News PS Plus May 2020 PS4 Games Confirmed
Unfortunately, the leak was wrong
News PS Plus June 2020 PS4 Games Confirmed
Two blockbuster PS4 games
News PS Plus Members Launch Petition Against 'Dumbfounding' May 2020 PS4 Games
And almost 7,000 have signed it
News - May, 2020
Sunday31st May 2020
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games and Accessories for June and July 2020
The Last of Us 2! Iron Man VR! Ghost of Tsushima!
It's been a very turbulent year for all of us, but somehow, we've wound up with three big PlayStation 4 exclusives over the next two months. There is some comfort in knowing that PS4 fans will have plenty to play over the summer; between these first party games, there's likely to be at least one...
Saturday30th May 2020
News PS Plus June 2020 PS4 Games Confirmed
Two blockbuster PS4 games
June 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been officially announced. As you may already know, the lineup includes Call of Duty: WWII, which was confirmed earlier this week. The historical shooter will be joined by Star Wars Battlefront 2, which happened to be leaked just prior to this announcement. That's two...
Quiz Can You Name These PS1 Games?
Say what you see
PlayStation has been around for a while now, and we hold a special place in our hearts for the console that started it all. Ushering in a new age of 3D games, the PS1 had an excellent software lineup that helped bring gaming into the mainstream. So many games released that many of them are quite obscure. We've put together a bunch...
News PS5 Reveal Event: Sony Wants Fans to Be As Excited As if They Were in an E3 Auditorium
"You'll see we've been able to do that"
Coronavirus has put an end to the physical game events of old, meaning that Sony will showcase the PlayStation 5’s software roster during a pre-recorded livestream. The manufacturer has, historically, been known for its glitzy stage shows – and it wants to create the same levels of excitement next week...
Talking Point What PS5 Games Do You Expect at Sony's Future of Gaming Reveal Event?
Take your pick
We now know that Sony will reveal the PlayStation 5's first selection of games on 4th June, during its Future of Gaming livestream event. Coronavirus has forced it to reveal its hand as part of a State of Play-esque broadcast, as opposed to its typical PlayStation Meeting stage show. That means that it will have the opportunity to...
News Bluepoint on PS5 Reveal: It's Time to Leave Our Old Gaming Limitations Behind
Souls sisters
Bluepoint Games is, technically, the only developer that Sony’s confirmed to be working on a PlayStation 5 project. In reality, we know that all of its teams will be knee-deep in next-gen development by now, but you may recall Mark Cerny revealing that the Texas team has a “big game” in the pipeline for the platform as far back...
Talking Point Do You Agree with PS5's Approach to Generations?
Exclusive games for new hardware
With the PlayStation 5, Sony is sticking to what it knows. Alongside the announcement of its upcoming next-gen games reveal event, boss Jim Ryan conducted an interview with Games Industry.biz, where he stressed that it’s “time to give the PlayStation community something new, something different, that can really...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 326
The weekend before the PS5 reveal
The weeks are just flying by, aren’t they? If this were a normal year, we’d be beginning to think about E3 2020 right about now. Of course, it’s not a normal year, and we have a more exciting event on the horizon: PlayStation 5’s hotly anticipated reveal event. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend...
Friday29th May 2020
News PS5 Fans Are Panicking Over Backwards Compatibility
Again
Rumours suggest that Sony’s set to fully reveal the PlayStation 5 next week, but it’s going to need to ensure it gets its messaging right this time. Mark Cerny’s pre-recorded speech led to mass confusion earlier in the year, when he appeared to imply that only 100 PlayStation 4 titles would work on its next-gen console. The platform...
News Death Stranding Was a Sales Success, Recent Kojima Project 'Fell Through'
Laughs off Silent Hills rumours
Sony has never shared official sales numbers for last year's Death Stranding, but according to Hideo Kojima himself, it did well enough to recoup development costs and begin turning a profit. Those margins will only increase with the upcoming PC version to the point where Kojima says there's nothing to worry about...
News Ghost of Tsushima Gets Difficulty Right, Hard Mode Doesn't Just Increase Enemy Health
Jin is always deadly
In a new interview with Ghost of Tsushima director Nate Fox over on the PlayStation Blog, it's revealed that no matter which difficulty you play the game on -- easy, normal, or hard -- your opponents will never be shrugging off your attacks as if they're nothing. This is because the health of your enemies is never increased
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for June 2020?
Plus or minus?
Well that was a bit of a wild ride, wasn't it? First Marvel's Spider-Man was rumoured to be a PlayStation Plus game for June, but as we warned, the speculation was based on a known PlayStation Store bug, and it came to nothing. Next, Sony actually confirmed that Call of Duty: WWII was one of June's games, a whole three days before the...
News PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation
Get them while they're hot
Remember the Back Button Attachment? Sony released this interesting DualShock 4 controller add-on at the start of this year, affording players the ability to map two inputs to a pair of rear paddles. It was widely received as a success, and it quickly sold out. Since then, it's been pretty hard to track one down, but it...
News Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
Sony hasn't yet presented its full plans for backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5, but a new report from Eurogamer does provide us with some welcome insight. Sony has told devs that
News PS5 Event Confirmed, Over an Hour of PS5 Games Will Be Shown Next Week
It's happening
It's finally happening, folks. Sony has confirmed that there will be a PlayStation 5 games showcase next week, on the 4th June. It will be over an hour in length. Sony has also published the above teaser trailer, which features the slogan "The Future of Gaming". "I’m excited to share that we will soon give you a first look at the...
News BioShock: The Collection Can Now Be Bought Piecemeal on PS4
Budget pricing
There's a good chance you already own BioShock: The Collection through PlayStation Plus, but if you happened to have missed out on that excellent deal, you can now purchase each entry in the franchise on its own. No longer tied to a bundle, BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered, and
News Ghost of Tsushima's Resolve Bar Explained by Sucker Punch
What are those little gold circles?
The Ghost of Tsushima State of Play brought us a fascinating new look at the upcoming game from Sucker Punch. However, while it did provide some answers, it also raised a few questions. We saw the game's UI for the first time, including a curious meter in the bottom left while Jin was fighting. There's a series of...
News PS5 Will Represent the Best Possible Value, Says Sony
Talking money
How much will PS5 cost? It's a burning question that still remains unanswered by Sony, and it seems the company isn't quite ready to talk numbers just yet. As GamesIndustry points out in a discussion with PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, a possible recession could leave many fans in an unfortunate position. So, what's the word on PS5's...
News Cyberpunk 2077 'Hands On' Gameplay Teased for June Following Night City Wire Announcement
Night City life
Earlier this month, CD Projekt Red announced 'Night City Wire' for the 11th June, which we all assumed meant that a gameplay blowout for Cyberpunk 2077 was incoming. And now, it's all but confirmed via the company's latest earnings report. One slide in the presentation simply reads "Hands On - June 2020", and it's followed by a...
News The Last of Us 2 Tracking Better Than Spider-Man PS4 Pre-Orders in Europe
Big seller
It was always obvious that The Last of Us: Part II would be a huge seller on PlayStation 4, but at the moment, it's actually tracking even better than Marvel's Spider-Man. That's the console's best-selling exclusive at the time of writing and Naughty Dog's next blockbuster title is on course to beat it in Europe at the very least. During...
News Sony to Devs: New PS4 Games Must Be Compatible with PS5 Starting From July
Details on backwards compatibility
Sony has reportedly told developers that any new PlayStation 4 games submitted for certification after the 13th July 2020 must be able to run on PlayStation 5. This information comes courtesy of Eurogamer, who managed to get a peek at internal developer documentation that outlines Sony's instructions. So what does...
Review Ion Fury – The Shooter Throwback You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Keep strafing
Ion Fury, from developer Voidpoint, has quite the interesting story. Running on a modified version of the Build Engine -- most famously used for Duke Nukem 3D -- Ion Fury is the first commercial release made with Build in 21 years. So it's with some degree of trepidation that we wade into a shooter running on 20-year-old tech. But is...
News Sony Believes PSN's Resilience Should Not Be Questioned Anymore
Network navigates lockdown surge
The days of fans poking fun at the PlayStation Network for its reliability should be “consigned to history”, according to boss Jim Ryan. Speaking with Games Industry, the gaffer explained that since the world went into lockdown, the “levels of engagement are just off the radar screen, both in terms of the...
News More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis
Sony to support around 100 affected indie developers
Sony’s coronavirus sweetener proved a massive success, as more than 10 million people opted to download free copies of Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey. The tidbit comes courtesy of a CNET interview with PlayS
News Sony Still Has 'Much More to Share' After Next Week's PS5 Games Showcase
Just the beginning
It feels damn good knowing that we finally have a dedicated PlayStation 5 event officially confirmed, but next week's PS5 games reveal isn't the only thing Sony has planned. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Sony Interactive Entertain
News PS Blog Adds PS5 Tab Amid Imminent Reveal Speculation
Getting ready
Update: As pointed out in the comments, it looks like we might have jumped the gun on this one. A browse through the Wayback Machine reveals that the PS5 tab was added to the US PlayStation Blog's menu on 20th March, shortly after Mark Cerny's tech specs speech. Original Sto
News PS5 Exclusives Remain on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Bring them on
It's here. It is finally here. Sony has confirmed that it will unveil just a selection of the PlayStation 5 games we'll be playing come the end of the year and into the next on 4th June. We're all extremely excited here at Push Square, and better yet, we won't have to wait any longer than usual for those exclusives games to arrive. As...
News Life Is Strange Dev DONTNOD Expands with New Canadian Studio
Working on a new game
DONTNOD Entertainment really made a name for itself with Life Is Strange a couple of years back, and that success along with proceeding projects appears to have been enough to trigger an expansion. The developer has announced that it will be opening a new studio in Montreal, Canada with the intentions of creating an entirely...
News Sonic Movie Sequel Is Already in Development
That was fast
It's official -- the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel. The Paramount Pictures flick released to theatres in February of this year after a huge backlash to the main character's visual style. It might not have been a hit with critics, but it was a huge success at the box office. A follow-up was inevitable.
Thursday28th May 2020
Quality
At this point we all know that the coronavirus has buggered everything up for just about everyone -- Sony and the games industry included. But it's still interesting to hear that Sony had initially planned for multiple PlayStation 5 presentations earlier this year, only to have higher-ups in the company refuse them. This information comes...
News PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Gets Brand New Gameplay
Wanna ride?
Outriders has debuted around 12 minutes of new gameplay that covers enemy types, player abilities, missions, loot, and co-op. It's perhaps our best look yet at the RPG shooter, which is due to be a PlayStation 5 launch game later this year. It'll also be available on PS4, but come on, we're here for that next-gen goodness. Outriders...
Review Star Wars Battlefront 2 - Disappointing Campaign Is Bested By Entertaining Multiplayer
Iden Versi-oh no
Republished on Monday 28th May 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Star Wars Battlefront 2 has had quite the journey to release, hasn’t it? From the promise of more and better content at its E3 showing to the whole
Review Call of Duty: WWII - Safe FPS Is Still a Solid Historical Shooter
Right as Rhine?
Republished on Monday 28th May 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Each Call of Duty since Modern Warfare 2 has put the player in higher positions of power. Whether you’re the unspoken, do-it-all he
Soapbox Cyberpunk 2077 and the Question of Fast Travel
It's all about the journey
In the lead-up to Cyberpunk 2077, I've been revisiting The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt during a quiet period in-between PlayStation 4 releases. I already played the game upon its 2015 launch, but five years later, my appreciation for CD Projekt Red's mammoth RPG has only strengthened thanks to some truly incredible quest design...
Mini Review Those Who Remain - Horror Has Never Been This Dull
As above, so below
Those Who Remain is almost everything the horror genre has tried to get away from for the past couple of years. With gameplay that teeters between mundane, aimless puzzle-solving and the hide and seek loop which put Outlast on the map, this experience feels dated the moment it releases. It doesn't do anything terrible -- it's just...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Comes West on 27th August
And there's a new trailer
Update: As per a new PlayStation Blog post, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition will also launch across Europe and in the US on 27th August. There's even a new trailer to whet your appetite which we've embedded above. Original article: Remember
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Goes Gold (and Red) Ahead of July Release
A heroic effort
After a few unfortunate delays, the time has almost arrived for Marvel's Iron Man VR to take the spotlight. Squeaking out in between The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, the PlayStation VR exclusive puts players in the shiny boots of Tony Stark on 3rd July. Now, developer Camouflaj has confirmed the game has officially gone...
Interview Attempting to Make the Ultimate VR Game with Marvel's Iron Man VR
Ryan Payton on bringing the game to life
Camouflaj, a relatively unknown studio based in Seattle, Washington, has been beavering away at a huge PlayStation VR title. Marvel's Iron Man VR is the biggest game heading to the platform in quite some time, and it's looking very promising indeed. With the game's development now complete, we sat down to...
News Latest The Last of Us 2 Video Dives into the Detail
Tear design
Hot off the heels of its State of Play broadcast last night, Naughty Dog has shared the next instalment in The Last of Us: Part II's video series. It doesn't feature any new footage, but it does focus on the meticulous level of care and attention the first-party developer takes with its titles. Titled Inside the Details, you can watch it...
News Tetris Effect's Gorgeous Soundtrack Is Available to Purchase and Stream Now
Yours forever
Many scoffed when Tetris Effect was announced, but it turned out to be an incredible iteration of the classic falling-block puzzler. It's a brilliant audiovisual experience whether you're playing on PlayStation VR or your TV, and that's in no small part thanks to the wonderful music. Each of the dreamy stages in the game is accompanied...
Wednesday27th May 2020
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.51 Is Available to Download Right Now
What does it do?
Hold onto your hats, everyone -- Sony has just released a brand spanking new PlayStation 4 system update. That's right, the very latest firmware update for PS4 is ready to roll right now. While we're all distracted, waiting for PS5 to show its face, the Japanese giant has shadow dropped firmware update 7.51. Exciting times, then --...
Rumour Second June 2020 PS Plus PS4 Game Leaked Early
Feel the Force
We already know that Call of Duty: WWII is part of the PlayStation Plus lineup of free PlayStation 4 games for the month of June 2020. In fact, you can download it right now. However, what will be the second game users get as part of their active subscription? Well, it's looking very likely that title will be Star Wars Battlefront 2...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Doesn't Use the Origins and Odyssey Loot System
"Unique" gear promised
As we've come to expect of an upcoming Assassin's Creed game, gameplay details are slowly starting to emerge as we creep closer and closer to the next blowout. This latest eyebrow-raiser comes courtesy of the Official PlayStation Magazine, which features an in-depth look at Assassin's Creed Valhalla in its newest issue. Based...
Guide When Will the Full June 2020 PS Plus Lineup Be Announced?
And what games do you want?
What’s the June 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the June 2020 PS Plus games be announced? May 2020’s lineup proved to be a disaster with some fans, as disgruntled subscribers launched petitions against the addition of Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 2019. With many
News The Last of Us 2 Has Everyone Talking About PS Vita
Live long and prosper
When we sat down to watch this evening's State of Play broadcast all about The Last of Us: Part II, we can't say we were expecting to be talking about the PlayStation Vita when it was all said and done. And yet here we are with the talk of the town being Sony's forgotten handheld and Hotline Miami. That's right, during a...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
News Official PS5 Website Updated Again, Spurs Speculation That Announcement Is Coming Soon
Here we are again
Sony's official PlayStation 5 page has been updated again. The last update came in March, following Mark Cerny's in-depth talk. The PS5 page now features three bullet points about the next-gen system: Lightning speed Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlaySta
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Developer Working with 2K to Fix Poor Remaster
Continued support
Despite the good amount of buzz surrounding its launch, Mafia II: Definitive Edition has released in a disastrous state. It plays poorly on the base PlayStation 4 model, but rather bizarrely, the PS4 Pro version is actually the worst of the lot according to Digital Foundry. And thanks to the outcry from fans and newcomers playing...
News PlayStation Store Double Discounts Sale Has Tempting PS4 Game Deals
Shenmue! Batman! Yakuza!
Sony's Days of Play physical sales might have already kicked off recently, with digital deals set to join them next week, but that hasn't stopped the Japanese giant from adding yet another enticing selection of discounts to the PlayStation Store. Double Discounts is back yet again, which means that PlayStation Plus...
News Mafia 3's Definitive Edition Patch Somehow Removes PS4 Pro Support
Dev team is working on a fix
As if the absolutely terrible remaster that is Mafia II: Definitive Edition wasn't enough, Mafia III has also been handed a raw deal on PS4 Pro. Following the game's 'Definitive Edition' update, the title now reportedly runs worse than ever on Sony's enhanced system. According to this detailed Reddit post,
News PS5 Event Finally Happening as Early as Next Week
Trusted report says 3rd June
Rumours of a dedicated PlayStation 5 event have been rampant for weeks now and by the looks of it, they're not wrong. A new report from trusted journalists Jason Schreier and Takashi Mochizuki over on Bloomberg says that Sony is planning a PS5 digital showcase for the 3rd June -- that's Wednesday next week. It...
