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PS5 News
July2024
News Shuhei Yoshida Eats Spicy Wings Like a Champ in Hot Ones-Style SteamWorld Heist 2 Promo
Shuhei Yosh-eater
Everyone's favourite Sony suit, Shuhei Yoshida, is an indie games evangelist and seemingly always up for a bit of fun. The latest evidence of both these things is this recent video, in which the executive chats with Brjánn Sigurgeirsson, CEO of Thunderful, about all things SteamWorld while chowing down on hot wings. In what's...
News PS Portal Update 3.0.1 Allows Connection to 5GHz Public WiFi, Here Are the Patch Notes
Get it downloaded now
Sony has released a new software update for its surprisingly popular remote play device, PS Portal. The handheld accessory, exclusively used to connect to and use your PS5 over WiFi, has now been updated to version 3.0.1. So, what does this latest patch do for the Portal? It's a fairly minor update, with the main addition...
Random Baldur's Gate 3 Sadist Completes 'Ultimate Durge Playthrough', Keeps the Corpses
Casualty count in the thousands
In what might be a potential cry for help, an exceptionally dedicated Baldur's Gate 3 player has completed what they've chillingly described as the "ultimate Durge playthrough". Playing on Honour Mode and walking the path of the evil Dark Urge as if born to it, they offered the lives of more than 2,000 characters and...
News No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Responsible for Nearly 500% Increase in PS5, PS4 Players
Ponies take a lookie-loo
No Man's Sky's big Worlds Part I refresh dropped just last week, free for all players, and in that time, an astronomical number of PS5 players returned to check out the difference. Not bad for an almost decade-old game, eh? As observed by The Gamer, the update caused not only a spike in players on Steam (which enjoyed its...
Preview There's Nothing Super About Marvel Rivals on PS5
It's so over(watch)
Marvel Rivals isn’t quite what we were hoping for. In a time when hero shooters are questioned and criticised, we can’t deny that the Marvel meets Overwatch pitch is intriguing. Taking your favourite heroes like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange and then pitting them against each other in 6v6 modes is a slam dunk on paper. Yet...
News Training Modes, No Battle Pass, More Details Confirmed for Concord in Post-Beta Q&A
What Larks
Developer Firewalk Studios has spent the last couple of weekends getting Concord into the hands of players on PS5 and PC, gathering feedback and info on its imminent multiplayer shooter. Now that things have wrapped up, the studio has posted a thread on social media, going over a few common questions that basically outline what to expect...
News Sample Rise of the Ronin in New PS5 Demo Available Now
Get a taste for feudal Japan
Sony and Team Ninja have today uploaded a Rise of the Ronin demo for PS5 users to try free of charge, letting potential buyers to try the somewhat forgotten exclusive before they buy. It's available on the PS Store now, and gives you access to the first chapter of the game. If you like what you play, all your progress...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Gets First Real Look at Explosive Gameplay
This is my Bankai
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which provides our first proper look at gameplay. If you missed the initial announcement, this is a one-on-one arena fighter with an emphasis on mechanics that escalate over the course of a battle. As demonstrated in the video, you can build up towards utterly...
News The Huge Gran Turismo 7 1.49 Update Drops on PS5, PS4 Today
Patch deploys in the next 24 hours
As previously confirmed by Polyphony Digital, the big Gran Turismo 7 1.49 update arrives either later today or very early tomorrow morning depending on your timezone. It brings with it six new cars, the return of Gran Turismo 6 circuit Eiger Nordwand, an updated "physics simulation model", and an expansion of the...
Another one
Sony will kick off a new firmware beta for PS5 this week, beginning on Thursday the 25th July. The beta boasts three main features: audio customisation, additional Remote Play settings, and an "adaptive" charging method for your controllers. To start with, those who make use of the PS5's 3D audio functionality — via headphones or...
Review Jeanne d'Arc (PS5) - Long Awaited Strategy RPG Remains Divine
The Maiden has arrived
Jeanne d'Arc is a pseudo-historical retelling of the story of Joan of Arc from developer Level-5, released on PSP in 2007. It always had a reputation as a rock-solid turn-based strategy RPG, but as publisher Sony never released the title in Europe and other territories, it was one many that players outside the U.S. and Japan...
