Guide Can You Play Gran Turismo Sport Offline?
What if you're not connected to the Internet?
Talking Point What Free November 2017 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will November 2017's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
Guide The Best PS4 Horror Games
The scariest games on PlayStation 4
News - October, 2017
Tuesday31st Oct 2017
Guide The Best PS4 Horror Games
The scariest games on PlayStation 4
Horror games are among the most popular on the PlayStation 4, and while they may not be for the faint of heart, most of us enjoy a good spook from time to time. The good news (or perhaps bad news for the scaredy-cats among you) is that the PS4 is home to wealth of creepy releases, from blockbuster franchises like...
News Sony Wants to Make PlayStation Plus Even More Attractive to Members
Plus more
As part of a conference call to tie in with Sony’s recent financial results, the company talked a little bit about its plans for the PlayStation business moving forward. It was noted that more than half of its sales in the current fiscal year will come via the PlayStation Store, and thus it suggested that monthly active users are fast...
Feature 8 Essential PS4 Roguelikes to Crawl Through this Hallowe'en
Deadly dungeons
With Hallowe'en fast approaching, we have compiled a list of our eight favourite PlayStation 4 roguelike dungeon crawlers for all you creeps out there to enjoy in these dark, dark times. So, in no particular order... The Binding of Isaac: The Binding of Isaac is a twin-stick shooting dungeon crawler perfect to play on...
News Horizon: The Frozen Wilds Improves Facial Animations in Conversation
Will take about 15 hours to beat
Horizon: Zero Dawn’s facial animations are lightyears ahead of what you tend to see in the role-playing genre’s best, but they were still the low-point in an otherwise immensely impressive experience. It’s exciting to learn, then, that expansion pack The Frozen Wilds will feature better mo-cap and more dynamic...
PGW 2017 PlayStation Boss Comments on Controversial Last of Us 2 Trailer
#4TheAdults
In the off chance that you don't use Twitter or frequently visit gaming forums (seriously, we envy you), you may not have heard about the controversy surrounding The Last of Us: Part II's new trailer. Said trailer depicts some gruesome acts of violence, and the overall tone of the thing is incredibly grim. Sony closed its Paris Games...
Round Up What Did Sony Announce During Its Paris Games Week 2017 Press Conference?
Every reveal and trailer from the French capital
Sony billed its Paris Games Week 2017 press conference as a big’un, and despite our conservative expectations, it delivered on its pledge. Of course, if you missed the show then we’ve compiled all of the trailers and news from the Japanese giant’s briefing below – and we’ll be keeping this...
News Sounds Like PlayStation's New Boss Is a Fan of Microtransactions
Exploring in-game purchases for exclusives
Uh oh! PlayStation president Andrew House departed recently and has been replaced with John Kodera, a Sony veteran whose previous roles include running Sony Network Entertainment. He’s largely a services guy, which bodes well for future expansion of the oft-maligned PlayStation Network – but it also...
Poll Is The Last of Us: Part II's New Trailer Too Much?
Hammer time
Sony closed its Paris Games Week 2017 press conference with a new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II. Since then, many onlookers have taken to social media and various gaming forums to express their disapproval of the clip. At the time of writing, the 'net seems torn on the trailer's unadulterated violence. Some think it's simply...
News Shadow of the Colossus PS4 and PS2 Comparisons Show Stark Changes
Different temperature
Shadow of the Colossus comfortably sits in the Push Square Towers Hall of Fame – it’s, without a doubt, one of the greatest games ever made. So the fact that it’s being remade for the PlayStation 4 by conversion kings Bluepoint is exciting. However, the office is divided over whether this all-new version has lost some of...
News Sony Is in the Best Financial Shape It's Ever Been In
Expecting record profits
Sony is still on track to record its most profitable year on record, which is mind-boggling when you consider the state the company was in just a few years ago. Ever since Push Square started we’ve been reporting on the Japanese giant’s dire financial straits, but former PlayStation president Kaz Hirai has completely...
PGW 2017 Metal Gear Solid V Sneaks a PS4 Pro Patch, Out Now
Bigger Boss
A welcome little surprise that was wheeled out just before Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference yesterday, Konami announced that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain would be getting PS4 Pro patch. The game's about two years old now, but it was part of this month's (October's) PlayStation Plus lineup, so it's probably...
News David Cage Defends Detroit: Become Human's Domestic Violence
"This medium shouldn't condemn people trying to explore these aspects"
It’s not just The Last of Us: Part II that ruffled feathers during Sony’s Paris Games Week 2017 press conference this week: Quantic Dream’s latest game, Detroit: Become Human, has also come in for criticism for depicting
News Stranger Things Is Getting a PlayStation VR Experience
Put up those Christmas lights
PlayStation UK has posted a teaser on its Twitter page for an upcoming PlayStation VR experience of Stranger Things. Details are scarce with just a short video showing the Christmas lights used in the first season of Stranger Things lighting up the letters P, S, V, R in order. Other than that the tweet reads: "Feel the...
PGW 2017 Tennis World Tour Avoids Double Fault with Debut Trailer
Game, set, and match
Honestly, this author was pretty disgruntled when Tennis World Tour failed to materialise at Gamescom 2017 like publisher Bigben had promised. In fact, your humble host may have taken to Twitter to pester the firm for an update. Anyway, the good news is that it’s not cancelled. The bad news is that this trailer is looking...
News You'll Play as MJ Watson in Spider-Man on PS4
C'mere, Tiger
Insomniac Games’ new Spider-Man title for the PlayStation 4 will venture into Peter Parker’s social life, and you’ll play as the fledgling photographer at points throughout the campaign. But he isn’t the only character you’ll be playing as: the Burbank-based developer has also revealed that you’ll be taking control of...
News PS4 Has Shipped 67.5 Million Units, Sony Increases Forecast
Expects PS4 to match PS3's install base in half the time
Sony has shipped a dizzying 67.5 million PlayStation 4 consoles as of 30th September, the manufacturer’s latest financial results reveal. The organisation moved an impressive 4.2 million units in the quarter spanning 1st July to 30th September, meaning that it’s once again up...
PGW 2017 PlayStation VR Restocked with Several New Releases
All the trailers for various new virtual reality games
Much to the dismay of those with sharpened pitchforks eager to put Sony’s feet to the fire over its “abandonment” of PlayStation VR, the Japanese giant’s Paris Games Week 2017 presser proved to be yet another good one for its virtual reality headset. In fact, so many games were shown...
PGW 2017 The Hong Kong Massacre Shoots Up a Storm on PS4
John Woo-hoo
Intriguing top-down shooter The Hong Kong Massacre was one of the titles spotlighted during Sony’s Paris Games Week 2017 pre-show – a kind of Max Payne meets Hotline Miami type affair. Check out the trailer embedded above some slow-mo shootouts and lots of sharp-looking suits.
PGW 2017 Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris Has a PS4 Exclusive Map at Launch
Shoot to kill
Officially revealed yesterday during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris is the game's first expansion, and it's set to launch on the 5th December. Naturally, as per Activision's marketing deal with Sony, the add-on will feature PlayStation exclusive content on release. In this case,...
PGW 2017 Here's Everything You Need to Know About Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
In one 3 minute trailer
We don't know about you, but we love a good overview trailer here at Push Square. They're usually a great place to start when it comes to catching up on what a game's all about, so if you've been ignoring Dissidia Final Fantasy NT up to this point, then you'll definitely want to give this one a watch. The video goes...
PGW 2017 Change the Flow of Time in The Gardens Between
Rewind
We’ve had a few games all about the manipulation of time on the PlayStation 4 now: Life Is Strange and The Invisible Hours both immediately spring to mind. But announced during the Paris Games Week 2017 pre-show last night was another game in a similar vein: The Gardens Between. This a vibrant, accessible puzzle platformer that sees you...
PGW 2017 LocoRoco 2 Remastered Rolls to PS4 on 9th December
A happy little remaster
You’ll be getting a double dose of LocoRoco love this year, as Sony has dated LocoRoco 2 Remastered for 9th December. As with the previous PlayStation 4 port, this will be playable in glorious 4K on the Japanese giant’s new-gen system. There’s a lovely looking trailer embedded above – the perfect antidote to that...
PGW 2017 Oure Channels the Spirit of ICO and Journey
Shadow of the dragon
We were going to start this article complaining about the influx of ICO and Journey wannabes until we learned that Oure has been developed by Heavy Spectrum. That’s the same studio, if you don’t know, that made the incredibly brutal Shadow of the Beast for the PlayStation 4. We reckon it’s probably earned some time...
Monday30th Oct 2017
Talking Point What Free November 2017 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will November 2017's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What free games will be included with PS Plus in November 2017? That’s the question that’s on everyone’s lips right now. Alright, maybe not everyone – but probably everyone who’s reading this article at least. Sony’s service has been on fire of late – and not in the NeoGAF implosion...
PGW 2017 PlayStation Plus Members Get Monster Hunter: World Beta in December
Beastly
Following on from the game's latest trailer, Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter: World will be getting a beta in December, and it'll be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Nice! "Take on Three Epic Monsters and Quests in the Exclusive Beta this December and Equip Special Gear from Lethal Hunter Aloy," reads the press...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's Paris Games Week 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Join us for live coverage from France
Sony’s stopping off in the French capital for Paris Games Week 2017 today, and it’s promising a press conference filled with updates and some new announcements. The platform holder’s said that “E3 2017 was only half the story”, insinuating that PGW 2017 will be its second act. The press conference will...
News UK Sales Charts: Assassin's Creed Origins Kicks Super Mario Odyssey into the Sand
But sadly Wolfenstein slumps
Assassin’s Creed Origins more or less matched the launch sales of London-based predecessor Syndicate to keep Super Mario Odyssey away from the top of the UK sales charts this week – although it obviously did launch on two platforms with larger install bases. Around 60 per cent of people purchased the Egyptian...
PGW 2017 Blood & Truth Is The London Heist Expanded for PlayStation VR
The real Vinnie Jones simulator
The London Heist, a proof of concept that represents one-fifth of PlayStation VR Worlds, is getting expanded into a full-length game. Ignore all of the mixed reality silliness in this Blood & Truth debut trailer, and what you have is a really promising package: a James Bond-esque shooter from London Studio that...
PGW 2017 Sony Announces Ghost of Tsushima, a Samurai PS4 Exclusive from Sucker Punch
Rising sun
Sony opened it's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference with one heck of a big reveal: Ghost of Tsushima. It appears to a samurai-based action title set in Japan's past, and it's being developed by none other than Sucker Punch, the studio behind Sly Cooper and the inFAMOUS games. We simply can't wait to hear more.
PGW 2017 Resident Evil 7's Not a Hero DLC Gets Trailer and Release Date
A familiar face
Resident Evil 7’s upcoming DLC Not a Hero received an official trailer today at Paris Games Week. The DLC has a planned release on December the 12th this year -- and lucky for us, it’ll also be free to download as a bonus. The DLC will see beloved Resident Evil veteran Chris Redfield make a return to the...
PGW 2017 The Last of Us: Part II Shocks with Heavy New Trailer
Difficult viewing
Like a lot of Sony’s library at the moment, The Last of Us: Part II is looking dark. Like, really dark. In this new Paris Games Week 2017 trailer, we see a woman being hung, and her stomach being caressed by a rather sharp knife. The insinuation seems to be that the lady is pregnant, but scenes quickly devolve into an ambush. And...
Talking Point Did Sony PlayStation's Paris Games Week 2017 Press Conference Deliver?
C'était magnifique?
Sony’s just closed the curtain on its Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, where it showed off impressive new footage of its big hitters, including The Last of Us: Part II, Spider-Man, and God of War. It also revealed PixelOpus' new title Concrete Genie, but perhaps the biggest surprise was Sucker Punch's new game:...
PGW 2017 DriveClub Developer Returns with Onrush
MotorStorm and Trackmania mash-up?
The new game from the team behind DriveClub – which was folded into Codemasters, you may recall – is named Onrush and it’s coming to the PlayStation 4 next year. This looks like a kind of MotorStorm and Trackmania mash-up, featuring the toy-ish circuits of the latter and the multi-disciplined arcade racing of...
PGW 2017 PS4 Exclusive Ghost of Tsushima Is an Open World Action Game Set in Feudal Japan
Sucker Punch spills the beans
Sucker Punch has spilled some early details on its upcoming title, Ghost of Tsushima. The samurai-based project was revealed earlier today during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, and it's safe to say that most people were wowed -- ourselves included. It's only natural, then, that we're desperate to hear...
PGW 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Catches a Confirmed PS4 Release Date
Big and beautiful
The good news just keeps coming: Shadow of the Colossus has a confirmed release date. We're not sure why it wasn't mentioned during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, but we'll take it. The remake it due to launch on the 6th February for PlayStation 4, adding to an already packed first few months for the system. ...
PGW 2017 Monster Hunter: World Adds Playable Aloy from Horizon, Only on PS4
And the game still looks amazing
So, Monster Hunter: World still looks bloody brilliant. We got our latest look at Capcom's upcoming title during Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, and although the trailer's well worth a watch for the sheer amount of beastly action, the real surprise comes at the end. Indeed, the video reveals...
Reaction Sony's Fast and Fiery Paris Games Week Presser Beats Lukewarm E3 Show
Need for speed
Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference is done and dusted. This year, the Japanese giant opted for a relatively short show dominated by trailers for games both old and new. In many ways, it was a continuation of the company's E3 event earlier in the year, with many of the same titles popping up for air. Prior to the...
PGW 2017 Glorious God of War PS4 Gameplay Returns in New Trailer
By Kratos' beard
Want more God of War? Sony's got you covered. The Japanese giant revealed a new gameplay trailer during its Paris Games Week 2017 press conference, and yes, it still looks glorious. In this latest video, we get a bit of a better look at the title's combat, complete with Kratos' lovely new axe. To be totally honest, though, at...
