News - July, 2020

Friday31st Jul 2020

  • News PlayStation Shares Some Gobsmacking Ghost of Tsushima Player Stats

    How many foxes have you petted?

    PlayStation has shared a bunch of impressive-sounding Ghost of Tsushima statistics. The open world game's been out for a couple of weeks now, and it's fair to say that players have been busy. The key takeaways? People really like the Standoff mechanic. They also really like taking photos. Can't exactly blame them, can...

  • Guide Is There a PS5 Pro?

    When will the PS5 Pro release?

    Is there a PS5 Pro? When will Sony release the PS5 Pro? How much will PlayStation 5 Pro cost? What is PS5 Pro's release date? Sony has already revealed the PS5 and the PS5: Digital Edition, but what about an upgraded console with better hardware inside? As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to reveal whether there will...

  • News Almost Everyone Is Banking on Sony Announcing PS5 Price and Release Date in August

    Including "insiders"

    August is the month for Sony to nail down many more PlayStation 5 details -- or so the internet would have you believe. That's right folks, we're once again at that point where desperation is setting in. Sony's been silent on the subject of next-gen since it revealed its upcoming console back in June, and of course this means...

  • Review Cuphead - Cartoon Run and Gun Is As Hard As It Is Beautiful

    Storm in a teacup

    There's not much more we can really add to the conversation surrounding Cuphead. It's been out for nearly three years on other platforms, and arrives on PlayStation 4 with everyone in the know. While we'll probably just be echoing others, it would be remiss of us to not voice our thoughts, so here goes. Cuphead is gorgeous, clever,...

  • Poll What PS5 Information Do You Want Most?

    Price? Release date? Launch games?

    It feels like an age has passed since the PlayStation 5 was revealed. We're all sitting here hungry to hear more, but Sony's been silent on its next-gen plans ever since the big event in the middle of June. The Japanese giant still has so much to information to share. We don't have a price. We don't have a release...

  • News 2K Sports' New NFL Game to Touchdown on PS5 in 2021

    Will be an arcade alternative to Madden

    2K Sports has signed an agreement with the National Football League Players Association to ensure that the NFL’s biggest stars will appear in “multiple” American football projects it has in the pipeline, the first of which is scheduled to release next year. According to a press release, the...

  • Guide New PS4 Games This Week (27th July to 2nd August)

    Destroy All Humans! Demon's Tilt! Maid of Sker!

    There's a load of new PS4 games to look forward to in this week's PlayStation Store Update, including the remake of Destroy All Humans and Demon's Tilt. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New PS4 Games This Week (27th July to 2nd August): Below is a...

  • Guide Upcoming PS4 Games for August and September 2020

    Madden 21! Avengers! Tony Hawk!

    Can you believe we're already weeks into the latter half of 2020? The year hasn't panned out how any of us thought it would, but at least we have games to take our mind off things once in a while. As we head towards the final months of the year, things are looking pretty good for PlayStation 4 fans. What are you...

  • News EA Could Be Considering Warner Bros Gaming Division Buyout

    CFO drops a possible hint

    If you didn't already know, Warner Bros.' gaming division -- which includes developers such as Rocksteady (Batman Arkham) and NetherRealm (Mortal Kombat, Injustice) -- is up for sale. Priced at around $4 billion, the division certainly doesn't come cheap, and so only a handful of mega publishers have shown interest. As...

  • News New DIRT 5 Video Mucks In with Stampede Time Trial Gameplay

    Muddy waters

    We have to say, DIRT 5 is looking pretty darn good. Taking the series back to its more arcadey roots, this cross-gen entry could be one of PlayStation 5's first great racing games. It's looking like a lot of fun in this new gameplay clip, which shows off a time trial event on a Stampede track. The video shows how you'll be able to...

  • News Twist and Contort the World to Your Liking in Naught, Out Now on PS4

    Priced at £15.99/$19.99

    If you're looking for a stylish, 2D indie platformer to pass the time this weekend, why not check out the newly-released Naught on PlayStation 4? This unique take on jumping and dashing will have you twisting the environment around a tiny character trapped in dark underground tunnels, mazes, and lairs. It looks like a pretty...

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  • Guide PlayStation Now FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

    All you need to know about PS Now

    What is PlayStation Now? How much does PS Now cost? What games are available on PS Now? In this guide, we aim to answer all your questions regarding PlayStation Now, the service that allows you to stream and download a wide variety of games for a monthly fee. Sony has been constantly updating and improving the...

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  • News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Leaked on Doritos Bag

    A new Pope

    Modern gaming, eh? Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – which, unbelievably, still hasn’t been officially announced – has leaked on a bag of Doritos chips. First spotted by ModernWarzone, the packaging alludes to a promotion where you’ll be able to maximise your XP in the first-person shooter. Aside from a logo, there’s very...

