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News - July, 2023
TodayMon, 10th Jul 2023
News UK Sales Charts: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Fends Off Final Fantasy 16
And everything else
There's no getting around it: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is killing it in the UK. Sales of the physical edition have kept it at the top of the chart since its launch — the only exception being the week in which Final Fantasy 16 launched. Square Enix's action RPG has been doing well, but it's now moved down to...
Random Final Fantasy 16 Theme Song's Official Music Video Equal Parts Sombre, Melodramatic
As it should be
Final Fantasy XVI is currently making a home within millions of PS5s, even if sales appear to have slackened quite severely in recent days. One of the highlights of the game (we thought) was its soundtr
News Larian Studios Gets TikTok Ban for Bear-Form Druid Sex Scene in Baldur's Gate 3
To the cheers of rapturous fans
You might be surprised to learn that Baldur's Gate 3 is the kind of game in which you can have sexual relations with a druid shape-shifted into animal form, specifically, into that of a bear (a Grizzly, to our discerning eye). You shouldn't be, though, considering Commander Shepard's own amorous adventures; a decade...
News Asobo Studio Fuels Hope for Verminous Sequel as The Plague Team Bulks Up
Dreaming of rats again
Developer Asobo Studio, which put out the flea-ridden (but well-received) A Plague Tale: Requiem most recently, is hiring for its Plague Team, giving us a flicker of hope for future content in its grimdark medieval world. That's according to a job ad posted by the developer itself on LinkedIn, where it was promptly spotted and...
News SEGA Backtracks on Blockchain, Believes Play-to-Earn Games Are Boring
But never say never
SEGA, once intrigued by the power of the Blockchain, appears to have changed course, with the company's COO Shuji Utsumi declaring that "the action in play-to-earn games is boring. What’s the point if games are no fun?" Speaking to Bloomberg, Utsumi said that SEGA doesn't want to devalue the strength of its biggest IPs, like...
News Square Enix Plotting More Retro Revivals After Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Success
Nothing final about it
Final Fantasy fans, give yourselves a round of applause; Square Enix says it's "considering" remastering more titles from its expansive back catalogue following the success of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection released earlier in the year. Some interesting comments were made at the company's
News This Year's Call of Duty Has Been Secretly Shown Off to NBA Stars
And yes, it's being demoed on PS5 still
A bunch of basketball players at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas have gotten an early glimpse at 2023’s new Call of Duty game, suggesting a public announcement may be imminent. While this may seem unusual, it’s actually not the first time Activision has engaged in this kind of activity prior to a new...
YesterdaySun, 9th Jul 2023
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (10th July to 16th July)
Primal living
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? The release schedule is slim this week, but there are flickers of life with the release of pretty major titles like Exoprimal and Oxenfree 2. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2023,
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Missions and Quests
Mission possible
Looking for a list of all missions and quests in Honkai: Star Rail? Missions are, as you'd probably expect, the main form of content in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG. In addition to including the majority of the story content in the game, you'll also need to progress through quests in order to unlock some game modes and features. On...
News EA Sports UFC 5 Will Break Noses, Drop Jaws on PS5
Full reveal in September
EA Sports UFC 5 – not to be confused with renamed soccer series EA Sports FC – will be officially announced in September 2023, after it was teased on Twitter earlier today. No platforms were confirmed, but this series – along with Fight Night – has routinely pushed presentation boundaries, so PS5 is practically...
Hardware Review Nacon Daija Arcade Stick - A PS5, PS4, and PC Fighting Game Dream
Arcade heaven
We’re in a golden era for fighting games right now. Following the critical success of the sublime Street Fighter 6, publisher Capcom recently revealed there’ll be a prize pool of over $2 million up for grabs in the latest iteration of its Capcom Pro Tour. And with the likes of Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1 also on the horizon,...
Saturday8th Jul 2023
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Current and Upcoming Banners (July 2023)
Warp this way
Looking for all current and upcoming banners in Honkai: Star Rail? Banners, or Warps as they're known here, are a concept in gacha games where the rate of pulling new or returning characters is elevated for a set period of time. If you're looking to build an unstoppable team in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG, or simply want to collect...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Active Redemption Codes and How to Redeem Them (1.2 Livestream)
Redeemable rewards
Looking for a list of all active redemption codes and how to redeem them in Honkai: Star Rail? HoYoverse will regularly release redeemable codes for Trailblazers looking to get a free injection of important items in it sci-fi themed turnbased RPG, and we'll be keeping tabs of them here. As part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide,...
News Meet the Master Assassin Basim from PS5, PS4's Assassin's Creed Mirage
Ubisoft deep dive introduces protagonist
As the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage draws closer, publisher Ubisoft has been digging into the game’s finer details, and that’s continued this weekend with an insight into protagonist Basim. Long-time fans of the franchise will know that the character previously featured in sprawling Viking...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Story Expands Significantly Prior to PS5 Launch
Even immortality ends
Those of you who’ve been playing Honkai: Star Rail since its release earlier in the year will know that the story ended on a significant cliffhanger, with the Trailblazer and Astral Express member Dan Heng searching for each other on the Xianzhou Luofu. After the last major update lacked any new story missions, the next major...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 484
Sun's out, fun's out
The sun is out, strawberries and cream are in season, and Wimbledon is on the television. This is peak summer now, and as anticipated, there's no video game news. Go outside and recharge your batteries, the holiday months are looking jam packed. Jamie O'Neill: I've been enjoying going back to the roots of the Double Dragon...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Current Events and Rewards (July 2023)
Plan your play sessions
Looking for all current events and rewards in Honkai: Star Rail? Events are periodic in-game promotional activities that reward you for fulfilling certain objectives and goals in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG. Rewards can include anything and everything from Stellar Jade to Star Rail Special Passes, and thus it's i
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Exhibit Replicas: Antimatter Legion Part 2
Iced frosting
Exhibit Replicas: Antimatter Legion Part 2 is an Adventure Mission in Honkai: Star Rail discovered on Jarilo-VI which is part of the Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities
Friday7th Jul 2023
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2023 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2023 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...
