Guide: These 8+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (4th-10th May)
Directive 8020! Rugrats: Retro Rewind! Harvest Moon!Phew! Quality over quantity folks, and we do have a couple of interesting new PS5 games coming out next week.Specifically, the latest game from Until Dawn dev Supermassive Games has caught our eye: the sci-fi space horror effort Directive 8020.…
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 632
Mixin' it up.Another busy week has come to a conclusion, and so it’s time to settle down with some good ol’ games. As always, we’ll go first, then it’s all over to you.Jamie O'NeillAnother read of Stephen's Scott Pilgrim EX Mini Review is in order, because as soon as I get home on Sunday…
PlayStation's AI Push Raises a Bigger Question: Where Do You Draw the Line?
AI don't know.In a presentation aimed at investors earlier today, PlayStation announced its intention to use AI to “deliver a cutting-edge entertainment experience” for its players.Unsurprisingly, its comments have already attracted significant blowback from some corners of social media, but…
Forza Horizon 6's Launch Trailer Doesn't Make the Wait for PS5 Release Any Easier
Looking good.From all that we've seen of Forza Horizon 6 so far, it's looking like another fantastic open world racing game.That remains true with its launch trailer, which comes days ahead of its arrival on Xbox and PC.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
The Anime of Elden Ring Dev's Secret Best Game Hits Japanese Theatres in September
No word on global date yet.If you ask us, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is in the argument for FromSoftware's finest work, and its upcoming anime adaptation looks great too.It's now been announced that the anime, named Sekiro: No Defeat, will make its debut in Japan, where it'll be available to watch…
Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week
Bethesda still on the job.Bethesda has a third update for Starfield on PS5 (and this time also on Xbox Series X|S and PC) to push live next week, the RPG company confirmed.A social media post late this Friday afternoon speaks to the patch addressing "multiple crash and stability issues and several…
Hands On: Leon Must Die Forever Isn't Worth Going Back to RE Requiem For
But it's free, so no harm done.Resident Evil has a storied history with mini games, from the Tofu mode of Resident Evil 2 on PS1 right the way through to the fan-favourite Mercenaries add-on that's shipped with multiple instalments.Almost every mainline title is treated to its own spin-off from the…
PS5 Will Soon Be Cheaper Than Switch 2 in Japan, But Is It Going to Make Any Difference?
An uphill battle.In an unexpected twist, the Switch 2 will cost more than the PS5 in its native Japan when its price increases on 25th May.Nintendo, like all console manufacturers, has been under intense pressure to retain the price of its hardware.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Is Bungie Sony's Worst Ever Acquisition After $765 Million Write-Down?
Marathon under the microscope.Sony has reported an eye-watering $765 million impairment loss on Bungie, raising the question: is this the platform holder’s worst ever acquisition?This includes a $204 million impairment loss late last year, meaning the value of the developer has plummeted since…
PlayStation's Lofty Preservation Efforts 'Not Stopping Anytime Soon'
Senior engineer shares work with Sony suits.We've known for a good while now that Sony has established a team within PlayStation that's specifically concerned with preservation.Spearheaded by Garrett Fredley (Senior Build Engineer, IP Preservation), the team's work is predominantly about archiving…
God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak
"Totally support that".God of War director Cory Barlog is not happy – and it looks like it’s the leaks of his upcoming PS5 adventure that have really soured his mood.Recently it was revealed by reliable rumourmonger NateTheHate that Santa Monica Studio’s next game will be a new story set in…
Leon Must Die Forever Is Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game, Out Now on PS5
Time attack mode can be downloaded now.Capcom has revealed and released its promised new mini game for Resident Evil Requiem. Available to download now on PS5, it is named Leon Must Die Forever. It takes the shape of a time attack mode where Leon needs to work his way through stages and make use of…
'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation
AI "not a replacement for artists or creators".During a Q&A session following the release of its latest financial results, Sony and PlayStation's top brass have outlined plans for the use of AI technology within the business.It seems that the through-line guiding the company's approach is that AI…
PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony
There are "changing business models" to consider.Sony has revealed it's yet to decide on a release date or price for the next-gen and eventual PS6.President and CEO, Hiroki Totoki, shared the news during the Q&A session of the firm's Q4 fiscal year 2025 earnings briefing, responding to a question…
Bungie Was a $765 Million Thorn in Sony's Side in 2025
Big impairment on Marathon maker.Sony's financial results for its fiscal year 2025 reveals a hefty impairment of Bungie that's had a big impact on PlayStation's operating income.What that means in a nutshell is that, last year, Sony reduced the Marathon studio's value by $765 million, a loss…
Sony Ships 93.7 Million PS5 Consoles, But Recent Sales Down by Almost 50%
Nearly a 50% drop in sales compared to same quarter last year.Sony today revealed during its final quarterly results for fiscal year 2025 that total PS5 console shipments have reached 93.7 million units. This means a further 1.5 million PS5 units were sold during the fourth quarter (start of…
'NTE Is Built on Human Creativity': Dev to Rework Generative AI Assets in PS5 Open World
"Your feedback shapes this game".While open world gacha game NTE has enjoyed a big launch, trouble has been brewing beneath the surface regarding accusations of generative AI usage.Fans found some art assets in the outing which demonstrated obvious use of generative AI, generally on advertising…
PS5's Stranger Than Heaven Somehow Got Snoop Dogg and Ado on the Same Song
When can we stream it?Fans are already itching to stream Stranger Than Heaven’s theme song, which is surprisingly performed by musical icons like Snoop Dogg and Ado.The song – debuted as part of last night’s big game reveal – also features performances from Satoshi Fujihara and Tori…
Random: Now You Can Smell Like a Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 NPC with This $200 Fragrance
Suits you, sire.What do you think the NPCs in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 smell like? Sweat, body odour, sh*t? Look, the PS5 RPG is set during Medieval Europe – no one’s wandering around smelling like they’ve bathed in Gucci Guilty, are they?This new €155.99 (~$183) fragrance from Kintsugi…
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Will Force Us to Curse That Goddamn Semi-Colon All Over Again on PS5, PS4
Visual novel remake coming later this year.STEINS;GATE, the inexplicably named – but excellent – sci-fi visual novel from MAGES, is getting a third remake this 20th August in Japan, for both PS5 and PS4.While a Western release date technically hasn’t been announced at the time we write this,…