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  • News Final Fantasy 16's Liquid Flame Boss Battle on PS5 Will Melt Your Eyes

    Ifrit, eat your heart out

    It's been nine long years since the launch of the last mainline Final Fantasy game, and the anticipation for Final Fantasy XVI (launching 22nd June on PS5) is becoming an all-consuming conflagration. Dumping further fuel on the flames (pardon the pun), Square Enix, via IGN's First series, has debuted some scintillating new...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Final Fantasy
  • News The Expanse, a PS5 and PS4 Narrative Adventure, Brings Back the Telltale Games Label

    Under new managment

    The upcoming game adaptation of the sci-fi series of the same name, The Expanse: A Telltale Series, is coming to PS5 and PS4, with the first five episodes dropping on 27th July. We got a new trailer showing off some gameplay, which we've seen scant little of up until this point. Now to be clear, this isn't the OG Telltale team;...

    • Telltale Games
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • The Expanse
  • News Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

    On charges of insider trading

    Yuji Naka, the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog and face of the infamously broken Balan Wonderworld, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting guilt on insider trading charges. Additionally, he has been fined twice, to the tune of ¥2.5 million and ¥170 million, or slightly less than 1.5 million...

    • Industry
  • Random Final Fantasy 16's PS5 Performance Mode Made Moogles Look Like Hedgehogs

    Kupo!

    As Final Fantasy fans well know, Moogles are a mainstay of the series (introduced in Final Fantasy III), and are as iconic as they are capricious. The little blighters made life difficult during the development of the imminent Final Fantasy XVI, too, according to some amusing anecdotes from the game's developers. In a new interview, XVI...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • Final Fantasy
  • News Here's Why You Need to Tune in to Ubisoft's E3-Style Livestream

    Wait, whats that game?

    Ubsoft's annual Forward showcase is approaching, taking place on 12 June at 10 am PT / 6 pm BST, and we got a new sizzle reel promising impending gameplay for games we've had our eyes on for a while now. During the French publisher's time in the spotlight, expect to see live updates on games such as Avatar: Frontiers of...

    • Industry
    • Ubisoft
  • News Diablo 4 PS5, PS4 Early Launch Faces Invalid License Issues

    Blizzard is investigating

    It was never going to be as smooth and problem-free as Blizzard wanted it to be, was it? Diablo 4 is available to play now on PS5, PS4 via the four days of early access granted by the Ultimate Edition, and many users are encountering an error to do with license issues. This is preventing them from playing the game, but it...

    • Blizzard
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Diablo
  • Guide Street Fighter 6 Guide: Your Ultimate Resource

    Master Capcom's latest

    Welcome to our Street Fighter 6 guide, your ultimate resource to Capcom's new PS5 and PS4 fighter. In our Street Fighter 6 review, we awarded the title a 9/10 and described it as an "absolute humdinger of a sequel". Within this guide, we'll help you make the most of World Tour mode, reveal the best characters, and answer all...

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    • Street Fighter 6
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • News Animal Crossing-Esque Disney Dreamlight Valley Reveals Huge Roadmap for PS5, PS4

    Belle, we're waiting.gif

    Disney Dreamlight Valley may lack the polish of Animal Crossing, but it has one advantage on Nintendo’s iconic slice of life series: it’s guaranteed to get updated for as long as developer Gameloft considers it viable to do so. Considering the title’s popularity, that commitment’s certainly going to continue through...

    • Gameloft
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Disney Dreamlight Valley
    • Updates
  • Guide Diablo 4 Guide: Your Ultimate Beginner's Resource

    Help for getting started with Diablo 4

    Diablo 4 is the latest entry in Blizzard's long-running action RPG franchise, and it's just as addictive as previous entries in the series. With deep, meaningful character customisation, endlessly exciting combat, and a compelling narrative that drives the player forward, it's a fantastic adventure but one...

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    • Diablo 4
    • PS5
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YesterdayThu, 1st Jun 2023

  • Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (June 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...

