News PS Plus March 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Two highly rated titles
News Sony Returns with Another PS4 Weekend Flash Sale on EU PlayStation Store
Get them while they're hot
News - 2019, Week 09
Sunday3rd Mar 2019
News Bryce Harper Fronts MLB The Show 19's Cover in His New Phillies Uniform
Streets of Philadelphia
The seemingly never-ending off-season saga involving right fielder Bryce Harper has concluded, and that means MLB The Show 19 has a cover. The bearded batsman can be seen in his new Philadelphia Phillies uniform, pouting at the camera. Previously, developer Sony San Diego had been forced to use placeholder artwork of the...
Saturday2nd Mar 2019
News PS Vita Island Closed as Sony Officially Lays Handheld to Rest
Push square to pay your respects
The PlayStation Vita is officially dead. Sony held the handheld’s funeral today in front of a small audience of straggling mourners, as it added a nondescript update to its Japanese website pronouncing that production of the platform has now ceased. We’d like to take this opportunity to hold a moment of silence...
News ANTHEM Servers Down for 'Emergency Maintenance'
Hang tight
ANTHEM's been running pretty smoothly since it launched last week on PS4. Barring the odd disconnect, there have been no major server outages as far as we're aware -- until now, that is. According to the game's official Twitter account, all servers are currently down for "emergency maintenance". Sounds rough, doesn't it? The timing's...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in March 2019
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in March 2019
What new PS4 games are releasing in March 2019? The end of the fiscal year always brings about a slew of big new releases, and this year is no different. Between the likes of The Division 2, Devil May Cry 5, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice there's lots to look forward to this month, but also pay...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 261
March madness
How is it March already? Feels like only yesterday we were sitting around the dinner table scranning turkey and pulling crackers, but we’re right in the thick of the end of fiscal year rush now. There are big games on the way, including Devil May Cry 5 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. But while we wait impatiently for that prolific...
Friday1st Mar 2019
News This Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console Will Be Difficult to Obtain
But just look at it
A good custom console is always a treat, and we've had some cracking special edition PS4 and PS4 Pro bundles sporting all sorts of cool colours and designs. It looks as though the latest game to get a limited edition custom console is From Software's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, although it's a bit unusual. Well, the machine...
News Sony Returns with Another PS4 Weekend Flash Sale on EU PlayStation Store
Get them while they're hot
For the last few weeks, the European PS Store has been treated to a few deals over the weekend, and that's not about to change. Sony has announced another batch of games going cheap over the next couple of days, so let's take a quick look at what's on offer. The biggest inclusion this time around is Wolfenstein II: The...
Review Dead or Alive 6 - A Soft Sequel That Somehow Feels Rushed
In limbo
Dead or Alive 6 isn't the full-blown sequel to Dead or Alive 5 that we were hoping for. It's been over six whole years since the previous game first launched back on the PS3, and three years since the enhanced remaster, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, hit PS4. Given the wait, we expected a lot more from this sixth main instalment, even if it...
Rumour Is Octane the Next Character Coming to Apex Legends?
Passive healing, speed injections, and jump pads
A new legend called Octane has supposedly leaked for the popular battle royale shooter, Apex Legends. Screenshots of the new character and details of his abilities have surfaced from an account on Instagram, and look surprisingly detailed. The abilities outlined include a passive healing ability that...
Poll One Week Later, Were the Reviews Right About ANTHEM?
How are you finding it?
ANTHEM currently sits at around a score of 60 on Metacritic across PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It's safe to say that the game's struggled, and for what was supposed to be a AAA Destiny-killer, you could argue that ANTHEM has been nothing short of a disaster for EA and BioWare. The game could well improve over time -- the developer...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered Gets a European Rating
Still no multiplayer
Huh, remember when we speculated towards the end of 2018 what had happened to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered? Well, it looks like the remaster is actually set to put in an appearance this year after the title received a rating from the Pan European Game Information board. Courtesy of
News Much Like Dead or Alive 5, Dead or Alive 6 Has $93 Season Passes
Yes, they cost more than the game
With the game out today, the first -- that's right, first -- season pass for Dead or Alive 6 is up for purchase on the PlayStation Store. As predicted by many, it looks like Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja are using the same approach with Dead or Alive 6 that they used with Dead or Alive 5. That is to say, support the...
News That Stunning Kill la Kill PS4 Game Is Coming to Europe Later This Year
If looks could kill
Kill la Kill - If, that crazy good looking arena brawler from Arc System Works, is coming to Europe via publisher PQube. It's set to launch on PS4 later this year, and obviously, it's based on the super stylish Kill la Kill anime. As you'd expect of an Arc System Works title these days, the game looks stunning. We've only got...
