PS4 News
February2024
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Persona 3 Reload?
SEES for yourself
A rather stunning remake of a classic PS2 RPG, Persona 3 Reload graced PS5 and PS4 earlier this month. Almost immediately, it became developer Atlus' fastest selling title ever — thanks to strong reviews and a huge marketing campaign. Of course, it also helps that Persona as a brand is more popular than ever these days — still...
Review Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash (PS5) - Cursed Trash Solely Exists to Grab Your Cash
Salmon woe
As arguably the biggest anime and manga franchise on the planet right now, all publisher Bandai Namco had to do was put together a serviceable adaptation of Gege Aktusami’s modern-day sensation and reap the rewards. Regrettably, the dismal Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is the worst kind of tie-in: a vapid cash grab clearly developed on a...
Interview Why Stylish PS5 Slasher Slave Zero X Could Be Essential for Fans of Action and 90s Anime
Seeing red
Slave Zero X first caught our eye last year, with a trailer that practically screamed cool 90s anime sh*t. Fortunately, the game was later confirmed for a PS5 and PS4 release (it's coming on the 21st February), and so we simply had to pick the brains of the people behind the project. We asked both publisher Ziggurat Interactive and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 515
Dive in
Well, this is something we didn't quite expect: everyone is obsessed with Helldivers 2. Seriously, if you'd told me even three days ago it'd outmuscle Suicide Squad, I never would have believed you. And yet, here we are. Aaron Bayne: I'm squadding up this weekend in Helldivers 2, which has already proven itself to be a lot of fun. It's...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Granblue Fantasy: Relink?
Was it worth the wait?
It's been about a week since Granblue Fantasy: Relink finally landed on PS5 and PS4. The action RPG released during an especially busy period — just after Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and just a day before Persona 3 Reload — but the positivity surrounding its arrival suggests that fans of the genre...
News Dead Cells Post-Launch Support Coming to an End After Five Years of Updates
One last hurrah incoming
Dead Cells is the excellent side-scrolling roguelike action game from Motion Twin. We loved it back when the vanilla version launched years ago, but it's since received many huge updates, adding a vast amount of extras to keep the experience fresh. Now, though, the studio has announced that the next update to the game will...
News Ed Proves He's a Real 'Edcase in Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4
Ruined Lab stage also incoming this month
If you’ve had your head turned by the excellent Tekken 8 recently, then allow Street Fighter 6 to turn it back. This full gameplay trailer for upcoming DLC addition Ed goes hard, showcasing his psycho power-imbued boxing beatdowns. “Ed is a high-speed boxer. We designed his lower half so that you can...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Games Dominate as Persona 3 Reload, Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive
JRPG heaven
Well this is a rare sight indeed. The latest sales charts for Japan are in, and for the first time in a long while, the software rankings are dominated by PlayStation titles. Persona 3 Reload enters at number one on PS5, and number three on PS4, while another new release, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, takes second on PS5, and fifth on PS4...
News JRPG Fans Should Definitely Keep an Eye on Lost Hellden, Heading to PS5, PS4 Next Year
Hellden yeah
Lost Hellden is a rather sumptuous looking RPG, freshly announced for PS5 and PS4. It features frankly gorgeous hand-drawn backgrounds, what seems to be a striking art style, and action combat. The official press release also boasts of deep storytelling, as twin brothers embark on a dangerous adventure. It's being developed by Artisan...
News Crash Bandicoot Developer Toys for Bob Struck by Layoffs, Office Closure
The ongoing cost of consolidation
Layoffs have been reported at Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. They form part of the ongoing consolidation efforts necessitated by parent company Activision's acquisition by Microsoft, resulting in 1900 roles being made redundant. Some 86 workers...
News Final Fantasy 8 Director Would Rework Divisive Junction System in Hypothetical Remake
Sacrilege
Final Fantasy VIII was (until XIII rolled around) the most divisive entry in a series famous for changing things up, with oceans of ink spilt by the game's rabid detractors and stalwart defenders. Aside from stoic protagonist, Squall, and the way enemies levelled up alongside the party, players' most significant issue with the game was how...
News Disney Secures $1.5 Billion Stake in Epic Games, Plans 'Entertainment Universe' in Fortnite
"Discover a place where Magic is Epic"
Hellbent on harvesting your nostalgia forever, megacorp Disney has purchased a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, teaming up to create a persistent, social universe within Fortnite. It sounds wildly ambitious and more than a little dystopian, allowing fans to "play, watch, shop, and engage" with their favourite...
