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News Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Be Officially Revealed Tomorrow
It's about time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be officially revealed tomorrow -- that's the 22nd June -- during the scheduled Summer Games Fest showcase. The official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account spilled the beans after the game's existence was leaked earlier in the week. We even got a look at some blurry scre
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Screenshots Leak, Comes 9th October
They're poor quality
It's looking incredibly likely that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be announced during Monday's Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase, but this latest leak might have already blown that spot. After the game's boxart made its way onto the internet yesterday, low-res screenshots from the reveal trailer are now on the web...
News Age Rating and Box Art Leak Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Whoa!
Looks like Crash is back. Earlier this week, Activision began sending out some sort of Crash Bandicoot related puzzle to influencers. Given this is very similar behaviour to the publisher's actions when announcing games like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, it's safe to assume some sort of reveal is on the way. It...
News Crash Bandicoot Announcement Imminent As Influencers Snag Jigsaws
Crash bash
Crash Bandicoot didn’t put in an appearance during PlayStation 5’s big reveal event last week, but it looks like Activision is gearing up to announce a new game. It’s sent influencer Canadian Guy Eh a mysterious package, which includes a message from the mischievous marsupial and a jigsaw. The note reads: “A little something to...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season Four Is Out Now, But Fans Are Angry
32.5GB update on PS4
What's that? Push Square has written another article about the state of patches in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? As Walter White in Breaking Bad would say: "You're goddamn right." After Activision delayed Season Four in support of the Black Lives Matter protests, the content in question has now dropped onto Pla
News Crash Bandicoot Merch Hints at New Game Ahead of PS5 Reveal Event
Bandicoot's back
Rumours and speculation of a brand new Crash Bandicoot game have been swirling for quite some time now, and it looks like fans may finally get their wish at today's PlayStation 5 reveal event. A new line of merchandise for the bandicoot has leaked, suggesting that the reveal of the new title is just around the corner. The...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Seemingly Leaked Online with Key Art Image
Seems legit
Things are getting leaky all of a sudden. First, an image from EA's UFC 4 leaked online, and now it looks as though we have our first glimpse at the next instalment in the Call of Duty franchise. Rumours have been flying that the game is either a "gritty reboot" or a game set during the Cold War, but it seems certain that the Black Op
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Adds Black Lives Matter Screen
Also plans more stringent moderation
Those playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or its Battle Royale associate Call of Duty: Warzone will be met with a Black Lives Matter screen this week, as Activision and Infinity Ward pledge their voices to the movement. The splash appears during various loading screens, and is part of a wider push from the...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Delays Season Four in Support of Black Lives Matter Protests
"We stand alongside you"
Joining the ranks of EA and Sony, Activision has decided to postpone the start date of Season Four in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare so that more important voices can be heard during these uncertain times. The publisher made its support of the Black Lives Matters protests clear with a statement issued on the official Call of...
Review Call of Duty: WWII - Safe FPS Is Still a Solid Historical Shooter
Right as Rhine?
Republished on Monday 28th May 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Each Call of Duty since Modern Warfare 2 has put the player in higher positions of power. Whether you’re the unspoken, do-it-all he
News This Is What Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Cancelled Campaign Could Have Looked Like
Find the CEO
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is probably one of the more unique entries in Activision's blockbuster franchise. It famously shipped without a single player campaign, instead opting to place the focus on multiplayer, zombies, and Blackout mode. That was the series' first attempt at the Battle Royale formula and is still arguably its best...
