Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy DualSense Edge + all colours
Guide PS5 Console Covers: All Colours and Where to Buy Them
Every PS5 faceplate design available
News Sony Product Manager Urges PS5 Fans to 'Settle Down' Over Ads
Update: Bug has already been squashed
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Hasn't Removed Yasuke, But Dev Focused on Historical Accuracy
After delay to 14th February
News - 2024, Week 40
YesterdayMon, 7th Oct 2024
Random Internet Trolls Tried to Downgrade Our Silent Hill 2 PS5 Review Score
In my restless dreams
We awarded Bloober Team’s brilliant PS5 remake of Konami’s iconic survival horror Silent Hill 2 a 9/10 because we genuinely believe it’s one of the strongest games of the year. At the time of writing, the title currently commands an 87 on Metacritic, suggesting the rest of the industry agrees. But not everyone is happy...
Review Until Dawn (PS5) - Killer Teen Slasher Snags a Pricey New-Gen Remake
Graveyard shift
Ballistic Moon’s remake of Until Dawn is proving one of our most difficult review assignments of the year. Here’s the rub: Supermassive Games’ cult interactive movie is still very much one of the best examples of the genre you can find on any console, and we highly recommend you play it. However, the PS4 version is just...
Sunday6th Oct 2024
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Safe Code, Keypad, and Lock Combination Solutions
Every safe code, keypad, and lock combination listed
What are all Safe code, Keypad, and Lock Combination solutions in Silent Hill 2? Throughout the game, you'll encounter lots of puzzles that require you to work out a code to unlock a Safe, a Keypad, or a Lock combination. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Safe code, Keypad,...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Blue Gem Location and Where to Use It
Where to use the Blue Gem in New Game+
What's the Blue Gem location and where do you use it in Silent Hill 2? An item only found in New Game+ that unlocks the UFO Ending, this object is pivotal. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find Broken Key Parts and Get the Dog Key
Dog Ending item locations revealed
Where do you find Broken Key Parts and get the Dog Key in Silent Hill 2? Two items required to get the Dog Ending in New Game+, you must search the streets and shops of Silent Hill to make the conclusion possible. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find White Chrism
White Chrism location revealed
Where do you find White Chrism in Silent Hill 2? The second item in sequence you'll need to get the Rebirth Ending in a New Game+ playthrough, this one is found just after you meet Maria. In this Silent H
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find Crimson Ceremony Book
Crimson Ceremony book location revealed
Where do you find the Crimson Ceremony book in Silent Hill 2? One of the items you need to unlock the Rebirth Ending, this early game pickup will get you on your way to unlocking it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal where to find the Crimson Ceremony book.
Saturday5th Oct 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024?
Plus or minus?
Hold on, when did Sony actually announce October's PS Plus Essential games? This is the question we found ourselves asking when we sat down to write this article, confusion clouding our already weekend-weary brains. But then we realised that October's lineup was revealed as part of the most recent State of Play — which was broadcast...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Chained Box Puzzle
How to get the Chained Box codes
How do you solve the Chained Box puzzle in Silent Hill 2? In the Otherworld version of Brookhaven Hospital, this grand puzzle will have you searching the building's depths for clues and combinations. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we are going to reveal
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Gallows Puzzle in the Yard
Which rope should you choose?
How do you solve the Gallows puzzle in the Yard in Silent Hill 2? After fully exploring Toluca Prison and finding all the weights for the Scales, a Gallows will appear containing poem verses you need to match up. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle
Where to place all Radiographs
How do you solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle in Silent Hill 2? A key puzzle you need to solve in order to progress through Brookhaven Hospital, it'll have you finding and arranging radiographs. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the X-Ray Viewer
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Discover the Secret of Room 106
All Seems in Order Trophy guide
How do you discover the secret of Room 106 in Silent Hill 2? A missable interaction in the game, you'll want to do this in order to earn a Trophy. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to discover the secret of Room 106. Doing so unlocks the All See
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Open the Safe in the Director's Office
Where to find the Safe Button
How do you open the Safe in the Director's Office in Silent Hill 2? A puzzle that follows directly on from another one, the Director's Office is the place that'll test your mental power the most up until now. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we are going to reveal how to open the Safe in the Director's Office. How Do You...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
Chock-tober
We've made it to October, everyone, and the release schedule is looking packed. The likes of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Sonic X Shadow Generations are just a few of the biggest games heading our way in the next few weeks. Potentially a lot to be getting on with, then...
