Guide How to Get All Gems in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
All White and Colored Gem locations
Guide Tekken 7 - Basics for Beginners and How to Get Started
Attacking, defending, movement, and Rage
Guide Elite Dangerous Tips and Tricks for Beginners
How to get started in Frontier's space-faring sim
News PlayStation Plus' Free PlayLink Game in July 2017 Will Be a Bonus
Joined by usual slate of software
News - June, 2017
Saturday1st Jul 2017
Guide Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Tips and Tricks for When Your Ass Is Getting Kicked
Help with surviving trio of uber-tough platformers
Don’t let the cartoony characters and colourful graphics deceive you: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is hard. Like, brutally hard. Vicarious Visions has attempted to soften the challenge of Naughty Dog’s platforming classics with the addition of bonus checkpoints and insta-Aku Aku buffs that...
News Sony Awarded PlayStation Employees the Coolest Crash Bandicoot Gift
Any jobs going?
Employees at PlayStation in the United States got a cool gift on company dime today: a copy of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy presented in a retro jewel case. The artwork has been altered to make it look like an original PSone release, while there’s a mock CD-ROM inside boasting a PlayStation Network code for the full game. While...
Friday30th Jun 2017
Guide How to Get All Gems in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
All White and Colored Gem locations
There’s only one thing Crash Bandicoot likes more than Wumpa fruit: Gems – of the White or Colored variety. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy plays host to a wealth of different jewels, many of which task you with completing various unique trials and tribulations in order to snatch them up. Each game in the...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of July 2017
Hot stuff
The summer is well and truly here, but there are no signs of any gaming droughts. That said, July's selection of PlayStation 4 titles makes for the shortest 'Promising PS4 Games' list that we've had to write all year. Let's hope that the phrase "quality over quantity" applies here. That's You (PS4 Exclusive):...
Poll Are You Happy with July 2017's Free PlayStation Plus Games?
Hit or miss?
If you look back on the lineup for 2017 so far, PlayStation Plus has been pretty strong. Okay, so it’s still falling short of those PlayStation 3 glory years, but there’s been a decent mix of some very good games. And July 2017 is looking like the best lineup yet, with excellent PlayStation 4 exclusive Until Dawn the standout game...
News PayPal Chargeback PSN Account Bans Being Lifted
Sony seeks swift resolution
Good news: PlayStation Network accounts that were banned yesterday amid the PayPal chargeback cockup are gradually being resurrected as Sony seeks a swift resolution to the issue. We’ve heard from many members who were victims of the platform holder’s auto-ban trigger that now have full access to their accounts again...
Don't stop the beat
The developers at PM Studios have had a long track record when creating exemplar rhythm games. As previous developers of the DJMAX series, one could say with Superbeat: Xonic it's created a spiritual successor to the rhythm franchise. What was originally a Japanese arcade-only experience has now become one of the most polished...
News Mass Effect Andromeda's Single Player DLC Has Been Ditched
Game over
It perhaps won’t come as a huge surprise following EA’s decision to put the Mass Effect franchise on ice, but Andromeda won’t be getting any single player add-on packs. The series is well known for its expansive post-release content packs, but with developer BioWare Montreal scaled down and many staff moved to Motive to aid producti
News Spider-Man: Homecoming Swings to PlayStation VR in Promotional Demo
Our spider-sense is tingling
Spider-Man: Homecoming is going to be big business for Sony this summer, so it’s no surprise to see it pouring company-wide energy into the upcoming cinematic release. In addition to a new scene from the movie being posted exclusively to the PlayStation Store, the company’s also added a free virtual reality...
News Fumito Ueda Has Proposed Changes for Shadow of the Colossus' Remake
But he doesn't know if they'll be used
Industry legend and Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda has proposed improvements for the game’s PlayStation 4 remake. While the auteur wouldn’t reveal what those suggestions include – he doesn’t want to let people down if they don’t make it into the final product – he apparently does feel...
News Shenmue III Footage to Debut at Gamescom 2017
Sequel scores new logo, too
After an extremely disappointing E3 2017 no-show, Shenmue III will be taking the trip to Gamescom 2017, where new footage of the anticipated PlayStation 4 sequel will debut. “While we are still working out the details with our partners, we plan to show our newest movie clips, share the latest updates, and even make some...
News Promising PS4 Indie Last Day of June Launches the Last Day of August
Oh
Ovosonico must not suffer with OCD, because it’s dated its promising PlayStation 4 indie title Last Day of June for release on the last day of August. The “emotional interactive journey” will drop on 31st August, with pre-orders opening today and boasting a 25 per cent discount for PlayStation Plus members. The title will cost £14.99 in...
Thursday29th Jun 2017
News PSN Accounts Struck by Mass PayPal Chargeback
Here's how you can find out if you're affected
PayPal has launched a mass chargeback on what’s purported to be “thousands” of PlayStation Network transactions, putting many accounts in danger. The cause of the returned payments is unclear, but it means that many profiles are now technically in “debt”, which typically triggers Sony’s...
News Sony Seemingly Removes Easy Platinum Trophy Game
You snooze, you lose
In case you missed our article from earlier in the day, a new game launched on the North American PlayStation Store yesterday, proclaiming to offer the “world’s fastest Platinum Trophy”. But it’s since been removed. The circumstances of the game’s deletion are currently unclear, but critical videos from the likes of...
Round Up Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy PS4 Reviews Spin In
Should you buy it?
After literally years of Crash Bandicoot begging on this site and countless others, the ‘coot with ‘tude is finally making his long-awaited comeback. N. Sane Trilogy compiles all three original PSone titles, but while much of the design has been retained, it introduces all-new assets and some quality of life improvements to...
Weirdness Sniff the Dead or Alive Ladies with New VR Sense Release
Seriously
PlayStation VR is getting enhanced in Japan as part of a new arcade virtual reality cabinet named VR Sense, and Koei Tecmo is one of the first publishers to sign up. It’s bringing a slew of titles to the futuristic format, which aims to invigorate all of your senses – rather than just your eyes and ears. And yes, that means there will...
News How Can You Tell Sony's Making Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?
Not just because it looks crap
There’s a new Jumanji movie coming out. Apparently. Like practically every film these days, it’s got The Rock in it. But it’s being produced by Sony Pictures, and we couldn’t help but notice a spot of product placement in the latest trailer. How many 20-somethings do you know with The Last Guardian posters on...
Review I Want to Be Human (PS4)
Don't let it be human
From the outset, I Want to Be Human presents itself as a rough-and-ready rebellious ride. A Blink-182-style pop-punk song proclaims “I want to be human” upon startup as the text on screen spasms back and forth, red and black covering the main menu. Developer Sinclair Strange’s first console release is a ride, alright...
News Inside and Limbo Double-Pack Bundling Two of PS4's Best Games
Blobby blobby
If you’ve never played Danish developer Playdead’s macabre puzzle platformers Limbo and Inside, then you simply need this retail double-pack in your life. The collection – being published by 505 Games – is set to release on 12th September in North America and 15th September in Europe, at a reasonable price point of $29.99 and...
News Pinball FX3 Tops the Scoreboard on PS4 This Summer
And you'll be able to import most legacy tables for free
Pinball FX3 will fire to the PlayStation 4 this summer, replacing Zen Pinball 2 as the home of Zen Studios’ fan-flippin’-tastic fantasy tabletop series. The game’s promising a wealth of new features and functions, though before we get into those it’s worth pointing out that the...
Wednesday28th Jun 2017
Guide Elite Dangerous Tips and Tricks for Beginners
How to get started in Frontier's space-faring sim
If you were to think of a game series that successfully evoked the vastness of space then Elite – not No Man’s Sky – would probably sit at the top of many people’s list. And with the release of Elite Dangerous on PlayStation 4 a new crop of commanders will finally be heading out into the...
Mourning woods
Republished on Wednesday, 28th June 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July 2017's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Until Dawn is much better than you may be expecting. The teen horror title – which was originally intended as a PlayStation Move...
News July 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Announced
And it's a phenomenal one
The big PlayStation Plus update for July 2017 is in – and it’s an outstanding month. The headliner this time is Until Dawn, one of the best exclusives released on the PlayStation 4 to date, and a must-play if you haven’t tried it already. It’s joined by the full season of Telltale’s Game of Thrones as well as new...
Review Tokyo Jungle (PlayStation 3)
Primal rage
Republished on Wednesday, 28th June 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July 2017's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. In an industry which is seemingly obsessed with burly soldiers packing massive machine guns and other associated heavy ordinance, it’s...
Weirdness A PS4 Game Is Being Sold on the Premise That It's Super Easy to Platinum
And it's 98 cents
There’s a hot new game on the North American PlayStation Store: it’s called 5-Star 1000 Top Rated. The 98 cent digital download is essentially a slide puzzle title that’s billed as the “world’s fastest Platinum Trophy game”. Watch its launch trailer in the video embedded above and you can see that it’s clearly not shy...
News Sony's Improved the PS4's TV Section and Everyone Hates It
TV, TV, TV
The latest in a long line of PlayStation 4 usability “improvements”, Sony has controversially tweaked the TV & Video section of the system, which houses media apps like Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Where previously you could twirl down from a folder to access all of your apps, now you’ll be taken to a standalone page with a heavy...
Hands On Starting Our Engines with Tiny Trax on PlayStation VR
Beat that!
Three years ago, Futurlab released the excellent Velocity 2X on the PlayStation 4 and Vita, wowing us with its unique rhythmic take on action platforming and shooting. Since then, the studio’s gone relatively quiet and hasn’t released any games, due to a myriad of reasons. Imagine, then, the excitement when Futurlab revealed Tiny Trax...
Round Up Valkyria Revolution Isn't the PS4 Chronicle This Series Deserves
To be or not to be
Valkyria Chronicles was one of the unspoken superstars in the PlayStation 3’s catalogue, but aside from a decent PlayStation 4 remaster, the series has taken some strange turns. First up, there was the PlayStation Portable sequels, which weren’t really what anyone wanted. And now enter Valkyria Revolution: a hack-and-slash...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Back on Top with Several New Releases
Final Fantasy XIV targets software summit
The low stock Nintendo Switch situation has opened the door for the PlayStation 4 to return to the top of the Japanese hardware charts – albeit with relatively unimpressive figures all told. Combined sales of the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro propelled Sony’s console back to the summit, with several lower-profile...
News Call of Duty Heats Up with Days of Summer Promotion
Life's a beach
To coincide with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered going standalone today, Activision has begun a multi Call of Duty event called The Days of Summer. The event will cover Modern Warfare Remastered, Infinite Warfare, and Black Ops 3 for the next few weeks. Today the event starts for Modern Warfare Remastered and Infinite...
News Speedy Parkour-Powered Super Cloudbuilt Lands on PS4 Next Month
Demo included in pre-order
Coilworks has announced that its 2014 PC title Cloudbuilt, will be releasing on the PlayStation 4 next month in the form of Super Cloudbuilt. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Natalie Wicks of publisher Double Eleven describes the game as a high-speed wall-runner, mixed with rocket powered jumps and laser focused shooting
Tuesday27th Jun 2017
Tee time
It’s been almost three years since The Golf Club bagged up its 9 iron and plotted a course for the user created links of the PlayStation 4. HB Studios’ simulation resembled a present day Tiger Woods: a little rough around the edges but still capable of magic. This sequel, then, aims to improve upon the handicap of its predecessor by...
News PlayStation Plus Members Save Big in Mid-Year NA PSN Sale
Cut down to size
At this point, there’s always some kind of promotion running on the PlayStation Store in one territory or another, and Sony has just launched a new mid-year sale in North America which is packing some pretty big savings – especially if you’re a PlayStation Plus member. There are genuinely some really good savings here: the...
News The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ Targeting PS4 with Retail Launch
Extra goodies for pre-orders
Nicalis has taken to Twitter to announce that The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth+ is coming to the PS4. This is a huge expansion to the original Afterbirth DLC and includes a ton of new additions, a harder greed mode, a new character, new bosses, new items, and more. Nicalis also confirmed that the PS4 version will get a...
Store Update 27th June 2017 (Europe)
Crash bash
This week plots the return of a PlayStation icon: Micro Machines. Oh alright, while World Series from Codemasters looks promising, we’re obviously referring to Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This is actually a crazy week for new releases, with Valkyria Revolution, The Golf Club 2, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered all vying...
Hands On Arizona Sunshine Needs Work on PlayStation VR
Zombie shooter leaves a sour taste
It wasn’t supposed to be like this, was it? Arizona Sunshine – a game which has received a lot of buzz on PC-based headsets – was supposed to be the next big PlayStation VR release. Packing both PlayStation Move and PlayStation VR Aim Controller support, a three-to-four hour campaign (which can be played solo...
News Documentary Details the Creation of Gran Turismo
Sports car superstar
True story: this author once sat opposite Kazunori Yamauchi (and Translator-san) eating a burger. A surreal moment, for sure. This documentary from IGN includes some nice anecdotes from the luminary, as he speaks of his passion for photography among other things, and sheds some light on what makes Gran Turismo such an enduring...
News Hellblade to Host First Ever Q&A with Video Game Character
Innovative new MoCap makes it possible
Ninja Theory’s created some ridiculous motion capture technology which basically allows it to render in real-time. And it’s going to use that Unreal Engine 4-based equipment to host a live Hellblade question and answer session today – with, er, Senua from the game. Seriously! You’ll be able to send your...
News Anticipate New Yakuza Information in Two Months
Gangster's paradise
SEGA’s busy beavering away on a new Yakuza game, and we’ll get all of the details in about two months, according to series chief Toshihiro Nagoshi. That would peg the news at late August to early September, which is around about when Sony typically holds its pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference, so we suspect that’s where...
Monday26th Jun 2017
Talking Point What Are Your Most Anticipated Games for the Second Half of the Year?
The run-in
E3 2017 has come and gone, and the event has augmented us with the lay of the land when it comes to the latter half of the year. While there will surely still be some surprises to come, we now have a general picture of the release schedule for the remaining six months of 2017, and we thought it may be fun to pull together the...
News Final Fantasy XV Goes Off-Road with 8.65GB Patch
Rally XV
Final Fantasy XV’s long-awaited [Guffaw – Ed] off-road Regalia patch is out now on the PlayStation 4, weighing in at a whopping 8.65GB in size. The patch also, of course, prepares the game for the Episode Prompto expansion, which is scheduled to do its best James Bond impression later this week. The full patch notes are below. Final...
News PlayStation VR Fishing Game Monster of the Deep Looks Like the Catch of the Day
Reel nice
Monster of the Deep was rightfully the butt of many an E3 2017 joke, but the Final Fantasy XV-based fishing spin-off actually looks like good fun in this gameplay demo. The clip shows how you use the PlayStation Move controllers to cast your line and reel in carp, but a leisurely session spent by the side of the lake ends in battle against...
News E3 2017's Game Critics Awards Miss Some Heavy Hitters
Best of the rest
The nominees for the E3 2017 Game Critics Awards are in – and they’re missing a significant number of games. So the thing here is that the media had to be able to play at least five minutes of a title for it to be eligible, meaning that the likes of God of War, Spider-Man, Monster Hunter: World, Shadow of the Colossus, and...
News UK Sales Charts: Gran Theft Auto V Steals Back Top Spot
You're a Rockstar
There’s just no stopping Grand Theft Auto V, which has robbed back the UK sales charts summit for the 13th time since its release. To be fair, this was a very slow week, with Dead by Daylight being the best new arrival in 16th position. Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood debuted in 23rd place, and that’s all she wrote really. The...
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis Gets a Teaser Trailer
Coming December
A trailer has been released for the final piece of story content from Final Fantasy XV's season pass, Episode Ignis. The trailer can be viewed upon the completion of Episode Prompto, which releases tomorrow, and it confirms a December release for the last bit of single player content. What do you think to the trailer? Invent a new...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Goes Deep on PS4 Later This Year
Dig dug
Mining sequel SteamWorld Dig 2 has been confirmed for the PlayStation 4, with a release planned later this year. The title was originally announced for the Nintendo Switch only, but developer Image & Form has since revealed that the outing will also deploy "a few days later" on Sony’s system. There’s the possibility of a Vita port...
Sunday25th Jun 2017
News PS5 Is Coming, Sony Confirms
But don't expect it soon
Sony has commented on the PlayStation 5 for the first time, telling a German website that it will release a next-gen console – albeit not any time soon. The platform holder was asked about the PlayStation 4 Pro, and whether the mid-gen device will eventually get any exclusive software. Big-wig Shawn Layden reaffirmed that...
Opinion Has Sony Really Fallen Out of Love with Indie Games?
A question of optics
Ever since PlayStation Europe chief Jim Ryan’s unfortunate choice of words on indie games, there’s been a spate of hot takes about how Sony’s abandoned the scene. It’s taken us at Push Square Towers by surprise, seeing as only a few months ago we were writing articles arguing against PlayStation Store curation. Y’see,...
Hands On PlayStation VR Platformer Moss Is a Showstopper
The secret of Quill
This year’s E3 showcased quite a few action games, ones which allowed us to play through some of the most transcendent sequences that gaming has ever had to offer. We swung through the cityscapes of New York as Spider-Man, hunted magnificent creatures as a Monster Hunter, and pushed through the beaches of Normandy in Call of...
Saturday24th Jun 2017
Talking Point What Free July 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
And when will the PS Plus update be announced?
It’s almost time for the monthly Instant Game Collection update, with the next batch of PlayStation Plus goodies to be given away on 4th July. But what are you hoping gets added as part of July 2017’s roster, and is there anything in particular you’ve got your fingers crossed for? When will July...
Feature The Five Best PS4 Games at E3 2017
Pick of the bunch
E3 2017 was over a week ago, and we’ve all had time to calm down and reflect on the show. It was an ill-tempered few days without any shadow of a doubt, but there’s plenty to look forward to in PlayStation 4 land – and we thought we’d collate the five most exciting games from the show. These were actually voted for by you...
News Sony: Our Exclusives Are Big on Character and Story
But it's not all you'll find on PS4
There’s talk of the traditional single player campaign dying out, and looking at E3 2017 there was certainly some evidence of that. Ubisoft’s press conference was filled wall-to-wall with service-based experiences – and not even the long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2 could escape the model’s grasp...
News Cult Korean Horror White Day Haunts Your High School in August
Teenage screams
The anticipated PlayStation 4 remake of a cult Korean horror White Day: A Labyrinth Named School will spook your system starting 22nd August in North America and 25th August in Europe. “With a skin-crawling atmosphere, bloodcurdling scares, dynamically changing puzzles, and multiple endings, this horror classic is being completely...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 174
Feet up
E3 2017 is a distant memory and the temperatures have dipped to a somewhat more agreeable level (at least here in the UK, anyway) so it’s time to settle down for some serious gaming. With the release schedule slowly starting to thin ahead of the summer months, we have the distinct feeling that backlogs are going to take centre stage over...
News Sonic Mania's Official Vinyl Will Have You Tapping Your Feet
Sound
SEGA’s teamed with Data Discs to bring the electropop beats of Sonic Mania to a record player near to you. The British-based company – already behind a slew of top-notch vinyl collections – has been charged with creating a package befitting of Tee Lopes’ brilliant beats. And looking at the mock up images, it has hit a home run...