News New Dragon Quest Game Is an Action RPG Coming to Consoles in 2021
Infinity Strash
The awkwardly named Infinity Strash - Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai has just been announced. It's an action role-playing game based on Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai, which was originally a Dragon Quest spin-off manga series from the 80s. It's being adapted into a new anime series later this year, and the aforementioned...
Live Watch The Last of Us 2 State of Play Right Here
Give 'em Ellie
Hot on the heels of its Ghost of Tsushima livestream, Sony is returning to its State of Play broadcast format to reveal new gameplay footage from The Last of Us: Part II – and you can enjoy the entire thing live, right here. The broadcast will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST. The Last of Us 2 State of Play:...
News New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Gameplay Is Brutal and Beautiful
Ellie's on the hunt
So, we've just seen a brand new chunk of gameplay from The Last of Us: Part II in Sony's latest State of Play. After director Neil Druckmann reminded us all of the basics, we were treated to roughly 10 minutes of uncut footage. It's gory as anything. We see Ellie swimming(!) through to an area controlled by the WLF, a new...
News The Official The Last of Us Podcast Goes Behind the Scenes of Parts 1 and 2
Gets started next month
We hope you're not tired of hearing about The Last of Us just yet. With the highly anticipated sequel just around the corner, Sony is spinning up the marketing machine once again. Tomorrow's State of Play presentation is all about The Last of Us: Part II, and it's been showing weekly
News Fast & Furious Crossroads Dated for 7th August in New Gameplay Trailer
Where's Han?
Fast & Furious Crossroads was supposed to be out by now if it wasn't for the coronavirus pandemic. With an original release window of May 2020, it was delayed alongside the blockbuster franchise's latest movie entry. As it turns out, the game won't be releasing at the same time as Fast & Furious 9 anymore thanks to a new...
News Street Fighter V Fights Back with Fifth and Final Season
Final round
Capcom has announced that it’s not done with Street Fighter V just yet, announcing one final season of updates which will comprise five characters and three stages. “Due to the positive reception to Season 4 and Champion Edition, we are planning to do a final Season ‘V,’ which will add ‘V’ more fighters to the roster. Three...
News Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Confirmed for 24th June
Gameplay and co-op coverage
Don't forget that Marvel's Avengers is still a thing! Currently scheduled to release on PlayStation 4 this September, we haven't seen much of the game since the Avengers Day reveal and subsequent gameplay introduction so this newly announced livestream has been a long time coming. Square Enix is hosting a live War Table...
News Jump King Makes a Daring Leap to PS4 on 9th June
Jump around
Jump King went a little viral not too long ago, and it's not hard to understand why. Released on PC about a year ago, it's one of those rage games that presents you with limited movement and a challenging platform gauntlet. The game was announced for PlayStation 4 back in February, but we now have a release date. You'll be able to jump...
Tuesday26th May 2020
News Red Dead Redemption the 'Number One Inspiration' for Ghost of Tsushima, Says Dev
Cowboys and ninjas
Ghost of Tsushima is quite clearly inspired by old samurai movies in terms of look and atmosphere, but according to director Nate Fox, there was one video game that inspired the upcoming open world title more than anything else: Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar's Western epic released back in 2010 on the PlayStation 3, but its...
News June 2020 PS Plus Game Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Boots on the ground
Sony has treated active PlayStation Plus subscribers early with the announcement and loadout of one of June 2020's free PlayStation 4 titles. Before we even reach the corresponding month, Call of Duty: WWII can be downloaded right now on the PlayStation Store. This is a huge improvement on the current month's selection
News The Last of Us 2 Has Apparently Been Banned in Some Countries
A hurdle
The Last of Us: Part II is pulling no punches with its subject matter, and it looks like its release may be restricted by the relevant authorities in some countries. Eagle-eyed fans noted that the title was not up for pre-order on the PlayStation Store in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia – despite it being promoted by local...
Site News Yes, We're Playing The Last of Us 2
Finish the fight
As has already been confirmed by a dozen or so social media influencers with approximately 15 times more clout than us, Sony has provided us with The Last of Us: Part II review code and we’re currently playing the game. And that’s all we’re really allowed to say at this stage, which is all a bit frustrating for you, isn’t...
News Silent Hill PS5 Rumours Gain Weight with Pyramid Head's Arrival in Dead by Daylight
Talk about timing
Well, things just got a lot more interesting on the Silent Hill front. Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 and Heather Mason from Silent Hill 3 form the latest addition to PlayStation 4 title Dead by Daylight along with a new map named Mi
News EA Sports to Extend Madden Partnership with NFL
Roughing the passer
EA Sports is on the cusp of extending its partnership with the National Football League, securing its position as the sole creator of “NFL-themed realistic action simulation video games” through the 2025 season. It’ll also have an option to further that deal through the 2026 season, taking the series up to Madden NFL 27 at...
Finally
Remember 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim? The next gorgeous looking game from Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere developer Vanillaware? It's been a long time since we heard anything concrete about its release outside of Japan, but a whole three years after its localisation was confirmed, we're finally getting an English trailer on the 9th June. The...
News Don't Worry, Your Horse Can't Die in Ghost of Tsushima
Jin is one with the animals
In Ghost of Tsushima, honourable samurai Jin Sakai seeks vengeance against the invading Mongol army after they conquer the titular island. Adopting ninja-like tactics, Jin aims to drive the enemy forces away from his home, and will mercilessly kill those that oppose him. Throughout Sucker Punch's upcoming open world...
News Play Competitive Games and Win Prizes with Sony's PS4 Tournaments: Open Series
Get your game face on
Sony is bringing back its official PS4 Tournaments, allowing all PlayStation 4 owners to get in on some competitive gaming. After the Challenger Series last year, the platform holder is hosting the Open Series, involving more varied games and with more incentives to get involved. As detailed over on the Pl
News This Is What Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Cancelled Campaign Could Have Looked Like
Find the CEO
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is probably one of the more unique entries in Activision's blockbuster franchise. It famously shipped without a single player campaign, instead opting to place the focus on multiplayer, zombies, and Blackout mode. That was the series' first attempt at the Battle Royale formula and is still arguably its best...
News Captain Tsubasa Shoots for an August Release Date on PS4
Back of the net
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions now has a release date on PlayStation 4. The totally over the top footballing title is set to launch on the 28th August, and it looks entertaining in its latest trailer, which we've embedded above. For those out of the loop, the game's based on Captain Tsubasa, a manga and anime property from...
News EDM Conquering Title No Straight Roads Delayed to Later This Summer
Originally out next month
Originally planned for launch next month on 30th June 2020, developer Metronomik has delayed the EDM conquering game known as No Straight Roads to later this summer. This is because of the struggles and problems brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Shared in a video on Facebook and picked up by Gematsu, director Wan...
Monday25th May 2020
News PS Plus June 2020 PS4 Game Announced
It's a good one
This is a bit of an odd one, but welcome nonetheless. Sony has announced one of the PlayStation 4 games which will make up PlayStation Plus' line-up for June 2020 early in a tweet. It's Call of Duty: WWII. Quite the big addition, isn't it? The Japanese giant states that the other PS4 game which will be a part of the line-up will be...
Don't get your hopes up
Update: The first game from June 2020's PS Plus update has been announced, but it's not Marvel's Spider-Man, perhaps as expected. Call of Duty: WWII will be part of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. We'll need to wait until later in the week for the rest of the selection. Original Story: There's a rumour going around right...
Deal PS Plus and PS Now Memberships Going Cheap in Days of Play UK Offers
That's a plus
Days of Play kicks off in the UK and Europe starting today, and we're seeing some amazing deals on PlayStation Plus and PS Now memberships. A few UK stores are competing for your cash with heavy discounts on PS4's subscription services, and we've gathered them all up for you here. There's a clear winner, though; while Amazon and GAME...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
News Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Is Frogwares' Next-Gen Detective Game
Launching 2021
After creating its own IP with The Sinking City, developer Frogwares has announced that it will be returning to what it does best with a new entry in the Sherlock Holmes saga. It's titled Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One and it's coming to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next year. Check out the reveal trailer above.
News UK Sales Charts: Maneater and Saints Row The Third Remastered Bring Dumb Fun to the Top 10
This one's got bite
After what has been an incredibly stagnant top 10 list for the past couple of weeks, two new PlayStation 4 titles have finally given us an interesting talking point in the UK sales charts. Sure, mainstays such as Grand Theft Auto V and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order are still part of the list, but today we welcome Maneater and...
Sunday24th May 2020
Review Mafia II: Definitive Edition - There's Nothing Definitive About This Awful Remaster
Throw away the key
Mafia II deserves better than this. Originally released for PlayStation 3 in 2010, it was by no means the greatest of its time. However, ten years later, anything the game got right has been thwarted by the technical disaster that is Mafia II: Definitive Edition. This remaster fails on all fronts. From an atrociously bad frame...
Returning to Midgar
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been available for over a month now, and it feels like its release ended up being a landmark moment for the series. With that in mind, we got the opportunity to talk to producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi about Remake's development, its launch, and the decisions behind some of...
Saturday23rd May 2020
News Assassin's Creed Would Have Shipped Without Side Quests if it Wasn't for Ubisoft CEO's Kid
They thought it was boring
Update: The Twitter account in question has now made their profile private so, unfortunately, we can no longer host the tweet which tells this story. Original story: Here's a rather unexpected but interesting fact for you to digest on this bank holiday weekend. Assassin's Creed, that's the 2007 original released on...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Grand Theft Auto?
Gangster's paradise
Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest franchises in all of entertainment, spanning four different generations of consoles, five numbered entries, and a whole host of spin-offs. Its popularity is simply unmatched, but how well do you actually know the series? We've put this quiz together to test your knowledge of all things Grand...
Hands On Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money Must Be Seen to Be Believed
Wear the Purp
Every so often, a game comes out of nowhere and completely blows you away. It could be a cool, little indie title that the PlayStation Blog highlights in its weekly The Drop post or a game you haven't given enough attention to in general, but either way, it's a pleasant surprise. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 325
Everyone's in the house
After last week’s lonely effort, the band is back together for a big ol’ Bank Holiday extravaganza! Let’s get the awkward preamble out of the way as promptly as possible, then, and all engage in a big ol’ group hug! Sammy Barker, Editor: Y’know, what? I’ve done a number on my backlog this past month, so I’m...
Friday22nd May 2020
News Paradise Lost Is a PS5 Game Where World War II Doesn't End
The last story on Earth
Publisher All In! Games has today announced another game to add to the growing list of confirmed PlayStation 5 titles. Named Paradise Lost, it's scheduled for release later this year on next-gen platforms and tells the tale of a 12-year-old-boy caught up in a world where World War II never ended in 1945. It doesn't give too...
Review Maneater - Underwater Far Cry Is Fintastic
Get in the sea
Far Cry’s formula may be feeling a little shallow these days, but Maneater breathes new sealife into the open world collectathon concept by setting its action underwater – and putting you in control of a bloodthirsty shark. This moreish aquatic action RPG is a modern incarnation of PlayStation 2 cult classic Jaws Unleashed, and...
That one was for you, Johnny
Hearing Troy Baker shout "get the **** out of here!" as you punch a policeman square in his privates is still pretty funny. In fact, Saints Row The Third in general is still pretty funny — at least, some of the time. The game's almost nine years old, yet Saints Row The Third Remastered is a welcome reminder of just how...
News Days of Play Promotion Brings Discounts on PS4, PSVR, and PS Plus Next Week
Sony details new sale
Turns out that rumour was right -- Sony's annual Days of Play sale is set to return from 25th May. In just a few days' time, the company will be bringing prices crashing down on all kinds of PlayStation products, and it's always worth checking out what's on offer. In Europe, retail deals kick off from this coming Monday,...
Poll Are You Happy with the Way Sony Is Handling the PS5 Reveal?
Patience is a virtue?
Look, you're sick of hearing about it and we're sick of writing about it. But it feels like the world of PlayStation is locked in some kind of chronostasis until Sony finally drops the PS5 bomb. Sure, we've got The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima coming up soon, and it's fantastic that the PS4 can still say that it...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake US Launch Sales are Highest in Series History
Best selling PS4 game of 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been a huge hit for Square Enix -- particularly in the US. According to the latest NPD report -- which you can read all about through here -- the game has actually set a new franchise record. Based on first month sales, Remake is the highest selling title in series history. That's across...
News Dreams PSVR Closed Beta Test Coming Soon, and You Can Get Paid for Taking Part
Europe only, though
Dreams is great on PlayStation 4 as it is, but it's a game that's bound to grow and change over time. One major feature in the pipeline for Media Molecule's create-'em-up is support for PlayStation VR. Originally planned for launch, PSVR support is currently in development and seems to be coming fairly soon. Announced today, the...
News Naughty Dog Blocks The Last of Us 2 Trolls with New Twitter Feature
Spoilers begone
As you're probably aware, The Last of Us: Part II recently fell victim to some pretty severe leaks. The footage was quickly scrubbed from the web, but not before a bunch of people saw it, exposing fans to some huge spoilers. With the game just a few weeks away, it was a huge shame to see this happen, especially given Naughty Dog's...
News Cities: Skylines Goes Green for Free on PS4
Save the planet
If you’re currently enjoying Cities: Skylines on PlayStation 4 as part of its recent PlayStation Plus giveaway, you may be excited to learn that Paradox Interactive is giving away a free add-on pack as well. Green Cities, the eco-friendly expansion, currently costs nothing on the PlayStation Store, and is yours to claim through...
News Ghost of Tsushima Has Difficulty Options, Developer Sucker Punch Reconfirms
Something for everyone
Following on from the gameplay blowout for Ghost of Tsushima, players have been wondering just how tough the game is. In recent interviews, developer Sucker Punch has gone on record saying that combat isn't easy, and that if you're not careful, you can be cut down very, very quickly. During the 18 minute St
News April NPD 2020: Industry Achieves New Record High As Coronavirus Sees Sales Soar
Final Fantasy VII Remake tops the charts
One of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been the video game industry, which registered its biggest ever April in the United States last month. Consumer spend reached an eye-watering $1.5 billion, which is up a whopping 73 per cent year-over-year, as families find new ways to...
News Street Power Soccer Will Style Up Your Summer on PS4
'Ave it
The lack of arcade sports games has been one of the real downsides of this generation. Fortunately, developers are beginning to pay attention to the growing gap in the market. Street Power Soccer promises to resurrect the oft-underserved genre, with a mixture of freestyle football-inspired modes that “incorporate rhythm, precision, street...
News Christopher Nolan Movie Tenet Debuts Latest Trailer in Fortnite
What even is this game
Fortnite isn't just a Battle Royale shooter anymore. More and more, it's turning into a multimedia platform, crossing streams with other entertainment industries several times. We've had many music concerts, including the recent Travis Scott event, there have been lots of crossovers with maj
News Summer Game Fest Celebrates Indies with Two Dedicated Livestreams
Day of the Devs involved
It had all gone a little bit quiet on the Summer Game Fest front for the past handful of days, but Geoff Keighley has been sure not to let that excitement dwindle too much with the announcement of two more digital events. Titled Developer Showcase Events, these livestreams will place the focus on indie studios on both 22nd...
News Project Warlock Continues the Retro Renaissance, Coming to PS4 in June
There's a quadruple shotgun
Indie developers really do love to resurrect old visual styles and gameplay mechanics, don't they? The latest in a long, long line of games to do exactly that is Project Warlock, an upcoming PlayStation 4 title arriving next month that looks like it's been pulled straight out of the 90s. Jakub Cisło is the single person...
News Outriders Debuts Monthly Broadcast Next Week with Reveals and More Info
PS5 news planned
Remember Outriders? It's the new co-op looter shooter from Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly that hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. It's planned for launch at the end of this year for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and you can look forward to learning much more about it next week. Square Enix has announced that...
Thursday21st May 2020
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Leak Uses 'Mock Logo' Circulated Online, Says Source
Instagram account reveals
Update: After pulling the Instagram post overnight, Next Level Racing posted the following statement to its website: "Our team has recognized that a recent post by us using a logo has been misinterpreted by media and it does not reflect any information from our end, and we deny knowing any information regarding the launch...
News Sony Reiterates Sheer Speed of PS5, Processing Is '100 Times Faster Than PS4'
Speed demon
This isn't the first time that Sony has touted the PlayStation 5's supposedly incredible processing speed and it definitely won't be the last. In the company's latest corporate strategy document, the PS5 section has a whole page dedicated to the "evolution of 'speed' in the next-gen console". As you'd expect, the console's custom SSD is...
