2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man for many served as the best representation of what being Spider-Man would feel like. That said, some deemed the game to be too automated – especially when it comes to traversing New York City. The upcoming Spider-Man 2 will fix this by including a “Swing Steering Assist …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has gone Gold
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is by far one of the biggest first-party PlayStation games set to arrive in 2023. With just one month left to go before launch, the team at Insomniac Games have now announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has officially gone Gold. Making the announcement via Twitter, Insomniac Games …
Read More »Microsoft court documents hint at Red Dead Redemption 2 Remaster
As part of a bit of an oopsie by the FTC, many private documents shared by Microsoft to the FTC have now leaked, revealing all sorts of information on new Xbox consoles, unannounced games and a whole lot more. This leak has not only affected Microsoft but also its partners, …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls VI will (unsurprisingly) not come to PlayStation
The Microsoft FTC hearings have been a huge source of news for the video games industry, with many internal memos and plans being exposed for all to see. One new tidbit of information seems to suggest that The Elder Scrolls VI will be coming only to Xbox and PC upon …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake is free if you pre-order FFVII Rebirth
During Sony’s recent State of Play we got another exciting look at the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – the follow-up title to 2020’s FFVII Remake. Alongside an announcement of the sequel’s release date, Square Enix has now made pre-orders available for Rebirth. Interestingly, those who digitally purchase the game …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7’s AI Racer Sophy has gotten smarter
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 …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 will include 30, 40 and 60 FPS modes with ray-tracing
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 …
Read More »Helldivers 2 will now launch on PC and PS5 in early 2024
Back in May during the PlayStation Showcase, one of the big reveals was none other than Helldivers 2. The reveal trailer was excellent, showcasing a new take on the gameplay. At the time, the game was expected to launch in 2023, but it has since slipped into 2024. Helldivers 2 …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will end on a huge cliffhanger
Once we learned that Final Fantasy 7 Remake wouldn't include the entire story from the original game, many of us assumed the remake would be stretched out into a trilogy. This week, Square Enix has confirmed exactly that, along with where Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends. Final Fantasy 7 Remake …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches in February, will be PS5 exclusive for at least 3 months
Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, will be a timed exclusive for PlayStation consoles. Yesterday during Sony's latest State of Play stream, a ton of new details about the game dropped, including a February release date.
Read More »Sony promises new game announcements and updates in State of Play today
Today is shaping up to be a big day for video game announcements. Not only is Nintendo holding its next Nintendo Direct stream today but Sony has also announced plans for a State of Play stream later this evening. Following on from recent rumours, Sony has now confirmed that State …
Read More »You can now stream PlayStation games to your TV
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 …
Read More »September’s PS Plus Extra line-up includes a bunch of Square Enix games
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, …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West set for PC release
There are few game leakers you can trust, as there are always fake rumours floating around. However, Bilbil-kun has been responsible for unveiling upcoming PlayStation+ titles for years and has a flawless track record. In their most recent leak, it is claimed that Horizon Forbidden West will be the next …
Read More »New PS5 update enables 8TB SSD upgrades, Dolby Atmos and more
Sony has rolled out its latest PS5 Software update to all users, enabling new features and improvements for the console. The headlining feature here is an increase in M.2 SSD storage compatibility. Following this update, you’ll now be able to add an extra 8TB of storage to the PS5 console. …
Read More »Fall Guys clone ‘Stumble Guys’ is coming to PlayStation
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’ …
Read More »SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake getting free current-gen upgrade
Following the success of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom Rehydrated (a remake of the 2003 PS2 platformer), a Spiritual sequel was released in the form of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake earlier this year. At the time, the game was released for last-gen systems only – though it is …
Read More »Minecraft is not getting a current-gen upgrade according to Microsoft
Over the past few weeks, we have reported on a number of listings made by various game rating boards across the world, suggesting that Mojang are gearing up to release a current-gen upgrade for the ever-popular Minecraft. Despite the evidence, Microsoft has now claimed otherwise, stating that there will not …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 will get crossplay co-op in future update
Baldur's Gate 3 is now officially available on PS5 as well as PC and at Gamescom last month, Larian confirmed that the game would be heading to Xbox before the end of the year. For those with friends across multiple systems, Larian has now announced plans to introduce cross-play. Currently, …
Read More »More evidence points towards Series X upgrade for Minecraft
Minecraft is by far the best selling game of all time, with the creativity-focused survival sandbox pushing more than 238 million copies. Despite this, the team at Mojang have yet to upgrade the game for current-generation consoles, with the title only available via backwards compatibility. After waiting years, it seems …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator update adds DualSense support, new levels and more
Ever since its launch last Summer, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of paid and free updates which included a whole host of exciting crossover content. The latest free update is now available and …
Read More »Sony has another State of Play stream on the way
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 …
Read More »Spider-Man 2’s file size is almost double that of the first game
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...
Read More »Phasmophobia’s console launch delayed due to office fire
Phasmophobia hit it big back in 2020 when the game was released in Early Access, launching to near immediate success. In the years since, the team at Kinetic Games have continued to work diligently on the game, improving it across the board. Phasmophobia’s next step was to see the title …
Read More »Trademark filing hints at new Astro Bot game
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 …
Read More »The PS5 price cut returns in the UK and Europe
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 …
Read More »God of War: Ragnarok DLC is reportedly in the works
In the past, Sony has delivered major expansions to some of its biggest single-player exclusive games. God of War (2018) didn't end up getting an expansion, but according to a new leak, God of War: Ragnarok will be getting an expansion.
Read More »Sony officially details PlayStation Pulse ‘Elite’ and ‘Explore’ accessories
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 …
Read More »Sony’s ‘Project Q’ is now the PlayStation Portal, will launch at £199.99
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 …
Read More »Armored Core 6 console details revealed
Following the overwhelming success of Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s next endeavour in the form of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has been getting a lot of fans excited. Ahead of the game’s launch on the 25th of August, the studio has now released tech specs for the upcoming title – …
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