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    • PS Stars
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • News Final Fantasy 16 Demo Spotted on PS Store

    It's almost time

    The long-promised playable demo for Final Fantasy XVI will obviously have to release in the near future, since the full game is out on the 22nd June. And as spotted by users on Reddit, the demo now shows up on the PS Store, specifically if you're browsing via mobile. We weren't able to replicate this ourselves, but it's possible...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • Final Fantasy
  • News Meta Quest 3 Revealed as Cheaper, All-In Rival to PS5's PSVR2

    Meta Quest 2 also goes dirt cheap

    Facebook’s parent company Meta has revealed its latest virtual reality headset, the Meta Quest 3, which likes its predecessor is a standalone device that requires no external hardware. With a starting price point of $499.99, the new unit is actually considerably cheaper than PSVR2’s $549.99 – especially when...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Meta
    • Meta Quest 3
  • Feature PSVR2 Three Months Later - The Good, The Bad, and The Worrying

    Welcome to reality

    PSVR2 launched just over three months ago at the time of writing this article. Sony's second foray into the potentially wonderful world of virtual reality, the headset itself has been praised as a great bit of kit, providing some impressive technical specs and being relatively easy to actually use — a common complaint in the...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Polls
    • Features
  • News Instant Character Swapping in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Is Unlimited in the Open World

    Choose your Spidey

    In Marvel's Spider-Man 2, we'll be playing as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales throughout the adventure. The two superheroes have a lot in common but, as we saw in the recent gameplay demonstration, they also have unique powers and abilities. The demo showed off how fast it'll be to switch between characters, and while that was...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Spider-Man
  • News Well Actually, Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater PS5 Will Reuse the Original Voice Lines

    Triangle strategy

    Perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised, considering we knew the original voice cast was returning, but Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater will actually reuse the original voice lines as well. In an interview with the Verge, Tommy Williams, head of communications for Konami i

    • Konami
    • PS5
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • News Spider-Man 2 Map 'Roughly Twice the Size', Adds Queens and Brooklyn

    New open world activity revealed

    Insomniac Games has revealed the map for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be "roughly twice the size" of the one in Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, with new districts like Queens and Brooklyn included in the PS5 sequel. In addition, the studio has teased new activities to complete in the open...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Spider-Man
  • News Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Blames 'Outside Forces' for Firm's Poor Reputation

    Bigwig speaks out as acquisition hangs in the balance

    Bobby Kotick, the boss at the embattled video game publisher Activision Blizzard, has told Variety that there has never been a “systemic issue with harassment” at the organisation – despite being targeted by the State of California for its alleged “frat boy” culture. In the aftermath of...

    • Activision
    • Industry
    • Bobby Kotick
  • News Fast-Paced FPS Bulletstorm VR Kick Stomps PSVR2

    Guns up

    The rapid PS3 first-person shooter Bulletstorm will be bringing its distinct combat style to PSVR2, after being officially announced for Meta Quest 2 during a livestream earlier today. The original, developed by People Can Fly, launched in 2011 on the PS3 – and you can find our original review through here if you dare exploring our...

    • People Can Fly
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Bulletstorm
    • Announcements
  • Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for June and July 2023

    Street Fighter! Final Fantasy! Diablo!

    June's a pretty busy time for exciting, third-party, heavy-hitters on PlayStation 5 and PS4, with plenty of great new games all vying for your attention. As always, we've been busy putting together some highlights headed to both systems soon, as well as a larger selection of games that'll also be available...

    • Guides
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Deals
    • Features
  • News The Front Mission 1st Remake Goes to War on PS5, PS4 This Month

    Tactical RPG hits Sony hardware

    Forever Entertainment has today confirmed it's porting the Front Mission 1st: Remake to PS5, PS4 after a Trophy listing leaked its existence, releasing later this month on 30th June 2023. The tactical RPG returns with a modern mode said to sport improved controls, and the soundtrack has also been orchestrated. "With...

    • Forever Entertianment
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Front Mission
    • Release Dates
  • News Spider-Man 2 PS5 Gameplay: 'You've Seen Nothing Yet', Says Peter Parker Actor

    Spider sensation

    Much has been made of the gameplay reveal for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which debuted during the PlayStation Showcase last week. The video, which runs just over ten minutes, features cutscenes, combat, and back-to-back set pieces in what is a breathless first look at how the PS5 exclusive will actually play. The trailer racked up some...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Spider-Man
  • News Want More Metal Gear Solid Remakes for PS5? You Need to Ensure Konami Knows

    Money talks

    Want to see more classic Metal Gear Solid remakes on PS5? You'll need to communicate that wish to Konami in the language in which it's most fluent: that of dollar dollar bills, y'all. Speaking to IGN, a Konami representative was careful not to mention any new games, but did say that "regarding remakes of previous games in the series...