Friday23rd Jun 2017
News Oh Boy! Now Quantic Dream Said Something Silly
It's time to stop
Not going to lie, we’re getting tired of reporting on the silly things that people in the games industry have said of late. First it was PlayStation Europe boss Jim Ryan on backwards compatibility, then it was Xbox chief Phil Spencer on the PlayStation 4 Pro, then it was
News N. Sane Trilogy Plots the Return of Japanese Crash Bandicoot
Face lift
Veteran fans of Crash will know that the bandicoot has a slightly different face in Japan. As part of Sony’s localisation efforts for the original trilogy of games, it gave the titular character a bit of a facelift, attempting to make him more palatable to local audiences. It worked, too – Naughty Dog’s titles were a surprise hit in...
News NA PlayStation Store Flash Sale Assaults Your Wallet Once More
PS4, PS3, and Vita games all included
Sony really gets this PlayStation Store sale thing these days – it feels like there’s never any end to the promotions and discounts. The platform holder’s just launched another Flash Sale in North America, which is scheduled to run until 8AM PT on Monday, 26th June. Some of the highlights on the...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Drops the Soap on 27th June
But is the Price right?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered will divorce Infinite Warfare and launch as a standalone PlayStation 4 game on 27th June, publisher Activision has announced. This follows a series of leaks regarding the release date of the Raven Software developed remaster which is honestly more of a remake in reality. As per a...
News The New Summer Lesson Sure Knows Its Audience
Give me an F
Here’s the star of Summer Lesson spin-off Alison Snow dressed as a cheerleader, one of the extra scenes that will be released for the PlayStation VR exclusive. There’s also a watermelon splitting scene in which the blonde bombshell will wear a bikini for you. Remember, you’re supposed to be her language tutor. The new...
News Bravo Team Is One Long, Seamless Journey Through a Single City
Under siege
Bravo Team, the new cover-based PlayStation VR shooter from Supermassive Games, has a really cool concept. Unlike other first-person games which whisk you away to a variety of locales, instead the co-op title is set within a single city. This means that throughout the campaign, you’ll work your way through different districts,...
News Hellblade Goes to War with Its Inner-Demons in New Trailer
The voices
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a game primarily about mental health, and this trailer shows how it aims to depict the struggles of its lead character. In it, we see the heroine plagued by voices, and about to do battle with the demon in her mind. It’s really well done, actually – enhanced, of course, by some good acting and amazing...
Thursday22nd Jun 2017
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.71 Is Available to Download Now
It's an optional one
Hop onto your PlayStation 4 right now and you'll find that there's a new firmware update available to download. Don't get excited just yet, though - the update is entirely optional and simply promises "improvements to the quality of the system performance". Still, one step closer to version 5.0, eh? Do you always update your...
News Classic Courses Return in Everybody's Golf on PS4
Fore the players
The new Everybody’s Golf game on the PlayStation 4 will plot the return of two commemorative courses. Celebrating the series’ 20th Anniversary, both Green Country Club from the original game and Balata from its sequel will make a return, re-imagined to take advantage of the latest title’s open map format. You’ll get the...
News This Beyond Good & Evil 2 Gameplay Proves It's a Real Thing
Ubisoft shows 15 mins of footage
Good news everyone, Beyond Good & Evil 2 isn't just a CG trailer. The project may still be very early in development, but Ubisoft does have a playable prototype of the game, which was apparently shown behind closed doors at E3 2017. You can catch 15 minutes of it above. It's clear that a lot of what's on display...
News Knack 2 Development Started Before Sony Had Approved It
That's passion
The team at Japan Studio are so passionate about Knack that they started working on the sequel before Sony had even given the project approval. “We were already evaluating prototypes before [the platform holder gave us the greenlight],” one team member told IGN as part of a behind-the-scenes interview on the game. “It was fun...
News Trunks Joins the Dragon Ball FighterZ Character Roster
A fighter from the future
Trunks has been confirmed as a playable character in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The son of Vegeta appears in the latest issue of Jump magazine, meaning that there are now seven confirmed characters in the current roster: Goku, Teen Gohan, Vegeta, Frieza, Cell, Majin Buu, and Trunks. Oh, and we should point out that this is...
News Dynasty Warriors 9's First Gameplay Trailer Shows the Sequel in Action
It looks a lot like Dynasty Warriors
As the tagline of this article suggests, Dynasty Warriors 9 looks pretty much exactly like you'd expect it to - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The current-gen sequel's looking like a real step up as far as visuals are concerned, and the action looks as over-the-top as ever. You can get an eyeful of...
News Sing the Song of Life with 15 Minutes of Yakuza 6
Streets of rage
What a time to be alive! If the excellent Yakuza 0 and upcoming Yakuza Kiwami weren’t already enough, SEGA is bringing Yakuza 6: The Song of Life to the PlayStation 4 next year. And via IGN, here’s our first look at the English language version of the game. It sure looks like Yakuza alright, but series veterans will notice a...
Wednesday21st Jun 2017
Back to the drawing board
Get Even is a first-person psychological horror game that showed quite a bit of promise pre-release, but the final version fails to capitalise on what it does differently and, in amalgamation with a number of other flaws, none of its potential is anywhere near realised. The title attempts to blend your typical shooter with...
Review The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind (PS4)
Magic mushrooms
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is stuffed with interesting places to visit, as you'd expect of such a gigantic massively multiplayer online world. From the frozen wastes of Skyrim to the harsh deserts of Hammerfell, you can't fault the game's environmental variety, but nothing quite equals the strange majesty of...
News God of War Will Never Cut to a Different Camera on PS4
Like one long take
Here’s something that you may not know about the new God of War game for the PlayStation 4: it’s all shot from the perspective of a single camera, without any cuts or transitions. What does this mean? Well, it’s highly unusual for a third-person action game – it means that the release will never cut away from Kratos to...
Rumour Fresh Evidence in L.A. Noire PS4 Remaster Case
Rockstar investigating PlayStation VR support?
A few months ago, there was a rumour that suggested Rockstar was remastering Team Bondi’s detective title L.A. Noire for the PlayStation 4. Such speculation has been silent in the weeks since, but now Comic Book.com has followed up with a report citing three unnamed sources, all of which claim the stu
News Huge Savings for PlayStation Plus Members on EU PS Store
More double discounts
Double Discounts are live not just in North America, but in Europe as well. PlayStation Plus members will secure the best bargains here, with deals like MLB The Show 17 for £19.99 and Batman: Return to Arkham for £10.49. Other highlights include Far Cry Primal for £13.79, Metro Redux for £7.49, and The Crew for £7.99. If...
News The Lost Legacy Isn't the End for Uncharted, Says Naughty Dog
Obviously
Over the years, Uncharted has blossomed into one of PlayStation's most recognisable, most successful modern properties. Building on the more specific success of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, developer Naughty Dog is currently putting the finishing touches on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy - a standalone PlayStation 4 story that spotlights fan...
News Strange Brigade Is Unlike Any Other Co-Op Game You've Played
Mystery! Mayhem!
Here’s a good chunk of gameplay from Strange Brigade, the new co-operative third-person shooter from Sniper Elite developer Rebellion. For those of you who don’t know, this game has a kind of… To be honest, we’re not sure what the actual term for it is, but it’s based on the melodrama of 1930s movie trailers and stuff like...
News Highly Rated Traditional RPG Pillars of Eternity Arrives on PS4 This August
Includes two expansions
Traditional role-playing release Pillars of Eternity is coming to PlayStation 4, publisher Paradox Interactive has announced. The Obsidian-developed title proved popular when it launched on PC back in 2015 after a very successful Kickstarter campaign. Full of dialogue, deep characters, and player choice, it's a game that fans...
Poll What Kind of PlayStation Press Conferences Do You Want?
Plan your perfect presser
After the response to its E3 press conference last year, Sony went super-minimal with its E3 2017 show, cutting out all of the dialogue and focusing on nothing but games in a swift 60 minute presentation. But it’s been criticised for failing to show indie games and for focusing on titles more than a year away. Many also...
News Japanese Sales Charts: All's Quiet on the PlayStation Front
Summertime snoozefest
Bad news if you thought the Japanese sales charts were about to get interesting, because for the millionth week running, there's bugger all happening as far as PlayStation's concerned. There are no new PlayStation 4 releases in the top 20, with Tekken 7 the only current-gen release remaining in the top five. Bandai Namco's...
News Cities: Skylines Paves Foundations on PS4 from 15th August
Sim city
Cities: Skylines will dig out its hard hat and begin construction on the PlayStation 4 from 15th August. The city building simulation launched on Xbox One recently, but was clearly only bound to a few months of exclusivity, as already a port is on the agenda – and this version will launch with the After Dark expansion included for free...
Tuesday20th Jun 2017
Crash and burn
In 2014, Milestone – a dev with a very long history working with motorcycle games – launched a new series with MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame. While it was an alright title, it didn’t exactly blow us away. Skip ahead to present day and Milestone has released the third entry in the series. During that time, has...
News Monster Hunter: World Looks Like the Real Deal in 25 Mins of PS4 Gameplay
Do the dinosaur
Since it was revealed at Sony's E3 2017 press conference, there's been speculation over whether Monster Hunter: World is a full-blown Monster Hunter title, or whether it's some sort of weird spin-off project. Fortunately, the former appears to be true; World is a proper creature-crushing release, as evidenced by...
News May 2017 NPD: Nintendo Switch Stock Shortages Open the Door for PS4
Injustice 2 leads software chart
After being overthrown by the Nintendo Switch for a couple of months, stock shortages have opened the door and allowed the PlayStation 4 to reclaim its crown at the summit of the United States hardware charts. May 2017 wasn’t a brilliant month for the games industry, as overall spend dropped 11 per cent, though...
News Ubisoft Pirate Game Skull & Bones Has Both PvE and PvP Modes
It's online only, though
Ubisoft has shared a load details on Skull & Bones - the pirate game that it showed off at E3 2017. Essentially built around the naval combat system of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, it's a project that initially attracted a lot of attention, although we feel like much of that positivity went down the drain when people...
News Why Didn't Sony Show Any Indie Games at E3 2017?
Just a change in focus
Well, the Internet has its pitchforks ready, and it really wants to give PlayStation Europe chief Jim Ryan a big fat poke in the chest – but of all the dumb things the executive’s said recently, this isn’t one of them. Asked by Games Industry.biz about the lack of indie games during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference, the...
News Crash Bandicoot Is Back with 90s Style N. Sane Trilogy Ads
Someone get this guy a drink
Remember those old 90s Crash Bandicoot ads featuring some poor guy in a big mascot suit? Well, Activision's brought the suit back in order to advertise Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. A fitting campaign for a collection of remade PSone titles. The first video has our furry friend sweat it out in the gym, while...
News First Hitman Level Spills Some Blood for Free on PS4
You can download it now
In case you didn't know, that episodic Hitman game is supposed to be very good indeed, and now, you can play the whole of the first level for free on PlayStation 4. A single level may not sound like much, but you have to remember that Hitman is all about experimentation. Each and every stage is full of options and various...
News PlayStation Plus Members Unlock Double Discounts on NA PS Store
Cheap as chips
Has the E3 2017 hype whet your appetite for some new gaming goodness? Good news, there are a bunch of double discounts on the North American PlayStation Store right now – and PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting the best deals. For example, Battlefield 4 is just $7.99, while the entire first season of Hitman is $23.99. Other...
News Farpoint's Cryo Pack DLC Pack Is Looking Pretty Cool
Stay frosty
PlayStation VR exclusive Farpoint has been selling pretty well, charting in both the UK and the US despite its relatively high price point. And a new expansion is on the way starting 27th June, which will add two chilly new maps to the co-op campaign. Not only this, but all existing multiplayer maps will be added to Challenge Mode, while...
News Spider-Man Homecoming Is Swinging to PlayStation VR This Month
Our spider-sense is tingling
PlayStation VR has already enabled you to don the cowl, so why not let you pop on Spider-Man's spandex, too? Sony Pictures Virtual Reality is bringing a unique Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience to the futuristic facemask for free starting 30th June. The digital download will allow you to suit up as Spidey...
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Dazzles in Extended PS4 Gameplay Demo
Tusk trouble
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is looking like peak Uncharted in this extended gameplay demo originally shown behind closed doors at E3 2017. Naughty Dog debuted the 10 minute playthrough on its Twitch channel earlier today, and while it will be instantly familiar to those who’ve played Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, it was in these kind...
Store Update 20th June 2017 (Europe)
Back to normal
E3 2017 is over and normal service has resumed – starting with the European PlayStation Store update. Obviously the big new arrival this week is Nex Machina, the sublime twin-stick shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis. But in its slipstream is Dead by Daylight, Get Even, and a couple of new PlayStation Vita titles. PS4 Games:...
News Diablo III's Necromancer Pack Raises the Dead Later This Month, Costs $14.99
Deadly
After months of waiting for a release date, we finally know when the Necromancer is heading to Diablo III. The aptly named Rise of the Necromancer Pack will include the brand new class along with a bunch of smaller add-ons which we've listed below. Non-combat pet A pair of cosmetic wings New Necromancer-themed Banner Shape, Sigil, and...
Live Watch Uncharted: The Lost Legacy's E3 2017 Demo Here
Indian summer
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Monday19th Jun 2017
News PlayStation Plus' Free PlayLink Game in July 2017 Will Be a Bonus
Joined by usual slate of software
Quietly confirmed during E3 2017, Sony announced that That’s You – one of the flagship titles in its new line of social PlayLink experiences – will be given away with PlayStation Plus starting 4th July. What we didn’t know is whether it will take up a slot in the Instant Game Collection – or be a bonus on...
News Death Stranding Is Already Playable on PS4
And is as revolutionary as promised
Death Stranding, the next game from Metal Gear maker Hideo Kojima, is already playable on the PlayStation 4, according to PlayStation America boss Shawn Layden. Touching upon the title’s absence from E3 2017, the amiable executive admitted that he has played the game, and that it’s everything the auteur has...
Death machine
Nex Machina reinforces Housemarque’s status as the undisputed king of the dual-joystick shooter. This collaboration with arcade veteran Eugene Jarvis (he of Defender and Smash TV fame) is a borderline perfect spin on the genre, as you take control of a futuristic space pilot pushing back against hordes of voxel-based robots. Your...
News This PS4 Theme Is a New Low
It's time to stop
Look at this monstrosity. Just look at it. Virtual tat just doesn't get any worse than this, does it? Spotted on the North American PlayStation Store by the ever-aware Wario64, this disgusting dynamic PlayStation 4 theme is quite possibly the worst that's ever been made available. Quite the achievement when you look at some of...
News Lara Croft's Latest Game Shadow of the Tomb Raider Seemingly Leaked
Off to Egypt?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider was already spotted on a Canadian subway, and we’ve since learned that it’s almost certainly in production at Eidos Montreal, while series developer Crystal Dynamics turns its attention to The Avengers. And now a website seems to have leaked the first concept art and assets from the tit
News Spider-Man's Swinging Is Completely Skill-Based
Why so slow, bruh?
The new Spider-Man game for the PlayStation 4 has been incredibly well received, winning our Game of the Show gong by a country mile. But if there’s been any criticism levelled at the exclusive, it’s been the slow swinging speed. That’s prompted developer Insomniac Games to come out and clarify: it’s all skill-based, and...
News Spider-Man Seemingly Launching in First Half of 2018
God of War and Shadow of the Colossus, too
We’ve told you time and time again that Sony’s moving away from the holidays for tentpole exclusive releases, but even after the dizzying first-party PlayStation 4 lineup in the first half of this year, still people doubt the tactic. Well, it looks like it’s going to be repeating it in 2018, because...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Keeps ARMS at Arm's-Length
The huntress returns
Horizon: Zero Dawn has returned to the summit of the UK sales charts, after being reduced nationwide as part of the Days of Play promotion. Aloy’s adventure managed to keep new Nintendo Switch exclusive ARMS at arm’s-length – though it was retailing at double the price on a significantly smaller install base, so that’s...
News Project Rap Rabbit's Kickstarter Campaign Now Looks Doomed to Fail
Unless a millionaire appears
Project Rap Rabbit, the cool-sounding concept for a rhythm game from the creators of PaRappa the Rapper and Gitaroo Man, launched as a Kickstarter campaign back in the middle of May. Asking for £855,000, the project always seemed in doubt - especially since it only managed to raise a fraction of that amount in its first...
News Destiny Dev Had 'No Idea' What the Darkness Actually Was
No, not the band
'The Darkness' is a very vague term that Destiny likes to throw at players on a regular basis. Essentially, it's a blanket term that covers all of the bad aliens that you're tasked with shooting - but what actually is the Darkness? Is it some kind of evil energy? Is it an almighty entity that's trying to conquer the universe?...
News Detroit: Become Human Will Usher a Robot Revolution in 2018
Robot uprising
There was no date at the end of Detroit: Become Human’s gameplay demo at E3 2017, but the title is slated for release next year. Speaking with GameSpot, auteur David Cage revealed: “It’ll be next year.” Sony’s being a bit weird with dates: it confirmed any titles with a 2018 target during its press conference are due in
News Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto Looks a Lot More Creative than Episode Gladio
It's got jet skis
Wow, Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto looks... different. Incorporating third person shooting with, er, jet skis, this additional tale seems to be aiming for some gameplay variation. At the very least, it looks more interesting than Episode Gladiolus - the previous slice of downloadable content that was essentially a linear...
News Devil May Cry, Dragon's Dogma Dev's Secret Project 'Progressing Smoothly'
Devil may care
Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno has been working on a new project for some time now, but no one outside of Capcom is quite sure what it actually is. There were some rumours floating around that we would see the game at E3, but it didn't show up. "Sorry to not announce anything at E3," Itsuno...
Video Feast Your Eyes on Nex Machina's First Levels
Boom boom
Housemarque be like: we need some more voxels in here, we need some more voxels in here. The latest game from the Finnish developer Nex Machina builds upon the blueprints laid by Resogun, but instead of being a twist on Defender it better resembles Smash TV. Check out the video for a look at the first world and so
Sunday18th Jun 2017
News Industry Is Better When Nintendo Is Strong, Says Sony
Platform holder doesn't think it'll be easy for Xbox One X
Sony’s weighed in once again on the early success of the Nintendo Switch, stressing that it believes the increased presence in the space is a “good thing”. PlayStation Europe president Jim Ryan spoke earnestly about the positive reception the hybrid hardware has received, noting that...
E3 2017 Which Games Won the Battle for YouTube Views?
A new metric enters the fray
YouTube’s released some data regarding E3 2017, detailing which titles generated the most buzz on the website. This accounts for official uploads, gameplay, fan reactions, and more, so can be considered a reasonable gauge of which titles proved the most popular. However, it only tracks between 9th June and 14th June,...
E3 2017 Metal Gear Survive Still Exists, Launches Next Year
Snake in the grass
Metal Gear Survive – the weird zombie-based co-op spin-off that’s landed Hideo Kojima in hot water with Konami once again – will release in 2018. The game – which we hadn’t even realised was at the convention – was originally scheduled for release this year, but has been “pushed back a few months” for polish...
E3 2017 See More Uncharted: The Lost Legacy on 20th June
Indian adventure
Naughty Dog will be debuting Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s full-length E3 2017 demo on Twitch starting 10AM PT on 20th June. “Tune in to hear from creative director Shaun Escayg and game director Kurt Margenau as they share more details about the game and answer viewer questions,” the developer said. It added: “We’ll also...