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is the Name of This Year's Game
Return to the past
After rumours started to emerge yesterday that the next entry in Activision's blockbuster Call of Duty franchise would be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Eurogamer has backed up the speculation by confirming the name with its own sources. Led by Treyarch, this is said to be a return to the sub-series' historical roots...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Has Yet Another Gigantic PS4 Update
Get ready
We've spoken time and time again about the ludicrous install size of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PlayStation 4, and things aren't about to get any better. After nearing 200GB in overall size, users will today have to download a mandatory 21.615GB update in order to continue playing the game. That's bigger than some entire games on PS4!...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Won't Include Microtransactions at Launch
Cross-play possible
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 has to be classed as one of this year's best feel-good announcements, and better yet, you won't have to fork out any extra cash beyond the game's RRP of $39.99. That's because this is a budget-friendly release which won't feature any microtransactions at launch. In an interview with GameSpot,...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Soundtrack Won't Bring the Noise
But it's still a superman
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 will not include Anthrax and Public Enemy’s legendary duet Bring the Noise, as its one of five songs from the original two titles that Activision couldn’t secure for the remaster. Every other track, however – including Superman by Goldfinger and Blood Brothers by Papa Roach – will be...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Crash Bandicoot?
Use your Cortex
If you're a PlayStation fan, there's a good chance you also love Crash Bandicoot. Gaming's most famous marsupial was an early icon for Sony's hardware, pioneering 3D movement and high quality visuals -- but more than that, everyone just loved that goofy grin. The wacky character has endured over the years, and he even made a...
Gallery Tony Hawk PS4 Comparison Shots Show Enormous Leap in Visuals
20 years later
It goes without saying that a full PlayStation 4 remake is going to look infinitely better than a 20-year-old PS1 title. Still, it's fun to see the difference, isn't it? The latest series to get the remake treatment is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which follows Activision's other retro revivals. The original game released in 1999,...
News Tony Hawk PS4 Remake Pre-Order Bonuses and Retail Editions Detailed
All the ways to buy Pro Skater 1 + 2
If you're as pumped as we are about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 coming back on PlayStation 4, you're probably ready to hit that pre-order button. Activision is giving the PS1 skateboarding classics the same remake treatment it gave to Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, and it's looking great so far. Of course, the...
News Your First Look at Tony Hawk Remake PS4 Gameplay Comes Courtesy of Jack Black
What's jablins, jables
Well, here's a twist we didn't see coming. Jack Black, over on his popular YouTube channel Jablinski Games, has secured the first glimpse at gameplay of the newly announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. More than that, he's joined by the birdman himself. A couple of minutes into the above video, the Hollywood actor / musician...
News Tony Hawk Remakes Include All the Old Modes, Including Create-a-Park and Split-Screen
Everything old is new again
We've just had the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, bringing the first two games to PlayStation 4. Vicarious Visions is back on remake duties, and judging by the debut trailer, it's looking fantastic. More details have emerged, of course, and it sounds like this will be a comprehensive return. In addition to...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remakes Confirmed for PS4, Launches This September
Full remakes inbound
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 are skating back onto PlayStation 4 for their glorious return. Following a curious leak just moments before the official announcement, Activision has confirmed the original two games are being given the remake treatment on PS4. You can check out the first trailer above -- it looks great. The...
News New Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk Titles Expected in 2020
Activision going big
Activision has two unannounced titles based on “library intellectual property” in the pipeline, and there are strong rumours to suggest that they’ll be new entries in the Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk franchises. With regards to the skateboarding series, pro skater
News Call of Duty PS5 on Target for 2020 Release
Ready up
Call of Duty releases every year without fail, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has threatened to throw a hand grenade in publisher Activision’s plans. Fortunately, the firm indicated as part of an earnings call that this year's expected PlayStation 5 entry is very much on track – despite nearly all of its employees currently...
News Evidence of a New Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Game Continues to Surface
Coming 2020
In case you weren't aware, there's more than likely going to be a new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game this year. Various insiders have hinted at its existence over the past couple of months, but the real evidence is being sourced from bands and skateboarders who are making their inclusion in the title public. Last month, The Dead Set posted...
News Infinity Ward 'Sure' Call of Duty: Warzone Will Support PS5
Ready up
Call of Duty: Warzone is the new hotness in the Battle Royale arena, and with reports swirling regarding a PlayStation 5 version of Apex Legends, developer Infinity Ward has hinted that it’ll also be preparing a next-gen update for its first-person free-for-all. Chatting with GamerGen,
Why does it say "install suspended"?
