Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in February 2023
Best PS5 console deals and bundles
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2023
All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
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All 2023's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
News - February, 2023
TodayThu, 16th Feb 2023
News Company of Heroes 3 Demonstrates Tactics Available to Budding Commanders
The right tool for the job
Company of Heroes 3 is a strategy game that is all about player choice, giving budding commanders options in how they deal with the challenges ahead. In a new trailer, developers from Relic Entertainment demonstrate the different ways in which a single mission can be accomplished, and it all begins with company choice...
YesterdayWed, 15th Feb 2023
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (13th February to 19th February)
Wizarding wonder
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? It's an absolutely massive week yet again, with major new releases including scrappy shooter Wanted: Dead, rhythm sequel Theatrythm: Final Bar Line, and monster hunter Wild Hearts. For a full list of all new PS5 game release...
News Social Golf Sim Walkabout Mini Golf Putting PSVR2 Soon
Par for the course
The humongously popular social golf game Walkabout Mini Golf is getting a PSVR2 version soon. Announced earlier today by Mighty Coconut, the release promises to allow you to “feel a new real” when it arrives with eight easy and eight hard courses. There’ll also be a variety of DLC courses available to extend your experience...
News PSVR2's Switchback VR Adds Ghastly Bobble Heads to Rollercoaster Ride
Bubble, bobble
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, developer Supermassive Games’ spiritual PSVR2 successor to the very enjoyable PSVR rails shooter Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, will include ghastly bobble heads for you to place in your roller coaster of misery. Pre-order bonuses for the game, due out on 16th March, include a skull bobble head, as well...
News Firewall Ultra Raises Pulses with Key Art from Anticipated PSVR2 FPS
More information soon
Firewall Ultra, the sequel to First Contact’s well-liked virtual reality FPS, will be part of the second-wave of PSVR2 titles when it launches later in 2023 – and here’s a first look at the game’s key art. Fans of the original will spot several contractors from the PSVR title, surrounded by a new arrival: Havoc, a...
News PS Plus Festival of Play Offers Prizes, Deals, Games, and Tournaments
Available until 24th February
Sony has today revealed a new PS Plus Festival of Play promotion that encompasses a range of activities that includes prizes, PS Store deals, tournaments, and the newly announced PS Plus Extra and
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Get 17 More Games Next Week
Not so forbidden
Sony has officially announced its update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, adding another slate of PS5, PS4, and classic games to the upper tiers. We had a few of the games leak beforehand, but we now know the full rundown of software joining the service next week. It looks like this: PS Plus Extra: February 2023: Horizon...
News Splat Spiders Like Never Before When Kill It with Fire Crawls onto PSVR2, PSVR
Overkill
Arachnophobes, you might want to skip this article. Kill It with Fire, a game about hunting down and squishing spiders with ridiculous weapons, is already available on PS4 — but it'll soon be taken to a new dimension. Yes, developer Casey Donnellan Games has announced it's bringing the arachnid-eradicating title to virtual reality, and...
Mini Review Tales of Symphonia Remastered (PS4) - Barebones Remaster Distracts from a Classic RPG
Lloyd Irving, wake up!
Still one of the most highly regarded instalments in Namco's long-running series, Tales of Symphonia could be considered a classic. Indeed, it's easy forget that the game's almost 20 years old — and Tales of Symphonia Remastered shows that the adventure actually holds up surprisingly well. The storytelling's a little...
News Give Final Fantasy VII's Midgar a Good Scrub in PowerWash Simulator on 2nd March
Five new levels for free
Square Enix has announced the free Final Fantasy VII-themed DLC pack for PowerWash Simulator will be available on PS5, PS4 from 2nd March 2023. It includes five more levels, allowing you to clean the likes of Seventh Heaven, a Mako Energy Exhibit, and an Airbuster. The Scorpion Sentinel and Cloud's Hardy Daytona bike also...
News Like a Dragon: Ishin! Demo Likely Out on PS Store Tomorrow
Practise before launch
A Like a Dragon: Ishin! demo focusing on combat looks set to hit the PS Store tomorrow on PS5, PS4 barring any funny business. The Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumia has picked up a pre-release tester on the Microsoft Store backend, which suggests a release on PSN is also on the way. It's said to be 2.94GB in size and is out...
News Big Discounts for PS Plus Members in New PS Store Sale
NFS! Ghost of Tsushima! Ratchet!
A new PS Store sale has hit Sony's digital marketplace, discounting over 400 PS5, PS4 games until 1st March 2023. A range of price drops is available to everyone, but they're even better if you hold an active PS Plus membership. Below you'll find just a selection of the best deals to be had if you subscribe to Sony's...
Review Borderlands 3 - Looting and Shooting Is Back and Better Than Ever
Don't forget to like, follow, and obey
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. Borderlands 3 is one of those rare games where you most likely knew if you would be purchasing it or not...
Review Scarlet Nexus (PS5) - 'Brain Punk' RPG Gets a Lot Right, But Ends Up Feeling Stunted
Seeing red
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. Scarlet Nexus is quite a unique action RPG set in a world where the human brain has evolved. Most people are hooked up to a kind of...
Review Outriders (PS5) - Great Combat? That's a People Can Fly Game
Ridin' dirty
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. You know what? Outriders is pretty good. Torn apart during
News God of War Ragnarok 3-Hour Trial Now Available on PS Plus Premium
Update: Now available outside of NA
Update: The three-hour trial for God of War Ragnarok is now available in Europe. Original Story: One of PS Plus Premium's best perks is its range of full game trials, which has been expanding quite a lot in recent months. These allow members to download titles and play them for a limited time, and if they like...
Review The Quarry (PS5) - Maybe Until Dawn Was Just a Fluke
One foot in the grave
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. Whether it likes it or not, Supermassive Games will always have its titles compared to Until Dawn. The British developer...
Review Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) - Aloy Returns in Superior PS5 Sequel
Red Head Redemption 2
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. With Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games set the bar very high for itself. Its first attempt at an open world action RPG...
Guide MultiVersus: All Free Characters You Can Play Right Now
MultiVersus' current free character rotation schedule
Looking for all free characters you can play right now in MultiVersus? Despite being a free-to-play game, you'll need to learn How to Earn Gold Fast in order to unlock most characters in the game. However, if you're a new or casual player, you may be looking for a list of all free characters you...
Guide Best Racing Games on PS5
The top PS5 racing games, ranked and rated
What are the best racing games on PS5? Video games have been around a long time, but humanity's love of cars goes back much, much further. It's no wonder that racing games have been part of the gaming landscape since the very start, with the compulsion to go fast and clock the quickest times still just as...
News Jensen Ackles Demonstrates 'The Atomic Way' in Live-Action Atomic Heart Trailer
Pokes fun at Hogwarts Legacy in the process
As the hype for Atomic Heart, the pseudo-Soviet action RPG set during a robot apocalypse, approaches critical mass, so too does the video game marketing machine. Case in point, this live-action Atomic Heart trailer starring none other than Jensen Ackles, AKA heartthrob Dean Winchester, the older brother...
News Fate Had Other Plans for Kratos in Earlier Draft of God of War Ragnarok
Or, at least, the writers did
To say that Kratos, the calm and reasonable God of War, defied fate over the course of his travels would be an understatement of divine proportions. He did so repeatedly across multiple mythologies, and neither the Norns nor the Fates themselves could best the Ghost of Sparta. But another god almost did, at least, they...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Feature Larger Maps, Populated with More NPCs
May the more be with you
A video sequel is a tough prospect, it needs to retain the spirit of the original whilst simultaneously pushing the series forward, both narratively and mechanically. Oh, and it needs to look better, too. One of the ways Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is managing that conundrum is by utilising the power of the PS5 to create larger...
News Resident Evil Village VR Mode Gets Demo Alongside PSVR2 Launch
Face your fears
As if PSVR2's launch lineup wasn't already strong enough, recall that the excellent Resident Evil Village's VR Mode will be available on 22nd February as free DLC. We got a trailer showing it all in action, and boy, does it look like a nightmare experience for the faint of heart. Just thinking about going through the hell that was...
News PSVR2 Headset and Sense Controllers Get Taken Apart in Dual Teardown Videos
Do not try this at home
With the launch of PSVR2 right around the corner, available from 22nd February, anticipation for Sony's latest piece of hardware is rapidly approaching fever pitch. We went hands on with the device and were impressed with what we played. Today, we have something a little more overtly technical to whet your whistle with; how...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? PS Plus, also known as PlayStation Plus, is Sony's subscription service for PS5 and PS4. The subscription is divided into three tiers: PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and PS Plus Premium. On this page, we're going to list all PS Plus games across all...
News Fans Think They've Found Out More About Ground Breaking Twisted Metal PS5
A bold project in a unique universe
We know there’s a Twisted Metal television show in post-production right now, and rumour has it Firesprite Games is working on an all-new PS5 entry in the storied Sony series. While the project’s yet to be officially announced, fans have been digging for information for quite some time, and a selection of job...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Patch Will Fix Glitched Trophy This Week
Accio Platinum
Hogwarts Legacy is a fantastic open world adventure, and it’s lighting up the sales charts as a result. But the launch hasn’t been flawless on PS5, and developer Avalanche Software has been busy beavering away on a patch since release day. That update, according to community manager Chandler Wood, will arrive later this week –...
Tuesday14th Feb 2023
Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in February 2023
Best PS5 console deals and bundles
Which shops have PS5 stock for February 2023? What are the best PlayStation 5 console deals? After a lengthy period of stock struggles, Sony has finally promised that PS5 consoles will now be much easier to find at retail. Early evidence suggests that consoles are indeed more readily available across a number of...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Merlin Trials Locations and How to Solve Them
Merlin's Beard! Trophy guide
What are All Merlin Trials Locations in Hogwarts Legacy and How Do You Solve Them? One type of Collectible in the game is Merlin Trials, which offer a little environmental puzzle in exchange for a gear capacity upgrade. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Merlin Trials locations and how to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Quests
Every mission in Hogwarts Legacy
Looking for all quests in Hogwarts Legacy? The title's open world campaign consists of Main Quests, Side Quests, and Assignments. Many of these missions will be automatically given to you, but Side Quests must be found while many of the Assignments are optional. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Landing Platforms Locations
Where to find every Landing Platform
What are all Landing Platforms locations in Hogwarts Legacy? The Landing Platforms are a type of collectible, with many to be found throughout the open world. They are colourful platforms that are designed for you to land on from a Broomstick. They are not marked on the map like other collectibles are, so you'll...
News Microsoft Can't Deny Xbox Game Pass Cannibalises Software Sales
Redmond firm releases statement
Update: Following a wave of reporting based on documentation from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority which suggested what we all suspected, that Xbox Game Pass is harming full-price software sales, the Redmond firm has released a statement to Kotaku which fails to deny the claims: "Xbox Game Pass offers...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Astronomy Tables Locations
Where to find every Astronomy Table
What are all Astronomy Tables locations in Hogwarts Legacy? The Astronomy Tables are a type of collectible, with many to be found throughout the open world. They are stone structures that can only be interacted with at night (See Also: How to Change Time of Day). As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Ancient Magic Hotspots Locations
Where to find every Ancient Magic Hotspot
What are all Ancient Magic Hotspots in Hogwarts Legacy? The Ancient Magic Hotspots are a type of collectible that extend your Ancient Magic Meter. Upon interacting with the Ancient Magic Hotspot, you must find traces of Ancient Magic in the nearby area. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
News Flaunt Your Favourite Harry Potter House with Free Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Avatars
Ten points for Gryffindor
Do you want to proudly declare your Hufflepuff devotion to all your PS5 friends? Well, now you can, courtesy of the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup on PlayStation.com. This fairly simple interactive experience sees you logging into your PSN account a completing a variety of fairly straightforward tasks in order to unlock avatars...
Review Wanted: Dead (PS5) - A Fascinating Mess of an Action Game
Dead, but not buried
Jeez, where do we even begin with Wanted: Dead? It feels like an action game from another age, harkening back to the many lower budget, madcap brawlers that found cult acclaim on the PS2 and PS3. It's also an extremely janky release, absolutely packed with dodgy character models, borderline unreadable combat animations, and...
Rumour Sony Is Plotting Wireless Earbuds for PS5
As platform holder looks to revamp product mix
Sony is slowly but steadily increasing the mix of peripherals available for PS5, and the typically reliable Insider Gaming purports to have the scoop on another product: wireless earbuds. Scheduled to release anywhere from April 2023 through March 2024, the portable AirPod-inspired accessories will...
