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News - June, 2020
Wednesday1st Jul 2020
News Bandai Namco Announces Play Anime Live Digital Showcase for 22nd July
Don't expect Elden Ring
Bandai Namco is the latest publisher to announce its own digital showcase as the gaming industry continues to adjust to the lack of an E3 this summer as well as the coronavirus pandemic. Titled Play Anime Live, this livestream will feature news and trailers for the publisher's line-up of upcoming games on consoles, PC, and...
Tuesday30th Jun 2020
News No Microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4, States Dev
Spin to win
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time developer Toys For Bob has said that the upcoming platformer will not feature microtransactions. The studio saw fit to set the record straight after the game's Microsoft Store listing noted "in-app purchases". "We're seeing confusion about microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4 and want to be crystal...
Site News Yes, We're Playing Ghost of Tsushima
Just so you know
As of right now, we're allowed to tell you that we're playing through Ghost of Tsushima for review. What, you want more than that? Unfortunately, you're going to have to wait until the embargo lifts for our full review. You'll be able to read it right here on Push Square at 3PM BST on Tuesday, 14th July. That's three days before...
News You Won't Need a PS Plus Subscription to Play PS4 Multiplayer This Weekend
Free for all
Sony is celebrating PlayStation Plus’ big 10th anniversary this week, and it wants everyone to share in the festivities. If you’re not currently a subscriber but fancy playing some PlayStation 4 online multiplayer, you’ll be able to jump into any game from 12:01AM 4th July in your local timezone through 11:59PM 5th July. This...
V nice
When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2015, the game came with several cool extras -- even if you just bought the standard version -- and CD Projekt Red is at it again with Cyberpunk 2077. Each copy of the upcoming open world title will include a bundle of digital goodies, including the original score, an art booklet, a Cyberpunk 2077...
News Ex-Nintendo Boss Reggie Fils-Aimé Interviews Neil Druckmann on The Last of Us 2
The game is fun
The Last of Us: Part II is out and causing chaos among its fans -- but did you know its fanbase includes the Regginator? That's right -- Reggie Fils-Aimé, who retired from his tenure as president of Nintendo of America last year, has played Naughty Dog's latest, and it sounds like he rather enjoyed it. In the latest of a podcast...
News Crysis Remastered Release Date, Trailer, and Screenshots Leak Through Microsoft Store
Achievement list too
The Microsoft Store has only gone and done it again. After recently leaking information pertaining to the Mafia: Trilogy and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, the site has now accidentally posted an early listing for Crysis Remastered. Of course, we already knew this remaster was a thing, but now the release date, screenshots,...
News Here's a Glimpse at New Crash Bandicoot 4 Gameplay
New footage surfaces
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time was announced earlier this month, and it's looking pretty great. A direct sequel to Warped, this time-hopping platformer is a return to the roots of the series, with side-scrolling sections mixed with 3D corridor running and jumping. Beyond the reveal trailer and some sni
News PSVR Support Finally Comes to Dreams in July
Inside the Box
Before Dreams was even released, Media Molecule has been talking about PlayStation VR support. At one point it was thought to be included from day one, but fans of the play create share title have been waiting months for an update. To cap off the just-finished DreamsCom live stream, the studio has finally announced a release date...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #5
Platforming, ghost towns, and getting meta
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If you're simply...
News Dreams Update 2.14 Is Ready to Download Now on PS4, Here's All the Patch Notes
Keep on dreaming
Dreams is going strong as ever while we're all going crazy over The Last of Us: Part II. Media Molecule is continuing its tireless support of the PlayStation 4 create-'em-up, and today has released the latest patch. This update takes the game to version 2.14, and it's available for download right now. So, what does it do? We've got...
News Capcom Is Planning a Monster Hunter Game Aimed at Kids and Teenagers
Who knows what that means
Capcom is planning a new Monster Hunter game, apparently. The topic was brought up during the company's most recent investor question and answer session, in which a representative said (as translated by Gematsu): "We are planning to develop a Monster Hunter that middle and high-school students can enjoy, so please look...
News Cutesy Co-Op Game Bake 'n Switch Rises to the Occasion on PS4 in 2020
Get that bread
Cooperative cooking games work wonderfully, so we're always happy to see more of them. Bake 'n Switch is doing things a little differently from its clear inspiration, however. This adorable-looking game takes place in a land with living bread, and it's the job of up to four players to turn the dough-like critters into flavourful baked...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Adds 200-Player Limited Time Mode, And 21GB Update
Is that it?
After a few months of teasing, Call of Duty: Warzone has finally been expanded to accommodate up to 200 players in a single match of Battle Royale Quads. This means that 50 different teams will now battle for first place in the time-limited mode, but in order to access it on PlayStation 4, you'll have to download a 21.875GB update first...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Big Alatreon Update Launches Next Week
It's finally here
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Title Update 4 was supposed to launch back in May, but it was delayed due to the coronavirus. Fortunately, the development team's now getting back on track, and it plans to unleash Alatreon next week, on the 9th July. As for what else the update will bring, Capcom is set to release a Title Update 4...
Live Watch Media Molecule's First Ever DreamsCom Live Stream Right Here
An in-game convention
What the heck is DreamsCom, anyway? Well, DreamsCom was announced earlier this month, and it's an in-game event for all things Dreams on PlayStation 4. If you boot up the game later today, you'll find a digital expo, complete with stalls for a bunch of upcoming, community-made creations. It's just one more way Media Molecule is...
Monday29th Jun 2020
News PS Plus Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary Today
Can we expect anything special?
While we’re all waiting for July 2020’s free PS Plus games to be confirmed, it’s perhaps worth pointing out that Sony’s subscription service will celebrate its 10th anniversary today. The Japanese giant introduced the membership model on the PlayStation 3, and it was a very different beast in its early days...
Review Erica - FMV Masterclass Worthy of Your Attention
Mambo number five
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. If you need any further proof that video games don’t have to be about the constant act of pressing buttons, then look no further than Erica. The...
News Naughty Dog Shares Emotional The Last of Us 2 Rehearsal Scene
Take On Me
One of The Last of Us: Part II's most touching moments is something you could skip entirely. During the Seattle Day 1 chapter, Ellie and Dina take some time out of hunting down Abby by exploring a music shop filled with instruments. And on the second floor, the budding couple has a good old sit down as the protagonist discovers a guitar...
News These Are the Five Most Redeemed PS Plus Games Ever
And the most played multiplayer titles
As reported earlier, PlayStation Plus has handed out over 1,000 games since it debuted a decade ago, but which titles have been redeemed by the most members? An infographic released by Sony shows the most popular freebies thus far, accurate as of April 2020. They are as follows: Call of
News The Last of Us 2 Voice Actor Explains Deleted Abby Flashback Scene
Firefly connections
Pretty much every game ever has sequences and story beats that have to be left on the cutting room floor and The Last of Us: Part II is no different. Speaking with Kinda Funny's Greg Miller as part of the We Have Cool Friends video series, Laura Bailey describes one such scene that didn't make it into the final game. The voice...
Review Rise of the Tomb Raider - Another Great Adventure with Lara Croft
There's no place like home
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. The most controversial exclusivity deal since the Xbox 360 release of Final Fantasy XIII is over: Rise of the Tomb Raider has finally launched on...
News The 'New and Improved' PlayStation Blog Goes Down Poorly with Fans
The Drop takes a tumble
At the start of this month, Sony announced that it would be merging its EU and US PlayStation Blog websites into one cohesive platform for its gigantic audience spread across the globe. It was all about streamlining the message the Japanese giant delivers to its fans. That's fine when it is applied to generic posts concerning...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us Remastered Returns Amid Sequel's Success
We really are The Last of Us
Not one but two The Last of Us titles cracked the UK sales charts this week, as The Last of Us Remastered rebounded on the back of its PlayStation 4 successor’s record-breaking success. Joel and Ellie’s inaugural adventure saw an 82 per cent rise in week-on-week sales in order to secure 9th place, while the sequel...
Review NBA 2K20 - Brilliant Basketball Sim Soured by Businessmen
Tank for Zion
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. There has to be tensions at NBA 2K20 developer Visual Concepts behind-the-scenes. We’re not ones to gossip, but the California-based team must be frustrated...
News PS5 Is a 'Masterpiece of Systems Design', Says Epic Games
A huge leap forward
Ever since debuting the new Unreal Engine 5 demo running on a PlayStation 5, Fortnite developer Epic Games hasn't stopped talking up Sony's next-gen machine. After describing the new hardware as "absolutely phenomenal", the studio now reckons it's a "masterpiece of systems design". That's high praise indeed. In a new interview...
Random John Oliver Sketch Compares PS5 to a Penguin Designed by Apple
Horizon Forbidden West name dropped
PlayStation 5 hype appears to have infected even John Oliver, who mentioned the next-gen system in the latest episode Last Week Tonight. Segueing from a story about crazy crowds, Oliver suggests that “trampling” should only be allowed on Thanksgiving and “whatever day in the future the PS5 comes out”...
News Project CARS 3 Scraps Pitstops, Tyre Wear, and Fuel Usage, But Says It's Still a Simulator
Make it make sense
This is a bit of a weird one, isn't it? Project CARS 3, the third instalment in what has been one of the PlayStation 4's most hardcore racing simulators, has confirmed that it will not feature pitstops, tyre wear, or even fuel usage. That is despite developer Slightly Mad Studios stating the driving title is still a racing sim...
News PS5 Harry Potter RPG to Launch Late Next Year, Says New Report
Studio worried by Rowling comments
The long rumoured Harry Potter RPG coming to PlayStation 5 is one of Push Square Towers' most hotly anticipated games. We still have some questions surrounding the sort of structure it'll take, but we'll be playing it no matter what happens. It looks like budding wizards and witches across the globe will still have...
Feature Best PlayStation Game Making Of Documentaries
Behind-the-scenes
It’s obviously fun playing games, but it can also be entertaining getting a glimpse into the creative process that helped make them a reality. Documentaries designated to game development are generally quite rare, but in this article we’ve compiled some of the must watch Making Ofs inspired by several of PlayStation’s biggest...
Mini Review Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 & 2 - A Basic Trip Down Memory Lane
Double trouble
Namco Museum Archives Volume 1 and 2 bring back classics in two separate collections, each offering 11 games. Titles originate from both arcade and home console, and span an acceptable range of genres, as well as including its most famous IPs, such as Pac-Man and Galaga. Perhaps unsurprisingly, both volumes lean into the shmup genre...
News Rocket League Is Celebrating Fifth Anniversary with In-Game Event, Starts Tomorrow
Here's to another five
Rocket League married arcade driving to physics-based footie nearly five years ago on PlayStation 4, and it took the community by storm. The rest is history, and the game is still going strong as ever thanks to excellent post-launch support. To help celebrate the game's upcoming milestone, developer Psyonix is holding a...
News Ghost of Tsushima Cinematic Trailer Brings the Hype Ahead of Release
A storm is coming
Ghost of Tsushima is just a few weeks away, and PlayStation has cranked out a lovely looking cinematic trailer to get you hyped. We imagine that the PS4 exclusive's marketing campaign will be kicking into full gear very shortly, especially now that The Last of Us: Part II is on store shelves. Ghost of Tsushima is going to be...
Random Ghost of Tsushima the Latest PS4 Title to Get the Twitter Emoji Treatment
Jinfluencer
Sony is really getting into this Twitter marketing lark. Over the last month or two, we've noticed the platform holder utilising hashtag emojis on the social site for major games and products. First, there was The Last of Us: Part II, which saw an angry Ellie affixed to any related hashtags. Then, the company pulled a similar move for...
News Crysis Remastered Still Exists, Gameplay Trailer Coming Wednesday
Suit up
Remember when Crysis Remastered was announced for PlayStation 4 back in April and then proceeded to disappear off the face of the planet? Yeah, we'd forgotten it was a thing until now as well. And while it is an announcement of an announcement, we can now look forward to a new gameplay trailer set to debut for the remaster this Wednesday...
News PS Plus Has Given Out Over 1,000 Free Games Since Launching
Play time
If you’ve been a PlayStation Plus subscriber since it launched exactly 10 years ago, then you’ll have been able to add over 1,000 games to your library over the course of the decade. The statistic comes courtesy of a Sony infographic designed to celebrate the service’s 10th anniversary, which we’ve embedded below: The platform...
News Dying Light DLC Support Continues with Hellraid on 23rd July
Priced at $9.99
Techland has done a pretty incredible job of supporting Dying Light long, long past its January 2015 launch. Yes, five years later, the first-person parkour experience that just so happens to have a horde of the undead on your tail at all times is still being updated on PlayStation 4. The latest piece of DLC, titled Hellraid, comes...
News No Straight Roads PS4 Release Date Rescheduled for Late August
And there's a new trailer
After being delayed late last month past an original release date that would have seen No Straight Roads launch tomorrow, it now has a new confirmed date of release. The title from developer Metronomik will now come to PlayStation 4 on 25th August and a new trailer embedded above gives us a fresh look at this EDM-conquering...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR About 10 Hours Long, More New Details Revealed
Suits you
With The Last of Us: Part II in our hands and Ghost of Tsushima keeping the party rolling later in July, it's easy to forget about that middle child -- Marvel's Iron Man VR. This PlayStation VR exclusive action title puts you in the armoured suit of Tony Stark on 3rd July, which is just a few days away. The game's director, Ryan Payton,...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Trophies Won't Require Superpowers to Get the Platinum
A straightforward list
Marvel's Iron Man VR is flying into view in just a few days, and it seems like a promising superhero adventure for PlayStation VR fans. With release just around the corner, you may be wondering what the Trophy list might look like. The good news is, the list of trinkets has made its way online. The other good news is that it...
News Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Dated for 10th July on PS4
Full moon
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 was only just announced a week ago and it's already gotten itself a confirmed release date. It's coming to PlayStation 4 on 10th July 2020 for a price of $14.99. This sequel to the 2018 spin-off of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will feature six playable
Sunday28th Jun 2020
Talking Point Which Free July 2020 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will July 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the July 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the free July 2020 PS Plus games be announced? Sony’s subscription service enjoyed a quality month in June 2020, with blockbuster first-person shooters Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Call of Duty: WWII occupying the spotlight...
Saturday27th Jun 2020
Quiz Can You Name These PS4 Games from Their PlayStation Store Descriptions?
Blurb play
The PlayStation Store is host to thousands of games, and every one of them has a few sentences telling you what they're all about. But what if these descriptions are removed from their game pages, and any obvious clues censored out? Could you identify the games from the blurb provided by the publisher? Put yourself to the test with this...
Rumour Crash Bandicoot 4 Has More Levels Than the Entire N. Sane Trilogy
Marketing email touts 100 stages
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is pretty pricey, but it sounds like its sticker tag will be justified by the inclusion of a whopping 100 stages. For the sake of comparison, the entire N. Sane Trilogy has around 97 levels, and those are divided between three full-length games. It’s unclear what the scope of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 330
Sun and games
Has it really been a week since The Last of Us: Part II launched? Most of you will probably be mopping up the Platinum Trophy using our The Last of Us 2 guide or perhaps participating in our spoiler discussion. As for the rest of you, well, you’ll probably be working on finishing the game. Don’t rush – it deserves to be savoured...
Friday26th Jun 2020
News Ghost of Tsushima PS5 Console Concept Is Sharper Than a Samurai Sword
Blades of chaos
These custom PlayStation 5 console designs are getting better, and this Ghost of Tsushima concept created by, er, XboxPope is more than a match for the recent God of War design. This one’s a little less ostentatious, using black and red colouring to associate it
Random These The Last of Us 2 Reaction GIFs Are Hilarious
Meme it up
The Last of Us: Part II is out, and it's been a huge commercial success. To celebrate the launch of its latest project, Naughty Dog has indulged in some silliness by recreating some popular animated GIFs using characters from the game. The results are pretty incredible. We're going to share the ones we've found with you here. They're...
News Naughty Dog Has 'No Plans' for The Last of Us 2 DLC
One and done
There's a pretty good chance that you're reaching the end of your playthrough of The Last of Us: Part II and wondering what's next for the franchise. Does Naughty Dog have any plans for DLC and what could an expansion of that nature focus on? What did Tommy's journey through Seattle look like before joining up with Ellie? How did the...
Random Musician Performs Hallelujah Using The Last of Us 2's In-Game Guitar
The minor fall and the major lift
Well, this is just phenomenal. Musician Roshan Maloney has performed a perfect rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah – using Ellie’s in-game guitar as the backing track. He performs the song on the DualShock 4, using a combination of the left analogue stick and touchpad – it’s seriously impressive stuff...
Random The Last of Us 2's Slow-Mo Feature Is Meant for Accessibility, But Is Fun for Everyone
Wicked
There’s a toggle in The Last of Us: Part II’s enormous suite of accessibility features that allows you to turn on a slow-motion effect, which is designed to aid with combat encounters for those who lack the motor skills to line up their shots fast enough. Of course, this option should also prove fun for everyone, as you can channel your...
News The Last of Us 2 Is the Fastest Selling PS4 Exclusive Ever, Over 4 Million Sold in Three Days
Breaks Spidey's launch record
The Last of Us: Part II is officially Sony's fastest selling PlayStation 4 exclusive. The sequel, which released last week on 19th June, has already amassed more than four million sales -- and that's "as of June 21". And that's sold through to customers, not shipped to stores. To put that in perspective, God of War...
Talking Point The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Discussion
Every last one of 'em
The Last of Us: Part II has been out for a full week now, and it’s dominated our online and offline discussions in that time. Many of you will have finished the campaign now, but if you haven’t, don’t rush – this article is going nowhere. If you do decide to continue scrolling, though, it’s only fair for us to point...
Mini Review Star Wars Episode I: Racer – This Old Favourite Still Has Some Magic
This is in fact Podracing
Star Wars Episode I: Racer is a downright classic. Launching on the N64 and PC nearly 20 years ago, the game was a brilliant realisation of one of the most compelling scenes from the deservedly lambasted The Phantom Menace. That doesn’t necessarily mean it would stand the test of the time, but luckily -- and with the help...
News With No E3, Square Enix Plans on Showing Individual Games in July and August
What could they be?
Last month, Square Enix revealed that it had no plans to host any kind of online showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. Instead, the Japanese publisher stated that it would like to promote its upcoming games individually when the time is right. And that time will soon be upon us, it seems. The company now...
News PS5 Patent Points to Potential Picture-in-Picture Options
Overlay options
You may be able to set up multiple screens with the PlayStation 5, allowing you to play a game while watching a streamer – or potentially even follow a YouTube guide. A new patent published by Sony Interactive Entertainment reveals a concept whereby overlays could be placed on top of gameplay, or alternatively off to the side...
Rumour Ubisoft Creates New Prince of Persia Twitter Account, Has Fans Hopeful
Seems legit, but...
Another Prince of Persia rumour? You better believe it. Whispers of Ubisoft wanting to reboot the action adventure franchise have been spreading across the web for months, but there's been no hard evidence to back them up. Last month the French publisher had seemingly registered a website domain for Prince of Persia 6, but it...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Details New Features, Reveals Free 'Lite' Edition
Crystal clear
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has a new trailer that gives a decent overview of what the dungeon crawling RPG is all about. It covers character creation, combat, and co-op as the title gears up for its 27th August release date. But the real headline here is the newly announced 'Lite' edition of the game. It'll...
News First Person Puzzler Superliminal Bends Perspective on PS4 Next Month
Check out a new trailer
The acclaimed puzzle game, Superliminal, was announced for PlayStation 4 a while back, but now we have a release date. Initially launched on PC last year, this first person head-scratcher is all about manipulating objects within the world to get through each room. It's all based on perspective. Objects in the distance are...
Thursday25th Jun 2020
"Just being honest," says Spencer
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has given a backhanded compliment to Sony, saying that he thinks the Japanese giant did a “good job” with its recent PlayStation 5 showcase, but believes Microsoft will be able to demonstrate the Xbox Series X’s “hardware advantages” with its speculated July livestream. He added:...
