There was no denying that The Last of Us Part II was set to be a massive title for Sony. The first-party PS4 exclusive is the sequel to 2013’s 20-million-copy seller. Expectations were high for the game. Even so, its success is perhaps greater than anyone could have expected – …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II is the biggest game of the year in the UK
For years, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of The Last of Us Part II. Following on from Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 3 swan song, the game’s sequel was set to continue the story of Joel and Ellie. There was no doubt that Part II would be one of the …
Read More »The PlayStation 5’s UI will be a “100% overhaul”
Recently, we reported that Microsoft’s Xbox Series X would share a very similar user interface to that of the current generation Xbox One. Though we have yet to see what the PlayStation 5’s software looks like it would appear as though Sony is working hard to ensure that the user …
Read More »The PS5 hardware reveal is PlayStation’s most liked video ever
There was little doubt that fans have been eagerly anticipating the PlayStation 5. The drip-feed of information which was presented over the last many months appears to have paid off for Sony, as the PlayStation 5 hardware reveal video has already become the company’s most liked YouTube video of all …
Read More »NBA 2K21 will load in 2 seconds on PS5
With the upcoming release of the PlayStation 5, one of the headlining features is the console’s SSD which is said to nearly completely remove all loading screens. The hardware capabilities were put to the test in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart at yesterday’s event. Following that it has been confirmed …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II’s story was changed based on play testers’ feedback
Play testers have an important role in the development of every video game. Generally, these play testers would offer feedback primarily on gameplay aspects and the overall experience. Interestingly however, for the upcoming PlayStation exclusive, The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog filmed and analysed the facial reactions of …
Read More »Neil Druckmann’s next project could be The Last of Us III
With The Last of Us Part II set to launch on the 19th of June, the game’s Creative Director – Neil Druckmann – has already begun to think about his next project. In a recent interview, Druckmann stated that he is undecided between moving on to a third entry in …
Read More »PlayStation donates $1 million to causes supporting the black community
On the 25th of May, George Floyd was murdered by police officers in Minnesota. In the weeks since, protests around the world have called for an end to racial injustice, with many companies voicing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. One of the earlier supporters was PlayStation, which …
Read More »Sony recommends viewers wear headphones for PlayStation 5 event
Though Sony had initially intended to have its big PS5 blowout event on the 4th of June, global protests and the need for “more important voices to be heard“ led the console manufacturer to postpone the event. Now, the revised date has been confirmed for the 11th of June. To …
Read More »Emmy-winning Director to helm HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ pilot
Though The Last of Us struggled for years to get a film adaptation off the ground, the recently revealed HBO TV adaptation appears to be going from strength to strength. It has now been confirmed that the pilot episode of the series will be directed by none other than Johan …
Read More »A new Gran Turismo for PS5 is all but confirmed thanks to trademark
Recently, we reported on rumours that suggested a new Gran Turismo game was in development for release on the PlayStation 5 in 2020. Now, this rumour appears all but confirmed, as Gran Turismo and Polyphony Digital trademarks were discovered to have been filed in Argentina on the 4th of June …
Read More »Riot Games is ‘prototyping’ Valorant for consoles
Earlier this week, Valorant officially came out of beta and launched across the world. For now, Riot's competitive shooter is only available on PC, but the company's interest in console is growing, so the game could end up on additional platforms. Speaking with Gamespot this week, Valorant director, Anna Donlon, …
Read More »Sony fined £1.9m by Australian commission over PlayStation refund policies
After cracking down on PC-based digital platform holders, Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission began turning its attention to the refund policies for digital games sold on consoles. Sony has been one of the targets this week, with an Australian Federal Court ordering a fine to be paid due to PlayStation …
Read More »PlayStation’s Days of Play 2020 goes live
PlayStation’s annual Days of Play celebration has now officially gone live. As part of the event, fans can find “huge savings on celebrated PS4 titles” alongside discounts for both PlayStation Plus and PS Now subscriptions. With over 100 games on offer, and almost 90% off, Days of Play represents one …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II offers over 60 accessibility options
As video games are a medium which requires active participation from the consumer, accessibility is an important consideration that needs to be made when accounting for all of a game’s audience. It would appear as though Naughty Dog has decided to go above and beyond when it comes to accessibility …
Read More »Metro Exodus and Dishonored 2 join PS Now in June
