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December2023
News PS Plus Indie Hit Sea of Stars Surpasses 4 Million Players
Seeing stars
Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, has just announced its total player count has reached a new milestone. The hit indie game has now surpassed a total of 4 million players across all platforms. The game arrived on PS5 and PS4 at the end of August, when it also launched directly into the PS Plus Game Catalogue,...
News Roguelite Restaurant Sim PlateUp! Reserves a Table on PS5, PS4 in February
Delicious
Earlier in the year, it was announced that PlateUp! would be heading to consoles in November. Unfortunately, this didn't happen, and the release on PS5 and PS4 was quietly delayed. Now, though, publisher Yogscast Games has a fresh release date, with the title now arriving on 15th February, 2024. For the uninitiated, PlateUp! is an...
News Fortnite Fans Are Miffed with Season 5's PS5, PS4 Item Shop
V-Buck it
Now that Epic Games has tuned the pricing of its more expensive cosmetics, Fortnite fans are miffed at the rotation of the Item Shop itself. Ever since Season 5 rolled around, the developer has put a huge focus on its new games, including Fortnite Festival,
The best couch co-op or online co-op on PS4
What are the best co-op games on PS4? Among the PS4's enormous library of games, there are many brilliant co-op experiences to be had, whether online or local. If you're after some top notch co-op PS4 games, you've come to the right place. Playing a game together with other people has been around since...
Game of the Year Brett's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
It's bingo time
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer Brett Posner-Ferdman. 5. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk: In a year packed with so many incredible games, it's easy for some great releases to fly under the radar. For many, It...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Crests and What to Do with Them
Crest fest
Looking for how to get Crests and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Crests are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' rewards within the mode, as well as unlock new armours and cosmetics. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide,...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Fight at The Forum
Formidable foes await
Looking for how to fight at The Forum in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? The Forum is an arena in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode that's part of the Greece area found in upper Valhalla. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to fight at The Forum. How Do You Fight at The Forum...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Find All 3 Boat Captain Keys
You again?
Looking for how to find all 3 Boat Captain Keys in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Boat Captain Keys are a type of collectible discovered after you've completed the main story of Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to find all 3 Boat Captain Keys. How...
News Gaudy Controller Leak Indicates Elden Ring PS5, PS4 DLC Planned for February
"Sync with new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion release"
The Game Awards have come and gone, again without mention of Shadow of the Erdtree, developer FromSoftware's eagerly anticipated Elden Ring DLC (despite some of the community's more arcane efforts). But now we might better understand when we could expect to return to The L
News Sea of Stars Replaces 'The Completionist' NPC Following Fraud Allegations
"We do make it a priority to maintain a positive and optimistic space"
Indie RPG Sea of Stars CEO, co-founder, and creative director of Sabotage Studio, Thierry Boulanger, has announced the replacement of an NPC based on internet personality Jirard "The Completionist" on all platforms, including PlayStation. Khalil has been accused of taking an...
News Persona 5 Series Collectively Takes More Than 10 Million Hearts
Phantom Thieves have hit the big leagues
Atlus has revealed that the Persona 5 series, comprised of the 2016 original, the expanded Persona 5 Royal, the rhythm action game Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, hack and slash Persona 5 Strikers, and the strategic spin-off Persona 5 Tactica, have together amassed a combined 10 million copies sold. That's a...
Game of the Year John's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Re-enter the Dragon
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of reviewer John Cal McCormick. 5. Venba: What a treat this game is. From the wonderful music to the heartfelt narrative to the enticing crackling and sizzling each time you...
Site News Our Game of the Year Goodness Gets Underway from Today
Here we go again
It’s been a big year for PlayStation – many would argue a vintage year, in fact. While the selection of first-party software from Sony has been a little on the light side, third-parties have more than picked up the slack, producing bangers like Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, and so, so, so much more. As has become something of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 507
Christmas is coming
This week’s WAYP is coming in hot, so forgive us the brief pre-amble. We’ve got a lot of responses from the team this time, though, so let’s get straight into it. Aaron Bayne: I'm having a hard time pulling myself away from The Finals, but I'm keen to check out the God of War Ragnarok DLC, Valhalla this weekend, too...
