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Poll Are You Playing The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
No returns
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is out now on PS5, bringing the brutal PS4 adventure to Sony's current-gen console. The remaster features some (fairly minor, in the grand scheme of things) graphical upgrades, alongside a slew of extras, like an action-packed roguelike mode and behind-the-scenes content. Of course, the original game isn't...
News Killzone Fans Feast on Unlockable Helghast T-Shirt in The Last of Us 2 Remastered
Add Resistance you cowards
For the younger readers in the audience, Killzone was a PlayStation shooter series once heralded as a Halo-killer and developed by Guerrilla Games, the Sony first-party studio far more synonymous with its Horizon series these days. The last mainline Killzone game we got was Shadow Fall, a PS4 launch title released in 2013,...
News Sony Refunding Players Confused by The Last of Us 2 Remastered PS5 Upgrade Path
As a gesture of goodwill
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out today, 19th January, and it looks like plenty of PS5 players want to get hurt all over again and relive Naughty Dog's tragic masterpiece. But apparently, enough veterans are getting confused by the whole $10 upgrade path thing that Sony, as a gesture of goodwill, is issuing refunds to...
Video The Last Of Us 2 PS5 vs PS4 Graphics Comparison
Getting up close and personal with the post-apocalypse
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to launch on PS5, bringing with it a host of technical enhancements. The PS4 original was arguably the best looking game of the previous generation, but now thanks to the remaster will have a full native PS5 version with native 4K options. But how much...
News Helldivers 2 Has Gone Gold, Ready to Fight Back the Alien Hordes on PS5, PC
Duty calls
Helldivers 2 has three weeks to go until its 8th February launch, and it looks like that date is now a lock — if it wasn't already. After a small scare about a delay has come and gone, the co-op shooter has now officially gone gold, meaning its base code is complete and ready to rock. The news comes via the game's official social...
News An Until Dawn Movie Is in the Works at PlayStation Productions
Director of Shazam! will lead
Sony's PS4 horror classic Until Dawn is being turned into a movie directed by Shazam! director David F. Sandberg. The news comes via Hollywood Reporter, and states Blair Butler (The Invitation) has written a script that's currently getting a pass from Gary Dauberman (Annabelle, It, The Nun). No other official details...
News The Last of Us 2 Remastered Director Doesn't Get Fan 'Consternation' Surrounding Re-Release
"It's the best way to play"
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out imminently on PS5, with owners of the original PS4 version able to gain access via a $10 upgrade path. Whether or not such an entry was necessary has been a hot debate amongst fan communities ever since we learned it existed. Director Matthew Gallant says he d
News Join Earth's Last Line of Offence with Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Launch Trailer
Drops down very soon
One of the rare games bearing the PS Studios emblem this year is Helldivers 2, and it's just around the corner on PS5. This follow-up to the original co-op shooter launches 8th February with an over-the-shoulder camera and, presumably, a much bigger budget, and it looks like it should be super fun with friends. The launch...
News Sample All the New Features of The Last of Us 2 Remastered in New PS5 Trailer
No Return! Lost Levels! Guitar Free Play!
With our The Last of Us 2 PS5 review now published on the site, Naughty Dog has released a new trailer that delivers a deep dive into all the new content and features included in the remaster. Set for release on 19th January 2024, returning players can look forward to the rogue-like No Return mode, Lost...
News PS2 Anthology Is a Set of Books Chronicling the Entire History of the Console and Its Games
Exclusive to Kickstarter backers
The PlayStation 2 is easily in contention for the title of best gaming system in history, so it makes sense to celebrate it in a suitably epic series of books. Simply titled PlayStation 2 Anthology, this upcoming tetralogy aims to tell the console's entire story across four volumes, and you can back it on Kickstarter...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Full Story Recap
Joel and Ellie's story so far summarised
The Last of Us: Part II is almost upon us, finally continuing Joel and Ellie's story. The first game was a bleak and unflinching tale of a man and a girl as they travel across a United States devastated by a ferocious fungal infection. We'll soon be diving back into this grim and desperate setting, but it's...
Guide The Last of Us 2: FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All the answers for The Last of Us: Part II
The Last of Us: Part II is one of Sony's biggest PS4 exclusives. The original game is a modern classic from Naughty Dog, and the sequel is another superlative effort, earning a 10/10 in our review. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we'll run through some common questions about the game. When Is The...
Review The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5) - A Near Perfect Package for New and Returning Fans
So… is it everything you hoped for?
