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News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Screens Pop Out of the Manhole
Getting a pizza the action
Our friends at Pure Xbox, who are fast becoming the official source for all Platinum Games screenshot leaks, have laid their green fingers on some shots from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. The game, which popped up on ratings boards eons ago, is still yet to be officially announced by publisher...
News Destiny's Nightfall Strike Is a Never-Ending Nightmare Right Now
Bungie's working on a fix
This week's Nightfall Strike in Destiny appears to be buggered, as players can't seem to get past a certain point in the activity. The Strike in question is the Sunless Cell - you know, where you fight that big sword git in the dark - but a bug is preventing Guardians from getting anywhere the rather cool boss fight...
News You're Getting Free Stuff in Destiny Later This Week
Xurtainly something
Stash of Strange Coins running a bit low? Need a few more Motes of Light? Nah, who are we kidding, no one needs more Motes of Light - but Bungie's giving them away all the same. On the 7th January, the developer's dishing out some goodies in Destiny to celebrate the new year. You'll be able to gather your 15 Strange Coins and 15...
News Infinity Ward Sounds Excited for Its Turn with Call of Duty in 2016
Duty calls
Phwoar, there's nothing like a vague tweet to get you hyped for an upcoming release. This time around, veteran Call of Duty developer Infinity Ward is hitting the hype train, writing that 2016 "is going to be incredible". For those out of the loop, this year should mark Infinity Ward's turn with Activision's mega franchise. The series is...
News Destiny Launches Pricey Level Boosters for PS4, PS3
Stump up £25 for Level 25
Destiny's taken another boost jump towards its inevitable free-to-play future with the release of new level boosters on the PlayStation Store. These optional £24.99 fast-track packs for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 promise to upgrade your Guardian to Level 25, while also offering a subclass boost and some weapon...
Hands On Destiny's Sparrow Racing Is Fun for About an Hour
The Bungie jump effect
When Sparrow racing was announced at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference, we won't deny that we were hyped. Ever since climbing aboard our Sparrow for the first time in Destiny, we've always wished for some sort of racing system – if only to see how it would work out. As it happens, the Sparrow Racing League,...
News Destiny Patch 2.1.0 Is Jetting onto PS4 Right Now
Zip zip zoom
Guardians rejoice: the day has finally arrived. Destiny's latest patch buffs auto rifles (again), pulse rifles are getting nerfed, and Titan Sunbreaker subclass is being slapped down to Earth - or what's left of it, we suppose. Of course, it's not just about balance changes. Announced at Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press...
News Destiny's Sparrow Racing League Hits Full Speed Today
Blast off
Destiny's so-called winter event, the Sparrow Racing League - or SRL - engages its thrusters today as Guardians who own The Taken King are given the opportunity to take part in WipEout-esque races. According to Bungie, crossing the finish line allows you to rack up rewards such as new Sparrows, equipment, and shaders. As long as the actual...
PSX 2015 Sparrows Cross the Finish Line in Destiny: The Taken King
Bumping Sparrows
It's been a long-held dream by all Guardians to be able to race against each other with their Sparrows. They feel so wonderful to take for a spin, so how could Bungie pass up on the opportunity to include competitive racing? Well, the developer heard the fans, and it listened. Destiny: The Taken King will be graced with the Sparrow...
News Destiny Reloads with PS4 Patch 2.1.0 Next Week
Weapon balancing, new exotics, Titan tweaks, and more
It's fair to say that Destiny has dropped off for many players with the release of blockbusters like Star Wars: Battlefront and Fallout 4 invading their free time, but with the Bungie confirming that December's big patch is hitting next week, we're sure that the release will once again see a...
News Cowabunga! Platinum Games Developed TMNT Title Steps Out of Its Shell
Gnarly
We've got some totally bodacious news, readers: Platinum Games appears to be working on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles title. The developer – which seems to be rescuing one eighties cult hit at a time – popped up in an Australian classification for a game named Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. According to a
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Gets Back on Its Board with PS4 Patch
Shove it
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 may have a handful of grazes fresh from its somewhat disastrous debut, but developer Robomodo has finally got around to updating the release. A brand new patch is available on the PlayStation 4 right now which promises updated "gameplay mechanics" and "improved textures". There's no word on any specific bug fixes,...