Guide All PS5, PS4 Crossplay Games
Every PS5 and PS4 game you can play with other consoles
Which PS5 and PS4 games support crossplay with rival consoles Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch? Sony was under fire for a long time regarding its reluctance to support crossplay, but following an open beta featuring a handful of tentpole titles, the company now allows developers...
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 7th July, 2023
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
Guide Best Online Multiplayer Games on PS5
PlayStation 5's greatest online multiplayer titles
What are the best online multiplayer games on PS5? We've been enjoying games together online for a long time now, and these connected experiences are more popular and varied than ever. There are so many online games to play on PS5, but we need your help in finding the best of the bunch. Whether...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2023 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
News SEGA Survey Suggests Persona 3 Reload to Retail for $69.99
Persona fans know Tartarus well
Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at this point (considering how many times we've purchased different iterations of Persona games previously), but Persona 3 Reload is looking like it will retail for $69.99. That's despite being based on the initial PS2 version of the game, which may not include
News Expect Big Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Reveals on 20th July
Symbiotic relationships
Comic book giant Marvel teased it earlier in the week, and now developer Insomniac Games has confirmed it: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will have a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on 20th July, 2023. The roundtable, named Symbiotic Relationships, will feature staffers from the Burbank studio as well as actors from the game. Exact
News Capcom's Online Shooter Exoprimal Gets One Last Showcase Before Launch on PS5, PS4
Everybody walk the dinosaur
Publisher Capcom has announced it'll be hosting one last look at Exoprimal prior to launch. The online multiplayer shooter, which pits teams of mechs against enormous hordes of dinosaurs, is scheduled to arrive on PS5 and PS4 on 14th July 2023. If you've yet to be persuaded into trying it out, the company is making one...
News Street Fighter 6 Tops 2 Million Copies Sold, Celebrates with In-Game Rewards
Thanks a million
Capcom's latest fighting title, Street Fighter 6, is just killing it, isn't it? On top of being a fantastic game that appeals to both casual and hardcore fighter fans, it seems to be selling pretty rapidly. Now, just over a month since launch, the game has reached a new milestone, topping 2 million copies sold. This updated...
News Diablo 4's Latest Patch Makes Unique Items Easier to Come By
All aboard the Helltide train
Diablo 4's latest patch is live now on PlayStation platforms, bringing with it a long list of bug fixes and improvements, but most crucially of all, makes the acquisition of Unique items easier. Blizzard posted the full list, which is available for your perusal, but for our purposes, it's the addition of Unique items...
News Slitterhead Test Sessions Show Dev Continues Apace, Silent Hill Heritage Evident
Although its still a long way out
Bokeh Game Studio was founded by Keiichiro Toyama, the creator of Silent Hill, and the still very early in development Slitterhead is the team's debut project. In a developer diary, we get glimpses of early pre-alpha gameplay test sessions, interspersed with the team discussing the painstaking process of refining...
News Immortals of Aveum Gameplay Unpacked in Maximalist PS5, PS4 Overview Trailer
Sigil up
Immortals of Aveum is shaping up to be a big, bombastic AAA first-person shooter and a single-player one, at that. Generic fantasy setting or not, that's a rare enough treat these days, and so we were eager to learn more about it. Featuring different colours of magic that correlate to different combat situations, there are 25 spells total...
News Diablo 4's Season of the Malignant Revealed, Raise Hell from 20th July on PS5, PS4
Thank the High Heavens
Diablo 4's first season has been revealed, and it kicks off rather imminently, on 20th July. It's called Season of the Malignant, and in a new post-campaign quest line, players will face off against Malignant monstrosities born of Lillith's corruption. Revealed as part of a developer live stream, a short trailer was revealed...
News Yuji Naka Faces $1.2 Million Fine and Suspended Prison Sentence for Insider Trading
Yuji knackered
Reports coming out from Japan contain the final sentence for Yuji Naka, best known for his contributions to the Sonic the Hedgehog series. After pleading guilty to charges of insider trading, Naka has been sentenced to a prison term of two and a half years, suspended for a period of four years. Additionally, he faces two fines...
News PS5 Racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Might Finally Show Gameplay Next Week
Livestream announced
Fun fact: Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown was announced exactly three years ago today, and we've yet to see any footage of the game itself. While it's had a couple of stylish CG trailers, the open world racer remains enigmatic — but it appears we may finally be getting our first look very soon indeed. Publisher Nacon has...
