Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
News - 2023, Week 34
YesterdaySun, 27th Aug 2023
Preview Persona 3 Reload Shows So Much Promise Despite Missing Features
SEESing the moment
Persona 3 remains a groundbreaking RPG but we were slightly worried if Persona 3 Reload would live up to its legacy. It's been 16 years since the original game first appeared, introducing life simulation mechanics and a considerably darker storyline than its successors. As the game that reshaped Atlus' popular series, expectations...
Mini Review Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles (PS5) - Musical JRPG Hits a Bum Note
Doesn't quite strike a chord
Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles is the combination release of Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom. Originally released in 1999 and 2000 respectively, both games are now available for the first time in the west. Rhapsody II kicks into action by following the titular...
Saturday26th Aug 2023
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (28th August to 3rd September)
A new month awaits
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? The big new release this week is probably Sea of Stars, which will be free with the upper-tiers of PS Plus. Consider this the calm before the storm. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates...
News Alan Wake 2 Was Delayed on PS5 to Avoid Going Neck to Neck with Spider-Man 2
Free from the web
Remedy took the somewhat unexpected decision earlier this year to delay Alan Wake 2 – but not into 2024 like is so common sometimes, but just for a week. Speaking with IGN about the Finnish developer’s decision, gaffer Sam Lake said that it was to space out the release schedule a little so all of the upcoming PS5 titles had an...
Poll What PS5 Game Had the Best Showing at Gamescom Opening Night Live?
Take your pick
Another Gamescom Opening Night Live has come and gone, with Geoff Keighley's latest showcase being... a moderate success, we'd say. In our recent poll, readers were torn between calling the event "good", "poor", and just "okay" — but today, we're not here to judge the show as a whole. Instead, we want to know which PS5 title...
News Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Six Minutes of Superb PS5 Gameplay
Granblue Fantastic
At this point we've seen a lot of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, but this new trailer in particular presents some great looking PS5 gameplay. The six-minute video isn't uncut — and seems to jump between the excursions of two different parties — but it really does sell the title's flashy combat system. Quick combo attacks and a...
Mini Review The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (PS5) - A Bare Bones Asymmetrical Multiplayer Experience
Dead by chainsaw
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a third-person asymmetrical multiplayer horror title from Gun Interactive and Sumo Digital Nottingham. Based on the true story and iconic 1974 movie of the same name, you’ll take on the role of one of the Slaughter Family or one of their victims in three versus four multiplayer matchups. Similar in...
News NBA 2K24 Builds Are Going to Be Totally Different on PS5 This Year
With hopes of starting over
The most important part of the year for every NBA 2K24 player is release day, when everyone locks in their MyPLAYER build ahead of the season. But as has been the case a few years running now, developer Visual Concepts is completely transforming the way builds work – at least on PS5, anyway. If you want to get into the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 491
Short but sweet
The school summer holidays are drawing to a slow conclusion, but there are still a mountain of video games to get through. In fact, the schedule gets so hectic from here on out, you may need more than the weekends to get through it all. Aaron Bayne: I'm on reviewing duties for Firewall Ultra, so I'll be donning Sony's headset for...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Has Gruesomely Descriptive Audio Fatalities
Accessibility gets gory
Accessibility is, mercifully, an enormous part of the industry these days – and Mortal Kombat 1 is no exception. While developer NetherRealm Studios’ efforts should certainly be recognised, the results also include this amusing audio description of one of Li Mei’s fatalities. In it, a narrator describes in intricate...
Friday25th Aug 2023
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2023 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2023 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (August 2023)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2023 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2023 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
Guide Armored Core 6: All Missions
Every Armored Core 6 Mission listed
What are all Missions in Armored Core 6? The game follows a linear structure made up of Missions, with extra optional content that includes Arena Battles and Training Missions. They are all accessible from the main menu. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to list all Missions in the game and provide...
Guide Armored Core 6 Guide: Walkthrough, Boss Fight Strategies, and Best Parts
Your ultimate Armored Core 6 resource
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is the latest entry in the mech series from FromSoftware, released following the likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring. It launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on 25th August 2023. In our Armored Core 6 PS5 rev
News Baldur's Gate 3's Accidental PS5 Console Exclusivity Truncated as Xbox Backtracks
Redmond firm pulls parity
Baldur’s Gate 3 will launch as a PS5 console exclusive early next month – but in a rare occurrence, there’s been no behind-the-scenes shenanigans from Sony to make that the case. The reason the game is coming to Sony’s system before the Xbox Series X|S has always been due to development issues with Microsoft’s...
Rumour God of War Ragnarok DLC Expansion Deep in Development for PS5
Allegedly around 60 per cent complete
An expansion to the uber-popular PlayStation first-party exclusive God of War Ragnarok is allegedly deep in development, according to notorious leaker The Snitch. It should be noted that, while there was a period where the infamous Internet tipster was flawless, the Twitter account has changed hands –...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Balteus
Attack the Watchpoint boss explained
How do you beat Balteus in Armored Core 6? This boss is situated at the end of the Main Mission called Attack the Watchpoint at the end of Chapter 1
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Download Decals and Use Share Codes
Where to input Share IDs
How do you download Decals and use Share Codes in Armored Core 6? A big part of customising your mech is making sure it looks as cool as possible on the battlefield. In the game, you can not only change the look of your own mech, but download other people's. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we are going to reveal how to...
News No Man's Sky's PSVR2 Visuals Take a Massive Leap with Foveated Rendering
See space more clearly
Hello Games’ unprecedented ongoing commitment to No Man’s Sky has continued this week with its enormous Echoes update, adding an entirely new alien race and massively expanded space-based combat. But one other feature buried in the patch notes is the inclusion of foveated rendering for PSVR2, which has had a colossal...
News New Final Fantasy 16 Patch Incoming, But Don't Get Too Excited
Out this week
A new patch for Final Fantasy 16 will be dropping this week, but try not to get too excited when the notification pops up on your PS5. Indeed, this seems to be a very minor update, with the game's official Japanese website mentioning adjustments to how Arcade Mode evaluates your combat performance — and that's pretty much it. A new...
Guide Armored Core 6: Best Weapons - What to Equip on Your Unit
Best Armored Core 6 guns for your Arms and Back
What are the best weapons in Armored Core 6? What should you equip on your Unit, including the Arms and Back? You will want to kit your mech out with the best weapons available to you to ensure the greatest chance of success, so this guide is designed to highlight the best ones as you progress through...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Sea Spider
Ocean Crossing boss explained
How do you beat Sea Spider in Armored Core 6? This boss is at the end of the Main Mission called Ocean Crossing, which concludes Chapter 2. As part of our Armored Cor
Guide Armored Core 6: Attack the Dam Complex
Damn attack
Attack the Dam Complex is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armored Cor
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Should Have Two Huge Patches Built-in for Launch
1,000+ fixes live now for PC version
Larian Studios has gone on record to say the PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 will feature complete parity with the current PC edition when it launches early next month, and the RPG's first patch shares a glimpse at the updates there is to look forward to. Available to scroll through on the official Baldur's Gate 3...
Guide Armored Core 6: Eliminate V.VII
How to beat V.VII Swinburne
Eliminate V.VII is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our Ar
Guide Armored Core 6: Best OS Tuning Upgrades
Where to use OST Chips
What are the best OS Tuning upgrades in Armored Core 6? As you progress through the campaign, you'll unlock the OS Tuning menu in the Garage, which allows you to spend OST Chips on upgrades for your mech — no matter the Weapons or Armor they have equipped. As pa
Guide Armored Core 6: Infiltrate Grid 086
New horizons
Infiltrate Grid 086 is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 2. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to share everything you need to know about
Poll Did You Buy Armored Core 6?
