2021 has been a massive year for PlayStation when it comes to acquisitions. This year alone, the console manufacturer has purchased 4 different studios. Despite this rapid influx of new talent, PlayStation is not done yet, claiming that they will be acquiring even more studios. Sony recently announced that it …
Read More »Bluepoint Games’ next title will not be a remake
Following the recent announcement that Bluepoint Games had been acquired by Sony, many fans were left wondering what this means for the studio. Having worked almost exclusively on remasters and remakes since their founding, fans might have expected their next project to likewise be a remake. This however will not …
Read More »Sony acquires Bluepoint Games
Thanks to an accidental early reveal by PlayStation Japan, it was already known that Sony had intentions to acquire Bluepoint Games. Now that the ink has dried however, the console manufacturer has finally officially announced that Bluepoint Games has been acquired, making the studio the latest in a quick succession …
Read More »Destruction All-Stars studio is working on a Twisted Metal game
The Twisted Metal franchise has been dormant for quite some time, although it appears as though the classic PlayStation Destruction Derby series is making a major comeback. Alongside the announcement of the Twisted Metal TV show – Starring Anthony Mackie – Lucid Studio who worked on Destruction All-Stars is reportedly …
Read More »Kratos voice actor almost quit God of War Ragnarok
Many fans were disappointed by the announcement that the upcoming God of War Ragnarok would be delayed in 2022. Taking to Twitter, the voice actor for Kratos has now explained the reason for the delay – and revealed that he almost quit working on the sequel. Taking to Twitter, Christopher …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will not be “compromised” by PS4 release
While there is no denying that Horizon Forbidden West is one of the most anticipated games of 2022 so far, the title hasn’t been without some controversy, with some fans expressing concern at the fact that the game is coming to PS4. According to the team at Guerilla Games, Forbidden …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer has no release date, but Naughty Dog is hiring
Ahead of The Last of Us Part 2's release last year, Naughty Dog confirmed that it would not be shipping the game with multiplayer. Instead, the game's planned multiplayer mode is being spun off into its own separate game. Things have been quiet since then, but this week, the studio …
Read More »Naughty Dog teases “all-new content” for Last of Us Day
Previously called Outbreak Day, Last of Us Day is an annual celebration for the much-loved The Last of Us franchise. Ahead of 2021’s celebration, taking place on the 26th of September, the team at Naughty Dog have teased the reveal of “all-new content.” Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »PS4 update fixes major CMOS battery issue
As the video games industry gets more and more mature, concerns have begun to be raised regarding the preservation of video games. Just as how the games are important, so too is the hardware that these titles run on. It was therefore concerning when it was discovered that upon the …
Read More »New PS5 firmware update improves game performance
While it is common to see games get updated with stability improvements, better framerates and more, it is rare for a system software update to increase frame rates. Such is the case however with the recent PS5 2.0 update, which sees a flat improvement in performance across many games. Last …
Read More »PlayStation revives the WipEout franchise…on mobile
The WipEout franchise has historically offered a fast-paced and hectic futuristic racing experience as far back as the playstation One. The past decade has not been kind to the franchise however, with the last original game releasing all the way back in 2008. After waiting for so long, WipEout is …
Read More »Marvel’s Falcon to star in PlayStation’s live-action Twisted Metal
Sony recently announced its intentions to lean hard into the movie and television industry, using its many successful video game IP and translating them into different media. We have seen this with the Uncharted movie, HBO’s The Last of Us and Twisted Metal – the latter of which will officially …
Read More »The PS5’s 3D headset gets black colour 11 months after launch
When Sony introduced the PS5, it revealed the company’s new design aesthetic for the generation, including a two-toned black and white colour scheme. Since then, the console manufacturer has slowly started to offer more options, with the latest example seeing the Pulse 3D wireless now finally being offered in black. …
Read More »SSD expansion, 3D audio updates and more come to PS5
Previously we reported that the PS5 was getting a whole set of new and promised features via a beta update. Following this beta period, the update is now being sent out to all PS5 users, allowing you to increase storage via M.2 SSD, bringing enhanced audio for TV speakers and …
Read More »Project Eve brings Bayonetta to PlayStation 5
Sony’s 2021 PlayStation showcase brought with it the announcement of major titles, as well as some smaller indies. Lying somewhere in the middle is Project Eve, a spectacle action game in the vein of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, offering “fluid and zestful” combat. Announced during the recent Sony PlayStation …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will let you visit all 9 realms