News PS Studios and Many More Spread Some Yuletide Cheer with Festive Cards
A Christmas tradition
It's almost Christmas time, and you know what that means — publishers and developers from around the globe have descended on the PS Blog to spread some seasons greetings. Yes, the annual tradition returns, with lots of well-known teams sharing a festive image for fans to enjoy. As always, Sony's first-party studios are all...
News The Crew 1 Has Reached the End of the Road, Delisted and Servers Shutting Soon
Crew cut
Yesterday, Ubisoft announced it'd be removing The Crew — the original game in the series — from sale. Indeed, it's now not available on PS Store or any other digital platform. Furthermore, online servers for the open world racer will be switched off come 31st March, 2024. Ubisoft shared the update on its website, along with memories...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Change the Difficulty
Hard knocks
Looking for how to change the difficulty in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? You'll be able to select your preferred difficulty when starting a new game of Santa Monica Studio's new roguelike mode, but it's not obvious how to change it at a later date. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Change Kratos' Appearance
Lookin' good
Looking for how to change Kratos' appearance in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Giving Santa Monica Studio's skin-headed antihero a new look is a large part of the franchise's appeal, and there are lots of cosmetic options to unlock in the title's roguelike mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Unlock Sanctuary Barriers
Sands of time
Looking for how to unlock Sanctuary Barriers in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Sanctuary Barriers are swirling sand-like blockades you find in realm sanctuaries in non-combat areas. They can be permanently unlocked using Sanctuary Barrier Keys, and usually contain high-value rewards on the other side. On this page, as part of our God...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Divine Triumphs and What to Do with Them
The most valuable currency in the mode
Looking for how to earn Divine Triumphs and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Divine Triumphs are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to purchase some of the most desirable permanent upgrades in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode. On this...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden's Controversial English Dub Is Selectable on PS5, PS4 Now
If you dare
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name has been warmly received on PS5 and PS4, but there’s been controversy surrounding its English dub. While most fans generally prefer to play the franchise with subtitles anyway, SEGA has found success adding English voiceovers to the series in recent years, making the franchise more...
News Fortnite Fans Can't Believe There's No Winterfest Cabin on PS5, PS4 This Xmas
A less cosy Christmas
Fortnite is at peak popularity right now, following an outrageously successful OG season, and the launch of various new games, including LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing. With the holidays upon us, many had been looking forward to Epic Games’ annual WinterFest, where historically it’s introduced a cosy cabin for players to...
News Satoru Gojo Teaches You How to Play Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash on PS5, PS4
Cursed energy
Looking for a crash course on how to play Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash on PS5 and PS4? Well, here’s Satoru Gojo to help. In truth, while this trailer is delivered as a kind of crash course on the game, there’s really not a whole lot to learn. Essentially, it’s a tag-team arena brawler where you need to attack to build your Cursed...
News PS5 Sales Absolutely Explode in Europe as Sony Single-Handedly Drives Industry Up
New-gen console up 376 per cent
Sony propelled overall console sales up almost 60 per cent year-over-year, as the PS5 absolutely exploded in Europe during November. According to a GSD sales report – which tracks several major countries, excluding the likes of the UK and Germany – the new-gen console’s sales were boosted by an eye-opening 376...
News Atomic Heart: Trapped in Limbo DLC Looks Suitably Surreal on PS5, PS4
Break free in February
Amazingly, Atomic Heart was released in February of this year, heralding the onslaught of games that was to come. If you've been itching for a reason to return to developer Mundfish's bizarre world, you might want to look at this trailer for Trapped in Limbo, DLC, due out 6th February on PS5 and PS4. Trapped in Limbo appears...
News Fortnite Massively Cuts Prices of Criticised Rocket Racing PS5, PS4 Microtransactions
U-turn
The outrageously overpriced microtransactions for Fortnite’s new arcade racing game Rocket Racing have dramatically dropped, following robust criticism from the game’s community. Epic Games originally in
Random Pay Your Respects at SEGA's Like a Dragon: The Men Who Perished Exhibition
Your very own Funeral of Fists
If you're considering taking a trip to Japan in the coming months and have strong and unresolved feelings about the fate of characters from across Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchises, then boy, do we have the cultural event for Kir-you. Beware of SPOILERS below. Reported by Japanese-language...
