News One More PS2 Classic Confirmed for PS4 Next Week
Eternal Ring by From Software lined up
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May2017
News One More PS2 Classic Confirmed for PS4 Next Week
Eternal Ring by From Software lined up
From Software wasn’t always a household name behind some of the biggest action role-playing games in the industry, y’know? Prior to the surprise success of Demon’s Souls, the Japanese developer was making niche titles like the King’s Field series and Eternal Ring. Speaking of which, the latter is set to...
Video How Does Resident Evil: Code Veronica X Look on PS4?
Claire almighty
A true classic has arrived as, er, a PS2 Classic on the PlayStation 4 today: Resident Evil: Code Veronica X. This is the first Capcom title to take advantage of Sony’s emulation technology, and it’ll hopefully pave the way for more in the future. In terms of features, it’s packing a Platinum Trophy and is compatible with all of...
April2017
Feature 41 PS2 Classics That Must Come to PS4
Greatest hits
With the announcement that all four of Naughty Dog's Jak & Daxter games are coming to the PlayStation 4 via Sony's under-utilised PS2 Classics program, we've been pondering which other last-last-gen titles deserve the upscale-and-Trophies treatment. While we had planned to put together a short list, the Japanese giant's legendary...
News Naughty Dog's Four Jak & Daxter Titles Are Coming to PS4
Precursor legacy
You can't have a platforming renaissance without Naughty Dog's numerous Jak & Daxter titles, can you? Sony seems to have remembered recently that it started a PS2 Classics initiative on the PlayStation 4 a few years back, and now we're beginning to see a steady trickle of up-rendered ports. Next up: four Jak & Daxter titles...
March2017
News Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Is Looking Tasty on PS4
Out now in Japan
It looks like Sony has subtly reminded publishers that it launched a PS2 Classics program a few years back, as we're starting to see a steady trickle of enhanced ports arrive on the PlayStation 4 again. One that's just come out in Japan is Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, and you can see how it's made the transition courtesy of the...
Video Can Harvest Moon Still Promise a Wonderful Life on PS4?
The best barn none?
Poor old Harvest Moon's had its thunder stolen by Stardew Valley somewhat, hasn't it? A Wonderful Life launched as a PS2 Classic on the PlayStation 4 this week, and we captured the super slow first 15 minutes so that you can see how it looks on Sony's new-gen console. It's definitely dated, but it's got a certain charm don't you...
News Harvest Moon Sows a Wonderful Life on PS4
PS2 Classic arrives on PS4
Poor old Harvest Moon – we'd be doing cartwheels over the re-release of A Wonderful Life on the PlayStation 4 as a PlayStation 2 Classic if it hadn't been gazumped by Stardew Valley. As it happens, this isn't quite the hype-inducing release that Natsume perhaps may have been hoping for. Nevertheless,
February2017
News Now's Your Chance to Catch Up on All the Yakuza Games
Feeling Japanese
At long last, the Yakuza series has stepped out of its underground mire and into the mainstream, which means that it's a perfect time for you to polish off Yakuza 0 and pick up every entry in the series. And here's the ideal opportunity: one quick-thinking retailer has ordered retail reprints of the entire series thus far, meaning...
News Stuntman: Ignition Is Driving Dangerously to PS4
Car crash entertainment
Surprisingly enjoyable Stuntman sequel Stuntman: Ignition looks like it's set to hit a jump ramp onto the PlayStation 4, as the game has popped up on European ratings firm PEGI's website. While the game did release on the PlayStation 3, it's likely that this is the PlayStation 2 version
January2017
Feature What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Dragon Quest VIII?
One of the PS2's very best games
Today marks the launch of Dragon Quest VIII on the Nintendo 3DS - an enhanced port of the original PlayStation 2 masterpiece. We're obviously not here to talk about the handheld reimagining, but we do think that its release gives us a good excuse to look back on the PS2 title. A joint effort from Square Enix and...
News ESRB Digs Up a Couple of Harvest Moon PS4 Ratings
A wonderful life?
Natsume may be a little late bringing Harvest Moon to the PlayStation 4, as spiritual successor Stardew Valley is already out. That said, the ESRB has rated Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland and Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life Special Edition for Sony'
November2016
Soapbox Gaming's Greatest Fireworks Display Still Resides Inside the PS2
Sky lights
Republished on Sunday, 6th November 2016: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate Bonfire weekend. The original text follows. Originally published on Wednesday, 5th November 2014: It's currently Bonfire Night here in the UK, a bizarre annual event in which wooden figures are burnt at the stake in order...
