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5 PS Plus Games Leaving Game Catalogue Sept 2023

6Sep

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5 PS Plus Games Leaving Game Catalogue Sept 2023

PlayStation Plus members at the Extra & Premium tiers will see the following 5 games leaving the game catalogue in Sept 2023. Once the new allocation of games roll in towards the end of the month players on the PlayStation subscription service will no longer be able to play these titles Games Leaving PS Plus Game Catalogue Sept 2023 Deathloop Watchdogs Watchdogs 2 Ghost Recon Wildlands Chicory So if you want to try out these games be sure to get your game time in with them before they leave the PlayStation subscription service. Trophy hunters - if you have any outstanding trophies to land in these titles in order to ping a platinum then get your skates on as you have until the 19th of September to do so. Check out our latest PlayStation Game Reviews. Y...

6Sep

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News & Updates

New Lies Of P Gameplay

Developer Neowiz has showcased new Lies Of P gameplay on the YouTube channel for the game. 7 Minutes Of New Lies Of P Gameplay This new video follows up the "How Many Lies" trailer that was released before Gamescom two weeks ago. The gameplay video is described: "Introducing the Lorenzini Arcade, the arcade filled with darkness and terror. Please be our guest, for new monsters, weapons, legions arms, and bosses at the once-a-finest arcade of the city of Krat." With the release now just two weeks away, this new footage for Lies Of P is another reason to get excited. Anticipated Game The much-anticipated souls-like title which won the Gamescom 2022 award for Most Wanted Sony PS Game looks fantastic in the gameplay footage. There's a real Bloodborne vibe in the trailer and the visuals s...

6Sep

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News & Updates

Quantum Error 4K 60fps on PS5

TeamKill Media has shared details on how they have been pushing the limits to get Quantum Error 4K 60fps for release. Qunatum Error 4K 60fps Optimisation On PS5 In a post over on the official Twitter account for the game they outlined how their original target for the game has been exceeded. "We’ve continued testing on QE to get things as perfect as possible and we are excited to say that PS5 QE will now run at 4K 60FPS with seamless gameplay fully using UE5 Lumen" The team has pushed the original 2K resolution for the game and now has the First Person Shooter running at 60fps with a dynamic resolution. They also commented that they are experimenting with the Lumen and Nanite tech of Unreal Engine 5 as they try to learn what the technology in the engine is capable of achieving. Resp...

6Sep

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News & Updates

New Jedi Survivor Update

A new Star Wars Jedi Survivor update has been released via a patch for the game on all platforms. Jedi Survivor Update - This Is The Patch You've Been Looking For Some 5 months after its release, a big update for Star Wars Jedi Survivor arrives today. The main issues this latest patch - Update 7 is trying to tackle are performance-related. The performance mode on consoles has been reworked to give a much sought-after solid 60fps experience to players. This has been achieved through a number of GPU and CPU optimisations, along with disabling ray tracing. While the performance mode gets the biggest upgrade quality mode has also had some improvements made to optimisation for a more stable frame rate. Looking through the patch notes PS5 players with a screen that supports VRR (Variable...

5Sep

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News & Updates

PS Plus Sep 2023 Monthly Games

The PS Plus Sep 2023 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). Saints Row - PS5/PS4 Genre: Shooter/Adventure | Longevity: 45+ | Trophies: 51 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 61 | OpenCritic: 63 | Release: 23rd Aug 2022 Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created. The unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger-than-life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures, and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top. Take over the city block by block, wage war against e...

25Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Ashina The Red Witch – PS5 Review

The first game I played by solo indie dev Stranga Games was My Big Sister on PSVita. I loved its story, characters, and its replayability for alternate endings. Ashina The Red Witch is a canon prequel to that game and I've been eagerly awaiting its launch on PlayStation platforms. Ashina The Red Witch - No Life In The Afterlife Originally released on PC in June 2022, the console port arrives on August 25th, 2023 with the help of publisher Ratalaika Games. It will be available to play on PS5, PS4, Xbox and Switch. Gameplay Players take on the role of Ashina who must journey into the afterlife to search for her sister Tena, and find a way back home. Along this journey, you meet a lot of characters and begin to piece together what has brought you to this mysterious realm. Exploring...

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm – PS5 Review

21Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm – PS5 Review

Being a big fan of the PS Vita I was disappointed when the announcement for Oceanhorn 2 didn't include a release on PlayStation platforms. Its predecessor was put on my radar by none other than 2015 Trending Gamer - Greg Miller, who had a lot of love for the original which came to PS4 and Vita. Oceanhorn 2 - A Tearless Kingdom Developed by indie studio Cornfox & Brothers, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm initially launched on Apple platforms in 2019. This was followed up by a Nintendo Switch release in 2020. The game finally arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 2nd 2023. Gameplay This follow-up in the Oceanhorn series is actually a prequel to its 2013 counterpart. Set 1,000 years prior to the events of the first game, the isometric style is switched up in favour ...

Post Void & Hell Pie – Physical Releases

18Aug

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Post Void & Hell Pie – Physical Releases

Super Rare Games have announced that they are getting physical with indie titles Post Void & Hell Pie. The news will be very welcome to fans and physical collectors as lately, the news is that more and more games are going digital only. Post Void & Hell Pie - Let's Get Physical Set for release on August 24th (yes just a week away), fans won't have long to wait to get their paws on these limited edition games as they will be shipped shortly after release. Post Void The chaotic and hypnotic first-person shooter will arrive in physical form on PS5 and Nintendo Switch in the following editions: Switch standard edition the game on a physical cartridge full-colour manual exclusive sticker trading cards limited to 2,000 copies Switch SteelBo...

8Aug

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PlayStation Reviews

Tren – PS5 Review

Uncharted 4 has a scene set in an attic that is filled with nostalgic treasures from Nathan Drake's past adventures. It's a brilliant stand out moment for me in that game. Tren is also set in an attic but the sense of nostalgia, for a kid who grew up in the 80's and 90's, is even more profound. Tren - What Dreams Are Made Of Having previously released Little Big Planet 1 & 2 on PS3, Tearaway on PSVita (long live the Vita) and Tearaway Unfolded on PS4, the talented team at Media Molecule brought their ambitious project Dreams to PS4 in 2020. The highly anticipated physics based puzzle game from the BeechCorp team at Media Molecule is finally here. Launched on Aug 1st to coincide with Dreams landing on PS Plus, Tren signals the end of the line for the Guilford studios work on Dreams...

19Jul

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PlayStation Reviews

Frank And Drake – PS5 Review

Indie games and developers are the lifeblood of the video games industry. The medium we know and love today is based on a foundation of the pioneering work of indie developers. Frank and Drake is one such indie title that is unique in the way it delivers its branching narrative adventure. Supernatural Mystery - Frank and Drake Having previously released the award winning game STAY, this is the team at Appnormals latest title. The cinematic interactive adventure is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. This review is spoiler free so no caution is needed as you read ahead. Gameplay Set in the fictional city - Oriole, players take on a quite unique dual role playing the 2 main characters alternately - Frank during the day and Drake at night. Building...