News Enjoy Six Minutes of JRPG Bliss in Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes PS5, PS4 Gameplay
So close, yet so far away
The wait for Suikoden spiritual successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, has felt like an eternity, although in reality, it was only revealed in 2020. Regardless, the release of the successful Kickstarter pr
Guide God of War Ragnarok Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, and Wiki
Your ultimate 100% completion guide for God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok is an action adventure game created by PS Studios developer Santa Monica Studio for PS5 and PS4, and is the sequel to 2018's critically acclaimed God of War. In our God of War Ragnarok review, we described the title as "phenomenal" and awarded it a 10/10. In this God of...
News Indie Smash Hit Human: Fall Flat Has Shipped a Staggering 50 Million Copies
Falling upwards
There are definitely a few games that are nigh invisible in certain circles, but are secretly absolutely huge — we can certainly count Human: Fall Flat in that camp. Coming to PS4 in 2017 and available physically and digitally, the physics-based platformer has now reached an incredible sales milestone, having just surpassed 50...
News PS Plus' PowerWash Simulator Just Got Free Festive DLC, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Ho ho hose!
Here's a lovely Christmas present from FuturLab. Its strangely relaxing clean-'em-up, PowerWash Simulator, has just received a brand new level to celebrate the holiday season. Even more good news: it's available on PS5 and PS4 right now. Even better news: it's free. Yes, after claiming the DLC on PS Store, all players will be able to...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Spirit Seals and What to Do with Them
Spirited away
Looking for how to get Spirit Seals and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Spirit Seals are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' abilities within the mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Mastery Seals and What to Do with Them
No one man should have too much power
Looking for how to get Mastery Seals and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Mastery Seals are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' abilities within the mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide,...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Save and Quit
Suspend your progress
Looking for how to save and quit in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? The roguelike structure of Santa Monica Studio's new gameplay mode is designed to be played in bitesized sessions, but sometimes life comes calling and you just need to save an quit. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Fleeting Echoes and What to Do with Them
Cough up
Looking for how to get Fleeting Echoes and what to do with them for God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Fleeting Echoes are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to temporarily upgrade your gear and abilities at Tablets of Endeavor. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going...
News Harry Potter Spin-Off Hogwarts Legacy Has a Shot at Dethroning Call of Duty's Dominance
A kinda magic
Hogwarts Legacy could become the first non-Call of Duty or Rockstar game to top USA’s yearly sales charts in 15 years. GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 broke the first-person shooter’s streak in 2013 and 2018 respectively, but other than that, Call of Duty has ranked number one every single year since Wii Play was popular all the...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Looking Majestic in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Overview Trailer
Clock's ticking
Ubisoft Original Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has crept up, releasing 18th January on PS5 and PS4, bringing the series to an entirely new generation after a 14-year hiatus. At The Game Awards, we were treated to a story snippe
News Keep Playing Past God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla DLC's Credits Sequence
"You really think the credits are the end of the story? C'mon"
Santa Monica Studios' free God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla DLC is proving to be much more than merely a tacked-on roguelike experience, surprising players with its narrative heft and implications for Kratos and the future of the God of War franchise. Santa Monica didn't do itself any...
News Looks Like Fortnite Festival Is Getting Peripheral Guitars in January
Rock on, indeed
Having officially entered our Fortnite Festival era, we're quite excited to see that the surreal pseudo-metaverse Epic has cooked up and is getting instrument controller support as soon as next month. On Twitter, peripheral manufacturer PDP teased that guitars would be coming imminently. PDP most recently produced musical...
Preview Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Brings Back the Series with Style
Here today, Sargon tomorrow
Recently we went hands-on with Ubisoft's upcoming Metroidvania, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. It's slashing its way onto PS5 and PS4 in January, bringing the series back to PlayStation for the first time since 2010. But after all this time, how is this latest adventure shaping up? And will it be worth that 14-year...
Site News Submit Your Snaps for the Push Square Community Screenshot Competition
Entries are open until 22nd December
As is a yearly tradition on the Push Square forums, the Official 2023 Screenshot of the Year Competition is now taking entries! After many years of service (thank you), veteran user @RogerRoger has passed the bat over to @R
News 19 Amazing Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
December 2023 game update revealed
Sony has today shared the final PS Plus update of 2023, revealing what PS5, PS4, and Classic games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of December 2023. There'll be 19 titles in this drop, including the leaked Strange of Paradis
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Start the Valhalla DLC
Valhalla awaits
Looking for how to the start the Valhalla DLC in God of War Ragnarok? Valhalla is a roguelike mode inspired by games like Hades and Returnal, where you unlock different equipment and skills in each combat run, many of which are lost when you're defeated. Some permanent progression unlocks assist with your progress, and there's a...
