Articles by Samuel Tolbert

Better than ever before.

One of the many exciting new features of the PS5 is the ability to play games at 120 FPS (frames-per-second). The advanced specs of the PS5 and the rise in capable displays mean that developers have the option of targeting 120 FPS in games if they so choose. We’ve rounded up all the games directly confirmed to at least feature a 120 FPS option in certain modes, which we’ll add to over time as more games are announced. Here’s the full list of PS5 games with 120 FPS support — that we’re aware of right now.

List of PS5 games with 120 FPS support

Game
Resolution
Free upgrade
Upgrade release date

Borderlands 3
1080p
Yes
November 2020

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
1200p
No
November 13, 2020

Destiny 2
Dynamic 1440p
Yes
December 8, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
1080p
No
November 2020

Dirt 5
—
Yes
November 2020

Fortnite
1440p
Yes
December 2020

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingd…

Designed for 3D Audio

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

$100 at Amazon

Pros

Great audio quality
Excellent 3D audio support
Affordable
3.5mm functionality

Cons

Low-quality microphone
Volume button instead of wheel
No Bluetooth support

Sony’s Pulse headset is built to be affordable and comfortable, but it leans into the PS5’s 3D audio featureset to punch above its weight in quality. The microphone is noticeably subpar though, bringing down what is otherwise an easy choice.

Made for Dolby Atmos

Xbox Wireless Headset

$100 at Microsoft

Pros

Comfortable
Great Bluetooth support
Affordable

Cons

No 3.5mm functionality
Bass overwhelms other sounds

Microsoft packed a ton of advanced features into this headset, so for the price, you’re getting very advanced Bluetooth integration. The audio quality is mixed though, leaning heavily into the bass at the expense of other sounds.

With the launch of a new console generation through the PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Seri…

This newfound joint venture is a big step for PlayStation in esports.

What you need to know

Sony Interactive Entertainment has jointly acquired Evo alongside a new esports venture, RTS.
Sony Interactive Entertainment and RTS will operate Evo together.
Evo Online will return later in 2021.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is acquiring Evo in a joint purchase with a new esports venture called RTS. Per the press release, Evo will now be operated between SIE and RTS, while co-founders Tony and Tom Cannon will continue to be “closely involved.”

“Fighting games have been a vital part of PlayStation’s legacy and our community since the very beginning, and we’ve been thrilled to partner with Evo over the years,” said Steven Roberts, VP of Global Competitive Gaming at SIE. “This joint acquisition with RTS marks a new chapter of collaboration with Evo’s co-founders, Tom and Tony Cannon, and their passionate community of fighting game fans.”

Last year saw several major publishers pull out…

Yes, Frey, that’s a dragon.

What you need to know

Project Athia is a new IP from Square Enix and Luminous Productions.
The game has been renamed from Project Athia to Forspoken.
The protagonist is a young woman named Frey Holland.
Forspoken is set to be available on PS5 and PC at some point in 2022.

During Square Enix Presents spring showcase earlier today, we got a new look at Project Athia, a new IP from Square Enix and Luminous Productions. Project Athia has been renamed Forspoken and the game stars Ella Balinka, who portrays a young woman named Frey Holland. You can check out the new teaser footage below

The game takes place in the land of Athia, where mysterious creatures like dragons roam. Holland is described as learning to harness magic in order to overcome the challenges around her.

Not a lot is currently known about this mysterious new IP however, we do know that’s it’s coming to PS5 and PC at some point in 2022. According to disclaimer text from a PlayStation pr…

Need more encouragement to keep playing at home? PlayStation has you covered.

What you need to know

FlayStation Play at Home is a program from Sony offering free PS4 games to encourage players to stay at home right now.
Nine new PS4 and PSVR games are being offered for free later in March.
On April 19, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition will also be available for free.
No PlayStation Plus account is needed to grab these games.

Sony’s PlayStation Play at Home program resumed earlier this year, with the 2016 Ratchet and Clank available for anyone to grab for free, as long as it is redeemed by March 31, 2021. Now, Sony has detailed a whole wave of PS4 and PSVR games that’ll also be available for anyone to grab starting March 25, no PlayStation Plus account required.