Saturday17th Jun 2017
E3 2017 Non-VR SUPERHOT Is Also Coming to PS4
Double dose
SUPERHOT VR was announced for PlayStation VR this week, which is all very exciting for owners of the virtual reality headset – but what of its television-based brethren? Well, the good news is that both versions of the title will arrive on Sony’s system in a “few short weeks”. The wording on the PlayStation B
News Days Gone's PS4 Release Date Hasn't Leaked At All
Someone call the Freakers
Games media, we understand it’s been a long week, but please engage your brains: the Days Gone release date hasn’t leaked, otherwise Sony would have said it on stage during its press conference this week. You know this, we know this, so quit trying to deceive your readers by capitalising on what’s clearly a mistake...
News Sony: We Believe in Europe, And Won't Let Anyone Take PS4's Territory
Jim Ryan on solidifying Sony's fortress
It sometimes gets lost in the predominantly United States-based gaming media just how dominant Sony is in Europe. For example, when the Xbox 360 was at its peak, the Japanese giant was actually clipping at its heels with the PlayStation 3, and that was partly led by the performance of the platform across...
Feature E3 2017 Game of the Show - Spider-Man
Our spider-sense is tingling
He came, he saw, he conquered – and then swung through New York City clutching Push Square’s coveted E3 2017 Game of the Show award close to his chest. Spider-Man comfortably thwipped this year’s gong from the clutches of ex-Greek God Kratos, securing almost double the votes of its closest competitor in our poll...
E3 2017 Dance to the Beat of Patapon PS4's Drum
You know how it goes
Pata-pata-pata-pon! Pata-pata-pata-pon! Pon-pon-pata-pon! Pata-pata-pata-pon! Awesome rhythm role-playing game Patapon is scheduled to make its comeback on the PlayStation 4 this summer, and Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida brought along the latest build to the PlayStation Live at E3 2017 stream to show it off. It’s...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 173
Post-show play sesssions
E3 2017 is over, which means that we’re ready to actually play games again – as opposed to just talk about them. The summer months may be in full swing, but the PlayStation 4 gaming calendar ain’t looking any quieter. Here’s what we’re playing this weekened. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: After weeks of...
E3 2017 This Is How The Crew 2's Motorsport Triathlons Work
One way or another
One of the more bemusing announcements of E3 2017: The Crew 2 has boats now – and planes. As strong believers that Jet Moto deserves a reboot, this actually interests us – but how the feck does it all work? Simple, really – it adopts a triathlon format, flinging you from one discipline to the next in an attempt to hold...
Friday16th Jun 2017
E3 2017 Sony's Listening to Your Requests for PS4 Remakes
Build the list
Sony may not be a huge fan of backwards compatibility – or is that just Jim Ryan, mayhaps? – but it seems to be going all in on PlayStation 4 remakes and remasters. The past few months alone have plotted the release of PaRappa the Rapper and LocoRoco, and both Patapon and Shadow of the Colossus are still to come. And speaking on
News Sony's Ready to Sell You a PS4 Pro at Long Last
Platform holder drops neat new ad
Have you noticed how Sony’s actually started talking about the PlayStation 4 Pro like it’s not embarrassed about it anymore? Last year’s reveal event was weird, where the platform holder almost played down the very real advantages of the platform – and it hasn’t really said a whole lot about it in the...
E3 2017 Sony Considering Gamescom 2017 Press Conference
Platform holder pondering European show
Sony’s always been a big presence on the Gamescom showfloor, but it opted not to hold a German press conference in 2015 due to scheduling issues and again in 2016 as it placed increased focus on E3 and PlayStation Experience. But now PlayStation Europe chief Jim Ryan has hinted that it may hold a European...
Feature Top 10 Things We Learned About PS4 at E3 2017
All the headlines
E3 2017 is over, but the post-mortem will trundle on for a few more weeks yet. We thought it’d be interesting to look back at the ten stories that defined the show during the past seven or so days, and present you with the top ten things that we learned about PS4 over the course of the convention. Let’s dig right into it...
E3 2017 Final Fantasy XV's New DLC Is Like a Different Game
Yes, it's a third-person shooter
What the—? Well, we suppose nothing about Final Fantasy XV should surprise us anymore, but even after earlier reports suggested as much, this first trailer for Episode Prompto has caught us by surprise. It looks like the kind of corridor third-person shooter that you’d find on the PlayStation 2 – but in the...
E3 2017 Spider-Man Will Have Alternate Outfits on PS4
Thwip
This is probably the most obvious announcement of E3 2017, but Spider-Man will be able to unlock different outfits in the new PlayStation 4 game. Insomniac Games hasn’t detailed exactly how you’ll get these – it’s probably safe to suggest that at least one will be available as a pre-order bonus – or what design they’ll adopt. We...
Feature All the E3 2017 Press Conferences Rated and Reviewed
Not exactly a bumper year
E3 2017 has come to a conclusion, which means that it’s time for us to look back on all of the big media briefings and dish out our all-important report card. Which publisher passed its summer exam – and which will be sitting a re-test before term starts again? Here are our grades for the four big PlayStation press...
E3 2017 Ni no Kuni II Has Multiplayer, Director Confirms
A helping hand
Wow, this comes as a bit of a surprise. According to general director Hino Akihiro, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will have some form of multiplayer. In an official Bandai Namco interview video, several fan questions are put before Akihiro, and one of them asks whether there'll be any kind of multiplayer component. "Yes, there...
E3 2017 Tiny Trax Looks Like a Ton of Fun in PlayStation VR
Round the bend
Sometimes the simplest ideas for PlayStation VR are the best ones, and Tiny Trax really looks like a smart implementation of the technology. The game essentially builds a slot car track around you, so you need to follow your car by physically looking around the track, but as developer FuturLab points out, it’s not going to cause...
News IO Interactive Goes Independent, Still Owns the Hitman IP
More Hitman incoming
It has been a rocky few months for developer IO Interactive after publisher Square Enix announced its plans to sell the studio, but the story has come to a satisfying conclusion. IO Interactive is now an independent studio and it has kept all rights to the Hitman IP. Speaking on the IO Interactive blog, CEO Hakan Abrak...
E3 2017 LocoRoco 2 Remastered Rolls to PS4
Tilt time
This is one of those E3 2017 stories that slipped through the cracks. Sony’s announced that, following the successful launch of LocoRoco Remastered, its tilting the title’s sequel in the direction of the PlayStation 4. There’s no word on a release date at the time of writing. Nevertheless, we thought the platform holder did a...
Poll What Did You Think of E3 2017?
The final say
And just like that, E3 2017 is over. The annual Los Angeles expo is a funny thing - especially from the perspective of those who watch it unfold from home. Here at Push Square, we spend weeks anticipating it, then we spend hours upon hours planning for it. Then when it finally rolls around, we destroy our sleeping patterns so...
News Well, May As Well Get the E3 2018 Tag Started, Right?
Next year's show dated
The industry’s barely had time to put a full-stop on E3 2017, but already it’s time to turn our attention to E3 2018. Good god! Anyway, the Entertainment Software Association – the group responsible for organising the annual show – has confirmed that next year’s event will take place between 12th June and 14th June,...
Thursday15th Jun 2017
E3 2017 Want Crash Team Racing? Buy N. Sane Trilogy
Va va voom
This is our favourite sales pitch: if you want Game X then you must buy Game Y. It’s a teensy bit shady, but the fact is that it holds water: publishers are much more likely to fund games if there’s tangible proof that a market exists, so when Vicarious Visions suggests that Crash Team Racing could come to the PlayStation 4 if the
E3 2017 Dying Light to Receive 10 New Pieces of DLC 2 Years After Its Release
Now that's what we call support
So this is a very pleasant surprise. Dying Light, a game that was released in January of 2015, is set to receive a further 10 pieces of downloadable content over the next 12 months. PCgamesn is reporting that the first pack will contain new enemy types and is set to release "very soon", with later DLC even packing in...
E3 2017 What the Hell Is Going on with Sucker Punch?
Yoshida updates us on inFAMOUS dev
We would have bet our life savings on Sucker Punch announcing its new game at E3 2017 – and we would have lost the lot. Despite being out of action for almost three years, the Seattle-based studio still has nothing to say about its new game, widely believed to be a brand new intellectual property for the...
E3 2017 You Won't Need to Play the First Game in Order to Understand Ni no Kuni II
Plus new gameplay footage
No, you don't have to play the first Ni no Kuni game on PlayStation 3 in order to wrap your head around Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - that's according to PlayStation Access, who got to go hands on with the upcoming role-playing title at E3 2017. The lucky buggers. While the sequel does take place within the same...
E3 2017 Days Gone Is a Deadly, Dynamic Open World Game
Play your way
One thing you may not know about Days Gone is that it’s massively dynamic. This week’s E3 2017 demo may have looked scripted, but the game actually alters and adapts depending on the conditions in the open world. Sony Bend is showing off an “alternate” playthrough behind closed doors to demonstrate this, but it popped up on the...
Talking Point Is PSX Now More Important to Sony Than E3?
Priorities may be shifting
Here’s a question worth pondering: is Sony’s own PlayStation Experience now more important to the platform holder than E3? Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said yesterday that the company held back PlayStation 4 exclusive announcements during its press conference this week, and that we’d learn more about...
E3 2017 Spider-Man PS4's Open World Map Sounds Pretty Bloody Big
Insomniac gives an estimate
How big is Spider-Man PS4's map? Being an open world title, people are naturally interested in how large Spidey's playground will be, and developer Insomniac has provided a decent enough answer. gamesradar reports that community director James Stevenson reckons the map is "probably four to six times that of Sunset...
News Sony: We Didn't Date Our PS4 Games on Purpose
Platform holder doesn't want to disappoint
You can’t delay a game that’s never been dated, right? Many were disappointed by the lack of hard release dates at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference this week, but the platform holder’s admitted that it took this approach on purpose, in order to avoid the disappointment that follows when titles are...
E3 2017 Spider-Man PS4 Is Not an Origin Story, Peter Parker Is 23 in the Game
He's been Spidey for eight years
There's been some speculation over Insomniac's Spider-Man regarding the age of Peter Parker. Does it take place when Peter is only just learning about his powers, or does it focus on a more experienced Spidey? According to PlayStation Access, the latter is correct. Peter's 23 years old in the game, and he's been...
Reaction Curtain Closes on Ill-Tempered E3 2017
Forgettable show has been feisty
Well, this one won’t live long in the memory, will it? E3 2017 has been fine, but it’s been far from vintage, and we’re struggling to think of any one announcement or theme that we’ll remember in the days to come – yet alone years. In fact, if there’s any one defining feature that’s really stood out,...
E3 2017 Sony Actually Went and Made Knack Good
Pinch yourself
Knack is the butt of all PlayStation jokes, but its sequel looks surprisingly excellent. The game’s director – and PlayStation 4 architect – Mark Cerny has talked at length about how his team at Japan Studio took feedback from the original on board, and while we don’t expect Knack 2 to be winning any awards, it looks like a...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS4 Game at E3 2017?
Decisions, decisions
It’s that time again, folks! We want you to help us to determine the recipient of our coveted E3 2017 Game of the Show award. As in previous years, we’re putting full control in your hands: below you’ll find a shortlist – which has been curated by the Push Square team – of PlayStation 4 titles that were either playable...
E3 2017 We Have the Luxury of Polishing Our Games at PlayStation, Says Detroit Dev
Positive comments from E3
Don't you just love it when you're casually catching up on E3 videos and stumble across a gem of a quote from an industry figure? We sure do, and this one comes from Quantic Dream co-CEO Guillaume de Fondaumiere. When asked by Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida when Detroit: Become Human is coming out, the smartly...
E3 2017 The Persistence Brings Brilliant Procedurally Generated Horror to PlayStation VR
Dead space
Sci-fi horror hasn’t really had a champion on consoles since Dead Space, but The Persistence looks like a worthy addition to the genre. A procedurally generated title for PlayStation VR, the title sees you whisked away to a far-flung corner of the galaxy, where a black hole investigation has gone horribly awry. You’ll play as a...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Aiming for Hardcore Fighting Game Fans
As well as fans of the series
Bandai Namco's pumped out some great anime-based fighting games over the years. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is still one of our favourites, and more recently, the likes of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 and Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 have really stood out. However, none of these titles ever managed to...
E3 2017 Gundam Versus Boosts Into View with First English Gameplay Demo
Suit up
Gundam Versus appeared on Sony's E3 2017 livestream yesterday, and we got to see around 15 minutes of the English version in action. As far as Gundam fans are concerned, the game's starting to look like the real deal. Built from the ground up for PlayStation 4, the exclusive is stuffed with over 90 playable mobile suits - just check out...
News Mortal Kombat's Sub-Zero Freezes Injustice 2 in July
Cool
Freeze machine Sub-Zero will cool down Injustice 2 in July as a DLC character. The popular Mortal Kombat fighter will be bringing his full repertoire of moves, including frozen decoys and an icy sabre. You can see pretty much everything that the character brings courtesy of the trailer above, and you’ll of course get access to the addition if...
E3 2017 Take Off with 10 Minutes of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Fly away
Is this our first, unedited look at Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown? We reckon it is. Hot off the E3 2017 show floor, this gameplay shows off some impressive presentational improvements, including the canopy freezing at high altitude and the volumetric clouds. More importantly, though, the gameplay looks rock solid and the soundtrack is killer.
E3 2017 Dream Big with Call of Cthulhu's Latest PS4 Trailer
A new reality
Call of Cthulhu, the action role-playing game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s supernatural stories, has received a new trailer at E3 2017 – though it’s not the gameplay trailer you may have been hoping for. Instead the cinematic piece introduces us to Private Investigator Edward Pierce, whose perception of reality is being...
E3 2017 Shuhei Yoshida's Probably Going to Be in Everybody's Golf
Hole in one
Did you notice Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida in the new Everybody’s Golf trailer that was released this week? The affable executive was created by Clap Hanz in order to demonstrate the power of the PlayStation 4 title’s character editor, but now he’s admitted that he “could” end up in the full game as well. C’mon...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Three)
That's a wrap
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Three include a Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds discussion...
Podcast Episode 26 - Was E3 2017 a Show to Remember?
Or has the game changed?
Somehow it's E3 again, which apparently means all the news about video games! After recovering from the notion that it's already been a whole year, we knuckle down this episode to cover all the big hitters announced, talked about, and generally witnessed with eyeballs at the convention this year. While we touch on stuff seen...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Looks Like Guilty Gear Meets Marvel vs. Capcom
Bamco releases two gameplay videos
So, we've already established that we think Dragon Ball FighterZ looks rather bloody good, but how does it play? After carefully watching these two new gameplay videos that Bandai Namco has released, we reckon it looks a lot like Guilty Gear and Marvel vs. Capcom had a baby. Developer Arc System Works is the...
E3 2017 Virtual Reality Sport Sparc Coming to PS4
Ball's in your court
CCP Games’ competitive sports game Sparc is coming to PlayStation VR later this year. The game takes place in a virtual court, where you must defend the goal behind you by using a shield. Your objective is to throw as many projectiles beyond your opponent as you can – it’s basically Windjammers with a Tron-inspired art...
News Dragon Quest XI PS4 Gets a Funny Japanese Ad, as You'd Expect
What are we even watching
Sony sure likes its dumb Japanese adverts doesn't it? We've seen some corkers over the years - the Destiny one is still our favourite - but this new addition for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time is no slouch either. Featuring singer and actor Takayuki Yamada, he loads up the game only to be blown away...
Wednesday14th Jun 2017
News Sony: We Held PS4 Exclusives Back from E3 2017
You'll learn about them later this year
Many were disappointed by the lack of new announcements at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference this week, but obviously the platform holder still has lots of projects in development that we don’t know about. And speaking with website Jagat Review, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has reassured fans...
E3 2017 PS4 Exclusive WiLD Has Not Been Cancelled
Michel Ancel confirms work is ongoing
Michel Ancel revealed Beyond Good & Evil 2 this week, prompting some fans to worry about the future of his collaboration with Sony for the PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD. The good news is that the project hasn’t been cancelled, and according to the Rayman maker it’s “getting better and better every...
E3 2017 No Plans to Drop PS4 Pro's Price, Says Sony
Platform holder's happy with performance
Sony’s mid-gen console the PlayStation 4 Pro is already $100 cheaper than Microsoft’s newly announced Xbox One X, and the Japanese giant has admitted that it has no plans to change the price of the platform any time soon. “Do you think it’s too expensive?” Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida...
E3 2017 Horizon's Frozen Wilds Will Alter the Existing Open World
There'll also be new machines and weapons
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has hinted that we can expect Horizon: Zero Dawn’s first expansion – named The Frozen Wilds – to alter the state of the existing open world: “I understand there are some things happening in the original world as well,” he said. “[There's] a new area...
E3 2017 Where the Hell Is Media Molecule's Dreams?
Development nightmare?
Hey, do you remember Dreams? The ambitious Media Molecule developed creation engine was everywhere, until it wasn’t. In fact, it’s been a while since we heard or saw anything about the game; the Guildford-based developer’s been posting updates to its website and social media accounts, but it’s not like the title’s...
E3 2017 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR Won't Be Cheap
But it is the entire game
Perhaps one of the biggest shocks during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference is that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is coming to PlayStation VR later this year. Considering that games don’t get much bigger than Bethesda’s bulky role-playing release, this should prove positive for those who’ve been waiting for some...
E3 2017 Sony Welcomes the Arrival of Xbox One X
Reckons it's good news for PS4 Pro
PlayStation Europe bigwig Jim Ryan may have fluffed his lines on cross-console play, but he’s done a much better job addressing Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s comments on the PlayStation 4 Pro. In case you missed it, the Redmond man claimed yesterday that the PS4 Pro wasn’t in competition with the new Xbox One X...
Soapbox Publishers Can't Bloody Win When It Comes to E3
Ramsey's sick of the hypocrites
I write about video games for a living, so I'm used to seeing people overreact on the internet. I've grown accustomed to seeing people spew hilarious hyperbole on a regular basis - hell, I've done it myself - but there's something about E3 that rubs me the wrong way. Namely, the annual Los Angeles event brings out...
Reaction PlayStation VR Is a Winner at E3 2017
Virtual reality is alive and kicking
Looking back over our hopes and fears for E3 2017, it’s clear that there was a recurring theme among virtually every Push Square staffer: what if Sony just kinda forgets about PlayStation VR? There’s obviously a precedent there: many feel that PlayStation Vita didn’t get the full-scale push that it...
E3 2017 Horizon: Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds Will Add a New Area and Story
Oy, Aloy
The first expansion for Horizon: Zero Dawn – which is named Frozen Wilds – will add a “brand new area with its own compelling story”. That’s according to Guerrilla Games bigwig Hermen Hulst on the PlayStation Blog, who added that fans can anticipate new adventures and side-activities to boot. The add-on is available to pre-order...
E3 2017 The Lost Legacy Looks Like More Uncharted, Alright
House of Frazer
It would take a cold heart to turn down more Uncharted, and if you’ve been itching for another dose of grandiose adventure then The Lost Legacy should meet your needs when it releases on the PlayStation 4 later this year. Sony showed off several minutes of gameplay as part of its PlayStation Live stream earlier today, and there’s...
E3 2017 Peter Parker Will Play an Integral Role in Spider-Man PS4
Great responsibility
The new Spider-Man game is called Spider-Man because, well, it’s about Spider-Man – but what about the dude behind the spandex suit? Peter Parker, it appears, will play in an integral role in Insomniac Games’ new title, coming to the PlayStation 4. “It can’t just be Spider-Man 100 per cent of the time,” creative...
