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Sony has recently unveiled Days Gone Remastered for PS5 and PS5 Pro with a lot of improvements, better optimization, and new game modes. However, this is not enough to make up for canceling the sequel. Fans were excited about updates on the sequel, but they instead got bombed by the news of it being shelved last year. They will now only get the upcoming remastered version.

Days Gone Remastered will hit the market in April 2025. Image Credit: Bend Studios

The upcoming Days Gone Remastered will play better than the previous game, largely because the developers have improved upon the graphical quality as well as added many accessibility options to make the game even more immersive than before.

Days Gone Remastered has some things to offer The remastered version will have a much better photo mode for in-game photography. Image Credit: Bend Studios

The upcoming Days Gone Remastered will be released...

There’s no argument over the fact that Kratos is one of the most recognizable names in the entirety of video gaming history. The protagonist of the God of War franchise is a demigod who’s capable of saving many and wreaking havoc on anything that stands in his way.

God of War creator has some controversial views. (Image via Sony)

While fans worship Kratos, God of War‘s creator doesn’t like the current state of the character and feels like he has lost his way due to development choices. However, gamers can’t understand this wild take in the slightest.

God of War creator doesn’t like Kratos anymore God of War creator doesn’t like Kratos’ change in personality. (Image via Sony)

God of War‘s creator, David Jaffe, opened up the current state of the franchise in one of his YouTube videos. While he suggests that...

David Jaffe has never been one to hold back his opinions, and when it comes to the franchise he brought to life, he’s particularly unfiltered. The God of War creator recently shared some rather pointed thoughts about Atreus, the character many assumed would eventually inherit the series from his father, Kratos.

Never one to shy away from controversy. | Image Credit: David Jaffe/YouTube

In a candid YouTube discussion with Days Gone director John Garvin, Jaffe didn’t just question Atreus’ readiness to lead the franchise—he practically tore the idea to shreds. And his scathing assessment of Atreus’ character raises serious questions about the future direction of the franchise.

The timing couldn’t be more relevant, as Santa Monica Studio finds itself at a crossroads following God of War Ragnarök’s conclusion. But is Jaffe’s assessment fair, or is this just another case of a creator being unable...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Sanctum 4K Uhd from Scream Factory

Sanctum dives onto 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on January 7 via Scream Factory. The 2011 thriller is newly presented in 4K from the original elements with Dolby Vision.

From executive producer James Cameron, the film is directed by Alister Grierson (Bloody Hell) and written by John Garvin and Andrew Wight. Richard Roxburgh, Rhys Wakefield, Alice Parkinson, Dan Wyllie, and Ioan Gruffudd star.

Special features include: new commentary by film historians Emily Higgins and Billy Dunham; commentary by Grierson, Waskefield, and Wight; Sanctum: The Real Story; Nullarbor Dreaming; and deleted scenes.

Heretic Candle from A24

If you missed the Heretic multi-sensory screenings, you can recreate the aromatic experience at home with A24’s candle.

Astro Bot has finally been released exclusively for the PlayStation 5, and the gaming community immediately became invested in this family-friendly adventure featuring other iconic gaming franchises within and beyond the PlayStation purview. Team Asobi spent three years working on this highly-anticipated project and took everything the developers learned while working on Astro’s Playroom to make something more ambitious and refined.

The director of Astro Bot confirmed more content is coming later this year. Image Credit: Team Asobi

Despite featuring a great deal in the base game, director Nicolas Doucet confirmed the studio is working on more post-launch content. Fans of the platformer will be pleased to hear more challenging levels will be included and more VIP bots will need rescuing later this year.

Astro Bot Director Confirms More Content Will Be Coming Later This Year

The gaming community did not waste a second diving in and exploring everything Team...

The arrival and success of Astro Bot is nothing short of historically important. In 2024, PlayStation fans can safely admit that there’s a title that’s not only a console-seller but also a contender for one of the platformers ever made.

Several factors make Astro Bot such an instant hit, but all of them lead to one goal: simplicity. The game’s easy-to-understand mechanics and nostalgic charm are part of the process, and here’s why it’s likely going to be a Game of the Year (Goty) 2024 contender.