News Marvel Rivals' Closed Beta Is Putting Concord's Player Numbers into Perspective
A big difference
Marvel Rivals’ closed beta launched overnight, and it’s blowing up. On PC platform Steam, the title peaked at over 52,671 players – a staggering number when you consider the online stress test requires an invite to be enjoyed. By comparison, the recent Concord open beta – which was free for everyone to download and try –...
Guide MultiVersus: Samurai Jack - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Samurai Jack in MultiVersus
Samurai Jack is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This Japanese prince turned warrior has already shifted through time, so entering another dimension won't faze him. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
News Shadows of the Damned Remaster Out This Halloween, Only £20 / $25
Crazy trailer reveals all
Grasshopper Manufacture has confirmed Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered will release for PS5 and PS4 this Halloween, priced at just £19.99 / $24.99. Pre-orders are live on the PS Store now, and offer three days of early access prior to the 31st October 2024 launch. A suitably bonkers trailer has been published to...
Guide MultiVersus: Agent Smith - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Agent Smith in MultiVersus
Agent Smith is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. A computer program with the appearance of a human, this character's power within The Matrix is nearly unlimited. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you...
Guide MultiVersus: All Free Characters You Can Play Right Now
MultiVersus' current free character rotation schedule
Looking for all free characters you can play right now in MultiVersus? Despite being a free-to-play game, you'll need to unlock most of the characters using Fighter Currency or some other method. However, four characters are made available to everyone for free without the need to purchase them...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2's Heavy Bolter Is the Answer to the Tyranid Question
And most others, too
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 thrusts players into an exceedingly dire universe full of horrible things, from hideous daemons to the ever-present threat of alien xenos. Thankfully, the answer to most of these problems was found a very long time ago (in the setting), and developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus...
News 16-Player Train Game Railroads Online Making Tracks for PS5
Full speed ahead
Push Square's affection for a good train game is well-known, be it the Train Sim World or Railway Empire series, and so we're pretty excited to see Railroads Online be formally announced for PS5. Currently in Early Access on Steam, when it leaves the program sometime this Fall, other PlayStation train fans can look forward to laying...
News Fortnite Developers, Fans Team Up to Target Newly Added Cybertruck
Big, blocky bullseye on your back
The partnership between Fortnite video game developer Epic Games and Cybertruck manufacturer Tesla has only just begun, but already, it's proving to be a contentious pairing. Devs have taken to social media to voice their displeasure (directed mainly at billionaire truck maker Elon Musk), and fans and players are...
Guide MultiVersus Guide: All Characters, Currencies, and Perks
Everything you need to know about MultiVersus
MultiVersus is the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros Games and developer Player First Games. Available for PS5 and PS4, as well as other systems, this is a 2D brawler in the same vein as Super Smash Bros, with multiple fighters onscreen aiming to knock each other out of the arena. It...
News PS5 Smash Hit Stellar Blade's Photo Mode Appears Imminent
Snap happy
It’s getting hotter outside, and it’s about to get hotter inside your PS5, too: Korean developer Shift Up appears to be teasing Stellar Blade’s previously announced – and long anticipated – photo mode. While the studio didn’t explicitly mention the feature, a pinned post on its X (or Twitter) account shows buxom protagonis
News The Spirit of NBA Street Lives on in The Run: Got Next on PS5
Dropping dunks in 2025
If you’ve been itching for an arcade basketball game akin to the classics like NBA Street, then The Run: Got Next may be worth adding to your wishlist. The game – developed by Play by Play, a studio founded by former Electronic Arts producer Scott Probst – promises to “shake up the sports game landscape with something...
News EA Sports WRC Reveals Season Expansion, DLC, More in 2024 Roadmap
It's (not) in the game (yet)
EA Sports WRC, the latest officially licensed rally racing game, has just lifted the lid on what's in store over the coming months. The roadmap outlines upcoming new content through to spring 2025, and it includes some major expansions and DLC that bring the game up to date with the real-world motorsport. Most...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery Explained
A complete and utter Anomaly
Looking for more information on Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? While there are a number of different stats to learn in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, many of them are self-explanatory. However, there's a good chance you may be wondering what Anomaly Proficiency and...