News The Future Looks Bright for Destiny 2, Through Lightfall and Beyond
Eyes forward, Guardians
Destiny 2's next expansion, Lightfall, launches on 28th February and will introduce the first of several big new changes coming to the now-venerable service game. Game director Joe Blackburn outlined what is to come in a monstrous 5000-word blog post entitled Lightfall and the Year Ahead. Beginning with Lightfall, Destiny 2...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Performance Mode Noticeably Worse After Patch 4.01
One step forward, one step back
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt got a native PS5 release when the Complete Edition launched back in December, marking the first time PlayStation players could travel The Continent and murder much of its wildlife at a silky-smooth 60fps. And while it all looked and ran well, there was still room for improvement, and so in...
News Test Out C-Smash VRS in Free PSVR2 Demo Next Month
You're gonna want to hit that
Update: As confirmed on the PS Blog, you'll be able to test out the reimagined Cosmic Smash on PSVR2 starting from 23rd March as a free demo takes aim at the PS Store. This sampler will allow you play both online against a friend or solo in training mode.
Mini Review PowerWash Simulator (PS5) - Surprisingly Appealing, Deeply Satisfying
Good, clean fun
By now, you'll have made your mind up about PowerWash Simulator. It's been doing the rounds for a couple of years, winning hearts with its simple, inexplicably compelling gameplay. Yes, it's about blasting water at filthy buildings and objects. Yes, broadly it's quite repetitive and slow. Yes, you could get a power washer and hose...
Mini Review Ten Dates (PS4) - A Much Improved Rom-Com Sequel
Seven out of ten dates
Has humanity ever had a worse idea than speed dating? Once you forget all the obviously terrible stuff like biological weapons and motion controls, speed dating must be right up there. Five minutes of pish banter with a person who isn't laughing at any of your killer jokes before you half-heartedly ask for contact information...
News Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2.0 Ups the Ante in Season 2 Launch Trailer
Lock and load
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 launches tomorrow, bringing with it the new Ashika map, Ranked Play, a DMZ expansion, and 1v1 Gulag, in addition to a new Battle Pass, of course. This new content injection was actually
News Celebrate Valentine's Day with Sackboy: A Big Adventure's Latest Free DLC
Smitten
Sackboy: A Big Adventure has been quietly adding more and more costumes to its sizeable wardrobe. Developer Sumo Digital has made a whole bunch of post-launch DLC for the PS5 and PS4 platformer, and all of them have been freebies. That includes the latest effort, which gives everyone's favourite burlap hero a lovey-dovey makeover: The...
News Wild Hearts Welcomes You to the Tranquil Village of Minato, Your Hunting Hub
Home is where the hunt begins
Wild Hearts launches at the end of the week, on 17th February for PS5, and we got a trailer introducing us to the game's hunting hub, the tranquil village of Minato. Like the Monster Hunter franchise, which popularised the genre, Wild Hearts is a hunting game, and players will spend as much time tooling up for each...
News Boyfriend Dungeon, a Dating Sim Dungeon Crawler, Comes to PS5 Today
Happy Valentine's Day
If you've ever looked at a typical dungeon crawler and thought, yes, what this needs is the ability to become romantically involved with personifications of the weapons you wield, that very specific desire has now been catered for. Boyfriend Dungeon has "surprise" launched on PS5 today, 14th February 2023. It's not exactly a...
News Sidescrolling Battle Royale Dead Cide Club Deploying to PS5
Which side are we running?
Sidescrolling F2P battle royale Dead Cide Club is coming to PS5 at an as-yet unknown date, giving us a look at a popular genre from a whole new perspective. The title is launching into Early Access on Steam on 27th February, and we got to see the kind of action we PlayStation players can look forward to. It sounds quite...
News Media Molecule Reveals Details on This Year's Impy Awards as Dreams Turns 3 Years Old
Happy birthday!
They grow up so fast, don't they? PS4 make-'em-up Dreams celebrates its third anniversary today, and to go along with the milestone, Media Molecule has unveiled some of its plans for the fourth annual Impy Awards. In case you don't know, the Impy Awards is a yearly ceremony in which the developer and the Dreams community celebrate...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Clagmar Coast Collectibles
All collectibles on Clagmar Coast
Looking for all Clagmar Coast collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Clagmar Coast collectibles. Note: This page is
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Manor Cape Collectibles
All collectibles in Manor Cape
Looking for all Manor Cape collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Manor Cape collectibles. Note: This page is a work i
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Marunweem Lake Collectibles
All collectibles on Marunweem Lake
Looking for all Marunweem Lake collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area dominated by water on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Marunweem Lake collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Coastal Cavern Collectibles
All collectibles in Coastal Cavern
Looking for all Coastal Cavern collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area towards the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Coastal Cavern collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Poidsear Coast Collectibles
All collectibles in Poidsear Coast
Looking for all Poidsear Coast collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area towards the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Poidsear Coast collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Cragcroftshire Collectibles
All collectibles in Cragcroftshire
Looking for all Cragcroftshire collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Cragcroftshire collectibles. Note: This page
Monday13th Feb 2023
Guide PSVR to PSVR2: All Games with Free Upgrades
Every game you can transfer from PSVR to PSVR2
Which games offer free upgrades from PSVR to PSVR2? There is no PSVR backwards compatibility on PSVR2, but some developers are deciding to re-release or — in some cases — remaster their games for Sony's next-gen headset. This means that these titles will not only look and run better, but will also...
News Sony May Have Added Another First-Party Studio to Its Roster
That's the rumour, anyway
Sony may have purchased UK-based developer Ballistic Moon, a team rumoured to be working on an Unreal Engine 5-powered AAA narrative-based single player adventure for the PS5. It’s strongly speculated that the Japanese giant is publishing this game, and therefore if progress is impressing executives, an acquisition...
News Atomic Heart PS5, PS4 Trophy List Will Have You Drinking Vodka for the Platinum
Trophies appear online
Atomic Heart, the alternate history shooter set in Soviet Union-era Russia, is fast approaching release on PS5 and PS4. We've been super curious about this one ever since its announcement, and on 21st February, we'll finally be able to check it out ourselves. As always, the arrival of a new PlayStation game means a new set of...
News PS5 Sales Increased 202% in Europe Year-over-Year, Xbox and Nintendo Switch Both Down
Flawless victory
PS5 sales increased by an eye-watering 202 per cent year-over-year across Europe in January, underlining Sony’s outrageously aggressive approach to 2023. In fact, the Japanese giant’s new-gen system was the only one to grow on the continent, as Nintendo Switch saw an 11 per cent decline during the same period, while Xbox Series...
News Dead Island 2 Release Date Brought Forward, Resurrects One Week Earlier on PS5, PS4
Bring out your dead
We've all been waiting an eternity for Dead Island 2 to finally arrive, and now, Deep Silver has announced it's launching slightly sooner than expected. The game was delayed to 28th April 2023, but now, the publisher has confirmed the zombie-slaying, open world action title will launch one week earlier, on 21st April: The...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy's Launch Week Sales Trump Elden Ring's in Massive Debut
Biggest launch of any Harry Potter game
It was always to be expected, but Hogwarts Legacy is off to a very strong start. Warner Bros' magic-'em-up RPG has made its debut in the UK's physical games chart, and it's comfortably sat at number one. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, it's the biggest launch for a Harry Potter game ever, and that's without...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty PS5, PS4 Graphics and Performance Options Detailed
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is gearing up for launch on PS5 and PS4, with Team Ninja's latest Soulslike set to test our skills and patience on 3rd March. The developer has detailed the performance options players will be able to choose from when they get to dive in for themselves. As is now tradition, Wo Long...
News January 2023 NPD: PS5 Dominates as HBO Powers The Last of Us Up the Charts
Many more endure and survive
Sony is likely to have a stranglehold on the games industry this year, although Nintendo looks set to remain a close competitor, of course. On the back of an enormous relaunching exercise, the PS5 topped the NPD sales charts in the United States for January 2023, beating out its closest competitor the Nintendo Switch in...
News Square Enix May Have Just Teased a Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster
Tactics team is "incredibly busy"
We're still feeling the ripples of the enormous GeForce leak, in which a huge list of unannounced games was made public. This includes a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster project, which has still yet to be confirmed. However, given that many of the leaked games have now been announced or released, a remaster of the...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PSVR2 Patches Hits the Starting Grid on 21st February
Rolling start
Gran Turismo 7’s anticipated – and, at least in previews, acclaimed – free PSVR2 update will release worldwide on 21st February, a day before the headset itself. Series creator Polyphony Digital revealed that update 1.29 will begin rolling out from next Tuesday, giving you ample time to download and install it ahead of the...
News Surprising Absolutely No-One, Like a Dragon: Ishin! DLC Lets You Dress as Kazuma Kiryu
Dress to impress
Like a Dragon: Ishin will roar onto PS5 on 21st February, and by all indications, it's looking like it will satisfy fans' cravings for a new Ryu Ga Gotoku-developed adventure. With release right around the corner, we got a peek at some DLC coming to the game at launch, and players will be able to don the modern-day threads of the...
News Alan Wake 2 Is Now Playable 'From Start to Finish', Says Remedy
It's not a lake... it's an ocean
Alan Wake 2, the increasingly angsty follow-up to the original Alan Wake, is playable from start to finish... provided you are a developer at Remedy and have access to the latest build. That's according to Remedy CEO Tero Virtala, who shared the news through the company's latest financial results report, stating...
News Kojima Would Have Had to Rewrite Death Stranding 2 if Elle Fanning Refused the Role
Perfect for the part
Auteur game designer Hideo Kojima has revealed that most of the upcoming Death Stranding 2 (officially revealed at The Game Awards 2022) would have had to have been rewritten if actress Elle Fanning had turned down the role. Speaking on a recent episode of his Brain Structure podcast, Kojima revealed the tidbit, stating that he...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Feldcroft Region Collectibles
All collectibles in Feldcroft Region
Looking for all Feldcroft Region collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area to the left of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Feldcroft Region collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogsmeade Valley Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogsmeade Valley
Looking for all Hogsmeade Valley collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just east of Hogsmeade on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to reveal all Forbidden Forest collectibles.
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All South Hogwarts Region Collectibles
All collectibles in South Hogwarts Region
Looking for all South Hogwarts Region collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just to the north of the castle on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all South Hogwarts Region collectibles
News Double Fine Releases Mental 32-Part Psychonauts 2 Documentary Series
Embark on the PsychOdyssey
Have you ever wished that Tim Schafer and the other rockstars at Double Fine Productions would release a monstrously in-depth documentary chronicling the development of Psychonauts 2? Hyper specific, but thankfully if that is the case, you're in luck, with just such a series releasing over the weekend. PsychOdyssey...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All South Sea Bog Collectibles
All collectibles in South Sea Bog
Looking for all South Sea Bog collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the swampy area south of Hogwarts on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all South Sea Bog collectibles.
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All North Hogwarts Region Collectibles
All collectibles in North Hogwarts Region
Looking for all North Hogwarts Region collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just to the north of the castle on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all North Hogwarts Region collectibles
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogwarts Valley Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogwarts Valley
Looking for all Hogwarts Valley collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region central on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Hogwarts Valley collectibles. Note: This page
Sunday12th Feb 2023
Feature Exploring Taiwan's Underground Gaming Scene
State of Taipei
One of my favourite things about travelling is exploring gaming culture in other countries. This mind-set has led me to discover all kinds of interesting things, like the fact that France has its own dedicated RPG magazine or that there’s a veritable pinball utopia hidden halfway down an otherwise unremarkable Hungarian street. Up...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Daedalian Keys Walkthrough
Keys to the castle
Do you need a The Daedalian Keys walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Daedalian Keys is a Side Quest that begins in Transfiguration Courtyard. As part of our
News EA Sports Closing on £500 Million Deal with English Premier League
Bagged
EA Sports is close to sealing a deal believed to be worth almost £500 million (~$603 million) with the Premier League. Sky News reports that all 20 of the English top flight’s clubs have been briefed on the contract, which will allow the video game publisher to remain a key league partner and exclusively incorporate its branding into its...
Saturday11th Feb 2023
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 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 NBA 2K23: All Locker Codes
Unlock the latest Locker Codes
Looking for all Locker Codes in NBA 2K23? If you're eager to make the most of the game's card collecting MyTeam mode, and unlock some bonuses in MyCareer too, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT, and more...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 5 - Clicker Chaos Reigns Supreme
The true king of the apocalypse
HBO's The Last of Us has passed the halfway mark of its epic retelling of the 2013 PlayStation classic, and it's yet to truly misstep. Trying to keep things interesting for new and old fans alike, episode 5 showcases another fine balance of iconic scenes from the game and bombastic deviations that will undoubtedly...
