PlayStation Plus Premium members will finally be able to take advantage of PlayStation 5 cloud streaming when the feature becomes widely available later this month.
27.09.2023 - 23:07 / hardcoregamer.com / Glen Schofield / New / Hardcore
For those who haven’t started preparing for the spookiest time of the year already, October is quickly approaching to ensure that everyone can get their fair share of tricks and treats.
Sony is also heralding the start of October with its new lineup of monthly free games for PlayStation Plus members at any tier, which will be available to download on PS5 and PS4 starting on October 3. First up is The Callisto Protocol, a spiritual successor to Dead Space from some of the same developers that brought you the original sci-fi horror game, including co-creator Glen Schofield. Set on a distant moon of Jupiter 300 years in the future, players take control of the wrongly incarcerated Jacob Lee as he attempts to escape the complex prison and survive the alien horrors that await within it. With a larger focus on close-quarters combat and a handful of weapons to acquire and upgrade, The Callisto Protocol may excel in supplying haunting vibes thanks to its impressive presentation, but our review had little else to praise for the game, calling it “terribly underwhelming.”
Next up is Farming Simulator 22, which is actually the second newest entry in the series despite releasing in late 2021. Known for its dedicated realism to the world of growing and harvesting crops, the list of new features that this entry introduced may not inspire the same level of excitement across gamers. But if the inclusion of seasonal cycles, gear shifting, production chains for harvested crops and livestock products, new crops such as grapes, olives and sorghum, and over 400 vehicles and implements gets your blood pumping, then it’s probably worth adding this game to your library. You won’t have to start your new career alone though, as Farming Simulator 22 supports co-op multiplayer and a number of free community-created modifications to help improve your experience.
The last of next month’s titles is Weird West, the debut game from WolfEye Studios which was founded by former Arkane Studios founder Raphael Colantonio. Set in a dark fantasy reimagining of the wild west, players can enjoy a top-down action RPG that features randomized elements in each playthrough to encourage replayability. Through the unique tales of five seemingly familiar characters, players will be able to make impactful choices that affect how other characters and factions interact with them, with permanent actions that will force you to deal with the potentially deadly consequences. Those who truly want to commit to the danger of the Weird West can turn on permadeath and try to survive through the game’s climactic final chapter. Our review found plenty to enjoy despite some issues with combat and bugs, calling it a “terrific blend of classic Western fiction and
PlayStation Plus Premium members will finally be able to take advantage of PlayStation 5 cloud streaming when the feature becomes widely available later this month.
Starting today, we’re taking a step forward in cloud gaming by rolling out our PS5 cloud streaming feature for PlayStation Plus Premium members. This includes supported PS5-native games available through the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog* and Game Trials, as well as supported digital PS5 titles you own.
The tiered PlayStation Plus service still struggles to establish itself as a credible Xbox Game Pass alternative, and the recent effort to add value with video content for PS Plus Premium subscribers has somehow made the service worse for many. In late 2021, Sony launched the Bravia Core streaming service, a niche product offered only with Sony’s Bravia TVs. Though it promised superior fidelity in movie playback, the service did not offer a fully stocked streaming library akin to Netflix or a vast storefront like Amazon’s Prime Video. Now rebranded Sony Pictures Core, PS Plus Premium subscribers have been promised a library of free films, but the app is riddled with bugs.
Valve, the renowned game developer, has recently made a significant decision regarding one of their flagship titles, Counter-Strike 2. In a move that reflects the ever-evolving landscape of gaming technology, Valve has officially dropped support for Mac and older PCs. The future of Counter-Strike 2 lies exclusively with 64-bit Windows and Linux operating systems.
Gotham Knights leads the pack of new titles coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe/ Premium game catalog, this month. Starting October 17, all higher-tier PS Plus members can hop onto their Batcycles and ride around the streets of Gotham City, beating up all kinds of volatile criminals in the hopes of unmasking the enigmatic Court of Owls. Players can switch between Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, and the Red Hood throughout the story to investigate Batman/ Bruce Wayne's death, and build out their character via a gear system. Gotham Knights wasn't nicely received at launch due to a myriad of performance issues across console and PC, in addition to having a repetitive gameplay loop. It will be available on the PS5 only.
PlayStation 5 cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will launch on October 17 in Japan, October 23 in Europe, and October 30 in North America, allowing users to play PlayStation 5 games without having to download them, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced.
Since launching the all-new PlayStation Plus more than a year ago, we’ve seen such high engagement from our fans on our offerings – from the quality titles offered in the Game Catalog like Horizon Forbidden West and Sea of Stars, to new trophy features we’ve added to classic games like Legend of Dragoon and Syphon Filter.
Amazon Prime Day has been good to board game lovers these past few years, and the most recent round of discounts from October Prime Day is no exception. Polygon has pored over the entire website looking for the best deals. Whether you’re looking to pick up a few new titles or completely renovate your entire collection, now is a great time to roll the dice on a new title.
If you’re after a new collection of video games to play, you might be keen on subscribing to a service. For Xbox, we have the Game Pass subscription service, unlocking countless video games. Meanwhile, for the PlayStation fans, there’s PlayStation Plus. Each provides a selection of video games per month. However, with Sony’s PlayStation Plus, there are three tiers available, with the more premium tiers giving you access to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. This is a collection of video games that you can download and enjoy each month.
A short while after being made available as part of Xbox Game Pass, Gotham Knights looks set to make its arrival on Sony's subscription service, along with some suitably scary offerings for October.
PlayStation has launched the Sony Pictures Core app on PS4 and PS5, which allows users to buy and rent Sony films from their consoles.
The new Sony Pictures Core will give PS Plus Premium and Deluxe subscribers access to a curated list of films to stream.