News Here's All the Extra Stuff You Get From Referring a Friend in Destiny
You dirty shill
So, what's the price of becoming a slave to the AAA gaming war machine that is Activision? According to Destiny, your undying loyalty to the brand can be bought with a couple of emotes, an emblem, a shader, a sword, and a sparrow. The question is: are you cheap enough? Jokes aside, Bungie's released a trailer that details exactly...
A marvel
Deadpool's PlayStation 4 port is a hard one to review, considering that it's just a straight port – no graphical update, no new modes, not even any new extras. At first glance, £30 for a game that launched a couple of years ago seems a bit steep. Luckily, this is a game that has aged well. On the PS4 we've had our share of bad ports –...
News Destiny's Big December Update Adds Exotics and Tweaks Weapon Balance
Please no, not the pulse rifles
Destiny's getting a reasonably large update in December, Bungie has revealed. The big news is that the developer will be bringing in two new exotic items, while also boosting a few bits and pieces from year one which haven't yet made the jump. Christmas may be coming early for all you hardcore Guardians. Don't get...
News Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Finally Charges onto PS4 Next Month
Those crazy knights
About time, eh? Chivalry: Medieval Warfare launched on the PlayStation 3 back in February - and no one seemed to care. Needless to say, many have been waiting patiently for a PlayStation 4 announcement, and we're happy to report that the day has finally arrived. The multiplayer hack-'em-up - which saw great success on PC - will...
Soapbox Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Campaign Is Among the Worst in the Franchise
Cy-bored
I have played nearly every Call of Duty campaign since Finest Hour in 2005. I've endured the trenches of World War II in gritty missions with Call of Duty 2 and World at War. I've stopped a traitor from deceiving the world in Modern Warfare 2, prevented a biochemical out
News Call of Duty: Black Ops III Stops Brand's Bleeding with Gigantic Launch
Makes $550 million in first three days
Call of Duty's always been a colossal franchise, but the series has struggled to live up to the sales of its juggernaut predecessors in recent years. Fortunately for Activision, it looks like Call of Duty: Black Ops III has stopped the series' rot, as the release brought in a dizzying $550 million over the...
Review Call of Duty: Black Ops III (PS4)
Juggernaut
Despite sales remaining strong, it's safe to say that Call of Duty has been in a bit of a slump as of late. Although Advanced Warfare was well received, there were some rough patches, and most CoD fans still shudder whenever they hear the word Ghosts. Now it's time for Treyarch to pick up the mantle, and boy has the studio done well with...
Round Up Call of Duty: Black Ops III PS4 Reviews Score a Low Level Killstreak
Shades of grey
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is out – but reviews are only just popping up around the web. Chances are you already knew whether you were going to buy the first-person shooter beforehand, but if you have been waiting for some critical opinion, we've included a slew of appraisals for your perusal pleasure below. Our review is still...
News Don't Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops III on PS3
Fall of beauty
If you're still yet to be wowed by the latest generation of consoles, then it may be worth seeing how your faithful PlayStation 3 stacks up against the PlayStation 4. Alright, this Call of Duty: Black Ops III comparison actually features the Xbox versions – but it's probably safe to assume that the differences will be more...
News How Does the Call of Duty: Black Ops III PS4 Look in the Flesh?
Still gross
There's a toy-like charm to Call of Duty: Black Ops III's exclusive PlayStation 4 bundle, but let's not beat around the bush – it's pretty freakin' bad, isn't it? Sony had a real opportunity to create something special here, but this is easily the worst looking new-gen system to date. Still, kudos to PlayStation Access' Hollie Bennett...
News There's a Secret Minigame in Call of Duty: Black Ops III on PS4
Quick trip to the arcade
Activision's really been playing up the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops III consists of three games in one, but there's actually a fourth title stashed inside Treyarch's first-person shooter. Dead Ops II: Cyber Revengening is an isometric shooter which can be unlocked by poking around on an in-game computer terminal –...
News Destiny Continues to Grow with 25 Million Players
We're going to need more guns
Damn, that's a pretty hefty number isn't it? Activision has revealed that Destiny now has 25 million registered users, and on average, those Guardians are spending around three hours a day with the game. Guess those daily bounties and missions are doing their job, eh? Of course, even if you've only logged into the...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Live Action PS4 Ad Treads Familiar Ground
Stop us if you've seen this one before
Activision's marketing department appears to have been working part-time this year, as Call of Duty: Black Ops III's latest live action advertisement is the same as all of the others. In it we see American actor Michael B. Jordan talking up 'Kevin' – a gamer fuel-powered everyman living out his ultimate power...
