As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for January 2023 have leaked ahead of time, revealing that Sony will be kicking off the year with two free PlayStation 5 games – including the rather timely Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. As reported by known …
Read More »PlayStation Head reportedly dismisses Xbox Game Pass as competition
A few years ago Microsoft decided to change the way they operated the Xbox ecosystem, opting to focus on its Game Pass subscription service. According to Microsoft themselves, this move was successful, with the service now officially boasting over 25 million monthly subscribers. Despite this, leaks are claiming that Sony …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 creator claims studio is not working on a PC port
Sony has been slowly but surely bringing its portfolio of PlayStation games to PC, with The Last of Us Part I and Returnal previously announced to be coming in 2023. Though leaks have in the past claimed otherwise, Gran Turismo 7’s Director has explicitly stated that no PC version is …
Read More »Sony to show off PlayStation VR2 headset at CES
While Sony has revealed plenty of details about the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset, very few people have actually tried the new device for themselves. It seems we'll finally see some hands-on demo impressions in January, as Sony will reportedly be showcasing the headset at CES. While Sony doesn't typically make …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will get a New Game Plus mode in Spring 2023
One of the best ways to entice players to re-experience your titles is to add a New Game Plus mode, allowing them to play through the story while keeping all the character progress from the initial playthrough. As with 2018’s God of War, Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that Ragnarok …
Read More »The Gran Turismo franchise has sold over 90 million copies
23rd of December 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Gran Turismo, Sony’s premiere racing franchise – pushing PlayStation hardware time and time again with impressive graphics, smooth gameplay and a unique charm. 25 years on from the release of the first Gran Turismo, the series is now celebrating over 90 …
Read More »Following leaks, Insomnia Games confirms Spider-Man 2 release window
Yesterday we reported that Spider-Man 2 seemed set to release during Fall of 2023 thanks to the personal website of one of the developers working at Insomniac Games. In the wake of this, the studio has released an official statement confirming that Marvel’s Spider-Man will be released in Fall 2023. …
Read More »Nearly two dozen games added to PlayStation Plus for December
Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium are privy to an evolving library of titles. For the final month of the year, Sony has announced nearly two-dozen titles which are set to drop onto the service next week. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, from the 20th …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed for Xbox One, PS4 and Switch
Hogwarts Legacy has suffered a couple of unfortunate delays, but the game is now on track for its February release date – at least on current generation platforms. This week, WB confirmed that the game will not launch on time for Xbox One, PS4 or Nintendo Switch. While Hogwarts Legacy …
Read More »Resident Evil Village VR will be a launch title for PS VR2
Earlier this year, Capcom announced plans to release a VR update for Resident Evil Village. While not officially announced for PC just yet, the VR version has been announced for PS5, and it will be a launch title for Sony's next-gen VR headset. The PlayStation VR2 is launching in early …
Read More »Night in the Woods and more get free PS5 update
Since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, we have seen a great many developers release next-gen updates for previously-published titles. Some have been paid and others free. In a surprise announcement, the hit indie game Night in the Woods has gotten a free next-gen update. Making …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 update adds nearly half a dozen new cars
Since its release in March of this year, Polyphony Digital has continued to update Gran Turismo 7 with new content, conveniences, and more. Update 1.27 is now live and brings with it nearly half a dozen new cars to race and take photos of. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 release window has leaked
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was first announced all the way back in 2021, offering fans a relatively quick tease of the upcoming PS5 exclusive. At the time, the game’s announcement was accompanied by a release year of 2023, and while we have seen nothing from the game since, a new leak …
Read More »PlayStation Wrap-Up is the equivalent to Spotify Wrapped for Sony’s gaming platform
Sony has introduced a Spotify Wrapped-like feature that allows players to see their annual highlights on the PlayStation platform. The recap includes a breakdown of your most-played games on PlayStation, total hours spent on the console, trophies earned and the number of PS+ titles played. Like Spotify Wrapped, Reddit Recap …
Read More »The Last of Us Part III reportedly in development at Naughty Dog
With the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020, fans of Naughty Dog’s games have been eagerly awaiting the studio’s next original project. According to an industry insider, at least one of the titles currently in development at Naughty Dog is none other than a 3rd entry …
Read More »Sony reveals most popular PS+ games for 2022
