SOE dates The Heist, Rochard, and more for PSN

September and October look like they’re going to be good months for PlayStation Network, with three original titles dated for Sony Online Entertainment today. First up isRochard, the excellent-looking side-scroller puzzle platformerI previewedearlier this year; it’s out September 27, and will cost $9.99. Next up isPayday: The Heist, a squad-based first-person shooter that’s all about bank robberies and slow masks; it hits on October 4, and is $19.99. Finally,Sideways: New York, a 2D platformer set in a gritty, urban graffiti-stained world is out October 11 for $9....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Donna Quinn

Sonic Mania is all the proof I needed that Joy-Con need a D-pad

Directional buttons just don’t cut it I’ve been playing a lot ofSonic Maniaover the past few days. It’s nice that I’m enjoying aSonicgame in 2017, and even more delightful that I get to enjoy it on the Nintendo Switch. Sonic Maniadoes all the right things. The controls are tight, the art is nostalgic but not pandering, and it reminds me of what I liked about Genesis-eraSonicgames. The one rather depressing thing it does for me is point out what other people have been saying for some time: the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con need a proper directional pad....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Patrick Taylor

Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer is out and… those legs

Jim Carrey IS Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik After all of the poster reveals – real or otherwise –thatsilhouette controversy,Golden Globe jibes, and other hushed whispers and rumours, Paramount Pictures and Sega have released the long-awaited trailer for theSonic the Hedgehogmovie. And the most burning question isfinallyput to rest… …It does,actually does, use Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise.”

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Deborah Jones

Sucker Punch is working on standalone inFamous: Second Son DLC

inFamous: First Light At Sony’s PlayStation press conference, we found out that one of the PS4’s biggest exclusives is getting some downloadable content. Sucker Punch is working on DLC forinFamous: Second Son. The interesting thing about this add-on, which is calledinFamous: First Light, is that it’s also a standalone piece for anyone that doesn’t own the full game. However, those that already haveSecond Songet some additional perks/content that weren’t elaborated upon....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Juan Wood

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Switch is even better with a drum

Bang bang Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm FestivalSwitchjust hit the scene, and as a long timeTaiko no Tatsujinplayer, I couldn’t resist. At first glance,Rhythm Festivaldoesn’t offer a ton of bells and whistles. The “story mode” really is propelled by a points/rank-up system, which provides you with additional kernels of dialogue with our hero, Don-Chan, and their relationship with other adorable characters. It’s extremely cute, and although it meanders a bit, it has a lot of heart to keep people interested: especially when it comes to families playing it together (which is what we did in our household)....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Timothy Norris

The CEO of PlayStation says that the PS4 is ‘entering the final phase of its life cycle’

This isn’t even my final form Sony generally has pretty hefty console lifecycles. The PS2 lasted a really, really long time, like, 13 years until it was discontinued worldwide in fact, even if games stopped being produced for it on a mass scale. The PS3 lasted roughly 11 years (10 in the west) until it was scrapped. The PS4 is coming up on five years old, and some would say the generation has already been fragmented with the PS4 Pro console....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Hunter Martin

The Dark Universe films, revisited (Fauxclusive)

At least the second most ambitious crossover event ever There was a time during our collective naivete where we all guffawed at the very idea of the Dark Universe—nearly a decade later and with several films in the bank, the fruits of Universal’s labors have produced a very different result. The Marvel Cinematic Universe was once thought to be the pinnacle of the shared universe, the mega-franchise, the series-of-series, but the Dark Universe swooped in and gave us iconic characters like Nick Morton, the Invisible Man, and multiple performances from Russell Crowe as Dr....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1466 words · Danny Munoz

The DioField Chronicle is a new real-time tactical RPG from Square Enix

The Year of Tactics charges forward A new tactical RPG from Square Enix is on the way, under a brand-new moniker too.The DioField Chronicleis a new kind of strategy role-playing game, using real-time systems. Shown at today’s State of Play,The DioField Chronicledefinitely has someFinal Fantasy Tacticsvibes at first. It’s set in a fantasy world, in the midst of a clash between armies and nations. Soldiers in armor stand around a table, discussing battles....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Jessica Sanders

The Last of Us Part I PC release delayed further into March

Thankfully not delayed for a long, long time WhileThe Last of Ushas been making waves on HBO, PC players will have to wait a while to play the latest adaptation of the story. Naughty Dog is pushing the release date ofThe Last of Us Part Ion PC back, from March 3 to March 28. It’s only a few weeks, but the extra time will give the Naughty Dog crew a little extra time to work on the port....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Amanda Carr

The PS Plus Specials sale has deals on Astro Bot, WipEout, and Resident Evil 7

It’s time to get End of Zoe out of your backlog Sony is running aPS Plus Specials salethis week on the PlayStation Store with a few notable deals for PlayStation VR owners to peruse.Resident Evil 7is $15,WipEout Omega Collectionis only $5.99, and the recentAstro Bot Rescue Missionis $31.99. You’ll need to be a PlayStation Plus member, but still! Many of us played and lovedResident Evil 7, but did you all try theDLC?...

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Amy Randall

Throne and Liberty: Roaring Temple Full Dungeon Guide

The second Co-Op Dungeon you will unlock inThrone and Liberty, Roaring Temple (also known as Temple of Roar) will put you up against two sub-bosses and the party-killing machine known as King Chimaerus. But believe it or not, although a completely different beast compared to Specter’s Abyss, clearing the dungeon can be a fairly simple affair. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to complete the Roaring Temple Co-Op Dungeon inThrone and Liberty....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Kevin Farley

Touhou Tower Assault codes (August 2025) [SPRING]

Updated: August 09, 2025 We checked for new codes! This is not just an ordinary Roblox tower defense title—it’s an engaging experience where you may create an unbeatable army that will repel waves of angry enemies.Touhou Tower Assaultwill test your tactical skills to the max, so team up with your friends from the get-go. Since this is one of the most challenging games of its genre, we found someTohou Tower Assaultcodes that you can use to grab different Shards, Crystals, Gold, and other valuable resources that will help you upgrade units faster than you normally would....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Jessica Jordan

UC Vanguard questline and rewards in Starfield

The UC Vanguard stands out among otherStarfieldfactions. It contains two questlines: one where you infiltrate a band of violent pirates, and another in which you face off against deathclaws in space (technically). If you’re finished with theCrimson Fleet questline, now’s a good time to wrap up the UC Vanguard completely and get all the rewards before continuing yourStarfieldjourney. If you haven’t already, you must join the UC Vanguard before starting its questline....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Michael Edwards