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Over the years, we have seen publishers and console manufacturers utilise interesting and unique marketing tactics to advertise their latest and greatest products. Though PlayStation fans in the UK (and much of the world) have had to wait an extra week for the PlayStation 5, Sony appears to still understand …

Though Sony originally positioned many of its PlayStation 5 titles as being PS5 exclusive, the console manufacturer later revealed that a significant number of them would in fact be cross-generational. It appears that one more game thought to be PS5 exclusive may in fact come to the PS4, as PlayStation’s …

One of the biggest changes arriving with the PlayStation 5 is the increase in the standard price for some games from $60 to $70. This has created an even bigger jump in some markets such as the UK, which has seen the price of games such as Demon’s Souls go for £70 (~$92). In a recent interview, PlayStation’s CEO called this price ‘fair’ relative to “hours of entertainment provided.”

One of Sony’s biggest PlayStation 5 launch exclusives is undoubtedly Demon’s Souls. The remake of the PS3 classic has been received with a great deal of excitement due partly to the studio behind the remake, Bluepoint Games, which has made a name for itself through remastering and faithfully remaking many …

Ghost of Tsushima surprised many when it saw immediate commercial success following its launch with “more than 2.4 million units sold through globally in its first 3 days of sales”. Since then, the open-world samurai/ninja title has continued to sell well, with the game now having officially sold over 5 …

When 2018’s God of War reboot/sequel was first released, many celebrated the game as being a highly successful reinvention of the long-running franchise. The game was a critical and commercial success, becoming the fastest selling first-party PlayStation 4 title at the time. Two and a half years on from release, …

While many lamented the fact that the Epic Games Store failed to launch with a wishlist feature, the PlayStation Store has never had one on console despite launching back in 2006. This will finally change with the PlayStation 5 however, as it has now been confirmed that players will be …

When the PlayStation 5 was first shown off, one of the main takeaways by many people was just how big the console is. While not the largest console in history, it certainly commands a great deal of space. Despite this fact, when the next-gen system was first concepted, it was …

Many fans were left disappointed following the announcement that 1440p displays would not be supported by the upcoming PlayStation 5, especially after display manufacturer BenQ seemingly alluded to the fact that it would be. Sony has now weighed in on the matter, claiming that the console may support the display …

One of the most controversial aspects to the next-gen systems is the fact that many publishers have announced that PS5 and Xbox Series titles will go beyond the $60 standard which has persisted for many years. One of the ‘publishers’ is Sony, who has already announced that some of its …

Due to the effects of COVID-19 and the excitement surrounding next-gen consoles, the PlayStation 5 sold out of its initial pre order stock very quickly after pre-sales went live. Many of those who did not manage to snatch one up before launch may have been planning to camp outside a …

Though Godfall was the first PlayStation 5 exclusive to be announced (back in December 2019), the ‘looter-slasher’ has received a much more tepid response when compared to many other PS5 launch titles. Still, while it undoubtedly bolsters the PS5’s exclusive launch line-up, Xbox players seemingly won’t be left out for …

While the Soulsborne series is known and beloved for many things, you’d be hard pressed to find a fan that would defend FromSoftware’s character creators. Being far from the focus of the games, previous titles have offered much less robust character creators when compared to its competitors. With the remake …

Recently, we reported that the PlayStation 5 appeared to support 1440p displays, thanks to a post from PC display manufacturer BenQ, which in many ways outright stated this fact. In a disappointing move by Sony, it appears as though this isn’t the case, with the console manufacturer confirming that the …

With the release of both next-gen systems, Sony and Microsoft are both adding support for HDMI 2.1, which allows for 8K output, as well as 4K at 120Hz. While Microsoft has previously confirmed that its next-gen console would ship with a HDMI 2.1 cable in the box, Sony failed to …

Very quickly after the reveal that the upcoming PlayStation 5 would feature removable side plates, many fans began to produce mockups of ways in which the console could be customised through the creation of new side plates. One website took this a step further, creating a business around selling these …

Sony recently received some backlash when the console manufacturer revealed that a number of its upcoming first-party games, which were believed to be next-gen exclusives, would actually be releasing on the PlayStation 4 as well. In the wake of this, Insomniac Games confirmed that the upcoming Ratchet & Clank: Rift …

When Sony recently revealed the new and wholly revamped UX for the PlayStation 5, one of the included features announced will allow players to access helpful guides in-game as detailed by the developers themselves, meaning that you will in theory no longer need to break away from the game to …

When Sony first revealed its PS5 console, one of the games featured during the blowout event was Gran Tursimo 7. At the time however, there was neither a date nor even release year attached, leading some to worry that the game may still be a ways away. A recent ad …

With the upcoming launch of the PS5, one of Sony’s main points of focus is the speed on the next-gen console’s SSD. While we have previously seen the console in action, loading games in a surprisingly fast manner, it appears as though we have yet to see the full potential …

With the impending release of the next-generation of consoles, one of the main highlights that console manufacturers have been bringing attention to is the ability to use RayTracing, to allow for much more accurate lighting, shadows and reflections. That being said, it appears as though one of the PS5’s major …

Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Now game subscription service with a number of new titles. For the month of November, 6 games are set to join the service, including Rage 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The full list of games joining the service from tomorrow, the 3rd of November …

Over the last couple of months, Sony has been much more open when it comes to the PlayStation 5 but the company has remained quiet on its plans for next-gen VR. Unfortunately, it sounds like we'll be waiting quite some time for a PSVR 2 on next-gen hardware.  Speaking with …

Though the pre-order situation for the PlayStation 5 was perhaps more stressful than it needed to be, PS5 owners who unbox their console at launch will be treated to a number of free PS4 classics. Called the PlayStation Plus Collection, Sony previously announced that PS5 owners would receive 18 free …

With the PlayStation 4 racing past 100 million consoles sold, and many believing that Nintendo’s Switch could do the same thing, it appears as though the 9 figure sales number for consoles is quickly becoming the standard. Such is the case with the PlayStation 5 at least, as the console …

Each month, PlayStation offers a number of titles for free to those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s PlayStation Plus service. For the month of November, 3 games are being offered instead of the usual 2. Thanks to the launch of the PlayStation 5, players will be able to …

As we reach the precipice of the launch of the next generation consoles, there's no denying that anticipation and hype is at its climax. While the launch of any console is exciting, it appears as though demand for the PlayStation 5 is especially high, as during the console’s first 12 …

With Sony recently confirming that over 99% of its PS4 library will be playable on the upcoming PS5, many developers have begun to provide details on how these titles will work on Sony’s next generation console. While some games will run as they did on the PS4 Pro, a number …

Though the launch of the PS4 Pro saw Sony embrace 4K screens, allowing for players to enjoy the benefits of higher resolution gaming, the console manufacturer failed to offer support to those who opted for a more modest screen upgrade – namely 1440p. It appears as though with the launch …

In the leadup to the launch of the PlayStation 5 next month, Sony has slowly been drip feeding fans new information on its much anticipated next gen console. Though the console exists primarily to facilitate the playing of games, modern consoles can also play content from a number of services …