The Charm of Childlike Platformers It’s easy to play Astro Bot and find yourself smiling from ear to ear. Image Credit: Team Asobi

Often in our attempt to embrace the struggles of adulthood, we rely on the nostalgic comforts of childhood. That’s where Astro Bot does its magic. It thrives on simple gameplay mechanics that keep you engaged for hours on end,...

In 2024, as the industry continues to suffer from the plague of vast but empty open-world games and overzealous live-service games, Astro Bot feels like a breath of fresh air, especially for PlayStation.

Astro Bot’s delightful mix of gameplay and nostalgic references has made it a standout title in the PS5 lineup – Image Credit: Team Asobi.

While PlayStation’s former CEO Jim Ryan pushed for live-service titles like Concord, it was Astro’s simple, finely crafted design that people truly wanted. This cements the fact that PlayStation can and will do just fine without chasing industry trends.

Astro Bot Is a Slap on Jim Ryan’s Plan to Push More Live Services Titles on Playstation Astro Bot’s attention to detail, coupled with its heartwarming simplicity, made it an instant favorite among critics and players – Image Credit: Team Asobi.

Critics have already hailed this game as this year’s best...

Astro Bot has floored the world and is a hit right now. Players recently found even more things to love about the game from one of its many cameos. Amidst the joy of collecting bots and navigating quirky platformer levels, fans found a surprise.

Could this little platformer be Game of The Year? | Image Credit: Team Asobi

Players can find all sorts of cameos of characters from PlayStation and other games in Astro Bot. And one that fans are talking about is the cat from BlueTwelve Studio’s award-winning game, Stray.

Astro Bot Is Such a Big Hit You Can’t Even Hate It

Astro Bot, developed by Sony’s Team Asobi, is a 3D platformer that feels like a love letter to fans of the genre and of PlayStation. The game offers players the chance to explore 80 levels across 50 planets, all while controlling the adorable robot protagonist, Astro.

No way is that pic.

Nathan Drake is one of the more prominent and notable PlayStation icons. Drake was the leading man of the Uncharted franchise until he was able to retire peacefully and leave his days of treasure hunting and traveling around the world to look for new trinkets and treasures to collect behind him; however, some fans are still not over the missed opportunity that could have pit him against another well-know treasure hunter, until now.

Nate has carried the Uncharted franchise for nearly a decade. Image Credit: Naughty Dog

Fans are ecstatic about the long-awaited encounter between Drake and Lara Croft of the Tomb Raider franchise. Although the Tomb Raider franchise is not a PlayStation exclusive, the franchise flourished on the platform making her a worthy rival to the retired treasure hunter.

Nathan Drake Finally Comes Face to Face With Lara Croft After All These Years

Astro Bot is finally released exclusively...

Days Gone was released around 2019, near the tail end of the PlayStation 4 era, and it was a painful launch period. The gaming community had high hopes for the open-world zombie apocalypse title; however, those expectations were crushed by countless bugs and other performance issues along with a convoluted storyline that did not land accordingly to convince the gaming community that this was a game worth seeing through to the end.

The game was dealt with an unfortunate hand. Image Credit: Bend Studio

Public opinion shifted over time and fans have begged Sony for a sequel. Unfortunately, the publisher was unwilling to support the developers, and director John Garvin holds a grudge against the gaming company for the treatment they received.

Days Gone Director Throws Shade at Sony for Reducing His Game as a Promoter

John Garvin is still bitter about Sony snuffing his creative vision. Garvin believed if more positive...

PlayStation has been established as one of the strongest brands in the gaming industry. Apart from the company’s focus on hardware and innovation, Sony Interactive Entertainment has built a reputation for crafting unique and powerful first-party video games that propelled the brand to new heights and set the bar high.

The gaming company got the ball rolling after the previous generation with a flurry of back-to-back first-party exclusives crafted with care by the best and most talented developers in the game industry. Here are some of the greatest and most iconic characters ever introduced in a Sony first-party video game.