Guide Best Local Multiplayer Games on PS5
Offline multiplayer games on PS5 ranked and rated
What are the best local multiplayer games on PS5? Video games have always had multiplayer, and playing them together with pals is some of the most fun you can have. There are so many great examples on PS5, and we need your help to find the best local multiplayer on the platform. As mentioned, local...
News Biggest Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Update Yet Deploys on 6th August
More enemies, areas, and a new difficulty level
Arrowhead Studios has announced its surprise mega-hit Helldivers 2 will be treated to its largest PS5, PC content patch to date on 6th August 2024, introducing a new difficulty level, bonus enemies, and extra locations. Named Escalation of Freedom, the free update has been designed as a thank-you to...
We're all going on a summer holiday
If in doubt, add a swimwear-themed summer update to your game. That appears to be the mantra of Perfect World with its new seaside event coming to Tower of Fantasy from 6th August. As this trailer evidences, there’ll be super-soaker shootouts, all-day dancing, and volleyball minigames. Maybe don’t watch this...
News You'll Need to Clear Everything to Get PS1 Classic Tomba!'s Platinum on PS5, PS4
Yes, including all 130 events
Earning the Platinum Trophy in Whoopee Camp’s iconic PS1 classic Tomba! won’t be a walk in the Village of All Beginnings. You’ll need to do everything in the game to unlock the game’s prestigious silver-blue gong, including completing all 130 in-game events. While speed runners can get all this done in around 90...
News Tekken 8 Patch 1.06 Adds an Awesome Photo Mode, Out Now
Devil's in the details
Patch 1.06 for Tekken 8 is out now. Primarily, it adds new DLC character Lidia to the game's already robust character roster — alongside the new Seaside Resort stage — but we'd argue that the update's true worth is hidden behind its introduction of a fully featured photo mode. Tekken 8's a great-looking fighter, and being...
News Urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero Is Totting Up Tons of PS5 Playtime
Breaks top ten most played in USA
The First Descendant isn’t the only free-to-play game performing extraordinarily well on PS5, because HoYoverse’s urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero is also trending incredibly well according to Circana data. For the week ending 13th July, the gacha game was the tenth most played title on PlayStation platforms in the...
News Ubisoft Responds to Assassin's Creed Shadows Criticism, Apologises to Japanese Players
Shadow games
Ubisoft has decided to release a lengthy statement with regards to Assassin's Creed Shadows. As you may already know, the upcoming open world title has sparked many an online debate. The game takes place in feudal Japan, but given the series' historical leanings, some onlookers have been quick to point out potential inaccuracies,...
Guide GTA 6: Everything We Know So Far
All the key details you need to know
Are you looking for everything we know so far about GTA 6? With Rockstar Games having finally announced the much-anticipated sequel, interest in the game is currently sky-high. This GTA 6 guide is designed to document everything we know so far about the game, revealing important details about its release and...
News UK Sales Charts: Prince of Persia, Cyberpunk Jump Back into Top 10
Found crown
The UK's latest physical games chart is here, and while it's largely what you'd expect at this point, there are one or two surprise reappearances from discounted titles. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is back in the top 10, moving from 14th to eighth place. It's an even bigger leap for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which was out of...
News Wuthering Waves Officially Confirmed for PS5
Gotta gacha 'em all
This was somewhat of a foregone conclusion, but free-to-play action RPG Wuthering Waves is now officially coming to PS5. The gacha-based title launched earlier this year on PC and mobile, and developer Kuro Games has stated it's now in development for Sony's current-gen console. There's no mention of PS4. The news comes via the...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Adds Game Session Sharing via URL, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 24.05-09.60.00 do?
Hold onto your hats: it's firmware time. Sony has just released PS5's latest system software version, namely 24.05-09.60.00 to give it its full title. Weighing in at about 1.2GB, what can we expect from this latest firmware update? Well, there's more to this one than just stability and performance improvements...
Random Streamer One-Shots Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree's Final, Hardest Boss
Buffed up to the eyeballs
While we've come to appreciate the many masochistic ways in which some players choose to engage with FromSoftware's already difficult games, there is something immensely satisfying in seeing its big bads be brought low by statistical dominance. Case in point: Streamer Ainrun stacks a frankly silly number of buffs in order...