News Recent Steam Concurrent Player Data Suggests Japanese Games Are Thriving
Big in everywhere
It would appear all is well when it comes to recent Japanese games. We've had a great run of big new releases from Eastern teams lately and, if Steam player numbers are anything to go by, it seems they're all making a decent splash right now. Last weekend saw big concurrent player counts for the likes of Persona 3 Reload, Like a...
Rumour Call of Duty Games Will Feature Open World Campaigns Starting This Year
Gulf War apparently the first
Word on the street is that future Call of Duty games will expand their single-player offerings with open world campaigns. The first of these will be this year's entry, which is supposedly Black Ops Gulf War. That's according to Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, who has heard from sources that the open world-style...
PS4's best platformers ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS4? If you've been playing games for any length of time, you'll know that platformers have been around since the very beginning. Some of gaming's most recognisable characters are from platformers — your Marios, your Sonics, and so on. Mainly concerned with testing a player's...
Guide Best Local Multiplayer Games on PS4
The best couch multiplayer games on PS4 ranked
What are the best local multiplayer games on PS4? The truth is, there are so many great options for some couch multiplayer goodness on PS4. While many titles offer great online experiences, nothing quite beats local multiplayer together with friends and family in the same room. Finding the right game...
Guide Best Puzzle Games on PS4
PS4's best puzzlers ranked and rated
What are the best puzzle games on PS4? It's a big question; there are so many of the darned things that it can be hard to narrow it down. If you enjoy a game that tests your grey matter, you're certainly well served on PS4. Puzzle games can take a few different forms. The classic examples of puzzlers are things...
News Two of PS5's Best Soulslikes Join Forces Once Again in Another Collab
Lies of P and Wo Long cross streams
In case you didn't know, Soulslike titles Lies of P and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty are best mates. They collaborated once before, with a pair of weapons, 'Puppet's Saber' and 'Etiquette', being added to Team Ninja's action RPG for free. Now, it looks like the games are crossing paths once again. It looks as though...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Tracks How Much Your Crush Hearts You on PS5
Emoji game: 1st Class
Players of the original Final Fantasy VII and its Remake returning for the upcoming Rebirth have been anticipating a particular gondola ride for a very long time. The Gold Saucer date scene is shaping up to be more dynamic and romantic than ever; the mysterious system that determines your potential partner laid bare, as it...
News Madden NFL 24 Targets EA Play Addition on PS5, PS4 Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
That was Swift
Later this week, NFL’s broadcast cameras will be focused on Taylor Swift, while they capture each and every reaction the singer has to boyfriend Travis Kelce’s action on the field. Oh, and a football game will be taking place, too – an important one, the Super Bowl. In order to get you in the mood, EA Sports is adding Madden NFL...
News PS5, PS4 First-Party Devs Won't Get Complacent Even if Competition Degrades
"We're driven by an internal desire to create the best work possible"
One of the big talking points emerging as part of Microsoft’s rumoured switch in strategy is that a reduction in competition could result in complacency from PlayStation and its army of first-party developers. The issue, according to some, is that if Xbox were to abandon its own...
News More Than 2,000 New PS5, PS4 Deals Dropped Tantalisingly onto PS Store
Cough up
Got a hole in your pocket? Well, over 2,000 fresh PS5 and PS4 deals have been deployed on the PS Store, which means any hopes you had of saving money at the start of the year are likely in tatters right now. The savings do include a lot of DLC, so keep that in mind – but you’re generally looking at some big discounts on slightly lower...
News CD Projekt Red Musters Veteran Developers for Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel
Former Control, Dishonored, Mortal Kombat devs answer the call
The sequel to CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is already in development, known by the codename "Project Orion", and developers with some serious credits have begun to assemble at the company's Boston studio (and a satellite studio in Vancouver). In a
News Capcom Currently Polling Player Interest for Sequels to Okami, Dino Crisis, More
Yes
Spotted by our sister-site Nintendo Life, publisher Capcom is currently holding what it's calling "Super Elections", asking fans and players for their feedback relating to its lineup of games and offering eligibility for various prizes (Capcom wood badge set, a key art catalogue, and Capcom Hanafuda) for taking part. It's pretty cute stuff for...
News Looks Like Netflix Exclusive Valiant Hearts Sequel Is Coming Home to PS4
Rating spotted for console ports
It's been nearly a full decade since the launch of Valiant Hearts: The Great War, an emotional gut-punch of a game from Ubisoft. Nobody expected the publisher to make a sequel, but that's exactly what we got back in early 2023 — but it only released on mobile, and only to Netflix subscribers. After some recent...