News Japanese PS5 Hardware May Be Being Sent Overseas, Explaining Soft Software Sales
Stock allegedly being shipped to China
Sony is selling a lot of PS5 consoles in its native Japan right now, but physical software sales are non-existent. In the latest Famitsu report, the manufacturer moved almost 100k units, but not a single boxed title could break the software top ten – and they only would have needed to sell over 4,480 units to...
Poll Did You Love The Last of Us - Episode 5?
Endure and Survive
We're well into the midway point of HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us, so there's probably a pretty good chance you know whether you like it or not by now. Still, some episodes are better than others, and the fifth edition brings with it the story of Henry and Sam — with some interesting changes. Endure and Survive sees...
News Retro Compilation Sonic Origins Could Be Getting a Plus Update
Plus what?
Looks like SEGA will be building upon its already sturdy Sonic Origins compilation with a Plus upgrade similar to Sonic Mania. A classification submitted to the Korean ratings board references the release of Sonic Origins Plus, which will presumably include additional content – potentially Game Gear games, Ma
News Mammoth PS5 Marketing Prompts Horizon Forbidden West Pop-Up Café in Paris
Eatin' good in the tribal neighbourhood
Sony almost always goes hard when it’s got the bit between its teeth, but we don’t think we’ve ever seen a marketing effort quite like this from the platform holder before. As you may already know, it’s been erecting giant displays all over the globe – and there’s even speculation of a $6.5 million...
News Danganronpa Influenced Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Could Skip PS5, PS4
Spike Chunsoft says it's for Nintendo Switch only
Spike Chunsoft’s anime-influenced detective series Danganronpa was a pretty big hit on PSP initially, before expanding to other platforms like PS Vita and PS4. But its spiritual successor, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, looks like it could skip PlayStation platforms – at least for now. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 463
Chiefs! Eagles! Place your bets
It's Super Bowl weekend this weekend, so where's your money at? We're pulling for the Kansas City Chiefs, but both teams are dangerous on their day, so it could go either way. Sports clichés aside, let's trot along with today's WAYP. Aaron Bayne: I'll be slowly working my way through the USG Ishimura this weekend...
Friday10th Feb 2023
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Best Wand: Which Type of Wand Should You Choose?
All the Wand differences explained
What's the Best Wand in Hogwarts Legacy? Which Type of Wand should you choose? What are the differences between all the Wands? During the sixth Welcome to Hogsmeade chapter, you'll visit Ollivanders and finally get your own Wand, ditching the old one you've been using. This is a decision you may want to lend some...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is a new open world title set in the Harry Potter universe. It launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 7th February 2023, with versions for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch releasing later on. In our Hogwarts Legacy PS5 review, we awarded the game an 8/10 and described it as "a...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 DualSense Controller Sells Out Almost Immediately in UK, US
Like magic
Update: Yep, as predicted, the limited edition Hogwarts Legacy PS5 controller sold out extremely quickly in the US as well, where pre-orders went live eight hours after the sale of its UK counterpart. You can read more about that in the original story below. Original Story: As soon as it was revealed yesterday afternoon, we knew that...
Guide Where to Buy Hogwarts Legacy for PS5, PS4 - Best Deals and Cheapest Prices
And Deluxe and Collector's Editions!
Looking for where you can buy Hogwarts Legacy at the best price on PS5, PS4? Or maybe you're after the Deluxe and Collector's Editions? Well, you've certainly come to the right place, as we've been busy tracking all the best deals and cheapest prices for the game and its special editions in this guide. Hogwarts...
Poll Did You Buy Hogwarts Legacy?
Back to school
Hogwarts Legacy is here (on PS5, at least — the PS4 version lands in April), and we're already seeing a lot of people say that this is the best Harry Potter game ever made. Not that the bar was especially high, but if you have some nostalgia for the original books or movies, then it's highly likely that this open world adventure...
Rumour Sony Set for Two PS5 Showcases Soon, as State of Play Rumours Return
SOON!
So, when's the next State of Play broadcast? The short answer: only Sony really knows. The slightly longer answer: later today, tomorrow, next week, the week after, maybe next month, maybe April, perhaps May, possibly some time in the summer. That's right folks, the State of Play rumours are back in business (do they ever really go away?) but...
Gallery PSVR2's Unboxing Experience Is Uneventful, And That's a Great Thing
Pack it in
Sony has lifted the global embargo for PSVR2 unboxings, which means you’re minutes away from seeing some sumptuous LED backlit videos of people cracking open the next-gen headset. While we hope to bring you a similarly glossy video on the Push Square YouTube channel in the near future, we’re happy to confirm one thing: opening the...
Rumour Final Fantasy Tactics Revival Could Now Be in Full Development at Square Enix
Tactics Ogre dev moves on
In yet another story that suggests Final Fantasy Tactics really is returning, it sounds like the long-rumoured remake, or remaster, or whatever, could be next up on Square Enix's to-do list. This latest hint comes from producer Ichirô Hazama, who, in an interview with Final Fantasy World about Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line,...
News PSVR2's Packaging Doubles as a Handy Storage Box
Official PlayStation unboxing reveals all
We already photo documented our PSVR2 unboxing experience – spoilers: there’s not a lot to it, and that’s a great thing – but if you need a video to tide you over until 22nd February, the official PlayStation channel has got you covered. As you can see, it??
News Bobby Kotick Says Sony Is 'Trying to Sabotage' Microsoft's Activision Bid
War of words
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has accused Sony of "trying to sabotage" Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of the company and claims that PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has "stopped talking" to both parties involved. In an interview with the Financial Times, Kotick stated that 'Sony’s entire leadership team stopped talking to...
News Cooperative FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City Looking Limp in Lost Candy Trailer
Cocaine cowboy
Cooperative FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City got a new gameplay trailer, and it's just fine. Serviceable but kind of flat, which is a shame because the cutscenes themselves look like they could tell a schlocky crime caper and have the star power to back it up. The action we do see involves some gunplay and reclaiming your lost pills, but...
News The Division 2 Season 11 Delayed as Localistion Fix Spirals, Makes Updating the Game Impossible
Worth fighting for
Plans for the next season of content for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 hit a snag when a fix for a localisation issue ended up bringing down the entire build generation system, making updates impossible. Developer Massive Entertainment took to Twitter to reveal the delay of the 11th season of content, Reign of Fire, which was...
News Capcom Ducks Street Fighter 6 News at Capcom Cup Finals
There's only Street Fighter V
Kicking off on the 12th February and lasting a whole week, Capcom Cup IX will see pro Street Fighter V players duke it out for fame and glory. As is usually the case with big fighting game events, fans had been anticipating fresh Street Fighter 6 news during the finals, but, somewhat surprisingly, that's not going to...
News The Crown of Wu Journeys to the West on PS5, PS4, on 24th March
Monkey magic
Crown of Wu is an action-adventure game based loosely on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West, and we now have a release date. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 24th March, and a demo is available now on the PSN Store. You play as Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and Crown of Wu chronicles Sun's journey from antihero to hero. It's a...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Two-Hour Tactics Ogre Game Trial
A tactical decision
Excellent strategy RPG remaster Tactics Ogre: Reborn now has a two-hour game trial through PS Plus Premium. Admittedly, those two hours won't take you very far into what is a demandingly deep tactical title, but it may be just enough to get you hooked. Sony's approach to PS Plus Premium trials has been odd up until now. New...
News Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Snaps a Spooky Story Trailer
Say cheese, and die
Spooky Japanese horror Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 9th March, and we got a new story trailer that sets a suitably creepy tone. If The Ring kept you up at night for weeks on end, and that was a positive experience for you, then Fatal Frame might just be up your alley. Heavily inspired by...
News Love Is in the Air at Two Point Campus on PS5, PS4
You love to see it
PlayStation’s premier university tycoon title Two Point Campus has received a lovey-dovey update, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The free download includes a variety of romantic items and outfits, allowing you to give your schools a purrdy makeover ahead of the 14th February. <related ids="135094"> The update also...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 9th February, 2023
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 DualSense Controller Revealed, Out Tomorrow in Limited Supply
UK and US only
PlayStation has revealed that it's partnered with Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software for a new PS5 DualSense controller. This limited edition pad will be sold exclusively through the Official PlayStation Store, and we'd bet on it selling out very quickly. If you want to nab one, it goes on sale tomorrow (that's the 10th...
Rumour Sony Suspects Skyrocketing PS5 Sales as New Model Hits in September 2023
On course to top 50 million units
At this point we all know that the PS5 is picking up some serious steam. Thanks to a dramatic increase in global stock — with console production finally finding its footing after the shock of the pandemic — Sony appears set to push the PS5 as hard as it possibly can in 2023. But with big marketing comes big...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogwarts Grounds Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogwarts Grounds
Looking for all collectibles in Hogwarts Grounds in Hogwarts Legacy? There are lots of things to find around the castle and the surrounding area, with hundreds of collectibles to track down. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all collectibles in Hogwarts Grounds. Note:...
News Alt-History Shooter Atomic Heart Game Length, Weapon Upgrades Detailed
20-25 hours for the average playthrough
Pseudo-Soviet shooter Atomic Heart's release date is right around the corner, with the BioShock-esque title set to blast off on PS5, PS4 on 21st February. As the appointed time draws closer, we learn ever more delicious details, such as how long an average playthrough might take and the ways in which we will...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Final Repository Walkthrough
Time to duel
Do you need a The Final Repository walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Final Repository is the 40th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Wand Mastery. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Lodgok's Loyalty Walkthrough
Revelations
Do you need a Lodgok's Loyalty walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Lodgok's Loyalty is the 37th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Mountain. As part
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogsmeade Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogsmeade
Looking for all collectibles in Hogsmeade in Hogwarts Legacy? There are plenty of collectibles to find as you wander through the streets of Hogsmeade, with lots of goodies locked behind closed doors. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all collectibles in Hogsmeade. Note: This...
News The Best Syphon Filter Is Coming to PS Plus on PS5, PS4 with Trophies
Dark mirror
All the Syphon Filter games are pretty good, but 2006’s portable instalment Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is undoubtedly the best. The game – developed by Days Gone maker Bend Studio – was a real showcase for Sony’s handheld at the time, and it was even eventually ported to the PS2 because it proved so impressive on the small...
News Wanted: Dead Brings Big Bargain Bin Vibes in PS5, PS4 Trailer
Will you love it on Valentine's Day?
This Wanted: Dead trailer sure is a thing. Where do we even begin? It’s got hand-drawn cutscenes, then FMV of Stefanie Joosten cooking cakes, then some of the worst in-game cinematics we’ve seen in decades. The voice acting is all over the place, and the gameplay looks scrappy as hell – but there’s a...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: San Bakar's Trial Walkthrough
Kneel or attack
Do you need a San Bakar's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? San Bakar's Trial is the 38th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Lodgok's Loyalty. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All North Ford Bog Collectibles
All collectibles in North Ford Bog
Looking for all North Ford Bog collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the most northern region of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to reveal all North Ford Bog collectibles. Note: This page is a work in progress. Keep checking...
News Call of Duty Is the Main Reason People Buy PS5, PS4, Says New Survey
New data used against Microsoft's buyout
It doesn't really come as a huge surprise, but Call of Duty's overall popularity on PlayStation consoles is being used as an argument against Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The UK's Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA for short) has found that a seemingly significant number of...
Preview PS5 Survival Game Pacific Drive Will Make You Fall for Its Busted Up Station Wagon
Round the bend
Developer Ironwood Studios really wants you to form a bond with the car. That's the main takeaway from a hands-off presentation of Pacific Drive, a run-based survival game. It's just you and a banged-up American station wagon inside the Olympic Exclusion Zone, a mysterious part of the Pacific Northwest that's riddled with supernatural...
News Ni no Kuni Dev Level-5 Reveals Crime Suspense RPG DECAPOLICE for PS5, PS4
DECA the police halls
If you happened to watch the latest Nintendo Direct, then you’ll know developer Level-5 is back in business. The former Sony Interactive Entertainment second-party has been licking its wounds of late, after some serious management setbacks – but DECAPOLICE looks like a real return to form for the legendary Japanese...
News Konami's New PS4 Baseball Game Costs Less Than a Dollar
And there are no microtransactions
Looking for a new baseball game to play and not comfortable podding out for MLB The Show 23’s asking fee? Konami may have you covered – albeit with a much slimmer package overall. Announced during last night’s Nintendo Direct, but available now on the PS Store for the PS4, WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros will cost...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Forbidden Forest Collectibles
All collectibles in the Forbidden Forest
Looking for all Forbidden Forest collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just west of Hogsmeade on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to reveal all Forbidden Forest collectibles.
News Octopath Traveler 2 Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4, and Your Progress Carries Over
Play as all eight characters, too
A playable demo for upcoming RPG Octopath Traveler II has popped up on the PlayStation Store. Available to download right now on both PS5 and PS4, the 'Prologue Demo' weighs in at a reasonable 3.9GB. You might have to manually go looking for it, though. Once you're on the page for Octopath Traveler II, click the...
