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Best PS5 console deals and bundles
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Every game that lets you transfer from PS4 to PS5
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All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
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PS5 - News
August2023
News Video of New PS5 Slim Model Posted Online
Not actually slimmer*
Update: A video has now been uploaded to Twitter that shows the new PS5 model in all its glory, complete with a slim slit on both sides. As the casing is shown, the disc drive gives the design a much more significant bulge than the original model. It's possible this could still be a fake, but video footage lends more weight to...
News DIY Arcade Racer Wreckreation Shows Off Crazy Customisation in New Trailer
Staying on track
We haven't seen Wreckreation for almost exactly a year, but THQ Nordic has just released a new trailer for the upcoming arcade racer. Developed by Three Fields Entertainment, the game's big USP is the ability to create wild custom courses, and you can edit them in real-time while you and your buddies are driving. The new video...
News PS5's Gothic Remake Tours the Valley of Mines in New Trailer
No release date yet
THQ Nordic has shared a new trailer for the PS5 remake of Gothic it has in development at studio Innos, but there's no release date to speak of yet. Footage provides a tour of the Old Camp in the Valley of Mines, which is where you'll meet the locals and see some noteworthy landmarks. Check it out above, but nobody seems very...
News Titan Quest 2 Brings the ARPG Back to Greek Mythology on PS5
Watch the announcement trailer
THQ Nordic has just announced Titan Quest 2, a sequel to the well-regarded ARPG from 2006. Developed by SpellForce 3 studio Grimlore Games, the title returns to a Greek mythology setting, with top down action akin to Diablo. The announcement trailer sets up the story, in which Nemesis corrupts the Threads of Fate and...
News Outcast: A New Beginning Is All About Reviving an Interconnected World on PS5
Not just climbing towers
Outcast: A New Beginning — which has dropped the '2' from its title, by the way — is an open world sci-fi adventure that's aiming to buck some trends. Playing as Cutter Slade, stranded on the alien planet Adelpha, you ally with the world's inhabitants as an invading force threatens them. Through a truly open structure...
Feature Saints Row Expansion Pass Review - Is It Worth Buying?
A look at all three expansions
Is the Saints Row Expansion Pass worth buying? With the reboot's DLC plans having now come to an end, we wanted to take a look at the sandbox's additional offerings and attempt to gauge whether the aforementioned pass is worth the price of entry. With that goal in mind, we recently played through all of the Expansion...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News Alan Wake 2 Scheduled for 'Brand New Reveal' at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Geoff, you tease
Hype merchant Geoff Keighley is currently building up towards his next major gaming showcase. Later this month, on 22nd August, he'll be hosting Gamescom Opening Night Live, which will feature updates and announcements on various upcoming titles. The teases have begun in earnest now, with Keighley enticing horror fans with the...
News New Balls, Please! Tennis On-Court Serving Up on PSVR2 in October
Anyone VR tennis?
Certain things go hand-in-hand with VR, including racing, horror, and racquet sports. It's the latter of these we're being treated to here, as Tennis On-Court is heading to PSVR2 later this year. Developed by Decathlon Games, the game is a first-person tennis sim with various ways to enjoy the sport. You'll be able to customise...
Mini Review Moving Out 2 (PS5) - Chaotic Co-Op Capers in Safe But Solid Sequel
F.A.R.T.ing around
Moving Out 2 is your typical sequel — a bit bigger, a bit better, but ultimately quite familiar. Taking the act of moving belongings in and out of buildings and turning that into a chaotic co-op game, this is largely the same as the original Moving Out, but mixes things up in some fun ways. The gameplay is super approachable...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: All Companions and Where to Find Them
How to recruit Companions
Looking for a Baldur's Gate 3 guide of all companions and where to find them? Companions are at the beating heart of Baldur's Gate 3, offering aid in battle, expert advice, and a shoulder to lean on when things get tough. The world of Faerûn is full of dangers, but the good news is you won't have to face them alone. On...