Random This Days Gone Kill Is Deviously Deadly
Clever killer
One of the best things about PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone is how its various systems can combine to allow for emergent gameplay experiences. In the embedded GIF – shared on Reddit by user BitterBubblegum – protagonist Deacon St John is shown using an explosive to both distract a human enemy and lure an undead crowd. He then...
News Grand Theft Auto V Has Now Shipped an Incredible 130 Million Copies
Updated Take-Two figures
You know how it is. Wake up one morning and casually announce that as the publisher of Grand Theft Auto V, you've shipped 130 million copies of the game across the world like it's nothing. That's the swagger of Take-Two and Rockstar Games as the twosome reveal that the most profitable entertainment product of all time keeps...
News Incredibly, CD Projekt Is Now the Most Valuable Video Game Company in Europe
Worth more than even Ubisoft
CD Projekt, the firm behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077, is reportedly the most valuable video game company in Europe. The Polish organisation has apparently overtaken Ubisoft in terms of market capitalisation, and is now worth a whopping $8.13 billion. The aforementioned French publisher...
News Sony's Change in Approach to E3 Showcases Is 'What the Fans Want'
Thank the TikTok era
Sony may not host a PlayStation press conference ever again at E3 after splitting off from the show in 2019 and confirming it wouldn't be attending this year if the expo had gone ahead. However, in the handful of years leading up to that exit, fans routinely questioned Sony's change in approach to the showcase as it all but...
Gallery Upcoming Horizon: Zero Dawn Comic Book Gets Multiple Covers
And they're all great
While we all wait patiently for the inevitable Horizon Zero Dawn 2 on PlayStation 5, Aloy's adventures are set to continue in comic book form. Announced earlier this year, Titan Comics is set to publish the brand new story this summer, starting on 5th August with the first issue. We've seen the cover of the comic already, but...
News Iron Man VR Demo Lands on PS4 Today
Features multiple missions
Update: The Marvel's Iron Man VR demo is available to download right now in the United States and Europe through the respective links. The file size weighs in at 25GB, but this is a hefty demo as detailed below. Let us know what you think if you try it out. Origi
News Trailmakers, a Sandbox Vehicle Build-'Em-Up, Crosses the Finish Line on PS4 Today
Embrace your inner mechanic
Building a car is a lengthy and complicated process, but what if it was as simple as snapping blocks together? Trailmakers, released today on PlayStation 4, allows you to do just that, and it looks like a fun time. As outlined over on the PlayStation Blog, the game is a physics-driven sandbox in which you must scavenge...
News Google Stadia Exclusivity Delays Serious Sam 4 on PS4 Until 2021
Cheers, Google
Here's something we're sure you're delighted to read. Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass has been confirmed for PlayStation 4, but it won't be coming to the current-gen platform until 2021. That's thanks to an exclusivity deal the game now holds with Google Stadia -- keeping it away from consoles for the time being. Speaking with Kotaku, a...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Suits Up with PSVR Hardware Bundles
Launch day and date with the game
Sony is about to have one heck of a summer on PlayStation 4. Obviously, we all know about The Last of Us: Part II in June and Ghost of Tsushima in July, but Marvel's Iron Man VR is set to release right in between this pair of blockbusters. Coming 3rd July, the PSVR exclusive puts you in the red and yellow suit of...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Demo Edges Closer to Release with Backend Patch
Sample an Avenger
It looked like Marvel's Iron Man VR was supposed to get a demo prior to its original May 2020 release date, but then the PlayStation VR exclusive suffered its second delay in the space of just a few months. It is now planned for launch on 3rd July, and it also looks like that aforementioned demo is gearing up for release. It was...
News Fairy Tail RPG Delayed Into July Due to Coronavirus Disruptions
Delayed just over a month
That promising looking Fairy Tail role-playing game has been delayed, Koei Tecmo has announced. The turn based title was originally due to launch next month, on the 25th June, but it's now been pushed back to the 30th and 31st July in Europe and North America respectively. As you'd expect at this point, the ongoing...
News Kerbal Space Program 2 Will Land on PS4 Later Than Planned
Houston, we have a delay
Kerbal Space Program was a real hit, especially on PC, so it's no wonder the space simulator is getting a sequel. Initially announced at last year's Gamescom, the follow-up is coming to PlayStation 4 -- but an update from the developer explains it'll be later than expected. Originally scheduled to launch in Spring 2020,...
Wednesday20th May 2020
News Gears of War 3's PS3 Build Confirmed Real by Epic Games
But it was never planned for Sony's system
Update: After a back-and-forth between various sources, Epic Games has told Kotaku editor Stephen Totilo that the PlayStation 3 build of Gears of War 3 embedded above is real. However, it was never planned for release. "This footage is a byproduct of Epic's internal Unreal Engine 3 testing process, which...
Random The Last of Us 2 Fans Love This New Artwork So Much They Made Boxart Out of It
Super stylish
A limited-edition PlayStation 4 console was revealed yesterday for the upcoming launch of The Last of Us: Part II, complete with decals honouring Ellie's tattoo. It looks incredibly cool, which combined with a number of new accessories, makes for a gaming setup fit for a king. That was all well and good, but some fans were actually...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Is Not the Remaster Many Were Hoping For on PS4
Numerous issues reported
Mafia II: Definitive Edition launched on PlayStation 4 yesterday (at the time of writing) and... Well, let's just say that it leaves a lot to be desired. This is a remaster of Mafia II, which launched on PS3 all the way back in 2010. It's the same game, but it's been given a bit of a visual overhaul. Better textures,...
News Mafia III Story DLC Is Now Free for Everyone
PS Plus comes in handy
Mafia III: Definitive Edition released on PlayStation 4 yesterday for £24.99/$29.99, bundling together the base game and all its DLC packs. That's not a terrible deal, but the thing is, there's a very realistic chance you actually already own the game. Mafia III was a free PlayStation Plus title back in August 2018 and since...
News Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us 2 Gameplay in Latest Video
Snippets of new footage included
The Last of Us: Part II is set to launch in just under a month, but we've not seen all that much of it. Especially when it comes to raw gameplay, Naughty Dog has kept things under wraps, showing only a couple of demonstrations in the past. This latest video is most welcome, then, as it dives into the gameplay and...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Grabs a Physical Release
But that's it
Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Mafia III: Definitive Edition both released digitally on the PlayStation Store earlier today, but what about a physical version for all three games? Unfortunately, there's good and bad news. Mafia: Definitive Edition, the complete remake of the original game, will be getting a physical release in the...
Review Gorn - A Satisfying, Comically Violent PSVR Brawler
Are you not entertained?
Gorn is one of those games you can describe in just a few words. It's a VR beat-'em-up where you engage gormless gladiators in a bloody fight to the death. That's kind of it, really, but that simple concept makes for a more engaging experience than you might think. One of virtual reality's first success stories on PC...
Interview How Sony's E3 2015 Press Conference Became the Greatest of All Time
"We did it for the fans"
It's hard to imagine the PlayStation 4 generation without Sony's E3 2015 press conference taking place. Five years later, the two feel so intertwined that you can't have one without the other. That's because, after what was a fairly rudimentary 2014 for PlayStation with little in the way of PS4 exclusives and an abundance of...
News New Game+ Expo Brings SEGA, Atlus, More Together 23rd June
A big Japanese game blowout
This year’s E3 is being divvied up across dozens of different livestreams, and there’s a new date you should add to your All Upcoming PS5, PS4 Events diary. New Game+ Expo will bring together a bunch of Japanese developers and publishers, including SEGA, Atlus, Koei Tecmo, and more. For the pedants among you, we...
News Tennis World Tour 2 Attempts to Avoid a Double Fault
Due out in September
Tennis World Tour’s shortcomings have been well documented since its original release in 2018, but Nacon is going to serve up a second helping of bat-and-ball action this coming September on the PlayStation 4. It follows the release of the likeable AO Tennis 2 earlier this year, which interestingly was also published by Nacon...
Mini Review Concept Destruction - Destruction Derby with Cardboard Cars
Crash dummies
Concept Destruction’s name tells you much of what you need to know about this pen-and-paper PlayStation 4 racer. It’s a combat game inspired by PS1’s legendary Destruction Derby, and it’s effectively a proof of concept. In many ways this feels like half a game, as you smash your way through Drawn to Death-esque arenas,...
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Is the Name of This Year's Game
Return to the past
After rumours started to emerge yesterday that the next entry in Activision's blockbuster Call of Duty franchise would be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Eurogamer has backed up the speculation by confirming the name with its own sources. Led by Treyarch, this is said to be a return to the sub-series' historical roots...
News THQ Nordic, Koch Media Owner Has a Ludicrous 118 Games in Development
69 are unannounced
We've reported time and time again about how ridiculously huge Embracer Group is getting, but this takes the biscuit. The company which owns publishers including THQ Nordic and Koch Media alongside devs such as Deep Silver, Saber Interactive, and Milestone has more than 118 games in development right now. Yes, Embracer Group has...
News Moonlighter Gets Its Biggest Expansion Yet This Month on PS4
Between Dimensions
Remember Moonlighter? This shopkeeping dungeon crawler released on PlayStation 4 in 2018, and it's a fun and addictive adventure worth checking out. It's also been supported very well by developer Digital Sun since launch, and it's all culminating with the release of Between Dimensions. This expansion pack is the largest DLC for...
Tuesday19th May 2020
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Is a Full Remake with New Dialogue, Cutscenes, and Gameplay Features
An offer you can't refuse
Update: Mafia: Definitive Edition has been officially announced and revealed, giving us a slightly better idea of what to expect. As previously reported, this is a full remake of the 2002 title -- it's being rebuilt from the ground up using a new engine and new assets. What's more, it'll include freshly recorded dialogue,...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Map Is Larger Than Odyssey's, According to Fan-Translated Interview
Size matters
Update: Ubisoft has responded to our request for comment on Julien Laferrière's claims that Assassin's Creed Valhalla has a larger map than Odyssey's. Here's the statement we had back from the publisher: "Odyssey has fantastic momentum. Our aim with Valhalla is to build on that by creating a more approachable story, while adding more...
News PS5 Approach Is Different But 'Not Necessarily a Bad Thing', Says Former PlayStation Boss
Adam Boyes weighs in
Much has been made of the contrasting approaches Sony and Microsoft have taken when revealing details and information about their next-gen consoles. The team in green has been very forthcoming with news of the Xbox Series X, providing a roadmap that fans can follow over the summer months while showing the box itself back in...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Has Yet Another Gigantic PS4 Update
Get ready
We've spoken time and time again about the ludicrous install size of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PlayStation 4, and things aren't about to get any better. After nearing 200GB in overall size, users will today have to download a mandatory 21.615GB update in order to continue playing the game. That's bigger than some entire games on PS4!...
News Mafia: Trilogy Debuts Definitive Edition Trailers for All Three Games
Remake coming August
We all knew about it last week after a surprising amount of leaks, but publisher 2K Games has now confirmed that Mafia: Trilogy is coming to PlayStation 4. It contains a complete remake of the original PlayStation 2 game in the form of Mafia: Definitive Edition, a remaster for Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and the base game plus...
Review Mafia III - Gripping Presentation Marred by Repetitive Missions
An offer you might want to refuse
Republished on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of Mafia III: Definitive Edition. The original text follows. 1968 was a turbulent year in United States history. With both the Vietnam War in full swing, and the assassination of Martin Luther King...
News Sony: We Are Planning to Introduce a Compelling Line-Up for PS5 Soon
It all points to June
Who else is a little bit tired of hearing the word "soon"? It's the word on everyone's lips at the moment, and now Sony itself has adopted the term. As part of the company's latest corporate strategy meeting, it said: "We plan to introduce a compelling line-up for PS5 soon." How soon this may be is the question up for debate...
Island life
How big is the open world in Ghost of Tsushima? It's a question that we've seen banded around more than once since the title's 18 minute gameplay deep dive, but we likely won't have a definitive answer until after release. Still, we can speculate over the kind of scope that developer Sucker Punch is aiming for thanks to an interview with...
News Madden Bowl Champion Plays Punter in QB Position, Doesn't Throw a Single Pass
Wins with a shutout
In a result that must leave EA Sports more than a little red-faced, professional Madden NFL 20 player Raidel ‘Joke’ Brito won the Madden Bowl 2020 Championship this weekend – using a roster without a quarterback in it. The e-sports superstar used Washington Redskins punter Tress Way to hand the snaps off, as part of a...
News Ghost of Tsushima Doesn't Make You Choose Between Samurai and Ghost Fighting Styles
Play however you want
One of the areas focused upon during the recent Ghost of Tsushima State of Play was combat. Sucker Punch Productions showed off two very different styles of fighting. Firstly, we saw Jin in full samurai garb marching into the Mongol camp and facing them head on. Then, we approached the same scene with Jin acting as the Ghost,...
News Persona 5 Royal Hits 'Record Sales' In the West, Says SEGA
Lookin' cool, Joker
Persona 5 Royal appears to have been a hit for SEGA, according to the company's latest financial report. Although it doesn't give us any numbers, the report states: "Persona 5 Royal began selling in the U.S. and Europe on March 31st, achieving record sales. While physical sales were restricted, the ratio of digital sales...
Feature Replaying and Re-Reviewing The Witcher 3, Five Years Later
A witcher's work is never done
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released five years ago today, on the 19th May 2015. And seeing as it remains one of our favourite PlayStation 4 games of the generation, we thought that it would be worth revisiting CD Projekt Red's role-playing adventure. For the past few months, we've been dipping in and out of Geralt's...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition's PS4 Trophy List Is Awfully Familiar
An exact replica
This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but Mafia II: Definitive Edition comes complete with a set of Trophies. The PlayStation 3 title is coming to PS4, and it of course brings its own collection of trinkets. So, what does the Trophy list look like for the remaster? Well, it looks like the Trophy list for Mafia II. Indeed, the...
News The Last of Us 2 Limited Edition PS4 Pro Console Revealed
Plus other accessories
Sony has just unveiled a special edition PlayStation 4 Pro console, featuring a design based on The Last of Us: Part II. Over on the PlayStation Blog, the Japanese giant has revealed the latest in a long line of limited edition consoles. Most of Sony's exclusive games have received similar treatment, and now it's the turn of...
News Here's Your First Look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition on PS4
A direct comparison to the PS3 game
We know virtually everything there is to know about Mafia II: Definitive Edition, despite publisher 2K Games clinging to an embargo regarding the remaster. With the title launching a little earlier in Australia, footage of the crime-themed open worlder is already online, and one YouTube channel has produced a
Random Ellie Gets Her Very Own Emoji With The Last of Us Twitter Hashtag
A picture says a thousand words
Sony is kicking things up a gear with regards to The Last of Us: Part II, it seems. Just recently, we had a new story trailer, then we had a dev diary style video discussing the narrative. Now, the platform holder has unveiled a gorgeous limited edition PS4 Pro console
News PlayStation Now Records Highest Subscriber Count Ever at 2.2 Million
Library boost to thank
Update: Well, it looks like Sony has mucked up with its very own corporate strategy meeting slides. PlayStation Now actually already had one million subscribers just eight months ago, meaning that today's total of 2.2 million is better growth than the Japanese giant has recorded. Original Story: The days of Sony's...
News ANTHEM's Big Overhaul Is Still a Long Way From Release
It's in "incubation"
Back in February, ANTHEM developer BioWare revealed that an overhaul of the game was in the works. Touted as "a more substantial reinvention than an update or expansion" by general manager Casey Hudson, it's been months since we've heard anything more about ANTHEM's future. The good news is that BioWare has broken the silence...
News Ghost of Tsushima Sounds Lengthy, Has a Lot of Optional Stories and Locations to Discover
Director talks runtime
As you'd expect of a modern open world game, Ghost of Tsushima will let you stray from the main story in order to pursue side quests and explore the island at your leisure. But just how much optional content is there in the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive? Speaking to Brazilian publication Voxel, creative director Nate Fox...
Random The Last of Us 2 Partners with Indian Pale Ale for Promotional Six-Pack
Beer we go
The Last of Us: Part II was always going to be one of the biggest games of 2020, so it’s actually not that surprising to see Sony sign a deal with the Boulevard Brewing Company in order to introduce “special Space Camper Cosmic IPA six-packs”. You can learn more about the beverages through here. As part of the collaboration, the...
Interview Looking Back on The Witcher 3 with Lead Writer Marcin Blacha
For the game's fifth anniversary
Today marks the fifth anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's release. And to help celebrate, we managed to snag an interview with lead writer Marcin Blacha. We talk about the game's development, fond memories of its launch, Marcin's favourite Witcher 3 moments, and more. Push Square: First off, can you tell us...