Differences between Standard and Hard mode explained
What Combat and Puzzle difficulty options should you choose in Silent Hill 2? Two important decisions that'll impact your playthrough in a few different ways, you'll want to understand the difficulty settings in the game before you make any decisions. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Historical Society Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Strange Photos
A complete guide to the Historical Society in Silent Hill 2
In this fifth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Historical Society building. James will get here afte
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Nurses Station Keypad Code
Where to find the Nurses Station Keypad code
How do you get the Nurses Station Keypad code in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Nurses Station Keypad code in Silent Hill 2? This puzzle will send you on quite the journey to discover its solution, with a few hours of gameplay between finding the Keypad and the solution. In this Silent Hill 2 guide,...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Music Box Puzzle in the Lobby
Where to find all 3 Figurines
How do you solve the Music Box puzzle in the Lobby in Silent Hill 2? Shortly after arriving at the Lakeview Hotel, you'll reach the Lobby to discover a large Music Box in the centre of it. 3 items appear to be required to operate it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide
Guide Silent Hill 2 New Game+: How to Start and What Carries Over in New Game+
How New Game+ affects Silent Hill 2
How do you start New Game+ in Silent Hill 2? What carries over in New Game+ in Silent Hill 2? An important element in the game for unlocking more Endings and Trophies, you will want to complete multiple playthroughs via New Game+ so you can see everything it has to offer. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Open the Safe in Jacks Inn
Jacks Inn safe code revealed
How do you open the Safe in Jacks Inn in Silent Hill 2? A smaller puzzle that encompasses Jacks Inn in West South Vale, you'll want to solve this brainteaser. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to g
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Chainsaw
Where to find the Chainsaw
How do you get the Chainsaw in Silent Hill 2? A Weapon you won't find during a standard playthrough, you'll be made to wait until you can add the Chainsaw to your inventory. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we'll reveal how to get the Chainsaw. How Do You Get the Chainsaw in Silent Hill
Guide Silent Hill 2: Witness Room Generator Solution and How to Power It
Switch order for the Witness Room Generator
What's the Witness Room Generator solution and how do you power it in Silent Hill 2? When you explore Toluca Prison, you reach Death Row / 1F Serpent Section to find a Generator in need of powering so you can gain access to the Death Chamber. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Shoot All the Balloons in Wood Side Apartments
Let's NOT Party! Trophy guide
Where do you shoot all the balloons in Wood Side Apartments in Silent Hill 2? This individual Trophy isn't tied to story progress or anything of the sort, so there's a chance you will miss it during your playthrough. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal where to shoot all the balloons in Wood Side...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Seesaw Puzzle in Room 210
Where to find the Pigeon and Swan Figurines
How do you solve the Seesaw puzzle in Room 210 in Silent Hill 2? A second involved puzzle you will find in Blue Creek Apartments, animal figurines must be found and then placed correctly. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Seesaw
Guide Silent Hill 2: Do You Need to Play Silent Hill 1 First?
Should you play Silent Hill 1 before 2?
Do you need to play Silent Hill 1 first before playing Silent Hill 2? Should you play Silent Hill 1 before 2? A very good question considering the number in the title of the new PS5 remake, this Silent Hill 2 guide will answer the question: do you need to play Silent Hill 1 first? Do You Need to Play Silent...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Mirror Puzzle in Room 202
Where to place all Mirror Shards
How do you solve the Mirror puzzle in Room 202 in Silent Hill 2? Having unlocked its front entrance door, you will enter Room 202 to be greeted by a broken mirror revealing a message and a fruit bowl in front of it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Mirror puzzle in Room 202. How Do...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Handgun
Where do you find the Handgun in Silent Hill 2?
How do you get the Handgun in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Handgun in Silent Hill 2? A weapon that makes combat a whole lot easier, you'll want to get your hands on the Handgun as soon as possible. However, where is it? In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Handgun...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Rifle
How to unlock the Armory and get the Hunting Rifle
How do you get the Rifle in Silent Hill 2? How do you unlock the Armory and get the Hunting Rifle in Silent Hill 2? When you reach Toluca Prison, you'll soon find a Rifle locked inside a cabinet in the Armory. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Shotgun
Where do you find the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2?
How do you get the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2? A very important weapon to add to your arsenal, the Shotgun will help you out in a tight situation with a huge blast of short-range firepower. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the...
Friday4th Oct 2024
Review Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - The Horror Great Remains So in This Excellent Remake
It's always like this
Silent Hill always has been and forever will be considered one of the greatest horror franchises ever made, but ask anyone under the age of 20 nowadays what game Pyramid Head is from and they’re perhaps more likely to name Dead by Daylight than the series’ legendary second entry. A few dire side games (PS3’s Downpour and...