News November 2023 Circana: PS5 Is Still in First, Call of Duty Sells Best
Just like clockwork
It should come as little surprise, but the disappointing launch state of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 didn't stop it from being the best-selling game of November in the USA. New data from Circana confirms the FPS topped the charts last month and instantly become the second best-selling title of 2023, just behind Hogwarts...
News PlayStation Blog Wants Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year Votes
Help decide 18 categories
The Game Awards has already revealed its Game of the Year, us at Push Square are currently preparing our own end-of-year content, and now the official PlayStation Blog wants your votes across a number of PS5, PS4 categories. Live until midnight on 17th December 2023, you can help decide 18 different categories. That...
Guide PlayStation Gaming Gift Ideas - Best PS5 and PS4 Christmas Gifts
Games, consoles, gift cards and more
If you're on the lookout for the best gift ideas for gamers or the top Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts money can buy to help you find a special treat or two for your friends and...
Guide GTA Online: Best Salvage Yard to Buy and How to Make Money with the Chop Shop
Get rich with robberies
What's the best Salvage Yard to buy in GTA Online? Salvage Yards are part of Chop Shop update, and will become available from Foreclosures Maze Bank once you've received a call from Yusuf Amir. Once you own a Salvage Yard, you'll be able to participate in robberies. As part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to introduce...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Whips Upheaval in Jingxiang DLC on PS5, PS4
Whip it real good
Incredibly, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty launched in March 2023, ahead of the insane cavalcade of games that followed. Developer Team Ninja has been consistently supporting the Souls-Like ever since, and the third DLC pack to date, Upheaval in Jingxiang, is out today on PS5 and PS4. This new story chapter depicts the forces of the...
News Kill Time in GTA Online with The Chop Shop Update on PS5, PS4
Yusuf Amir is back in business
As promised, GTA Online players have unfinished business with Yusuf Amir, and the Chop Shop update is out today on PlayStation platforms. It introduces the aforementioned illicit business, a variety of new vehicles, and additional Drift Races, an excellent way to kill some time while we wait for the release of GTA 6...
Poll Are You Playing God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla?
Free for all
God of War Ragnarok's free DLC is out now on PS5 and PS4. Adding a whole new component to Kratos' Game of the Year-worthy epic, Valhalla tasks players with battling through an increasingly dangerous gauntlet of opponents in roguelike fashion. For some, 'roguelike' is without a doubt a dirty term, but this expansion promises a personal...
Hands On Rocket Racing Is a Super Fun Drive Yet to Meet Its Full Potential
Drives me up the wall
To put it lightly, arcade racers struggle to succeed in this day and age. Big budget attempts are almost extinct, and indie efforts unfortunately rarely make an impact, regardless of quality. What's the answer, then? How can drift-obsessed, arcade racing, petrolheads get their over-the-top kicks? Well, here's one answer —...
News PlayStation Wrap-Up 2023 Available Now, Check Out Your Gaming Stats
Overall playtime! Trophy hauls!
As is becoming a tradition for this time of year, Sony has once again brought back its Spotify-style PlayStation Wrap-Up feature, which reveals all your gaming stats for the year. Follow this link and log into your PSN account to get started. The online flashback starts by sharing how many new PS5, PS4 games you...
News PS Plus Extra Game for December May Have Leaked Early
Chaos!
Sony is set to reveal the list of PS5, PS4, and Classic titles coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month in the next 24 hours, but one game looks to have already leaked accidentally via a PS Stars campaign. A "PS Plus Game Catalogue: must-play this month" campaign is asking subscr
News God of War Ragnarok's Free Valhalla DLC Out Now on PS5, PS4
Patch weighs in at around 8GB
Announced and released in the space of a week, the free God of War Ragnarok DLC Valhalla is out now on PS5, PS4. It'll be delivered via an update to the base game; you don't need to search the PS Store for it. Set aside roughly 8GB for the base game patch, and then you'll download the rogue-like mode on top. The...