PGW 2017 Spider-Man's Latest PS4 Trailer Swings into View
Marvelous
Insomniac Games' dropped a bombastic new trailer for its equally bombastic Spider-Man game for PlayStation 4 at Sony's Paris Games Week Conference today. The clip mostly shows off the title's story, but there are a few glimpses of gameplay throughout. Are you liking the look of Spidey's newest outing? Hang upside down in the...
PGW 2017 The Last of Us: Part II Is Our Most Ambitious Game Yet, Claims Naughty Dog
Intense, beautiful, and harrowing
Well, that new The Last of Us: Part II trailer has certainly got the industry yakking, hasn’t it? We assume it's all according to keikaku for the peeps at Naughty Dog, as it looks to once again stretch the boundaries of story-telling with its latest game. And writing on the PlaySt
PGW 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Remake Looks Incredible on PS4
A colossal improvement
Hey, Bluepoint Games really knows what it's doing. Sony showed off Shadow of the Colossus at its Paris Games Week press conference -- the studio's latest porting project -- and it looks fantastic on PlayStation 4. You can get a good eyeful of this remade classic in the gameplay trailer we've embedded above. We'll admit, we...
PGW 2017 Concrete Genie Uses Graffiti to Do Good on PS4
Paint saint
Graffiti can be unsightly, but it can also be beautiful and have powerful messages. Concrete Genie, the new game from Entwined developer PixelOpus, will see you using paint to clean up a deserted fishing town, bringing much-needed life to its dilapidated walls. This is looking lovely and a lot more ambitious than the developer’s last...
PGW 2017 Detroit: Become Human's New PS4 Trailer Makes Difficult Decisions
Heavy stuff
Detroit: Become Human received a new trailer at Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference today, and it's a real doozy. It shows off David Cage's patented branching storylines in a scene that is considerably more intense than anything we've seen of the game so far. As always, the question remains: will the plucky auteur be able to...
PGW 2017 Erica Brings Live Action Drama to Sony's PlayLink Line
A little bit of Erica by my side
Full-motion video games are back? They’re definitely more common in 2017 than they’ve ever been – especially with London Studio working alongside Flavourworks to bring a creepy new interactive drama named Erica to PlayStation 4, as part of its PlayLink initiative. Looks like you’ll be using your smartphone...
PGW 2017 Guacamelee! 2 Chickens Out Soon-ish on PS4
Drinkbox double dip on popular franchise
With the announcement of Spelunky 2 and Guacamelee! 2 during its Paris Games Week 2017 pre-show earlier today, Sony seemed to be making a statement: we’re still very much about big indie games. And honestly, Guacamelee! was such a huge hit (initially on PlayStation and then later on other platforms) that a...
PGW 2017 Final Fantasy XV's DLC Trailer Is Worth it to Hear Ignis Say 'Bloody Hell'
Character episode gets a release date
Ah, we love a good "bloody hell!" here at Push Square, so we're happy to hear Ignis belt out a heartfelt rendition in this latest Final Fantasy XV trailer. Giving us a good look at Ignis' upcoming character episode, the video's full of action and, dare we say it, intrigue. Ignis is probably our...
PGW 2017 Chill Out with a Minute of Horizon's Frozen Wilds DLC
Cool
Horizon: Zero Dawn’s anticipated expansion The Frozen Wilds releases in little over a week, and here’s another brief look at some gameplay footage from the add-on. In it we see protagonist Aloy in some wintery threads, lacing some modified monsters with all kinds of explosive arrows. It’s looking good, and about what you’d expect...
PGW 2017 Destiny 2's First Expansion Revealed, Curse of Osiris
Vexing
Destiny 2 has had its first expansion officially revealed. Titled Curse of Osiris, the add-on got a trailer at Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 press conference. It's looking pretty interesting, with the titular Osiris fighting a bunch of Vex. We get a glimpse of some new enemies, new locations, and, most importantly, new equipment. Curse of...
PGW 2017 Spelunky 2 Exists, And Is Coming to PS4
The walls are shifting
A sequel to cult favorite rougelike Spelunky was revealed for PlayStation 4 during Sony's Paris Games Week preshow today. Aptly titled Spelunky 2, the game received a short story trailer showing off some heart-wrenching story beats that follow the first title's adventurer after he finishes his quest. While gameplay...
PGW 2017 Invector Is the Avicii Game You've Been Waiting For
Wake us up when it's out
You’ll no longer need to take a pill in Ibiza to show Avicii that you’re cool – getting a high score in Invector should suffice. This game was announced two years ago for the PlayStation 4 and is finally resembling a finished product. The fact that it looks a lot like Amplitude is probably just a coincidence, we...
Sunday29th Oct 2017
Review Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (PS4)
Make America great again
No one was really expecting that much from Wolfenstein: The New Order when it came out a few years back. It was a nice surprise to find that its bloody, satisfying combat and memorable, well written characters helped make it one of the best shooters on the PlayStation 4. Now that the sequel – Wolfenstein II: The New...
Saturday28th Oct 2017
News Fans Fight for MediEvil Resurrection After Crash Bandicoot Success
Sir Dan fans speak
Crash Bandicoot’s comeback can partly be attributed to the success of various social media campaigns, as PlayStation fans lobbied both Sony and Activision for the marsupial to make his marvellous return. As it turns out, the N. Sane Trilogy has been one of the better selling titles of the year, rarely straying from the top of...
Sunday29th Oct 2017
Rumour Call of Duty: WWII Won't Work Prior to Release
Street date wait
Call of Duty: WWII is not technically out until 3rd November, but as is the case with practically every major release, some fans have already got their hands on the game. However, according to Charlie Intel, Activision has rendered the release unplayable until launch – you can’t even access the single player campaign. While the...
News Hellblade Raised a Helluva Lot of Money on World Mental Health Day
Senua's sacrifice
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a great game that’s done a lot of good for people who played it and its developer, too. Even better: it’s about to do a helluva lot of good for people with mental illnesses, as Ninja Theory has raised a whopping £60,798 (about $80,000) for the Rethink Mental Illness charity. Bravo all around...
Saturday28th Oct 2017
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 192
The new Creed
And just like that there are too many games to play. The market is currently flooded with new releases, and there are plenty more to come over the next three or four weeks. The question is: what’s keeping you busy this weekend? You know the drill by now. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: I'll be spending my weekend in sunny old...
Friday27th Oct 2017
Guide When Is Sony's Paris Games Week 2017 PlayStation Press Conference?
Times and live streams for European briefing
Sony will be sipping on champagne and snails soon, as it heads to the French capital for its surprise Paris Games Week 2017 press conference. The platform holder opted to eschew its annual European media briefing last year, but it’s going all-out this term, bridging the gap between E3 2017 and the...
Saturday28th Oct 2017
Feature 10 PS4 Predictions for Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference
Boule de cristal
We’re not going to lie to you: Sony’s attendance at Paris Games Week this year has taken us by surprise. The platform holder appears to be plotting a bumper press conference with a pre-show and traditional media briefing – but we’re not sure how the event slots into the organisation’s plans. Earlier this year we suggested...
Friday27th Oct 2017
News Microsoft Says Single Player Games Are Becoming Complicated
It's complicated, man
Sony’s portfolio is flooded with primarily single player experiences, but as part of a wider discussion regarding the future of solitary releases, Xbox Publishing boss Shannon Loftis believes the economics are becoming increasingly complicated. Speaking with GameSpot, she noted how gamers’ insatiable demand for better...
News Sony Teases 7 'Big New Game Announcements' for Paris Games Week Presser
The hype's building
Sony's really trying to drum up some hype for its appearance at Paris Games Week 2017 on Monday afternoon, but will it come back to bite the Japanese giant's bum? Only time will tell, but the PlayStation maker certainly seems comfortable building up our expectations. The company's teasing "big new game announcements" over...
News Black Friday 2017 Leak Points to $199 PS4 Price Point
The big one
A leaked Black Friday 2017 flyer suggests what we’ve all been expecting: the PlayStation 4 will finally hit that all-important $199.99 price point. While it’s only Kohl’s hinting at the door buster thus far, it’s safe to suspect that other retailers will offer a similar deal. Interestingly, it looks like Microsoft may try to...
News Fantastic Beasts Finds a Virtual Reality Experience on PlayStation VR
Case closed
Warner Bros appears to be porting its Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them virtual reality experience to PlayStation VR. Eagle-eyed Potter-maniacs first noticed that the title had been rated for release in Germany, and then it was spotted in a
News 'E3 Was Only Half the Story' Says Sony as It Prepares for Paris Games Week
The hype continues
Oh God, the hype train is really leaving the station now. Sony refuses to cool its jets ahead of its Paris Games Week 2017 press conference on Monday, this time writing on the official US PlayStation Blog: "E3 was only half the story." Yikes! This year's E3 wasn't all that amazing. Sony put on a solid enough show, but most...
News We Can't Handle the Sonic Forces Demo, Apparently
It's not intended for us
In a recent livestream for the upcoming Sonic Forces, it was announced that those looking for some hands on time prior to release will have their wishes fulfilled in the form of a demo, which is actually out now in Japan. However, the sampler -- which restricts play time to a minute -- won't be made available outside of the...
News GameStop's Power Pass Lets You Effectively Rent Used Games
$60 for six months and all the games you want
With more and more gamers flocking to digital storefronts, US mega-retailer GameStop is locked in a battle to remain relevant. Its latest solution? The newly leaked Power Pass: a $60 six month subscription that will give you access to an unlimited selection of pre-owned games. You’ll be able to swap...
News Metal Gear Survive Is an Online-Only Game
Keep digging that hole
Coming off the back of its release date announcement, it turns out that Metal Gear Survive is an online-only game. The information comes from the title's official website, which states: "An internet connection is required to play the game." Just when you thought that hole couldn't get any deeper, eh? Next they'll be...
News It Sounds Like Dragon Ball FighterZ Has More Playable Characters to Reveal
This ain't over
Earlier in the week, Bandai Namco announced a season pass for Dragon Ball FighterZ. It'll include a total of eight additional characters, prompting fans to wonder whether the currently revealed roster is final. At this point in time, said roster consists of 17 confirmed playable characters, which seems a little on the light...
News Treat Your Eyes to This Latest Dragon's Crown Pro PS4 Trailer
Painting a picture
Well whaddya know, Dragon's Crown looks as lovely as ever on PlayStation 4. Atlus has released a new gameplay trailer for the enhanced PlayStation 4 remaster, which shows off all the fundamentals of the fantastic action role-playing title. Okay, so it's in Japanese, but you get the idea. To be totally honest, we can't wait to...
News New Mass Effect Novel Ties Up One of Andromeda's Unsolved Storylines
Expanding the universe
Remember when a lot of people got mad over the news that Mass Effect: Andromeda wouldn't be getting any story expansions or downloadable content? Well, we hope that you like reading, because that's the only way you're going to bring one of the game's biggest unsolved storylines to its conclusion. BioWare has announced...
Poll How High Are Your Expectations For Sony's Paris Games Week Press Conference?
Will it be better than E3?
So, in case you didn't know, Sony is hosting a PlayStation press conference at Paris Games Week on Monday. And yes, this is going to be a "proper" press conference -- not some little reveal event or anything like that. We doubt that it'll be on the scale of something like E3, but based on what Sony has said over the last...
News Hellboy Hits Hard in Injustice 2 DLC Reveal Trailer
He's fireproof
Injustice 2 will summon Hellboy (and his trademark cigar, of course) next month. The new challenger will available from 14th November for people who own the Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition, Injustice 2 Digital Deluxe Edition, Injustice 2 Ultimate Pack, or Injustice 2 Fighter Pack 2. Everyone else will be able to purchase him from 21st...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
Guide The Promising New PS4 Games of November 2017
That time of year
October and November: the two months of the year that are typically associated with the inevitable holiday rush of big blockbuster releases. October turned out to be a pretty great time for PlayStation 4 owners, but how is November shaping up? Well, we daresay there isn't quite as much variety on display here, but we're still...
News Have a Gander at L.A. Noire Running in 4K on PS4 Pro
Looking killer?
Crime drama L.A. Noire will make its grand comeback on the PlayStation 4 next month, and to build a little enthusiasm, publisher Rockstar Games has released a new trailer of the title running in 4K on the PS4 Pro. To be honest, despite the significant bump in resolution, this game is still looking very much like it belongs in the...
Round Up Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus PS4 Reviews Serve Up Strawberry Milkshake
And it's delicious
The follow-up to MachineGames’ acclaimed first-person shooter Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has arrived to take out some Nazi tail, and reviews are beginning to trickle out like blood from protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz’s nose. We’ve got our strongest soldier Alex Stinton working his way through this one as we type, so...
Round Up Assassin's Creed Origins PS4 Reviews Unwrapped Ahead of Release
By 'eck
After a pretty lengthy hiatus, Assassin’s Creed Origins plots a return for Ubisoft’s flagship open world franchise. But can it reclaim the property’s past glories? A slew of reviews are in ahead of the Egyptian adventure’s release this week; our copy was clearly intercepted by carrier pigeon (or eagle, whatever) so our verdict is...
News Ninja Theory's Hellblade Has Exceeded Sales Expectations
But hasn't broken even yet
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice may not be the best game of the year, but it’s certainly one of the most memorable. Ninja Theory’s tale of mental illness was harrowing and hard to parse – but it was effective in using the medium to convey a very specific state of mind. So it’s refreshing to hear that it’s...
Friday27th Oct 2017
News Destiny 2 Endgame, Loot, Rewards are Being Improved, Bungie Reveals Upcoming Changes
Eyes up
Now that Destiny 2 has launched on PC, it looks like Bungie is going to get stuck into improving the overall experience. In a new developer blog post, game director Christopher Barrett outlines the various changes that the studio is currently working on. We've pasted all the details below for your perusal. New systems and rewards to...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Conquers a Japanese Release Date on PS4
One down
Koei Tecmo has slapped a Japanese release date on Dynasty Warriors 9. The open world hack and slasher -- which is a PlayStation 4 exclusive in the Land of the Rising Sun -- will take to the battlefield on the 8th February, 2018. We imagine that date won't mean much to most of you reading this, but its confirmation does tell us that...