9. Nathan Drake Fans were satisfied with the ending of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Image Credit: Naughty Dog

The gaming community knew what to expect from Naughty Dog and was blown away by the Uncharted series. The franchise found its footing during the PS3 era with Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune...

The gaming community was blown away by the massive success of 7 Days to Die which reignited the zombie games’ popularity. Not many video games featuring zombies can provide an exhilarating experience as players run for dear life while fighting the undead with whatever is lying around.

The concept has been explored in almost every media, the undead has been around for quite some time. It is a different experience sitting on a couch at home or in a theater with a full house than having a controller at hand fighting to survive and here are 5 other great zombie games to pass the time.

6. The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 The unique design of the Infected sent shivers down the spines of the gaming community. Image Credit: Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog dipped its toes in the zombie genre. Neil Druckmann introduced Joel Miller and Ellie Williams to the world in 2013 and...

Single player games continue to take the gaming community by storm with countless projects by talented game developers. These stories allow players to be engrossed in unique worlds and to fill in the shoes of great protagonists as they accomplish quests and progress in the campaign.

Times are changing and most game developers lean towards the live service structure for longevity and relevance. These multiplayer projects offer an interactive experience with other players that could lead to chaotic and memorable moments. Here are five games that could benefit from multiplayer modes.

5. Death Stranding Norman Reedus stars as Sam Porter Bridges in Death Stranding, Image Credit: Kojima Productions

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Kojima designed the game with a multiplayer element of sorts like allowing players to leave items that could help other porters but never allowing players to interact with one another in the traditional sense as they deliver parcels...

Days Gone was an underrated first-party game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. The game initially received mixed reviews at launch given the technical problems and frame rate issues and did not live up to the standards that other first-party franchises have set.

Public opinion about the game has shifted later on and the gaming community is begging Sony to greenlight a sequel. However, the company has shown no indication of giving the franchise a second chance and instructed the developers to work on a new ambitious multiplayer project snuffing out hope.

A Days Gone Sequel Could Have Happened if the Gaming Community ‘Supposedly’ Supported the First Game

Bend Studio was not given the same luxury as other first-party game developers that operate under the PlayStation Studios banner.

The gaming community was upset to see Sony supposedly forget about the open-world zombie franchise...

Days Gone is an underrated PlayStation first-party title and the gaming community is baffled by Sony’s decision to end the franchise. The game ended on a massive cliffhanger and the heads of PlayStation refuse to give it the sequel it deserves.

The gaming community is a tough crowd to please and Sony Interactive Entertainment is well aware of that. The fans were upset about the sequel being snuffed for an online multiplayer game, but remain optimistic that this ambitious title will carry over the best parts of the zombie game.

The Gaming Community Hopes the Next Project Will Honor Days Gone Many fans still want a sequel to Days Gone. Image Credit: Sony

Bend Studio did not receive the same treatment that other major first-party studios that operate under the PlayStation banner did. Recent rumors suggest that Sony denied its open-world zombie game a sequel, ordered a new multiplayer project from the studio,...

God of War creator David Jaffe has never been one to mince words, and his latest target is none other than The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann. In a recent video featuring Days Gone director John Garvin, Jaffe took aim at Druckmann’s creative choices in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, particularly the decision to have protagonist Nathan Drake retire from his adventuring lifestyle.

Jaffe’s criticism centers around the idea that Druckmann’s ego, rather than the needs of the franchise, drove the decision to drastically change Nathan Drake’s character arc in the fourth installment of the beloved action-adventure series.

Jaffe: Druckmann and Naughty Dog “Sniffing Their Own Farts”

In the video, David Jaffe doesn’t hold back when discussing Nathan Drake’s character development in Uncharted 4. When asked about the decision to have Drake retire and potentially pass the torch to his daughter Cassie, Jaffe...

David Jaffe is back at it again as he recently released another video about God of War and Kratos’ character. Jaffe was the original creator of the franchise and led the development of the original 2005 game and its 2007 sequel.

