Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025?
Plus or minus?
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Poll Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (April 2025)
The Oblivion Expedition
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Let me see your face
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Review Days Gone Remastered (PS5) - The Definitive Version of a True Fan-Favourite
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Guide These 14+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (5th-11th May)
Age of Empires 2! The Midnight Walk! More!
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TodaySun, 4th May 2025
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Tops 3 Million Sales in Three Months
Kingdom came, saw, conquered
The incredibly highly rated Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has just hit an impressive new sales milestone. Released on the 4th February for PS5, the sandbox RPG has surpassed 3 million sales in the space of three months — a figure that'll be seen as a big win for developer Warhorse Studios. Indeed, there's no getting...
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News Honkai: Star Rail Maker Teases Pokémon-Style Spin-Off
Gotta gacha ‘em all
That sound you can hear is Nintendo’s legal team tightening its collective belts. It’s going to take a whole lot more muscle to go head-to-head with Chinese titan HoYoverse than Palworld maker Pocket Pair, however. The company has announced a third game in the Honkai franchise, which looks from the trailer like a...
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News Star Wars: Grand Collection Has Three Fewer Games on PS5, PS4 Compared to Switch
Lightweight
It’s May 4th, which means Star Wars fans all around the world are celebrating LucasFilm’s iconic sci-fi series. If you’re playing on PS5 and PS4, however, the festivities will be a little more muted. That’s because Aspyr has released a new bundle of retro Star Wars games, although the package is significantly smaller on Sony’s...
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YesterdaySat, 3rd May 2025
News Rumoured Chrono Trigger Remake Hasn't Been Leaked After All
Trigger'd
Well, this isn't a story that we were expecting to write up on a quiet Friday evening! According to multiple people who attended Comicon Naples earlier today, a panel featuring Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has outed the existence of a Chrono Trigger remake. Attendees report that Horii simply mentioned the supposed remake, before his...
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Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025?
Plus or minus?
May 2025's PS Plus Essential games have been officially revealed, and as always, we want to know what you think of the PS5 and PS4 titles that are up for grabs. It may not be the headline act according to Sony's marketing materials, but Balatro is the game that demands attention this time around. The insanely addictive indie gem is a...
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News Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Confirmed For Switch, PS4, PS5 And Xbox Series X/S
Time Extension ...as well as Steam and Mega Drive
The official website for Yuzo Koshiro's upcoming Mega Drive shmup Earthion has gone live, finally confirming the consoles the title will be coming to when it launches this year. We already knew that a Steam release was happening, but it has now been confirmed that Earthion will launch on Switch, PS4, PS5 And Xbox...
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Guide These 14+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (5th-11th May)
Age of Empires 2! The Midnight Walk! More!
Here we go again, rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out next week. To be honest, this is another relatively slow one, with the biggest highlight perhaps being the release of Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on PS5, years after it was ported to the PS2. We'd also extend a special...
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News The Hundred Line Creator Ready to Start Work on PS5 Port, But Studio on the Brink of Bankruptcy
A small speed bump
Many fans have been pleading with Sony subsidiary ANIPLEX to port The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy to the PS5, but it looks like the hold-up revolves around developer Too Kyo’s financial security. Writing on BlueSky, Danganronpa
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 579
Crashed
It's been a crazy week in the games industry, with prices increasing and GTA 6's inevitable delay. Now it's time to unwind with some good old fashioned gaming. Aaron Bayne: I'm hoping to wrap up Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this weekend, but the big plan is to sink even more time into the Arc Raiders PS5 tech test with the lads. I can't get...
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Available from 11th July
After being announced an eternity ago, Honkai: Star Rail has finally revealed its first crossover content with Fate/Stay Night. The characters available from the legendary Type-Moon visual novel, which has had versions on both the PS2 and PS Vita, include: Archer (The Hunt, Quantum) Saber (Destruc
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Friday2nd May 2025
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2025
All 2025's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2025 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. PS5 is very much in its stride now in its fifth year, and there's lots to look forward to in the near future. We'll be keeping you updated with a full...
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Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2025
All 2025's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2025 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As always, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, adding and amending with new games and release dates so you're in the know about upcoming PS4 titles...
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Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2025
All 2025's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2025 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's virtual reality headset has been receiving a steady stream of releases since launch, and that looks set to continue throughout 2025. With so much...
