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One of the most common problems that can affect the PS4 is overheating. The console has good circulation and heat sink technology, especially if you’re using the PS4 Pro or the newer Slim model, but they can still be prone to getting too hot, and this could cause serious damage to your components. If you’ve ever heard your PS4’s fans whirring away when they’re trying to cool the console down, then you might already have experienced this issue. One of the components that it’s definitely worth protecting within the PS4 is the processor. This is, in essence, the chip that…
If you’re a horror gaming aficionado, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the horror game Poppy’s Playtime. It’s proven to be a genuine phenomenon, with streamers everywhere relishing the chance to stream it to their followers and show just how terrifying it can be. While the game certainly has its faults, with users pointing to bugs and gameplay problems as major issues, but for the most part, the reception to Poppy Playtime appears to be pretty positive. With that in mind, you might be wondering whether we’re going to get a Poppy Playtime PS4 or PS5 version anytime…
The PS4 may be getting on a little in years, but it can still offer a great gaming experience. While availability for the PS5 is certainly improving, it’s still fairly difficult to get a new console right now, so if you’re falling back on your trusty PS4 to provide all of your gaming entertainment, rest assured that you’re far from alone. Happily, January will provide plenty of excuses to hold off on getting a PS5 for just a little bit longer, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the best PS4 games January 2023 has to offer! Vengeful…
Let it never be said that the PS4 is down and out. While Sony’s console may have been supplanted in technical terms by the PS5, that doesn’t mean PS4 owners are being left in the lurch. Plenty of great games are still coming out for what should now technically be known as “last-gen” consoles, with many modern games (including God of War Ragnarok, to name but one) also arriving on the PS4. The reasons for this are manifold. Gamers still want to hang on to their old consoles, and the PS5 has, up until recently, been widely unavailable. PS5 availability…
The eerie and spooky times may be over for 2022, but it doesn’t hurt to look back at what happened in FFXIV’s All Saints’ Wake. Halloween is officially over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look back at the spooky events in the gaming realm. For online games, celebrations for worldwide happenings such as Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and the like are an excellent way for you to score some seasonal goodies. In the case of Final Fantasy XIV, we had the All Saints’ Wake, which started on October 19 and concluded on November 1. We all know that cosmetics play…
Fifa 23 Best Players
Form the best team in football by knowing the best FIFA 23 players in the game! The release of the latest installation of the famous football simulation game is said to be the final collaboration between Electronic Arts and FIFA. Since it is clear what this would entail for future titles, gamers are trying to make the most out of the game by farming FIFA 23 coins and rising through the ranks in the world of football. However, players will need to get the strongest athletes if they want to succeed in their goals. Best Players in FIFA 23 Gamers…
One of the many benefits of gaming is that it can offer the chance to experience things you’d never get to do as part of your normal life. How many of us can say that we’ve been behind the controls of an aircraft, for example? Most gamers won’t ever get to fly an aeroplane or a helicopter into a dangerous combat situation (and, realistically, you wouldn’t want to either), but with games, you can do just that. The PS4 is home to some great flight sims, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the 12 best PS4 flight…
Ever since the mid-80s, when skateboarding video games came to prominence, the genre has been incredibly popular. From the halcyon days of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater all the way to modern gaming, skateboarding has been a mainstay of the gaming landscape, and there have been great skateboarding games to play on every single platform. While that’s true of the PS4 as well, you’re sadly going to struggle beyond some of the undisputed classics, although they’re still well worth experiencing, of course. Here are the 12 best PS4 skateboard games to play right now. 1. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 These…
Gaming can be a great communal experience, but sometimes, there’s no substitute for firing up a single-player game and playing through a great story. There are plenty of excellent multiplayer games on PS4, but the console has no shortage of single-player experiences to play through either, so whether you’re into sci-fi, horror, or fantasy, you’ll find something to love. Here are the 20 best PS4 single-player games that you can play on your console right now! 1. Elden Ring From Software’s open-world masterpiece paradoxically plays better on PS4 than it does on next-gen consoles, probably thanks to optimisation. Either way,…
What exactly is a “sandbox game”? Some would define it simply as an open-world game in which you can go where you like and do as you please. Others would say a sandbox game has to be one where you can exercise creativity in some way, whether that be building things or messing with a physics engine. Either way, the PS4 has more than its fair share of great sandbox experiences, so let’s run down the 15 best PS4 sandbox games you can play right now. Incidentally, we’ll be using both definitions of “sandbox” as outlined above! 1. Minecraft It’s…