While God of War Ragnarök was first teased back in 2020, the game had since gone AWOL, with Santa Monica Studio remaining tight-lipped on the sequel to 2018’s Game of the Year winner. Finally, ahead of its 2022 release, the game was shown off for the first time. Officially titled …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 gets concrete release date
Gran Turismo 7 is looking to be a graphical showpiece for the PS5. Initially intended to launch in 2021, the game was delayed to 2022. During the recent Sony PlayStation showcase it was finally announced that GT7 would be coming to the PS4 and PS5 in March 2022. Making the …
Read More »GTA V comes to PS5 in March 2022
Back during the PS5 reveal event it was announced that GTA V would be getting ANOTHER remaster, this time bringing the game to the PS5. Known as the ‘Expanded and Enhanced’ edition, very little was known about the game. Finally, we have more details about what to expect, including when …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 announced with Venom as the villain
At today’s PlayStation showcase, Insomniac Games surprised fans when they announced two entirely new games. The first was a new Wolverine game, with the second being a teaser for Spider-Man 2, featuring Venom as the villain. During the end credits to 2018’s Spider-Man, Venom was teased as a future villain. …
Read More »PlayStation acquires another studio – though it isn’t Bluepoint Games
2021 has seen Sony acquire multiple studios, adding them to the now increasing list of first-party PlayStation studios. Following the acquisition of Housemarque and Nixxes Software, many were expecting Demon’s Souls creator Bluepoint Games to be next. This isn’t the case however, as the console manufacturer has announced its latest …
Read More »Day’s Gone studio may be working on a Men in Black game
We're just one day away from Sony's PlayStation Showcase and rumours have begun swirling. According to one retail listing, Sony may have at least one big surprise – a new game from Bend Studio based on the Men in Black franchise. Retailer EB Games has listed a Men in Black …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII (not that one) is coming to PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now is a game subscription service not unlike Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. While much cheaper than Game Pass, the quality of titles added to the service on a monthly basis is quite often less appealing than Microsoft’s. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to play 7 …
Read More »New inFamous game rumoured to be announced at PS5 showcase
Two days from now, PlayStation will be hosting its much-anticipated PS5 showcase. While nothing has been officially revealed by Sony – aside from the fact that there will not be any PSVR2 news – the console manufacturer has pitched this event as being the big one for PlayStation in 2021. …
Read More »People will “lose their minds” at new PlayStation game claims God of War creator
While God of War creator David Jaffee has not been associated with PlayStation for many years now, the game director continues to follow the industry closely. According to Jaffe, PlayStation is currently working on a new game so “bad ass” that fans will “lose their minds” when it is revealed. …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will include a free upgrade from PS4 to PS5 after all
Earlier this week, Sony found itself in the middle of controversy after announcing that it would not be giving Horizon Forbidden West standard or special edition buyers a way to upgrade from the PS4 to the PS5 version of the game. Instead, to play the PS4 version and upgrade to …
Read More »Sony rumoured to be building a AAAA studio in Japan
While Microsoft has been snapping up video game development studios left and right, Sony has taken a much more methodical approach, acquiring studios which have been closely aligned with the console manufacturer for years. It seems the latest shake-up by the company may involve the creation of a new studio …
Read More »Half a dozen Final Fantasy games come to PS Now
PlayStation Now is a game subscription service in a similar vein to Xbox Game Pass. Each month, a number of titles are added to the service. While we do not yet know the full list of games coming this month, PlayStation has announced that a new Final Fantasy game will …
Read More »September’s PlayStation Plus games announced
Each month, PlayStation offers a selection of games for free to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on three titles, two PS4, and a PS5 game – including Hitman 2, and Predator Hunting Grounds. Available from the 7th of …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will not offer a free PS5 upgrade
While many publishers have pushed back against the idea that next-gen games need to cost more money, with most opting to offer free next-gen upgrades when it is available, Sony has not been doing so for the most part. Such is the case with Horizon Forbidden West, which will see …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation Showcase is finally airing next week
As has become tradition in recent years, Sony did not participate in E3 or Gamescom, choosing to hold its announcements back for a PlayStation showcase of its own. It has been rumoured for a while that the next State of Play will air in September and today, that was officially …
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