The 9th generation of video game systems has seen competing companies take wildly different approaches when it comes to the marketing and release of their systems, with Microsoft going for a “play anywhere” approach, while Sony remains slightly more hunkered down in that respect. In a recent interview with Gamesindustry.biz, …
Read More »Sony finally brings region switching to older PS1 Classics
Earlier this year we reported that Sony’s revitalised PlayStation Plus service – namely the Premium tier – ran into some issues when the service’s PS1 titles did not adhere to the correct region settings for players, making for a less-than-stellar experience. After announcing that they would fix the issue, we …
Read More »Deathloop, Chicory and more join PS Plus Extra in September
We recently reported on the list of games set to be given away to all those with a PlayStation Plus Essentials subscription. Now, Sony has officially confirmed the full list of titles arriving this month across its PS Plus Essential, Extra and Premium tiers. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …
Read More »July’s PS Plus Premium/Extra games officially announced
After many leaks, rumours and a lot of waiting, Sony finally launched its revamped PlayStation Plus service, offering an Xbox Game Pass like experience. July marks the service’s first month of new additions, and we now know the full list of all 20 games arriving next week. Making the announcement …
Read More »PS+ Extra and Premium July update to include Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
PS Plus Extra and Premium rolled out to the US and Europe last month and now, we're coming up on the service's first monthly update. According to a new leak, July will bring some pretty big titles to the Extra and Premium libraries, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. According …
Read More »Sony announces fix for major PS Plus Premium problem in PAL territories
After a staggered release, Sony’s newly revamped PlayStation Plus service is now available for a large majority of the world. Unfortunately, those located within PAL regions were given a substandard experience due to an issue with the classic PlayStation games and their refresh rates. Fortunately, Sony has announced that a …
Read More »June’s free PS Plus games officially revealed
Just a few short days ago, the list of games being given away for free as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential subscription leaked. Now, Sony have officially announced the line-up, confirming that God of War is indeed being given away for free. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »The full PS Plus Premium game list has leaked
Sony recently unveiled all manner of details surrounding the upcoming PlayStation Plus revamp, which is set to go live over the course of June 2022. One thing that they unfortunately failed to mention is the full selection of games which would be coming to the service. Fortunately, the list seems …
Read More »The new PlayStation Plus will be updated twice a month with more games
Though it feels like forever since the rumours began which claimed that Sony was working on a revamp of their PlayStation Plus subscription service, the new PS Plus Extra and Premium are set to finally go live across different markets throughout the month of June. Ahead of this launch, Sony …
Read More »Bloober Team announces “significant license and distribution agreement” with Sony
Bloober Team have been one of the core horror-focused video game studios currently operating in the industry. Responsible for the likes of Layers of Fear, Blair Witch and – most recently – The Medium, the Polish studio has now announced a new “significant license and distribution agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment.”
Read More »PS Now’s final-ever batch of games announced
Ahead of Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus launch, which will be absorbing PlayStation Now into one unified service, the console manufacturer is continuing to flesh out their PS Now library. May’s PlayStation Now games have been announced – the final list of games to be added under this soon-to-be-absorbed service. Making …
Read More »May’s free PS Plus games are now live
Each month, Sony gives a number of PlayStation games away for ‘free’ to all those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s PS Plus service. For the month of May, you can now get your hands on a varied selection of quality titles – and FIFA. Available to add to …
Read More »More than 50 games are leaving PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now is Sony’s game subscription service, allowing you to stream and download a long list of games for one monthly price. As Sony prepares for the upcoming merging of PS Now with PlayStation Plus, more than 50 games are being removed from the former service. Ahead of the upcoming …
Read More »Sony reportedly enforcing game trials for most titles
One of the advertised features of the soon-to-be-live revamped PlayStation Plus service is the ability to trial games before purchasing them. Though Sony has not yet gone into detail regarding these trials officially, new leaks have detailed the specificities of this promised feature.
