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Feature Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's July Savings Sale
Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
The PS Store's big July Savings sale is now live, though only for a couple more days until 15th July 2026. As is always the case, this offer is enormous, with thousands of PS5 and PS4 games available at discounted prices. Picking through all of that can be tough, so we've compiled this list of games that we...
Hands On In Its Eleventh Season, The Finals Is Better Than Ever
You can't escape from progress
The Finals has been constantly improving over its recent seasons, focusing on the new player experience and quality of life changes that make playing the game all the more enjoyable, and with Season 11 recently being released, I can confidently say the game is in the best place it has ever been – not only the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 641
Hot and heavy
We're in the midst of another heat wave here in the UK, but temperatures are projected to drop this weekend. Let's hope that happens sooner rather than later, because it's pretty unbearable here. Aaron Bayne: The Finals just launched its 11th season, Galaxy Masters, so the seasonal grind starts all over again. I'm loving the new map...
Poll Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
Pastures new
One sentiment I’ve seen grow exponentially over the past few years is the number of players saying they’re going to leave PlayStation for PC. That comment, already a popular point of view, has increased tenfold over the past week, since Sony’s announced its intent to stop manufacturing physical games. I must admit, I don’t...
Guide 50+ Digital PS3, PS Vita Games to Buy Before It's Too Late
Closing down sale
In case you missed it, Sony plans to shut down the PS Store for two of its older platforms over the course of the coming year. PS3 and PS Vita will both close their digital storefronts, meaning you only have a limited amount of time left to make any last purchases. Some games were only released on these platforms digitally, while...
Round Up Ridiculously Positive Dawnwalker Previews Claim It's a Game of the Year Candidate
The next great RPG?
A fresh round of previews for The Blood of Dawnwalker have just gone live, and they're glowing. I think that comes as a bit of a surprise, in all honesty. The RPG, spearheaded by former CD Projekt Red developers, has always shown promise, but some of these write ups go as far as to say that it's a genuine Game of the Year...
Game of the Month The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)
As voted by you
I've been putting these new Game of the Month votes together for over a year now, and I've got to just come out and say it: I don't think I've ever seen such a weak month for new releases as June 2026. Here on Push Square, we reviewed a grand total of three PS5 games, and only one of them got a score over 5/10. That's pretty much...
Reaction Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again
Talk is cheap
A theme of this generation has been Sony’s communication – or lack thereof. I think this past week has proven that the firm’s approach is no longer fit for purpose. In the aftermath of its decision to kill physical games, it’s provided us with a few short sentences citing “consumer preferences”. It’s
Guide These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (6th-12th July)
Assassin's Creed! College Football! Sword Art Online!
I’m hesitant to say the release schedule is going wild this week, but there’s no doubt we’re getting a lot more PS5 games as we move into July. The highlight is obvious: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will be a must for most PS5 owners. EA Sports College Football 27 will also be a...
Feature Going Platinum: Yeah, I Kinda Cheated to Get the Hardest Trophy in Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Rotten
Platinum Trophy #31: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Date Earned: 23rd September 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:3 Confession time: I have the platinum Trophy for Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and I used an exploit to make it happen. Second confession time: I don't feel bad about it at all. I could spend most of this feature writing about how bad I feel...
Reaction Travelling the World Made Me Realise What PlayStation Is About to Lose
Have I made a huge mistake?
As the news about Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing physical games in January 2028 has started to sink in, I’ve been thinking about the wider implications of this. Obviously the immediate concern has related to our own personal purchasing habits, the persistence of our libraries, and our overall consumer rights...
Hands On Invincible VS Season 1 Is Here, and This Is Why You Should Check It Out
Two great new characters to play as
Since Season 1 of Invincible VS went live this week, I've been having a blast going hands-on with the two new characters, The Immortal and Universa, both of which are incredibly unique and have a wide variety of movesets that are sure to keep you on your toes – whether fighting against or with them. Season 1...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2026?
Plus or minus?
This has been an incredibly rough week for Sony's reputation, and I seriously doubt that the PS Plus Essential lineup for July is going to reverse the Japanese giant's fortunes. Indeed, going by the comments on our announcement article, plenty of people think this might be one of the weakest months in a long time. But as always, I...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 640
And try to breathe
Phew! What a week, huh? Many of you may not feel like switching on your PS5 this weekend – that’s understandable – but remember a good gaming session always has the power to make you feel better. Aaron Bayne: I'm still slowly chipping away at BioShock 2, but I may also check out Empulse this weekend. Graham Banas: I've...