News God of War Ragnarok's Free DLC Will Add New PS5, PS4 Trophies
A reason to return
God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated free DLC expansion Valhalla, due out later today, will add more Trophies to the game – although they’ll be listed separately from the campaign, so you won’t need to worry about them if you haven’t earned the Platinum just yet. Writing on Twitter, game director Mihir Sheth confirmed...
Hands On Fortnite Festival Rekindles Fond Memories of a Forgotten PSP Favourite
Unplugged
You won’t find Rock Band Unplugged at the top of many Best PSP Games lists, but the Harmonix spin-off – released during the peak of plastic peripheral popularity – was one of the finest games you could find on Sony’s handheld during its pre-PS Vita renaissance circa-2009. A stripped-back version of the main console games, this...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on PS5, PS4 Has SEGA Bass Fishing, SpikeOut, and Much More
Model 3 mayhem
SEGA’s excellent Yakuza series is well-known for its minigames, but Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth looks to seriously expand upon the expectations of fans with an unprecedented number of side-activities and distractions. Chief among them is the inclusion of some fairly famous Model 3 arcade games, including SEGA Bass Fishing,...
News Call of Duty Devs Walk Back Kratos Voice Actor Criticisms, 'It's Not About the Joke'
"It's just been such a sh*t year for games"
Call of Duty developers that levelled criticism at Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge for joking about the length of Modern Warfare 3's campaign at The Game Awards have walked their initial comments back, citing frustration at the industry's current state. After Judge's joke (which was self-deprecating...
News Get a Crash Course in God of War Ragnarok's Free Valhalla DLC on PS5, PS4
Out today
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is an unfortunate amalgamation of Norse words. However, the incoming free DLC (out today, 12th December) looks like a delicious second helping for fans of Sony Santa Monica's most recent release. We learned that Valhalla would serve as an epilogue to Kratos's story, and now we have a trailer showing it in...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Combat Is a Mix of Action and Turn-Based
A bit of both
One of the most interesting things about the latest Metaphor: ReFantazio trailer is that it seems to show action and turn-based combat. Of course, Atlus is well known for its turn-based mechanics — Persona 5 being a standout example — and so it was largely assumed that Metaphor would follow suit. However, that's not quite the case...
Preview Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Is More Brilliantly Bonkers Courtroom Drama
And that's probably enough
The Ace Attorney series is a relatively new one for us on Planet PlayStation (can we bring that back?), with the original three games launching on PS4 in 2019 — long after they first arrived on western shores. We're now fully acquainted with the Phoenix Wright trilogy, but what happened next? While there have been a fair...
News PS5, PS4 Gets Multiplayer Spin-Off The Outlast Trials Next Year
Available to pre-order now
One announcement that slipped through the cracks from The Game Awards last week is that The Outlast Trials is now officially releasing for PS5, PS4 next year. The multiplayer spin-off launches on 5th March 2024, and is available to pre-order now on the PS Store with base and Deluxe Editions on offer. The game costs £30.99...
News UK Sales Charts: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Takes a Running Leap into the Top 10
Did it stick the landing?
While it seems the UK's physical games top 10 is pretty much nailed down through the rest of 2023, one late arrival has added a last minute splash of colour to the picture. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora launched last week, and it's managed to secure a spot within the list of bestsellers at number five. The four games above...
News Fortnite Fans Can't Believe the Price of the Game's New PS5, PS4 Microtransactions
Priced out
With the introduction of three entire new experiences – LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival – Epic’s unstoppable “everything” game Fortnite has taken a huge stride closer to becoming its own platform. But with so much new content available, the developer has to find ways to monetise it – and the latest...
News Rock Band Controller Support a 'Priority' for Fortnite Festival
Dig those peripherals out of storage in 2024
Fortnite's Festival is already set to corner the rhythm market by install base alone, introducing a Rock Band-like experience into Epic's ongoing everything game. In addition to LEGO Fortnite and Rocket Racing, it's cl
News Visions of Mana Isn't Open World, But It Does Have 'Vast' Semi-Open Areas
Plus other early details
Square Enix has spilled a few more beans on Visions of Mana, the freshly announced, brand new instalment in the storied Mana series. For starters, this won't be an open world adventure. Questions were raised regarding the game's scope when its debut trailer showed off some huge environments, but no, it's not quite that big...