As 2022 nears its end, many services have begun to look back at the past 365 days or so. Alongside a personalised 2022 wrap-up, Sony has released the list of its most popular PlayStation Plus titles. Sony has begun to sunset 2022 with its PlayStation Wrap-up, letting players see detailed …
Read More »The PS5’s rumoured detachable disc drive reportedly “works flawlessly”
Back in September, Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming reported that Sony plans to launch a new model of the PS5 which will be similar to the current iteration, except for the fact that the console’s disc drive will be removable. Ahead of its official reveal, test kits of the console …
Read More »Microsoft continues to sweeten the deal for Call of Duty on PlayStation
In recent days and weeks we have seen an increased focus on the backlash surrounding Microsoft’s desire to acquire publishing giant Activision Blizzard. In order to help the transaction to pass, Microsoft previously claimed that they would keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for the next 10 years. Now, they …
Read More »Returnal for PC officially announced
Returnal became a surprise hit when the 3rd-person shooter roguelike released exclusively for PlayStation 5 last year. Since its console debut, rumours and leaks sprung up suggesting that the game would be coming to PC. Finally, at The 2022 Game Awards, Returnal has officially been announced to be coming to …
Read More »PS5 exclusive Forspoken to get dedicated showcase tomorrow
With God of War Ragnarök out and available, one of the next major PS5 games set to release is the Square Enix-developed open world parkour Action-RPG Forspoken. Arriving in January 2023, PlayStation has now announced a dedicated showcase for the game, going live tomorrow. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise on PlayStation and Xbox will be digital-only
Monster Hunter Rise released back in March 2021 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch to great commercial and critical success. Rise was later brought to PC the following year, with a PlayStation and Xbox release recently announced for early 2023. Unfortunately, those hoping to purchase the game physically on either console …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök gets photo mode with latest update
It has become increasingly common for video games to offer a photo mode to allow players the opportunity to take creative and fun screenshots. PlayStation has in particular pushed the functionality, with most of its first-party titles offering impressively in-depth photo capabilities. Though it was not available at launch, God …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator update delayed as PlayStation/Switch releases pushed to 2023
PowerWash Simulator is one of the more surprising titles to hit virality earlier this year following the game’s graduation from Early Access into a full-fledged release. The team at FuturLab had hoped to keep this momentum going by bringing the game to other platforms, though unfortunately this has now been …
Read More »Microsoft offers 10-year deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
A few weeks ago, it was reported that Microsoft offered Sony a ten-year deal to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation. While neither company had confirmed this at the time, Microsoft has now made this public, and the company plans to formalise this with regulators too. Regulators around the world …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise is heading to Xbox Game Pass in January
A couple of days ago, sources claimed that Monster Hunter Rise would be launching on Xbox and PlayStation consoles in early 2023, and that the game would be coming to Xbox Game Pass. Now, Capcom has confirmed exactly that. Following on from this week's leak, Capcom has confirmed that Monster …
Read More »Neon White is officially coming to PlayStation this month
Just yesterday we reported that Neon White – the breakout indie hit – was seemingly coming to PlayStation due to a leaked listing on the New Zealand PlayStation Store. Now, this has been confirmed, with PlayStation announcing that Neon White will be arriving later this month. Making the official announcement …
Read More »Breakout indie hit Neon White is coming to PlayStation
2022 has been a great year for gaming, especially when it comes to indie games. One of the many breakout indie titles to release this year was Neon White – a fast-paced first-person puzzle platforming shooter. Though initially only released for PC and the Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation port has …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise is reportedly coming to Xbox and PlayStation as well as Game Pass
Monster Hunter Rise has had an excellent reception already on PC and Nintendo Switch, but soon it looks like Xbox and PlayStation players will also be able to pick up the game. According to Insider Gaming, Capcom is going to release Monster Hunter Rise on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, …
Read More »Sony’s CMA filing points to 2028 launch for PlayStation 6
Earlier this week as part of the CMA's investigation into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition, Sony's filing with the CMA arguing against the deal was published online for the world to see. In the document, we see Sony making a number of questionable arguments that we've already covered. In one section …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 update will finally let you sell your cars
Gran Turismo 7 launched earlier this year to great fanfare – though the title was admittedly missing some necessary features. One major omission was the ability to sell your cars as a means to purchase others. Fortunately, this (and much more) is now available thanks to GT7’s latest free update. …
Read More »