Random We Never Thought We'd See Armored Core Advertised on a Bus, But Here We Are
We've come a long, long way
The year is 2023, and niche mecha series Armored Core is being advertised on the side of buses in the UK. Indeed, as reposted by Bandai Namco Europe on Twitter, the upcoming action title is getting a marketing push that would make most AAA releases blush — and it's just crazy to see. If you're anything like us, you'll...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (August 2023)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
News The Last of Us' Neil Druckmann Confirms He's Writing, Directing New PS5 Game
And also running the company
While it was never really in doubt, Neil Druckmann has confirmed he’s writing and directing an unannounced PS5 game. Shuffles within Naughty Dog’s executive ranks recently saw The Last of Us creator promoted to co-studio head, but it looks like he’s going to retain a highly creative role within the company, as he...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Current and Upcoming Banners (August 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...
Reminder 10 Excellent PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Leave Next Week
Three Yakuza games included
17 new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games will be made available on Tuesday, but don't forget that is the same day a separate 10 titles will be saying their goodbyes. Games on the two tiers of the service are no longer playable once they depart, so unless you buy them, you'll lose access to the following on Tuesday:
News This Is What Madden NFL 24's Superstar Mode Looks Like on PS5, PS4
Hey now, you're a superstar
EA Sports is bringing back Superstar mode for Madden NFL 24 this year, the popular single player mode that’s been absent for about a decade now. In truth, this is clearly standing on the shoulders of last year’s Face of the Franchise, but it does look significantly fleshed out – and is clearly taking some degree of...
News Baldur's Gate 3, Out on PS5 Next Month, Is Now Rated Higher Than the New Zelda
Tears for the fandom
Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly acclaimed RPG from Larian Studios, has taken The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s crown – and is currently the highest rated game of the year on Metacritic. It’s worth noting that reviews so far are only based on the PC version – it’s coming to the PS5 next month – and only 18...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Fights Back with New Single Player Invasions
Tackle each season's invasions
Mortal Kombat 1 will introduce a new single player mode named Invasions, as confirmed by translated information from the game’s Brazilian box art. NetherRealm Studios has been schtum about the solo offerings in its latest outing, but has previously promised there’ll be a replacement for the popular Krypt mode...
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 Honkai: Star Rail: Kafka - Best Builds
Boom
What are the best builds for Kafka in Honkai: Star Rail? Kafka is a Lightning elemental member of the Stellaron Hunters who subscribes to The Nihility Path Type. She's especially effective at inflicting damage of her time. On this pa
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2023 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Luka - Best Builds
Punch out
What are the best builds for Luka in Honkai: Star Rail? Luka is a Physical elemental boxer turned warrior who subscribes to The Nihility Path Type. He's especially effective at weakening enemies, opening them up to more damage f
News PS5 Release of Baldur's Gate 3 Will Mirror the PC Version at Launch and Beyond
Now we're talking
Larian Studios' month-long victory tour continues, with Baldur's Gate 3 earning accolades from players and critics to a frankly ridiculous extent on PC. Not content with humbly enjoying the lavish praise of fans and the jealous envy of competitors, the plucky outfit is again making promises that might sound insane from virtually...
News Alan Wake 2 Devs Took Inspiration from Resident Evil, Wants Players to Feel 'More Vulnerable'
Don't turn out the lights
The eagerly anticipated Alan Wake 2 isn't far off now, with the spooky PS5 thriller arriving in time for Halloween on 17th October. Fans of scary things will be pleased to know developer Remedy has made creeping out players a greater focus in Alan Wake 2, with the studio looking to the recent Resident Evil series for...
News World War Z: Aftermath's PS5, PS4 Holy Terror Update Has the Dead Heading for Rome
The Eternal City under siege
World War Z: Aftermath's latest free update, Holy Terror, is now live. It brings with it a new Horde Mode XL Map (exclusive to PS5 players due to the added body count), more perks, additional mutators, and a swarm of fixes. The star of the show is undoubtedly the new Horde Mode XL map, Rome, which you can see in action...
News Keith David Will Succeed Lance Reddick as Destiny's Commander Zavala
Reddick's lines will remain unchanged
Bungie has announced that experienced voice actor Keith David will succeed the late Lance Reddick in the role of Commander Zavala in Destiny 2. Reddick passed away back in March, aged 60. In a blog post, Bungie announced that David would be taking up the mantle as the English voice of Commander Zavala through...
Mini Review Marble It Up! Ultra (PS5) - Colourful Arcade Game Is a Marble Blast
It’s marblin’ time
Marble It Up! Ultra can trace its lineage all the way to the classic Marble Blast titles from the turn of the century. A sequel to Marble It Up!, this new entry follows the old adage of "bigger is better" by expanding the amount of content on offer. Marble games normally offer a fairly standard mix of momentum and...