News PS5 Pro Boost Is Pretty Clear Cut in The Last of Us 2 Remastered Comparison Video
Back in the PSSR
Digital Foundry has just published a PS5 Pro comparison video, showing off the difference the console's AI upscaling tech in particular makes to The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The video pretty much speaks for itself, with the unsurprising result being that the Pro's output is simply better than the regular PS5's. The game's Pro...
News PS5 Pro Will Reportedly Boost PS4 Games, and Reduce PSVR2 Motion Sickness
Miracle machine
While future games sound interesting in theory, we already have plenty of older games in our backlog. Oddly, that might be another reason to pick up Sony's shiny mid-gen refresh, the PS5 Pro. PlayStation product manager Toshimasa Aoki has indicated that a specific setting will enhance certain PS4 games and that the extra, boosted...
News Nixxes Dev Refers to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered as 'First Big PlayStation Content Project'
Full Steam ahead
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was recently revealed to a mixed reception, but that $10 upgrade option appears to have won over most Push Square punters. Dedicated support studio Nixxes is at the project's helm, assisting in enhancing Guerilla's open-world action game for PS5. In an interesting turn of phrase, one dev recently sa
News Atlus Fans Don't Think Xbox's Marketing Is Doing Metaphor: ReFantazio Justice
"Tf is metaphor?"
We've been poking fun at Atlus ever since it started steadfastly refusing to admit (in marketing material, anyway) that its imminent RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is actually coming to PS5 and PS4 on 11th October, forcing us to do it for them. Xbox quite obviously paid for this privilege, which is fair and fine; however, some Atlus...
Random Surgeon Uses PS5's DualSense Controller in Remote Medical Procedure
Gaming is good for you
You don't see this every day: the DualSense controller, PS5's official pad, has been successfully used to carry out remote surgery. The news comes via a report from Fox News, who say Swiss surgeons have performed long distance endoscopy using the controller. Operating on a pig in Hong Kong nearly 6,000 miles away, the system...
Site News Where's Our Until Dawn PS5 Review?
A few more dawns to wait
The Until Dawn PS5 and PC remake is now available, and you may be wondering if and when we're going to review it. As one of Sony's first-party releases for 2024, we'd be remiss to skip this one. However, we won't have a review ready for you just yet. Review copies were only sent out yesterday and, while there's no embargo...
News Tencent, Guillemot Family Reportedly Considering Ubisoft Buyout
Publisher could go private
European publisher Ubisoft is apparently being weighed for a joint buyout between Chinese conglomerate Tencent and the founding Guillemot family. This news comes via a report from Bloomberg, with sources "familiar with the matter". Ubisoft has lost over half its market value in 2024, resulting in various options being...
News Big Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Update Takes Aim at Stealth, Performance
You may fire when ready
Title Update 2 is now available for Star Wars Outlaws, and Ubisoft appears to have begun meaningfully addressing the most common complaint we've seen: how stealth works. That said, it seems there is more drastic work to be done, with Title Update 4 (21st November) specifically focused on deepening stealth and combat...
News Palworld Is Now Available on PS5 in Japan After Delayed Launch
Update: It's out now
Update (4/10/24): Palworld is now available on PS5 in Japan. The game successfully launched on Sony's console last week in most regions, but it was indefinitely delayed in the country, likely due to complications surrounding Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit. Developer Pocket Pair has confirmed its game is now available in Japan:...
News David Hayter, the Voice of Snake in Metal Gear Solid, Teases Return to the Role
Kept you waiting, huh?
One of gaming's most iconic performances is David Hayter's voice work for Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series. While he was replaced by Kiefer Sutherland in MGSV: The Phantom Pain, Hayter's turn as the beloved character is held in very high regard. He's not played the part for well over 10 years, but the actor and writer is...
News Beat Saber Will Give You More with Britney Spears DLC Song Pack
Update: Track list revealed
Update (4/10/24): Beat Games has revealed the full track list for Beat Saber's Britney Spears song pack, and it looks like this: ...Baby One More Time Circus Gimme More I'm a Slave 4 U Me Against the Music (feat. Madonna) Oops! ...I Did It Again Overprotected Scream and Shout (feat. will.i.am) Till the World...
News Diablo 4 Joins Growing List of Games That'll Be PS5 Pro Enhanced
Hell yeah
PS5 Pro is set to arrive in a little over a month, trumping the current console with a souped-up GPU, AI-assisted upscaling, advanced ray tracing tech, and more. While the asking price is pretty steep, many PS5 games will be taking advantage of the new hardware, and it's a list that continues to grow. The latest addition is Diablo 4,...