Review Mafia II - Stunning Period Setting Undone Only by Restrictive Open World
Godfatherly love
Republished on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of Mafia II: Definitive Edition. The original text follows. Protagonist Vito Scaletta is a typical mobster: he's a criminal, a low-life, and a murderer -- but you can't help but fall in love with him. Despite being...
News Twin Mirror Twitter Account Teases News Coming in the Near Future
DONTNOD strikes back
There's a very good chance you don't remember what Twin Mirror is. Originally announced all the way back at E3 2018, the upcoming project from DONTNOD hasn't been heard from in a seriously long time. Therefore, we've been a good bunch of lads and embedded the reveal trailer above to refresh yourself. Now that we're all caught...
Monday18th May 2020
News PlayStation Boss Didn't Know About Final Fantasy VII Remake When Square Enix Trolled the World
You jokers
We all remember where we were when Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII for PlayStation 4, don't we? No, that's not Final Fantasy VII Remake, that's the PC port of 1997's Final Fantasy VII. When speculation and hype were at their highest for the supposed remake project, Shinji Hashimoto took to the stage at PlayStation Experience 2014...
News PS5 Reveal Event a Moving Target, Will Be Significant
No one seems to know what's going on, to be honest
Update: Jeff Grubb has attracted a lot of attention these past few days, as rabid PlayStation fans await more information on the company’s next-gen console, which is officially due out later this year. Originally the Games Beat journalist had pegged a 4th June date on the event; now he reports...
News Mafia: Trilogy Listed as a Full Price Release on Australian PSN Store
Mafia III also out tomorrow
We know that Mafia II: Definitive Edition is launching tomorrow on PlayStation 4 thanks to a huge Microsoft store leak from last week, and it also looks like we'll be able to add Mafia III: Definitive Edition to that list too. The trilogy bundle has gone live on the Australian PlayStation Store, with both games listed as...
News Mafia III: Definitive Edition Doesn't Seem to Include Any Upgrades
Recycled trailer
As far as keeping a reveal under wraps goes, Mafia: Trilogy hasn't exactly done a good job. Nearly every possible asset has leaked before tomorrow's official announcement, including screenshots, key art, and even trailers. Now, we can give you a glimpse of Mafia III: Definitive Edition, but there's a good chance you actually already...
News Maneater Bites Back with Jaw-some PS4 Launch Trailer
Open wide
Amid all the anticipation for The Last of Us: Part II, Cyberpunk 2077, and Ghost of Tsushima, you could be forgiven for forgetting Tripwire Interactive’s upcoming ShaRkPG, Maneater. Fortunately, this toothy trailer should put the title back on your (sonar) radar, as it introduces the release’s fly-on-the-wall documentary-style...
News PlayStation Features Prominently in Sony's Purpose Puff Piece
To fill the world with emotion
Sony’s released a new commercial revealing its corporate purpose. The 90-second advertisement features an orchestral score and slow-motion footage of people interacting with the tech giant’s products. It concludes with the message: “Sony’s purpose is to fill the world with emotion, through the power of...
News Ghost of Tsushima Will Take Up At Least 50GB of Space on Your PS4
Minimum file size revealed
Ghost of Tsushima looks great for many reasons, but prime among them is that gorgeous open world. The island of Tsushima seems like a beautiful place to explore, and the feudal era setting should make it a compelling backdrop. Of course, open world games do have one downside -- they usually have a hefty file size, and it...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Won't Include Microtransactions at Launch
Cross-play possible
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 has to be classed as one of this year's best feel-good announcements, and better yet, you won't have to fork out any extra cash beyond the game's RRP of $39.99. That's because this is a budget-friendly release which won't feature any microtransactions at launch. In an interview with GameSpot,...
News UEFA Euro 2020 Will Still Kick Off in eFootball PES 2020
Despite tournament's postponement
Between the Olympics and UEFA Euro 2020, this was scheduled to be a big summer for sport. Coronavirus means those plans have been abandoned, however, but if you’re still looking to enjoy European football’s biggest spectacle – well, maybe you should consider picking up a copy of eFootball PES 2020 for...
News Bloodborne PC Rumours Are Weak, Wishful Right Now
Rubbish rumour gains traction
Bloodborne is coming to PC, according to one of the worst rumours of the year thus far. A widely shared Respawn First post cites a “leaker” from a “private group”, whose sources include “the gaming industry” and the “word’s most active gaming forum that is ”. The report has since been picked up by...
News 3D Platformer New Super Lucky's Tale Confirmed for PS4
Coming in July
Update: Playful Studios has now confirmed that New Super Lucky's Tale will be coming to PS4 in the future. We'll be sure to share more details as and when they become available. Original story: New Super Lucky's Tale appears to be coming to PlayStation 4 if a new streak of retailer listings are to be believed as spotted by Gema
News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Still the Bestselling PS4 Game in a Stagnant Top 10
Spot the difference
The physical UK games chart has very nearly come to a complete standstill. The latest sales positions are almost identical to last week's, with only one or two minor changes to the top 10. In terms of PlayStation 4 titles, it's Grand Theft Auto V that's doing the best, maintaining its spot in second place despite its age...
News Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay Is the Most Watched State of Play Yet
By some distance
Sony's still relatively new when it comes to this State of Play business. Its most recent broadcast, which focused entirely on Ghost of Tsushima, was only the company's fifth attempt at crafting an engaging livestream, but as far as we're concerned, it was the best
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reveal Is the Most Viewed Trailer in Ubisoft History
Over 100 million views
The "gameplay" trailer for Assassin's Creed Valhalla may have rubbed more than a few people the wrong way, but the title's initial cinematic reveal trailer has proven to be a gigantic success. The CG trailer, which debuted at the end of April, amassed more than 100 million views in ten days across a number of channels. And,...
Mini Review Thy Sword - Thou Shalt Enjoyeth This Roguelike
Live by thy sword
Roguelikes are dime a dozen on PlayStation Store, but Thy Sword appeals in spite of the genre’s ubiquity. This single-screen side-scroller sees you clearing out enemies in different locations to progress to different levels, many environments culminating in larger-than-life boss fights. There’s a casual mode which makes the...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Trailer Focuses on Free Friendships Update
Cute and cuddly
Mortal Kombat is obviously known for its blood and gore, but it's no stranger to some lighthearted levity either. Friendships have been included in various games in the franchise's past, and are an alternative to fatalities that swap out the carnage for cuteness. Mortal Kombat 11 is bringing them back in an impending content update,...
News Gamescom Opening Night Live to Take Place on 27th August
Save the date
Gamescom 2020 isn't taking place physically this year, but we at least have a big digital event to look forward to. Heading up the schedule for the convention's plans is Opening Night Live, a live broadcast produced by the man himself, Geoff Keighley. Responsible for lots of E3 content in the past as well as the Game Awards and this...
Sunday17th May 2020
News Ghost of Tsushima Will Kill You Quickly
Jin is vulnerable like his foes
Enemies drop relatively quickly in PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima, as evidenced by the title’s enormous gameplay demo during this week’s State of Play. Of course, that means that you’re just as vulnerable, so don’t expect to be feeling too comfortable during intense combat encounters, because one...
News Ubisoft Is Suing Google, Apple Over Rainbow Six Siege Mobile Clone
Tactical approach
Ubisoft certainly isn't happy about a mobile game called Area F2. The French publisher calls it a "near carbon copy" of its incredibly popular team-based shooter, Rainbow Six Siege. As such, the company's looking to sue Google and Apple for continuing to sell Area F2 on their digital storefronts, despite requests to remove it...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Soundtrack Won't Bring the Noise
But it's still a superman
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 will not include Anthrax and Public Enemy’s legendary duet Bring the Noise, as its one of five songs from the original two titles that Activision couldn’t secure for the remaster. Every other track, however – including Superman by Goldfinger and Blood Brothers by Papa Roach – will be...
Saturday16th May 2020
News PS5 Is Absolutely Phenomenal, According to Epic Games
Blows past architectures out of the water
It’s unclear whether Sony paid Epic Games to showcase Unreal Engine 5 on the PlayStation 5 this week, but one thing’s for sure: the company is smitten with the Japanese giant’s new console. Speaking as part of a livestream this week, boss Tim Sweeney described the next-gen system as “absolutely...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Crash Bandicoot?
Use your Cortex
If you're a PlayStation fan, there's a good chance you also love Crash Bandicoot. Gaming's most famous marsupial was an early icon for Sony's hardware, pioneering 3D movement and high quality visuals -- but more than that, everyone just loved that goofy grin. The wacky character has endured over the years, and he even made a...
Rumour Sony's Annual Days of Play Promotion Scheduled to Return 25th May
Wallet busters
Sony first launched Days of Play as a celebration to coincide with E3, but seeing as it doesn’t even attend the annual convention anymore, it’s transformed into more of a summer promotion for the platform holder. It’s been historically successful, too, driving huge hardware and software sales. And it all looks set to return on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 324
Forever alone
One response! Just one person replied to this week’s WAYP – the muppet who pens it every week. Alas, these comments sections have been huge in lockdown, so please make up for the lack of staff input below. It’s appreciated! Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m more than halfway through Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s main story, although...
News Multiplayer Game Flea Madness Makes Leap to PS5
To flea or not to flea
Flea Madness, a “maddening multiplayer melee” game, will be making the leap to PlayStation 5 in 2021. The title – which is currently hosting a free pre-alpha weekend on PC – sees you “join a team of alien fleas” and “hunt, eat, and squash your friends and frenemies in team play – or Flea for All, where there...
Interview Hacking and Yacking About Darksiders Genesis with Composer Gareth Coker
Angels & demons
Up next in our ongoing series of composer interviews, composer Gareth Coker stops to chat with us about one of his newest projects, the score for the latest Darksiders title, Genesis. We talk about getting the tone of the game just right while doing something new, how demonic dubstep found its way into the series, and what on earth a...
Friday15th May 2020
News Gap Squeezing in PS5's Unreal Engine 5 Demo Was Not a Disguised Loading Screen, Says Epic
Phew
The recent Unreal Engine 5 demo has certainly left an impression. Running on a PlayStation 5, it was all real-time footage, captured while someone actually played through the thing. It was pretty much our first in-depth look at what Sony's next-gen console is capable of, and it was gorgeous. But many have been quick to point out a potential...
Poll How Will You Play Ghost of Tsushima?
Samurai Cinema? Japanese voices?
Ghost of Tsushima has finally emerged from the shadows with an impressive gameplay blowout. We got 18 minutes of footage to trawl through thanks to Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, and simply put, we can't wait to play it. But how will we actually play Ghost of Tsushima? For those who don't know, the game...
News LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game Is Currently Free for Everyone on PS4
Update: Available in all regions
Update: TT Games has officially confirmed that LEGO Ninjago is going for free on PS4. In a tweet, the developer has said the game will be available to all from now until 21st May, giving you just under a week to redeem your free copy. Also, all regions now have access to the game for free. Get it downloaded!...
Interview The Story Behind Sony's Amazing 21-Second Viral Video on Used Games
The "big, dumb idea" of Adam Boyes
Sony's E3 2013 press conference lives long in the memory for a number of reasons. It was where Jack Tretton announced that the PlayStation 4 would undercut the Xbox One by $100 at launch. Final Fantasy Versus XIII was reintroduced as Final Fantasy XV, followed up by the reveal of Kingdom Hearts III. And exclusives...
News Of Course Someone Has Remade Part of the Unreal Engine 5 Demo in Dreams
Dreaming of next-gen
We were all pretty blown away by Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 demo earlier in the week. The level of detail and lighting are pure insanity, and it's all running on a PlayStation 5. While we probably won't ever get to play this gameplay demo ourselves, we can at least rely on the Dreams community to take inspiration. One...
Reaction State of Play's Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive Feels Like the Future of the Format
An entertaining and informative broadcast
Sony’s State of Play livestreams have largely divided opinion over the past year – well, up until yesterday. Whatever your thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima – and, according to our poll, the vast majority of you plan to buy it – last night’s 18-minute broadcast was excellently executed, with a deep...
News Nioh 2 Update Adds Photo Mode and New Missions, First DLC Detailed
The Tengu's Disciple
The wonderful Nioh 2 may have gotten lost amongst all the hullabaloo of March and April 2020's PlayStation 4 releases, so this is the perfect opportunity to remind you that it's still very much worth checking out. Garnering an 8/10 in the Push Square review, the game is about to get even better with a number of new updates that...
News Resident Evil Resistance Adds Playable Nemesis with Latest Update
Wield the rocket launcher
Resident Evil 3 might have been far too short of an experience, but at least the multiplayer pack-in named Resident Evil Resistance could have you coming back for more. The 4v1 online mode features many classic monsters from the franchise's past, and now you can add Nemesis itself to the list. Starting today, you can play...
News Ruin Family Holidays in Hotel R'n'R, Coming to PSVR on 28th May
Butlins would be proud
We all know the feeling. You're coming to the end of a two-week holiday with your family which you're sure only ever needed to last seven days and you're bored stiff. What do you do to pass the time? Read a book by the pool? Visit the beach for the third time? No, of course not. You trash the hotel you're staying in and...
News There's a New The Smurfs Game in Development
Feeling blue
What’s the deal with The Smurfs these days? Are the little blue dudes still popular, or did that evaporate after Sony’s dodgy animated movies? We’re not sure, but Microids is banking on the franchise, announcing a new 3D adventure developed by Asterix & Obelix developer OSome Studio. We’re not sure this press release could...
News Gorgeous PS4 Fighter Guilty Gear Strive Delayed Into 2021
Coronavirus strikes again
Guilty Gear Strive, the upcoming fighter from Arc System Works, has been delayed. The studio recently put out a statement from producer Takeshi Yamanaka. The game, which is famed for its amazing visual style, was originally scheduled for late 2020. The team has made the decision to push back the release to "early 2021"...
Thursday14th May 2020
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has the Most Character Customisation in the Series
Hair, beards, tattoos, war paint, and more
While you won't be able to sculpt protagonist Eivor's face in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, you do have quite a lot of control over his or her appearance. At least, when compared to the main characters of previous Assassin's Creed games. We already knew that you'll be able to get tattoos and apply war paint...
Random Gravity Rush's Raven Swoops into Nintendo Switch Trailer
We must stop meeting like this
We’ll say it so you don’t have to bother typing it in the comments: Nintendo’s doing more to promote Gravity Rush than Sony. That was funny, wasn’t it? In truth, this trailer isn’t actually made by Nintendo, but a small company who’s taken its Switch exclusive painting app Colors Live to Kickstarter...
Preview Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Gameplay Blowout Reveals Combat, Exploration, Customisation, and More
Full breakdown of 18 minutes footage
As promised, Sony delivered 18 minutes of Ghost of Tsushima gameplay via the latest State of Play broadcast. If you missed it, or you just want to watch it all over again, we've embedded the full video above. It covers exploration, combat, character customisation, photo mode, and more. All in all, it's looking...
Mini Review Ticket to Ride - A Basic But Fun Version of a Classic Board Game
Who is John Galt?
If you’re thinking to yourself, “Wait a minute, didn’t this come out years ago?” you would be correct. But given the pandemic and the fact we never actually reviewed it, now seems like the perfect time to draw some attention to Days of Wonder’s digital version of the renowned board game, Ticket to Ride. While the...
Guide When Is the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play?
Dates and times for next State of Play
Get ready: we're on the brink of a full blowout on Ghost of Tsushima. Sucker Punch's upcoming samurai actioner has been pretty elusive so far, with Sony only showing a couple of trailers. Now, though, we're being treated to a State of Play broadcast dedicated to the game. But when is it, exactly? What should we...
News Skull & Bones Practically Walks the Plank as Game Skips Next Fiscal Year
It's probably dead
Skull & Bones was announced at Ubisoft's E3 2017 press conference and we have seen absolutely nothing of the game for nearly two years. Will it come out at some point in the future? Probably not, and you won't be seeing it around the launch of the PlayStation 5 either. That's because the French publisher has just confirmed its...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying Ghost of Tsushima?
Did State of Play convince you?
Sony has just wrapped up its deep dive into PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima in the latest State of Play livestream. The near 20-minute showcase focused on combat, exploration, and how we'll be getting about the open world. This was our first proper look at gameplay outside of a few glimpses during cinematic...
Round Up The Wonderful 101 Remastered Reviews Are Very Divisive
Wonderful Ones
The digital release of The Wonderful 101 Remastered is quickly approaching, and that means that it's time for reviews to hit. This is the first time PlatinumGames' weird but fascinating title has come to a PlayStation console, after originally releasing on the Nintendo Wii U. And, well, thoughts and opinions are still all over the...
