Author: MarryAnn D.

Unlike the PS5, which doesn’t have a built in web browser, If you are tempted to use the web browser that comes with your PS4, and I do realise that many of you probably are not, then perhaps one of the first things to note about it is that it does not support the Flash plug-in. This inevitably means that some websites which require Flash might not display properly or function as intended. According to PlayStation Support, if this is a big problem for you, visiting the mobile version of a website will produce a more PS4 friendly rendering. You…

If, like me, you felt the urge to look up what the initials PES actually stood for before reading any further, then I’ll quickly put you out of your misery – it’s Pro Evolution Soccer. I know you knew that, I just had to explain, just in case. ‘Realistic’, ‘atmosphere’, and ‘overall feel’ are all words which I’ve seen used in respect of PES 16 which all make the experience sound very promising indeed. PES 16’s developers Konami haven’t attempted to overhaul PES 15 but what they have done is very simply (and very successfully) worked on improving the systems…

For some, the combination of zombies and Vikings in one game will be sufficient proof of the high quality of a game. For others, the fact that the makers were also responsible for the surprise hit of last year ‘Stick It To The Man’ will be enough to sway them to the Nordic adventure. For those more discerning amongst you, however, let’s have a closer look at the Zombie Vikings release and what it entails, as well as whether it’s worth you opening your wallet for. Set to release towards the end of this month, the story centres around Odin…

Ah, the Open, don’t ya just love it? I don’t, but my dad does so that surely qualifies me to write this little piece. EA Sports (it’s in the game…) love it so much they’ve timed the release of their new game in time for its opening, pardon the pun. Oh, and what’s the new game all about? Well, golf of course. Duh. So, the Rory McIlroy (oops, hope your leg’s better soon, Rory) PGA Tour for PS4 is all about golf and nothing but the golf. You could play alongside watching the real thing and compare your round with…

Fancy donning the yellow jersey without the hassle of cycling 3360 ever so slightly arduous kilometres? Then perhaps playing the PS4 version of Le Tour De France 2015 may just be for you. Although it will probably involve less sweat and saddle-related problems (that is, a sore bum), it will not necessarily take you any less time. This is a long ol’ journey and I feel that the game-makers want to make you feel every last second of it – this is a game for true Tour de France fanatics who want to get as close as a gamer playing…

For the first time in the history of the hugely successful Elder Scrolls franchise, the action has moved from PC and Mac to consoles and it also goes online. The story is set around 1000 years ago, before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and prior to the rise of Tiber Septim, the first Emperor of Tamriel. It begins with Three Alliances having emerged across the continent, each of whom are struggling for supremacy. As the battle rages between the Alliances for control of the Imperial City, even darker forces are converging and planning to destroy the world.…

Jurassic Park seems to be everywhere at the moment, except of course this incarnation is known as Jurassic World, so perhaps I’m showing my age when I refer to Jurassic Park. Not that you’ll be interested, but I watched it on a family holiday to Florida in 1993 at the age of 13, and those velociraptors scared me shitless. So, the dinosaurs are back in the form of Jurassic World; the film was released at the end of May and all the related merchandise has followed. LEGO’s game version was released on 12 June and so at time of writing…

If the 500GB internal hard drive space simply isn’t enough for your needs, and let’s face it, with some games weighing in at around 40GB each, who isn’t, then how do you go about improving on this? It need neither be expensive or complicated, you’ll be glad to hear – read on. Prior to starting, decide which HDD you are going to purchase to replace the current PS4 one with. It must be no thicker than 9.5mm or it simply won’t fit into the hard drive enclosure of your PS4. Given these restrictions you may find it easier to find…

The astute amongst you will notice that this is the 3rd game in this franchise. So, where does it pitch up, and how does it compare? Well, it was released in the middle of last month, and it has seemingly topped software sales for May (according to the NPD Group). It’s clearly been hotly anticipated and initial impressions are good. In fact, I’ve barely seen a negative comment about this game, so let’s have a look at what all the fuss is about, shall we? Personally, I’m sold with just the tagline of this game: ‘The sword of destiny has…

Now I could just start and end this article by saying, keep it away from naughty websites. Some of us would chuckle, some of us would groan and we could all get on with our days. It wouldn’t be terribly helpful, though, would it? So, if you decide that it’s important to you to keep ickle particles of dust off your PS4, then let’s pretend those first two lines were never written and look at some proper ways of keeping the dirt off your precious bundle. Oh, firstly, I should just clarify that attempting to dismantle your PS4 and dust…