News NBA 2K24 Adds PS5, Xbox Series X|S Crossplay in Franchise First
Tips off on 8th September
After years of pleas from passionate fans, NBA 2K24 will introduce crossplay across PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in a franchise first when it releases on 8th September, 2023. To be clear, the crossplay functionality will only apply to Sony and Microsoft’s new-gen platforms – it won’t extend to last-gen consoles like PS4 or...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities Walkthrough
Culture restored
Looking for an Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities walkthrough for Honkai: Star Rail? Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities is a gameplay event located on Jarilo-VI which unlocks upon reaching Trailblaze Level 21 and completing the
Thursday6th Jul 2023
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (July 2023)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Confirmed Characters
Roster ready
Looking for all confirmed characters in Mortal Kombat 1? Fighting games are defined by their character rosters, and the latest violent brawler from NetherRealm Studios is no different. This edition of the long-running Mortal Kombat series is unique due to its introduction of Kameos, which we've also included below. On this page, as part...
News Japanese Final Fantasy 16 Sales Plummet by 90% in Second Week
Beaten by Master Detective Archives too
Japan really doesn't seem as hot on Final Fantasy titles anymore, as after the 16th mainline entry failed to hand the PS5 a chart-topping position, sales of the game have dropped considerably by 90 per cent. In its first week on the market, Final Fantasy XVI sold just over 336,000 physical copies. However, in...
News Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Update 1.03 Out Now, Get All the Patch Notes Here
Motion Blur toggle! New controller options! Camera sensitivity!
The first post-launch update for Final Fantasy XVI is available to download now on PS5, bringing the Square Enix title up to version number 1.000.003. The patch adds a couple of new features to the game like a motion blur toggle, another three controller layouts, and more extensive...
News PlayStation and Other Gaming Titans Flock to Twitter Rival Threads
In a flap
Gaming titans like PlayStation are spreading their wings and flocking to Threads, the new Twitter rival launched by Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta. The new text-based social media platform is seeking to swoop in on Twitter’s turf, after a series of controversial changes by new owner Elon Musk have seen the popularity of the...
News Sony Calls in a Tactical Supply Drop of Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Gameplay, And It Looks Stunning
Incoming
Update: Well, we suppose this is Sony in 2023, folks! Several hours after publishing a PS Blog post with gameplay details, the platform holder has now followed it up with a Helldivers 2 trailer. Why they couldn’t release together is a mystery! Anyway, this game looks good – real good. It’s got that chaotic third-person co-op flavour...
Review Trails into Reverie (PS5) - Action-Packed Epilogue Is a Brilliantly In-Depth RPG
Everybody's here
Trails into Reverie is essentially an epilogue to the Trails of Cold Steel series. It brings every character — and we mean every character — back for one last hurrah as yet another threat casts a shadow over the continent of Zemuria. Just to get it out of the way: if you haven't played through the four Cold Steel games, as well...
News NBA 2K24 Will Pay Tribute to the Late, Great Kobe Bryant on PS5, PS4
Mamba mentality
It’s time for a new sports game cycle, with NBA 2K24’s cover star revealed. As is perhaps appropriate following his premature passing three years ago, LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant will grace the cover of the standard Kobe Bryant Edition and the special Black Mamba Edition. 2K Sports is expected to fully pull back the curtain...
News Friday the 13th Unlocks Absolutely Everything for Everyone on PS4 Before Disappearing for Good
Lights out
Friday the 13th: The Game's murdering days are almost over (at least, in this incarnation), and as a way to send the game off, players are being given the keys to the grisly kingdom. On Twitter, the game's official account shared a list of changes that would be coming today, 6th July, via an update. These changes should allow players to...
News Control a New Kind of Medieval RTS on PS5 in The Valiant
Implementation is everything
The Valiant is a historically inspired real-time strategy game (with RPG mechanics) we've been keeping an eye on for a while now. At long last, its 11th July release date is almost upon us. We got a new trailer that answers our most burning question, one which should be on the lips of every committed strategy fan playing...
News James Bond Title Sparks New Studio Opening for IO Interactive
Located in Brighton, UK
Hitman team IO Interactive has opened a fifth studio in Brighton, UK to help create its James Bond game, titled Project 007 right now. A core team is already said to be in place on England's south coast, and along with the developer's other four production houses, it'll "make significant contributions to the ambitious...
News PS Plus Premium Users Get Access to Another Game Trial
The Callisto Protocol playable for one hour
Sony's high-end PS Plus Premium tier has been updated with another Time Limited Trial for members to make use of on PS5, PS4. Subscribers can now download and play survival horror title The Callisto Protocol for one hour. The brief demo is available to download now from the
News PlayStation Developer Firesprite Has Moved to a New Studio, and It Looks Expensive
The swankiest place in Liverpool
It turns out you're not allowed to be part of PlayStation Studios unless you have a really cool office space. The latest member of Sony's first-party group to move into some swanky new digs is Firesprite, PlayStation's largest UK-based team. We can see the brand new studio in an update on its website, and it looks...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Trailer Is a Total Knockout, Smoke and Rain Confirmed
And a trio of Kameos, too
As anticipation builds for fighting game reboot Mortal Kombat 1, developer NetherRealm has announced two new characters who will be joining the launch day lineup. This epic three minute trailer – featuring a mixture of gameplay footage and cinematics from the story mode – confirms the inclusion of fan favourites Smoke...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 May Be PS5, PS4's Worst Kept Secret
CatDog's out of the bag
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl was a fairly innocuous take on the Smash Bros. formula, and we quite liked it for what it was. A sequel is apparently in the works, at least, according to the constant pitter-patter of leaking information, loose threads, and developer insinuations which, together, present a pretty compelling...