News Fantastic PS5, PS4 Action Game Sifu Teases 'Quite a Few Surprises' Ahead of Second Anniversary
Back in the fight
It's widely believed that Sifu developer SloClap is done with the game — after 18 months of fantastic post-launch support, we should add — and so this new message posted to the title's social media accounts has raised some eyebrows. "It's that time of the year again, and we have quite a few surprises to share with you in the...
News MLB The Show 24's PS5, PS4 Collector's Edition Is Extremely Unique and Cool
Paper talk
MLB The Show 23 was half annual sports game, half historical documentary – and it looks like San Diego Studio is responding to all the positive feedback from its previous release, and doubling down in MLB The Show 24. Case in point: its extremely unique Collector’s Edition celebrates the voice of black newspapers and writers, who...
News Potential Persona 3 Reload DLC The Answer Found in New Datamine
Plus five other content packs
Suggestions that Persona 3 Reload will be treated to a wave of DLC, including the FES version's post-game content The Answer, have gained more weight after references to them were spotted in a recent datamine. Delving into the PC files revealed mentions of a "P3R Expansion Pass" that would grant access to six portions...
News Another Three PS Plus Essential Games Are Yours to Download Now
No FOMO here
It's PS Plus Essential update day for active subscribers, bringing another three monthly PS5, PS4 games to members. It is another good month, with brand new title Foamstars added to the roster along with Rollerdrome and Steelrising. You can download the games now if you're situated in Europe, and USA readers will gain access later on in...
News Persona 3 Reload's Sexy UI Result of Retaining Key Staff, Says Atlus
Paid approprietly, as well
The modern Persona series is synonymous with slick, sexy UI design, making games like Persona 4 Golden, Persona 5 Royal, and the recently released Persona 3 Reload instantly recognizable. Atlus' efforts are so far ahead of the curve in this regard, and shockingly, it turns out the secret to this success relies simply upon...
News Apex Legends Season 20 Breakout Introduces Dramatic Overhaul, 120fps on PS5
See you on the dropship
The now-venerable Apex Legends is looking to change things up in a big way with Season 20: Breakout, an overhaul coming to the game to mark its fifth anniversary, arriving 13th February. 120 frames-per-second should shake things up for players on PS5, and the Body Shield system is going the way of the dodo, with Legend's...
News Foamstars Is Another PS5 Game Not Bothering with a Platinum Trophy
Just 12 Trophies to unlock
Foamstars will be available for all PS Plus Essential members later today, but the online foam game won't be rewarding you with a Platinum Trophy once you've earned 100 per cent completion. Just like the upcoming Tomb Raider I-III PS5, PS4 remasters, Foamstars has chosen not to bother with the top gong in Sony's Trophy...
News Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Brings Nostalgic Side-Scrolling Fun to PS5, PS4 in March
Baby game
This somehow completely passed us by when it was announced several months ago, but a new detail has just surfaced, and a baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do. Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is in development for both PS5 and PS4, and it's an old school 2D platformer that's about as 90s as you can get. Developed by The MIX Games and...
Interview How Castlevania, Studio Ghibli Inspired the Action Gardening of Ultros
And there's a double jump!
Not only is February a big month for the AAA titles of the world, but it's also lined up some fascinating indie games for PS5, PS4 owners to digest. Alongside Pacific Drive is Ultros, an incredibly colourful platformer promising just as much brutal action as there is calming gardening. It is out for Sony's two systems on...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
Infinite/10
It's been over a week since the release of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and it's safe to say that RGG Studio's latest RPG has been a hit. Its unique brand of madness (and massive marketing campaign) has allowed the game to reach people who wouldn't normally be interested in the series — and so we're very interested in hearing what...
Guide Persona 3 Reload: Romance Options - All Girlfriends and How to Unlock Them
How to get a girlfriend in Persona 3 Reload
Looking for a girlfriend in Persona 3 Reload? The road to true love can be a long one, but in this Persona 3 Reload guide, we're going to detail all of the game's romance options and how you can go about unlocking them. But before we begin, it should be noted that the romance system in Persona 3 Reload...