The Last of Us: Part 2, in the eyes of us here at Push Square, is a masterpiece. Naughty Dog’s divisive sequel surpassed the hype and then some with a shocking, heart-wrenching, and visceral tale of revenge that subverted sequel expectations in a bold and brazen way. So with The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, a...
News Your The Last of Us 2 Platinum Trophy Will Be Safe After PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
Instant gratification
If you have already earned the Platinum Trophy in The Last of Us 2 on PS4, you'll be able to purchase the upgrade to the PS5 Remastered version later this week and earn yourself an instant second gong. Naughty Dog has confirmed it is an instant unlock; you just need to have your PS4 save data on the PS5 console you're using and...
News Free Rise of the Ronin PS5 Avatars Available Now
Six free Avatars to collect
Ahead of its PS5 release on 22nd March 2024, Sony is offering a handful of free Rise of the Ronin Avatars to customise your profile with. There are six in total, and you can individually claim each one by logging in to your PSN account on the game's official page and then scrolling down to the Factions of the Bakumatsu...
News PS5 Had Sony's Best Year in Japan for Almost 20 Years
Hardware strong, software not
Sony managed to sell an enormous 2.6 million PS5 consoles in Japan last year, representing a colossal 124 per cent increase year-over-year. Of course, the dramatic upswing was to be expected following the dismal hardware shortages that plagued the platform in the post-pandemic period. This result, however, represents...
News Yes, You Can Play PS5 Games Inside Sony's Electric Car
High tech
Sony once again showed off its upcoming electric car AFEELA at CES 2024, which it’s creating in conjunction with Honda. As you’d expect, it’s a pretty high-tech vehicle – and this short video from IGN shows off the insides. Unsurprisingly, you’ll find a dazzling array of features and functions, including the ability to Remote...
News Grounded II Documentary Will Spill the Beans on The Making of The Last of Us 2
Available on YouTube soon
Naughty Dog has announced Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, a documentary shining a light on the production of its mega-sequel. Watch the trailer above — but beware of spoilers for the game. As the video outlines, the documentary project began in 2018, but was abandoned when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now, the...
News PS Stars Retroactively Rewarding Lost PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
January blues
Update: Many fans over the holidays found they weren’t rewarded with PS Stars points for their purchases, but that has started to change over the past few days. Anecdotally, this author has received all missing loyalty points now, and others are reporting a similar situation online. Keep an eye on your account and obviously contact...
News Rock Out in The Last of Us 2 Remastered as Legendary Composer Gustavo Santaolalla
Jammin' with the big man
There aren't many sleeps left until the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which arrives on PS5 next week, on 19th January. If the prospect of reliving the harrowing adventure all over again wasn't enough, or the inclusion of the intriguing No Return roguelike mode, then how about jamming out in Guitar Free Play...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Casting Continues with Isabela Merced Set to Play Dina
It's all coming together
Naughty Dog and HBO are making public lots of new cast members joining the fray in The Last of Us Season 2. The string of announcements continues today, with the reveal that Dina will be played by Isabela Merced. Known for roles in movies like Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Sicario 2: Soldado, and Instant Family, the...
News Here's Why Sony Is Making Big Moves in the Mobile Games Sector
Many games making $1 billion each year
New data revealing the highest-grossing mobile games of 2023 has made it plain to see why Sony is taking strides into the sector in search of its own piece of the pie. Companies like Tencent are making just shy of $5 billion per year from their mobile games alone, with Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile both making...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 the Most-Nominated Game at This Year's DICE Awards
Coming in swinging
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 may be Push Square's 2023 Game of the Year (as well as our community's number one, too), but it failed to scoop up any trophies during last month's Game Awards. However, Geoff Keighley's glitzy show isn't the only awards ceremony. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences hosts the DICE Awards early each...
News Upgraded PS5 Controller with Hugely Improved Battery Life Spotted
Up to 12 hours of uninterrupted gameplay
An improved, upgraded version of the PS5’s excellent DualSense controller appears to have leaked on Best Buy Canada’s website. The listing for the product, titled ‘PS5 v2 DualSense Wireless Controller’, promises the same features and functionality as the existing version, but also touts “exceptional...
News Young Mazino Will Play Jesse in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2
No Beef with that
HBO's excellent adaptation of The Last of Us has found its Jesse, with actor Young Mazino joining the cast for the show's second season. Mazino joins Pedro Pascal (Joel), Bella Ramsey (Ellie), and fellow newcomer Kaitlyn Dever (Abby) to tackle the events of The Last of Us Part II. Mazino is probably best known for his role in the...
Talking Point What Do You Want from Sony and PlayStation in 2024?
