PS5 stock UK LIVE – Stock dropping at John Lewis, Argos and GAME ‘NEXT WEEK’ plus Playstation latest at Amazon, Currys

SONY CONFIRMS NEW VR SYSTEM ON WAY FOR PS5

Sony confirmed last week that they’ll launch a new virtual reality system for the PS5.

The gaming giant said a new VR headset that is currently in development will offer the “ultimate entertainment experience, with dramatic leaps in performance and interactivity”.

Sony released its first PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset in 2016, with the headset connecting to a PlayStation 4 console to enable users to play games.

EXPLAINED: WHAT IS STATE OF PLAY?

PlayStation regularly hosts a major event called State of Play.

It’s a chance for Sony to show off new games coming to its platforms.

Importantly, this State of Play will reveal games landing on the new PS5.

Some of the games will be out very soon, and others could be a long way off.

“This Thursday, a State of Play broadcast will serve up new updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to PS4 and PS5. Including new game announcements and updates on some of the third-party and indie titles you last saw in June’s PS5 showcase.”

FORTHCOMING PSS GAMES COMING OUT IN APRIL

• Outriders – April 1
• Guilty Gear: Strive Deluxe And Ultimate Edition Early Access – April 6
• Guilty Gear: Strive – April 9
• Final Fantasy 14 Online: A Realm Reborn Open Beta – April 13
• MLB The Show 21 Collector’s Edition Early Access – April 16
• MLB The Show 21 – April 20
• MotoGP 21 – April 22
• Judgement – April 23
• Returnal – April 30
• Terminator: Resistance Enhanced – April 30

NHS EXECUTIVE HAS TWITTER ACCOUNT HACKED TO PROMOTE PS5 SCAM

An NHS executive had her Twitter account hacked to promote a PS5 scam.

Helen Bevan, who is chief transformation officer of NHS Horizons, saw her two Twitter accounts with a combined 133,000 followers hacked and then used to flog fake PS5s, the BBC reports.

According to the BBC, Bevan paid £110 to someone who said they could restore the accounts within 25 minutes, but they turned out to be a scammer as well.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS RELEASE DELAYED UNTIL 2022

The release of forthcoming Batman game Gotham Knights has been pushed back to 2022.

In a statement published on social media, Warner said it was “giving the game more time to deliver the best possible experience for players”.

“Thank you to our amazing fans for your tremendous support of Gotham Knights,” it continued.

“We look forward to showcasing more of the game in the coming months.”

WHERE THE HEART LEADS: NARRATIVE ADVENTURE GAME SET FOR JULY RELEASE

Armature Studio has announced that its narrative adventure Where The Heart Leads will be released on July 13 on both PS4 and PS5.

Founder and director Todd Keller said: “What you will and won’t see, I do not know. Even in testing the game, many of us ask each other, ‘How did you end up there?’

“Creatively, it’s been a huge challenge. The game has expanded almost of its own accord, past our original 5-hour goal to now over twice that,” The Sixth Axis reports.

“Each player might only see a fraction of the game on their original playthrough, and that’s okay, because it’s your story. The differences span chapters, so while not immediately apparent, small things could lead up to huge deviations.”

MARVEL’S AVENGERS SPIDER-MAN CONTENT DELAYED

PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man content for Marvel’s Avengers has been delayed until later this year, developer Crystal Dynamics has confirmed.

Studio head Scot Amos, via IGN, moved to reassure fans it was still very much on the way.

“I can tell you that, formally, officially, people are working on him right now, so it is still on our roadmap for the future,” he said.

No date though was given when it would see the light of day.

SONY UNVEILS NEW VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROLLER

Sony has unveiled brand new virtual reality controllers for the PS5.

The new accessories are designed to work with Sony’s upcoming next-gen headset: the PSVR 2.

Sony launched the original PSVR back in 2016, with two Move controllers.

The system quickly became one of the world’s best-selling VR headsets.

Now Sony is upgrading PSVR for the PS5 generation of games – and has fully revealed the controllers.

NO DROPS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND, SAYS STOCK TRACKER SITE

PS5 stock tracker @PS5StockAlertUK tweeted this evening: “We don’t expect any drops over the weekend as usual.

“Take your time to relax, have fun and spend time with your loved ones!

“Fresh news about drops next week should come to me over the weekend, which I’ll tweet once confirmed.

“Another giveaway incoming next week, more info soon.”

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NINTENDO SWITCH’S ANIMAL CROSSING BEING TURNED INTO… A HORROR FILM?

A TERRIFYING short film featuring a demon appearing from an Animal Crossing game has inspired movie directors to make a feature length version.

The six minute horror movie can be watched on YouTube and was shot by director Julian Terry during a quarantine.

Read more here.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS RELEASE DELAYED UNTIL 2022

The release of forthcoming Batman game Gotham Knights has been pushed back to 2022.

In a statement published on social media, Warner said it was “giving the game more time to deliver the best possible experience for players”.

“Thank you to our amazing fans for your tremendous support of Gotham Knights,” it continued.

“We look forward to showcasing more of the game in the coming months.”

NHS EXEC HAS TWITTER ACCOUNT HACKED TO PROMOTE PS5 SCAM

An NHS executive had her Twitter account hacked to promote a PS5 scam.

Helen Bevan, who is chief transformation officer of NHS Horizons, saw her two Twitter accounts with a combined 133,000 followers hacked and then used to flog fake PS5s, the BBC reports.

