Though the developers previously stated that it would never happen, the much-loved (previously Xbox-exclusive) boss rush bullet-hell shooter Cuphead has been officially announced for PlayStation 4. What's more, the game is available to purchase and download right now on the system. In a Twitter post, StudioMDHR announced that “Surprise!! Cuphead …
Read More »PlayStation Plus August games announced
Each month, PlayStation gifts its PS Plus subscribers two free PS4 games (though for the month of July, fans were given a bonus title). Sony has now announced which two games subscribers can look forward to for the month of August: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered as …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima is PS4’s fastest selling first-party original IP debut
Just over a week after launch, Ghost of Tsushima continues to exceed expectations. Previously we reported that the open-world PS4 exclusive saw stock shortages due to demand in Japan. Now, PlayStation has officially announced that Ghost of Tsushima had the PlayStation 4’s fastest selling first-party original IP debut, selling over …
Read More »Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition is coming to Game Pass and other platforms
After a year of exclusivity to the Nintendo Switch, Square Enix is officially bringing Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition to other platforms. The much improved version of one of the best JRPGs of this console generation is officially coming to PC, Xbox and PS4. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima has biggest launch week of any first-party PS4 title in Japan
Recently we reported that Ghost of Tsushima was suffering from stock shortages in Japan due to the sheer amount of demand for the title in the country. Now, more specifics on the game’s success has been revealed, with Ghost of Tsushima officially scoring the biggest launch week of any first-party …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal officially surpasses 1.4 million copies sold
Persona 5 Royal is the enhanced/expanded version of the much-loved Persona 5. Released in October 2019 in Japan and March 2020 worldwide to universal acclaim, the game’s sales reception appears to be matching its critical one, as the developers (Atlus) have now announced that Persona 5 Royal has surpassed 1.4 …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima over performs in Japan, leading to stock shortages
Ghost of Tsushima is one of PlayStation biggest titles for 2020. That being said, some expressed concern at how the open-world samurai title would perform in Japan, especially as the game was developed by a US-based studio. It would seem however that Ghost of Tsushima is exceeding expectations in the …
Read More »Sucker punch almost made a pirate game instead of Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima is the final major first-party game to release on the PlayStation 4. The open-world action-adventure title takes players to feudal Japan on a quest for revenge. While Ghost of Tsushima has received a great deal of attention thanks to its unique setting, things could have been very …
Read More »Square Enix files trademark for “Tomb Raider Ultimate Experience”
The Tomb Raider series is one of gaming’s most iconic. Since 1996, the series has released almost two-dozen games, spanning across almost any gaming platform available. Though the franchise has had its ups and down, Square Enix now appears to be preparing to release what it is calling “T.R.U.E. Tomb …
Read More »80% of all Capcom games sales are now digital
Though there was once a time when physical media was the preferred way to own video games, as time goes on, more and more video game players have begun to adopt digital media ownership. Previously, we have seen companies such as Sony and Nintendo report up to 50% of its …
Read More »DIRT 5 will offer free next-gen upgrade for PS5
With the next generation of consoles right around the corner, the question regarding how publishers plan to address the transition between generations has begun to spring up. Though some have confirmed that their games will be playable across both current and next-gen systems, others are requiring fans to pay extra …
Read More »Rocket League exceeds 75 million players
Rocket League most likely represents one of the greatest indie success stories of the current generation. The rocket-powered competitive “Soccar” game which was released in 2015 has come a long way. As the sports title hits its 5th anniversary, the studio, Psyonix, revealed a number of lifetime stats and figures …
Read More »July’s PS Plus games are now live
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 …
Read More »TLOU2 sold more copies in June than the next 9 games combined
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 …
Read More »New ‘PlayStation Indies’ website launched
Last week, Sony officially announced its PlayStation Indies initiative, which will see the console manufacturer promote and highlight indie titles at a much greater and regular interval – putting emphasis on the power of indie games. Following the announcement, a new website has been launched, dedicated exclusively to the initiative. …
Read More »Switch sales more than double in 2020; as all consoles’ sales increase
Though 2020 has been plagued with a number of unfortunate events – including but not limited to a global pandemic – many industries have seen major downward trends when it comes to sales. The opposite appears to have happened in the video games industry, as it is revealed that in …
Read More »PlayStation unveils new “Indies initiative” with 9 games announced
PlayStation has had a long and mutually beneficial relationship with indie developers. The console manufacturer has historically placed great emphasis on these smaller titles – especially during the late PS3 and early PS4 eras. Now, PlayStation has officially announced it’s “PlayStation Indies initiative” alongside the reveal of 9 new titles. …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II is the biggest game of the year in the UK
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 …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4 confirmed with official reveal announcement
A few days ago, we reported on the alleged existence of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, which showed up via a Taiwanese Games ratings board alongside box art. Now, the game has been officially confirmed to be real, with the Crash Bandicoot Twitter announcing that an official reveal is …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 was reportedly scrapped for current-gen consoles in favour of graphics overhaul
While various leaks appear to have gotten a lot right about Resident Evil 8 prior to its reveal last week, there was one surprising detail we learned. The game is not cross-gen and will instead only release for PC, Xbox Series X and PS5. Initially, Capcom was working on an …
Read More »The PlayStation 5’s UI will be a “100% overhaul”
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 …
Read More »Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a smaller, standalone game
One of the big reveals from Sony's PS5 event earlier this week was Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which had a short announcement trailer. Unfortunately, there was quick confusion, as Sony didn't clarify if this was a sequel, a spin-off, or an expansion to the 2018 Spider-Man game. On Friday, one Sony …
Read More »XIII remake is launching on November 10, Limited Edition detailed
The release date for the remake of XIII has been set for November 10. Amazon Spain initially leaked the release date that was later confirmed as an official gameplay trailer launched on YouTube. The remake will be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and Mac, and a …
Read More »Death Stranding PC system requirements announced
In just over a month, we'll be getting our first official look at Sony's first-party Decima Engine running on PC thanks to the release of Death Stranding. The engine produced incredible graphics on PS4 consoles and now we know what sort of hardware it is going to take too produce …
Read More »Project Cars 3 announced for PS4, Xbox One and PC
Since the release of the first game in 2015, Project Cars has attempted to create a racing sim which offers a level of customisation unlike that which had been seen before. Now, in a surprise announcement, Project Cars 3 has been revealed – this time with an emphasis on car …
Read More »PlayStation’s Days of Play 2020 goes live
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 …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II offers over 60 accessibility options
As video games are a medium which requires active participation from the consumer, accessibility is an important consideration that needs to be made when accounting for all of a game’s audience. It would appear as though Naughty Dog has decided to go above and beyond when it comes to accessibility …
Read More »Metro Exodus and Dishonored 2 join PS Now in June
Each month, Sony’s PlayStation Now game subscription service sees a number of new titles added. For the month of June, subscribers can stream or download Metro Exodus, Dishonored 2 and NASCAR Heat 4. These three titles are joining the over 800 others already available on the service, including games such …
Read More »Square Enix remains tight lipped on Final Fantasy VII Remake for other platforms
We are nearly two months removed from Final Fantasy VII Remake's launch on PS4 and while we know that the game is only a timed exclusive, Square Enix is remaining tight-lipped on a possible release on other platforms for now. Final Fantasy VII Remake sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide …
Read More »Starting from July, new PS4 games must include PS5 compatibility
Sony has long since confirmed that the PlayStation 5 will have backwards compatibility with PS4 games but there have been questions surrounding how it will work and what developers will need to do to support it. Now, thanks to industry sources, we know a bit more about Sony's plans. Eurogamer …
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