News Gorgeous JRPG Sea of Stars Gets PS5, PS4 Release Date, Sets Sail 29th August
Retro renaissance
The excellent-looking JRPG Sea of Stars has finally gotten a release date, with the retro roleplaying game coming to PS5 and PS4 on 29th August. Inspired by Chrono Trigger, with a snappy combat system and a soundtrack composed by the inimitable Yatsunori Mitsuda, Sea of Stars has all the makings of a modern roleplaying classic. We...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Wand Mastery Walkthrough
The end of Rookwood
Do you need a Wand Mastery walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Wand Mastery is the 39th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing San Bakar's Trial. As part of our
News Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg Announced for Western Release on PS5, PS4
Talk about a glow up
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg is a remake of the first game in the long-running Atelier series of JRPGs, and it's coming to the West on PS5 and PS4 in Summer. Originally released only in Japan on PS1 and Sega Saturn in 1997, Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg tells the story of the titular Marie. Marie is...
News PS5 Still King of the Japanese Charts Despite Having No Games in Top Ten
Closes on 100k in gigantic week
PS5 closed on 100k units sold through the week ending 5th February in Japan. Sony’s new-gen format – which had been flailing in its domestic region due to supply issues – managed to move 93,026 units in total for the seven day week, capping off a meteoric rise for the machine. The firm had promised stock would...
News PS5's Juggernaut Marketing Campaign Could Rush Super Bowl LVII This Weekend
A blizzard from Midgard expected during the big game
The greatest show on turf is just days away, with the Philadelphia Eagles [Boo! – Ed] set to do battle with the Kansas City Chiefs [Meh! – Ed]. Of course, only a handful of true blue born again Americans tune in for the football: the real show will come during the plentiful commercial breaks...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Weasley's Watchful Eye Walkthrough
The last stretch
Do you need a Weasley's Watchful Eye walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Weasley's Watchful Eye is the 41st Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Final Repository. As part
News Capcom's Classic Life and Death Puzzler Ghost Trick Is Coming to PS4
Final Sissel
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was one of the best Nintendo DS games of its era, inventing an innovative puzzle mechanic that took full advantage of the handheld’s touch screen. Now the game is making the jump to high definition television screens, as part of a port that will see the title debut on the PlayStation 4. This new...
News We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie Rolls Right onto PS5, PS4 on 2nd June
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie is a reroll, ahem, a remake of the PS2 classic We Love Katamari, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 2nd June. In the Katamari games, you play as a prince rolling a highly adhesive magical ball called a Katamari about, enveloping various items in on itself in a never-ending quest...
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Eternights Returns, Targets Summer Release Date
Love on the battlefield
Remember Eternights, the intriguing action RPG that was first shown during one of Sony's State of Play broadcasts last year? Well, developer Studio Sai has just provided an update on how things are going. Just to recap, this is an action-based adventure that operates on a calendar system, similar to something like Persona...
News Life Is Strange's Don't Nod Reshapes the World in Harmony: The Fall of Reverie
Don't nod if you don't understand
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is not a particularly elevator pitch friendly game, so we may have to break out the press materials to communicate exactly what’s going on in Life Is Strange developer Don’t Nod’s latest game. (And even there, we’re not sure we’ve fully grasped the plot, to be honest.) Anyway,...
News Animal Well's Sinister PS5 Pixel Art Aesthetic Is a Sight to Behold
Well, well, well
There’s something unquestionably sinister about the look of Animal Well, the pixel art platformer from one-man development outfit Shared Memory. This game has a throwback aesthetic, with its CRT filter and pixel art style – but it’s being developed for the PS5, and is clearly utilising effects that would have been impossible...
News Quirky Survival RPG Monster Menu Delves to PS5, PS4 in May
Survival of the fullest
Announced last year as part of NIS' release plans for 2023, Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook arrives on PS5 and PS4 on the 23rd May in the US, and the 26th May in Europe. In case you missed the initial reveal, this is a dungeon-crawling RPG where you'll have to — as the name suggests — scavenge for resources and...
News Apex Legends Gets Epic Season 16 Trailer, Team Deathmatch Incoming
Revel in it
The 16th season of ongoing support for Apex Legend is about to begin, and it's shaping up to be a doozy. Called Revelry, this next onslaught of content revamps the class system, adds a new weapon, and introduces Team Deathmatch, and it all kicks off on Valentine's Day, 14th February. Team Deathmatch does pretty much what it says on the...
News Mental Clean-'Em-Up PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe Punches to PS5, PS4 in 2023
Taking out the trash
PixelJunk is plotting a return to PlayStation later this year, with Q-Games' PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe punching its way to PS5 and PS4. Trying to pin a genre on this one is a little tricky, but it's basically a 2D side-scrolling brawler... but you also have to gather the broken remains of your enemies and dump them into the...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
All the best PS Plus games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS Plus games? PS Plus, also known as PlayStation Plus, is Sony's flagship subscription service for PS5 and PS4, providing online multiplayer functionality, cloud saves, and PS Store discounts. PS Plus also includes access to hundreds of games included at no extra cost, spanning three...
News PSN Licence Issues Prevent PS5, PS4 Owners from Playing Their Games
Can't use content
Update: According to Sony’s official website, the PSN licence issue has been resolved. However, many are still facing problems, rendering their catalogue of digital games unplayable. One solution we’ve seen suggested is to completely reboot your console, which worked for our very own Robert Ramsey overnight. We’ll continue...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Hogwarts Legacy
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Hogwarts Legacy? As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to unlock the Platinum. Our Trophy roadmap will cover questions like whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty Related Trophies. Due to the...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Balloons Locations
Where to find all Balloons
Looking to find all Balloons in Hogwarts Legacy? Balloons are large floating objects that can be found as you fly through the skies, collected by flying into them while you're riding your broom. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all Balloons. Note: This page is a work in progress...
News Over 1,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in PS Store Sale
What're yer buyin'?
Sony’s got your wallet in a vice, and it’s tightening its grip. As the PS Store’s scale has expanded over the past decade, so too has the scope of its sales – and this latest round of discounts sees over 1,000 items reduced. The headline inclusion is The Last of Us: Part I and The Last of Us Remastered, which have been...
News UK Determines Xbox's $69 Billion Activision Buyout Could Harm Gamers
May result in "higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation"
Microsoft’s eye-watering $69 billion proposal to purchase Activision Blizzard has been the source of intense scrutiny from global governments for nearly a year now, but the UK’s regulator has released a provisional report today which says it “could harm gamers” and potentially...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Mine Walkthrough
Another piece of the puzzle
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Mine walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Mine is the 32nd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Professor Weasle
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Mountain Walkthrough
Through to the other side
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Mountain walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Mountain is the 36th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Niamh Fitzgerald
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Polyjuice Plot Walkthrough
Changing shape
Do you need a The Polyjuice Plot walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Polyjuice Plot is the 34th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the
News The Last of Us' Insane Popularity Leads to Illegal Scams
Don't Clicker the link
Cybercriminals are capitalising on the explosion of interest in The Last of Us, following the release of HBO’s critically acclaimed show. Naughty Dog’s survival horror is one of the biggest brands around right now, and it’s proving fertile ground for felons looking to phish personal information from unsuspecting fans...
News Cities: Skylines Remastered Builds Bigger Maps with Better Graphics on PS5 Next Week
PS4 owners get a free upgrade
City building sim Cities: Skylines is getting a PS5 version next week, on the 15th February. This is an enhanced remaster of the 2017 PS4 title, boasting a number of improvements — and it's a free upgrade if you already own Cities: Skylines on the last-gen console. The same goes for the game's numerous DLC packs; if...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Howin's Assignment Walkthrough
The next Beasts Class
Do you need a Professor Howin's Assignment walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Howin's Assignment is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked in the back half of the game. As part of our
News Hogwarts Legacy Breaks Livestreaming Record, Tops 1.3 Million Viewers
School's in
Built on the back of what is a globally recognised brand, Hogwarts Legacy's popularity has never been in doubt — but we didn't think it would be breaking records quite so soon. Livestreaming platform Twitch, which hosts thousands upon thousands of gaming streams every day, has seen the open world title absolutely explode over the last...
News Scars Above Shaping Up to Be Out of This World in Gameplay Overview
Mind over matter
Scars Above is a 3rd-person sci-fi adventure game which puts us somewhat in mind of Returnal (albeit without the lightning-fast action gameplay), and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 28th February. You play as astronaut and scientist Kate Ward, who is transported to a distant and alien world upon investigating a mysterious structure...
News Forspoken PS5 Patch Will Address Performance, Graphics, and More as Dev Remains 'Committed'
Promises spoken
Given how busy the February release schedule is, you'd be forgiven for forgetting about Forspoken, which released to a somewhat lukewarm reception a few weeks ago. At least from our perspective, the conversation that surrounded the game seemed to drop off a cliff just days after launch, and Square Enix gave no indication of what was...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial Walkthrough
Black and white
Do you need a Niamh's Fitzgerald's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial is the 35th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Polyjuice Plot. As part
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Friend in Deed Walkthrough
To the cave
Do you need an A Friend in Deed walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? A Friend in Deed is a Side Quest that starts in Hogsmeade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre Walkthrough
Vase gallery
Do you need an E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre is a Side Quest in the game. As part of our Hogw
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Madam Kogawa's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
More balloons
Do you need a Madam Kagoawa's Assignment 2 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Madam Kagowa's Assignment 2 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked in the back half of the game. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: It's All Gobbledegook Walkthrough
We get it at least
Do you need an It's All Gobbledegook walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? It's All Gobbedegook is the 31st Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Profess
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Balloon popping
Do you need a Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked in the back half of the game. As part of our
News Bramble: The Mountain King Embarks on a Perilous Journey to PS5, PS4 on 27th April
Leave no stone unturned
We've had our eye on Bramble: The Mountain King for a little while now, what with its intriguing blend of adventure gameplay and dark aesthetic inspired by Nordic folklore and all that. Well, we finally got a release date, and we look forward to getting lost in the woods on 27th April, on PS5 and PS4. In Bramble, you play...
News RoboCop, Gollum Games Publisher Announces March Livestream Event
"Exclusive updates" incoming
Publisher Nacon has announced that it'll be hosting its own livestream event on the 9th March at 7PM Central Europe / 6PM UK / 1PM Eastern / 10AM Pacrific. The suitably titled 'Nacon Connect' is promising "exclusive updates" on a number of games that it plans on releasing in 2023. This includes the likes of RoboCop:...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Headmistress Speaks Walkthrough
One more chat
Do you need a The Headmistress Speaks walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Headmistress Speaks is the 33rd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Mine.
News Ken Levine's Next Game, Judas, Will Arrive Sometime Before March 2025
Would you kindly bring that date forward?
Judas, the next game from the mind of auteur creator Ken Levine (of BioShock fame), won't be out for a while. Announced at The Game Awards this December past, we now have an extremely broad release window; expect the immersive sim sometime between now and March of 2025. That's according to Take-Two's latest...
News Wild Hearts Hunts Down a Great Cinematic Trailer Ahead of Next Week's Release
Wild is right
You know how we feel about CG trailers, but we've already seen plenty of Wild Hearts ahead of its impending release — so we're willing to let this latest video slide. The monster-slaying action RPG it out on PS5 next week, and our hype's greater than ever after having watched this cinematic. In short, it's a really good trailer. It...
News Overwatch 2 Is Getting a Dating Sim in Celebration of Valentine's Day
Loverwatch, not a fighterwatch
It's that wonderful time of year again when corporations dream up ways to make single folks feel lonely and those in relationships inadequate and thus more likely to part with their hard-earned cash. Case in point, Valentine's Day is coming to Overwatch 2 early, on 13th February, with the implementation of Loverwatch...
Tuesday7th Feb 2023
Every game releasing the same day as PSVR2
What are all PSVR2 launch games? With Sony's new headset to release on 22nd February 2023, you might want to start writing up a list of titles to buy alongside it. In this PSVR2 guide, we're going to reveal all PSVR2 launch games. You can find more information on all confirmed games
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Field Guide Pages Locations
Where to find all Field Guide Pages
Where are all Field Guide Pages in Hogwarts Legacy? Field Guide Pages are one of the game's collectibles, scattered around the school as well as the surrounding areas. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all Field Guide Pages in the game. Note: This page is a work in...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Collection Chests Locations
Where to find all Collection Chests
Looking for where to find all Collection Chests in Hogwarts Legacy? Collection Chests are one type of collectible in Hogwarts Legacy, usually containing some valuable gear or loot to help you on your adventure. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to tell you where to find all Collection Chests...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Percival Rackham's Trial Walkthrough
The first of four
Do you need a Percival Rackham's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Percival Rackham's Trial is the nineteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Map Chamber. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Best House: What House Should You Choose?
