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TodayWed, 28th Aug 2024
Preview Slitterhead Has Its Jank, But Also Promise and Heart
45 minutes of play at Gamescom
Enough time has passed that a reverence for the jankier, AA games of the PS3 generation is now starting to appear, and for the horror genre at least, Slitterhead is about to be its poster child. Gamescom provided us with the chance to check out 45 minutes of the debut title from Bokeh Game Studio, playing the full...
News An Eternity of War Awaits as Space Marine 2's Post-Launch Roadmap Is Revealed
New maps, harder difficulty, Horde Mode
With all God-fearing servants of the Emperor of Mankind counting down the days until Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 storms onto PS5, we've been further blessed with a post-launch content roadmap reveal, which promises additional Operation maps, harder difficulties, a Horde Mode, as well as all-new xenos...
News Workers at Greedfall, Steelrising Dev Spiders Are Striking, Calling Out Nacon in Public Letter
French devs are taking to the streets
Developers at the Paris-based studio Spiders, known for RPG GreedFall and revolutionary Soulslike Steelrising, have announced they will be going on strike in the coming days, starting 2nd September. A committee representing workers at the Nacon-owned studio has published an open letter alleging a litany of...
News The Last of Us 2's Dina Cited as Inspiration By Alien: Romulus Director
Romulus star will return in Season 2 of HBO's adaptation
As our world continues to get smaller, it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez took inspiration from a particularly dark and gritty video game released in recent years, namely The Last of Us: Part II. Brief, targeted spoilers for...
News PowerWash Simulator Tackles Shrek's Disgusting Swamp in Next PS5, PS4 DLC
Absolutely putrid
Square Enix has revealed the next PowerWash Simulator mess in need of tidying, and it's probably the most vile-smelling of all: the fairytale swamp of the antisocial and highly territorial ogre Shrek. This one has no firm release date but expect it sometime in autumn. PowerWash's Shrek Special Pack promises five fantastical maps...
News Coveted, One-of-a-Kind Final Fantasy 7 LEGO Set Sold for a Ridiculous Sum
Heist time
In January, Square Enix asked fans to vote on a scene from the legendary Final Fantasy VII to be transformed into LEGO form, and the iconic Sector 5 Slums Church, where Cloud fatefully encounters Aerith for the first time, won in a landslide. As far as we are aware, only two sets have ever been made: One is kept in a sealed vault inside...
News Date More Beautiful Women Out of Your League in Ridiculous PS5 Romance Sim Superscout
Play it for the deep and emotional plot
If you enjoyed playing lothario in the outrageous Love Is All Around, then more PS5 dating awaits in upcoming FMV romance sim Superscout. Launched on Steam earlier this year and listed on the PS Store with no release date right now, this is another ludicrous Chinese effort, in which you’ll be winning the...
News Don't Worry, Trails of Graces f Remastered Is 60FPS on PS5, PS4
Ageing Graces-fully
Good news, everyone: Tales of Graces f Remastered won't be following in the very disappointing footsteps of Tales of Symphonia Remastered. That is to say, it'll be a 60 frames-per-second revival on PS5 and PS4 — something that Symphonia's re-release couldn't manage on Sony's last-gen console, or the PS5 when played via...
YesterdayTue, 27th Aug 2024
News Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Still Includes Its Bizarre Comedian Crossover
Marvel Super Heroes vs Street Fighter vs Noritake Kinashi?
The Marvel vs Capcom series has been going on since the 90s and has included all manner of legends from Capcom and Marvel's past. While there have been joke characters during its tenure, it’s mainly been confined to t the likes of Phoenix Wright, Servbot, and Dan Hibiki. However, what some...
News Atelier Yumia Staffs Up in The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land on PS5, PS4
Potion master
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is bringing an all-new protagonist – and an all-new vibe, judging by this debut trailer. Due out early 2025 on PS5 and PS4, the above clip will give you an early taste of the title, ahead of a dedicated livestream hosted by developer Gust on 2nd September. We’ll...
News Gorgeous Narrative Adventure Neva Releases on PS5 in October
Neva gonna give you up
Devolver Digital has announced a release date for its picturesque action adventure, Neva. Coming from Nomada Studio, the makers of GRIS, the game is set to launch on PS5 on 15th October, 2024. As a refresher, Neva is a side-scrolling narrative game in which player character Alba forms a strong emotional bond with a wolf cub...
News Forgotten PS Plus Shooter Foamstars Goes Free-to-Play in October
There's a Legacy Gift Pack for current owners
Square Enix has confirmed Foamstars, its online multiplayer game all about shooting foam, will be free-to-play from 4th October 2024. The title first launched as a PS Plus Essential offering in February, but it failed to generate and hold on to an audience that could support it in the long term. Now,...
News Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Assembles an Army in March 2025 on PS5, PS4
Unification at last
The dreadfully named Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is now launching in 2025 — but at least we've finally got a confirmed release date to look forward to. The two-game collection arrives on PS5 and PS4 on the 6th March. That PS5 version is new, by the way — the remastered package had...
Talking Point Can PS5, PC Shooter Concord Be Saved?
Respawn
Concord is not a bad game, but if we’re being generous, it’s also not looking like a particularly successful one. Early indications suggest the title has flopped catastrophically on PC storefront Steam, and while it’s likely doing a lot better on PS5, it’s not going to be breaking records any time soon. Sony, of course, will have...
