Author: James Allsopp

2016 is set to be an amazing year for PS4 gamers, with a huge list of exclusives set for release and PSVR launching, we definitely have loads of excitement ahead, that’s for sure. As the PS4 continues to sell extremely well, Sony aren’t taking their foot off the gas and are ready to bring more stunning releases to the PS4. This article takes a look at 5 upcoming games which I’m more than hyped to play – some of which are PSVR releases. GT Sport The racing genre hasn’t reached the heights it could, but this is all about to change,…

Sony’s dominance in the 8th gen console market continues to grow as the PlayStation 4 has reached a new milestone of over 30 million worldwide sales. Whilst Microsoft are yet to reveal their sale figures for the XBOX One, it’s clear that Sony has achieved very impressive sales, which can only help with fresh investment in the coming years. In fact, Sony’s last update on sales was back in March, where 20.2 million units had been sold. This means that 10 million units have been sold since. Sony went on to explain that they hope to see a further 17.5…

The online world of Los Santos is about to get festive and somewhat spooky thanks to a Halloween surprise from Rockstar. You’ll be granted access to a number of unique special items which include two new vehicles, a number of scary masks, and a new Slasher Adversary mode. The two vehicles, the Lurcher Hearse and the Franken Stange, will both be available for a limited time only. The new Slasher Adversary mode challenges up to 8 players to enjoy very spooky styled gameplay, which is perfect for this Halloween – it involves running, hiding, and fighting to survive against the Slasher…

Whilst there are a huge amount of advantages that come from owning a PlayStation 4, it’s perhaps the exclusive games which are the biggest attraction. The exclusive catalogue seems to be increasing at an ever rapid pace and whilst 2016 is expected to bring more titles than seen before, this article takes a look at some of the best currently available. With a large amount to choose from, this wasn’t an easy task. But, this article takes a look at the current top 5 picks (based on opinion)… Until Dawn The horror genre has many titles which all have far…

Most games follow a similar recipe providing us with an ever-familiar experience. However, Until Dawn is one of those few games which delves down a totally new road. The great question is – would it work? Let’s take a look and find out if the risk was worth taking by Sony. Like any good movie it’s important to understand the basic storyline. So let’s take a quick look at how it all begins… A bunch of college students are returning to a log cabin one year after they’d previously visited. Two of the friends died in the previous visit in…

If there was an indie game that I just couldn’t wait for, then it had to be Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture. From every screenshot to each trailer, it looked totally awesome. I can’t remember the last time a game was primarily based in the English country side, which is surprising since it’s the perfect environment for a game to be featured. However, this game leaves you slap bang in the middle of a deserted Shropshire village, based in the 1980’s, where the only noise that can be heard is the buzzing bees, swaying trees and singing birds. As you…

Most games attempt to focus heavily on realism, however, nothing could be further from the truth with this new title from Psyonix. Perhaps it’s the combination of genres that will have you curious, after all, vehicular combat and soccer is a sure unexpected mix. Thinking outside of the box isn’t something many developers do, they like to go with an old and proven strategy, but this game does the complete opposite. Let’s take a look at weather Rocket League has what it takes to warrant the download. Firstly, it’s important to note that the game is currently free for all…

Just as you thought the PS4 already had an amazing selection of upcoming PS4 exclusives, Sony decided to add even more to the mix with their E3 conference. Here we take a look at five upcoming PS4 exclusives which are set to be amazing. Horizon: Zero Dawn Revealed at E3, any RPG fan is sure to be more than excited about this upcoming offering from Sony. After all, this new and minty fresh series is ready to take us all on an action packed journey. Aloy will be the main character, and some of her biggest obstacles will be the…

The rollercoaster of excitement is now over, and it’s time to take a good look at the highs and lows of this year’s E3 event. Sony has managed to put the console in a very good position, steaming ahead of the XBOX One, meaning that is was another tremendous opportunity to show gamers why the PlayStation 4 is the number one console. Let’s take a look at how they did just that… The Games Sony are infamous, yes pun intended, for announcing unexpected and jaw dropping games. After all, isn’t that ultimately what you want as a gamer? Yes, of…

Many games are set in a fantasy world and aren’t actually based on a real world location or setting. The power of 8th gen gaming, namely the PS4, has allowed developers to already create some amazing things, and here I take a look at 4 games which are playable on the PS4, that resemble very realistic real-life locations… GTA V This one is a no-brainer… and If you’ve never been to Los Angeles, then you’ll find that Grand Theft Auto V offers a very close example of what it’s actually like. It’s not just the amount of detail involved which is amazing,…

