inFAMOUS: Second Son News
November2016
Video inFAMOUS: Second Son Lets You Pick Resolution or Framerate on PS4 Pro
Smokin'
While most of the games patched for the PlayStation 4 Pro focus on offering better resolutions, inFAMOUS: Second Son is one such title that lets you toggle between image quality and framerate. In this video, we show how Sucker Punch's popular PS4 exclusive is able to run at a near-locked 60 frames-per-second on Sony's supercharged hardware,...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son Absorbs 3.6GB PS4 Pro Patch
Dels-in the house
Even a couple of years after its original release, inFAMOUS: Second Son remains one of the prettier titles on the PlayStation 4. And it's about to get that little bit more beautiful, as Sucker Punch has just released the title's promised PlayStation 4 Pro patch. Weighing in at 3.6GB, the update brings 4K resolution support and HDR...
March2015
News Fetch Some Supercharged inFAMOUS: Second Son PS4 Themes from 31st March
Light up, light up
Kratos isn't the only PlayStation protagonist blowing out birthday candles this weekend, as Delsin Rowe also turns the ripe old age of one today. To celebrate inFAMOUS: Second Son's anniversary, developer Sucker Punch has taken to the PlayStation Blog to deploy a metric ton of goodies, including ringtones, avatars, and various...
January2015
News Sony Zaps inFAMOUS: Second Son's PS4 Price on the European PlayStation Store
Crushed like concrete
Sucker Punch's sublime superhero sandbox inFAMOUS: Second Son is available at a low, low price on the European PlayStation Store this week. In an attempt to take advantage of inFAMOUS: First Light's spell in the Instant Game Collection, platform holder Sony has announced that you can pick up Delsin Rowe's next-gen escapade for...
December2014
Game of the Year Gold Trophy - inFAMOUS: Second Son
Fetch quest
Few games feel quite like inFAMOUS: Second Son. We forgive Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption the odd controller quirk because their sandboxes are so sizeable that they mask any shortcomings, but delicately guiding the dextrous Delsin 'Too Cool for School' Rowe through the dreary districts of Seattle is this PlayStation 4...
November2014
News Surprise! Sony Studio Sucker Punch Is Staffing Up for a PS4 Sandbox Game
Third son
It’s been a little while since inFAMOUS: Second Son sprinted onto the PlayStation 4 and dazzled us with its neon effects, and as such, following the release of spin-off inFAMOUS: First Light, it seems that Seattle-based studio Sucker Punch is finally starting to think about its next PlayStation 4 project. A new job listing on the...
July2014
News Flaunt Your Format Allegiance with Fresh PlayStation Threads
Console warrior's uniform
Gaming clothes can be awfully geeky, but British tailor Insert Coin has made it its mission to produce a selection of trendy threads based upon our favourite pastime – all of which, you could actually wear on a night out. And as part of its ongoing partnership with PlayStation, the clothing line has added a couple of new...
June2014
News inFAMOUS' Standalone DLC Store Page Sheds Some Light on its PS4 Release Date
Shine on forever
If you've been eagerly waiting on an ETA for inFAMOUS: Second Son's first big slice of downloadable content, you're in luck, as the PlayStation Store's slapped a release date on the cleverly named inFAMOUS: First Light's pre-order page. The add-on, which puts you in the shoes of spunky conduit Fetch, will supposedly be available...
E3 2014 inFAMOUS Standalone DLC First Light Illuminates PS4 This August
Rather fetching
In one of Sony's biggest surprises of its E3 2014 press conference, the company revealed that inFAMOUS: Second Son is to get a piece of standalone DLC that features spunky conduit Fetch. Playing as the neon powered protagonist, the download features a whole new storyline as well as new locations. As stated, it'll be available as a...
May2014
News Japanese Sales Charts: inFAMOUS Fails to Jump Start PS4 as Wii U Overtakes
System needs a jolt
Project Beast may prove pivotal to the PlayStation 4 in its home region, as nothing is stopping the system’s slide at the minute. Despite exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son deploying in the East last week, the game did little to supercharge the system’s sales, as it accrued a lowly 7,543 units according to the latest data...
April2014
Feature Six of Our Best Photos in inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4
Instablam
While plenty of developers try to trick consumers with less than authentic screenshots, first-party outfit Sucker Punch has been pretty upfront about its superhero sequel since it was announced last year. Indeed, inFAMOUS: Second Son is arguably the best looking game available on the PlayStation 4 right now, and having sampled the slew of...
