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27Aug

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Crypt Custodian – PS5 Review

From Ori, Hollow Knight and Dead Cells, to the games that gave the genre its name, Metroid and Castlevania, Metroidvania's are some of the most beloved games across the decades of videogame lineage. Crypt Custodian is a charming new addition to the fold. 9 Lives Exhausted - Crypt Custodian Brought to life by the sibling team of Kyle and Eric Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, the game is out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Gameplay Players take on the role of a cat, Pluto, who has just died and has passed into the afterlife. The mischievous feline is banished to spend eternity cleaning the world of the afterlife. You grab your trusty boom and head off on an adventure of exploration. Enemies are well designed not onl...

6Aug

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PS Plus August 2024 Monthly Games

The PS Plus August 2024 Monthly Games are now available for all subscribers of the PlayStation subscription service. Remember that even if you don't plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga - PS5/PS4 Genre: Puzzle / Adventure Longevity: 100hrs+ | Trophies: 46 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 82 | OpenCritic: 82 Release: 5th Apr 2022 Play through all nine Star Wars saga films in a brand-new LEGO video game unlike any other. Experience fun-filled adventures, whimsical humor, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the LEGO Star Wars galaxy. Want to play as a Jedi? A Sith? Rebel, bounty hunter, or droid? LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga...

24Jul

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Gran Turismo 7 July 1.49 Update

The Gran Turismo 7 July 1.49 Update arrives tomorrow (July 25) and brings a raft of new goodies to PlayStation racing fans. Gran Turismo 7 July 1.49 Update Read om for all the details on what you will find when you buckle into the update: New Physics The Gran Turismo July 1.49 Update features a marked improvement to the physics simulation model used for the suspension on the cars. This enables a more natural cornering. Which in turn adds further polish to an already fantastic driving experience. The tyre wear, heating and response has also been improved to more closely match real performance. And speaking of real life, French Tyre manufacturer Michelin has been added to the game 6 New Cars BMW M3 ‘97 Ferrari 430 Scuderia ‘07 Genesis X Gran Racer Vision Gran T...

5 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue August 2024

19Jul

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5 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue August 2024

Every month the glorious team at Sony gift us subscribers with a bunch of new games. This is bittersweet of course, as it means we say goodbye to last month's offerings. Wondering what games you need to play before they leave your library? That's exactly what we're here for! Here are the 5 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue August 2024. Last Chance To Play - PS Plus Subscribers to the Extra & Premium tiers of PS Plus will have a month now to check out the list of games below before they are cycled out of the Game Catalogue NBA2k24 [PS5] Need For Speed Unbound [PS5] SpellForce III: Reforced [PS5/PS4] Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed [PS5/PS4] Trials of Mana [PS4] Trophy Hunters Are you a trophy hunter or completionist? Don't let an incomplete trophy list get yo...

16Jul

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PS Plus July 2024 Game Catalogue

The PS Plus July 2024 Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. Just like the previous month, this month's offering sees another PSVR2 game join PlayStation subscription service. Here’s all the info on the games available: Remnant II - PS5 Genre: RPG | Longevity: 80hrs+ | Trophies: 51 (incl platinum) Metacritic: 80 | OpenCritic: 82 | Release: 25th Jul 2023 Remant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills an...

6 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue July 2024

11Jul

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6 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue July 2024

With the latest additions arriving next week on the PlayStation subscription service, here are 6 Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue July 2024. Last Chance To Play - PS Plus Subscribers to the Extra & Premium tiers of PS Plus will have just a couple of days left to check out the list of games below before they are cycled out of the Game Catalogue Tiny Tina's Wonderlands [PS5/PS4] Dysmantle [PS5/PS4] My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure [PS5/PS4] Fast & Furious Spy Racers Rise of Sh1ft3r [PS5/PS4] Kingdom Two Crowns [PS4] Saints RowIV Re-Elected [PS4] Trophy Hunters For trophy hunters or even those completionists with incomplete trophy lists, be sure to bag the trophies you need before it is too late. If you don't want to miss out on any of the 6 ...

Astro’s Playroom – Unlock characters for new Astro Bot game

10Jul

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Astro’s Playroom – Unlock characters for new Astro Bot game

With the recent updates to Astro's Playroom you can take on new challenges to unlock new characters for the new Astro Bot game. These bots are in the form of iconic characters from PlayStation games. These Are The Bots You're Looking For! Load up the excellent Astro's Playroom on your PS5 and you will be greeted with a message about a special bot appearing in a particular level. Solve the riddle and rescue the bots and they will be available for you as part of your starting crew in the new Astro Bot game that is due to launch on September 6th. The first update arrived on June 7th, while the most recent update was on July 8th. In total there will be 4 bots to find with a 3rd one in August and the final one in September. June Bot: GPU Jungle - Render Forest To get the first bot you wi...

Switchblade Tournament Pack – AEW Fight Forever DLC

10Jul

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Switchblade Tournament Pack – AEW Fight Forever DLC

THQ Nordic, AEW and YUKE’S have announced the Switchblade Tournament Pack DLC for AEW: Fight Forever. Guns Up! This new DLC is available right now on PlayStation, XBox, Nintendo Switch and PC, costing £5.79/€6.99/$6.99 What's Included Players adding the Switchblade Tournament Pack to their library will get the following in game add-ons in AEW: Fight Forever Unified Trios Champ - "Switchblade" Jay White 12 new moves 5 new music tracks Brand new local tournament mode Switchblade Tournament Pack - Season 4 Pass Also announced is that the Switchblade Tournament Pack will be included in the Season 4 Pass which can be purchased for £15.99/€19.99/$19.99. The season 4 pass includes: Samoa Joe Adam Copeland Jay White Japan Shrine Map Fight Forever Haunted For...

2Jul

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PS Plus July 2024 Monthly Games

The PS Plus July 2024 Monthly Games are now available for all subscribers of the PlayStation subscription service. Remember that even if you don't plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). Borderlands 3 - PS5/PS4 Genre: Shooter Longevity: 45hrs+ | Trophies: 45 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 78 (91 PS5) | OpenCritic: 81 Release: 13th Sept 2019 Shoot and loot your way through a mayhem-fueled adventure. At the hard edge of the galaxy lies a group of planets ruthlessly exploited by militarized corporations, and brimming with loot and violence. This is your home – the Borderlands. Now, a crazed cult known as The Children of the Vault has emerged and is spreading like an interst...

1Jul

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PS Plus June 2024 Game Catalogue

The PS Plus June 2024 Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. This month's offering sees a PSVR2 game join PlayStation subscription service. Here’s all the info on the games available: Monster Hunter Rise - PS5/PS4 Genre: RPG | Longevity: 180hrs+ | Trophies: 50 (incl platinum) Metacritic: 87 | OpenCritic: 88 | Release: 20th Jan 2023 Rise to the challenge and join the hunt in this high-flying addition to the Monster Hunter series. Personalise your hunter, choose from 14 unique weapon types, recruit your Palico Felyne and all-new Palamute Canyne companions, and gear up to explore a range of vast, richly detailed hunting maps. Whether you prefer to go solo or enjoy the company of a four-person squad, smart difficulty ...