October2016
Push Scare The Thing About PS2 Horror The Thing
Who goes there?
Republished on Monday, 31st October 2016: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate Hallowe'en today. The original text follows. Originally published on Thursday, 30th October 2014: Why do I love horror games? Well, I can tell you right now that the love didn't start with games – it started with films. More...
Push Scare The Resident Evil 4 Cabin Encounter That Totally Redefined Survival Horror
Inkredible
Republished on Monday, 31st October 2016: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate Hallowe'en today. The original text follows. Originally published on Monday, 27th October 2014: My first taste of survival horror came courtesy of Trip Hawkins' ill-fated 3DO. Our family gaming room was one of approximately six...
Video Red Dead Revolver PS4 Readies Us for Redemption 2
Straight to the Wild Wild West
This author's last-last-gen Western of choice was Activision's cult classic GUN, so Red Dead Revolver kinda got lost in our boots. But Rockstar wasn't peddling snake oil back in 2004 – this game was clearly ahead of its time. Turning back the clocks with this PlayStation 4 port, the control scheme feels almost...
September2016
Video Is Hot Shots Tennis a Winner on PS4?
Everybody's arcade favourite
New Hot Shots Golf is really starting to shape up judging by its Tokyo Game Show trailers – it's just taking an eternity to tee off. (Okay, so maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but Clap-Hanz will have been working on its first PlayStation 4 instalment for almost half a decade when it deploys in Summer 2017. Insane.)...
News Hot Shots Tennis Aces Its Way to PS4 This Week
Arriving in Wawrinka an eye
PlayStation 2 smash Hot Shots Tennis will serve up some racquet action on the PlayStation 4 at last this week, with Clap Hanz's classic arcade sporting title hitting a winner on Sony's new-gen system. The title's currently only confirmed for North America as part of the platform holder's weekly 'The Drop' post on the...
August2016
Video Making a Murderer in Fahrenheit on PS4
Indigo prophecy
This author was running a different website when Fahrenheit (or Indigo Prophecy) released in 2005, and it really blew your humble host's mind. It kickstarted the soft spot that we have for French developer Quantic Dream; its games aren't perfect by any stretch, but it genuinely tries to push boundaries that so many others fear...
Video Is PS2 Classic Ape Escape 2 Still Top Banana on PS4?
Do the monkey with us
Ape Escape 2 released on the PlayStation Store for the PS4 this week – and we've been monkeying around with it. The popular PlayStation 2 platformer definitely shows its age in the controls and presentation department, but it runs nicely on Sony's new-gen system, and the upscaled visuals actually hold up surprisingly well...
News Quantic Dream Classic Fahrenheit Covers Up a Murder from 9th August
Knife to know
Want to witness the origins of Quantic Dream's innovative interactive drama? Fahrenheit (also known as Indigo Prophecy in the United States) will launch on the PlayStation 4 as a PlayStation 2 Classic starting 9th August in North America and 10th August in Europe. We've no idea why there's an additional day delay in the Old World,...
News PS2 Classic Ape Escape 2 Does the Monkey on PS4
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
As the great Gwen Stefani once sang: "This s*it is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S." And we suppose that Ape Escape 2 is a bit bananas, seeing as it sees you attempt to scoop up monkeys with a futuristic fishing net. The second game in the series launched on the PlayStation 4 last night as part of Sony's PS2 Classics initiative, where it will...
July2016
News You'll Be Able To Catch Ape Escape 2 on PS4 Soon
Bananarama
Here's another game that has all but been confirmed to be releasing in the near future thanks to its Trophies leaking: Ape Escape 2 is coming to PlayStation 4 as part of the PS2 on PS4 program, which has recently brought the likes of Psychonauts and The Warriors to the system. Taking a look at the Trophies on Exophase, you'll be a
News Fahrenheit's PS4 Trophies May Raise Your Temperature
Cool
PlayStation 2 classic Fahrenheit – known as Indigo Prophecy in North America – was supposed to be out on the PlayStation 4 by now, but it hit a last-minute hitch. Fortunately, the Quantic Dream developed narrative-driven adventure doesn't appear to be too far away, as its Trophies have appeared online. You'll be fighting the Millennium...
Feature The Making of Cancelled PS2 Sci-Fi Shooter EXO
The story of Sheffield's most ambitious undertaking
Scheduled 60 years in the future where a ruthless corporation and its cyber terrorists hold a city to ransom, EXO pushed the creativity and technological innovation of a Sheffield company to the limit and promised to be a blockbusting, game-changer for the PlayStation 2. Creative supremo Glyn...