He had no contributions to the 2018 reboot and its 2022. He has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the direction the series has taken under Cory Barlog’s leadership. Despite his reservations, Jaffe acknowledged the marketing brilliance behind these changes.

David Jaffe Reiterates His Opinion on Cory Balrog’s Direction of The Recent God of War Games A still from God of War. | Image Credit: Santa Monica Studios

Joined by John Garvin, creator of Days Gone, David Jaffe recently released a video on his YouTube channel. He and Garvin talked about where the character of Kratos was taken with the 2018 God of War reboot and its sequel.

Speaking on the character and the story of the 2018 reboot,...

David Jaffe has voiced strong opinions on the recent evolution of Kratos multiple times in the recent past. Jaffe is the original creator of the God of War franchise who led the development of the 2005 original and its 2007 sequel.

He has taken to YouTube and other social media to express his displeasure with the character’s development in the 2018 reboot and the 2022 sequel. He argues that the character has been made too personal and soft, diverging from the character’s original brutal nature.

David Jaffe’s Outspoken Views on The Recent God of War Games And Kratos’ Character Kratos becomes a father in the recent God of War games. | Image via: Santa Monica Studio

In another recent video on his YouTube channel, Jaffe was joined by John Garvin, creator of Days Gone. It’s pretty ironic considering Garvin himself has a reputation for having some strong opinions.

In a video...

If you haven’t heard, there were some rumors about a Days Gone sequel, which sparked a series of back-and-forth responses from officials. And it seems we have a new one, as former director John Garvin clashed with Bend Studio’s community manager, Kevin McAllister, on social media.

Garvin, known for his outspoken views on the sequel’s potential, reiterated his stance in response to McAllister’s apology to fans. Garvin responded aggressively, highlighting his role in creating the game and questioning McAllister’s qualifications.

Was John Garvin’s Days Gone 2 Tease Completely Fake? This is one of the most requested sequels ever. | Image Credit: Bend Studio

McAllister’s apology, posted on social media, expressed regret over fans being misled by “false hope” surrounding the sequel.

His remarks came amidst ongoing speculation and fan outcry over the future of the beloved franchise.

I apologize to our Days Gone community for...

Bend Studio’s community manager, Kevin McAllister, has definitively quashed rumors and speculation about a potential sequel to Days Gone, urging fans to “move on” from hopes of a Days Gone 2.

Days Gone, released in 2019, was Sony’s attempt at another tentpole single-player title. Despite claims from the game’s director that it sold as well as Ghost of Tsushima, the game received mixed critical reception and was reportedly viewed as a disappointment by management.

In response to persistent inquiries and speculation about a sequel, McAllister took to social media to clarify the studio’s stance. “I apologize to our Days Gone community for continuously getting fed false hope and poor information by people looking for likes,” he stated. “It’s not fair to you all. We are currently working on a new IP, and when we have actual news to share it will come from our studio.”

I apologize...

Days Gone is an unfortunate case of review scores being valued more than public opinion. Bend Studio had a great foundation for the perfect zombie open-world game but was pushed to the sidelines by Sony Interactive Entertainment leaving fans of the franchise heartbroken.

The directors of the original game, John Garvin and Jeff Ross, have been vocal about their dismay at how it all turned out but Garvin remained optimistic. The director is confident that the new heads of PlayStation will have a change of heart but the community manager snuffed out all hope.

Days Gone Community Manager Kills All Hope for the Sequel Days Gone fans are still holding out hope for a sequel.| Image Credit: Bend Studio

Bend Studio got the short end of the stick when Sony mandated the studio to work on a new franchise but Garvin hopes the new heads: Herman Hulst and Hideaki Nishino...

Days Gone is an underrated PlayStation first-party title that is getting left behind by other major franchises by Sony. The game was initially released on previous-generation hardware and was bombarded by negative reviews which had a significant impact on its image.

Despite the high demand for a sequel and the cliffhanger ending that more or less hinted at plans for more stories to tell, Sony denied the developers permission to work on it and ordered them to work on something else but the director came out and it seems like not all hope is lost.

There Is Still Hope for a Days Gone Sequel After All The gaming community is hoping for a Days Gone sequel from Bend Studio.

