championship-worthy basketball game, offering up rewarding on-court action, a refined career mode, and a variety of nostalgia-tweaking content (like the returning Jordan Challenge) that wasn't necessarily focused on nickel-and-diming players.
September 19, 2023Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 18th, 2023

Elder Scrolls 6 Not Coming To PS5 And Won't Release Until 2026 At The Soonest, Microsoft Says
Microsoft paid $7.5 billion to buy ZeniMax, so it's no big surprise that the company would prioritize its own console platform.
September 18, 2023Source

Megan Fox's Mortal Kombat 1 Performance Isn't Going Over Well
Some fans aren't happy with how she delivered her lines.
September 18, 2023Source

Mortal Kombat 1 Review — Outstanding
Mortal Kombat 1 is by far the best entry in the long-running franchise.
September 18, 2023Source

Resident Evil 4 (2023): Separate Ways DLC preview — Completing the story with finesse
The critically acclaimed RE4 remake is finally getting the last piece of its story, and it looks like exactly what I want.
September 18, 2023Source or Watch Video

The Elder Scrolls 6 will not be released on PlayStation 5
Recent documentation that was released as part of the FTC versus Microsoft case has revealed key information about some of the existing IPs that Microsoft has been working with, particularly with Bethesda, and how Microsoft has been approaching the release of titles since 2018.
September 18, 2023Source

The Elder Scrolls 6 Definitely Isn't Coming To PlayStation
Sorry Sony gamers, Microsoft docs reveal Bethesda's Skyrim sequel won't be headed your way
September 18, 2023Source

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