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Guide Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Guide: A 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
The ultimate Expedition 33 resource
In this Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 guide, we're revealing a 100% collectibles walkthrough that documents where to find every Collectible in the game. We've covered every location as part of a Walkthrough, and will
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Guide GTA 6: Everything We Know So Far
All the key GTA 6 details you need to know
Are you looking for everything we know so far about GTA 6? With Rockstar Games having finally announced the much-anticipated sequel, interest in the game is currently sky-high. This GTA 6 guide is designed to document everything we know so far about the game, revealing important details about its release...
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News Plenty of People Are Playing Expedition 33 on PS5, Despite Having to Actually Buy It
PlayStation players engaging for longer
Whenever a game is included as part of a subscription, you’re always going to see it get a boost in players. That much is true of PS Plus, and it’s also the case with Xbox Game Pass. But despite Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launching as part of Microsoft’s service, plenty of players are paying for the...
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Editorial Gamers, Support The People And Sites You Love, Before It's Too Late
Nintendo Life Forever
Well, we've come to the end of a week that's seen the end of two gaming institutions as we've known them for many years. The departure of Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb from Giant Bomb on Thursday was swiftly followed by news of layoffs at Polygon following the site's sale to Valnet (owner of Screen Rant). Seeing these top-tier creators and
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News GTA 6 Delayed to 2026, Out on 26th May 2026
Rockstar confirms delay and new release date
Rockstar Games has today announced Grand Theft Auto 6 will release for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 26th May 2026, which means the game is officially delayed. The delay was confirmed in a statement posted to the developer's official website. It reads: Hi everyone, Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to...
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News LittleBigPlanet Erasure Continues as Sackboy Removed from PlayStation Productions Logo
Sacked, boy
Sony appears to have cut Sackboy from its PlayStation Productions logo screen that plays before its movies. The animation features multiple characters from across numerous first-party franchises, such as Horizon, God of War, Astro Bot, and so on. Sackboy has been a part of the gang up to now, but the latest PS Productions flick has...
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News Ghost of Yotei PS5 Pre-Orders Go Live for Digital, Physical Copies
Where to pre-order Ghost of Yotei on PS5
Sony has this morning opened up pre-orders for Ghost of Yotei on PS5, ahead of its newly revealed release date of 2nd October 2025. You can opt for one of the handful of versions across digital and physical platforms, all of which are now detailed below. Note: Pre-orders in the USA will go live later on in...
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Opinion If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
It's only a matter of time
Look, I don’t want to rush anyone and you should make your own financial decisions, but I’d strongly recommend if you want a PS5 to buy one now. That includes the existing owners among you who are pondering the prospect of upgrading to a PS5 Pro: I’d highly recommend you purchase one fast. We’ve already...
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Poll Are You Disappointed by the GTA 6 Delay?
May-day
So, Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed. And it's a big one. Having previously been targeting an autumn / fall 2025 release window, but Rockstar's just pushed the whole thing back to a (admittedly much more defined) 26th May 2026 date. The good news is that every publisher on the planet just breathed a sigh of relief. No longer do they...
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News Expedition 33's Outstanding Critical Reception Receives Recognition from French President
Et voila
France is home to some major video game talent, including Ubisoft and Nacon, but the breakout success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is different. This game has been built by a relatively small team – although not quite as tiny as you may have seen – and is the debut project from a new developer. To be a Game of the Year frontrunner is...
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Guide Best Remakes and Remasters on PS5
PS5's best remakes and remasters ranked and rated
What are the best remakes and remasters on PS5? These revamped versions of older titles make all your favourite classics more accessible than ever, and there are already plenty of them on PS5. Remasters, such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, update a game's presentation to the highest modern...
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News FromSoftware Wants to Explain Elden Ring Nightreign to You Again
10-minute overview trailer released
Potentially not satisfied its fanbase fully understands what Elden Ring Nightreign is about, FromSoftware has released a lengthy new trailer that provides a deep dive into the game as a whole. Across 10 minutes of gameplay, the developer covers how the co-op-focused experience works. Anyone who's kept up with the...
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Poll Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (April 2025)
The Oblivion Expedition
April was a surprisingly busy period for new releases, partly thanks to the shadow drop of Oblivion Remastered. Arriving near the end of the month, weeks of rumours and speculation erupted into pure excitement for the nostalgia-driven adventure. In fact, it was a big month for Xbox-related titles in general. PS5 users were...
