After the launch of the PS VR2 earlier this year, it was largely suggested that pre-orders and early sales missed expectations. We still don't know how many units Sony has managed to sell so far, but PlayStation head, Jim Ryan, says it is still too early to judge the new …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro anime reportedly in the works
In recent years we have seen a push by Sony to adapt many of its well-loved video game IPs into different mediums. Under the banner of PlayStation Productions we have seen the successful release of an Uncharted film as well as the HBO show adaptation of The Last of Us. …
Read More »Sony shares new details of PS5 ‘Access Controller’
Back at CES earlier this year, Sony announced Project Leonardo – an accessibility focused controller “that works ‘out of the box’ to help many players with disabilities play games more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods.” Now, the console manufacturer has revealed the controller’s official name alongside a slew …
Read More »Sony announces PlayStation Showcase for next week
Back in April, it was rumoured that Sony would be going live early with its PlayStation Showcase, aiming to make its big announcements ahead of Summer Game Fest in June. Now, Sony has made this official, with the next PlayStation Showcase being announced for next week. The PlayStation Showcase will …
Read More »Over a dozen games are leaving PlayStation Plus in June
Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus services seems to be somewhat of a success so far, with the console manufacturer in essence offering their own take on Xbox’s Game Pass. As with Game Pass however, Sony removes titles from the service on a semi-regular basis, with June set to see more than …
Read More »Deviation Games suffers massive layoffs before shipping their first game
Back in 2021 it was announced that ex-Call of Duty developers Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony‘s newly formed studio Deviation Games is partnering with PlayStation on a brand new AAA IP for the console manufacturer. Unfortunately, nothing has been shown from this game so far, and now to add a …
Read More »Bungie hires Warner Bros exec for Destiny films and TV
We have seen the video games industry as a whole expand to other mediums, with many publishers handing their IPs off to be adapted into films, TV and more. Sony is one of the biggest players in this space currently, having already released a number of successful adaptations. In the …
Read More »Sony has reportedly cancelled sci-fi shooter at Final Strike Games
In recent years Sony has partnered with a number of small yet promising indie studios – many of which consist of industry veterans. Just some of the partnerships have included FireSprite Games; Haven Studios; Deviation Games and more. One such partnership was seemingly with Final Strike Games, working on an …
Read More »There are 23 games coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium this month
Sony kicked off the month with a few new games for PS Plus Essential subscribers and now, the next batch of games for PS Plus Extra and Premium have been announced. There will be 23 games joining the service in May, including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Ratchet & Clank: …
Read More »Sony may kick off Summer game reveals with State of Play this month
We're coming up to June, which typically means we're in for a few weeks of major game announcements. We already know the plan for Summer Game Fest, Gamescom and the Xbox Games Showcase. Now, we have an early tip that the next major PlayStation showcase will be happening soon. According …
Read More »First-party PlayStation studio PixelOpus shuts down
PixelOpus may not be one of Sony’s most well-known first-party PlayStation studios, but it was just as important – focusing on smaller scale and more arthouse-styled experiences. In a surprising move, despite the studio’s upward-trending trajectory, PixelOpus has unceremoniously been shut down. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official PixelOpus …
Read More »The Last of Us becomes the most watched show ever on HBO Max
The premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation earlier this year was met with an equal amount of critical and commercial success. During its airing, the show managed to break all manner of records. With its conclusion, this continues to be the case as the show has now become …
Read More »The PS Plus Collection will no longer be available from next week
Back in February, Sony confirmed plans to remove the PlayStation Plus Collection from the PS5's PS Store this year. The PS Plus Collection is a set of 20 best-selling titles from the PS4 generation, all backwards compatible and playable on the PS5. If you have yet to claim these games, …
Read More »Tchia surpasses 1 million players as game gets physical release
Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus service has been quite a hit, especially the Xbox Game Pass-like ‘PS Plus Extra’ tier. One of the most exciting additions in recent months was the day-one inclusion of Tchia in March. A little over one month following its launch, the game has already surpassed 1 …
Read More »Spider-Man Remastered will finally be purchasable standalone
2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man is by far one of the PlayStation’s greatest success stories, with the first-party title (alongside Miles Morales) selling over 33 million copies so far. Interestingly, the 2018 PS4 title did end up getting a remastered release for PS5 – though it was locked behind a purchase of …