News Astro Bot's Excellent Soundtrack Is Now Available on Music Streaming Services
S-bot-ify
We love basically everything about Astro Bot, but one aspect has stayed with us weeks after wrapping it up — the soundtrack. Now, it's available for all to enjoy outside the game itself. The PS5 platformer's jolly OST can now be listened to on all your usual music streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and the like: The...
News Drown Your Sorrows in Bartending Murder Mystery Best Served Cold on PS5, PS4
Cheers
Best Served Cold is an upcoming murder mystery game in which you play the role of bartender, aiding the police in apprehending some of the killers who frequent your speakeasy in an alternate-history Europe where alcohol prohibition is in effect. There is no release date yet, but you can raise a glass to that setup on PS5 and PS4. Set in an...
Thursday3rd Oct 2024
News Crickets as Suicide Squad Endures Another Muted Launch
What's the plan, Mistah J?
While very different games, Concord recently launched to a dismal response from players, and Sony pulled the plug after just two weeks. With the onset of Suicide Squad's Season 3 of live service content, nearly nine months out from launch, Warner Bros must be looking at the player count that kill
News PlayStation Begins Pre-Orders for PS5's Chroma Collection, Horizon Remastered, More
Time to Oct in
Today, 3rd October 2024, Sony has set live pre-orders for numerous upcoming items in the realm of PlayStation. It's clear the platform holder is targeting a big PS5 push this holiday season, with new accessory colours and first-party games inbound — and all up for advance purchase right now. First, there's the Chroma Collection...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta's Difficulty Will Differ Depending on Your Choice of Camera
A matter of perspective
Konami is currently developing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the beloved PS2 stealth action title. While many aspects are true to the original, players can opt for a modern, over-the-shoulder camera — but doing so will affect the level of challenge. Speaking to Famitsu, Yuji Korekado explains that the...
News Until Dawn PS5 Remake's New Ending Leaked, May Hint at Possible Sequel
Until another Dawn?
Note: This story contains spoilers for Until Dawn. Sony and developer Ballistic Moon are on the cusp of releasing a PS5 and PC remake of Until Dawn, the beloved horror adventure game. However, some received their copies early, and the result is some leaked information being shared around online. One clip, currently still up on...
News Epic Games Boss Says Firm Now 'Financially Sound', Following the Firing of Over 800 Staff
Good news for some
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says the firm is now "financially sound" following a tumultuous year which, announced last September, involved the company shedding some 830 to 870 staff. That's despite the Fortnite and Unreal Engine developer making billions in revenue in the interim, which is estimated to grow an additional 30% over...
Random God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes Thousands of 'Helpful' Dialogue Lines
Please shut up
God of War Ragnarok released on PC recently, and despite including a new option to scale back companion AI puzzle hints, players still aren't happy about the situation. A newly launched mod for the action RPG, named Please Shut Up (Companion Mute Mod), pretty much does what it says on the tin. It removes more than 1,500 lines of...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Reportedly Has a Co-Op Game Mode in Development
Ubisoft is having a tough week
With a second exclusive report out of the embattled Ubisoft development team this week, outlet Insider Gaming is living up to its reputation. A cooperative game mode is reportedly in the works for Assassin's Creed Shadows, in development long before the game's
News Saber Interactive Partners with Paramount on Biggest Avatar Game in Franchise History
AAAvatar
Saber Interactive, Paramount Game Studios, and Avatar Studios have jointly announced a collaboration on a brand new, AAA game set within the popular Avatar franchise. Not the James Cameron one, the other one. Set to arrive on PC and consoles, this untitled Avatar video game will be the biggest in the history of the franchise. While there...
News Cyber Attack on Outlast Developer Reportedly Holds Almost 2TB of Data to Ransom
Source code and much more stolen
Red Barrels, the development studio behind the Outlast series, has suffered a major cyber attack. In a statement on its website, the developer Red Barrels confirms its "internal IT systems" were hacked, "involving access to some of its data". Having completed an investigation of the situation, the team confirms that...
News Viral Horror Hit Amanda the Adventurer Comes to PS5, PS4 This Month
Wooly or won't he
The indie horror scene on PC is always throwing out breakout hits, and a lot of them wind up on consoles. The latest of these is Amanda the Adventurer, which comes to PS5 and PS4 on 10th October, 2024. The game is a mystery at its core; you discover a bunch of video tapes in an attic, each playing episodes of the titular kid's TV...
