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“Much more” to be shared about The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off this year

March 15, 2023VG247

Not soon enough, if you ask me. The Last of Us’ upcoming multiplayer spin-off is a game we’ll “hear much more about” this year, according to TLOU director, Neil Druckmann. Which game should NEVER be a TV show? Talking about the game in a ‘spoilercast’ for HBO’s TV adaptation of The Last of Us Part 1 (thanks, GamesRadar), Druckmann explains more details on the multiplayer title are coming soon. This spin-off is also Naughty Dog’s “next big title.” “It’s an interesting experience for me because it’s the first The Last of Us game where I’m not a primary writer, I’m…

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Jesus Christ, Returnal is incredible with a mouse

February 15, 2023VG247

Returnal was made to be played with a mouse, and I won’t hear different. From the very first moment I got my hands on Returnal on PS5, I knew I was in for something special. Even before I fired a single shot, the game spoke to me through its retro 80s sci-fi aesthetics, its gloomy, nebulous world, and a mystery that hooked me from the off. Returnal ended up being the first (and really, only) game that justified my purchase of Sony’s unusually large, expensive and hard-to-find console. The first time my run ended because I couldn’t whip my aim…

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God of War Ragnarok will add New Game Plus in early 2023

December 23, 2022VG247

If you’re waiting to replay God of War Ragnarok in NG+, you won’t have to wait too much longer. God of War Ragnarok did the rounds back in November, and sweeped The Game Awards as a result. For those of you who can’t get enough of Kratos, and are no doubt replaying the original trilogy or weeping at the end credits, there’s some good news. Sony Santa Monica has finally confirmed that New Game Plus will be added to God of War Ragnarok. Unfortunately, you’re not going to be able to replay the adventure in NG+ over Christmas, but you…

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God of War Ragnarok is PlayStation’s fastest-selling exclusive ever

November 24, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. God of War Ragnarok has set a new record for the PlayStation family. Sony has announced a big sales milestone for God of War Ragnarok, and its first-party exclusives in general. The Sony Santa Monica-developed game has sold 5.1 million copies in just five days. The figures track copies sold to consumers, on both PS4 and PS5. This makes Ragnarok the fastest-selling first-party game in PlayStation history. It helps that Ragnarok has a captivating story. Selling over 5 million copies…

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Horizon Zero Dawn, another game less than 10 years old, is reportedly being remade for PS5

October 3, 2022VG247

Just when you thought The Last of Us Part 1 was the least necessary remake in recent history. Recent reports have suggested that a remake of Guerrilla Games’ Horizon Zero Dawn is on its way, just five years after the original game was released. The report comes from MP1st, who claim that “a source close to the situation” has declared that Horizon Zero Dawn is being remade for PS5. It’s not yet clear, according to MP1st, whether this will be a remake or remaster. In case you already forgot what Horizon Zero Dawn looks like, catch the trailer here. However,…

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Sony’s big September State of Play is today

September 13, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. We’re also getting a new State of Play from PlayStation later this evening. We’re not just getting a new Nintendo Direct today, we’re also due for a new State of Play much later in the day. Today’s presentation will be a livestream, as always, with a focus on Japanese games ahead of this year’s TGS. Today, September 13 at 3pm PT, 6pm ET, 11pm BST, we’ll be treated to roughly 20 minutes of reveals, updates on previously announced games, and…

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Death Stranding inspired Cryptobiosis plushies will be available at Tokyo Game Show

September 8, 2022VG247

They’re pink, cute, and round. Take my money! In a photoshoot fit for Vogue, Hideo Kojima has shared some snaps to Twitter of him posing with some new Cryptobiosis plushies that’ll be available at Tokyo Game Show later this month. Death Stranding came to PC Game Pass earlier this month… Have you tried it yet? Details have not yet been revealed regarding the price of the plushies, or whether they’ll be available online during and after Tokyo Game Show. What we do know, however, is that they’re quite charming, even if they are strange, small life forms used for replenishing…

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PS5 receives big update with highly requested new feature