News Collect Candy, Get Loot: Hallowe'en Has Come to Destiny
Ghosts and goblins
Bungie's put some effort into Destiny's spooky hallowe'en celebrations this year: the Tower social space has been redecorated, there are new emotes to buy, and there are even some daft quests to undertake. It's well worth checking out - especially if you like masks. Indeed, the main draw of the ongoing event is to gather a...
Raging for the machine
Guitar Hero Live is Activision's answer to Harmonix's Rock Band 4, and seems to be the complete polar opposite to it. While the new Rock Band allows you to use old instruments, Guitar Hero introduces a completely new one; where Rock Band 4 allows you to import old songs, Guitar Hero Live doesn't. The two rhythm games, despite...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops III Goes Big with Launch Gameplay Trailer
Boom time
Guns! Guns! Guns! Activision has released an all-new gameplay trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, boasting about the fact that the forthcoming foray features "three-games-in-one". We get a glimpse of the campaign, multiplayer, and zombies mode all in this 60 second sizzle piece. The title's due out on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation...
News Activision Should Cancel the PS3 Version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
Scuffed knees
Good news PlayStation 3 owners: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 has been delayed. The skateboarding simulation – which, to be fair, wasn't entirely despised in our review – is spending a little more time in the skate shop on last-gen formats, while Activision properly applies some band aids to the PlayStation 4 version. The game was due...
News Destiny's Story Was Stitched Together Using Existing Assets in Less Than a Year
Surprise
Well who would have thunk it? According to a massive report from Kotaku's always informative Jason Schreier, Destiny as we know it was cobbled together in a very short space of time following the decision to scrap its original story. Sources say that upon showing Bungie's top brass a 'supercut' of the title's major plot points, the senior...
News We Really Hope Bungie Isn't Mucking About with Destiny's Microtransactions
New patch apparently reveals in-game buffs that you can buy
This is how it starts, isn't it? Destiny's newest patch introduced a new, microtransaction-based service that allows you to buy cosmetic items with real money. With 18 fresh emotes on offer - which, to be fair, are actually pretty cool - it all seems rather harmless, but after mining the...
News Have a Free Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Theme for Your PS4
It's a good one
Sony and Activision are in bed with each other and refuse to get a room, which means that we're benefiting from its – shall we say – fruitful relationship. As a reward for participating in the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops III beta, the companies are serving up a free PlayStation 4 theme – all you need to do is find it in the...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops III Can Be Played Backwards if You Want
Fast-forward the fiction
People who read the last page of a book before anything else are the scum of the Earth in this author's opinion, but Treyarch has a different view. Speaking with Eurogamer.net on the back of a single player blow out, the developer has revealed that you'll be able to play Call of Duty: Black Ops III any way that you like –...
Review Transformers: Devastation (PS4)
More than meets the eye
The Transformers license has certainly seen its fair share of solid games; from the PlayStation 2 title based upon the Armada series all the way through to High Moon's Cybertron releases, it's a property that's generally transcended the usual licensed game fodder. Now, the talented team over at Platinum Games has taken the...
Round Up Transformers Devastation PS4 Reviews Start Rolling Out
Ultra magnum opus
Activision can be a strange company. The organisation goes out of its way to ensure that the likes of Destiny and Call of Duty are covered correctly, but while it's seemingly happy to invest money into middle-tier titles like Transformers: Devastation and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, it doesn't appear to have any faith in them at all...
News Yep, Destiny Is Getting Microtransactions
They're purely cosmetic, for now
Okay, so Destiny's expansions have always been overpriced, but the argument is that it could have a subscription fee if it wanted - but it doesn't. We don't necessarily agree with that analysis, but we've always said that microtransactions could very easily be implemented into the structure of the shooter, and that...
