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Persona 3 Reload Trailer 3
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Persona 3 Reload Trailer 3

With Tokyo Game Show set to begin tomorrow, Atlus continue their extended build-up to the Persona 3 Reload release by revealing a new trailer. As the game that saved Atlus from bankruptcy there's perhaps no title in their catalogue more deserving of further love than Persona 3. As we'll discuss below, this new glimpse of P3R shows improvements to both the visuals and game content. Persona 3 Reload Shows It's More Than A Koromaru In Sheep's Clothing This trailer has a strong focus on Strega, the antagonistic group of Persona users that are out to stop the protagonist group, S.E.E.S. Whilst in the original version of Persona 3 the backstory for this group was omitted, it seems that Reload will feature more scenes and details. Aside from the Strega sections, there are lots of other details ...
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways and Updates Confirmed
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Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways and Updates Confirmed

Announced at Sony's latest State of Play for PlayStation we received news of the upcoming Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC. See Things From Ada Wong's Perspective We were surprised a significant announcement regarding Resident Evil 4. There was the unexpected Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC which includes The Mercenaries. Then Coming this winter the game will also get PSVR2 support. Separate Ways Ada was already in the cursed village before Leon S. Kennedy arrived. Her mission was to retrieve the Amber, the cult's darkest secret. However, she faces an unknown threat that is consuming her from the inside, an accomplice with a dark past and hidden motives, and an unexpected reunion with Leon S. Kennedy. Why did she accept this mission, and what will her future hold as Leon investiga...
PS Plus Sept 2023 Game Catalogue
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PS Plus Sept 2023 Game Catalogue

The PS Plus Sept 2023 Game Catalogue games are available to play now for PS+ subscribers at the Extra & Premium tiers. There are some great games added to the PlayStation subscription service this month and here’s all the info on the games available: Nier Replicant – PS5 Genre: RPG  | Longevity: 70hrs+ | Trophies: 47 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 83 | OpenCritic: 83 | Release: 23rd April 2021 Fight back against dreadful enemies with a visceral, uniquely customizable blend of swordplay and powerful magic in this enthralling action RPG, a one-of-a-kind prequel to the critically-acclaimed masterpiece NieR: Automata. In a distant, apocalyptic future, humanity is on the brink of extinction, threatened by strange beasts and a deadly black scrawl disease. Follow a brother’s quest...
Quantum Error Next Gen Immersion Trailer
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Quantum Error Next Gen Immersion Trailer

Teamkill Media have posted a link to a new trailer for their game Quantum Error on their Twitter profile. Quantum Error - Feel The Flames The trailer, which you can watch below, is hosted over on the Official PlayStation YouTube Channel. Titled the "Next Gen Immersion Trailer" it shows off some impressive visuals which players will be able to enjoy in 4K at 60 frames per second. It also does a good job of showing off the exclusive immersive features on the PS5 controller. DualSense Features With Haptic Feedback players will feel the roar of the fire and feel the tools of the firefighter. The use of the adaptive triggers will let players feel the pull and punch of their actions. Using the R2 and L2 triggers it is possible to perform CPR. Also pairing this adaptive trigger use with...
Where Will Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth End?
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Where Will Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth End?

After PlayStation's State of Play closed out with some amazing scenes from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy veteran and Rebirth Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed which point in the story the second game in the Remake series will finish on. And you may want to have your box of tissues and comfort blanket ready. I'm Not Ready To Relive That Scene The State of Play revealed plenty of fresh information for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This included some of the locales we'll be visiting, party members we'll be meeting (including my personal favourite, Vincent Valentine) and enemies we will be facing off against. Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, I'm sure there will be some great new additions. But seeing the return of Costa Del Sol, the Midgar Zolom, The Gold Saucer and The W...
Hades II Early Access Update
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Hades II Early Access Update

It's been almost a year since Hades II, the sequel to Supergiant's critically-acclaimed rogue-like Hades, was announced at The Game Awards 2022. At that time it was confirmed that the game would first release into Early Access in 2023. Today, Supergiant have announced further information about that plan. If you somehow missed the awesome Hades, you can read Jason's review right here. Then go buy it and play it, it's a masterpiece. Hades - A Game So Good They Made It Twice When it releases, Hades II will be Supergiant's first ever sequel to a game. This time the story will focus on Melinoë, immortal princess of the Underworld. Chronos, Titan of Time and father of Hades and Zeus, has escaped from the Underworld and is on a mission to destroy Olympus. Melinoë will need to rely on her pow...
Edge of Sanity Trailer Revealed
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Edge of Sanity Trailer Revealed

A new Edge Of Sanity trailer has been revealed by publisher Daedalic Entertainment. This new trailer was shown during the Fear Fest 2023 event. Edge Of Sanity Trailer - A Fight For Survival Edge of Sanity is a survival horror game with a psychological edge set in the unforgiving wilderness of Cold War-era Alaska, featuring hand-crafted 2D art and an intense atmosphere inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. You were part of a resupply group helping scientists working in the Alaskan field lab. Finding the site devoid of humanity you stumble upon horrifying creatures, and during the escape, your group splits up. You were lucky enough to make it out alive and set up camp to plan your future expeditions to find your missing team and learn what happened. Each day in this area is a toug...
Alan Wake 2 – 11 Minutes Of New Gameplay
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Alan Wake 2 – 11 Minutes Of New Gameplay

IGN Executive Editor Ryan McCaffrey has announced via a post on his Twitter page that Alan Wake 2 will be the IGN First "cover story" game for September 2023. Anticipating Alan Wake 2 Detailing that they will have great coverage of the anticipation survival horror sequel he went on to drop a new 11-minute gameplay video from the game. The gameplay shown is from an early mission played from the perspective of FBI Agent Saga Anderson as she arrives in the small town of Watery. The description on the video gives the following info on the location: The town itself was founded by Finnish settlers who arrived in the American Pacific Northwest and may even be home to a familiar face to fans of Remedy’s other games Looking Impressive The gameplay footage shows off a slick, clean UI. The HU...
Alan Wake 2 – New Trailer
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Alan Wake 2 – New Trailer

Recently at Gamescom in Cologne Germany, a new trailer debuted showing new footage from Alan Wake 2. Trapped In His Own Nightmare - Alan Wake 2 Game director Sam Lake was on stage at Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live to present a new trailer for the survival horror sequel Alan Wake 2. Previously back at Summer Games Fest, gameplay footage was shown of the secondary playable character Saga Anderson in action. This time around it was time to see footage of gameplay featuring the title character Alan Wake himself. Anticipated Sequel While this is a sequel, it is developer Remedy Entertainment's first time tackling a game in the Survival Horror genre. It features two playable characters, two realities, and one horror story that wants both of them dead. Players will be able to experience ...
5 PS Plus Games Leaving Game Catalogue Sept 2023
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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...