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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 …

While the SoulsBorne series is known for a number of things, one of the game’s most notorious features is its difficulty. This fact is doubly the case due to none of the games featuring any tweakable difficulty options. With Bluepoint Games’ upcoming remake of the first entry in the series, …

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 …

Since the initial release of No Man’s Sky, the game has gone from under delivering, to now going above and beyond when it comes to support and adding new features. With the next-gen consoles mere weeks away, the team at Hello Games have now detailed what upgrades will be coming …

One of the primary improvements touted by Sony with regards to the upcoming PlayStation 5 is the fact that the next-gen console will utilise a speedy SSD, drastically reducing loading times, while also allowing for new level designs thanks to this increased loading speed. That being said, it appears as …

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 …

Back in 2014, Ubisoft became somewhat infamous for its defence of 30 frames per second gameplay limits on consoles. As we head towards the next generation of consoles though, the publisher is finally breaking beyond the 30fps barrier for several key titles.  Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Far Cry 6 and Immortals …

Since its unveiling earlier this year, Destruction AllStars has been set to release alongside the PlayStation 5. Unfortunately, the game needs a bit more time in development, so the former launch title has now been delayed. Sony's director of product development, Pete Smith, announced the delay this afternoon on the …

PUBG is finally getting a frame rate upgrade on consoles. Since its initial early access launch on Xbox One, the game has been 30 frames per second across all console platforms. Soon, that will be changing with the addition of a 60fps mode.  Framerate Priority is coming as part of …

We've known the specs for both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 for a few months now. On the PS5 side, the console has an SSD speed advantage, meanwhile, the Xbox Series X has the beefier GPU. When it comes down to it though, the difference in GPU …

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 …

Earlier this year, Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 16 for the PS5. The trailer was quite meaty and recent industry talk has suggested that it is closer to release than many expect. Now, the Official PlayStation Magazine may have given the launch window away. The next issue of the …

Ghost of Tsushima is just a few months old but it is already clear that this won't be a one-and-done game. The title quickly became one of the fastest selling new IPs in PlayStation history and now, it looks like Sucker Punch is planning a follow-up.  Recently, Sucker Punch posted …

As we approach the start of the next generation of consoles, many publishers are beginning to highlight the upgrades coming to its cross-generational titles when played on a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. In a recent AMA on Reddit, the Live Producer for Watch Dogs Legion revealed exactly what …

Sony is preparing to launch the PlayStation 5 in just a few weeks time and as a result, a lot of new information about the console is coming out. Recently, Sony released a teardown of the console, showing off the hardware in full. Now in interviews, we are learning more …

With the PlayStation 5 right around the corner, many fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the next-gen launch titles such as Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls. That being said, many are just as likely to be wanting to play some of the PS4’s greatest hits. While currently, none of …

When both Sony and Microsoft revealed their respective consoles, many fans expressed surprise at just how much larger the PlayStation 5 appeared to be. As COVID-19 has prevented many people from getting the opportunity to see either console prior to launch, there have been no real world side-by-side comparisons of …

Exactly one month from now, PlayStation fans in the US would have already unboxed their new PS5 systems having been playing with it since the 12th of November. Meanwhile in the UK, those who pre-ordered a console would still have to wait until the 19th. While this is no doubt …

Over the course of the current generation, we saw the first real introduction to the notion of games as a service. Many of these most popular titles are still very much healthy and active, and as such will continue to be supported long into the life of the next-gen consoles. …

We've all seen the PS5 at this point, we've even seen games running on the console but we have yet to see the new User Interface. Sony has been generating some buzz around its UI upgrade for a little while now and today, we get our first official look at …

With each new generation, Sony has attempted something new with its PlayStation controllers. Some features, such as the DualShock 3’s wireless nature and built in batteries, have permeated throughout the industry. Others however, such as the DualShock 3’s SixAxis motion controls or the DualShock 4’s touchpad, have been less influential. …

With the PlayStation 5 mere weeks away, Sony is beginning to set up all of its connected services to function in line with the next generation console. As such, the PlayStation 4 has now received system software update 8.00 which sees a number of changes to make the transition to …

With the PlayStation 5 just about a month away from release, so too is the much-anticipated Spider-Man: Miles Morales. While not too much information was known about this launch title, Game Informer recently announced that the PlayStation exclusive is their cover story for the month, revealing a great deal of …

Sony recently released further details on its backwards compatibility for the PlayStation 5, revealing that over 99% of the PS4’s library will work on the company’s next-gen console. Unsurprisingly, Ghost of Tsushima will be supported on PlayStation 5. In a nice surprise however, the game’s developers have confirmed that Ghost …

There has been some confusion over the PlayStation 5's backwards compatibility with PS4 games. Sony previously announced that it had tested the top 100 PS4 games and expected the majority of the PS4 library to work on the new console. Now, we have more specifics, with Sony revealing a small …

In the lead up to the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony appears to be settling its affairs in preparation for the new console. After recently revealing that it will be revamping the Trophy system, Sony has now announced that the PlayStation Store on the web will be seeing a …

As we near the release of the next generation of consoles, many publishers have begun to detail their plans for upgrading current games for the new hardware. While some publishers are charging for the upgrades, Ubisoft has been much more pro-consumer in that respect. The publisher has now announced that …