Read More »PS5 Pro is 100% in development claims insider
With the previous generation of consoles, we saw our first look at the notion of mid-gen console upgrades thanks to the release of the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X systems. Rumours have claimed that Sony is planning to have a similar release structure for the current-gen PS5, with …
Read More »Sony releases first Gran Turismo film trailer
Last year it was announced that a film adaptation based on Sony’s long-running and ever popular Gran Turismo racing series was in development. Said to be inspired by a true story, the first official trailer for the film has now been released – alongside the film’s August release date. Based on …
Read More »Grid Legends, Chivalry 2 and Descenders are now free for PS Plus subscribers
We've reached a new month, which means a new batch of free games for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. The new trio of games was announced last week and now, they are officially available to claim. The first game PS Plus subscribers can claim this month is GRID Legends (PS4/PS5), the …
Read More »Sony confirms plans to bring more PlayStation titles to PC
Sony had plenty of good news for investors during its recent earnings call, with plans to sell a record-breaking number of PS5 consoles this year. The earnings call also had some good news for PC gamers, as Sony is planning to bring more PlayStation games to the platform. We've noted …
Read More »PlayStation sets record with half a billion home consoles sold
When Sony first entered the video games industry back in 1994, the world was a very different place, with Nintendo and SEGA being the two biggest video game console manufacturers. In the nearly 3 decades since, we have seen the meteoric rise of the PlayStation brand, with no signs of …
Read More »Sony plans to ship a record-breaking number of PS5s in 2023
After a somewhat slow start due component supply issues, Sony announced at the beginning of the year that PS5 consoles should no longer be in short supply. We have seen this pan out, with the system’s sales skyrocketing over the past few months – and breaking records in the process. …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Media Molecule crushed my Dreams
Over the past 4 years Dreams has time and time again surprised fans and critics alike with just how versatile and impressive creations can be. To many, the platform was just getting started – but unfortunately, Sony has gone ahead and crushed my ‘Dreams’ dreams.
Read More »PSVR2 is finally coming to retailers next month
Sony’s PlayStation VR2 launched in late February to high praise across the board with many deeming it to be the best virtual reality headset available. Unfortunately, the headset has had somewhat of a slow start, with leakers reporting that Sony has cut the hardware’s production by 20%. That said, up …
Read More »First poster for the Twisted Metal show released
All the way back in Spring of 2019 it was announced that a live-action show based on the PlayStation franchise Twisted Metal was in production. Since then, we have seen very little from it, but with Twisted Metal set to release in 3 months time we have finally gotten our …
Read More »Sony announces PS Plus Essential games for May 2023
We're nearing the end of the month, which means it is about time for Sony to announce a new batch of games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Next month's free PS Plus Essential games have now been announced, including two PS5 titles. The first game PS Plus subscribers can expect in …
Read More »UK moves to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
While Microsoft was able to convince the UK's Competition & Markets Authority that its acquisition of Activision Blizzard would not harm the console gaming market, it would seem the CMA was not convinced that the deal wouldn't impede competition in the cloud gaming market.
Read More »Paragon spiritual successor ‘Predecessor’ coming to PlayStation this year
Following the cancellation of the Epic Games MOBA Paragon in 2018, the creator released all of the game’s assets online for free, allowing other studios to pick up the mantle where they left off. One of the games spawned from Paragon’s ashes was ‘Predecessor’. Following its Early Access launch late …
Read More »Guerilla confirms Horizon: Forbidden West sequel is in the works
One of the biggest new PlayStation IPs to have been created during the previous generation was that of Horizon Zero Dawn. With the first game having sold over 20 million copies and its 2022 sequel proving to continue the series’ success, it was safe to assume that another mainline entry …
Read More »PlayStation Productions has 10 projects in the works, including animation
In recent years we have seen a push by Sony to adapt many of its well-loved video game IPs into different mediums. Under the banner of PlayStation Productions we have seen the successful release of an Uncharted film as well as the HBO show adaptation of The Last of Us. …
Read More »Tetris Effect studio’s next game comes to PS Plus day-one
Unlike Microsoft with Xbox Game Pass, Sony does not bring its first-party titles to the console manufacturer’s PlayStation Plus subscription service at launch. Despite this, Sony has been rather good with adding partner titles day-one to PS Plus. Such is the case with the action-platforming and puzzle-strategy game Humanity from …
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