PlayStation 5 quietly rolls out new settings you'll want to change immediately

As part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations, the PlayStation 5 has had a sneaky update to reflect many years of gaming. If you turn on yourPlayStation 5today, you’ll notice a new bootup screen with audio that will bring back floods of memories. The PlayStation 5 Pro console is a great way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. Sonyhave added the new startup video and backgrounds for fans to relive the glory days of the company’s older consoles....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · David Martin

PlayStation 5 users welcome new free store credit opportunity

Now that PlayStation Stars has sorted itself out, somewhat, we can all get back to earning ourselves some tasty free credit. PlayStation 5 Pro is here and the best way to play your games. With a new campaign called “As You Wish”, PlayStation users can earn 250 points towards their PlayStation Stars total, which translates into store credit when you’ve gathered enough. Advert Advert So, how do you land yourself those 250 points?...

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Samantha Hughes

PlayStation icon joins Xbox Game Pass in latest free game addition

One ofSony’sformerPlayStationmascots has officially jumped ship and moved to Xbox, following a recentXbox Game Passupdate.As revealed on theofficial Xbox Twitter account, the 2019 kart-racerCrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueledwill be landing on Xbox Game Pass on 4 December (which is tomorrow, if you don’t have a calendar handy).This isn’t the first time a Crash Bandicoot game has been released onXbox– it’s not even actually the first Crash Bandicoot game to come to Xbox Game Pass....

December 3, 2024 · 6 min · 1161 words · Ashley Escobar

PlayStation Plus reveals bonus Marvel freebie you won't want to miss

Sonyhas just revealed that twoMarvelfreebies will be available throughPlayStation Plusthis week, and Spider-Man fans aren’t going to want to miss out on what’s on offer. The PlayStation giant just updatedMCU-loverson a couple ofMarvel Rivals-related exclusives that are making their way to PS Plusover on the PlayStation Blog. AlthoughMarvel Rivalsis set to drop on PC,Xbox Series S/XandPlayStation 5on December 6, the Spider-Man content that Sony has revealed will be exclusive to PlayStation....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 320 words · Connie Woods

PlayStation Plus users surprised with 3 bonus free downloads, available now

PlayStation Plus users can claims several freebies this month, all tied to PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations.It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since Sony made the leap into the gaming industry, and solidified itself as a titan in the home console market. Years later, it’s still going strong having recently launched thePlayStation 5 Pro.Check out the PlayStation 5 Pro below.To celebrate themonumental anniversaryplus all of the hardware and IPs that helped make it happen, PlayStation is giving its PS Plus subscribers the chance to earn free digital collectables via PlayStation Stars from the company’s history....

December 3, 2024 · 6 min · 1256 words · Casey Bell

PlayStation Plus' January update is already off to a rough start

Good things never last, eh? It feels like an endless cycle we can’t escape. Advert Advert We’re sorry to say that January, arguably the time when we need joyful entertainment the most, is shaping up to be a disappointing start to the year. PlayStationPlus is potentially removing some absolute bangers, and with their removal goes our cheery spirit. Seeing asLiSmight be leaving, let’s enjoy theLife is Strange Double Exposuretrailer. Be warned, seeing which games are likely leaving may cause a serious case of the Mondays no matter which day of the week you’re reading this on....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 282 words · Savannah Roach

PlayStation users can celebrate the 30th anniversary with these free PS1 gems

With the 30th anniversary of PlayStation upon us, what better time is there to explore PlayStation Plus and take a look back at where it all began? While the catalogue of games isn’t as large as we’d like it to be, there’s a great selection of titles to play from the era when Sony stepped into the console market and hoped to dominate. Whether you’re looking to reminisce, or discover where thePlayStationbrand started,PlayStation Plushas you hooked up if you’ve got a premium tier subscription....

December 3, 2024 · 5 min · 871 words · Justin Guerra

Prime drops 5 free games, available to claim now for a limited-time

Five titles are currently up for grabs, free of charge, for anyAmazon Primemembers, but you may want to hurry up before the next batch of free games drop. Thank you in advance toVideo Games Chronicle’s Tom Ivanfor collating the list of all the titles! As of right now, if you have an active Amazon Prime subscription, you can head over tothe Prime Gaming siteto nab these titles at no extra cost....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 277 words · Jacob Mora

PS5 new free open-world RPG launches to positive reviews

I don’t know why I’m so obsessed withInfinity Nikki.I’ve never played any of the other games, and yet I find myself consuming every trailer and review out there. I’mcounting down the days. Not only that, but I’ve paid for my £8 pre-order to give me extra in-game goodies. I’ve preregistered on the website for even more, all so I can be a pretty anime girl in this ‘must-play’PS5freebie game. Infinity Nikkiis out on 5 December to play for free with no PS+...

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 258 words · Kimberly Osborne

Skeleton Crew’s Jon Watts and Christopher Ford on transitioning from Spider-Man to Star Wars

I’d love to have witnessed the moment the proverbial lightbulb illuminated as writers Jon Watts and Christopher Ford settled upon the idea of creating a coming-of-age story set within the Star Wars universe. This is a franchise that centres around nostalgia. After all, this vast galaxy is essentially creator George Lucas’ childhood sessions of make believe brought to life. And then, of course, many of us have grown up alongside this series, only compounding those feelings of familiarity and cosyness....

December 3, 2024 · 10 min · 2105 words · Megan Butler

Skyrim free 'Crystal Heart' quest is a must-play according to fans

If you’re an avidSkyrimfan, you’ve likely downloaded dozens of additional quests in a bid to keep the game going for longer. However, as you’ll have undoubtedly have discovered for yourself, not allSkyrimexpansions are made equal. That said, onemodthat fans agree is a must-play isCrystal Heart. Advert Advert The Elder Scrolls VI is coming. We just need to be patient. Ashe: Crystal Heart(as is its full title) is one of the most popular NexusMods options available....

December 3, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Marcus Lane

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew review - A love letter to growing up

Having formed this universe based on his own childhood dreams, Lucas knew exactly what he was tapping into - and it was a stroke of genius. It’s with all of this in mind that it delights me to no end that it’s this particular strand ofStar Wars’ magic thatSkeleton Crewcreators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have isolated, weaving a heartwarming tale that forms a wonderful ode to growing up. Yes, this isn’t the first coming-of-age tale to exist but it is the first coming-of-age tale to exist in the Star Wars franchise - a franchise I grew up alongside....

December 3, 2024 · 4 min · 840 words · Cheryl Heath

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew star Jude Law on planting the seeds of Jod’s backstory

For a franchise that oozes nostalgia, it’s hard to believe that it’s only now that we’re finally getting a coming-of-age story set within the Star Wars universe. Fair to say though that this was worth the wait asSkeleton Crewis utterly delightful. If you adore Spielberg’s golden age of Amblin Entertainment, the years that brought us the likes ofE.T.andThe Goonies, you’ll find plenty to enjoy here. I have to say, Jod is easily one of the most intriguing aspects of the show’s opening three episodes as he’s a true chameleon, holding his cards exceptionally close to his chest....

December 3, 2024 · 3 min · 568 words · Courtney Cervantes