Why are you getting the "install suspended" message in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? In Modern Warfare on PlayStation 4, some players are having trouble with a message in the game, informing them the install has been suspended. But what does this mean, and how can you fix the problem? In this guide, we're going...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Install Size Nears 200GB with Next Update
Creating space
Did you sample Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's various multiplayer modes as part of this past weekend's free access? If you did and it has convinced you into a purchase, you might want to buckle up for the long haul when it comes to downloading the game. The first-person shooter already takes up a gigantic amount of hard drive space on...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer Goes Free This Weekend
PS Plus not required
The last free weekend for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer must have done well for Activision because the publisher is bringing the promotion back once more for this weekend. There's even an expanded offering this time around, giving Call of Duty: Warzone players the chance to sample five maps. Available from tomorrow...
News Woah! There's a New Crash Bandicoot Game, But It's on Mobile
It's out in some countries now
Crash Bandicoot’s return to the mainstream has reached another major milestone – in the form of a smartphone autorunner developed by Candy Crush creators King. This has clearly been inspired by the likes of Temple Run, although given the nature of the marsupial’s main games, it actually makes
Rumour Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Remastered Is Finished, Will Launch on PS4 First
Pass the Soap
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered felt like the industry’s worst kept secret when it “shadow dropped” on the PlayStation 4 earlier this year, and it sounds like Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Remastered may not be far behind. Reliable leaker TheGamingRevolution reports that the re-release is actually already finished,...
News After Sony's Crossplay Kerfuffle, Call of Duty Fans Are Turning the Feature Off
Hack attack
Remember when the biggest story in gaming was crossplay and not coronavirus? There was a period not too long ago where Sony was under intense pressure from the industry to allow developers to unify their online communities. The company eventually caved, and now no one talks about the feature anymore. Well, to be fair, Call of Duty:...
News Activision's Games Are 'On Track for Now' As Dev Teams Work from Home
Development unaffected so far
With the world's current condition forcing most people indoors, most businesses are being affected in one way or another, and that of course includes video games. We're seeing what the pandemic has done to PlayStation 4's release schedule, with many of 2020's big games being pushed back as developers adjust to remote...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season Three Starts Today, New Content for Multiplayer and Warzone
Maps and squads expanded
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone are continuing to truck along with new content for players, and the start of Season Three later today only helps to boost its online offerings that little bit more. Going live tonight with an 11GB update, multiplayer has been treated to new maps and weapons while the...
News Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer for Free This Weekend
Bonus for Warzone users
If you've been playing and enjoying Call of Duty: Warzone for the past couple of weeks, you might be wondering what the full package looks and plays like. The Battle Royale experience is just one of many modes you can play in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Activision is unlocking access to one of them for free this weekend...
No Russian allowed to play
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered has an offensively bad name, but it also has a controversial mission. Many of you will remember the furore surrounding the No Russian stage, which has allegedly prompted Sony Interactive Entertainment Russia to block the release. A translated statement from Activision...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Available Now on PS4
It's exclusive, too
After one of the strangest release cycles in recent memory, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered has now been officially announced and made available for purchase across the PlayStation Network. It costs £19.99/$19.99, and rather surprisingly, is exclusive to PlayStation 4 for a month. Check out the announcement...