All the differences between Houses explained
What's the Best House in Hogwarts Legacy? What House should you choose? What are the differences between all the Houses? Early on in the game, specifically the Welcome to Hogwarts chapter, you will need to choose what House you want to be placed in. This is an important decision that will impact the type...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Jackdaw's Rest Walkthrough
Underground escapades
Do you need a Jackdaw's Rest walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Jackdaw's Rest is the fifteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Hunt for the Missing Pages. As part of
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Demiguise Statues Locations
Where to find all Demiguise Statues
Where are all Demiguise Statues in Hogwarts Legacy? Demiguise Statues are a type of collectible in Hogwarts Legacy. They're small, golden statues depicting the magical creature known as the Demiguise. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we will tell you where to find all Demiguise Statues, as well as how to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Learn All Spells
The Spell Master Trophy guide
How do you learn all Spells in Hogwarts Legacy? As you progress through the game, you'll be given the opportunity to learn many Spells, of which can be slotted into different loadouts. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to learn all Spells. Doing so unlocks The Spell Master Trophy. This...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Secrets of the Restricted Section Walkthrough
Sneak attack
Do you need a Secrets of the Restricted Section walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Secrets of the Restricted Section is the eighth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Professor Hecat's Assignment 1. A
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Trials of Merlin Walkthrough
Tread carefully
Do you need a Trials of Merlin walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Trials of Merlin is the thirteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Girl from Uagadou. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Helm of Urtkot Walkthrough
Shiny helmet
Do you need a The Helm of Urtkot walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Helm of Urtkot is the 20th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Percival Rackham's Trial. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Estate Walkthrough
Invisible, secret, ancient passageway
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Estate walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Estate is the 24th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Elf, the Na
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Undercroft Walkthrough
Another secret uncovered
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Undercroft walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Undercroft is the seventeenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Room of Requirement
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Gear Appearance and Hide Items
Hogwarts Legacy Transmog explained
How do you change gear appearance and hide items in Hogwarts Legacy? Known to some as Transmog, the game allows you to equip the stats of one item, but have it look like another. This allows you to have both the best character in general, as well as the best dressed. In addition, you can hide clothing completely...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Room of Requirement Walkthrough
Every need tended to
Do you need a The Room of Requirement walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Room of Requirement is the sixteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Jackdaw's Rest. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Crossed Wands Walkthrough
All Rounds explained
Do you need a Crossed Wands walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Crossed Wands is a Side Quest that spans multiple rounds. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to sha
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Hunt for the Missing Pages Walkthrough
Pumpkin party
Do you need a The Hunt for the Missing Pages walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Hunt for the Missing Pages is the fourteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Trials of Merlin. As part of our
News Four New PS Plus Games Are Available for You to Download Now
Get 'em while they're hot
Four new PS Plus games are available for all subscribers to download now. As announced last week, the monthly games this time include Evil Dead: The Game, Mafia: Definitive Edition, OlliOlli World, and
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The High Keep Walkthrough
Fly away
Do you need a The High Keep walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The High Keep is the 25th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Estate. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Charles Rookwood's Trial Walkthrough
Spinning symbols
Do you need a Charles Rookwood's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Charles Rookwood's Trial is the 28th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Back on the Path. As part of o
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Tentacula and Mandrakes
Do you need a Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked about halfway through. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Path to Hogwarts Walkthrough
Portkey mishaps
Do you need a The Path to Hogwarts walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Path to Hogwarts is the first Main Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to share our full The Path to Hogwarts walkthrough, which includes a st
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Caretaker's Lunar Lament Walkthrough
Lunar hunt
Do you need a The Caretaker's Lunar Lament walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Caretaker's Lunar Lament is the 22nd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Percival
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Carted Away Walkthrough
Moving carts
Do you need a Carted Away walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Carted Away is a Side Quest that can be picked up in Lower Hogsfield. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide,
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom Walkthrough
Making friends
Do you need a The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom is the 23rd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Caretaker's Lunar Lament
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Hecat's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
Firing and dodging
Do you need a Professor Hecat's Assignment 2 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Hecat's Assignment 2 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked after finishing Tomes of the Tribulations. As part of ou
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Making Potions
Do you need a Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked after finishing Jackdaw's Rest. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Cache in the Castle Walkthrough
Hidden paintings
Do you need a Cache in the Castle walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Cache in the Castle is a Side Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are go
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Open Animal Symbol Puzzle Doors
Icon meanings revealed
How do you open animal symbol puzzle doors in Hogwarts Legacy? As you're exploring Hogwarts, you'll likely come across locked doors that have the symbols of creatures around the outside. Then, nearby, there are two interactive circles with those same icons on. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Lost Astrolabe Walkthrough
Quick swim
Do you need a The Lost Astrolobe walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Lost Astrolabe is a Side Quest that starts near the shore to the east of Lower Hogsfield. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Weasley's Assignment Walkthrough
Time to transform
Do you need a Professor Weasley's Assignment walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Weasley's Assignment is the 30th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Fire and Vice. As pa
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Map Chamber Walkthrough
Trials uncovered
Do you need a The Map Chamber walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Map Chamber is the eighteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Undercroft. As part of
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Sold 50 Million Copies, But We Still Can't Get a PS5 Patch
Together we ride
Publisher Take-Two has just posted its quarterly financials, and would you believe it, Red Dead Redemption 2 is still selling. The open world title is over four years old now, and while it doesn't quite compare to the frankly obscene sales numbers of Grand Theft Auto V, it recently managed to break through a ridiculous 50 million...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Welcome to Hogwarts Walkthrough
Finding your feet
Do you need a Welcome to Hogwarts walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Welcome to Hogwarts is the second Main Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Gobs of Gobstones Walkthrough
No-talent moonmind
Do you need a Gobs of Gobstones walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Gobs of Gobstones is a Side Quest you'll likely encounter while completing Professor Ronen's Assignment. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Like a Moth to a Frame Walkthrough
Lumos use
Do you need a Like a Moth to a Frame walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Like a Moth to a Frame is a Side Quest found in the Central Hall. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we a
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Welcome to Hogsmeade Walkthrough
Taking stock
Do you need a Welcome to Hogsmeade walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Welcome to Hogsmeade is the sixth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Professor Ronen's Assignment. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Girl from Uagadou Walkthrough
Let's talk
Do you need a The Girl from Uagadou walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Girl from Uagadou is the twelfth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Tomes of the Tribulations
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Brew Every Type of Potion
Going Through the Potions Trophy guide
How do you brew every type of Potion in Hogwarts Legacy? As you journey through Hogwarts and its surrounding attractions, you'll want to keep a good stock of Potions along with you to help with every sort of situation. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to brew every type of Potion...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Producer Says Narrative Changes 'Necessary' to Keep Players Interested
Be careful what you wish for
Final Fantasy VII Remake really could have gone either way, looking back. Remaking a game as iconic and important as the original Final Fantasy VII was no small feat, but thankfully Square Enix delivered the goods, and we got the outrageous Honey Bee Inn dance scene we deserved. As anyone who played through to the end...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Charms Class Walkthrough
Accio ball
Do you need a Charms Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Charms Class is either the third or fourth Main Quest in the game, depending on how you approach it. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Beasts Class Walkthrough
Tame it
Do you need a Beasts Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Beasts Class is the 21st Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Percival Rackham's Trial. As pa
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Increase Gear Capacity
How to get more Gear item slots
How do you increase Gear capacity in Hogwarts Legacy? How do you get more Gear item slots? At the start of the game, you'll be restricted to just 20 Gear slots across every type of item. This is incredibly restricting, and forces you to be constantly selling unwanted Gear to shops in Hogsmeade. As part of our Hogwarts...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class Walkthrough
It's Leviosa
Do you need a Defence Against the Dark Arts Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Defence Against the Dark Arts Class is either the third or fourth Main Quest in the game, depending on how you approach it. As part of our
News PS2's Best-Selling Console Crown in Jeopardy As Nintendo Switch Passes PS4
Only a matter of time
PS4 was a big success, right? Sure, but the Nintendo Switch is shaping up to be something else entirely. As part of its quarterly results, the House of Mario announced overnight that its hybrid console has now surpassed over 122.5 units sold worldwide, which actually puts it ahead of Sony’s previous platform. While the PS4 is...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Flying Class Walkthrough
Take to the skies
Do you need a Flying Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Flying Class is the sixteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Jackdaw's Rest. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Interior Decorating Walkthrough
Spruce the place up
Do you need an Interior Decorating walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Interior Decorating is a Side Quest you can start after completing The Room of Requirement. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Weasley After Class Walkthrough
Natty or Sebastian?
Do you need a Weasley After Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Weasley After Class is the fifth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after attending Charms Class and
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Flying Off the Shelves Walkthrough
Book collection
Do you need a Flying Off the Shelves walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Flying Off the Shelves is a Side Quest that begins in Central Hall. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Crash-Lands in Nine Minutes of New Gameplay
Koboh's calling
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was very recently delayed into April, but just to remind you that the sequel still looks solid, here's nine minutes of new gameplay courtesy of IGN. The footage is taken from an early chapter of the game, where protagonist Cal crash-lands on a planet named Koboh. The nin
News PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Aren't Big Enough to Impact Business, Says Take-Two Boss
Not yet, anyway
Gaming subscription services like PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass have almost certainly had an impact on how we in the hardcore sphere perceive the value of video games — but they're yet to have a truly significant impact on how big publishers do business. At least, that's what Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has to say on the matter. The...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Sweeping the Competition Walkthrough
Get a reputation
Do you need a Sweeping the Competition walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Sweeping the Competition is a Side Quest you can begin after buying the first Broom Upgrade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Potions Class Walkthrough
Brewing up a storm
Do you need a Potions Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Potions Class is the eleventh Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Herbology Class. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Fire and Vice Walkthrough
Dragon town
Do you need a Fire and Vice walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Fire and Vice is the 29th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Charles Rookwood's Trial. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Astronomy Class Walkthrough
Stargazer
Do you need an Astronomy Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Astronomy Class is the 26th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The High Keep. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Time of Day
How to advance time
How do you change time of day in Hogwarts Legacy? A few elements in the title require it to be nighttime, and you may just prefer exploring Hogwarts and its outside regions under the cover of darkness. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to change time of day. Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Time of...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Locket's Secret Walkthrough
Just a quick chat
Do you need a The Locket's Secret walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Locket's Secret is the seventh Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Welcome to Hogsmeade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Flight Test Walkthrough
We have liftoff
Do you need a Flight Test walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Flight Test is a Side Quest you can start after you Get a Broomstick. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Herbology Class Walkthrough
Getting stuck in
Do you need a Herbology Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Herbology Class is the tenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Tomes of the Tribulations. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Venomous Valour Walkthrough
To the greenhouse
Do you need a Venomous Valour walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Venemous Valour is a Side Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are
News Madden NFL Rival Maximum Football Goes Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4
Bringing the hits with Unreal Engine 5
Are you tired of the annual Madden NFL cycle? Well, it looks like Modus Games is serious about upsetting the applecart: it’s announced the next entry of Maximum Football will run on Unreal Engine 5 – and will be free-to-play. This series has been around for a little while now, offering a scrappy football...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Tomes of the Tribulations Walkthrough
Quicky
Do you need a Tomes of the Tribulations walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Tomes of the Tribulations is the ninth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Secrets of the Restricted Section. As
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Time to duel
Do you need a Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked after finishing The Locket's Secret. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Get a Broomstick
How to mount a Broomstick
How do you get a Broomstick in Hogwarts Legacy? The ability to fly around Hogwarts and the surrounding area is one of the big appeals of Hogwarts Legacy, so you are likely wondering how to actually unlock it. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Broomstick and then how to mount a...
News Development on EA's Iron Man Game Officially Begins
At Dead Space remake studio
Remember when EA announced that it was making an Iron Man game? That was in September of last year, and now, developer EA Motive has confirmed that the project has officially entered production. If the name EA Motive sounds familiar, that's probably because it's the studio behind the recently released Dead Space remake...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Ronen's Assignment Walkthrough
Time for some Reparo
Do you need a Professor Ronen's Assignment walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Ronen's Assignment is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked early on. As part of our Hogwarts Legac
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Spell Combination Practice Walkthrough
All stages explained
Do you need a Spell Combination Practice walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Spell Combination Practice is a Side Quest that spans multiple tasks. As part of our Hog
News HBO's The Last of Us Continues Meteoric Rise, Hits New Ratings High
On the up
At this point, you can consider HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us a colossal success. Not only has it attracted rave reviews, but it’s also achieving some staggering ratings – all of which is generating insane sales of the PS5 and PS4 game, too. The most recent episode, which aired this past Sunday, hit another ratings high for the...