News These inFAMOUS: Second Son GIFs Show Off the PS4 Game's Impressive Visuals
Superhero slick
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably been spending the last few days fiddling about with inFAMOUS: Second Son’s recently implemented picture mode in order to create magnificent artistic masterpieces. The strangely addictive feature offers a great way of appreciating the superhero sim’s gorgeous visuals. What’s more,...
News March NPD: PS4 Overcomes Titanfall to Top Hardware Charts Again
inFAMOUS in at second
Titanfall may have made the Xbox One the faraway frontrunner in the United States sales battle last month, but the PlayStation 4 extended its lead on Microsoft’s home turf with another unexpected victory in the all-important territory. The triumph cements a sales double-whammy for platform holder Sony, after it announced that...
News Snap Seattle with inFAMOUS: Second Son's Brand New Patch
"I smell bullshots"
Publishers are known for faking screenshots in order to paint their games in the best possible light, but there’s nothing bogus about the slew of inFAMOUS: Second Son pictures that are about to hit the web. As promised, Sucker Punch has released the superhero sequel’s latest patch today, and it’s already shaken some forums...
News PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son Recharges with Photo Mode
Unleash your inner Peter Parker
Sucker Punch’s superhero sequel inFAMOUS: Second Son is an outrageously attractive game, and you’ll be able to prove just how picturesque the streets of Seattle are as part of the package’s brand new patch. Set to release sometime tomorrow, the new Photo Mode will allow you to create custom screenshots from the...
News UK Sales Charts: PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son's Powers Unplugged
Delsin decline
After a prolonged period hovering around the top of the UK sales charts, PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son has comet dropped down into 13th position. The open world excursion still managed to sell well enough to combat the newly released Kinect Sports: Rivals, but couldn’t break into a top ten featuring evergreen titles...
News PS4 Favourite inFAMOUS: Second Son Burns Through One Million Copies
In just nine days
Xbox One semi-exclusive Titanfall may have been the biggest release in March, but that’s not stopped inFAMOUS: Second Son from dropping a smoke bomb at retail. Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 4 exclusive surpassed one million sales within nine days of its release, making it by far the fastest selling entry in Sucker...
Video Watch As We Recap March's Best PlayStation Games
Ready, steady, wrestle
There were raised voices in the Push Square office this week, we’re afraid to reveal. Tensions were frayed after a busy month of big releases, and this video editor is ashamed to admit that he tipped over a table when gaffer Sammy Barker asked for yet another Game of the Month video. Fortunately, after a few smashed tea cups...
Game of the Month March 2014 - inFAMOUS: Second Son
So hot right now
You can always rely on the good old March rush to pick up the slack left by the post-Christmas drought, and 2014's third month was no different. Whether you're a fan of re-mastered classics, licensed RPGs based on farting, or gorgeous indies, there was something for just about everyone on last month's release list. But as always,...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son Absorbs New Patch on PS4 Imminently
Fan requested features on the way
Unlike other open world titles, inFAMOUS: Second Son doesn’t feature a dynamic day and night cycle. This means that the time at which you play is heavily dependent on your progress through the campaign, but once you’ve completed it, you’re forced to bask in the Seattle sunshine. Fortunately, developer Sucker...
March2014
News UK Sales Charts: PS4 Favourite inFAMOUS: Second Son Shines at Summit
King conduit
PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son smoked out the competition for a second week running in the UK sales charts, holding onto its place in first position. There was very little movement in the top five, with Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, FIFA 14, and
News PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son Powered Up with Patch 1.02
Papering over the cracks
Power up your PlayStation 4 and you’ll be prompted to download a new patch for exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son. However, despite weighing in at 333MB, the update isn’t anywhere near as meaty as its launch day counterpart, solving some localisation issues and helping out the game's post-release Paper Trail campaign a...
News You Can Access the Second Part of inFAMOUS: Second Son's Free DLC Right Now
Papers please
You may not know it, but recently released superhero sim inFAMOUS: Second Son has six weeks worth of free DLC incoming. While some might decry this as a calculated attempt at keeping the game's disc in your tray, they're probably also the sort of person who hates candy, puppies, rainbows and all other things universally regarded as...
Who Would Win Wednesdays Cole MacGrath vs. Delsin Rowe
Round nine
With Who Would Win Wednesdays now in its ninth week, it goes without saying that we've pondered over some memorable tussles, and our last brawl was no different. It was a close one right until the end, but Ocelot's lead was never truly diminished as he gunned down poor old John Marston and left him to die in the dirt like a dog. Stepping...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son Prompts 106 Per Cent PS4 Sales Surge in UK
Power to the players
inFAMOUS: Second Son may lack the electrical superpowers of its predecessors, but that’s not stopped it from amping up the excitement surrounding the PlayStation 4. Industry publication MCV reports that sales of Sony’s next-gen system surged by 106 per cent in the UK last week, which was no doubt partially propelled by the...
