One of the best PlayStation games has finally had its soundtrack made available on Spotify, in an ongoing push by Sony to blare its vast catalogue of gaming IPs into the ears of longtime fans and curious newcomers.
]]>The best story-based games are ageless. While gameplay can become clunky with the passing of time, an enthralling narrative is just as gripping whether it came out in 2004 or 2024.
]]>There is a massive selection of brilliant games available on PlayStation Plus, for both those with the trusty PlayStation 4 or a brand new PlayStation 5.
]]>The PS2 is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and with good reason. Not only was it a convenient DVD player just as the format was taking off, but its incredible library of fantastic PS2 games raised the bar in almost every way from the original PlayStation.
]]>Bluepoint Games, the developer of the Demon's Souls remake, has seemingly teased a new project, though no one knows what it could be.
]]>The VG247 Best Games Ever Podcast has been going for six months! Can you believe it? The show that was spawned out of a random Slack message has gone from mild strength to ever-so-slightly-less-mild strength. To celebrate this milestone I sat down with host Jim Trinca to berate him about the choices he's made so far.
]]>Hello, readers. For quite some time we’ve wanted to produce a podcast on VG247, but for assorted reasons nothing ever got off the ground. That has now changed. VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast is here, and there will be an absolute minimum of two episodes (and hopefully a lot more) as we’ve already got two in the can.
]]>Fancy boosting your indie cred? Well, the time has come. From now until Friday the 20th, the PlayStation store is running a swathe of deals on indie games, with discounts up to and including a meaty 90%.
]]>PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to access two news games this March.
]]>Ico and Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda has said that he initially got into making games because he knew he couldn't make a living from his first passion.
]]>It’s been a wild year for VG247, so to celebrate we’re going to be republishing some of our favourite work published in 2018 – opinion pieces, features, and interviews, that we’ve enjoyed writing and reading, and which we believe showcase some of our best work. Enjoy!
]]>The scale of Fumito Ueda's next game will rival that of his earlier work with Shadow of the Colossus, and the Last Guardian.
]]>Bluepoint is already busy on its next project following the release of Shadow of the Colossus, 2018. Yes, it is another remake.
]]>A bunch of acclaimed indie titles have made it to Japan but the reception isn't as warm as elsewhere.
]]>Launch week sales of the PS4 version of Shadow of the Colossus were 73% higher than the PS2 original, according to retail analysts GFK Chart-Track.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus is a big game. Let us help you defeat all the Colossi and uncover all of its secrets.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus has new collectibles - gold coins, also known as enlightenments - but what are they and where do you find them?
]]>There's a neat little Easter egg in Shadow of the Colossus that nods to The Last Guardian.
]]>There's quite a lot hidden around the world of Shadow of the Colossus.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus isn't over once you've defeated all the great beasts.
]]>The battle to beat the 16th and final Colossus is epic but rewarding.
]]>This guy certainly earns the title "colossus".
]]>The 14th Colossus is awkward to find and the key to beating it is using its own stupidity against it.
]]>Trying to beat the 13th Colossus requires a lot of patience and some sure-footed jumping.
]]>Defeating the 12th Colossus is a little abstract as you control its movement in order to take it down.
]]>To beat the 11th Colossus you're going to use a tool you've never used before and actually scare it away from its location.
]]>The 10th Colossus is fast and deadly so to beat it you'll really need to be quick witted and have a plan in place as soon as it reveals itself.
]]>To take this Colossus down you'll need quick reflexes and sharp bow skills.
]]>The 7th Colossus is a tricky one to climb, and his passive weapons can leave you feeling quite shocked.
]]>By the beard of Zeus, this one's feisty!
]]>Don't want to get hoof-stomped by the 4th Colossus - it's time to outwit a giant.
]]>It's time to tackle your first flying Colossus - it's all about the timing.
]]>Things become more challenging with your battle against the 3rd Colossi.
]]>The 2nd Colossus is close by too, and it gives you a chance to put the bow to good use.
]]>It's time to take on the 1st Colossus as you begin your epic adventure.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus is out this week on PS4, and if you've never played the original, this story trailer should get you up to speed.
]]>There are new trophies for the glorious remake of Shadow of the Colossus.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus is often cited as one of the best games of its generation, and it's now time for a new generation of players to appreciate this classic.
]]>More than a decade after its original release on PS2, Shadow of the Colossus is back.
