You gotta admire the cojones on Sony… just when the Nintendo Switch 2 is launching, and the entire gaming world is buzzing with the latest console… Sony decides “Hey let’s crash this party with a brand new State of Play”. And it does not disappoint.
Games Shown:
007 First Light
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Lumines Arise
Pragmata
Romeo is a Dead Man
Silent Hill F
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Everybody’s Golf Hot shot
Cairn
Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection
Metal Gear Solid Delta
THIEF VR Legacy of Shadow
Astrobot
Sword of the Sea
PlayStation Plus
Top 20 Best-Selling PlayStation 4 Games, complete with sales figures. Sales figures are based on the most reputable data available as of mid-2023 (some may be rounded estimates). Grab your DualShock and your nostalgia — we’re diving in:
🎮 1. Grand Theft Auto V – ~24 million
Rockstar’s epic about crime, chaos, and totally ignoring the story to drive golf carts off mountains. This game has sold so much it might actually be funding its own real-world criminal empire.
🕸️ 2. Marvel’s Spider-Man – ~20 million
Swinging through NYC never felt so good. Finally, a Peter Parker game where you don’t have to deliver pizzas (sorry, Tobey). Also features 600 crimes per block — NYC, are you okay?
⚔️ 3. God of War (2018) – ~20 million
Kratos goes from “angry screaming murder machine” to “tired dad with parenting issues.” You’ll cry. You’ll rage. You’ll say “BOY” 12,000 times.
⚽ 4. FIFA 18 – ~11.8 million
It’s soccer. Again. But this time… slightly shinier! The crowd still sounds like a vacuum cleaner having a stroke, though.
🕶️ 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops III – ~10.7 million
A future shooter where you wall-run into explosions and yell at 12-year-olds who’ve already memorized the map. Classic Call of Duty.
🚙 6. Gran Turismo Sport – ~10.5 million
For people who love cars but not enough to go outside and drive one. Simulated tire wear never looked so… niche.
🐉 7. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – ~10.3 million
Come for Geralt’s gravelly voice, stay for the Gwent. Warning: Side quests may consume your life. Also, you may fall in love with a virtual sorceress. That’s normal.
🐒 8. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – ~10 million
Nathan Drake’s final adventure, where he grapples with cliffs, pirates, and the existential dread of adult responsibility. Also, he’s legally obligated to destroy every ancient ruin he visits.
🔫 9. Call of Duty: WWII – ~9.6 million
Back to the basics! You shoot Nazis. You shout over machine guns. History may weep, but the multiplayer K/D ratio won’t.
🐉 10. Monster Hunter: World – ~9.2 million
Where you hunt giant beasts, cook adorable meals, and craft hats from dragon butts. Capcom says “ecology,” but we say “loot treadmill.”
👑 11. Horizon Zero Dawn – ~9 million
Robot dinosaurs. Bow and arrow. Redhead protagonist. Truly a combo forged by the gods of “Stuff Gamers Like.”
🔫 12. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – ~8.6 million
Call of Duty… in space! Because nothing says gritty realism like zero-gravity shootouts and a flying Jon Snow.
👮 13. Red Dead Redemption 2 – ~8 million (PS4 only)
Yee-haw meets emotional trauma. You’ll bond with your horse more than most coworkers. Also: yes, you can rob a train.
🌀 14. Final Fantasy VII Remake – ~7 million
Cloud’s hair is still defying gravity, and now it’s in HD. It only covers part of the original game, but hey — there’s enough Sephiroth brooding to go around.
💀 15. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – ~6.5 million
A terrifying family dinner with the Bakers. Not since Thanksgiving with the in-laws has a meal felt this horrifying.
🎯 16. Destiny 2 – ~6 million
Space wizards with guns. You shoot aliens. You collect loot. Then you do it all again next Tuesday. Bungie is basically your part-time job now.
🧟 17. The Last of Us Part II – ~6 million
The sequel that launched 9,000 thinkpieces. Gorgeous, brutal, and full of feels. Warning: emotional trauma ahead. Bring snacks.
🗡️ 18. Ghost of Tsushima – ~6 million
Feudal Japan meets Assassin’s Creed, but good. You ride your horse through golden fields while composing haiku. Also, lots of stabbing.
🧠 19. Persona 5 – ~5.5 million
Half teenage drama, half dungeon crawling, all style. Time management has never been this fun — or this anime. Your teacher might turn into a monster. That’s Tuesday.