News PS Plus Extra Loses 9 Great PS5, PS4 Games Next Month
Say goodbye to Devil May Cry
Sony has updated the Last Chance to Play section of the PS Plus Extra tab on PS5, revealing what games will be leaving the service in January. Nine titles will be banished, with the biggest losses being Devil May Cry 5 and It Takes Two. The full list looks like this: It Takes Two (PS5, PS4) SnowRunner (PS5, PS4)
Guide Fortnite Festival: All Songs List (December 2023)
Every song in Fortnite Festival available now
Looking for an All Songs List for Fortnite Festival? A new game built within Fortnite by Rock Band studio Harmonix, you will be able to play it through the same launcher as the Battle Royale offering. In this Fortnite Festival guide, we're going to provide an All Songs List that's up to date as of...
News Genshin Impact Settles Down for a Fontaine Festival in 4.3 Update
Lights, camera, gacha
Genshin Impact’s unmatchable update cadence continues with v4.3 on 20th December, significantly slowing the speed of your Fontaine adventure now that the main Archon questline has concluded. Instead, you’ll be invited to the Fontinalia Festival, where you’ll partake in a unique movie making experience. The press release...
News Kratos Voice Actor Underfire for Roasting New Call of Duty Campaign
Judge and jury
Kratos’ voice actor Christopher Judge has p*ssed off the Call of Duty team, after he roasted Modern Warfare 3’s campaign prior to presenting the Best Performance award at this year’s The Game Awards. The actor – who infamously rambled for several minutes when he grabbed a gong last year – said: “Fun fact, my speech was...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 506
Frontiers of Pandora
With The Game Awards now in the rearview mirror, the penultimate event in the gaming calendar has concluded, leaving us with just one final noteworthy milestone to clear: Push Square's definitive Game of the Year countdown, of course. Work is underway behind-the-scenes on that, and all will be revealed towards the latter half of...
Guide PlayStation Christmas Gifts: Best Cheap, Mid-Range And Luxury PS5, PS4 Presents
Best PlayStation presents for every budget
If you're on the lookout for the best cheap PlayStation gifts for your friends and family this holiday, the perfect gaming stocking filler, or even the absolute best PS5 and PS4 presents that money can buy, you're in the right place. Below, we've gathered up some of 2023's top PlayStation gifts to offer...
News God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla Set After Main Game as Kratos Faces His Past in a Personal Story
Once a Spartan...
Sony Santa Monica Studio has dropped some additional details on God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, the soon-to-be-released, free DLC for Kratos' most recent adventure. Launching next week on the 12th December, Valhalla takes place after the events of the main game, and has been described as something of an epilogue. However, you won't...
Guide Genshin Impact Codes: All Active Redemption Codes for and How to Redeem Them (4.3 Livestream)
Primogems for all
Looking for a list of all active redemption codes and how to redeem them in Genshin Impact? HoYoverse will periodically release redeemable codes for Travelers looking to get a free injection of important items, including those essential Primogems. On this page, we'll be keeping tabs on all active redemption codes and how to redeem...
News Detective Mystery The Rise of the Golden Idol Uncovers the Truth on PS5, PS4 in 2024
Elementary
Fans of detective puzzle games should pay attention to this one. The Rise of the Golden Idol was announced at The Game Awards 2023, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 sometime next year. The Rise of the Golden Idol is actually the sequel to a PC/Switch title named The Case of the Golden Idol. While the first game skipped PlayStation, it...
News Rocket Racing Trailers Are Here to Hype You Up, Available Now in Fortnite
Rocket power
Update: There's now a launch trailer for Rocket Racing, which features a bunch of proper gameplay. It looks very fast and chaotic — let's hope it feels good to play, too. Original Story: Rocket League is ditching football for the race track with Rocket Racing. Developer Psyonix is behind this new spin on the popular arcade game,...