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News GTA 6 Publisher Supports Rockstar in 2026 Delay, Commits to 'Excellence'
Take-Two shows backing for Rockstar Games
Take-Two, the publisher backing Rockstar Games in its work on GTA 6, has spoken of its support for the developer after it confirmed the upcoming PS5, Xbox Series X|S title has been delayed to 26th May 2026. In a press release, chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick said: "We support fully Rockstar Games taking...
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News The Force is Strong in Fortnite's New Star Wars Season on PS5, PS4
Wipe them out
You won’t necessarily need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get your Star Wars fix this May 4th, as the Galactic Battle era is here in Fortnite. This is a Star Wars-themed season, so if you’re a fan of George Lucas’ iconic sci-fi universe, then you’ll find a lot to like about this Battle Royale update. You’ll find...
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Thursday1st May 2025
Guide 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games, Big Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
Sony has replaced its huge PS Store Spring sale with the Big Games, Big Deals offer. This is live right now, and runs until 7th May 2025. As always, though, there are thousands of games to pore over, and it can all be a bit much. That's why we're here to cut to the chase with a list of PS5 and PS4 titles we...
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News PS5 Pro Is No Longer the Most Expensive Console You Can Buy
For now, anyway
PS5 Pro is no longer the most expensive console you can buy. It’s unclear how long we’ll be able to say that, because Sony has been no stranger to bumping the price of its products this generation. But as we publish this, the supercharged system has been usurped by the 2TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black. In the
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News Namco's Unported Arcade Classic 'NebulasRay' Gets Its Console Debut Later This Month
Time Extension On both Nintendo Switch & PS4
During its live stream earlier today, Hamster Corp, the company behind Arcade Archives, revealed the next Namco title being released as part of this year's "Namco Month" will be the 1994 vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up NebulasRay. According to the announcement, it will be released for Nintendo Switch and PS4 on May...
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Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for May and June 2025
Summer game mess
There's no downtime as we edge closer to the summer, with the PS5's release schedule absolutely bursting at the figurative seams. Big new games include Bethesda's DOOM: The Dark Ages, the co-op focused Elden Ring Nightreign, and, of course, highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Let’s get straight into...
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News It's Ridge Racer! Riiidge Racer! And It's Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Month
Namco arcade classic coming to Sony's consoles
Industrious Japanese emulation house Hamster is bringing a new line of its Arcade Archives catalogue to the Nintendo Switch 2, starting with Namco’s 1993 classic Ridge Racer. But the iconic System 22 outing will not be playable on the PS5, at least not initially, as the dev’s only announced support...
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News Xbox Now Selling PS5 Games for $80, Joins Switch 2 in Price Increase
Consoles, accessories also go up in cost
Microsoft has announced it's raising the prices of all its Xbox Series X|S consoles, accessories, and games, effective as of today. Most importantly for PS5 owners, the Xbox games Microsoft ports to Sony's current-gen console will now cost $80 going forward. Previously ported games, like Indiana Jones and...
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News Sony's New State of Play Proves the Value of Deep Dives, Trends on YouTube
More of these, please
Sony’s new State of Play may not have been the exact broadcast many wanted, but it’s a reminder of the value of Deep Dives. Borderlands 4, presumably through contractual reasons, got an exclusive 20-minute broadcast on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel overnight, and it’s already well on its way to a million...
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News Xbox's Multiformat Move to PS5 Seems to Be Working Out Very Well for Microsoft
CEO praises performance on PS Store
Microsoft’s gradual transition to multiformat publisher appears to be working out well for the platform holder, as its hardware sales continue to torpedo but software sales increase. The trillion-dollar tech titan announced a five per cent year-over-year increase in gaming revenue for the quarter ending 31st...
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Poll Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
Fourth time's the charm
So, as promised, PlayStation gave us an entire State of Play broadcast dedicated to Borderlands 4. The looter shooter sequel is on track to release this September, and the reaction to said broadcast seems to have been very positive. Developer Gearbox showcased around 20 whole minutes of the title in action, breaking down...
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News Top Final Fantasy 16, NieR: Automata Talent Leaves PlatinumGames to Start Own Studio
Action man
One of PlatinumGames' most influential employees has confirmed that he's left the company — and has now formed his own studio. Takahisa Taura was a designer on beloved action RPG NieR: Automata, and following that project's success, he stepped up as director on Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain. It's fair to say that Taura's a...
