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We weren't sure if Deathloop was really going to make it out this year just a few months ago, but after last month's State of Play stream, all doubts were put to rest. Bethesda's first PS5 console exclusive has now gone gold ahead of its September release date.  Deathloop was …

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends started its life as a free multiplayer addition to the single-player focused action-adventure title. Since then, the game mode has expanded further and further, offering raids and more. Now it seems the team at Sucker Punch are going all in on this mode, as Ghost of …

Earlier this week, we learned that there were new details regarding the PlayStationVR 2 and its specifications that have yet to be leaked. Well, it didn't take long for people in the know to start talking, as a slew of new details about the next-gen headset have now emerged.  Earlier …

Prior to the PlayStation 5 being announced last year, we saw a number of leaks regarding the V-shaped development kit. As it turns out, someone managed to get their hands on a couple of these kits and swiftly began attempting to sell them on eBay, that is until the listings …

Last week, we learned that Sony has managed to sell 10 million PS5 units since launch, a number that the company hopes to double before the end of March 2022. While consoles are often sold at a loss at launch, it looks like Sony's accelerated pace of sales has made …

Earlier this week, Sony revealed that PS5 beta testers would soon be able to expand the console's storage via the M.2 SSD slot. Seagate was quick to confirm that its PCIe 4.0 SSDs meet the requirements for the console and now, Western Digital and Gigabyte Aorus have followed suit. Western …

Beyond Good & Evil 2 was first announced all the way back during E3 2017, though development seems to be taking much longer than expected. It has taken so long that the team at Ubisoft may have decided to alter their release plans entirely, choosing to limit the game to …

The recently announced Seagate 530 is the first PS5-compatible SSD to hit the market. Offering up to 7,300MB/s read speeds and up to 6,900MB/s write speeds, Seagate's latest PCIe 4.0 SSD easily surpasses Sony's 5,500MB/s speed requirements.  Sony has yet to enable expandable M.2 SSD storage on the PS5, but …

Earlier this week, rumours began swirling that Horizon Forbidden West could be delayed to 2022. Now, another reliable source has come forward, confirming that Sony has made the decision to push the game back to Q1 2022.  The initial report came from Giant Bomb member, Jeff Grubb, who has reported …

It looks like Sony's big holiday season PlayStation exclusive could be delayed. Horizon Forbidden West was initially announced to release in late 2021, but reports this week claim that Sony is going to push the game back to next year.  On this week's episode of GiantBomb's Grubb Snax, host Jeff …

While the PS5 is a powerful console with many worthwhile exclusive titles, the software experience of the machine has been somewhat lackluster, with many promised features not yet being enabled. Finally, it has been confirmed that the next major system update will bring with it SSD support, 3D audio for …

Kena: Bridge of Spirits was one of the most unique and interesting games to be announced for PS5 was back during the console’s reveal event last year. Originally intended to release in late 2020, the game was delayed multiple times. For the – hopefully final – time, Kena Bridge of …

Despite being early in the new console generation, both Microsoft and Sony are posting impressive sales statistics. Alongside the reveal that the PS5 has sold 10 million consoles – despite stock shortage issues – the console’s games are likewise performing well, with Spider-Man: Miles Morales selling over 6 million copies. …

Today, ahead of Sony's quarterly earnings report, the company announced a new sales milestone for the PlayStation 5. Despite part shortages, there have been 10 million PS5 consoles sold globally as of the 18th of July. The PlayStation 5 first began shipping in November 2020, but gamers were quick to …

One of the biggest mysteries in the video games industry this year has pertained to the truth behind the horror game Abandoned. Developed by Blue Box Studios, this seemingly innocuous indie horror title has sparked a great deal of rumours and speculation due to its potential connections to Hideo Kojima. …

One of the best shifts in video game norms this generation is the tendency for most developers and publishers to offer free next-gen patches for their latest titles. Following on from the recent update for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Warhammer Vermintide 2 has now gotten a free PS5 update, …

Despite the fact that the console manufacturer can’t seem to keep up with demand, Sony is continuing to add more PS5 benefits to those who have so far managed to snag themselves a console. Alongside the PS+ Collection, PS5 owners can now get 6 months of Apple TV+ for free. …

Ghost of Tsushima served as one of PlayStations surprise hits when it was released in July 2020. Since then, the game went on to win a plethora of awards, pushing developers Sucker Punch to new heights. The team recently revealed its Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, and they have now …

Over the course of a console’s life cycle, manufacturers may offer enhanced versions, such as with the PS4 Pro and cheaper versions (such as with the Switch Lite). There also exists a third type of revision, which serves as a simple SKU change with very subtle refinements. Such is the …

While Psychonauts 2 was originally funded through crowdfunding platforms, over the course of the game’s development, Microsoft purchased the game’s developers DoubleFine Productions. Though the game is still set to come to PlayStation platforms, it seems as though those versions will both look and run significantly worse than the Xbox …

In our latest KitGuru Games weekly column, I argue that many of the PS5’s features offer a noticeable step up from previous generations - such as the speed, graphics, frame rate and more - for me, the biggest game changer is the DualSense and the way in which it utilises haptic feedback and its triggers...

With the most recent generation of devices, it seems the video game market has shifted to offering longer-term support for games at cheaper prices – with next-gen remasters and upgrades being offered for free, as is post-launch content. Interestingly, we are now seeing other aspects being updated alongside this, including …

While first-party Sony titles are known for their high quality and polish, many of the console’s biggest games have historically – and continue to be – delayed. Such was the case with The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, and more recently the upcoming God of War sequel …

One of the biggest innovations with the PlayStation 5 is the creation of the DualSense controller, which added a whole new layer of haptic feedback as well as adaptive triggers – increasing immersion in a number of games. PS5 players are not the only ones who can benefit however, as …

During E3, the PS5 version of 2019’s Death Stranding was officially revealed. Named Death Stranding: Director's Cut, the game comes with enhanced features, graphics, performance and new content. According to the director of the game himself however – Hideo Kojima – the term ‘Director’s Cut’ is wrong. Following the release …

Battlefield 2042 isn't out for a few more months, but DICE is preparing for technical alpha and beta testing in the coming weeks. One of the features that will be tested over the summer is crossplay, with DICE planning to enable console and PC players to matchmake together.  In the …

While both Microsoft and Sony released new controllers for their respective next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series X/S controller was an incremental upgrade over the Xbox One gamepad, while the PS5's DualSense controller went with a more ambitious design and feature set. Now, Microsoft is looking to make some bigger improvements …

It has been a long time since we last had an update on Ghostwire: Tokyo from Tango Gameworks. The game was initially set to be releasing on PC and on PS5 as a timed-exclusive this year, but the game has since been pushed back.  In an announcement today, Bethesda and …

Sony recently held a State of Play, and while the console manufacturer positioned it as being a smaller affair than most previous showcases, there existed a number of rather significant announcements. One such announcement brought the much-requested details of what fans can expect with the Director’s Cut of Death Stranding, …

With each new generation, the files sizes for games have increased more and more, with the PS4 and Xbox One generation seeing games reach as big as 175GB.This led to fears that the latest generation of games would be even bigger. It seems this may not be the case, as …