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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Review (PS5) – Life’s A Beach

Read our review of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach to see if this long-awaited follow-up delivers on the goods promised to us.

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Review – The Alters

11 bit studios releases its most ambitious title yet. Come see how it fared in our official The Alters PS5 Review!

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Review – Raidou Remastered: The Mystery Of The Soulless Army

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is another solid remaster. Find out what we thought in our Raidou Remastered: They Mystery of the Soulless Army PS5 review.

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New Horizon: Zero Dawn gameplay teases PS4’s must-have exclusive of 2017

Michael Harradence July 1, 2016

Fresh gameplay of Guerrilla Games’ upcoming PlayStation 4-exclusive, Horizon: Zero Dawn, has surfaced on YouTube via a recent Nico Nico …

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E3 show reactions, Vita is dead, and Zero Time Dilemma – PlayStation Fix – Ep. 32

Will Robinson June 30, 2016

 In episode 30 of PlayStation Fix, Will and Kyle talk about what E3 is like for journalists, their impressions of …

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Destiny 2 could feature Xur and The Cryptarch as major plot characters

Michael Harradence June 30, 2016

Bungie has hinted that we might see Xur, Agent of the Nine and The Cryptarch’s roles expanded for 2017’s Destiny …

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BioShock: The Collection announced for September release on PS4

Michael Harradence June 30, 2016

2K has announced the BioShock: Collection for PlayStation 4, PC, and Xbox One following months of rumors. The bundle includes …

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The Assembly preview: VR gaming done right?

Neil Bolt June 30, 2016

VR is still pretty fresh for me, having had fairly limited time with it to date. However, I can see …

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Yu Suzuki celebrates Shenmue 3’s Kickstarter anniversary with new video

Michael Harradence June 30, 2016

Legendary video game designer Yu Suzuki has posted a new video message in celebration of the one year anniversary of …

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BioShock: The Collection listed on 2K website, announcement surely imminent

Michael Harradence June 30, 2016

2016’s worst-kept gaming secret, otherwise known as BioShock: The Collection, has popped up yet again ahead of an official announcement, …

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PS4’s lifecycle could be extended with PSVR, says Sony marketing boss

Michael Harradence June 30, 2016

The release of PlayStation VR could potentially extend the market life of PlayStation 4, according to Jim Ryan, Global Head …

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Gran Turismo creator describes PS3 development as a ‘nightmare’

Michael Harradence June 30, 2016

Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi has described the PlayStation 3 generation as a ‘nightmare’ in terms of game development.  Speaking …

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Interview with Let It Die and Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka

Ernest Lin June 29, 2016

Just recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with famed game composer Akira Yamaoka. As a former …

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Nioh – E3 2016 hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 29, 2016

Nioh has been a long time coming, and has been on our radar ever since the alpha launched earlier this …

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PlayStation Plus free games for July 2016 revealed, includes Saints Row on PS4

Simon Sayers June 29, 2016

The free games for PlayStation Plus members for July 2016 have been confirmed and include Volition’s crazy open-world adventure, Saints …

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Uncharted 4’s Lost Treasure DLC detailed, download the new update now

Michael Harradence June 29, 2016

Naughty Dog has detailed the first multiplayer expansion for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, known as Lost Treasure. The content …

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PS4 Slim to be released in addition to the PlayStation Neo – report

Michael Harradence June 29, 2016

Sony will release a PlayStation 4 Slim in addition to the previously-announced PlayStation Neo, according to a Tweet by a …

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First Yakuza 6 screenshot depicts a moody Kaz Kiryu

Michael Harradence June 29, 2016

SEGA has unveiled the first screenshot for Yakuza 6, showcasing protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in typical moody fashion. While the publishing …

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Sony reveals PS Plus memberships have nearly doubled in 18 months

Michael Harradence June 29, 2016

The president and Group CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that subscriptions to PlayStation Plus have nearly doubled in …

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Microsoft congratulates Sony on a great E3 games lineup

Michael Harradence June 29, 2016

Speaking during an interview with GamerTag radio, Aaron Greenberg, head of marketing for Xbox, extended his congratulations to Sony for …

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No Uncharted 4 single-player DLC info for a while yet, confirms Naughty Dog

Michael Harradence June 29, 2016

Naughty Dog has confirmed during a live stream event overnight that it’ll be a while before we hear anything on …