News Forget Battle Bus, Tesla Cybertruck Touching Down Tomorrow in Fortnite
Elon's next-gen truck in action
As the barrier between our mundane, physical reality and that of the many shared multiverses continues to break down, Elon Musk's controversial-looking, medium-duty (but full-sized) electric pickup truck is set to debut in Fortnite. That's right, it's almost Cybertruck time. Epic Games unveiled its official...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Delayed, Highlights Teased
Embrace the evil
Closed beta testing for Baldur's Gate 3's big Patch 7 has been delayed, meaning it will take even longer to arrive for players on PS5. Something caused the game's passive dice rolls to stop working in internal testing, obviously a problem in a game based on D&D. Thankfully, that's the bad news; the good is that developer Larian...
News Heinous Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Statue a Guaranteed Conversation Starter
Have you met Titus?
We're about as excited for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 as it is politely acceptable to be and are well aware of the grimdark nature of the universe in which it takes place. Still, the statue offered alongside the game's pricey Collector's Edition is too rich for our blood, a grisly eyesore in the vein of that...
News PS5, PS4 Looter Shooter The First Descendant Is Proving a Colossal Hit
Currently one of PlayStation's most played games
Free-to-play Korean looter shooter The First Descendant is one of the most played games on PS5 and PS4 right now, despite its muted critical reception. The game – which we awarded a lowly 3/10, much to the dismay of many readers – was the fourth most played game on PlayStation in the US for the...
News MultiVersus Dev Player First Games Snagged by Warner Bros
MergerVerse
MultiVersus would be worthless without developer Player First Games’ alliance with Warner Bros and access to its bottomless intellectual property vault, so it perhaps makes sense that the publisher has put a ring on the independent outfit’s finger and acquired the studio outright. It seems like very little will change at the Los...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: What Is a Carrot?
Tango'd
What is a carrot in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? Throughout the campaign of HoYoverse's hit gacha game, you'll frequently hear characters refer to carrots. But what are they and what implications do they have on the plot? On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to answer the question: what is a carrot?...
This isn't the delay you're looking for
Last week, IGN published an exclusive look at a mission from Star Wars Outlaws. The video gave us our best glimpse of the open worlder so far, but the reception was actually quite negative. At the time of writing, the demo has 588k views, but it's sitting at just 11k likes versus 31k dislikes. And, as you...
News Xbox Console Exclusive Party Animals Will Soon Arrive Fashionably Late on PlayStation
Répondez s'il vous plaît-Station
Party Animals, a Gang Beasts-like party title from Recreate Games, looks set for its late arrival on PlayStation. A PS Store listing has been discovered for the game, pretty much confirming it's due for release on Sony's hardware in the near future. The game initially released on PC and Xbox almost a year ago on...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Pass Time
Clock watchers
Looking for how to pass time in Zenless Zone Zero, also known as ZZZ? HoYoverse's newest gacha game has a schedule system, similar to releases like Persona. This means that certain quests can only be discovered or completed at specific times of the day. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to ex
Review Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (PS5) - This Unique Puzzle Game Never Stands Still
Going on-grid
Jemma is a self-proclaimed mess of a person. Thanks to her unique way of getting around, with all tiles on the same row or column moving in step with her, she's always found it hard to fit in with those around her. Feeling limited by her quiet life among people who don't really understand her, it's no wonder her main goal is to venture...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (22nd July to 28th July)
Tarnished time
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? A slower week plots the release of Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Disgaea 7 Complete, and Earth Defense Force 6. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024,
News PS5 Pro Is Seemingly Starting to Appear in Source Code
Pro tip
More speculation about the imminent arrival of the PS5 Pro is circulating on social media, where it appears the source code for No Man’s Sky’s newest update includes a reference to the supercharged hardware. Eagle-eyed data miners spotted references to a graphics profile named ‘Trinity’, which is the rumoured codename of the new...
News Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard Tips His Iconic Cap in Street Fighter 6 PS5, PS4 Teaser
Okay
Here’s your first look at Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard kicking ass in Street Fighter 6. The iconic SNK character, equipped here with his legendary red-and-white cap, is shown taking down a muscle-clad pretender before pulling out his famous win pose. This appears to be a cut-scene from World Tour mode, so there’s no actual gameplay footage...