News Mythical Melee Battle Royale Naraka: Bladepoint Slices PS5, PS4 for Free
Sharpen up
NetEase’s enormously popular mythical melee focused Battle Royale game Naraka: Bladepoint will finally slice and dice PS5 from 13th July and PS4 at a later date, as the game transitions to a free-to-play business model across all platforms. The title, which will feature full crossplay, will also usher in a variety of new content and...
Soapbox Stop What You're Doing and Watch Double Fine's PsychOdyssey Right Now
Please watch 2 Player Productions' outstanding documentary
I had always planned to watch PsychOdyssey. I'd been aware of it since the start of 2023, and only heard good things about it, but it just kinda faded into the background. Recently, though, when me and my partner were stuck for something to watch, I remembered this documentary and suggested...
News Anticipated Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Reveals in Kombat Kast Livestream This Week
Kloser
Mortal Kombat 1 is holding a Kombat Kast tomorrow, where highly anticipated reveals will finally be unveiled, and likely in brutal fashion. You can tune in to watch live on the platform which best corresponds with the generation you were born in and your own personal proclivities: YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok. Developer NetherRealms has...
News Horror Fishing Game Dredge Updated Today with Photo Mode, New Passive Mode
Plus new fish and monsters
Dredge from developer Black Salt Games has been updated today on PS5, PS4 to include a Photo Mode and an all-new Passive Mode that strips the fishing experience of its horror elements and monsters. Available to download now, the patch arrives for free. In order to actually start using Photo Mode, you'll need to find a...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Documents the History of Baghdad
Learn the History of Baghdad
Ubisoft is carrying over its efforts to document the historical details and nature of its Assassin's Creed settings into this year's Assassin's Creed Mirage. The publisher has announced in a new blog post a History of Baghdad feature for the upcoming PS5, PS4 game, which works to provide historical context to the Iraqi...
News Forgotton Anne Sequel Forgotlings Needs Your Help Getting Funded
€40,000 needed in 11 days
Throughline Games has a sequel to PS4 indie classic Forgotton Anne in the works, and it's asking fans to help bring it to market with a Kickstarter goal set to expire in 11 days. The team needs €100,000 to ensure the game can be made, and is currently just over €40,000 short of it. Titled
News Rashid of the Turbulent Wind Whips Up the Street Fighter 6 Roster on 24th July
For your viewing pleasure
Rashid of the Turbulent Wind is making his Street Fighter 6 debut on PS5 and PS4 and will officially join the roster on 24th July. Players that picked up the Year 1 Character Pass, or the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions of the game, will already have Rashid unlocked once the appointed time arrives. This wisecracking whirlwind...
Wednesday5th Jul 2023
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
Guide NBA 2K23: All Locker Codes
Unlock the latest Locker Codes
Looking for all Locker Codes in NBA 2K23? If you're eager to make the most of the game's card collecting MyTeam mode, and unlock some bonuses in MyCareer too, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT, and more...
News New PS Store Essential Picks Sale Has 1,400 PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
Dead Island 2! Octopath Traveler! Crash Bandicoot!
Sony has rolled out a new PS Store sale promotion as of this morning named Essential Picks. Available through until 20th July 2023, it discounts 1,400 PS5, PS4 games and DLC, as well as pricier versions like Gold Editions. Below you'll find a quick selection of the best deals this week and then...
Interview Falcom Boss Talks Everything Trails, Reverie, Importance of Western Fans, and More
Also answers our dumbest questions
Trails into Reverie's long-awaited release is just days away at the time of writing, and with the series finally ramping up here in the West, we wanted to reach out to developer Falcom in order to organise our biggest interview with the company yet. Luckily for us, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo has been kind...
News Red Dead Redemption Revival Looking More and More Likely as Evidence Mounts
No smoke without a fire
Recent whispers around the web have suggested Rockstar Games is on the verge of announcing the resurrection of its PS3 classic, Red Dead Redemption. While we could initially write this off as little more than a rumour, we're now seeing signs from several places that give it more and more legitimacy. Things really got started...
Guide Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection: All Games Included and What to Play First
Best order to play the Metal Gear Solid series in on PS5
After a long eight-year hiatus, Konami is bringing back its Metal Gear Solid series in the form of a Master Collection that bundles together the first three mainline instalments along with many bonus features. This is the first time these games will be playable natively on PS5, with past...
News Kuro no Kiseki Localisation News Coming 'As Soon as Possible', Falcom Hopes
The Trails saga looks set to continue
Originally released in 2021 in Japan, Kuro no Kiseki marks the beginning of a whole new story arc in Falcom's long-running The Legend of Heroes: Trails series. Western fans have been waiting on a localisation announcement for close to two years at this point, but it's yet to happen. To be fair, though, the...
Random NieR Creator Yoko Taro Loses Nightmarish Emil Mask, Replacement Probably Haunted
Impossible to verify
Eccentric auteur Yoko Taro, the creator perhaps best known for philosophical android action game NieR: Automata, has lost his iconic Emil mask. If you live in the L.A. area and come across a freaky, grinning skeleton-like mask, maybe keep it? We're sure he's got plenty of others. As reported by Kotaku, the saga began when Taro...