Core fans
It's almost surreal to think that a series like Armored Core is currently one of the biggest talking points in gaming, but that's the power of modern FromSoftware. The latest game in the long-running mecha series — it's only been a ten-year hiatus! — is out now on PS5 and PS4, but will you be adding to the hype? As always, we want to...
Guide Armored Core 6 Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Armored Core 6
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Armored Core 6? As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we are going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to get the Platinum. Our Trophy roadmap will cover questions like whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty Related Trophies. Due to t
News Armored Core 6 Will Break Sales Records Due to Elden Ring's Success
But Bandai Namco is remaining realistic
It’s hard to believe that Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is poised to be one of the biggest games of the year. That’s because we’ve lived through and reported on several Armored Core launches in the past, and never has the niche mech combat property attracted attention quite like this. It makes sense,...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat HC Helicopter
Illegal Entry boss explained
How do you beat HC Helicopter in Armored Core 6? You encounter this boss in a Main Mission named Illegal Entry, which serves as the first main encounter of the game. As part of our Armored
Guide Armored Core 6: Best Armor - What to Equip on Your Frame
Best Armored Core 6 Armor for your Head, Core, Arms, and Legs
What's the best Armor in Armored Core 6? What should you equip on your Frame, including the Head, Core, Arms, and Legs? Protecting your mech with the best Armor is crucial to progress through the campaign, so this guide is designed to highlight the Armor pieces you'll want to pursue. As...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Juggernaut
Operation Wallclimber boss explained
How do you beat Juggernaut in Armored Core 6? This boss is situated at the end of the Main Mission called Operation Wallclimber in Chapter 1. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Attack the Watchpoint
Revelations
Attack the Watchpoint is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armored Core
Guide Armored Core 6: Eliminate the Enforcement Squads
How to beat Heavy Cavalry
Eliminate the Enforcement Squads is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Ocean Crossing
Mind the laser
Ocean Crossing is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that concludes Chapter 2. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going t
Guide Armored Core 6: Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2
Invisibility cloaks
Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2 is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Retrieve Combat Logs
Short, but sweet?
Retrieve Combat Logs is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armored
News Highly Promising PS5 Souls-Like Lords of the Fallen Is Ready for Release
You're already dead
There aren’t many developers not named FromSoftware making compelling Souls-like experiences, but Hexworks may be about to overcome that challenge with Lords of the Fallen. After a recent hands-on session, we dared to describe the outing as in the “upper-echelons” of the increasingly popular genre – hearty praise, indeed...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Smart Cleaner
Infiltrate Grid 086 boss explained
How do you beat Smart Cleaner in Armored Core 6? You'll find this boss at the end of the Main Mission called Infiltrate Grid 086, which opens Chapter 2. As part of our Armored Core 6
Guide Armored Core 6 New Game+: How to Start New Game+ and What Carries Over
New Game Plus in Armored Core 6 explained
How do you start New Game+ in Armored Core 6? What carrier over into New Game+ in Armored Core 6? With three different endings to unlock and more Parts to kit your mech out with, playing the game over again is a good way to see everything the FromSoftware game has to offer. As part of our
News Horror Hit Phasmophobia Delayed on Consoles Due to Fire Incident
Now targeting... October
Phasmophobia, the multiplayer ghost hunting horror game that took PC by storm, is heading to PS5 soon, with full PSVR2 support to boot. However, it won't be coming quite as soon as expected. Originally planned for a release in August, developer Kinetic Games has delayed the launch to October. In a short statement on social...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Earn Mission Ranks
The Perfect Mercenary Trophy guide
How do you earn Mission Ranks in Armored Core 6? If you're looking to master the FromSoftware game, you'll want to earn the best Mission Rank for every Mission in the game. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we are going to reveal how to earn Mission Ranks. Earning an S
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat IB-01: CEL 240
Reach the Coral Convergence boss explained
How do you beat IB-01: CEL 240 in Armored Core 6? This boss is at the end of the Main Mission called Reach the Coral Convergence, which concludes
Guide Armored Core 6: Operation Wallclimber
Bring on the wall
Operation Wallclimber is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armore
Guide Armored Core 6: How Many Missions and Chapters Are There?
Armored Core 6 Chapter list
How many Missions and Chapters are there in Armored Core 6? A game based around Missions rather than open environments, the latest game out of FromSoftware is a much more structured one. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to answer the question: how many Missions and Chapters are there in Armored C
News Kiryu Was Always Meant to Return in Like a Dragon 8, Dev Claims
Ever since his story ended in Yakuza 6
Please note this article contains relatively minor spoilers for Yakuza: Like a Dragon. When Yakuza 6: The Song of Life was billed as the final chapter in series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu's story, more cynical fans would have probably told you that he'd no doubt return at some point. But even with that...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Play Online Multiplayer
When does multiplayer unlock in Armored Core 6?
How do you play online multiplayer in Armored Core 6? As well as the single player campaign, you can also take your customised mech online and battle it out against other players. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we are going to reveal how to play online multiplayer. How Do You Play Online...
Guide Armored Core 6: All Arena Battles and Rewards
How to earn OST Chips
What are all Arena battles and rewards in Armored Core 6? An alternative to the campaign, you can duke it out with other mechs in 1v1 action in the Arena. If you overcome them, you'll be well rewarded. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to reveal all Arena battles and rewards. Armored Core 6: All Arena Battles...
Guide Armored Core 6: Reach the Coral Convergence
One last laugh
Reach the Coral Convergence is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 4. As part of our Arm
Guide Armored Core 6: Grid 135 Cleanup
To aisle three
Grid 135 Cleanup is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armored Core 6
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Enforcer
Underground Exploration - Depth 2 boss explained
How do you beat Enforcer in Armored Core 6? This boss is at the end of the Main Mission called Underground Exploration - Depth 2, which takes place in Chapter 4
Guide Armored Core 6: Illegal Entry
Getting to grips
Illegal Entry is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that automatically starts the game after changing some settings. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to share everything you need to know about Illegal Entry. Armored Core
Guide Armored Core 6: Survey the Uninhabited Floating City
HC Helicopter returns
Survey the Uninhabited Floating City is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our
Rumour Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Targeting Summer 2024 Release at the Earliest
Dreading it
Hot off the back of the unfortunate news that BioWare is cutting roughly 50 jobs, it's now sounding like Dragon Age: Dreadwolf — the studio's next game — is still a long way off. This is according to Jeff Grubb, who's been in-the-know with regards to BioWare in the past. In his latest video, Grubb states that Dreadwolf was actually...
Guide Armored Core 6: Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship
The all seeing eye
Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Ambush the Vespers
How to beat Hawkins and Pater
Ambush the Vespers is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 4. As part of our
News Here's What to Expect if You Spend Extra on The Crew Motorfest for PS5, PS4
Optional additions
While we’re sure many of you will find yourself bristling at the idea of Gold Editions and Ultimate Editions, they’re clearly here to stay. The Crew Motorfest is no different: it has a variety of permutations available for purchase, with the two more expensive options shipping with three-day early access and a bunch of...
News Persona 5 Tactica Battle Gameplay Showcases Revolutionary SRPG Mechanics
Positioning is everything
Persona 5 Tactica is currently gearing up for its 17th November tactical insertion onto PS5 and PS4. To hold us over, we got another Xbox-flavoured trailer (this time showcasing battle gameplay), which features some exciting additions and innovations even veterans of SRPGs might find interesting. Baton Passes are making...
