A conspicuous absence of live-service, a wealth of single-player games, and the spectre of a £500 console: what we made of PlayStation’s June State of Play

A conspicuous absence of live-service, a wealth of single-player games, and the spectre of a £500 console: what we made of PlayStation’s June State of Play

Last night’s PlayStation State of Play carried real weight for Sony. We’re still processing the platform holder’s March message that the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Portal would see major price hikes because of “ongoing pressures in the global economic environment.” On top of that, there’s the latest increase to PS Plus pricing. There are also … Read more

Grand Theft Auto 6 looms like a black hole in the release schedule, but is pushing everything into September the way to deal with it?

Grand Theft Auto 6 looms like a black hole in the release schedule, but is pushing everything into September the way to deal with it?

To start, I want to cover a headline Sony didn’t even bother to bring up during last night’s PlayStation State of Play presentation: Grand Theft Auto 6. Still, Sony did gesture toward it, though only as background noise within the flow of its showcase. From the moment it kicked off with Marvel’s Wolverine—packed with flashes … Read more

What we’ve been playing – “I’d like to shout out a fun game you can only really do on the road”

What we’ve been playing – “I’d like to shout out a fun game you can only really do on the road”

23rd May Hello again, and welcome back to our continuing column where we share a little about the games we’ve been getting stuck into. This week, Bertie is admiring the anatomical detail in digital characters; Connor sets off on an adventure and realizes he may be the most inquisitive person he knows; and Kelsey is … Read more

Warren Spector studio’s cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time

Warren Spector studio’s cheap as chips co-op heist adventure Thick as Thieves is wonky, conspicuously incomplete, and a surprisingly good time

Thick as Thieves seems built around a story to tell. And it’s not only concerned with talking effigies and mysterious diamonds that surface throughout its relatively brisk run. It also ties into its sudden move away from PvP, the trimmed-down state at launch, and a few issues that were handled with patchwork fixes that feel … Read more

I’m a mega Batman nerd, so here’s a selection of my favourite references in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

I’m a mega Batman nerd, so here’s a selection of my favourite references in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Let me be the first to say it: I truly didn’t expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this standout, or to pack in so many nods to the Caped Crusader’s deep and storied past throughout your trip around Gotham. No matter whether you’re rushing through the main story or you’re … Read more

I’m a mega Batman nerd, so here’s a selection of my favourite references in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

I’m a mega Batman nerd, so here’s a selection of my favourite references in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

I’m going to raise my hands and admit I didn’t expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this outstanding—or to pack in so many wink-and-nods to the Caped Crusader’s huge body of lore as you make your way through Gotham. Whether you’re just sprinting through the main campaign or you’re a … Read more

What we’ve been playing – “The following day, I kid you not, our TV broke”

What we’ve been playing – “The following day, I kid you not, our TV broke”

30th May Hey there—welcome back to our usual roundup, where we talk through the games we’ve been spending time with. This week, Marie drifts through Japan regardless of the season; Victoria suspects her partner of having somehow harmed their television; Chris heads down the single-track road of Warhammer 40K miniature obsession; and Bertie leans into … Read more

“This market is not behaving normally” – analysts react to Valve’s Steam Deck price increases, and what it means for the cost of the upcoming Steam Machine

“This market is not behaving normally” – analysts react to Valve’s Steam Deck price increases, and what it means for the cost of the upcoming Steam Machine

Earlier this week, Valve unveiled a major increase in pricing for its Steam Deck OLED lineup. In the UK, shoppers considering the company’s heavier 1TB Steam Deck OLED model saw the cost jump by more than £200, rising from £569 to £779. At the same time, the 512GB Steam Deck OLED variant became £170 more … Read more