Review Super Mega Baseball 3 - A Golden Era for Virtual Baseball Continues
Deserving of the superlatives
Don’t pay too much mind to the freakish aesthetics of Super Mega Baseball 3’s fictional stars: this cartoony sports sequel has all the trappings of a true simulation, but it’s all packed up in an alarmingly accessible wrapper. It means that practically anyone can step up to the plate and knock out a Home Run or...
Feel the tension
If you want to play Ghost of Tsushima like it's your favourite Kurosawa movie, then you're in luck. Developer Sucker Punch has detailed a 'Samurai Cinema' mode that you can enable at any time. It places a black and white filter over the game, while also adding film grain and additional wind effects to create the kind of atmosphere...
News Dreams Patch 2.11 Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Here's all the patch notes
Dreams has just received yet another update, taking the PlayStation 4 exclusive to version 2.11. Media Molecule's latest is an ongoing and evolving project, so it seems we can expect pretty regular patches as the developer refines the experience. So, what does this latest upgrade bring to the table? We've got all the...
News New The Last of Us 2 Video Is All About the Story
No spoilers, though
The marketing machine is kicking into gear for The Last of Us: Part II. We recently were treated to a new trailer, but Sony isn't stopping there. It's announced a video series named Inside The Last of Us: Part II, and the first entry is embedded above for your viewing pleasure. This video takes a spoiler-free look at the game's...
Live Watch the Ghost of Tsushima State of Play Right Here
Sucker punch
Sony’s resurrecting its State of Play format for a special Ghost of Tsushima broadcast, and you can watch the whole thing live right here. The livestream is set to get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST, and you’ll find the video feed alongside live commentary and live chat on this page. We’d love it if you joined us...
News Fallout 76 Is Free to Play on PS4 This Weekend
Atomic
If the ongoing coronavirus pandemic isn’t apocalyptic enough for you, then you may appreciate the dilapidated backdrop of Fallout 76, which is free to play on the PlayStation 4 this weekend. Starting from 12PM EDT today (14th May) through 12PM EDT on 18th May, you’ll be able to test out the base game in its entirety, as well as its new...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Tees Off 21st August on PS4, Features 15 Licensed Courses
Justin Thomas is inaugural cover star
As promised, 2K Sports has pulled back the curtain on PGA Tour 2K21, the studio’s upcoming golf simulation game. Due out 21st August on PlayStation 4, the release will build upon HB Studios’ previous effort The Golf Club 2019, bringing back the course creator and online societies that already proved popular...
News Bethesda Remains Committed to Fallout 76 with New Roadmap
Through until 2021
No matter what you think of Fallout 76, you've got to give Bethesda props for sticking with the fully online experience beyond its disaster of a launch. Its fanbase has reacted positively to the recent Wastelanders update, and there's even more for those still playing the game to look forward to. A new content roadmap outlines...
News Colourful Anime Action RPG Zengeon Announced for PS4
Arriving this year
Publisher PQube has announced that Zengeon, a colourful action-based dungeon crawler, is "coming soon" to PlayStation 4. The title offers up six distinct playable characters, randomised loot in the form of power-ups, and support for up to four players online. It's also a 'roguelite', with the game promising that each and every run...
News There Isn't a Single Titanfall Game 'Currently in Development'
2019 project likely scrapped
Last February, developer Respawn Entertainment teased that it had a "new twist" on Titanfall in the works with a release date of that same year. That quite clearly never happened and it doesn't look like that project will ever actually see the light of day. In a new interview with IGN, the studio has said that "there's...
News RIDE 4 Is the Latest Motorbike Sim from Milestone, Arrives on PS4 This October
Ride or die
MotoGP 20 just released last month on PlayStation 4, but developer Milestone ain't finished yet. In addition to the officially licensed racing series, the company has been producing the RIDE series, an attempt at a two-wheeled Gran Turismo. RIDE 4 is the latest entry, just unveiled with the above trailer, and it's not looking too shabby...
News Little Town Hero Details Its Combat System Ahead of PS4 Release
Woah
Little Town Hero is coming to PlayStation 4 next month, which means it's time to learn more about the former Nintendo Switch exclusive. In a new trailer, developer Game Freak has detailed the game's combat system with a three-minute deep dive. You can check it out above. You'll be battling monsters in Little Town Hero through the use of Ideas...
News Latest SpongeBob Rehydrated PS4 Trailer Is All About Boss Fights
This is one stubborn robot
PlayStation 4 has introduced us to many new franchises and worlds, but it's also given us plenty of trips down memory lane. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is the latest in a long line of remakes, bringing back the cult hit PS2 platformer. It's just weeks away from release, and THQ Nordic is...
Wednesday13th May 2020
News PS5 Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay Demo Finally Shows Us What Next-Gen Games Look Like
Next-gen is here
Today's big reveal is actually the unveiling of Unreal Engine 5 from Epic Games. The above video gives us our first real, in-depth look at what the PlayStation 5 is capable of, as the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo is running in real-time on Sony's next-generation console. The demo is called 'Lumen in the Land of Nanite', and needless...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Appears to Launch on PS4 Next Week
Lots of screenshots
Update: Here's a first look at Mafia II: Definitive Edition, courtesy of a leaked trailer shared on Twitter. Original Story: Well, the Mafia Trilogy was teased just a few hours ago with the confirmation of a full reveal coming next week. However, the Mi
Deal NBA 2K20 Is a Slam Dunk at £3.99 on PS Store
The last dance
Looking for a top-notch sports game to keep you occupied during lockdown? NBA 2K20 is a snip at just £3.99 on the European PlayStation Store right now. The series may have its issues with microtransactions, but for less than an Uber ride you’ll get a full-length story campaign, a robust Franchise mode, and the best playin’...
News PS5 Will Drive the Future of PC, Sony's System Is Remarkably Balanced
Epic Games boss chimes in
Epic Games just showcased the first real-time gameplay footage of PlayStation 5, and it looks extraordinary. While the company’s upcoming Unreal Engine 5 will naturally be compatible with multiple formats – including, of course, PlayStation 4 – the firm has been really talking up the design of Sony’s next-gen...
News Sony Unphased by Aggressive Xbox Series X Marketing, CFO Says Proof Will Be in PS5 Sales
The battle begins
Over the last few months, it's become abundantly clear that Microsoft is trying its best to make a big comeback with the Xbox Series X. With the next-gen console set to go head to head with the PlayStation 5 in holiday 2020, the team in green has been talkative to say the least -- while Sony has largely remained silent on its...
News PlayStation Store Extended Play Sale Offers Discounts on PS4 Games and DLC
Keep it going
The latest PlayStation Store sale is upon us. Starting today on both the European and North American stores, Sony is bringing us the Extended Play offer, which focuses on DLC, season passes, and PS4 games bundled with goodies. As you might expect, there's lots of stuff included. The games in this sale all offer something extra;...
Review Huntdown - A Glorious Homage to 80s Action Movies
Remember when I said I'd kill you last? I lied
The future sucks, doesn't it? There's always something. Either we're enslaved by robotic overlords, starving because we ran out of natural resources, or we just blow ourselves up with weapons of mass destruction. We've all seen the movies. Even if by some small chance the human race isn't eradicated by...
News PS4 Console Sales Surpass 110 Million with 41.5 Million PS Plus Subscribers
That's a lot of moolah
As part of its financial results for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2020, Sony has provided another sales update for its PlayStation 4 console. The platform has now sold through 110.4 million units in total, up from the 106 million it reported earlier this year at CES 2020. Joining those stats is the number of PlayStation...
News Tony Hawk PS4 Remake Pre-Order Bonuses and Retail Editions Detailed
All the ways to buy Pro Skater 1 + 2
If you're as pumped as we are about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 coming back on PlayStation 4, you're probably ready to hit that pre-order button. Activision is giving the PS1 skateboarding classics the same remake treatment it gave to Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, and it's looking great so far. Of course, the...
News Free FIFA 20 Added to PS4's EA Access Vault
No neutral venues needed
Real-world football may be on hiatus in most parts of the world, but FIFA 20 is about to get a jolt of life as it’s been added to the EA Access Vault. This means that existing subscribers to the PlayStation 4 service can download and play the soccer sim without spending a penny, which is great news for those enduring...
Gallery Tony Hawk PS4 Comparison Shots Show Enormous Leap in Visuals
20 years later
It goes without saying that a full PlayStation 4 remake is going to look infinitely better than a 20-year-old PS1 title. Still, it's fun to see the difference, isn't it? The latest series to get the remake treatment is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which follows Activision's other retro revivals. The original game released in 1999,...
News Mafia Trilogy Announcement Teased for Next Week
I kill for my family
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition will launch on 19th May and Mafia: Definitive Edition is a full remake, due out on 28th August. Original Story: After teasing an announcement over the past couple of days, publisher 2K has officially confirmed that M
News UK Bank NatWest Has Released a PS4 Game to Help Kids Understand Money
Island Saver
Here's something you don't see every day. UK bank NatWest has released a PlayStation 4 game for free that aims to help children better understand the concept of money, savings accounts, tax, and foreign exchange. It's called Island Saver and it's available right now on the PlayStation Store. The store listing is as follows: A group...
News PS5 Release Date of Holiday 2020 Unaffected by COVID-19, Claims Sony
It's still on course
Despite bringing the world to a complete standstill, Sony has today reiterated that the launch of the PlayStation 5 has not been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Revealed in the Japanese giant's latest financial results for the fiscal year ending 31st March 2020, it states that PS5 is still on course to release this holiday...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Shares Image of Idyllic English Settlement
Countryside scene
The settlement you'll be coming back to time and time again forms an important part of the experience in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Situated in England, the game's creative director has given us a quick glimpse of what to expect when we get our hands on the cross-gen PlayStation 5 title later this year. Ashraf Ismail states that...
News Square Enix Supposedly Ditching Plans for Digital E3-Esque Event
Individual game reveals incoming
Unlike EA and Ubisoft, with EA Play 2020 and Ubisoft Forward respectively, it sounds like Square Enix won't be holding its own digital showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. According to journalist Takashi Mochizuki, the
News Fortnite Is a PS5 Launch Game, Will Switch to Unreal Engine 5 Next Year
The battle goes on
Epic Games has just announced the existence of Unreal Engine 5, the next big leap in its gaming technology. If you've yet to see the PlayStation 5 gameplay demo, we suggest you do so -- it looks stunning. However, an offshoot of this news relates back to Epic's super-popular battle royale shooter, Fortnite. Amid all the info...
News Games Industry Will Feel Real Impact of Coronavirus Next Year
Expect a next-gen software drought
The gaming industry is booming right now, as coronavirus is providing people with more opportunity to play than ever before. However, while the immediate slate of upcoming software seems largely unaffected, it’s next year where we’ll see the affects of the global pandemic. That’s according to Xbox boss Phil...
News Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath's Gory Gameplay Trailer Shows Off New Characters
Sheeva, Fujin, and RoboCop gameplay
In case you missed the memo, Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a substantial expansion later this month named Aftermath. In addition to delving deeper into the storyline with this DLC, it's bringing three new playable characters to the fore. Sheeva and Fujin are returning fighters from previous entries, while guest...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest Special Showcase Right Here
What will it be?
Following hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Geoff Keighley is back today with another broadcast. The latest event in his Summer Game Fest is labelled a Special Showcase, but almost no further details have been shared. We know there will be an interview of some kind, and that it'll last...
News Get a Second Chance at Life with Skully, Coming to PS4 This August
Claymation
We love all the weird and wonderful indie games that have hit PlayStation 4 over the years here at Push Square, and Skully might be another one to add to the list. From the team behind Maize, Finish Line Games has today debuted its latest title. It's coming to PS4 later this year on 4th August and stars a skull which has been given a...
Tuesday12th May 2020
News Sony Breaks Silence with PlayStation Studios Reveal
PlayStation Studios presents
Sony has revealed a new branding for its exclusive games lineup, which will launch alongside the PlayStation 5. All exclusive games will now be branded under the 'PlayStation Studios' umbrella, which sounds rather slick and snappy. PlayStation Studios even has its own opening animation, which will play whenever you boot...
News Don't Expect Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Run at 60 Frames-Per-Second on PS5
Ubisoft guaranteeing 30 frames-per-second for now
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a cross-gen title, scheduled to release on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later this year. But does that mean that the next-gen version will run at 60 frames-per-second if its current-gen counterpart is targeting 30 frames-per-second? Microsoft’s official website...
Poll Are You Noticing PS4 Loading Times More Since PS5's Reveal?
Sit tight
Sony’s hoping to practically eliminate loading times with the PlayStation 5’s super-fast SSD hard drive, but has all the talk of next-gen efficiency prompted you to pay more attention to PlayStation 4 delays? This author’s been catching up on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in the wake of Ubisoft’s recent Valhalla reveal, and whi
News Divinity: Original Sin, Baldurs Gate 3 Reveals Planned for Guerrilla Collective Event
Console content?
Larian Studios has made a name for itself in the console space over the past generation with Divinity: Original Sin and its excellent sequel, and the developer looks to be in pole position to replicate that success with Baldurs Gate 3. That's only confirmed to be releasing on PC and Google Stadia at the time of writing, although...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remakes Confirmed for PS4, Launches This September
Full remakes inbound
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 are skating back onto PlayStation 4 for their glorious return. Following a curious leak just moments before the official announcement, Activision has confirmed the original two games are being given the remake treatment on PS4. You can check out the first trailer above -- it looks great. The...
News Your First Look at Tony Hawk Remake PS4 Gameplay Comes Courtesy of Jack Black
What's jablins, jables
Well, here's a twist we didn't see coming. Jack Black, over on his popular YouTube channel Jablinski Games, has secured the first glimpse at gameplay of the newly announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. More than that, he's joined by the birdman himself. A couple of minutes into the above video, the Hollywood actor / musician...
News Summer Game Fest 'Special Showcase Event' Announced for Wednesday
Showtime
Bloody hell, it's getting harder to keep track of all these digital events and showings isn't it? Fortunately for you, we'll soon have a way to keep track of everything right here on Push Square in the near future -- but all you need to know right now is that there'll be a 'Special Showcase Event' happening this Wednesday (that's the 13th...
News Tony Hawk Remakes Include All the Old Modes, Including Create-a-Park and Split-Screen
Everything old is new again
We've just had the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, bringing the first two games to PlayStation 4. Vicarious Visions is back on remake duties, and judging by the debut trailer, it's looking fantastic. More details have emerged, of course, and it sounds like this will be a comprehensive return. In addition to...
News State of Play Livestream Announced for This Thursday, Ghost of Tsushima Deep Dive
Extended gameplay look
Sony loves to surprise its fanbase, and it has just gone and done it again. The Japanese giant has just announced a new State of Play livestream focused entirely on upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima. It takes place this Thursday at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST. Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sid Shuman describes...
Video 10 PS5 Games We'd Absolutely Love to See
Wishful thinking
It's funny to think we're just months away from PlayStation 5. Seven years after PS4 came into our lives, next-gen is on the approach, arriving this holiday. We already know some of the titles heading to PS5, but what are some games we're hoping to see emerge on the new platform? That's just the subject of our latest video. Join...
News PS5 Release Date Listed for October 2020, But Sony Says It's an Error
Just five months away
Update: Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu contacted Sony about the PlayStation 5's planned October 2020 release date mentioned in a job listing, and the manufacturer stated that it's an error. "It was due to a mistake in the recruitment site, not content that was written by our company," a spokesperson said. As it stands, the...
News PlayStation Studios Branding to Adorn PS5 Box Art, Game Trailers, and More
A cohesive message
Sony has just unveiled PlayStation Studios, the new branding it will affix to all its first party games going forward. Launching alongside PS5 at the end of this year, the new ident is purpose built to mark all the output of SIE's Worldwide Studios as a way of unifying the platform holder's software. You'd best get used to it, as...
News Capcom Plans to Release Multiple 'Major' Games Before April 2021
Fiscal year reveals
Capcom has been going from strength to strength across the PlayStation 4 generation, boasting record sales with Monster Hunter: World and revitalising the Resident Evil franchise with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil 2. It's a feel-good story, and it doesn't look like the Japanese publisher has any plans to stop the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Hidden Blade Brings Back Instant Stealth Kills
With the right timing
We think Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Odyssey are both fantastic open world games, but their heavy focus on role-playing systems and mechanics often leaves them feeling very different from how older Assassin's Creed games used to play. One key example of how the series has changed can be found in how Origins...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Delays PS4 Podracing Yet Again
This isn't podracing
Today should have been the day that PlayStation 4 players could get one over Sebulba and pip him to first place again in Star Wars Episode I: Racer. The port of the classic podracer was scheduled to launch today, but publisher Aspyr Media has had to delay the title one more time due to its struggle with working from home during...