News Even Microsoft Is Expecting a Revised PS5 Hardware Model This Year
Not like this
The portents appear to be aligning for a PS5 hardware revision coming this year. Earlier, we brought you word that a European price cut suggests that could be the case, and now even Microsoft is getting in on the action, claiming in court filings relating to
News Trails, Ys Dev Falcom Working on Something 'Brand New'
Not related to Trails or Ys
For years now, Japanese developer Falcom has been delivering a new game every 12 months or so, with an almost exclusive focus on its two most popular properties: The Legend of Heroes (commonly referred to as Trails these days) and Ys. However, now that Falcom's titles are starting to hit harder in the West — giving the...
News EA Sports FC Reportedly Set for 29th September Release
The reliable PS Plus leaker claims
EA Sports' first football simulator after FIFA, named EA Sports FC, may be releasing across PS5, PS4 consoles on 29th September 2023 according to reliable PS Plus leaker billbill-kun. A new report from the mysterious insider claims such a release date is on the cards, and s
News Nicolas Cage's Performance of a Lifetime Nears in Dead by Daylight on PS5, PS4
Live already in PC-based Public Test Build
Nicolas Cage is now officially playable in the PC-based Public Test Build of Dead by Daylight, ahead of his arrival on PS5 and PS4 on 25th July. As previously announced, the actor will be playing a fictionalised version of himself, which is particularly amusing. “While on set filming the role of a...
News Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Gameplay Details How to Use Dinosaurs as Interdimensional Weapons
Incoming
Capcom has released a new trailer for the over-the-top mecha dino online game, Exoprimal, which enters our own reality on 14th July on PS5 and PS4. In it, we learn the various ways in which specific types of dinosaurs can be utilised to get one over on the opposing team, regardless of how little sense any of it makes. Trigger Neosaurs, for...
News This Year's Tokyo Game Show Will Be Its Largest Ever
Back on track
While Sony's presence at the event will be limited to the Indie Game Area, Tokyo Game Show 2023 will be the event's largest yet, utilising the entirety of the mammoth Makuhari Messe venue in which it takes place for the first time in four years. Last year saw the event return to an in-person occasion, but ongoing coronavirus concerns...
Guide Genshin Impact: All Active Redemption Codes and How to Redeem Them (July 2023)
Primogems for all
Looking for a list of all active redemption codes and how to redeem them in Genshin Impact? HoYoverse will periodically release redeemable codes for Travelers looking to get a free injection of important items, including those essential Primogems. On this page, we'll be keeping tabs on all active redemption codes and how to redeem...
News PixelJunk Eden 2 Brings Chill Platforming to PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Just vibin'
The PixelJunk series has brought us many delightful games in various genres, one of the most memorable being PixelJunk Eden. It's an airy, chilled-out platformer that's all about swinging between plants, gathering pollen, and enjoying the music. It got a sequel a few years ago, aptly titled PixelJunk Eden 2. While it skipped PlayStation...
News Fortnite's Sunny Summer Escape Event Set to Sizzle on PS5, PS4
Purradise Meowscles, indeed
Summer has officially begun (for half the planet ), and Fortnite is wasting no time in getting the good times rolling with Summer Escape, a festive celebration of the sun, its glorious warmth, and all the good that comes with it. The event kicks off today, 4th July, and runs until 18th July, offering players a chance at...
Guide Harry Potter: Magic Awakened: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Accio a PlayStation port
Can you play Harry Potter: Magic Awakened on PS5 and PS4? The new collectible card game-inspired Hogwarts adventure has taken PC and mobile by storm since it launched globally in late June, topping Apple and Google's respective app stores and attracting enormous attention on social media. But many have been pondering an...
Tuesday4th Jul 2023
Guide Best Single Player Games on PS4
The best campaigns to play solo
What are the best single player games on PS4? If you like to play your games solo, this is the list for you. The PS4 is home to an absurd number of amazing single player experiences, giving you plenty to play on your own. This list aims to show off the huge variety of single player games on the platform. While some...
Guide Roblox: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Is Roblox coming to PS5 and PS4?
Can you play Roblox on PS5 and PS4? The blocky, free-to-play online sandbox game is extremely popular, letting users create custom locations and game modes to enjoy with others. The question is: can you play it on PS5 and PS4? In this quick guide, we're going to delve into that, giving you as much info as we can...
News PS Plus Essential Games for July 2023 Available to Download Now
Another batch arrives
With the lineup confirmed last week, Sony has now issued its monthly PS Plus Essential refresh to bring three more PS5 and PS4 titles to members on the base tier of its subscription service. If you're in need of a reminder, they are: Call of Duty: Black O
News Like a Dragon Fandom Divided After Hearing Kiryu's New English Voice
Change can be difficult
It's never easy to fill another's shoes, let alone that of a fan-favourite character of the calibre of Kazuma Kiryu, the long-time protagonist of the Yakuza Like a Dragon franchise. That's precisely the difficult situation in which recently revealed YouTuber and professional voice actor
Random There's a Weird The Last of Us Knockoff on Nintendo Switch Now
And it looks dreadful
Notice anything fishy about new Nintendo Switch release The Last Hope: Dead Zone Survival? It looks a lot like a certain popular PlayStation exclusive from Naughty Dog, doesn’t it? Obviously this isn’t the first time a developer has tried to mimic the style of Sony’s smash hit survival horror, but this may be the most...