News Destiny 2 Goes Deep on Season of the Drifter, Teases Content After Annual Pass
What comes next
Destiny 2's next batch of content, titled Season of the Drifter, is set to kick off next week, and in true Bungie fashion, the team has detailed what we should expect over the next few months in the form of a ViDoc. Check it out above. Focused on the character of the Drifter, the gentleman who takes centre stage in the PvEvP mode...
News The Division 2 Open Beta Is Live on PS4
Last line of defence
The Division 2's open beta -- your last chance to play the game before its launch on the 15th March -- is now live on PS4. The beta is around 50GB, so you'll want to get it downloading sooner rather than later. It's live from today, Friday the 1st March, until Monday the 4th March. Much like the closed beta that took place last...
News Enter the Spirit Realm in April When Cutesy Adventure Game Ghost Giant Arrives on PSVR
Don't be scared
Swedish developer Zoink Games, best known for its unusual adventure games Stick It to the Man and Flipping Death, has announced a release date for its upcoming PlayStation VR title, Ghost Giant. In this virtual reality world, you'll play the part of the titular spirit as you help Louis, a lonely little boy living in a country...
Thursday28th Feb 2019
News PS Plus March 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Two highly rated titles
March 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup has been revealed, but before we go into it, remember that this is the first month in which Sony is ditching PS3 and Vita titles. From this point on, only PS4 games will be added as freebies on PS Plus. Well, until the PS5 hits, but you know what we mean. Anyway, March's selection...
Review ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Funky Roguelike Revival Is the Same Old Song and Dance
An oldie but goodie
ToeJam & Earl fans will often argue about which of the first two games is better. The first is an isometric roguelike in which you guide the funk loving aliens through randomly generated levels looking for pieces of their crashed ship, using presents to temporarily imbue them with power-ups. The second sees the double act...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for March 2019?
Plus or minus?
March 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup has been announced, but are you happy with it? To recap, subscribers are getting two highly rated PS4 titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, and The Witness. What do you think of the selection? What game are you most looking forward to playing? Vote in our polls, and then feed us your...
News Metro: Exodus PS4 Patch Coming Soon, Aims to Improve Controls and More
Input lag hopefully fixed
Metro: Exodus has a handful of notable issues on PS4, one of the most common complaints being that the controls are rather unresponsive and stiff at times. Some players reckon that input lag is definitely a factor, throwing off aim and giving the game a sluggish feel overall. Thankfully, developer 4A Games is looking to...
News Tekken 7 Patch 2.20 Out Now on PS4 Alongside DLC Characters Julia and Negan
Get ready for the next battle
The final big update (supposedly) for Season 2 of Tekken 7 is now live on PS4. Weighing in at around 1.7GB, patch 2.20 adds new stage variants, new music, a "simple select" option when rematching, and an improved warm-up mode for when you're waiting for a scrap. It also fixes a few bugs, apparently, and there's a whole...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Sells Over 10 Million Copies Worldwide in Two Years
A storm is coming
One day, someone will write a textbook about how to successfully launch a new intellectual property, and Horizon: Zero Dawn will be the primary case study. From the minute this game was announced and Aloy was introduced to the world, the enthusiasm was off-the-charts – and developer Guerrilla Games met the hype head-on,...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Version Launches in March on PS4
Free-for-all
Announced back in November of last year, a free-to-play version of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is heading the PS4. The playable character roster will rotate each week, and you'll be able to play online against other free users as well as those who own the full game. The free version's set to launch on the 12th March, and should be a good...
News Cyerpunk 2077 Will Show a Glimpse of the Future at E3 2019
Cyber hnngh
Sony’s not going to be at E3 2019, but a certain hotly anticipated role-playing game will be. CD Projekt Red has confirmed on Twitter that its long-awaited sci-fi blockbuster Cyberpunk 2077 will be in attendance at the Los Angeles convention in June – presumably both on the showfloor and as part of Microsoft’s press conference...
News Changes to ANTHEM's Awful Loot System are Incoming
It's a start
An incoming ANTHEM patch is set to make meaningful adjustments to the game's frankly awful loot system. Overall, these changes should make grinding for good gear less tedious. The update, set to go live later today (that's the 28th February, for those reading this down the line), will apparently remove common and uncommon loot drops if...
News We'll Get Our First Look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in April
Will the stars align?