News NeoGAF Veterans Flock to New Forum Named ResetEra
A fresh start
A group of intrepid ex-NeoGAF posters have banded together to create a new forum named ResetEra, and already it’s recruited over 7,000 members – despite registration being invite only for the time being. The site – which has been founded by some of the forum’s most popular users – is promising a new beginning for enthusiasts,...
News Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Has Passed 1 Million Shipped and Sold Digitally on PS4
Not bad for a PS2 remaster
Square Enix has rather happily announced that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has shifted over one million copies worldwide. That includes both shipped numbers and digital sales on PlayStation 4. Not too bad for a remastered PlayStation 2 game that's only been on the market for about three months. When we...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
Hands On Who Has a Hidden Agenda in Until Dawn Dev's Crime Thriller?
Whodunnit?
Republished on Wednesday 25th October 2017: We're bringing this preview back from the archives following the release of Hidden Agenda in North America. The original text follows. The next game from developer Supermassive Games is a lot like Until Dawn at first blush: it has unnervingly lifelike virtual characters, branching plot...
News Officially Licensed PlayStation Glasses Promise to Make You a Better Player
Should have gone to Specsavers
Sony has teamed up with Numskull to create some official gaming glasses, a product which the manufacturer claims will give gamers a competitive edge. In actual fact, these are just spectacles with standard filters applied to the lenses, meaning that they’re more likely to prevent headaches than transform you into a...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gran Turismo Sport Speeds Straight to the Top
The Evil Within 2 makes top three
Gran Turismo Sport tore up the UK charts earlier this week, and now it's busy doing a victory lap in Japan. The PlayStation 4 exclusive sped straight to number one in the Land of the Rising Sun, shifting just over 150,000 copies. Not a bad result by any means, but the series continues its decline in its native...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
News Spider-Man PS4 Could Be Swinging into Paris Games Week
Thwip
Well, it looks like our Paris Games Week 2017 predictions may already be in tatters, as Spider-Man could very well be swinging into the show. We ruled out an appearance for Insomniac Games’ anticipated PlayStation 4 web-slinger on the basis that we expected Sony to save Peter Parker et al for PSX 2017 a little later in the year – but...
News Sony to Broadcast Paris Games Week Presser to Fans in New York for Free
PlayStation has "big plans" for briefing
PlayStation fans in New York City have been invited to watch Sony’s rapidly approaching Paris Games Week 2017 press conference at the PlayStation Theatre for free. The briefing – which is getting a surprising amount of publicity in the United States – is scheduled to get underway with an...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
News Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Nails a Western Release Date on PS4
Lock and load
Bandai Namco has confirmed a Western release date for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. The Dimps-developed title is due to launch on the 18th February in Japan, and thankfully, the North American and European date is only a few days behind. It headshots the West on the 23rd February, 2018. The publisher's also spilled some more...
News Insomniac Wants to Find a Publisher for a Sunset Overdrive Sequel
What do you reckon, Sony?
In many ways, Spider-Man will likely end up being the spiritual successor to Insomniac Games’ well-liked Xbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive, as it’s being made by much of the same team and is similarly all about open world traversal. But that hasn’t stopped the Burbank-based studio from signalling that it’s...
News Get More Cheap Thrills with Horror Sale on the NA PlayStation Store
Boo-tiful
The second week of the North American PlayStation Store’s sale has a few discounts worth screaming about, like Dead by Daylight ($17.99), Prey ($26.79), and The Last of Us: Remastered ($9.99). Once again we’re quoting PlayStation Plus prices, as members will score the best deals. Honestly, The Order: 1886 is probably worth a shot at
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament Round 1 - Matches 1-4
Ready? Fight!
So here it is, the very start of Push Square's Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. We have four matches lined up...
News Most Video Game Projects Fail on Kickstarter
Table-top games now rule the roost
If you’re planning to fund a video game on Kickstarter – and judging by the spam in our inbox, plenty of developers are still trying – then you may want to consider converting the project into some kind of table-top title. A new report reveals that only one in four games tends to reach their target on the...
News Xbox One Exclusive Max: The Curse of Brotherhood Scribbles to PS4 Next Month
Max power
Cutesy ex-Xbox One exclusive puzzle platformer Max: The Curse of Brotherhood will pull out its pens and draw a path to the PlayStation 4 on 10th November, publisher Wired Productions has announced. The game will be available both physically and digitally, with the PlayStation Store version dropping a couple of days earlier on the 8th...
News Metal Gear Survive Scavenges an Early 2018 Release Date on PS4
Still surviving
Following on from Konami's announcement of an announcement yesterday, the publisher has announced that Metal Gear Survive will launch early next year on PlayStation 4. In North America, it hits on the 20th February, while in Europe, it releases on the 22nd February. It'll retail for the slightly lower price of $39.99/£34.99. We...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
News de Blob Paints Up a Storm Next Month on PS4
Splat attack
Oozy ink-‘em-up de Blob will splat the PlayStation 4 on 14th November in North America and 17th November in Europe, publisher THQ Nordic has revealed. The game was a big hit on the Nintendo Wii, and it eventually spawned a sequel on the PlayStation 3. Scarily, the original is now nearing its tenth birthday, but it’s still cracking...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
News Shadow of War's Season Pass Detailed, Gets Two Story Expansions in 2018
Plus two orc tribes
Warner Bros. has lifted the lid on Middle-earth: Shadow of War's $39.99 season pass. Before the year's out, fans of the Mordor-based murder-'em-up can look forward to two add-ons, both of them adding a new orc tribe to the game. Then, in 2018, two story expansions will be released featuring new playable characters. Here are all...
News Microtransactions Aren't Stopping Big Games From Selling Well, Says NPD
Loot boxed
The conversation surrounding microtransactions has really heated up over the last few months. With recent heavy hitters such as Destiny 2 and Middle-earth: Shadow of War receiving a fair bit of criticism for the inclusion of in-game purchases, the topic's been covered by just about everyone in the media, ourselves included. But for all...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
News Assassin's Creed Origins Microtransactions Confirmed, Helix Credits Make a Comeback
Here we are again
Well we all knew it was coming, but now we have confirmation. Assassin's Creed Origins does indeed have microtransactions, despite being a single player title. Helix Credits, an in-game currency that you can purchase with real money, are making a return in the Egyptian adventure. It's more than likely that you'll be able spend them...
Review Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon (PS4)
Let’s get jiggly with it
Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon is an action role-playing title set an unspecified number of years after the first game. Foul fiends, tainted by the blue blood of the Nightlord, still roam the land and there are rumours that a dreaded Moon Queen has appeared as the new ruler of the demons. If she isn’t sealed...
News Persona 5 Ultimate Edition Hits the PlayStation Store Today at an Outrageous Price
Bundles all DLC
Atlus is stealth releasing something called Persona 5 Ultimate Edition on the PlayStation Store today, but don't get too excited -- this isn't some kind of updated version of the amazing role-playing release (although we're sure that'll be arriving at some point down the line). The Ultimate Edition bundles all of the game's...
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.01 Arrives to Squash Some Bugs
Available to download now
There’s a new PlayStation 4 firmware update available now – but don’t get too excited, as it merely improves system software performance. The patch – dubbed 5.01 for those keeping count – weighs in at 374MB but appears to be optional, so you won’t necessarily need to have it installed if you want to connect to...
News Fans Have Mixed Reaction to Dragon Ball FighterZ 8 Character DLC Announcement
8 fighters coming post-launch
In case you missed the news yesterday, Dragon Ball FighterZ now has a Western release date. The game actually launches in North America and Europe before it even hits Japan, on the 26th January, 2018. Naturally, fans are over the moon that it's arriving sooner than many anticipated, but it's not all sunshine...
News Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory Gets PS4, Vita Release Date in the West
Hey digimon, hey digimon
The follow-up to last year's rather good Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, the awkwardly named Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory has a confirmed release date in North America and Europe. Bandai Namco announced the date alongside a pretty cool trailer, which you can watch above. Hacker's Memory promises more digimon...
News Gaming Forum NeoGAF Returns as Site Owner Responds to Allegations
"It'll be a process"
For several days the hardcore gaming forum NeoGAF has been inaccessible, but the site is now operational once more. This follows allegations of sexual misconduct against its owner Tyler 'Evilore' Malka, which resulted in a mass walkout of moderators and a significant number of banned accounts before the site was taken offline...
News Hitman: Game of the Year Edition Adds New Campaign and Content
$20 upgrade seems pricey, though
Hitman is back following developer IO Interactive’s divorce from parent company Square Enix. The Danish developer has announced Hitman: Game of the Year Edition, a huge digital bundle set to release on 7th November which includes the original game in its entirety – as well as a bunch of new content on top...
News Earthbound and Zelda Inspired RPG Reverie Comes to PS4, Vita in 2018
Retro romp
Pleasant-looking little action role-playing title Reverie will be arriving on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in 2018, developer eastasiasoft has announced. Taking clear inspiration from both The Legend of Zelda and Earthbound, you'll traverse various dungeons and whack weird monsters. Has Reverie caught your eye? Find adventure in the...
News Metal Gear Survive Lives On, Konami Teases Announcement for Tomorrow
Get your pointy sticks out
Yep, Metal Gear Survive still exists. It's been a while since we last heard about the incredibly divisive Metal Gear spin-off, and to be brutally honest, we're sure many series fans would have been more than happy to keep it that way. Alas, Konami is teasing an announcement for tomorrow, the 25th October. A tweet from the...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
News September 2017 NPD: PS4 Leads Consumer Spend as Destiny 2 Outshoots All
Bungie jump
It’s not particularly trendy to talk about PlayStation 4 hardware sales as it continues its comfortable march to 100 million units, but even though the Nintendo Switch is starting to exert some authority on the NPD, it’s perhaps worth reiterating that Sony’s system is still faring very well as it nears its fourth birthday...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
News PlayStation Raids the Royal Albert Hall for Orchestral Performance
Music to our ears
Well, this is unexpectedly awesome: PlayStation has lined up a concert at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall, where the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will play hits from various exclusive franchises, including Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Uncharted, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, LittleBigPlanet, and
News FuturLab Announces New PlayStation VR Title, Mini-Mech Mayhem
Buddy up
The minds behind Velocity 2X have taken to the PlayStation Blog today to unveil their latest game, Mini-Mech Mayhem. This follows hot on the heels of Tiny Trax, which only launched a few months ago for PlayStation VR. It seems that FuturLab is keen on Sony's headset, as this latest title is another virtual reality exclusive. There isn't a...
Worth a Halfpenny
Rugby’s had a turbulent history with video games to say the least, and with publisher Bigben Interactive’s last two attempts (Rugby 15 and Rugby World Cup 2015) getting utterly battered by critics, the French company has taken a couple of years off and come back with Rugby 18 – developed for the first
Monday23rd Oct 2017
News EA Moving to More Monetisable Open World Games
Some spent up to $15,000 on Mass Effect multiplayer cards
EA wants to release more games with “monetisable” open worlds, ex-BioWare staffer Manveer Heir has hinted in a 90-minute interview with Waypoint published over the weekend. The comments come in the wake of Visceral Games’ closure, where a statement from bigwig Patrick Soderlund seemed...
News UK Sales Charts: Gran Turismo Sport Triples Forza 7's Launch
Races ahead of Gran Turismo 6
As expected, Gran Turismo Sport has sped to the simulation sales crown, tripling rival racer Forza Motorsport 7’s launch tally. The anticipated title – which naturally topped the UK charts – enjoyed stronger week one sales than the original entry in the series, and also outperformed late PlayStation 3 arrival Gran...
Review AER: Memories of Old (PS4)
Sky high
AER: Memories of Old is like the beautiful lovechild of Journey and The Legend of Zelda. It has the unmistakable indie whimsy of the former and takes clear inspiration from the latter. It's a simple but wonderful little experience, focusing on exploration, light puzzle elements, and relaxation. AER guides you through a broken yet peaceful...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
Review No Heroes Allowed! VR (PS4)
Not bad, man
No Heroes Allowed! is one of those strange, first-party PlayStation properties that keeps getting new entries without anyone really batting an eyelid. Having started life on the PlayStation Portable, the irreverent What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord? series has spawned all sorts of silly spin-offs – including a surprisingly...
News Rockstars Doubles Down on Single Player Games
Despite the success of Grand Theft Auto Online
Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer portion of Grand Theft Auto V, has been an unrivalled success story for Rockstar Games – but with triumph comes cause for concern. Many are worried that, beyond Red Dead Redemption II, the company – which is renowned for its story telling and sprawling single...
Monday23rd Oct 2017
News Hidden Agenda Reveals How Its Unique Story Unfolds
Who's lying?
Hidden Agenda is a narrative-based game with branching paths similar to Until Dawn, but it has a twist: local multiplayer. As part of Sony’s PlayLink line, the game sees you using smartphones to control the story with up to six players, with tactical voting and disagreements all playing a part in which direction the plot goes. In...
Store Update 24th October 2017 (Europe)
Wolfenstein! Assassin's Creed! Just Dance?
Assassin’s Creed Origins and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus release this week – just another quiet one on the European PlayStation Store, eh? They’re not the only games of mention, of course: Just Dance 2018, Rugby 18, and AER: Memories of Old will also fight for your attention. PS4 Games: Deer...
News Enthusiast Forum NeoGAF Offline Amid Allegations Against Owner
Believe
Hardcore video game community NeoGAF imploded over the weekend after allegations against the site’s owner went viral. A Facebook post appearing to accuse Tyler ‘Evilore’ Malka of sexual misconduct emerged on Saturday, prompting a moderator exodus as threads on the subject were shutdown. A statement was apparently being prepared but...