Poll $1,000 and No Disc Drive - Is PS6 Dead on Arrival?
Nixed-gen
Sony is yet to detail the PS6 in any official capacity, but we're now at a point where we can make a series of educated guesses regarding the next-gen console and its potential features. A couple of which are bound to cause a stir... So, first off, we've got an idea about the price tag — primarily due to the skyrocketing cost of...
Reaction PlayStation's Reputation Is at Rock Bottom - Where Do We Go from Here?
The next steps
As I wrote yesterday, fan sentiment in PlayStation is at its lowest ever ebb. My colleague Rob Ramsey alluded to this prior to last month’s State of Play show, arguing Sony needed to deliver a banger to revive perception of its flagging brand. I think
Reaction PlayStation's Burned Through the Last Remaining Goodwill of Its Fans
"Thanks"
On paper, PlayStation is stronger than it’s ever been. The division is posting record profits, releasing annual Game of the Year contenders, and has all but snuffed out its nearest rival, Xbox. And yet, I’ve been writing about the world of Sony for almost two decades now, and I don’t think I’ve seen fan enthusiasm in a
Preview DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Is Putting an Endgame in Your Fave PS5 Shooter
Stand and fight again and again
It may have been away from the PS5 game for more than a year, but id Software has finally returned to DOOM: The Dark Ages with a major expansion that's much more than just another campaign. It does have that as a basis, providing more story, missions, and a new weapon to define the DLC. However, on top of it all is...
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend
The PS Store's Mid-Year Deals sale will soon be over, coming to an end tomorrow, 1st July 2026. Check out our recommendations while there's still time. There are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games included in the offer, and navigating all those can be a tall order. That's where this list comes in: we've...
Guide These 7+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (29th-5th July)
Monopoly! Momento! More!
Remember when I said last week was looking like the slowest week of the year for PS5. Well, I mean, I guess I was right because there's more to choose from this time. That said, I'm really struggling to pull out a particular highlight. Perhaps Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains may take your fancy? Here's everything...
Feature Going Platinum: This Black and White PS5 Gem Is Full of Colour, Character, and Fun Trophies
Gotta hand it Toem
Platinum Trophy #30: Toem Date Earned: 11th September 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a Brit, am I allowed to write a feature this week without mentioning the heatwave? I feel like I have to. It has nothing to do with Toem, or earning Trophies, but it's relatable, isn't it? Blimey, hasn't it been hot these last few days?...
Talking Point Is GTA 6's Dodgy Ultimate Edition a Deal-Breaker?
Shop till you drop
It's common knowledge, but GTA 6 pre-orders opened this week. That's right, we're now one step closer to the reality of Rockstar's latest actually releasing in November. The hype has been abundantly clear to see — it's all any gaming website has posted about for the last 72 hours. God only knows how many pre-orders the title's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 639
It's hot in here
I know us Europeans get a bad rep for complaining about seemingly modest temperatures in comparison to other parts of the world, but I have to say the UK heat just hits different. I’ve been to places like Singapore and Malaysia during peak highs, and I don’t think I sweated anywhere near as much as this last week. Geez! Jamie...
Feature 20+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony has introduced a new sale on the PS Store, discounting a select batch of games in a Weekend Offer. As the name suggests, these discounts are only sticking around over this weekend, running from 26th to 29th June, 2026. We've put together a list of games you may be interested in while they're going cheap. Currently...
Gallery GTA 6 Looks Phenomenal in Dozens of New PS5 Screenshots
Vice looking nice
Rockstar Games has opened up a little more about GTA 6 just ahead of pre-orders going live. We've had confirmation of a few things, including pricing, the two editions of the game, and the fact the physical edition doesn't include a disc. Regardless of how you feel about these new facts, it's hard to deny the game itself is...
Preview Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 Could Be the Bigger Budget Sequel the Series Needs
Back to the future
Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 has been actively supported for so long that it almost feels weird to be talking about Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 — but it's happening, and I've seen gameplay with my own eyes. Bandai Namco recently showed off footage to members of the press, and although it was taken from an early build, the presentation...