Gallery Cyberpunk 2077 Screenshots Are Stunning, But How Will It Look on PS4?
Night city sensation
Cyberpunk 2077 looks absolutely extraordinary in a brand-new batch of screenshots released alongside previews by CD Projekt RED – but how will it actually look on the PlayStation 4? That’s the big question that the Polish developer’s keeping close to its chest, as it continues to promote the role-playing game on a...
News The Last of Us 2 Tops Software Charts in Japan
A rare win for PS4
The Last of Us: Part II has gone straight to number one in Japan. The PlayStation 4 exclusive sold a solid 179,000 copies -- around 60,000 more units than The Last of Us managed when it launched in 2013. It's a decent result for Sony, seeing as the Japanese software charts are often dominated by Nintendo Switch titles these days...
Guide When Is the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event?
Dates and times for Cyberpunk 2077 live stream
We're about to see Cyberpunk 2077 in action for the first time in ages. CD Projekt RED's Night City Wire presentation is just around the corner, and promises a fresh look at the hotly anticipated RPG. So, what are all the details? When is the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire live stream, and what will we...
Deal Get an Exclusive Discount on Dark Horse's The Last of Us 2 Ellie Statue
Give 'em Ellie
Looking to commemorate your time with The Last of Us: Part II? We’ve teamed up with Zavvi to bring you a 10 per cent discount code on Dark Horse’s Ellie statue, which shows the embattled heroine armed with her bow-and-arrow in intricate detail. “Standing at 8" tall and featuring Ellie with her bow at the ready, this stunning...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Germany's Biggest Physical Launch of 2020
Beats GTA 5's launch in Russia
Sony’s yet to comment on The Last of Us: Part II’s sales just yet, but it looks like it’s setting records around the world. In the UK, it’s become the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 release of all-time for Sony, and over in Germany it’s enjoyed the best launch of 2020 so far. The title has actually occup
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Trailer Goes Full Grand Theft Auto
GTA Night City
Cyberpunk 2077 has a new gameplay trailer, and it's very Grand Theft Auto. The cuts, the punchy dialogue, the backing music -- it's all here. The open world role-playing game still looks fantastic, and Night City itself just seems so dense and atmospheric. How do you think Cyberpunk 2077 is looking? Go for a ride in the comments...
Round Up New Cyberpunk 2077 Hands On Previews Are Very Positive
Four hours with the game
A handful of lucky media outlets have recently gone hands on with Cyberpunk 2077, and now they're free to tell us all about their time with the open world RPG. As far as we know, these previews are based on the PC version of the game, streamed directly to the writer. But even with the obstacles that the coronavirus pandemic...
Guide Fortnite Movie Nite: Which Christopher Nolan Film Is Playing In Which Countries?
What times are all the showings?
Which Christopher Nolan movie is playing in your country in Fortnite? When are the films being shown in Fortnite's Party Royale mode? Fortnite is holding a 'Movie Nite', where you can watch one of three Christopher Nolan movies. But which will you get to watch? In this guide, we're going to break everything down for...
News BioMutant Still Looks Pretty Bloody Good, But No Release Date
Team taking its time
Remember role-playing game BioMutant? The title caused quite a stir when it was announced a couple of years ago, but it’s been missing in action ever since. Fortunately, publisher THQ Nordic and developer X101 have reassured fans that the PlayStation 4 title is still very much making progress, with an enormous 10-minute...
News Action RPG Tales of Arise Delayed, No New Release Window Given
Unsurprising
Tales of Arise, the next entry in Bandai Namco's long running Tales series, has been hit with a rather vague delay. The action role-playing title was first announced at E3 2019 with a cool looking trailer, but the game's been missing in action ever since. Back in January of this year,
News Overcooked 2's Next Free DLC, Sun's Out Buns Out, Is Ready to Eat on PS4 Next Month
Now we're cooking
Wow, Team 17 is really dedicated to Overcooked 2, isn't it? The game released back in 2018, and has been receiving free and premium DLC on a semi-regular basis ever since. For a game of this scale, it's pretty impressive. The support continues with Sun's Out Buns Out, an upcoming DLC pack that'll be free of charge. This summery...
Guide Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Iron Man VR, PS Move Controllers, and PSVR Bundles
How to buy Marvel's Iron Man VR
Marvel's Iron Man VR is fast approaching. Are you looking to buy this exciting PlayStation VR game? Perhaps you need some PS Move controllers, too. They're hard to come by these days, but luckily there's a neat Iron Man VR bundle -- in the UK, at least. Whether you're in the US or the UK, check out all the links you...
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Event Livestream Right Here
The city beckons
With The Last of Us: Part II already out and Ghost of Tsushima right around the corner, attention now must turn to Cyberpunk 2077, which is arguably the most anticipated title of the trio. CD Projekt RED hasn’t exactly been forthcoming about its role-playing release over the past couple of years, but that changes today with a big...
News Tokyo Game Show 2020 Goes Online This September
The digital age
Earlier this year, Tokyo Game Show 2020 was cancelled for obvious reasons, but with the promise it would return as a digital event. True to its word, organisers Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association will bring TGS back in an online form. Simply named Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, this all-digital show will take place...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Anime from Kill la Kill's Studio Trigger Announced
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Not content with just a gameplay preview of Cyberpunk 2077 during its Night City Wire livestream, CD Projekt Red also announced that a Cyberpunk anime in the works. Titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, it's being produced by Studio Trigger, the Japanese company behind Kill la Kill, and partly behind Darling in the Franxx, and SSSS...
News Night City Wire Will Return with Another Look at Cyberpunk 2077 in a Few Weeks
Episode 2 inbound
We've just finished watching Cyberpunk 2077: Night City Wire, the first in a series of live streams about the upcoming game. CD Projekt RED clearly has a lot to share on the highly anticipated RPG, and it's doing so via these short broadcasts between now and release. With the inaugural episode out of the way, when will we get to...
Wednesday24th Jun 2020
News God of War PS5 Shows a Custom Design Concept for Next-Gen System
Fatherly love
The design of the PlayStation 5 has divided fans and critics alike, but there’s no doubt that the shape of Sony’s next-gen system is memorable. Some communities have taken to creating their own custom consoles, and this God of War makeover is one of the best we’ve seen thus far. It comes courtesy of a Spanish fan page, and has...
News The Last of Us 2 Petition Demands Dramatic Story Alterations
Thousands have already signed it
The Last of Us: Part II’s storyline has gone down like a Shambler on the end of an incendiary shotgun shell with some fans, so we suppose it was inevitable that someone would launch a petition to have the plot revised. One such Change.org listing has attracted almost 14,000 signatures at the time of typing, as it...
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Wants to See 15 Hour AAA Titles Return
Short but sweet
Games have been getting longer, there’s no doubt about that. The Last of Us: Part II, which launched last week, is a great example of this: while its predecessor could be completed in around 15 hours, its successor can take upwards of 30 hours – depending how you play. God of War followed a similar trajectory, moving from tight...
News Marvel's Avengers Looks Bland in Single Player, Better in Co-Op
Multiplayer mayhem
Marvel’s Avengers does not look like it’ll excel in single player, as the latest footage of the release shows Thor going ham on an airship. While it’s reassuring that Crystal Dynamics is still thinking about solo play, this mission does not put its best foot forward, with a small play area and drab combat punctuated by...
News The Last of Us 2's Aerial Kills Are Wowing the Web
Death from above
The Last of Us: Part II is designed around stealthier, slower combat scenarios – but Ellie can still go gung-ho when she needs to. One thing the web is beginning to discover is that you can perform aerial takedowns similar to those in Assassin’s Creed, and they look every bit as violent as you’d expect from a title that’s...
News Seems Sony Will Pay You to Hack PS4, PSN and Report Security Flaws
Seriously
Fans are going to try to hack the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Network regardless, and Sony appears to be embracing that idea with the PlayStation Bug Bounty program. This is a little mind blowing, so let us give it to you straight: the manufacturer is willing to pay $50,000 or more to anyone who can uncover critical security flaws in its...
News New Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay Clips are Gorgeous, Show More Combat
Show your resolve
We got a good long look at Ghost of Tsushima during its dedicated State of Play broadcast, but if you're keen to see more, PlayStation has released a number of very short gameplay clips. The first (embedded above) does a great job of showing off some combat mechanics, despite being just 24 seconds in length. Main character Jin can...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Livestream Is 25 Mins, Features New Trailer, Gameplay, More
Back on track
CD Projekt Red has outlined what we can expect from tomorrow's Night City Wire livestream for Cyberpunk 2077. The broadcast will be 25 minutes long, with the studio promising a new trailer, new gameplay, and some developer chatter. Sounds like it'll be well worth your time if you're hyped for the game. It's also worth noting that this...
News Huge Mid-Year Deals Sale Starts Today on NA, EU PlayStation Store
Hundreds of PS4 games on offer
Update: The Mid-Year Deals promotion is now also live in the United States, with savings of up to 70 per cent. Some of the highlights include Two Point Hospital for $23.99, Dishonored: The Complete Collection for $17.99, and Diablo III: Eternal Collection for $14.99. You can browse the full selection through here...
Guide Where to Buy The Last of Us 2, Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console, and Accessories
How to buy The Last of Us Part II
Are you looking to buy The Last of Us: Part II on PlayStation 4? The game is out now and selling fast. There are lots of options available, so let's go through them all now. Where to Buy The Last of Us 2 (US): <products category="PS4 Games" campaign="The Last of Us 2" region="USA" style="grid"> Where to...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Director Steps Down Due to Personal Issues
Game is due later this year
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is still in development and it's due to launch later this year on PS4 and PS5, but creative director Ashraf Ismail has revealed that he's leaving the project. "I am stepping down from my beloved project to properly deal with the personal issues in my life. The lives of my family and my own are...
News Open World Action RPG Genshin Impact Gets Closed Beta Test on PS4 Next Month
Update: Seems sign-ups are closed
It's been a while since we've spared a thought for Genshin Impact, but it seems the game is coming along well. As a reminder, this is an open world action RPG from Chinese studio Mihoyo that rubbed Zelda fans the wrong way with its resemblance to Breath of the Wild. There hasn't been much information to go on...
Poll What Is Your Preferred Game Length?
Finding the sweet spot
What is your preferred game length? Obviously, it’s hard to pin a uniform number on this question as it depends on the context; RPGs generally take longer to complete than your average character action game, but at what point do you feel like you’re getting value for money? Do you like your titles to clock in with 50 hour...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Has Local Multiplayer, According to PSN Listing
2-4 players
According to the Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time PlayStation Store listing, the game has some form of local multiplayer. Below the description, the page clearly states "Offline multiplayer (2-4 players)". There's been no mention of multiplayer in any of the game's marketing materials, so it's unclear what this bullet point refers to...
News Marvel's Avengers Story Trailer Reveals We'll Be Facing Off Against MODOK
Face time
We have a brand new story trailer for Marvel's Avengers, the upcoming action game from Square Enix. In this PlayStation 4 title, you'll take on the role of various superheroes, such as Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk, and up to now we've not really known who they're fighting against. As revealed in the War Table live stream, it turns out the big...
News Project CARS 3 Shifts into Gear on PS4 This August, New Screenshots Released
Speedy turnaround
Project CARS 3 was only announced earlier this month, and it already has a release date. What's more, Bandai Namco is pushing this racing sim sequel out the door very soon indeed. This next racer from Slighty Mad Studios is coming to PlayStation 4 on 28th August 2020. We've only seen very brief gameplay of this out-of-the-blue...
News Fortnite Holding Christopher Nolan Movie Night This Friday
Movie depends on country
Fortnite is once again using its unique Party Royale area for a big, community-wide event. Off the back of screening a brand new trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie Tenet, Epic's cross-media juggernaut is holding a movie night showing a trio of the director's previous films. This Friday -- that's 26th June -- you...
Live Watch the Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Right Here
Reassemble
It’s been a long, long time since we saw Marvel’s Avengers in action, so hot on the heels of the title’s confirmation for the PlayStation 5, comes our first proper look at the release in months. Crystal Dynamics’ War Table stream sounds like it’s going to be a State of Play-style broadcast dedicated to the upcoming superhero...
Tuesday23rd Jun 2020
Gallery Marvel's Avengers Looks Jaw Dropping in PS5 Screenshots
Hulk smash
Purchasing the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers on the PlayStation 4 will ensure you get the next-gen version for free, and our first look at the anticipated superhero title running on the PlayStation 5 is impressive to say the least. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Crystal Dynamics’ chief technology office Gary Snethen explained that...
News Marvel's Avengers Gets Free PS5 Upgrade, Offers 60FPS Dynamic 4K Mode
And near instant load times
Since the PlayStation 5's big reveal earlier in the month, we've been hearing a lot more about next-gen upgrades for games that are set to release on PlayStation 4. The likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, and FIFA 21 are all offering free updates that take advantage of the new hardware, and Marvel's Avengers will be...
News Ghost of Tsushima Age Rating Details Decapitation, Dismemberment, and a Man's Buttocks
Just so you know
The ESRB has released its official rating description for Ghost of Tsushima, shedding a little more light on what we can expect from Sucker Punch's open world title. To be honest, there's nothing really here that we couldn't have already guessed at, but the game does actually sound more graphic than anticipated. Indeed, it seems as...
Rumour Is Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Speeding onto PS4?
One report reckons so
Last year, Electronic Arts said it's been cooking up some "exciting remasters of fan favourites". While many interpreted this as a remaster of the Mass Effect trilogy, nothing has really been confirmed since. However, one report claims to know what's next for EA's remaster plans, and it's nothing to do with Commander Shepard...
News The Order 1886 Dev Ready At Dawn Bought by Facebook
Will become part of Oculus Studios
Ready At Dawn, the developer behind PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order: 1886, has been snapped up by Facebook. As the company explains, the newly acquired group will be "joining the Oculus Studios team". In other words, Ready At Dawn will continue working with the VR platform -- it's already shipped four titles on...
Live Watch the New Game+ Expo Livestream Right Here
For fans of Japanese games
Are you a fan of Japanese games and publishers? Then you’ll probably want to tune in to the New Game+ Expo today, which starts with a short showcase and then will dig into demos for a range of publishers, including SEGA, Atlus, and SNK. The whole shindig is scheduled to get underway from 8AM PDT / 4PM BST, and you can...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Warehouse Demo Dated, Eight New Characters Announced
Digital pre-orders live
Want to know when you can get your hands on the Warehouse demo for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2? Activision has just dropped some new information on the upcoming remake, and it includes a date for early access to the iconic Warehouse stage -- with a catch. Digital pre-orders are now live for the game on PlayStation Store. If...
News You Can Go to Town on Customising Your Suit in Marvel's Iron Man VR
New video shows off customisation options
Marvel's Iron Man VR is soaring onto PlayStation VR very soon indeed, and developer Camouflaj is still revealing snippets of info. Its latest video on the upcoming virtual reality title is entitled 'Tinkering as Tony', and delves into what you'll get up to between world-saving missions. Players will be able...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Katana Combat Influenced By Real World Reaction Speeds
Sucker Punch explains its vision for combat
We've not seen a ton of Ghost of Tsushima, but the combat has always looked deadly, swift, and deliberate. It's no secret that Sucker Punch has been inspired by classic samurai films when making this PlayStation 4 title, and it looks to have nailed that intense action. In a lengthy PS Blog post, the studio...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Pre-Orders Are Available Now at Retail and on PlayStation Store
Marketing spin
In case you missed the news, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has been announced. It's a brand new game that picks up where Warped left off, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 this October. The game looks to be taking things back to the classic gameplay style, and it looks great in the trailer and in these screenshots. If you like...
News Skate 4 to Focus on Community and User-Generated Content, EA Suggests
Wants to appeal to a wide audience
It feels like the gaming world has been waiting on a new entry in the Skate series for eons, and EA has finally announced its return. Yes, a brand new Skate game is in the works, and while it's undoubtedly very early days, the publisher has hinted at some details in a recent investor call. As reported by VGC,...
News Trails of Cold Steel IV Secures an October 2020 Release Date
Plus a new trailer
Trails of Cold Steel IV now has a confirmed Western release date. The final chapter in the property's Erebonia arc comes to a close on the 27th October in North America and Europe. With the previous game ending on a massive cliffhanger, we can't wait to see where the story goes. If you've been with the series from the start, then...
News Rogue Legacy 2 Brings the Addictive Roguelite Back in New Trailer
No word on a release date, though
Rogue Legacy is one of our favourite roguelite games, so news of a sequel got us very excited. The original saw you attempting to lift a curse on your family, playing as the offspring of your previous character with each run. With persistent upgrades and unique character traits, it's an ultra-addictive loop, and it...
News Earth Defense Force 6 Announced, Brings Bug-Blasting Chaos to Japan in 2021
EDF! EDF! EDF!
Once again, the world finds itself on the brink of destruction. Four years after the events of Earth Defense Force 5, the bugs are back, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for a sequel. Earth Defense Force 6 has just been announced, and it's heading to Japan in 2021. Will it be a PlayStation 5 game? We don't know. No...
News Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Dashes onto PS4 in 2021
Gets a new gameplay trailer
The next instalment in the long running Ys series will be coming West in 2021 on PlayStation 4. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox got a new gameplay trailer during the New Game+ Expo, and it looks as frantic as you'd expect. We've still got a while to wait for this one, then, but at least Adol and the gang have got a release window to...
News Samurai Shodown Crosses Swords with For Honor as Warden DLC Character Launches Tomorrow
Bushido x Chivalry
As predicted, the next DLC character for Samurai Shodown is the Warden from Ubisoft's For Honor. The claymore-wielding warrior looks exactly as you'd expect, with broad swings and destructive blows being the foundation for his fighting style. The Warden even has a catapult-based super move, which is cool. If you're eager to try...
News Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Goes 8-Bit Once Again
Sequel to spin-off on the way
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, the 8-bit platformer released a couple of years ago as part of a Kickstarter stretch goal, is getting a sequel on the PlayStation 4. The title, which doesn’t currently have a release date, will feature four playable characters and an “epic new story supervised by [series creator]...
News Guilty Gear Strive Grabs a New Gameplay Trailer
Still looks superb
Guilty Gear Strive has a new gameplay trailer, showcasing some moves from Millia and Zato. It's the most in-depth look that we've had at the two returning characters, and both of them look a blast. Guilty Gear Strive is set to release on PlayStation 4 in early 2021. There's been no word on a PlayStation 5 version of the game, but...
Monday22nd Jun 2020
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Trailer Returns to YouTube After Copyright Claim
Miles away
Update: Looks like Sony's legal team swiftly sorted this issue out, as the trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has returned to the platform holder's official YouTube channel. This is a good excuse for you to watch it again: Original Story: Well, this is a weird one: Sony’s upload of the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Is Sony's Fastest Selling PS4 Game Ever in the UK
40 per cent higher than Animal Crossing
Its user score may be in tatters over on Metacritic, but as many predicted, the outcry against The Last of Us: Part II has done little to stop the game from becoming an immediate sales success for Sony. In the UK, Naughty Dog's sequel has rocketed to the top of the software charts following its launch last...
News Suicide Squad PS5 Is Rocksteady's Next Game, New Batman Game Is Gotham Knights, Says Report
More at DC event in August
Following a number of website domain registrations that point towards what Warner Bros. has in store for its upcoming super hero titles, Eurogamer has added a lot more weight to the rumours. The publication says that Batman Arkham series developer Rocksteady's next game is indeed based on Suicide Squad, the deadly gang of...
Report PS5's Price Could Be $50 Cheaper if You Go for the Digital Edition
Small savings
We don’t know how much the PlayStation 5 will cost, but boss Jim Ryan appears to be buttering fans up ahead of a high price point. The executive recently talked about how it’s emphasising “value” with its next-gen system, which is a gigantic red flag if ever we’ve seen one. He told the BBC: “We must be more attentive than
News Ghost of Tsushima Goes Gold Ahead of July Release Date
Will of the samurai
Ghost of Tsushima is now less than a month away from launch, and to confirm that the game is finished and ready to ship, developer Sucker Punch has announced that the PS4 exclusive has gone gold. Ghost of Tsushima was first announced in 2017, so it's been a reasonably long wait. The game received its own in-depth State of Play...