News Tetris Forever Brings Over 15 Versions Together in PS5, PS4 Retro Collection
Digital Eclipse's latest
Can't get enough Tetris? Well, Digital Eclipse is on hand to make sure you never run out. It's just announced Tetris Forever, a compilation of past Tetris titles, and it's heading to PS5 and PS4 later this year. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Tetris Forever features over 15 iterations of the timeless puzzle game...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Black Myth: Wukong?
Straight to monkey business
Black Myth: Wukong turned out to be a real game after all, and it launched on PS5 one whole week ago. We're hoping that most of you will have been able to form a functional opinion on the action title at this point, and so as always, we want you to give it an official Push Square rating. In case you're curious, we gave...
News Annapurna Interactive Reveals Morsels, a Creature-Collecting Roguelite Coming to PS5
Cheesy does it
The next game from publisher Annapurna Interactive is Morsels, a strange roguelite action game heading to PS5 in February 2025. Developed by Furcula, you can take a look at the game in action with the above trailer. Playing as a small mouse trying to fight back against those menacing cats, things quickly go awry; by collecting...
News We're Already Mourning the GTA Tokyo Game on PS2 That Never Was
The Japanese dream
Did you know that Rockstar briefly considered releasing a Grand Theft Auto game set in Tokyo? Speculation about a Japanese edition of the crime sandbox caper has been rife for several years, especially after Take-Two famously filed trademarks for a game based in the city shortly after the release of GTA: San Andreas in 2004...
News Balatro Collaborates with The Witcher 3, Vampire Survivors, More in Free Update
Available today on PS5, PS4
Card game sensation Balatro has just unveiled a free update that sees it cross paths with various popular titles. Named the Friends of Jimbo update, this freebie DLC will be available today as part of a game update on PS5 and PS4. As you can see in the above trailer, several games are being converted into cards in the...
News Fairy Tail 2 Avoids Packed Schedule with a December Release Date on PS5, PS4
Tail end
One look at the current release schedule will tell you that September, October, and November are looking pretty stacked for new PlayStation games. It's good news, then, that upcoming RPG sequel Fairy Tail 2 has opted for a 13th December launch on PS5 and PS4. It could end up being a fun choice for the holidays. As previously revealed,...
The humans behind the hunt
It is hard to describe how excited people were for Monster Hunter Wilds at Gamescom in Köln last week. If you have attended the show as a member of the public, you will know that lines to play anything can get pretty damn long. Up until this year, the longest we had ever heard of was the infamous four-hour queue to play...
News A New Day, a New Bloodborne PS5 Rumour
Rumours all over the shop
A new Bloodborne game is in the works. Apparently. That's right, there's another Bloodborne rumour doing the rounds, and yet again, some people are losing their minds over the whispers of a so-called insider. This time, it's known leaker DanielRPK who's stirring the pot, stating (on his paywalled Patreon): "I hear there's...
News Stunning Crossover Compilation Marvel vs Capcom Makes Its PS4 Digital Debut Next Month
Physical copies to follow in November
The frankly flabbergastingly fantastic Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will make its digital debut on PS4 from 12th September, with a physical release scheduled to follow on 22nd November. The latter may be worth the wait, as it’ll ship with an exclusive 32-page comic book featuring...
Plus Haunted Castle Revisited
Well this is a nice surprise. The impressively named Castlevania Dominus Collection is out now on PS5. It bundles all three of the Nintendo DS Castlevania titles together into one package, complete with reworked controls to make up for the obvious lack of a touch screen. In case you need a refresher on the DS trilogy,...
News Tales of Graces f Remastered Slashes to PS5, PS4 in January 2025
Goodness Graces
Rumours of remastered Tales games have been doing the rounds for a while now, and one of them's just been confirmed. 2010's Tales of Graces f — originally an enhanced PS3 re-release — is being revived on modern consoles next year as Tales of Graces f Remastered. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4 on the 17th January. According to...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Is the PS4 Compilation of Your Dreams
Power Stone! Project Justice! Capcom vs SNK!
The only game missing from Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is the original Rival Schools – but it’s hard to complain too heavily when you’re talking about a bundle featuring the two Power Stone titles and Capcom vs SNK 2: Millionaire Fighting 2001. Due out in 2025, this is another insane PS4 retro...
News Indiana Jones Devs Are Hyped the Game's Coming to PS5
"Hurray," devs exclaim
MachineGames, the makers of the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, are over the moon the game is coming to the PS5, as was announced at Gamescom last week. In an interview with Eurogamer.net, design director Jens Andersson cheered when asked about the port, which will
News Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition Confirmed for PS5, PS4 Release in September
You won't regret that
Update: Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition has now been confirmed, and it's a collaboration between Team17 and Digital Eclipse. Marking the 25th anniversary of the beloved strategy game, this version of the game features numerous quality-of-life improvements, an overhauled UI, and more. As well as optimised controller...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie's Debut Trailer Shows Off Shadow, Voiced by Keanu Reeves
Ultimate lifeform
Ow, the edge! Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is speeding to cinemas on 20th December, 2024, and Paramount Pictures has just released the movie's first trailer. Confirming reports from earlier in the year, the film, which introduces Shadow the Hedgehog, will star Keanu Reeves as Sonic's new rival. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles — now...
Mini Review Crypt Custodian (PS5) - Metroidvania Great Proves Cats Do It Better
Infinite lives on Pluto
Some say there are too many Metroidvania games for this world, yet when one as good as Crypt Custodian comes along, it serves as a reminder of exactly why so many developers chase that addictive fusion of explorative action. With shades of Death's Door and Tunic, brotherly duo Kyle and Eric Thompson have made an approachable...