It wasn’t long ago when Sony unveiled a handful of new first-party titles in the last PlayStation State of Play and it was unlikely, some fans were optimistic about an...

The potential of Days Gone may have been overlooked by its narrative limitations and gameplay mechanics that took a while to find a place in the hearts of gamers. Regardless, conversations around the possibility of a sequel are always active discussions, and looks like the game’s writer and director is part of it too.

John Garvin has voiced his opinion on the likelihood of Days Gone 2, but expecting it to become reality doesn’t lie in his hands. Rather, in the hands of those who belong to a managerial hierarchy that may have little to do with the game’s actual development.

Everyone Wants a Days Gone 2, but It’ll Only Happen if Sony Likes the Idea Days Gone blended several “zombie tropes” and created something unique.

In a tweet recently, Days Gone‘s writer and director John Garvin explained how some of the decisions behind making a sequel would work.

Days Gone is an underrated gem for the PlayStation platform and Sony is probably making a big mistake by walking away from it and mandating its developers to work on something else instead. Even the fans are upset but details about the new project will add fuel to the fire.

Jeff Ross, a co-director of the 2019 zombie video game revealed that the company has invested a significant amount of money on a new project that has less of a chance to be well-received compared to a highly-demanded sequel which can be a massive slap to the fans of the franchise.

The Fans of Days Gone Are Upset About Sony’s Decision

Days Gone fans have reached the end of the open road.

Ross has broken his silence and responded to the gaming community regarding the hopes for a Days Gone sequel. The director was blunt and straight to the point...

Days Gone 2 is another game that is on top of the wishlist of every other PlayStation fan but the man behind the zombie project has some news that will crush any dreams for a sequel. Director Jeff Ross confirmed the franchise is dead in the water and won’t be revived soon.

The recent State of Play has kicked the hornet’s nest and there are still some optimistic fans out there hoping for a sequel. Ross has some strong words about the present leadership that would cast doubt on his vision to be fully realized and be left in the basement of Sony forever.

Days Gone 2 Is as Good as Dead Says Co-director

Days Gone fans are in mourning after Jeff Ross hammered the final nail in the coffin.

Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino were recently appointed as the new CEOs of PlayStation and were already pestered with the...

Days Gone is an underrated PlayStation first-party title developed by Bend Studio. The developers received unfair treatment from the publisher after the project was released at an unstable rate which affected review scores but the gaming community saw the potential.

It isn’t too late to give it a massive visual and performance boost. Sony may have pulled the plug on the highly-demanded sequel but there is always room for improvement even if it was ported to PC. Some fans gave the game a significant overhaul that could make Sony reconsider.

Days Gone Remastered Could Be the Perfect Apology From Sony

Days Gone could look even better with enhanced graphics and realistic lighting through ray-tracing on PC.

The developers planned for a sequel but Sony refused to greenlight the project and mandated Bend Studio to work on another project as part of the company’s initiative to expand into uncharted...

Days Gone was an ambitious zombie horror survival game from Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was initially released as a PlayStation exclusive until it got ported to PC. The scope and scale of the game were quite large by today’s standards, and director John Garvin’s work speaks for itself.

As part of the PlayStation Studios banner, other creatives from different studios can pitch in for an assist, but Garvin clarified that every narrative decision was made by him and him alone.

Days Gone Director Claims He Wrote the Entire Script Alone

Studio Bend had plans for a Days Gone sequel, but it was canceled by Sony in favor of a brand-new IP with a live-service structure.

John Garvin is back at it again, as he expressed his massive disappointment with how his game turned out to be and hinted at how he believed Sony viewed Days Gone in general.

Days Gone was an underrated PlayStation gem that was released in an underwhelming state back in 2019 but Bend Studio was able to bounce back and got the game to run smoothly on both PS4 and PS5 and eventually on PC.

However, initial reviews affected Sony’s judgment and canceled any future installments leaving fans with the ultimate cliffhanger.

John Garvin Strikes Back About The Canceled Days Gone Sequel

Bend Studio had plans for a Days Gone 2 but PlayStation isn’t interested at all.