Guide Persona 3 Reload: New Game+ - What Carries Over and How to Start New Game+
All New Game+ bonuses in Persona 3 Reload
What carries over in Persona 3 Reload's New Game+ mode? Just like in previous Persona titles, it's possible to replay the game with a lot of your progress from a previous playthrough intact. In this Persona 3 Reload guide, we're going to list everything that carries over into a New Game+ run, and provide...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Misha - Best Builds
Porter bridges
What are the best builds for Misha in Honkai: Star Rail? Misha is an Ice bellboy who subscribes to The Destruction Path Type. He's an Ice damage dealer with a powerful Ultimate that dovetails nicely with his Skill. On this
News UK Sales Charts: Suicide Squad Swings Past Persona 3 Reload for Number One Debut
Killing it
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been quite divisive thus far, with lots of discussion online about the pros and cons of this anti-hero looter shooter. However, it appears to be doing just fine when it comes to sales; in the UK, the game has arrived at number one on the physical retail chart, selling over 80 per cent of those...
News Face Your Demons in Supernatural RPG The Thaumaturge on PS5
Devil you know
The Thaumaturge is an upcoming isometric RPG that's caught our eye with its intriguing alt-history setting, concerned with demonic beings called salutors, and coming to PS5 sometime in 2024. It takes place in Warsaw in 1905, and as a Thaumaturge, the player can commune with these dark entities in battle and out against the fearsome...
News SEGA Congratulates Itself in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on PS5, PS4
Getting gassed up
Venerable publisher SEGA has been around for a long time. It was founded, appropriately enough, in Hawaii back in 1960. In its latest game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (which ventures to the tropical locale), SEGA couldn't help but give itself a pat on the back via a fourth-wall-breaking conversation between protagonists Ichiban...
News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Has Almost 300 Trophies, But Zero PS5 Platinums
Platinums only on PS4, apparently
An enormous part of the appeal when it comes to retro remasters or compilations like Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered is earning spangly new Trophies in classic games. Developer Aspyr appears to understand this, as it’s plotting almost 300 Trophies across the upcoming trilogy, according to lists published by Insider...
News No Expanded Royal or Golden Edition for Persona 3 Reload, Atlus Promises
Fool me once, shame on you...
Persona 3 Reload launched on PS5 and PS4 on Friday, introducing a new generation to the Dark Hour and giving veterans the best way yet to relive the adventure. And while Atlus predictably had a swathe of day-one DLC ready to go, the publisher has stated fans can feel confident this is the complete package, and no...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2024?
Plus or minus?
Yep, we're into the second month of 2024 already, and the beginning of a new month can only mean one thing in the PlayStation Nation: new PS Plus Essential games are incoming. So what's on February's menu? Well, at first glance, it's a rather solid trio of PS5 and PS4 titles. For starters, we've got the all-new Foamstars, which is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 514
Who's killing the Justice League?
We're quite literally drowning in games. There are several huge releases available on PS5 now, with more to come throughout February. Here's everything keeping us busy this weekend. Aaron Bayne: After ringing out the campaign, I'm digging into some more endgame content in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League...
Rumour PC, PS5 Versions of Media Molecule's Dreams Were Allegedly Real, Cancelled
PC version was "ready to ship"
Dreams remains a tremendous hub for imaginative players (and is home to some truly excellent creations), but the underplayed PS4 exclusive will, sadly, remain a PS4 exclusive. Outcry from fans about the game's potential were it to be released on more platforms — particularly PC — have been around since the start,...
News The Last of Us 2's Dev Documentary Grounded II Available to Watch Now
Two hours of development insight
As announced last month, Naughty Dog has put together a new documentary that provides a deep dive into the making of The Last of Us: Part II, and it's available for viewing now. You can either watch it on YouTube — the video is up above — or you can download a new patch for The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PS5 and...
Poll Are You Playing Persona 3 Reload?
Lock and Reload
Almost 18 whole years after the original Persona 3 released on PS2, a complete remake in the form of Persona 3 Reload is now available on PS5 and PS4. It feels like a proper Persona 3 revival has been in demand for generations, and now that it's actually here, we want to know if you're playing it. "A stunning remake of a classic...
Guide Persona 3 Reload: Changes - All Differences Compared to Persona 3
Everything new in Persona 3 Reload
What's new in Persona 3 Reload? A PS5 and PS4 remake of the original Persona 3 — a 2006 PS2 game — Reload retains the core structure and story of the title that it's based upon. However, this is also a complete rebuild in terms of visuals, and it hides many, many gameplay-related changes beneath its shiny...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Named Series' Fastest-Selling Game, Already at One Million Units
Free in-game t-shirts to celebrate
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is now officially the fastest-selling entry in the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series, having sold one million copies since its launch on 26th January 2024. To commemorate the achievement, RGG Studio will release a free in-game t-shirt set in the future. You can see at least four of the...