E3 2017 Insomniac's Programmed Spider-Man So You Can't Kill
Thwip
Spider-Man’s a good guy, and he traditionally doesn’t take lives. You may have noticed in this week’s E3 2017 trailer how the hero made extra effort to scoop up debris and avoided endangering the public. But what about when you’re released into the open world to do what you want? Or when you’re fighting bad guys on a rooftop and kick...
Deals Former E3 Favourites Discounted on NA PlayStation Store
Some decent savings
Sony’s plunged the price of some former E3 favourites on the North American PlayStation Store, with the spotlight being on the best convention attendees from yesteryear. PlayStation Plus members will get the best savings, with standout offers including Batman: Arkham Knight for $9.99 and Mirror’s Edge Catalyst for $9.99. The...
E3 2017 Sony's Commitment to Budget Releases Continues
Knack for it
Last year, Sony had massive success with the release of Ratchet & Clank. The game was, of course, excellent to begin with – but its huge success was aided by a lower than usual $39.99 price point. And it’s a strategy that the platform holder looks set to continue as it pushes the PlayStation 4 outside of its hardcore demographic...
E3 2017 We Just Got a Little More Hyped for ANTHEM
Mass Effect 1 and 2 lead writer is working on it
We just got a bit more hyped for ANTHEM - the gritty sci-fi third person shooter that was revealed at EA's showcase. Why? Well, it turns out that Drew Karpyshyn's working on it. Karpyshyn was lead writer on both Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, and he also wrote the Mass Effect expanded universe novels...
E3 2017 Bravo Team Pops Out of Cover on PlayStation VR
Will support PlayStation VR Aim Controller
Can someone check in on Guildford-based developer SuperMassive Games and make sure it’s okay? The studio announced three games at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference last night, and must be feeling the heat of an enormous workload right now. One of those games is Bravo Team, a new cover-based shooter for...
E3 2017 Final Fantasy XV's Prompto DLC Looks a Lot Like a Third Person Shooter
Bang bang
Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto doesn't have a big official gameplay trailer or anything just yet, but what it does have is the video that we've embedded above. It's an interview with guest composer Naoshi Mizuta, who's responsible for the soundtrack of the upcoming add-on. Brief gameplay clips are spread throughout, and to...
E3 2017 Monster Hunter: World Was Conceived Four Years Ago
Dino-kay
Prior to the announcement of Monster Hunter: World, many were expecting a shoddy spin-off designed for the Western audience. It’s becoming increasingly apparent, however, that this is a proper entry in the dinosaur slaying series, with key creative from past instalments all involved. And interviews published by Dengeki Online have now...
E3 2017 We're Not Entirely Sure What It Is, But Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Coming to PS4
We think so, anyway
Beyond Good & Evil 2 could have been E3 2017’s Game of the Show based on its reveal trailer alone, but everything outside of that has been a little bit murky, hasn’t it? Ubisoft Montpellier’s long-awaited sequel hasn’t exactly been detailed in the most effective manner, with talk of a “seamless open world” and...
E3 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Is a PS4 Remake, Not a Remaster
A classic reborn
After some confusion, Sony has now confirmed that Shadow of the Colossus is being remade for the PlayStation 4 – and not remastered. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida confirmed the tidbit in an interview with Famitsu magazine, as translated by Siliconera: “It is a remake,” he said. “The game content is the same as...
E3 2017 Spend More on Life Is Strange Prequel for Bonus Episode
Starring Max
Hmm, not sure how to feel about this one: Square Enix is flogging a Deluxe Edition of prequel Life Is Strange: Before the Storm which will include a bonus episode starring Max. Set to release after the third and final instalment in the forthcoming series, developer Deck Nine stresses that this is just a “farewell” episode for fans...
E3 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Being Rebuilt for PS4
Agro! AGRO!
Is it a remaster or a remake? We’re still not entirely sure, but having watched the trailer about a dozen times now, we reckon Shadow of the Colossus probably falls into the latter camp. There’s been some confusion over these two terms of late, hasn’t there? Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is billed as a remaster, but in essence...
E3 2017 Rats! A Plague Tale: Innocence Scuttles to PS4
Someone call the Pied Piper
This sounds wonderful on paper, it’s just a shame Focus Home Interactive doesn’t have more than a teaser trailer to show yet. A Plague Tale: Innocence is set in 1349, as a great plague ravages France. You’ll play as a boy and a girl named Hugo and Amicia, as you attempt to outrun the Inquisition and a swarm of...
E3 2017 The Evil Within 2 Story and Gameplay Details Emerge
We don't Kidman
The Evil Within was incredibly bonkers and unpredictable, but it's these attributes that made it the bizarre, tense horror game that we loved. With appropriately scarce resources, deliberately hampered movement, and terrifying enemies, we've been hoping that Shinji Mikami wouldn't cave and turn the sequel into something like the...
E3 2017 Wolfenstein II's Story Is Going Bigger and Better for Sequel
Oh, and there will likely be a Wolfenstein III
If DOOM and Titanfall 2 were signs of the first-person shooter genre's revitalization last year, then 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order was the forerunner of this unexpected movement. With an impossibly ridiculous yet serious story that rivals the Metal Gear Solid series' tone and impeccable...
News Sony's Teaming with Technicolor on a Sly Cooper Cartoon
Could a new game be coming, too?
Of the trio of PlayStation 2’s platforming icons, Sly Cooper is by far our favourite. And there’s good news for fans of the slapstick stealth series: Sony and Technicolor are working on a new television CG-animated cartoon inspired by the franchise. There are no additional details right now, but this appears to...
Feature Did You Predict E3 2017? The Push Square Community Quiz Results Are In
Did you beat E3?
All of E3 2017's press conferences are done and dusted, which can only mean one thing: we need to see whether the Push Square community correctly predicted what would happen during the Los Angeles event. Last week, before everything began, we launched our third annual E3 quiz. Consisting of 30 different yes or no questions,...
E3 2017 There's a Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Story Demo on PS4 Now
Eight new fighters enter the fray
Last night’s PlayStation E3 2017 press conference was surprisingly light on “out now” announcements, but there is a story demo for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite live on the PlayStation Store in most territories now. “With the future of their universe hanging in the balance, the heroes must seek aid from the...
E3 2017 13 Sentinels Looks Stupidly Pretty, But Its New Trailer Doesn't Tell Us Much
Unlucky for some
Vanillaware's gorgeous new game, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, has received a shiny new E3 2017 trailer - but the problem is that even after watching it, we still don't know much at all about the game. Well, we know it's visually incredible, but we've already mentioned that. So, a teaser trailer for a title that was announced back in...
E3 2017 Check Out 11 Explosive Minutes of Matterfall Gameplay
Looks like a blast
Matterfall was given a very brief spotlight during Sony's pre-conference E3 show. The gameplay trailer shown off gave us a glimpse of what to expect from Housemarque's latest, but it perhaps didn't get across the structure of the game itself. In the video above, however, IGN speaks with associate producer Jari Hokkanen while...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Two)
Live and kicking
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Two include a Knack 2 demo from 12:15PM PT, as well as both Sonic...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Read the E3 2017 News Instead
Another slow week
The Japanese sales charts are out, and as has been the case for several weeks now, there’s naff all going on apart from the Nintendo Switch getting a trickle of stock. PlayStation 4 sales are in the gutter, but it’s just a dry spell for the entire industry at the moment; expect sales to perk up across the board when Dragon...
E3 2017 SUPERHOT VR Slows Time on PlayStation VR This Summer
Ballet storm
The game that many PlayStation VR owners have been waiting for, Superhot VR, will finally release on Sony’s headset this summer. Announced during the E3 2017 pre-show, the puzzle game basically pits you against the odds in a variety of scenarios, where you’ll need to steal weapons and use your wits in order to resist. It’s hard to...
E3 2017 No Heroes Allowed! VR Brings Back Badman
Heroes must die
There were approximately 10,000 No Heroes Allowed! games on the PlayStation Portable that we’re not sure anyone played, but now the series is making the jump to PlayStation VR. Originally announced at the Tokyo Game Show last year, No Heroes Allowed! VR is a kind of tabletop tower defence type game, where your objective is to...
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E3 2017 July's First Free PlayStation Plus Game Announced
That's you
Sony’s announced the first free PlayStation Plus game that you’ll be getting in July, and it’s part of the PlayLink initiative that the platform holder announced during its E3 2017 press conference pre-show yesterday. For those of you who don’t know, these titles are built around connecting your smartphone or your tablet to your...
E3 2017 God of War PS4 Isn't Open World, But There's an 'Emphasis on Exploration'
Adventure time
God of War director Corey Barlog has sat down with Geoff Keighly to talk about the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, and as a result, we've got some juicy new details. To start with, Barlog confirms that the game isn't open world, despite some speculation from fans. However, he does say that there's a "heavier emphasis on...
E3 2017 Microsoft's Saying Stupid Things About the PS4 Pro
"It's a competitor to Xbox One S"
If you hadn’t noticed, Microsoft’s marketing with Xbox One X revolves around techno babble that only a select few understand. In fact, even back when Project Scorpio was revealed last year, it’s been flaunting specifications, and it’s made damn sure you know that they’re stronger than the PlayStation 4...
E3 2017 Undertale Coming to PS4 and Vita With Collector's Edition
It fills you with determination
Undertale is one of last year's most innovative, emotionally affecting RPGs with a profoundly silly yet profound story. However, it no longer remains exclusive to PC. The universally-praised title will arrive on the PlayStation 4 and Vita this summer. In addition, a collector's edition provided by Fangamer will also...
Reaction Sony Fails to Score an E3 Hattrick, But Still Brings the Best Games
A super solid showing
And just like that, another slew of E3 press conferences have come and gone. Sony's own show ended just a couple of hours ago, but what did we think of it? As is tradition, we've got editors Sammy Barker and Robert Ramsey together in order to share their thoughts, both positive and negative, on the PlayStation maker's most...
Reaction What Sony's E3 2017 Press Conference Got Wrong
And how it can easily fix things next year
After several barnstorming E3 and PlayStation Experience press conferences, last night’s E3 2017 showcase felt like a bit of a let-down. To be clear, it absolutely wasn’t bad by any stretch of the imagination: God of War and Spider-Man seem super exciting; there’s loads to loo
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Live coverage of the big one
This is the one we’ve been waiting for: the Sony PlayStation E3 2017 press conference has arrived. The big briefing will begin officially at 6PM PDT, though you can look forward to an hour-long pre-show including trailers, interviews, and a build-up. That will be followed by the full keynote itself, where we’re...
Gallery God of War PS4 Screenshots Show the Most Impressive Graphics at E3 2017
For better or Norse
One thing that’s awesome about PlayStation’s first-party teams is that they constantly push each other to the next level, and Sony Santa Monica appears to have accepted the gauntlet from Guerrilla Games: God of War is absolutely freakin’ stunning – both artistically and technically. Just feast your eyes on these PS4...
Opinion Why Sony Won't Support Cross-Console Play
At least not while it's got the largest install base
Minecraft brings people together, and with a future update, it will bring consoles together. Mojang announced during Microsoft’s E3 2017 press conference last night that it’s unifying the block buster across a variety of platforms: Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and even phones. The update means...
E3 2017 PlayStation Experience 2017 Slated for December
Clear your diary
We love covering all of the conventions here at Push Square, but we definitely have a soft spot for PlayStation Experience. The annual fan event has become a part of the PlayStation fabric in recent years, so we’re excited to learn that it will return to the Anaheim Convention Center between 9th December and 10th December this...
E3 2017 Sony Weighs in on PS4 Cross-Console Play
"A commercial discussion between ourselves and other stakeholders"
There’s an air of inevitability about Jim Ryan being the first to comment on cross-console play, and Sony’s decision not to support it. The head honcho at PlayStation Europe has been in the furnace a bit after he made some controversial comments about backwards compatibility, and...
Talking Point Did Sony PlayStation's E3 2017 Press Conference Crush the Competition?
Big guns
And that’s it: Sony’s big PlayStation E3 2017 press conference is over. What did you think? Haha, the show centred on gameplay from the likes of God of War, Spider-Man, and Days Gone – but also included a few surprises in the guise of Shadow of the Colossus. But did the platform holder deliver? Did it give you enough games to get...
E3 2017 God of War's Glorious Gameplay Trailer was Captured on PS4, Not PS4 Pro
Good God
You know that amazing God of War trailer Sony showed off during its press conference last night? For our money, the exclusive title has the best graphics of any game that we've seen at this year's E3 - but guess what? It's only going to look even better on PS4 Pro. Yep, that's right: the footage used in the aforementioned trailer was...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from Sony PlayStation's E3 2017 Press Conference
In case you missed it
Sony’s just closed the curtain on its E3 2017 press conference, where it showcased dozens of titles coming to the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR over the coming months. It was another frenetic affair from the platform holder, with very little in the way of waffle and a wall-to-wall blanket of games. Here’s everything we...
E3 2017 The Last of Us: Part II Left Out So Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Could Shine
Makes sense to us
Many were expecting The Last of Us: Part II to put in an appearance during Sony's E3 2017 press conference last night, but it never showed up. The sequel was revealed at the PlayStation Experience last year, but Naughty Dog has always suggested that Joel and Ellie's next adventure is a while off yet. As such, the developer was...
E3 2017 Hidden Agenda Is a PS4 Crime Thriller from the Creators of Until Dawn
Can you catch The Trapper?
Another announcement that Sony bizarrely buried into its E3 2017 pre-show yesterday was Hidden Agenda, a crime thriller from the creators of Until Dawn. Much like free PlayStation Plus title That’s You, this game is built around the platform holder’s new PlayLink initiative – which enables multiple people to...
E3 2017 Monster Hunter World Brings Oversized Weapons to PS4 in Early 2018
Hunted
Monster Hunter is coming to PlayStation 4, everyone. Revealed during Sony's E3 2017 press conference, Monster Hunter World will bring ridiculous weapons, jungles, and menacing dinosaurs to to Sony's console in early 2018. You can see it in action in the trailer we've embedded above. How do you think it looks? Celebrate the return of...
E3 2017 A New SingStar Will Help You to Celebrate Good Times
Hit the high notes
Sony hasn’t forgotten about the SingStar series. A new entry named SingStar: Celebration has been announced for the PlayStation 4, and it promises to be the ideal accompaniment to big events, like birthdays, weddings, and even Saturday nights. “Hit the high notes with upbeat tracks, massive hits, and your favourite party...
E3 2017 Big Monster Hunter World PS4 Details Drop
On the prowl
No, you didn't dream it - a Monster Hunter game really is coming to PlayStation 4 next year. Monster Hunter World was announced during Sony's E3 2017 press conference, and now, details regarding the game are starting to drop like giant dino turds. Let's have a good sniff, shall we? First off, it sounds like the title is basically open...
E3 2017 Insomniac Games' Spider-Man Web-Slings into Action
I want gameplay, Parker!
Having been absent throughout Sony's E3 2017 conference, this particular scribe was getting a little worried that Insomniac Games' take on the Marvel universe with the PlayStation 4's Spider-Man wasn't going to make an entrance, but the developer came swinging in with a hefty look at how we're going to be fighting...
E3 2017 New Crash Bandicoot PS4 Trailer Confirms Fully Playable Coco
In all levels, it seems
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has a brand new E3 2017 trailer, spotlighting a few more remade levels and some fresh gameplay. Oh, and it confirms what the rumours have been saying: Coco Bandicoot - Crash's more responsible sibling - will be playable throughout the collection. The Trilogy comes to PlayStation 4 at the...
E3 2017 God of War PS4 Still Looks Drop Dead Gorgeous in New Gameplay, Coming 2018
God-like
God of War put in another appearance at Sony's E3 2017 press conference, coming out swinging with a great gameplay trailer. Once again, the game looks glorious - just look at the detail on Kratos' grizzled mug. The title's due in early 2018 on PlayStation 4. The gameplay itself shows off combat, some cutscenes with the boy, and one...
News PS4 Continues to Sell Like a Runaway Freight Train
System surpasses 60.4 million units
Sony’s announced that the PlayStation 4 has sold 60.4 million units worldwide, as of 11th June. This number represents the proportion of units sold directly to consumers. Software sales have also reached 478.8 million units, per the aforementioned date.
E3 2017 Sony Seemingly Skips Rocket League Cross-Console Play
This will go down well
Whoever’s fielding interview questions for Sony at E3 2017 may want to work with the PR department to come up with a good response, because Rocket League is the latest game to support cross-console play between the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC – but not the PlayStation 4. So why doesn’t PlayStation support...
E3 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Remake On The Horizon
Kind of a colossal deal
We reported earlier today that several trademarks were filed by Sony, including a curious renewal for Shadow of the Colossus. Well, it seems as though this giant rumour has turned into a giant reality, since the masters of remastering, Bluepoint Games, are authoring a remake of the beloved 3D platforming adventure by...
E3 2017 Yep, Coco Bandicoot Is Playable in All Three Crash PS4 Games
This trailer confirms it
No, the big Crash Bandicoot surprise didn't turn out to be a Crash Team Racing remake, but it's still pretty cool. As evidenced by the above trailer, Coco Bandicoot will be a fully playable character in all three titles included in Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy. She's even got her own daft animations and...
E3 2017 Destiny 2's Release Date Has Been Pushed Forward
Oh, nice
Oh, this little nugget of information slipped us by. Talking to Geoff Keighley on his E3 livestream - which we've embedded above - Bungie has revealed that Destiny 2's release date has actually been moved forward a couple of days. The sequel will now launch on the 6th September instead of the 8th. Apparently this will allow for a...
E3 2017 Horizon Zero Dawn Gets Its First Expansion Later This Year
Entitled The Frozen Wilds
Hungry for more Horizon: Zero Dawn? Well, you're in luck: Sony announced a new downloadable expansion named The Frozen Wilds, and it's out this year. The trailer doesn't exactly reveal much about the content, but it looks like it could feature new mysteries and unveil new answers. That mountain looks particularly ominous...
Gallery Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds PS4 Screenshots Are Well Chill
Stay frosty
Horizon: Zero Dawn is getting its first proper expansion pack, The Frozen Wilds – and Sony’s released the first batch of screenshots for the forthcoming wintery affair. Feast your eyes on these: <screenshots game="games/ps4/horizon_zero_dawn_the_frozen_wilds" today="true" limit="0"> Will you be wrapping up warm with this...
E3 2017 Days Gone Saddles Up in PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Biker grove
The dead don’t ride motorcycles, but luckily the plucky protagonist from Days Gone can. Sony Bend returned to the Shrine Auditorium to show off its open world survival horror at E3 2017, and it demonstrated a wealth of gameplay scenarios in the release, from crafting through to stealth and combat. Check it out above.
E3 2017 The Inpatient Has an Appointment with PlayStation VR
We're impatient to play The Inpatient
You would think Supermassive Games would be done with spin-offs of Until Dawn with the PlayStation VR's Rush of Blood, but it's proving that it has more scares left in its universe to extract with The Inpatient, which is set 60 years before the events of the main game in the Blackwood Sanitorium. After getting...
E3 2017 The Elder Scrolls VI Still Isn't In Development, Says Bethesda
Hmmm
It may have been the basis for a question in our E3 community predictions quiz, but realistically, most of us weren't expecting Bethesda to even mention The Elder Scrolls VI at its press conference - and it didn't. Despite Bethesda's constant denial, however, we've always assumed that the project is underway behind closed doors. Not so,...