Guide PS Stars: All Rewards and How to Get Them
All digital collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit currently available
Looking for all Rewards and how to get them in PS Stars? The primary purpose of Sony's new loyalty scheme is to earn Points which can be exchanged for Digital Collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (July 2024)
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...
PS5 couch co-op and online co-op games ranked and rated
What are the best co-op games on PS5? For as long as video games have been around, there have been cooperative experiences to share with your friends and family. Co-op games are as prolific as ever on PS5, and we need your help to find the best examples. Playing a co-op game can be one of the...
News Star Wars Outlaws Boasts Ubisoft's Biggest Ever Marketing Budget, Strong Launch Expected
Will it bring balance to the Force?
Ubisoft is going all-in on the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, which drops next month on 30th August on PS5. Considering that "Star Wars" is in the name, it shouldn't be surprising to learn that some significant marketing money is going into the project and that the company expects the game to perform strongly...
Random Larian's Attention to Detail in Baldur's Gate 3 Remains Unrivaled
They seemingly did think of everything
A year on from the launch of revolutionary CRPG behemoth Baldur's Gate 3, developer Larian Studios' ridiculous attention to detail still manages to impress. We don't know how the wizards there managed to predict the strange, bizarre things players would do with their open-ended epic, but they seemingly thought...
News Don't Speak During 10 Minutes of Tense A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Gameplay
Silence is golden
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is already shaping up to be a tense and terrifying first-person experience for prospective PS5 players, and courtesy of IGN, we have a 10-minute look at gameplay to get your pulse pounding. Inspired by the famous film franchise of the same name, The Road Ahead tells the story of Alex, an asthmatic...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Physical Pre-Orders Include Reversible Cover
By popular demand
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be going really, ridiculously fast on PS5 and PS4, with the Blue Blur and the Ultimate Life form (Sonic and Shadow, respectively) set to hit the ground running in October. That in itself should be enough cause for celebration, but what if we told you that physical pre-orders of the game will be...
News Become Fully Immersed with Persona 5 Royal's Official Line of Coffee, Hot Sauce
Social drinks
Atlus' mandate to bring Persona 5 Royal to every possible market continues, and the developer/publisher has unveiled a partnership with Jade City Foods to produce three separate lines of coffee beans and hot sauces graded along the Agi scale, fittingly enough. Spotted by IGN, Jade City Foods is offering a light roast called Shujin...
News Reports of Heihachi's Death Were Greatly Exaggerated in Tekken 8
Heihachi Mishima... isn't dead
Remember when Heihachi died in Tekken 7 and then his death was referenced throughout Tekken 8's story mode? Yeah, well, he's coming back as DLC! Bet you didn't see that one coming. Heihachi's penned in for fall / autumn 2024, and he'll also play a key role in the game's story mode expansion. The franchise figurehead...
News Guilty Gear Strive Announces Huge Season 4 Updates, Cyberpunk Edgerunners Guest Character
Chippin' in
Guilty Gear Strive is just over three years old at this point, but Arc System Works could be giving the game its most ambitious season yet. Season 4 has been announced as part of Evo 2024, and it'll include some super exciting stuff. For starters, Strive's getting a three-on-three team battle mode, which can be played online with three...
News Concord's Free Open Beta Is Performing Abysmally on PC
Unflight of the Concord
Concord is a good game – but sometimes being good just isn’t enough anymore. After attracting some pretty pathetic Steam player numbers during its closed beta – which, admittedly, required participants to pre-order the game – Firewalk Studios’ free open beta is not doing much better. According to SteamDB data, the...
News Take a Tour of PS5's Massive ChinaJoy 2024 Booth
Shanghai summer
Sony rarely attends gaming conventions anymore, so it’s something of a novelty to see the platform holder’s ChinaJoy 2024 booth. This video clip, spotted and uploaded by Gematsu, shows how Astro Bot will take centre stage at the show set to get underway from 26th July through 29th July. It’ll be joined by the first ever PS5...
Rumour Tales of Xillia Remaster for PS5, PS4 Possibly Leaked
Telling Tales
A Tales of Xillia remaster might finally be happening — with an emphasis on 'might'. We've tagged this article as a rumour with good reason, because based on the evidence, this supposed leak could easily go either way. Originally spotted by Reddit users, a number of European retailers (which are all owned by one parent company, it...