News Quake 2 Remaster Out Now on PS5, PS4, Complete with New Levels, Motion Aiming, and More
Bang for your buck
Classic shooter Quake 2 has just dropped onto the PlayStation Store. Available for both PS5 and PS4, this remastered edition is priced at $9.99 / £7.99, and boasts a bunch of welcome enhancements. For starters, it's got fully functioning online modes — complete with crossplay — motion control support (so you can aim using...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Returns to Series Roots, But Won't Ditch Cosmetic Microtransactions
That ain't no mirage
Assassin's Creed Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla — the series' so-called open world RPG trilogy — have made Ubisoft a ridiculous amount of money. How? Well, it's all been down to each game leaning towards a live service model. All three titles received significant post-launch support in the form of free content updates, paid...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant's Anime Opening Hypes What Could Be a Surprise PS5, PS4 Hit
Do you believe in Fate?
We've been left impressed by everything we've seen of Fate/Samurai Remnant so far. The upcoming action RPG — which is due to release for PS5 and PS4 on the 29th September — clearly has a decent budget behind it, and that point's nailed home by the game's fully animated opening movie. It's a really well made intro, made...
Preview Duelling Worlds Set Lords of the Fallen Apart from Other Souls-Likes
Our thoughts after three hours of play
FromSoftware is almost certainly waiting until next year now to release Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, so in the meantime, how about a more traditional take on the Dark Souls formula? Developer Hexworks is resurrecting the Lords of the Fallen IP following its forgotten 2014 instalment with a bigger and...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 23.01-07.61.00.00 do?
Sony has just released a new system software update for PS5. Not to be confused with the firmware that's currently in beta, this update is a minor one — although it does require installation before you can sign back into PSN. Weighing in at 1.15GB, what does version 23.01-07.61.00.00 do, then? Here's the...
News Diablo 4 Players Have Worked Out a Method to Avoid The Butcher's Cleaver
On the chopping block
Diablo 4 players of all skill levels live in fear of The Butcher, a super unique boss that has an infinitesimal chance of spawning every single time you enter a cellar or dungeon and making mincemeat out of you. The community has lived in fear ever since, but GoinPostle2 posted a video to YouTube that could very well save your...
Review Atlas Fallen (PS5) - The Surge Dev's Best Game Yet
Arrakis uprising
While it was The Surge that put Deck13 Interactive's name on the map, it's Atlas Fallen that will henceforth be considered the studio's best game to date. Switching the Souls-like structure of its past titles for a more traditional open world adventure with difficulty options, it boasts of excellent traversal and a fun combat system...
News Acclaimed Indie Adventure Kentucky Route Zero Comes to PS5 Next Week
Plot a new route
More than three years after its arrival on PS4, Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is getting a native PS5 port. Annapurna Interactive has just announced this highly acclaimed adventure game will be heading to Sony's current-gen console on 17th August, 2023. In case you're unaware, Kentucky Route Zero started life as an episodic point...
News 17 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Revealed for Huge Update Next Week
August 2023 lineup confirmed
Sony has announced the PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the two tiers' August 2023 update. With Sea of Stars and Dreams already confirmed for the lineup, another 15 titles will join them next week. Available from Tues
News First Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Trailer Revealed
Full reveal on 17th August
Following the game's official announcement, Sledgehammer Games has shared the first Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 trailer. Featuring what looks like cutscene and gameplay clips spliced in between CGI, footage ends with villain Makarov and confirmation the full reveal will take place on 17th August 2023 with an in-game...
News Diablo 4 Wins Back a Bit of Faith with Patch 1.1.1's Positive Changes
A light in the darkness
There's been a lot of doom and gloom surrounding Diablo 4 over the last couple of months, primarily because players have been critical of its post-campaign structure and Blizzard's approach to patches. Classes were getting nerfed, and Season 1 seemed to be a bit of a bust due to convoluted character progression. Consequently,...
News Street Fighter 6 Under Fire for Ridiculous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DLC Pricing
$100 / £80 for the lot
Street Fighter 6 is one hell of a fighting game, but its DLC price tags have been a bit of a sticking point for some players. Capcom has been pricing its post-launch content fairly high — its Year 1 Ultimate Pass is £50, for example — but its Evo 2023-announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration is the thing...
