Mixed-reality games have proven to be quite successful when done right (Pokémon Go, for example). However, as a new genre, achieving popularity isn't easy. Velan Studios has tried it once with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, but despite being promising, it didn't live up to expectations. Now, they'll try it …
Read More »Sony answers 50 of the biggest questions around PSVR2
The PlayStation VR2 headset is set to release in just a few short weeks. Ahead of the headsets 22nd of February launch, Sony has now released what it is calling “The Ultimate FAQ” – answering any and all questions that a prospective purchaser might ponder. Taking to the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »God of War TV Show first details released
For over a decade Sony has been trying to bring its many popular gaming IPs into different mediums. Finally, we are beginning to see the fruits of this labour, with the commercial success of the Uncharted film followed by the near-universal praise for HBO’s The Last of Us TV show. …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy reviews are in, early access unlock times announced
We are just days away from the launch of Hogwarts Legacy, with pre-order buyers set to get early access starting tomorrow. Ahead of the early access period, the first reviews have now gone live and so far, the scores are looking pretty good. There are roughly 40 scored pre-release reviews …
Read More »PlayStation 5 surpasses SEGA Mega Drive selling 32 million units
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 …
Read More »Discord voice chat is finally coming to PS5 consoles
It has been over a year since Discord began its partnership with Sony, with plans to integrate the Discord voice chat software with PlayStation. You could already connect your PlayStation account to your Discord account, laying the groundwork for future updates. Now, Discord voice chat is officially landing on PS5. …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök has already sold over 11 million copies
One of the most anticipated PlayStation exclusives of 2022 was God of War Ragnarök. The sequel to 2018’s Game of the Year winner took two games worth of story and jam packed it into a bombastic and action-heavy sequel. This seems to have resonated with fans as in less than …
Read More »Shadow Warrior 3 to get free PS5/Xbox Series ‘Definitive Edition’ update
Shadow Warrior 3 released during the final year of the 8th generation of game consoles, meaning the title targeted PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (as well as PC of course). Though it may have taken some time, Shadow Warrior 3 is now getting a much-appreciated and free Definitive Edition …
Read More »Sony is removing the PS Plus Collection in May
Since the launch of the PS5 console, Sony has offered the PS Plus Collection to those upgrading to the new console. The offer includes a set of 20 of the best selling games from the PS4 generation, with lots if big hits to bolster your library. We always knew this …
Read More »Sony reportedly slashes PS VR2 sales estimates following low pre-orders
While Sony is boosting PS5 console supply for 2023, the company is scaling back in other areas. Just ahead of the PlayStation VR2 launch, sources have claimed that Sony has cut sales projections for the headset due to low pre-orders. According to Bloomberg, Sony is halving its sales projection for …
Read More »Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation reportedly pulling out of E3 2023
We haven't seen a physical E3 event for a few years now and while there was some hope that the organisers would be able to recapture the magic this year, there has been an unfortunate update. It would seem that for the first time, none of the big three console …
Read More »February’s PlayStation Plus games leak ahead of time
As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for February 2023 have leaked ahead of time, revealing that next month will feature three free PlayStation 5 games, including Destiny 2: Beyond Light. As reported by billbil-kun – who has accurately leaked PS Plus titles ahead …
Read More »HBO releases Episode 1 of The Last of Us online for free
HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike while also seeing an impressive number of people flock to the premium service in order to experience the acclaimed show. That said, if you remain somewhat on the fence or can’t afford the subscription, …
Read More »Journey to the Savage Planet to get free PS5 and Series X|S upgrade
Journey to the Savage Planet is a fun and unique first person shooter which sees you explore a number of wonderful and weird worlds while offering fun gameplay to boot. Almost exactly three years after its debut on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the game is getting a free PS5 …
Read More »Industry insider believes there won’t be a PlayStation 5 Pro
In most console generations we have seen systems updated and refreshed halfway through their life cycles, offering a slimmer, cheaper or in some other way different console to the launch variants. Surprisingly, last generation we saw the introduction of a PS4 Pro – being the first PlayStation system to get …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 sales jump almost 250% following HBO show premiere