Guide Armored Core 6: Intercept the Corporate Forces
How to beat Locksmith
Intercept the Corporate Forces is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 5. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Underground Exploration - Depth 2
Burrowing deeper
Underground Exploration - Depth 2 is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 4. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6 Tips: 9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing
Beginners advice for Armored Core 6 players
Looking for some Armored Core 6 tips? Given this is FromSoftware's first game in the Armored Core series since 2012, a lot of Dark Souls and Elden Ring fans will be experiencing the franchise for the first time. As such, we have some tips to share to help you get started with the mech-based game. As part...
News Strategy RPG Lost Eidolons Sounds the Charge on PS5
Let slip the dogs of war
Strategy RPG Lost Eidolons puts us in mind of a grittier Fire Emblem, eschewing the colour but none of the tactics. It's out today on PS5, and we got a trailer looking at some of the exciting set-piece battles that await. Lost Eidolons tells a cinematic story of a waning empire riven by civil war from the perspective of...
Guide Armored Core 6: Destroy the Transport Helicopters
Six to down
Destroy the Transport Helicopters is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Destroy Artillery Installations
First excursion
Destroy Artillery Installations is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Strider
Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship boss explained
How do you beat Strider in Armored Core 6? You'll encounter this boss in a Main Mission in Chapter 1 called Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Steal the Survey Data
Overhead ambush
Steal the Survey Data is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that opens Chapter 3. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're goi
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Ice Worm
Destroy the Ice Worm boss explained
How do you beat Ice Worm in Armored Core 6? This boss is at the end of the Main Mission called Destroy the Ice Worm, which concludes Chapter 3. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Attack the Refueling Base
Money flow
Attack the Refueling Base is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our Armored C
Guide Armored Core 6: Shut Down the Closure Satellites
How to beat Ayre
Shut Down the Closure Satellites is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that concludes Chapter 5. As part of our A
Two for one
Publisher Focus Interactive will host a special livestream next week, focusing on "extended gameplay presentations" for both Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. The two titles have shown promise in previous trailers, with Space Marine 2 in particular attracting some positive previews at Gamescom. The...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Heavy Warship
Steal the Survey Data boss explained
How do you beat Heavy warship in Armored Core 6? This boss is at the end of the Main Mission called Steal the Survey Data, which opens Chapter 3. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Attack the Old Spaceport
Wormageddon
Attack the Old Spaceport is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our Armored C
Guide Armored Core 6: Eliminate "Honest" Brute
How to beat Honest Brute
Eliminate "Honest" Brute is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Underground Exploration - Depth 1
What lies below
Underground Exploration - Depth 1 is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that opens Chapter 4. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide
Guide Armored Core 6: Eliminate the Doser Faction
Back to short
Eliminate the Doser Faction is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 2. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide
Guide Armored Core 6: Destroy the Tester AC
One man to down
Destroy the Tester AC is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 1. As part of our Armored
Guide Armored Core 6: Underground Exploration - Depth 3
The final layer
Underground Exploration - Depth 3 is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 4. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Take the Uninhabited Floating City
Fight for your tower
Take the Uninhabited Floating City is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 5. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Tunnel Sabotage
Quick escape
Tunnel Sabotage is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our Armored Core 6 gu
News Fortnite's 'Last Resort' Update Portends Vampires, Buff Fish, and Ahsoka Tano
Oh my
Fortnite still manages to spice things up even after years of dominating the Battle Royale space, and Chapter 4 Season 4's Last Resort looks to be no different. The vampire Kado Thorne has made the Island his home, and players will need to pilfer back all his ill-gotten gains through heists and other chaotic endeavours. Even better, you can...
Guide Armored Core 6: Historic Data Recovery
A grand find
Historic Data Recovery is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our Armored Co
Guide Armored Core 6: Can You Get More Repair Kits?
How to get Repair Kits back
Can you get more Repair Kits in Armored Core 6? One of the most important items in the entire game, Repair Kits allow you to restore some health to your mech and continue fighting. Can you get more, though? As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, we're going to answer the question: can you get more Repair Kits in Armored...
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Beat Ekdromoi EP and Ekdromoi PG
Attack the Refueling Base boss explained
How do you beat Ekdromoi EP and Ekdromoi PG in Armored Core 6? This boss is at the end of the Main Mission called Attack the Refueling Base in Chapter 3. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: How to Make Money Fast
Best money sources in Armored Core 6
How do you make money fast in Armored Core 6? The currency in the game is called COAM, and much like our own Earth, it's money that makes the world go round. You'll need it to buy new Parts for your mech, so it's vital to have a decent bank balance at all times. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Breach the Karman Line
How to beat Rusty
Breach the Karman Line is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 5. As part of our Armor
Guide Armored Core 6: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Armored Core 6?
Are you wondering how long does it take to beat Armored Core 6? FromSoftware is known for making its games last longer than most, so it's no surprise you're interested in how a full playthrough stacks up against the likes of Dark Souls or Elden Ring. As part of our Armored Core 6 guide, w
Guide Armored Core 6: Defend the Old Spaceport
How to beat Raven
Defend the Old Spaceport is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our Arm
Guide Armored Core 6: Heavy Missile Launch Support
Defend with honour
Heavy Missile Launch Support is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 3. As part of our
Guide Armored Core 6: Destroy the Ice Worm
Out in the open
Destroy the Ice Worm is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that concludes Chapter 3. As part of our Armored Core 6
Guide Armored Core 6: Unknown Territory Survey
How to beat Steel Haze
Unknown Territory Survey is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that takes place in Chapter 4. As part of our
News Armored Core 6 Overview Trailer Preps Potential PS5, PS4 Pilots for Launch
All systems go
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is the latest game from developer FromSoftware, and we got our best look yet in an expansive overview trailer, and not a moment too soon. Armored Core VI is out today, 25th August, on PS5 and PS4. Divided into multiple parts, the trailer looks at the game's narrative setup, explosive battle...
Old threads
Escape is a Main Mission in Armored Core 6 that opens Chapter 5, and follows on directly from Reach the Coral Convergence. As part of our
News 2D Battle Royale Side Bullet Unloads Arsenal in Weapon Action Trailer
Deadly angles
Side Bullet is an intriguing online 2D shooter where players don't have to take depth into account but do need to keep an eye out for monsters, other players, and violent death, which can take many forms. Formerly known as both Dead Cide Club and Safe House, we hope this latest name sticks. Developed by Seoul-based studio PressA, Side...
Guide Armored Core 6: Do Missions Get Longer?
Why are Armored Core 6 Missions so short?
Do Missions get longer in Armored Core 6? Coming off of huge, open world games like Elden Ring, the end-of-mission results screens of FromSoftware's new game may come as a surprise to some. A lot of the title's levels only last maybe five to ten minutes rather than the hours you expect to spend in one...
Thursday24th Aug 2023
News Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Will Launch 'a Little Bit Before' Phantom Liberty, Says a Cheeky CDPR
Loads of new gameplay shown
Ever since Cyberpunk 2077's game-changing 2.0 update was announced, fans have been wondering when it'll actually launch. Obviously, it's always been assumed that the patch will arrive ahead of the Phantom Liberty expansion on the 26th September, since the DLC incorporates a lot of the new systems and mechanics — like...
Poll Are You Sold on PlayStation Portal?
Another way to play?