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For Honor E3 2016 hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 29, 2016

Knights, Samurais and Vikings clash in Ubisoft’s upcoming hack ‘n’ slash game for PlayStation 4, and we’ve been getting to …

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PlayStation Unchained 127: Leaving the Real World, Remaining in VR

Neil Bolt June 28, 2016

PS VR hopes, terrible games like Kick Off Revival and Umbrella Corps, Sonic’s birthday, and a love-in for Shadow of …

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What’s new on NA PlayStation Store this week? June 28, 2016

Timothy Nunes June 28, 2016

Welcome to this week’s PlayStation Store update! This week has a rather interesting spread of games, showcasing titles like Star …

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Outlast 2 – E3 2016 hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 28, 2016

Join Senior Editors Kyle Prahl and Adam Byrne as they discuss their impressions of Outlast 2.  In this latest video, …

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The Elder Scrolls 6 is not currently in development

Michael Harradence June 28, 2016

Bethesda has confirmed that development on The Elder Scrolls VI is not currently underway. The company’s marketing boss, Pete Hines, …

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Gravity Rush 2 – E3 2016 hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 28, 2016

Experience the gravity-controlling mechanics of the sequel to SIE Japan Studio’s head-spinning action-adventure, Gravity Rush. In Gravity Rush 2, the …

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Resident Evil 5 is now available to download on PS4

Michael Harradence June 28, 2016

Capcom has released the PlayStation 4 version of Resident Evil 5 today, with the game now available to download via …

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Final Fantasy XV & Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 – E3 2016 hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 28, 2016

It’s been ten years since Final Fantasy XV was first announced in its original incarnation of Final Fantasy Versus XIII, …

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Brock Lesnar announced as cover star for WWE 2K17

John-Paul Jones June 28, 2016

Those of you who have been chomping at the bit to see which superstar will be on the cover of …

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Tekken 7 – E3 2016 hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 28, 2016

As the first mainline entry in the series in seven years, Tekken 7 arrives on PlayStation 4 in early 2017 …

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Mafia III – E3 2016 gameplay impressions

PSU Staff June 28, 2016

PlayStation Universe Senior Editors, Adam Byrne and Ernest Lin head to the fictional streets of New Orleans in Mafia III.  …

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Review

The Technomancer PS4 Review

Garri Bagdasarov June 28, 2016

Mars is a scary place. I have never seen a movie, played a game, or read a book where life …

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Destiny: weekly Nightfall reset for June 28, 2016

Michael Harradence June 28, 2016

Destiny’s servers have been reset for another week, ushering in a fresh set of challenges for Guardians to tackle. First …

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Why Resident Evil 7 is set from a first-person viewpoint

Michael Harradence June 28, 2016

Capcom has explained why it decided to utilize a first-person perspective for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Previous games in the …

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Batman: Return to Arkham delayed, but there’s no indication of when we’ll see it

Michael Harradence June 28, 2016

Batman: Return to Arkham has been delayed with no new release date in sight, publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has …

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Review

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness PS4 Review

Garri Bagdasarov June 28, 2016

When the first Star Ocean title released back in 1996 on the Super Famicom, it was hard to imagine its …

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Skyrim on PS4 is going to be as ‘next-gen as possible’

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

Speaking during an interview with IGN, Bethesda’s Pete Hines has revealed that the studio is working to ensure its PlayStation …

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Street Fighter V’s story mode coming this Friday

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

Capcom has announced that Street Fighter V’s next major update will now launcy on Friday, July 1. Originally due out …

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Review

N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure PS4 Review

John-Paul Jones June 27, 2016

Explorative adventures or ‘walking simulators’ as they are unflatteringly referred to these days, are becoming more and more numerous the …

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Resident Evil 7 fans shouldn’t be worried about ghosts; this isn’t a supernatural game

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

Capcom has touched base on the perceived supernatural elements of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, assuring fans that the latest chapter …

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Uncharted 4’s first multiplayer DLC will be released on June 29

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

Naughty Dog has staple-gunned a June 29 release date to Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’s first batch of multiplayer downloadable …

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DOOM clings to U.K. top spot for a second week

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

Id Software’s DOOM has secured its second week at the top of the U.K. All Format Chart, in what has …

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Destiny players on PS3 can kiss goodbye to a number of features this August