    • Konami
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • News Tech Industry Continues to Take a Beating with Marvel's Midnight Suns Dev Latest to Be Hit by Layoffs

    Around 30 employees affected

    Firaxis, the venerable strategy game studio behind legendary franchises like XCOM (the reboots) and Civilization, has been hit with a round of layoffs. As reported by Axios, as many as 30 employees have been let go from the company, which is owned by parent company Take-Two Interactive and published by 2K Games. After a...

    • 2K Games
    • Industry
  • News Expect Utter Carnage As Devolver Digital Schedules Livestream

    Volvy's back, gamers

    Devolver Digital, easily the industry's most colourful and eccentric publisher, is the fine purveyor of all things indie. A new showcase has been announced, taking place on 8th June at 3 pm PT / 11 pm BST, as part of Geoff Keighley's annual Summer Game Fest. Things will no doubt get weird, uncomfortable even, as Devolver Digital...

    • Summer Game Fest
    • Devolver Digital
    • Events
  • News High Hopes for New Studio Founded by The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077 Veteran

    Rare optimism

    A new studio, headed by Mateusz Kanik, has been announced, called Blank. Kanik was the lead game designer on The Witcher 2, game director on Cyberpunk 2077, and like other developers on the team, a CD Projekt Red veteran of many years. You can see concept art for the studio's first project above, which purports to be a...

    • Industry
    • Blank
  • News Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice Is a New PSVR2 Game with Dishonored Vibes

    Out later this year

    Fast Travel Games has joined Bulletstorm VR in confirming a new game for PSVR2 alongside the news of a Meta Quest 3 headset. The publisher is bringing Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice, a first-person stealth g

    • Fast Travel Games
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Vampire: The Masquerade
    • Announcements
  • News Avian Skateboarding Indie Game Skatebird Finally Flies onto PS5, PS4 Today

    Something to tweet about

    If you enjoy the likes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but wish it had more feathers, you're in luck. Skatebird has just launched on PS5 and PS4 today, 1st June 2023. Nearly two years out from its initial release, this cute indie title is now available on Sony's consoles for £16.99 / $19.99. So, what is this exactly? As you can...

    • Glass Bottom Games
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Skatebird
  • News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reiterates 2023 Release as Siegfried Gameplay Shines

    The dragonslayer is here

    It's been a while since we had an update on upcoming fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, but a new gameplay trailer just dropped, and it reiterates that the title is still on track for a 2023 release — much like its fellow Granblue Fantasy project, Granblue Fantasy: Relink. One of the new characters coming to...

    • Cygames
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Granblue Fantasy
    • Trailers
  • News Samurai Shodown's Netcode Update Skips Spring, Now Set for Late Summer

    Rollback the rollback

    Just in case you had forgotten (because we certainly did), Samurai Shodown was meant to be getting a significant update this spring. Said update would implement rollback netcode, supposedly fixing the game's somewhat shoddy performance when fighting online against other players. SNK's samurai slasher is really good fun, but...

    • SNK
    • PS4
    • Samurai Shodown

Wednesday31st May 2023

  • Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (29th May to 4th June)

    Hit the streets

    What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? The release calendar picks up the speed a bit this week, as we hurtle head-first into a stacked June. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2023, all new PSVR2 games release dates in...

    • PS Store
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Release Dates
    • Guides
  • News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023 Announced

    Basketball! Dinosaurs! Ninjas!

    Sony has today confirmed the line-up of PS5, PS4 titles coming to PS Plus Essential for the month of June 2023. From Tuesday, 6th June 2023, you'll be able to download and play the following: NBA 2K23 (PS5, PS4) | Review Jurassic World Evolution 2 (PS

    • PS5
    • PS4
    • PS Plus
  • News Sony Under Fire for Allegedly Abusing Its Dominance in the Industry

    Allegedly

    Sony has become the target of an antitrust probe by the Romanian Competition Council, which has raised concerns that the firm is abusing its dominant position within the console gaming market. How exactly? According to the RCC, it's because Sony sells video games exclusively through the PlayStation Store and for banning competing...