News Play Crash Team Rumble for Free This Weekend on PS5, PS4
Game is on sale now
The Crash Bandicoot multiplayer spin-off Crash Team Rumble will be free-to-play this weekend as Activision confirms a Free Weekend promotion for the mainly online title on PS5, PS4. Anyone will be able to download and sample the game from Saturday, 12th August 2023 through to the Monday, and a selection of different characters...
Mini Review VR Skater (PSVR2) - Practice Makes Perfect in Challenging Skateboard Sim
Virtually a superman
VR Skater is tough. This PSVR2 skateboarding game's unique controls produce some seriously cool first-person action, but in our experience, it takes some time and effort to find the fun. While patience and practice is required, the result is a super satisfying skateboarding experience. Essentially, you skate with your arms...
News Lies of P Goes Gold with September PS5, PS4 Launch Looming
Pinocchio awaits
Indie Souls-like Lies of P has gone gold ahead of its planned 19th September 2023 release date, meaning work on the 1.0 version of the game is complete. Confirming the news on Twitter, Round8 Studio said: "It is our genuine pleasure to announce that Lies of P has gone gold. Truly, we cannot wait for your arrival in Krat on September...
News Sony's PS5 Shipments Now Total 41.7 Million
Another 1.7 million in the bank
Sony has announced in its fiscal year 2023 Q1 results that another 3.3 million PS5 consoles were shipped in the three months leading up to 30th June 2023, bringing the total to 41.7 million. The firm revealed two weeks ago the current-gen box had sold 40 million units, meaning this latest statistic represents a 1.7...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Lord Swen Vincke Unprepared for How Completely Viral That Bear Scene Went
But he's glad it did
Larian Studios is currently enjoying the success of Baldur's Gate 3's launch on PC, which only came out last Friday, and promptly shattered records and defied expectations. If you exist on the internet, chances are you saw the headlines surrounding this game and a certain scene involving the druid Halsin, Wildshifted into be
News Shadow of the Ninja Reborn Gets Pixel Perfect Gameplay Teaser, Infiltrates PS5, PS4 in 2024
Blast from the past
Natsume's NES classic is being remade and published in the form of Shadow of the Ninja Reborn in the West, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024. We got a new gameplay trailer showing off the game's stunning pixel art in glorious motion. Originally released as Shadow of the Ninja in North America and Blue Shadows in Europe,...
News Overwatch 2's Invasion Begins 10th August, Support Hero Illari Revealed, New Maps Incoming
Captive Sun is ready to burn
Overwatch 2's Invasion event kicks off tomorrow, 10th August, and we got a pair of new trailers showing off both Season 6's inclusions and an animated short featuring Sojourn. Like the rest of Blizzard's animated offerings, the latter's of particularly high quality and serves to expand the overarching Overwatch universe...
News GTA 6 Release Window Seemingly Narrowed Down to Fiscal Year 2024
It's all adding up
Take Two, the mega publisher behind Rockstar, is expecting big revenue between April 2024 and March 2025 — otherwise known as fiscal year 2024. This is according to the company's latest earnings call, as reported by Stephen Totilo — who goes on to make the fair point that this is probably when Take Two expects Grand Theft Auto...
News No, Baldur's Gate 3 Doesn't Have a New PS5 Release Date
Don't believe the PlayStation App's lies
For some mad reason, the official PlayStation mobile app has started sending out notifications to users about a "new launch date" for Baldur's Gate 3. We got the notification ourselves and scrambled to the PlayStation Store in order to check what was going on — and nothing's changed. At least, not yet! The...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3 Guide: The Beginner's Resource
How to get started in Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 is Larian Studios' magnum opus, a roleplaying sandbox of such size, quality, and depth it's doubtful we'll see anything like it for years — decades even — to come. Larian Studios' interpretation of the rich Dungeons & Dragons setting perfectly complements the gameplay mechanics fine-tuned...
News PS5 Game Cloud Streaming in Public Testing Right Now with PS Plus Premium Members
Check your emails
A little while ago, Sony announced its plan to implement cloud streaming for PS5 games. While no timeframe was provided, it looks as though we're getting close to launch. Sony has been contacting select users — PS Plus Premium members specifically — inviting them to test out PS5 game streaming. Time to check your emails! Once...