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

Bungie has outlined its plans for Destiny gamers who are still playing the shared-world shooter on PlayStation 3 and Xbox …

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L.A. Noire’s spiritual successor, Whore of the Orient, is dead and buried

Michael Harradence June 27, 2016

The former producer of Team Bondi’s Whore of the Orient has revealed that the project is unlikely to be revived. …

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Watch 17 minutes of Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star gameplay

Ernest Lin June 26, 2016

One anticipated game in XSEED Games’ upcoming lineup of titles is Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, developed by its parent company …

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Review

Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival PS4 Review

Neil Bolt June 26, 2016

In the years before EA and Konami traded football blows with FIFA and PES respectively, there was another war in …

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Feature

Vampyr gameplay impressions: Dontnod’s next game has bite

PSU Staff June 26, 2016

How does developer Dontnod Entertainment follow up its last game, the supernatural adventure Life is Strange? Go even darker. Enter …

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Absolver hands-on impressions: a potential hit martial-arts action RPG

PSU Staff June 26, 2016

Every E3, we find a few games tucked away from the bombastic franchise blockbusters that have the potential to become …

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Let It Die hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 25, 2016

Let It Die is the next major game from famed Japanese developer Goichi Suda, a.k.a. Suda51, and his studio Grasshopper …

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole gameplay impressions

PSU Staff June 25, 2016

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are back writing a new video game in South Park: The Fractured …

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Watch 18-minute gameplay of indie puzzler Manifold Garden

Ernest Lin June 25, 2016

Previously known as Relativity, Manifold Garden is an ambitious puzzle game featuring mind-bending visuals influenced by Inception and the paintings …

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Let It Die interview with Goichi Suda and GungHo CEO Kazuki Morishita

Ernest Lin June 25, 2016

After playing Let It Die briefly at E3 2016, I had the opportunity to ask executive director Goichi Suda, a.k.a. Suda51, …

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Overcooked E3 hands-on preview: Cooking up a storm at E3

Adam Byrne June 25, 2016

Every E3, there’s always one or two titles that stick in your mind longer than you would have expected them …

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Review

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book PS4 Review

Timothy Nunes June 24, 2016

The story of Atelier Sophie begins in customer fashion for the series: Sophie, an up-and-coming alchemist, lives on the edge …

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Resident Evil 7 creators are ‘blown away’ by reception to the demo

Michael Harradence June 24, 2016

Capcom’s Koushi Nakanishi and Masachika Kawata have revealed they’ve been ‘blown away’ by the reception to Resident Evil 7’s PlayStation …

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Supermassive Games is not working on Until Dawn 2 for PS4

Michael Harradence June 24, 2016

Supermassive Games has confirmed it is not working on a sequel to PlayStation 4-exclusive teen horror romp, Until Dawn. "There’s …

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Review

Umbrella Corps PS4 Review

Neil Bolt June 24, 2016

There’s quite the wave of nostalgia surrounding Resident Evil at the moment. It’s the series’ 20th anniversary and we’ve been …

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Shadow Warrior 2 – Multiplayer E3 2016 impressions

PSU Staff June 24, 2016

2014’s Shadow Warrior reboot for PlayStation 4 proved to be something of a cult hit among gamers, so it’s with …

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Find Destiny: Xur Agent of the Nine vendor location – June 24-26, 2016

Michael Harradence June 24, 2016

Destiny’s resident merchant, Xur, Agent of the Nine, has returned to the tower for another weekend of whealin’ and dealin’ …

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Why Destiny’s Hunters have been nerfed

Michael Harradence June 24, 2016

Speaking in its weekly update, Bungie has explained its decision to reduce the prowess of the Hunter class in Destiny …

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Agents of Mayhem E3 hands-on preview: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D be wary

Adam Byrne June 24, 2016

Following on from its impressive reveal prior to the beginning of this year’s E3, Agents of Mayhem has been a …

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard heads-on impressions

PSU Staff June 24, 2016

Capcom’s Resident Evil 7 proved one of the biggest reveals during Sony’s E3 2016 showcase, least of all because it …

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Sony says PS3 was a ‘beast of hardware,’ but difficult to develop for

Michael Harradence June 24, 2016

The PlayStation 3 was a technical powerhouse but ultimately a tough nut to crack in terms of game development, the …

