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Tuesday30th Jan 2024
News Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sounding Like the Scoundrel Simulator We Always Wanted
Honour among thieves
Star Wars Outlaws is one of the more intriguing pieces of media set in that galaxy far, far, away, seemingly designed to draw in lapsed fans of a particular vintage like ourselves. It takes place in the fertile space between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, concerned with the seedier, less sterile corners of the...
News Following Embracer Shutdown, Volition Veterans Form New Outfit Shapeshifter Games
Every cloud has a silver lining
Volition Games, best known for its (now defunct) Saint's Row series, was shuttered by publisher Embracer Group following the release of a reboot of the franchise in 2022. Embracer's slow-motion implosion is something we've been chronicling for what feels like an age (in reality, it's been six months), so it's nice to...
Monday29th Jan 2024
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 Spanish Sales of PS Portal Are Gaining on PSVR2
PS5 peripherals compete
A new report from Gamereactor covers Spain's final two weeks of software and hardware sales in 2023, and it looks as though Sony's divisive PS Portal is doing alright for itself. In fact, a comparison with PSVR2 suggests it's becoming the country's PS5 companion of choice. The article states that PSVR2 has so far sold about...
News Deus Ex Game Reportedly Cancelled, Almost 100 Devs Laid Off
Another project cut by the Embracer Group
A new report from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier suggests an unannounced Deus Ex game at Eidos Montreal has now been cancelled by the Embracer Group. The RP
Mini Review Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord (PSVR2) - Teamwork Makes the Scream Work
Bustin' makes me feel good
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord has you take up the role of San Fransisco's newest addition to the Ghostbusters crew. Its fluid, intuitive, and satisfying controls create an enjoyable and immersive experience that will hook fans of the supernatural series, even when the action becomes ever-so-slightly repetitive...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
Can't be for nothing/10
We understand this is a bit of a weird poll since some of you will have already given the original The Last of Us: Part 2 a score, but we've got to be thorough with these things so that our Best PS5 Games lists are all correctly updated! The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is the same game, but it looks slightly better and comes...
News State of Play Announced, Covering More Than 15 PS5, PSVR2 Games
Finally
Sony has finally announced the heavily rumoured State of Play presentation. Set to be broadcast on Wednesday 31st January, the showcase will predominantly feature "extended looks" at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin. That's not all, though, as the State of Play will feature more than 15 games heading to PS5 and PSVR2 in "2024 and...
Site News Where's Our Suicide Squad PS5 Review?
Ready and waiting
In just a handful of hours, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will release on PS5 via its Deluxe Edition. Marking the first moment it's available to the public, you'd rightly expect reviews from media outlets to have been published by now to help you decide whether it's worth picking up or not — including our own. However,...
News A Final Fantasy 6 Remake Would Take 20 Years to Make, Says Square Enix Producer
Twice as long as FF7
Final Fantasy 7 Remake was a game long thought to be a pipe dream, but Square Enix eventually made it happen. It's being released in three parts, each big enough to be a full game in its own right, but it's happening, and fans are currently bouncing off the walls in excitement for part two, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. While this...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Will Reportedly Launch Before End of March on PS5
Speeding up
If you've been patiently waiting for the arrival of Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, it may be coming much quicker than you think. A recent report from The Loadout states that, in publisher Nacon's latest earnings report, the game is slated for release by 31st March 2024 at the latest. The racer will arrive before the end of the...
News Suicide Squad Already Taken Offline as Glitch Completes the Game for Early Access Players
Servers down for "several hours" now
Less than one hour into Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's public availability via the Deluxe Edition, the game has been taken offline because a bug is auto-completing the entire game for select players. The PS5 title is now up for sale in New Zealand, but closing the servers for maintenance means it'll be...
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 Fresh State of Play Rumours Running Rampant, Lots of Games Speculated
Looks set to be a big one
The Internet has now all but convinced itself Sony will be hosting a new State of Play livestream either this week or next, as insiders kick into overdrive with teasers and vague posts to make it seem like they're in the know. Some certainly are — PS Plus leaker Billbil-kun, for example — while others aren't, so parsing...