Guide What Time Is the New Game+ Expo Livestream?
Dates, times, and where to watch
New Game+ Expo is bringing a whole bunch of Japanese publishers and developers together for one big livestream. There will be announcements, trailers, gameplay demos, interviews, and more. You can find dates, times, and everything else we know about New Game+ Expo below. When is New Game+ Expo?: What date and...
Gallery Whoa! Crash Bandicoot 4 PS4 Screenshots Are Absolutely Gorgeous
Looking good in his old age
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has been officially unveiled, if you somehow missed the news. One thing that was immediately apparent in the debut trailer is that this is one good looking PlayStation 4 game, and that's even clearer in these beautiful screenshots. We've embedded a whole bunch of fresh screens from...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Officially Revealed, Coming to PS4 in 2020
Crash, Coco, and Cortex return
Whoa! Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has now been officially announced. It's the first proper game in the series since 2008's Mind Over Mutant, and it sees a return to the original style of gameplay. In other words, this game looks to pick things up where Warped left them all the way back in 1998. Check out the...
News Samurai Shodown's Next DLC Character Seems to Be the Warden from For Honor
Armour won't help you here
SNK has teased the next DLC character for Samurai Shodown, and... Well, it appears to be the Warden from Ubisoft's multiplayer melee-'em-up, For Honor. The silhouette provided by the publisher lines up pretty much perfectly with the official For Honor render of the Warden, so unless SNK's somehow nicked the outline for a...
Live Watch the Crash Bandicoot 4 Reveal Right Here
It's about time
It’s about time for, er, the reveal of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Geoff Keighley’s big Summer Games Fest continues today with the reveal of Activision’s long-awaited sequel to Naughty Dog’s legendary platforming franchise. Expect other titles to appear as part of this showcase, but the star of the show will be the...
News Sea of Stars, a Turn-Based RPG from The Messenger Dev, Gets a New Trailer
It's looking good
One indie developer you should watch out for is Sabotage Studio, the team behind The Messenger. It delivered a fantastic Ninja Gaiden-esque retro platformer with a great story and memorable characters. Now, with Sea of Stars, it's looking to do something similar with old-school turn based RPGs. You might have caught the debut...
News DIRT 5 Gameplay Videos Show Off Raucous Off-Road Racing, Extreme Weather, More
And it's looking good
Update: It turns out there are a fair few gameplay videos of DIRT 5 floating around. It seems the footage is all of an early PC build. We've embedded a few video previews here for your viewing pleasure. Original Story: DIRT 5 is the next off-road racing game from Codemasters, and the first to make it onto next-gen...
Sunday21st Jun 2020
Gallery FIFA 21 Looks Extraordinary in PS5 Screenshots
Back of the net
Much like the Madden NFL 21 screenshots, we’re not entirely sure how representative of the final product these FIFA 21 on PlayStation 5 screenshots will turn out to be. Nevertheless, they look absolutely staggering – particularly the image of Anfield, as scousers gather around the stadium like they used to do in the good ol’...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Be Officially Revealed Tomorrow
It's about time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be officially revealed tomorrow -- that's the 22nd June -- during the scheduled Summer Games Fest showcase. The official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account spilled the beans after the game's existence was leaked earlier in the week. We even got a look at some blurry scre
Saturday20th Jun 2020
News The Last of Us 2 Review Bombing Continues, Online Discourse Increasingly Ugly
Shameful
Update: The Last of Us 2's review bombing has continued following yesterday's shameful episode. The title has now attracted almost 30,000 ratings on Metacritic, with its score sitting at 3.5. That means the rating is moving in a more positive direction, although Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann couldn't help but comment on the...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Last of Us?
It's about the journey
You knew it was coming, didn't you? As The Last of Us: Part II launches, perhaps the biggest PlayStation 4 exclusive of all, it's time to test your knowledge of the original game and its DLC -- Left Behind. How well do you know The Last of Us? Do you remember Ellie and Joel's journey across post-apocalyptic America like it was...
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Screenshots Leak, Comes 9th October
They're poor quality
It's looking incredibly likely that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be announced during Monday's Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase, but this latest leak might have already blown that spot. After the game's boxart made its way onto the internet yesterday, low-res screenshots from the reveal trailer are now on the web...
Random Fans Are Going Crazy Over The Last of Us 2's Rope Physics
String thing
The Last of Us 2 is a lot more inventive than its predecessor in the puzzle department, meaning there are only a handful of instances where you’ll be moving wooden planks and repositioning ladders. One of the new mechanics that Naughty Dog’s dreamed up is an evolution of the systems from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and it sees you...
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Port Possible After the RPG's PC Launch
Make it happen
We've made it known that we hope Baldur's Gate 3 comes to consoles after its initial launch on PC and Google Stadia. The RPG from Larian Studios is shaping to be something pretty special, especially off the back of Divinity: Original Sin and its phenomenal sequel, and it would certainly be a shame to have to miss out on it. So, it's...
Gallery Madden NFL 21 Screenshots Showcase Raytraced Helmets
A nice detail
Let’s hope these Madden NFL 21 screenshots are truly representative of the PlayStation 5 version of the game, because it looks ridiculous. Our favourite detail so far – aside from the rain lashing down on new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady – is the way EA Sports is using raytracing to reflect entire stadiums on the...
News How Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is Taking Advantage of PS5
Shotguns that let you feel the tension and more
We already know Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be utilising the PlayStation 5’s lightning fast SSD to whisk you from world to world, but how else is the title leveraging the unique features of Sony’s next-gen format? As part of a new developer video uploaded to
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 329
Surprise us
Do we really need to even ask the question? Really? Our PlayStation 4 friends list is filled with The Last of Us 2, and we suspect it’s much the same for you, too. Whether or not the sequel breaks sales records is up for debate, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a monstrous release. Sammy Barker, Editor: Now that I’m done putting...
Friday19th Jun 2020
News This Is the Girl Dina Is Based on in The Last of Us 2
Cascina is Dina
Westworld actress Shannon Woodward is playing Dina in The Last of Us: Part II, but you may have noticed that the star doesn’t really look like her in-game counterpart. That’s because Naughty Dog actually face-scanned Cascina Caradonna for the character model, as revealed in the YouTube vlog embedded below. Get beyond...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Look Better on PS5 At Launch, Will Get a Free Next-Gen Update in 2021
CD Projekt Red spills the beans
Update: The official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account has given us a clear-cut explanation with regards to the game on PS5: "We are happy to confirm that Cyberpunk 2077 will be backwards compatible with both next-gen consoles! Your PS4 copy of the game will work on PS5 on launch day." The account continues: "A later...
Rumour Alleged Photo of PS5 from Factory Emerges
But is it real?
A photograph of what is purported to be the PlayStation 5 has apparently emerged online, although it appears to originate from a Discord server before being shared on the popular ResetEra forums. The image does seem to be authentic, although with coronavirus limiting travel around the world, it’s unclear whether Sony engineers even...
News This Amazing PS4 Controller Keyring Will Pay for Your Public Transport in Taiwan
Train game
Are you the kind of compulsive player that finds yourself thinking about PlayStation when on public transport? Do you ever find your finger pushing the Square button in the air unknowingly even after you manage to tear yourself away from the screen? There may be something to ease your withdrawal symptoms in Taiwan – and it's not the PS...
Poll Did You Buy The Last of Us 2?
Can't be for nothing
You knew this poll was coming, didn't you? The Last of Us: Part II released today -- that's the 19th June 2020 at the time of writing -- and we want to know if you've snapped it up. We've been waiting a long, long time for this one. The PS4 sequel was first announced all the way back in December 2016, and now -- after multiple...
Random These The Last of Us 2 Covers Performed In-Game on Ellie's Guitar Are Incredible
While her guitar gently weeps
It’s not much of a secret anymore that Ellie can play guitar in The Last of Us: Part II. The best thing is that this mechanic is fully interactive, allowing you to toggle between a number of keys and use the analogue stick to select chords. You can strum with the touchpad, and you can actually come up with some pretty...
Deal Get Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition for Free on PSN Store
Until 25th June
You can grab Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition for free on the PlayStation Store right now through until 25th June 2020. Here's a link to grab it from the EU PSN Store, while US users can head on through this link. Warner Bros is offering the game free of charge as part of the Play At Home and Play Together in
News Gundam Extreme VS Maxiboost ON Open Beta Out Now on PS4
Features three modes
Update: The Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS: Maxiboost ON (phew) open beta is now available to download on the PlayStation Store.It's around 10GB in size. For more information on when the beta actually takes place, check the original story below. Original Story: Bandai Namco has revealed its pre-release plans for (remember to...
News Age Rating and Box Art Leak Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Whoa!
Looks like Crash is back. Earlier this week, Activision began sending out some sort of Crash Bandicoot related puzzle to influencers. Given this is very similar behaviour to the publisher's actions when announcing games like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, it's safe to assume some sort of reveal is on the way. It...
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Celebrates Last of Us 2 Release With Soothing Artwork of Jin and Ellie
A duet
Just in case you somehow didn't know, The Last of Us: Part II is out today on PS4 -- at least, at the time of writing. And as we've come to expect of Sony's PlayStation Studios, other developers are celebrating the work of their peers. Ghost of Tsushima dev Sucker Punch has posted some lovely artwork of Ellie and Jin to commemorate the...
Round Up What Was Announced During the EA Play 2020 Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Following the cancellation of E3 2020, Electronic Arts decided to take its yearly EA Play event to the internet with a digital showcase. Featuring a focus on a number of different titles, the publisher did its usual thing of highlighting upcoming sports games, new experiences from the EA Originals program, and a few other...
News New Game+ Expo Reveals Post-Show Schedule, Includes SEGA, Atlus, NISA, SNK, More
Turning Japanese
The New Game+ Expo showcase, which airs next week on the 23rd June, has revealed its post-show plans. The event has a whole six and a half hour "after-party", which will include additional presentations from the likes of SEGA/Atlus, NIS America, SNK, and more. It promises "demos, gameplay, and some new surprises from a few of our...
News Buy FIFA 21 on PS4 and You'll Get the PS5 Version Free
As expected
Just like with Madden NFL 21, purchasing FIFA 21 on the PlayStation 4 will allow you to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free. There are some caveats: you’ll have up until the release of FIFA 22 to redeem your free next-gen copy, and you’ll need a PS5 with a disc drive if you’re planning to purchase FIFA 21 physically. This...
News FIFA 21, Madden NFL 21 Will Use PS5's Controller to Heighten Immersion
Feel next level
If you buy FIFA 21 or Madden NFL 21 for the PlayStation 4, you’ll be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free – and here’s what publisher EA Sports has in store for us. Both titles will use the new DualSense controller to provide “rich and responsive haptic feedback” that promises to let you “feel the rhythm...
News Here's 10 Whole Seconds of New Dragon Age 4 Footage
Thank the Maker!
We've all been dying to see the next Dragon Age -- commonly referred to as Dragon Age 4 -- in action for a long time now, but the wait is finally over. During EA Play 2020, we got to see ten whole seconds of brand new footage straight from BioWare. It begins 31 seconds into the video above. There's a big tree. A stone arch. Some...
Talking Point Was EA Play 2020 Brilliant or a Bust?
Did you see anything you liked?
In the absence of E3 2020, Electronic Arts took its annual EA Play event online to debut just some of the games it plans to launch in the near future and a few that are further out. Done via a digital showcase, the publisher revealed the first gameplay for Star Wars: Squadrons and focused on sports titles including...
News EA Sports Introduces PS5 Versions of FIFA 21, Madden NFL 21
No word on NBA Live 21, NHL 21
We can safely say this trailer features football and not annoy anyone in the process. This first look at FIFA 21 and Madden NFL 21 on the PlayStation 5 is surprisingly light on gameplay – especially when the two titles will launch later this year. Alas, they do look nice – even if it’s not especially clear how...
News There's a New Skate Game in Development
That's it. That's the article
After years and years of fan demands, EA has announced that a new Skate game is in development – presumably for the PlayStation 5. We say presumably because, well, the publisher quite literally had nothing else to share. No trailer. No name. No vague release date. Nothing. There’s a new Skate game in development,...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Gameplay Shows Campaign, Multiplayer, and Massive Fleet Battles
Squadron goals
The only thing that stopped us falling asleep during EA Play 2020 was the new gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Squadrons. The title got a near six minute video during the presentation that details the single player campaign, multiplayer modes, and fleet battles. The latter seems to be the big selling point here, as two teams dogfight...
News Media Molecule Pays Tribute to The Last of Us 2 with Gorgeous Dreams Animation
Acoustic Ellie
Today sees the long-awaited launch of The Last of Us: Part II. After delays and drama, the game has finally released on PlayStation 4, and it's cause for celebration. Media Molecule has taken the opportunity to congratulate fellow PlayStation Studios developer Naughty Dog in the only way it knows how -- with Dreams. Media Molecule's...
News Lost in Random Is a Tim Burton-Inspired Adventure From the EA Originals Program
From the Ghost Giant dev
Following in the footsteps of A Way Out and Fe is Lost in Random, the next title in the EA Originals program. This title comes from Zoink! Games, who put out the incredible Ghost Giant on PlayStation VR last year. No platforms have been confirmed just yet, but it's probably safe to assume that this will hit either...
News It Takes Two Is the Next Game from A Way Out Dev Hazelight
Josef Fares returns
Hazelight, the studio making co-op adventures like A Way Out, has announced its next game. Once again helmed by the outspoken Josef Fares, It Takes Two is a cooperative action platformer in which you'll need to work together with your partner. It didn't really get a trailer, but the above video teases some details when it's not...
News Rocket Arena Is the Explosive Spawn of Overwatch and Fortnite
Please be excited
How many hero shooters does the world need? One more, according to EA, as it’s bringing Rocket Arena to the PlayStation 4 from 14th July. “Rockets rule everything in Rocket Arena, an explosive 3v3 shooter where you’re never out of the fight,” the summary explains. “Master your hero’s unique rockets and abilities to...
Thursday18th Jun 2020
Review The Last of Us 2 - Essential Sequel Is Naughty Dog's Best Effort
An eye for an eye
The Last of Us: Part II is a tale of obsession, and developer Naughty Dog clearly knows a thing or two about that. This is a painstakingly dense sequel, and it’s so tightly intertwined with the original that it’s effectively essential material for anyone who has reverence for the original release. While it continues to iterate...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster May Not Be at EA Play Tonight, But It Is 'Coming This Year'
Come on, EA
EA Play, EA's annual, totally-not-an-E3-press-conference, is happening tonight. But will the heavily rumoured Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster finally be announced during the show? Maybe, maybe not, according to VentureBeat, although the publication does reiterate that the remaster is definitely still happening, and it's
Guide What Time Is the EA Play 2020 Livestream?
When and where to watch
E3 2020 might have been cancelled, but that hasn't stopped the world of games from taking to the internet and revealing some of the biggest projects coming in the next couple of years digitally. Electronic Arts is one publisher which has joined the club, with its EA Play event making a return for 2020. When is it, however?...
News Mafia 2 Definitive Edition Patch Promises Improved PS4 Performance
Let's hope it works
Mafia II: Definitive Edition was a technical disaster on PS4 and PS4 Pro at launch. Riddled with frame rate issues, game-breaking bugs, and more, we awarded the remaster a 4/10 in our scathing review. But now, almost a whole month later, the game's newest update is promising improved performance on Sony's system. The official...
News PSVR Snags First PS5 Project, No Plans for Low-Fi on PS4
Next-gen only
Update: This is an interesting story, so we followed up with developer Iris to try to understand what it's doing here. Will Low-Fi support the existing PlayStation VR headset? Is it aware of super-secret Sony plans for a new virtual reality device? Will the game come to the PlayStation 4? Here's what a spokesperson told us: "I can't...
News New Demon's Souls PS5 Screenshot Shows Your Battle Against the Tower Knight
Big boy's back
PlayStation has added a new Demon's Souls screenshot to its official PS5 games page. How exciting! The fresh image shows the player going up against the Tower Knight, one of the title's most iconic bosses, and a feature of the game's announcement trailer. Needless to say, the remake still looks fantastic, and some fans will no doubt...
News The Last of Us 2 Merchandise Includes Guitars, Backpacks, and T-Shirts
Funko Pops too
If you're excited about playing The Last of Us: Part II tomorrow and have some cash sitting in your back pocket doing absolutely nothing, you may want to treat yourself to some of the items which make up this new line of merchandise. Focused entirely on Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece, we've got guitars, backpacks, t-shirts, hoodies,...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Yet Again to 19th November
Cyberwait
Cyberpunk 2077 has suffered yet another delay. This is the second public push back it has received, with a new release date of 19th November 2020 now announced. Confirmed by co-founder Marcin Iwinski and head of studio Adam Badowski in a Twitter statement, the developer claims that the title is feature and content complete but it needs...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Screenshots Look Like Concept Art Come to Life
Lush
We already published a gallery of gorgeous Horizon Forbidden West screenshots shortly after its announcement for the PlayStation 5, but Guerrilla Games has followed up with two new images taken from the title’s debut trailer. These aren’t necessarily new scenes, but they still look
News Crash Bandicoot Announcement Imminent As Influencers Snag Jigsaws
Crash bash
Crash Bandicoot didn’t put in an appearance during PlayStation 5’s big reveal event last week, but it looks like Activision is gearing up to announce a new game. It’s sent influencer Canadian Guy Eh a mysterious package, which includes a message from the mischievous marsupial and a jigsaw. The note reads: “A little something to...
News The Bugsnax Theme Song Is Already Popular Enough to Have Covers
From sombre to pop-punk
If you’ve managed to rid your head of the Bugsnax theme song, you’re a stronger person than us. We haven't stopped humming and singing the welcomingly infectious tune ever since the PlayStation 5 games reveal event and it doesn't look like we're the only ones. In fact, the song is about all social media is willing to...
News Capcom's PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Pragmata Gets Extended Trailer
A few extra seconds of next-gen goodness
Pragmata is pretty far away, announced to be coming to PlayStation 5 in 2022. Still, it's offered up an incredibly intriguing debut trailer to tide us over until Capcom is ready to share more. A man wearing a space suit of some sort walks through what appears to be a typical city, discovering a young girl and...
News Insomniac Has 'Much of Peter’s Story Left to Tell' for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5
All systems go at Insomniac Games
Man, Insomniac Games is going full pelt on PlayStation 5 games. Not only is the studio bringing back the beloved Ratchet & Clank with Rift Apart, but another team is hard at work on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The standalone follow-up to the PS4 blockbuster is scheduled to release alongside the next-gen...
Live Watch the EA Play 2020 Livestream Right Here
Electronic artists
We don’t think it’s unfair to say that EA Play, typically, is the worst of the E3 press conferences, so there’s not a fat lot of enthusiasm for this standalone iteration of the event. Nevertheless, EA Play 2020 will get underway from 4PM PDT / 12AM BST, and we’ll be streaming the entire thing live on this page. EA Play...
News Bugsnax Will Play Similarly to Ape Escape, Makes Full Use of PS5's DualSense Controller
Talkin 'bout Bugsnax
When Bugsnax revealed itself during Sony's PlayStation 5 showcase, all we really knew about the game was that it had a real earworm of a theme song. Details have been scarce on this game since its debut, but USGamer caught up with the studio to learn more. Philip Tibitoski is co-founder and President of Young Horses, the small...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a 'Full Story Arc' with New Villains
Takes advantage of PS5 features
Now that we've got the confusion over what Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales exactly is out of the way, it's time to fully look forward to the standalone superhero adventure coming to PlayStation 5 this year. After the announcement last week, developer Insomniac Games has taken the chance to reflect on the reaction...