    • Sony
    • Industry
  • News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.25 Is Out Now on PS5, Get the Patch Notes Here

    Bug fixes galore

    A new patch for the PS5 version of Horizon Forbidden West is available to download now, specifically targeting the new Burning Shores DLC. Weighing in at 1.121GB, it'll update the game to version number 1.25. With no glaring issues in the expansion left to deal with, though, Guerrilla Games has focused on another sweep of small bug...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Horizon
    • Patches
  • Poll Which PS5 Blockbuster Will You Be Playing in June?

    The holy trinity

    Six months in, and 2023 has been great for games. But ever since the start of the year, we've been sitting here looking at the June release schedule and sweating. This is the month that includes Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, an Final Fantasy XVI — in that order. These are three of the most anticipated PS5 titles to date (and...

    • PS5
    • Polls
    • Features
  • Feature Everything Revealed At The Evercade Showcase Vol. 1

    Time Extension Duke Nukem! Sunsoft! Delphine! VS hardware!

    Today, Blaze released the latest Evercade Showcase, lifting the lid on the next few cartridge collections for the retro-focused family of systems. The show revealed four new publishing partners for the Evercade platform and a total of 29 new games across six cartridge collections – all of which are...

    • Features
    • Evercade
  • Mini Review Beat Saber (PSVR2) - A Serviceable Port of One of VR's Best Games

    May the force feedback be with you

    Beat Saber is one of the best VR experiences you can play. The king of the VR rhythm scene and a constant presence on top-seller lists, Beat Saber finally makes its way over to the current generation with PSVR2. To read our initial thoughts on the PSVR game from 2018, you can view that here. To see how the port...

    • Reviews
    • Beat Games
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Beat Saber
  • News Street Fighter 6 Will Show Whether Your Opponent's PS5, PS4 Is Wired or Wireless

    Knockout

    Prepare for potential toxicity, as Street Fighter 6 will include an indicator that demonstrates whether an opponent is playing on a wired system or with Wi-Fi. Despite having absolutely excellent rollback netcode, Capcom’s programming obviously can’t overcome a bad connection, and many fighting game fanatics feel players should use a...

    • Capcom
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Street Fighter
  • News Shocking: Hideo Kojima Not Involved in Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake

    Neither is Yoji Shinkawa

    It really shouldn't come as a surprise, but Konami has now announced series creator Hideo Kojima is not involved in the development of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The remake is led by Konami itself with assistance from port team Virtuos Studio, and artist Yoji Shinkawa isn't part of the production either. "They are...

    • Konami
    • PS5
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Actor Researched the 'Behaviours of Addiction' Ahead of Venom Role

    Complicated

    Yuri Lowenthal portrays Peter Parker in the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2, where we know a series of unfortunate events have apparently led to a bleak future for New York City. We've seen the actor portraying a very aggressive Venom-suited Spidey in that recent gameplay reveal, the actor has described the work that was done to portray...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Spider-Man
  • Mini Review The Tartarus Key (PS4) - Quality PS1 Horror All About Puzzles

    SAW loser

    If games paying tribute to the low poly graphics of the PS1 era are going to be this good, then long may the renaissance continue. The Tartarus Key is a lot like classic Resident Evil without any of the combat or the undead enemies, told from the first-person perspective. You've woken up in a booby-trapped mansion, and a series of...

    • Reviews
    • Armor Games
    • PS4
    • The Tartarus Key
    • Mini Reviews
  • Guide When Is Summer Game Fest Live?

    Dates, times, and what to expect

    When is Summer Game Fest Live? Every year, presenter and producer Geoff Keighley brings us Summer Game Fest, and the main event is a big, live presentation full of game announcements and updates. With E3 cancelled, this has become the focal point of the summer's season of gaming events. It'll be well worth watching...

    • Summer Game Fest
    • Geoff Keighley
    • Events
    • Guides
    • Features
  • News Here's How to Play Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5 Early

    Kan't hardly wait

    Mortal Kombat 1's release date of 19th September is on the horizon, which might still be too far off for some. Thankfully, players that can't wait actually have some avenues for relief on hand, with a beta coming for those who have pre-ordered, in addition to a major stress test being planned. The Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress...