Random Sony's PlayStation Studios Ident Actually Debuted Years Ago
Looks familiar
Sony’s created a new logo and ident to brand its first-party titles under the PlayStation Studios umbrella. The intro video in particular has become a source of much discussion, as many have pointed out its similarities to an Xbox ident introduced last year. But did you know that the Japanese giant actually introduced an alarmingly...
Preview Remothered: Broken Porcelain Is a Bigger, Bolder, and Better Sequel
Jennifer, I'm home
Remothered: Broken Porcelain is what every sequel should aspire to be. Instead of resting on its laurels and trying to repeat the success of Remothered: Tormented Fathers, developer Stormind Games along with Darril Arts have put together an experience which feels like a genuine step forward. Sure, it's still not going to convince...
Random Skate 4 Trends on Twitter After Tony Hawk Remake Reveal
Where is it EA?
A certain group of people on the internet really, really want Skate 4 to become a reality and boy do they want you to know about it. The unannounced project trended yet again on Twitter earlier today following the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PlayStation 4 with memes, jokes, and a vocal outcry questioning why EA...
News PlayStation Studios Animation Can Be Tailored to Certain Franchises
Nostalgic hit
Sony has just unveiled the new branding that all of its first-party studios will fall under when the PlayStation 5 rolls around later this year. PlayStation Studios is the name, with a new animation that will play after booting up all of its games. It features classic PlayStation characters such as Kratos, Nathan Drake, and Aloy, but...
News Trails of Cold Steel IV Stirs Some Emotion with New Story Trailer
Smile like you Rean it
Trails of Cold Steel IV has a new story trailer, and those already invested in the series will know the significance of this final chapter in the Erebonian arc. With the previous game ending on a total cliffhanger, the trailer sets the stage for what should be an engrossing Class VII adventure. We've said it once and we'll...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Suits Up on 3rd July for PSVR
Back on track
Coronavirus couldn’t keep Tony Stark contained for long, as Sony has attached a 3rd July release date to PlayStation VR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR. The title was originally due out this week but was pushed back due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The company is now confident
News Predator: Hunting Grounds Brings Back Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch in New DLC
More content coming
Predator: Hunting Grounds isn't a very good game, but at least developer Illfonic is tackling its DLC in the right way. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch will be returning to the franchise as a new playable character on 26th May alongside a set of collectible tapes voiced by the man himself. They piece together what the solider has...
News F1 2020 Gameplay Trailer Takes the Chequered Flag
Speedy Vettel
Codemasters is still planning on putting out F1 2020 later this year despite the real-life season it replicates not actually getting underway just yet. We have the coronavirus pandemic to thank for that, but at least you can still help Sebastian Vettel lift the championship trophy in a game before he leaves Ferrari. Better yet, we now...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Enlists 'Vikings' TV Show Composer
Alongside series veterans
The Assassin's Creed series has a long history of great soundtracks, and it's starting to sound like Assassin's Creed Valhalla will offer another excellent score. Spotted on Ubisoft's German website -- the same page that told us about the Beowulf DLC quest -- Norwegian musician Einar Selvik is listed as one of the game's...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest Sunrise Game Announcement Right Here
What will it be?
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest marches on, and the latest broadcast is Sunrise #1, a surprise game announcement. It's scheduled to go live 30 minutes after this article is published -- that is to say, 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST. What the heck could this announcement be, then? Well, we're not really sure. We do know what it...
Monday11th May 2020
News PS Store Suspended Indefinitely in China for Supposed Security Upgrades
No roadmap for return
Update: Sony has declined to comment on whether backdoor hacks, allowing Chinese players to access and download content not currently licensed for release in the region, have played a part in the PlayStation Store's closure in the country. According to Reuters, "some vendors were offering to crack the restrictions on the...
News Mafia II: Definitive Edition Looking Likely After Multiple Ratings
The plot thickens
Update: Mafia II: Definitive Edition has also been rated for release in Brazil, as spotted by Gematsu. This is all in addition to
News Recent Cyberpunk 2077 News 'Just a Tip of an Iceberg'
Much more to come, dev teases
Last week, the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account announced something called 'Night City Wire', which is happening on the 11th June. Supposedly, it's an online event (probably a stream of some kind) that's going to provide us with a deep dive into the game. In other words, we could be getting an in-depth look at...
News UK Sales Charts: Final Fantasy VII Remake Leaves the Top 10 as GTA V Gains Ground
Still got it
The world has ground to a halt, and so too has the physical UK games chart. There's sadly not much to report this week, as new releases have dried up and we're left with the usual suspects. In fact, a game that's been in the top 10 nearly every week for many years, Grand Theft Auto V, is very nearly back at the very top. It's in second...
Random Incredible PlayStation Cartoon Goes Viral on Social Media for Second Time
Plash Speed
Enable closed captions in the above video for English subtitles. We hadn't seen this brilliant PlayStation ad until today, but we can see why it's blown up across social media. The South Korean cartoon was originally released on YouTube in June 2019 by an incredibly popular animation channel called 장삐쭈. The video really took off...
Soapbox PS5 Will Be Sold on the Strength of Its Sequels
And that's a good thing
This industry craves new intellectual property at every opportunity, but I believe the PlayStation 5 will be sold on the strength of its sequels. Sony has been excellent at re-imagining its roster of franchises every generation: Naughty Dog famously ditched Jak & Daxter in favour of Uncharted; Sucker Punch moved away from...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC Mission Will Feature the Famous Beowulf Legend
Epic
Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be dipping into the realm of myths and legends with one of its DLC story missions, it seems. The game's product page on Ubisoft's German website mentions that 'The Legend of Beowulf' will be included in the season pass. Beowulf started life as an epic poem written in Old English, and it's been retold countless...
News The Elder Scrolls 6 News and Details Are Still Years Away
It's after Starfield
We've always known that The Elder Scrolls VI is a game we won't be seeing for a very long time, but that still hasn't stopped fans from pestering Bethesda's Pete Hines about it. The next instalment in the huge RPG franchise releases after the publisher's new IP, Starfield, meaning that news and details surrounding that sixth...
News Mafia Social Media Continues to Tease Amid New Game, Remaster Rumours
Strictly business
Update: Some had suggested that yesterday's Twitter post from the official Mafia account was connected to Mother's day. However, a new message suggests that some kind of promotional campaign is underway. A new message maintains the one word theme: "Power." Seems like something is happening, presumably this week. Original...
News Tomorrow's Summer Game Fest Reveal Is a 'Cool and Fun' Title, Says Geoff Keighley
But it's not Batman
As you might be aware, we're being treated to a new game announcement tomorrow. As revealed on the schedule for Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, a new title will be revealed on 12th May. We're on the brink of a new generation of console hardware, which naturally means there are all sorts of rumoured games floating about at the...
News Geoff Keighley Hypes Up Incoming Next-Gen Game Reveals Following Xbox Criticism
Bring it on
Geoff Keighley, also known in the Push Square office as the Master of Hype, is confident that future next-gen game reveals are going to meet expectations. In response to an IGN article that suggests lowering your expectations ahead of imminent announcements, Keighley writes on Twitter: "This article will likely not age well." Them's...
News Gravity Well Is a New AAA Studio From Former Titanfall Developers
The team is anti-crunch
We're on the brink of a new console generation, which means alongside renewed optimism and excitement, more and more people are trying to break into the industry than ever before. Gravity Well is a perfect example of that, a brand new developer set up by members of the industry who have worked on the likes of Titanfall 2,...
News Dreams Player Blows Us Away Once Again with Amazing Wind Field Video
A storm is coming
Some people playing Dreams are getting seriously good. While part of the beauty of Media Molecule's PlayStation 4 title is the sheer breadth and variety of user-made stuff, the creations that capture the attention most often are the ones pushing visuals the hardest. BADROBO82 is one such creator who has made a name for themselves...
News Call of the Sea Publisher Raw Fury Has 'No Further Information' on PS5 Release
Just Xbox and PC
Following the recent Inside Xbox broadcast, which introduced us to several third party next-gen games, we reached out to some of the teams about the status of any PlayStation 5 versions. There was some ambiguity as to which of the titles shown will be exclusive to Xbox and which are coming to Sony's console too. One game we were...
News Civilization VI Reveals Content Roadmap, New PS4 Season Pass
Ongoing support into 2021
2K Games has big plans for Civilization VI on the PlayStation 4 through into 2021 and beyond, and it all starts with a fresh Season Pass named the New Frontier Pass. For a somewhat hefty £32.99/$39.99, the one-time purchase will gradually unlock access to eight new civilizations, nine leaders, six game modes, and much...
News Ubisoft Forward Takes Place This July, Digital Event with Reveals and News
Expect next-gen games
Publishers are finally starting to reveal their plans for replacements to E3 2020, and French publisher Ubisoft is the next to share its hand with the world. Ubisoft Forward is an entirely digital showcase event taking place on 12th July that promises "exclusive game news, reveals and more". So, what can we expect Ubisoft to...
News Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Is the Jolt of Cute Your Monday Needs
Bob job
It’s a pretty bleak Monday morning wherever you are in the world, with global pandemics and whatnot dominating the headlines. Take a moment to cheer yourself up with this Bubble Bobble 4 Friends trailer, then, which promises a “greatly expanded” version of Taito’s co-op platformer this winter on the PlayStation 4. The game – which...
Feature The Best Playstation Music of April 2020
A return to Midgar, and also some other places
Well, that’s another month done and dusted, yeah? We had at least one absolutely massive release, quite a few years in the making. We are, of course, talking about Construction Simulator 3. Oh, and there was some game from Square Enix, that just a handful of people have been talking about. Final...
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Is Another Bizarre Blast From the Past, Coming to PSVR Tomorrow
Back to the past
Pixel Ripped 1989 is definitely one of PlayStation VR's weirder experiences and its sequel, Pixel Ripped 1995, looks set to continue that lineage. Out on PSVR tomorrow, this trip back to the 90s is apparently as grounded as it can be with rip-offs of gaming, TV, and movie classics. Bárbara Framil, narrative designer and writer at...
News June's Guerrilla Collective Event Will Be Packed Full of Indie Game News
Hosted by Greg Miller
Were you already feeling slightly overwhelmed by the number of individual events, livestreams, and digital showcases planned for the next couple of months? Don't worry, you're not alone, but at least the Guerrilla Collective will focus on the indie scene rather than the long list of upcoming AAA titles. This is a series of live...
Saturday9th May 2020
Quiz Can You Name the PS4 Game from Just the Box Art?
What's in a name
There are a lot of games on PlayStation 4, but how closely do you pay attention to the cover art? Take the game's title away, and many PS4 games have pretty similar artwork adorning the box. We've gathered 10 PS4 games, blocked the names, and popped them in a quiz to see how well you know your box art. Can you correctly identify...
News PS5's Price Could Be Undercut by Xbox Series X, Analysts Suggest
Sticky situation
Speaking as part of a live episode of Geoff Keighley's Bonus Round this week, Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter suggested that Microsoft may undercut the price of the PlayStation 5 this holiday. According to the industry analyst, he thinks Sony will charge $500 for its next-gen console, giving its Redmond competitor the...
Random Mark Cerny's PS5 Tech Talk Has Been Turned Into a Relaxing ASMR Video
Yes, really
We all know that PlayStation 5's lead system architect, Mark Cerny, has the most soothing voice in the games industry. He always speaks in a relaxed tone, as though he's reading us all a bedtime story. It's never not a pleasure to listen to the man talk, even when it's about next-gen mumbo jumbo. Why not take advantage of his smooth...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 323
Bank holiday
We’re midway into a Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK, and the weather has been beautiful so far. Of course, we haven’t had too much time to stare at the sun, as we’ve been indoors with the curtains closed. How about you? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the...
News Madcap Multiplayer PS4 Title Fall Guys Looks Colourful and Chaotic in New Trailer
Mean beans
We've not seen much of Fall Guys for quite a while, so it's nice to have this new trailer from publisher Devolver Digital. The game, which is sort of like a mix between Takeshi's Castle and Gang Beasts, pits dozens of online players against each other in a series of elimination rounds with a wide variety of rules. You might need to choose...
Friday8th May 2020
News Days Gone Expert Clears Entire Horde without Firing a Single Shot
Horde my drink
The best thing about PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone is that it allows you to play in a multitude of different ways. If you want to approach a situation in stealth then that’s perfectly viable; alternatively, you can equip yourself with as many firearms as possible, and go guns blazing like an 80s action hero. In this video, one...
News Scarlet Nexus Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Anime goes next-gen
Announced for the Xbox Series X yesterday at Inside Xbox's third-party gameplay reveal, it was unclear whether or not Bandai Namco's Scarlet Nexus was exclusive to the next-gen platform. Thankfully, it has now been confirmed that the anime-style title will also be coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Business Wire of all...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Sequel Targeting 'Industry-Benchmark Graphics' on PS5
Don't doubt it
As far as we’re concerned, The Last of Us: Part II looks better than any of the next-gen games announced thus far. And while great graphics don’t always make for a great experience, they’re unquestionably one of the biggest selling-points of new systems. It may be down to Guerrilla Games to showcase exactly what PlayStation 5 is...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Final Fantasy VII Remake Comes Top in the US
But not in Europe
The April download charts for PlayStation Store are in, and as usual, there are some notable differences between regions. Final Fantasy VII Remake is perhaps the most prominent new entry in both charts, but it placed higher in North America, debuting at number one. In Europe, Cloud's return came fourth to some evergreen PS4 titles,...
Rumour PS5 Reveal Event on Course for Early to Mid June
COVID-19 could change plans
Update: Jason Schreier has added a little more clarification to his comments on the ResetEra forum: "I said there will be something PS5-related happening by mid-June (unless it’s bumped because of COVID-19). I didn’t say 'the PS5 event' because I don’t know how many things they’re doing." Make of that what you...
Mini Review Fury Unleashed - Comic Book Action Is Almost a Page-Turner
Gypsy king
Fury Unleashed doesn't live up to the name of its developer, but it may still be worth checking out if you’re into Spelunky and Dead Cells. This comic book-inspired rogue-lite is packed with so much action that it quickly becomes the experience's defining trait. Despite it not doing anything new, Fury Unleashed is an enjoyable, if all...
It's coming, eventually
In the short time since Microsoft's Inside Xbox third-party digital event, both the team in green and Ubisoft have been heavily criticized for their use of the word "gameplay". The Xbox Series X manufacturer promised that it would debut footage of Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and while it technically did, what we got didn't...
Mini Review SuperMash - Genre Melding Experiment Is Novel But Shallow
Will it blend?
SuperMash has a neat central idea, but the game unfortunately can't quite deliver on it. You and your friends have discovered a strange console that's capable of blending two genres together, and you use it to stock the shelves of a game shop. Silly narrative aside, you select two of six genres, fiddle with settings like length and...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Has a PS5 Version in the Works
Thirsty for more
It certainly looks like today is the day for developers to confirm that they're working on PlayStation 5 versions of games. Joining Scarlet Nexus is Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, which confirmed it would release a next-gen version as part of Inside Xbox's third-party gameplay reveal event yesterday. It was announced for...
Poll How Much Do 'True' Gameplay Trailers Matter to You?
No bullsh*t
Following Microsoft's Xbox Series X stream, in which it promised a first look at next-gen gameplay, a discussion surrounding trailers has erupted. By no means is this a new topic of conversation -- the argument that gameplay trailers are far more important than cinematic videos has been around for generations -- but the Xbox Series X...
News DIRT 5 Has a Story Mode with Uncharted Voice Actors
On-wheels adventure
Upcoming off-road racer DIRT 5 will have a story mode when it launches on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later this year. Uncharted stars Nolan North (Nathan Drake) and Troy Baker (Sam Drake) have been signed up to be your mentors, giving you tips on sponsorship deals, racing strategies, and more. Apparently, there’ll be...
News DOOM Eternal Provides Brief Glimpse at Upcoming DLC
More to rip and tear
DOOM Eternal is the best FPS on PlayStation 4, and the experience is only going to get better with two batches of downloadable content planned for the near future. It may not feature Mick Gordon on the audio side of things, but developer id Software has released two new screenshots which provides a very brief glimpse of the...
News Tokyo Games Show 2020 Goes Digital Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Online presence instead
It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but this year's Tokyo Games Show will not take the form of a physical event this year. The expo scheduled for late September will now follow in the footsteps of other industry conventions by taking the digital route to deliver news and information on upcoming games. The Computer...
Thursday7th May 2020
News Mass Effect Trilogy HD Remaster Is Finally Happening, Apparently
Shepard!