Review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 (PS4)
Sick
The Tony Hawk series has been around for over 15 years, and in that time introduced a new genre in gaming. The fluidity of pulling off crazy street and vert tricks, the stunning soundtracks, inventive levels, and rich mechanics made it a true standout franchise. However, like most series, the franchise started to lose steam, with developer...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops III's Campaign Can't Help But Curse
Swear jarhead
There'll be no campaign for you if you choose to play Call of Duty: Black Ops III on the PlayStation 3, but anyone that opts for the PlayStation 4 version will be able to enjoy the full story experience. And according to Treyarch's boss Mark Lamia, it's the "most ambitious" that the team has ever undertaken – heck, that's evidenced...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Breaks Its Neck on PS4
Bail out
As expected, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 on the PlayStation 4 is f***ed. Activision's been reluctant to send us – or anyone else – review code, and judging by this Eurogamer.net hands-on with the final version, it's easy to see why. In the clip we see the Birdman bugging out in a variety of ways – be it clipping through geometry or...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Has a PS4 Patch Bigger Than the Game
Shove it
Patches have reached a new peak with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, as Activision's upcoming sequel has an update larger than the release itself. According to The Games Cabin, the title – which has been available to pre-load on the PlayStation 4 since last night – weighs in at just 4.6GB, but you'll need to download a 7.7GB patch to get it...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Won't Ship with a Campaign on PS3
Blacklisted
If you're still killing your free time on the PlayStation 3 and had high hopes for Call of Duty: Black Ops III this November, you're going to be a wee bit disappointed with what ships - if you're a single player fan anyway. Activision and Treyarch has announced that the last-gen iteration of the futuristic shooter won't be getting a...
News Here's Your Custom Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 PS4
Back in black
Sony has not one but two blockbuster PlayStation 4 bundles lined up this November, with the already announced Star Wars Battlefront box set to be accompanied on store shelves by a custom Call of Duty: Black Ops III console. The announcement was inevitable ever since
Poll Has Destiny Won You Back With The Taken King?
Is the cryptarch calling?
Destiny: The Taken King is out and fans of Bungie's shooter have probably spent their last weekend grinding themselves into dust. If internet reactions are anything to go by, then the game's third and biggest expansion has been met with a reasonably positive reception. Veteran players seem to like the changes, and lapsed...
Review Destiny: The Taken King (PS4)
New monarchy
It's been a rocky old road for Destiny, but it's finally found some smooth terrain with The Taken King – the title's biggest expansion to date. The new content marks the second year of Destiny's life, and with it comes the realisation that Bungie has taken a rather large step forward in crafting something special. It's undoubtedly...
News Destiny: The Taken King's Raid Has Already Been Conquered
The king has fallen
Raids, as this author understands them, are the uber-complex end-game missions in Destiny that are supposed to take weeks to conquer. It's no surprise, then, that there's serious online street cred up for grabs if you can come through them in hours – and one The Taken King gang will be lapping up the plaudits today, as they...
News Destiny: The Taken King Is PlayStation's Most Downloaded Day One Game Ever
Hail to the king
Judging purely by the sheer amount of spite Destiny draws from internet users on a daily basis, you'd think that it's a universally hated game. Almost anything related to Bungie's shooter gets picked apart by naysayers all the time - but the simple fact is that Destiny is here to stay, as evidenced by the day one download figures of...
First Impressions Destiny: The Taken King PS4 Marks a Clear Improvement
Taking us back
Year two of Destiny is well and truly under way with the release of The Taken King – the shooter's largest piece of downloadable content to date. We still struggle to call The Dark Below and House of Wolves 'expansions', but there's no denying that this newest add-on fits the bill. You'd expect this, of course, from an expensive...
News You Should Definitely Make Your Own Personal Destiny: The Taken King Trailer
Go on, have a go
Phwoar, we love a good bit of marketing here at Push Square, and this is the best bit of advertising we've seen in ages. Bungie's crafted an extension to Destiny's website that allows you to create your own personalised trailer for The Taken King. It's a very simple process, too. Simply click through here, enter your PlayStation...
Guide What Time Does Destiny: The Taken King Go Live on PS4 and PS3?
Patience and time
There's been a lot of confusion over when Destiny's latest expansion, The Taken King, goes live. Being an online-only release, it's no surprise that Bungie is working to make sure that everything clicks without issue, and with that in mind, it'll be launching the add-on at a specified worldwide time. In other words, don't expect to...
Poll Which Destiny Ghost Voice Is the Best?
Dinklage or North?
Any fan of Destiny will know that the game's most recent 2.0 update replaced the original voice of your robotic companion - your Ghost - with an all-new actor. Previously, it was Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage who provided your Ghost with its monotone commentary, but now, video game voice actor Nolan North has been drafted to...