Weirdness Did You Spot inFAMOUS: Second Son's Ringtone Easter Egg?
Thieves in time
PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son is bursting with Easter eggs, including a replica of The Legend of Zelda’s mighty Master Sword. However, while the hallowed Hyrulian rapier is reasonably well hidden, one of the game's more upfront references occurs every time that protagonist Delsin Rowe’s phone rings. You see
News UK Sales Charts: inFAMOUS: Second Son Replenishes PS4's Power
Final Fantasy proves a hit for PS Vita
Titanfall may have pushed the Xbox One above the PlayStation 4 in the UK recently, but it looks like that bump is not going to last long. New stock of Sony’s next-gen system in addition to the release of the hotly anticipated inFAMOUS: Second Son has
Weirdness Sucker Punch Hid a Sneaky Zelda Reference in inFAMOUS: Second Son
A link between worlds
While the blindness of fandom can sometimes foolishly take hold, most of us here at Push Square love a good Nintendo game. And it seems that first-party Sony developer Sucker Punch is much the same, as the Washington-based studio has hidden an Easter egg in the recently released inFAMOUS: Second Son that gives a shout out to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 24
A little bit of this, a little bit of that...
... It started with a kiss, and now we’re up to bat. Still, this isn’t the time for Santana songs, as we’ve got another glorious edition of ‘What Are You Playing This Weekend?’ to compile. Your usual guide Katy Ellis is taking time out this week following the conclusion of her educational...
Guide How to Master Your Powers in PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son
Come as you are
Seeing as Sucker Punch’s superhero sequel is currently smoking out store shelves, we figured that we’d burn through a companion to our inFAMOUS: Second Son Trophy guide in order to help you to get the best out of your newfound abilities. This is designed for up-and-coming conduits, so you won’t find any spoilers in the text...
News inFAMOUS: Second Son's Day One Patch Adds 5 Hours of Extra Content
Bound to cause a rowe
Launch day patches are a contentious issue. Some argue that they provide a convenient way for a developer to work on a game even after it's been prepped for shipping, while others lament the need for them in the first place. Whatever your stance, we can all agree that launch day updates which also include free playable content...
Guide inFAMOUS: Second Son PS4 Trophy Guide & Road Map
Platinum your powers
The inFAMOUS franchise has always presented a reasonable Platinum for Trophy hunters. While the titles are typically brimming with content, engaging gameplay has historically left players eager to see it all. Fortunately, it’s more entertaining than ever to complete everything in PlayStation 4 sequel inFAMOUS: Second Son, as...
News What If You Could Control a PS4 Game With Your Eyes?
Point your peepers at this
The enthusiasm surrounding Sony’s booth at the Game Developers Conference may be pointed squarely at its Project Morpheus virtual reality headset, but the platform holder also has a nifty innovation on display behind closed doors. Previously announced during the PlayStation 4’s launch livestream last year, eye-tracking...
News What Does the PS4 Controller's Light Bar Add to inFAMOUS: Second Son?
Yellow LED-better
Light bar watch is one of the more entertaining pastimes in this editor’s embarrassingly non-existent social life. Here at Push Square towers we can’t seem to decide whether the PlayStation 4 controller’s illuminating surface is a slice of genius or a load of old tosh. As such, we’ve committed ourselves to writing articles...
Store Update 19th March 2014 (Europe)
Totally smokin'
Sucker Punch’s superhero sequel inFAMOUS: Second Son is set to make the entire European PlayStation Store wheeze this week, as the hotly anticipated open world adventure is due out on 21st March. If you need something to keep you occupied until then, SteamWorld Dig, Stealth Inc: Ultimate Edition, and TowerFall: Ascension sho
Store Update 18th March 2014 (North America)
Enjoy your power
It’s a big week for the PlayStation 4 on the North American PlayStation Store, with a whopping four new titles for you to sink your teeth into. inFAMOUS: Second Son is the headline new arrival, but Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a noteworthy addition, too. Elsewhere, there are two fresh indie titles for you to try in the...
News The Lead Designer of inFAMOUS: Second Son Has Left Sucker Punch
Another one bites the dust
It's been a tough few weeks for Sony's Worldwide Studios. With the recent departures of several high profile developers, including Uncharted series director Amy Hennig, we're starting to notice a bit of a worrying trend. And it seems that yet another creative has joined the causality list, as Jaime Griesemer – the lead...
News Why Isn't User Generated Content Supported in inFAMOUS: Second Son?