Here’s the full list of games:

Abzû
Enter the Gungeon
Rez Infinite
Subnautica
The Witness
Astro Bot Rescue Mission (PSVR)
Moss (PSVR)
Thumper (PSVR)
Paper Beast (PSVR)

Finally, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Editio…

Seven very different experiences from independent creators.

What you need to know

Sony showcased seven indie games as part of PlayStation Indies today.
The games include a mix of PS4, PS5 and PSVR titles.
A few games are being aimed to be available in the next few months.

PlayStation Indies is Sony’s push for indie games on PlayStation platforms, headed up by Shuhei Yoshida. Today, Sony shared details on seven upcoming indie titles. Here’s all the PS4 and PS5 games shown off today.

Operation: Tango is all about an agent and a hacker

The power of perspective is explored in Operation: Tango, a game about two opposites working together to save the world. It’s coming to PlayStation consoles later in spring.

Chicory: A Colorful Tale tasks you with painting the world

Chicory: A Colorful Tale comes to PS4 and PS5 in the spring and is all about painting color back into the world.

Cook up unique dishes in Nour: Play With Your Food

Nour: Play With Your Food is a cooking …

Get some painkillers and solve crimes, while maybe providing political insights.

What you need to know

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is coming to PS4 and PS5.
It adds full voice acting to the game, as well as new Political Vision Quests.
The game also takes advantage of the DualSense haptic feedback when forming thoughts in the Thought Cabinet.

As part of today’s PlayStation Indies promotion, we’ve learned that Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is coming to PS4 and PS5 on March 30. The Final Cut includes full voice acting, as well as new content in the form of Political Vision Quests. These mutually-exclusive quests allow players to take a look “behind the political posturing” that much of the game is focused on.

Disco Elysium from ZA/UM is a role-playing game where players take on the role of a hungover detective that can’t remember anything but needs to solve a murder mystery. The game revolves around skill checks for everything, meaning there’s a ton of ways to accidentally find i…

Next-gen immersion in a hands-on fashion.

The PS5 doesn’t just bring in better graphics and higher framerates — it also gives players a new controller, the DualSense. This successor to the DualShock 4 features a higher-quality built-in microphone, a refined touchpad, an improved battery, and most importantly, haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

Those latter two features can be used by game developers in unique ways. Haptic feedback can give unique sensations, like the pattering of rain or a blast of energy, in a way that is more focused and accurate than rumble motors. Meanwhile, adaptive triggers can provide a variety of functions with different weapons due to the special physical functions that have been implemented.

To provide a couple of examples, adaptive triggers are being used in Arkane Studios’ Deathloop so that if a gun jams, the trigger physically locks. Meanwhile in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, you can pull a trigger partially to fire one barrel on a particular g…

Now that’s it’s officially out, the PS5 is pretty hard to find due to low stock and high demand. As PlayStation fans continue to check the PS5 restocks, one of the most crucial accessories many players need alongside this extremely in-demand system is a headset. Not only does a headset enhance your gaming experience with its immersive qualities, but thanks to the variety of incredible multiplayer games available, you’ll need something to interact with your friends and other players. Thankfully, there are tons of wireless options available so we put together a list that features some of the best wireless PS5 headsets on the market.

The official model

Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

Staff Pick

Following Sony’s line of wireless headsets for its consoles, the PULSE 3D is the latest headset for the PS5. It offers 3D audio support, as well as dual noise-canceling microphones. The headset also up to 12 hours of life through its built-in rechargeable battery, and better yet, will work across…

Ragnarok is coming.

During the Sept. 2020 PS5 games showcase, a sequel to the 2018 God of War was announced through a quick teaser as the “here’s one more thing” moment to close the show. I was so excited I could barely comprehend anything that happened afterward, as my coworkers can attest.

In order to keep things simple we’re referring to it as God of War 2 here, as Sony has not given an official title for the game yet. When the actual title is confirmed, we’ll be sure to update this page. In the meantime, here’s everything we know about the untitled God of War 2 so far.

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What is God of War 2?

God of War 2 is a sequel to the 2018 entry in the God of War franchise being developed by Sony Santa Monica, one of the most revered developers at Sony Worldwide Studios. That title served as a kind of spiritual reboot, with Kratos forced to suffer sil…