We’ve got Rockstar to thank for the crazy amount of hours of online mayhem that many of us have spent playing GTA V. The franchise has seemingly and continuously grown with each release. 8th Gen opened new opportunities for the franchise to grow, meaning that Rockstar wasn’t been held back by outdated console hardware. There’s so many things about GTA V that feel awesome, and that’s probably why it’s a multi award winning game. The idea of open-world was totally blown away with a giant map in comparison to all previous releases. GTA Online was another impressive addition, and whilst…

If I was to personally review Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, then I’d give it a score of 9/10. You might as well call me a Wolfenstein fan! It’s a great game and fantastic value for just $25. However, this is a tips guide for those who already own the game. This guide should help you out in a number of different ways… Get the Perks Early On Head towards the perks tab and each one will be defined. Perks make your life easier in many ways when it comes to completing each chapter as well as earning trophies. You can…

History tells you that the console market is extremely competitive and turbulent – you don’t need SEGA to tell you that. With over 22 million PS4s sold to-date, you can’t help but feel as though Sony have the best ingredients this time around. When a console is ready to launch, you have nothing more than anticipation and hopes that your decided console will deliver the product that you invested both your interest and money into. Whilst it shouldn’t be confused with politics, and whilst similar in many ways, it was late 2013 when gamers had the opportunity to select between…

First-person-shooter fans will be pleased to read that Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is now digitally available for download on PSN. The game advances from Wolfenstein: The New Order, offering the same adventure themed first-person combat with an extension to the exciting storyline. The storyline places you in 1946, where the Nazis aren’t far away from winning World War II. However, the Allies aren’t ready to allow this, and it’s up to B.J. Blazkowicz to take the Nazis on within the heart of Bavaria. Without giving too much away, there’s a part one and a part two to the game, the…

This year is starting to gather pace, but we’ve only just started, which means we’ve got loads of exciting titles coming soon! Last year proved to be a fantastic one, however, this term is set to be the best so far, thanks to a massive line-up. This article takes a look at 5 awesome titles incoming soon… 5) EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy Golfing might be a genre that doesn’t have mass appeal, however, it’s a genre that’s in desperation for a quality alternative to The Golf Club; the only current option available on PS4. For quite some time this game…

If you aren’t already aware, Sony’s PlayStation Home service for PS3 owners has ended as of April 1st. This great service began back in 2008 and offered a Sim type world where players could interact and take part in a variety of activities. The service had a very impressive 41 million members, proving to be extremely popular. Whilst the fad may have faded over the years, it’s still a little puzzling as to why Sony would decide to close the service. Sony’s idea to begin a 3D virtual world community began back in 2005, and it would be the first…

You don’t need to be a Top Gear fan to feel a little down right now – for those millions of people who follow the (BBC) TV show, you’ll understand exactly what I mean. However, this article is all about the video game aspect of racing, which is probably also leaving you with similar disappointment. The racing genre is slowly increasing in numbers, however, we are yet to see a true gem. Your obvious options right now include: Driveclub, Need for Speed: Rivals, The Crew along with a handful more average titles. Is it just the PS4 lacking in this…

EA’s PGA Tour franchise first began way back in 1993, since then we’ve seen the series cerement itself as the number one video game for golf fans. Every year since we’ve been treated to an annual release of a PGA Tour game – that was until 2014, when EA skipped on a release for the first time in the series history. The key reason for this gap year was obvious: Tiger Wood’s name would be dropped from all upcoming releases. It’s hardly surprising, and it was definitely on the cards for a number of years now. Tiger hasn’t performed as…

It won’t be long before we start receiving information, screenshots and trailers about EA’s upcoming FIFA 16. We’ve certainly seen the franchise make some bold moves since it first began way back in 1993. However, the problem faced with any sport sim is that the rules are set, meaning they can’t be creative within this area. A storyline is something which is very important for the majority of games, however, this doesn’t apply to your typical sports title or the FIFA series. This leaves EA with all focus on attempting to improve presentation, accuracy, visuals and features on a yearly…

The horror genre has an ever growing catalogue of games on the PS4 – and it is perhaps one of the best catered for genres at present. For horror fans, it might actually feel like Halloween came early, with plenty of terrifying game releases last year and many more incoming this year. Putting together a great list of spooky games to play last Halloween was easy, check them out here. However, this year should be even easier, with a number of exciting horror games releasing, which include Slender: The Arrival, Dead Island 2, Until Dawn and Bloodborne. What makes a…

The three E’s (Electronic Entertainment Expo), which could jokingly be mistaken for Excitement, Excitement and Excitement, are what define an event and date that should be noted down in any serious gamer’s calendar. If you haven’t already; this year’s E3 will be held at Los Angeles Convention Centre (USA) between June 16th and 18th. It’s this very event where we’ll learn about which exciting new games and hardware developers are working on. The PS4 is on course to become the best-selling console in history, all because it’s proving the best experience, yet things are set to become even more exciting.…