🐺 20. Bloodborne – ~5 million
FromSoftware’s eldritch nightmare where you die 843 times in one hour, and love every second of it. The cure for sleep and sanity alike.
Final Thoughts:
The PS4’s lineup was an all-you-can-eat buffet of masterpieces, monsters, and multiplayer mayhem. Whether you were slashing, shooting, sobbing, or just swinging through the skyline, this list proves the console earned its spot in gaming history.
Ah yes, Twisted Metal — the video game series that asked the all-important question:
“What if Mario Kart had a midlife crisis, bought a flamethrower, and started listening to Nine Inch Nails?”
🚗💥 What is Twisted Metal?
Imagine a demolition derby, except every car has rockets, machine guns, and deep emotional trauma. It’s vehicular combat meets psychological horror meets…a 14-year-old’s sketchbook full of fire and skulls. You don’t just race to win — you blow up an ice cream truck driven by a flaming clown while dodging missiles fired from a haunted hearse. So… Tuesday in the ’90s, basically.
🧠 The Premise (yes, there’s lore)
Twisted Metal revolves around a tournament run by Calypso, a mysterious cryptkeeper-meets-used-car-salesman who grants one wish to the last vehicle standing. Sounds cool, right? Plot twist: he’s a genie with a legal team. Your wish always comes true, but in the most ironic, monkey’s-paw way possible.
You ask for eternal life? He buries you alive. You wish to be famous? Boom — you’re wanted in every country. You ask for peace on Earth? Everyone else dies.
Classic Calypso!
🎮 The Gameplay
Pick a car, get a weapon, and start wrecking people. Your opponents include:
A killer clown named Sweet Tooth, driving a flaming ice cream truck (soothing!).
Mr. Grimm, a literal death biker with a scythe and no chill.
Axel, a man fused between two giant wheels because apparently walking was too mainstream.
And other emotionally unavailable vehicles with serious firepower and even deeper issues.
Levels take place in beloved landmarks like Paris, LA, and the apocalypse. The controls are tight, the explosions satisfying, and the soundtrack pure early-2000s rage.
📉 What happened to it?
Like a rock band that peaked at Ozzfest 2001, Twisted Metal had its glory days on the PS1 and PS2, then sort of… spun out. There was a reboot on PS3, and now there’s a Peacock TV show, which somehow exists and stars Anthony Mackieand Will Arnett as a clown. It’s both baffling and completely on-brand.
1. Hidden Easter Egg on the DualSense Controller
The textured grip on the DualSense controller isn’t just random—it’s made up of tiny PlayStation symbols (the iconic square, triangle, circle, and cross). This intricate design adds both functionality and a nod to the brand’s legacy, but it’s so small that it’s easy to miss unless you look closely under a magnifying glass.
2. Backward Compatibility Includes Boost Mode
While it’s well-known that the PS5 supports backward compatibility with most PS4 games, many people don’t realize that it also has a “Boost Mode.” This feature allows certain PS4 games to run with enhanced frame rates, improved load times, and better visuals, giving older titles a fresh lease on life.
3. Customizable Game Help Feature
The PS5’s UI includes a built-in “Game Help” feature, which is often overlooked. This feature provides hints, walkthroughs, and tips directly from the system for supported games. It’s designed to help players avoid spoilers by offering just enough guidance to get through tricky sections.
4. Ultra-Fast Suspend/Resume Feature for Multiple Games
While Xbox’s Quick Resume feature gets a lot of attention, the PS5 quietly boasts an impressive suspend/resume capability for multiple games. With the system’s ultra-fast SSD, players can jump back into recent sessions nearly instantly, although it doesn’t apply to as many games simultaneously as Xbox’s version.
5. Built-In Microphone with Voice-to-Text
The DualSense controller includes a built-in microphone, which is well-known for chatting. However, a lesser-known feature is its voice-to-text capability. You can dictate messages using your voice instead of typing, which is especially handy for entering text or sending quick messages during gameplay.
Think you’ve seen it all on PlayStation 4? 🤔 Think again! These underrated PS4 games deserve a spot in your library:
GAMES SHOWN:
After Wave: Downfall
Sakura Wars (2019)
Hue
Agent Intercept
Super Hydorah
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
Bramble: The Mountain King
The PlayStation 4, or PS4 as it’s lovingly called by gamers and begrudgingly tolerated by parents, is the sleek, black box that promised to revolutionize gaming—and deliver a soundtrack of button mashing to living rooms worldwide. Released in 2013, this console is essentially the Swiss Army knife of entertainment. Need to game? Done. Want to stream Netflix? Easy. Accidentally fall asleep during a binge-watch session and forget to turn it off? It’s got your back. Its iconic DualShock 4 controller, with its touchpad and light bar, makes you feel like you’re holding a spaceship dashboard. But let’s be real: that light bar is mostly just a glowing beacon for your cat to attack.