September 7, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sony has released the latest PS5 firmware update to the public. A new PlayStation 5 firmware update rolled out this morning to all owners. This is the official release of the latest major update, which entered beta late in July. All the features announced then have carried over, available to be experienced by everyone. The chief new addition is support for 1440p resolution, which is very useful for players using their PS5 with a PC monitor, or any display that…

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The PS5 is getting more expensive

August 25, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in many regions across the world. Sony is doing what many thought is unthinkable. The company announced this morning that it’s raising the price of PlayStation 5 consoles across a wide range of markets globally. Company president and CEO, Jim Ryan, broke the news this morning on the PlayStation Blog. In the post, Ryan cited high inflation rates and adverse currency trends as the main reasons behind this price hike, calling…

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PS5 finally gets 1440p support in new beta update, but it’s missing a key feature

July 28, 2022VG247

There’s a new PlayStation 5 firmware update with a welcome new addition, except there’s a disappointing catch. Sony has shared some news about the next major PlayStation 5 firmware update, which enters beta today. Participants in the US, Canada, UK, Japan, Germany, and France will receive an email today when the download becomes available. Sony didn’t say when the rest of us will get their hands on the new update, other than “later this year.” This is one of the bigger firmware updates for PS5. The headline feature is support for 1440p resolutions, something that’s invaluable for players using the…

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PlayStation shows how The Last of Us on PS5 has been “rebuilt” following leaked gameplay criticism

July 22, 2022VG247

Naughty Dog has offered a deep dive into The Last of Us remake on PS5, just days after leaks hit the internet. The Last of Us Part 1 is the smartly-titled remake of the original The Last of Us. As a remake of a game that already got a remaster, and isn’t old enough to deserve one to start with, many argue it’s unnecessary. Naughty Dog, however, continues to push back against that narrative, with one developer who worked on the remake recently responding to criticism calling it a cash grab. Today, the developer dropped a new ten-minute video featuring…

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God of War: Ragnarok release date finally confirmed, coming November 9

July 6, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The highly-anticipated sequel to God of War’s 2018 reboot arrives this November After months of will-they/wont-they speculation, Sony officially came out and announced the worldwide release date of God of War: Ragnarok, the sequel (and conclusion) to the Norse Saga kicked off with the 2018 God of War. God of War: Ragnarok will be out on November 9 on PS4, and PS5. Watch the new Father and Son trailer here! The release date news was announced only a few minutes…

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PlayStation Plus Essential free games for July have leaked

June 27, 2022VG247

PlayStation Plus members of the most basic tier – Essential – are getting a decent collection of free games in July. We’re days away from the reveal of the next batch of free games coming to PlayStation Plus subscribers at the Essential tier, i.e., the most basic. As has been the case in the last several months, the line-up of free games has leaked. July’s free games will reportedly be Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time for PS4 and PS5, The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan for PS4, and Arcadegeddon for PS4 and PS5. The leaks comes from Dealabs user…

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Someone just posted PC screenshots of Returnal, and Sackboy in the most solid leak of the year

June 3, 2022VG247

It doesn’t really get more convincing than seeing the PC options menu of PlayStation games to believe they’re on their way to PC. We’re either looking at a very good fake, or actual screenshots from the PC versions of PlayStation-exclusive games. Someone just posted honest-to-god PC screenshots of Returnal, the PS5-exclusive shooter from Housemarque, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS4/5). There is context for this, of course. Both games appeared on the massive Nvidia Geforce Now leak from 2021. Though Nvidia said at the time not to take anything on that list seriously, time has proven that the majority of…

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PSN tops 100 million users ahead of Sony’s PS Plus Premium rollout

May 23, 2022VG247

It might be Games Pass that makes the most headlines, but Sony’s PlayStation Network isn’t shirking its money-making duties. In a world where people can’t help but compare Xbox to PlayStation, PSN to Xbox Live, Game Pass to whatever PS Plus Premium will end up being, it’s hard to stay objective about the numbers. But, per a new report from the PlayStation parent company, it’s fair to say that Sony is, indeed, raking it in. In the latest corperate strategy meeting presentation, Sony announced that the PlayStation Network currently generates a frankly eye-watering ¥1,833.8 billion (that’s over $14 billion) in…

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