News Star Wars Battlefront 2's Single Player Campaign Will Last 5 to 7 Hours
Apparently
So, Star Wars Battlefront 2 has a single player campaign, and by most accounts, it's looking quite promising -- but how long will it take you to complete? According to producer David Robillard, the story mode will be pretty standard in terms of length, clocking in at around five to seven hours. Robillard told Press Start: "We...
News Work Never Ends in Job Simulator's Free Infinite Overtime Update
Like that Saturdays song
Ordinarily we’d crib at unpaid overtime, but in the case of the delightful Job Simulator we’re down for a few additional hours of hard labour. Available today as part of a free update, the new mode will see you working the “never-ending night shift”, as you’re assigned an endless stream of randomised tasks in...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Lets Rip with a Western Release Date
Rock the dragon
Dragon Ball FighterZ has a confirmed release date in North America and Europe, Bandai Namco has announced. The gorgeous three-on-three beat-'em-up will bring its brand of lightning fast action to Western PlayStation 4s on the 26th January, 2018. That's actually before Japan gets the game on the 1st February, 2018. The...
News 2064: Read Only Memories Plopped in the Recycle Bin on PS Vita
Port canned after development woes
Midboss’ unique sci-fi visual novel 2064: Read Only Memories will no longer release on the PlayStation Vita, after development woes kiboshed the port. Writing as part of a Kickstarter update, the studio noted that the game was “just not made for the amount of memory the system has” and despite significant...
Sunday22nd Oct 2017
Free for all
Fighting games are difficult to get into. To be truly good at a Tekken, or a Street Fighter, you need to have grown up alongside them, learning their systems, and mastering at least one of their characters’ movesets. In order to stay competitive, you need to keep playing, studying minute details like the number of frames in an...
Monday23rd Oct 2017
God almighty
Even ignoring the fact that Megaton Rainfall was created by one man, this game is a technical marvel on the scale of a No Man’s Sky or other similar procedurally generated games. You play as Superman in all but name, and your task is to protect the Earth – amid brief vacations among the stars, of course. Sound fun? It’s actually...
Sunday22nd Oct 2017
News Resident Evil 7 Sneaks Past Its Sales Target Several Months Late
Better late than never
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, one of the better games of the year in this author’s humble opinion, has ghosted past its sales target – albeit several months late. Capcom had expected the title to sell four million units by 31st March, but according to the survival horror’s website, that accolade has only just been...
Review Gran Turismo Sport (PS4)
U-turn
We’ve always taken Gran Turismo’s slogan, “the real driving simulator”, to be something of an underhand admission. Polyphony Digital’s simulation series may have repeatedly set standards in the physics department, but it’s never been much of a racer really – even if flinging a flat-tired Fiat Panda around the auburn Autumn Ring...
Review South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4)
Fart attack
Given the mire that mankind currently finds itself in, we should probably applaud Trey Parker and Matt Stone's scattershot, omnilateral approach to satire in South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a game which mercilessly skewers all facets of modern life. Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you align with, your...
Saturday21st Oct 2017
News Inazuma Eleven Ares Plays a Long Ball to PS4 Next Year
First entry to strike Sony systems
Soccer series Inazuma Eleven will finally stretch its legs on the PlayStation 4 in the form of new entry Ares, developer Level-5 revealed in a stream earlier today. The historically Nintendo-centric franchise will also score Switch, iOS, and Android editions, so it seems as though the Japanese company wants to open...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 191
In the thick of it
We’re in the thick of it now. There’s practically a major new game release every week through until the holidays, so you better be prepared for the onslaught – and the insane expenditure, of course. Much of our team is on assignment at the moment, and if they’re not, you can guarantee they're doing thumb exercises ahead of...
News Who Dares Wins in Full Metal Panic! Fight on PS4
Robot wars
Why is Ramsey playing jank-fest Elex when there are weeb games to write about? Full Metal Panic! Fight: Who Dares Wins has been announced for the PlayStation 4, with Super Robot Wars developer B.B. Studio at the helm. The strategy-based role-playing game will launch next year in Japan, with no date attached to a Western release just yet...
Friday20th Oct 2017
Review Battle Chasers: Nightwar (PS4)
Up all night to get lucky
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a turn based role-playing game with an emphasis on traversing randomised dungeons. However, it's not an endless loot-'em-up dungeon crawler – it has a story, a cool cast of characters, and an interesting game world to explore. It's also got a gorgeous art style and a fantastic soundtrack...
Poll Do You Think Single Player Games Are Really In Danger of Dying Out?
A dark future?
There was a big ruckus earlier this week when it was revealed that EA had shut down Visceral Games -- the developer behind the once fantastic Dead Space series. The studio was working on a single player Star Wars title -- that one that's been in development for what seems like an eternity -- and EA said in a statement that it had...
News EU PlayStation Store Flash Sale Discounts Destiny 2, Uncharted
Elite Dangerous! Madden! More!
Surprise! Sony’s dropped some weekend deals on the European PlayStation Store, spanning pretty recent releases like Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and Madden NFL 18. You can get the former for £24.99, while the latter is £39.99. Also on sale is Destiny 2, which can be yours for £39.99 if you plump up for the standard...
Saturday21st Oct 2017
Puzzles: A Tale of Two Thumbs
Semispheres, an indie puzzler from Vivid Helix, may have found its home on the PlayStation Vita with this recently released port. The game has been available on the PlayStation 4 since February, but the short running time and simple controls feel like a much better match for Sony’s “legacy” handheld. In...
Friday20th Oct 2017
News Final Fantasy XV's Multiplayer Comrades Expansion Delayed into November
The darkness recedes
If you were looking forward to teaming up with your buddies and taking down behemoths in Final Fantasy XV's multiplayer expansion at the end of this month, you had better sit down -- we've got some bad news. Titled Comrades, the add-on has been delayed... Into early November. Catastrophic. Joking aside, the slight delay is...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Sony Finally Makes a Great Looking PS4 Controller, Only Releases It in Select Areas
Orange you glad?
Look at that beautiful PlayStation 4 controller. Phwoar! Granted, orange is a colour that doesn't always work, but paired with that lovely dark blue, it makes this one of our favourite DualShock 4s that Sony has ever produced. It's approximately one thousand times better than the cheap tie-in controllers that it's been...
Murder she wrote
Chaos;Child is the latest visual novel brought to us by developer 5pb, and the fourth main entry in the ‘Science Adventure’ series. Chaos;Child sits in that series with acclaimed titles like Steins;Gate and this game’s predecessor, Chaos;Head, but don’t worry too much about having experience with either. Ultimately,...
Friday20th Oct 2017
Review Life Is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2: Brave New World (PS4)
What's past is prologue
Life Is Strange, with its unique brand of teen drama, was already a franchise with a very distinctive vibe – but developer Deck Nine has done a great job leaning into that with its prequel side-story Before the Storm. The game’s rip-roaring first episode saw rebellious protagonist Chloe Price playing a role-playing game...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Feast Your Eyes on the Frozen Wilds in Horizon: Zero Dawn's DLC
Wrap up warm
Brrrrr! We’d love to say it’s getting hot in here, but these new screenshots of Horizon: Zero Dawn’s fast-approaching expansion The Frozen Wilds are giving us chills. The cool-looking add-on will whisk fiery protagonist Aloy away to a brand new ice-capped landscape, where she’ll encounter new characters – and presumably new...
News Moonlighter Is a PS4 Action RPG You Should Definitely Keep an Eye On
Due out in 2018
Forgive us for being ignorant casuals, but we've only just discovered a little game called Moonlighter. Initially funded by a Kickstarter campaign and then snapped up by publisher 11 Bit Studios, Moonlighter is an action role-playing title in which you lead a dual life. During the day, you run a store and sell stuff to plebs. At...
News PlayLink Games, Including Hidden Agenda, Delayed in Europe
Until Dawn dev's latest pushed back
Supermassive Games’ party-based crime drama Hidden Agenda has been pushed back until 22nd November in Europe, as has trivia title Knowledge Is Power and karaoke sim SingStar Celebration. The delay appears to be down to localisation issues, but it’s come extremely close to release – all three titles were due...
Friday20th Oct 2017
News Sony's Unique Collectible Cards Will Return at PSX 2017
Gotta catch 'em all
For those of you who don’t know, Sony weirdly started a collectible card series at PlayStation Experience a few years back. It’s been adding to its collection of foil-embossed ephemera at various events like E3 and Road to Greatness, and once again the popular paper-based goods will return at PSX 2017 later in the year...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Destiny 2 Is Down For Maintenance at Prime Playing Hours Yet Again In Europe
Goes offline later today
Heads up, Guardians: Destiny 2 will be down for yet more maintenance later today. Such periods of downtime have become a regular occurrence since the game launched near the start of September, and a lot of players still aren't too happy about the timing -- especially in Europe. Indeed, here in the Old World, the...
Friday20th Oct 2017
News Star Wars Battlefront 2's Single Player Certainly Makes for a Great Trailer
The Empire strikes back
Well, everyone asked for it – and it seems like it’s going to deliver. EA has released an all-new trailer for Star Wars Battlefront 2’s oft-requested single player campaign, and it makes for an impressive 90 second clip. In case you don’t already know, you’ll be assuming the role of Commander Iden Versio, as...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Life Is Strange Enters a Brave New World in Episode 2
4K functionality added to PS4 Pro
Just a swift heads up: Life Is Strange: Before the Storm’s second episode is live now around the world. The middle instalment of Deck Nine’s prequel side-story will see Chloe Price and new BFF Rachel Amber attempt to flee the clutches of Arcadia Bay, but as local dealer Frank Bowers makes one final request,...
Hands On How Does Gran Turismo Sport Fare with PlayStation VR?
Ups and downs
Around about a year ago, we hopped inside Gran Turismo Sport’s cockpit with a PlayStation VR headset on and walked away somewhat unimpressed. We felt that the game looked fine in virtual reality – better than DriveClub VR, we commented at the time – but we weren’t exactly blown away, especially after seeing the title running in...
Wednesday18th Oct 2017
News Star Ocean: The Last Hope Lands on PS4 Next Month as a Full HD Remaster
Supports 4K on PS4 Pro
Square Enix has announced that Star Ocean: The Last Hope will arrive on PlayStation 4 next month. The confirmed date follows on from last week's news that a current-gen remaster was in the works. We thought that we might have to wait a while for this one, but nope, it's hitting Sony's system on the 28th November. It'll come...
Be like everyone
Wrestling fans across the globe had high hopes for the WWE video game franchise when the license was acquired by 2K Games, believing that with a fresh and more reputable publisher at the helm they would finally get the game they had always dreamed of. Unfortunately, since the franchise has moved to the PlayStation 4 it has been a...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News God of War Director Speaks Out in Defence of Single Player Games
But is the market moving in a different direction?
Visceral Games’ closure yesterday has raised questions in the industry about the state of the single player game. In a statement, EA seemed to indicate that the Star Wars title the former Dead Space developer was making was being re-tooled in order to boast an open world and (presumably) on
Wednesday18th Oct 2017
News There Are Some Dead Good Deals in EU Hallowe'en Sale
PlayStation Store gets a frighteningly large promotion
Sony’s unleashed hundreds of discounts with a horror theme onto the European PlayStation Store, with PlayStation 4 games like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (£24.99) and Mortal Kombat X (£9.99) heavily discounted. The Hallowe’en sale spans literally hundreds of games and add-on packs, with...
News Gran Turismo Sport Scores Free Scapes at Launch
What up, Invaders
Gran Turismo Sport already has a generous selection of Scapes at launch, allowing you to place your virtual vehicles in all manner of real-world locations for photography reasons. But it seems Polyphony Digital couldn’t wait to create a few more, as it’s offering a free expansion on the PlayStation Store to coincide with the...
Site News Announcing Push Square's Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament
You vote for the champion
Today, we're proud to announce Push Square's Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. Hurrah! This is something that we've wanted to do for a long, long time, and now we're finally putting our plans in motion. Without further ado, let's just take a minute to explain what this tournament is all about. Those of...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Scouters a February Release Date in Japan, Nappa and Ginyu Added
West can't be too far behind
We're one step closer to getting our hands on the incredibly promising Dragon Ball FighterZ with the confirmation of a Japanese release date. The super stylish beat-'em-up launches on the 1st February 2018 in its native Japan. It currently has a vague "early 2018" window here in the West, but we can't see the final...
News New EU PlayStation VR Package Bundles in Gran Turismo Sport
The virtual reality driving simulator
Gran Turismo Sport’s virtual reality functionality is limited but impressive, and Sony’s decided to release a brand new PlayStation VR bundle including Polyphony Digital’s racer. Available now around Europe, the set includes a spangly new headset, a PlayStation Camera, and copies of the aforementioned GT...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Shadow of War Somehow Manages to Conquer the Top Spot
Power of the ring?
Well, we're not sure we saw this one coming. Middle-earth: Shadow of War has claimed the top spot of the Japanese hardware charts, despite shifting only 20,000 copies on PlayStation 4. In other words, this has been a really poor week for new releases. Indeed, traditionally styled role-playing game Lost Sphear absolutely...
News That Cool Crystal PS4 Controller Launches Today in Europe
See through you
The crystal DualShock 4 that we've been raving about since it was revealed launches today in Europe, a handy tweet from PlayStation has reminded us. Now, we know that not everyone's a fan of transparent hardware, but we've been loving it since the days of those crystal Game Boys. Glorious. In terms of price, you're looking at...
News Various Indie Games Discounted in EU Digital Zone Update
Indies on sale
There seems to be a section on the European PlayStation Store which spotlights a rotating selection of discounted indie games. While the Digital Zone isn’t exactly new, it’s been around long enough for us to suggest that it’s probably going to have some legs. And its latest roster of cheap and cheerful releases includes Rez:...