The officially named PlayStation Portal is Sony's own dedicated remote play device, allowing you to stream your PS5 to what we think is a slick-looking handheld. Boasting an eight-inch 1080p screen alongside DualSense selling points like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, actually sitting down with one of these things would...
News PS5 Fans Note Very Fast Start to 2024 Release Schedule
Hope you don't have a backlog
The start of 2024's video game release schedule is starting to take shape thanks to a flurry of Gamescom reveals, and PS5 players are already beginning to notice we've got another packed year ahead. With games such as Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Persona 5 Tactica still to come this year, the first two...
News Free PS5, PS4 Gacha Project Mugen Will Drop Your Jaws
The next big thing?
Wow, watch out HoYoverse, eh? Teased earlier in the month, Chinese juggernaut Netease Games has announced a new, upcoming PS5 and PS4 open world named Project Mugen – and its debut trailer will almost certainly drop your jaws. While it leans heavily into gacha tropes – those waifu character designs have been purpose built to...
News God Damn! Alan Wake 2 Just Looks Incredible on PS5
Wake up
There’s nothing really surprising or new about this Alan Wake 2 gameplay demo – it’s very much the cinematic third-person shooter you may be expecting. The bottom line, however, is that it looks absurdly good – like, unbelievably so. Much of this 15-minute demo revolves around obsessively detailed environments, but it eventually...
News PS Portal's Battery Life Aiming to Match PS5 Controller
Power hour
How long will the newly announced Remote Play handheld PS Portal’s battery last? While there were rumours recently it could dip as low as a couple of hours, Sony’s told CNET that it’s aiming for the sam
Review Fort Solis (PS5) - Glitzy Walking Sim Disappoints
In space no one can here you snooze
There is something calming about a clichéd sci-fi horror, isn’t there? Abandoned space stations, eerie corridors, and the endless possibilities of danger make up a genre that has successfully infiltrated just about every format of entertainment. Fort Solis is just the latest, bringing with it a subdued sci-fi...
News No Man's Sky Echoes Update Adds New Robotic Race, Improved Space Combat, Much More
Another huge update
Hello Games is clearly far from done with No Man's Sky, as it's just dropped the latest in a long string of massive, meaningful updates. The sci-fi explore-'em-up has now received its next free expansion, Echoes, teased last week, and it's another literal game-changer. The headline addition this time is a brand new race of...
Random Gamescom Opening Night Live Interrupted By Stage-Invading GTA 6 Fan
No answers, just more questions
Gamescom's Opening Night Live event was briefly derailed when a man invaded the stage, interrupting host and producer Geoff Keighley. The man appeared to repeat the phrase “Bill Clinton wants to play GTA 6" several times before being led away by security. The phrase is apparently in reference to Matan Even, AKA...
News Persona 3 Reload's Battle System Gets Some Great Upgrades from Persona 5
Teamwork makes the dream work
With Atlus giving press the opportunity to play Persona 3 Reload at Gamescom this year, we're starting to see preview articles pop up online, providing new information on how the remake actually plays. Based on official correspondence, we know that Reload is a largely faithful recreation of the original PS2 title, but...
News Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Previews Are Massively Positive
It sounds brilliantly brutal
Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has looked pretty damn promising in every gameplay snippet we've seen so far, and now it feels like the hype for this long-awaited sequel has just reached new heights. Previews from Gamescom are starting to trickle online, and based on everything we've read, there's real reason to be...
News Dead or Alive, You Should Watch This RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Trailer
Due out in September
Terminator: Resistance attracted a small but dedicated audience when it launched initially on PS4 and later on PS5 a few years ago, and now developer Teyon is back with another movie license tie-in. RoboCop: Rogue City is unlikely to be the highest budget first-person shooter to release on Sony’s new-gen console, but we do...
News Sony to Acquire Audio Tech and Headphone Specialist Audeze
Will operate independently
Sony Interactive Entertainment, or SIE if you're running late, is set to acquire Audeze, a company specialising in audio technology and headphones. The cost of the acquisition hasn't been disclosed. If you're unfamiliar, Audeze manufactures several lines of high-end headphones, including gaming headsets. It also develops...
News Scorn, the Most Repulsive Game Ever Made, Comes to PS5 in October
H.R. Giger-bytes
Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Ebb Software have finally announced a release date for the PS5 port of Scorn, the grotesque first-person horror title that first launched last year. If you're interested in exploring its fleshy, squelchy nightmare of a world, you can do so when it arrives on 3rd October 2023. Inspired by...
News PS5 Cinematic Horror Game Retrieval Teases Sci-Fi Terrors
Spooky
Retrieval is being billed as a cinematic horror action-adventure game that follows Hana Loshe, the commander of a research team some 18 billion miles away from Earth, who uncovers the horrors living just beneath the surface. Don't expect this one to launch anytime soon, but it's been announced for PS5. Despite sharing similar names and...
News Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio-Esque PS5 Indie Parcel Corps Continues to Deliver the Goods
Still due in 2024
Satirical delivery sim Parcel Corps may not be scheduled to arrive until 2024, but it’s once again brought the goods with this traversal trailer. While the clip doesn’t reveal too much new, it does showcase how you’ll be able to use your bicycle to navigate its dystopian cel-shaded city, grinding on rails and wall-riding to...
News Assassin's Creed's Smartphone Spin-Off Has a Very Familiar Final Name
Jaded
Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, the smartphone-based open world spin-off set in ancient China, has been officially named – and it won’t surprise you that it’s simply dropped a word to become Assassin’s Creed Jade. The title, officially announced during German convention
News 2D Bloodborne-Like Action Game The Last Faith Carves Out a November Release on PS5, PS4
Bloody hell
The Last Faith was announced over a year ago, and it's one we've been patiently waiting for. It's another of those action games that aims to bring the hardcore challenge of Soulslikes into the realm of side-scrolling. Coming from publisher PlayStack and developer Kumi Souls Games, this one in particular seems to have Bloodborne coursing...
News Pacific Drive Revs Narrative Engine in PS5 Story Trailer
Something special's going on beneath that hood
Pacific Drive is one of the fresher, more intriguing prospects on the horizon, and though it was recently delayed into 2024, a new story trailer shown off at Gamescom's Future Games show has us anticipating a post-apocalyptic road trip of our own. A vehicular, run-based roguelike, players drive a...
News Survival Horror Sequel Tormented Souls 2 Announced for PS5
Launches in 2024
Dual Effect has announced it's developing a sequel to survival horror game Tormented Souls, slated to release on PS5 in 2024. Tormented Souls 2 brings back main character Caroline Walker to "stalk the halls of haunting monasteries and other nightmarish locations. Brace yourself to confront terrifying creatures armed only with...
News Looks Like MediEvil Is Next in Line for a Film or TV Adaptation from PS Productions
Look alive
It looks like our beloved Sir Dan Fortesque might be resurrected in a whole new way. Eagle-eyed MediEvil fans have spotted what appears to be a tease for a film, or possibly TV show, based upon the cult classic PlayStation series. If you head over to the official website for PlayStation Productions — the company established to adapt...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Multiplayer Beta Dates Have Been Revealed
Go time
A series of beta tests for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 have been scheduled to test the shooter's multiplayer aspect before its 10th November release. Players on PS5 and PS4 will get a crack at the game first, over the weekend of the 6th of October through the 10th. More information on MW3's multiplayer suite will be detailed at Call of...
News Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Overview Has Everything You Need to Know
Action RPG reveals all
A new overview trailer for Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (we still can't believe how bad that name is) may just be exactly what you need to watch if you're even the least bit interested in the upcoming action RPG. The video covers the title's characters, combat system, and gameplay structure — and it's...