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order may not have had the most exciting of reveals, but it certainly sounds like an interesting project. Playing as a Jedi in the dark time between episodes III and IV, this action adventure title from Respawn Entertainment sounds like it could have potential. It'll certainly be one to keep an eye out...
News There are Now 40 Free Dragon Quest XI Avatars Available on PS4
Characters, slimes, the lot
Square Enix has just released its last batch of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age avatars on the PlayStation Store, meaning that there are now 40 individual illustrations to choose from. The selection includes main party members, secondary characters, villains, monsters, and, of course, a bunch of different...
Site News Push Square Is Now Ten Years Old (We Think)
Remembering a decade of (mostly) outstanding PlayStation coverage
Every good story starts with a eureka moment! My fledgling music career had fizzled out before I’d even had chance to finish my mathrock cover of Bump in the Night, and a bright-eyed Sammy Barker – then with much better, much blonder hair – decided to do something new. I’d...
News Judgment Sounds Like a Superb Return to Kamurocho, According to First English Previews
SEGA's onto another winner
A handful of previews for the English version of Judgment are in, and all of them seem very positive. For those totally out of the loop, Judgment -- titled Judge Eyes in Japan -- is something of a Yakuza spin-off. It takes place in the same fictional red light district of Kamurocho, but doesn't have direct ties to the...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence's PS4 Story Trailer Is Très Bon
Magnifique
There’s someone at Focus Home Interactive who has the same taste as your humble host, because this author would have greenlit projects like Vampyr, The Council, and, of course, A Plague Tale: Innocence. Developed by Asobo Studio, the story-driven title intends to unravel the yarn of Amicia and her sibling Hugo, who are on the run from...
News Devil May Cry's Final Cinematic Trailer Is Sheer Spectacle, If a Bit Spoilery
You've been warned
The final trailer ahead of Devil May Cry 5's launch on the 8th March is about as dramatic as they come, and it's chock full of crazy imagery, ridiculous demons, and everything else that you'd expect of the franchise. The game's clearly a visual delight, but at this point we just want to get our hands on it. Having said all that,...
Wednesday27th Feb 2019
News The Division 2's Year 1 Content Is Free, But the Season Pass Supposedly Lets You Get It Early
Early access freebies
We may now know what the point of The Division 2 having a season pass is. Since the game was announced, Ubisoft has been reiterating that the first year of additional content will be totally free for all players. With this in mind, the existence of a season pass has seemed strange. If everything's free, why buy a season pass?...
Review Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered - An Explosive Remake of a Modern Classic
Slick as Soap
Republished on Wednesday 27th February 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. When you boot up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's multiplayer, it greets you with a message welcoming you back to the "seminal" first-person...
Review The Witness - Jonathan Blow's Latest Is an Essential PS4 Puzzler
Myst the embargo
Republished on Wednesday 27th February 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Jonathan Blow has, with help from his colleagues at Thekla Inc, finally released his follow-up to Braid, after spending the better half of a decade...
News Japanese Sales Charts: ANTHEM Flies into First Place on PS4
Singing from the top
Reported earlier this week, ANTHEM topped the latest UK charts, but its numbers were apparently rather low, meaning that many are expecting it to drop like a rock. Funnily enough, it looks like the same thing could be happening in Japan, where BioWare's sci-fi shooter flew straight to the top of the pile on PS4. ANTHEM managed...
News Trails of Cold Steel Finally Arrives on Western PS4s This March
Class is almost in session
Japanese RPG fans rejoice, for Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel finally has a Western release date on PS4. This confirmation has been a long time coming, with various online retailers having had the game marked down as a February release since the end of last year. The bad news is that no, it's not coming this month...
News Wait, Overkill's The Walking Dead Actually Is Cancelled on PS4
It's over
Well, this has been an eventful month or so for Overkill's The Walking Dead. The future of the co-op shooter set within the popular zombie franchise has been uncertain for a while; the PC release was met with poor sales and a critical panning, leading to the delay of the console versions. You may also remember last week, when Sony began
News THQ Nordic Did Something Crazy, And It Didn't Involve an Acquisition
Publisher hosts AMA on site banned from Google
Just when you thought the games industry couldn’t possibly get any dumber, THQ Nordic hosted an AMA (or Ask Me Anything) on infamous website 8chan. For those of you who don’t know, the site’s “infamous” because it’s been delisted by Google due to its suspected inclusion of child pornography...