The DualShock 4 controller is one of the PS4’s undeniable highlights. It’s an incredibly ergonomic and easy-to-use peripheral that always feels right in your hands, no matter what the shape or size of those hands might be. While we love the PS5’s DualSense controller and the additional features it has, we’ll always have a soft spot in our hearts for the DualShock 4. With that in mind, it makes a lot of sense that you might want to use your DualShock 4 controller with your Chromebook. After all, Chromebooks are powerful little machines that can do all sorts of things;…
The PlayStation 4 was launched on November 15th, 2013. It has been roughly 9 years since that date, and the odds are that early adopters have had to do some minor maintenance on their Sony console or peripherals at some point. For the PS4 controller, if you should have to take it apart, you should know that it is a delicate process and some things could go wrong. But, if you work carefully and follow a guide, you’ll be back to enjoying your games with a controller that works like new in no time. If you’re looking to fix your…
Whether it’s games inspired by anime or games directly adapted from great anime shows, the PS4 has more than its fair share of excellent anime titles to check out. Fighting games, open-world RPGs, Soulslikes, and more can all be found on Sony’s console, so no matter what kind of genre you’re into, you’ll find something anime-related to love on your PS4. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 15 best PS4 anime games you can play right now! 1. Genshin Impact We’re starting with a game that isn’t directly adapted from an anime, but that has aesthetics clearly…
Do you prefer skulking in the shadows and picking your enemies off from a distance to engaging them in open combat? Are you only satisfied when you’ve watched an entire enemy base fall to your rifle, confused as to where the carnage is coming from? If so, then you’re a born-and-bred gaming sniper, and there are plenty of great sniping games out there for you. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 10 best sniper games you can play on PS4 right now. 1. Sniper Elite 5 It goes without saying that Rebellion’s Sniper Elite franchise should be…
Nintendo may be responsible for the world’s first ever platformer in Donkey Kong, but the genre has since outgrown a single console manufacturer to become one of the most popular gaming genres in the world. Every platform imaginable has a huge selection of platformers to choose from, and the PS4 is no different, of course. Whether you’re into 2D platformers or you prefer a 3D flavour, you’ll find plenty to love on the PlayStation Store. Here are the 20 best PS4 platformers to play right now. 1. A Hat in Time A Hat in Time is a wonderful love letter…
If anybody ever tells you that cartoons can’t be art, don’t listen to them. Some of the greatest TV and movies of all time have been animated fare; from Avatar: The Last Airbender through to traditional hand-drawn Disney works, “cartoons” are such a broad church that you’re bound to find something you love no matter what your tastes might be. With that in mind, there are also plenty of excellent cartoon games to check out on PS4, and some of your favourite properties might even have great games that are worth looking at. Here are the 15 best PS4 cartoon…
Whether you already own a Playstation 4 or PS4 Pro or are just planning on picking one up in the very near future (and you really should), chances are you have a wish list of games that’s as long as a very long arm. There are so many incredible titles out there! There’s nothing like embarking on a great adventure. You can do just that with these 25 incredible adventure games on the PS4. Night in the Woods Experience a story about growing up and returning home to some sinister events in this anthropomorphic adventure set in a lush world…
Since the dawn of video games, sci-fi has been one of the most dominant genres. From Space Invaders and Galaxian arcades, all the way up to today’s high-tech consoles, sci-fi games haven’t skipped a beat. All these decades later, gamers continue to relish the opportunity to explore an alternate reality, one which is usually far advanced from our own. As PlayStation 4 gamers, we are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to science fiction. Narrowing down these titles into a small selection is a tough task, but we’ve done our best! Without further ado, here are some of the…
There’s something about the romantic legend of the ninja that remains compelling even now. While real ninja were essentially low-class spies trained to infiltrate the homes or castles of enemies (and were looked down upon by more honourable samurai), the legend of the ninja casts them as shadowy assassins with consummate skill. There’s truth to that, of course, but as with everything, the romance is more exciting than the real history, right? It seems that game developers agree, too. Here are the 15 best PS4 ninja games to play right now. 1. Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection…
There isn’t much that compares to the thrill of the hunt. Gathering up your equipment, setting foot in the great outdoors, and stalking your prey gives you an indescribable feeling. If you want that feeling without needing to leave your own home, then you can enjoy the following games on your PS4. So pick up your binoculars and rifle so we can get started! Hunting Simulator 2 Neopica and Nacon bring you Hunting Simulator 2, the sequel to the amazing hunting game experience from 2017. In this new simulation adventure, you will traverse hunting reserves all over the world, from…
Scholars can’t quite agree on exactly where the word “viking” comes from, but one thing’s for sure: it doesn’t mean raider, pillager, or even warrior. The Vikings were simply a seafaring people, and although they certainly did conduct raids on villages, many other civilisations did the same thing and didn’t acquire the same reputation for barbarism. Whatever your personal opinion on the history of the Vikings may be, there are plenty of excellent Viking games to check out on PS4, allowing you to live out the romantic fantasy of a warrior with a horned helmet (also not accurate!) and a…