News Dead by Daylight Does Cinematic Narrative Horror with The Casting of Frank Stone
Developed by Supermassive Games
Teased prior to The Game Awards 2023, developer Supermassive Games has joined forces with Behaviour Interactive to expand the world of Dead by Daylight. It's making a cinematic, narrative-driven horror game called The Casting of Frank Stone. Watch the announcement trailer above. Leaning into Su
News The First Descendant Touches Down on PS5, PS4 in Summer 2024
Colossal
Promising free-to-play looter shooter, The First Descendant, made an appearance at The Game Awards, giving us a cinematic look at combat between a new Descendant and a terrifying Colossi. We were rewarded with a release window: Look out for The Last Descendant on PS5 and PS4 in Summer 2024. Nearly 2 million people took part in the...
Guide What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
The Game Awards is just about celebrating the games released this past year as it is looking to future titles with reveals and announcements, so this guide provides a complete round-up of all the PS5, PS4 news from the show. For any news relating to Microsoft and Nintendo, please refer to our sister sites Nintendo Life and...
News Persona 3 Reload Gets a Gorgeous New Gameplay Trailer
Out from the shadows
Persona 3 Reload will be here before you know it, and so Atlus is really starting to kick its marketing machine into gear. The upcoming remake snagged a spot at The Game Awards 2023, gifting us a new gameplay trailer that sums the shadow-slaying RPG up rather well. It highlights combat, social interactions, and gives us a better...
News Guilty Gear Strive Shoots to Kill with Elphelt, New 3-Player Team Battles
Reloaded
Elphelt is the next DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive — and she's out today. The gun-wielding fighter could be a menace in previous title Guilty Gear Xrd, so it'll be interesting to see just how dangerous this incarnation turns out to be. What's more, the game's getting a whole new way to battle in 2024. Titled 'Team of 3', you'll be...
News The Legendary Mana Series Returns with Visions of Mana on PS5, PS4 in 2024
15 years later
Square Enix is reviving its classic Mana series with a brand new instalment — 15 whole years after its last mainline entry. Titled Visions of Mana, it's coming to PS5 and PS4 at some point in 2024. As you'd expect of the franchise, this is an action RPG with multiple playable characters, and based on the trailer, it basically looks...
News Persona Dev's New RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Looks Amazing, Hits PS5, PS4 in Fall 2024
ReFantastic
Atlus' new RPG, the admittedly awkwardly named Metaphor: ReFantazio, now has a release window. It arrives on PS5 and PS4 in autumn / fall next year, and frankly, we couldn't be happier that it's far away from the chaos of early 2024. We've also got a new trailer, which provides our best look yet at the game — and as you can probably...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Story Trailer Reveals Playable Pre-Launch Demo
If only we could go forward in time
Side-scrolling action adventure Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will offer up a playable demo shortly before launch. On 11th January, 2024, you'll be able to take the game for a spin before it launches a week later on PS5 and PS4. This news arrives alongside a brand new story trailer, focusing on protagonist...
News God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla Announced, Free DLC Out Next Week on PS5, PS4
God of more
God of War Ragnarok is getting a seemingly meaty slice of free DLC. Titled God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla (everything gets a 'Valhalla' these days), it's a roguelike mode that sees Kratos slaughter his way through monsters. And perhaps the best part is that it's launching very soon — it's out next week, on the 12th December. Will you...
News Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Is Real, Hits PS5 in February
Oh, brother
Update 8/12/23: The rumour was true! Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is real, and it's coming to PS5 on 28th February, 2024. You can watch the debut trailer above. Are you excited to hop back into this one? Original Story: Here we go again — the ever-reliable billbil-kun has dug up another impending game announcement. Posting on...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2023 Right Here
Tune in for all the news and awards
We've essentially reached the end of the year, so now it's time for hype man Geoff Keighley to dress up all fancy and put on The Game Awards once again. The likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will duke it out for the coveted Game of the Year gong, while new PS5, PS4 reveals and game...
News Elden Ring Community Approaching Critical Levels of Hype Ahead of The Game Awards
We live in the Shadow of the Erdtree
Elden Ring is an incredible game that looms large in the memory of many fans, and the wait for DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree has been long. Released in February of 2022, anticipation ahead of The Game Awards is reaching a fever pitch as FromSoftware adherents attempt to summon a DLC release date, trailer,...
News New Game+ Update for Assassin's Creed Mirage Coming Next Week
Permadeath mode in early 2024
Ubisoft has today confirmed the previously announced New Game+ update for Assassin's Creed Mirage will arrive in a PS5, PS4 patch at some point next week. Letting you carry your progress, unlocks, and items into a new playthrough, the publisher teases your second go around Baghdad will contain "new rewards". In...