Following the launch of Netflix’s The Witcher show, we saw the CDPR-developed RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt balloon in sales, pushing the game’s impressive sales even further. We are now witnessing a similar phenomenon with HBO’s The Last of Us, as game sales have now increased by over 300%. …
Read More »Episode 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us breaks even more records
The 15th of January saw HBO’s The Last of Us premiere to a huge audience, with the episode reaching 4.7 million viewers during its airing – the second highest debut for HBO since 2010. News of the show’s quality seems to have spread like an infection, with the second episode …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7’s VR mode will be fully-featured with multiplayer and more
Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. It was previously announced that GT7 would be getting a …
Read More »PSVR2’s full launch window line-up revealed with 30+ games in total
Sony’s next big piece of gaming hardware will soon be upon us, with the second generation PlayStation VR headset set to launch on the 22nd of February. Ahead of this, Sony has now officially announced the full launch line-up of titles – including both new and familiar faces. Making the …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 trial comes to PS+ Premium
One of the primary features advertised by Sony for the Premium tier of its revamped PlayStation Plus series was the ability to play trials for a number of titles both small and large alike. While this aspect has been somewhat lacking, a major PS5 exclusive has now been added to …
Read More »Naughty Dog releases first episode of ‘Building The Last of Us’
2023 is a huge year for The Last of Us franchise. Not only will the series be celebrating its 10th anniversary, but we recently saw the premiere of HBO’s TV adaptation of the 2013 classic. In discussing both the game and show, Naughty Dog has now released the first episode …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator to get free Tomb Raider DLC later this month.
Following delays into 2023, the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation versions of PowerWash Simulator were prematurely announced to be coming on the 30th of January. Now, we finally have official confirmation of the game’s (slightly different) release date alongside the surprise announcement of free Tomb Raider DLC. Making the announcement via …
Read More »Forspoken demo updated with major quality-of-life improvements
Forspoken is the next major PlayStation 5 exclusive game set to release, with the open-world Action-JRPG launching in just a few short days. Being a new IP with a unique combat system, Forspoken certainly has somewhat of an uphill battle in order to prove itself to skeptics. Fortunately, the best …
Read More »Persona 3 and 4 support 120fps on Xbox but not PlayStation
Back in October 2022 we reported that the remasters of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would not be native PlayStation 5 ports, but would instead run PS4 code through backwards compatibility. Interestingly, the Xbox was announced to be getting native Series X|S ports, and while we previously did …
Read More »Bright Memory: Infinite gets surprise 3rd-person mode in free update
Bright Memory: Infinite was one of the first Xbox Series X games to be shown off all the way back in 2020. Since then the title has come and gone, but the developers have continued to work diligently on bringing major new features to the game. In a surprise and …
Read More »The Last of Us breaks HBO viewership records as show gets 99% on Rotten Tomatoes
After many months of anticipation, the first episode of HBO’s The Last of Us has premiered, bringing the universally-praised video game into a different format for audiences both old and new alike. It seems as though the show will be big for both HBO and Sony, as the premiere has …
Read More »PSVR2 could take half a decade to see PC support
PlayStation VR2 is a big deal for the virtual reality market, with the headset set to be one of the most technically impressive peripherals released. One major improvement over the first-gen device is the fact that PSVR2 supports USB-C instead of a proprietary cable – though PC support might still …
Read More »New details leak regarding PS5 with detachable disc drive
Back in September we reported that Sony was developing a new SKU of the PlayStation 5 which would see the console include a detachable disc drive. Little was known at the time, however we now have more information, including the fact that the disc drive will not be backwards compatible …
Read More »Sony hires ex-Apple executive to improve PlayStation Store
The relative accessibility of digital gaming has allowed for far more titles to be published to online storefronts for much less cost than would be required if wanting to do so in a physical capacity. This has had its advantages and disadvantages – with the latter being that storefronts are …
Read More »Sony to reveal major 3rd party announcements ‘soon’, claims leaker
Microsoft will be hosting a game showcase in just a few short weeks, giving fans a look at what is in store for 2023 and beyond. On the flipside, we have learned little from PlayStation in the past few months – but this will soon change with an upcoming set …
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