News WipEout-Like Racing Game Pacer Finally Comes to PS4 Later This Year
Slow and steady wins the race
It feels like we've been waiting on Pacer for eternity, but the game seems to be nearing completion. The anti-gravity racer, previously named Formula Fusion, is finally due out in the third quarter of 2020 after years in the works. We played it all the way back in 2017, and came away quite impressed. Presumably, after...
News Troy Baker, Nolan North, More Talk Up DIRT 5's Career Mode in New Video
Beep beep
DIRT 5 is coming to both PlayStation 4 and PS5, and it's bringing with it an extensive career mode. Codemasters has been boasting of the series' biggest career mode yet, complete with a narrative starring the likes of Troy Baker and Nolan North. Now, it's the turn of the game's stars to big up the game. Codies just released the above...
Wednesday17th Jun 2020
News Sony Issues Official Shot of PS5 Console on Its Side
Stand required
Can the PlayStation 5 be placed on its side? Yes, yes it can. Whether it actually looks any good or not placed horizontally is up for debate, but at least we now have this official shot from Sony to help form some solid thoughts. The image features both the PS5 digital edition and one which includes a disc drive accompanied by a...
News Police Called to Lidl in France After Insane PS4 Deal Draws Huge Crowds
Life in the old dog yet
The PlayStation 5 may be right around the corner, but there’s still huge demand for the PlayStation 4 – especially when it’s priced as low as €95. A Lidl store in France attracted enormous crowds today, as the supermarket plunged the price of Sony’s flagship format as part of a special promotion. The police were...
News PS4 Game Upgrades on PS5 Will Be Up to Publishers, But Sony Will Offer Flexible Support
Sony Japan reiterates stance
Today in news that we kind of already knew: Sony won't be forcing publishers and developers to upgrade their existing PS4 games on PS5, but the process comes recommended with support from Sony. Previously, the Japanese giant confirmed that any new PS4 games going through the certification process after the 17th July 2020...
News Hitman 3 Will Feature All Locations, Progression from Hitman 2 Will Transfer
IO Interactive is self-publishing
Hitman 3 will be the ultimate destination for assassination when it releases in January 2021 on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, as developer IO Interactive will allow you to transfer all your purchases from Hitman and Hitman 2 into the new game. This will result in a potential pool of 20 plus levels, and any...
News PS5 Will Ensure There's Virtually No Loading Screens in Horizon Forbidden West
"When you boot up the game, you're right there, in the action"
There’ll be “virtually no loading screens” in Horizon Forbidden West, thanks to the speed of the PlayStation 5’s uber-fast SSD hard drive. As part of a new video, game director Mathijs de Jonge confirmed the tidbit, insinuating that the pauses will be practically n
News PlayStation Store Remasters & Retro Sale Has Deals on PS4 Games of Old
Take a step back in time
Have you been eyeing up a certain remaster or retro PlayStation 4 title for the past few weeks? Well, you may be in luck because the Remasters & Retro sale has arrived on the PlayStation Store through until midnight on 1st July 2020. We've got a variety of discounts on a number of games that have either been remade,...
News How Gran Turismo 7 Is Using PS5's Unique Features
Podium position
Sony has packed the PlayStation 5 with tons of next-gen features, but developers have been coy about how they intend to use them. Fortunately, as a headline exclusive, Gran Turismo 7 will be going nuts with some of the system’s headline innovations, including 3D audio and the Dual
News Horizon Forbidden West Targeting 2021 Release Date on PS5
Map a little bigger than Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Forbidden West is targeting a 2021 release date on PlayStation 5, according to Guerrilla Games’ Mathijs de Jonge. Speaking as part of a new overview video, the game director revealed that the Dutch developer has “been working very hard in order to create a worthy sequel that will appeal to older...
Review Disintegration - Squad-Based Tactical FPS from Halo Co-Creator Unfortunately Misses the Mark
Robot Wars
Marcus Lehto was the creative art director at Bungie for 15 years. During that time he helped create and grow Halo, a series that’s arguably as influential in the FPS arena as DOOM, Half-Life, or Call of Duty. Breaking away from Bungie in 2012 to form independent studio V1 Interactive, he began work on Disintegration, intending to...
News Play Has No Limits Is the PS5's Official Slogan
Greatness awaits
Just in case you didn’t catch it during last week’s reveal stream, Play Has No Limits is the official slogan for the PlayStation 5 – at least for now. Trailers for Sony’s next-gen console end with the brief message, alongside an animation of the console’s iconic symbols. The catchphrase replaces previous mottos like...
News Tactical RPG Othercide Takes Its Turn in Late July on PS4
You will rise
AA powerhouse Focus Home Interactive is once again proving the level of diversity it brings to the table with Othercide, a tactical RPG that sort of looks like a blend of XCOM 2 and Divinity: Original Sin. The publisher has just announced a release date for PlayStation 4 of 28th July 2020, meaning this stylish action title is just over...
News Indies Benefit Big from PS5 Reveal
Sony event helps small games gain exposure
Sony curated an excellent selection of PlayStation 5 software for its recent reveal showcase, and it did a great job hand-picking some exciting indie titles to complement its tentpole AAA software. These games have seriously benefitted from the extra exposure, with Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ reveal trailer...
News Vacation Simulator Goes Back to Job with Upcoming Free DLC
A holiday from your holiday
Vacation Simulator put its feet up on PlayStation VR last year, but it seems developer Owlchemy Labs isn't done with it just yet. The sequel to the successful Job Simulator, the game is all about enjoying yourself in various holiday locations, such as the beach or the forest. It seems the team making the game is a group...
News Watch Crypto Combine Powers and Weapons in New Destroy All Humans PS4 Video
Ultimate power
THQ Nordic is bringing back Destroy All Humans, the PlayStation 2 cult hit all about terrorising humanity as a puny alien. The PS4 remake is coming very soon, and this latest footage courtesy of IGN shows plenty of promise. It's going the extra mile in terms of gameplay. While many remakes strive to be authentic to the original,...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Goes Even Further Beyond with Over 5 Million Copies Sold
Super
Dragon Ball FighterZ has done very well for itself. The gorgeous looking brawler launched back in January 2018 to rave reviews, and it continues to be a popular competitive fighting game to this day. Indeed, Bandai Namco has just announced that FighterZ has topped 5 million copies sold worldwide. At this point, fans are waiting to see what's...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Commercial Makes You Tony Stark
Suit up
We’ve waited patiently quite a while for Marvel’s Iron Man VR, but it’s almost time to suit up as Tony Stark. Sony’s launched a new commercial for the release, and it demonstrates how immersive the PlayStation VR exclusive is poised to be. You can read an interview we conducted with developer Camouflaj through here. Will you be...
News Guide Vehicles and Pedestrians Across Chaotic Junctions in Traffic Jams, Coming to PSVR in 2020
You are the (traffic) controller
If a job exists, there's almost certainly a game related to it in some way. It was only a matter of time until someone gamified the noble profession of traffic control, and here we are with a daft-looking virtual reality title. Traffic Jams is coming to PlayStation VR in September, and puts you in control of...
Tuesday16th Jun 2020
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Comes to PS4 Later This Year
That's a Keytar
As far as departures go, it doesn't get any bigger than this. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory has just been announced for PlayStation 4, arriving later this year, and it doesn't look to be your typical RPG affair. In fact, it appears to consist of numerous mini-games rather than battling the forces of evil in various Disney worlds...
News PS5 Is Customisable in Ways Previous Gens Weren't, Will Get Special Editions
Different colours incoming
Not everyone loves the look of the PlayStation 5, but the console’s come underfire for reasons beyond its unorthodox sense of style. Some fans, for example, believe it would look better in black – and they’ve dreamed up some mock-ups to demonstrate their point. Fortunately, it sound
News Madden NFL 21 Owners Can Upgrade to PS5 from PS4 for Free
But there are a few catches
If you purchase Madden NFL 21 on the PlayStation 4, you’ll be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version free of charge – assuming you claim your copy prior to the release of next season’s game. American football tie-ins tend to launch prior to the start of the season, so you’ll have until around August 2021 to...
Random The Last of Us 2's Dina Is Playing Through the Original Game
Watch lady who lent likeness play for the first time
Dina is voiced tremendously by Shannon Woodward in The Last of Us: Part II, but the character’s likeness is based upon Cascina Caradonna, who’s currently playing through the game for the first time on YouTube. In the clip embedded above she works through the section featuring Henry and Sam,...
Poll How Much Do You Think the PS5 Will Cost?
And the PS5 Digital Edition?
The PS5 has been revealed, but how much is Sony's next-gen box going to cost? This is a question that we've asked the Push Square community before. Back in October of last year, after the first PS5 details had been made public, we wanted to know what you thought the price tag might look like. Here's a quick recap on...
News PS5's Large Size Helps It Stay Cool, PlayStation Confirms
Big and beautiful
It comes as no real surprise, but the PlayStation 5's rather large size is at least partly down to the fact that it has to stay as cool as possible. And no, we don't mean cool cool, we're talking temperature here. PlayStation UI design boss Matt MacLaurin has been answering questions about the newly revealed PS5 over on his
News Remember That Female Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Character? She's Playable
Ratchette
It’s a bit of a no-brainer but great news for the dozens of fans drawing questionable pictures of the female Ratchet from the recent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart trailer: she’s playable. Insomniac Games confirmed the tidbit on Twitter, delighting deviants all over the world: We assume that Ratchet will get his own new partner as...
News Planet Coaster Rides Onto PS5, PS4 This Holiday
Cross-gen coasters
Planet Coaster: Console Edition was announced for PlayStation 4 all the way back in November of last year, but we've heard little of it since. Made by the highly regarded Frontier Developments, creators of Jurassic World Evolution, this theme park management game was a big success with the PC crowd, and is finally coming to...
News On PS5, Exclusive Games Will Be More Important than Ever Before, Says Sony
A new era of exclusives
Exclusive games will continue to be big selling point for Sony as we head into the next console generation. Going by the PS5's stacked reveal event, it's clear that the company is banking on first-party titles like Horizon Forbidden West and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to showcase the system's power -- but it's not just...
News Warner Bros Games to Be Announced at DC Fandome This August
Is that you, Batman?
There might be a bit of uncertainty surrounding the Warner Bros gaming division after it was reportedly put up for sale, but that isn't stopping those developers from announcing their latest titles. DC has just announced the DC Fandome, a virtual event where fans can come together to celebrate the brand on Saturday 22nd August...
Soapbox Seven Years Later, The Last of Us Remains a Masterpiece
Aged like fine wine
This opinion piece contains major spoilers for The Last of Us. Do not continue reading if you haven't completed the game. In an effort to refresh my memory and feel fully caught up with events, I've been replaying The Last of Us Remastered. It's something you too may be doing as the launch of The Last of Us: Part II draws ever...
Deal Grab an EA Access One Month Subscription for Less Than $1/£1
What a bargain
Have you been considering signing up to EA Access but haven't yet pulled the trigger? Well, you might want to take advantage of this excellent deal. The service is currently offering a major discount to new subscribers, bringing the price of a one-month subscription down to just $0.99/79p. The deal is live right now on the PlayStation...
News PS5 Game Scarlet Nexus Debuts Short Slice of Gameplay
Flashy, stylish combat
Now that Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event is out of the way, it feels like developers have much more free reign to post gameplay of next-gen titles as and when they please. One example is Scarlet Nexus from Bandai Namco, arriving on the Japanese giant's next console and PlayStation 4. It's definitely a short slice of...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Has a Release Date Once Again
This is finally podracing
With a release date once again, it looks like the PlayStation 4 port of the fondly remembered Star Wars Episode I: Racer is finally set to clear the finish line. Originally slated to hit consoles on May 12th, the game was quickly pushed back to 26th May, before being delayed indefinitely. According to the publisher Aspyr,...
News Official The Last of Us Podcast Episode Two Is Available Today
What are you scared of?
The Last of Us: Part II is just a few days away, arriving this Friday, and it's another impeccable adventure from Naughty Dog. To keep you in the mood for Ellie's vengeance-fuelled excursion, the latest episode of the Official The Last of Us Podcast is available now. Episode two, titled 'What are you scared of?', goes over...
Live Watch Upload VR Showcase 2020: Summer Edition Right Here
Stick those goggles on
Are you a virtual reality aficionado? Want to tune in and see what's coming up in VR's future? Upload VR is about to deliver a showcase full of VR titles, and you can watch along with us right here. The show gets started in half an hour's time, or 08:30 PT / 16:30 BST. Upload VR mentions over 20 games will feature during the...
News Pistol Whip Brings Stylish Rhythm Shooting to PSVR Next Month
Should be a banger
We really like the look of Pistol Whip, a virtual reality rhythm FPS heading to PlayStation VR. Taking inspiration from a wide range of action movies, the game gives you the freedom to tackle each on-rails shootout your own way -- but you'll earn higher scores for shooting to the beat. We've been eager to give this one a go...
Monday15th Jun 2020
News Blind Gamer Reacts to The Last of Us 2's Unprecedented Accessibility Options
"Thank you, Naughty Dog"
Given how bleak the games industry can be at times, it’s always refreshing to see something legitimately uplifting. In the video embedded below, Canadian streamer Steve Saylor – who also acts as a consultant – reacts to The Last of Us: Part II’s array of accessibility options. For those of you who missed it, the...
News PS5 Pre-Order Placeholders Live at Popular UK Retailer
Register your interest
Sony’s yet to announce a price or release date for the PlayStation 5, and there’s no reason to believe any of that information will surface soon. Alas, popular UK retailer ShopTo.net has decided to get the jump on pre-orders, taking placeholders for both iterations of the console, as well as various
News PS5's User Interface Is Lightning Fast, A Complete Overhaul of PS4 with Very New Concepts
We'll see it soon
While we’d expected the PlayStation 5’s user interface to be an iteration of the PlayStation 4’s, it sounds like Sony has started from scratch. Publicly responding to comments on LinkedIn, PlayStation’s VP of UX Design Matt MacLaurin revealed that the manufacturer’s next-gen system features a “100 per cent overhaul of...
News The Last of Us 2's Latest Dynamic Theme Reveals an Artistic Process
Lookin' Ellie good
Are you buying any of The Last of Us: Part II’s special editions at all? Whether you’re plumping up for the Digital Deluxe, Special Edition, Collector’s Edition, or Ellie Edition, you’ll be treated to a bonus PlayStation 4 dynamic theme featuring the artwork of Alice Zhang. And here’s a preview of what you can expect:...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Brings Space Battles to PS4 This October
All wings report in
Developer EA Motive has lifted the lid on its current-gen Star Wars project with an announcement trailer that confirms last week's leak. Star Wars: Squadrons is a PlayStation 4 title arriving on 2nd October 2020 that sees you take to the stars as a pilot of various space ships. It's set after the events of Star Wars: Return of...
News Ratchet & Clank PS5 Surpasses 2016 Movie, Runs in Native 4K with Ray Tracing
A showcase for Sony's SSD
There’s no doubt that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart was one of the clear standouts during Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal presentation recently, and Digital Foundry has heaped praised on the release as part of a report on the next-gen system. The publication claims there’s a “good argument” the title surpasses...
News PS5's First Batch of Titles Appear to Deliver the Native 4K Dream
Crystal clear
While the PlayStation 4 Pro was marketed as a 4K console, it settled for much lower resolutions overall. Some titles, like Horizon Zero Dawn, implemented elegant reconstruction techniques to cover for this – a technology colloquially referred to as FauxK by some corners of the Internet. It doesn’t look like the PlayStation 5 will...
News Sony Insists Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Reveal Was Not Misleading
"We wouldn't lead with something trivial"
Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal event went off without a hitch last week, but perhaps the only blunder the platform holder made was confusing the entire Internet about the nature of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. We’d initially assumed – correctly, as it turns out – that it was an Uncharted:...
News Persona 4 Golden Fans Remain Hopeful of a PS4 Port
Throw us a bone, Atlus
Former PlayStation Vita exclusive Persona 4 Golden was announced and subsequently released for PC this past weekend, bringing with it one of the very best JRPG experiences around. It's great to see the Atlus classic no longer stranded on a tiny handheld screen, but given the developer's relationship with Sony, we thought there...
News You Can Play the Entirety of Star Wars: Squadrons with PSVR
Cross-play support
Star Wars: Squadrons is coming to PlayStation 4 on 2nd October 2020, but there's one important point that we don't think deserves to be lost amongst the excitement. This new title can be played from start to finish in PlayStation VR, including both its single player campaign and multiplayer options. We'll learn more about the game...
News Ratchet & Clank PS5 Looks Like a Huge Leap Compared to PS4 Predecessor
Qwark speed
As is the case with every generation transition, there have been some murmurs that the PlayStation 5’s first batch of games don’t look that much better than their PlayStation 4 predecessors. This early Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart comparison – comparing to the dynamic duo’s previous adventure – begs to differ, as it shows...
Mini Review The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor - Return Trip to Skyrim Is Another Decent Adventure
Hey, you're finally awake
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor is the MMO's big expansion for 2020. As with previous 'Chapters', players get access to a whole new zone that's yours to explore, complete with a new storyline, new quests, new dungeons, and fresh activities. It's yet another solid outing for those already invested in The Elder Scrolls...
News PS5 Console Reveal Trailer Is Now PlayStation's Most Liked YouTube Video
Next-gen hype is real
The official PlayStation 5 hardware reveal trailer is now PlayStation's most liked YouTube video ever, suggesting that the console's unorthodox design isn't anywhere near as divisive as certain corners of the internet would have you believe. The trailer currently sits at a whopping 22 million views, but the impressive part is...
Poll Did You Miss E3 2020 Last Week?
The world turns without convention
Believe it or not, last week should have been E3 2020. The show was cancelled due to coronavirus, of course, but incredibly the global pandemic was the least of its problems. News of a new direction – a so-called “influencer festival” – emerged last year, before PlayStation once again decided to pull out...
News PS5 Features Are a 'Paradigm Shift' That Enhance the Sensory Experience
Jim Ryan bigs up SSD, 3D audio
Sony has now made a number of its upcoming PlayStation 5 projects public, but that hasn't stopped the Japanese giant from talking up the sort of unique features its next-gen console will bring with it. The games will look and run better than ever, and they'll also be enhanced by the likes of
News UK Sales Charts: The Usual Suspects Return to Top 10 in Barren PS4 Week
Just three PS4 games
Sony's physical Days of Play promotion is over and done with, meaning that the latest UK sales chart is seriously lacking in PlayStation 4 titles. There are just three games to speak of that are available on a Sony system as Nintendo Switch games all but dominate the top 10. FIFA 20 has lost the top spot as it slips down to...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Has Cameos and Customisable Pilots, Two Multiplayer Modes Revealed
Set after the Battle of Endor
Star Wars: Squadrons will include both a single player campaign and multiplayer modes, and IGN has the first details on both components. Coming to PlayStation 4 on 2nd October at a price point of $39.99, the EA Motive-developed title features a narrative set after Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Following the Battle of...
News A Way Out Developer to Announce Next Game at EA Play This Thursday
Another co-op game?
Who could possibly forget Josef Fares? Famed for his "F*ck the Oscars" speech during The Game Awards a few years back, the man is probably more memorable than A Way Out at this point. It was a fairly decent co-op game, but it wasn't quite as good as the head of Hazelight Studios made it out to be. Nevertheless, it looks like...
News Haven Gameplay Shows Fluid Exploration and Turn Based Battles
Still coming 2020
Haven, the lovely looking role-playing exploration game from Furi developer The Game Bakers, has just got five minutes of uncut gameplay. This is pretty much our best look yet at the upcoming title, in which you play as two young lovers stranded on an alien world. The video covers some very fluid looking traversal, turn based...
Sunday14th Jun 2020
News What Happened to Silent Hill's Rumoured PS5 Reveal?