Rumour A New PlayStation Handheld Console Reportedly in the Works
We wish
Following the PlayStation Vita's relatively poor commercial performance, it's never really seemed likely that Sony would return to the handheld space. In a world where smartphones are already everywhere and development budgets and timescales are ballooning, a dedicated handheld console seems like the last thing Sony would focus on. However,...
News Resident Evil 4 Gold PS5 Getting Physical Release, But Only in Europe
Spanish special treatment
The recently revealed (yesterday) Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition is getting a physical release for collectors, but apparently, this boxed version will only be available in Europe, releasing in March. Considering the game takes place in rural Spain, this makes sense, but ignoring the world's largest economy seems strange. IGN
Guide Persona 3 Reload: Exam Answers - All School and Test Questions Answered
How to get top of the class in Persona 3 Reload
Looking for answers to all of the school and exam questions in Persona 3 Reload? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Persona 3 Reload guide, we're going to list all of the correct answers that you'll need to know if you want to reap the various benefits of being the brainiest kid in class...
Guide Persona 3 Reload: All Social Links and How to Unlock Them
All Social Link requirements
Looking for information on all Social Links in Persona 3 Reload? In this Persona 3 Reload guide, we'll be detailing all of the game's Social Links — otherwise known as the characters that you're able to forge a friendship with. Some Social Links are unlocked automatically as the story progresses, while others require a...
Guide Persona 3 Reload Guide: How to Master the RPG Remake
Take a second and Reload
Persona 3 Reload is a complete remake of the original Persona 3 — a PS2 RPG that, for a lot of fans, was their first exposure to Atlus' now incredibly popular series. Released on the 2nd February 2024 — almost 18 years after the original Persona 3 — we gave the super stylish remake an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Persona 3...
Poll Are You Playing Granblue Fantasy: Relink?
Linked at last
No, you're not dreaming — Granblue Fantasy: Relink is actually here, released, and playable right now on PS5 and PS4. It's crazy to think that the action RPG was announced all the way back in 2016, before it was forced to endure a rocky development cycle and multiple delays. Thankfully, the general consensus seems to be that the...
News Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition Brings the Full Remake Experience to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Base game, Separate Ways, and Deluxe Edition DLC
Capcom has announced a Gold Edition of Resident Evil 4 will release for PS5, PS4 next week on 9th February 2024. It'll bundle together the base game, the Ada Wong-focused expansion Separate Ways, and a bonus DLC pack sourced from the Deluxe Edition that contains bonus costumes and treasure maps,...
News Neon-Soaked Cyberpunk Shooter ArcRunner Revealed for PS5, PS4 Release in April
Run for it
ArcRunner, a cyberpunk-styled shooter that released on PC last year, is coming to PS5 and PS4 on the 18th April. Sporting three character classes — solider, ninja, and hacker — your job is to blast your way through hordes of robots and challenging boss battles. There's a roguelite structure here where your death results in a loss of...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Last Ever PS4 Patch Enables Offline Saves
Preserving offline play forever
Gran Turismo Sport, controversially, tied save files to a server – raising understandable preservation concerns, in addition to an abundance of other issues. However, as Polyphony Digital has terminated the title’s online services, it’s released one final patch which will allow existing owners to save their...
News Death Stranding 2, Hideo Kojima the Biggest Winners from Excellent State of Play
Trailer views tiered and ranked
Hideo Kojima stole the latest State of Play, despite strong competition from a well-rounded selection of reveals. The epic almost 10-minute trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has attracted the most views thus far on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel, racking up over 450k views at the time of writing...
News Street Fighter 6 Adds Ed at the End of February on PS5, PS4
'Ed case
Psycho boxing snooker fan Ed will be added to Street Fighter 6’s roster from 27th February, publisher Capcom has announced. The character will be the third DLC addition to the acclaimed fighter, and you’ll be able to prepare for his arrival with a Fighting Pass, available in-game now. <related ids="149677"> As with other...
News Adorable Indie Puzzler A Little to the Left Lines Up PS5, PS4 Launch
A tidy little announcement
The outstanding – and commercially huge – indie puzzler A Little to the Left is lining up a PS5 and PS4 launch, following its debut on Nintendo Switch a few years ago. The game, due out on 15th February, sees you gratifyingly tidying up all sorts of minor household messes, like kitchen drawers and book shelves. It...