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 Suicide Squad's Live-Service Content Isn't Designed to Take Over Your Life
It's not another "life commitment"
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be supported for multiple seasons after the PS5 game comes out at the end of this week, but rather than designing it like a Destiny 2, developer Rocksteady has assured this is not a game that will dominate all your free time. Instead, part of the title's philosophy is to...
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
Soapbox This Is Why Physical Games Are Still Important to Me
Material guy
I’ve got a confession to make: most of my PS5 and PS4 library is digital these days. I understand why the industry is increasingly transitioning away from physical media, and I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t address that right from the off. However, I still purchase plenty of cartridges and discs, and I believe boxed games still...
News Bandai Namco Celebrated Tekken 8's Launch with Dazzling Drone Show Over London
Awesome
Tekken 8 was released on PS5 on Friday, the 26th of January, and Bandai Namco must have known it had a winner on its hands. The developer celebrated the latest entry in the long-running fighting series in a suitably epic fashion, drawing eyes from all over the world to the skies above London. The Bandai Namco UK account posted the below...
News Gameplay Essay Interaction Isn't Explicit Invites Players to Participate on PS5
Slick study
Interaction Isn't Explicit is described as a "short, interactive study" designed to explore the "pros and cons" of traditional gameplay mechanics, and it's free to download on the PlayStation Store. It was added back on 16th of January, but PlayStation just released a trailer for the experimental experience, boosting its discoverability...
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
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Runs at 30fps on PS5
Single save slot confirmed
Capcom's upcoming open world RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is out 26th March on PS5, with a final round of preview coverage going on currently. While impressions seem positive for the most part, there is a potentially troubling rumour going around regarding the game's performance: that Dragon's Dogma 2 will run at just 30...
News Yes, Suicide Squad's PS5 Platinum Will Require You to Kill the Justice League
In case you had any lingering doubts
Put any sentimentality aside: Rocksteady really will insist you kill the Justice League if you want to unlock Suicide Squad’s seemingly accessible PS5 Platinum Trophy. Obviously, it’s the subheadline of the game so there are few surprises here, but you’ll earn gongs for offing the likes of Batman, Superman,...
News Ultrawings 2's PSVR2 Stealth Launch Even Caught Its Developer Off Guard
Not supposed to be out now
Ultrawings 2 released on PSVR2 last Friday, except it wasn't supposed to, and its own developer had no knowledge of it either. Available now on the PS Store for £15.99 / $19.99, Bit Planet Games was just as surprised to see its game live on the storefront, and it's currently trying to work out how such a thing happened...
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 Sony Pulling the Plug on Bloodborne Kart, Must Rebrand
Developer expected it to happen
Sony has gotten in contact with Bloodborne Kart developer Lillith Walther and forced a rebrand of the game in order to cut any official ties with the IP. Revealed in a new YouTube upload, it's stated the team needs to "scrub the branding off of what was previously known as Bloodborne Kart", which is forcing a "short...
News Cancelled Call of Duty Game Posted Online, Was Set in the Future
From the Tony Hawk dev Neversoft
Footage from a scrapped Call of Duty game has surfaced online, revealing in development gameplay of its single player and multiplayer offering. The project was reportedly meant to take the Call of Duty: Ghosts slot in 2013 and would have been the franchise's first entry set in the future before it was cancelled. The...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Seems to Confirm 164 Playable Character Forms
24 of them are Goku and Vegeta
Straight off the back of the new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Bandai Namco has seemingly confirmed that the game will feature a whopping 164 playable character forms. We write 'seemingly' because the number itself hasn't actually been mentioned — but an official screenshot on the publisher's website shows...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Is Ridiculously Good Looking In First Real Trailer
PS5 fighter looks insane
We didn't think any Dragon Ball game would come close to looking as good as Dragon Ball FighterZ until the inevitable sequel — but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has proven us wrong. This upcoming brawler may just be the most gorgeous Dragon Ball title of them all, at least going by this new trailer. Indeed, this is our best...