]]>The Last Guardian creator Fumito Ueda seems to be up to his old tricks.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus is coming to PS4 soon, and Pro users will have a choice between playing it in 'performance' or 'cinematic' mode.
]]>The Shadow of the Colossus remake will be with us within three months, so the developers at Bluepoint Games have released a video to update us on their work.
]]>Sony promised to deliver updated looks at many of its exclusive games during today's Paris Games Week showcase, and it has delivered.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>The Shadow of the Colossus creator gave Bluepoint Games suggestions for the PS4 remake.
]]>It's definitely a remake, not a remaster, but it's the same game.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus! On PS4!
]]>There's five outfits to unlock for the boy, and neat thing for Trico too.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.
]]>The Shadow of the Colossus movie will no longer be directed by Chronicle director Josh Trank, but by Mama director Andres Muschietti.
]]>Sony is holding a sale on the US PS Store starting tomorrow and for one week. The sale slashes Sony-exclusive titles on all PlayStation platforms.
]]>The Transmog Set from Shadow of the Colossus will be available in Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition on PlayStation 3 and PS4.
]]>There's only one concrete bonus in this week's North American PlayStation Plus update, but it's quite a good one - the HD remaster PlayStation 3 version remaster of PS2 Classic Shadow of the Colossus, free for your Instant Collection. Your life will be richer for its glory. Subscribers also score a wide variety of discounts this week; visit the PlayStation Blog to peruse the savings.
]]>Sony has provided a preview for PlayStation Plus offerings heading your way in October. Plus members will be getting: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Shadow of the Colossus, Poker Night 2, Hotline Miami (PS Vita/PS3, Cross-Buy), and Sine Mora (PS Vita). More information through the link.
]]>Shadow of the Colossus - a film adaptation of Team ICO's iconic PS2 title - has been in development since 2009. It has been languishing in the writing phase since then, but now the project appears to be picking up speed, as the co-writer of 2011 action flick Hanna has joined the project to pledge his writing skills.
]]>Kenji Kaido, who had produced the critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 games Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, has left Sony.
]]>If last week's quote from the head of PlayStation software development, Scott Rhode, wasn't enough to put your mind at ease with regard to highly anticipated and in-no-way-canned Sony title, The Last Guardian, here's another. This time it's from the beautiful mind that brought us Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and is helping to (eventually) bring us The Last Guardian, the man himself, Fumito Ueda, who told Kotaku that work is indeed coming along on the title, "It's been business as usual," he said. "The only things that've really changed are the terms of my contract."
So, there you have it. What more could you possibly want? Oh, you want the actual game? Oh. Right.
]]>Deadline's reporting that Chronicle director Josh Trank has signed on to direct the Shadow of the Colossus film from Sony Pictures, after requesting the position. The report states writers are currently being interviewed. Trank, is apparently a very busy man: he's supposedly discussing developing Fantastic Four for Fox and Spider-Man spinoff Venom for Sony Pictures, and is also reported to be working with Warner Bros on an adaptation of Red Star, so who knows how long it will be before SotC is released. A movie based on the Team ICO masterpiece has been in the pipeline Joystiq.
]]>Siliconera has posted a translation of part of the official guide to Shadow of the Colossus, previously available in Japanese only. Members of Team Ico discuss designing the game's titular enemies, fitting the world together around them, nailing down the game's distinctive aesthetic, and more. It's well worth a read if you're keen on Team Ico's output; the studio's third release, The Last Guardian, still has no release date.
]]>Sony's announced Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will be made available next week on January 17 through PSN, and will run you $20 each. Crysis 2 will also be released through the service for $40, along with Rainbow Six Vegas and Splinter Cell: Double Agent, which will run you $20 each. The releases were announced via this week's PlayStation Blogcast. Thanks, Joystiq.
]]>I couldn't think of anything witty to say on this shorts post, and because of this, there isn't an esoteric shot to go along with it. That's okay, my gorgeous dog will suffice.
]]>We missed these in the avalanche of Tokyo Game Show videos that came our way yesterday. Sony released two brand new trailers of the ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection, each highlighting both games. In all honesty, is there anyone who isn't interested in this pack? It should be mandatory you all get it. Get the videos below the break.
The Team ICO-made collection releases on September 27 in the US and September 28 in the UK.
]]>Time for another round of shorts. Don't worry, this is a quickie.