January2024
News Foamstars PS5, PS4 First Season Detailed Ahead of Next Week's Launch
Better get some bubbly ready
Suddsy shooter Foamstars got a moment in the spotlight at Sony's State of Play showcase, showing off a new trailer previewing the game's first season, called Starry Pop. Skins, characters, maps, and more are coming to the competitive service game later in the month, and the base game launches imminently on PS5 and PS4 on...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Revealed, Enhanced Remaster Set for Autumn on PS5, PS4
Prepare to go fast all over again
Yesterday's rumour was revealed to be right on the money, with Sonic X Shadow Generations unveiled at Sony's latest State of Play showcase. The effortlessly cool Shadow is back in a new story campaign, teaming up with both Classic and Modern Sonic in a newly remastered version of Sonic Generations. This one is...
News Dave the Diver PS5, PS4 Ports Coming in April, Godzilla DLC in May
Free expansion detailed
2023 phenomenon Dave the Diver has been confirmed for PS5 and PS4, and it shall be ported to Sony systems in April. Then, one month later, a Godzilla-themed DLC will be released for free. Check out the announcement trailer above. On the PlayStation Blog, it's stated the PS5 version will sport DualSense controller...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (31st January, 2024)
Stellar Blade! Rise of the Ronin! Death Stranding 2?
Looking to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? Well, you've come to the right place! State of Plays can be mixed affairs, but Sony's latest presentation is looking like the real deal. With over 15 games promised, including first-party titles Rise of the Ronin and Stellar...
News New Guitar Controller for Fortnite Festival, Rock Band 4 Revealed for PS5, PS4
Available this spring
PDP will be releasing a new wireless guitar controller later this spring for PS5, PS4 that's solely compatible with Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4. The device is said to sport up to 36 hours of battery on just a single charge, and will feature a thumbstick behind the guitar, supports both right and left-handed players, and...
News PS Plus Essential Games for February 2024 Announced
A month of steel
Sony has today confirmed the full line-up of PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Essential for the month of February 2024. The new multiplayer game out of Square Enix, Foamstars, was already previously announced for next month's selection, so we've now got a further two titles to look forward to playing. The complete line-up is as...
News Prices Plunge on Over 1,500 PS5, PS4 Games in Brand-New Sale
How low can you go?
Good grief, as if the stacked release schedule wasn’t already proving tough enough to navigate, now Sony has plunged the price of over 1,500 PS5 and PS4 games on the PS Store. There’s some quality content up for grabs here, like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for £43.49/$53.24 – or its excellent Phantom Liberty expansion...
Rumour Persona 3 Reload Lines Up The Answer as DLC
Not a whole other game to buy at least
Prominent Persona leakers are suggesting Atlus will be offering up the post-game expansion The Answer for Persona 3 Reload as DLC "within the fiscal year". A piece of content that didn't make it into the upcoming PS5, PS4 remake, it was only part of the PS2 version Persona 3 FES. The playable female character...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sells 6.48 Million Units to Become the Series' Fastest-Selling Game
Beats out RE2 by 600,000 copies
Last year's Resident Evil 4 remake now has the honour of being the series' fastest-selling game in history as Capcom confirms it's sold 6.48 million copies as of 31st December 2023. It pretty comfortably beat the previous record set by Resident Evil 2 (the PS5, PS4 remake), which sold 5.8 million units in the same...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
When and where to watch State of Play
What time is Sony's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony's irregularly scheduled show for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2. Usually a little smaller in scale than a PlayStation Showcase, the State of Play will still be worth...
Not a surprise anymore, eh?
It’s not really a big story anymore because this has been happening for years, but Sony announced its internally developed first-party game MLB The Show 24 overnight – and once again, PlayStation owners will be forced to pay full-price for the title, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play it at no extra cost. This...
News Mass Effect Collaboration Inbound for Destiny 2 in February on PS5, PS4
Join the crew of the Normandy in Destiny 2
In a crossover we were shocked to discover hasn't happened before, Mass Effect is coming to Destiny 2 in a collaboration between BioWare and Bungie, out on 13th February. Guardians can gear up with some N7-themed armour sets inspired by Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian, and Liara T'Soni for Titans,...
News Japan's Shibuya Station Decked Out with Awesome Persona 3 Reload Ads
Marketing with style
The arrival of Persona 3 Reload is right around the corner — just a few days away at the time of writing — so it makes sense that marketing is now in full swing. Over in Japan, SEGA and Atlus are pulling out all the stops, taking over an entire railway station in Shibuya. As snapped by Genki on social media, Reload is all...