News Two Guns Better Than One in AK-xolotl's Co-Op Update on PS5, PS4
Better together
Over-the-top amphibian shooter AK-xolotl is getting a free update today for players on PS5 and PS4, adding the essential local co-op update. We've come to expect this as traditional for indies featuring aggressive animals, following in Cult of the Lamb's footsteps, and certainly can't complain. It features all-new enemies, weapons,...
News The Alters Gets Alternate Release Date, Sci-Fi Survival Game Delayed into 2025
Jan will just have to wait
Sci-fi survival game The Alters from developers 11 Bit Studios has been hit with a delay and is now expected to launch sometime in early 2025. In a refreshing statement, president Przemysław Marszał said that "after so many years of production, the risk that the game will have any shortcomings is unnecessary for us."...
Wednesday2nd Oct 2024
Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy DualSense Edge + all colours
What are all the DualSense PS5 controller colours? What limited edition DualSense PS5 controllers are available? As with all previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5's official controller comes in a variety of different colour schemes. Sony usually spreads these out over the course of a generation, but we end...
Guide PS5 Console Covers: All Colours and Where to Buy Them
Every PS5 faceplate design available
What are all the PS5 console cover colours? After offering the default white colour scheme since launch with all systems, Sony is expanding its PS5 console customisation options with new covers you can purchase in a variety of colours. The first batch launched in January 2022, and more colours have been released...
News First Review Scores for PS5's Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 Are Glowing
Famitsu weighs in on upcoming PS5 games
Two of October's biggest game releases have just received their very first reviews, and they of course come courtesy of Japanese magazine, Famitsu. First up, Atlus' much-anticipated fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, earns itself a 37/40, with the panel of four awarding three 9s and a 10. Meanwhile, the...
News Microsoft Is Investigating Why Devs Are Prioritising PS5 Over Xbox
Wants to address "pain points"
A blog post on Microsoft's game developer website has highlighted the firm's intention to learn why Xbox is being skipped over in favour of other platforms. It's no big secret that certain developers have faced struggles with the Xbox ecosystem in recent times. The biggest example is Baldur's Gate 3, which was delayed...
News Report Finds Lack of Star Wars Outlaws Sales Disturbing
A million copies in a month
A million copies sold is, generally speaking, incredible news to any publisher of video games not named Square Enix. Unfortunately, that exception also applies when dealing with absolutely massive IPs like Star Wars. While we don't know what Ubisoft's sales expectations were for Star Wars Outlaws, we'd be willing to bet...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for October and November 2024
Silent Hill! Call of Duty! Dragon Age!
Wanting something new to play on PS5? Well, thankfully, there are lots of great games headed to the system over the next couple of months – and even a new console to consider (if you don't mind handing over a small fortune, that is)! As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly...
News Watch Unreal 5's Seriously Impressive MegaLights Tech Demo, Running on a PS5
Illuminating new lighting tech
Sony and Epic have been close partners for a long time, with the former investing a considerable amount of money into the latter. It's little surprise, then, to see Unreal Engine 5's latest tech demonstration presented running on a PS5 — and it looks stunning. As part of Epic's Unreal Fest presentation, it...
News Ghost of Yotei's Gorgeous Open World Will Be Less Repetitive Than Tsushima's
The difference 300 years makes
Sony and developer Sucker Punch recently announced Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to its immensely popular open world action title, Ghost of Tsushima. While the game will be somewhat familiar, its setting, time period, and protagonist are all completely new, which should make for a pretty fresh experience when it launches...
News PLAY, the Last Bastion of PlayStation Print Media, Has Reached Its Final Issue
Pour one out
Another one of gaming's print magazines is shutting up shop. PLAY, Future Publishing's PlayStation magazine, has announced the latest issue will be its last. Issue #46 features Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on the cover with a hands-on preview, plus info on PS5 Pro, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Ghost of Yotei, and plenty more...
News Games Workshop Noticed Saber's Minor Space Marine 2 Armour Error
Eternal vigilance
Games Workshop, the legendary British miniature manufacturer and behemoth behind Warhammer (and its infinitely more popular sci-fi setting, Warhammer 40,000), is notoriously rigid and inflexible. In the nearly five decades since setting up shop, the firm has fiercely protected its extremely lucrative IP, working closely with...
Give the people what they want
A sequel to Lords of the Fallen is underway at developer Hexworks, and it may end up looking quite different from its predecessor, according to the latest financial report from publisher CI Games. Details remain quite scant, but along with gameplay improvements and additional game modes, the sequel will reportedly opt...