News PS Stars May Finally Be Integrated into PS5 Soon
Privacy settings suggest it's on the way
It looks as though PS Stars is finally heading to PS5. The loyalty scheme launched almost a year ago, and has been accessible exclusively via the PlayStation mobile app since. However, Sony stated the functionality would eventually be built into PS5's system software, allowing you to use it on your console...
News A Space for the Unbound Gets Gorgeous Physical PS5 Collector's Edition
Embarking Q1 2024
A Space for the Unbound was released earlier this year, and we quite liked it. If you enjoyed the gorgeous pixel art game yourself, or you like the look of it, then you might be excited to learn that Physical and Collector's Editions are in the offing. Telling the surreal story of Atma and Raya, two high-school sweethearts in...
News WrestleQuest Hit with Unexpected Stunner, Launch Delayed by Progression Bug
"We could never bodyslam our fans like that"
Turn-based sports game WrestleQuest has been pinned at the eleventh hour, with developer Mega Cat Games announcing that a bug causing "players to lose their save game progress" was discovered during final checks. WrestleQuest was previously slated to launch today, 8th August, and is now expected to launch...
News Hacker Plaguing Overwatch 2 Livestreams Actually People's Hero John Cena
"Sometimes a face you can't see is just what the world needs"
A mysterious and enigmatic figure known only as The Enigma has been hacking into the streams of some of Twitch's biggest stars, bearing "warnings of the looming threat of Null Sector, an antagonistic group of Omnics that will soon invade the world of Overwatch". This individual has been...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Feast Continues, Cracks Steam's Top 10 Most Played Games List
Larian demands a worthy foe; FromSoftware, CDPR stand unbowed
Baldur's Gate 3's meteoric rise off the back of its PC launch alone continues unabated, breaking fresh ground by the hour and blowing minds by the second. The monstrous CRPG has been eating well, already swimming with exclusive company, heralded as one of the best video games ever made...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Officially Announced, Launches This November
On your feet, soldier
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the expected next entry in the long-running shooter series, and that's exactly what we're getting. After a handful of leaks, Activision has now made it official with the above teaser trailer. It doesn't tell us a whole lot about the game itself, although it's something of a known quantity...
News Promising Platformer The Plucky Squire Delayed to 2024
Pops up a little later than planned
Devolver Digital has a lot of games in the works, it turns out, and now, a few of them are being delayed into next year. While most of the titles affected aren't listed for release on PS5 or PS4, one of them is — The Plucky Squire. This inventive, 2D/3D action platformer is now scheduled for 2024. "It turns out...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden Story Details Have Us Drooling Over Another Deadly Drama
Kiryu's at it again
It's hard to find a more consistent franchise than Yakuza Like a Dragon (we promise we'll stop doing that at some point). Even the series' weaker instalments are packed with memorable moments and typically sick fights, and it feels like you can always count on Kazuma Kiryu and the gang to provide a mostly gripping story. Like a...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: Where to Sell Items
How to find Emerald Grove
Wondering where to sell items in Baldur's Gate 3? Like any good RPG, you're sure to be laden down with valuable loot before you know it, and at least during the game's opening hours, seemingly nowhere to offload it. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll point you in the direction of the first available...
Guide Best Fighting Games on PS5
The best PS5 fighting games ranked and rated
What are the best fighting games on PS5? If you're looking for some challenging battles that'll really test your limits, fighting games take that to the extreme. It's a genre that has a reputation for being difficult to penetrate, with a hardcore community and large esports scene making these titles seem...
Deals Top PS5 Products Reduced to Black Friday-Level Prices in Sony Summer Sale
Update: US and UK deals now live
Update: As well all the UK deals featured in our article below, several US retailers have now gone live with similarly great PlayStation offers. You'll find discounted PS5 consoles, DualSense controllers, games and more at the stores listed below. Here are direct links to the sales: Amazon Best Buy Walmart Target
Round Up Baldur's Gate 3 Reviews Suggest It's One of the Best RPGs Ever Made
Early impressions are ridiculously positive
It's felt like Baldur's Gate 3 would be a hit for quite some time, but we didn't quite expect it to have such a colossal impact just days after its PC release. The highly anticipated RPG isn't out on PS5 until next month, but early reviews, impressions, and reviews-in-progress are painting a frankly...