Last night we covered EA's financial report for 2020, pointing out that it has a number of unannounced games currently in development -- all of them set to release by April 2021. Alongside four "EA Partner" titles, there was also mention of an "EA HD" title. In other words, a remake or remaster. Given that fans have been waiting almost an...
Reaction Sony Needs to Show Us a True, Next-Gen PS5 Exclusive After Lukewarm Inside Xbox
It's getting tiresome now
Today’s hotly anticipated Inside Xbox broadcast was supposed to be our first taste of next-gen gameplay, but it proved to be anything but. Microsoft, to its credit, had attempted to calibrate expectations prior to the show airing, but even as PlayStation fans we were desperate to get a glimpse of what the Xbox Series X...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Won't Be the Longest or Biggest Game in the Series, Says Ubisoft Dev
Less is more
If you've played through Assassin's Creed Odyssey, you'll be familiar with just how huge that game is. It takes place in an enormous map and has endless missions and other activities to engage in, keeping players busy for potentially hundreds of hours. It's a great game, of course, but you could argue it's too big for its own good. For...
News The Medium, Scorn to Skip PS5 for Now
Scarlet Nexus' exclusivity status unknown
Microsoft showcased several previously unannounced Xbox Series X games during its third-party showcase earlier today, and we’ve been trying to get clarification on whether they’ll come to PlayStation 5 in the future. There’s already been some confusion over Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which
News PS5's User Interface Could Help You to Plan Your Game Sessions
How long to beat?
We know that Sony’s planning to streamline the PlayStation 5 experience by creating interactive widgets for games to take advantage of. On current consoles, for example, you have to load up a title and then select the multiplayer component before you can hop into a match. Next-gen will change this, as you’ll be able to bypass...
News Watch Six Seconds of Madden NFL 21 Next-Gen Gameplay
Into the endzone
Is it gameplay? Probably not, but that’s what EA Sports is describing this six-second look at Madden NFL 21 to be, so we’ll take the publisher’s word for it. Much of this trailer taken from Microsoft’s big Inside Xbox showcase centres on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes but we are treated to a teensy glimpse of...
News Destiny 2 PS5 Version Confirmed by Bungie
More details soon
One of the big benefits to Microsoft ever so slightly lifting the lid off of its next-gen Xbox Series X is that developers around the globe feel much more comfortable making their plans public. One example is Bungie, which has today revealed that Destiny 2 will be coming to PlayStation 5. Of course, it was always going to be...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Next-Gen Gameplay Revealed
This is England
Here's our first look at Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and, well... It's not exactly the gameplay blowout that a lot of people were hoping for (even though it was confirmed to be a "teaser" by creative director Ashraf Ismail). The trailer's just a minute and a half long, but at least it looks lovely. Hopefully we get to see a full...
Live Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Trailer, Third-Party Next-Gen Reveals
Watch as Microsoft gives us our first taste of next-gen
It’s been over a year since Sony first started talking about the PlayStation 5, but we’re still waiting for our first proper glimpse of next-gen gameplay. That changes today courtesy of, well, an Inside Xbox stream. Yes, we fully encourage you to visit our sister site
News Chorus: Rise As One Sings to PS5, PS4's Hymn Sheet in 2021
Perfect harmony
Announced during Inside Xbox but officially confirmed for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, sci-fi title Chorus: Rise As One is a space combat shooter coming from developer Fishlabs and publisher Deep Silver. “Take control of Nara, once the Circle’s deadliest warrior, now their most wanted fugitive, on a quest to destroy the dark...
News DIRT 5 Revealed, Cross-Gen Off-Road Racer Coming to PS5, PS4
Racing onto next-gen
After teasing the reveal earlier this week, Codemasters has announced DIRT 5. This new take on the off-road racing series looks to take things back to a more laid back setting -- a sim racer this ain't. You can get a feel for what this game is all about in its debut trailer, embedded above. It looks to have a wide variety of...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Seemingly Launches This October
YouTube channel reveals
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga received a welcome info dump this past Monday to celebrate Star Wars Day with new key art and screenshots. That was all well and good, but fans were still left wondering when they'd be able to play the game for themselves. Well, it appears they no longer need to ponder that question. LEGO...
News Ghostrunner Demo Impresses with Quick-Fire Mobility and Combat
Ninjas are back
Yesterday, developer One More Level reintroduced Ghostrunner with a new trailer that confirmed the first-person, cyberpunk take on ninjas would still be coming to PlayStation 4 later this year. It was a quick reminder that the game still looks really cool, but PC players actually got the chance to go hands on with a demo. Footage of...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Is Out for Blood in Latest Trailer
PS5 version uncertain
It's been quite some time since we last saw Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 after it was delayed out of a Q1 2020 launch window late last year. The RPG marked its return at Microsoft's Inside Xbox third-party showcase, however, with a new trailer that debuts a fresh look at the game. Check it out for yourself above. It...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Gets New English Trailer, But No Mention of PS5 Version
Still set for PS4
Yakuza: Like a Dragon has a brand new English trailer, which debuted earlier today during the Xbox Series X stream. There, SEGA confirmed that the game will be available at launch on Xbox Series X, but there's been no mention of a PlayStation 5 version. It's safe to assume that backwards compatibility will let you play the PS4...
News Strategic Sci-Fi Shooter Disintegration Comes to PS4 in June
Reboot humanity
If you're looking for a futuristic shooter to tide you over until Titanfall 3, Disintegration could be just the ticket. It has some notable talent on board, including the co-creator of Halo, and it has some interesting gameplay going on. Playing as an android named Romer Shoal, you must lead your group of outlaws with a mix of giving...
News Those Who Remain Dated for 28th May After Coronavirus Push Back
Digital launch for now
After being delayed just over a month ago, Those Who Remain from developer Camel 101 now has a new release date on PlayStation 4. It'll be coming to the platform digitally in three weeks time on 28th May, while a physical release is planned for the summer. A new trailer has also been released to mark the occasion which you can...
Round Up All The Last of Us 2 PS4 Trailers Released So Far
Every trailer for The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us: Part II has been a long time coming. Announced all the way back in 2016, fans of Joel and Ellie have been waiting years for the return of this beloved series. The release date is now just around the corner, but we're feeling reflective. Want to see all the trailers for The Last of Us 2 in the...
News Soedesco Rebrands As It Confirms PS5 Projects Are Underway
It's in your hands
Dutch publisher Soedesco may not be a household name, but it’s readying itself for the impending next generation with a rebranding effort. The company – which most recently released Truck Driver on the PlayStation 4 – has reimagined its logo and incorporated the slogan ‘It’s in Your Hands’. The organisation explained:...
News The Sims 4 Saves the Planet in Eco Lifestyle Expansion
Going green
The Sims 4 may be a travesty on the PlayStation 4, but the core game is so good that we’ve carried on playing it despite our gripes. It’s exciting, then, to learn that an all-new environmentally friendly expansion is on the horizon, named Eco Lifestyle. This is the title’s ninth major add-on, and it focuses on the new city map of...
Wednesday6th May 2020
News You Can Customise Your Genitals in Cyberpunk 2077
New details as ESRB rating is revealed
Now this is the Cyberpunk 2077 news that we've been waiting for. The game's ESRB rating has been made public, revealing some surprising little details. As you'd expect, the title's rocketed straight to a 'Mature' rating in the US due to graphic violence, scenes of a sexual nature, drug use, and very strong...
News PlayStation Disables Likes, Dislikes, and Comments on The Last of Us 2's New Trailer
The times we live in
Perhaps we should have seen this coming, but it's still strange to see PlayStation disable all viewer interaction on its new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II. On both the official PlayStation and PlayStation Europe YouTube channels, the new video hides the likes and dislikes bar, while also turning off the comments section...
News PS Store Is Flogging PS4 Games for Pennies Again
European storefront goes low
PlayStation Store is a cash cow that Sony’s milking more than ever right now, and as it’s watching its bank balance explode, it’s providing plenty of good deals for the rest of us. A few months ago we reported on some seriously low priced games available on the Japanese giant’s storefront, and now it’s followed...
News PlayStation Store Hidden Gems Sale Has Great PS4 Games Going Cheap
Control! Valfaris! Ghostbusters!
The PlayStation Store sales just keep on coming, don't they? Alongside the Big in Japan and Games Under £20/$20 promotions, Sony has added yet another to the line-up of discounts this morning.
News EA Suggests Its PS4 Games Can Be Upgraded to PS5 for Free
Publisher comments on next-gen transition
Naturally, there's lots of talk around next-gen right now, but one question in particular remains a bit of a mystery, particularly for PlayStation 5. If you buy a game on PS4 that later releases for PS5, can you swap to the enhanced version at no extra cost? Interestingly, Electronic Arts now appears to be...
News Footage Emerges of Cancelled Prince of Persia Reboot, Looks Rad
Wall runner
Update: According to ex-Ubisoft and Naughty Dog animator Jonathan Cooper, this is not gameplay footage, but a target render. "This target game footage (pre-rendered game pitch) inspired our own pitch for Assassin's Creed III as they did such a great job making it look like real gameplay," he said. Original Story: Here’s a strange...
News New Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk Titles Expected in 2020
Activision going big
Activision has two unannounced titles based on “library intellectual property” in the pipeline, and there are strong rumours to suggest that they’ll be new entries in the Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk franchises. With regards to the skateboarding series, pro skater
News The Last of Us 2 Trailer Showcases Incredible Gameplay and Visuals
It's time for revenge
Naughty Dog promised that it would be showing off a brand new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II today, and of course it has delivered. Due to launch next month on 19th June, you can check out the latest slice of footage above as it dives into both gameplay and story beats. If you haven't already gone on a media blackout...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Has Over 2000 Anime-Style Grunts and Sighs in Its Main Story
Uh? Huh
Characters love to grunt and sigh in Final Fantasy VII Remake. They do it all the bloody time. If someone moves more than a centimetre, they need to make a noise, and once you hear it, you can never unhear it. If you're familiar with anime or other Japanese media, then you'll already be aware of these sounds. In animation, they're often...
News Unannounced EA Titles Give Mass Effect Fans Renewed Hope for Trilogy Remaster
Just do it
It's the middle of 2020 and EA still hasn't given us a remastered Mass Effect Trilogy. How have we gone almost a whole console generation without seeing Shepard and the gang on PlayStation 4? It boggles the mind. But that'll do for our scheduled rant about remastering Mass Effect. We're here to talk about a number of currently...
News Summer Game Fest Schedule Includes New Game Reveal on Tuesday
Sunrise #1
As promised, Geoff Keighley posted the initial schedule overnight for the Summer Game Fest initiative that will engulf gaming news for the next couple of months. It all starts tomorrow with the Inside Xbox third-party gameplay reveal for the Xbox Series X, but we've got events spanning all the way until late August to look forward to...
News Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Is a Story Expansion Coming Later This Month
And yes, that's RoboCop
As promised, we've just had a brand new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11. The game is getting a big expansion pack named Aftermath, introducing more story, characters, and stages to the brutal fighting game. Aftermath picks up the narrative from the original game. "Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Tees Off This Year, Full Reveal on 14th May
Hole in one
2K Sports picked up the publishing rights to The Golf Club 2019 last year, and now it’s rebranding HB Studios’ series as PGA Tour 2K21 this year. That puts the golf game’s name in-line with the company’s uber-popular NBA 2K series, with WWE 2K also adopting the branding. A teaser trailer has been released confirming the...
News SpongeBob Rehydrated PS4 Trophies Are a Straightforward Swim to Your Next Platinum
I want an award
Another THQ Nordic remake that's right around the corner is *deep breath* SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated. The fan favourite platformer is being revived for PlayStation 4, but what does the Trophy list look like? Well, it can now be found online, and it doesn't look particularly challenging. You'll be able...
News Dying Light 2 Dev Dismisses Rumours of Buyout, Workplace Problems
Inaccurate translations
We initially chose not to report on it due to some dodgy translations, but earlier today you may have picked up on some speculation that developer Techland has been having development issues with Dying Light 2. The game was delayed indefinitely earlier this year, and Polish website PolskiGameDev appeared to have the scoop
News Destroy All Humans PS4 Trophies Will Have You Abducting Another Easy Platinum
Puny human trinkets
Trophies only came along in 2008 on PlayStation 3, and they're so embedded in modern gaming that you sometimes forget older titles don't have them. It's interesting when a game like Destroy All Humans, which is coming back on PS4 in a remake, gets its own set of trinkets. How have Trophies been incorporated into a game that...
News Call of Duty PS5 on Target for 2020 Release
Ready up
Call of Duty releases every year without fail, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has threatened to throw a hand grenade in publisher Activision’s plans. Fortunately, the firm indicated as part of an earnings call that this year's expected PlayStation 5 entry is very much on track – despite nearly all of its employees currently...
News Sounds Like We'll Be Getting More The Last of Us 2 Info in the Run Up to Launch
"The pace is only going to pick up from here"
Sony just dropped an awesome new trailer for The Last of Us: Part II, which you should probably go and watch. As impressive as it is, though, it seems we'll be seeing more of the upcoming PlayStation 4 title before it arrives on 19th June. Director Neil Druckmann has hinted as such over on the...
News Ghostrunner Marks Comeback with Cinematic Trailer, Coming This Year
Get your cyberpunk on
Do you remember when Ghostrunner was announced for PlayStation 4 at Gamescom Opening Night Live last year? We're willing to bet the answer to that question is no because this latest trailer is the first we've seen of the game since that original reveal. Developer One More Level has today confirmed that the game is still on...
Tuesday5th May 2020
News Sony Brings Rainbow Six: Siege, The Evil Within 2 to PlayStation Now with May 2020 Update
And there's Get Even
Update: Sony has now confirmed that Rainbow Six: Siege, The Evil Within 2, and Get Even will be coming to PlayStation Now this month. They're playable right now on the streaming service, with the latter two being permanent additions. Rainbow Six: Siege, however, will be a part of PlayStation Now until 2nd November 2020...
News May 2020 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Get your sim on
The time has come: May's PlayStation Plus lineup has arrived. Starting today, Plus members will be able to download Farming Simulator 19 and Cities: Skylines at no extra cost. It's not the greatest duo of games in the world, but you may as well give them a go, right? These PS4 games are starting to go live on the service now in...
News Prince of Persia 6 Website Domain Registered by Ubisoft
Leap of faith
Ubisoft has been busy with websites recently. Last week, it registered the domain for Assassin's Creed Valhalla just hours before the game was officially revealed, and now, it's registered princeofpersia6.com. Is the publisher finally bringing the action platforming franchise back from the dead? While not concrete proof that we're...
News New The Last of Us 2 Trailer Debuts Tomorrow
I have to finish it
Now that The Last of Us: Part II once again has an official release date, it looks like Sony is spinning up the marketing blitz. Naughty Dog has announced that it will be debuting a new trailer for the PlayStation 4 exclusive tomorrow at 7am PT / 3pm BST. Teased ever so slightly in a tweet, Joel and Ellie can be heard chatting to...
News The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Is Out Now on PSVR
Shadow drop
After treating PC players to what is considered one of the best VR games to date, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners has launched today for PlayStation VR. It's available for purchase right now on the PlayStation Store, with a standard version coming in at £28.99/$39.99 and the Tourist Edition priced at £44.99. The reason we're so...
Soapbox Sony Needs to Share a PS5 Roadmap
Worst timeline
I really don’t think the communication surrounding the PlayStation 5 has been as bad as some enthusiast forums would lead you to believe, but it’s obvious there’s a lot we still need to learn about Sony’s next-gen system. Coronavirus has, in my opinion, turned the industry upside-down – but the manufacturer’s had a few...
Mini Review John Wick Hex - Satisfying Tactical Action with a Few Rough Edges
Stop, drop, roll
It takes a little while for John Wick Hex to click, but when it does, the game does a surprisingly great job of making you feel like the unstoppable hitman himself. The title follows an original storyline that takes place before the John Wick movies, with comicbook-style cutscenes playing between each mission. It's a decent attempt...
Rumour Assassin's Creed Valhalla Release Date Set for October
Odin is with us
The release date for Assassin's Creed Valhalla may have leaked ahead of its official announcement, according to a rumour from Reddit. The poster says that their local gaming shop had a 16th October 2020 release date attached to the title, and the moderation team backs up this claim by confirming that the user shared screenshots of...
News DOOM Developer Ditches Composer Amid Public Spat
Gordon grief
DOOM developer id Software has confirmed that it’s parted ways with composer Mick Gordon, amid a very public social media spat. The fallout came to the fore when an audio engineer posted an image of the waveforms from one of the songs on DOOM Eternal’s soundtrack. It showed a heavily compressed profile, with a less dynamic sound...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Naughty Dog's 'Most Ambitious Game'
"You won't know to what degree until you get your hands on it"
Naughty Dog’s reiterated on multiple occasions that The Last of Us: Part II is by far its most ambitious game, but in an announcement video released this week to confirm the project’s completion, director Neil Druckmann shared a few more details. “I want to congratulate the team...