News New Documentary Will Depict How PlayStation Conquered the World
And you can help fund it
PlayStation's big business these days, but that wasn't always the case. Back in the early 90s, electronics giant Sony was rather reluctant to create its own console – with its board of directors voting against Ken Kutaragi's proposal. The firm's wily CEO Norio Ohga believed in the project so much, though, that he sent...
News Rockstar's The Warriors Brawls to PS4
Can you dig it?
Rockstar's made some unexpected games over the years, with The Warriors being one of them. Based upon the 1979 movie of the same name – which itself was inspired by a 1965 novel – the game's essentially a beat-'em-up, which originally released all the way back in 2005 on the PlayStation 2. And now, via Sony's emulation...
News PS2 Compilation Metal Slug Anthology Runs 'n' Guns to PS4
Slug life
There's been a steady trickle of PlayStation 2 titles launching on the PlayStation 4 since Sony rolled out its PS2 Classics initiative, and it looks like Metal Slug Anthology will be next up if the PlayStation Blogcast is to be believed. As is the case with all of these emulated outings, you can expect upscaled 1080p presentation and...
June2016
E3 2016 Fight the Internet in Quantic Dream's Fahrenheit on PS4 Next Month
Coming 18th July
Detroit: Become Human isn't expected to release until next year following the lack of a release date at E3 2016, but we'll still get our hands on some Quantic Dream action before 2017 in the form of a remaster of the PlayStation 2 title Fahrenheit - otherwise known as Indigo Prophecy to American readers. The game will receive a...
News PS2 Platformer Psychonauts Is Out on PS4 Now
Well, in North America
PlayStation 2 platformer Psychonauts is getting a sequel as well as a PlayStation VR spin-off, but you may be wondering what this series is all about. The original's a bit of a cult classic, launching to muted sales but real critical acclaim, and now it's getting another shot at success on the PlayStation 4, courtesy of...
News Japan Votes for PlayStation's Most Memorable Games
Long in the memory
Famitsu, the famous Japanese gaming magazine, is celebrating its 30th anniversary – and it's asked readers to vote for their most memorable games per console as a consequence. A whopping 2,921 people responded, with the rules stating that participants could only pen one title per platform. We've included the top ten titles for...
Video Has Manhunt Come Dressed to Kill on PS4?
Making a murderer
One of the most controversial games of the PlayStation 2 era slipped a noose around the neck of the PlayStation 4 recently, and we figured that it was worth checking out. Manhunt is the latest title to be spruced up for Sony's new-gen system, with Trophies and 1080p visuals added to the very bloody broth. But is it worth...
May2016
News PS4 Reveals Its Primal Side with Upcoming PS2 Classic
Tate re-modern
Guerrilla Cambridge's somewhat forgotten PlayStation 2 action title Primal will flash its pointed teeth at the PlayStation 4 next week, as the 2003 action title is set to join the platform holder's selection of ported classics. You can expect full Trophy support and 1080p presentation in this re-visited release, which is due out as...
Site News Uncharted 2 Is PlayStation's Greatest Ever Game According to Push Square Readers
Calm down
Ever industrious Push Square reader themcnoisy couldn't have timed the results for our greatest PlayStation game poll any better, could he? For those who haven't been keeping tabs, readers have been voting on the best games ever released on a Sony system for months now – you may remember that we posted about the top 64 titles ea
News Sony Santa Monica's Kinetica Racing to PS4
Round the bend
Before the days of a certain irate god, Sony Santa Monica made a racing game called Kinetica – and it looks like it's coming to the PlayStation 4. The long forgotten PlayStation 2 title – heavily inspired by the likes of WipEout and F-Zero – has been rated for re-release on Sony's new-gen system by European classifications...
Video Is Max Payne Still on Target on PS4?
Bullet time
Max Payne stealth released on the PlayStation Store as a refreshed PlayStation 2 title for the PlayStation 4 recently, so we figured that we'd take it for a spin to see how it holds up. You can watch us play through an hour or so via the video embedded above, and remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for much more content like...
April2016
Site News Push Square Readers Select the 64 Greatest PlayStation Games of All Time
And it's a strong list
Several months of perfectly planned polls coordinated by Push Square reader themcnoisy have brought us to this point: the 64 greatest PlayStation games ever made – according to you, the readers. For those of you that haven't been keeping tabs on the enormous thread in our forum, members have been voting for their favourite...