]]>It's time for your last batch of shorts for the weekend, which we are officially dubbing the malaise edition. Read onward.
]]>Loads of people are getting excited for the impending HD remasters of Shadow of the Colossus and Ico slated to release late next month, and these bonus features aren't going to do much to kill the fervor.
]]>IGN's gone up with at least more than 15 minutes worth of footage from the ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Collection. There's the first five minutes of ICO, more than ten minutes worth from the opening of Colossus and more. They look utterly stunning, so go watch them after the break. The pack's out at the end of September for PS3.
]]>Brian Dunn, Sony's associate product marketing manager, has said on the PS Blog that the ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection for PS3 will come with a voucher for two XMB Dynamic Themes, one for ICO and one for Shadow of the Colossus. The disc will also include video content from ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian. More information on the collection is promised soon. The collection, which includes full 1080p HD and stereoscopic 3D support, 7.1 surround sound, and full PSN Trophy support for $39.99 hits stores on September 27.
]]>Yeah. This is a lot more than just "good."
]]>Question: How do Ico and Shadow of the Colossus look after their HD brush up? Answer: Pretty damn slick. Get all misty-eyed over frame rate improvements through the cut.
]]>It's the week after E3. There are a lot of stories on the internet that are relatively minor. And here they are.
]]>Sony has put a Japanese date and price on the much anticipated HD remakes of PS2 classics ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, as well as releasing a new trailer detailing the releases.
]]>Sadly, the news can't all be about Portal 2 releasing early and Bethesda's Skyrim. No, some days the news is bad.
]]>ICO and Shadow of the Colossus: The Collection's previously promised spring release may have been altered, if one US retailer is correct.
]]>Team ICO head Fumito Ueda has stated that, depending on the circumstances, videogames can be classed as art, but varies on which definition it can be classed as.
]]>Gamespot has gotten its lucky hands on the Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection for PS3, and decided to preview it for you.
]]>Fumito Ueda has told the US PS Blog that he's "flattered" Shadow of the Colossus is considered a fine example for the games as art debate.
]]>The Last Guardian director Fumito Ueda has said the game may support PlayStation Move.
]]>Team ICO boss Fumito Ueda has said revisiting ICO and Shadow of the Colossus is something he always wanted to do on PS3, and adding 3D to the HD experience just adds to the experience.
]]>Sony's formally revealed the HD ports of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus for PS3 during its TGS event, known as ICO and Shadow of the Colossus: The Collection.
]]>Sony used its Tokyo Game Show press conference today to put dates on both The Last Guardian and the Japanese version of Gran Turismo 5.
We have a complete overview of the two-hour presentation after the break.
]]>Want to know what ICO and Shadow of the Colossus look like for PS3? This is what.
]]>SCEE's just confirmed to VG247 it will be releasing the full HD remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and ICO in Europe.
]]>The word you are looking for is "hallelujah". That word again, is "halleujah".
]]>The much-rumoured Team ICO Collection is set to release at some point between March and April for "around £24.99," according to Eurogamer.
]]>Walmart sure is on a roll. After outing a "possible" sequel to MAG, today it's listing the long rumored ICO and Shadow of the Colossus Blu-ray collection for PS3.
In fact, it's even taking pre-orders.
]]>Fumito Ueda has joined the realm of Twitter, and other than posting about things going on his life, like getting a Mac Book Pro, he has hinted around about TGS in September.
]]>SCE Worldwide studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has said Sony is "aware" of the demand for a Team ICO Collection on PS3.
]]>Hate to say we told you so. But we told you so. Amazon France has listed the Team ICO Collection for June 2011 at €69.95.
]]>Sony asking users if there are any other titles they'd like to see given God of War-like HD treatment.
]]>Imagine, kids. If the Team ICO Collection comes to fruition - which it will, according to what we've been told - this is what one half of that deal could look like.
]]>TSA's reporting that the Team ICO Collection, which was first revealed by VG247 earlier this morning, will launch next year. Q1 to be exact.
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]]>According to an LA Times, report, the movie tie-in of Shadow of the Colossus is still happening.
]]>Media Molecule has released its teaser for Shadow of the Colossus themes and costumes for LittleBigPlanet.
It's expected to arrive next Thursday.
We'll keep you posted on it.
Meanwhile, the teaser is after the break.
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