News Beetlejuice Resurrected for MultiVersus' Second PS5, PS4 Season
Samurai Jack also on deck
Samurai Jack will join the roster of MultiVersus when the new season launches on 23rd July, and he’ll be joined by Beetlejuice at a later date. “With his unmatched swordsmanship and incredible agility, he’s truly a force to be reckoned with, and in the new MultiVersus gameplay trailer, Samurai Jack’s fighting skills...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 538
Infinite wealth
There was no week of Gareth Southgate thumbnails, because football is sadly not coming home. Alas, the Olympics await, so more sporting disappointments beckon. In the meantime, let’s WAYP. Aaron Bayne: It's a mixture of the Concord open beta, No Man's Sky, and maybe some Diablo IV for me this weekend. Issy van der Velde: I'm...
News 'PlayStation's Blessed with Marketing Budgets We're Not Able to Enjoy,' Xbox Bigwig Bemoans
Marketing man doesn't mince his words
Microsoft is in a dire position in Europe, with the latest round of data suggesting PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X|S by a ratio of almost 10:1 on the continent. One of the reasons for that enormous discrepancy all comes down to brand awareness, and Sony has spent the past 30 years carefully and effectively...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Sells 2.2 Million Copies for $100
Early Access scheme brings home the bacon
It’s nothing new in the games industry, but it’s probably something you’re going to see a lot more: an eye-watering 2.2 million people coughed up $99.99 to purchase EA Sports College Football 25’s Deluxe Edition, which launched three days early, on 16th July. The game is available for everyone from...
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? EA Play's subscription – formerly known as EA Access – offers a catalogue of downloadable PS5 and PS4 titles to members, as well as various in-game perks, including in-game content. On this page, we're going to list all EA Play Games on PS5, PS4, as well as answer...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: All Characters and Best Builds
Agents of mayhem
Looking for a list of all characters and best builds in Zenless Zone Zero? Building a party of unassailable allies is the best part of any gacha game, and HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG outing is no different. But what is the current crop of characters or Agents available in the game, and what's the best way to build them? On this...
News House of Golf 2 Gets Putt Back with Delay to August on PS5
Bogey
Starlight Games, a relatively new UK studio founded and led by veteran devs, has pushed back the launch of its debut title, House of Golf 2. The news comes alongside a new trailer, announcing the new release date of 16th August, 2024. The game was initially planned for release on 25th July, so the crazy golf title is only a couple of weeks or...
Poll Are You Playing Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess?
Oni time will tell
Capcom's rather unorthodox action game, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, is out now on PS5 and PS4. In it, you essentially play as a shrine maiden's bodyguard, as she attempts a pilgrimage across the land. Structurally, the title's broken up between levels, and gameplay revolves around having to protect your elegant ally against...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Master Tapes
Going ape for tapes
Looking for how to get Master Tapes in Zenless Zone Zero? Master Tapes are the secondary gacha currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, which can be used on Stable Signal Searches, the game's permanent banner. They should not be confused with Encrypted Master Tapes, which can be used on time-limited banners instead. On this...
Mini Review Let's School (PS5) - School Management Sim Fails to Make the Grade
See me after class
Let’s School is a management simulator which will have you rebuilding a school back to its former glory. Once a student of the educational institution and now its headmaster, it only makes sense that the first ever school you manage will be one days away from financial ruin. The game misses out on any humanity by treating the...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Encrypted Master Tapes
Tale of the tape
Looking for how to get Encrypted Master Tapes in Zenless Zone Zero? Encrypted Master Tapes are the most important gacha currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, as they can be spent on Exclusive Channel Signal Searches and W-Engine Signal Searches. In short, this is the currency required to pull on time-limited banners. On this...
News Unknown 9: Awakening Steps Up with New Gameplay Walkthrough Trailer
Less unknown now
Bandai Namco has released new gameplay footage of the upcoming action adventure title, Unknown 9: Awakening. In it, you get to see about eight minutes of the game, with an emphasis on combat and stealth encounters. The main hook is that lead character Haroona has the ability to "step" — a power that lets her temporarily...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Active Redemption Codes and How to Redeem Them (2.4 Update)
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 Boba, Bare Feet, and Bins Headline Honkai: Star Rail's Big PS5 Update
A return to the Xianzhou Luofu
The next major Honkai: Star Rail update is coming 31st July, and it’s taking the Trailblazer back to the Xianzhou Luofu. Yeah, we know, we didn’t like the story much there either – but there’s an opportunity to start afresh here, as the Wardance Ceremony gets underway. This storyline is set to span two full...