If you’ve never experienced the Zen calm of cooking your own meal, then we’d strongly recommend it. Watching as the ingredients you’ve assembled come together to make something special is a unique experience, and it’s been proven to boost physical and mental wellbeing, too. Of course, there are also lots of PS4 games that provide the essential experience of cooking without any of the possibility of messing up the process and getting something completely inedible, so if you’d rather indulge in some virtual cooking, you’re well-served (no pun intended). Here are the 15 best PS4 cooking games to play right…
There are still plenty of worthwhile gaming experiences to be had on your PS4. Lest you think it’s time to retire the big angular beast and start casting around for a PS5, think again; the PS4 is likely to be supported for some time yet, partly due to stock shortages and partly just because the console sold so darn well. With that in mind, of course, September is still a great time to enjoy some PS4 gaming, with plenty of releases on the way to sink your teeth into. Here are the best PS4 games September 2022 has to offer.…
There’s nothing quite like exploring a vast open world and uncovering all of its secrets. Thankfully, there is no shortage of open-world video games with huge, uninterrupted environments for you to get lost in. Here are 25 of the best current open-world games you can play today! No Man’s Sky This marvel of sci-fi gaming from Hello Games was originally released in 2016 but has since been improved and added to. It is probably the most fully-featured game on this list, and it is available on every platform including the Nintendo Switch very soon! Grand Theft Auto V Grand Theft…
Although the PS5 generation is well and truly underway, there are still many gamers who are contentedly playing games on their PS4. There could be a number of reasons for this; the consoles are much easier to find, for a start, and for gamers who don’t care too much about the technical side of things, the PS4 (especially the PS4 Pro) is still more than sufficient for their needs. Whether or not it’s still worth buying a PS4 in 2022 is up for debate, but one thing’s for sure: many PlayStation fans still aren’t willing to give up on their…
The DualSense is the PS5’s secret weapon. While the new console’s graphical capabilities and processing power are very impressive indeed, they aren’t what make it feel like a true next-gen system. That honour goes to the controller, which really makes you feel like you’re engaging with the next generation of gaming. This is largely thanks to the adaptive triggers, which produce the appropriate amount of resistance when you’re performing in-game activities, as well as the haptic feedback, which adjusts vibration level and intensity depending on what’s happening in the game. Since the PS5 controller is so wonderful, you’re probably wondering…
Should You Upgrade To The PS5?
The PS5 has been out for almost two years (yes, really), and with the library increasing, many gamers are starting to wonder whether now is the time to upgrade. Believe it or not, a huge amount of gamers are still running PS4 consoles rather than switching to the newer PS5. Although the PS5 has been a hugely successful console for Sony, there are many who either can’t get hold of one or simply don’t think it’s time to move on from their beloved PS4. We thought this would be a good opportunity to take a look at whether now is…
Sometimes, a game just isn’t the right fit for you. Maybe it doesn’t come as described, or maybe you’ve managed to buy it by accident by misclicking in the store. Perhaps the game is fundamentally broken or doesn’t work for some reason, and you wish you hadn’t bought it. Well, depending on your circumstances, you may or may not actually be entitled to a refund. There is a process for applying for a refund on PS4, but it can be somewhat arcane and difficult to understand. That’s where we come in. Here’s how to refund a game on PS4. How…
FAQ: When Did The PS4 Release?
It’s fair to say that the PS4 was far and away the winner of its generation. After dominating the previous round of consoles, Nintendo was left lagging behind thanks to the poor performance of the Wii U, and mistakes made early on by Microsoft meant that many gamers remained reluctant to pick up an Xbox One even years into the generation. That means the PlayStation 4 emerged as the clear victor, cementing Sony’s reputation as gaming giants (as if the PS2 and PS3 hadn’t already done that). With that in mind, we thought now would be a good time to…
The PS5 may still be fairly early on in its life cycle, but that’s not stopping gaming industry insiders and gamers alike from speculating about the PS6. What kind of specs will it have? Will the storage be expanded? What sort of games can we expect from the console? Of course, all of these questions are unanswered right now; after all, the PS6 hasn’t been announced, and it’s likely we’ll get some sort of iteration on the PS5 before we even hear about Sony’s next console. However, that shouldn’t stop us from thinking about what the PlayStation 6 might look…
We love the PS4 UI, but let’s face it: the visuals can be a little drab. While the menus are slick, smooth, and easy to navigate, the fact is that the theming of the PS4 could use a little work. How are you supposed to take pride as a gamer when your PS4 doesn’t reflect your unique personality when it comes to the hobby? Well, happily, there is a way to change the PS4 background, and it’s much, much simpler than you might think. Here’s how to change the background on a PS4. Changing PS4 wallpaper The easiest way to…