Head case
Aside from Gran Turismo 7 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the strongest rumours prior to Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal event pertained to a new Silent Hill title purportedly in production at Japan Studio. Konami was quick to dismiss the speculation, but that didn’t stop rampant discussion from occurring online across a variety...
News PS Plus Members to Get Free GTA Online Money Until PS5 Re-Release
Cash back
Are you one of the millions of people still playing GTA Online? Good news, you’re going to get some big bonuses purely for playing on the PlayStation 4. Starting now through until GTA Online debuts as a free download on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation Plus members who login to the open world on the Sony’s current-gen console will nab...
Feature The New PS5 Games We're Most Excited About
Believe the hype
We now know what the PlayStation 5 looks like, but more importantly, we have a much better idea of the sort of next-gen games we'll be playing on it. Sony announced hit after hit at its PS5 games reveal event, touching on a wide variety of titles from its first-party studios, third-party games which have some sort of exclusivity,...
News GTA 5 PS5 Will Be More Beautiful and Responsive Than Ever Before
GTA Online will snag exclusive next-gen content
We didn’t get to see Grand Theft Auto 5 running on the PlayStation 5 during Sony’s big press conference this week, but Rockstar Games has confirmed that the title will be “more beautiful and more responsive than ever” on the next-gen console. As part of a
Feature Sony's Most Memorable E3 Moments
Hype machine
At this point in time, it looks as though Sony's relationship with E3 is over. The Electronic Entertainment Expo has been running since 1995, and PlayStation has been in attendance every year. That is, until 2019, when the Japanese giant broke its 24-year streak. It announced it would be absent at E3 2020 too, although it would later be...
Saturday13th Jun 2020
Random The Web Is Freaking Out Over a Tiny PS5 Controller Detail
Grip shift
How can you not fall in love with little details like this? Sony announced the DualSense controller some time ago, but it’s taken until today for the Internet to pay attention to one of its best details: the grip is made up of tiny PlayStation symbols. We first caught wind of this courtesy of a Tweet by Wushu Studios’ communications...
News PS5 Is Gorgeous in Person, There Are Surprising Features
"It's a marvel"
The reaction to the PlayStation 5’s hardware design has been generally positive, but many are still in a state of shock over the system’s aesthetics. It’s certainly an “out-there” design, and while it’s unforgettable, it can only really be described as unorthodox. Speaking with the PlayStation Blog, marketing bigwig Eric...
News PS5 Preorder Price Is $699 on Play-Asia, Has Fans Praying It's a Placeholder
And it probably is
Oh god, here we go again. The PlayStation 5 is currently up for preorder on popular import site Play-Asia, and it ain't cheap. For those of you in the US, the next-gen console (that's the standard edition with a disc drive, not the digital edition) is priced at a whopping $699 -- roughly £585 here in the UK. But before we all...
News You'll Be Amazed with Demon's Souls PS5, Says Sony
The soul still burns
Marketing maestro Eric Lempel believes Sony introduced the “biggest first-party lineup in PlayStation history” during last night’s PlayStation 5 showcase, and one title he’s particularly looking forward to people getting their hands on is the oft-rumoured Demon’s Souls. “I’ve been fortunate enough to see it, and...
Poll What Was Your Game of the Show at the PS5 Reveal Event?
A lot to choose from
And just like that, the long awaited PS5 reveal event is over. Done. Finished. A mere memory. Well, until the next time Sony decides to show something, at least. In any case, it was a stacked showcase. The Japanese giant brought a boatload of PS5 games along for the ride, from first-party blockbusters to intriguing indies. If...
Quiz How Closely Were You Watching the PS5 Reveal Event?
How much do you remember?
Sony just had a packed PlayStation 5 reveal showcase, and it was full of great looking games and fun announcements. But how much do you recall from the event? Can you recall some of the finer details from the hour-long broadcast? In this quiz, we'll put your memory to the test and see if you were really paying attention.
News Timed PS5 Exclusives Range from a Few Months to Years
Moneyhats
Sony’s been hinting in interviews for a while that it’s going to go hard with the PlayStation 5, and we saw the first signs of that during the next-gen system’s reveal presentation this week. Perhaps drowned out by the announcements of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Gran Turismo 7 was confirmation that two Bethesda titles,...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Looks Incredible in First Trailer
Redesigned world
Seriously, how has developer Hangar 13 managed this? Mafia: Definitive Edition looks absolutely amazing in this first, proper trailer for the PlayStation 4 remake. It may be a short but sweet one, but the world of the PlayStation 2 original is said to be redesigned to make driving easier and more manageable. Facial scanning and...
News Deathloop Runs in 4K at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
If at first you don't succeed
We haven’t really heard much about how games will perform on the PlayStation 5 yet, but a Bethesda blog post has confirmed that Deathloop will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on Sony’s next-gen system. The tidbit is confirmed as part of a wider synopsis of the release, which explains how the game will work. You...
News System Shock Makes Surprise Return with Gameplay Trailer
Shocking comeback
The last time we wrote about System Shock was in July of 2016. Yeah, it's been a while. The game headed to PlayStation 4 has reappeared, however, with an all-new gameplay trailer debuted at the Guerrilla Collective event. You can check it out for yourself above -- showcasing combat, puzzles, and exploration. What do you make of...
News Just Die Already Is the Comedic Death Stranding Rip-Off You Need to See
...What?
The Guerrilla Collective livestream wrapped up with quite possibly one of the most bizarre trailers we've seen in our lifetime. We have no idea if the game is even coming to PlayStation 4, but we felt like we simply had to cover this because it's basically a rip-off of Death Stranding. It's called Just Die Already, and well, we think the...
Live Watch the Future Games Show Right Here
A look behind the curtain
What does the future hold for gaming? We don't know, but GamesRadar seems to have some sort of idea. That's why the website is hosting the Future Games Show -- a digital broadcast containing new game announcements and gameplay for upcoming titles. Given its nature, we wouldn't expect any huge reveals to be made here, but we...
News Here's Even More Godfall Gameplay Detailing Combat
It's actually Unreal Engine 4
Update: D'oh! It looks like the PC Gaming Show got this one wrong. The official Godfall Twitter account has now stated that the PS5 game is actually running on Unreal Engine 4. Original story: After wowing us last month with its stunning visuals and impressive technology, it has been confirmed that PlayStation 5...
Live Watch the Guerrilla Collective Livestream Right Here
Sample some indies
After Sony gave us a glimpse into the future when it comes to big blockbuster titles at the PlayStation 5 games reveal event, it's time to see what independent developers have been up to. The Guerrilla Collective is a new indie-focused livestream which will play host to more than 80 games. The show starts at 9am PT/ 12pm ET / 5pm...
News West of Dead Comes to PS4 in August
Dead man walking
The stylish twin-stick shooter named West of Dead confirmed a release window of August 2020 for PlayStation 4 during the Guerrilla Collective livestream. Publisher Raw Fury hasn't nailed an exact date during the month just yet, but this violent take on the wild west is just around the corner. What's more, we've got a new trailer...
News Ghostwire: Tokyo's Gesture-Based Combat Uses the PS5 Controller to Make You Feel Each Encounter
Combat system designed by DOOM's Shinichiro Hara
Ghostwire: Tokyo – developed by The Evil Within maker Tango Gameworks – is not necessarily what we expected. The first-person shooter ditches guns in favour of Kuji-kiri hand gestures, and its combo-based combat system has been designed by Shinichiro Hara, who dreamed up the Glory Kill system for...
News Soak Up a Few Seconds of Quantum Error PS5, PS4 Gameplay
Axe us all about it
TeamKill Media’s so-called cosmic horror Quantum Error garnered a lot of attention as one of the earliest PlayStation 5 announcements, and courtesy of the Future Game Show you can watch a few seconds of atmospheric gameplay above.
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 328
The weekend after PS5
Well, that was a crazy week, wasn’t it? We’ve now seen a bunch of PlayStation 5 games and the system itself. Of course, it’ll be a while before we get to play it, so we’re just going to have to make do with the PlayStation 4 for now. It’s a tough life. Sammy Barker, Editor: After playing The Last of Us: Part II for...
News 13 Sentinels Finally Has a Western Release Date, Launches September on PS4
Unlucky for some
We've been writing about 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim for years. Crafted by Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere developer Vanillaware, 13 Sentinels is part story-based adventure and part real-time strategy. It all revolves around 13 main characters, all of whom have their own tales to tell. And, as you'd expect of Vanillaware, it looks...
News Lake Continues to Look Lovely in Latest Trailer
Max relaxation
We absolutely love the look of Lake, and this latest trailer only serves to heighten our excitement. This PlayStation 4 indie is all about taking a step back from the events around us and taking up the job of delivering the mail. It's perhaps an experience we could all do with right now, but Lake doesn't have a release date just yet...
News In Sound Mind Is a PS5 Horror Game Arriving Next Year
Spooktastic
Quantum Error is no longer the only horror experience you have to look forward to on PlayStation 5. In Sound Mind has been confirmed for the next-gen console as part of the PC Gaming Show, and you can get a first look at it in the announcement trailer above. The game will be launching at some point in 2021. The YouTube description...
News Remothered: Broken Porcelain Brings Promising Horror to PS4 This August
Miss Reed is back
Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Remothered: Broken Porcelain, a PlayStation 4 horror game we've been hotly anticipating for quite some time now, has been officially dated for 25th August 2020. Confirmed during GamesRadar's Future Games Show, you can also get a fresh look at the game thanks to the trailer we've embedded above...
News DONTNOD's Twin Mirror Returns with Intriguing Cinematic Trailer
New look for protagonist
DONTNOD Entertainment had been teasing that its Twin Mirror project would be returning after being announced all the way back at E3 2018. And, of course, it stuck to its word. A new cinematic trailer for the title was debuted at the PC Gaming Show, sporting a new look for protagonist Sam Higgs as well as a fresh look at the...
News Dustborn Weaponises Words on PS5 Next Year
From Dreamfall Chapters dev
Dustborn was the first newly announced game at GamesRadar's Future Games Show, and it genuinely looks pretty good. From the developer behind Dreamfall Chapters, this PlayStation 5 game will arrive next year and looks to combine the narrative-driven adventures of Life Is Strange with combat based on misinformation. Words...
News Ghostrunner Continues to Look Badass in Latest Trailer
New environment shown
We're really liking the look of Ghostrunner, a fast-paced first person action game coming to PlayStation 4. It's left a good impression on PC players with a recent playable demo, and it continues to look slick and deadly in this latest trailer. The above video shows off a new area, which looks like a trippy, neon-lit...
News Ramlethal Returns in Guilty Gear Strive
Now with a hat
Ramlethal has been confirmed for Guilty Gear Strive via the game's latest trailer. Unlike the rest of the Strive roster revealed so far, she's a relatively new character when it comes to the overall series, having first appeared in Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-. In any case, her latest incarnation looks pretty spectacular. Are you a...
News GONNER 2 Brings Stylised Platforming to PS4 This Year
Not a goner
The GONNER franchise is proving to be anything but a goner, as GONNER 2 is scheduled to release on the PlayStation 4 this year. “In GONNER 2, our altruistic and unexpected hero Ikk is back,” the press release reads. “And this time Death needs his help. Her lair has been taken over by a mysterious presence and she needs Ikk to take...
Friday12th Jun 2020
News PS5 Fans Dream of an All Black Console with These Mock-Ups
Paint it black
So, what do you think of PlayStation 5's predominantly white colour scheme? As with the DualSense PS5 controller, the console adopts a two-tone look that's pretty polarising, especially coming off the matte black PS4. It's a bold, risky new direction for the hardware, and as such, not everyone is going to love it. As you might...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Remake Lets You Prioritise Visuals or Frame Rate
Two different modes
It feels so good to finally say that the Demon's Souls PlayStation 5 remake is officially a thing. Announced during Sony's PS5 games reveal event last night, it blew our socks off with an announcement trailer for the ages. We don't know when we'll get our hands on it just yet, but Bluepoint Games' latest project will give us the...
News PS5 Size Appears to Be Huge As the Internet Estimates Dimensions
Nothing official yet
How big is PlayStation 5? How much room will PS5 take up in your living space? If we're to believe a bunch of fan-made estimates, Sony's next-gen console is shaping up to be a real giant. The company has yet to share official dimensions of the standard PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, so we don't know the exact measurements right...
News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Testing Still Underway for 'Over 4000' PS4 Games
Sony reiterates
Despite what you may have heard, backwards compatibility isn't as simple as flicking a switch and having all of your old games work on your new console. Extensive testing needs to be carried out in order to ensure that current-gen software runs correctly on next-gen hardware, and Sony is still in the process of setting up "over 4000"...
News Sony on PS5 Fan Noise: 'A Great Deal of Effort' Has Gone into Making PS5 Quieter than PS4
Let's hope it works
We already know that the PS5 has been designed with an innovative new cooling system in mind, and Sony has reiterated that a lot has been done to make the next-gen system as quiet as possible. In an interview with The Guardian, Sony Europe boss Simon Rutter says "a great deal of effort" has gone into making sure that the PS5 is...
Gallery Demon's Souls PS5 Screenshots Are Mind-Blowing
Better than you remember
Good lord, and we thought Shadow of the Colossus looked amazing. The remake masters over at Bluepoint Games have outdone themselves this time, rebuilding legendary From Software action RPG Demon's Souls from the ground up on PlayStation 5. The in-game screenshots below are quite frankly stunning, and it's pretty amazing to...
News The Last of Us 2 Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS4
78.52GB in total
If you've pre-ordered a digital version of The Last of Us: Part II through the PlayStation Store, you might want to check your console notifications. The game is now available for pre-load on PlayStation 4, taking us one step closer to that coveted release date of 19th June 2020. You'll be pre-loading version 1.02 of the Naughty...
News Star Wars: Squadrons Reveal Trailer Confirmed for Monday
Take to the skies
Update: The EA Star Wars Twitter account has now confirmed that Star Wars: Squadrons is real and an official announcement trailer will drop on Monday at 8am PT / 4pm BST. We will, of course, cover the reveal here on Push Square when the time arrives. Original story: Who
Gallery Demon's Souls Comparison Screenshots Show Epic PS5 Upgrade
Side-by-side
Demon’s Souls is one of the most beloved PlayStation 3 games, and it’s getting a new lease of life on the PlayStation 5 courtesy of a Bluepoint remake. The initial trailer revealed an enormous upgrade, but seeing some side-by-side comparisons with the original demonstrates just how far we’ve come. Full credit must go to Dark...
Gallery PS5's Design Is Unorthodox But Unforgettable
A new kind of console
We’ve had a few hours to solidify our thoughts on the PlayStation 5’s hardware design, and we’re going to need a little longer. This is the boldest, strangest console that Sony has ever cooked up, but it’s certainly memorable, isn’t it? Remember, you’ll be able to purchase the next-gen system with or without a 4K...
Gallery Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Swings High in PS5 Screenshots
Spidey-sense is tingling
Perhaps the biggest shock of Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal presentation is that Insomniac Games is working on a new Marvel’s Spider-Man game starring Miles Morales – and it’s due out later this year. While we don’t know much about the game yet, these new screenshots captured on next-gen hardware should whet your...
News PS5's Media Remote Is Super Slick, Includes a Microphone
TV, TV, TV
Whether you plan to purchase the PlayStation 5 with a Blu-ray disc drive or the all-digital option, there’s a good chance you’ll end up doing more with your console than simply playing games. Fortunately, Sony has a solution for all of your multimedia needs ready at launch: an official remote controller, which is part of the...
Not an expansion or remaster
Update: And now developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a standalone PS5 game. The studio will apparently have more to share in the future. Original story: Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been the source of much confusion following a very vague, and to be frank, poorly worded...
Round Up What Was Announced at Sony's PS5 Games Reveal Event?
Every PS5 game announcement
We finally know a handful of PlayStation 5 games which will complement the console on its launch later this year and some titles arriving afterwards. That's thanks to the digital broadcast Sony just hosted, titled the Future of Gaming event. It's been a long time coming, especially after the Japanese giant teased us with...
Review Desperados III - Sneaky Cowboy RTS Mostly Delivers
Tactical Western? This is the best 'un
Desperados III doesn't have much competition for the title of best cowboy-themed real-time tactical stealth game on the PlayStation 4, but that doesn't mean developer Mimimi Games is happy to take the accolade by default. This is a well crafted strategy game and one that is easy to recommend to fans of the...
News PS5 Memes Are Rife as the Internet Reacts to Console Reveal
It's everything but a console
Nothing can escape the internet's desire to meme. Everything is a potential candidate for hilarity -- especially if an object looks remotely like a different object. Through rudimentary image editing, we can all revel in the shared joy of poking fun at pretty much anything. And yes, that inevitably includes PlayStation...
Talking Point Did the PS5 Games Reveal Event Meet Your Expectations?
Did it live up to the hype?
Following up on Sony's deep dive into the PlayStation 5's architecture in March, the hardware manufacturer has now revealed just a selection of the next-gen titles coming to the console at launch and beyond. Done via a digital showcase, we now know that the likes of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Is a Remaster of the 2018 Game with New Content
Takes advantage of PS5
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales was one of the more surprising announcements Sony made at its PlayStation 5 games reveal event last night, but what actually is it? Is this an entirely new, full-length game? Or is it something more akin to InFAMOUS: First Light on PlayStation 4? Well, we now have our answer and it may...
Review Beyond Blue - An Ocean Exploration Sim with a Surprising Amount Below the Surface
The underwater world is your oyster
Following on from the likes of Endless Ocean and Subnautica, Beyond Blue is an underwater exploration game in which you control a human diver. That diver is Mirai and, along with a team of fellow marine scientists, it’s her job to investigate various underwater landscapes with the hope of better understanding...
News PS5 Price: Sony Emphasising Value for Next-Gen Format
How low can you go?
Sony’s yet to announce the price of the PlayStation 5, but boss Jim Ryan appears to be preparing fans for a costly console. Speaking with the BBC, the executive wouldn’t be drawn on specifics, but hinted that it’s emphasising “value as opposed to price”. He said: “We must be more attentive than ever before to ensure...
Round Up The Last of Us 2 Reviews Make it One of the Best Rated PS4 Games Ever
We'll go through with this
Reviews for The Last of Us: Part II have finally arrived exactly a week before launch and, well, they make for very, very impressive reading. The PlayStation 4 exclusive, which acts as a swan song for the current-gen console alongside Ghost of Tsushima currently has an incredible Metacritic rating of 96. This makes it the...
News PS5 Reveal Event a Massive Success for Sony, Peaks At Over 7 Million Viewers
Super impressive stats
The PS5 reveal event has come and gone. The presentation, which lasted a little over an hour, showcased a bunch of next-gen games and gave us our very first look at the console itself. Just going by the English language broadcast that we watched on YouTube, it was immediately clear that a lot of people tuned into this thing --...
News Ghost of Tsushima Manga Posters Are Utterly Jaw-Dropping, Perfect Phone Backgrounds
From Afro Samurai artist
Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch has revealed a series of illustrated posters based on the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, and they are unbelievably good. They're crafted by Takashi Okazaki, a Japanese artist perhaps best known as the creator of Afro Samurai. Okazaki was also the character designer on Furi, the...
Gallery Horizon Forbidden West Is a PS5 Stunner in First Screens
A return to Guerrilla Games' universe
There’s no question Horizon Forbidden West is the best-looking PlayStation 5 game showcased thus far, and while we’re still waiting for more details and information about its storyline, we’ll allow you to feast on this first batch of screenshots – captured directly from Sony’s next-gen hardware...
News PS5 Digital Edition Exists for Consumers Who 'Purchase Solely Digitally'
Jim Ryan on PS5's hardware strategy
Surprising many fans at the PlayStation 5 event was the reveal of the console itself, and it's certainly a striking bit of kit. Whatever you think of the white and black console, Sony also surprised us with a second SKU of the next-gen machine -- a Digital Edition, one without a disc drive. We weren't necessarily...