News Here's the Truth Behind Tidus' Infamous Laugh in Final Fantasy X
Can you handle it?
That infamous laugh that Tidus does in Final Fantasy X - you know what it is, right? If not, we suggest that you watch this video, or this article won't make much sense. Consistently referred to as one of the worst voice acting performances in video games, it's about time that we learned the truth about this now legendary...
March2016
Video Does Bully Still Rule the School on PS4?
We don't need no education
Rockstar stealth released Bully, the legendary PlayStation 2 boarding school simulator, on the PlayStation 4 this week – and we've squeezed into our old uniform in order to put it through its paces. This port packs upgraded visuals and full Trophy support – but beware: the controls haven't exactly aged gracefully.
Soapbox Evolution Studios Had Miserable Luck But Will Be Greatly Missed
Sammy Barker says goodbye to a dev with real identity
There are certain studios that get under your skin, irrespective of output. With the greatest of respect to all of the talented people at production powerhouses like Ubisoft Montreal and EA Canada, said developers don't really exude the kind of identifiable culture that's prevalent at Media...
News Rockstar Classics Bully and Manhunt Stealth Release on PS4
Back to school
This is a pleasant surprise: legendary Rockstar releases Bully and Manhunt are available, er, now on the European PlayStation Store. The former – one of this author's favourite PlayStation 2 games – is even packing a Platinum Trophy, as per Exophase. There's no wor
News This Custom Crash Bandicoot PS2 Is Pretty Incredible
Aku Aku approves
We've laid our eyes on many a customised console over the years, but every now and again, you spy a machine that really goes above and beyond what you expect. With mod jobs being a hot topic these days, we're always on the lookout for some cool designs, and we reckon that this Crash Bandicoot inspired PlayStation 2 is absolutely...
February2016
Site News Our Forum Wants to Find Your Favourite Ever PlayStation Game
Time to vote
Organisational idol themcnoisy is back with another awesome forum contest, with the objective this time to determine the greatest PlayStation game of all time. There'll be a slew of rounds, contests, and battles before the ultimate winner is crowned, with the prologue stage well underway as we write. You've got until 29th February to...
January2016
News Sony Was Listening, Dark Cloud 2 Is Coming to PS4
Set to storm the system later this month
Good news for all of you who played PlayStation 2 RPG Dark Cloud either way back in 2000 or when it released for PlayStation 4 last year - the Sony executives have listened to your cries, and the latest PlayStation Blogcast has confirmed that the sequel will be available on the PS4 next week. Level-5's...
News Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits Graduates to PS4 This Week
Lads! Lads! Lads! Lads!
Arc the Lad doesn't have an enormous amount of brand cachet in Europe as SCEE infamously only brought one instalment overseas. That entry was PlayStation 2 debut Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Sprits, which was needlessly renamed Arc: Twilight of the Spirits because that's what European companies used to do
December2015
News Tons More Classic PS2 Games Rated for PS4
Wild Arms! Siren! Primal!
There's some discontent with Sony's decision to charge for PlayStation 2 titles on the PlayStation 4, but personally we're loving the Trophy enhanced retro releases. And so we're excited to learn that several more classics have been rated by the ESRB, including sight jacking horror sim Siren and the excellent
News Sony: We Put Time and Money into PS2 Titles on PS4
Platform holder defends pricing
PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4 have prompted the closest thing to a backlash in the PlayStation Nation for years. Sony's charging between $9.99 and $14.99 for the re-releases, but some people think that they should be free for people that either own the original DVDs or bought them on the PlayStation 3...
News Time to Tell Sony Which PS2 Games You Want on PS4
All of the games
Sony's proven this generation that it's really receptive to feedback, and it wants your help with its new PlayStation 2 ports initiative. Much like its 'Building the List' promotion a few years ago, it now wants to know which classics you want to play with improved presentation and Trophy support on the PlayStation 4 – and all...
News PaRappa the Rapper 2 Spits Fire on PS4 Next Week
Kick, port, it's all in the mind
After rumours last week that Max Payne could be ported to the PlayStation 4, the latest edition of the PlayStation Blogcast announced a new game for the new-gen system's retro lineup – but it's not what you'd expect. NanaOn-Sha's rhythm classic PaRappa th
Rumour Could Max Payne Dive onto PS4?
It's about (bullet) time
After re-releasing eight PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4 last week, it seems that Sony isn't going to stop digging up old classics and giving them a new lease of life. On the ESRB website, it appears that Remedy's excellent shooter Max Payne could be one of those games being brought to the platform, with R
PSX 2015 How Good Do PS2 Games Look on the PS4?