According to the BBC, Bevan paid £110 to someone who said they could restore the accounts within 25 minutes, but they turned out to be a scammer as well.

PS5 CONSOLE STILL ‘NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE’ TO BUY

Getting your hands on a PS5 is still “nearly impossible” even though the console was released five months ago.

A report by Business Insider says the consoles are still being swept up by resellers, some are using bots to beat their human rivals.

Resale websites like StockX are charging $730, just shy of a 50 per cent mark up on the retail price.

The global microchip shortage and the ongoing global pandemic are both impacting Sony’s ability to produce more PS5s.

PS5 TO GET GOD OF WAR SEQUEL

God of War: Ragnarok is expected it to land on PS5 consoles in 2021.

An exact date though hasn’t been announced, according to TechRadar.

It’ll launch ‘when its done’, said Santa Monica Studios Creative Director, Cory Barlog.

Since the game’s reveal in September 2020, very little has been said about the God of War sequel.

WHERE THE HEART LEADS GETS JULY RELEASE

Armature Studio has announced that its narrative adventure Where The Heart Leads will be released on July 13 on both PS4 and PS5.

Founder and director Todd Keller said: “What you will and won’t see, I do not know. Even in testing the game, many of us ask each other, ‘How did you end up there?’

“Creatively, it’s been a huge challenge. The game has expanded almost of its own accord, past our original 5-hour goal to now over twice that,” The Sixth Axis reports.

“Each player might only see a fraction of the game on their original playthrough, and that’s okay, because it’s your story. The differences span chapters, so while not immediately apparent, small things could lead up to huge deviations.”

MARVEL’S AVENGERS SPIDER-MAN RELEASE DELAYED

PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man content for Marvel’s Avengers has been delayed until later this year, developer Crystal Dynamics has confirmed.

Studio head Scot Amos, via IGN, moved to reassure fans it was still very much on the way.

“I can tell you that, formally, officially, people are working on him right now, so it is still on our roadmap for the future,” he said.

No date though was given when it would see the light of day.

NEW VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROLLER

Sony has unveiled brand new virtual reality controllers for the PS5.

The new accessories are designed to work with Sony’s upcoming next-gen headset: the PSVR 2.

Sony launched the original PSVR back in 2016, with two Move controllers.

The system quickly became one of the world’s best-selling VR headsets.

Now Sony is upgrading PSVR for the PS5 generation of games – and has fully revealed the controllers.

AMAZON STOCK TIPPED TO DROP TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY

Amazon has been tipped as the next place to look for the PS5 consoles, with more inventory said to be coming this week.

Unlike other retailers in the UK, Amazon doesn’t like to give out any warning ahead of its PS5 stock drops, T3 reported.

But Twitter tipsters like PS5StockAlertUK have pegged the website for a restock of a whopping 46,000 units early this week.

We’d recommend giving the stock follower a follow, to stay ahead of the game on updates!

AMAZON TO GET 50,000 PS5 CONSOLES – RUMOUR

Amazon is to get a massive restock of PS5 consoles, if rumours are to be believed.

Several PS5 tracking accounts reported that the online retailer would be restocking at some point next week, with some saying it would get 50,000 consoles.

YouTuber Jake Randall and Matt Swider from TechRadar, who have been tracking PS5 stock for a while now, suggested that the Amazon PS5 restock would be between the hours of 9 am ET and 11 am ET on March 18. 

PS5 GETS PS VR 2 REVEAL

Sony has shown off its PS VR 2 controller for the PS5.

It is the direct successor to the original PlayStation VR.

There are also rumours that a PSP 5G could be incoming as well, according to T3.

PS5 RESTOCK – LATEST AND WHERE TO LOOK

According to @PS5StockAlertUK on Twitter, there might be a huge amount of stock coming from big retailers next week.

They said: “Major Retailer Predictions – GAME, Very & John Lewis (23rd-25th).

“These are only predictions. Retailers not on this list mean we have no information or expectancies from them. More info soon.”

PS5 SCALPERS FORCED TO DROP PRICES AS CONSOLE STOCKS RISE ONLINE

PS5 scalpers have been lowering the price of consoles due to the rise in stock.

The PS5 has been selling for over £700 as gamers desperately try to get their hands on the console.

CeX was previously selling consoles for £810 in December, but it is now going for £750.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS RELEASE DELAYED UNTIL 2022

The release of forthcoming Batman game Gotham Knights has been pushed back to 2022.

In a statement published on social media, Warner said it was “giving the game more time to deliver the best possible experience for players”.

“Thank you to our amazing fans for your tremendous support of Gotham Knights,” it continued.

“We look forward to showcasing more of the game in the coming months.”

YOUTUBER PAYS £8,000 FOR 24-CARAT GOLD PLATED PS5

A British YouTuber has splashed thousands of pounds on a golden PlayStation 5 complete with blinged out controllers.

Simon “Miniminter” Minter says he paid £8,000 for the 24 karat, gold plated version of the console built by a luxury retailer.

As well as gold-plated controllers, the set features a gold-plated headset and a certificate of authenticity. Miniminter showcased the bonkers purchase in a video shared with his 4.6million YouTube subscribers last week.

“Two months before the PS5 came out I ordered a second PS5,” the 28-year-old said.

“This one cost me £8,000. It’s because it’s gold – full on, plated with gold.”