Preview 5 Things That Surprised Me Playing Star Wars: Galactic Racer on PS5
Now THIS is podracing
Last week, I travelled to a galaxy far, far away to play Star Wars: Galactic Racer on the PS5 – well it was just Fuse Games’ head office in sunny Guildford, actually, but I needed an exciting intro. If you don’t know about the UK games industry, Guildford – just outside of London – is a bit of a hotspot of talent. I...
Opinion The PS6 Cannot Come Out in This Era of $1,000+ Consoles
"A delayed console is eventually good" - Shigeru Miyamoto
What was once designed to be a relatively affordable yet high-quality entry point into the world of video games is simply no more: consoles can now cost as much as $1,000 at launch, and that's only for the most basic model. This stems from the latest round of Steam Machine announcements,...
Guide These 5+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (22nd-28th June)
Dead or Alive! Deer & Boy! A few others!
This week could end up being the slowest week of the year on the PS Store, but you have a backlog to get through, don't you? I suppose the biggest game this week is Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, which is coming to the PS5 after launching on the PS4 a few years ago. Here's everything coming out this week...
Feature Going Platinum: This PS5 Game Gave Me Something Better Than a Platinum Trophy
Dead good
Platinum Trophy #29: I Am Dead Date Earned: 24th August 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:5 I Am Dead. Joke alert! Not really! That's the name of the game. The look on your face! Nah, I'm very much alive. I'm writing a feature for Push Square dot com right now, and I think I'd probably struggle to do so in any other state. Sorry, I dunno...
Feature The 10 Best PS5 Games of 2026 So Far
As voted by you
We're now halfway through 2026 — scary, I know — and so in traditional Push Square fashion, we've taken a look back at the first six months of the year to determine its best PS5 games so far. Earlier in the week, I published a poll asking readers to select their favourite 2026 titles up until now. Over 5,400 votes later, and we...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 638
Sun sheltering
It is far too hot and humid here in the UK right now, so we are closing the blinds and sitting in front of a fan turned up to max as we play video games this weekend. This is what's entertaining us in between ice cream and BBQs. Jamie O'Neill: The 16th June was the 11-year anniversary of my favourite E3 conference, Sony's...
Poll How Much Will GTA 6 Cost?
Predict the GTA 6 price
This time next week, pre-orders for GTA 6 will be live, and there'll finally be an official price attached to the PS5 release. In the years leading up to 25th June 2026, when retailers will set their listings live, there's been a lot of debate over what the price of GTA 6 will be. Some think Rockstar will use the excitement...
Opinion This PS5 Magic Shooter Has Been the Perfect Summer Distraction
Finding my finger guns
With the summer livestreams out of the way, we're now entering that period of the year where brand new game releases dry up and the news cycle slows to a crawl — unless you're Xbox, that is. It is the perfect time to dive into your backlog and play some PS5 titles you have been meaning to get to... if you actually have one...
Preview Like a Greatest Hits Game, Remedy Peaks in Control Resonant
The best of both Remedy worlds
There are far too many games coming out and nowhere near enough time to play them all in September. You could fuel a backlog for the next six months off its releases alone, so to cut through all the noise, I'm here to tell you Control Resonant is the one to pay attention to most. Off the back of its other series,...
Site News Oh, Hi Everyone! Did You Notice Anything Different Here Recently?
Go on, be honest
Hello – it’s been a while since I’ve written one of these. I wanted to share a small update with you all about Push Square, which many of you may have already noticed. I know a couple of you mentioned it in the forums. Recently, we all sat around a big table with Rob’s Ringtons biscuits (they’re a northern thing,...
Poll What's Your PS5 Game of the Year for 2026 So Far?
Halfway done
Look, you might not want to hear this, but we're now halfway through 2026 — and here on Push Square, that can only mean one thing... That's right, it's time to step back and take stock of the year so far. And what a six and a half months it's been. I know we're all going gaga over the upcoming release schedule — September and...
Guide These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)
The Adventures of Elliot! UFC 6! Copa City!
The release schedule is thinning out at the moment, but don't worry, it becomes absolute bedlam in August. For this week, the biggest release is clearly Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, although EA Sports UFC 6 will be a big seller as well. Here's everything coming out this...