News Square Enix Bafflingly Backtracks on Final Fantasy 16 Sales, Blames 'Slow' PS5 Adoption
Publisher's "high expectations" not met
Is there a more baffling big publisher than Square Enix? Just last month, the Japanese company issued a statement saying that it considered sales of Final Fantasy 16 "extremely strong" after the PS5 exclusive had surpassed 3 million copies in under a week following its launch. Now, however, new Square Enix...
Guide Tower of Fantasy: All PS5, PS4 Launch Times and How to Play Early
Tower of Fantasy PS5, PS4 Early Access explained
Are you wondering what all PS5, PS4 launch times for Tower of Fantasy are? Do you need to know how to play Tower of Fantasy early? An MMO rival to Genshin Impact, the gigantic game from Hotta Studio comes to PlayStation consoles in the near future. In this Tower of Fantasy guide, we are going to...
News Sonic Superstars' Brand New Villain Character, Trip, Designed by Classic Sonic Veterans
Naoto Ohshima and Takashi Iizuka join forces
Lest we forget, we're getting a new 2D Sonic game later this year. Sonic Superstars combines the old, familiar gameplay fans expect from the classic games with new visuals, zones, and abilities. On top of all that, though, the title will mark the debut for a brand new character to the series. Trip is her...
News Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik All Set for Mortal Kombat 1
Sareena is a Kameo Fighter
A new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer has revealed Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik have joined the list of all confirmed characters in the upcoming PS5 game, set to release on 19th September 2023. The roster of Kameo Fighters has also been refreshed with Sareena. Check out the new trailer above. "Reptile, also known as Syzoth, is a...
News UK Sales Charts: PlayStation Exclusives Return to Top 10 Thanks to PS5 Bundle Deals
Sizzlin'
Sony's big summer sale brought us deals on lots of PS5 games and accessories, but crucially, the console itself saw a nice price drop. Us Brits love nothing more than a bargain, and the combo of sales on hardware and software has brought the platform holder's games back into the boxed top 10. God of War Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles...
News Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant Progression Bug Will Be 'Fixed in a Few Days'
Mondayitis
Diablo 4 players frustrated by a seasonal progression bug in the game's first live offering, Season of the Malignant, will be glad to know relief is on the way, although it's still almost a week out. Blizzard head honcho Mike Ybarra was proudly displaying his own seasonal progression on X when a fan highlighted a
News Battle Royale Naraka: Bladepoint's Obligatory NieR Crossover Content Is Coming to PS5
Swarming with swords
Proving to be an extremely lucrative tail for Square Enix, NieR: Automata is crossing over with another series full of swords and stabwounds: Naraka: Bladepoint. Characters from across the expanded NieR universe are bravely venturing into a free-to-play MMO world inspired by legends from the Far East, and we probably should have...
News Battle for Bloodborne PS5 Enters New Phase as Modders Port 60fps Patch to Retail Hardware
No refunds, no returns
A secret war has been fought in the shadows for years now by combatants who have fought tirelessly to achieve their ultimate goal: getting FromSoftware's excellent PS4-exclusive Bloodborne running at a locked 60fps (1080p) on PS5, at all costs. The tenacity and perseverance demanded by the Soulslike player (or some say...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Pre-Orders Skyrocket on PS5 Following PC Launch
Against all odds
Baldur's Gate 3 has had a monstrous launch on PC, with its passage into this plane of existence so powerful Steam itself was made to shake. Unsurprisingly, the positive buzz around this one has been infectious, and PlayStation players are eager to get to grips with it, pushing the RPG to the top of pre-order charts in the largest...
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 Guilty Gear Strive Season 3 Kicks Off This Month with Johnny and a Game-Changing Update
Looking cool, joker
Guilty Gear Strive's game-changing update, which kicks off Season 3, launches on the 24th August — and it doesn't arrive alone. Infamous swordsman Johnny is finally back as the first DLC character of this fresh season, and he looks more stylish than ever before in his reveal trailer. There are going to be four more DLC...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Baldur's Gate 3?
Wondering how long does it take to beat Baldur's Gate 3? Larian Studios' latest is a massive game, the kind of all-encompassing roleplaying experience that can become dangerous if you let it. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll answer the most burning of questions: how long does it take...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3 Acts: How Many Chapters Are There?