News These LEGO Horizon Adventures Machines Will Make You Want a Real Life Set
At least we have the Tallneck
One of Sony's big holiday games is LEGO Horizon Adventures, a more family-friendly take on Guerrilla Games' epic series. One of the main highlights of Aloy's ongoing quest is the range of robotic enemies she faces, and they look brilliant in their plastic incarnations. Guerrilla has shared a few shots of some of the...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update 1.52 Adds Two Sports Cars and a Very Boxy Van
The only limit is your imagination
On 3rd October, 2024, Gran Turismo 7 players can enjoy the latest free update to the racing sim. Version 1.52 will bring a trio of new vehicles to drive, including the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR '04, Nissan GT-R Premium edition T-spec '24, and Toyota Hiace Van DX '16. On top of finally being able to...
News Wizard of Mod Arrives in Girthy Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 on PS5
Catch you next year
Console-bound RPG fans have watched with envious eyes the strange delights and modifications their PC brethren have enjoyed for about as long as both platforms have existed. Thankfully, we live in a bright, hopeful age in which Baldur's Gate 3 is not only real but one of the best games ever made. Now, just a month and change...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero PS5 Pre-Orders Tracking Above Call of Duty on PS Store
Krillin it
Only a few things in life are guaranteed: death, taxes, and Call of Duty's endless popularity. However, you should never bet against anime, either — and it seems the weebs are coming out in force to support Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on PS5. The next entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series in all but name, Sparking! Zero is a hotly...
News Curb Your Kid's Fortnite Consumption with Epic's New Suite of Parental Controls
Your request for additional playtime has been denied
With the future of gaming looking increasingly like Fortnite, it's probably best that younger players' impressionable minds are prevented from going completely feral. New controls are being put into place to ensure that kids will know when it's time to hop off Epic's eternally popular game, which...
News Retro-Inspired Horror Gem Crow Country Is Heading to PS4 Later This Month
Looking back
Crow Country, the PS1-inspired horror adventure game, is coming to PS4. It's been available on PS5 since May, and on 16th October, those with Sony's last-gen console will be able to join the creepy fun. The game takes heavy inspiration from old school survival horror games such as Resident Evil, with its gritty aesthetic harkening back...
Tuesday1st Oct 2024
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Note: We've focused...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Hasn't Removed Yasuke, But Dev Focused on Historical Accuracy
After delay to 14th February
The abrupt and lengthy delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows last week, from November to February, surprised fans. Ubisoft cited learnings from Star Wars Outlaws as a big part of the reason. Internally, however, the developers knew it was coming and necessary. Not wanting to release another big game in an undercooked state,...
Guide Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More
The best PlayStation presents and stocking fillers!
If you're on the lookout for the best gift ideas for gamers or the top Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered right here on this page. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts money can buy to help you find a...
News October 2024's PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games Are Available to Download Now
New games to wrestle with
The latest batch of PS Plus Essential games is beginning to roll out on PS5 and PS4. Sony's subscription service gets a trio of PS5 and PS4 titles every month, available to all members and yours to enjoy while you're subscribed. October's batch of games is now here, available from today until 4th November. Here's a...
News Sony Fights Scalpers in Japan By Demanding PS5, PS4 Playtime
For the players only
Inevitably, pre-orders for the limited edition 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro are being flogged for a huge markup on auction sites like eBay. But in Japan specifically Sony is fighting back by requiring 30 hours of PS5 and PS4 playtime since 14th February, 2014. If you haven’t logged that amount of time on your account, then you...
News Silent Hill 2 Remake Breaks Street Date, PS5 Discs Loose in the Wild
Spoilers!
A PS2 game released in 2001, if you've played the original Silent Hill 2, chances are you're no spring chicken. That said, there are many, many new prospective fans in the world, and it is to those impressionable innocents we direct this warning: Bloober Team's imminent remake appears to have broken street date, with physical copies...
News PlayStation Fans Gleefully Snitch on 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Scalpers
For the players
In a strangely cathartic piece of news, annoyed and disgruntled PlayStation fans who were unable to secure preorders for the undeniably gorgeous 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle have been mass-reporting the scalpers who did. Many of these sordid trades happen on eBay, and the retailer has reportedly been unusually responsive in taking...
News PSN Was Down But Has Now Been Resolved
All fixed
Update: Not much later than the publishing of this article, and it seems all services have been restored. As you were, then! Original Story: The PlayStation Network is experiencing global issues right now, with most of its online features currently down. The PSN status webpage tells us that account management, online play, streaming,...
News PS5 Pro 'Absolutely Rocks', According to No Man's Sky Engine Programmer
More positive impressions
According to Martin Griffiths, the Engine Programmer at No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games, the PS5 Pro “absolutely rocks”. In a post on X (or Twitter), he explained that he’s “been through all PlayStation iterations” and appears to have a very favourable impression of this one. And yes, No Man’s Sky is on the...