EA’s giant first-person-shooter franchise is days away from a second release on the PS4, but this time things are set to be completely different. The series’ first began back in 2002 and has since had a very predictable theme. However, this is all set to change with the release of Battlefield Hardline. This change is a very interesting one and perhaps a daring one from EA. Veterans were shocked to hear that Hardline would actually feature gameplay within a modern city, involving cops and criminals. Many might wonder why EA decided to take the franchise in this totally unexpected direction.…

Buying a console can be a difficult choice, you’ve got loads of information to digest, after all. It’s even harder to select the perfect console at launch, this is because you have lots of questions which aren’t possible to answer until the console has matured, so to say. The great news is, if you decided to go the Sony PS4 route, then you’re sure to feel like you’ve made the best decision. Many thought that Microsoft’s XBOX One would equal Sony’s PS4 when it came to sales, however, this hasn’t happened. The PS4 has sold 10 million more units (as…

Any serious PS4 gamer is sure to have heard about the recent news: Sony has sold SOE (Sony Online Entertainment). Instantly your emotions kick in, this isn’t your average headline that you’ve just read. After all, SOE were the company that kept a number of big game titles away from rival console gamers (XBOX and Wii). However, it should be noted that SOE didn’t just produce games for the PlayStation console brand, but for PC too. The question you instantly ask is: was this a good move by Sony? This article takes a look at why it most likely was.…

If you are having problems connecting to the PSN service then you should be aware that it seems many users are experiencing the same problem. The light is now showing as red on the official network status – suggesting that this an issue which won’t be resolved rapidly. You can also use Sony’s offical PlayStation Twitter account to get the latest official updates. The problem doesn’t seem to be effecting a specific country or region as people from USA, UK and parts of Europe have all commented that they aren’t able to login. I’ve personally encountered two error messages; the…

It isn’t just PS4 gamers who are craving an awesome racing game right now, XBOX One owners are also in the same predicament. Forza 5 didn’t become the blockbuster release many XBOX One gamers initially expected, The Crew and Driveclub weren’t quite the titles many PS4 gamers were hoping for either, even though Driveclub looks absolutely stunning. The fact is, neither console has yet seen a jaw-dropping racing release. Sony could have rushed the release of Gran Turismo 7 and made it a console launch title, however, it would have most likely turned out like Forza 5 did for the…

With all of the upcoming stellar titles taking the spotlight, and let’s face it – there’s quite a lot incoming, it’s easy to forget about some of the smaller titles that are upcoming to PS4. If you’re looking for a list of upcoming titles that are potential game of the year award winners, then you’ve landed at the wrong article. Here we take a look at five games that haven’t had too much media coverage, interestingly, they’re all one word titles too… SNOW It’s quite amazing that we’ve yet to see a current-gen snowboarding game on PS4. Let’s face it,…

Rockstar’s juggernaut GTA franchise has reached levels that no other game has managed to achieve with GTA V. The problem that is faced with a developer when a game is so good is how they can actually improve it with their next, future release. It could be sometime before we hear an announcement from Rockstar about their next GTA release. However, we’ve come up with a few areas that we think could be worked on that would make GTA 6 unthinkably better than GTA V. Loading Times If you could think of one complaint with GTA V then it has…

The PS4 is already the slimmer console of this gen, you take one look at the XBOX One and instantly realise which console has the better aesthetics. You’d also be wrong if you followed the myth that ‘bigger is better’ – most often it isn’t. The PS2 got a slim edition, the PS3 had two slim editions, the idea that we’ve got a PS4 slim incoming so soon shouldn’t come as a shock, although it might look ‘anorexic’ compared to the current XBOX One – hey, this is starting to sound like a diet article!.. However, it would be naïve…

The overwhelming popularity and success of Sony’s PlayStation 4 is of course no big secret. It’s staggering sales as of late have eclipsed nearly every other thing out there, even leaving similarly featured and priced competitors in the dust. Clearly, there’s something special to be found in this 8th generation console and no doubt many will be vying to pick one up this Christmas as well. That’s why we’ve slapped together a list of 12 easy-to-digest reasons why the PS4 should be on your list this holiday season… There are great games for it currently available Regardless of what type…

There’s something to be said for purchasing a video game console and having great timing – ideally, you want to find the exact right moment to “invest” in a piece of interactive hardware. Not only does it cost millions to create games for these systems, but there are loads of other logistical considerations which may or may not completely derail an ongoing production project. Needless to say, the PlayStation 4 currently represents the best of what’s out there and it has basically helped Sony defeat Microsoft and the Xbox One (commercially speaking). With sales over 10 million, it is definitely…