How many chapters are in Baldur's Gate 3?
Wondering how many chapters there are in Baldur's Gate 3? Full of the kind of twists and turns you would expect from a game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the tale at the centre of this new entry follows a classic structure. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll reveal how...
News Original Raven Returns in Tekken 8 Alongside Coffee-Loving Newcomer Azucena
Go ninja
Tekken 8 went big at Evo 2023 with two incredibly cool character trailers. The first, embedded above, is for Raven — and we don't mean Master Raven from Tekken 7. That's right, the original Raven, who first appeared in Tekken 5, is back — and he's clearly been practicing his clone ninjutsu. Raven's trailer also gives us a look at a new...
Guide Tekken 8: All Confirmed Characters
The Iron Fist Tournament returns
Looking for all confirmed characters in Tekken 8? Bandai Namco's fighting game series has given us some iconic characters over the years, and this upcoming instalment looks to be full of them. Although Tekken 8 doesn't have a release date at the time of writing, franchise boss Katsuhiro Harada has hinted that the...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Finally Gets a November Release Date, Free Version Announced
Granblue reality
Okay, we've finally got a release date for one of the Granblue Fantasy games coming to PlayStation this year. Enhanced and expanded fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will be unleashing supers on PS5 and PS4 from the 30th November. Just to be clear, Rising will be a $49.99 release, making is slightly cheaper than your...
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
Guide Tower of Fantasy: Does PS5, PS4 Have Crossplay, Cross-Save with PC, Mobile?
Friends or foes
Does Tower of Fantasy on PS5 and PS4 have crossplay and cross-save with PC and mobile? Many Wanderers will be joining the gacha online open world for the first time when it releases on PlayStation, but you may be wondering if you can import your progress from the PC and mobile versions of the game. In this Tower of Fantasy guide,...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How to Rest
Short Rest and Long Rest explained
Want to know how to rest in Baldur's Gate 3? Sleep is an essential part of any successful adventurer's daily routine, ensuring they're healthy and prepared for whatever challenges the day may bring. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll make sure you know how to rest effectively and don't end up...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How to Level Up
How to level up in Baldur's Gate 3
Can't figure out how to level up in Baldur's Gate 3? Like any good RPG, the experience garnered over the course of many adventures will have a tangible effect on your character, increasing their prowess in various regards. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll teach you everything you need to...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: How to Change Party Members
How to swap party members
Want to know how to change party members in Baldur's Gate 3? Each Character is unique, offering different skill sets based on their Class, Race, and other attributes, both in and out of combat. If you find yourself bouncing off a situation, it's probably time to regroup and refocus. On this page, as part of our Baldur's...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: What Is the Level Cap?
What's the max level in Baldur's Gate 3?
Wondering what is the level cap in Baldur's Gate 3? In order to keep pace with the ever-increasing threats and adventures they will face, players will need to develop their characters accordingly if they want to keep up. On this page, as part of our Baldur's Gate 3 guide, we'll teach you what the level cap...
News Juri's Third Street Fighter 6 Outfit Will Make Capcom All the Money on PS5, PS4
Bed time
Capcom has revealed early artwork of new outfits for four Street Fighter 6 characters, and we reckon Juri’s onesie is going to make the Japanese publisher a lot of money. In truth, all four options are great additions: we’ve got Guile looking like he’s about to visit and country and western festival, Marisa in her wedding attire, and...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Dodges Release Date Yet Again as September Showcase Is Announced
Still a 2023 launch, apparently
Wow, this is getting a bit long in the tooth, isn't it? It feels like we've been waiting close to an eternity for a Granblue Fantasy: Relink release date, with Cygames having previously said that we'd be getting more information in August. Well, the Granblue Fantasy fan event just ended, and guess what? We still...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 488
Let's go
Another week in the can means we can all look forward to another weekend of gaming, eh? This weekend sees the return of the football league, but there should be plenty of time for PlayStation between matches. Aaron Bayne: After recording some footage for a video, I’ve caught the Returnal bug once more. I’m praying to the RNG gods in...