News The Last of Us HBO Episode 5 Airs Two Days Early Due to Super Bowl
Football rules all
Today, fans of incredibly good television were given an unexpected treat with the announcement that Episode 5 of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation, titled "Endure and Survive", will air two days early. Fans in the US will be able to catch it on HBO Friday, 10th February at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST. This early mark ensures the show does...
News Hot Wheels: Rift Rally Brings Mario Kart Live-Style Mixed Reality Racing to PS5, PS4
Toys to life
There’s a chance if you’re not of a Nintendo persuasion you may not have heard of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. The game – not to be confused with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – featured a physical remote controlled Mario Kart car with a camera attached, and used mixed reality to help create a racer where you build the circuits. Now, a...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is the game?
How long does it take to beat Hogwarts Legacy? How many hours long is the game? As a huge open world experience, Hogwarts Legacy can last you a really long time, depending on how much of its content you plan to complete. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how long it takes to beat the game...
News Capes Takes a Swing at Turn-Based Superhero Tactics on PS5, PS4
Fighting crime one turn at a time
Well, this is awkward. Capes is a turn-based superhero tactics game in which you fight to take back a city ruled by despots, block by block, and it's coming to PS5 in 2023. The similarities between Capes and the recently released Marvel's Midnight Suns are apparent, which is somewhat unfortunate timing, considering...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Open Eyeball Chests
The Spell you need revealed
How do you open Eyeball Chests in Hogwarts Legacy? As you're exploring Hogwarts and the open world, you're likely to encounter large chests that have a big eyeball at the centre. However, you can't simply walk up to them and open them like Collection Chests. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we'
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Back on the Path Walkthrough
Another brief chat
Do you need a Back on the Path walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Back on the Path is the 27th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Astronomy Class. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Is There Quidditch?
Can you play Quidditch?
Is there Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? Can you play Quidditch matches in the game? Quidditch is by far the most popular sport in the wizarding world, and is commonly played at Hogwarts where the four Houses compete for the Golden Snitch. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal whether you can play...
News Death Sports and Fantasy Football Collide in Blood Bowl 3, Kicking Off 23rd February
Puts the "fantasy" in fantasy football
Blood Bowl 3 is a violent take on American football set in a pocket dimension of the greater Warhammer universe, where crushing the opposition has a more literal meaning. Today, we got an overview trailer describing how the game adapts rules from the tabletop system it's based on. Blood Bowl 3 kicks off on PS5...
News Deutsches Afrikakorps Blitz onto the Battlefield in Company of Heroes 3
Pedal to the metal
The Deutsches Afrikakorps have been revealed to be the next playable faction in the upcoming WW2 strategy game Company of Heroes 3, which storms the beaches on PS5 in 2023. Mobile, mechanized and elite, the Deutsches Afrikakorps are all about speed and aggression and will likely appeal to players who favour a rush style of...
News Another One! Garden of the Sea Joins PSVR2's Launch Lineup
Grow up
There’s so much coming to PSVR2 on launch day that it’s becoming difficult to keep track, but fortunately we have a guide to keep you totally up-to-date. One late bloomer [Heh – Ed] is Garden of the Sea, the wholesome “feel-good gem” from the Neat Corporation. That’s a brilliant name for a company, by the way – just putting...
News Destiny 2: Lightfall Details Your New 'Strand' Powers
Strand-type action
'Strand' is a word that we now automatically associate with Hideo Kojima, but Bungie wants you to get excited for the arrival of 'Strand' in Destiny 2: Lightfall. The upcoming expansion will introduce a new element — Strand — which is basically like being able to control the threads of life. Or something. The result is that...
News The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia Signs in for Fortnite Cameo
Why do you Kaer?
Announced as part of the newest Battle Pass, and now finally available to unlock, The Witcher’s silver-haired Geralt of Rivia has arrived in Fortnite. Unlockable as part of a collection of unique quests, you’ll need to fulfil tasks such as dealing 500 melee damage and completing three Bounties. The full task list and their...
Monday6th Feb 2023
Review Hogwarts Legacy (PS5) - A Harry Potter Dream Come True
Yer finally a wizard
For so many bookworms of the late 1990s to mid 2000s, Hogwarts Legacy is something of a dream game. After a long line of bang-average licensed titles, developer Avalanche Software is finally letting Potterheads realise their ambitions of attending Hogwarts, taking classes, and exploring the castle without restraint. It's a...
News PS5's PSVR2 Outperforming Monster PC Rigs, Is the Pinnacle of Virtual Reality
Now you're playing with power
There’s been no shortage of chatter about the price of PSVR2, but while the timing of the headset’s release may be unfortunate with the current financial crisis, there’s no question you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck. The next-gen device is lightyears ahead of its predecessor, and is pound-for-pound the...
News Yes, You Can Play Non-VR PS5 Games with PSVR2's Cinematic Mode
And they'll look pretty tasty
For many original PSVR owners, Cinematic Mode offered a novel alternative way to enjoy non-VR content on the PS4. It worked by placing you in a virtual space, and broadcasting any content on a gigantic screen in front of you. This feature will return on PSVR2, although it will come with some familiar caveats due to the...
Guide Where to Pre-Order PSVR2
Best deals, physical PSVR2 games + accessories!
The hottest new piece of hardware on the PlayStation scene is the PSVR2 (or PlayStation VR2, technically), the latest VR headset from Sony. Pre-orders are now open, and we have all the details you need right here in this guide. The successor to the original PSVR headset, this latest bit of kit will...
News Social Strategy Marvel's Midnight Suns Was a Critical Darling But Commercial Flop
Dead cruel
A few months removed from the release of Marvel’s Midnight Suns, we’re still not entirely sure what to think of it. The game certainly felt different to your bog-standard superhero fare: it fused Slay the Spire deck-building with grid-based strategy gameplay and a Fire Emblem: Three Houses-inspired social simulation aspect. It was...
Poll How Good Was The Last of Us - Episode 4?
It runs in your genes
After massively deviating from the original story of The Last of Us (in a very good way) during episode three, HBO's TV adaptation of the classic PlayStation game returns to what fans have known and loved for a decade. Episode four, titled Please Hold on to My Hand, brings to life the ambush scene where Joel and Ellie are...
Talking Point Should Sony Be Worried by Live Service Implosion?
Boom or bust
Last week, several live service games announced they are shutting down. These titles included critically acclaimed games like Knockout City and Rumbleverse, releases which had been well-received by both players and the media, but had seemingly failed to attract a large enough playerbase to make sustaining them worth the ongoing outlay.
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Goes Gold Two Weeks Before PSVR2 Launch
It's calling
Developer Guerrilla Games has confirmed that potential PSVR2 system seller Horizon Call of the Mountain has gone gold, meaning that the game's ready to ship. This announcement has been dropped surprisingly close to the platform's launch on the 22nd February — but honestly, that probably doesn't mean much. It could just be that the...
News Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Gameplay Leak Shows Action Combat, Grey Warden HQ
A new age
Early gameplay footage from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has shown up online, highlighting the game's new action-based combat system. As per previously leaked details, you'll only be able to control the main character in fights, while your current party members back you up — a bit like how Mass Effect plays. This latest leak shows the player...
News Save the Date, Tarnished, Elden Ring Anniversary Livestream Set for 25th February
You know what we want
Rise, Tarnished, we bring you fresh word from The Lands Between. To mark the first anniversary of Elden Ring's launch, Bandai Namco is holding a special celebration in Stockholm, Sweden, on 25th February, and is broadcasting the event via Twitch to the rest of the world. Featuring a live show, giveaways, contests, prizes,...
News Resident Evil 4 Gets 12 Minutes of Tense, Action-Packed Gameplay
Watch your back
Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake will likely be an early Game of the Year contender, going from what we have seen so far, and anticipation continues to build as its 24th March release date draws ever closer. If you need something to tide you over in the meantime, we were treated to 12 minutes of new gameplay, courtesy of Game...
News God of War TV Show Will Try to Appeal to Everyone
Fans of the games and newcomers
The God of War TV series is apparently coming along nicely, although it's likely still a long way off from being done. Last we heard, the Amazon Prime show will be based on the story from God of War (2018) — a decision that's already raised a few eyebrows, given how Kratos' origins and backstory (as explored in the...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 4 - A Heart-Warming Breather
Looking for the light
After the genuine heartbreak of episode three, things are a lot more casual in this week’s episode of HBO’s The Last of Us. It’s an episode with plenty of references to the game, and the set up of some deviations that we are beginning to become accustomed to. But at the centre of it all we have Joel and Ellie, who are...
News Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Producer Talks FromSoftware's Next Epic
Armor up
Details are scarce concerning developer FromSoftware's next announced project, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. We know it won't feature gameplay akin to the studio's more recent titles, like Elden Ring or Bloodborne, and will instead stay faithful to the series' roots, which go back some 2
News Haunted Fishing Game Dredge Raises Anchor 30th March on PS5, PS4
Doldrums, doldrums. Eviler than the Devil
Dredge is an upcoming adventure game about fishing, eldritch horror, and madness. This one caught our eye with its intriguing reveal trailer, so we were excited to learn we can slip our moors on PS5 and PS4 on 30th March. You play as a mariner plying the waters of a mysterious archipelago, selling your...
News Test Your Mettle in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Second Playable Demo, Rising 24th February
Face your demons
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is getting a second demo on PS5 and PS4, and like the first go around, players that beat it will be rewarded with an item in the full game, the "Crouching Dragon Helmet". You can dive into the demo on 24th February and the complete retail release on 3rd March. We've been treated to quite a bit of gameplay...
News MLB The Show 23 Celebrates the Negro Leagues in All-New Storylines Mode
Sony donating to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
MLB The Show 23 may not be releasing during Black History Month, but the announcement of its Storylines mode seems perfectly timed: the newly announced The Negro Leagues will serve as a gateway to the trials, tribulations, and – most importantly – triumphs of some of America’s lesser known...
Sunday5th Feb 2023
News Blimey! PS5 Sales Doubled Last Month in the UK
On fire
PS5 is on a serious upward trajectory – and it’s not because the console was previously flopping or anything like that. Sony’s ability to finally get ample stock onto store shelves is driving outrageous sales figures right now, with Games Industry.biz’s well-connected Christopher Dring revealing that January 2023 sales are up an...
News Tekken 8's New Heat Mechanic Explained with Gameplay Footage as Nina Returns
Feel the Heat
In what was a surprising twist, Tekken 8 got a full-on system and mechanics breakdown video during the Tekken World Tour finals this weekend. The 36-minute explanation features series director Katsuhiro Harada and game director Kohei Ikeda as they cover all of the sequel's gameplay additions. And yes, there's plenty of gameplay...
Random The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal Stars in Gritty Super Mario Kart Skit
Magic mushrooms
Here’s the star of HBO’s hit The Last of Us adaptation Pedro Pascal like you’ve never seen him before: playing Super Mario in a gritty SNL skit inspired by Nintendo’s hit kart racing franchise. The spoof – which aired overnight, on 4th February – sees The Last of Us hero kitted out in a red hat and dungarees, as he hits...
Saturday4th Feb 2023
News These Four PS Plus Essential Games Are Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Four games up for grabs
February 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and yes, this past weekend's leak was absolutely spot on. There are four titles up for grabs, which you can add to your library from 7th February, 2023. Here's what subscribers can look forward to: OlliOlli World (PS5, PS4)
News Actress Ella Balinska Has Seen Your PS5 Forspoken Memes, And She Ain't Fussed
Frey to go, girl
Forspoken isn’t the first game in video game history to have dodgy dialogue, and it certainly won’t be the last – but for some reason, it’s become the victim of a social media backlash, with no shortage of out-of-context clips shared online to ridicule lead character Frey. Actress Ella Balinska – who plays the character...
Random It Now Takes Devs 270 Days to Make One Gran Turismo Car
Honda bright side, they look really good
Do you ever get the feeling we might be getting a bit too obsessed about photorealism in games? Well, if you’re a car modeller at Polyphony Digital, nobody would blame you for starting to feel that way. When it comes to meticulous attention to detail, the Gran Turismo series has always been the gold...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2023?
Plus or minus?
February 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, with four titles up for grabs (although one of them is technically just an expansion). Next week, you'll be able to download and play OlliOlli World, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Evil Dead: The Game, and Destiny 2: Beyond Light. We'd say there's a bit of something...