Opinion I'm So Glad Racing Games Are Finally Getting Interesting Again
Changing gears
I'm sure some people aren't going to like this, but speaking as a fan of racing games, I think they've been kinda boring for a while. I dunno, it's difficult. You look at racers over the last 10 years or so, and it's hard to argue against them in some respects. They're broadly very well made. The problem I personally have is that,...
Opinion PS Plus Users, You Should Play Final Fantasy 16 (But Only If You Play It Like This)
Burn it all down
I really like Final Fantasy 16, but there's no denying that it's another very divisive instalment in Square's decades-old series. While the franchise has always attempted to innovate with each new game, it's still easy to argue that 16 is the furthest Final Fantasy has ever strayed from its traditional JRPG roots. 16 is an action...
Feature This Somber Platformer, Now 15-Years-Old, Deserves a Revisit on PS5
Curiouser and curiouser
I don’t remember exactly when I fell down the Alice in Wonderland rabbit hole; I’ve always been a bit obsessed with the Lewis Carroll novel, dating all the way back to very early childhood. The nonsensical plot’s mix of fairytale whimsy with dark undertones has always fascinated me, and even today as an adult, I use an...
Feature Going Platinum: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is Still One of PS5's Best-Looking Games
Warm and fuzzy
Platinum Trophy #28: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Date Earned: 23rd June 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:4 Anybody paying attention may have noticed there's been a gap in the Going Platinum schedule. That mainly just comes down to recovering from a really nasty cold combined with an extremely packed week-or-so of gaming news. Geoff...
Wisageni Studio on working with K-pop songwriters and manhwa influences
With Lisa performing at the World Cup this week and K-pop Demon Hunters cementing itself as Netflix’s biggest ever movie release, K-culture is at an all-time global high. It’s a different world to 2010, when I was gliding my way around university listening to Girls’...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2026?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another seemingly rock solid PS Plus Extra lineup — at least, from where I'm sitting. The headline act of June 2026 has to be Final Fantasy 16. Has it proven to be yet another divisive instalment in Square Enix's series? Yes, but it still feels like a big deal for it to be part of Sony's middle-tier subscription...
Game of the Month 007 First Light (May 2026)
As voted by you
You'll have to forgive me for being a little late with this Game of the Month poll for May 2026 — it was all down to those pesky summer gaming events, leaving no room for such a debate. But now that the excitement is over, it's time to look back on the month of May and ask ourselves... which PS5 release deserves to be crowned Game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 637
Breathe
It's been a really busy couple of weeks here at Push Square Towers with all the livestreams and news, so we're all looking forward to a spot of downtime over the coming days. You can tell everyone on the team's been busy, because no one replied to my request for WAYP. Jamie O'Neill: My girlfriend treated us both to tickets to watch The...
Feature 20 Under the Radar PS5 Games Still to Come in 2026
Fly low
There are a bajillion games coming out every day, give or take, and it can be difficult to know what's worth your attention. Obviously there are many big, high-profile releases to look forward to — take a look at the schedule for September and October, if you're brave — but now it's time to look at some upcoming PS5 games that are...
Gallery Still Can't Believe the Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Is Real? Here's 38 Dark Arisen Screenshots
Snow joke
This past week has been like Christmas for fans of Dragon's Dogma 2. Not only were minds blown by the reveal of Dark Arisen, a massive expansion that's coming in October, Capcom's laid out a roadmap for two major updates that are set to improve the base experience to a significant degree. The first of those updates is out right now, by...
Feature 15 PS5 Games from Last Week's Livestreams We're Dying to Play
All our faves from not-E3
Between all of the major livestreams last week, there are more great PS5 games than anyone reasonably has time to play. In truth, we probably could have made a list of titles we’re hyped for that’s triple or even quadruple this length, but instead we’re focusing on the 15 that really rustled our jimmies. (Admittedly,...
Round Up Stranger Than Heaven Makes a Strong Impression with Its Unique Melee Combat
Previews live now
SEGA and developer RGG Studio are taking some pretty wild swings with Stranger Than Heaven, an upcoming action adventure coming to PS5 early next year. You'll probably have heard about recent additions to the cast; this crime thriller, set in Japan across five decades, will feature not only Snoop Dogg but also the late Tupac...