E3 2017 Strange Brigade Charts a Course For PS4
Simply swashbuckling
If you have a nostalgic love for old timey films with overly enthusiastic narrators and infectiously charming music, then we have an adventure for you. Rebellion, the developer behind the Sniper Elite franchise, has unveiled a new IP going but a decade backwards with Strange Brigade on the PlayStation 4. Playing solo or up with...
E3 2017 Knack 2 Genuinely Looks Unironically Good
I'll be Knack
Industry veteran – and PlayStation 4 architect – Mark Cerny appeared on Geoff Keighley’s PlayStation Live stream earlier today to show off Knack 2, and to the surprise of everyone… It actually looks really very good. While the original release was a very simplistic platforming affair, the sequel appears to be upping the variety...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day One)
Live from the PlayStation booth
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day One include Detroit: Become Human from 12:20PM PT, as well as Days...
E3 2017 Surprise! Skyrim Announced For PlayStation VR
Coming this November
One of Bethesda's most beloved games, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is heading to PlayStation VR. Take a look at the reveal trailer above. This is great news for those looking for bigger, more meaningful games on Sony's headset. What's more, it'll be available this November. Will you be dipping back into Skyrim for its VR...
E3 2017 Moss for PlayStation VR Is E3's Most Adorable Game
Mousetrap
During the obligatory VR section of its E3 press conference, Sony unveiled the utterly adorable Moss. From what we can tell, you play as a guardian angel helping a small mouse traverse a dangerous fantasy world. The game looks unfathomably cute, and seems to feature some interesting uses for the Japanese giant's headset. Does Moss tickle...
E3 2017 Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Still Looks Amazing in New PS4 Trailer
Lost and found
Standalone spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy received a brand spanking new cinematic trailer in Sony's E3 press conference today. The clip sees Chloe and Nadine getting into some typically treacherous situations, and gives us a better idea of the geographical scope of the adventure. Will you be picking up the game when it...
E3 2017 Walk the Dog with Far Cry 5 Gameplay Demo
Eat lead
Sony’s uploaded a meaty chunk of unedited Far Cry 5 gameplay running on the PlayStation 4, which shows one full combat encounter from start to finish. As is tradition for the franchise, it’s all about approaching the scenario how you want to, and in this clip the dog Boomer plays a big part in scouting out enemies – and even has a...
E3 2017 First Ni no Kuni II PS4 Gameplay Looks Absolutely Stunning
Picture perfect
Good lord does Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom look good or what? We've embedded around ten minutes of PlayStation 4 gameplay above, and boy is it pretty. The Level-5 developed role-playing sequel was always going to be gorgeous, but finally seeing it in action has surprised even us. The actual gameplay itself consists of a few...
Gallery Gran Turismo Sport PS4 Screenshots Speed Out of E3 2017
Gran Turismo Sport has a big presence at E3 2017 this year, and Sony has released some tasty looking screenshots of the Polyphony Digital developed exclusive. As you’d expect, it’s looking super shiny, and is still on course for a 2017 release. <screenshots game="games/ps4/gran_turismo_sport" today="true" limit="0"> Is your internal...
Gallery Days Gone PS4 Screenshots Show There's Beauty in the Apocalypse
Drive of your life
Days Gone was one of the big first-party games to benefit from a beastly showing during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference last night, and Sony’s released a batch of screenshots to celebrate that, showing that there’s beauty in the apocalypse after all. <screenshots game="games/ps4/days_gone" today="true" limit="0">...
E3 2017 PS4 Blast-'Em-Up Matterfall Looks Promising in New Gameplay Trailer
Well, shoot
Sony unveiled our first glimpse at Housemarque's latest arcade shooter, Matterfall, during its pre-conference showcase. As you'd expect, it looks fast paced, frenetic, and full of visual flair - your standard Housemarque fare, then. Check it out above. It seems that a key aspect of the gameplay will hinge around creating and destroying...
E3 2017 Knack 2 Strikes Back This September on PS4
Knack in the saddle
Knack's back, baby! The quirky PlayStation 4 hero returns in Knack 2, and the sequel now has a release date. Announced during Sony's E3 2017 press conference pre-show, Knack 2 launches on the 5th September. Yep, it's not too far away. You can check out the title's latest trailer above, too. Is Knack 2 on your radar, then?...
E3 2017 Join The Revolution In Detroit: Become Human's new PS4 Trailer
Rage against the non-machine
David Cage's latest venture Detroit: Become Human received a new trailer at Sony's E3 press conference today. The video sees an android named Marcus recruiting for a revolution against the humans, who're presumably subjugating his kind. As expected, the game will see you making lots of difficult choices that will...
E3 2017 New Sonic Forces Trailer Introduces Old Foes
The king of cubes
Who’s the Blue Blur battling in the upcoming Sonic Forces? Is it Eggman? Maybe Metal Sonic? Could it even be that watery w*nker from Sonic Adventure? Nope, it looks like it’s all of 'em – and they're joined by Shadow the Hedgehog and a dude wielding cubes! Check it all out in the E3 2017 trailer above.
E3 2017 Call of Duty: WWII Storms in With Gritty Gameplay
Go akimbo
Belgium. The Soviet Union. Germany. Call of Duty: WWII is aiming to portray the theatre of war that was World War II, and its latest gameplay trailer accomplishes just that by showing us the myriad battlefields we'll traverse through all the carnage with devastated cities, muddy trenches, and snowy forests. While this seems a minor detail...
E3 2017 Go Fish with Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV on PSVR
Taking the easy way trout
It seems Square Enix just can't get enough of developing games featuring those good and wholesome boys from Final Fantasy XV. Its latest venture is a virtual reality fishing title for PlayStation VR titled Monster of the Deep. And yes, that sentence was just as strange to type as we're sure it was to read. ...
E3 2017 Sidescrolling VR Title Star Child Revealed
Shining bright
Sony rather welcomingly dedicated a decent chunk of its E3 presser to its virtual reality headset, showing off a spate of new titles. Among those was an intriguing Space-themed side-scroller from developer Playful. Playful is no stranger to VR having worked on Oculus launch title Lucky's Tale as well. Hopefully, this prior experience...
E3 2017 Ni no Kuni II Tells a Charming Tale in New Story Trailer
Kingdom come
We think that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is shaping up to be something pretty special, and the game's latest trailer fresh from Sony's pre-E3 2017 press conference show only solidifies that theory. Briefly outlining the title's charming fantasy story, it sets the tone rather nicely. Ni no Kuni II is due to arrive on...
E3 2017 Gran Turismo Sport Still Doesn't Have a Firm PS4 Release Date
But it does have a snazzy trailer
E3 2017 has arrived, but there’s still no firm date attached to Gran Turismo Sport. The simulation racer – which was originally scheduled to release last year – is currently slated for the Fall. Fortunately, while the release's firm launch date still remains somewhat underwraps, Sony has released a classy new...
E3 2017 Kaz Is Looking Old and Out of Patience in New Yakuza 6 Trailer
Old boy
Age is just a number, and that's a motto Kazuma Kiryu seems to live by in Yakuza 6. The latest entry in the series, Kaz is getting on in years by the time that this new story unfolds. Haruka's in hospital, she's got a kid, and the Dragon of Dojima's out to find the father - it's a setup that we can't wait to watch unfurl. Give the game's E3...
E3 2017 Destiny 2's Beta Begins Next Month on PS4
Pre-order to get early access
Destiny 2's beta rolls out next month, the game's latest trailer revealed at Sony's E3 2017 press conference last night. Those who pre-order the sequel will get early access to said beta, which begins on the 18th July on PlayStation 4. The beta then enters its open phase on Friday the 21st July so that everyone can...
E3 2017 Tee Off with Everybody's Golf Trailer for PS4
Hyper links
One of the many games stuffed into Sony’s E3 2017 press conference pre-show last night, Everybody’s Golf has gotten a new trailer featuring Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida and some of the key creative from the series. In it, they talk about the legacy of the long-running franchise, and also showcase some of the features...
E3 2017 Destiny 2 Reveals Its Big Bald Baddie in New PS4 Trailer
Our darkest hour
As you'd expect, Destiny 2 put in a brief appearance at Sony's E3 2017 press conference, firing off a brand new trailer. Highlighting the sequel's big baddie, it's a pretty slick video. To be totally honest with you, we can't wait to shoot this guy to pieces come September. Are you looking forward to Destiny 2? Start...
E3 2017 New Yakuza Kiwami Trailer Reminds Us Kaz Is Coming Back to PS4 Very Soon
These fists never rest
You've already had one incredible Yakuza experience earlier in the year courtesy of Yakuza 0, but the Dragon of Dojima isn't ready to rest just yet. In just a couple of months, SEGA's series returns to PlayStation 4 with Yakuza Kiwami - a remake of the very first Yakuza game that originally launched back on the PlayStation 2...
Monday12th Jun 2017
E3 2017 PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Will Come To PS4, Eventually
Console launch exclusive
At Microsoft's E3 press conference, the popular PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds was announced for the Xbox One and the new system, the Xbox One X. Watching the trailer above, you can see that it opens with the text "Xbox One console launch exclusive". This means that upon its console launch, you'll only find it on the Xbox One...
Report Konami Still Freakin' Hates Hideo Kojima
The publisher's not happy
Hell hath no fury like Konami scorned, apparently. A report in Japanese newspaper Nikkei has revealed that the ongoing feud between the Japanese publisher and Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima is ongoing – despite him having left the company years ago following the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Back then...
Reaction Xbox Is Still Two Steps Behind PlayStation
Microsoft's surmounted the power gap but forgotten the software
Xbox fans waited a year for last night’s press conference. That’s not a slight, but it needs to be put into context: there’s been no PlayStation Experience equivalent over the past 12 months from the folks in Redmond; the company certainly didn’t hold any media briefings at the...
Feature 5 PS4 Exclusives That Will Wow at E3 2017
Show stoppers
A lot of the anticipation for E3 centres on the unknown, but more often than not it’s the games that have already been revealed that steal the show. Who could forget that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves demo that dropped jaws in 2009? Or our first proper look at The Last of Us in 2012? Sony has more exclusives out in the open than any...
E3 2017 The Witcher 3 Will Get Xbox One X Support, Despite Dev's Stance on PS4 Pro
We thought you were cool, CD Projekt RED
Here’s a thing: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was one of the games listed that will be upgraded for the Xbox One X, the new mid-gen upgrade from Microsoft. But back when the PlayStation 4 Pro launched, many people asked developer CD Projekt RED if it would pledge similar support for Sony’s supercharged system...
Guide What Time Is Sony's E3 2017 PlayStation Press Conference Live Stream?
When and where to watch Sony's week-long show
Sony PlayStation’s E3 2017 press conference is probably the one you’ve been waiting for. The platform holder’s been uncharacteristically quiet in the days leading up to the show, which means we can probably anticipate a surprise or two. The platform holder will also be hosting daily live shows...
Soapbox Sony Will Bring a Tsunami of PS4 Software to E3 2017
Sammy's spotted a change in PlayStation's tact
If you’ve followed E3 closely in the past, you’ll know there’s a different mood about the PlayStation camp this year. Historically, the Japanese giant drags the show out, using the days and weeks prior to any press conferences to release trailers, announce release dates, and sometimes even reveal...
Poll Has Xbox One X Left You Feeling Green with Envy?
4Kin' hell
Microsoft announced the new instalment in the Xbox One hardware family today: the Xbox One X. It wasn’t – as many fans had projected onto it – a new-generation console; instead it’s a mid-gen upgrade similar to the PlayStation 4 Pro, capable of boosting existing Xbox One software to a higher resolution and including bells and...
Feature Sony PlayStation E3 2017 Press Conference Predictions
What to expect for PS4
It’s the final countdown to Sony’s big E3 2017 press conference, which means that it’s time for us to plot out our predictions for PlayStation’s big show. As is always the case with these articles, we’ve tried to avoid fan-fiction (even though we really do want Jumping Flash for PlayStation VR) and instead opted for...
News Pachter: Microsoft Has a Problem if PS4 Pro Drops to $299
Analyst weighs in on Xbox's 'tough sell'
Industry analyst Michael Pachter has chimed in on the announcement of the Xbox One X. Speaking with Geoff Keighley on YouTube Live, the industry analyst explained that he believes Microsoft has made a good product, but he has doubts about its performance at retail. And asked about Sony’s response, here’s...
E3 2017 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Will Loot a PS4 Pro Update
CD Projekt RED confirms
We took CD Projekt RED to task yesterday when it revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would be updated for Xbox One X, after it had insinuated previously that it didn’t have time to support the PlayStation 4 Pro. Fortunately, it looks like the Polish developer has had a total change of heart, and will support Sony’s...
E3 2017 Sony's Clearly Not a Fan of Cross-Console Play
Minecraft goes cross-console on everything but PS4
Microsoft is unifying pretty much all versions of Minecraft – except, of course, the PlayStation editions. While the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, smartphone, and even virtual reality versions will all be updated to amalgamate the experience, it seems Sony has said no to such an endeavour –...
E3 2017 Gran Turismo Sport Will Be Dated Tomorrow
Announced during Sony presser pre-show
Gran Turismo Sport, the anticipated simulation racer for the PlayStation 4, will be dated during the pre-show of Sony's E3 2017 press conference tomorrow. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed the tidbit on Twitter, noting that fans should tune in between 5PM PDT and 6PM PDT tomorrow, in the moments before...
Feature PlayStation's Iconic E3 Press Conference Moments
Simply the best
E3 2017 is approaching faster than The Flash, which gives us the perfect opportunity to pop on our nostalgia glasses and take a trip through memory lane. PlayStation has been at every Electronic Entertainment Expo since its inception, and it’s built up a catalogue of iconic moments in those two and a bit decades. But there are...
Rumour God of War PS4 Release Date Set for November 2017
Kratos won't be happy if true
We're just hours away from Sony's E3 2017 press conference, so understandably, hype levels are at blistering highs right now. As such, rumours and whispers are all over the place - but it's this supposed God of War release date leak that's currently catching the most attention. The PlayStation 4 exclusive will...
Live Watch Devolver Digital's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
A new challenger is approaching
What the heck? Indie publisher Devolver Digital is holding its own press conference this year, which is… Going to be interesting! What should you expect? Honestly, we haven’t got a clue – but find out with us live from 10PM PDT. Devolver Digital E3 2017 Press Conference: <liveblog id="1206_devolver_pc_2017"...
E3 2017 Devolver Digital's Tongue-in-Cheek Presser Is Well Worth a Watch
Check a look
Hot on the heels of Bethesda's E3 conference came Devolver Digital's segment on Twitch, where it promised a "ridiculous" show with "no game reveals". In all fairness, it delivered exactly that. The conference, put together by a company called Imagos Films, was no more than 15 minutes long, but was packed with satirical moments, such as...
E3 2017 DOOM: VFR is Coming to PlayStation VR This Year
Take a guess what the F stands for
During Bethesda's E3 press conference, it highlighted two virtual reality titles it has in the works. DOOM: VFR is a made-for-VR game with the trademark lightning quick and bloody gameplay you know and love. Better yet is that it's heading for PlayStation VR later this year, as well as HTC Vive. Bethesda did also...
E3 2017 By the Light of Ra, Assassin's Creed Origins' Legendary Edition Costs £700
No, seriously
Yep, you read that headline right - Assassin's Creed Origins' Legendary Edition costs £700. Seven hundred British pounds. Ubisoft's at it again with a whole selection of special editions, and yes, it's published another bloody chart to help you decide which one is for you. Check it out below so that we don't have to try and make...
Rumour Is a Shadow of the Colossus Remake Coming to PS4?
Sony trademarks several other titles
At around this point last year in the lead up to Sony's E3 2016 press conference, a number of trademarks were filed which turned out to be a couple of newly announced games from the PlayStation briefing that year. Death Stranding was one of those, and it appears the same thing has happened again. Trademarks for...
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference?
And where's the best place to watch it?
Ubisoft is one of the few big third-party publishers to actually hold an E3 2017 press conference, and while it’s hosted its fair share of awkward showcases in the past, it usually brings better wares than EA. This year’s likely to be all about Assassin’s Creed Origins, The Crew 2, and Far Cry 5 – but...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference
The Evil Within 2! Wolfenstein 2! Dishonored!
Our short but sweet tour of Bethesdaland brought with it couple of bags of candyfloss earlier today, as the publisher revealed its lineup for the remainder of 2017. Here's every announcement and trailer from the media briefing that you may have missed, what with it being on at such an awful time and all...
Rumour Expect a Monster Hunter World Reveal Later Today
Name now registered in Europe, too
Monster Hunter World has now been trademarked in Europe, alongside the filing which was spotted in North America late last week. This makes the likelihood of a reveal during Sony’s press conference later today all the more likely, though it’s possible the reveal could be planned for Nintendo’s event we...
Talking Point What Does Sony Have to Do in Order to 'Win' E3 2017?
Games, games, games?
As is now tradition, Sony will host the final big E3 publisher press conference tonight - or tomorrow morning, depending on your timezone. At the time of writing, we've seen a total of three shows: EA, Microsoft, and Bethesda. Ubisoft is up a few hours before the PlayStation maker takes to the stage, but we think the time is now...
Live Watch Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Assassin's Creed! Far Cry! The Crew! Splinter Cell?
Press conference season is coming to a close, but there are still a couple of big keynotes to look forward to. Ubisoft’s big E3 2017 media briefing is next up, where we’re expecting to see lots of Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, The Crew 2, and a few surprises to boot. The action will...
Gallery Oh, Mummy! Assassin's Creed Origins Screenshots Look Stunning
A pharaoh feast for the eyes
Assassin’s Creed Origins is heading to Ancient Egypt, and on the back of this week’s reveal, Ubisoft has provided us with some bullsho—er, screenshots of the game. If you like what you see, don't forget to check out the title's E3 2017 trailer through here. <screenshots...
E3 2017 Gritty Sci-Fi Open World Shooter ANTHEM Gets First Gameplay
Mech it happen
BioWare went ahead with a full gameplay demo of ANTHEM at Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference, and it looks pretty cool. There's a definite Destiny vibe here, with the science fiction and the shooting and the co-op and the loot, but again, it looks promising. You can check out the footage above. What do you make of ANTHEM? Suit up...
E3 2017 The Crew 2 Looks Like an Automotive Playground on PS4
Land, sea, and air
Ubisoft has shown off a new cinematic trailer and the first gameplay of the sequel to its online multiplayer racing game, The Crew. It seems that they'll be upping the ante this time around, however, as you'll not only be competing on land, but also in the water and in the sky. The gameplay teaser shows off a little of...
E3 2017 Quantic Dream Teases Detroit: Become Human for Sony's Briefing
Release date incoming?
Things have been fairly quiet when it comes to Detroit: Become Human following its showing at Sony's E3 press conference last year, but that looks set to change tonight. The French studio Quantic Dream has just tweeted a teasing image for the Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls follow-up, which reads: "Everything will be...
E3 2017 Ni no Kuni II Is Indeed Launching in 2017
Hurrah!
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will be bringing whimsical fantasy and gorgeous graphics to PlayStation 4 this year, a Bandai Namco press release has confirmed ahead of time. Snapped by Kotaku's Jason Schreier, the text has the Japanese role-playing title pegged for a 10th November 2017 date. Nice. While the game has always been...