Read More »PS Plus for May includes two free PS5 titles
Each month, Sony offers a number of games for free to all those with a Base PlayStation Plus subscription. May’s games have now leaked, revealing that 2 of the 3 games offer bespoke PS5 versions. Dealabs have consistently leaked the PlayStation Plus titles for months now, and they are back …
Read More »PlayStation CEO claims PSOne games on PS5 are “looking great”
After months of leaks and rumours, Sony finally announced their revamped PlayStation Plus service, offering new tier levels which include the ability to play classic PlayStation titles. While exact details on how the service works have not been detailed, Sony’s Jim Ryan has claimed that the games are “looking great” …
Read More »PlayStation CEO says day-one games on PS Plus is unfeasible
Sony just announced its revamped PlayStation Plus game subscription service, finally providing concrete details on the console manufacturer’s response to Xbox Games Pass. According to PlayStation Head Jim Ryan however, the notion of adding brand new games day-one to PS Plus “would not be possible.” Sony finally officially announced its …
Read More »Multiple PlayStation announcements expected this week
As we enter the spring season, many video game publishers are starting to offer insight into the next Quarter of gaming and beyond. The rumour mill surrounding PlayStation has been fervent in recent weeks, with multiple major announcements expected to be happening in just a few days. For months, rumours …
Read More »PlayStation’s Game Pass competitor is imminent as Sony removes PS Now
Microsoft has gone all-in on Xbox Game Pass, allowing users across PC, Xbox and mobile to play a large library of games for one monthly cost. Sony is currently juggling between two services: PS+ and PS Now. As part of the company’s rumoured refocus on PS+ however, the latter service has started to disappear from users’ PlayStations.
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will be free on PlayStation Plus
While we await the eventual announcement of Sony’s revived PlayStation Plus subscription, the service continues to operate as normal: offering a number of games each month for free. While some of March’s free games were leaked early, the most exciting titles were left secret for Sony’s official announcement. Yesterday we …
Read More »March’s free PlayStation Plus games have leaked
It is becoming quite common for Sony’s monthly free PlayStation Plus games to be leaked prior to their official announcement. So far, Sony has seemingly not been able to plug the leak, as March’s upcoming free titles have been revealed early. BillBil-Kun is a known leaker with a history of …
Read More »February’s PS Plus Games announced
As PlayStation fans eagerly await the reveal of the console manufacturer’s rumoured Game Pass competitor, Sony is continuing to offer its monthly PlayStation Plus Games in a traditional manner that is typical of the company. With that, February’s free PlayStation Plus games have been announced. Available for free to all …
Read More »Sony’s PS Plus reinvention may be happening soon
We previously reported that Sony was planning on revamping its PlayStation plus subscription service in order to be more competitive with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass. It seems the announcement of this newly created service may in fact be coming quite soon. In a report by VentureBeat, UK video game retailers …
Read More »PS Plus subscribers received almost $1500 worth of games in 2021
Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are given a number of games for free. With 2021 coming to an end, we now know the total value of all of the games given away during the year – and it is much more than the $60 price tag for an annual subscription. …
Read More »PS Plus subscribers will now get the PS5 version of FFVII Remake for free
Back in February, it was announced that all PlayStation Plus subscribers would be getting the much-loved remake of Final Fantasy VII for free in the month of March. Shortly after that, the PS5 version of the game was announced with a free upgrade – except for those who purchased the …
Read More »Sony is building an Xbox Game Pass competitor according to leaks
When it comes to leaks and insider scoops within the video games industry, few are more in the know than Jason Schreier. According to Schreier, Sony is currently working on creating a competitor to the much-loved Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Microsoft has been gaining a great deal of positive …
Read More »Sony officially confirms December’s PlayStation Plus line-up
Sony has recently struggled to keep its PlayStation Plus line-ups a secret, with some months having their games list leak days or even weeks ahead of time. Such was the case with December 2021’s line-up, and now Sony have officially come out and announced the games. Making the announcement on …
Read More »One of PlayStation 5’s launch titles will be free with PS+ in December
Each month, PlayStation offers a number of games for free to all those who are subscribed to its PlayStation Plus service. With the PlayStation 5 now officially one year old, the company is going back and giving all subscribers one of the biggest PS5 launch games for free. As reported …
Read More »PS Plus subscribers to get 6 free games in November
While Microsoft’s Xbox game Pass subscription service is widely regarded as one of the best deals in gaming currently, PlayStation Plus continues to offer much greater value than Microsoft’s other service – Xbox Games With Gold. For the month of November, Sony is doubling the value of PS Plus, giving away …
Read More »September’s PlayStation Plus games announced
Each month, PlayStation offers a selection of games for free to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on three titles, two PS4, and a PS5 game – including Hitman 2, and Predator Hunting Grounds. Available from the 7th of …
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