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One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft is just how much they will cost. We seem to be caught in a scenario where neither company wants to announce their plans first, but Sony could be biting the bullet soon. Amid a slew of rumours, …

Historically, Sony and Epic Games have had a strong relationship. The console manufacturer and game engine developer have previously partnered in a number of ways, including the recent Unreal Engine 5 tech demo. Now, it would appear as though the partnership is taking another step, as Sony has invested $250 …

With each new generation, console manufacturers have updated their video game cases to align with the design philosophy of the consoles themselves. For Sony, the PlayStation serves as a massive departure from all previous console designs. Now, following the reveal of the console hardware, the company has unveiled what the …

Each month, Sony offers its PlayStation Plus subscribers two free PS4 games to purchase and download for free. July 2020 marks the service’s 10th anniversary, and so in celebration, all subscribers are being gifted an extra third game for free. The free games for the month of July include heavy …

At this point, it is fair to say that The Last of Us Part II has had an incredibly successful launch. The game not only received universal critical acclaim, but also sold over 4 million copies in 3 days – a record for PlayStation. Now it has been confirmed that …

Ever since Sony first announced Horizon Zero Dawn for PC, we've been waiting to hear more details. Now, just a few days after the PC launch trailer for Death Stranding, the PC trailer for Horizon Zero Dawn has also arrived, as have details on graphics options and the release date.  …

2020 has served as a year of great reflection when it comes to hate speech and general intolerance. While companies such as Twitter and Twitch have started making moves to limit such actions on its platform, Facebook has seemingly done no such thing. As such, a large number of companies …

You may not have heard of Leyou Technologies, but you likely have heard of Warframe, developed by Digital Extremes. Leyou Technologies is the parent company of Digital Extremes, amongst other studios and soon, Sony may make a big to acquire all of it.  While Microsoft made a series of big …

There was no denying that The Last of Us Part II was set to be a massive title for Sony. The first-party PS4 exclusive is the sequel to 2013’s 20-million-copy seller. Expectations were high for the game. Even so, its success is perhaps greater than anyone could have expected – …

For years, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of The Last of Us Part II. Following on from Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 3 swan song, the game’s sequel was set to continue the story of Joel and Ellie. There was no doubt that Part II would be one of the …

Recently, we reported that Microsoft’s Xbox Series X would share a very similar user interface to that of the current generation Xbox One. Though we have yet to see what the PlayStation 5’s software looks like it would appear as though Sony is working hard to ensure that the user …

There was little doubt that fans have been eagerly anticipating the PlayStation 5. The drip-feed of information which was presented over the last many months appears to have paid off for Sony, as the PlayStation 5 hardware reveal video has already become the company’s most liked YouTube video of all …

From Software didn't just become a fan favourite developer over the last decade, the studio successfully managed to create its own genre, changing ‘action-RPGs' as we know them. This journey started off with Demon's Souls in 2009, utilising the PS3's now outdated hardware. Now in preparation for the PlayStation 5, …

With the upcoming release of the PlayStation 5, one of the headlining features is the console’s SSD which is said to nearly completely remove all loading screens. The hardware capabilities were put to the test in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart at yesterday’s event. Following that it has been confirmed …

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We are still a few hours away from Sony's first PS5 games reveal event but it looks like we already have some pretty big hints at what's to come. We already heard rumours that Horizon Zero Dawn 2 was set to be announced, but thanks to some additional teasing from …

With The Last of Us Part II set to launch on the 19th of June, the game’s Creative Director – Neil Druckmann – has already begun to think about his next project. In a recent interview, Druckmann stated that he is undecided between moving on to a third entry in …

On the 25th of May, George Floyd was murdered by police officers in Minnesota. In the weeks since, protests around the world have called for an end to racial injustice, with many companies voicing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. One of the earlier supporters was PlayStation, which …

Though Sony had initially intended to have its big PS5 blowout event on the 4th of June, global protests and the need for “more important voices to be heard“ led the console manufacturer to postpone the event. Now, the revised date has been confirmed for the 11th of June. To …

Last week, Sony announced that it would be delaying its first PS5 games showcase, which was originally due to take place on 4th June. Now, according to a series of ads found on Twitch, it looks like a new date has been set.  We should now be getting our first …

After cracking down on PC-based digital platform holders, Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission began turning its attention to the refund policies for digital games sold on consoles. Sony has been one of the targets this week, with an Australian Federal Court ordering a fine to be paid due to PlayStation …

PlayStation’s annual Days of Play celebration has now officially gone live. As part of the event, fans can find “huge savings on celebrated PS4 titles” alongside discounts for both PlayStation Plus and PS Now subscriptions. With over 100 games on offer, and almost 90% off, Days of Play represents one …

Recently, Sony announced that it would be hosting a PlayStation 5 event scheduled for the 4th of June. However, due to the current global discussion surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement, the console manufacturer has opted to delay the event, citing that right now “more important voices [need] to be …

Though Sony have already revealed a number of details regarding the PlayStation 5, one of its biggest omissions so far is what the console actually looks like. Now, according to “a specialist,” details on the physical box have been leaked, including the fact that it is allegedly almost twice as …

We are mere days away from finding out what PlayStation’s plan for the next half decade or so of gaming is. The “Future of Gaming” event, which is set to take place this Thursday, has until now remained very secretive. That being said, according to Jim Ryan, the upcoming livestream …

Earlier this week, it was reported that Sony would be holding its first PS5 games showcase digitally next week. The exact date given at the time was June 3rd but as it turns out, The PS5 presentation will be taking place on June 4th instead.  On Thursday, the 4th of …

Last night, PlayStation hosted a roughly 25-minute long State of Play dedicated entirely to The Last of Us Part II. Narrated by Neil Druckmann, the showcase gave fans a deep dive into many of the new mechanics arriving with the much-anticipated sequel, as well showing off an extended gameplay sequence. …

At this point, we've seen the specs for the PlayStation 5, we've seen the controller, we've even seen at least a couple of third-party games that will eventually land on the system, but Sony has yet to hold its own big games showcase. That will be changing as early as …

Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are given a number of free titles. While the line-up announcement is usually held at the end of the previous month, or early that month, PlayStation has opted to announce and release one of its June titles early. Starting from today, PS Plus subscribers can …

PlayStation is set to provide a deep-dive into another one of its first-party exclusive titles. The Last of Us Part II, which is set to release on the 19th of June, will receive a dedicated 25-minute long State of Play this Wednesday offering “an extended look at the gameplay.”