News Sony Shakes Up Corporate Ladder by Promoting Exec Obsessed with Growth
On the up
A barnstorming quarter – which generated a record-breaking $9.6 billion in revenue for the PlayStation division alone – has prompted some shake ups within Sony’s upper-management hierarchy. CFO Hiroki Totoki has been promoted to president, active from 1st April, which marks the beginning of the next financial year. Potentially with...
Rumour Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Could Still Be a Long Way Off
Despite previous reports
Last we heard, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf was playable from start to finish — at least, in alpha build form. This positive update on the project arrived in October of last year, and led to speculation surrounding the game's eventual release date. Many had thought that the BioWare RPG could be targeting a late 2023 launch, but...
News God of War's Mjolnir Hammers India As PS5 Marketing Onslaught Strikes Again
Thor you might like to see it
Fans could already discover the Leviathan Axe in London earlier this week, and now Thor’s iconic Mjolnir has struck India, as Sony’s aggressive PS5 marketing campaign takes the world by storm. In order to celebrate refreshed availability of its new-gen system, the Japanese giant also
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 462
Spring in the step
Anyone else sensing the first signs of spring? Okay, so we’re still deep in the throngs of winter, and there’s a fair way to go. But the days are getting longer, and the PS5 release schedule is heating up. Here’s what’s keeping us busy this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm pushing on with my Death Stranding playthrough (will it...
Friday3rd Feb 2023
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (February 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...
Every PS5 game we've reviewed so far
Looking for PS5 game reviews? Well you've come to the right place. In this guide, we've compiled a list of every PS5 game review that we've published here on Push Square so far. This guide will be updated every time we review something new on PS5, so be sure to check in every now and then. For much more...
News The Witcher 3 Update Stealthily Adds New Witcher Gear Swords
Top notch swords!
The latest update for The Witcher 3 on PS5 has made some undocumented changes to one of the game's merchants. More specifically, there's an armourer in Novigrad who had his iconic greeting removed in the 'next-gen upgrade'. Back on PS4 he used to, rather famously, exclaim "Top notch swords!" every time Geralt talked to him — and...
Choo-choo-choose the right games
Looking for how to solve the Game Catalogue: Must Play This Month (Can You Feel the Love?) Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign requires you to play four different games based on clues, in return for 50 Points. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to explain how to solve the Game Catalogue: Must...
News Work Is Underway on the Next Gran Turismo Game
"I can't talk about it yet"
Polyphony Digital may be plotting an extraordinary free PSVR2 patch for Gran Turismo 7 this month, but work is already underway on the next instalment in the legendary series. That’s according to creator Kazunori Yamauchi, who admitted as much in a Japanese interview, but laughed that he’s not allowed to talk about it...
News Original Director Glen Schofield Thanks Motive for Faithful PS5 Dead Space Remake
Taking the high road
Motive's PS5 Dead Space remake has been out for a week now, and we thought it was pretty darn good. The creator of the original Dead Space, Glen Schofield, thinks so too and has congratulated the development team on their efforts. Replying to a post on LinkedIn (thanks
News It's Happening! First PSVR2 Trophies Hit Sony's Servers
A new reality awaits
We’re now weeks away from the release of Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset PSVR2, and the first Trophies are beginning to hit the platform holder’s servers. Arcade-inspired American football outing 2MD: VR Football Unleashed All-Star is the first to have its gongs published – and yes, there’s a Platinum to strive...
News Anticipated Survival MMO The Day Before Underwhelms in 10 Minutes of Stale Gameplay
Zzz
The Day Before is a zombie survival MMO coming to PS5, and it looks kind of like a mix between The Division and State of Decay. Except, apparently, less exciting than either, judging by the latest gameplay released by developer Fntastic. The environments look great, admittedly, but very little actually happens. We see some light exploration and...
News You Can Actually Buy a PS5 Now as Sony's Stock Promise Seems Real
PS5 stock issues finally solved
It's taken more than two years, but we now live in a time where you can simply hop online and buy a PS5. Based on our surveillance, the current-gen console has been in perpetual stock for roughly a week now, following on from what seemed to be a huge boost in production and shipping over the last several months. Sony...
Mini Review World War Z: Aftermath (PS5) - Performance Issues Can't Stop XL Zombie Fun
More zombies, less frame rate
World War Z: Aftermath, the manic zombie shooter, has finally made its way to PS5 alongside its long-awaited XL version of Horde Mode. This movie tie-in has become a real sleeper-hit after it launched to middling reviews back in 2019. But several updates later, and we have a solid third-person co-op experience that has...
News New Tekken 8 Info Is Probably Dropping This Weekend
At the Tekken World Tour finals
Tekken World Tour 2022 comes to a close this weekend with its Global Finals in Amsterdam — and you know what that (probably) means! Not only are we going to be treated to a top-notch professional Tekken 7 tournament, we're (again, probably) going to get some new info on Tekken 8. The Tekken team has a long history...
News How PSVR2 Is Making Pistol Whip Better Than Ever
They've whipped up something special
Pistol Whip is one of several PSVR favourites getting the re-release treatment on PSVR2, and fans of the original rhythm shooter can look forward to a slew of upgrades in the process. Writing on the PS Blog, Cloudhead Games’ Alex Blahout has delved a little deeper into what you can expect – including...
News Sony Is So Confident in PS5, It's Bumping Its Shipment Estimate
Cash cow
Sony had said that it aimed to ship 18 million PS5 consoles during the current fiscal year, which is scheduled to end on 31st March, 2023. That’s a bullish figure, which would have required it to ship an extraordinary 5.2 million units during the current quarter. But the company’s feeling so confident in its manufacturing pipeline, that...
News Knockout City Season 9 Will Be Its Last, Servers Shut Down on 6th June
Thanks for the memories
In a somewhat surprising announcement, it seems like dodge-brawler Knockout City's days are numbered after developer Velan Studios revealed that Season 9 of the F2P multiplayer will be the game's last. Servers will be switched off on 6th June, but game director Jeremy Russo says there is still a ton to look forward to before...
News Evil Dead: The Game Gets Gory Splatter Royale Game Mode, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Slay together for the kids
Evil Dead: The Game just got a free update on PS5 and PS4, which adds in the new Splatter Royale game mode, a gore-drenched take on the popular Battle Royale formula. In Splatter Royale, face off against up to 40 players as you fight to be the last one standing. We really enjoyed Evil Dead, and we think the humour and...
News Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur Embarks on a Journey to PS5 in 2023
One for all and all that
Just announced, Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur is a roguelite action game based on the legend of King Arthur, and it's coming to PS5 in 2023. We got a lengthy intro cinematic, followed by some solid-looking gameplay. With more than 100 active and passive skills to learn, gorgeous hand-drawn maps and a fast and...
News Gran Turismo 7's Glitzy Free PSVR2 Upgrade Adds VR Showroom Mode
Take a closer look
We already know the entire Gran Turismo 7 experience will be playable in PSVR2, which is obviously huge news. But one feature that’s been announced as part of the latest round of hands on previews is the addition of an entire mode: the VR Showroom. Okay, so functionally, this is exactly what it says on the
News The Last of Us: Part 1's PC Release Date Delayed a Few Weeks
Naughty Dog wants to get it right
Hey, what's a PlayStation Studios game without a delay? Originally set to debut on PC from the 3rd March, The Last of Us: Part I will now land just over three weeks later, on the 28th March. According to Naughty Dog, this should ensure that the port "lives up to your, and our, standards". The developer also says...
Thursday2nd Feb 2023
News PS5 Finally Takes Control of Japanese Charts, As Forspoken Flops
New-gen console comfortably outsells Nintendo Switch
It’s taken a long time, but PS5 is finally doing well in Japan. The system, capped for so long by poor availability, has been gradually getting a foothold in its native territory – and while the Nintendo Switch still very much reigns supreme, it’s finally overtaken the hybrid this week. Sony...
Review Deliver Us Mars (PS5) - A Thrilling Sci-Fi Adventure to Save Humanity
Welcome to the red planet
Deliver Us Mars takes place ten years after the events of Deliver Us the Moon and this time, as the game's title suggests, you'll be journeying to our neighbouring planet. You play as a young astronaut, Kathy Johanson, who is part of a team tasked with travelling to Mars to retrieve some vital technology in the hopes of...
News PS5's Market Share Is Expanding Significantly in Xbox's Backyard
Sony takes control in USA
There had been a school of thought that, due to the various stock shortages, Sony and Microsoft were neck-and-neck in the all-important battleground of the United States. That’s actually not the case, and the PS5 is actually outperforming the Xbox Series X|S at a ratio greater than the PS4 against the Xbox One at the same...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Patch 4.01 Improves Performance, Stops Setting Reset Bug
Plus quest fixes
The Witcher 3 on PS5 has received a fresh patch, which is available to download right now. Update 4.01 is around 2.7GB in size, and promises improvements to the title's technical performance — particularly for the dedicated ray tracing mode. It also fixes an annoying bug which was resetting options every time the game was booted...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for February and March 2023
Hogwarts Legacy! PSVR2! Resi 4 Remake!
Looking to treat yourself or a loved one to a new game or two, or just want to browse the best games coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 in the next few weeks? Well, look no further. In this guide, we've put together some highlights headed to both systems in the near future, as well as a larger selection of games...
For the use of prohibited third-party mods
The Final Fantasy XIV raid scene has been rocked by controversy (again) following the revelation that the Japanese raid team that was World's First to clear The Omega Protocol (Ultimate) did so with the aid of third-party mods. The Omega Protocol is a super-challenging raid encounter added in patch 6.31...
News Sony Is Successfully Attracting Non-PS4 Owners to PS5
Everyone's welcome
Here’s a fascinating statistic, considering the unquestionable success of the PS4: Sony is attracting brand new customers to its ecosystem with the PS5. As announced during its latest financial report, the manufacturer revealed that approximately 30 per cent of its newest console’s monthly active users in the three month...
News PS5 Powers PlayStation to Record Breaking Financial Results
How high can you go?
Sony is only just steadying the PS5’s stock situation, so it’ll be incredibly buoyed by the brand’s overall performance in the quarter ending 31st December. In addition to shipping 7.1 million new-gen systems, the firm enjoyed an eye-watering 53.3 per cent increase in revenue year-over-year, raking in a whopping ¥1,246.5...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PSVR2 Upgrade Sounds Mind Bogglingly Great
Full game supported in high fidelity
Sony’s somewhat muted PSVR2 marketing means we’re still learning new things less than three weeks before the headset releases. Gran Turismo 7 was quietly announced for the new-gen device at CES last month, and IGN has the first details on the free upgrade. The bottom line: previewer Ryan McCaffrey is visibly...
Rumour Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 Targeting Mature Rating in Fall 2024
Won't be open world, apparently
We're yet to actually see anything of Marvel's Wolverine outside of that one tiny announcement teaser, but you can already feel the hype. This is, after all, going to be a PS5 exclusive from Insomniac Games — the Sony studio that's already given us Marvel's Spider-Man and Miles Morales, and is currently working on
News PS5 Firmware Update Beta Invites Discord to the Party
Alongside raft of quality of life improvements
Sony is in the process of rolling out a new PS5 firmware update beta today, which brings with it the long-awaited integration of Discord. Unfortunately, the implementation isn’t quite as deep as we’d originally hoped, allowing you to join cross-platform party chats – albeit with the use of the...
News Dead Island 2's FLESH System Allows for Procedurally Generated Mayhem
Ewww
It should be no surprise that Dead Island 2 will be a gory game. After all, its central gameplay loop revolves around bludgeoning brain-dead zombies to bits and cutting them into tiny pieces. However, the developers at Dambuster Studios appear to have taken things to another level with a proprietary engine tool known as the FLESH System that...
News PS Plus Is Down Year-Over-Year, But Making More Money
Up compared to previous quarter
There’s no doubt that PS Plus plateaued during the pandemic, and Sony has struggled to grow the service beyond 50 million active subscribers. That ceiling has meant the platform holder has turned its attention to extracting more revenue from each individual member, and the strategy appears to be working with the...
News Wild Hearts Confirms Free Post-Launch Content, No Microtransactions, Can Be Played Offline
Plus PS5 performance details
Wild Hearts representatives just finished a Reddit AMA session, in which a bunch of potentially important features have been confirmed. The monster-slaying action RPG is out in just a couple of weeks — on the 17th February for PS5 — and it continues to sound like promising project. For starters, the title's...
News PS5 Shipments Eclipse 32.1 Million Units, with Huge Year Ahead
Lock stock
Sony managed to ship an impressive 7.1 million PS5 consoles in the quarter ending 31st December, showcasing an enormous improvement in hardware availability. In the same period a year prior, it was only able to supply 3.9 million units, so it almost doubled stock availability. It’s since promised that the new-gen console will be much...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game in January 2023?
Dead Space? Persona? Forspoken?