Feast your eyes on some gameplay footage
Sony's released a slew of PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4, and they've all been enhanced with Trophy support and presentation improvements. But how good do they really look? We've compiled a handful of gameplay videos posted by the PlayStation maker on its official YouTube channel so that you can get...
PSX 2015 The First PS2 Games Arrive on the PS4
Now you're playing with power
The first eight PlayStation 2 games are now available to purchase from the PlayStation Store. The titles – which include Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Twisted Metal: Black, and more – will set you back between $9.99 and $14.99 in North America and £7.99 and £11.99 in the UK. You can find them in the New Releases...
PSX 2015 PS4's First PS2 Games Launch Tomorrow
Grand Theft Auto, Twisted Metal, more
As expected, the first batch of PlayStation 2 games will release on the PlayStation 4 tomorrow. We have a sneaking suspicion that this was intended as a PlayStation Experience 2015 announcement, but there have been
News Four More PS2 Games for PS4 May Have Leaked
Rogue Galaxy! The Mark of Kri! War of the Monsters!
Sony may wish that it hadn't bothered bringing PlayStation 2 games to the PlayStation 4 after last night's backlash. A leaked video description spotted overnight suggested that the new-gen system's emulator would not support discs or PlayStation 3 purchases, which is expected but unfortunate...
News No, Your PS2 Discs and PS2 Classics Won't Work on PS4
Oh, and Dark Cloud has been leaked
A couple of weeks ago, Sony confirmed that it's going to be implementing PlayStation 2 emulation on the PlayStation 4, allowing you to replay some of the finest titles of that rather incredible era on your new-gen console. The emulated games will feature Trophy support, and will apparently enjoy boosts in overall...
November2015
News PS2 Games Are Coming to the PS4, Sony Confirms
Live in your world, play in ours
That didn't take long, did it? After yesterday's reports, Sony has told Wired that PlayStation 2 games are coming to the PlayStation 4 via emulation. However, while the firm confirmed the feature, it stopped short of sharing any specific details. "We have nothing further to comment at this point in time." See you...
Talking Point Which PS2 Games Would You Play on PS4?
The third place
Assuming a report on Digital Foundry is accurate, you may already have a PlayStation 2 emulator inside your PlayStation 4. The site tested the trio of new Star Wars games that are available as part of the firm's special edition Darth
News PlayStation 2 Emulation All But Confirmed for PS4
And it sounds awesome
Back when Sony revealed that the Darth Vader PlayStation 4 bundle would include three Star Wars games from the PlayStation 2 era, we assumed that they'd be getting the remaster treatment. While there have been many rumours regarding PS2 emulation on the new-gen system, the promise of Trophy support and improved visuals led us...
October2015
Talking Point Is the PlayStation 2 the Greatest Games Console of All Time?
Live in your world, play in ours
Republished on Monday, 26th October 2015: We're bringing this feature back from the archives to celebrate the PS2's big 15th Anniversary in North America today. The original text follows. Originally published on Saturday, 29th December 2012: It was evident from the moment that the PlayStation 2 first arrived on...
September2015
News PlayStation Dominates EDGE's Greatest Ever Games
Cream of the crop
World regarded rag EDGE has compiled a list of the 100 greatest ever video games – and PlayStation has secured four of the top five slots. Dark Souls topped the list, with Grand Theft Auto V, The Last of Us, Bloodborne, and Half-Life 2 rounding out the top five. Sony must be rubbings its hands over that lineup – especially...
News Could the PS4 Be About to Score PS2 Games?
Dark Chronicle! Ape Escape 2! Twisted Metal: Black!
There's no doubt that Sony loves a remaster, but if it can make a few extra pennies by re-selling old PlayStation 2 games, you can bet your bottom dollar that it will. Fortunately for the format holder, it looks like some kind of compatibility with the last-last-gen console may be on the cards,...
August2015
News A New Dynasty Warriors Game Is in Production as Series Celebrates 15 Years on the Market
That's a lot of square pushing
Love it or hate it, Dynasty Warriors is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Koei Tecmo's hack and slash franchise has always been a big hit in Japan, while also managing to gather a loyal audience here in the West. Today, the series celebrates its 15th year on the market, and the publisher's dished out a rather...