A pivotal year for PS5
2024 could and probably should be a big year for Sony and PlayStation. This is the PS5's fourth year on the market, and although it's widely accepted that the current console generation was forced into a slow start by the pandemic, this sort of midpoint is typically where Sony's systems begin to flourish. So, with all of this...
News Believe It or Not, PS4 Sales Rocketed in the UK Last Year
That's not a typo
There’s still life in the ol’ PS4 it seems, as sales of Sony’s last-gen console increased by a face-melting 633 per cent year-over-year in 2023 in the UK. This number is obviously heavily influenced by the sheer scarcity of the system the year prior, as the tail of the console was dramatically cut short due to the chip...
News Helldivers 2 Confirms PS5, PC Crossplay with Inspirational Gameplay Trailer
How about a nice cup of lib-er-ty?
Heroically deploying from high-orbit, Helldivers 2 is inbound for an 8th February release on both PS5 and PC (earlier reports of a 28th February deployment should be considered defeatist propaganda). In a rousing piece of promotional media, crossplay was confirmed between PS5 and PC, ensuring a steady stream of new...
News New PS5 Slim Faceplates Spotted at CES
The Deep Earth Collection for the Slim
New PS5 Console Covers spotted at CES suggest the latest Deep Earth Collection of faceplates for Sony's current-gen system could soon become available for the PS5 Slim also. The Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver variants are already available (from 26th January 2024 for Sterling Silver) for the...
News Sounds Like Sony's Next State of Play Livestream Isn't Far Away
Everyone's planning a showcase
All three platform holders look set to host digital showcases in the coming weeks, as Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb shares his thoughts on the months ahead after Microsoft announced a new Developer Direct for next week. Talking on this week's Giant Bombcast, he claims a State of Play livestream "is coming" from Sony...
News Kaitlyn Dever Will Play Abby in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2
Time to hit the gym
It's official: we now know who will play the role of Abby in The Last of Us season 2 from HBO. Actress Kaitlyn Dever will play Ellie's vengeful enemy in the follow up to season 1, which recently scooped up several Emmy awards. Dever is known for various roles in the likes of Unblievable, Dopesick, and Booksmart. The news comes...
News Helldivers 2 Delay Just a Typo, PlayStation Seemingly Confirms
Still launching on 8th Feb
Update: Updated marketing material from PlayStation strongly suggests that Helldivers 2 is still releasing on the 8th February. Last night, a trailer from CES 2024 contained small print that seemed to confirm a delay, but it looks like that was just a typo (unless the new date has actually been leaked, but that seems...
News Gran Turismo Dev to Collaborate with Sony Honda on Real-Life Car
Test drive AFEELA in Gran Turismo 7 for free
Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital, already at the heart of so many different projects, will collaborate with Sony Honda Mobility on its real-life electric vehicle, AFEELA. The partnership was announced during the Japanese giant’s CES 2024 press conference overnight, although exactly what the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man's Mary-Jane Face Model Calls for an End to Unacceptable Behaviour
"I felt unsafe and uncomfortable"
Stephanie Tyler Jones, Mary-Jane Watson’s face model in Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, has written an impassioned plea on her social media, begging for an end to unwarranted harassment from rabid followers. Writing on Instagram, in a post addressed to ‘Spider-Man fans’, she said she...
News Horizon Forbidden West on PC Getting Gorgeous DLSS 3 Support
Ridiculously good looking
As Sony's strategic vision increasingly grows to encompass PC players, it should come as no surprise that studios like Guerrilla would want to leverage the latest tech to make their games look and run as well as mechanically possible. The already gorgeous Horizon Forbidden West is getting a Complete Edition (due out in...
News There Are More People Playing PS5, PS4 Than Ever Before
An enormous 123 million, actually
Sony announced that monthly active users for PlayStation – which will primarily consist of PS5 and PS4 players, but may include a few PS3 stragglers, too – eclipsed all records in December 2023, as they totalled 123 million account logins overall. This could include multiple users on the same system, but...
News PS5's Controller Used to Drive Sony's Real-World Car on Stage at CES 2024
The real driving simulator
Sony is making an electronic vehicle named AFEELA in collaboration with Honda, and the companies once again used CES 2024 as an opportunity to provide an update on its progress. Among lots and lots of babble about mobility – and a brief wishy-washy segment about AI – the firm enjoyed a rapturous response as it drove...
News Sony Hasn't Entirely Forgotten About Patapon Either
Feverrr
In addition to showing some prototype footage of a Gravity Rush movie during its CES 2024 press conference, the firm also debuted a couple of clips of a Patapon project during its TorchLight showcase. The overlay explains that the company’s new studio space can be used for “IP development” including in gaming and anime. We’ve...