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News PS5 Fans Are Begging Sony Subsidiary ANIPLEX to Port The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
"I want to play it there"
Fans of Danganronpa and Zero Escape will already be familiar with The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy. The tactics RPG is the latest project from Too Kyo Games, which is a dream team developer founded by the creators of the aforementioned franchises, Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. Irritatingly,
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News Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Playable in September, But Only in Australia
Part of exhibition at Melbourne museum
It looks like Team Cherry wants to test how much you are really looking forward to Hollow Knight: Silksong by making it playable this September... exclusively at a museum in its home country of Australia. Via IGN, it's revealed the indie game will be part of an exhibition at the ACMI museum in Melbourne from...
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News One of the Biggest PS5, PS4 Games Appears to Be on the Cusp of Massive Change
Genshin Impact devs give rare insight into the future
Make no mistake about it: Genshin Impact pioneered the current gaming climate. Without it, we wouldn’t have juggernauts like Wuthering Waves, Honkai: Star Rail, Infinity Nikki, and Zenless Zone Zero on the PS5. But being the frontrunner means newcomers have been able to stand on its shoulders,...
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News Codemasters 'Pausing Development' on Rally Games, EA Sports WRC Support Concludes
A rally good run
An update on its official website reveals things are slowing down in the realm of rally games from Codemasters. The EA-owned studio says it has "reached the end of the road working on WRC", suggesting its time with the official licence is over. Furthermore, post-launch support for EA Sports WRC has ceased. After launching in...
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News Evil Dead PS5, PS4 Game Is No Longer for Sale on PS Store
Servers remain online... for now
Evil Dead: The Game has been delisted from the PS Store and will no longer be available for purchase across any digital storefronts, Saber Interactive has confirmed. The servers will remain online, allowing anyone who already owns the game or buys a physical copy to continue playing, but digital versions have...
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News As Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Passes 2 Million Players, Ubisoft Teases More to Come
Is the series back?
2024 brought us lots of fantastic games, but one that remains largely overlooked (or, at least, it feels that way) is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Releasing on PS5 and PS4 in January of last year, the game attracted critical acclaim and lots of love from those who played it, but never made as big an impact as it perhaps...
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Mini Review Despelote (PS5) - Lots of Meaning, Not So Much Game
The beautiful game
For so many supporters around the world, football is more than just a sport about kicking a ball into the back of the net. A cultural touchstone, a way to bond and form friendships, a reason to travel — it’s a way of life. Despelote looks to capture that healthy obsession through the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifying stages that...
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News Space Marine 2's Horde Mode Could Be Coming Soon, as Dev Teases Update 8
Emperor willing
A new community update from Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive gives us a little more insight into the biggest update yet for Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2. The third-person shooter has already had some pretty significant content drops over the last few months, having first launched in September of last year. But version 8.0...
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News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Helps Push Koei Tecmo Profit to Record High
Atelier Yumia, too
It's apparently been a really strong year for Koei Tecmo, as the Japanese publisher's latest financial results reveal record profits. By and large, it sounds like the company's self-published video games have played a huge part in boosting the numbers. While sales were actually down 1.7% year-on-year, the strength of Koei Tecmo's...
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News Iconic 90s Dating Sim Remake Dokyusei Makes Surprise Appearance on PS4
Date everything
Dokyusei: Bangin’ Summer, the remake of an erotic 90s dating sim for PC-98, is out now worldwide on the PS4 for $24.99/£19.99. This version is based on old Windows port from 1999, which toned down the script significantly. Expect some light romantic drama, then – but none of the naughtiness of the original. “With mere months...
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News Shovel Knight Dig Finally Excavates a PS5 Port This Month
Better late than never
We thought Shovel Knight Dig, the roguelite prequel to Yacht Club Games’ outstanding retro-style platformer, may never get a PS5 port – but it’s happening on 15th May. Due out alongside an all-new Wicked Wishes update – and all the previously released content as well – this sounds like a seriously meaty version of...
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- Shovel Knight
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Wednesday30th Apr 2025
News PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
The leak was wrong
Sony has today announced the three PS5, PS4 titles that PS Plus Essential subscribers can look forward to claiming for the month of May 2025. Available to redeem and download from Tuesday, 6th May, the games are: ARK: Survival Ascended (PS5) Balatro (PS5, PS4) |
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