Remember, no leaks
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered launches on PlayStation 4 today, but not even Activision has stated that publically just yet. As such, we find ourselves in a situation where fans of the franchise have actually already completed a game that hasn't officially been revealed to the world at the time of writing...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Trailer Leaks, Out Tomorrow
No multiplayer, though
These Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered rumours have gone from zero to 100 in the space of just a few days, haven't they? After data miners found assets and descriptions for the rumoured release buried in the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update, it is now speculated that the remaster could be launching as soon...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Key Art Leaks, Campaign Only
Bundles coming to Modern Warfare
It's looking increasingly likely that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered will be coming to PlayStation 4 at some point this year as data miners have uncovered key art for the long-rumoured remaster. Located within the PC files of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Charlie Intel has reported on a description of the...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Is Getting New Features and Content Following Final Grand Prix
New characters, challenges, and more
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has enjoyed a steady stream of post-launch content in the form of Grand Prix seasonal events. It's an approach that's worked well for the kart racer, but with the last of these events now over, what's next for Crash and the gang? According to Activision and Beenox, there's plenty...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Gets a Much-Needed Loot Pool Expansion Today
Four new weapons
It's very safe to say that Call of Duty: Warzone has already become a major success for Activision, pulling in over 30 million players in the space of 10 days. Impressive stats indeed, but one of the biggest problems with the Battle Royale shooter is its lacking selection of weapons at the common and uncommon ranks. It's an issue we...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Tops Apex Legends with 30 Million Players in 10 Days
50 million to beat
Call of Duty: Warzone keeps on going from strength to strength. In the 10 days since its launch, Infinity Ward has added official solo support to the Battle Royale and now it has recorded more than 30 million users playing during that short stretch of time. The Battle Royale shooter is proving to be more popular then EA's Apex...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Reappears with Korean Rating
Is it finally coming?
More than a year after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered popped up all of a sudden with a European rating, the rumoured title has gone dark and reappeared once more with yet another rating. The game has been rated for release in South Korea, again sparking speculation that this remaster is still a thing. By now, it's...
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops to Return in 2020 with 'Gritty Reboot'
Treyarch at the helm
Yes, we will be getting a new Call of Duty this year. What we don't know is exactly what this new entry will be all about. Last year, rumours circulated that the 2020 title will be a return to the Black Ops universe, primarily developed by Treyarch, and will be set during the Cold War. That's all sounding a
News Call of Duty: Warzone Now Has Official Support for Solo Players
On your lonesome
Call of Duty: Warzone launched last week on PlayStation 4 with support for teams of three and nothing else. Fans have been asking Activision to add solo, duos, and squad queues ever since, and now some of those players have had their wishes granted. You can now play Call of Duty: Warzone as a solo player. It had gotten to the point...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Played by More Than 15 Million
How many Gulag trips?
Update: Activision has announced that 15 million players have tried Call of Duty: Warzone within four days of its release. Original Article: We were extremely confident that Call of Duty: Warzone would be a big hit with the Battle Royale masses, and Activision has quickly proven that hunch to be correct by revealing the...
News Call of Duty: Warzone to Support 200 Player Matches in the Future
Battle Royale gets bigger
Call of Duty: Warzone matches have been running just fine on PlayStation 4 in their current state -- supporting 150 players split across 50 different teams of three. However, Activision plans to increase that player count by 25% in the future as an upcoming update to the Battle Royale shooter will allow for 200 users to...
Hands On Call of Duty: Warzone Is Fine, and That's Not Good Enough
Neat ideas don't justify simplicity
Call of Duty: Warzone is far and away the most amount of hype the Battle Royale genre has seen since Apex Legends. After months of rumours and speculation, the standalone, free-to-play expansion to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare finally arrived on PlayStation 4 yesterday, bringing with it a gigantic map 150 players...
News Don't Worry, You Don't Need PS Plus to Play Call of Duty: Warzone
Free for all
Call of Duty: Warzone, the brand new, free-to-play title, is out right now on PlayStation 4. After a handful of leaks and Activision's official confirmation earlier in the week, the game -- which of course includes a Battle Royale mode -- is available to all, and it doesn't cost you a penny. However, one important question has been left...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Available to Download Now on PS4
Join the Battle Royale
After its announcement yesterday, Call of Duty: Warzone is available to download on PlayStation 4 right now for free. You'll need to grab 83-101GB of data from the PlayStation Store, however, so it might be a while before you have the chance to jump into the standalone Battle Royale shooter and begin playing. At launch, trios...