June2015
News Suikoden III Stretches Its Legs on PlayStation 3
Geddoe know
Expecting a typically witty write-up? Sorry, office RPG enthusiast Robert Ramsey is away, which means that it's down to this clueless scribe to compose 100 or so words on Suikoden III. The classic PlayStation 2 title originally released in Japan and North America back in 2002, but is receiving the PlayStation 3 re-release treatment...
News These PS4 Fans Really Want a SOCOM 2 Remaster
Tango down
Ah, remasters: some loathe 'em, some love 'em. Whichever camp you fall into, it doesn't sound like they're going to stop anytime soon – especially when people are campaigning for more to get made. SOCOM 2 is the latest target of fans, as a group of military aficionados rally around the forgotten franchise to get its second instalment...
Weirdness Man Arrested for Robbery with DualShock 2
Sigh
While we were all getting giddy over The Last Guardian, one Brazilian man was attempting a robbery – with a DualShock 2. The perpetrator – arrested for the second time in four months – was caught wielding a cordless PlayStation 2 controller, pretending that it was a weapon. He was also found to be in possession of stolen money and a...
April2015
News Celebrate Star Wars Day with Some Okay Games and a Free Theme
Move along
As April comes to a close and May approaches, one thing is on our minds – and no, it's not nicer weather. May 4th marks the annual celebration of Star Wars Day, and so Sony is joining in – or maybe just cashing in, depending on how you see things – on the festivities. First and foremost, the Japanese giant is adding four new...
Talking Point What One Game Do You Always Come Back To?
The one and only
Addiction is a strong word, but that's how many would describe their need to play one single game time and time again. A title that you've never really been able to put down, something that your mind always wanders back to, whether it's because you're bored and unsure of what to play, or because you simply enjoy it so much. It may...
March2015
Live Not Even Hermes Can Keep Up with the God of War Done Quick Stream
Feather feet
God of War is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week, which explains why God of War III Remastered was announced out of the blue earlier today. But that's not the only celebration that developer Sony Santa Monica's got in store, as it's currently streaming a speed run of every release from the storied exclusive series. Tune in...
News You've Only Got a Year Left to Play PS2 MMO Final Fantasy XI
A realm revisited
Believe it or not, there are still people out there rocking a DualShock 2 and a PlayStation 2 network adapter. While Sony's creaky appliance has enjoyed a long and prosperous life due to its enviable catalogue of quality software, there are still a significant number of people who keep the ageing appliance hooked up in order to...
News A Very Happy Birthday to You, PlayStation 2
The third place
Seeing as Sony ceased production on the PlayStation 2 a little while ago, we assumed that we were done celebrating the system's birthday, but what the heck – pour one out for the old guy. The black behemoth turns 15 today, if you take into account its 4th March, 2000 launch date in Japan. Those were certainly heady days, as not...
News The PS2 Rises from the Dead as Retailer Accepts Trade-Ins Once Again
The console that won't die
If you've been looking to sell off a dusty and possibly decrepit PlayStation 2, you may be in luck as GameStop is once again accepting trade-ins when it comes to Sony's last-last-gen console. The best-selling home console of all time is apparently wanted due to high demand from consumers. As you'd expect, though, you...
February2015
Feature What Do You Mean You've Never Played... Rogue Galaxy?
A rogue's legacy
What was then Japanese developer Level-5's biggest ever project, Rogue Galaxy remains a brilliant action role-playing game. A sci-fi tale of adventure, space pirates, and, of course, an evil empire, it's full of memorable characters, boasts a great battle system, and is set across some gorgeously diverse locales. As far as RPG...
News You'll Never Guess Who Was Voted Persona 4's Best Character
Scandal
Persona 4's stuffed full of brilliantly written characters, so it's always going to be hard picking a favourite. You might adore idol-on-a-break Rise, or you may think that knucklehead-with-a-heart-of-gold Kanji simply can't be beat, but neither of them have taken the top spot on this fan poll. The vote comes courtesy of the utterly...
January2015
News Can You Relate to Any of These PlayStation Memories?
Gaming gold
If you're reading this, then there's a good chance that you grew up making PlayStation memories. The problem with these, though, is that they can't easily be shared. Fortunately, Sony has teamed up with Studio Output and Found Studio to produce an animated video based upon Tweets posted by gamers all around the globe – including one...
News Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered Attempts to Get Away with Murder on PC, Mobile Next week
Don't get Cagey
No, we're not going multiplatform – but we have got to cover this. Quantic Dream teased a January announcement late last year, and we immediately assumed that it would have something to do with those PlayStation 4 Trophies for Beyond: Two Souls that leaked eons ago. It turns out, however, that the French firm was alluding to a PC...