The PS4’s interface is slick and modern, as long as you don’t mind the occasional existential crisis caused by updates that take longer than a Tolkien trilogy. It also has a knack for transforming into a jet engine when playing graphically intense games, as if it’s personally trying to power your gaming session with sheer enthusiasm. And let’s not forget its library of legendary exclusives. God of War, The Last of Us Part II, and Spider-Man are proof that the PS4 can do more than just make your thumbs sore—it can also emotionally destroy you. In short, the PS4 is that friend who always shows up with snacks, keeps things exciting, but occasionally demands a two-hour nap to recharge.
Modern Vintage Gamer bought a Sony PlayStation PS5 Pro for $700 including an $80 disc drive add-on – so you don’t have to. It does exactly what its advertised to do. Enhance Visuals and Performance for PS5 games. The question is – is the PS5 Pro really worth the money? In today’s episode I give you my thoughts on the brand new PS5 Pro console. Impressive? Yes, worth it? Check out today’s video to learn more!
Here are the Top 5 PlayStation 5 games….cuz we need another list, right?
1. Elden Ring
Dark Souls’ Meaner, Open-World Cousin
Elden Ring is that friend who invites you on an “easy hike” but conveniently leaves out the fact that it’s uphill both ways, through poison swamps, while dragons throw lightning at you. It’s a game for those who enjoy the thrill of finally killing a boss after 273 tries, only to find an even scarier one waiting around the next corner. If you’re into pain and beautiful landscapes, it’s like paradise… with lots of death.
2. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Slinging, Swinging, and Still Broke in New York
Ever wanted to live the life of a superhero? You know, save the city, wear a cool suit, and… scramble to pay your rent because even spider-powered heroes struggle with NYC prices. Miles Morales is here to show you how to look cool in the middle of a snowstorm while fighting crime and dealing with the personal issues only a teenage superhero could have. Just don’t ask him how he keeps his mask so clean.
3. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
The Ultimate Pixar Movie You Get to Play
You’re a fuzzy space raccoon thing with a robot backpack, and your whole job is to travel through intergalactic portals like it’s nobody’s business. It’s colorful, it’s crazy, and there are more explosions than a Michael Bay movie. Plus, this time you get to play as Rivet, a female Lombax who’s got just as much sass and weaponry. Warning: You’ll have the urge to adopt a raccoon and name it “Ratchet” afterward.
4. Returnal
Groundhog Day Meets Alien Horror
In Returnal, you play as an astronaut who’s stuck in a “death-loop” on a creepy alien planet. Every time you die (which will happen a lot), you wake up again… just in time to make the same mistakes! It’s like reliving Monday mornings but with acid-spitting aliens and lots of guns. Perfect for players who love a challenge — and who don’t mind talking back to their screens.
5. Demon’s Souls
Because “Easy Mode” Was Never an Option
This is a “remake” of a notoriously difficult game from 2009, but with graphics so beautiful you almost forget you’re being crushed by yet another giant demon. Playing Demon’s Souls is basically signing up for self-punishment and somehow loving every second. The whole point? To prove you have the patience of a saint or, at the very least, the perseverance of a person who just really hates losing.
Here are ten of the top-rated PlayStation 5 games as of now, based on critical reception and player reviews:
1. Elden Ring
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: FromSoftware
Why it’s great: Open-world exploration combined with the challenging combat of Dark Souls, featuring deep lore and stunning landscapes.
2. God of War: Ragnarök
Genre: Action-adventure
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Why it’s great: A continuation of Kratos’ journey with his son, Atreus, offering a blend of brutal combat, emotional storytelling, and Norse mythology.
3. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Genre: Action-adventure
Developer: Insomniac Games
Why it’s great: A follow-up to Spider-Man (2018), this game features Miles Morales with enhanced gameplay, stunning visuals, and fast-paced action.
4. Demon’s Souls (Remake)
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Bluepoint Games
Why it’s great: A visually stunning remake of the original Demon’s Souls, with improved mechanics and challenging boss fights.
5. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Genre: Action-platformer
Developer: Insomniac Games
Why it’s great: Seamless transitions between dimensions, fast-paced combat, and clever puzzles make this an essential next-gen experience.
6. Horizon Forbidden West
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Guerrilla Games
Why it’s great: A visually spectacular open world combined with deep storytelling, featuring mechanical creatures and a powerful protagonist, Aloy.
7. Returnal
Genre: Roguelike shooter
Developer: Housemarque
Why it’s great: Blending sci-fi, fast-paced combat, and a unique time-loop narrative, Returnal provides a challenging and atmospheric experience.
8. Final Fantasy XVI
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Square Enix
Why it’s great: A shift to action-oriented gameplay with epic battles and a strong narrative, blending the best of fantasy with modern visuals.
9. Resident Evil Village
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Capcom
Why it’s great: Combining horror and action, Resident Evil Village offers a gripping story with terrifying enemies in a highly atmospheric environment.
10. The Last of Us Part I (Remake)
Genre: Action-adventure
Developer: Naughty Dog
Why it’s great: A remastered version of the acclaimed The Last of Us, with enhanced graphics, improved AI, and the same emotionally charged story.
These titles showcase the versatility and power of the PlayStation 5, offering everything from epic storytelling to breathtaking graphics and engaging gameplay.
The PlayStation Portal is like a gaming Swiss Army knife that forgot its blades at home but still insists on being the life of the party. Imagine taking a PlayStation 5, shrinking it down to tablet size, and then realizing, “Oh wait, this thing can’t run games on its own.” It’s essentially the gaming world’s equivalent of a long-distance relationship—you’re technically together, but you need a strong Wi-Fi connection, or things get frustrating fast. The Portal is perfect if you’ve ever wanted to game on your couch without hogging the TV, but still need your PS5 to do all the heavy lifting. The PlayStation Portal is a lovable paradox: advanced yet oddly limited, freeing yet tethered, and definitely a conversation starter.
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Thanks to PlayStation for sending me the PS VR2 PC adapter to review! Originally locked to only the PS5, the PS VR2 had a decent start to a shakier following year as people have waited for more and more games to release on it. Now though, with the right PC in hand this new adapter can open up a whole new library of games giving the headset a new chance to shine. How well does it work? Is it easy to setup? Is it worth buying a PS VR2 just to be able to use this with PC? Let’s go over all these questions and more.
The PlayStation VR2 headset is like strapping a futuristic toaster to your face—but in the best possible way. Imagine if your favorite ski goggles and a spaceship had a baby, and that baby grew up to be really into video games. That’s the PS VR2.
With a design that makes you look like you’re auditioning for the next *Tron* movie, the headset covers your entire field of vision, transporting you into the gaming world. The fit is snug—like it’s giving your head a gentle hug, whispering, “Don’t worry, I’ve got you.”
The controllers look like they’ve been plucked straight from a sci-fi movie. They’re sleek, glowing with an otherworldly aura, and somehow know what your fingers are up to at all times. It’s like holding the future in your hands—if the future was obsessed with flinging you into virtual reality.
In short, the PS VR2 is the ultimate accessory for anyone who’s ever looked at their gaming console and thought, “This is great, but what if I could *literally* lose myself in it?” Just don’t forget where your coffee table is—you might end up having a real-life boss battle with it!
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The original Sony PlayStation, launched in 1994, was like a magical box of pixie dust and rainbows for gamers around the world. Imagine a sleek, gray spaceship that landed straight from Planet Awesome, equipped with a controller that looked like it could double as a boomerang in a pinch. This legendary console was the life of the party, introducing us to CD-based gaming, which was like trading in your tricycle for a rocket-powered skateboard. It had more bits than you could shake a stick at—32 of them, to be exact—and boy, did those bits make a difference! The PlayStation brought characters like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon into our living rooms, turning us all into couch-bound adventurers and heroes in our own right.
And let’s not forget the PlayStation’s greatest trick: the memory card. This little piece of wizardry was about the size of a pack of gum but could hold onto your precious game saves like a digital dragon guarding its hoard. You could swap them with friends, ensuring that your gaming legacy lived on in multiple households. The PlayStation also had the audacity to introduce us to the magical world of FMV (full-motion video), making us believe that our TVs were secret portals to another dimension. In short, the original Sony PlayStation was the gaming equivalent of discovering that your boring old lunchbox was actually a transformer with a built-in laser show.