News The New Samurai Shodown Slashes onto PS4 This Summer, Gets a Fresh Trailer
That's the spirit
The release window for the new Samurai Shodown game coming to PS4 just got a little less vague. The title is now due to arrive in "early Summer", and it's getting a simultaneous worldwide launch. What's more, SNK's released a new gameplay trailer. It's a short one, clocking in at just under a minute, but it gives you some idea of...
News PUBG Celebrates Horizon: Zero Dawn's Second Anniversary with Skins
Total Eclipse of the heart
Horizon: Zero Dawn is fast approaching its second anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is adding a bunch of new content based on Guerrilla Games’ iconic open world game. Starting from 5th March through 5th April, you’ll be able to unlock the following content in Bluehole’s...
News Resident Evil 2 Shuffles Over 4 Million Copies Shipped
Making a killing
The recent Resident Evil 2 remake has been a bit of a home run, hasn't it? The PlayStation 4 retelling of Capcom's beloved PSone horror title is a great reimagining for a modern audience, and it's been heaped with deserved praise from more or less everyone. It seems to be selling well too -- the publisher announced last month that...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Will See You in Court on 9th April
Release date confirmed
Capcom's courtroom adventure games are heading to PS4 in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy -- the first time the series has appeared on PlayStation. Recently, the game launched in Japan, and we also got a look at the collection's trophy list, which hinted at a western release not too far away. As it turns out, the trilogy...
News Upcoming Fighters Mortal Kombat 11 and Samurai Shodown Make the Cut for Evo 2019
New blood
The official main stage games lineup for Evo 2019 has been announced. This year's event is scheduled for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th August, and as per usual, nine different titles have been chosen. Top players from around the world will be competing in tournaments for the following games: BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Dragon Ball...
News Johnny Cage Does His Own Stunts in His Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal Trailer
Lights, camera, action
Yes, one of the most popular characters in the series is returning to the spotlight in Mortal Kombat 11. As if there was any doubt, Johnny Cage has been officially revealed for the upcoming brutal fighting game. He's been a part of the roster since the beginning, so his appearance is hardly surprising, but it's still nice to...
Tuesday26th Feb 2019
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey New Game + - How to Start, What Carries Over
A new odyssey
How do you start New Game + in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? What carries over in NG+? In this quick guide, we're going to go over everything that you need to know. How to start New Game + in Assassin's Creed Odyssey Starting NG+ in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is easy enough. Simply load the save that you want to carry over, pause the game,...
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Reignited by One Word from Kotaku Editor Jason Schreier
Does he really know something?
Kotaku's Jason Schreier is a respected member of games media, often breaking news on important issues facing the industry. He's held in high regard and is well connected, and will often comment on rumours he's heard through the grapevine. The popular gaming forum ResetEra recently opened a thread, wishfully hoping for...
Review ANTHEM - Fun Combat Can't Save This Unfinished, Terribly Structured Looter Shooter
Bungle in the jungle
ANTHEM feels like a beta. Despite featuring a full story campaign, the game as a whole feels stunted and unfinished. It feels tired, incohesive, and troubled. We can only assume that something went horribly wrong during its development, because it has all the hallmarks of a project that was gutted before being reworked and badly...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Patch 1.14 Out Now on PS4, Adds New Game+, Increases Level Cap, More
Patch notes also released
Assassin's Creed Odyssey's substantial February update is finally here, adding New Game+ and much more to the open world title. Patch 1.14 is available to download now on PS4, weighing in at around 5.7GB. The patch notes are huge for this one, so we'll quickly go over the highlights. The aforementioned New Game+ lets you...
News Leisure Suit Larry Will Seemingly Hit on the PS4 Soon
Wet dreams don't dry
Lewd “adult” humour looks like it will be the order of the day, when Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry – yes, that’s really its title – will chat up the PlayStation 4 in the future. The game – already available on the PC – has been rated for release by German classifications board USK, and as we’ve...
News Hitman 2's Opening Level Can Now Be Downloaded for Free on PS4
Hitman 2 Starter Pack available now
There's nothing quite like the Hitman games. Developer IO Interactive has refined the gameplay loop to a tee, its brilliantly open ended murder sandboxes rife with potential. The first PlayStation 4 entry is available now on PS Plus, but before then, the studio was offering up bits of it for free in a bid to get...
Store Update 26th February 2019 (Europe)
The girls are back in town
This is a huge week on the European PlayStation Store, with titles like Dead or Alive 6, DiRT Rally 2.0, and Trials Rising all vying for attention. There’s also the console port of Stellaris to take note of, as well as the arrival of cult classic revival, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. PS4 Games: Farm...