Tuesday17th Oct 2017
Guide Can You Play Gran Turismo Sport Offline?
What if you're not connected to the Internet?
Gran Turismo Sport is the first instalment in Polyphony Digital’s series to have a heavy online focus. With the title enabling players to earn an authentic FIA license, there’s a level of integrity that needs to be maintained within the game. This means that the title has some huge online...
News Sony to Publish Games on Nintendo Switch Under New Label
Testing the waters
Sony has always had the capacity to throw a curveball, but under the stewardship of current CEO Kaz Hirai it’s become a lot less unpredictable. Nevertheless, the announcement that Sony Music is to form a new publishing label named Unties definitely comes as a bit of surprise – especially seeing as it will be porting content to...
Feature DriveClub Is An Alternative to Gran Turismo Sport Worth Considering
How fast do you wanna go?
Gran Turismo Sport launches this week, and it will snatch the PlayStation 4 racing game baton from DriveClub with little resistance. Evolution Studios’ simcade didn’t enjoy the best start to its short life, being driven out of the PS4’s launch window before releasing in a particularly sorry state. But the British...
Review Rogue Trooper Redux (PS4)
Clone army
PS2 curio Rogue Trooper is an unlikely candidate for the remaster treatment. Taken from the pages of eclectic British comic 2000AD, Sniper Elite developer Rebellion had a decent stab at trying something new with the always swamped third-person shooter genre. Receiving positive reviews, it’s since faded into obscurity. Hopefully,...
Site News Gran Turismo Sport PS4 Review - Where's Our Verdict?
Race against time
Gran Turismo Sport is out now in North America and later this week in Europe and Japan, which marks the first instalment of the simulation racer on the PlayStation 4. Millions of you downloaded the demo to get your first taste of the title, and we’ve been faffing around with final code for a few days. However, despite a global...
Wednesday18th Oct 2017
News Microtransactions Are Being Implemented in the Scariest of Ways
Activision patent sheds light on shadiness
Whichever side of the microtransaction fence you sit on, we can all probably agree that they shouldn’t be affecting the way multiplayer matchmaking functions. Typically this technology is used to balance teams to an equivalent skill level, and ensure everyone has a quality connection to the match...
Tuesday17th Oct 2017
News EA Flings Dead Space Developer Visceral into Outer-Space
Studio shut down and Star Wars back to the drawing board
Visceral Games, the Californian developer best known for the Dead Space franchise, has been shut down. The studio most recently released Battlefield Hardline, which was met with mixed reviews. It’s since been working on an original Star Wars title helmed by Uncharted director Amy Hennig,...
News Shadow of War Update Will Allow for an Infinitely Replayable Endgame
War never changes
Middle-earth: Shadow of War's endgame, aptly titled the Shadow Wars, takes place after what you could consider the main story, and it basically lets you capture, defend, and recapture strongholds all while fighting against the orc armies of Mordor. The endgame as a whole really puts an emphasis on the fantastic Nemesis System,...
News PS4's Sale of Dead Discounts Horror Games on NA PlayStation Store
Your wallet's already dead
Sony’s selling off some horror content ahead of Hallowe’en on the North American PlayStation Store, with PlayStation Plus members able to save on games such as Layers of Fear ($7.99), Murdered: Soul Suspect ($5.99), and Resident Evil 7 ($29.99). There are also savings on titles like Outlast
Wednesday18th Oct 2017
News PS4, Vita Strategy JRPG Summon Night 6 Finally Has a Release Date in North America
Europe coming soon
It feels like Summon Night 6: Lost Borders has been floating around for ages. A strategy role-playing game with visual novel elements, it was announced for Western localisation back in the summer of 2016. Since then, confirmed release dates have been hard to come by. For a time, the title was due out in February of this...
Tuesday17th Oct 2017
News Struggling Shooter LawBreakers May End Up Free-to-Play Down the Line
Cliffy B. isn't ruling it out
It's no secret that LawBreakers has struggled since it launched earlier in the year. By most accounts it's a fun shooter, but it's never managed to retain a sizeable playerbase. The only publicity it gets these days is when sites write stories about how dangerously low its player count is on Steam. Could going...
Store Update 17th October 2017 (Europe)
Gran Turismo! South Park! PlayStation VR!
Wow! This is a huge PlayStation Store update for a variety of reasons. The headliner is obviously Gran Turismo Sport, but we can’t possibly forget South Park: The Fractured But Whole which is a huge new arrival as well. PlayStation VR is also enjoying a great week: The Invisible Hours, Raw Data, and No...
News Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Brings Out the Big Guns in New Trailer
Did you Nazi that coming?
We know Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is having a bit of fun with its occupied America setting, but fictional game show ‘German or Else’ sounds like something that we’d watch. Like, for real! There’s not much to say about the launch trailer for MachineGames’ sequel: it’s got huge firearms, even bigger biceps,...
News Zeku Seems Like a Super Entertaining Addition to Street Fighter V
The age game
Zeku, the latest addition to Street Fighter V's playable character roster, has caught the eyes of fans thanks to his stylish design and interesting playstyle. Fortunately, if you've wanted to see more of the age-changing ninja in action, you can get a good look at him in the gameplay trailer that we've embedded above. And yes, we...
Monday16th Oct 2017
News Sony Announced a $46,000 PS4 Bundle, And It Sold Out
Seriously
Sony has announced and sold out of the most expensive PlayStation 4 bundle in history. Available exclusively in Taiwan, the $46,000 package comes with a PS4 Pro, a PlayStation VR headset, a subscription to PlayStation Plus, a Thrustmaster T-GT racing wheel, an APIGA AP1 racing seat, a 4K Bravia television with HDR, a copy of Gran Turismo...
News Adding Returning Characters to Tekken 7 'Is Not So Simple', Says Director Harada
Don't get your hopes up
Tekken 7 has been out for a good few months now, but the game hasn't really been adjusted or added to all that much since launch. We've had a few relatively minor updates as well as the Ultimate Tekken Bowl downloadable content, but it's safe to say that some fans were hoping for a bit more. Returning characters are always a...
Interview Talking Tekken 7 DLC, Development, and Future Plans with Director Harada
Let's get Tekknical
Tekken 7 launched back in June, successfully putting the series back on the fighting game map. The highly rated sequel has sold well and it's been a hit with the hardcore community, but what's the plan for Tekken 7 moving forward? We got the opportunity to ask series creative director Katsuhiro Harada this very question. We also...
News Wait, Open World, Sci-Fi Action RPG ELEX Is Out on PS4 Tomorrow?
Apparently so
Wow, this one slipped under the radar, didn't it? An ambitious project from the developer behind the rather crap Risen series [we actually heard reviewer Alex Stinton scream just then - Ed], ELEX was announced quite a while back, and we honestly forgot that it was out this month. And by this month, we mean tomorrow, the 17th October...
Review RAID: World War II (PS4)
Nein out of ten
Men-on-a-mission movies set during World War II – such as Guns of the Navarone or Where Eagles Dare – that see a mismatched group of people embarking on near suicidal missions have long been inspiration for video games. RAID: World War II – a co-op multiplayer title in the vein of the Payday series – hopes to apply this...
News UK Sales Charts: The Evil Within 2 Suffers Shocking Launch
Shadow of War can't stop FIFA 18
The Evil Within 2 has sold less than a quarter of its predecessor’s physical launch total, making its commercial performance unquestionably the scariest thing about the survival horror sequel. The game – which we rather liked – will now be banking on Hallowe’en hype to make up the difference. It’s not the...
News Star Wars Battlefront II Blags a Limited Edition PS4 Pro Bundle
Ugly as Sith
Ever feel like Sony is squandering these exclusive bundle deals it has with the biggest games? Like, there’s nothing really wrong with this Limited Edition Star Wars Battlefront II PlayStation 4 Pro that it’s announced for Europe and North America – but we wouldn’t want to buy it, would you? It could be doing so much better with...
News CD Projekt Red Responds to Rumours of Troubled Cyberpunk 2077 Development
And workplace concerns
Over the last couple of months or so, there have been rumours going around that The Witcher 3 developer CD Projekt Red is having some trouble behind the scenes. A lot of this speculation was based on relatively negative feedback that was given by former employees, essentially saying that the Polish studio wasn't the best...
Round Up Is the New South Park Game Fractured or Whole?
Twerk it
It’s taken an eternity to release, but Ubisoft’s finally shifted that pocket of wind and butt burped South Park: The Fractured but Whole into the hands of critics. The lingering question, then: is it a peach or a ponger? We’ve pointed our Stick of Truth at several sites who managed to get early access to the title; we’re not part of...
News UK Police Drivers Use Gran Turismo Sport to Train
Round the bend
This wasn’t a press release we expected to see in our inbox this morning, but Sony is throwing all of its marketing resources behind Gran Turismo Sport at the moment, so we probably shouldn’t be all that surprised. PlayStation has partnered with Lincolnshire Police Force to – and we quote – “offer supplementary training to...
Review Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode Four - Who Needs You (PS4)
Just the Drax, ma'am
Penultimate episodes are a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you've got to set up the story for the big finale in the next instalment, but on the other, you can't promise or give away too much or the coming climax might wind up feeling, well, anti-climactic. Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy - a series that has such little...
Sunday15th Oct 2017
Review The Evil Within 2 (PS4)
Subdued spooks
There’s a certain genius to madness. That’s especially true for crafting superb survival horror that balances the irrational and bizarre with careful consideration. The Evil Within, which put players in a psychopath’s mind-made reality, was one such example. There was tension-inducing enemy encounters amid erratic pacing...
News Naughty Dog Responds to Sexual Harassment Allegations
"We have not found any evidence"
Over the course of the weekend, former Naughty Dog employee David Ballard publicly stated that he was a victim of sexual harassment during his tenure at the developer. He claimed that he was harassed by a “lead” in late 2015, and after sharing his complaints with Sony’s HR department, he alleges that he was...
Yabba dabba don't
Caveman Warriors is a 2D platformer with up to four-player co-op. In it, you’ll guide the four playable characters – Jack, Liliana, Moe, and Brienne – as they journey to rescue their children from the clutches of a mysterious alien race. While the setup isn’t going to knock anyone’s socks off, the potential is...
News New Hitman Announcement Coming on 24th October
It's definitely not Season 2
If there are two things we love reporting here at Push Square, it's: 1) Reporting on Tweets, and; 2) announcements of announcements. Therefore the Hitman Twitter account's reveal that a new content announcement for the game will be coming at 2PM CEST - that's 1PM BST - on 24th October was an absolute godsend to us. What...
News Zeku the Ever-Changing Ninja Joins Street Fighter V's Roster This Month
What a Guy
Street Fighter V’s final Season 2 character Zeku will join the stage of history [Wrong series – Ed] on 24th October, publisher Capcom revealed in Singapore earlier today. The character – who was Guy’s moustached trainer in Street Fighter Alpha 2 – is being billed as the “ever-changing ninja”, and it appears that his...
News Kazunori Yamauchi, Shuhei Yoshida Remember 20 Years of Gran Turismo
Racing religion
This is a nice little video which should get you in the mood for the upcoming Gran Turismo Sport. In it, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Sony Worldwide Studios executive Shuhei Yoshida look back at 20 years of racing game development – and include anecdotes about their ambitions for the original GT right the way through to the...
Saturday14th Oct 2017
News Massive Battle Chasers: Nightwar PS4 Patch Promises a Much Improved Game
Fixes crashes, improves loads of stuff
The latest Battle Chasers: Nightwar patch is available to download now on PlayStation 4, and it's bloody huge. We're not talking about the size of it, either -- we're referring to the massive list of changes and improvements that it promises. For those of you who don't know, the role-playing title...
Guide New PS4 Games in October 2017
All upcoming PlayStation 4 release dates
So, which new PS4 games are releasing on the PlayStation 4 in October 2017, then? We’re knee-deep in what’s commonly referred to as “crazy time” right now, so there are no shortage of titles to pick from. Some of the highlights this month include Gran Turismo Sport, Assassin's Creed...
News Gran Turismo Sport's HDR Implementation Is Drawing a Lot of Praise
Digital Foundry declares racer an HDR killer app
Gran Turismo Sport looks ridiculous with HDR enabled, and its implementation is beginning to get a lot of praise. Digital Foundry has uploaded a beaming video hailing the simulation racer’s use of the technology, and if you happen to have a compatible television, you can actually watch the video in...
News Sony Stealth Announced a Slew of PlayStation VR Games
More than 60 new titles on the way
PlayStation VR is now a year old, and what better way to celebrate than with the announcement of a dozen or so new games? As part of a PlayStation Blog post, Sony bigwig Shawn Layden has claimed that the “best is yet to come” for the company’s virtual reality headset – and he’s proven his point with a...
Sunday15th Oct 2017
News Tekken Players Don't Use Tutorials, Says Series Director
Tekken the p*ss
Tekken 7 is a bloody good fighting game -- one of the best on PlayStation 4, as far as we're concerned -- but its lack of an introductory tutorial has always seemed like an oversight. Without one, newcomers are all but forced to look up guides and videos online in order to fully understand the fundamentals of the combat system...
Saturday14th Oct 2017
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 190
War of the reds
The editors of this very site are at war this weekend, and no, it's not because Sammy still hasn't played Persona 5. It's Liverpool vs. Manchester United, which means that bragging rights will be on the line for months to come. If you're reading this before the match, offer prayer. If you're reading afterwards, hope that the...
Friday13th Oct 2017
News The Evil Within 2 Fixes First Game's Framerate Problems, But Has No PS4 Pro Support
You what?
The Evil Within 2 has just lurched onto PlayStation 4, and as always, Digital Foundry is first on the scene with a detailed technical analysis. Those of you who played the first game will no doubt recall that it had some pretty bad framerate issues, which, at points, could really damage the experience. Fortunately, the survival-horror...
