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2023 is a huge year for The Last of Us franchise. Not only will the series be celebrating its 10th anniversary, but we recently saw the premiere of HBO’s TV adaptation of the 2013 classic. In discussing both the game and show, Naughty Dog has now released the first episode …

Back in October 2022 we reported that the remasters of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden would not be native PlayStation 5 ports, but would instead run PS4 code through backwards compatibility. Interestingly, the Xbox was announced to be getting native Series X|S ports, and while we previously did …

After many months of anticipation, the first episode of HBO’s The Last of Us has premiered, bringing the universally-praised video game into a different format for audiences both old and new alike. It seems as though the show will be big for both HBO and Sony, as the premiere has …

Back in September we reported that Sony was developing a new SKU of the PlayStation 5 which would see the console include a detachable disc drive. Little was known at the time, however we now have more information, including the fact that the disc drive will not be backwards compatible …

The relative accessibility of digital gaming has allowed for far more titles to be published to online storefronts for much less cost than would be required if wanting to do so in a physical capacity. This has had its advantages and disadvantages – with the latter being that storefronts are …

Microsoft will be hosting a game showcase in just a few short weeks, giving fans a look at what is in store for 2023 and beyond. On the flipside, we have learned little from PlayStation in the past few months – but this will soon change with an upcoming set …

In 2022 we saw Sony wholly revamp its PlayStation Plus subscription service, replacing the previous model in favour of a three tiered structure: PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Premium. With the introduction of the new PlayStation Plus, Sony was clearly attempting to align the service to be much closer to that of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. But have they succeeded?

Back in 2021 it was announced that PlayStation was partnering with Discord to bring the highly popular messaging/communication service onto Sony’s consoles. Over a year and a half later, it seems this integration is finally ready to go live with the next major PlayStation 5 system software update. As reported …

Each month, those with a PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium subscription are gifted a dozen or so free games to play for as long as their subscription remains intact (or until the game is removed from the service). Sony has now announced January’s free PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles …

Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. In an exciting announcement, it has been revealed that come …

First released in 2013, The Last of Us has become one of PlayStation’s biggest IPs, with its relatively humble beginnings later spawning a sequel and a remake – with much more on the way. Ahead of the franchise’s 10th anniversary, the team at Naughty Dog have announced that the series …

The PlayStation 5 has been a hot ticket item ever since it was first released in late 2020, with great demand and supply shortages leading to a highly popular console which few could buy. That said, two years into the console’s lifecycle, the PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 30 …

Back in 2018 Microsoft announced and released its Xbox Adaptive Controller: An accessibility-focused piece of hardware which allowed for many different people with all manner of varying disabilities to play video games thanks to its intelligent design and customisability. Now, Sony has finally announced their own accessibility-focused controller – Project …

In just two short months, Sony’s next-generation PlayStation VR2 headset will be released, improving upon the first iteration in literally every way possible. Even so, the headset will still need to be wired to the PlayStation in order to work (though admittedly with only one cable). In discussing this, Sony …

Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Essential service are privy to receiving a number of games for ‘free’. Following a leaked line-up, Sony has now officially announced January’s PS Plus Essential titles. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Adam Michel, the Director for Content Acquisition & Operations …

Naughty Dog have consistently pushed the video game medium forward by borrowing many aspects from other forms of media and expertly weaving it into a video game format. According to co-president Neil Druckmann, the team’s next game will take this notion even further, being “structured more like a TV show.” …

A few years ago Microsoft decided to change the way they operated the Xbox ecosystem, opting to focus on its Game Pass subscription service. According to Microsoft themselves, this move was successful, with the service now officially boasting over 25 million monthly subscribers. Despite this, leaks are claiming that Sony …

While Sony has revealed plenty of details about the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset, very few people have actually tried the new device for themselves. It seems we'll finally see some hands-on demo impressions in January, as Sony will reportedly be showcasing the headset at CES.  While Sony doesn't typically make …

One of the best ways to entice players to re-experience your titles is to add a New Game Plus mode, allowing them to play through the story while keeping all the character progress from the initial playthrough. As with 2018’s God of War, Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that Ragnarok …

23rd of December 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Gran Turismo, Sony’s premiere racing franchise – pushing PlayStation hardware time and time again with impressive graphics, smooth gameplay and a unique charm. 25 years on from the release of the first Gran Turismo, the series is now celebrating over 90 …

Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium are privy to an evolving library of titles. For the final month of the year, Sony has announced nearly two-dozen titles which are set to drop onto the service next week. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, from the 20th …

Back in May of this year we reported that a God of War TV show was in the works at Amazon for its Prime Video service. At the time, little else was known. Finally, Amazon has officially announced the project, revealing that “God of War is coming.” Discussing the announcement …

Since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, we have seen a great many developers release next-gen updates for previously-published titles. Some have been paid and others free. In a surprise announcement, the hit indie game Night in the Woods has gotten a free next-gen update. Making …

Since its release in March of this year, Polyphony Digital has continued to update Gran Turismo 7 with new content, conveniences, and more. Update 1.27 is now live and brings with it nearly half a dozen new cars to race and take photos of. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was first announced all the way back in 2021, offering fans a relatively quick tease of the upcoming PS5 exclusive. At the time, the game’s announcement was accompanied by a release year of 2023, and while we have seen nothing from the game since, a new leak …

Sony has introduced a Spotify Wrapped-like feature that allows players to see their annual highlights on the PlayStation platform. The recap includes a breakdown of your most-played games on PlayStation, total hours spent on the console, trophies earned and the number of PS+ titles played.  Like Spotify Wrapped, Reddit Recap …

With the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020, fans of Naughty Dog’s games have been eagerly awaiting the studio’s next original project. According to an industry insider, at least one of the titles currently in development at Naughty Dog is none other than a 3rd entry …

As 2022 nears its end, many services have begun to look back at the past 365 days or so. Alongside a personalised 2022 wrap-up, Sony has released the list of its most popular PlayStation Plus titles. Sony has begun to sunset 2022 with its PlayStation Wrap-up, letting players see detailed …

Back in September, Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming reported that Sony plans to launch a new model of the PS5 which will be similar to the current iteration, except for the fact that the console’s disc drive will be removable. Ahead of its official reveal, test kits of the console …

In recent days and weeks we have seen an increased focus on the backlash surrounding Microsoft’s desire to acquire publishing giant Activision Blizzard. In order to help the transaction to pass, Microsoft previously claimed that they would keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for the next 10 years. Now, they …