News This Silent Hill 2 PS5 vs PS2 Comparison Will Blow Your Mind
We're licking our Flesh Lips
There was scepticism when Konami announced Bloober Team was remaking Silent Hill 2 – it’s one of the most beloved PS2 games of all time, after all. But this special episode of PS Underground, showcasing the game’s iconic Flesh Lips boss battle, has left us with our jaws on the floor. The Polish developer’s...
News Ever-Evolving, Live Service Experiences Like Fortnite Are 'the Future of Gaming'
According to Epic boss Tim Sweeney
Tim Sweeney, the boss of Fortnite maker Epic, believes the future of gaming is, well, Fortnite. Speaking at the Unreal Fest in Seattle, as reported by PC Gamer, he said that “a lot of games are released with high budgets, and they're not selling nearly as well as expected”. According to the executive, this is...
Mini Review SUNSOFT Is Back! Retro Game Selection (PS5) - Archaic But Interesting 80s Bundle
The sun always shines brighter
Before you shell out for the SUNSOFT Is Back! Retro Game Selection, you need to understand exactly what you’re getting. This trio of archaic 8-bit adventures has never been officially localised in English before, so it carries inherent value for that reason alone. But it’s worth noting that these titles are...
News Explore Hell Is Us PS5 in Extensive Developer-Led Gameplay Trailer
Don't say Soulslike
Revealed during Sony's recent State of Play showcase, the atmospheric Hell is Us is due out on PS5 in 2025. Jonathan Jacques-Belletete, both creative director and art director at developer Rogue Factor, takes us through an extended gameplay trailer. Centred on the hermit state of Hadea, a nation in which no one enters or leaves,...
News Darkstalkers Fans May Find Street Fighter 6's Fighter Pass a Touch Cruel
Night warriors await
To be fair to Capcom, it has ported the Darkstalkers games to modern consoles with the Capcom Fighting Collection, so it’s not letting the franchise rot. The chance of a new title in the series seems low, though. At least fans can look forward to a new Street Fighter 6 Fighting Pass inspired by the franchise, however – and...
News Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe Behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Rousing Soundtrack
Sounds like Hollywood
EA and BioWare have announced the talent behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard's soundtrack, and they've roped in a couple of Hollywood composers for the job. Announced on social media, it's none other than Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe behind the OST for the upcoming RPG. The main theme is now available to stream on services like...
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News Sony Product Manager Urges PS5 Fans to 'Settle Down' Over Ads
Update: Bug has already been squashed
Update: Just as we hit publish on this post, many are reporting their user interface has already returned to normal. It may take a little time for the hotfix to proliferate, but just sit tight – this is in the process of being resolved now. Original Post: In a deleted post on social media, PlayStation’s...
News Bickering Begins Over PS5 Pro's Inability to Sell Out
Oh boy, here we go again
There have been periods, certainly in the UK, where PS5 Pro has been unavailable. Sony has been adding new inventory to its PlayStation Direct site, however, which means you’re technically still able to pre-order the supercharged system several days after it went on sale. For some on social media, this is being taken as a...
News PS5 Firmware Update Annoys with Unwanted Deluge of Ads, News Feed
This never would have happened under Jim Ryan
Over the weekend, we dimly became aware of a change that had taken place on our PS5 UI. Presumably added in the recent firmware update, it lay dormant, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, not unlike a horrible trapdoor spider. Whereas previously, the information underneath each game tile was mostly...
News Shadow's Campaign About the Same Length as Sonic's in Sonic X Shadow Generations
"Maybe a little less"
Sonic X Shadow Generations is speeding towards its October launch date on PS5 and PS4, and a new interview reveals roughly how long the remaster's brand new content is. Speaking to Japanese outlet Famitsu, Sonic Team's Shun Nakamura has commented on the length of Shadow Generations, the all-new campaign accompanying the...
News 'Difficult to Comment' on Astro Bot's Square Enix Snub, Says Team Asobi
No answers, just more questions
With the release of Team Asobi's delightful platformer Astro Bot now behind us, the complete absence of Square Enix references in the Rescue Mission successor remains a mystery. Studio head Nicolas Doucet said that he finds it "difficult to comment" on why the publisher, whose fortunes have always been closely tied to...
News Tech Experts Reckon PS5 Pro Could Help Pave the Way to PS6
An important stepping stone
Everyone’s got an opinion on PS5 Pro, whether they’re optimistic about the device or irritated by its $700/£700 price point. But there’s an interesting analysis piece published by tech experts Digital Foundry today which argues the supercharged system could lay the foundations for the PS6 – and that will benefit...