E3 2017 Bethesda's Creation Club Brings More Paid Content to Fallout 4 and Skyrim on PS4
It never ends
Revealed during Bethesda's E3 2017 press conference, the company's Creation Club seems like a pretty cool idea at a glance, but there's a catch. Essentially, Creation Club will bring high quality content to Fallout 4 and Skyrim - Special Edition - bits and pieces made by both Bethesda and "the best community creators"...
E3 2017 Beyond Good & Evil 2 Really Is Happening After All
Revealed with stunning trailer
It had seemed for the longest time as though the elusive sequel to PS2 cult classic Beyond Good & Evil would never happen. But it actually jumped out of hiding today during Ubisoft's E3 press conference via a stunning trailer. A teary-eyed Michel Ancel – series creator who is also famed for the colourful...
News UK Sales Charts: WipEout Omega Collection Earns an Elite Pass
First ever number one for franchise
We’re going to blow your mind a bit here: WipEout Omega Collection has scored the first ever UK sales charts number one in the iconic series’ history. Yes, that’s really true – it’s the first WipEout game ever to top the British sales charts. Has your mind been blown? We’re pretty bloody shocked...
E3 2017 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Looks Brutal and Bonkers
Releasing October on PS4
After a brief tease last year, Bethesda has today unveiled the next game in the Wolfenstein franchise at its E3 conference. The sequel, titled Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, takes place in the USA, and sees meaty franchise hero BJ Blazkowicz joining another Nazi resistance movement. The extended reveal trailer...
Talking Point Did Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference Bedazzle You?
Oooh?
That’s another press conference done, dusted, and put to bed – but what did you think of Ubisoft’s showcase this time? The briefing centred on Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and The Crew 2, but we also got a glimpse of Beyond Good & Evil 2 and Skull & Bones. But what did you think of the keynote? Do you think Ubisoft...
E3 2017 The Evil Within 2 Spooks PS4 on Friday the 13th
Voorhees a jolly good fellow
Marketing masterstoke numero uno: survival horror sequel The Evil Within 2 will release on Friday, 13th October for the PlayStation 4. Bethesda confirmed the date alongside a meaty (and mad) reveal trailer, which included people drowning in milk and all sorts of other insanity. Watch it above.
Live Watch Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference Right Here
The Evil Within! Wolfenstein! The Elder Scrolls? Fallout?
Bethesda’s back for its third annual E3 2017 showcase, and after a relatively quiet showcase in 2016, this year promises to be a cracker. We’re anticipating the likes of The Evil Within 2 and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, alongside some surprises, too. Join us live from 9PM PDT for...
E3 2017 Ubisoft Announces Multiplayer Pirate Game, Skull & Bones
Black flag
Remember Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag? Remember how the best bit about it was navigating the high seas with your scurvy-laden crew, and getting into naval scraps for treasure? Well, Ubisoft Singapore does, and Skull & Bones is precisely that. The big difference, though, is that this new pirate adventure is set in a shared...
E3 2017 Death of the Outsider Is a New Dishonored Adventure
Killer
Bethesda just announced Dishonored: Death of the Outsider at its short E3 showcase, and you can find the trailer embedded above. At first thought to be DLC for Dishonored 2, the official blurb describes Death of the Outsider as "the next standalone adventure in the critically acclaimed Dishonored series". You play as Billie Lurk who reunites...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Looks Like the Real Deal in 15 Minutes of Gameplay
Fresh footage looks spot on
Oh boy, this footage of Dragon Ball FighterZ looks really promising. Leaked before E3 began but official revealed at Microsoft's press conference, the title is being developed by Arc System Works - the studio behind BlazBlue and Guilty Gear. It's safe to say that Akira Toriyama's timeless work is in capable hands,...
E3 2017 Anime Souls Code Vein Confirmed for 2018 Launch on PS4
Revenant kingdom
Remember Code Vein? It’s the interesting anime-styled Souls-inspired title from the God Eater team that was announced a few weeks back without platforms attached. Well, now it’s been confirmed that it’s coming to the PlayStation 4 at some point in 2018. Surprise! Here’s the official blurb: “Code Vein is a third-person...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference
Live by the Creed
Ubisoft’s just wrapped up its E3 2017 press conference, where it showed dozens of games, including Assassin’s Creed Origins, Far Cry 5, and The Crew 2. In addition, the publisher also revealed a couple of new games, such as the long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2 and pirate simulation Skull & Bones. Here’s every...
Talking Point What Did You Think of Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference?
Short but sweet?
We've waited up into the not-so-early hours of morning in order to cover Bethesda's E3 2017 press conference, but was it worth the sleepless night? The publisher's third E3 show, it brought some big guns to the Los Angeles event courtesy of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and The Evil Within 2 - although both were leaked well...
E3 2017 Dragon Ball FighterZ Is the Hardcore Dragon Ball Brawler We've Always Wanted
First gameplay trailer revealed
Fully revealed during Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference, the terribly named Dragon Ball FighterZ looks like the hardcore Dragon Ball fighting game that we've always wanted. Its first gameplay trailer is frantic and looks downright gorgeous - the title seems to be using the same tech as the...
E3 2017 4A Games Unveils Metro: Exodus
Are you ready for an Exodus?
4A Games, the Ukrainian dev responsible for both Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, showed off their next entry in the Metro series, Metro: Exodus, at Microsoft's E3 conference. The trailer st
E3 2017 Assassin's Creed Origins Is Definitely Real, Definitely Set in Egypt
Gameplay looks nice, too
In perhaps the least surprising reveal of E3 so far, Ubisoft has finally confirmed that yes, the new Assassin's Creed game is set in Egypt, and yes, it is called Assassin's Creed Origins. The big reveal occurred at Microsoft's E3 press conference today, and included a neat gameplay video showing off eagles, crocodiles, and...
E3 2017 ANTHEM Is Aiming for a Fall 2018 Release
Nope, not spring
Oh, so it turns out that ANTHEM is farther away than we initially thought. The sci-fi shooter from BioWare was shown off during Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference a few hours ago, and based on what we saw, the project looked reasonably far along. However, Business Wire has the game pegged for a fall 2018 release, so it's a...
E3 2017 Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Announced
A three episode series
After rumours made the rounds a month or so ago, a prequel to the 2015 hit Life Is Strange has been officially announced, titled Life Is Strange: Before The Storm. The first episode launches on 31st August, with a further two episodes coming after that. The three episode series will focus on the story of Rachel and Chloe,...
E3 2017 Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Sends Us Flying with 15 Mins of PS4 Gameplay
That HUD is bloody awful, though
IGN's snagged around 15 minutes of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT gameplay at E3 2017. The role-playing-fighter hybrid was finally announced for a PlayStation 4 release last week, and this is the first time that we've seen the title in action on Sony's console. It certainly looks like a Dissidia game. Seriously though,...
E3 2017 Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Will Plot an Unlikely Friendship
Girls of summer
That sure is one Life Is Strange ass Life Is Strange trailer – argh, we love it! Before the Storm, as announced overnight, is a new three-part episodic prequel depicting the unexpected relationship between teenage tearaway Chloe Price and Blackwell Academy’s brightest student, Rachel Amber. Of course, those of you who’ve played...
E3 2017 Ubisoft Debuts Far Cry 5 Gameplay in New Trailer
Amazing grace
After a somewhat controversial game reveal last month, Ubisoft has now treated us to the first gameplay trailer for Far Cry 5. In it, we see two players coordinating an ambush on the cultists as they terrorise some captors. A fully co-op campaign is a big feature of Far Cry 5, which Ubisoft is clearly keen to highlight. We also see...
E3 2017 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Will Take You on a Tour of America
Flex those guns
If you didn’t catch the reveal trailer for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, then we highly recommend putting your feet up and sitting through that now, because it’s bloody brilliant from start-to-finish. Of course, a little more has been revealed about the game in the aftermath of Bethesda’s press conference yesterday, with...
E3 2017 Starlink: Battle for Atlas Is an Intergalactic Toys-to-Life Space Sim
No Man's Skylanders
In a genuinely surprising move, Ubisoft announced a new entry in the toys-to-life genre at its E3 2017 press conference today. Titled Starlink: Battle for Atlas, the game appears to be a space combat sim in which you deck out your ship using real-life model spaceships. The trailer's a little unclear, but it seems as if the...
E3 2017 The Evil Within 2 Blends Psychological Thrills with Survival Spills
Out on 13th October
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is back with his sophomore survival horror effort: The Evil Within 2. Announced overnight as part of Bethesda’s E3 2017 showcase, and set to release on 13th October for the PlayStation 4, the game plots the return of Detective Sebastian Castellanos, as he descends into the “disturbing world...
E3 2017 Travel to Ancient Egypt With Assassin's Creed Origins' New Trailer
Ooo Ra Ra
Ubisoft showed off another trailer for Assassin's Creed Origins in its E3 press conference today. It's another one of these pre-rendered affairs, complete with dramatic music and fast edits. Still, it gives us a nice look into the game's lush world. Will you be swooping up Assassin's Creed Origins when it launches later this year?
E3 2017 Steep Gets an Official Winter Olympics Expansion Pack
Snow news day
Ubisoft's multiplayer winter sports title Steep had its first game expansion unveiled at the publisher's E3 2017 press conference, and it's all about the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Entitled 'Road to the Olympics', the expansion brings all new sports to the game, such as halfpipe, slalom, and ski cross to name a few. It's out in...
E3 2017 The Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti Secures New Trailer
Rock and roll
Microsoft's E3 press conference was packed with fascinating indie titles. One of the standouts is a game that comes from Australian dev Beethoven and Dinosaur, The Artful Escape of Francis Vendetti . Backed by publisher Annapurna Interactive, Francis Vendetti is a game we actually got some hands-on time with at PAX East this year,...
E3 2017 Enjoy Some Brutal New Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gameplay
Arch nemesis
The good folk from Monolith Productions showed off some new gameplay from Middle-earth: Shadow of War during Microsoft's E3 conference today. The footage shows off the expanded Nemesis system, as well as something particularly ocker orcs. This writer hails from the land down under, and can confirm that the Australian accents used in the...
E3 2017 Face a Fractured Family in Transference for PlayStation VR
Virtual insanity
Going to be honest with you, we’re not entirely sure what Transference is. The things we can tell you is that it’s a PlayStation VR game starring Macon Blair, and it’s being developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with Elijah Woods’ company SpectreVision. From what we can tell, this game aims to blend movies with...
Sunday11th Jun 2017
Deals Days of Play 2017 - Best PS4 Hardware, Software, and PS Plus Prices
USA and UK savings
Sony’s announced the first batch of wallet busters you can expect to comprise its Deals of Play promotion in the UK, and there are some genuine zingers here. As previously reported, the deals will roll out on 9th June and will run right the way through to 18th June, though there will also be discounts on the PlayStation Store...
E3 2017 BioWare's ANTHEM Due Spring 2018, Not Exclusive to Xbox
Important details
BioWare's brand new intellectual property, ANTHEM, was revealed yesterday during EA's totally-not-E3 press conference. All we got was a very brief teaser trailer, so admittedly we don't have much to say about the project just yet, but what we do know is that it's going to be blown open at Microsoft's show tonight. The fact...
Guide PlayStation E3 2017 Press Conference Schedule
Time and dates for Sony PlayStation, EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, and more
All of the E3 2017 press conferences are upon us, and you’re going to want to make some space in your diary as we bring you all of the big news the moment that it breaks. Of course, you’re going to need to know exactly when each media briefing is scheduled to take place, which...
E3 2017 Whoops! The Evil Within 2 Totally Just Leaked
The only way out is in
Bethesda! You had just over 12 hours to go, but you’ve set your ad live for The Evil Within 2 early. Over on Reddit there’s currently a sponsored post promoting the next entry in the survival horror series, which will surely be announced during Bethesda’s press conference. The post states that veteran director Shinji...
E3 2017 PlayStation Wishes Microsoft Luck Ahead of Press Conference
It may need it
Proof once again that the console sparring only takes place on message boards: PlayStation has wished Microsoft luck ahead of its E3 2017 press conference. The platform holder sent the following message to its Redmond competitor: “E3 is always an exciting time, good luck out there!” Well, shucks – isn’t that nice? The guys...
Guide What Time Is Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference?
And where can you watch it?
Next up in the E3 2017 press conference schedule is Bethesda's press conference, which now in its third term is starting to become an annual tradition. But what time does Bethesda's E3 2017 press conference get underway – and where can you watch it live? Bethesda's E3 2017 Press Conference: What is Bethesda's E3 2017...
Round Up Every Announcement and Trailer from EA Play 2017
All of the highlights
EA Play 2017 has raised the curtain on E3 2017, and it’s brought with it… Well, not a massive amount of content, but a few cool bits and bobs here and there. We’ve rounded up all of the big news for you below, which includes every trailer, reveal, and major announcement from the press conference itself. EA Play 2017...
E3 2017 A Way Out Will Not Have Online Matchmaking
Couch it is
A Way Out was revealed yesterday to a lot of praise at EA's Play event: it's a co-op adventure that tasks two players with working together as they break out of prison and then attempting to avoid the cops while trying to live out more normal lives. The cooperative aspect of the game is clearly a major factor, and director Josef Fares...
Reaction A Way Out Proves Great New Ideas Will Always Trump All Else
Zero dawn
Ah, the EA press conference: 90 minutes of dazzling eye-candy that looks about as memorable as the packet of Cheetos you ate with your cheese and pickle sandwiches earlier this afternoon. When the publisher wasn’t pulling YouTubers out of their comfort zone, it was airing screen sugar: millions of dollars pouring out of the livestream...
Talking Point What Are Your Hopes and Fears for PS4 at E3 2017?
Nervous anticipation
Here we go, then: E3 2017 is so close we can taste it – and with it comes nervous anticipation. Obviously there’s lots to be excited for this year, but there are also a few things to worry about as well. We’ve brought some of our team together to talk about exactly that: what are our hopes and fears for Sony’s press...
Live Watch Assassin's Creed, ANTHEM Reveals at Xbox's E3 Press Conference
Join us for the third-party blockbusters
We’re not an Xbox website, but we all know that Microsoft’s big E3 2017 showcase will be host to a plethora of titles you’ll be playing on the PlayStation 4, so we’d be remiss not to put the Green Giant’s press conference live. We’re anticipating full reveals of ANTHEM as well as Assassin’s...
News Dragon Quest XI Promises at Least 50 Hours of Adventure on PS4
Journey forth
Out in Japan at the end of next month, Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time details are starting to rain down upon hyped fans. This latest slice of info comes from director Takeshi Uchikawa, who says that the game will take around 50 hours to finish. If you're looking to polish off everything that the release has to offer,...
E3 2017 Kingdom Hearts III Gets a Trailer, More Coming At D23
Skipping the show itself however
Square Enix has just published a new trailer for the ever elusive Kingdom Hearts III, which you can view below: The trailer features Sora, Donald, and Goofy as they help Hercules in battles against the Heartless atop Mount Olympus. The game itself won't be appearing at any E3 conferences or on the show floor...
E3 2017 Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Unite Its Community with Free DLC
All together now
The worst thing about Star Wars Battlefront (apart from the absence of a single player campaign) was how it left so many players behind. Hop on the game today and – unless you’ve got the Deluxe Edition or stumped up for the Season Pass – you’ll see a wealth of maps, modes, and features that you can’t access. It’s...
Push Play Top of the PS4 Pops - Issue 2
Rocknrolla
While the first episode of the new Push Play series focused on interesting soundtracks released in April, the follow-up issue is going to deal with releases from May. A wide range of styles of game was on offer this month, and with it came some incredibly varied soundtracks as well, including a surprising goldmine of VR music. GNOG:...
Saturday10th Jun 2017
E3 2017 EA Gives PS4 Players Free Access to Five Games Until 18th June
Titanfall 2! FIFA 17! UFC 2!
At its E3 2017 press conference last year, EA announced an initiative called Play to Give which revolved around giving money to charities through players completing challenges within EA published games. EA has now provided an update on the scheme at its 2017 briefing, where it was announced that $1 million has been...
News Could Monster Hunter World Be E3 2017's First Leak?
It could be
It’s all been very quiet on the E3 2017 front, but have we just got our first hint at what’s to come next week? Eagle-eyed forum posters on NeoGAF have spotted a Capcom trademark registration in the United States for a game called Monster Hunter World. What is it? Well, in honesty it could be absolutely anything, but the timing...
Review Dark Rose Valkyrie (PS4)
A thorny rose
Dark Rose Valkyrie is the latest Japanese role-playing game presented to us by developer Compile Heart and publisher Idea Factory. It’s set in an alternate version of 1929 Japan where Black Garnet, a meteorite, has hit the Earth and caused a virus that transforms the public into deadly creatures called Chimera. The protagonist,...
News Crash Bandicoot PS4's Trophies Reveal Major Secrets
Far out
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy’s trio of Trophy lists are live ahead of the game’s launch later this month, and they’re harbouring some interesting secrets. First and foremost, the trinkets look reasonably achievable, though you will have to earn a lot of secret gems, which will surely challenge your platforming prowess...
News Phwoar! First Star Wars Battlefront 2 Gameplay Leaks
And it looks ace
Don’t expect this to hang around long: with the EA Play 2017 press conference fast-approaching, ninjas will be all over this. But for now, the first gameplay footage of Star Wars Battlefront 2 has leaked, showing off Darth Maul and Rey in all of their lightsaber waving glory. This is the PC version, but the visuals are outstanding...
E3 2017 EA Announces New Co-op Game A Way Out
Prison break
One of the only new IPs announced during EA's press conference was A Way Out, from the man who brought us the emotional gut punch that was Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. It's a narrative driven co-operative game in which you and another player take control of two convicts, Leo and Vincent, with aspirations of breaking out of prison...
Rumour Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Goes Loud on 27th October
We did Nazi that coming
Surprise! Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – a name which was teased all the way back in 2016 – will dual-wield the PlayStation 4 from 27th October. That’s according to a pulled product listing spotted on Amazon Germany, which sounds reasonably legit to us. Bethesda i
Live Watch the EA Play 2017 Press Conference Right Here
E3 2017 is underway
This year’s big E3 2017 curtain raiser is… Actually not part of E3 2017 at all. EA Play 2017 is a standalone event that just so happens to be taking place in Los Angeles the weekend before E3 2017 gets underway. Anyway, expect reveals of BioWare’s latest and greatest, a longer look at Star Wars Battlefront 2, and plenty of...
E3 2017 Gritty Sci-Fi Title ANTHEM Is BioWare's Next Game
The makers of Mass Effect are back
BioWare's new property was revealed earlier at EA's totally-not-E3 showcase via a brief teaser trailer. The game's called ANTHEM, and it appears to be some sort of gritty sci-fi title. It uses the Frostbite engine, and we'll be seeing more of it tomorrow at Microsoft's press conference. Got any first...
Talking Point Did the EA Play 2017 Press Conference Impress You?
Star bore?
Electronic Arts has been the first publisher to raise the curtain on E3 2017 with its annual EA Play 2017 press conference, and during the show it provided deep dives into the likes of Star Wars Battlefront 2, FIFA 18, and a look at a new title from BioWare, named ANTHEM. But were you impressed with the publisher’s fare? Was it a good...
E3 2017 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Gets Out Its Umbrella
Drowning in blood
Koji Igarashi’s anticipated Castlevania-esque adventure Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has gotten the trailer treatment ahead of E3 2017, showcasing a boss fight involving bodily fluids and umbrellas. It’s definitely coming together now this one, though we still find ourselves irritated by the way in which the main character...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Leak Dates Game for 27th October
Egyptian title to star camels
We wonder when the last time was that Ubisoft was able to actually announce an Assassin's Creed without a leak? The upcoming Game Informer magazine has revealed that Egyptian instalment Assassin's Creed Origins will release on 27th October. Whoops. More details are now being corroborated by those who have...