News Skater XL Brings Boarding Back to PS4 on 7th July
Release date confirmed
Forget about those Tony Hawk rumours -- Skater XL is a real skateboarding title confirmed for PlayStation 4. Looking like a slightly more realistic spin on EA's Skate series, the indie game now has a locked-in release date. Skater XL manuals onto PS4 on 7th July. The new trailer above emphasises the game's customisation...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Teases 'Night City Wire' for June, Could Be Our Next Look at Gameplay
Night City calling
It's all kicking off, folks. The whole industry appears to be waking up from its coronavirus-induced coma, and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red is apparently no different. The game's official Twitter account is teasing something called 'Night City Wire', which will take place on the 11th June. It's reasonably safe to...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Story DLC Reveal Coming Tomorrow
There will be blood
Update: Mortal Kombat's official media channels have now posted the story DLC teaser, confirming that a full reveal will take place tomorrow (that's 6th May, 2020). It'll go live at 6AM Pacific time, or 2PM UK time. Original story: Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a story expansion, apparently. The news comes via PlayStation Brazil,...
News Evidence of a New Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Game Continues to Surface
Coming 2020
In case you weren't aware, there's more than likely going to be a new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game this year. Various insiders have hinted at its existence over the past couple of months, but the real evidence is being sourced from bands and skateboarders who are making their inclusion in the title public. Last month, The Dead Set posted...
News Instead of Buying IPs, THQ Nordic Is Now Swapping Them
Red Faction departs
Well, this is a bit of a strange situation. THQ Nordic, a publisher who over the past couple of years has been buying up the rights to gaming IPs left, right, and centre has now decided to start swapping them with another company. Koch Media is the other party in question, with the two agreeing on terms that will see the transfer...
Review Arcade Spirits - A Visual Novel with a Lot of Heart
Ready Player One
Arcade Spirits is a romantic visual novel set in an alternative future where the video game crash in the 80s never happened. Imagine: the now-infamous E.T. game was held back until a higher quality title could be produced, meaning that Atari didn’t have to dump hundreds of thousands of unsold copies in the desert. The gaming...
News Inertial Drift Powerslides to PS4 on 7th August
An initial d-ate
Entertaining cel-shaded racer Inertial Drift with drive on its side to the PlayStation 4 from 7th August, publisher PQube has announced. The arcade racer – which will be available both physically and digitally – sees you using the DualShock 4’s analogue sticks to steer your vehicle around perilous bends, and having gone...
News Gorn Brings Over the Top Gladiator Battles to PSVR Later This Month
There will be blood
If you've been following virtual reality games for any length of time, you'll likely have come across Gorn at some stage. Released on PC quite some time ago, this daft VR action game has you fighting to the death against numerous enemies in a gladiatorial arena. Developer Free Lives confirmed it was in development for PlayStation...
Monday4th May 2020
Random The Best (And Stupidest) Recommended PSN Names We Could Find
Updated with even more nonsense
Around one year ago, Sony introduced the option to change your PlayStation Network username, and with that option came the potential for hilarity. Well, maybe not hilarity, but some of the names we found were at least mildly amusing. You see, changing your PSN ID lets you click through a bunch of recommended...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum PS5 Screenshots Are a Glimpse Into the Future
My precious
This really is the week that'll lift the lid off the next generation. Microsoft's Xbox Series X unveiling of third-party games will take place later this week on Thursday, but publisher Daedalic Entertainment has already beaten it to the punch. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been announced for PlayStation 5, arriving next year, and...
Talking Point What PlayStation Franchises Should Sony Bring Back on PS5?
Digging for IP gold
Sony's first-party studios have been firing on all cylinders like never before throughout the PlayStation 4 generation, treating us to the likes of God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. We're more than likely going to get sequels to every one of those titles on the next-generation PlayStation 5, but will that...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Won't Waste Your Time with Unnecessary Grinding
Play your way
If, like this author, you’re one of many people who dived headfirst into Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on the back of last week’s Valhalla hype, you’re probably wondering one thing: why the outrageous grind? One of the biggest criticisms of Ubisoft’s enormous open worlder is that there are moments where you can’t continue the...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Gone Gold, Neil Druckmann Confirms in Heartfelt Message
Gold standard
Development on The Last of Us: Part II is complete. The sequel to one of PlayStation's most highly regarded games has gone gold ahead of its 19th June release date. Neil Druckmann, director of the upcoming survival action title, confirmed as much in a video message shared on the developer's Instagram page. "I just wanted to take...
Talking Point Could PS5's Price Be a Problem Against Xbox's Rumoured Lockhart?
Value added
The feedback on enthusiast forums is that Microsoft is being refreshingly open about its next-gen plans, but rumours suggest that Xbox Series X may only represent half of its strategy for the generation to come. Apparently, the Redmond giant intends to introduce a smaller, cheaper alternative to
News Ratings Changes Could End PS Vita Support from Handheld's Biggest Supporter
The end nears
We posted recently about how the PS Vita remains relevant in 2020 against all odds, but support from one of the handheld’s most prominent publishers is in jeopardy. Ratalaika revealed today that changes to European ratings board PEGI’s system could result in significantly higher fees for its titles, meaning they will “lose...
News Codemasters Gearing Up to Announce a 'Different' DiRT Racing Game Soon
This ain't DiRT Rally
Credit where it's due: Codemasters has been keeping its DiRT franchise going for about 13 years. In that time, the series has changed dramatically, reaching the extremes of arcade and simulation in the process. DiRT Rally 2.0 is an excellent rally sim (and currently available with PS Plus), but it seems the publisher is looking...
News EA Play 2020 Goes Digital with Announcements and Reveals in June
"World premieres, news, and more"
E3 2020 might not be happening anymore, but that hasn't stopped every publisher under the sun from announcing its own digital event to replace the show floor. Electronic Arts is the next company to reveal that it'll be putting on a show in accordance with Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, using the usual name of EA...
News The Last of Us 2 Limited Steelbook Edition Available to Pre-Order Now
Currently just Amazon UK, mind
With a release date for The Last of Us: Part II finally locked into place, the marketing machine can whir back to life. Naughty Dog's upcoming sequel is just weeks away, launching on 19th June, and digital pre-orders are back on PlayStation Store. However, Sony is also promoting a new physical version of the PS4...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Free Update Adds Combat Challenges
More customisation options
Star Wars Day is delivering on all fronts when it comes to PlayStation 4 at the moment. Not only has Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series been announced for PlayStation VR, but Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is also receiving a bit of love. Cal Kestis' adventure set in between episodes three and four...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Celebrates May 4th with Key Art, Screenshots
Space inVaders
Update: Alongside today's celebrations, Warner Bros has also released some brand new screenshots of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. You can browse them below: Original Story: After a brief hiatus, Traveller’s Tales will return this year with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a brand-new compilation featuring all nine...
News Sony Researching Finger Tracking Controllers for PSVR, and There's Video Proof
Watch prototype footage now
It seems like Sony is fully in the swing of researching and developing new technology for the virtual reality space. The company has said nothing of a successor to its PlayStation VR hardware, but we can presume it's on the way. At the very least, we now know Sony's engineers are right in the midst of making much improved...
News UK Sales Charts: SnowRunner Faces Uphill Battle Against an Immovable Top 10
Slow and steady
More than usual, the physical UK chart is noticeably stagnant. This should come as no surprise, of course, but it makes it a tough subject to talk about as each week passes with little change. With many games pushed back and brick and mortar game shops closed, this was bound to happen. SnowRunner, a decent offroad haulage simulator,...
Reminder Download April's PS Plus Games Before the May Lineup Arrives on PS4
Last chance
It's almost time for the changing of the guard on PlayStation Plus. Today is the last day before April's duo of PS Plus games leave the service and are replaced with May's divisive selection. If you've yet to do so, make sure you download both Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and DiRT Rally 2.0 before the swap happens. We're going from a rock...
News 'Souls-Like' Action Game Moonray Is Planned for PS5
Coming to Steam this summer
Described by developer Everything Is Full of Gods as a "Souls-like hack and slash set on surreal planets", Moonray is planned for an eventual release on PlayStation 5. In July, it'll arrive on Steam Early Access. The game looks weird and potentially quite good, going by the above gameplay trailer. Hopefully the reception...
News Battle the Dark Side in Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series This Summer
All content in one
You're probably already tired of hearing "May the 4th be with you", right? We certainly are, but at least Star Wars Day is playing host to some interesting announcements when it comes to games. Developer ILMxLAB has revealed that Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series will be making its way to PlayStation VR during the summer of...
News Infinity Ward 'Sure' Call of Duty: Warzone Will Support PS5
Ready up
Call of Duty: Warzone is the new hotness in the Battle Royale arena, and with reports swirling regarding a PlayStation 5 version of Apex Legends, developer Infinity Ward has hinted that it’ll also be preparing a next-gen update for its first-person free-for-all. Chatting with GamerGen,
Sunday3rd May 2020
News PS Plus Members Launch Petition Against 'Dumbfounding' May 2020 PS4 Games
And almost 7,000 have signed it
PlayStation Plus subscribers have not reacted kindly to May 2020’s free PlayStation 4 games, with a whopping 78 per cent of the Push Square community showing their dissatisfaction with the selection. Of course, with any kind of backlash comes an online petition, and
News The Last of Us 2 Leaks Apparently Released by Hackers, Not Affiliated with Naughty Dog
Case closed?
Update: According to trusted journalist Jason Schreier, leaked footage of The Last of Us: Part II was apparently obtained by hackers who used a security vulnerability in a patch for an old Naughty Dog game to access the Californian developer's servers. It's apparently older videos of a development build. Schreier continues: "Rumours of...
Saturday2nd May 2020
News PS Plus May 2020 PS4 Games Confirmed
Unfortunately, the leak was wrong
May 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been officially revealed. And no, sadly you're not getting Dying Light and Dark Souls Remastered, as was previously rumoured. This disappointment has already prompted
News There Are Only Five PS4 Games Available to Pre-Order from the PS Store
Generation is winding down
Want evidence that the generation is winding down and the world is waiting for Sony to reveal more about the PlayStation 5? There are currently only five games available to pre-order from the PlayStation Store. Those titles are: The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Avengers, Cyberpunk 2077, and Wasteland...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Your Assassin's Creed Protagonists?
Don't be sneaky now
With Assassin's Creed Valhalla officially announced and excitement building for the series' return, we thought it would be fun to test your knowledge. We've put together this quiz to see how well you know your Assassin's Creed characters. If you've been keeping up with the franchise, this should be easy, right?
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games for May and June 2020
Wonderful 101! The Last of Us 2! SpongeBob!
What a turbulent time it is -- not only for the games industry, but for basically everything. With most people trapped indoors as we deal with the coronavirus outbreak, 2020 is turning out to be one heck of a year so far. Until things improve, we need to find ways to entertain ourselves, and video games...
Gallery Here's What Our Community Thinks PS5 Will Look Like
We asked, you delivered
Last week, we presented our readers with a task. We were curious to know what you lot think the PlayStation 5 will look like, and so we asked you to send us your very own designs. If you had a vision for PS5 — be it serious or silly — we wanted to see it. Fortunately, our community rose to the challenge, sending us all...
News Ghost of Tsushima Collector's Edition and Pre-Order Themes Are Incredible
Now this is art
A few months ago, Sucker Punch Productions released a beautiful PlayStation 4 dynamic theme completely free of charge for Ghost of Tsushima and we were sure it would be considered one of the best of the generation. It more than likely still will be, but the developer may have just gone and topped that piece of art with its latest...
News Ghost of Tsushima Has a Gorgeous Reversible Cover
Stylish samurai
Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most stylish games to grace the PlayStation 4, so it’s only fitting that its physical edition should ship with an equally fancy reversible cover. While we’re already huge fans of the title’s original box art, flip the inlay and you’ll be able to give your Blu-ray copy an Akira Kurosawa-inspired...
News Huntdown Is the Playable 80s Action Movie You've Been Dreaming Of
He's been a man since he was a boy
Holy macaroni, this looks good! Huntdown is a 16-bit side-scrolling shooter inspired by 80s action movies of old, and it looks absolutely fantastic. In addition to some stellar cyberpunk-style sprite work, the title also includes heroes such as Anna Conda, John Sawyer, and Mow Man. “His blood type spells...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 322
A royal return
Is it a new week already? Insanity! Well, it’s the weekend, so that means your regularly scheduled WAYP has returned, right on time. The weather’s a bit brighter, and KFC is open again, so things are looking up, readers. Sammy Barker, Editor: After finishing Dishonored 2 last week, I’ve been bouncing around different games...
News Evo 2020 Cancelled Due to Coronavirus, Online Event Planned Instead
Down but not out
The inevitable has happened: Evo 2020 won't be going ahead this summer due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. The official Evo Twitter account broke the news, adding that all purchased tickets will be refunded. Evo is the biggest annual fighting game event in the world, and this'll be the first time that the gathering has been...
Friday1st May 2020
News PS Plus May 2020 Reveal Has Been a Disaster, One of the Worst Received Months Ever
YouTube stats are damning
May 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup includes Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 19 -- and it's a selection that has not gone down well with subscribers. In fact, this is easily one of the worst received PS Plus reveals in a long time. PlayStation's social media channels have been absolutely bombarded wit
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for May 2020?
Plus or minus?
May 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup has been confirmed, and as always, we're here to ask what you think of it. Subscribers are once again getting two PlayStation 4 titles this month: Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 19. It's a strange selection in that PlayStation usually lumps together two games from totally different genres,...
News Don't Believe Everything You Read About Naughty Dog Right Now
A lot of it is nonsense
It’s not been the best couple of months for Naughty Dog, has it? The developer was forced to delay The Last of Us: Part II due to the escalating coronavirus situation, and then moments before it stamped a new date on the anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive,
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Scales Back Naval Combat, Has an Upgradeable Settlement
The centre of quests and decisions
Outside of fast travel, your ship was the best way of getting about and navigating the map in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. You could always rely on the vessel to get you somewhere quickly out on the open seas, and naturally, the mode of transport returns in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. However, this time around, it...
Mini Review Construction Simulator 3 - Cowboy Builders
Needs more work
Simulation games are a bit of a sore point on the PlayStation 4 at the minute, given the overwhelmingly negative reaction to May 2020’s free PS Plus games. Nevertheless, the genre has become a strong source of entertainment for workaholics, with Sony’s system playing host to dozens of virtual careers, including farming and...
News Dreams PS4 Trial Lets You Sample Community Creations and More, Full Game Discounted
Available in Europe and the US
Haven't tried Dreams on PlayStation 4 yet? It seems today is your lucky day: Media Molecule has just announced a free trial version of its latest play, create, share project. Furthermore, it's available right now on the European and North American PlayStation Stores. So, what does this Dreams demo involve? Well,...
Random Uncharted Cast Reunites for Delightful Zoom Chat
Drake's quarantine
Everyone's stuck indoors right now, and that includes the performers from your favourite movies, TV shows, and games. While the coronavirus has forced everyone to stay inside and apart, there are new ways for people to get together. Zoom, a digital platform for meetings and video calls, has exploded in popularity, and it's even...
News Summer Game Fest Announced, Will Host Sony and Other Major Publishers
May to August 2020
With the cancellation of E3 2020, it feels like everyone's trying to replace the annual event. IGN, GameSpot, and GamesRadar ar
Random Andy Murray Wins Tennis World Tour Tournament, Donates Money to NHS
After a thrilling tie-break
There were no hip issues for Andy Murray this week, as he traded his traditional racket for a DualShock 4 controller and conquered the clay. The legendary Scot overcame fellow pro David Goffin to win the virtual Madrid Open in flawed PlayStation 4 title Tennis World Tour, stealing the victory in a tense tie-break...
News The Wonderful 101 Remastered Physical Release Delayed to Late June
Digital launch this month
If you were hoping to pick up a physical copy of The Wonderful 101 Remastered on PlayStation 4, you'll have to wait longer than initially expected. PlatinumGames announced in a Kickstarter update that the physical version has been delayed to 30th June in the US and 3rd July across Europe due to shipping and distribution...
News Death Stranding's Tommie Earl Jenkins Tasks Community with Creating Digital Postcards
Stay connected
Ever since playing Die-Hardman in Death Stranding, voice actor Tommie Earl Jenkins has fully embraced being a part of the weird and wonderful game. This time around, he is calling on the community to put the title's new Photo Mode to work by creating digital postcards featuring Die-Hardman with the promise of a prize in store for the...
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