News Indie Games Show Day of the Devs Launches Fundraiser as It Officially Turns Non-Profit
Several shows planned in 2024
Each year, Day of the Devs shines a spotlight on a selection of really interesting indie games, whether that's at an in-person event or a digital showcase. In recent years, the latter has been attached to Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, and they're always well worth watching to see what left-field titles will pop...
Rumour Sonic Generations May Make a Comeback During Sony's State of Play
Positive spin
Of the modern-era Sonic games, a handful are generally favoured by fans, and Sonic Generations is certainly one of them. Released to celebrate the SEGA mascot's 20th anniversary, the PS3 game combines the usual 3D stages with throwback side-scrolling levels, revisiting various zones from previous entries. It's thought to be one of the...
News Anime Adaptation Spy X Anya Infiltrates PS5, PS4 This Summer
Waku waku
Update: Following on from the game’s official Asian release date announcement, Bandai Namco has now confirmed that Spy x Anya: Operation Memories will launch worldwide on 28th June for PS5 and PS4. Original Article: Spy x Anya: Operation Memories launched on Nintendo Switch late last year, but Bandai Namco had promised the title would...
News Dive into Free PS5, PS4 Racer Disney Speedstorm's Little Mermaid Season Soon
Gameloft proudly presents: your dinner
French developer Gameloft invites you to be its guest for its upcoming The Little Mermaid season in free-to-play kart racer, Disney Speedstorm. Scheduled to make a splash from 8th February, the Under the Sea update will include four new racers inspired by the legendary animated (and live action, we suppose)...
News Open Roads Takes a Detour to March Release on PS5, PS4
Delayed games eventually good etc.
Annapurna Interactive has delayed the release of its upcoming road trip adventure game, Open Roads. Just over a month ago, a release date of 22nd February 2024 was announced, but that's no longer the case; the game will instead launch on 28th March. In a statement to Engadget, Annapurna said the decision was made...
News PlayStation Pours Investment into Africa as It Looks to Grow Globally
Around the world in 80 investments
PlayStation is already investing in countries like China, South Korea, and India, as it looks to expand its market globally – and now it appears to be turning its attention to the entire continent of Africa. An exclusive article on CNBC reveals that the Japanese giant has invested in Cape Town-based mobile...
News UK Sales Charts: Tekken 8 KOs the Competition with Number One Debut
Perfect
If the UK's physical games chart is anything to go by, Tekken 8 looks to be a hit for Bandai Namco. It's debuted in the number one spot, with nearly two thirds of copies sold being the PS5 version. According to GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring, the game's physical launch sales are "more than double" those of Street Fighter 6 — though this...
News Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash's PS5, PS4 Platinum Looks Like It'll Take Some Time
Gojo mojo
Fans of hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen have been begging for a PS5 and PS4 adaptation for eons, and now it’s finally around the corner, with a release slated for later this week. Of course, that means publisher Bandai Namco has now shared its Trophy list online – and it looks like it’s probably going to be a grind. While there are plenty...
News Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Development Complete, Enters Polishing Phase
Good things come to those who wait
Stardew Valley's eagerly anticipated content update 1.6 has been something we've been keeping half an eye on ever since creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone halted work on Haunted Chocolatier, the developer's next game. Fans have been waiting with bated breath for it
News PS5, PS4 Exclusive Hogwarts Legacy Content Coming to All Platforms, More on the Horizon
Alohamora!
Hogwarts Legacy was a feat of sales magic, dislodging Call of Duty to become the best-selling game of the year in the U.S. in 2023, leading to the inevitable announcement that more Harry Potter games are already in the works. As Warner Bros. wizarding simulato
News The Excellent Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Has Had a Huge Opening Weekend
Starting strong
Long gone are the dark days when fans had to lobby PlayStation to help SEGA localise the Yakuza games: this franchise has quietly matured into a bit of a cult hit. You won’t find Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth locking horns with Call of Duty at the top of the sales charts, but by all accounts, the latest entry is enjoying an...
News Incoming Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets a Really Great Launch Trailer
It's finally (almost) here
Out next week on the 1st February, it's no surprise that Granblue Fantasy: Relink's launch trailer is here — but we honestly didn't expect it to be this hype. Featuring a swelling orchestral score and some fantastic looking action, this should help raise anticipation levels if you're already on board for this action RPG...