Mini Review Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate (PS5) - Roguelike Chess Is a Neat Novelty
Chekhov's Gambit
Chess with a shotgun works better than you think. While it sounds absurd on paper, Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate is a simple yet tightly designed roguelike strategy title that turns the measured, tactical board game into something novel and unique. However, just because you're given a firearm, that doesn't mean you can switch...
News Zenless Zone Zero Looks Like Yet Another HoYoverse Hit
Definitely won't make you zzz
We got a glimpse of Zenless Zone Zero during Gamescom Opening Night Live, but the trailer maybe wasn’t the best introduction to the title for those unfamiliar with the release. This gameplay showcase does a much better job of showing off the title, demonstrating its life-sim style lobby where you can play arcade games...
News AK-xolotl Unleashes Amphibian Fury on PS5, PS4, from 14th September
Armed and ready to slay
Axolotls were already some of nature's deadliest predators, but when armed with the most popular gun in the world, they become paedomorphic salamanders truly worth fearing. Such is the pitch for the excellent-looking AK-xolotl, a top-down roguelike shooter starring a cold-blooded, preemptively overprotective parent. Get ready...
News Park Beyond Receives Major Free Update, First DLC Pack in September
For your amusement
Bandai Namco's theme park management sim, Park Beyond, didn't exactly set the world on fire when it launched back in June. While the game's focus on larger-than-life rides is a neat hook, it's unfortunately full of technical problems that leave the experience feeling undercooked. However, developer Limbic Entertainment is far from...
Wednesday23rd Aug 2023
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News PlayStation Portal Is Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld, Priced at $200 / £200
Launches later this year
Sony's recently revealed remote play handheld now has an official name and a price tag. It's called PlayStation Portal, and for $199.99 / £199.99 / €219.99, it'll let you stream your PS5 straight to the palm of your hands via WiFi. The eight-inch LCD screen boasts a 1080p resolution and supports up to 60...
Review Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (PS5) - Great Mecha Action at Times Feels Stunted
Earth to Raven
Swapping swords and spells for mechs and missiles probably wasn't the first thing a FromSoftware accountant suggested following the absurd success of Elden Ring, but then the Japanese developer doesn't do things by the books. Having sold more than 20 million copies of the open world masterpiece, the studio has returned to a series it...
Mini Review Red Dead Redemption (PS4) - Classic Open World Western Deserves Better
There's always a choice
Red Dead Redemption. What a classic. The treacherous tale of former outlaw John Marston helped define the PS3 generation, and the game's storytelling, complete with crazy characters and typically tense western vibes, still holds up today. From the dusty beginnings of Armadillo to the bear-infested forests of Tall Trees, this...
News PlayStation Reveals New Official Headphones and Earbuds, Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore
Sounds good to us
Alongside the newly named PlayStation Portal, Sony has also lifted the veil on some new official accessories. The company is introducing some premium wireless headphones named Pulse Elite, and a set of wireless earbuds named Pulse Explore. Pulse Elite is an over-ear headset that o
Round Up What Was Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Gamescom Opening Night Live remained relatively lowkey this year, with host Geoff Keighley promising mostly updates on announced projects rather than reveals of brand-new ones. As such, it's probably not much of a surprise if you didn't tune in live. To get you up to speed on all the event's PS5, PS4 announcements, please...
News Final Fantasy 16 Sales Have Been 'Fine', Nothing More, Nothing Less
Fine, just... Fine
There's been a lot of debate over Final Fantasy 16 and its sales numbers. Whether it's because of tiresome fanboy wars on social media (Final Fantasy 16 is currently a PS5 exclusive, remember), Square Enix's long history of being disappointed in its products, expectations that have been set by previous Final Fantasy titles, or,...
News Anticipated Gacha RPG Honkai: Star Rail Opens PS5 Technical Test Sign-Ups
Getting closer
Update: As previously announced, HoYoverse has opened sign ups for a technical test featuring the PS5 version of Honkai: Star Rail. It sounds like if you've already started on PC or mobile, cross-save will be supported, as long as your HoYoverse account is linked to your PSN. You'll also be able to continue your progress, on either PC...
A day after Granblue Fantasy: Relink
RPG fans will be eating good early next year, as Persona 3 Reload just got a confirmed release date. The remake will launch on the 2nd February, 2024 — just a day after the long-awaited Granblue Fantasy: Relink hits. That's a deadly combination already, but then you realise that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be...
News Sony Patent Plots Movie Theatre Co-Op Experiences for Hundreds
Massively multiplayer
Sony may be exploring a way it can bring co-op experiences to the masses in cinema-sized sessions for potentially hundreds of players. While the platform holder posts a lot of patents that rarely ever come to fruition, this massively multiplayer solution is interesting enough to warrant reporting on – even if it’s unlikely...
News Enjoy 9 Minutes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Gameplay
Ready for deployment
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is locked and loaded for a 10th November release, and it’s Sledgehammer's turn in the spotlight. At Gamescom, we were treated to a "campaign premiere", which looks predictably slick and may entice us for that aspect alone, just as last year's Modern Warfare 2 managed to do. We're shown the...
News Persona-Inspired Eternights Launches a Little Earlier Than Planned on PS5, PS4
Gets out of September's busiest period
Eternights, the Persona-inspired action game (with a heavy emphasis on character relationships), has actually brought its release date forward. It was originally set for the 21st September, but now, it's launching nine days earlier, on the 12th September. And honestly, that's probably a good thing, because the...
News Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon Story DLC Arrives for Free in September
Super Duper Sonic
SEGA and Sonic Team have been doing a pretty great job with Sonic Frontiers. The open zone platformer has been receiving a steady flow of updates and DLC, filling out the game with new things to see and do. The latest effort, called The Final Horizon, is very nearly here, releasing on 28th September, and it'll be free for everyone...
Preview The RPG High Will Endure in Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Our first impressions of the PS5 demo
With Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XVI, and next month's Starfield in its back pocket, the RPG genre is on something of a tear at the moment. Enthusiast gamers could be losing 100 hours of their free time to a number of different universes right now, and the best part is there's always another enticing...
News PS1 FPS Star Wars: Dark Forces Returns on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Classic getting resurrected
The classic PS1 first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces is being resurrected on the PS5 and PS4 – almost 30 years after it first released. The game – which originally launched on MS-DOS – is being remastered by Nightdive Studios, which is using its proprietary KEX Engine to rebuild the original in 4K resolution...
News Iconic N64 Shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Will Aim at PS5, PS4
Dino crisis
The iconic noughties first-person shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion will roar to PS5 and PS4 later this year, on 14th November, as part of an ongoing preservation effort from retro remaster specialists Nightdive Studios. The game – which first launched on Nintendo 64 almost 23 years ago – will use the latest version of the...
Mini Review Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (PS5) - Pirate Strategy Will Shiver Your Timbers
Y'arrrrrr 8'y
What really elevates Mimimi's Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew compared to its previous titles, like Desperados III, is the complete abandonment of reality. Functionally, it's pretty much the same as those spiritual predecessors; you control a team from a top-down view, and stealthily make your way across a map disposing of guards on...
News Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone Announced Alongside Remaster of the First Game
Both projects coming to consoles
It's a good day to be a Broken Sword fan. Developer Revolution Software has just announced not one but two projects — the first is Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone, an all-new entry in the adventure series, and the second is Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, a remaster of the original. Both of these...