News Sony Wants More PS5 Exclusives from South Korea
Top talent
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is reportedly out shopping again, looking to secure PlayStation exclusives and third-party partnerships in the burgeoning developmental hotbed that is South Korea. With Sony's renewed focus on mobile, this makes some synergistic sense, but the news has some potentially interesting implications for...
News PS5 Is €100 Off in Some European Countries, Suggesting Hardware Revision Is Coming
Conspicuous
Sony is not struggling to sell PS5 consoles this year, as it’s been breaking records all over the world since the hardware became more readily available. It’s conspicuous, then, that the traditional disc-based unit is actually on sale in some major European territories, including Spain and
Mini Review Gylt (PS5) - Ex-Google Stadia Exclusive Is Serviceable Survival Horror
Innocent until proven Gylty
Finally freed from the purgatory of Google Stadia exclusivity, Gylt is a title from RiME developer Tequila Works. While that previous adventure takes the brunt of its influence from titles like Zelda, Gylt veers in a decidedly scarier direction. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Silent Hill, Gylt is a solid title...
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Games of 2023 So Far?
Six months of quality gaming
We don't know about you, but we think 2023 has been an amazing year for PlayStation gaming thus far. We've had highly rated blockbusters, we've had smaller hits, and perhaps most importantly, we had a lot of variety. Of course, the year is far from over — and the second half of 2023 has serious potential as well —...
News Persona 3 Reload Gets English Gameplay Reveal in Xbox-Flavoured Trailer
But it is actually coming to PlayStation
We got the English gameplay reveal of Persona 3 Reload at Anime Expo 2023, dressed in all the trappings of an Xbox exclusive (it's not). This is standard procedure with Atlus of late, and if things play out like normal, we'll get a trailer that mentions PlayStation after the agreed-upon 48-hour marketing...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Info Will Be Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con
Stay tuned
Annual comic book convention San Diego Comic-Con is drawing closer, and Marvel has revealed its full suite of panels for the show. While there’s nothing planned on upcoming PS5 exclusive Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 specifically, the cross-media giant promises “additional information” will be shared about Insomniac Games’ anticipated...
News Strategy Series The Settlers Makes Its PlayStation Debut Today
Surprise!
Like a bolt out of the blue, the venerable strategy series The Settlers debuts today on PlayStation with New Allies, despite having missed its previous March release date in order to "ensure the best possible experience for players". It seems like that particular provision has now been achieved, as The Settlers: New Allies is available...
News Promising Action RPG Atlas Fallen Goes Gold Ahead of August Release on PS5
Fallen for it
Atlas Fallen, the upcoming action RPG from Focus Entertainment and Deck 13, has officially gone gold. This means work on the game is essentially done, and it'll be sure to hit its release date of 10th August, 2023. The news was confirmed on social media today: This follows the game receiving a delay to its August launch. Initially...
News Street Fighter 6's New PS5, PS4 Battle Pass Paves the Way for Rashid
The Turbulent Wind nears
There’s no release date attached to Street Fighter 6’s first DLC addition Rashid right now, but he’s due out in the summer and the EVO Championships take place in early August, so it’s probably safe to assume he’s roughly a month away. More evidence comes courtesy of the title’s newest Fighter Pass, which rolls...
News Sony's First Smartphone Dev Loses Managing Director As He Looks for 'Equilibrium' in Life
"I'm eager to watch from the side"
A co-founder from Sony’s recently acquired smartphone developer Savage Game Studios has left the Helsinki and Berlin-based company as he looks for “equilibrium” in life. In a refreshingly candid post, Michail Katkoff – who co-founded the studio, having previously worked at developers like Rovio – said...
News Hours of Unseen Video Game Footage Is Being Archived Online
Rescued before being sent to landfill
The video game industry is so focused on the future that it sometimes forgets about the past. Obviously, retro gaming is an increasingly important part of our pastime, but publishers and platform holders don’t always make it easy to archive the best releases of yesteryear. Recently, for example, Sony announced...
News Sony Exhibiting at Tokyo Game Show 2023, But Only with Indies
Firm won't be bringing AAA titles
Sony has today revealed it will be part of the Tokyo Game Show in September, but it'll only be exhibiting with indie titles rather than any AAA projects from PlayStation Studios. Instead of being listed as part of the "General Exhibition Area" — alongside the likes of Capcom, Level-5, SEGA, and Square Enix — the...
News PSVR2's Fantavision 202X Gets a $30 Physical Version This Year
PS2-inspired boxart included
PSVR2 launch title Fantavision 202X is being treated to a physical version later this year by way of Red Art Games, and pre-orders are available now. Priced at $29.99, just 2,000 copies will be produced across Europe and the USA, and they are expected to ship in either Q3 or Q4 of 2023. If you're interested,
News Persona 5 Tactica PS5, PS4 Gameplay Spotlights Joker, Morgana, and Newcomer Erina
Revolution of the heart
Persona 5's revolutionary spin-off, Tactica, is getting a series of character spotlights started with a bang. Atlus released a trailer showcasing the different gameplay stylings of Joker, Morgana, and dissenting radical Erina, a newcomer to the cause of the Phantom Thieves (or perhaps the other way around). Whether you have...
News Glitzy Genshin Impact Trailer Introduces Gacha's Glittering Cast of New Money Makers
Fontaine awaits
While the next Genshin Impact update is hours away, hit developer HoYoverse has been quietly looking further forward, as it continues to tease its enormous Fontaine storyline. Those familiar with the release cadence for the juggernaut open world RPG will know that each region brings with it new gameplay and, crucially, characters –...