News PS Store's Game Awards Sale Brings Prices Down on PS5, PS4 Nominees and More
Everyone's a winner
As is tradition, The Game Awards is not just an hours-long show about the year's best and brightest, it's also a sale on the PS Store. Yes, if you hop onto the Store right now, you can find a new promotion themed around Geoff Keighley's big special night, offering up discounts on a hundred or so games. Chief among the included...
Poll This Is Your Last Chance to Vote for Our PS5, PS4 Game of the Year 2023
Help decide Push Square's GOTY
Well everyone, we're coming to the end of yet another year (if you can believe it!). 2023 is almost over, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to decide on the Push Square Game of the Year. Behind the scenes here on the site, we're busy collecting staff member votes and writing our own personal GOTY articles —...
News LEGO Fortnite Is Available to Play Right Now, Watch the Gameplay Launch Trailer
LE(t's)GO
Fortnite is becoming much more than just Save the World and Battle Royale, and its transformation starts today as LEGO Fortnite goes live. Essentially a whole new game, it's now available to play — after you've downloaded the latest game update, that is. When you boot up Fortnite, you'll be greeted with a launcher screen that lets you...
News Ultros Talks You Through Its Vibrant Sci-Fi World in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Gardners world
Ultros certainly stands out from the crowd, doesn't it? The vivid colours and clean lines of its art style are very eye-catching, but in this new video, developer Hadoque goes over what you'll actually be doing in this sci-fi Metroidvania. The adventure takes place on the Sarcophagus, a mysterious alien ship full that appears to be a...
Guide What Time Is The Game Awards 2023?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is The Game Awards 2023, and where can you watch it? Geoff Keighley's 10th annual awards show is coming up soon, where the host will hand out trophies to deserving developers, bring on celebrity guests, and make a few game announcements for good measure. It's always a fun event to see off the year. So, when...
News Narrative Adventure Open Roads Cruises to PS5, PS4 in February
Shifting gears
Annapurna Interactive has finally shared an update on Open Roads, the next game from the makers of Gone Home and Tacoma. Announced way back in 2020, this narrative adventure about a mother-daughter road trip has a release date at last — it arrives on PS5 and PS4 on 22nd February, 2024. The title follows single mother Opal, voiced...
News PS Plus Premium Will Add PS1's Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Next
Feel the force
The next PS1 title to be ported to PS5 and PS4 as part of Sony’s emulation effort looks likely to be Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, as Disney continues its unprecedented support for the programme. So far, the movie and amusement park giant has pledged several of its classic titles to Sony’s PS Plus Premium tier, and it...
News Atlus Fans Will Want to Watch The Game Awards for an Update on PS5, PS4's Metaphor: ReFantazio
Time to get Persona-l
What can you expect from The Game Awards later this week? Well, host Geoff Keighley is keeping a lot of the announcements under cloak and dagger, but he has teased an update on Atlus’ long-in-development Metaphor: ReFantazio. This is the latest effort from the Persona team, with a release date reveal possible, considering...
News Bethesda Rolls the Dice on Paid Mods in Skyrim Again
Get back up on the horse
If you play video games, chances are you've dabbled in Skyrim, Bethesda's benchmark-setting open world RPG that's now over a decade old. It's been released and re-released ad infinitum, so much so that it has become an established meme. Now, the company wants to have another crack at hawking paid, player-created mods,...
News The Mermaid's Tongue Is the Next Murder Mystery from the Makers of Tangle Tower
Detective Grimoire and Sally return
Developer SFB Games is best known for its Detective Grimoire series of murder mystery adventure games, with Tangle Tower perhaps the biggest of those titles. Now, it's time to see what's next for the investigator and his assistant. Grimoire and Sally's next mystery is named The Mermaid's Tongue, and you can watch...
News Two Shadow Gambit DLC Packs, Free Content Out for PS5, PS4 Today
New characters, missions, and areas
The well-received PS5, PS4 tactics title Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is receiving one final free update today along with two paid DLC packs as developer Mimimi Games plans to close its doors. Each priced at $14.99, the expansions add new playable characters, missions, and areas to the game, extending the...
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