There are simulator games for just about every imaginable scenario, the most likely to spring mind being taking control of an aeroplane in a flight simulator, or taking the wheel of a racing car. This new game, however, has a slightly different focus, and involves plenty of (simulated) fresh air and, if you fancy it, corn-chewing. Released on 19 May 2015, the new version of Farming Simulator for PS4 comes with brand new features such as the ability to occupy yourself with logging, and there are new licensed manufacturers such as New Holland tractors. In addition there are also new…

Gaming in July? With all that beautiful sunshine to enjoy? Shame on you! Although, having said that, whether or not the beautiful sun will appear does depend a lot on where in the world you live. Okay, enough, let’s just assume that you all live in Basingstoke, and will need to know which games are going to be released in July as you simply can’t go outside because of all the rain. What’s more, looking ahead to what’s coming out that month, we may all be praying for rain so that we’ve an excuse to cosy in with our best…

Only having been released in the past few days (12 May 2015), Lost Orbit is sparklingly new and shiny, and comes from Canadian developers PixelNAUTS.  The game requires you to take on Harrison, a lowly maintenance worker who becomes stranded in space after his spacecraft is destroyed – he was ‘lucky’ enough to have been spacewalking outside of the craft when it exploded, which I guess is a good thing.  The bad news, however, is that he has to journey through four unique solar systems with only his ickle spacesuit’s thrusters.  Hmm, strap in, Harrison, your journey home may take…

PS4 trophies aren’t always easy to achieve, especially those of which are ultra-rare. What exactly are they? Essentially they’re in-game goals which somehow give you an added incentive to keep playing. There are 4 different ranks of Trophy: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. If you successfully achieve all bronze, silver and gold Trophies, well first of all well done, but also means that you have the chance to earn a Platinum. As well as ranks, you are also able to view Trophies by rarity. These are cleverly titled as follows: common, uncommon, rare, very rare, and ultra-rare. The rarity of…

It’s only just been released, but if you’re raring to make progress and can’t wait to get into fifth gear, then here are some tips and tricks to help you reach pole position in Project CARS for PS4. I’m sorry, those puns were terrible, but I’m keeping them in, so there. If you want the tips, put up with the puns. Here’s a simple one to start you off. Go to the Settings, and you’ll find an option calling itself Guiding Line. This will be a useful one, particularly when you’re getting started with the game. The Guiding Line shows…

Released on 7 May 2015 in Europe, in the UK on 8 May (and with a scheduled release date in America of 12 May 2015), Project Cars is the latest video game to come from British developers Slightly Mad Studios. With the ability to create your own driver and to choose your own motorsport, you will practically be able to smell the diesel fumes from the comfort of your couch as you settle down to attempt to earn your place in the Project Cars Hall of Fame. Players can thus participate in a wide range of motorsports driving a multitude…

The Wolfenstein action-adventure shooter games are set in World War II, and were originally developed by Muse Software (the last two releases came from MachineGames). The latest in the series, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, was released at the beginning of this month, and is played from a first-person perspective. It’s set in 1946 and follows war veteran William BJ Blazkowicz as he attempts to discover the whereabouts of a Nazi compound. Old Blood is a standalone expansion pack in the Wolfenstein series and is in fact a prequel to the 2014 release, Wolfenstein: The New Order. Development on Old Blood…

Mortal Kombat X is the tenth in the long-running series, which began the same year the Conservatives last won an outright majority… 1992, for those who have been avidly avoiding any news stories containing the words politics, Nicola or opinion poll. It is perhaps hard to imagine now the outcry which greeted the release of the first in the series back then – the violence was such that it led to the creation in the United States of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). These days, such outpourings of shock and dismay at the level of violence found in fighting…

Graphics, design, technology, platforms and consoles all change – but the desire for gaming never fades, and similarly the interest in new releases continues unabated. There are many reasons as to why the PS4 is branded as the best console, however, one main reason is the vast amount of quality exclusives. Let’s look ahead to some of the exclusive PS4 releases which are still (rumoured) to come this year. Alienation Alienation: In a nutshell, as Earth is overrun by alien invaders grab friends and firepower to start the fightback. It is a four-player action game with drop-in drop-out multiplayer from…

Be afraid, be very afraid – or not? Looking ahead to some upcoming releases in the horror genre for PS4, which ones will have you quaking with horrific glee and which will leave you bone-chillingly cold? Until Dawn If you’re of a sensitive disposition, well, for starters you’re probably not reading this article. Moreover, however, the name Until Dawn could easily conjure up images of happily sleeping couples, or sweet Disney-style birds singing everyone awake. If you’re a fan of horror-genre gaming, on the other hand, the idea of a game where 8 characters can either make it through the…