Monday3rd Jul 2023
Guide All EA Play Games on PS5, PS4
Every EA Play game in the PS5, PS4 Vault
What are all EA Play games on PS5, PS4? What EA Play's subscription – formerly known as EA Access – brings a library of titles and perks to members on PlayStation platforms. But how much does it cost to subscribe to EA Play, and is it worth it? On this page, we're going to list all EA Play Games on PS5,...
The 100 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
Guide Diablo 4: Best Classes and Tier List (July 2023)
Our ranking of all five classes
Looking for the best classes and tier list for Diablo 4? Blizzard's epic action RPG is a true service game in its own right, and the meta will surely shift with time. Each of the five classes is worth playing in its own right, but some do actually perform more optimally on the battlefield than others (and the game...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is the Seventh Best Final Fantasy Game According to Fans
Early ratings are very positive
Final Fantasy 16 is less than a couple of weeks old at the time of writing this article, but it already seems to be highly rated amongst fans of the franchise. Regular readers may already know that we have a Best Final Fantasy Games list here on the site, which ranks every PlayStation Final Fantasy title based on user...
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve PS Plus Game Catalogue: Must Play This Month (July 2023) Campaign
Plus puzzle
Looking for how to solve the PS Plus Game Catalogue: Must Play This Month (July 2023) Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign requires you to play one of five different games based on clues, in return for 50 Points. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to explain how to solve the PS Plus Game Catalogue: Must Play This...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Level Up Characters
Power up your party
Looking for how to level up characters in Honkai: Star Rail? In order to progress in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG, you're going to want to make your characters as strong as possible. The best way to do this is by levelling them up. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to explain how to level up...
News The Last of Us 3 Rumours Are Doing the Rounds Again
Motion capture has reportedly begun
Development of a third entry in The Last of Us series is apparently beginning to ramp up — with motion capture looking to take place this year — according to Twitter profile ViewerAnon. Supposedly a reliable source in the movie sphere, the profile previously posted Neil Druckmann's next game is The Last of Us:...
News UK Sales Charts: Final Fantasy 16 Booted from the Top While God of War Ragnarok Climbs
Get 'em, Torgal
Final Fantasy 16 was always going to have a tough fight on its hands against The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and the two exclusives are indeed duking it out for number one. Well, in the UK's physical sales data, at least. Square Enix's action epic has shifted from first to second, trading places with the Nintendo sequel...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Path Types Explained and Best Team Compositions
Build an unstoppable party
Looking for all Path Types explained and best team compositions in Honkai: Star Rail? Path Types are effectively classes in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG, and they determine the role of different characters in combat. In order to perform optimally, you'll want to pair characters with complementary Path Types and Elements...
News Rise of the Ronin Leak Suggests a Q1 2024 Launch on PS5, More Details
Screenshots posted, romance options
Details and screenshots have leaked for PS5 console exclusive Rise of the Ronin via a Discord server run by the former insider The Snitch. We won't be hosting the images here, but click through to view them. They feature a look at the map, a quest description, and what looks like symbols for a skill tree. The game...
News Over 56% of Final Fantasy 16 UK Launch Sales Were Digital, But the Charts Only Count Physical
Half the story
Final Fantasy 16 dropped off the top spot of the UK sales charts this week, but as we've been saying for years now, the charts themselves rarely tell the whole story of a game's commercial success. This is because digital sales are only becoming more and more prevalent, and, frustratingly, the publicly released charts are based...
News Diablo 4 Bug Prime Suspect in Rash of Treasure Goblin-Related Killings
Payback time
Diablo 4's nominally passive Treasure Goblins are a type of pacifist enemy that players are encouraged to murder whenever encountered. They drop high-tier loot, leak gold when hit, and will immediately attempt to flee upon sighting the player. And yet, these seemingly harmless loot pinatas appear to be the cause of a series of...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Character Tier List and Best Characters (July 2023)
Pick carefully
Looking for a character tier list and best characters in Honkai: Star Rail? As you pull on banners, you'll want to know which characters are worth building to maximise the potential for your team compositions. Tier
Guide Diablo 4: Best Class Builds and Skills
Our Barbarian, Sorcerer, Druid, Necromancer, and Rogue build recommendations
Looking for a list of the best class builds in Diablo 4? Sometimes you don't need a dedicated build guide to get your next character off the ground; that's what we aim to do here, give you a nudge in the right direction so that you can try something new out. On this page,...
News Comprehensive Baldur's Gate 3 Playthroughs Set to Last 200 Hours
75-100 hours for a normal campaign
Baldur's Gate 3 could last you the rest of the year if you really want it to, as Larian Studios has announced a playthrough that touches all the content in the game might last up to 200 hours. A standard, more mainline approach is supposed to last 75 to 100 hours, but in an interview with IGN, boss Swen Vincke said...
Reminder Last Chance to Claim June 2023's PS Plus Essential Games
Before it's too late
Sony will be cycling in a new set of PS Plus Essential titles tomorrow, so now's the time to claim what's already on offer if you haven't done so yet. There are three PS5, PS4 games to redeem: NBA 2K23, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Trek to Yomi. As long as you add them to your PSN account and you have an active membership
Random Geralt of Rivia Gets Gorgeous Bishoujo Makeover in Figurine Form
Ciri's up next
Geralt of Rivia is getting a makeover like never before, with a high-end figurine of the character being rendered in bishoujo ("beautiful girl") style from specialist manufacturers Kotobukiya. In fact, Kotobukiya has partnered with CD Projekt to produce a range of figures (229mm tall) based on characters from the series, and Ciri is...