News Final Fantasy 16 Receives Permanent Price Cut on PS5 as Complete Edition Launches
Eikonic
This sort of flew under the radar over the weekend, but one of 2023's biggest PS5 titles has now been permanently lowered in price. Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 16, the latest entry in the long-running series, has had its PS Store price tag cut. It's gone from $69.99/£69.99 to $49.99/£49.99. This news comes alongside the...
News PS5 Fans Want to Protest Against New User Interface Advertising
Sony's got some thinking to do
PS5 owners are absolutely irate about changes made to the console’s user interface, and already some fans want to protest against the “feature”. While it’s not available to everyone on every game yet, the console is now pulling in news pertaining to select titles and displaying them when you hover over their...
News Infinity Nikki Could Be the Cosiest PS5 Game Ever Made
For real
Cosy games are a whole genre these days, and Infinity Nikki may be about to steal the crown. The upcoming open world platformer – a massively upgraded edition of Infold Games’ long-running fashion franchise – looks a lot like Genshin Impact in this gameplay trailer, as you switch between outfits to unlock different gameplay...
News Forgiving Gamers Are Contributing to The Day Before Devs’ New Kickstarter
PS5 stretch goal, anyone?
Having disappeared into the darkness after dropping a digital smoke bomb, developer Fntastic, infamous for its high-profile scam, The Day Before, is back with a fresh new Kickstarter project. Its new game, Escape Factory, looks like a harmless enough physics-based co-op title, and in a truly incredible display of...
News Throwback RPG Sea of Stars Gets Free, Game-Changing Update in November on PS5, PS4
Dawn of Equinox
Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, is not only getting a DLC expansion, it's also set to receive a massive update — free for all players. Dubbed Dawn of Equinox, this massive patch now has a release date of 12th November, and the developer has revealed a bunch of details about what it brings to the game...
News Prospective PS6 Purchasers Would Consider a Portable Model
On the go
Sony may be considering two models of the PS6: a traditional stationary console and a handheld. Reports emerged earlier this month that the platform holder is developing two systems-on-a-chip (or SoCs) with its long-term partner AMD, suggesting there may be two versions of its next-gen console. While any talk of handhelds is speculation,...
News Death Stranding 2's Next-Gen PS5 Photo Mode Will Somehow Affect the Story
You should take good pictures
To be fair to Hideo Kojima, he’s been dabbling with photography in his games for quite some time. Do you remember Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot’s cool (but controversial) Beauty and the Beast photoshoots? Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will take things to an entirely new stratosphere, however, as new...
News Author Pulls PC God of War Ragnarok PSN Mod, Fearful of Sony's Wrath
Get Nintendo's lawyers on the phone
Last week, God of War Ragnarok was released on PC, and predictably, players on Steam lamented Sony's PSN mandate, promptly resorting to review bombing the game. Swiftly, a mod was created to get around this pesky requirement, and just as swiftly, its author pulled it from the internet, fearful of Sony's legal...
News Hideo Kojima's Dream of Breaking into Hollywood Is Nearly a Reality
A Hideo Kojima Film
Love or leave them, Hideo Kojima's games have a unique directorial flair that is the creator's signature. Over the years, many have accused the auteur of wanting to direct movies, with how extensive some cutscenes became. Kojima makes no secret of his love for film, and now that he's signed with talent agency WME, it seems the...
News Dragon of Dojima Roars in Official Like a Dragon: Yakuza Trailer
Prime's series looking like a love letter to fans
Prime's live-action adaptation of RGG's legendary Yakuza/Like a Dragon series will premiere on 24th October on Prime, and judging from the above trailer, it's going to be a banger. The melodramatic action drama delves into the lives and times of the shadowy Japanese underworld and its inhabitants,...
News As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Turns 25, the Birdman All But Confirms There's More to Come
"There will be a future"
One of PlayStation's biggest success stories is the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. While there have been some sloppy landings here and there, the skateboarding franchise has been extremely popular ever since the first entry, which released 25 years ago. The series' namesake has commented on not only the legacy of the games,...
News Promising 3D Platformer The Smurfs: Dreams Gets Playable Demo on PS5, Available Now
Smurf it yourself
As far as licensed platformers go, The Smurfs: Dreams is looking like a pretty good one. It's set to launch on PS5 and PS4 come 24th October, but those with Sony's current-gen console can check it out right now with a free playable demo. The trailer above provides a glimpse at the game, which sees you exploring the dreams of the...
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