January has come and gone, and it proved to be quite a good month for PlayStation fans. As we keep saying, the 2023 release schedule is truly bonkers, and last month's offerings were just the beginning, with February already keeping us extremely busy. But for now, let's take a moment to reflect on January's PS5 and...
Random Yakuza Producer Surprised by How Sexy Fans Find Goro Majima
He shouldn't be
Everybody loves a bad boy, right? That certainly seems to be the case within the Yakuza fandom, where antiheroes like Kazuma Kiryu are celebrated for solving problems with their fists. It appears to be news to series producer and director Hiroyuki Sakamoto, however, who was surprised to learn just how popular antagonist Goro Majima...
News Railway Empire 2 Gets Green Light for Multiplayer Co-Op, Picks Up PS4 Version at Launch
All aboard!
We love a good train game here at Push Square, and one of the highlights of the 2023 train aficionado calendar has to be Railway Empire 2, which is pulling into the station sometime in 2023. Publisher Kalypo Media has revealed that other disciples of the rails can look forward to a couple of new features whenever it does arrive. First,...
News EA Allegedly Scraps Unannounced Single Player Apex Legends Game
Not-so legendary
EA is sunsetting the Apex Legends Mobile game, and according to a Bloomberg article by reliable reporter Jason Schreier, it’s also quietly cancelled an unannounced single player game from Respawn set in the same universe. The release, supposedly codenamed Titanfall Legends, was said to be a first-person shooter with mobility and...
News Infants Expected in The Sims 4 from 14th March on PS4
Due date
The Sims 4 may be a little long in the tooth these days, but EA will be hoping its long-awaited infants update will bring some renewed vigour to the release. The social simulation – which recently went free-to-play – has been promising infants for a little while, but they’ll finally crawl to the PS4 on 14th March, bringing an entirely...
News Warzone 2.0 Ashika Island Map, Resurgence Mode Will Be Perfect for High-Risk Hot Drops
Let's get spicy
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is set to drop on 15th February, after having been delayed in order to address community feedback. A new, more compact map will be available at launch, it's called Ashika Island, and we got our first glimpse of it in a new trailer. In addition, the Resurgence game
News Yankees Hall of Famer Derek Jeter Leads Off MLB The Show 23 PS5, PS4 Collector's Edition
Is it a home run?
The New York Yankees’ iconic shortstop Derek Jeter will be the face of MLB The Show 23’s Collector’s Edition, flanking Jazz Chisholm on the cover of this year’s game. The superstar – who won five World Series – was elected into the baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, and his career has been captured by artist Sanford Greene...
Wednesday1st Feb 2023
Guide All PS5, PS4 Crossplay Games
Every PS5 and PS4 game you can play with other consoles
Which PS5 and PS4 games support crossplay with rival consoles Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch? Sony was under fire for a long time regarding its reluctance to support crossplay, but following an open beta featuring a handful of tentpole titles, the company now allows developers...
Rumour PS Plus Essential February 2023 Games Leaked, Destiny 2 DLC Confirmed
Another big month
Update: Just hours before the PS Plus Essential lineup for February 2023 is set to be confirmed, it looks like Destiny 2: Beyond Light is definitely going to be included. The PS Stars scheme on the PlayStation mobile app has just been updated, and one of the goals is to play Destiny 2: Beyond Light as part of PS Plus. So that's...
News PS Plus Members Lose 19 Games in May as Sony Drops PS Plus Collection
Claim them soon
Sony has confirmed that it will discontinue the PS Plus Collection on the 9th May, 2023. Just before the launch of the PS5 in 2020, the PS Plus Collection was announced as an incentive for potential PS5 buyers. Basically, it was a selection of highly rated PS4 games that PS Plus subscribers gained instant access to — all of which...
Review Mafia: Definitive Edition - This Is How You Do a Remake
Scarf ace
Republished on Wednesday, 1st February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. After the complete and utter disaster that was Mafia II: Definitive Edition, the only way was up for its prequel. Mafia: Definitive E
Guide PS Stars: All Digital Collectibles and How to Get Them
Every unlockable digital collectible in PS Stars
Looking for all Digital Collectibles and how to get them in PS Stars? Digital Collectibles are one of the main features of Sony's loyalty scheme, and can be earned by completing Campaigns or exchanging Points for Rewards. All
News Actual Size PS5 Spotted Being Installed in Dubai
Bigger than the Burj Khalifa
Sony’s ongoing global marketing campaign – which is designed to celebrate the system’s renewed availability – has arrived in Dubai, where a life-sized PS5 is being installed. Alright, so maybe this is a few feet bigger than the actual new-gen console, but we couldn’t resist the gag. We’re not
News Horizon Forbidden West's Clawstrider Spotted in the Frozen Wilds of Poland
Where's Aloy when you need her?
Sony's big new marketing push for PS5 really is a global affair. The latest in a string of 'Live from PS5' installations can be found on the slopes of a Polish ski resort. A life-size model of a fearsome Clawstrider — one of the robo-dinos featured in Horizon Forbidden West — can now be seen on the ski slopes in...
News Check Your Inbox for 10% PS Store Discount Code on PS App
Save even more on PS5, PS4 games
With the PS Store host to 1,000s of must play games these days, you’re probably wondering whether you need to raid a bank to afford them all. Fortunately, Sony is sending out discount codes to select PSN members, offering a 10 per cent discount on any transaction through most of February. Not everyone on the Push...
Review Evil Dead: The Game (PS5) - This Cult Camp Horror Shows Its Groovy Side
"Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun"
Republished on Wednesday, 1st February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. That groaning you heard when Evil Dead: The Game was revealed wasn't actually the raspy wails of approaching Deadites...
News The Last of Us HBO '10 Miles West of Boston' Gets the Meme Treatment
Everyone's a critic
The latest episode of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us may have just been the best yet (it was certainly the most watched), giving us a caring and nuanced look at the otherwise gruff character of Bill, in addition to the effortlessly charming Frank. However, one aspect of the episode has drawn some good-natured commentary: the...
News More PS5 DualSense Controller Colours Seemingly Discovered
Padding out your options
Sony loves a good alternative DualSense controller colour, and it’s always safe to assume more are on the way. Fans think they may have discovered what to expect next, however, as the pad’s official warranty page makes reference to two unreleased hues: Metallic Gray and Metallic Red. Presumably, these will form some kind...
Review OlliOlli World (PS5) - Fantastic Skateboarding Game Is a World Apart from Predecessors
Perfect landing
Republished on Wednesday, 1st February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. For a certain type of player, OlliOlli World is just pure fun. Let's not beat about the bush here: this side-scrolling skateboarding game is simply...
News Dead Space PS5 Is 'Best-in-Class' According to Digital Foundry Analysis
On par with RE2 and RE3
As anyone who picked up the Dead Space remake on PS5 knows, it really is quite beautiful, despite the nightmarish imagery on display. Some 15 years on from the original game's launch, this new and improved take on one of the most important survival horror games ever made is far more than just a simple reskin. The wizards over...
News 350 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in New PS Store Critics' Choice Sale
GTA! Neon White! Diablo!
Sony has spruced up the PS Store with a new range of discounts themed around the idea of quality. The Critics' Choice sale is live now, and will run through until midnight on 16th February 2023. Below you'll find just a selection of the best PS5, PS4 titles included in the PS Store Critics' Choice sale. Horizon Forbidden...
News Snazzy PS5 Trailer Encourages Upgrade from PS4
Sony all-in after availability increase
Now that it’s promised significantly improved availability, Sony wants you to upgrade from PS4 to PS5. A short and snappy new trailer – released alongside a gigantic global marketing campaign – outlines the benefits of trading in your old console for the
News God of War Ragnarok Smashes Through a Staggering 11 Million Sales
A godlike success
You would have been mad to bet against God of War Ragnarok being a huge commercial hit, but the game's latest sales update has even managed to take us by surprise. The sequel, which launched on PS5 and PS4 on the 9th November last year, has sold through a staggering 11 million copies. That's serious blockbuster territory for a...
News Hnngh! Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer Teases a Truly Magical Adventure
Yer a wizard at last
It’s almost upon us! If, like this author, you’ve been waiting a lifetime for a game like Hogwarts Legacy – well, it’s little more than a week away. And this launch trailer is sure to push your enthusiasm over the edge: it’s generally light on story spoilers, but it sets the scene for a truly magical adventure, which...
News PS5, PS4 Shooter Atomic Heart Gushes Gameplay Details in Lengthy New Trailer
Everything you need to know
If you're still on the fence about Atomic Heart, or you're just not sure what the game actually is, then you might want to give this new trailer a watch. At around nine minutes long, it's a full overview of what the upcoming PS5 and PS4 shooter has to offer. It covers the world, characters, story, combat, and gameplay...
News Metal Gear Rising 10th Anniversary 'Event' Teased
Jack's back
In case you didn't know, it's the 10th anniversary of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance a few weeks from now, on the 21st February. And guess what? Developer Platinum Games is now teasing an "event" for the big day. Naturally, there's already a lot of speculation over what this is all about. Just the other week, Raiden's voice actor,...
News Dying Light Series Ships 30 Million, Dying Light 2 Support Detailed on First Anniversary
You've got red on you
Techland has announced that the Dying Light franchise has moved an impressive 30 million units franchise-wide. The news comes on the first anniversary of the studio's most recent title, the post-apocalyptic survival game Dying Light 2, and details of the content to come in Year 2 have been revealed. In the short term, changes...
Mini Review Fashion Police Squad (PS5) - Fun Boomer Shooter with Style to Boot
Drip and tear
We often wonder if the minds behind the original DOOM knew what the game they were creating would lead to. It's one of the most iconic games ever, but 30 years later we're swapping out demons for a scarier threat... bad fashion sense. Fashion Police Squad takes the classic "boomer shooter" formula and splices it with a ton of...
Poll What PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in February 2023?
A packed month for PlayStation
February 2023 is set to be another very busy month for PlayStation, coming off the back of a January that was already packed with goodies. Over the next 28 days, we're going to see the arrival of potential blockbuster Hogwarts Legacy on PS5, flanked by anticipated titles such as Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Octopath Traveler...
News Persona 5 Royal Steals Four Hour Trial on PS Plus Premium
Phantom Thievery
A new game trial has just been added to the most expensive tier of Sony's subscription service, PS Plus Premium. If you're a subscriber, you can now play the first four hours of the utterly brilliant Persona 5 Royal on PS5 — although, admittedly, four hours isn't going to get you very far into what is a massive RPG. Still, you...
News WWE 2K23 Uncages WarGames in Dramatic New PS5, PS4 Trailer
Plus, a first look at legends
Looking for a little carnage from 2K Sports’ wrestling sim? How about the aptly named WarGames, eh? This hard-hitting fan favourite mode will see up to eight players compete in two rings positioned side-by-side – all while surrounded by a double-steel cage. It sounds like a recipe for disaster – but in the best...
News Stealth Action Game Steel Seed Gets Moody PS5 Announcement Trailer
Bad robot
Just announced, Steel Seed is a stealth action game set in a grim, futuristic world, and it's coming to PS5 sometime in 2024. Developed by Storm in a Tea Cup, best known for its Bioshock-esque exploration game Close to the Sun, Steel Seed appears to be an even more ambitious undertaking. Steel Seed tells the emotional story of the last...
News Free Racer KartRider: Drift Aims to Fill Mario Kart Void on PS4 from 8th March
Season One is imminent
There’s a distinct lack of quality kart racers on PS4, but KartRider: Drift will hope it can secure a podium position from 8th March, 2023. The free-to-play outing – which has been in beta testing for some time – will make a turbocharged start from with its first season, named New World. The game will be completely...
News Grim Guardians: Demon Purge Brings Co-Op Metroidvania to PS5, PS4 on 23rd February
Sisters that slay together, stay together
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge is a 2D sidescrolling Metroidvania title we have had our eye on for a little while now, one that has been re-piquing our interest with every new snippet of gameplay. Today we got a release date announcement; the demon-slaying Kamizono slayers br
News Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition Slashes to PS5 on 16th February, Is a Free Upgrade
New modes, DualSense support, and more
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition will be bringing Flying Wild Hog's chaotic action game to PS5 in the very near future. Set for a 16th February release, the updated package includes a new survival mode, New Game Plus, and a hardcore mode. Chapter select is also being added, and you'll be able to choose...
News Amnesia: The Bunker Brings WW1-Era Psychological Spooks to PS4 in May
Delayed from March
Announced back in December, Amnesia: The Bunker is a brand new entry in the cult hit horror series. The game, initially announced for March 2023, will now be released on PS4 and other platforms on 16th May. To recap, this new first-person horror game looks to change things up a fair bit. Set during WW1, you play as French soldier...