There aren't enough hours in the day
One of the biggest additions to inFAMOUS 2 was its LittleBigPlanet inspired user generated content feature. This allowed you to create custom missions, stories, and platforming challenges within the sandbox setting of New Marais, which you could then share with friends and strangers within the game. While many of...
News Be a Hater with Eight Minutes of inFAMOUS: Second Son PS4 Footage
Reggie or not
A handful of lucky conduits may already have their copies of inFAMOUS: Second Son, but if you’re still waiting patiently for next week’s official release date, then feast your eyes on eight minutes of gameplay footage from the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive. This is based on the same demo that we played last week, which you can...
News Select Retailers Burn inFAMOUS: Second Son's Street Date to the Ground
The man who sold the game
Do you want those unannounced inFAMOUS: Second Son powers to remain a secret before release? You may want to plug up your ears with supercharged sound muffs, then, as some retailers have decided to break the Sucker Punch developed sequel’s street date a little early. Despite not officially being due out until 21st March,...
Hands On Smoking Out Seattle in inFAMOUS: Second Son on PS4
Burning down the house
Holy smokes, it’s less than two weeks until you’ll be playing inFAMOUS: Second Son. A cynic may argue that the PlayStation 4’s first few months on the market have been dryer than the Sahara Desert, but Sucker Punch is aiming to finally light up your system with a showering of neon and smoke powers later this month. And...
Feature How You Helped Shape PS4 Sequel inFAMOUS: Second Son
Enjoy your power
inFAMOUS: Second Son would have been a very different game without you. While you may not be aware of it, the upcoming superhero sequel was designed in direct response to your actions, with both your narrative choices and playstyle culminating in crucial decisions during the construction of the release. It’s uncommon for a title...
News Spoil the Fun with inFAMOUS: Second Son Trophy List and Soundtrack
Spoilers ahoy
Developer Sucker Punch may be keeping its lips shut tighter than a peeved parent's purse strings, but that doesn't mean that it's managed to keep hold of every detail surrounding upcoming teenage angst simulator inFAMOUS: Second Son. In true franchise fashion, an eager fan has purposefully defied his master's wishes, managing to dig up...
News Sucker Punch: We'd Have Loved a Grunge Soundtrack in inFAMOUS: Second Son
All apologies
Sucker Punch’s upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son stinks of teen spirit. The Seattle-based open world adventure has clearly been inspired by grunge culture, from the nature of Delsin Rowe’s clothing right through to the inclusion of famous venue the Crocodile Cafe, which has been painstakingly remodelled in the...
News Why Is Sucker Punch Being So Secretive About PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son?
Rowe-one knows
The build-up to inFAMOUS: Second Son has been a subject of much discussion here at Push Square towers over the past few months. It’s clear that Sony as a whole has changed its approach to product launches, opting to announce titles much later and show much less of them. However, the firm’s been particularly secretive when it comes...
News This inFAMOUS: Second Son Live Action Trailer Will Get You Heated for the PS4 Release
Burning alive
The inFAMOUS: Second Son news just refuses to stop today. After Sony stated that it reckons the next-gen title will be the most successful entry in the series, it was revealed that the open world romp won't be getting a demo. Now, a live action ad for the game has popped up on YouTube in a flash of sm
News Sorry, You Won't be Getting an InFAMOUS: Second Son Demo on PS4
No smoke without fire
Better put those neon glow sticks down, because you won't be partying with an InFAMOUS: Second Son demo any time soon. With the game set to release in just a couple of weeks, brand development director Ken Schramm has told Videogamer.com that there are no plans for a bite-sized trial of the super powered sequel. "It's hard to...
News Sony Expects InFAMOUS: Second Son to be Most Successful Game in Series
Currently has more pre-orders than The Last of Us
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Sony has stated that it reckons super powered sequel InFAMOUS: Second Son will be the most successful entry into Sucker Punch's series. Speaking with MCV, SCE UK product manager Josh Walker said that the company is "excited by the level of pre-orders which are exceeding that...
News What's inFAMOUS: Second Son's Developer Doing Now the PS4 Sequel Is Finished?
Keeping busy
Sony may be busy zapping PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son onto dozens of Blu-ray discs as we type, but that doesn’t mean that developer Sucker Punch’s work is over. While game director Nate Fox tours Europe in order to promote the title, the rest of the Seattle-based studio's staff are busy beavering away on some...
News What Happened Between inFAMOUS 2 and PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son?
Downloadable expansion will fill in the blanks
Just like Killzone: Shadow Fall before it, inFAMOUS: Second Son represents a new start for Sucker Punch’s superhero series. However, just because it’s moving to a fresh location and introducing a new protagonist in the process, that doesn’t mean that you should erase the events of the previous...
