No, you can't date the elf. Atlus' upcoming RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, seems built around systems that wouldn't feel out of place in the developer's Persona series. It's got turn-based battles that hinge on striking enemy weaknesses, it's got warrior spirits that you can summon in combat, and — most crucially to this article — it's got a bonding system where you can hang out with key characters, learning more about them in the process. Unlike the Persona games, however, the bonding system stops there. As it turns out, you won't be able to take things a step further and romance your favourite w ..read more

Taken out back. Questions were no doubt asked about the future of Watch Dogs when the latest game in the series, Watch Dogs Legion, underperformed both critically and commercially (even though its initial sales numbers might have hinted otherwise). The PS5 and PS4 open world title, which first launched in 2020, saw a lot of improvement through post-launch updates and DLC, but the damage had been done long before Ubisoft got around to fixing things. And according to reputable Ubisoft leaker j0nathan, Legion's failure may have just killed the franchise off. By the sounds of it, the publisher has ..read more

Wake up. Okay, who remembers Project Awakening? First revealed way back in September 2018 — for PS4 — it's an action RPG from Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames. That initial trailer, which debuted during a PlayStation showcase, garnered a lot of attention because of how next-gen it looked. In fact, it looked so impressive that many people questioned its authenticity. Project Awakening then went missing for a few months, before a trademark for 'Project Awakening: Arise' appeared in early 2019. At the time, it was suggested that this trademark was pointing towards some kind of demo or beta rele ..read more

Giant enemy crabs. Another Crab's Treasure might not look like a soulslike action RPG, but it is one. Take out the dark, oppressive nature of FromSoftware's output and replace it with SpongeBob, and you're more or less there. Purposely juxtaposing the established tropes of the genre, this title offers a fresh, more lighthearted experience without sacrificing the level of challenge you'd expect. Playing as Kril, a small hermit crab living a simple life in a cosy tide pool, the journey begins when his shell is unceremoniously taken away by a suspicious-looking shark. This forces the cute crustac ..read more

Tanks for the memories. Originally published all the way back in 2000 as a standalone manga, it's strange, but not unwelcome, to see Sand Land be revived as both an anime series and a video game almost a quarter of a century later. Authored by the late and legendary Akira Toriyama, Sand Land is an incredibly charming story about a post-apocalyptic world, where a cocky demon prince is roped into helping out what's left of humanity. Given that the manga consists of just a single volume, it's no surprise to see the anime greatly expand upon the source material — and the game, also just called San ..read more

When do the PS5, Xbox Series X versions come out? When does the Fallout 4 Next Gen Update come out? When can you play the new version of Fallout 4 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S? With excitement surrounding the Fallout IP at record fever pitch following its well-received TV adaptation on Amazon Prime, publisher Bethesda is bringing back Fallout 4 with a next-gen update. In this Fallout 4 guide, we're going to reveal the Next Gen Update Release Times and answer the question: when can you play the new version? Read the full article on pushsquare.com ..read more

Would you Adam and Eve it? Debuts don’t get much stronger than Stellar Blade. Korean developer Shift Up – already financially flush from the success of its saucy smartphone gacha NIKKE: Goddess of Victory – has chosen the path of most resistance, turning its hand to AAA territory with this rambunctious action-adventure outing. Despite the inherent risks involved, it’s stuck the landing like an acrobatic anime heroine, backflipping her way between deadly laser beams. That is to say, this is a PS5 console exclusive well worth playing. You are Eve, a buxom super soldier with an unshakeable resolv ..read more

Bangers from the Dark Hour. The full Persona 3 Reload soundtrack is now available on music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Spanning 62 songs across 2 hours and 15 minutes, the soundtrack is one heck of ride, made up of immaculately smooth beats and rousing battle themes. We can't recommend it enough. To be clear, the Reload soundtrack is largely based on the original Persona 3's music, but many of the songs have been remastered and remixed, primarily with new vocals. Reload's soundtrack tends to be more... refined, ditching some of the crunchier guitars and drums that are pre ..read more

What does version 24.03-09.20.00 do? Sony has just released the latest PS5 system software update — always a glorious day on Planet PlayStation. Coming in at just over 1GB, it's available to download and install now. The question is, as always, what does the update do? As per the official patch notes, there are a few improvements, mostly pertaining to Game Help. A new Community Game Help feature. Essentially, this expands PS5's Game Help system by presenting you with gameplay videos from other players. You can opt in or out of having your gameplay videos shared through this feature. Read the f ..read more

Modifier system available today. Lords of the Fallen developer Hexworks has revealed the final free content drop in its post-launch roadmap will take the form of a roguelite modifier system, and it's available on PS5 today. When beginning a fresh playthrough or jumping into New Game+, you'll now have the chance to change the way the game plays and operates across seven modifiers. One of these is an Ironman mode, which will set you back at the start of the campaign when you die with your items and character level intact. Essentially a roguelite twist on the title, you can change things even fur ..read more