News Highly Anticipated Genshin Impact Rival Wuthering Waves Reportedly Bound for PS5, PS4
Wuthering heights
According to some under-the-radar reports emerging out of the Unreal Fest in Shanghai, hotly anticipated Genshin Impact-esque gacha game Wuthering Waves will release on PS5 and PS4. The title – which will receive a second closed beta test imminently – has been quietly rebooted behind-the-scenes based on user feedback, with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 513
Finite wealth
The floodgates have opened, and some of 2024's major games have begun spilling out. We imagine a lot of people will be taking on Tekken 8 or sunning themselves in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Honolulu. Whether you're jumping into a brand new release or delving deep into the backlog, there's no shortage of games. Here's what the...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
Scratching the Ichiban
Promising a potent mix of utter madness and intense drama, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is here, and its arrival likely signals the start of a memorable weekend for fans of the franchise. Indeed, the stakes are dangerously high for Ichiban and Kiryu in this climactic adventure across Honolulu, and as always, we want to know...
News Persona 3 Reload Really Is a Gorgeous Remake in First 50 Mins of Uncut Gameplay
SEES for yourself
Atlus has released a gameplay video for the first 50 minutes of Persona 3 Reload. It's uncut footage, showcasing what is essentially the game's prologue, as the main character arrives at his new dorm in Iwatodai. If you've played any previous incarnation of Persona 3, then you already know how things go... Just to be clear,...
Guide Best Open World Games on PS4
PS4's best open world games ranked and rated
What are the best open world games on PS4? Many, many games these days opt for an open world structure, which gives players the freedom to explore at their own pace and, usually, cause a bunch of trouble. They're incredibly popular, and there are so many great examples on PS4. Open world games take many...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Story Recap the Focus of New Trailer
Get caught up in three minutes
Square Enix has published a new trailer designed to give you a quick story recap of Final Fantasy VII Remake ahead of its PS5 sequel Rebirth releasing on 29th February 2024. Clocking in at just over three minutes long, it is obviously not going to provide an exhaustive explanation of every story beat in the RPG, but as...
News Roguelike Poker Game Balatro Raises the Stakes with PS5, PS4 Release in February
Hand it over
Now this seems like a match made in heaven, right? Balatro is an indie game that combines poker with roguelike elements and all the synergistic shenanigans of deck builders. It's just been confirmed for release on PS5 and PS4 as well as other platforms, and it's just around the corner, launching on 20th February 2024. Developed by...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Prince or pauper?
Now that it's been out on PS5 and PS4 for about a week, we want to know what you think of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The side-scrolling adventure got some really high review scores from critics, despite its obvious deviation from the more well-known Prince of Persia formula (but then it's been ages since the series' previous...
News The Last of Us 2 Dates Its Grounded Documentary for 2nd February
Watch on YouTube or in TLOU2 Remastered
Naughty Dog has announced its making-of documentary for The Last of Us 2, titled Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, will debut next week on 2nd February 2024. You'll be able to watch the video on YouTube or via The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PS5 as part of an upcoming update. Said patch is also...
News Earth Defense Force 6 Calls In a March 2024 Western Release on PS5, PS4
EDF! EDF! EDF!
It's almost time once again to protect our planet from those dastardly alien bugs. Earth Defense Force 6 has been out in Japan since August 2022, but its localised Western release was confirmed for 2024. Now, we finally have a firm release date — the game arrives on PS5 and PS4 on 14th March, 2024. This is another co-op shooter in...
News More Cars, Events for Gran Turismo 7 in 1.42 Update on PS5, PS4
Race new concept cars and a Suzuki
Gran Turismo 7 will be treated to a new PS5, PS4 patch within the next 24 hours (depending on your timezone) that will add more cars, events, and Café menus to finish off. Update 1.42 bundles in three new cars: the BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo, Suzuki Jimny XC ’18, and the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta...
News SnowRunner Follow-Up Expeditions Gets Adventurous with New Overview Trailer
Adventure is out there
Announced in August of last year, Expeditions is the next vehicle simulation game from the team behind MudRunner and SnowRunner. With the arrival of this latest trailer, we've got a fresh look at how this new title differentiates itself from its predecessors. Rather than focus just on haulage, Expeditions takes a slightly...
News Madcap Action Game Wanted: Dead Gets an Update Almost One Year After Release
Not dead yet
Wanted: Dead, the frankly mental action game that released on PS5 and PS4 last February, is getting an update almost one whole year after its initial launch. Due to drop on the 25th January, this PS5 patch includes a number of fixes for specific issues, as well as adjustments to how an especially difficult Trophy is unlocked. The PS4...
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