News Front Mission 1st: Remake Remains True to Original in Tactical PS5, PS4 Gameplay
Wanzer way to go
Tactical turn-based reimagined classic Front Mission 1st: Remake is out now, and it looks to have retained the strategic stylings of its PS1 predecessor. We got a nostalgic look at gameplay in a new trailer, and it's making us want to tinker and tweak some mechs, just like in the bad old days. Developed by Forever Entertainment,...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Development Finally Finishing Up, More News in August
Release date, please
It sounds like long awaited action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is finally getting ready for release in the relatively near future. After a lengthy development cycle — which has included multiple delays and even a change in primary studio — the promising title is "nearing completion". That's according to an official...
News Disney Speedstorm Launches Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4 in September
Early access coming to a close
Disney Speedstorm has been playable on PS5 and PS4 since April of this year, albeit in an early access capacity. Players would need to pay to gain access to the almost-but-not-quite-complete version of the kart racer, but this period of the game's existence is coming to an end. Developer Gameloft has confirmed the...
News Rebuild a Defunct Gaming Company with Anime Waifus in New PS5, PS4 Neptunia
Console wars
The long-running Neptunia series will receive another entry in 2024 on PS5 and PS4, this time dealing with a defunct gaming company which your anime waifus will be responsible for resurrecting. The grammatically awkward Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution will release in 2024 on Sony’s systems, and will see you transforming a failed video...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Characters
Every playable character available now
Looking for all characters in Honkai: Star Rail? While your adventure aboard the Astral Express is presented from the perspective of the Trailblazer, a huge part of the appeal in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG is investing Star Rail Passes and Star Rail Spe
Guided by the moon
Fans of the Melty Blood fighting game series may be familiar with Tsukihime, the adult visual novel that kickstarted the franchise — complete with an anime adaptation and other media — back in 2000. Telling the tale of a troubled young man who ends up dealing with all kinds of supernatural stuff, Tsukihime is often credited...
News Like Fortnite, Price of Fall Guys' Show-Bucks Set to Increase Because Inflation
In select regions
The price of Fall Guys' in-game premium currency, Show-Bucks, is set to increase in the UK, Canada and Mexico. The price hike comes on 17th July, the same day Epic Game's other cash cow, Fortnite, will see its V-Bucks getting a price rise as well because of "economic factors like inflation and currency fluctuations". The updated...
News Overwatch Animated Mini-Series Genesis Incoming, Begins 6th July on YouTube
Part one of three
The first instalment in a three-part animated Overwatch series called Genesis, which debuts this week on YouTube, on 6th July. This series will further flesh out Overwatch's colourful in-game universe, detailing events before the Omnic Crisis uprising, when sentient Omnic robots rose up against their human creators. The deep and...
Sunday2nd Jul 2023
News Jujutsu Kaisen's Finally Getting a PS5, PS4 Game, But It's a 2v2 Arena Fighter
The monkey's paw strikes
Jujutsu Kaisen, the incredibly popular anime and manga property, is finally getting a video game adaptation on PlayStation. That's good! Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is a two-on-two arena fighter. That's bad! Well, maybe not bad, depending on who you ask, but anime fans must be sick and tired of this happening to their...
Saturday1st Jul 2023
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2023?
Plus or minus?
July 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially revealed, and we reckon it's another solid month for the subscription service. As per usual, three titles are up for grabs across PS5 and PS4. We've got Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered, and Endling: Extinction is Forever. Obviously something like Call of...
Review Aliens: Dark Descent (PS5) - An Express Elevator to Hell Fans Won't Want to Miss
This time it's war
Aliens: Dark Descent captures the sense of terror and claustrophobia made famous by the legendary horror franchise to which it belongs, despite being a tactical strategy game played from an isometric perspective. It alternates between intense tension, explosive action, and contemplative strategy, occasionally undercut by a...
Review Rogue Legacy 2 (PS5) - A Worthy Heir to the Rogue-Lite Throne
Following footsteps
For many, Rogue Legacy's more tangible sense of progression elevated it above other titles in the rogue-like indie boom. Pioneering the rogue-lite some 10 years ago, the first game was a very stern challenge, but one that you'd eventually overcome thanks to meaningful, permanent upgrades. The loop of running through the game,...
News Expect New Info on Loads of PS5, PS4 Anime Games This Weekend
Anime Expo 2023 begins
In case you didn't know, Anime Expo 2023 kicks off this weekend, running from the 1st July to the 4th July. The Los Angeles event will play host to a number of companies relevant to PlayStation, including Bandai Namco, SEGA, Atlus, NIS America, Spike Chunsoft, and Cygames. Especially in recent years, Anime Expo has proven to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 483
Game over, man
Another slightly more sedate week in the gaming calendar concludes, but Final Fantasy 16 still looms large and the release schedule is showing no signs of slowing as we lurch towards July. Aaron Bayne: I'm actually off holidaying this weekend so I'm mixing things up by taking out my Steam Deck and trying out a bit of Aliens: Dark...
