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Back in February, Polyphony Digital teamed up with Sony’s AI branch to introduce a “revolutionary superhuman racing AI racing agent” known as GT Sophy. The racer was added to Gran Turismo 7, bringing a new level of challenge for players – though only for a week. In the months since …

One of the core benefits seen by the current generation of consoles is their ability to run games at multiple frame rates, offering players the freedom to pick their preferred balance of graphical fidelity and gameplay smoothness. One such title was Marvel’s Spider-Man remastered. Now, the team at Insomniac Games …

Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the most important JRPGs in the history of video games, with the 1997 title putting the franchise and genre on a whole new pedestal. Square Enix has been treating FFVII with great reverence, especially with their 2020 remake of the iconic title. Just …

While the feature has been available since as far back as the PlayStation Vita, Sony has in recent years put an increasing amount of emphasis on its Remote Play game streaming service. As part of a new update, Android TVs running version 12 and those with a Chromecast 4K will …

As has been the case pretty much every month, Sony’s monthly update to its PlayStation Plus catalogue was partially leaked ahead of time. Now, the console manufacturer has officially announced the full line-up of games arriving onto the Game Pass-like service in September. Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, …

xDefiant is a free-to-play multiplayer-focused first-person shooter which takes heavy inspiration from the likes of Call of Duty. Having garnered quite a bit of interest over the course of its development, many have been excitedly waiting for the Ubisoft-published title to get a concrete release date. The team have now …

Fall Guys hit it big back in 2020 when the Takeshi’s Castle-styled battle royale game released for PlayStation and consoles. Since then, the game has gone from strength to strength, arriving on Xbox systems and amassing millions of more players through their free-to-play relaunch. Shortly following its success, ‘Stumble Guys’ …

Payday 3 is coming out in just over a week and Starbreeze is already teasing its post-launch content plans. Like Payday 2, there will be plenty of DLC for Payday 3 but that won't be all. In fact, the developers are already planning a big engine change that will see …

Mortal Kombat 1 is now mere days away, and while the game has been pitched and shown off as a current-gen exclusive title, it seems as though NetherRealm have plans to backport the game to last-gen consoles. According to promotional material published by GameStop, Mortal Kombat 1 will at the …

For those who wish to play PC games using a controller, Microsoft’s Xbox peripheral has historically been the go-to accessory – with many PC titles outright not supporting PlayStation controllers (at least not without 3rd-party software). Finally, Steam is adding an indicator to its Steam store listings, letting DualShock and …

Typically, Sony holds a State of Play stream each September and that trend looks set to continue this year. Apparently, Sony is planning another game reveal stream very soon.  According to games reporter, Jeff Grubb, Sony's State of Play stream will return soon. While it won't necessarily be a full showcase …

With each passing generation the file sizes for games have increased time and time again, with the peak seeing titles such as Call of Duty Warzone take up to 250GB during the PS4 / Xbox One generation. Thankfully, due to the introduction of SSDs and compression technologies, game sizes have deflated to much more reasonable figures. Even so, the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will take up almost twice as much space as the first game...

Just yesterday we reported on a bunch of new trademark filings by Sony across both the US and Europe pertaining to the much-loved though under-represented IP Astro Bot. We have heard little from the mascot ever since the PS5 pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. That said, according to one leaker the …

Each month, usually about a week before official announcement, the next batch of games for PlayStation+ subscribers leaks. September is no different, with the headlining game for next month being revealed as Saints Row.  The Saints Row reboot launched to poor critical reception but a number of patches since then …

For the past generation or so, Astro Bot has somewhat become the mascot for PlayStation and its various console hardware, with the first-gen PSVR headset getting the standalone ‘Astro Bot: Rescue Mission’ and the PS5 bringing the excellent pack-in title Astro’s Playroom. Those wanting a new adventure with PlayStation’s robotic …

Sony brought in the first official PS5 price cut in regions across the world over the summer, shaving $100/£75 off the price tag. We heard that Sony had expected to sell more during the limited-time promotion in the UK and Europe. Now, Sony is bringing the deal back for a …

For the past couple years Sony has been taking a renewed approach when it comes to utilising their many current and past Intellectual Properties, with the PlayStation console manufacturer expanding to a transmedia strategy. First starting with the Uncharted movie, these adaptations have – with one obvious exception – been received both critically and commercially in a somewhat dim light. While a majority of these projects have not quite set the world on fire, I don’t actually think they were meant to...

With the PlayStation 5 generation, we have seen Sony expand its output beyond console gaming, both in terms of hardware and software. Following the release of PC-centric monitors and the announcement of new gaming earbuds, the console manufacturer has now acquired the award-winning audio company Audeze. Making the announcement via …

Sony has been going all-out when it comes to releasing accessories for the PlayStation 5. Alongside the likes of the DualSense Edge; Pulse Headset; PS5 Faceplates and more, the console manufacturer is releasing a dedicated remote play handheld in the form of PlayStation Portal. That is not all however, as …

Earlier this year during a PlayStation Showcase, Sony officially announced ‘Project Q', a new PlayStation portable device aimed to allow users to stream PS5 games using Remote Play. Now, Sony has announced the product's true name, PlayStation Portal, and it'll be priced at £200.  The PlayStation Portal isn't a new …

Earlier this summer, Atlus and Sega officially announced Persona 3 Reload, a complete remake of the classic RPG. This week at Gamescom, a new trailer for the game released, giving us a further look at the fantastic visual overhaul the game has received.  Persona 3 Reload is a reimagining of …

Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus service seems to be somewhat of a success so far, with the console manufacturer in essence offering their own take on Xbox’s Game Pass. As with Game Pass however, Sony removes titles from the service on a semi-regular basis, with September set to see 9 titles …

One of the core focuses by studios in recent years has been the desire to make their games more and more accessible, with each year seeing games offer increasing options for players of all kinds. Ahead of Spider-Man 2’s October release, the team at Insomniac Games have detailed the many …

Last week we got what appeared to be our first details surrounding the long-rumoured PlayStation 5 Slim, with one insider claiming the refreshed device to be just 5cm shorter than the current model. They claimed to have footage of the console itself, though did not share it. Now, the insider …

Back in 2021, Bethesda surprised us all with the release of Quake Remastered at QuakeCon, including a few new maps created by the team at Machine Games. At this year's QuakeCon, Bethesda ran it back, launching Quake 2 Remastered for all platforms.  As of yesterday, Quake 2 Remastered is now …

As part of Sony’s pivot to adapting its many original video game IPs into other mediums, we have seen the likes of HBO’s The Last of Us, an Uncharted film, and the recently-released Gran Turismo movie come to fruition. While these projects have had varying levels of success, one adaptation …

With the PlayStation 5 well into its 3rd year on the market, rumours and leaks have begun to spring up claiming that a PS5 Slim is in the works. Even Microsoft themselves spoke on its existence during the FTC hearings. While yet to be officially announced, a number of details …

Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium service are privy to an evolving library of titles. Available from next week, subscribers will be able to get their hands on over a dozen games including Destiny 2: The Witch Queen and Lost Judgment. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …

When the PlayStation 5 first launched, it was met with a great deal of scarcity due in part to incredibly high demand, but also as a consequence of deep supply issues. Over the years, the console has become more and more accessible, with 2023 said to be the best year …

Back in June of this year Sony announced that they would soon allow for PS Plus Premium subscribers to stream PlayStation 5 games – similar to what Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can do. Ahead of its official launch, the PS5 streaming preview has gone live, letting you play games …