Review Nobody Wants to Die (PS5) - Film Noir Meets Cyberpunk in This Stylish Detective Thriller
Who wants to live forever?
What would happen if humans created a way to make death optional by transferring consciousness from one body to another? Nobody Wants to Die answers that question in the most realistic way possible: the rich live forever, and the poor barely live at all. Set in New York in 2329, Nobody Wants To Die tells the story of...
News PS5 Pro Still Likely to Launch This Year, Tokyo Game Show Reveal Possible
Professional opinion
Update: An innocuous tweet from gaming tipster Tom Henderson appears to have been taken out of context, as the writer has provided an update on the PS5 Pro, based on his knowledge. According to Insider Gaming, devs will be required to support Sony’s supercharged system from 15th September, and while this doesn’t mean a...
News Beloved Murder Mystery Game The Case of the Golden Idol Gets PS5, PS4 Ports Next Week
Out on 23rd July
The highly regarded mystery game The Case of the Golden Idol will make its way to PlayStation next week as PS5 and PS4 ports have been confirmed to be releasing on 23rd July 2024. Using point-and-click gameplay, you'll solve a series of murders across 50 years of history using your deductive skills to fill in the blanks. Check out...
News Celebrate PowerWash Simulator's Second Washer-Versary with Free, Filthy Content
The Muckingham Files continue
Somehow, the soothing washer-sim PowerWash Simulator is now two years old, and as a part of what is being called its Washer-Versary, it has some filthy free content for all you clean freaks. Publisher Square Enix and developer FuturLab have revealed The Muckingham Files Part 3, with the free update already live on PS5...
News Walk on the Wild Side with Diablo 4's Spiritborn Class in October
Apex predator
Diablo 4 is gearing up for its first expansion in October, and Vessel of Hatred is set to spice things up a bit, introducing an all-new class. To tide us over in these lean times, Blizzard has entrusted us with a cinematic trailer introducing the animalistic Spiritborn, which calls upon the power of Spirit Guardians to strike down its...
News Overwatch 2's Newest Support Hero, Juno, Will Be Playable This Weekend
Pew pew
Overwatch 2's newest hero is a highly mobile Martian Support named Juno, and for a limited window, you can see how she stacks up against the rest of the crew. You'll have to be quick, however; this limited-time trial runs from today, 19th July, to the 21st. Versatility appears to be the name of Juno's game, with many of her weapons and...
News Sony Appears to Have Leaked Helldivers 2's Next Warbond
Wrap yourself in Freedom's Flame
The latest in a long line of publisher/developer snafus, it seems Sony has leaked the name and description of the next Warbond pack coming to Helldivers 2, whether Arrowhead was ready or not. Spied by IGN, players on Reddit have reported getting a PlayStati
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 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 PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 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 Classic Stages Return in Sonic X Shadow Generations Comparison Trailer
Generation leap
Sonic X Shadow Generations is still a good few months away, but SEGA is getting hedgehog fans excited with small updates here and there. The latest comes in the form of a comparison trailer, placing classic Shadow levels side by side with the revamped versions in the upcoming game. As you can see, stages from Sonic games in which...
Poll Are You Playing the Concord Open Beta?
Take aim
The Concord beta is now open to everyone over the weekend, across both PS5 and PC. And, if you jumped into the early access beta last weekend, you can dive straight back into this open period, with your previous progress intact. But will you be taking Concord for a spin over the next few days? We quite enjoyed our time with the...
News Play C-Smash VRS in Pancake Mode on PS5 from 26th September
Dreams cast
Back when Cosmic Smash launched on Dreamcast in 2001, it was a traditional arcade-style tennis title you played with a controller. Wolf & Wood reimagined the release for PSVR2 last year as C-Smash VRS, using motion controls and a first-person perspective to make for a more expressive experience. We loved it, but not everyone has...
