Since as far back as 2022, we have been hearing rumours, leaks and other various reports claiming that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro, with plans to launch sometime in 2024. Hot on the heels of Gamescom – in which the console was said to be an “open secret” …
Read More »Sony is reportedly “paying close attention to the handheld market”
There was once a time when PlayStation stood competitive in both the home and handheld console markets, releasing classic systems such as the PSP and PS Vita. Unfortunately, the financial failings of the latter system saw Sony leave the handheld space. In the wake of the success of the PS …
Read More »Concord launch bombs on Steam
After eight years of development, PlayStation's new shooter Concord made its PC debut to a tepid reception, failing to attract even 700 players on Steam at launch. This lacklustre start starkly contrasts the success of Helldivers 2, another live-service game from PlayStation that launched earlier this year. Concord and Helldivers …
Read More »PS5 Pro was an “open secret” at Gamescom
Since as far back as 2022, we have been hearing rumours, leaks and other various reports claiming that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro, with plans to launch sometime in 2024. While the console manufacturer has yet to officially unveil this mid-gen refresh, the unannounced console was reportedly an …
Read More »Sea of Thieves has reportedly sold 1 million copies on PS5
Sea of Thieves marked one of the first Xbox exclusive games to come to PS5 as part of the company’s recent multi-platform pivot. So far, it seems as though this shift in strategy is paying off, as Sea of Thieves has reportedly sold over a million copies on PS5 since …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West is leaving PS Plus Extra next month
Each month, just as how they bring a bunch of new games to the PS Plus service, Sony also removes a number of games. Unfortunately, next month’s line-up of departees includes a massive first-party title in the form of Horizon Forbidden West. In going to the PlayStation Plus section on …
Read More »Unique 2D/3D platformer The Plucky Squire launches next month
Announced back in 2022, The Plucky Squire is a unique platformer which lets you switch between a 2D and 3D perspective depending on your current realm. Initially planned to release in 2023, the game was unfortunately delayed – though we now have an official release date – alongside some exciting …
Read More »Sword Art Online titles dominate this month’s PS Plus Extra rollout
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 15 games joining the service in August, including hits like The Witcher 3 and beloved indie …
Read More »Until Dawn trailer compares the new PC/PS5 version to original PS4 release
We were already expecting the upcoming Until Dawn remake to drop around Halloween. As it turns out, Sony will be dropping the game on PS5 and PC well ahead of time. The remake of Supermassive Games' slasher thriller, Until Dawn, is launching on the 4th of October. While this is …
Read More »Concord reveals launch details and post-release roadmap
Concord is the next major gamble from PlayStation Studios. Set to arrive later this month, the multiplayer-focused live service hero shooter has not had the warmest of receptions during its beta period. That said, the team at Firewalk Studios appear to be committed for the long term – announcing their …
Read More »Former Xbox exclusive ‘Grounded’ gets unique PS5 and Switch features
Back in April of this year, the former Xbox console exclusive ‘Grounded’ from the team at Obsidian Entertainment was released on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch – marking one of the 4 initial Xbox games which were promised to come to other systems. The multi-platform release arrived alongside a pretty major …
Read More »PlayStation Portal is the no.1 gaming accessory of 2024 in the UK
While Sony’s PlayStation Portal remote play handheld was initially scrutinised for its relative simplicity and lack of features, the accessory appears to be doing very well for itself ever since its launch back in November of last year. In fact, the £199.99 Portal has become the number 1 best-selling accessory in the UK by revenue this year.