News Could Quantic Dream Drop the Temperature with a Fahrenheit Remaster?
Cold as ice
We've been waiting all month for Quantic Dream to announce its January news, but it looks like we may have been looking in the wrong place. While a PlayStation 4 port of Beyond: Two Souls has seemed all but inevitable for some time now, a new website suggests that it may be Fahrenheit (known
News PSone, PS2 Part of PlayStation Now's 'Longer Term Vision'
Head in the cloud
Sony wants to archive every important PlayStation game in the cloud – but it's going to take a little while for it to get there. PlayStation Now, the platform holder's ambitious cloud streaming service, currently provides access to a pretty impressive pool of PlayStation 3 titles, but many have been pondering when PSone and PS2...
Talking Point What Are Your Most Memorable PlayStation Multiplayer Feats?
KDR king
Unless you're as competitive as a heavyweight boxer, playing online can be extraordinarily frustrating at times. There'll always be someone out there that's spent that little bit longer learning the intricacies of Call of Duty's maps or the ins-and-outs of FIFA's five star teams, and so you'll inevitably slump to regular defeats. The...
News Watch PlayStation Titles Get Destroyed in the Awesome Games Done Quick Marathon
Supersonic
It's the start of a fresh new year full of gaming, and to help kickstart it into turbo gear is the bi-annual Awesome Games Done Quick marathon. Running from the 5th to the 10th January on Twitch to support the Prevent Cancer Foundation, an army of titles will be blasted through at speeds that may make you cry. The lineup ranges from old...
December2014
News Find Out How Naughty Dog Conquered PlayStation in Anniversary Documentary
Time traveller
If you've got a spare hour this Christmas, then make sure that you watch this documentary on Naughty Dog. Originally shown at the company's 30th Anniversary event, the developer has uploaded the fascinating video to YouTube just in time for the holidays, and it's an absolute must-watch for PlayStation fans – or anyone interested...
News Sony Cashes in on PlayStation Nostalgia with EU Anniversary Sale
Classics get cut prices
PlayStation turns 20 today, meaning that while it’s not old enough to legally drink in most American states, it’s deserving of a darn good birthday bash. We’ve been doing our best to commemorate the launch of Sony’s first system all day, but if reading isn’t getting you in the party mood, why not play one of a...
Talking Point What's Your Favourite PlayStation Startup Sequence?
Setting the scene
Republished on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary this week. The original feature follows. Originally published on Friday, 12th April 2013: While it’s difficult to topple the trembling sense of anticipation that comes when you greedily...
Feature The Third Place - A Brief History of PlayStation Hardware Marketing
Live in your world, play in ours
Republished on Tuesday, 2nd December 2014: We're bringing this article back from the archives to celebrate the PSone's big 20th Anniversary this week. The original feature follows. Originally published on Saturday, 26th October 2013: With the PlayStation 4 now mere weeks away from release, Sony is starting to oil...
November2014
News Watch PlayStation's Iconic Controller Evolve in Front of Your Eyes
The whole world in your hands
There’s absolutely eff all going on today, so we’re going to pad out our article quota with an animated GIF. To be fair, this addictive image loop is fascinating, as it shows the often subtle evolution of the PlayStation’s iconic controller, from its original grayscale guise on the PSone all the way through to...
News Celebrate 20 Years of PlayStation with This Punchy Anniversary Trailer
Do not underestimate the power of PlayStation
It’s been a disappointing sort of day, with copious bugs and glitches getting in the way of what we all love the most – playing games. While we’ve been on a bit of a downer this afternoon, though, this trailer has lifted our spirits no end. The clip – designed to celebrate PlayStation’s...
October2014
Sammy Barker talks system sellers
Exclusives are the gamer’s equivalent of bullets. Venture into the dark recesses of any popular video game forum, and you’ll find format fighters striding into battle, armed with a list of titles that’s sure to ensure victory for their given side. It’s only natural, of course, that people should want to...
News There Are Some Nice Naughty Dog Exhibits on Display for the Firm's 30th Anniversary
Top dog
Naughty Dog, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, Uncharted, and The Last of Us, is 30 years old, and in order to acknowledge that momentous occasion, the company is celebrating in style. As posted earlier in the year, the fi
September2014
News This Woman Likes Silent Hill Way More Than You Do
No argument here
This particular author may be penning this article while proudly wearing a Pyramid Head t-shirt – we kid you not – but we’ll happily concede that there are much bigger Silent Hill fans in the world. One such person is Whitney Chavis, who’s just won the Guinness World Record for the biggest – and probably only – Silent...