News Larian Studios Pays Voice Actor to Make 'Sexy' Baldur's Gate 3 Sounds Using Hand, Mouth
So you can enjoy "your little perverted roleplays"
The horniest RPG since The Witcher 3 (or Cyberpunk 2077, it's a toss-up, really), Baldur's Gate 3 is all the rage right now, and no doubt your social media feed is flooded with images and footage of all kinds of fantastical escapades. Love it or leave it, players have come to expect sex in their...
Random Influencer Brings Bedlam to New York City After Promising Free PS5s
Me or the PS5?
Just hours ago, social media influencer Kai Cenat caused something of a stir when his planned PS5 console giveaway devolved into a "full-blown riot". Cenat posted to his 6.5 million Twitch followers that he would be giving away 300 PS5s near New York City's anxiety-inducing Union Square station, one of the busiest places in Manhattan...
News Sifu Gives You One Last Reason to Fight on PS5, PS4 from 7th September
Final fight
The final content update for Sloclap’s strongly supported martial arts hit Sifu will punch PS5 and PS4 from 7th September – and it’s not going down without a fight! “The Arenas Mode expands its boundaries unveiling more unseen locations and introducing ferocious battles against familiar goons, bosses, and unexpected faces,” the...
News Drive the Gran Turismo Movie's Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ‘18 for Free on PS5, PS4
This actually happened
As expected, Gran Turismo 7’s next major update – scheduled to release on 7th August, 2023 – will add promotional content from the upcoming movie in the form of a free Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 ’18. Those who login after installing the patch will be able to add the car to their in-game garage for free, until 28th...
News PS5, PS4's New Free Game Mixes Qix with Anime Ladies
Titillating
Considering Sony’s notorious disdain for horny anime content, we’re a little surprised Celebrities Hacked has slipped through the net. This new free-to-play game available for both PS5 and PS4 is effectively a re-skin of arcade classic Qix, except in this instance you’ll slowly reveal an image of an interestingly proportioned anime...
News Cult Fighting Game Sequel Under Night In-Birth 2 Announced for PS5, PS4
Into the night
Just announced at Evo 2023, Under Night In-Birth 2 is dashing and slashing to PS5 and PS4 next year. The latest instalment in the commonly-called UNI series, it doesn't look that much different to previous games — it's still got a lot the same character sprites and animations — but we're sure it's got plenty of changes under the...
News After PlayStation's Biggest June in 15 Years, PS5's Price Drops in USA This Weekend
Target flyer reveals savings
As is the case across much of Europe right now, Sony is beginning to roll out PS5 price promotions in the United States as well. The ever on-the-ball Wario64 spotted a Target flyer, promoting a $449.99 price point for the new-gen system starting this Sunday. That’s a $50 saving on the console’s usual $499.99 MSRP...
News EA Sports FC 24 PS5, PS4 Puts the Commentary Team in the Game
That really is a cursed Stewart Robson you see
EA Sports FC 24’s commentary is still pretty poor compared to the likes of NBA 2K23 and MLB The Show 23, but one innovation the publisher is adding this year are gantry cinematics. As part of the release’s new dynamic menus, which allow you to fiddle with settings while cutscenes play in the...
News Genshin Impact's Gigantic Fontaine Expansion Plunges PS5, PS4 from 16th August
Along with improvements on PlayStation platforms
The Genshin Impact update you’ve been waiting for, Fontaine, is less than two weeks away: 16th August is the all-important date for the addition of the fifth region in HoYoverse’s hit gacha game. The upcoming 4.0 update, named As Light Rain Falls without Reason, will add a ton of new content to...
Guide Baldur's Gate 3: Best Classes to Pick First
Our class recommendations for your first Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough
Looking for a list of the best classes to pick first in Baldur's Gate 3? A character's Class determines what actions they can make and what role they serve in your party, both on and off the battlefield. If the Baldur's Gate series is new to you, or you just need a solid start to...
News Persona 5 Tactica's Got Bangers and Baddies in Its Intense New Trailer
Tactically speaking
Atlus has released a new trailer for Persona 5 Tactica, and we reckon it's the game's most enticing promotion yet. It shows off some story stuff, a bit of tactical action, and several fresh faces. It's also packing a banging new music track, in that now famous Persona 5 style. If nothing else, you know Tactica's going to be a joy...
Guide Genshin Impact Codes: All Active Redemption Codes for August 2023 and How to Redeem Them
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...
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