Read More »Feelings surrounding Marathon “not great” following Bungie lay-offs
The past few weeks have been far from great for Bungie. Despite being acquired by Sony for a cool few billion a couple years ago, the Destiny developers have been in a sort of free-fall – with hundreds of employee lay-offs; scope reductions and project cancellations. According to one insider, …
Read More »The Last of Us Season 2 gets first teaser trailer
HBO’s The Last of Us was a huge hit when it released back in early 2023, amassing 10s of millions of viewers and winning a ton of awards. With the show’s second season set to arrive some time in 2025, HBO have given us our first look at what will …
Read More »Sony “overpaid” for Bungie claims ex-employees
Last week, it was announced that Bungie would be going through another major round of lay-offs, bringing to light scrutiny surrounding the studio’s upper management – in particular CEO Pete Parsons. In the wake of all this, former Bungie employees have claimed that Sony overpaid for the acquisition of Bungie. …
Read More »August’s PS Plus Essential line-up announced
Each month, all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription are able to get their hands on a few select games which can be added to your library – and remain playable as long as you have an active subscription. For the month of August, Sony is giving away a couple …
Read More »Bungie is firing hundreds of employees and sending others to PlayStation Studios
Bungie is undergoing another major round of lay-offs, just months on from the launch of its latest big release, Destiny 2: The Final Shape. This time around, over 200 employees are being let go, and others within Bungie will be shifted to other PlayStation Studios. Bungie CEO, Pete Parsons, made …
Read More »PSVR2 discount sees sales skyrocket by almost 2500%
In anticipation of the upcoming PC launch for Sony’s PlayStation VR2 headset, the company began offering a heavy discount on the peripheral – bringing it as low as £329.99. This strategy appears to already be paying off, as PSVR2 sales have since increased by over 2000%. As reported by The …
Read More »July’s PS Plus Extra titles see 48% drop in players
Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra library with a line-up of half a dozen or so titles, giving subscribers new games to try out and play. That said, despite some pretty decent additions in July, overall player counts have dropped by almost 50% since June.
Read More »Sony announces Astro Bot themed DualSense controller
While Sony has often shied away from releasing custom video game controllers based on their IPs – especially during the current PS5 generation – the console manufacturer appears to be ramping up production on such niceties. Following the announcement of a Concord-themed controller, Sony has now revealed a cute thematically-linked …
Read More »Polyphony Digital responds to major GT7 physics bug
A few days ago, Polyphony Digital released their latest patch for Gran Turismo 7, bringing with it a ton of new additions including a new track; half a dozen vehicles; AI improvements and more. Interestingly, one of the stated improvements was to the game’s physics system. Unfortunately, its implementation has …
Read More »Rise of the Ronin gets surprise demo
Back in March, developers Team Ninja and publisher Koei Tecmo released Rise of the Ronin exclusively for the PS5. While the game appears to be performing well, an added incentive has now been given for those interested in checking it out – as a demo has now dropped onto the …
Read More »Sony announces limited edition Concord DualSense controller
While Microsoft are known to produce many custom Xbox Series X|S controllers based on its various IP, Sony has mostly stayed away from the practice. It is therefore interesting to see the console manufacturer announce a special limited edition Concord controller. Making the announcement on their Twitter, the official Concord …
Read More »Pacific Drive gets 60fps performance mode and more in latest update
Pacific Drive is a unique run-based, first-person driving survival game in which “your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest”. Released back in February of this year, the indie game has already proved to be a hit, selling over 600,000 …
Read More »Sucker Punch celebrates Ghost of Tsushima’s 4th anniversary
Though in many ways it feels like just yesterday, Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima is now officially 4 years old. In this time, the brand new IP has gone from strength-to-strength, breaking PlayStation records and becoming a franchise into itself – despite just having one game so far. 4 …
Read More »Need for Speed, Trials of Mana and more leaving PS Plus next month
Sony has been steadily growing its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium service ever since its revamp a couple years ago. As with most subscription game services however, titles only stick around for a limited time. The console manufacturer has now announced which half-a-dozen-or-so games will be leaving next month.
Read More »Upcoming Astro Bot game was almost open-world
Despite PlayStation claiming a quitter year for first-party releases, the announcement of a full fledged Astro Bot game for the PS5 during the company’s last State of Play took many by surprise in the best way. While the upcoming 3D platformer is keeping things more traditional with a set of …
Read More »Concord’s beta will be available to all PS Plus members
Concord is the latest major gamble from Sony Interactive Entertainment, with the upcoming live-service Hero Shooter having a lot to prove in a market which isn’t exactly begging for more games in the genre. Perhaps as a way to entice more players to try out the upcoming game, Sony has …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 update brings new cars, physics and more
Since the initial release of Gran Turismo 7 back in 2022, the team at Polyphony Digital have continuously updated the game with new vehicles, modes, tracks, and a whole bunch more. Arriving later this month, GT7’s July update is set to introduce half a dozen new cars, improved physics, AI …
Read More »PlayStation will be participating in the Tokyo Game Show this year
While Sony has confirmed it has no plans to participate in Gamescom this year, the company will support its home country's big gaming event, the Tokyo Game Show. PlayStation will be at TGS this year, marking Sony's first appearance since 2019. As spotted by Insider Gaming, the TGS website has …
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