News Horror Hit The Mortuary Assistant Creeping onto PS5, PS4 in August
It lives again
If you're into your horror games, you may be aware of The Mortuary Assistant — an indie adventure title that's been a huge success on PC and Nintendo Switch. Now, it's finally coming to PS5 and PS4, alongside a definitive edition update for all existing versions. As the name suggests, The Mortuary Assistant has you working a shift...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Monochrome Film
Back to black-and-white
Looking for how to get Monochrome Film in Zenless Zone Zero? Monochrome Film is the primary premium, paid currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, which can only be acquired by spending real money in the game. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to explain how to get Monochrome Film. What Is...
News We Find This PS5 Wishlist Issue Irrationally Irksome
Is it discounted or not?
While it’s overwhelmingly a great console, there are no shortage of small irritations which detract from the overall PS5 experience. One that’s been irking this author irrationally for months now is how the wishlist displays discounts. It really shouldn’t be a difficult concept: if you’ve flagged a game as one...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Polychrome
Polychrome pocket
Looking for how to get Polychrome in Zenless Zone Zero? Polychrome is the most important currency in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, because it can be exchanged for Encrypted Master Tapes, Master Tapes, and Battery Charge, all of which form the foundations of the release. On this page, as par
Mini Review Asphalt Legends Unite (PS5) - Over-the-Top Arcade Racer Serves Up Some Free Fun
Simple and silly
The era of outrageous arcade racers is all but dead these days. The likes of Forza Horizon and The Crew Motorfest have picked up the mantle, but we miss the days of sliding our Ferrari F50s around corners at right-angles, with retina burning SEGA blue skies and pumping c*ck rock providing the perfect backdrop. It’d be a criminal...
News There's Already Concern Over Concord's Player Count as Open Beta Begins
Shoot to kill
Concord's open beta begins today (that's the 18th July) on PS5 and PC, welcoming anyone and everyone into the hero-shooter fray. But this celebratory moment is in danger of being overshadowed by talk of the game's player count. Indeed, the previous early access beta — which ran from the 12th July to the 14th July — reportedly...
News Splitgate 2 Announced for 2025, More News Coming in August
Devs creating "dream sequel"
1047 Games has announced Splitgate 2, a sequel to its viral hit multiplayer shooter from a few years back. Much like the original, Splitgate 2 will be a free-to-play FPS, with its main hook being the ability to drop portals on the battlefield to get the best of your opponents. It's confirmed for both PS5 and PS4, and...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Will Be One of USA's Biggest PS5 Games This Year
Concurrent players near 750k in Early Access
There have been comfortably over 700,000 people playing EA Sports College Football 25 online across all platforms at times this week – and it’s technically not even out yet. The long-awaited American football game can be enjoyed for up to ten hours as part of subscription EA Play, while those who...
News Only Two New PS5 Titles Infiltrated the European Top Ten for the First Half of 2024
Older releases round out the list
Here’s a reminder that most people are perfectly content buying and playing older games on their spangly new systems: only two new PS5 titles released in 2024 managed to make the year’s top ten so far. That’s right, despite Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Tekken 8, Stellar Blade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and...
News PS5 Simply Can't Match the Pace of 2023 in Europe
But holding steady
For the first half of 2024, sales of PS5 are down 16 per cent year-over-year. While this may sound like cause for concern, it’s worth noting it’s still comfortably the region’s best-selling console, and it’s competing with a particularly fruitful period. In the early months of 2023, Sony widely promoted the platform’s...
News WWE Wrestlers Team Up in Warzone, Modern Warfare 3 Season 5 Update
Rhea Ripley! Cody Rhodes! Rey Mysterio!
WWE superstars Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes, and Rey Mysterio have been announced as the next famous faces to appear in the crossover bonanza that is the Call of Duty series. Available from next week on 24th July 2024 in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, you'll unlock the Rhea Ripley skin as soon as you purchase the...
News Pacific Drive Gets Photo Mode, New Customisation Options, More in Free Update
Paid cosmetics pack also available
Developer Ironwood Studios has just released a big update for its supernatural driving game, Pacific Drive. This is the first major content update for the title, bringing new features and gameplay to the experience for free. Photo mode is perhaps the biggest new addition, allowing you to take snapshots of your...
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