    • Warner Bros
    • PS5
    • Mortal Kombat
  • News Diablo 4 Dev Promises Servers Will Survive Launch Day Surge

    Prepped and ready

    With the demonic onset of Diablo 4 almost upon us, it doesn't take an apocalyptic prophet of the end times to predict the awesome action RPG is going to be massive. Understandably, fans are concerned about whether servers will be up to the inevitable strain come launch day, a fear which has been allayed previously. Nevertheless,...

    • Blizzard
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Diablo
  • News God of War Art Director Joins Netflix for AAA Project

    A new IP from the company

    Raf Grassetti, the former art director at God of War team Santa Monica Studio, has today announced he's joining Netflix to help create "a new original IP AAA game". Working with the likes of Joseph Staten (Halo), Jerry Edsall (Shadowrun, Gears 5), and Chacko Sonny (former executive producer of

    • Sony
    • Netflix
    • Industry
  • Mini Review Loop8: Summer of the Gods (PS4) - Shallow RPG With a Repetitive Time Loop Mechanic

    Let’s do the time warp again

    Part visual novel, part RPG, Loop8: Summer of the Gods is an interesting idea which unfortunately ends up stuck in a bit of a rut. It all starts off well enough, with the game’s protagonist Nini moving to a small town and one of the few safe havens left on Earth. Humanity has been driven to the brink of extinction...

    • Reviews
    • XSEED Games
    • PS4
    • Loop8: Summer of the Gods
    • Mini Reviews
  • News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Takes the Action Outside on PS5, PS4 in October

    Going turbo

    Just like that, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged has been announced by Milestone. Considering the original was the studio's best-selling game ever, we suppose a sequel was inevitable — and here it is. The debut trailer is CG, but it teases a number of interesting new twists to the formula. Based on the collectible toy cars of the...

    • Milestone
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Hot Wheels Unleashed 2
    • Announcements
  • News Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Gameplay Shows Avatar Customisation, Combat, More

    PS5, PS4 RPG looks sharp

    Bandai Namco has released a suitably in-depth gameplay overview trailer for Sword Art Online: Last Recollection. The video covers quite a lot of stuff, including combat mechanics, zone exploration, equipment systems, skill trees, and even avatar customisation. Yep, you'll once again be able to alter the look of main...

    • Bandai Namco
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Sword Art Online
    • Trailers
  • News Final Monster Hunter Rise Event Will Stream on 7th June

    Bonus update will be revealed

    Capcom has revealed the last digital event for Monster Hunter Rise will be livestreamed next week on 7th June 2023. In it will be details on a "Bonus Update" for the PS5, PS4 title as well as a developer roundtable where the team reflects on the game as well as the Sunbreak expansion. "Find out what's coming in the...

    • Capcom
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Monster Hunter
  • Random Miles Morales Foils Quantum Bodega Robbery in Across the Spider-Verse Clip

    Why do people say ATM machine?

    A PlayStation-exclusive clip for the upcoming Across the Spider-Verse animated film has dropped, and while not quite so long as either of the two trailers we've seen previously, it's still a good bit of slapstick fun in its own right. We see a new character, The

    • Sony
    • Spider-Man
    • Movies
    • Random
  • Interview Disgaea 7 Director Shunsuke Minowa Talks Vows of the Virtueless

    Yes, dood!

    Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is the next entry in the venerable Japanese strategy RPG franchise, and it marches on to PS5 and PS4 in October. Push Square was fortunate enough to get to talk to Disgaea 7 director Shunsuke Minowa about what fans can expect from the game, and what lessons have been learned since somewhat controversial...

    • NIS
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Disgaea
  • News Find a Taste for the Finer Things with Free French Train Sim World 3 Expansion on PS5, PS4

    Magnifique

    Dovetail Games, the developer of one of this author’s personal favourites Train Sim World 3, was recently acquired by French giant Focus Entertainment. And the UK developer has decided to celebrate by making one of its best routes free to download on PS5 and PS4: the excellent LGV Méditerranée from Marseille to Avignon. This, for our...

    • Dovetail Games
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Train Sim World
    • DLC

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