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PS4 Neo will launch early-mid 2017, reckons Michael Pachter

Michael Harradence June 24, 2016

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has said he expects PlayStation 4 Neo to launch anywhere between March-June 2017. Speaking with …

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Yooka-Laylee E3 preview: A Rare return to form for the ‘collectathon’

Adam Byrne June 24, 2016

The much-called-for renaissance of the 3D platformer of yonder is very much afoot; the halcyon days of zany characters, slapstick …

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Horizon and The Last Guardian star in new PS4 ‘Greatness Awaits’ campaign

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

Sony Interactive Entertainment has unleashed a new video in its on-going ‘Greatness Awaits’ campaign, highlighting a number of upcoming PlayStation …

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22 minutes of stunning new Battlefield 1 multiplayer gameplay hits the web

John-Paul Jones June 23, 2016

With the October release of EA’s Battlefield 1 quickly coming upon us, more and more footage from the highly anticipated …

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Vince Zampella told Activision not to ‘f**k up’ the Call of Duty 4 remaster

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

The founder of Infinity Ward has revealed he gave Activision a call and told them, quite bluntly, not to ‘f**k …

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Rejoice! Watch Dogs 2 won’t require you to climb any of those pesky towers in the game

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

Ubisoft has revealed it has done away with the ubiquitous tower-climbing mechanic in the upcoming Watch Dogs 2. Previous open-world …

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Is Sonic’s 25th anniversary the time to finally revitalise the franchise?

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

Speaking during an interview with Famitsu magazine, Sonic Team producer Takashi Iizuka confirmed that the developer is currently working on …

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New Mafia 3 trailer dangles a pre-order carrot in front of your eyes

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

2K has unleashed a new trailer for the upcoming Mafia III, showcasing the pre-order bonus known as Family Kick-Back. Check …

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Watch Dogs 2’s game map is ‘roughly twice as a big’ as the original game

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

Watch Dogs 2’s game director has revealed that the upcoming action-adventure sequel will boast a game map roughly double the …

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PS4-exclusive Days Gone isn’t going to be released anytime soon

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

Sony Bend has indicated that its upcoming PlayStation 4-exclusive open-world title, Days Gone, is still some ways off from hitting …

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Sony reveals what inspired Kratos’ new direction in God of War

Michael Harradence June 23, 2016

The director behind the new God of War for PlayStation 4 has shed light on its inspiration for Kratos’ distinctly …

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Berserk game’s full trailer shows bloody brutal hack and slash combat

Ernest Lin June 23, 2016

Koei Tecmo have released the first full trailer for developer Omega Force’s upcoming PlayStation console-exclusive game based on the landmark …

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Rez Infinite confirmed as PlayStation VR launch title, releasing October 13

Ernest Lin June 22, 2016

Rez Infinite, the enhanced PlayStation 4 port of the cult music shooter, will be a PlayStation VR launch title, confirmed …

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Yomawari: Night Alone ‘System’ trailer showcases the survival horror game’s mechanics

Ernest Lin June 22, 2016

A new “System” trailer for Yomawari: Night Alone released by NIS America today provides a quick look at the gameplay …

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Meet new and old faces in the Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness ‘Introduction’ trailer

Ernest Lin June 22, 2016

NIS America has release an “Introduction” trailer for Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness, a visual novel adventure game based on the hit …

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Watch 8 minutes of Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization gameplay

Ernest Lin June 22, 2016

Wondering what Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization will look like when it launches in English later this year in North …

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Tekken 7 E3 2016 hands-on preview: The King of Iron Fist returns

Adam Byrne June 22, 2016

We’re at a peculiar point in PlayStation history right now. As it stands, franchises synonymous with the brand that began …

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Bard’s Gold PS4 Review

John-Paul Jones June 22, 2016

Developed by Pixel Lantern, a talented husband and wife duo based in Germany, it’s clear that Bard’s Gold is a …

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Manifold Garden is a puzzle gamer’s dream: Hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 22, 2016

It wouldn’t be E3 without an appropriate sprinkling of indie love, and Manifold Garden, the PlayStation 4 puzzler originally known …

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Farpoint is Sony’s best PS VR game: hands-on impressions

PSU Staff June 22, 2016

Sony came out all guns blazing at E3 last week, but it wasn’t just the triple-A flavoured PlayStation 4 titles …

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