Reaction PS5 Reveal Event Plays to Sony's Strengths
First-party fire
As far as introductions go, it’s hard to imagine one much stronger than PlayStation 5’s long-anticipated reveal presentation. Where the PlayStation 4 was introduced to the world with, well, Killzone: Shadow Fall and Knack, Sony really went to town with its first slate of next-gen releases: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales,...
Gallery Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Looks Like a Real Dimension Shift on PS5
Good-looking Lombax
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks amazing in the above trailer, but even in screenshots, it's an absolute blinder. Take a look at them yourself below -- Insomniac Games has outdone itself here. The level of detail is ludicrous on every object and character. We're so excited to see Ratchet & Clank return on PlayStation...
News We're Just Getting Started with PS5 Software, Says Sony
Bringing the big guns
Reel off the titles that Sony announced for the PlayStation 5 during its reveal event overnight, and it makes for startling reading: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Gran Turismo 7, Demon’s Souls, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – and these are just the highlights. The crazy thing is that, as PlayStation boss Jim Ryan...
Gallery Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Screens Are Pure Car Porn
Racing glory
Gran Turismo 7 is the simulation racer many have been waiting a generation for. Launching on the PlayStation 5, it appears to be building upon the basis of Gran Turismo Sport – but it’s got a full, single player campaign. That should please old-school fans who were disappointed by its absence in the PlayStation 4 release. It also...
News Resident Evil Village Is Optimised for Next-Gen with No Load Times
More action-focused
Resident Evil Village was only officially announced a few hours ago and Capcom has already decided to share a few more interesting details on the PlayStation 5 project. As part of a developer message, producers Tsuyoshi Kanda and Pete Fabiano explain how the title is optimised for the next generation of consoles as it takes a...
News Gran Turismo 7 Takes Full Advantage of the PS5 DualSense Controller
3D audio, haptic feedback
Who knows when it'll arrive, but Gran Turismo 7 is coming to PlayStation 5 at some point in the future. And when it does, it looks like the real driving simulator will be making full use of the next-gen features Sony's new console has to offer. It'll support 3D audio, which we're sure will sound excellent through the use of...
News Warner Bros' Gaming Division Appears to Be Up for Sale
Price is $4 billion if you're interested
Warner Bros’ gaming division is more exciting than it’s ever been, with Mortal Kombat at its strongest, a long-awaited Harry Potter game on the horizon, and an unannounced project from Rocksteady in the works. But it seems that parent company AT&T is eager to get out of the business, and has put the...
Feature The Results for Our PS5 Predictions Quiz Are In
How did you do?
A couple of days before the highly anticipated PS5 reveal event, we published a classic Push Square predictions quiz, asking our community to make educated guesses about what would be shown during the presentation. The quiz was made up of 20 yes or no questions, and now that the showcase is done and dusted, the results are in. So,...
News Remedy Confirms a PS5 Version of Control Is in the Works
Little info to go on
It wasn't part of Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event last night so this tidbit of news might have gotten lost amongst all the excitement. Remedy has confirmed that it will be bringing Control to PS5 with a native version which we assume will take advantage of all the new bells and whistles the next-gen console brings...
Gallery Destruction AllStars Is PS5's Big Multiplayer Card
On-wheels, on-foot
Sony’s said that it wants to do much better with multiplayer games, and Destruction AllStars looks to be its big online play for the PlayStation 5. Developed by ex-Bizarre Creations staffers at Lucid Games, the title appears to depict a kind of future sport where colourful characters compete both on-foot and behind-the-wheel...
Gallery Astro's Playroom Is a Free, Utterly Adorable PS5 Game
Bot brilliance
Astro’s Playroom is almost guaranteed to be one of the most entertaining PlayStation 5 launch games, and the great news is that you won’t have to pay a penny to play it. The title – which is designed to be a showcase of the DualSense controller’s features and functions – will come pre-loaded on your system, and will take you...
News In Case You Missed It, Here's a Bad Ass PS5 Controller Trailer
Common DualSense
We already know pretty much everything there is to know about the DualSense controller, but here’s a reminder of its features and functions. The video debuted during last night’s PlayStation 5 reveal event, and does its best to demonstrate features such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and of course the new o
Gallery Returnal Is a PS5 Roguelike with an Ever-Changing World
From arcade specialists Housemarque
Returnal doesn’t look like your typical Housemarque title, but the Finnish studio has been itching to do something different for quite some time. Billed as a cross between a roguelike and a third-person shooter (with some bullet hell thrown in for good measure), the hook is that the title changes each time you...
Gallery Sackboy Looks Adorable As Ever in Big Adventure's PS5 Screenshots
LittleBigComeback
Who would have predicted that we’d see the return of Sackboy during Sony’s big PlayStation 5 presentation? The adorable mascot will mark his comeback with an all-new outing designed by Sumo Digital, and while it’s not necessarily a next-gen visual feast, this initial batch of assets reveals that the hero hasn’t shed his...
News May 2020 NPD: Coronavirus Impact Continues Video Game Sales Surge
Almost $1 billion
Video game sales in the United States were up an unfathomable 52 per cent year-over-year in May 2020, according to the latest NPD report. Total industry spend reached almost $1 billion, which is just short of the $1.2 billion record set in May 2008. That was the month that Grand Theft Auto IV released, but the aging Grand Theft...
Thursday11th Jun 2020
Why can't you download games and updates on PS4?
Why can't you download a PlayStation 4 game or update when there should be enough room on the hard drive? How come your PS4 won't let you download any new PS4 games or patches? When you go to download or install a new game or patch for your PS4, sometimes it might claim you don't have enough space in...
News PS5 £599 Retail Listing Is an Error, Says Amazon UK
Not a real deal
Update (11/6/20): The PS5 console listing has been labelled an error in an official statement from Amazon UK. Speaking with IGN, a spokesperson for the retailer confirmed "This was an error", saying it "was priced as a dummy product with a dummy price". Mystery solved, then -- as we suspected, it's a fake product listing created...
News PS5 Console Revealed, Standard and Digital Only Edition
Next-gen is here
Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5, but that's not all. There will actually be two versions of the PS5: the standard edition that has a disc drive, and the digital edition, which doesn't have a disc drive. The latter will be the cheaper option. What do you think of Sony's next-gen console? We'll update this article...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season Four Is Out Now, But Fans Are Angry
32.5GB update on PS4
What's that? Push Square has written another article about the state of patches in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? As Walter White in Breaking Bad would say: "You're goddamn right." After Activision delayed Season Four in support of the Black Lives Matter protests, the content in question has now dropped onto Pla
News Yes, the PS5 Can Be Placed On Its Side
Horizontal or vertical
Are you wondering whether the PlayStation 5 can actually be placed sideways? All of the initial promotional material for Sony's next-gen console showed the machine in an upright position, leading many fans to question whether it has to be positioned vertically. Fortunately, that's not the case. Sony has released a couple of...
Guide What Time Is the PS5 Games Reveal Event?
Dates, times, and where to watch
Sony has finally announced what we've all been waiting for: a proper look at PlayStation 5 games. The fabled PS5 reveal event is very nearly upon us, and it promises to give us our first real glimpse at next generation software. It's pretty exciting. So, when is it all going down? What games will be shown? We're...
News You Can Auto-Join the PS5 Reveal Event on Your PS4
Don't miss a thing
Are you a bit forgetful? Do you get carried away with your games? Well, Sony’s set up a cheeky option which will ensure you don’t miss a single second of its PlayStation 5 reveal event – by Auto-Joining you to the livestream. You’ll find The Future of Gaming livestream under the Events tab on the PlayStation 4’s main...
News PS5's New Wireless Headset Will Let You Enjoy Peerless 3D Audio
Hear this
One of the PlayStation 5’s headline features is its 3D audio functionality, so Sony would be remiss not to release a killer headset alongside the console later this year. Fortunately, it’s announced the gorgeous Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, which is an updated version of the cans that it’s been peddling alongside the PlayStation 4 for...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Composer Tweets About PS5 Event, Fans Lose Their Minds
Aloy, Aloy
Will Horizon Zero Dawn 2 -- or whatever it ends up being called -- be announced at tonight's PS5 event? It's always seemed like a relatively strong possibility given developer Guerrilla Games' penchant for pushing PlayStation tech, and now we've been handed what could be the biggest hint yet. "Excited! Wonder what they will be showing...
News XIII Remake Seemingly Launches This November on PS4
Finally
It's kind of crazy to think that the PlayStation 4 remake of XIII was originally scheduled to launch all the way back in November 2019. It was delayed into this year and now, six months into 2020, we now know when we'll be able to get our hands on it. This PlayStation 2 classic is coming back on 10th November 2020 if listings for a limited...
Live Watch the PS5 Games Reveal Event Right Here
The future of gaming
The future of gaming starts now, with Sony's long-awaited PS5 Games Reveal event. This is being billed as an hour-long look at the project in production for the PlayStation 5, with gameplay and trailers certain to take centre stage. The livestream will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST, and you can savour every...
News Crash Bandicoot Merch Hints at New Game Ahead of PS5 Reveal Event
Bandicoot's back
Rumours and speculation of a brand new Crash Bandicoot game have been swirling for quite some time now, and it looks like fans may finally get their wish at today's PlayStation 5 reveal event. A new line of merchandise for the bandicoot has leaked, suggesting that the reveal of the new title is just around the corner. The...
News GTA V Is Coming to PS5 with an Enhanced Edition, GTA Online Free for PS Plus Members
The game that never ends
Grand Theft Auto V is coming to PlayStation 5. The very first announcement made during Sony's PS5 reveal event, the enormous Rockstar title is getting an "expanded and enhanced" edition on the next-gen machine in 2021. It started on PS3, survived the entire PS4 gen, and now it's hitting PS5 -- there's no stopping this...
News New Transformers Game Is Rolling Out on PS4 in October
More than meets the eye
Bandai Namco's dropped a teaser trailer for a new Transformers game. It's called Transformers: Battlegrounds, and going by the footage, it appears to be some sort of strategy title. The official description reads: "As evil Megatron closes in on the Allspark, Bumblebee and the Autobots need a new commander to help save Earth...
News PS5's New 1080p Camera Is Super Cute
Broadcast yourself
Alongside the announcement of the PlayStation 5’s hardware design, Sony also announced a slew of accessories, including an uber-cute camera. Seemingly set to launch alongside the system later this year, the dual 1080p lenses will allow you to broadcast yourself alongside your “epic gameplay moments”. It has a clasp shell...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Announced for PS5, Holiday 2020
Next generation
Well we didn't see this coming. Sony announced Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales during its PS5 event. It's simply described as "a new adventure from Insomniac Games". It's coming to the next-gen console supposedly at launch, in holiday 2020. You can get a quick glimpse at the game thanks to above trailer. It looks good.
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Brings the Duo Back on PS5
Insomniac returns to beloved series
The rumours were true: Ratchet & Clank are back. Announced during the PS5 reveal event, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a brand new adventure coming to PlayStation 5, and it looks stunning in the debut trailer above. There aren't too many details to go on right now, but it looks as though a big component...
News Alex Kidd Returns to Miracle World on PS4 in 2021
No kidding
The current generation is rife with retro remakes and remasters, but they don't get much more retro than this. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX has been announced for PlayStation 4, and it's a full remake of the character's very first game. It dates back to 1986 on SEGA's Master System, and it's now getting a major facelift for a modern...
News 'Tough-As-Nails' Action RPG Mortal Shell Still Set for 2020 on PS4, Gets New Gameplay
See you in shell
A quick update on Mortal Shell, the supposedly super tough action RPG from developer Cold Symmetry: it's still due to release in 2020 on PlayStation 4. The game reappeared as part of IGN's Summer of Gaming livestream, and got a decent chunk of new gameplay footage thanks to the 16-minute developer interview that we've embedded...
News Stray Is a Cyberpunk Adventure Where You Play as a Cat, Pounces onto PS5 in 2021
Meow
Stray is a gorgeous looking adventure game set in a cyberpunk city full of robots... And you play as a cat. The title was announced during Sony's PS5 reveal event via the trailer that we've embedded above. It's got a great feeling to it, and we honestly can't wait to see more. Stray is a PS5 console exclusive, and it's arriving in 2021.
News Square Enix Reveals PS5 Console Exclusive Project Athia
A gorgeous action game
Square Enix has announced Project Athia -- a working title for what looks like an action game. It's being "designed for PlayStation 5" according to the above trailer. It certainly looks pretty, but with no release date, there's no telling how long it'll be until we're actually playing this. What do you think of Project Athia?...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix Leaks Online, Promises More Characters and Tracks
Yay?
Did anybody really ask for a sequel to Nickelodeon Kart Racers? The PlayStation 4 title had potential given the vast catalogue of toons to draw from, but the end result was disappointing. It just wasn't up to scratch, with hardly any characters and zero voice work. Amazingly, it seems a follow-up is around the corner, as an Australian rating...
News Everybody's Talking About Insomniac Games Ahead of PS5's Reveal
Ratcheting up the tension
The newest member of Sony’s Worldwide Studios is actually one of PlayStation’s oldest partners, and the web is awash with Insomniac Games speculation right now. There have been strong rumours regarding a new Ratchet & Clank project for many years, but it seems many expect the title to be revealed for the PlayStation...
News Little Devil Inside Is a PS5 Console Exclusive Action RPG
With a semi-open world
Shown during Sony's PS5 reveal event, Little Devil Inside is billed as "an action-adventure RPG with survival elements set in an atmospheric, semi-open world". It looks really promising in the trailer that we've embedded above, and it's a console exclusive on PS5. We're looking forward to seeing more of this, but what about...
News Horizon Forbidden West Brings Post-Apocalyptic Wonder to PS5
Aloy returns
It’s perhaps the most obvious of all PlayStation 5 reveals, but Horizon Forbidden West is the latest project from Guerrilla Games, bringing Aloy’s imaginative post-apocalyptic world to Sony’s next-gen console. The trailer shows the heroine embarking on an all-new adventure, filled with robo-dinos and some of the most vibrant grass...
News Returnal Is a Brand New Game from Housemarque for PS5
Caught in a loop
We had a feeling Housemarque would show up at the PlayStation 5 reveal event, and we weren't disappointed. It's new game, Returnal, has been announced for PS5, and it looks like a bit of a departure from the studio's usual stuff. It stars a woman who appears to be stranded on an alien planet and caught in an infinite time loop. The...
News Astro's Playroom Is a Free PS5 Platformer That Comes Pre-Loaded on the Console
A new kind of rescue mission
Astro Bot Rescue Mission is one of the most fun games you can find for PlayStation VR, and Astro’s Playroom looks to be a spiritual successor designed to showcase the features and functions of Sony’s next-gen hardware. You’ll get a copy of this for free, pre-loaded on your console at launch. “Explore four...
News Breath of the Wild Inspired Windbound Gets New Gameplay, Still on Course for PS4 in August
Need a bigger boat
The lovely looking Windbound was first announced for PlayStation 4 back in April, and now The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-esque title has a brand new gameplay trailer. A lot of stuff gets shown despite its brief length, like exploration, hunting, and sailing.
News Goodbye Volcano High Is a PS5, PS4 Game Where Dinosaurs Go to School
Console exclusive
Sony's PlayStation 5 games reveal event played host to a surprising amount of indie titles, one of which was Goodbye Volcano High. Also coming to PlayStation 4 next year, this console exclusive is about friendly dinosaurs who go to school like any usual human being would do. Yeah, you read that correctly. The game's Steam listing...
News Resident Evil Village Confirmed for PS5, Coming 2021
The rumours were true
After months of rumours and speculation, Capcom lifted the lid on Resident Evil: Village. Yes, that is the official title and it's coming to PlayStation 5 next year. It represents a major departure for the series with witchcraft, mythical monsters, and more stalkers than ever before. The trailer we've embedded above concludes...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Is a Stunning Action Adventure Coming to PS5
Developed by Ember Lab
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a brand new game heading to PlayStation 5. It comes from indie studio Ember Lab, and the visuals on display are beautiful. It's an action adventure title starring the titular Kena, a girl who can befriend and command a small species known as the Rot. Cute name. Details are thin on the ground but...
News Demon's Souls Remake on PS5 Is Real
Brave soul, who fears not death
Yep, it's happening. They're remaking Demon's Souls. It's a PlayStation 5 exclusive developed by Bluepoint Games in partnership with Japan Studio, just as the rumours have been saying for months now. The game got an announcement trailer during Sony's PS5 reveal showcase, in which the title's opening is remade...
News Gran Turismo 7 Is Real, Confirmed for PS5
Get driving
Yep, it's real. Gran Turismo 7 has been confirmed for PlayStation 5 with a lengthy trailer during Sony's next-gen game reveal event. It turns out that pulled logo was correct after all and gameplay looked absolutely fantastic in motion. We've embedded the announcement trailer above for your viewing pleasure, so make sure you let us know...
News Pragmata Is a Brand New IP From Capcom, Coming to PS5 in 2022
That's a long way away
This seems like one for the future. Capcom has announced a brand new IP called Pragmata and it's coming to PlayStation 5 in the year 2022. The trailer above gives little away, but it appears to revolve around space as an astronaut takes a little girl to the moon. Yeah, your guess is as good as ours. Let's hope it doesn't turn...
News Ghostwire Tokyo Becomes PS5 Console Exclusive in New Gameplay Trailer
Coming 2021
Originally announced at Bethesda's E3 2019 press conference, Ghostwire Tokyo has reappeared as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, launching next year for the next-gen system. The PlayStation Blog post reads: "Tango Gameworks has taken full advantage of the power of the PS5’s next-gen hardware to create a stunning, immersive, and...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Is a Full Blown Platformer Heading to PS5
All play, no create
Well, this was unexpected. We thought LittleBigPlanet was done, but it seems Sackboy will have a life outside that franchise. He's getting a brand new game for PlayStation 5, and it's called Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Unlike the LittleBigPlanet games, this appears to be a bonafide 3D platformer for up to four players. It's being...
News Bugsnax Is the Next Game from Octodad Dev, Coming to PS5
Half bug, half snack
There were blockbuster announcements during the PlayStation 5 reveal event, and then there were games like Bugsnax. Developed by Young Horses, the team behind the wonderful Octodad: Dadliest Catch, this bright-eyed, colourful game is heading to PS5, and it looks delicious. It has the same lighthearted tone as Octodad and looks...
News Jett: The Far Shore Is an Intriguing Space Faring Adventure Landing on PS5 and PS4 This Year
Timed exclusive
This is one of the more left-field announcements made during the PS5 reveal. Jett: The Far Shore is a cross-gen narrative adventure arriving on PS4 and PS5 in 2020. In it, you'll play as Mei, who embarks into space in order to search for a brighter future on a far flung ocean planet. It's hard to grasp exactly how this game will...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Gameplay Is 15 Minutes of Turn-Based Mayhem
Feel the power
Yakuza: Like a Dragon represents a major departure for the franchise, but according to reviews of the Japanese version at least, it's still a really great game. The western version is currently scheduled to launch at the end of this year, it's even an Xbox Series X launch title, and this lengthy slice of footage is our best look at...
News Solar Ash Is a New PS5 Game from the Makers of Hyper Light Drifter
Coming 2021
We were wondering what would come next from developer Heart Machine -- it wouldn't be easy to follow up the excellent Hyper Light Drifter. It turns out that game is Solar Ash, a PlayStation 5 title that looks like a natural evolution for the studio. It keeps a similar colour scheme to HLD, but Solar Ash adopts a smooth visual style in...
News Metal: Hellsinger Is a Rhythm FPS Coming to PS5 and PS4 Next Year
Slay to the beat
It's not every day you see a heavy metal rhythm game posing as a DOOM-style first person shooter, but here we are. Metal: Hellsinger is basically exactly that -- a game about murdering countless demons to the beat of a heavy metal soundtrack. Fortunately, it's one of those games that makes sense the moment you see it in action. In...
News Dishonored Dev's Deathloop Will Make Its Console Debut on PS5
Groundhog day
Deathloop, the new first-person shooter from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios, will make its console debut on the PlayStation 5 this holiday. That means you won't be able to play it on any other system, aside from PC. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Bethesda’s Anne Lewis explained: “Deathloop puts you in the role of Colt, a...