Mass Effect still in pre-production
Some unfortunate news from Mass Effect and Dragon Age developer BioWare: the studios has announced that it'll be "eliminating approximately 50 roles", in an attempt to reshape the company for the better. "In order to meet the needs of our upcoming projects, continue to hold ourselves to the highest standard of...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Will Feature Full Arabic Voiceover on PS5, PS4
Back to Baghdad
If you’ve ever found yourself sucked out of a deeply historical series like Assassin’s Creed due to its reluctance to adopt the mother tongue of its otherwise meticulously detailed backdrop, then Mirage may just win you back. As part of Gamescom Opening Night Live earlier this week, French publisher Ubisoft showcased a new...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Expansive Invasion Mode Plays Like a Board Game
World of Light
Mortal Kombat 1 will feature a full cinematic story mode like its predecessors – but it’s not the only single player option included in the game. NetherRealm Studios previously teased a new mode named Invasion, and now courtesy of the PS Blog, we’re getting our first taste of how it works. The headline? It sounds a lot like...
News Hellboy Web of Wyrd Punches Up a PS5, PS4 Release Date in October
Hell yeah
October continues to fill up. The latest game entering this particular month is Hellboy Web of Wyrd, the roguelite brawler with an art style to match Mike Mignola's comics. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 4th October 2023, as revealed in this new trailer. The video shows Hellboy (voiced by the late Lance Reddick) fighting his way through...
News Warhammer RTS Realms of Ruin Looking Good in PS5 Gameplay, Marches 17th November
We do not fear death. Fight on!
It's a mouthful, but Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is looking like a solid real-time strategy game for PS5 players, and it takes the field on 17th November. We got a new trailer and a better look at gameplay, with Realms of Ruin being developed in tandem for both PC and console. Realm of Ruin's...
News Dark Fantasy Side-Scroller Mandragora Storms onto PS5 in 2024
Entropy machine
Mandragora is a 2.5D sidescrolling action RPG set in a dark fantasy world, featuring a painterly art style and a stamina-based combat system. It dodge-rolls its way onto PS5 in 2024. Set in a vast, interconnected world, you'll encounter dangerous enemies and terrifying boss encounters while playing as one of Mandragora's unique...
News Dustborn's Weaponised Words Hit Home on PS5, PS4 in Early 2024
Sticks and stones
Dustborn is a single-player story-driven action adventure game developed by Read Thread Games and published by Quantic Dream. It was first revealed back in 2020 and is now targeting a release in early 2024, and we got a new trailer at Gamescom's Opening Night Live. Taking a page out of the Skyrim playbook, words are your weapons...
News That Time Already? Diablo 4's Season of Blood Revealed at Gamescom
Need a top-up?
Revealed as part of Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase, Blizzard has unveiled Diablo 4's second season of live content, called the Season of Blood. While it doesn't actually begin until October 17, we did get a trailer outlining what we can expect from the game's next post-launch offering. Diablo 4's current Season of th
News All-Important Jukebox Mode Returns in Tekken 8 with Tracks from Every Previous Game
Tekken it higher
Tekken 8 just got a release date and confirmed a bunch of returning characters, but nobody in their right mind really cares about that stuff. The real news is that Tekken 8 will bring back the all-important Jukebox Mode (thanks,
News Survive the Underworld with a Buddy in Hellsweeper VR's Co-Op Trailer
Hades awaits
Grimy underworld PSVR2 shooter Hellsweeper VR will feature a co-op mode at launch, with full crossplay across different headsets. Due out from 21st September, the co-op mode promises a “full roguelike experience” where you’ll need to strategize with your partner in order to make it through alive. The press release explains:...
News The 10th Annual Game Awards Is Scheduled in for 7th December
The big 1-0
Gamescom Opening Night Live just wrapped up, but Geoff Keighley rests for no one. The producer/presenter has three major beats every year, and next in his sights is The Game Awards. Keighley has announced the date for when 2023's big show takes place, and as expected, it's scheduled for just before the holidays on 7th December. This...
Tuesday22nd Aug 2023
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Confirmed Characters
Roster ready
Looking for all confirmed characters in Mortal Kombat 1? Fighting games are defined by their character rosters, and the latest violent brawler from NetherRealm Studios is no different. This edition of the long-running Mortal Kombat series is unique due to its introduction of Kameos, which we've also included below. On this page, as part...
News Konami Forced to Clarify MGS Master Collection Is 1080p, Up to 60FPS on PS5, PS4
Update: Resolution brought into focus
Update (22nd August 2023): Publisher Konami has clarified the frame rate and resolution for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. In a statement issued to IGN, the company says the compilation has a 1080p, 60 frames-per-second "target" on all platforms (except Nintendo Switch). This means we...
Guide What Time Is Gamescom Opening Night Live?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Gamescom Opening Night Live? The end of the summer means it's time for Gamescom, Europe's largest video game exhibition. Held as always in Cologne, Germany, the enormous convention gets started each year with a kick-off showcase named Opening Night Live, put together and hosted by the one and only Geoff...
News Open World RPG Crimson Desert Looks Borderline Unbelievable in Gameplay Blowout
Ridiculous potential if true
When Crimson Desert was first announced at The Game Awards in 2020, many wondered whether the clearly ambitious title was simply too good to be true. And now, close to three years later, we've got our next glimpse at South Korean developer Peal Abyss' project. To be frank, it looks ridiculous. The longer this trailer...
Review Immortals of Aveum (PS5) - Fantasy FPS Lacks the Magic Touch
Jak of all fades
You have to admire Ascendant Studios for confidently diving head first with its debut game, Immortals of Aveum. The fantasy flavoured, magic-based first-person shooter has the appearance of a big summer blockbuster, and in some ways it backs that up, but unfortunately it doesn't quite hold true when you examine it more closely. It's...
News Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Gameplay Shows Huge Changes in Action
Second time around
Alongside the release of Phantom Liberty on the 26th September, Cyberpunk 2077 will be getting a massive free update that makes sweeping changes to core gameplay systems. CD Projekt Red is straight up calling this '2.0', which should give you an idea of how significant the adjustments are. You can see some of these overhauls in...
News Microsoft to Sell Activision Blizzard Streaming Rights to Ubisoft in Revised Deal
Happy now, CMA?
Microsoft has announced it has restructured its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard in a bid to appease the UK's Competition and Markets Authority. The CMA has been against the deal for a long time, with a monopoly on gaming via cloud streaming services being its biggest concern. Microsoft's revised deal addresses this...
Live Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live Right Here
Assassin's Creed! Cyberpunk! Alan Wake 2!
Looking to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live? While the curtain has barely closed on E3 2023 – an event Sony barely took an interest in – it’s now Germany’s turn to host a convention PlayStation has decided not to attend. The pre-show press conference, scheduled to get underway from 11AM PDT / 7PM...
Random Explosive Results of Baldur's Gate 3 Testing Revealed to Developer Larian's Delight
Tick, tick, boom
Baldur's Gate 3 is a reactive game, but not just in terms of narrative and choice. Some of its most exciting gameplay aspects come from developer Larian Studio's previous outing, Divinity: Original Sin 2, such as the explosive elemental reaction system, which might come as a surprise to more
News All Aboard! Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express Stops on PS5, PS4 This October
Modern day twist on literary classic
Fans of Hercule Poirot will have a new mystery to solve aboard the Orient Express later this year, as an updated take on the classic Agatha Christie tale nears on PS5 and PS4. Due out from 19th October, this Microids outing promises a contemporary spin on one of the most famous pieces of fiction ever published...