News Gravity Rush's Movie Adaptation Makes a Surprise Cameo at CES 2024
Katch it if you can
Of all the things we expected to see during Sony’s CES 2024 presentation, Gravity Rush was probably bottom of the list. The cult cel-shaded superhero series from Japan Studio, which sees topsy-turvy protagonist Kat manipulating gravity in order to fly around its world, has been rumoured to be getting a live action adaptation...
Live Watch Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference Right Here
Electronics avenue
Looking to watch Sony’s CES 2024 press conference? Then you’ve come to the right place. Look, we’ll be upfront with you right out of the gate: this is the Consumer Electronics Show, so don’t expect a particularly heavy emphasis on PlayStation at all. We should get a glimpse into the manufacturer’s overarching strategy,...
News PlayStation's Head of Third Party Deals and Acquisitions Gives Insight into How It All Works
The best place to play
Over the last few years especially, PlayStation as a company has been difficult to read. Sony's video game arm has adopted a secretive strategy ever since it launched the PS5, and so any degree of insight that we get into PlayStation's inner workings is always interesting. And this is where Shawne Benson enters the equation...
News The Last of Us HBO Wins Eight Emmy Awards, Snubbed at Golden Globes
Storm Reid, Nick Offerman win guest awards
HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us had contrasting fortunes at the Emmy Awards and Golden Globes this past weekend, as the series scooped up eight Emmy Awards in a variety of categories while it was completely forgotten about at the Golden Globes. It received three nominations, but lost out to...
News Sony's Third-Party Chief Explains How PlayStation Makes PS5 the Best Place to Play
"They're the experts at making a great game"
Vanishingly few games on PS5 are actually exclusive, but Sony has done an outstanding job since the start of the generation of setting its system apart. A lot of this has revolved around the unique features of the DualSense controller, and PlayStation’s Global Head of Third-Party Portfolio Shawne Benson...
Guide What Time Is Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference?
The first briefing of the year
Looking for what time is Sony's CES 2024 press conference? The Japanese manufacturing titan may have shifted its focus to entertainment in recent years, but it remains a consumer electronics giant — and has been a permanent fixture at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for decades now. This year is no...
News Naughty Dog Details The Last of Us 2 Remastered Upgrade Path on PS5
It can't be for nothing
Those currently enduring or plotting a playthrough of Naughty Dog's grim epic on PS5 have been given some hope. The developer has shared vital information on how The Last of Us Part II Remastered upgrade will work for veteran players looking to do it all over again. The developer posted an update on Twitter detailing the...
News The Last of Us 2 Remastered's No Return Mode 'Not Recommended for Weak Hearts', Warns Dev
Palpitations are normal, right?
The release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is right around the corner, lurking in the darkness, with Naughty Dog's enhanced re-release creeping towards a PS5 launch on 19th January. One of the most intriguing aspects is the vaunted No Return mode, a roguelike twist on gameplay, which one Naughty Dog developer...
News Konami PS5 Remakes Silent Hill 2 and Snake Eater Scheduled for 2024, Says Sony
Creeping up
PlayStation has just published a trailer (above) and a webpage that both detail some of the biggest games heading our way in 2024. It's certainly worth checking out, as it does highlight how exciting this year is looking at this early stage. Most notable, though, is release windows for a pair of major Konami titles. Both Silent Hill 2...
News Analysts Anticipate a Tougher Year for Live Service As Sony Aims to Infiltrate Sector
Oversaturation is becoming an issue
Sony may have placed its bets on live service too late – at least, that’s what one analyst appears to be alluding to. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz as part of a 2024 predictions post, analyst Tom Wijman from firm Newzoo has hinted he expects a downturn in live service game development as the market reaches...
News 2,000 More PS5, PS4 Deals Join PS Store's Already Gargantuan January Sale
Happy new year
The PS Store's January Sale got started part way through December, and it was already enormous, but how about thousands more deals? That's what Sony's now offering, having just extended the sale with just over 2,000 more PS5 and PS4 games. Discounted until 17th January, the range of titles included is massive, as you can see via...
News Days Gone Dev on New PS5 Exclusive: We're Cooking
Team teases new-gen title
Days Gone developer Bend Studio doesn’t seem ready to reveal it’s new PS5 project just yet, but it’s making meaningful progress behind-the-scenes. Asked for an update on its work, a spokesperson for the studio said on Twitter: “We’re cooking.” While it’s not much to go on at all, it’s at least a confident...