News Destiny 2 Retail Sales Down a Whopping 50 Per Cent in USA
How the mighty have Fallen
Destiny 2 saw big sales declines at retail in the UK and Japan – and now the trend can be officially applied to the United States as well. NPD data reported by CNBC note
News The Witcher 3 Is Getting Another PS4 Pro Patch, This Time to Fix Crashes
It never ends
At first, CD Projekt Red said that it wasn't going to release a PS4 Pro patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Then it said that it would. Then we waited a few months. Then the patch came out around a week ago and everyone lived happily ever after. Well, not quite. It turns out that for some players, the Pro update actually introduced a...
Feature PlayStation VR - How's Sony's Virtual Reality Gamble Going One Year Later?
VRy good
Happy birthday, PlayStation VR. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since we published our review of Sony’s innovative virtual reality headset, describing it as an imperfect but promising peripheral. A whole 12 months later, we figured that it’s probably the right time to consider how the futuristic facemask is faring – in...
News Bungie Is Looking Into Improving Destiny 2's Endgame
Get your grind on
It's safe to say that the Destiny 2 honeymoon period is over. Around launch, the majority of players seemed to agree that it was a much improved sequel, but here we are just over a month later, and we're starting to see more and more criticism. Of course, this is only natural. We're at that point where many Guardians have exhausted...
Poll One Year Later, What Are Your Thoughts on PlayStation VR?
Is this a reality?
PlayStation VR turns one today! Yay! This time last year, the internet was watching closely as Sony unleashed its virtual reality headset upon the industry. Undercutting its rivals and launching with solid support, PlayStation VR quickly jumped ahead of the competition. The platform hasn't quite taken the world by storm, but...
News Sound-Based Horror Title Stifled Brings the Fear to PS4, PlayStation VR on Halloween
Listen up
Stifled, a rather interesting horror game that's being published by Sony on PlayStation 4 with PlayStation VR support, has a release date. Singapore-based developer Gattai Games has revealed that the spooky sounding title will launch on Halloween -- that's the 31st October, in case you didn't already know. Hopefully it's a perfect fit...
News Dragon Age Director Mike Laidlaw Leaves BioWare After 14 Years
End of an age
One of the main minds behind the Dragon Age series, creative director Mike Laidlaw has left BioWare after 14 years with the studio. Always happy to connect with the community, Laidlaw took to Twitter in order to announce his departure. His post reads: "It's with a mix of emotions that I'm announcing my time with BioWare has...
Review The Invisible Hours (PS4)
Whodunnit?
If the world is a stage and we are all players, then that means we must all simultaneously be the protagonists of our own stories, right? Look beyond the crude clichés and there’s a point to that opening sentence: The Invisible Hours exposes what it would be like to act as a fly on the wall in a house where every inhabitant has a...
Thursday12th Oct 2017
News Cities: Skylines Gets a Season Pass and a Complete Edition Next Month on PS4
Three expansions planned
Popular city builder Cities: Skylines launched on PlayStation 4 back in August, and alongside the release of its first expansion next month, a season pass and a complete edition of the game will be made available. You can get a look at the title's weather-based add on in the video that we've embedded above. The...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Demo Proved a Roaring Success
Demand took Polyphony Digital by surprise
More than one million people played Gran Turismo Sport’s demo – which has conveniently been rebranded an open beta in recent days – the moment it was made available. Sony allowed PlayStation Plus subscribers to pre-load the 43GB sampler, and there was pent-up enthusiasm within the racing game community...
News Soak Up the Snowy Scenery in Horizon: Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds
Winter wonder
Brrrr, it’s getting chilly in here. PlayStation Japan has prematurely released a new trailer for Horizon: Zero Dawn’s first major add-on pack, The Frozen Wilds. The clip doesn’t show any real action, instead focusing on the icy locales that Aloy’s post-release adventure will focus on. With the DLC due out in less than a month,...
Round Up The Evil Within 2 Reviews Reveal an Improved Fear-Fest
Silent but deadly
The Evil Within 2 launches tomorrow, but Bethesda policy means we won’t have our review ready for a few more days yet. The rest of media is in the same boat, of course, but a few verdicts have trickled out online – and a couple of impressions pieces, too. We figured that we’d round these up for you, because it’s probably...
News Xbox Boss Isn't Optimistic About Sony Changing Its Cross-Platform Play Policy
What's new?
It's time to talk about cross-platform play again! Yay! The conversation that simply never seems to end, the topic has once again been brought forward off the back of comments made by Xbox boss Phil Spencer. Talking to GameSpot, the chatty exec reveals that he doesn't hold out much hope when it comes to Sony changing its stance on the...
News Fortnite Battle Royale Gamble Pays Off Big for Epic, Hits 10 Million Players
In just two weeks
Fortnite has struck gold with this Battle Royale stuff. The multiplayer mode was introduced just a couple of weeks ago, and it's free to download and play on PlayStation 4. It takes more than a few cues from the stupidly popular PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but with Microsoft calling console exclusivity on that one, Fortnite...
Friday13th Oct 2017
Hands On The Evil Within 2 Is a Familiar Yet Different Beast
Daddy issues
The Evil Within was an overlooked survival horror gem. It may have been rough around the edges with some performance and gameplay issues, but it was a much-appreciated return to old survival-horror design philosophies. Scarce ammo, unforgiving difficulty, intentionally limiting controls – elements like these filled the void that...
Thursday12th Oct 2017
News Free-to-Play Fighter Brawlhalla Punches PS4 Next Week
It's all kicking off
Brawlhalla, a free-to-play Smash Bros.-esque fighter that's been in early access on PC for some time, finally has a PlayStation 4 release date. We didn't get to have a proper go of the game's recent beta on Sony's system, but we've heard plenty of good things about it. Hopefully it turns out to be another free release that's...
News Ratings Board Rules That Loot Boxes in Games Aren't a Form of Gambling
Lucky roll
Loot boxes are a hot topic right now, with Middle-earth: Shadow of War and its unnecessary microtransaction push at the very centre of the debate. One argument that we've seen spring up numerous times, especially over the last few weeks, is that loot boxes are essentially a form of gambling -- and more should be done to regulate them in...
News F1 Superstar Lewis Hamilton Will Be Your Mentor in Gran Turismo Sport
Bringing some bling
One of the cool things about Gran Turismo Sport is that it wants to make you a better driver. The game is packed with lessons and tutorials designed to teach you about the finer aspects of racing, and F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton will be appearing in the final release to share some of his own tips and techniques. The three-time...
News Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Ushers a Brave New World Next Week
Baes in the Bay
It’s time! Life Is Strange: Before the Storm’s second episode, Brave New World, will debut on the PlayStation Store next week. Set to release on 19th October, the latest instalment will pick up directly after the events of the first episode, where Chloe and Rachel’s friendship was just beginning to formulate before… Well,...
Wednesday11th Oct 2017
News A Series of Smaller, Licensed PS4 Controllers Launch Next Month in Europe
Size doesn't matter?
Well this is kind of interesting. PlayStation has announced that three new, officially licensed PlayStation 4 controllers are launching in November across Europe. The running theme here is that they're all smaller than the regular DualShock 4. The company's calling them "compact" controllers. The pads come from three...
Me, myself, and I
Learning new abilities is something that players takes advantage of nowadays; progression as reward and reward through progression. It is a fundamental aspect of modern gaming, one that makes us feel safe and confident in our ability to learn new skills. But what if learning something new was a potentially dangerous and even...
News GameStop's Blunt Assassin's Creed Ad Has Rubbed a Lot of People the Wrong Way
Pre-order culture
Another day on the internet, another reason to get really angry with the games industry because everyone involved is an absolute b*stard. No but seriously, there's a GameStop advertisement (which we've embedded as an image) going around that's really got some people riled up, and it's easy to see why. The ad in question is for...
News Star Ocean: The Last Hope Is Being Remastered for PS4
4K on PS4 Pro
Square Enix has revealed that it's working on a remastered edition of Star Ocean: The Last Hope for PlayStation 4. The action role-playing game first released as an Xbox 360 exclusive back in 2009. In 2010, it landed an 'International' version, which featured some fresh content and made the jump to the PlayStation 3. For a title...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dragon's Dogma Lands in Top 10, and That's About It
Not so hot
We hope that you like articles made of nothing, because that's what you're about to get. The latest Japanese sales charts have been released, and there's bugger all happening in the Land of the Rising Sun. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen entered in seventh place on PlayStation 4, but it only shifted around 12,000 copies. Barely worth a...
News The Evil Within 2 Is Out This Week By the Way
Here's its launch trailer to prove it
The Evil Within 2 launches on the PlayStation 4 this week, which feels a bit weird, doesn’t it? The first game had a massive marketing budget behind it, mostly focusing on the return of Resident Evil 4 director and all-around video game hall of famer Shinji Mikami. This one? We’ve barely seen a sniff of it...
Tuesday10th Oct 2017
G spotting
The feeling of satisfaction that you get when your beam rifle finally finds its mark and your opponent spirals into a ball of flame is the best part of Gundam Versus. After three minutes of desperately tense, twitchy movement and praying that your attacks connect, watching as the camera cuts away to an exploding mobile suit is the perfect...
Poll Where Do You Stand on Microtransactions?
The big debate
In-game purchases, otherwise known as microtransactions, have been around for years. Originally associated with free-to-play titles in which you could spend real money to buy various bits and pieces, microtransactions have inevitably wormed their way into more traditional games. Like we say, this has been going on for years, but...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Looks Like a Very Attainable Platinum
'Khamun get it
Your time in Ancient Egypt could well be acknowledged by a Platinum pot, as Assassin’s Creed Origins’ set of Trophies look really rather reasonable. You need to complete all of the main quests, of course, as well as a handful of side-quests – but beyond that, there’s nothing that appears enormously challenging at this...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Getting Its Own DualShock 4
And various collector's editions
Are you enjoying the Gran Turismo Sport demo? Sony would like to tempt you with a themed DualShock 4 controller, which is available to pre-order on Amazon right now. Essentially, this is a silver PlayStation 4 controller with the simulation racer’s logo plastered on the touchpad, but heck – it could have been...
Wednesday11th Oct 2017
Deals Celebrate PlayStation VR's Anniversary with Big NA Sale
Happy birthday to you
Sony’s slashed the price of a slew of PlayStation VR games in order to celebrate the virtual reality headset’s first anniversary in North America. PlayStation Plus members will score up to 60 per cent off must own titles like Batman: Arkham VR ($13.99), Farpoint ($29.99), and Rez Infinite ($17.99). The sale spans software...
Hands On The Invisible Hours Is an Incredible Narrative Experiment
Fly on the wall
The Invisible Hours unwinds over the course of 90 or so fraught minutes, and you’re able to manipulate time in order to experience it all. This brilliant narrative feast from RIME developer Tequila Works sees several famous historical figures – Thomas Edison! Sarah Bernhardt! – invited to Nikola Tesla’s mansion moments before...
Tuesday10th Oct 2017
News Assassin's Creed Origins Embraces Its Fantasy Side with DLC
Oh mummy
Assassin’s Creed Origins isn’t out yet – but it’s time to start talking about the title’s post-release plans. Ubisoft has announced that its Egyptian adventure will be supported into 2018 with a variety of add-ons, some of which will be included as part of the Season Pass while others will be free for everyone that owns the game...
News Ghost Recon: Wildlands' Free PvP Multiplayer Mode Drops Today on PS4
Out of the shadows
Ghost Recon: Wildlands' player versus player mode, titled Ghost Wars, launches for free later today as part of an update. Ubisoft has had the competitive mode in the works for a few months now, and after some hefty downtime throughout the day, it'll be made available to everyone who owns the game. We reckon it'll probably be...
News Tekken 7 Has Sold Over 2 Million Copies on Consoles
Iron fisted
Tekken 7 has done quite well for itself according to director and chief producer Katsuhiro Harada. When asked how much the title has sold on consoles, Harada revealed on Twitter that since its launch back in June and running through until September, the sequel has shifted over two million copies. That's not bad at all. We gave Tekken 7...
News Promising New PlayStation VR Games Pushed Back in Europe
The Invisible Hours and Raw Data struck down
This was supposed to be a really good week for PlayStation VR with both murder mystery The Invisible Hours and award-winning waves shooter Raw Data set to release on the PlayStation 4. However, while they’re still pegged for a North American launch at the time of typing, they’ve both been...
Guide Middle-earth: Shadow of War Skills - What Are the Best Skills and Best Skill Upgrades?
Abilities, skills, and upgrades analysed
Middle-earth: Shadow of War has a reasonably meaty skill system for you chew through, boosting protagonist Talion's abilities in and out of combat. The system is made up of six different skill trees, each offering different kinds of abilities, techniques, and specialities. It's not quite as deep as some...
Monday9th Oct 2017
Hands On Star Wars Battlefront 2 Is a Clumsy, Complicated Sequel
Not feeling the force
Have you heard that famous Steve Jobs quote where he implies people don’t really know what they want? It’s all we’ve been thinking about playing the Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta. The thing is, we complained about the original game: we said it lacked depth, customisation, and replay value. And we weren’t the only ones:...
Tuesday10th Oct 2017
News Hellblade's Accolades Trailer Favours Players Over Pithy Press Clichés
Buy the game tomorrow and support a good cause
How many times does the press need to tell you the latest game is the best you’ve ever played? Even as reviewers, we appreciate you’ve probably got the memo by now. It’s so refreshing to see Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice take a different direction for its accolades trailer, then. This clip is...
Monday9th Oct 2017
Review Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle (PS4)
Touhou want to fight?
If you’ve ever wanted to make super cute anime girls beat the living daylights out of each other for fun but balked at the Dead or Alive series, then NIS America has just delivered what you’re looking for with Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle. This is a twist on the arcade fighting games that gives you guns as well as swords...