News NBA 2K21 Reveals Just How Much Sweat PS5 Can Render
It's a lot
You know damn well this is a next-gen NBA 2K21 trailer, because it’s got Zion Williamson bouncing a ball and sweating more than… No, we could have made a crude joke, but we’re not going to go there. The game’s due out this year on PlayStation 5.
News Hitman 3 Scales the Top of the World on PS5, PS4 Next Year
Agent 47 returns
Agent 47 will put his shiny skinhead to use one more time on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next year, when Hitman 3 concludes the World of Assassination trilogy in January 2021. As with Hitman 2, you’ll be able to port all locations from the previous versions into the threequel, while new missions will involve a skyscraper...
News Oddworld: Soulstorm Brings Abe to Both PS5 and PS4
Follow me
We already knew about Oddworld: Soulstorm, the ambitious follow-up to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. However, it's now been confirmed as a cross-gen game, coming to both PlayStation 4 and PS5. We've also been treated to a fantastic new trailer, which really plays up the cinematic style of this new adventure. It sounds like gameplay is going to...
News Godfall Gets a PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Lookin' God
Some of us were expecting a Godfall gameplay blowout during Sony's PS5 reveal event, but all we actually got was the brief trailer that we've embedded above. Still, the glimpse of gameplay that we do have looks very promising, as player characters hack, slash, and dodge their way through some cool looking enemies. The combat looks...
News Destruction AllStars Brings Vehicular Carnage to PS5
Smashy smashy
Destruction AllStars has been announced for PlayStation 5. Coming from developer Lucid Games, the title is an arcadey destruction derby style game set in futuristic arenas. It's set up like a glitzy sporting event, but has combatants causing serious damage to each other's vehicles. It also looks like you'll be going on-foot,...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology Delays Little Hope to Fall 2020
Because of COVID-19
The Dark Pictures Anthology, which kicked off with the rather mediocre Man of Medan last year, has decided to delay its second instalment to ensure it can deliver the best possible experience. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope will now arrive in late 2020 as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Pete Samuels, CEO...
Wednesday10th Jun 2020
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Reportedly Launching Fall 2020
N7 heaven
Following trusted reports that the Mass Effect Trilogy is finally being remastered for current-gen consoles, a new article from Gamereactor says that, as far as they know, the collection is set to launch this Fall. The supposed timing would come as no real surprise given that we're on the cusp of a new console generation, and Gamereactor...
News Naughty Dog Acknowledges Inspiration for The Last of Us 2 Commercial's Song
Ironically stolen from her album Stolen
Update: Naughty Dog's vice president Neil Druckmann has admitted that it took inspiration from Lotte Kestner's cover of True Faith for The Last of Us: Part II's commercial. Writing on Twitter, he said: "Due to an oversight on our end, she wasn't credited as intended. Our deep apologies, we are rectifying this...
News PS Vita Exclusive Persona 4 Golden Is Jumping to PC, No Word on PS4
Come on, Atlus
Update: Typical. Just seconds after publishing this article, an icon and banner for Persona 4 Golden's Steam page have been found. Safe to say this is no longer a rumour. What's more, Gematsu reports that Persona 4 Golden is releasing on the 13th June for PC. Sadly, there's still no word on a PS4 port. Original story:...
News Become Both Man and Beast in Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood on PS4
Based off tabletop RPG
Who doesn't want to be a werewolf? We're sure there's a couple amongst you who would turn your nose up, but for those who do take a fancy to the taste of blood, Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood appears to be right up your alley. This supposed action RPG is coming to PlayStation 4 and we've embedded the announcement...
News New PlayStation Store Sale Has Some Great PS4 Game Deals
Alien! Judgment! Dishonored!
If Sony's Days of Play sale hasn't already emptied your digital wallet of cash, the latest PlayStation Store sale might just do that. This new sale is live now across the EU storefront, but the US counterpart still seems to be playing catch up in some areas. It brings with it PlayStation 4 deals through until midnight on...
News Today's Resident Evil Announcement Was a Whole Load of Nothing
Platinum rank
A few weeks ago, you may have seen some parts of the internet getting a little bit excited about a supposed Resident Evil announcement planned for today. Some thought the reveal was sure to be Resident Evil 8, while others made sure to keep their feet on the ground. And, well, those who fall into the latter category have once again...
Feature Predict Sony's PS5 Event with This Yes or No Quiz
Back in action
After what feels like an eternity of waiting, the PS5 event is finally happening. And to help everyone get into the spirit of things, we've prepared a Push Square classic: a predictions quiz comprising of 20 yes or no questions. That's right, we want you lot to predict what will happen during the showcase. We'll be taking a look back...
News Dead Space Writer Teases His Next Game for PS5 Reveal Event
But it's not Dead Space
Things are really starting to heat up, aren't they? A day before Sony's PlayStation 5 game reveal event, rumours and teases are starting to pop up all over the place. Overnight, speculation surrounding Housemarque's next title pointed it towards becoming a PS5 launch game and now the writer behind Dead Space has all but...
News Some First Party Studios Don't Know What Sony's PS5 Console Looks Like
Allegedly
What will the PlayStation 5 console look like? Our community has had its say, but we're none the wiser on what form the real deal will take. The DualSense controller may offer some clues with its two-tone design, but other than that and an
News PS5 Now Has Its Own Custom Twitter Hashtags
Trendy
If you’re a Twitter user, there are two new hashtags you may want to start incorporating into your tweets. A day before the hotly-anticipated PlayStation 5 game event reveal, you can now customise your posts with a lovely, little DualSense controller. That'll happen if you simply include either the #PS5 or #PlayStation5 hashtags. This is...
News Observer: System Redux Details Its PS5 Upgrades in Gameplay Trailer
4K, Ray-Tracing, HDR, 60 FPS
Bloober Team's Observer is getting a PlayStation 5 remaster at some point in the future, and in an attempt to detail just some of the next-gen enhancements it brings with it, the developer debuted a new 10-minute gameplay trailer at IGN's Summer of Gaming event. Titled Observer: System Redux, make sure you whack up the...
Rumour Resogun Dev Housemarque Targeting PS5 Launch
Could be some-Fin special
Sony and Housemarque have been BFFs for a ridiculous length of time, so it’s perhaps not particularly surprising to learn that the pair may be partnering on a PlayStation 5 project – especially considering ex-Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida visited the Finnish firm last year. European website Game Re
News Get Hyped with the Launch Trailer for The Last of Us 2
Short but sweet
The Last of Us: Part II has been in development for a heck of a long time, but it's very nearly here. Announced all the way back in 2016, the sequel has suffered delays and leaks in the run up to release. Today, we're just over a week away from playing the final game. As is the norm these days, Sony has put out a launch trailer for...
Random The Last of Us 2 Story Trailer Rebuilt in Impressive LEGO Animation
Throwing bricks
For as bleak as the original game is, The Last of Us: Part II looks like it's taking things down an even darker path. Naughty Dog's latest, which is just over a week away now, has had a handful of trailers, and they all depict a grim world full of violence. It's the last thing you'd associate with something as harmless and colourful...
News Chivalry 2 Brings Cross-Gen Medieval Battles to PS5, PS4
Crossing blades
Chivalry 2 was announced a while ago, but we're now starting to hear more about it as development heats up. It's the sequel to the cult hit first person medieval combat game, and it looks to be upping the ante in this latest trailer. It's pretty gruesome. The trailer reveals the game is heading to both PlayStation 4 and PS5. More...
News Media Molecule Announces DreamsCom, an In-Game Expo for Community Creations in Dreams
Livestreams! Developer updates! More!
Dreams is more than a typical PlayStation 4 game, and it's proving that wonderfully as time goes on. At the start of this year, we had The Impys, a rewards ceremony for creations made by the community, and the Dreamiverse continues to evolve in various interesting ways. The latest innovation is Dreams Community...
News No Man's Sky to Support Cross-Play Starting Tomorrow
Explore the galaxy together
The post-launch success story that is No Man's Sky has been incredibly well documented up to now, and those still playing the space explorer are about to receive yet another welcome feature. Starting tomorrow, Hello Games' biggest title to date will support cross-play across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This marks yet...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Seemingly Leaked Online with Key Art Image
Seems legit
Things are getting leaky all of a sudden. First, an image from EA's UFC 4 leaked online, and now it looks as though we have our first glimpse at the next instalment in the Call of Duty franchise. Rumours have been flying that the game is either a "gritty reboot" or a game set during the Cold War, but it seems certain that the Black Op
News 4K Footage of PS5 Games Will Follow 1080p, 30 Frames-Per-Second Reveal Event
Have some headphones handy
Update: While our first look at PlayStation 5's first roster of releases will be restricted to 1080p and 30 frames-per-second, Sony has confirmed that 4K footage will follow soon after. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, he clarified: "The broadcast will be 1080/30, but the majority of trailers will be in 4K on YouTube after...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Leaks Ahead of EA Play Live 2020
Almost ready to rumble
Looks like EA Sports will be re-entering the cage, as EA Sports UFC 4 appears to have leaked for the PlayStation 4 ahead of a probable EA Play Live 2020 unveiling. Patches for a “community feedback environment” for the release were spotted on Sony’s servers, suggesting some kind of beta is on the way in the very near...
Poll Predict The Last of Us 2 Review Scores
Another win for Sony?
The Last of Us: Part II is almost here. Naughty Dog's long awaited sequel is just over a week away from launch, and the reviews are due to drop on the 12th June. But how well do you think Sony's latest blockbuster will fare? That's what we're here to find out. If you're a longtime reader of Push Square, then you'll know that...
Feature Our PS5 Reveal Event Predictions, Hopes, and Dreams
Reach for the stars
It's here. It is finally here. This Thursday, Sony will unveil just a selection of the next-gen titles coming to PlayStation 5 at launch and beyond. And, naturally, we couldn't be more excited. To tap into the hype that we're sure you're revelling in too, we've decided to share a couple of our predictions, hopes, and dreams with...
News Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Finally Adds AI Teammates Next Month
Took your time
Remember Ghost Recon: Breakpoint? Ubisoft's follow-up to its hit, open world title Ghost Recon: Wildlands landed with a rather large thud last year and it doesn't seem to have done too much to change that since. Next month's update probably won't turn its fortunes around either, but at least the title is finally getting a feature...
News Destiny 2 on PS5 Is a Free Upgrade, Runs at 60 FPS, Has Cross-Play with PS4
Bungie confirms
As part of its latest livestream, Bungie has confirmed its plans for the next-gen version of Destiny 2. Those who own the game on PlayStation 4 will be able to upgrade for free on PlayStation 5, and the studio promises 60 frames-per-second on Sony's upcoming console. Nice. What's more, PS4 and PS5 players will be able to play...
News The Last of Us 2 Director Unsure of What's Next for Naughty Dog
New IP, or a sequel?
What game will Naughty Dog be working on next, once The Last of Us: Part II has hit store shelves? Well, it's safe to assume that the studio's multiplayer project will kick into full gear -- if it hasn't already -- but is the developer thinking about making another sequel, or something completely new? According to company vice...
Rumour Far Cry 6 Reveal Coming Next Month, Planned for Early 2021
At Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft recently announced that it will be hosting its own digital showcase next month in replacement of E3 2020, named Ubisoft Forward. Amongst the likes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion gameplay, the French publisher will also be announcing new next-gen games, and there's a good chance that one of them will be...
Mini Review Project Warlock - A Slick Homage to the Retro FPS
The 90s are back, baby
Over 25 years after Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM blasted it into the mainstream, the 90s FPS is revived by Project Warlock, a slick genre homage that benefits from modern improvements that make it near impossible to put down. Such additions include a between-level workshop where RPG upgrade points can be used to improve stats,...
News Sony Literally Wants You to Board the Hype Train with This The Last of Us 2 Ad
Ride of your life
Sony really goes to town with marketing for its major PlayStation releases, and that's no different for The Last of Us: Part II. The platform holder has brought us more traditional promotional material like this excellent TV spot, but it's also buying advertising space on public transport in certain areas. Yes, there's a Last of...
News The First Official The Last of Us Podcast Episode Is Available Now
Your watch is broken
At the end of last month, The Official The Last of Us Podcast was announced. Hosted by Christian Spicer, the podcast series promises to talk through the making of both the first game and the fast approaching The Last of Us Part II. It should be an interesting listen while you wait for 19th June to arrive. The first episode of...
Mini Review Evan's Remains - Pretty Puzzler Has a Story Worth Telling
Lust for life
The puzzle-platformer and visual novel genres probably couldn't be further apart from one another, but Evan's Remains is proof that the two can live in harmony. While it is by no means perfect, Maitan69 Studios' first major title is one well worth experiencing if you have even a passing interest in either style of game. Told entirely...
News The Last of Us 2 Day One Update Reportedly Adds Photo Mode
Model viewer too
We're exactly 10 days away from playing The Last of Us: Part II for ourselves, and according to an article which claims to have the details on the game's day one update, we'll be stopping to take in the view more often than not. Gear Nuke appears to have gotten its hands on what patch 1.01 brings with it, and that includes a Photo...
News DIRT 5 Career Mode Detailed, Features In-Game Podcast and Split-Screen Co-Op
Who do Nolan North and Troy Baker play?
After the straight-faced simulation of DiRT Rally 2.0, Codemasters is bringing a much more playful experience to the fore with DIRT 5. One of the main attractions in this new instalment, which will be released on both PlayStation 4 and PS5, is a fleshed out career mode. The studio has opened up about this...
News MMO-Inspired Indie Game CrossCode Comes to PS4 Next Month
Priced at $19.99
The PC gaming community has been raving about this one for a while now, so we've got fairly high expectations for CrossCode. Scheduled to launch on PlayStation 4 next month on 8th July, this 2D experience promises dungeons inspired by The Legend of Zelda and in-depth RPG customisation for a price of $19.99. The game also sports a...
News Bungie Commits to Destiny 2 with Expansions in 2021 and 2022
Say goodbye to Destiny 3
If you thought Bungie was prepping a Destiny 3 behind the scenes, you might want to think again. The developer has committed to its current looter shooter by announcing Destiny 2 expansions for both 2021 and 2022. Yes, Bungie just announced a piece of DLC that won't launch for another two years. It's a little bonkers,...
News Destiny 2: Beyond Light Confirmed for 22nd September
New element named Stasis
Bungie has announced the latest expansion to its looter shooter -- Destiny 2. Titled Destiny 2: Beyond Light, it comes to PlayStation 4 on 22nd September 2020, bringing with it a battle against the Darkness, a new villain, and an entirely new element which sits alongside Solar, Void, and Arc. It's called Stasis and this...
Monday8th Jun 2020
Guide The Hardest PS4 Platinum Trophies
What are the hardest Platinums on PS4?
Here at Push Square, we love a Platinum Trophy and we know you do too. You'll doubtless recall that we already ran an article on the easiest PS4 Platinum Trophies to bolster your collection with minimal effort, but what about the other end of the spectrum? What are the most difficult or time-consuming Platinums...
News PS5 Reveal Event Confirmed for This Week
It's happening (again)
Update: Following on from Twitch and later YouTube ads, Sony has now made an official announcement on the PlayStation Blog. The PS5 event is on, folks, and will air from 1PM PDT on Thursday, 11th June. You can find out more information on when and where to watch the PS5 reveal event through the link. Original Story:
News Gran Turismo Trademarks Filed on Original Date of PS5 Event
Is it one of Sony's big announcements?
Evidence is mounting for the announcement of the next Gran Turismo game for PlayStation 5. A few weeks ago, racing peripheral maker Next Level Racing seemingly outed the existence of Gran Turismo 7 in a social post. The company said it was a fan-made logo, and they denied any knowledge of the next instalment...
Mini Review 1971 Project Helios - A Tactical Title with an Interesting World
Don't get frostbite
A turn-based strategy game that takes a few pages out of XCOM’s book, 1971 Project Helios is a pretty solid excursion if you’re looking for a few hours of distraction. Presenting a post-apocalyptic world coated in ice and snow, you guide a collection of interesting characters through hordes of enemies to rescue a scientist...
News Square Enix Is Making an Action Game with Dragon's Dogma and Devil May Cry 5 Designer
Tell us more
Here's a juicy little story for you: Square Enix is currently recruiting for an action game, and it's already got Ryota Suzuki on board. Suzuki previously worked at Capcom, where he was a designer on Devil May Cry 5, and the gameplay lead for Dragon's Dogma. Suzuki is reportedly the 'battle director' on this new Square Enix project. We...
News Destiny 2: Season of Arrivals Leaks, Separate DLC Supposedly Coming 22nd September
Through Silver bundle
Tomorrow is a big day for Destiny 2. Bungie will be unveiling this fall's next expansion to the looter shooter and the season which bridges the gap between now and then kicks off straight after that livestream. However, it looks like the name of that content has already made its way onto the internet. Titled Season of Arrivals,...
Mini Review Monstrum - A Procedural Game of Horror Hide and Seek
Don't even breathe
Monstrum crafts a genuinely frightening game of procedurally generated hide and seek. As you awaken on a derelict cargo ship and explore its halls, it quickly becomes apparent something else is there with you. Monstrum falls under the run-and-hide genre of horror titles, giving you relatively little with which to defend yourself...
News The Next Need for Speed Game Is Now in Development
Heat gets cross-play
Last year's Need for Speed Heat wasn't the greatest return to form, but it did just enough to scrape a 7/10 in the Push Square review. It's a pretty good game, although developer Ghost Games will be taking more of a backseat for the franchise's next racing iteration as Criterion Studios heads up production. What's more, EA has...
News UK Sales Charts: Days of Play Promotion Boosts PS4 Exclusives Once Again
One final push
Sony's Days of Play sale is coming to an end today in the UK, but its impact on the charts is noticeable. As with last week, the latest physical chart sees a dramatic boost in sales for PlayStation 4 exclusives. Days Gone has fallen back to 11th, but The Last of Us Remastered has moved up a spot into eighth. Marvel's Spider-Man also...
News Skater XL Kickflips Onto PS4 a Little Later Than Expected
Delayed to late July
Electronic Arts appears to be almost hellbent on not developing Skate 4, so indie developers are producing their own take on the hotly-requested title in the meantime. Skater XL is one promising example, but we'll have to wait a little longer than originally expected to play it on PlayStation 4. Developer Easy Day Studios has...
News FIFA Crowd Noise Will Be Used for Premier League Football Once It Returns
Championes, championes
Premier League football is on track to return later this month, and Sky Sports has revealed that it'll be making use of crowd noise taken from FIFA to add some atmosphere to televised matches. As you may already know, the Premier League season was put on hold following the coronavirus outbreak over three months ago, but...
News Rock of Ages 3 Open Beta Rolls Out on PS4 Later This Month
Make and Break
Rock of Ages III: Make & Break is the third game in the overlooked series about smashing castles with boulders. It's heading to PlayStation 4 on 21st July after a delay, but if you fancy taking it for a spin beforehand, you're in luck. A beta test for the tower defence / platformer hybrid is coming up, and sign-ups are open now...
Sunday7th Jun 2020
Random Kid Playing Spider-Man PS4 Is the #Content You Need Right Now
Swing star
How about something a little more uplifting? This video went viral on social media over the weekend, as it shows a kid playing Marvel’s Spider-Man for the first time. The slick superhero title is hugely satisfying, and the boy is clearly having a blast as he gets to grips with Peter Parker and swings through New York City. The clip...
News Shuttered Studio Capcom Vancouver Pitched a Dino Crisis Reboot, Claims New Report
Resident Evil X, Onimusha too
Ever since Capcom began to remake its classic Resident Evil franchise with a faithful adaptation of Resident Evil 2, there has always been one other series that fans want to be brought back. It's Dino Crisis, of course, and with strong speculation of a Resident Evil 4 remake currently in the works, it doesn't look like...
Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About The Last of Us 2?
Are you really going to go through with this?
The Last of Us: Part II will finally release in approximately two weeks, and from Friday, 12th June at 12PM PDT, we’ll be able to talk about it. You can expect a full review on Push Square, and the usual accompanying content, such as videos and features. However, we want to try something different this...
Saturday6th Jun 2020
Quiz How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy VII?
Cloud your mind
Final Fantasy VII is one of the most beloved role-playing games of all time. Originally releasing on the PS1 back in 1997, it changed the landscape of the genre forever, and catapulted Square's series into mainstream stardom. But just how well do you know Final Fantasy VII? Is your knowledge worthy of SOLDIER? Or are you just a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 327
Get over here
Weekend? Again? It's been a bit of a weird week, hasn't it? But let's not linger on that for too long, and dig into your regularly scheduled WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I actually grabbed several games from the recent Days of Play sale, and I can't wait to tuck in. Blacksad: Under the Skin is definitely going to be one of my targets...
Friday5th Jun 2020
News Sounds Like Bloodborne Will Release on PC
And possibly PS5 as well
In news that’s sure to have Twitter in a twist, it sounds like Bloodborne will release on PC at some point in the future. This has been a recurring rumour for a while now, although the sources have always been shaky. Not much has changed on that front, although we like to think there’s no smoke without fire – and,...
Rumour Bluepoint Games Working on Both Demon's Souls Remake and Bloodborne Remaster for PS5
Sony event closer
Earlier today, rumours began to emerge that Bloodborne would be getting a PlayStation 5 remaster along with a PC version to boot. The speculation came from some pretty reliable sources, and in doing so, it appears to have given other outlets the confidence to speak out about what they know. Youtuber PC Gaming Inquisition is just o
Hands On The Last of Us 2's World-Building Is Almost Unmatched
Every store has a story
A large part of The Last of Us’ enduring appeal is just how real its vision of the apocalypse seemed. Naughty Dog took protagonists Joel and Ellie on a road-trip through the remnants of the United States, and every area had the fingerprints of its storytellers all over it. The focal point was, of course, the relationship...
News The Last of Us 2 Spoilers Don't Tell the Whole Story, 'False Things Out There'
"You don't know"
It feels like Naughty Dog can't catch a break at the moment when it comes to The Last of Us: Part II. From the unfortunate leak of various story details right the way through to yesterday's claims of stealing musical arrangements for the game's TV advert, the studio
Random PlayStation Fan Creates Amazing PS1 Boxart for PS4 Game Collection
Phwoar
There's a lot of nostalgia for the PlayStation 1's classic jewel casing and the boxart which came with them. The black labelling stands proudly on any shelf, so much so that some PlayStation fans are bringing the physical casing back with custom projects. Reddit user byllogan has turned their PlayStation 4 game collection into a homage to the...
News Australia Fines PlayStation $3.5 Million for Refusing Refunds on Digital Purchases
Breaking Australian Consumer Law rights
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe has been fined $3.5 million AUD after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) charged the company with misleading PlayStation Store customers. The Federal Court of Australia ordered the penalty "for making false and misleading representations on its...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Adds Black Lives Matter Screen
Also plans more stringent moderation
Those playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or its Battle Royale associate Call of Duty: Warzone will be met with a Black Lives Matter screen this week, as Activision and Infinity Ward pledge their voices to the movement. The splash appears during various loading screens, and is part of a wider push from the...
News Popular PC FPS Valorant Is Being 'Prototyped' for Consoles
Wasn't the focus out the gate
Riot Games' Valorant has certainly taken the PC community by storm over the past couple of months, serving up a compelling alternative to the likes of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It's now officially out as a 1.0 experience after an extended beta period, but it remains exclusive to the personal computer at the time...
News Guerrilla Collective Indie Game Show Postponed in Support of Black Lives Matter Movement
Coming next weekend
As you may have expected, Guerrilla Collective has joined countless other events with a delay. The show was originally scheduled to take place this weekend, from 6th to 8th June, but that's no longer the case. The indie games showcase, which is to be hosted by Kinda Funny's Greg Miller, released a statement on social media today...
News EA Play 2020 Postponed to 18th June in Support of BLM Protests
Important conversations taking place
Publisher Electronic Arts has made the difficult decision to postpone its EA Play 2020 event by a week so that more important voices can be heard during these difficult times. The digital showcase, which will hopefully play host to the announcement of a Mass Effect Trilogy remaster, will now take place on 18th...
Thursday4th Jun 2020
News New Date for PS5 Reveal Event Coming 'Soon', Says PlayStation
A quick update
PlayStation has offered a very brief update on its planned PS5 games reveal event, which was originally set to be broadcast on the 4th June. Said event was postponed following the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in the US. PlayStation has updated the description of the announcement video for the event. It now reads: "Updated:...
News Kingdoms of Amalur Remaster Confirmed as Action RPG Promises 'Refined Gameplay'
Following complete leak
Update: The official Twitter account for Kingdoms of Amalur has confirmed that this remaster is happening (as if there was any doubt after the game was completely leaked on the Microsoft storefront). It writes: "The rumours are true! Prepare for a Re-Reckoning, because Kingdoms of Amalur is coming back. Remastered with...
News Resident Evil 4 Director Comments on Rumoured PS5 Remake
As long as it turns out good
Earlier this year, Video Games Chronicle put out a report stating that Capcom is currently in the process of remaking Resident Evil 4. It's aiming to release in 2022, meaning it is most likely a PlayStation 5 game, and has the blessing of the original game's director, Shinji Mikami. We haven't heard anything since that...
News Project CARS 3 Cuts Corners on PS4 This Summer
Publisher issues update
Update: Bandai Namco, the publisher of Project CARS 3, has issued an update as to what happened here. The PlayStation Europe YouTube channel was the only place this announcement trailer was initially uploaded, and that's because the team wanted to delay the reveal in support of the Black Lives Matter protests. Bandai Namco...
News Today Should Have Given Us Our First Ever Glimpse at PS5 Games
Patience
Update: We've decided to remove this article from our homepage and social media channels — in hindsight we agree that the article was misjudged and take full responsibility. While we did publish this article with only positive intentions, focusing on our perspective as a PlayStation website, we can now see why some may have found it...
News SpongeBob Rehydrated's Brand New Multiplayer Shown Off in New Video
You can play as Gary the snail
THQ Nordic is returning to a beloved PlayStation 2 title with SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated. It's a full-on remake of the fan favourite platformer, but developer Purple Lamp Studios hasn't stopped there. Going above and beyond, the studio has resurrected a cut boss battle from the original...
News Project CARS 3 Is a New Direction for the Series, But Still a Racing Simulator
Accessible to newcomers
Project CARS 3 was announced all of a sudden yesterday for PlayStation 4, and it looks like some outlets have already had a taste of this new direction for the hardcore racing franchise. As the announcement trailer demonstrated, you'll be taking to both the track and streets of classic cities across the world. It's a move...
News Future Games Show Postponed to 13th June in Support of Black Lives Matter Protests
More important voices to be heard
GamesRadar has made the difficult decision to postpone its Future Games Show to Saturday 13th June 2020 in support of the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place across the US and Europe. Originally scheduled for this coming weekend, the website wants more important voices to be heard during these testing...
Wednesday3rd Jun 2020
Guide Days of Play Sale PS4 Deals - All Discounts on PS4 Games, PS Plus, PSVR, and More
All Days of Play offers so far
Days of Play is back. Sony recently announced the annual PlayStation sale would be returning, and the time has come for the huge sale to get started. It's underway right now, so let's go through all you need to know -- plus a look at all the deals we've found so far. What are the dates for the Days of Play sale?:...
Guide Can You Get HBO Max on PS4?
Is the HBO Max app on PS4?
Is HBO Max available on PS4? Can you watch HBO Max through your PlayStation 4 console? HBO Max is the latest streaming subscription service to hit the market, delivering another on-demand selection of great TV and movies. But can you stream it via your PS4? What is HBO Max?: HBO Max is an on-demand streaming service...
News The Last of Us 2's Extended Commercial Is a Must Watch
True faith
Update: The 30-second The Last of Us: Part II television commercial was already epic, but its full-length extended version is a minute of pure hype. We've embedded it above, but you can watch the broadcast edit below as well. Original Story: You didn't think Sony was going to launch The Last of Us: Part II without a big television...
News Days of Play Sale Hits PlayStation Store, Discounts on PS4 Games, PS Plus, and PS Now
Going digital
The huge Days of Play sale has been going strong at physical retail since the end of May, but it's today that it all kicks off on PlayStation Store. The digital discounts are about to hit both the European and North American PS Stores, and it looks like it'll be a doozy. If you're looking for offers on PlayStation Plus or PS Now, both...
News Bungie Confirms Next Destiny 2 DLC Reveal for 9th June
Coordinates received
Update: After accidentally leaking its own announcement yesterday, Bungie has confirmed that it will be revealing the next chapter in the Destiny 2 saga on Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 9am PT / 5pm BST. Original story: It looks like Bungie will finally be taking Guardians to Europa in the next piece of DLC for Destiny 2. The...
Feature The PS4 Games We Keep Coming Back To
VAR replay
We all love the feeling of starting a brand new PlayStation 4 game, don't we? You've either waited until midnight to play it thanks to a digital pre-order or hung around the post box and immediately ripped the shrink wrapper off the case once it arrives. That's all well and good, but what about times such as these when the release...
DLC Review Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath Adds More Gore for a Brutal Price
Lacking in kontent
Last year's Mortal Kombat 11 was another solid entry in the legendary fighting franchise, but its reliance on unnecessary grinding left us colder than a Sub-Zero fatality. Aftermath, the series' first story-focused DLC, is similarly fun to play but offers a distinct lack of content for the price it charges. The first thing to...
News Final Inside The Last of Us 2 Video Details Its Deadly World
It's about hostility
Today marks the end of the video series detailing everything there is to know about The Last of Us: Part II. This final episode, titled Inside the World, is exactly what it says on the box. Naughty Dog employees discuss how the sequel's environments are much, much bigger than the original game's, both in terms of scope and how...
Tuesday2nd Jun 2020
Guide What Is YouTube Error NP-37602-8 on PS4 and How Can You Fix It?
Why are you signed out of YouTube on PS4?
What is error number NP-37602-8 on PS4's YouTube app? How come you're getting an error message on YouTube on PS4? Many PlayStation 4 users are reporting a strange error when trying to use the YouTube application. First it tells you you're signed out of YouTube, and when you try to sign in, you'll get an...
News All PS Plus June PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Shoot 'em up
June's PlayStation Plus lineup was announced in two parts, but now they've finally been brought together. Call of Duty: WWII was the first to be revealed, while the second game turned out to be Star Wars Battlefront 2. This means the month of June is all about the first person shooter, whether it's gritty, realistic warfare or sci-fi...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 May Be the Most Accessible Action Game Ever Made
For all the players
A lot of games can, if we’re being honest with ourselves, be pretty impenetrable. If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably got years of DualShock practice under your belt, and so utilising both analogue sticks in order to line up perfect headshots feels organic. It can be easy to forget, however, that not everyone...
News Gorgeous Final Fantasy VII Remake Tifa Theme Is Now Free on PS4
Starry skies
Originally an exclusive dynamic PlayStation 4 theme for those who took part in the game's Butterfinger promotion, Final Fantasy VII Remake's 'Tifa Theme' is now available to download for free on both the European and North American PlayStation Store. The theme features moving artwork of Tifa as she looks up at the stars. It also has...
News PS Now June 2020 Update Adds Dishonored 2, Metro: Exodus, More
NASCAR! Pacman! Tales of Zestiria!
Update: Sony has confirmed this month's additions to the PlayStation Now service, and the line-up differs slightly from what Japanese users will receive. EU and US subscribers can look forward to Dishonored 2, Metro: Exodus, and NASCAR Heat 4. As pointed out by the fine folks in our comments section, European...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Delays Season Four in Support of Black Lives Matter Protests
"We stand alongside you"
Joining the ranks of EA and Sony, Activision has decided to postpone the start date of Season Four in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare so that more important voices can be heard during these uncertain times. The publisher made its support of the Black Lives Matters protests clear with a statement issued on the official Call of...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Livestream Postponed to 25th June
In support of Black Lives Matter
Developer CD Projekt Red has made the difficult decision to delay the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire livestream to 25th June in support of the current Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place across the US. Originally scheduled for next Thursday, we will now have to wait until the end of the month for more...
News Konami Published a New PS4 Game Today and Nobody Noticed
It's no Metal Gear
The gaming community loves to belittle Konami after it significantly cut the number of games it develops, but even when the publisher does decide to put something out, nobody seems to take notice. Yes, Konami published a new PlayStation 4 game today and not one of you realised. It's called Skelattack and it's available on the...
Interview Bringing Some Humanity to Fallout 76 with Composer Inon Zur
Appalachia's changed
Bethesda's pseudo-MMO, always-online world Fallout 76 has had, to put it mildly, a rough time of things. Releasing to catastrophically poor reviews, the game slowly worked its way back to something more closely resembling mediocrity. However, underneath all that was the bedrock of Fallout's amazing-as-ever music, courtesy of...
Guide When Is the Future Games Show Livestream?
Dates, times, and where to watch
With E3 2020 cancelled, lots of smaller, digital events are set to take place. Not least of them is Future Games Show, a livestream organised by the people behind GamesRadar. With it being the first iteration of the event, it's a bit of an unknown, but it could well be worth watching. So, when is it? What games can...
Monday1st Jun 2020
Hands On The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
Bloody Nora
Here’s what we’re allowed to say about The Last of Us: Part II so far: the combat is utterly enthralling. Naughty Dog’s brand of game design often gets criticised for putting the plot ahead of gameplay, but we’ve always considered this form of feedback reductive. Despite all of its extended climbing sections, Uncharted 4: A...
News Devs Still Raving Over PS5, Some Say It Has 'Better Architecture Than Any Console in History'
PraiseStation 5
Over the last few months, we've seen numerous developers comment on the PlayStation 5, with the vast majority heaping praise on Sony's next-gen console. Some have been going nuts over its super fast custom SSD, while others have simply pointed out that the machine is a pleasure to work with.
News PS5 Reveal Event Scheduled for Thursday Has Been Postponed
Not the right time
Sony has made the difficult decision to postpone Thursday's PlayStation 5 reveal event due to the Black Lives Matters protests currently taking place across the US. The hardware manufacturer has issued a statement on Twitter confirming the postponement. In it, Sony says: "While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see...
News Sony Going All-Out on PS5 Reveal Event with TV Advertising
The future of gaming
Sony's really splashing the cash for this PlayStation 5 event. Scheduled to be broadcast live this Thursday, the platform holder is getting ready to lift the lid on PS5 with a games showcase. While the anticipation online is palpable at this point, it seems Sony is thinking even bigger. The above 16-second teaser clip is not...
News US and EU PlayStation Blogs Merge Into One to Streamline Sony Messaging
One for all
Update (1/6/20): Sony's Sid Shuman has clarified what's happening with PlayStation Blog via, well, the PlayStation Blog. In a new post, he announces that the Blog has received various updates that all will now benefit from, including any foreign language versions of the site. Shuman also acknowledges that the European and North American...
News UK Sales Charts: Days of Play Sale Brings PS4 Exclusives Back to Top 10
Outrunning the horde
What a difference a sale makes. Sony's annual Days of Play sale hit the UK last week, and numerous PlayStation 4 titles have shot back up the chart. Three PS4 exclusives have made it into the top 10, with even more slightly lower down. Days Gone sees the biggest bump, re-entering at number six, while The Last of Us Remastered...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Was Officially Announced Over Eight Years Ago
The wait is almost over
Over the weekend, Cyberpunk 2077's official announcement had its eighth anniversary. In other words, it's been eight whole years since CD Projekt Red first revealed that it was working on a Cyberpunk game, all the way back on the 30th May 2012. Where on earth did the time go? Of course, if all goes to plan, this will be the...
Rumour Silent Hill PS5 Reboot 'Should Be' Part of Sony's Next-Gen Event on Thursday
Exclusive is in playable state
Excitement is at an all-time high surrounding the Silent Hill series. After a long hiatus, it really does look like Konami's survival horror franchise is about to make its return on PlayStation 5 with a reboot developed by Sony Japan Studio. Keiichiro Toyama has returned to direct the PS5 exclusive and according to one...
News PS5 Looter-Slasher Godfall Gets Silvermane Teaser Trailer Ahead of Sony Event
More incoming?
Godfall, the action RPG that's bound for PlayStation 5 at launch, seems to be kicking into gear. Just days ahead of Sony's PS5 games reveal event, we've been presented this brief 'Silvermane' teaser trailer. It's reasonable to assume that Godfall will be a part of the aforementioned event. After all, developer
News Future Games Show to Be Hosted by Gaming’s Greatest Couple
Meet the Drakes
There are plenty of gaming events coming up over the next few weeks, but not all of them can boast about their star-studded hosts. PlayStation royalty is lined up to host the Future Games Show on 6th June 2020: Nolan North and Emily Rose. Otherwise known as Nathan and Elena Drake of Uncharted fame, of course. While the pair sadly...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #4
Rabbits, digital hikes, and Bloodborne racing
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If you're...
Video Find Out Which New PS4 Games Are Releasing in June 2020
There's a sequel you may be interested in
It’s been a miserable day and, well, miserable year really, hasn’t it? But it’s a new month, and that brings with it some fresh PlayStation 4 releases to look forward to. In this video, we’re going to share some of our impending highlights – and no, they’re not all named The Last of Us: Part II...
News Killzone: Mercenary Online Servers Haven't Actually Been Turned Off
False alarm
Over the weekend, you may have read reports that Sony had turned off the multiplayer servers for PlayStation Vita exclusive Killzone: Mercenary all of a sudden. Players reported that they were unable to connect to online matches, with one particular user questioning customer support staff on the topic. They apparently confirmed that the...
News Anime RPG Fairy Tail Gets Over 20 Minutes of English Gameplay
Magic
Upcoming turn based RPG Fairy Tail is back with almost 25 minutes of uncut English gameplay. The footage shows a bit of exploration, a lot of dialogue, and a few flashy looking fights. The video gives us a decent idea of the title's structure, so it's well worth a quick watch if you're interested. Fairy Tail was recently hit with a delay,...
News Codemasters Signs On to Make Official WRC Rally Games on PS5
Will run alongside DIRT series
We've all thought it at some point -- why isn't Codemasters making officially licensed WRC rally games? If the DIRT series proves anything, it's that the team knows off-road racing better than any other. It's been making unofficial and brilliant rally games since 1998, after all. What better studio is there to take on...
News PS5 Game Quantum Error Debuts Gameplay Preview This Weekend
At the Future Games Show
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 game event isn't the only important showcase taking place this week. Over the course of Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, the indie-focused Guerrilla Collective livestreams will be broadcast across the internet and this includes the Future Games Show. Hosted by website GamesRadar, PS5 horror title...
News PREY VR Listed for PSVR by UK Online Retailer
Doubt the mimic
Arkane Studios celebrated its 20th-anniversary last week and here at Push Square, we were rather selfishly hoping to hear word on Deathloop or even another entry in the Dishonored and PREY franchises. That obviously never happened, but the latter may at least be getting some sort of re-release. In a now pulled advertisement, PREY VR...
News Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Shows Off Character Customisation, Bonding Events
We need to talk
Bandai Namco's released a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, and while it's only a short video, it does give us a better look at character customisation and bonding events. Indeed, you'll once again be able to customise main character Kirito however you like, even if doing so feels a bit pointless since the story...
Feature Best Playstation Music of May 2020
Slim pickings
May was a rather sparse month when it comes to noteworthy soundtracks. Sure, June probably has a surefire masterpiece in Gustavo Santaolalla‘s score for The Last of Us: Part II, but what about the here and now? Well, we have a soundtrack from one of gaming’s most prolific and supremely talented composers, but not very much else...
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