News Free-to-Play Fall Guys, Fortnite Competitor, Stumble Guys, Announced for PS5, PS4
A new player has entered the game
Looking like the child born of a lucrative union between Fall Guys and Fortnite, the imaginatively named Stumble Guys has been announced for PS5 and PS4. Stumble Guys is a free-to-play Battle Royale that smashes together an impressive number of genres in a fairly consistent fashion, and it does look
Poll Was Gamescom Opening Night Live Any Good?
Did Keighley deliver?
The main thing Geoff Keighley was doing in the lead-up to his Gamescom Opening Night Live event was tempering fan expectations rather than raising them — a rare change in approach for the host. Although, this is a video game show, so someone out there was still probably expecting to see Half-Life 3 and Bloodborne 2. The...
News Train Sim World 4 Lines Up a 26th September Release Date on PS5, PS4
Photo Mode! Haptics! Flying Scotsman!
An unexpected fourth instalment in the Train Sim World franchise will coast to PlayStation consoles starting 26th September, as Dovetail Games has announced a sequel to its popular rail simulation series. The game – which promises a “train load of new features” – aims to leverage the creativity of...
News Black Myth: Wukong Continues to Look Mightily Impressive in New Gameplay Trailer
Monkey business
One of those games on the horizon that looks too good to be true, Black Myth: Wukong has reappeared with a new gameplay trailer. An action RPG loosely based on Journey to the West, it looks like a very promising Souls-like. The trailer features plenty of eerie visuals and, even better, seriously cool-looking bosses. The climax of...
Rumour Info on Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel Will Make You Wish It Wasn't Cancelled
Elden Ring meets Wind Waker
Last month, it was reported that Ubisoft had cancelled its plans for an Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel, and just to rub salt in that recently opened wound, a fresh article from Axios paints the picture of an incredibly intriguing project. At least, on paper. The article namedrops two beloved games as supposed inspiration...
News Tekken 8 January 2024 Release Date Confirmed
Get ready for the next battle
Update: Tekken 8 will indeed release on the 26th January, as per the game's latest trailer. Original Story: Bandai Namco isn't doing too hot with all of these Tekken 8 leaks, and just hours before the game is set to show up during Gamescom Opening Night Live, its release date may have become public knowledge...
News Flashback 2 Floods Gamescom with a Meaty PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Lookin' Conrad
The iconic 1992 side-scroller Flashback will finally get its long-awaited sequel later this month – and no, we’re not referring to the PS1’s disastrous Fade to Black. Flashback 2 is being developed by series creator Paul Cuisset, and once again stars series protagonist Conrad B. Hart. Described as a “gripping, fluid, and...
News Little Nightmares 3 from Until Dawn Dev Announced for PS5, PS4
Out in 2024
The Little Nightmares series will continue with a third entry on PS5, PS4 next year, developed by Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures studio Supermassive Games. The original team Tarsier Studios was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2021 but
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Slingshots GTA 5 to Number Two
What a rockstar
Always bet on Grand Theft Auto V. The game has been pretty consistently among the bestsellers since its launch nearly 10 years ago, and it's now reached an astonishing 180 million copies sold. The UK's physical sales numbers will just be a drop in the bucket at this point, but it's still worth noting the game is currently second...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Release Date Finally Set for February 2024 on PS5, PS4
At long last
Rejoice, for ultra-promising action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink finally has a confirmed release date. The freshly revealed 1st February 2024 launch date does technically mean that the game will fulfil its promise of arriving in the previously announced 'winter 2023' window — but we're sure that many of you reading this will have been...
See you at the arcade
Tekken 8 got a bit of an information blowout during Gamescom Opening Night Live. The title's latest trailer confirms a whole bunch of returning characters, and lifts the curtain on a brand new single player mode that takes inspiration from the arcade scene. In it, you'll create your own cartoony avatar and fight your way to the...
News Slick PS5, PS4 Shooter The First Descendant Gets Another Great Looking Gameplay Trailer
Gunning it
The First Descendant is busy ramping up hype for its open beta — which is dropping on the 19th September — and so we're being treated to a new 4K gameplay trailer. You can catch glimpses of different playable characters, their loadouts, and their unique abilities, as well as huge boss enemies that'll require teamwork to bring down...
News Kung Fu Visual Novel Shuyan Saga Has a Killer Sense of Style
Fists of fury
Set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe, Shuyan Saga is a graphic novel series that was first released on PC back in 2017 and has been announced for a PlayStation launch. Prepare yourself for a knuckle sandwich when Shuyan Saga lands on PS5 and PS4 on September 22nd. Players take on the role of Shuyan, a young princess...
News Sonic Superstars Brings Colourful Co-Op to PS5, PS4 This October
Release date confirmed
Confirming a leak from earlier in the year, Sonic Superstars will indeed be heading our way on 17th October, 2023. Flippin' heck, October is busy. The news comes at the end of this new trailer for the side-scrolling platformer, with an emphasis on the game's multiplayer aspects. While you can play the game solo, it's also...
News You Can Play The Crew Motorfest for Free in Trial Period at Launch on PS5, PS4
Gets slick new trailer
The Crew Motorfest is fast on the approach now, with the game launching on PS5 and PS4 in just a few weeks. Having been hands on with the open world racer recently, we can say with some confidence that it's coming together rather nicely. The above new trailer is testament to that — it's looking pretty darn slick. The game...
Guide Tekken 8: All Confirmed Characters
The Iron Fist Tournament returns
Looking for all confirmed characters in Tekken 8? Bandai Namco's fighting game series has given us some iconic characters over the years, and this upcoming instalment looks to be full of them. Although Tekken 8 doesn't have a release date at the time of writing, franchise boss Katsuhiro Harada has hinted that the...
News FMV Classic The 7th Guest Arrives on PSVR2 in Time for Halloween
Iconic 90s adventure game recreated for Sony's headset
The 7th Guest VR is such an unexpected project it virtually demands attention. Based on the original, ground-breaking 90s FMV adventure game, this updated version transposes the plot and puzzles of the original to virtual reality headsets, like PSVR2. Announced earlier in the year, developer...
News Indie RPG Sea of Stars Introduces a New Party Member in PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
Seraï joins the crew
Sea of Stars is now just one week away from launch, and to celebrate, Sabotage Studio has released a brand new trailer. It shows off a fair bit of how the game will play, with footage of battles, exploration, fishing, cooking, levelling up, and more all thrown into the mix. Perhaps most noteworthy is the introduction of a new...
News HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero Pulls a New Trailer, But Still No PS5, PS4 Confirmation
Lookin' good
HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, shared an update on its next game Zenless Zone Zero during Gamescom Opening Night Live – but there was no date or confirmation of consoles. The self-described urban action RPG showed off a bunch of characters and environmental art
News General Shao, Sindel Join Mortal Kombat 1's Roster on PS5
Finish them
The build up to Mortal Kombat 1’s release is intensifying, and interest has been heightened further with the confirmation that both Sindel and General Shao will be joining the roster. They’ll be accompanied by two further Kameo characters: Motaro and Shujinko. <related ids="150611"> The press release reveals: “As supreme...
News Alan Wake 2 Takes Us to the Dark Place in Eerie New Trailer
Wake up
Cor, Alan Wake 2 is looking good, isn't it? Remedy Entertainment's sequel was recently delayed to 27th October, but it looks like it'll be well worth the wait for survival horror fans. The above new trailer puts the focus on Alan Wake himself, who finds himself trapped in the mysterious Dark Place. It looks as though reality and fiction...