In a recent post on X, director John Garvin dropped his two cents and shared his opinion of how he thinks Sony viewed his game. Truth be told, Days Gone had plenty of issues, especially on a technical aspect but was remedied with a series of patches and updates and can be easily forgiven thanks to its riveting storyline and entertaining gameplay.

Garvin believed Sony wanted to...

Recently, developer Insomniac Games was targeted by a hacking group that stole over 1 TB of internal data from the company and reportedly demanded around $2 million dollars for that information’s return. When that demand was not met, the group released the stolen data (which consisted of over 1.3 million files) online.

This is one of the largest leaks in the history of the video game industry in terms of both the quantity of leaked data and what, exactly, was included in those files. The leaked information includes everything from Insomniac’s upcoming intended release schedule for the next several years to the complete story breakdown for their upcoming Wolverine project. Crucially, the leak also includes the personal information of numerous Insomniac employees. As this leak extends far beyond things like game development footage and story spoilers, we will not be sharing the full contents of the leak here.

However, that doesn...

The timeline for a successful video game franchise usually goes like this: The game comes out and soon becomes popular among players. Avid fans start creating content inspired by the game and their favorite characters, helping bring that IP into pop culture. There might be a movie or TV adaptation. And as more people are introduced to the game’s world, more fans are created, leading to more demand for derivative content. Et cetera, et cetera.

But the leaders at Liithos, a multimedia gaming studio led by former PlayStation executives, are about to do things a little differently with their first studio IP, Ashfall, which is set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest ravaged by climate change, civilian fighting and mutations caused by a dark energy. The series follows Ash Naranjo, a character who was born without arms and is given cyborg-like implants to help him save his family and homeland.

Director James Cameron and costume designer Deborah Lynn Scott first worked together 25 years ago on “Titanic,” which went on to win 11 Oscars including best picture, director and costume design. Since then, the two have collaborated on “Avatar” and its long-awaited sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water,” and will continue their partnership with the next films in the franchise.

Below, for Variety‘s latest Creative Collaborators, Cameron and Scott discuss their working relationship and pouring hundreds of hours into building the costumes for “Avatar 2.”

Take us back to that first collaboration on “Titanic.” What was that like?

Deborah Lynn Scott: James used that hat very well. That day on set, we had never checked if the hat could fit through the car door, so, we were a little nervous. And he did that wonderful dip down and reveal which is a costume designer’s dream.

James Cameron: The worst case...

Conveying somber inner struggles and the intense threat of zombie-esque creatures known as Freakers in the same score is no easy task, but composer Nathan Whitehead is up to the challenge with his emotional music for Days Gone. With the open-world post-apocalyptic video game out now for the PlayStation 4, we caught up with Whitehead for our latest Q&A feature to discuss the eclectic instruments he used for the Days Gone score, using music to enhance the internal struggles of the game's main character and the external threats in equal measure, and his work on The Purge films (including how his music for The Purge: Anarchy helped him get the composer gig for Days Gone).

Thanks for taking the time to catch up with us, Nathan, and congratulations on your score for Days Gone. How did you get involved as the composer for Days Gone?

Nathan Whitehead: Thanks very much!

The new 3D thriller 'Sanctum' has been gifted with a brand spanking new one-sheet for all to enjoy. The flick is executively produced by James Cameron and therefore 'must' splash his two previous blockbusting credits on the poster. 'Titanic' and sci-fi actioner 'Avatar', which did the incredible thing of making 'Titanic' suddenly seem bearable, are nicely highlighted to help entice unsuspecting audiences to mindlessly wander into their local multiplex expecting spectacle and little substance. But let's hope director Alister Grierson and scripters Andrew Wight and John Garvin (who also stars) can bring a little more to the underwater table. 'Fantastic Four' star Ioan Gruffudd appears alongside Richard Roxburgh ('Van Helsing'), Alice Parkinson (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Rhys Wakefield, Dan Wyllie, Allison Cratchley, Christopher Baker and John Garvin. Check out the poster below....