News You Can Take Gran Turismo Sport's PS4 Demo for a Spin Now
Try before you buy
Just an FYI: Gran Turismo Sport’s demo is live now. The time limited test – which will expire at 8:00AM PT on 12th October – allows you to try out a variety of modes, including the educational single player campaign, the e-sports focused online multiplayer, and the highly customisable arcade mode. You’ll also be able to...
Tuesday10th Oct 2017
Hands On Chernobyl VR Shows How Educational Experiences Can Excel in Virtual Reality
Ghost town
The Farm 51 quietly released a new educational experience on the PlayStation Store recently: Chernobyl VR Project. The developer’s perhaps best known for its work on Painkiller or the more recent Get Even, but to our knowledge this is the Polish studio’s first crack at something more akin to a documentary. The premise, as you’ve...
Monday9th Oct 2017
Store Update 10th October 2017 (Europe)
An avalanche
Yup, we’re back to bonkers European PlayStation Store updates again. This week sees 28 new games arrive on Sony’s plaza, including big name sequels like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and The Evil Within 2. To be honest, even the Vita is having a good week, which should tell you all you need to know. PS4 Games: GT Sport...
News Jurassic World Evolution Sure Looks Roarsome in First In-Game Footage
Not a fossil
Doobee-doo-do-do! Doobee-doo-do-do! Dah-dah-dahdahdah-dah-dah-dahhh! Frontier has released the first in-game footage of its dinosaur resort building simulator, Jurassic World Evolution. The clip primarily focuses on assets and animations, but damn are those pre-historic creatures looking good.
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 18 Tightens Its Grip on Championship Spot
Title challenge
Yeah, very few games would have been able to dethrone FIFA 18 in its second week on the UK sales charts, as it posted numbers that most games would be proud of in their first week on sale. Xbox One exclusive Forza Motorsport 7 was the only title to really threaten the soccer sim’s crown, and it saw its sales dip compared to its...
Sunday8th Oct 2017
News Assassin's Creed Origins Will Let You Spend Your Egyptian Pounds on Loot Boxes
Pyramid scheme
Gamers are still irate over Middle-earth: Shadow of War’s loot boxes, but here’s another primarily single player title vying for your moolah. A screenshot from Assassin’s Creed Origins has revealed that, yes, it has crates for you to buy. While the image shows a fictional in-game currency, past Assassin’s Creed titles allowed...
Monday9th Oct 2017
Dreddful?
JYDGE is a top-down, twin-stick shooter not too dissimilar to Hotline Miami. You take on the role of what can only be described as a knockoff Judge Dredd, who is tasked with dishing out justice with his gavel gun. The entire game is level based: each one set in a different location where the criminals have gathered hostages or stock piles...
News Gran Turismo Sport Plays the Nostalgia Card for UK Commercial
History lesson
Gran Turismo Sport’s marketing onslaught is starting to ramp up in the UK, and one cool commercial that’s running on social media (and potentially TV as well?) is this nostalgic look back at the brand's evolution. It basically runs through the years to the beat of the franchise’s iconic honk, ending with a quick look at the...
Push Play Top of the PS4 Pops – Issue 6
Rock 'n' roll
Coming off such an extraordinary month for game music in August means September was a little underwhelming by comparison, but that doesn’t mean there was nothing worth paying attention to. Some big names released this past month, and brought some significant music with them. And some lesser known titles brought great music into the...
Saturday7th Oct 2017
Review Baja: Edge of Control HD (PS4)
Offroading like it's '08
Baja: Edge of Control was a title that released last generation back in 2008. Nine years later, publisher THQ Nordic and developer 2XL Games have decided to remaster this title and dub it “HD” (because, you know, last generation games weren’t HD already). That being said, lets see how this off-road racer fares for the...
Sunday8th Oct 2017
News Gran Turismo Sport's Attract Mode Is a Thing of Beauty
Different class
Attract modes are great. Originally employed by arcade games to draw attention and coax quarters out of unsuspecting pockets, they’re not quite as common on console games these days. They still exist, of course: MLB The Show 17 has a great one where it’ll start up a CPU vs CPU game which you can join at any time. But this Gran...
Saturday7th Oct 2017
News Bandai Namco Takes Another Bite at Monster Hunter with God Eater 3
But no platforms announced
A third God Eater game has been revealed – although platforms are being kept under wraps for the time being. Following on from PlayStation 4 and Vita entry God Eater 2: Rage Burst, the demon slaying series will once again go up against Monster Hunter, as it attempts to repurpose its anime-inspired demon destroying...
News Dante, Cammy Cameo in Dead Rising 4's Capcom Heroes
Sissel from Ghost Trick, too
Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package will see protagonist Frank West dressing up as a variety of classic Capcom characters – including Dante from Devil May Cry and Cammy from Street Fighter. The bonus costumes – unlocked at arcade cabinets scattered around the open world – will augment you with each hero’s...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 189
On the agenda
Well, this is it, then: the start of silly season. You better hope your backlog has been appropriately cleared, because there are a lot of games coming out over the next eight weeks, and regardless of which ones you choose, you’re going to need a lot of free time to play them all. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ll be patiently waiting...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Demo Will Break Your Bandwidth Cap
Not exactly light weight
Gran Turismo Sport’s timed demo is available to pre-load now in some territories, and its file size is an absolute monster. Weighing in at an eye-watering 43GB, you’re probably going to want to queue this one up right now, as even a quick connection’s going to have to wrestle with that amount of data. Your progre
Friday6th Oct 2017
News Some Savvy Publishers Are Now Using Trophies to Sell Ads
I'm lovin' it
2K Games never misses an opportunity to make a little extra cash on the side – just take a look at the microtransactions situation in NBA 2K18. But it may have hit rock bottom with WWE 2K18, selling the description and icons of a couple of its Trophies to KFC and Snickers respectively. Yes, that’s right – it’s quite literally...
Bang in form
Surprise surprise, FIFA 18 is another rock solid entry in EA's footie sim series. Why wouldn't it be? It feels like the developer pretty much nailed its formula years ago, and ever since, it's just tweaked and added things little by little with each annual instalment. This year's title is no different. It looks better, it plays better,...
News The Witcher 3 PS4 Pro Patch Provides Resolution Boost, but Hurts Framerate in Places
Not quite perfect
That update that CD Projekt Red initially said it wouldn't release is now available to download. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's latest patch adds PS4 Pro support, providing a lovely boost in resolution if you're playing the game on Sony's supercharged system. Digital Foundry reports that the difference in image quality is reasonably...
Weirdness Telltale Has Really Gone and Cocked Up This Time
Mistakenly uses image of assassinated Russian ambassador
The new episode of Telltale’s Batman is genuinely one of the best chapters it’s put out in months, but Houston we have a problem. Eagle-eyed gamers have noticed an out-of-place asset in the title: the body of an assassinated Russian ambassador. We’re not going to host the images here...
Poll Are You Still Playing Destiny 2 One Month Later?
Still going, Guardian?
Destiny 2 launched one month ago today, but is it still dominating your gaming time? Bungie's latest had a big launch -- you couldn't avoid hearing about it for weeks -- but it seems to have dropped off for a lot of people. We're sure it's still incredibly popular, but it's safe to say that the honeymoon period is over. As...
News Bungie Wants to Know What You Want from Destiny 2's First Expansion
More of everything?
We feel like Destiny 2 got off to a good start, but as with the first game, we're now seeing a lot of complaints floating around the 'net. The most popular criticism seems to be that the sequel's endgame just isn't compelling enough. Once again, we're seeing dedicated players polish off just about everything that the release has...
Saturday7th Oct 2017
News Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Was Nearly the Guest Star in PS2 SoulCalibur II
Strife almighty
Console wars were once so different. They didn’t hinge on Digital Foundry face-offs or timed exclusives, but instead guest characters in Bandai Namco’s unforgettable fighter, SoulCalibur II. Those of a certain age may recall that battle lines were drawn over Link, Spawn, and Heihachi – but victory was almost within the...
Friday6th Oct 2017
News Star Wars Battlefront 2's Beta Is Now Free for Everyone By the Way
We Finn you'll wanna try it
You can now try out Star Wars Battlefront 2 for free on the PlayStation 4 – you don’t even need to have pre-ordered the title to get access. The download weighs in at 15.3GB and can be snagged through here; EA’s billing it as its biggest ever beta,
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Destiny 2 Doesn't Disappoint
But still can't topple FIFA 18 in Europe
With Destiny 2 sales down at retail, Bungie’s sequel needed to put in a big performance on the PlayStation Store – and, well, it topped the PlayStation Store sales charts for North America in September. But in Europe it was toppled by an even bigger brand: FIFA 18 shot straight to the number one in the...
Saturday7th Oct 2017
Hands On Shining a Light on PlayStation VR Puzzler Light Tracer
Beam cast
It can seem, at times, like everyone is making the same kind of PlayStation VR games. This isn’t true, of course, as there’s plenty of variety on the headset – but there is an overabundance of cockpit-based mech games and shooting galleries. Light Tracer deserves kudos, then, for at least trying its hand at something new –...
News Blind Street Fighter V Star Is an Inspiration to Us All
Sven Van de Wege uses sound effects to win at major tournaments
Wow! Just, wow! We struggle at Street Fighter V with 20/20 vision, but Sven Van de Wege is able to play without seeing anything at all. A brilliant interview by Red Bull reveals how he uses sound effects to visualise the moves of his opponents – and he’s gotten so good that he...
Friday6th Oct 2017
News Agent 47's Polishing His Pate Ahead of New Hitman Content
Bald but back
There’s new Hitman content on the way. IO Interactive has been through a turbulent time behind-the-scenes, breaking away from owner Square Enix just as its first season of assassination contracts were at peak popularity – but it seems like it’s got its proverbial in order, and is ready to reveal new content on 24th October. The...
News Try PlayStation VR in Stores Around the United States
200 retailers participating
PlayStation VR is nearing its first anniversary, but not everyone has had an opportunity to experience virtual reality for themselves yet. Sony knows that the best way to sell its fledgling new format is to get eyeballs on the technology, and its bringing back its nationwide tour starting today through the holiday season...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
News Knack 2 Bombed at Apocalyptic Proportions in Japan
That's the last we'll see of him
Knack 2 flopped so hard in Japan that no one even noticed. As always, the Japanese sales charts released yesterday spotlighting the Top 20 software releases in the Eastern region. Japan Studio’s sequel didn’t make the grade, and very few were even aware that it had launched during the tracking period (28th...
News FIFA 18 PS4 Patch 1.03 Out Now, Buffs Keepers, Reduces Shot Accuracy
Keeping those 7-0 games to a minimum
FIFA 18's first big update is now available to download on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.03 weighs in at 1.2GB, and while it doesn't appear to include any especially huge changes, it does seem to make a few tweaks to various aspects of the game. Here are the patch notes, anyway: Added the following in FIFA Ultimate...
News You Won't Want to Miss Paris Games Week, Says Sony
What's it got cooking?
Hmm, this is dangerous. We’ve been trying to temper expectations for Sony’s forthcoming Paris Games Week showcase, but it is starting to seem like the platform holder has meaningful content to reveal. While we were expecting a nice gentle warm-up to PlayStation Experience – perhaps emphasising the PlayStation VR and...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Will Let You Change the Difficulty
A series first
For the first time in Assassin’s Creed history, upcoming Egyptian instalment Origins will let you change the difficulty. In an interview with Assassin’s Central, game director Ashraf Ismail explained why: “Some people play for the historic context, some people for the narrative, some for the gameplay, and what we felt was by...
Rumour Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's Budget Was Less Than Street Fighter V DLC
Extra fighters were finished months ago
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is out and it’s pretty disappointing, which means that it’s now time for the inquest to begin. And right on cue, industry sleuth Liam Robertson has uploaded a video outlining some of things that went wrong with the crossover brawler’s development. The information apparently...
News Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Announced, All Updates Will Be Free for Existing Owners
Capcom's finally done something right
And here it is, the official announcement of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. As the Amazon leak suggested earlier today, the reworked package will feature an Arcade Mode as well as a bunch of other improvements and additions. It also includes all of the Season 1 and Season 2 characters. Arcade Edition launches...
News Gran Turismo Sport Outlines Car Classes in Super Slick Trailer
Also introduces Interlagos
Gran Turismo Sport’s warming its tires ahead of its release in under two weeks, and Polyphony Digital’s dropped a superb trailer detailing the car classes that you’ll find in the final game. Even if you’re not really interested in motorsport, this clip is brilliantly produced – explaining exactly how vehicles are...
News It Looks Like Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition Is Real
And yes, it has an arcade mode
Last month we reported on a potential retail leak of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, and now the package has appeared on Amazon. At this point it's pretty safe to say that this thing is real. The product page lists multiple features: Arcade mode
News SingStar Celebration Has Britney Spears and One Direction
Oops!
SingStar Celebration knows its audience. The uber-casual party-focused instalment of Sony’s waning karaoke series has been shoehorned into the platform holder’s PlayLink line, and is set to release on 24th October in North America and 25th October in Europe with songs by Britney Spears, One Direction, and Blondie. The full lineup of tracks...
Hands On Rogue Trooper Redux Recaptures PS2-Era Action
Rogue legacy
Oxford developer Rebellion has quite the checkered history, stretching across 23 years and multiple platforms. Now best known for the ball-busting Sniper Elite series, its output ranges from classic (Aliens vs Predator) to not so classic (Rogue Warrior). Now, alongside fellow UK studio Tick Tock Games, it's revamping a PlayStation 2-era...
Friday6th Oct 2017
News Classic Call of Duty Map Carentan Returns in WWII
But only if you buy the Season Pass
The war-torn French town of Carentan has featured in multiple historical Call of Duty titles over the years – and it will return once more in the forthcoming Call of Duty: WWII. Those of you who cough up for the bootstrapped shooter will land the classic map as a bonus – it seems that Activision’s the only...
News Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's Monster Hunter Slays from 17th October
Black Panther and Sigma also arrive
So, was Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’s DLC done months ago? That’s the pervading rumour surrounding Capcom’s clumsily constructed brawler – and given how quickly Monster Hunter, Black Panther, and Sigma are being added in, we tend to believe it. Regardless, all three characters will be made available...
News Psychonauts 2 Seems to Be Coming Along Nicely
'Nauts to see here
Psychonauts 2 is the impossible sequel that we often forget exists. But exist it does, as this ‘First Playable’ milestone that Double Fine has revealed evidences. Now, let’s be clear: the game is still some way away and this is all very much work in progress, but essentially the studio’s managed to collate enough content...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
News First-Person Puzzler Q.U.B.E. 2 Squares Up with New Gameplay
Another brick in the wall
Toxic Games has released a first look at its forthcoming PlayStation 4 puzzler Q.U.B.E. 2, which has all of the clinical presentation and brain-bending conundrums of a certain other famous series from the people who run Steam. The action starts out simplistic, as these kind of games are wont to do, but it’s not long...
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
News No, PSN Isn't Down, You May Need to Accept Terms and Conditions Manually
Don't worry, it's easy
There's been some talk going around today that the PlayStation Network is down, but don't worry, it isn't. If you're not signing into the network automatically when you turn your PlayStation 4 on, then you'll most likely need to accept the most recent terms and conditions. These should appear automatically, but for whatever...
Feature 5 PS4 Firmware Update 5.00 Features You May Not Have Noticed
Quality of life
PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.00 is out and… Well, look, it’s not the greatest update in the history of the console. But we’ve been faffing around with the system software refresh over the past 24 hours and we’ve stumbled upon five or so nifty new features that you may not know about. These range from the addition of an...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition Confirmed, Comes to PS4 in December
Plus lovely box art
Following on from yesterday's leak, PlayStation has confirmed that Horizon: Zero Dawn will be getting a Complete Edition before the year is out. It'll include the base game along with upcoming expansion, The Frozen Wilds. The company also revealed the package's cool looking box art, which we've embedded below. Horizon:...
News PS4 Exclusives Heavily Discounted in EU PlayStation Store Sale
Save on PS3, Vita, PS2, and PSone titles, too
Sony’s leading with PlayStation exclusives in the latest European PlayStation Store sale – and this promotion covers a lot of ground. Whether it’s new-ish blockbusters like Horizon: Zero Dawn (£24.99), Ratchet & Clank (£11.99), and WipEout Omega Collection (£12.99) or remasters such as...
Say mine name
In SteamWorld Dig 2 you play as Dorothy, a steam powered mining robot. Your ally Rusty, who eagle-eyed readers will remember as the protagonist of the first game in the franchise, has gone missing. Your mission is to find him. This sends you deep into the mines once again, in a game that shares a lot of its progenitor’s DNA. ...
Let's go away
The real genius of NASCAR is its ability to transform a never-ending series of left-turns into bumper-to-bumper thrills and spills. Observe the overhead of any oval speedway and you’re unlikely to be impressed, but it’s when a pack of raucous race cars line up shoulder-to-shoulder, jostling for space and optimal positioning that it...
News The Witcher 3 PS4 Pro Patch Promises 4K Support and Better Performance, Out Now
Geralt a load of that
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's promised PS4 Pro support patch is now available to download. CD Projekt Red has told Eurogamer that the update provides a resolution bump and a performance boost. A representative said: "When playing the game on a PS4 Pro system, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and all its additional content...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
Review Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode Two: The Pact (PS4)
Friends close, enemies closer
Oh, this is good. Telltale’s take on Batman has always traded on the duality of the Dark Night, but in this excellent instalment, all of its efforts come to fruition. Tasked with befriending Gotham’s most gruesome, Bruce Wayne’s morals are pushed to their limits, as he’s forced to ingratiate himself to the likes...
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
News Japanese Sales Charts: Trails of Cold Steel III and FIFA 18 Lead the Charge on PS4
Variety
The latest Japanese software charts are in, and two PlayStation 4 titles are at the top. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III entered in first place, selling around 87,000 copies. That's not a bad showing for a sequel in a somewhat niche series. Meanwhile, FIFA 18 sprinted into second, shifting 56,000 copies. Most popular...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
News T'is the Season for Assassin's Creed Origins Trailers
Have one more
You know what they say: an Assassin’s Creed Origins trailer a day will keep the doctor away. It’s right about that time in the year when Ubisoft begins bombarding our inbox with press releases, video clips, and… Well, more press releases and video clips. This new trailer doesn’t really reveal a whole lot new, but hey – the...
Tuesday3rd Oct 2017
Review The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game (PS4)
Brick breaker
The LEGO franchise has been a dominant presence in the video game realm for a while now, but only recently has it begun dipping its toes into movies. The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game combines both worlds, simultaneously debuting its ninja franchise on the big screen as well as the PlayStation 4. With well over a dozen games based on...
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.00 Is Finally Out Now
Download it now
After a particularly prolonged beta testing period, PlayStation 4 firmware update v5.00 has finally gone live. Weighing in at a meaty 374.7MB, the new system software doesn’t bring as many meaningful features as you may be anticipating. Some headlines include changes to the sub-account system, quality of life revisions to the Quick...
News Microsoft Is Trying to Keep PUBG Off PS4 for Longer
Platform holder attempting to delay PlayStation version
Sony is in discussions with Korean developer Bluehole to bring smash hit PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds to the PlayStation 4 – but Microsoft is also trying to delay that version of the game. In what is increasingly becoming a boardroom saga, you should already know that
Feature Detroit: Become Human Is Quantic Dream's Biggest Ever Game
Sony XDev talks ambition and development
You may have read our hands on impressions of Detroit: Become Human last week. The PlayStation 4 exclusive managed to win us over with its impressive visuals and suspenseful narrative, but we needed more. Thankfully, we got to speak to the producer of Sony XDev Europe, Jason Stewart, about the inspiration...
News Gran Turismo Sport Comes With a Free Copy of That's You
Sure, why not?
Sony really wants people to try out its PlayLink party game, That’s You. In addition to currently being free with PlayStation Plus, updated Gran Turismo Sport box art notes that you’ll also get a complimentary copy of the smartphone-powered social experience with Polyphony Digital’s flagship simulation racer. Well, this appears...
News October's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
Phantom pain
October’s excellent roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available now in Europe – and should deploy in North America shortly. In case you missed the memo, the headline arrival this month is none other than Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – an absolutely superb PlayStation 4 freebie. It’s accompanied by Amnesia:...
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Seems to Be Getting a Game of the Year Edition
Robots re-issued
Horizon: Zero Dawn hasn’t really been out long enough to win any awards yet, but it looks like that won’t stop Sony from shipping a Game of the Year edition of the popular role-playing release prior to the holidays. The expected news comes courtesy of an errant Play-Asia listing, which has since been promptly pulled. Probably...
Tuesday3rd Oct 2017
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of October 2017
No horrors here
We're now into the busy last few months of 2017, and that means big release season is upon us. September saw the launch of juggernauts such Destiny 2 and, er, Knack 2, but October's looking like a real blockbuster month in its own right. Let's take a look at its promising PlayStation 4 games, shall we? Battle Chasers:...
News PlayStation's Mobile Apps Updated Alongside PS4 Firmware Update 5.00
Better language support and some new features
There’s a new PlayStation 4 firmware update out – and there are fresh updates for Sony’s smartphone apps, too. First up, the PlayStation Communities app now supports landscape, animated GIFs, and a slew of new languages – including Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Romanian, Thai, and...
News PlayStation Chief Andrew House Leaves Sony After Over 25 Years
John Kodera steps up
Surprise! Andrew House has stepped down from his position as PlayStation president, with his deputy John Kodera taking the reins. The sudden change brings an end to a 25-plus year career at Sony, though the bearded businessman will hang around as director and chairman for a few more months before finally setting off into the...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of September 2017
Killer bears, lost light, super sequels, and a classic returns
September was another good month for PlayStation gaming, making our staff vote a rather tense affair. Things are only going to get more and more heated as we move into the final few months of the year, so let's take the time to appreciate the relative calm before the storm. Bronze...
Rapid expansion
Sometimes a game just doesn’t land regardless of its quality. Expand, an indie title from Chris Johnson and Chris Larkin, fits the bill. It hit Steam back in 2015 with relatively little fanfare, and the same seems to be happening again. This lack of buzz around the game says nothing of its quality, however, as it's actually rather...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Powers Up with a Deluxe Edition on PS4
All DLC included
Bandai Namco has announced that it'll be releasing Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2: Deluxe Edition on PlayStation 4 later this year in Japan. As you'd expect, the package will include all of the game's downloadable content. That's a lot of lightning fast action to chew through. The Deluxe Edition launches on the 22nd November...
News Sony Flags Timed Gran Turismo Sport Demo for 9th October
Transfer your progress to the full game
Gran Turismo Sport is getting a four-day demo – and any progress you make during the sample period will carry through to the full game. Scheduled to run from 12:00AM PT on 9th October through 8:00AM PT on 12th October, you’ll be able to earn up to $1MM in-game credits in the demo to transfer into the final...
Store Update 3rd October 2017 (Europe)
Calm before the storm
Hold the phone – it’s a relatively quiet European PlayStation Store update. Well, to be clear there’s lots of stuff, but there aren’t the multitude of heavy hitters that we’ve become accustomed to in recent months. Highlights this week include, like, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen and Battle Chasers: Nightwar. PS4...
News Destiny 2 Down For Another 4 Hours Today, European Players Aren't Too Happy
Prime time downtime
Destiny 2 will be down for another four hours today as Bungie once again takes the title offline and performs maintenance. This'll be the fourth time that the game has been taken down since it was released on the 6th September, so that's about one round of maintenance per week. These haven't been especially short downtime...
News Your Fart Can Be Featured in South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Botty business
In perhaps the most perfect but repulsive South Park: The Fractured But Whole marketing stunt yet, Ubisoft is running a competition that could see your, er, fart added to the game. As part of a The Voice spoof site, you’ll be able to upload your own raspberry ripple, with your target being to take your trump global. It’s a...
News Of Course ANTHEM Will Have a Beta Before Launch
Why wouldn't it?
ANTHEM, BioWare's big budget third-person shooter role-playing thing, will be getting a beta at some point before launch. The game's still a while away yet -- it's currently got a vague Fall 2018 release window -- but with projects like this, the developer is always going to be looking to the future and planning things out well in...
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
Interview Yakking About Knack 2 with Composer Anthony Willis
Knack is back, Jack
Shortly before the release of Sony’s Knack 2 we got the chance to sit down with the game’s composer, Anthony Willis, and discuss with him some elements of his process for crafting the score for the latest in Sony’s platforming series. Anthony has previously worked on many film projects such as How to Train Your Dragon 2,...
Monday2nd Oct 2017
Review Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4)
The cycle repeats
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen was one of the standout action role-playing games of the last generation, with an emphasis on 'action'. Indeed, Capcom's Western fantasy-infused tale offered up a breathless combat system -- a deep and very customisable combination of light attacks, heavy blows, and special abilities. It was the...
News Sony Pledges Big PS4 Reveals for Paris Games Week
Spectacular showing lined up
Looks like Sony really is going to go hard at Paris Games Week – despite it taking place just a few weeks prior to PlayStation Experience in December. A new PlayStation Blog post notes that the platform holder will be making “big new game announcements and updates” in the French capital later this month. It sounds...
News Sony's Tweaking the PlayStation Move Motion Controller, Too
Wand-erful
In addition to tweaking the PlayStation VR headset, Sony’s also announced a host of revisions for the PlayStation Move motion controllers. While this information comes courtesy of the Japanese PlayStation Blog, it looks like the main tweaks include a transition to Micro USB for charging (the same connection as the DualShock 4 uses) and...
Tuesday3rd Oct 2017
Plague is the disease
Are you brave enough to walk the Plague Road – a virtual path that will lead you through a strange 2D steampunk-ish world filled with illness, enemies, and treasure? You play the role of a lone masked doctor who is on a mission to try and save a city which is being eaten away from the inside by an all-consuming plague. Some...
Review The Solus Project (PS4)
Ever so lonely
The Solus Project is a single-player survival exploration experience developed entirely in Unreal Engine 4. Earth has been destroyed and humans are now on the brink of extinction. You have been sent on a mission to find another planet that is inhabitable, but after years of exploration with no luck, you find yourself stranded and...
Monday2nd Oct 2017
News Revised PlayStation VR Model Adds HDR Passthrough
And improves cable management
Sony will release a revised PlayStation VR headset on 14th October in Japan and later this year worldwide. The improved model makes adjustments to the core virtual reality experience based on user feedback, although it’s important to note that its functionality and features remain identical to the model that launched...
Spaced out
Morphite is an arcadey, first person space exploration game with procedurally generated planets, resource collecting, and upgradeable equipment. Sound familiar? Well, while it may sound a lot like No Man’s Sky, the similarities are really only skin deep. Play Morphite for a while, and you’ll find it’s trying to carve its own path...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 18 Bundles Do the Business for PS4
Sony commands 60 per cent of sales
Sony commanded a dizzying 60 per cent of launch FIFA 18 sales after snagging marketing rights to the soccer simulation. Last year it managed 53 per cent, so it’s actually improved its share of the spoils year-over-year. However, it’s worth noting that sales of the footie favourite are actually down 25 per cent...
Sunday1st Oct 2017
News Must-Watch Tekken 7 Tournament Match Ends in Ridiculously Rare Double KO
You couldn't make it up
On the first day of fighting game event The Fall Classic 2017 -- held in North Carolina, US -- Tekken 7 delivered an incredibly memorable moment. Fighting to secure a place in the top 8 of the competition, Joey Fury and BrawlPro -- two top level American players -- fought it out over a must-watch best of three set...