Each month, Sony’s PlayStation Now game subscription service sees a number of new titles added. For the month of June, subscribers can stream or download Metro Exodus, Dishonored 2 and NASCAR Heat 4. These three titles are joining the over 800 others already available on the service, including games such …
Read More »Sony delays PlayStation 5 event indefinitely
Recently, Sony announced that it would be hosting a PlayStation 5 event scheduled for the 4th of June. However, due to the current global discussion surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, the console manufacturer has opted to delay the event, citing that right now “more important voices [need] to be …
Read More »The PlayStation 5 is allegedly “very fat”
Though Sony have already revealed a number of details regarding the PlayStation 5, one of its biggest omissions so far is what the console actually looks like. Now, according to “a specialist,” details on the physical box have been leaked, including the fact that it is allegedly almost twice as …
Read More »Sony’s PS5 event is as exciting as E3, says Jim Ryan
We are mere days away from finding out what PlayStation’s plan for the next half decade or so of gaming is. The “Future of Gaming” event, which is set to take place this Thursday, has until now remained very secretive. That being said, according to Jim Ryan, the upcoming livestream …
Read More »Starting from July, new PS4 games must include PS5 compatibility
Sony has long since confirmed that the PlayStation 5 will have backwards compatibility with PS4 games but there have been questions surrounding how it will work and what developers will need to do to support it. Now, thanks to industry sources, we know a bit more about Sony's plans. Eurogamer …
Read More »Everything we learned from The Last of Us Part II State of Play
Last night, PlayStation hosted a roughly 25-minute long State of Play dedicated entirely to The Last of Us Part II. Narrated by Neil Druckmann, the showcase gave fans a deep dive into many of the new mechanics arriving with the much-anticipated sequel, as well showing off an extended gameplay sequence. …
Read More »One of June’s PlayStation Plus games announced early
Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are given a number of free titles. While the line-up announcement is usually held at the end of the previous month, or early that month, PlayStation has opted to announce and release one of its June titles early. Starting from today, PS Plus subscribers can …
Read More »25-minute State of Play announced for The Last of Us Part II
PlayStation is set to provide a deep-dive into another one of its first-party exclusive titles. The Last of Us Part II, which is set to release on the 19th of June, will receive a dedicated 25-minute long State of Play this Wednesday offering “an extended look at the gameplay.”
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 may have leaked with 2020 release date
The Gran Turismo series is one of PlayStation’s biggest. The sim-racing franchise has seen a release on every PlayStation home console since the PS1 back in 1997. That being said, the developers – Polyphony Digital – often take their time developing these titles, and so it is interesting that despite …
Read More »Marvel’s Iron Man VR demo available now
One of the most exciting VR games of 2020 is Marvel’s Iron Man VR. Developed by Camouflaj, this PSVR exclusive will let you take to the skies as Tony Stark in what has been described as a “full-length experience”. With the game finally releasing on the 3rd of July, fans …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima is inspired by Zelda and Shadow of the Colossus
Last week, Sony hosted a State of Play which gave fans a deep dive into some of the intricacies surrounding Sucker Punch’s upcoming open-world samurai title, Ghost of Tsushima. Though much was learned, such as the fact that the playable character ‘Jin’ can be guided by the wind, more information …
Read More »PS5 event rumoured for June with a follow-up State of Play in August
As we inch closer and closer to the inevitable release of the PlayStation 5, fans have started to wonder when Sony may be planning to have its big next-gen blowout event. Of course, the current global climate has no doubt affected the console manufacturer’s plans. That being said, recent rumours …
Read More »PlayStation’s ‘Days of Play’ to start next week according to leaks
Every year, PlayStation hosts its ‘Days of Play’ promotion, where the console manufacturer offers its fans a number of discounts on games, services and consoles – as well as traditionally offering a number of limited edition consoles and accessories. According to leaked marketing materials, this year’s Days of Play is set …
Read More »You can play Ghost of Tsushima in a black & white “Samurai Cinema” mode
There is little doubt that Ghost of Tsushima is set to be one of 2020’s biggest games. The stealth-action open world PlayStation exclusive recently received an 18-minute deep dive State of Play, where a number of interesting details about Sucker Punch’s ambitious and immersive new IP were revealed – including …
Read More »PlayStation has its second best year ever as PS4 sales surpass 110m
There’s no denying that PlayStation has performed admirably this generation. The console has broken a number of records, and despite being near the end of its life, is still performing incredibly well. Sony recently released its fiscal results for FY2019, showing that the PlayStation brand had its second best year …
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