Guide What Time Is the EA Play 2017 Press Conference?
When does E3 2017 get underway?
EA Play 2017 may not be officially part of E3 2017, but it’s the curtain raiser for the big show that we’re all anticipating. But what time does EA Play 2017 get underway, and where can you watch it live? EA Play 2017: What is EA Play 2017? Despite the name, EA Play 2017 is essentially an E3 2017 press...
E3 2017 Need For Speed Payback's Gameplay Looks Fast and Furious
Racing stripes
EA showed off the first gameplay trailer for Need for Speed Payback in its EA Play Press Conference today, and the game is looking more and more like a love letter to the Fast and the Furious franchise. The video sees a relaxing drive through the desert turn into a frenzied road battle replete with slow motion cut-scenes for you to...
E3 2017 Here's Your First Look At Star Wars Battlefront II's Multiplayer
Darth Maul strikes back
EA just wrapped up its EA Play event with a deep dive on the multiplayer side of Star Wars Battlefront II, and you can get a taste of that in the official gameplay trailer below: The trailer puts of the focus on the prequel trilogy, featuring droids, clone troopers, and most importantly Darth Maul. This is then weaved in...
Push Play Top of the PS4 Pops - Issue 1
Dropping the beat
Push Play is a new monthly series that will take a look at some of the interesting video game music releases recently. We hope to dig deep and find some interesting things you might not otherwise hear. It is by no means a comprehensive collation of every soundtrack, but rather a hand-picked group of what we think are the most...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 172
The calm before the storm
E3 2017 begins in earnest this weekend with a handful of media briefings, but there’s plenty of time for gaming while you wait for all of the shows to get underway. The question is: what games will be part of your pre-presser warm-up? You know the drill by now. Graham Banas, Reviewer: With all sorts of E3 conferences to...
E3 2017 Alex Hunter Returns in FIFA 18 Story Mode
Fittingly called The Journey: Hunter Returns
EA today announced the return of Alex Hunter to this year's FIFA 18 story mode. Last year's 'The Journey' was a surprisingly excellent mode, following Hunter's rise from the youth ranks to the first-team of your chosen Premier League club, capturing the imagination FIFA fans around the world. In...
E3 2017 Madden NFL 18 to Feature Full Story Mode
Longshot
Following in the footsteps of FIFA 18, this year's Madden NFL 18 will feature a story mode called Longshot. It stars the acting of Mahershala Ali from House of Cards fame and Scott Porter from the American football TV series Friday Night Lights. On the official website, publisher EA had this to say: "After three years away from...
Friday9th Jun 2017
News An Incredible Looking 2.5D Dragon Ball Z Fighting Game Is Coming to PS4 in 2018
BlazBlue and Guilty Gear dev confirmed
Okay, bear with us on this one because there's almost no information to go on right now, but a single post over on NeoGAF has got us super interested. Some form of Bandai Namco document has revealed the existence of a brand new Dragon Ball Z fighting game. Sadly, we can't read Japanese very well at all,...
News Multiplayer Is Free on PS4 All Week in North America
You don't need a PlayStation Plus sub
Not got an active PlayStation Plus subscription at the moment? Don’t worry, multiplayer is free all week on the PlayStation 4 in North America as part of the Days of Play sale. This means that starting today (9th June) all the way through to 16th June, you’ll be able to play as many online games as you like...
News Days of Play Discounts Dominate PS4 Store in NA and EU
Lots of PlayStation Store savings live
Sony’s big Days of Play promotion is live at retailers around the globe, and the PlayStation Store’s certainly not missing out on any of the action. The platform holder’s rolled out a spate of deals in Europe and North America, with some games receiving discounts of up to 50 per cent. Over in Europe,...
News Realistic Medieval RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance Launches on PS4 in 2018
Chaaaarge
If it feels like Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been around for ages, that's because it has been. The project was first teased all the way back in 2012, and after a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, the game caught the attention of many. Promising a realistic experience, complete with realistic combat elements and a...
E3 2017 Ace Combat 7 Looks Dumb in the Best Way
Top fun
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown looks to be returning to the series’ roots with a ridiculous plot about princesses and pilots – and we can’t wait. Bandai Namco has released the E3 2017 trailer for the anticipated title, which is currently scheduled to release in 2018. And while it’s clearly completely over the top, this has us hyped as...
News Destiny 2 Beta Date Coming Our Way at E3 2017
Bungie's gonna spill the beans
Now that we've seen Destiny 2 in action and the game has a release date, many Guardians want to know the answer to just one question: when's the open beta happening? Bungie has already confirmed that a public test will be available before the sequel launches in September, but it's yet to give a precise date. That's...
News Laser League Is the Latest from OlliOlli Dev Roll7
Laser tag
Roll7 makes unequivocally great games, and the OlliOlli creator has revealed its latest: Laser League. The new title from the award-winning British outfit is a sort of multiplayer-based isometric action game where you need to steal territory from wireframe foes – or something. The trailer’s very short and thus not particularly...
Thursday8th Jun 2017
News Activision Teases Special Crash Bandicoot Reveal for E3 2017
Publisher also announces full lineup
Activision has revealed its E3 2017 lineup, which includes Call of Duty: WWII and Destiny 2 this year. The former will be playable on the show floor, with the new narrative-driven multiplayer playlist War Mode being one of the things on display, while Bungie’s latest and greatest will be demoed on the PS4 Pro...
News Sony's Erecting an Enormous God of War Mural for E3 2017
Update: And it's finally finished
Want to know what one of the most exciting parts of E3 is? Watching the massive promotions being erected around downtown Los Angeles. And with just over a week to go, Sony’s already pulled in the painters to produce a gigantic mural on the side of a rather large building. We assume Kratos’ bald pate will appear...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Files Stolen as CD Projekt Red Issues Statement
Developer held to ransom
Wow, now this is one weird story. CD Projekt Red, the developer behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, has released a statement saying that internal files have been stolen from the company. Said files apparently contain information regarding the studio's upcoming title, Cyberpunk 2077. With this in mind, whoever's nicked the...
News OMFG! There's a New Bubsy Game for PS4
Deadly serious here
Hands up if you played Bubsy 3D? It was a platformer for the PSone that’s widely regarded as one of the worst games on the platform, and a fun bit of trivia for you: it was made by Days Gone developer Sony Bend. Anyway, the furry… Er, not sure what animal he is actually? A bobcat, perhaps? He’s back, is what we’re trying...
News Surprise! Mass Effect: Andromeda's Development Was a Mess, Says Report
Space balls
For many, Mass Effect: Andromeda was and still is a bitter disappointment. The title launched back near the end of March, and it was met with largely lukewarm reviews and an absolute thrashing from gamers across the internet. Almost three months later and it's barely being talked about anymore. To put it bluntly, Andromeda has...
Feature Remembering Sony's Silliest E3 Stages
All the world's a stage
For better or worse, E3 is all about the spectacle. As a prime opportunity for massive corporations to woo consumers and investors, it’s no surprise that the standard strategy is to throw in as many bright lights and loud noises as possible. Few companies commit to this ethos more than Sony, but one crucial element of the...
News New 15 Minute Trailer Showcases Every Playable Mobile Suit in Gundam Versus PS4
Mecha for days
You know things are getting serious when Bandai Namco releases a 15 minute trailer. In this lengthy Japanese video for Gundam Versus on PlayStation 4, every playable mobile suit is briefly outlined. That may not sound all that impressive, but keep in mind that there are over 90 of them. That's one heck of a character roster. Suits...
Feature Predict E3 2017 with the 3rd Annual Push Square Community Quiz
Can you beat E3?
Who's ready for E3 2017, then? For the third year running, we're back with our E3 community predictions quiz, and we'd love for you to take part. For those of you who haven't done one of these before, allow us to explain. Below, you'll find a series of yes or no questions. All you have to do is predict what's going to happen at this...
News Vampyr Sinks Its Fangs into PS4 This November
And here's a moody trailer
Action role-playing title Vampyr will launch at some point in November, publisher Focus Home Interactive has announced. In it, you play as Jonathan Reid, a doctor who also happens to be a vampire. Naturally, you'll be forced to make tough moral choices as Reid struggles with his vampyric urges. The game's new cinematic...
News Tekken 7 PS4 1.02 Patch Improves Matchmaking Woes
Weighs in at 723.8MB
It’s been almost a week since Tekken 7 released and this author’s still yet to play an online multiplayer match. And that’s not through a lack of trying, we’d hasten to add. Fortunately, a new patch is available now which promises to improve the matchmaking environment on the PlayStation 4; it weighs in at a rather meaty...
News Middle-earth: Shadow of War Story Trailer Will Leave Your Ears Ringing
Mordor get you in the mood
WHY. IS. EVERYONE. SHOUTING? Blimey, this ring thing must be serious business or something. Warner Bros has released a new story trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and everyone in it either seems really angry or really smarmy. Guess that’s what happens when you're locked in battle over an unassuming piece of...
News Project CARS 2 Starts Its Engine on 22nd September
Have a new trailer
Poor ol’ Project CARS 2, eh? The original entry in Slightly Mad Studios’ simulation racing series did really well, owing to the fact that there was no Gran Turismo game announced for the PlayStation 4. But now its successor is going to get lost in the slipstream of Polyphony Digital’s latest (and, we assume, a new Forza...
News Shenmue III Stalls the Search for Lan Di Until Second Half of 2018
Game is "bigger and more beautiful" than expected
Shenmue III is returning to the dojo until the second half of 2018, series creator Yu Suzuki has announced. The game was previously scheduled to launch later this year, but even the most ardent fans of the franchise must have anticipated a delay – especially when developer Ys Net ruled out an...
News Chemical Plant Zone Finds a New Formula in Sonic Mania
Pick your poison
Another day, another Sonic Mania update. SEGA has confirmed that Chemical Plant Zone will be joining the roster of re-imagined stages in its upcoming retro-themed release. As with all of the other levels in the game, the environment looks familiar at first blush but is host to a variety of new mechanics, including bouncy jelly water...
News Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's Story Trailer Will Bring Back Memories
A world at war
Rightly or wrongly, Final Fantasy XII gets a lot of stick for its story. Rather than being very character driven, as is the case with many Final Fantasy games that came before it, XII went for a political plot that was wide in scope. It still had its memorable characters, of course, but a lot of fans weren't so keen to latch onto...
Wednesday7th Jun 2017
Rumour Super Street Fighter V Will Finish the Game for Free
Arcade mode, characters, more
Oof, this is one juicy rumour. Originating over on Reddit, the whispers say that Capcom is preparing Super Street Fighter V, which will essentially act as an expansion to the existing Street Fighter V. Apparently, those who already own the base game will be able to download Super Street Fighter V for...
News Digital PS4 Games Get Discounted in EU Ahead of Days of Play
Expect big deals on the entire PS4 line later this week
First and foremost, Sony’s big Days of Play promotion has been officially confirmed for Europe, as we previously reported. The big global sale – which is being billed as a thank you to fans – is set to kick off on 9th June around the world, and will run right the way through E3 2017 until...
Feature Two Unannounced PS4 Games We Expect at Sony's E3 2017
The big reveals
We recently uploaded a video looking at five first-party PlayStation 4 exclusives we expect to steal the show at E3 2017, but a lot of people asked us which unannounced titles we’re anticipating as well. This proved a more challenging prospect because, when you’re talking about games that haven’t actually been revealed, where...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Reservation Cards Reveal More About the Game
Tut Tut-ankhamun
The leaked trailer may have turned out to be false, but the tee was totally real. And we’re pretty sure this reservation card for Assassin’s Creed Origins is legit as well. It’s for the obligatory Gold Edition of the game, and was spotted at Target. In addition to a look at the protagonist and the title’s Egyptian setting...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Officially Confirmed for PS4, Gets First Gameplay Trailer
Final fight
It's finally happening, people: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT has been confirmed for a PlayStation 4 release in 2018. The announcement would be something of a surprise if Amazon hadn't leaked its existence earlier today. The game's been in Japanese arcades for quite a while now, and it'll feature over 20 characters when it hits Sony's...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Limit Breaks PS4 Next Year
Cloud nine
Ever since it was announced that Japanese arcade game Dissidia Final Fantasy was running on PlayStation 4 hardware, we’ve been waiting not-so patiently for a port. And that’s finally leaked via Amazon today: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is scheduled to release on Sony’s new-gen system in early 2018. The conversion??
News Mass Effect: Andromeda PS4 Patch 1.08 Makes Jaal Bisexual, Fixes a Few Things
More bang for your buck
BioWare has detailed Mass Effect: Andromeda's next patch. Update 1.08 doesn't contain the biggest list of fixes that we've ever seen, but there may be a few points of interest for those still playing the game. The headline here is that the patch allows for Angaran squadmate Jaal to be romanced by male Ryder. Previously, Jaal...
News Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 Bombs PS4
Four Mega Man games included
After the disappointment of last year's Mighty No. 9, Mega Man fans may be pining for a return to the franchise's roots. Luckily for them, Capcom has announced Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, which will bring four more Mega Man games to PlayStation 4 on 8th August in North America – no European release date has been...
News Death Stranding Won't Be At E3 2017 According to Hideo Kojima
But is he trolling?
Don’t expect anything new on Death Stranding at E3 2017 next week is the message from director Hideo Kojima on Twitter. While the auteur will be at the show and participating in an interview with Geoff Keighley on 14th June, the ex-Metal Gear man has warned that he won’t be bringing his new title to Los Angeles as his te
News Geoff Keighley's E3 Coliseum Stream will Feature Loads of Big PS4 Games
God of War, Death Stranding, more
As if all the usual press conferences aren't enough, Geoff Keighley will be weighing in at this year's show with the E3 Coliseum - a series of developer panels that'll highlight upcoming games. The confirmed lineup so far includes God of War, Death Stranding, Destiny 2, Crash Bandicoot, Assassin's...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Tekken 7 Juggles Its Way to Number 1
Tekken it higher
Well, there's only one worthwhile story to extract from the latest Japanese sales charts. Soaring straight to the top of the software list, Tekken 7 shifted 58,736 copies on PlayStation 4 during its debut. Certainly not an amount worth shouting about, but it's worth remembering that the series has traditionally moved more units in...
E3 2017 13 Sentinels, Yakuza 6 Feature on This Year's Badges
Lovely lanyards
E3 is so weird that the badges… Actually get sponsored by upcoming games. Whatever, this has given us an excuse to finally break out the E3 2017 article prefix, as it’s been revealed that Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim will adorn this year’s lanyard fodder. Atlus usually occupies the spot solo, but this...
News Sniper Elite Studio Reveals 1930s Themed Strange Brigade
Colonial marines
This is cool: Sniper Elite developer Rebellion has announced its next game, Strange Brigade. The title is a four-player co-operative shooter in the same vein as Zombie Army Trilogy, but this time it’s boasting a 1930s-inspired Mayan, Incan, and Egyptian theme. You’ll see what we mean when you watch the trailer embedded above...
Tuesday6th Jun 2017
Riding DiRTy
DiRT Rally was a real breath of fresh air when it released on the PlayStation 4 last year. It was celebrated for its razor sharp focus on the sport, as well as its challenging and fulfilling gameplay. Codemasters stripped away the excess and released a lean, mean, and unashamedly hardcore rally game – and it was great. With DiRT...
Review The Town of Light (PS4)
Old haunt
It is perfectly clear, right from the pre-game warning screen, that this is a game that won’t be pulling any punches. The Town of Light tells the tragic tale of a teenage girl, Renée, suffering mental illness inside the walls of an early twentieth century Italian asylum, and while the characters are fictional, everything else is based...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of June 2017
Summer blockbusters
2017 started off incredibly strong, but relatively speaking, the last couple of months have been a little quieter. That's set to change when it comes to June, however, as the summer month is packed with big releases on PlayStation 4. Not too long ago, publishers used to avoid summer in order to prioritise the early spring and...
News Sony Thanks the Fans with Days of Play Promotion Through E3 2017
Save on hardware, exclusives, and accessories
There’s always heightened industry excitement surrounding events like E3 2017, and Sony is planning to capitalise on that with Days of Play – a new promotion set to run globally starting 9th June through 17th June. And the platform holder’s detailed a little bit more about what we can expect from...
News PS4 Pro Controller Still Very Much Being Considered by Sony
"Something we continue to look at"
Sometimes there are ideas so good that you have to steal them, and the Xbox One Elite controller is one of them. The premium pad may be pricey, but it’s proved popular among core gamers – the kind of people you’d expect to cough up for products like the PS4 Pro. But Sony’s been reluctant to offer a similar...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Connection Issues Continue, Bandai Namco Says a Fix Is Coming
Connection was lost
Tekken 7 hasn't gotten off to the smoothest of starts on PlayStation 4. The game's been out for a few days now, but its currently shaky networking systems are stopping a lot of players from enjoying online matches. Whether it's lag ruining fights or the inability to correctly connect with an opponent, there's certainly room for...
News Sony: We're Not Frightened of Xbox Scorpio
Company won't be losing any sleep
Sony’s been busy conducting interviews with some of the biggest publications in the industry, and it’s inevitably been asked about Project Scorpio – the upcoming PS4 Pro-esque upgrade for the Xbox One, which is scheduled to release later this year. And it’s admitted that, while it’s eager to see what...
News June 2017's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Get 'em while they're hot
Want something new to play? Look no further than the PlayStation Store, where June 2017’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available now – in Europe at least. Those of you in North America will have to wait until the PlayStation Store updates in your region, but it shouldn’t be too far behind. The lineup...
News Sony: We See PS4 and Nintendo Switch Sitting Side-by-Side
Manufacturer thinks console's a “great success for Nintendo”
Sony’s been running a lot of interviews ahead of E3 2017 this week, and PlayStation America boss Shawn Layden’s been chatting a little bit about the Nintendo Switch, which has gotten off to a strong start since its release in early March. Speaking with TIME, the suit said that the...
News Open World PS4 RPG ELEX Gets a New Gameplay Trailer
ELEXcellent?
Last week, we wrote about the reappearance of ELEX, an open world role-playing title that's coming to PlayStation 4 in October. Its cinematic trailer made an interesting case, and now, you can get a glimpse of the game in action thanks to its new gameplay video. We don't like judging titles by their trailers, but the release is looking...
News New Call of Duty: WWII Info Parachutes In
Multiplayer will be "more grounded" and "strategic"
With E3 on the horizon and its release date announced, developer Sledgehammer Games has offered an insight into Call of Duty: WWII in an interview with EDGE magazine. Studio heads Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey revealed that they visited numerous locations in Europe in order to make the game...
News Gold PS4 Slim to Launch at Reduced Price Through E3 2017
And new deals to be added daily to PlayStation Store
Sony’s trialling something new alongside E3 2017 this year: Days of Play. It promises to be a heavily promoted nine-day sale that will run in conjunction with the event in Los Angeles, and it’s being kickstarted with the release of the gold 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim which leaked last week. The...