Monday27th Jul 2020

Saturday25th Jul 2020

  • Guide Best Free PS4 Themes

    Find your dream theme

    What are the best free PS4 themes? Nothing says more about you as a gamer than the theme you choose to customise your PlayStation 4 home screen with. Thankfully, the PlayStation Store is filled with hundreds of different themes you can use to pay tribute to your favourite characters, worlds, and games. To browse different...

  • News Ghost of Tsushima Players Are Already Pining for New Game +

    And so are we

    Ghost of Tsushima isn't a short game, but it has been out a whole week and some players have already polished it off. And as you'd expect of a quality release, a lot of fans want more. Sadly, Sucker Punch's open world epic doesn't come equipped with a New Game + mode -- a way to restart the story with all of your gear and abilities...

  • Quiz Can You Name These PS2 Games?

    Say what you see

    The PlayStation 2 -- what a machine. Sony's second gaming device was an absolute monster; it remains the best selling console in history, and has an absolutely gargantuan catalogue of software. Some of them are so iconic, you can tell which game they are by looking at a single image. But what about games that look kinda similar to...

  • News Demon's Tilt Is the 16-Bit Pinball Game of Your Dreams

    Join the Crüe

    Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage are unquestionably legendary SEGA Mega Drive games, but when this author thinks back to the classic console, Crüe Ball is the release that immediately springs to mind. Inspired by glam metal band Motley Crüe, this was an arcade pinball game that defied the rules of the real bar room pastime...

  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 334

    Japanese retreat

    Guess who's back? Back again! Sammy's back, er, let's WAYP? It's been a couple of weeks since your humble host spearheaded an issue of Push Square's longest running series, but MC duties have been reclaimed, so let's dig into the meat of this week. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm putting a lot of time into Ghost of Tsushima at the...

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  • News PS5 Fans Are Pondering the Future of PS Plus

    Changes afoot

    There’s much discussion among future PlayStation 5 owners about what impending Xbox announcements could mean for PlayStation Plus. For those of you who don’t know, Microsoft recently discontinued the 12-month tier of its long-running Xbox Live subscription service, prompting plenty of speculation. There are multiple theories...

Tuesday21st Jul 2020

  • News The Big PlayStation Store Summer Sale Starts on Wednesday

    Up to 60% off

    If there's a PlayStation 4 game you've been wanting to get your hands on for quite some time but its price is holding you back, your luck might be about to change in just over 24 hours time. Sony has been sending out promotional emails this evening advertising a brand new PlayStation Store summer sale that is set to kick off on 22nd...

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  • News PS5 Pre-Orders Look Like They'll Be Restricted to One Per Person

    Fastest finger first

    An error message added to the source code of PlayStation’s official store page suggests that PS5 pre-orders will be restricted to one per person. An eagle-eyed ResetEra member dug into the website’s JavaScript, and found the disclaimer for customers attempting to purchase more than one system at a ti

  • News Sony on PS5 Exclusives: We Can't Take Everyone with Us from Previous Gens

    "A big pillar of our company is innovation"

    The debate on PlayStation 5 exclusives is ongoing, as Microsoft continues to discuss its commitment to cross-gen releases. While it’s traditionally been expected that new consoles bring new experiences, Sony has consistently had to defend its approach to generational transitions, as the conversation gets...

Monday20th Jul 2020

Sunday19th Jul 2020

  • News PS5 Controller Colour Schemes Will Be Revealed at Some Point

    Stay tuned

    Sony’s not talking about alternative DualSense colour schemes right now, but it plans to “at some point” in the near future. The platform holder intends to roll out its next-gen system later this year, and it’s promised that PS5 pre-orders will be telegraphed, rather than opened at a “moment’s notice”. Speaking with Geoff...

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  • News Ubisoft Confirms Another Forward Showcase for Later in the Year

    Here we go again

    In terms of console releases, the first Ubisoft Forward showcase focused solely on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6, Hyper Scape, and Brawlhalla. That's a lot of games we already knew about, so it's welcome news that the French publisher isn't done just yet. It has confirmed that it'll hold another digital...

Saturday11th Jul 2020

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  • Guide What Time Is Ubisoft Forward?

    Dates, times, and where to watch

    After E3 2020 was scrapped entirely thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, lots of publishers have been taking to the internet with an entirely digital showcase to debut their game announcements. Ubisoft has also decided to take this online route with Ubisoft Forward, a livestream that promises to share the future of...

Saturday11th Jul 2020

Friday10th Jul 2020

  • Rumour Black and Red PS5 Console Spotted in Sony Marketing Material

    Would you buy one?

