The Last of Us TV show had been in development hell for years, with little bringing the adaptation any closer to reality. After involving the likes of Craig Mazin, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey and even Neil Druckmann himself, the show looks to be coming together nicely, with HBO now releasing …

It appears that the PS5 has quietly received a pretty big update. New units now shipping in some parts of the world feature an updated Oberon Plus SoC, based on TSMC's N6 process node. 

Ahead of its release on the 21st of October, pre-orders for the PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch versions of Persona 5 Royal have gone live. As part of this however, it has been discovered that the PlayStation 5 release of Persona 5 Royal will not offer cross-saves with the previous-gen …

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, …

In recent weeks, PlayStation head, Jim Ryan, has made several statements in an effort to sway regulators against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, claiming the deal would have “major negative implications” for the entire games industry. Now, Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, is getting involved with one simple message – “if …

God of War Ragnarök is one of the most anticipated games still to release in 2022. Ahead of the game’s launch on the 9th of November, the file size for God of War Ragnarok has been revealed – and it’s a big step up from the last game. As reported …

This week, Deathloop finally launched on Xbox after a full year of PS5 exclusivity. The end to the Sony deal also meant that Deathloop could come to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft isn't leaving PlayStation players behind though, as Deathloop will also be available to subscribers of Sony's PS+ Extra and …

Every console generation, we eventually see smaller and slimmer redesigns. With the upcoming PS5 revision, we could see Sony move away from the disc and digital versions of the PS5 we've seen so far. Instead, Sony would offer a detachable disc drive for the console, which could help cut down …

We have still yet to get the first proper big blowout event for Sony’s PlayStation VR2, but we already know dozens of games which are planned to release on the system. As reported by PSVR without Parole, there are more than 50 games currently confirmed for PSVR2. As reported and …

We have seen Sony start to bring its back catalogue of PlayStation titles to PC, introducing these exclusives to a whole new audience. One of the most standout PlayStation titles in recent years has been Ghost of Tsushima, and according to one insider, PC players can expect to get their …

When Hollow Knight Silksong was first announced all the way back in early 2019, it was said to be a launch exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. Years on and we have yet to receive a concrete release date. Despite this, it has now been confirmed that when it does eventually …

Over the last generation, Sony leveraged its development partnerships to secure some excellent VR titles for PlayStation VR. Unfortunately, those games will not be compatible with the upcoming PS VR2, Sony has confirmed this week.  To cap off the week, Sony has announced that PSVR titles will not be compatible …

In recent weeks, Sony has begun taking the offensive by publicly campaigning against Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard. We've seen Sony lay out its argument against the deal before in regulatory filings, but now, Jim Ryan has been giving juicy quotes to the press, branding Microsoft's post-merger Call of …

Sony’s recent State of Play game showcase brought with it the announcement and unveiling of many new and interesting IP, not least of which is Rise of the Ronin: an action-RPG game from Team Ninja – the studio behind Nioh, Stranger of Paradise and Ninja Gaiden. Making the announcement at …

Ahead of the PS5's launch, Sony announced plans to increase the cost of its first-party titles from $60 at launch to $70, pointing to the "rising cost of game development" as the primary reason. We've seen a few publishers jump on this new price standard already, including the likes of Take-Two and Square Enix. Now, Ubisoft is joining that growing list. 

Microsoft’s intention to purchase Activision Blizzard for $70 Billion came as a surprise to many when it was first announced earlier this year. Since then, the situation surrounding the publisher’s biggest multi-platform franchises have been in flux – especially Call of Duty. While we do know current deals set in …

Back in July Sony released a new beta version of the PlayStation 5’s system software, bringing with it some much needed features including folder-like game lists; improved social features and much more. By far the biggest addition came in the form of 1440p support. After months of beta testing, the …

We still do not have a launch date for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. This has not stopped the console manufacturer from announcing a plethora of PSVR2 titles ahead of time however. The latest title announced to be coming exclusively to Sony’s headset is a sequel to 2018’s VR first-person …

Returnal is a highly unique, fun and impressive 3rd-person roguelite bullet-hell shooter which was released exclusively for the PlayStation 5 back in 2021.  Following its launch, rumours popped up suggesting that the title would be making its way to PC platforms at some point in the future. While we have …

We received huge gaming news earlier this week, after Kadokawa Corp. announced that it has sold off stakes in From Software to Sony Interactive Entertainment and Tencent. Previously, From Software has worked with multiple publishers, but moving forward, the company may begin self-publishing its games.  Sony and Tencent have each …

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 …

We're coming up towards September, which means a new set of free games are on the way for PS+ subscribers. Next month, those subscribed to the entry-level PS+ Essential tier will get three games – two PS4 titles and one PS5 game.  billbil kun, a Dealabs user who accurately leaks …

From Software has had an incredible run over the last decade, finding great success with the Dark Souls games, Bloodborne, and most recently, Elden Ring. From Software is already backed by Japanese media conglomerate, Kadokawa. but new investors are now being brought on board, including Sony and Tencent.  Sony and …

Adapting video games into other mediums is seemingly one of the latest practices witnessed across the whole industry, with all manner of IPs being transformed into film and TV show formats. Announced all the way back in February 2021, the Twisted Metal TV show has now finished filming. In a …

Sony first announced plans to integrate Discord with PlayStation consoles all the way back in May 2021, and while Discord account linking has been added, other features like Voice Chat have yet to arrive. Xbox began testing Discord Voice Chat on its own consoles earlier this summer, but PlayStation integration …

PlayStation Studios is welcoming a new member to the family this week – Savage Game Studios. Under the PlayStation banner, Savage will now focus primarily on expanding Sony's mobile game development activities.  Savage Game Studios is actually pretty new to the market, having been founded in 2020. Since then, the …

The Last of Us Part I, the remake of the 2013 video game classic, is set to launch in just one week. The team at Naughty Dog have gone into in-depth details on the game’s extensive list of accessibility options. While we already knew that the game would include audio …

This week, Sony announced plans to raise the MSRP of the PlayStation 5 in most regions outside of the US, blaming inflation and the ‘global economic situation'. While the PS5 is about to get more expensive, Microsoft and Nintendo have both confirmed that there are no plans to raise the …

Finnish studio Housemarque saw its latest and greatest success with the release of the roguelite third-person bullet-hell Returnal back in 2021. A new job listing by the studio has offered some interesting details on the team’s “next big game.” Following the success of Returnal, Sony-owned studio Housemarque has already teased …

The PS5 is nearing two years old and unfortunately, due to supply issues, we've yet to see any real deals for the new console at retail. Soon, the situation will get a little worse, as Sony is increasing the price of the PS5 in several markets across the world due …