News Sony's E3 2017 Presser Will Be Another Quickfire Affair
Don't blink
We’ve panned PlayStation for turgid press conferences so many times that it’s nice to know it was paying attention. Over the past few years it’s gotten much better at delivering its briefings, and it knocked it out of the
News Pick Your Favourite Fighter with Free Tekken 7 Avatars on PS4
Ready for the next battle
Everybody loves cheeky little freebies on the PlayStation Store, right? Themes, avatars - we're happy to nab anything without a price tag. To celebrate the launch of Tekken 7, Bandai Namco has released ten different character avatars on the digital marketplace, and they don't cost a penny. Jin, Heihachi, Kazuya, Yoshimitsu,...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Has Been a Colossal Hit for Sony
The robo-dinos deliver
Launching brand new franchises is always a risky business, but Horizon: Zero Dawn has been an enormous success for Sony. After selling over 2.6 million units within its first two weeks on store shelves, the Guerrilla Games developed action role-playing release has now hit 3.4 million units as of 30th April. This statistic is...
News Hellblade Gets Seriously Stressed from 8th August
Senua's sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice – the exciting independently developed adventure from Heavenly Sword developer Ninja Theory – will battle its demons starting 8th August on the PlayStation 4, with pre-orders open now. The title promises to pit the titular Celtic warrior against the Viking underworld Hel, and will tackle taboo...
News Anticipated PlayStation VR Shooter Arizona Sunshine Launches 27th June
Beat the heat
Award-winning virtual reality slaughter-‘em-up Arizona Sunshine will slap on its sunscreen and brave the warm weather starting 27th June on the PlayStation 4. The title – which will be fully compatible with the PlayStation VR Aim Controller, as well as the PlayStation Move wands and DualShock 4 – includes a full campaign which...
News Looks Like There's a Silver PS4 Slim on the Way Too
Update: Out on 28th June in Europe
Finding the new 1TB Gold PlayStation 4 Slim a little bit garish? Well, there appears to be a 500GB Silver model on the way as well – in Europe anyway. Images of this model have been popping up on the websites of European retailers since last night, but there’s no official word from Sony yet as to when and where...
News Breaking Bad Is Getting a PlayStation VR Adaptation
By the show's creator, too
Sony boss Kaz Hirai has talked extensively about how he wants to unify the company’s different divisions, and this could be considered an example of that: Breaking Bad – which was produced by Sony Pictures Television – is to receive a PlayStation VR experience, with series creator Vince Gilligan on hand to lead the...
News Beautiful Art Meets Giant Mechs in Sci-Fi Title 13 Sentinels, Confirmed for Western Release
Lucky 13
Vanillaware, the Japanese studio behind the glorious Dragon's Crown and the fantastic Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, has a new game in the works called 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The project was originally announced quite a while back, but we've seen very little of it since. All we know is that it sports George Kamitani's insanely good signature...
Store Update 6th June 2017 (Europe)
Checkered flag
If racing games are your thing, then you’re in for a treat this week. Both remaster WipEout Omega Collection and sequel DiRT 4 are headliners on the European PlayStation Store this time. Other new arrivals include intriguing narrative adventure The Town of Light and survival horror Perception. You can find the full list of arrivals...
Reminder Download May 2017's PlayStation Plus Games Before It's Too Late
Tales from the Borderlands and more still available
This is your last chance to claim May 2017’s PlayStation Plus games before they’re replaced by June 2017’s offering. As a quick reminder, the freebies included Tales from the Borderlands and either ABZU or Alienation on the PlayStation 4, depending on your region. They’ll be replaced by...
News Colourful Co-Op Action RPG The Swords of Ditto Adventures to PS4 Early 2018
Live by the sword
The Swords of Ditto looks to be a colourful and quirky little action role-playing game that you can play with a friend. The game's just been revealed via the lighthearted trailer that we've embedded above, and it's due to launch on PlayStation 4 early next year. We get to see the release in action near the end of the video, and it...
News Indie Games Publisher Devolver Digital Dates Its 'Mega' E3 2017 Press Conference
Will be part of a bigger Twitch stream
It's true, then: Devolver Digital is indeed hosting its own E3 2017 press conference. If you hadn't already noticed, we're now just days away from the start of the Los Angeles event, so you won't have to wait long to see what the popular publisher has in store. Its show will actually be part of a bigger Twitch...
Monday5th Jun 2017
Review Star Ocean: Till the End of Time (PS4 / PS2)
The last hope?
You know you’re playing an older game when you’re forced to use the shoulder buttons to turn the camera. There’s no option to change it to the right analogue stick, either, presumably because that would have meant extra work. It’s a sure-fire sign that Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is just an emulated upscale of the...
News Sony's Jim Ryan Just Said a Stupid Thing About Backwards Compatibility
But there's truth in his comment
Reasons you know E3 2017 is around the corner #5: an executive at a major gaming company just said a silly thing, and now there’s a fast-moving thread on NeoGAF about it. The latest humdinger comes courtesy of Sony Europe chief Jim Ryan on the subject of backwards compatibility, and it’s got people asking that...
News Sony Reveals Several Games We'll See During Its E3 2017 Presser
Time for hype
Sony has confirmed a half-dozen or so titles that we’ll see during E3 2017, and they include all of the big names you’d anticipate. As part of a wide-ranging interview with Glixel, bosses Shawn Layden and Jim Ryan teased that you can expect to see more of God of War, Spider-Man, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Days Gone
News Sony Believes PlayStation Vita Is Still a Viable System
But not in the West
Despite being the successor to a platform that moved over 80 million units, the PlayStation Vita has been a commercial flop. While the handheld is fantastic to use, it never quite got the support needed to make it succeed in a changing world where smartphones rule pockets around the world. And as part of an interview with The...
News Digital Game Sales Are Becoming More and More Important to Sony
The PlayStation Store makes a lot of money
We're heading towards a digital age and have been for a while now as far as gaming is concerned, and Sony knows that as well as anyone. According the Polygon, CEO of Sony America Shawn Layden says that the PlayStation Store - Sony's digital marketplace for PlayStation software - is now "the number...
News PS4 Pro Selling 'Way Ahead of Expectations', Says Sony
One in five PS4 sales are Pro
The PS4 Pro may have started life a little rough thanks to Sony's somewhat dull hardware reveal event and a cavalcade of leaks, but the reality is that the company never had gigantic expectations for the mid-generation upgrade. Aimed first and foremost at the hardcore gaming crowd, the Pro is a more expensive option...
News FIFA 18 Partners with PlayStation, Scores Its First Trailer
We hope you like Ronaldo
It's true, then: EA Sports is partnering with Sony and PlayStation for FIFA 18. The footy sim's first real trailer confirms as much, featuring PlayStation branding at the start and end of the video. Oh, and it's got loads of Ronaldo as well. Probably a good job that he ended up winning the Champions League the other night,...
News Bethesda's Busy Making a AAA Free-to-Play Game
E3 awaits
Bethesda Game Studios - the outfit behind the modern Fallout games and The Elder Scrolls series - is currently working on a "AAA" free-to-play title, according to a recently posted job listing. We also know that the company is crafting a mobile game, but this seems to be for a different project entirely. Obviously, this raises the key...
News Why Is the New God of War So Different to Its Predecessors?
The series under-performed in Europe
We’ve been of the opinion that God of War needed to change ever since Ascension failed to thrill to the same level as its predecessors, but many have questioned developer Sony Santa Monica’s motive behind the change. Speaking with Glixel, PlayStation Europe boss Jim Ryan has indicated that one of the reasons...
News PS4 Is Still Crushing the Competition, Especially in Europe
Sony shares new numbers
The PlayStation 4 is still well on track to being one of the most successful consoles that Sony has ever launched. Over the last few years, the current-gen machine has shown now signs of slowing down, and fresh comments from PlayStation bosses Shawn Layden and Jim Ryan only nail that point home. In an interview...
News PS4's Japanese Game Resurgence Will Continue at E3 2017
Sony teases big announcements
Arguably the biggest story of 2017 has been the resurgence of Japanese games on the PlayStation 4. The likes of Persona 5, Resident Evil 7, Nioh, NieR: Automata, and Yakuza 0 have been among the best games on the platform this year, and according to PlayStation America boss Shawn Layden, we should expect this story to...
Rumour Tekken Bowl Mode Is Returning as Tekken 7 DLC Plans Leak
Hints on guest characters, too
It was only a matter of time until stories like this started popping up. The PC version of Tekken 7 has been datamined, and supposedly, its downloadable content plans have been revealed based on hints left within in the game's code. The official word on additional content is that Tekken 7 will receive two guest...
News UK Sales Charts: Tekken 7 Lands Series' First Number One in 20 Years
83 per cent of copies sold on PS4
Tekken 7 has become the first entry in Bandai Namco’s iconic brawler brand to top the UK sales charts in almost two decades. The previous entry to achieve such a feat was Tekken 3 all the way back in 1998, which is frankly incredible. A whopping 83 per cent of retail copies were sold on the PlayStation 4 – one...
News PlayStation VR Sales Surpass One Million Despite Supply Shortages
VReally good
Anyone who expected PlayStation VR to sprint out of the stocks had their expectations misaligned: it’s a pricey peripheral in a fledgling space. Sony’s headset is doing just fine, though, outselling its nearest rivals combined and it's just crossed the all-important one million unit milestone as of an announcement made by the...
Sunday4th Jun 2017
Guide Tekken 7 - 5 Things You Should Know Before Playing Online
Steel yourself
The online world of Tekken 7 can be a fun place to visit, but as is the case with any online game, it can chew you up and spit you out if you're not prepared. As such, we've put together this quick guide to hopefully help level out your expectations before you eagerly hop online. Playing online can feel a lot different This is the...
Guide 16 Best PS4 Accessories You Need to Own in 2017
Top gear that will elevate your gaming
Own a shiny PlayStation 4 (or PS4 Pro) but wondering what accessories you should buy to accompany it? We’ve got you covered: whether it’s additional controllers, headphones, charging stations, cables, or cameras – we’ve picked the absolute best gear that you should buy for your box in 2017 below. Best...
News Sony Readying Ratchet and Crash Bandicoot PS4 Slim Bundle
Platforming bliss
This bundle makes way too much sense, and you’re probably going to see a lot more of it around the world this Christmas: a Reddit post has revealed that Sony is readying a Ratchet & Clank and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy bundle. The package includes the two aforementioned titles, alongside a 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim...
Saturday3rd Jun 2017
News The Persistence Is Dead Space for PlayStation VR
Well, kinda
Blimey, the original Dead Space was so good, wasn’t it? The sequel was decent, too, but that inaugural entry was a masterpiece. With the series all but dead, it’s nice to see its spirit alive and well with PlayStation VR exclusive The Persistence. Like, it’s not even trying to hide its influences is it: abandoned space station?...
News PlayStation UK to Sponsor London Pride 2017
For all the players
This is nice: PlayStation UK has announced that it will be sponsoring London Pride 2017, which is currently scheduled to take place in the English capital between 24th June and 9th July. For those of you who don’t know, the annual summer festival attracts millions to the city every year, and is designed to celebrate the LGBT...
News Champions League Final to Be Broadcast with PlayStation VR
But only in Germany
Tonight marks the Champions League final, as Real Madrid attempt to win a record second successive European crown against Italian giants Juventus in the Welsh capital Cardiff. It’s the biggest club event in the footballing calendar – it’s a bit like the Super Bowl of soccer but spanning an entire continent rather than a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 171
Almost forgot to ask
Guess who forgot about WAYP this week? In your humble host’s defence, the Bank Holiday has messed up our perception of time – and, like, E3 2017 is approaching so… Anyhoo, we have an amazing team of scribes here who dropped everything at a moment’s notice to shoot their itinerary over. That or they just so happened to be...
Friday2nd Jun 2017
Guide June 2017 PS4 Release Dates
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 launch confirmed for June 2017
June 2017’s new PlayStation 4 game releases include a trio of popular PSone properties making their long-awaited new-gen debut: Tekken 7, WipEout Omega Collection, and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. The month may also be host to E3 2017, but there’s a surprising number of big game...
News Star Wars Battlefront Free with PlayStation Plus If You're New
Bonus game
Sony’s clearly putting a little extra effort into PlayStation Plus this month, with June 2017 seeing Killing Floor 2 and Life Is Strange added to the service's repository of free games. But if you need a little extra convincing to subscribe, the platform holder’s teamed up with EA Games to giveaway free copies of Star Wars:...
News Everybody's Golf Is Still Coming to Smartphones in Japan
Nice shot
Sony may have been quiet on the smartphone front, but its new mobile-focused subsidiary ForwardWorks is busy bringing some of PlayStation’s biggest brands to iOS and Android. And it looks like Everybody’s Golf may be the first franchise to arrive, with pre-registration for the title open in Japan right now. There’s also a new...
Review Cladun Returns: This is Sengoku! (PS4)
Katana and mouse
Cladun Returns: The Is Sengoku! is a fast and sometimes fun little dungeon crawler. The sprite-based title serves up stages that can each be completed in just a few minutes, and there are plenty of ways to enhance your character, resulting in a surprisingly rewarding experience. For quick stints of exploration and action you can't...
News You Can Download and Play FIFA 17 for Free This Weekend on PS4
Get in
If you feel like you need some football in your life now that the season's over, you may be interested in FIFA 17's free weekend. Indeed, you can head over to the PlayStation Store right now and give it a shot without spending a penny. The free period will come to an end on the 5th June. We suppose it's a pretty strategic move as far as EA's...
News Naughty Dog 'Very Impressed' and 'Quite Touched' By Crash Bandicoot PS4
Top dog
We reckon Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy looks the biz, but what does Naughty Dog think of the upcoming collection? For those who perhaps don't know, the studio behind the Uncharted games started on its path to greatness by creating the original Crash Bandicoot titles on PSone. Naturally, we're all interested in hearing what the team...
News Need for Speed Payback Goes Full Fast & Furious on 10th November
Speed freak
After the disappointment of 2015’s rebooted Need for Speed, developer Ghost Games is going full-on Fast & Furious with 2017’s edition, Need for Speed Payback. Scheduled to release on 10th November, the new entry’s set in Fortune City, where you’ll be racing against a syndicate named the House that controls the city’s...
Review The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - Episode 5: From the Gallows (PS4)
Off with its head
The problem with episodic games is that you have to finish strong, otherwise you risk spoiling months of build-up and leaving a sour taste. Unfortunately, the finale to The Walking Dead’s third season is a big disappointment, and it’ll leave you pondering exactly what the point of this story was in the first place. With the...
News Here's Your First Look at Need for Speed Payback
How fast do you wanna go?
As leaked earlier today, Need for Speed Payback is the next instalment in EA Games’ legendary racing franchise – and it promises to be an “action racing fantasy” set in Fortune Valley, which is basically Las Vegas. The plot will see you assume the role of a trio of petrol heads, as you participate in “intense...
News Diablo III's New Necromancer Class Gets a Creepy Opening Movie
Still no release date, though
Diablo III's Necromancer is currently in its testing phase, and it's supposed to be arriving with the game's next big patch. Blizzard still hasn't given us a confirmed release date, but it has revealed the class' opening cinematic just to make the wait that much harder. You can find the male version above and the female...
Thursday1st Jun 2017
Guide Tekken 7 - Basics for Beginners and How to Get Started
Attacking, defending, movement, and Rage
Ah, fighting games. Sometimes the mere mention of the genre is enough to disinterest more casual onlookers, but Tekken has always been quite an accessible series. It's easy to pick up and play, but takes a long, long time to truly master. Button mashing is absolutely an option when it comes to Tekken, but if...
Review The Caligula Effect (PS Vita)
μ got a friend in me
When a game features a story written by Persona veteran Tadashi Satomi it’s difficult not to get a bit hyped for it. The Caligula Effect is an ambitious sounding action role-playing game set in a high school with over 500 non-playable characters to befriend and a very unique battle system. Sadly, if you were hoping for a game...
News PlayStation Plus in Asia Is Properly Freakin' Amazing
Setting standards
While we think the criticisms pointed at PlayStation Plus are a little harsh, there can be no denying that the service isn’t quite firing on all cylinders like it was during the previous generation. In our humble opinion, the service has become a victim of its own success, with publishers reluctant to giveaway titles that still...
News Are You Cereal? A Life Is Strange Prequel Just Leaked
Pay the Price
A new Life Is Strange game is in development at original developer DONTNOD, but it looks like a third game is on the way. While the series creators ruled out an appearance at E3 2017 recently, a bunch of screenshots have just leaked regarding a new title in development at Deck Nine – the new name for the studio f
Deals Here Comes All the Crash Bandicoot Merchandise
Mugs! Tees! Scented candles?
Crash Bandicoot is back, baby! And that means in addition to the upcoming N. Sane Trilogy, merchandise manufacturers have created a cavalcade of themed products to flog, spanning scented candles to crate-shaped mugs. We’re not making any of this up by the way – see for yourself! Official Crash Bandicoot Merchandise:...
News Gorgeous Turn Based RPG Battle Chasers: Nightwar Gets a PS4 Release Date
That's Nightwar, not Nightwear
A turn based role-playing title that started life on Kickstarter, Battle Chasers: Nightwar has always looked really promising based on what we've seen of it. It's got cool characters, amazing sounding music, dungeon crawling, and a gorgeous art style. We've embedded one of its earlier trailers below if you want a...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2017
Whimsy, Batman, shadow things, and exploding eyeballs
Yikes, it's the summer of 2017 already. The year seems to be flying by, but at least we've had more than our fair share of gaming goodness so far - and May wasn't found lacking for quality titles, either. As always, we got our team of writers together in order to vote for the best game of last...
Hands On Star Trek: Bridge Crew Sets Phasers to Fun
First impressions of incredible PlayStation VR title
Sorry for the outdated pun, but as explained in the video above, this author knows next to nothing about Star Trek. That’s what makes Star Trek: Bridge Crew – Ubisoft’s latest PlayStation VR title – so impressive: if a complete sci-fi schlub can love it, then Trekkies are going to be all...
News Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain Has Been a Huge Success
Exceeds 4.5 million sales globally
Heavy Rain hasn’t aged especially well, but the game was ground-breaking when it first released in 2010, delivering a grounded interactive adventure that would go on to influence the likes of Telltale and beyond. And Parisian developer Quantic Dream has announced that as of 31st March, the release has sold...
News Sci-Fi Open World Action RPG ELEX Reappears, Comes to PS4 This October
Promises a lot, but can it deliver?
ELEX, an open world action role-playing title developed by Piranha Bytes first came to our attention all the way back in 2015. Since then, we're not ashamed to admit that we forgot about its existence entirely, so here we are two years later with a PlayStation 4 release date. The project promises just about...
News Ubisoft Made a Funny with This E3 2017 Teaser Trailer
Full lineup (almost) revealed
How do you hype people for your E3 2017 press conference when all of the good stuff is still secret? You drop an on-the-nose funny about exactly that. To be fair, this clip is pretty good, with boss Yves Guillemot even referring to it as “iconic” before having second thoughts. Inside joke. The publisher’s presser...
News Middle-earth: Shadow of War Delayed Until 10th October
Bil-d'oh!
Let’s be honest: Middle-earth: Shadow of War has been looking rough. The game – which was originally due out at the end of August – is being put back in the oven for a good couple of months, with developer Monolith confirming that the title will now deploy on 10th October worldwide. Here’s what the studio had to say:...
News Get Misty Eyed with WipEout Omega Collection Video
How the series found success
WipEout Omega Collection plots the return of an iconic PlayStation brand next week, and Sony’s released a new trailer featuring interviews with some of the people who shaped its success. The short but sweet clip includes anecdotes from creator Nick Burcombe, composer Tim Wright, and ex-community manager Ami Nakajima...
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