News Expeditions Is the Next Offroad Sim from the Makers of SnowRunner on PS5, PS4
Off the road again
Saber Interactive has made a name for itself within the niche world of hardcore simulation games. Having made Mudrunner and SnowRunner, publisher Focus Entertainment has just announced the follow-up: Expeditions. Coming to PS5 and PS4, this looks to be opening up the offroading experience even more. Fundamentally the game looks a...
News Lords of the Fallen Sets a Creepy Tone in New Story Trailer
Out in October
One of the many games heading our way in October is Lords of the Fallen, which is shaping up very nicely indeed. A new story trailer can be seen above, which hints at some of the lore players can soak in while they slash away at all sorts of monstrosities. The main takeaway we got from the video is that this game is set to feature...
News Anthropomorphic Animal RPG Terra Memoria Embarks on PS5 Adventure 'Soon'
We're not lion
Terra Memoria is a cosy RPG with a gorgeous pixel art style and crunchy turn-based combat, and it's "coming soon" to PS5. We got a new gameplay trailer teasing the kind of adventure interested players can look forward to, one filled with anthropomorphic animal people like a bearded rhino, or a lute-playing sloth. Developed by Dear...
News Thank Goodness You're Here! Is an Absurd Adventure 'Slapformer' Coming to PS5
More like Silly the Pink
We never thought we'd hear Lily the Pink in a game trailer, but here we are in 2023, on the strangest timeline. Thank Goodness You're Here! has just made its debut at Gamescom, and it looks ridiculous. You play as a little yellow man who's arrived early for his meeting with the mayor of a northern English town called...
News Don't Starve During Cult of the Lamb's PS5, PS4 Crossover Event
Delicious
In a fantastic pairing of two excellent quality, tonally-similar properties, a free crossover event between Massive Monster's Cult of the Lamb and Klei's Don't Starve Together is now live on PlayStation platforms. Players of Cult of the Lamb can look forward to a new, awesome-sounding game mode called Penitence, which forces your cult...
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News Sci-Fi Adventure The Invincible Prepares for Launch on PS5 This November
Dead or alive
We finally have a release date for The Invincible. Based on "the motifs" of Polish author Stanisław Lem’s 1964 novel of the same name, this project was first revealed back in 2021, and has always looked pretty promising. Now, the mysterious sci-fi narrative adventure will finally touch down on PS5 soon. It's scheduled to arrive on...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Also Sneaking to PS4
Out of the box
Despite the PS5 being Sony’s flagship format these days, its previous generation console the PS4 continues to receive robust software support from most major publishers. It’s perhaps not a gigantic surprise that Konami has committed to releasing its retro compilation Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 on the decade-old...
News PS5 Sales Surge a Frankly Flabbergasting 244% in Europe
On the up and up
Another day, another impressive PS5 achievement. Today it’s the turn of European tracker GSD, which has reported a 244 per cent increase in sales year-over-year on Sony’s system this July, following various price promotions right across the world. It should be noted that this hardware data only covers select countries like...
Poll What PS5 Game Do You Most Want to See at Gamescom Opening Night Live?
A lot to choose from
Airing tomorrow night at the time of writing, Gamescom Opening Night Live should prove to be a decent show — provided your expectations are kept in check. As per organiser and host Geoff Keighley, this year's event will focus on games that we already know about, rather than surprise announcements. Now, that may not sound...
News 'Shoulder's of Giants Stuff': Baldur's Gate 3 Writer Pays Tribute to BioWare's Immortal RPGs
Remember where you came from
In the shadow of Starfield, it seems like the Baldur's Gate 3 hype train might finally be beginning to slow, but its own legacy is just beginning. Larian Studios' success seems to have surprised even the developers themselves, with the studio's lead writer paying tribute to the giants upon whose shoulders they stood to...
News Revived Military FPS Delta Force Teased for PS5, PS4, Full Reveal at Gamescom's ONL
Black Hawk Down
Delta Force is a series of military FPS shooters which began all the way back in 1998 and came to PlayStation with PS1's Urban Warfare (the fifth game in the franchise). Creator NovaLogic shuttered back in 2016, and its assets were acquired by THQ Nordic, which in turn, was swallowed by a bigger fish, the Embracer Group. Now, a...
News Anticipated Indie RPG Sea of Stars Releases Physical Edition Early Next Year
Good things to those who wait
Sabotage Studio's upcoming RPG, Sea of Stars, has become one of the most anticipated indie releases of the year. It's fast approaching, too, releasing digitally on PS5 and PS4 on 29th August, 2023 — not only that, but it'll be on PS Plus Extra from day one. We dare say a lot of people will opt to buy and/or play this...
News July 2023 Circana: PS5 Continues to Crush It in US as June's Heavy Hitters Remain in Top 10
Diablo, Final Fantasy, Street Fighter still selling
The PS5 was once again the best-selling console of the month in the US, both in terms of units sold and dollar sales. As per the latest data from Circana (previously NPD), Sony's current-gen console carried its record-breaking momentum into July 2023, with June's trio of heavy hitters — Diablo 4,...
News Blizzard Insists Overwatch 2's In 'Best State It's Ever Been' as Review Bombing Continues
"If we can’t turn back the clock, then what can we do?"
Overwatch 2 has had a fairly rough go of it since launch, but since coming to Steam, Blizzard has been struggling with a fresh PR disaster. Thanks to Steam's detailed, egalitarian analytics, it became the platform's "Worst Game of All Time",
News Fibs Start to Pile Up in Lies of P's Cinematic PS5 Gamescom Trailer
How many lies would you tell?
Announced back in 2021, it feels like we've been waiting on edgy Soulslike Lies of P forever, but we're in the homestretch now. The gritty take on the classic tale of Pinnochio will finally release on PS5 and PS4 on 19th September, and we got a cinematic trailer to tide us over in the meantime. Channelling elements of...
News Station Wagon Survival Game Pacific Drive Misses Exit, Delayed to Early 2024
Stop, revive, survive
Intriguing station wagon survival game Pacific Drive now has an ETA of sometime in Early 2024, as developer Ironwood Studios reveals a delay is necessary to "stay true to ourselves, and not compromise on the teams well being". The game previously had a release window of 2023. Pacific Drive caught our eye when it was announced...
News You Can Now Wishlist the Very Well Received Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on PS5, PS4
Ready, Jet Set...
Those pining for SEGA's long dormant series, Jet Set Radio, should definitely have Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on their radar. Developed by indie dev Team Reptile, this new game looks to be about as close to a new Jet Set as you can go without troubling SEGA's legal team. It's now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, but a release on...
Release date locked in
Bandai Namco has finally slapped a release date on Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. The arena fighter, which is basically a mashup of previous Ultimate Ninja Storm games and some new Boruto stuff, will feature over 130 playable characters at launch, making this one of the largest rosters to ever grace an...
News Ghostrunner 2 Brings Insane Cyberpunk Speed to PS5 in Late October
Run for it
Anticipated sequel Ghostrunner 2 now has a confirmed release date on PS5. The adrenaline-fueled action-platformer will dash to Sony's current-gen console on the 26th October, and you can get a better look at its brand of cyberpunk violence in the new gameplay trailer, embedded above. If you're interested in playing the game a little...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R Stands Up a Second PS5, PS4 Season Pass
Extra seasoning
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R is a fascinating product, because it’s technically an expanded remaster of a popular PS3 game. Now available on PS5 and PS4, the anime-themed fighter has clearly attracted enough fans to warrant a second Season Pass, which will add three additional characters to the game, starting with...
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