News House of Ashes Trademarked by Until Dawn Dev Supermassive Games
Is it another Dark Pictures game?
Supermassive Games found success this generation with the release of its narrative horror title, Until Dawn. The well liked PlayStation 4 exclusive featured lots of Quantic Dream-esque branching pathways, leading to multiple different endings depending on who you managed to keep alive in the mountainside cabin...
News The Witcher 3, Gwent, and Thronebreaker Soundtracks Added to Spotify
Witcher business
CD Projekt Red has brought three of its excellent soundtracks to Spotify. Search up the developer's name and you should find a trio of albums: one for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and one for the recently released Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. Wild Hunt's soundtrack is a live version, while the...
Monday25th Feb 2019
Talking Point What Free March 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? We’ve entered a brave new world for PS+, as both the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita have now been removed from the service. Aside from an increase in PlayStation 4 cloud storage space, we still...
News Tekken 7 Season 3 Is a Possibility, Says Director Harada
Team's keeping its options open
Tekken 7 is something of a fighting game rarity. The title launched back in 2017 and was immediately popular, but its biggest achievement is how it's actually managed to maintain a lot of its momentum. With a competitive scene that's gone from strength to strength and sales breaking 3 million copies last year, Tekken...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Soundtrack Finally Set to Release This Spring
Music to our ears
Red Dead Redemption 2 has one of the best soundtracks that we've heard in a long, long time, and it feels like we've been waiting an age for its official standalone release. It's been four months since the game launched, but Rockstar's never had a date nailed down for the music. Thankfully, it looks like the soundtrack is finally...
News ANTHEM Down to £35 in the UK Just Days After Launch
Weekend's over
Despite topping the latest charts, ANTHEM has struggled at retail in the UK. Its initial figures are below even Mass Effect: Andromeda's -- a game that was deemed something of a flop in its time. And now, as if to add insult to injury, Amazon UK has ANTHEM in stock for just £35 on PS4. <products id="9721" style="list"> Seeing...
News First ANTHEM Sales Info Suggests Retail Struggle in the UK
Out of tune
ANTHEM hasn't done too hot in the UK, according to initial sales info from industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, also known as ZhugeEX. We'll have more details soon, once the full UK charts are available, but right now, it doesn't sound good as far as BioWare's latest is concerned. According to Ahmad, ANTHEM only managed to sell around ten...
Review Trials Rising - Addictive Vehicular Platforming with Some Issues
The rise and fall
What do you do when you practically perfect a franchise on your first attempt? That’s the dilemma that Helsinki-based developer RedLynx has faced for some time now, with Trials HD taking the world by storm on Xbox 360. Ten years later, the Finnish firm is still making egregiously addictive vehicular platformers – but how does...
News The Outer Worlds Release Date Seemingly Leaked on Steam Page
Not lightyears away
Obsidian's open world sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds is shaping up nicely, and it's marked for release this year. We're quite looking forward to it, and luckily, it shouldn't be too long before we can all get our hands on this new game from the creators of the original Fallout titles. In fact, according to a now-removed release...
News UK Sales Charts: ANTHEM Is Number One Despite Underwhelming Start
Singing a bum note
In spite of some pretty damning analysis, ANTHEM soared straight to the number one spot in the UK's weekly retail chart. BioWare's looter shooter released to a rather cold reception, and even though it's atop the chart, it appears to have underperformed. The developer's last game, Mass Effect: Andromeda, sold more than double in...
News One Piece: World Seeker Looks a Little Rough in 26 Minutes of Gameplay
Piece of mind
Hmmmm, what do we think of this, then? One Piece: World Seeker has looked reasonably promising in its last few trailers, but the anime-based title's looking a bit rough in this pre-release gameplay footage. Posted online by YouTube user Cerealkillerz this is 26 minutes of uncut open world action. Parts of it look decent enough, like...
Welcome back, agent
Running from the 1st March to the 4th March, The Division 2's open beta should be a good indication of how the finished game's going to turn out when it launches on the 15th March. The closed beta was rather robust and, in our opinion, pretty enjoyable, so it should be worth a download if you're interested. Anyway, Ubisoft's...
News Firewall Zero Hour DLC Pack Brings New Characters and Weapons to PSVR Shooter
Jag and Node join the fight
PlayStation VR exclusive shooter Firewall Zero Hour has been getting a fairly steady flow of DLC since its launch last summer, and the latest pack is about to arrive. Available to purchase from the PlayStation Store tomorrow, the fourth round of DLC for the tactical FPS includes a few interesting additions. As detailed...
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