July2014
Feature We're All Going on a Sony Summer Holiday
Fun in the sun
Cancel your cheeky week in Barbados or Benidorm, because Push Square Sabbaticals are taking you on an all-inclusive tour of the sunniest resorts in Sony land. During your ten day stay on Planet PlayStation, you’ll visit the most tantalising tourist spots that gaming has to offer, each lovingly laying out idyllic views,...
News Watch Sony Giants Mark Cerny and Andrew House Talk 20 Years of PlayStation
Play on
Best kick back and grab a snack before settling into this fascinating conversation with game development legend Mark Cerny and PlayStation boss Andrew House, because it lasts a whole hour. The duo cover just about everything, from their own careers to the consoles we all know and love. It certainly makes for an interesting watch, especially...
June2014
Store Update 4th June 2014 (Europe)
Producing perfection
Being a detective isn’t easy at the best of times, but we suspect that it’s a teensy bit more difficult when you’re dead. That’s the predicament that Ronan O’Connor faces in Murdered: Soul Suspect, the supernatural thriller from Square Enix. While ghosts are at the forefront of this week’s European PlayStation Store...
May2014
Store Update 20th May 2014 (North America)
The new order
It’s a scorching week on the North American PlayStation Store, with more new releases than you can shake a stick at. Highlights obviously include Transistor and Wolfenstein: The New Order, but Sparkle 2, Drakengard 3, and a slew of new PSone imports are vying for your attention, too. What are you buying? PS4 Pre-Orders:
Store Update 6th May 2014 (North America)
Strike a light
MLB 14 The Show is the main addition to the North American PlayStation Store this week, promising to hit a homerun for the first time on Sony’s next-gen format. Despite launching on the PlayStation 3 and Vita earlier in the year, this PlayStation 4 version promises visuals so pretty that you’ll struggle to keep your eye on the...
April2014
Talking Point What Are Your Favourite PlayStation Easter Eggs?
Sunny side up
We all know that Easter eggs are at their absolute best when they’re big, brown, and made out of chocolate. However, just because you can’t beat a sugary oval filled with Cadbury’s finest fondant, doesn’t mean that the tasty treats stashed inside video games aren’t also entertaining. We took a look back at 12 of the very...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Alduin vs. Bahamut
Round 11
We're now so far into Who Wins Wednesdays that we've had to start using numbers when it comes to typing out the tagline. We've had ten features leading up to today's duel, with the last battle ending up as a win for everyone's favourite alien, Garrus Vakarian. In an attempt to keep things feeling fresh, we're going to move away from gun...
News Persona 4 Goes for Gold on the PlayStation 3
Yu know you'll buy it
Fans of high school drama and strange stuffed animals will be delighted to learn that Persona 4 is coming to the PlayStation 3. Judging by an ESRB listing spotted by Siliconera, the popular JRPG will launch as a PS2 Classic, meaning that it will be without the
March2014
Who Would Win Wednesdays Ocelot vs. John Marston
Round eight
What a nail-biter we had last week. In a heated duel between Yu Narukami and Squall Leonhart, the match was in constant flux as the protagonists wrestled victory from each other time and time again. When the dust finally cleared, it was Persona 4's teenage hero that emerged boasting 51 per cent of the votes – it doesn't get much...
News Share Your Resident Evil Memories to S.T.A.R. in an Upcoming Capcom Game
Pick your braaains
While the franchise may have infected other platforms, the PlayStation will always represent Resident Evil's true home. New fan or old, we're sure that you have plenty of fond memories that have kept you up at night. And Capcom UK would like you to share your terrifying experiences to stand a chance of winning a cameo in an...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Yu Narukami vs. Squall Leonhart
Round seven
Since the inception of Who Would Win Wednesdays, we've had plenty of memorable battles, but last week's duel between two witches perhaps didn't go down as well as we had originally planned. Alright, so maybe it wasn't the Morrigan that most were evidently hoping for, but Bayonetta absolutely stomped her regardless. Today's fight,...
February2014
News SEGA's Yakuza Series Started Life As a Gangster Inspired Gamble
Rolling the dice
While it may not get localised with much regularity anymore, the Yakuza franchise is one of the bigger brands in Japan at the time of writing. However, it took a big risk on SEGA’s part to reap those long-term rewards, as the series initially started life as little more than a good intentioned gamble on the legendary publisher’s...
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