    Hmmm, what do we make of this, then? Originally posted over on ResetEra, a Sony marketing pamphlet supposedly shows a black and red PlayStation 5 console. The pamphlet itself seems legitimate -- it's marketing that's directed at store employees, and covers various Sony products. The real question is whether the black and red PS5...

  • News Meet the Adorable, Mocapped Dogs of The Last of Us 2

    Good dog

    For the most part, it's probably a good idea to avoid dogs in The Last of Us: Part II. Once their owners let them loose, they can quickly catch up to Ellie and rip her throat out. It's a completely different story in real life though. Say hello to the lovely dogs who mocapped for Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece. In the image above, from...

  • News Far Cry 6 Leaks for PS5 and PS4, Launches 18th February 2021

    Ubisoft responds to leak

    Update: Ubisoft has acknowledged the leak with the following tweet: Original story: If it isn't the Microsoft Store doing all the leaking, it's the Hong Kong PlayStation Store! Yes, Far Cry 6 has leaked ahead of this Sunday's Ubisoft Forward digital event with a listing that reveals a whole host of details. M

  • Poll Would You Pay $70 for a Brand New PS5 Game?

    Making the investment

    Over the past week or so, the price of games has once again become a major topic of discussion. Sparked by the next-gen NBA 2K21, the basketball simulator plans to charge its users $69.99 for a copy of the game on PlayStation 5. This is, of course, a $10 increase over what consumers have come to expect out of major AAA titles...

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  • News Turok Trophy List Spotted, PS4 Release Likely Incoming

    No dinosaur is safe

    It looks like the remastered version of the 1997 classic Turok is coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. A Trophy list for the title has been spotted on Exophase after being available for just over two years over on the Xbox One. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a Platinum Trophy, but we'd still welcome the facelift this...

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  • News PS Now July 2020 Update Adds Watch Dogs 2, Street Fighter 5, and More

    The Turing Test, Infinite Minigolf

    Update: The additions of Watch Dogs 2, Street Fighter V, and Hello Neighbor have now been confirmed for both the EU and US PlayStation Now alternatives via the PlayStation Blog. However, that's not all. The Turing Test and Infinite Minigolf have also been added to the service, but Sony has decided not to highlight...

  • News PS Plus July PS4 Games Available to Download Now

    Raid some tombs

    And so the cycle continues. Sony recently announced the PlayStation Plus lineup for the month of July, and now the month of July is here. Today's the day you can get your hands on the latest complimentary PS Plus titles, and European members can start downloading them right now. The games will roll out in North America in due course...

  • News Steelrising Is a PS5 RPG From GreedFall Developer Spiders Studio

    Join the robotic revolution

    GreedFall developer Spiders Studio promised it would unveil its next title as part of the Nacon Connect digital showcase and boy did it deliver. Steelrising is its name and it's coming to PlayStation 5, but the real talking point here is its concept. The female protagonist of Aegis will attempt to overthrow the robotic...

  • News Watch Dogs Legion Screenshots Leak Ahead of Media Previews

    Shows HUD, menus, and gameplay

    Watch Dogs Legion will be out in full force during this weekend's Ubisoft Forward event, and following that, select media sites will be publishing hands on impressions after playing the game over the past week or so. However, because of that, a couple of in-game screenshots have been leaked onto the internet and you...

  • News GTA Online Fans Want One Thing for the PS5 Version

    And that's to get into the game quicker

    If you’ve played GTA Online at all, you’ll know that it can take minutes to get into the game. And when we say minutes, we mean minutes – like, four or five of ‘em at least. It’s no surprise, then, that with all the talk of the PlayStation 5’s uber-fast SSD hard-drive, fans are hoping it’s a bit...

  • News inFAMOUS Domain Name Renewal Sparks PS5 Revival Hopes

    First light

    Sucker Punch recently renewed the domain infamousthegame.com, sparking fresh hope for a return to the superhero series. The developer has been beavering away on Ghost of Tsushima for a large part of the generation, which is finally slated to release next week. However, the inFAMOUS franchise has a small but faithful fanbase, and many of...

  • News The Last of Us 2 Could Have Been Open World

    Ultimately "didn't make sense"

    We're now in a post-The Last of Us 2 world, and fans are still coming to terms with everything that happens throughout the story. Wherever your opinion falls, there's no denying that Naughty Dog's sequel is an incredibly ambitious game, featuring the largest open spaces the studio has made yet. Exploring Seattle as...

  • News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Revealed with Abrupt Teaser Trailer

    No platforms confirmed yet

    We've known about a new Test Drive Unlimited game for a while, but now it's finally been officially announced. Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is the next title in the racing series, this time coming from publisher Nacon and developer Kylotonn. Unfortunately, we don't know much more about the game at this point. We've...

  • News Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Bites PS5, PS4 Next Year

    Boston blood party

    There’s no question that Vampire: The Masquerade is a confusing franchise. Based on a tabletop role-playing game, there are multiple publishers and developers all contributing to the same franchise, and The Council maker Big Bad Wolf Studio is just one of them. Due out next year on the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4,...

  • News Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Launches 8th September, New Expansion in 2021

    Fatesworn

    It had been widely accepted that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning would be coming to PlayStation 4 next month following a leak, but that isn't actually the case. The remaster of this last-gen RPG is releasing on current-gen consoles on 8th September 2020, and what's more, it's getting an entirely new expansion in 2021 named Fatesworn...

  • News Final Fantasy IX Is 20 Years Old Today

    And what a game it still is

    Classic PlayStation role-playing game Final Fantasy IX celebrates its 20th anniversary today -- a grim reminder to the Push Square staff of just how old we are. The immaculate Squaresoft title first launched in Japan on the 7th July 2000, and if you're looking for a charming turn based adventure, Final Fantasy IX still...

  • News Action RPG CrossCode Gets Several Physical Editions on PS4

    Available to pre-order now

    CrossCode is now available digitally on PlayStation 4, and we'd highly recommend it. However, if you're more of a collector who prefers physical media, you may want to hold off for a bit. The top-down action RPG from Deck 13 is getting not one, not two, but three physical retail editions on PS4. You can put your name down...

  • News Mafia: Definitive Edition Delayed to Late September

    Extended look in two weeks

    If you thought we had come out the other side of delays related to COVID-19, you might want to think again. Mafia: Definitive Edition, which was originally scheduled to launch next month, has been delayed to 25th September 2020. Developer Hangar 13 cites the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the reason why, but it hopes to...

  • Live Watch the Nacon Connect Livestream Right Here

    Allons-y

    Nacon is one of the newest publishers on the block, having paired its peripherals division with Bigben Interactive to create a games-maker-cum-accessories giant. And the French firm is holding a livestream today to showcase a handful of upcoming titles. You can watch the whole thing live from 1PM EDT / 6PM BST. Nacon Connect: <liveblog...

  • Random God of War Is Now Also an Illustrated Story Book

    B Is for Boy

    God of War is a vast PlayStation 4 game about an epic quest, with drama and bloodshed at every turn. It will soon also be available in the form of a children's book. Titled God of War: B Is for Boy, Santa Monica Studio has worked alongside Insight Editions to produce an illustrated story book based on the adventures of Kratos and...

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  • News Sony Considering Bid for Warframe, Brink Developers

    Could buy Hong Kong-based holding company

    According to Bloomberg, Sony is considering a bid for Hong Kong-based holding company Leyou Technologies, which owns Warframe developer Digital Extremes. The group also lists Brink creator Splash Damage among its subsidiaries, and has a significant stake in support studio Certain Affinity. The multiplayer...

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  • News More Publishers Pondering PS5 Game Price Hikes

    Sticker shock

    Just like 2K Sports, more publishers are pondering price hikes for their PlayStation 5 software. The speculation comes courtesy of research firm IDG Consulting, which noted in an interview with Games Industry.biz that game pricing has remained relatively static since 2005 – despite development costs increasing between 200 and 300 per...

  • Review Marvel's Iron Man VR - Armoured Avenger Flies High on PSVR

    Put on the suit

    Marvel's Iron Man VR represents another concerted effort from the comic book powerhouse to bring its characters to gaming in a meaningful way. Following the immense success of Marvel's Spider-Man, this PlayStation VR exclusive had a lot to live up to. The end result is a highly impressive action title that goes the distance to...

  • Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Playable Characters

    Every playable superhero

    What characters can you play as in Marvel's Avengers? As a game all about fulfilling your superhero dreams, it's probably a good idea to know who you'll actually be able to play as in the upcoming PlayStation 4 title. In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going to tell you the characters you can play as in the game...

  • News Ubisoft Announces 100-Player Battle Royale Game Hyper Scape for PS4

    Next global superstar

    You're not bored of the Battle Royale genre just yet, right? No matter what your answer to that question is, Ubisoft has decided to throw its own take on the concept into the mix with Hyper Scape. This free-to-play 100-player online FPS is another battle for first place and it's coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future, but...

  • News PS5 Games Could Cost $10 More Than PS4

    NBA 2K21 publisher comments on $69.99 price point

    Update: We asked 2K Sports whether NBA 2K21's increased price point would set a new precedent for the publisher's titles on the PlayStation 5. Here's its response: "2K’s suggested retail prices for its games are meant to represent the value being offered," an NBA 2K spokesperson said. "With nearly...

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