Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Dress Up as a Legendary Thief
Cooper Clan Cosplayer
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: A Friend's Grave Location
Dirge of the Fallen Forge
News Sony: We're Not Going to Open PS5 Pre-Orders at a Moment's Notice
There'll be some warning
News - 2020, Week 29
Monday20th Jul 2020
News UK Sales Charts: Ghost of Tsushima Is the Next PS4 Exclusive to Get Top Spot
The Last of Us 2 in fifth
Ghost of Tsushima is the second big PlayStation 4 exclusive of the summer, and just like last month's counterpart, it has debuted in first place in the UK sales charts. The latest open world experience from Sucker Punch Productions didn't manage to come close to the sales figures of The Last of Us: Part II, as noted by...
Sunday19th Jul 2020
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...
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...
Saturday18th Jul 2020
News After The Last of Us 2's Review Bombing Scandal, Metacritic Paused Ghost of Tsushima Verdicts
Spend some time playing
Perhaps a little red-faced that its user reviews became one of the key battlegrounds in The Last of Us: Part II's well-documented backlash, Metacritic temporarily paused Ghost of Tsushima verdicts while it encouraged fans to play the behemoth open world game. It only held the feature back for 24 hours, bu
Quiz How Well Do You Know Sony's First-Party Studios?
PlayStation knowledge
Sony's line-up of first-party developers consistently put out some of the very best experiences in the industry, to the point where it's sometimes tough to compete. Earlier this year, the Japanese giant brought every one of its teams under the same umbrella of PlayStation Studios, but how well do you know those developers? Have...
Gallery Ghost of Tsushima Is One of the Best Looking Games We've Ever Played
Island life
Ghost of Tsushima is a truly gorgeous game. The PlayStation 4 exclusive has blown us away time and time again with its beautifully crafted open world, complete with so many vibrant colours and outstanding art direction. It's one of those games where we found ourselves reaching for the Share button every two minutes. As such, we thought...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 333
333's a magic number
Three-hundred-and-thirty-three issues of What Are You Playing This Weekend? You better believe it. They say three's a magic number, so 333 has to be pretty special, right? Let's hope so, because this weekend marks the launch of Sony's final PlayStation 4 exclusive: Ghost of Tsushima. We imagine a lot of our readers will be...
Interview Maintaining Our Humanity with Disintegration Composer Jon Everist
Man vs. machine
We recently had the chance to chat with Jon Everist, composer of V1 Interactive’s curious hybrid of RTS and third-person shooter: Disintegration. We got to discuss the balancing act between these two genres, the rather heart-breaking passing of music legend Ennio Morricone, and the struggle to maintain humanity amidst a synthetic...
Friday17th Jul 2020
News Sony: We're Not Going to Open PS5 Pre-Orders at a Moment's Notice
There'll be some warning
In conversation with Geoff Keighley, PlayStation's worldwide head of marketing Eric Lempel commented on the recent panic over PlayStation 5 pre-orders. For those of you who don't know, word somehow got out that Sony was opening pre-orders for its next-gen console -- mostly through Amazon -- which resulted in many an eager...
News Danganronpa Games Will Be Pulled From PlayStation Store in September
Vita is the worst hit
If you've been thinking of picking up digital versions of Danganronpa titles, particularly on PlayStation Vita, you'll want to act sooner rather than later. Publisher NIS America has announced that multiple entries in the visual novel franchise will be taken off the PlayStation Store in September without any obvious reason why...
News PS5 Dualsense Controller Is a Little Bigger, a Little Heavier Than the DualShock 4
Geoff Keighley confirms
Hype master Geoff Keighley has gone hands on with the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller. We already knew that the DualSense would be a bit bigger than the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4, but it's nice to see the two controllers lined up together. The next-gen device is slightly larger than its predecessor with some additional...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Shockingly Short Load Times Were Originally Even Quicker
That's the long and the short of it
Ghost of Tsushima gets a lot of stuff right, as you can read in our review, but one of the most impressive aspects is actually its loading times. For an open world game, Sucker Punch's latest has unfathomably fast load speeds. Whether you're fast travelling across the map or respawning after taking a fatal blow,...
Poll Did You Buy Ghost of Tsushima?
Greetings, samurai
It's been a busy couple of months for Sony and PlayStation. Not only have we been shown the PlayStation 5 in action, we've been lucky enough to play two stellar PlayStation 4 exclusives: The Last of Us: Part II, and Ghost of Tsushima. The latter has just released on Sony's current-gen console, and as always, we're here to ask...
News No, the PS5 DualSense Controller Doesn't Have Buttons on the Back
Confirmed
Does the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 have back buttons? As we now know, the short answer is an emphatic no. Ever since the PS5 controller was revealed earlier this year, fans have been curious to know whether it would feature paddles or buttons on the rear of the device. Given we've never had a good look at the back of the pad,...
News Elden Ring Fans Are Pinning Their Hopes on a Reveal Next Week
At the Xbox Games Showcase
Seriously, what has happened to Elden Ring? It has now been more than an entire year since the latest From Software project was revealed and we haven't seen anything of it since. We're not about to give up on it just yet, it'll surely come out at some point in the future, but we can't deny that the long, long wait is...
Mini Review Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - Stylish, Turn-Based Tactical Combat
Cyberpunk 40k
The Adeptus Mechanicus is a faction of cybernetically enhanced warrior priests. They seek divinity through the pursuit of knowledge and consider organic flesh as a form of weakness. Your enjoyment of Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus will hinge on how you engage with a fusion of religious iconography and cyberpunk. The Tech-priests of the...
Live Watch the PS5 DualSense Controller Hands On Livestream Right Here
Keighley's thoughts
Summer Game Fest lead Geoff Keighley has been lucky enough to get his hands on a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, and today he plans to livestream his first thoughts on the pad. We're not entirely sure what this stream will entail, but we expect the man himself will share his feelings on the DualSense's haptic feedback and...
News June 2020 NPD: The Last of Us 2 Tops the Chart Across the US
The biggest June since 2009
Not only was The Last of Us: Part II Sony's quickest selling PlayStation 4 exclusive ever and the most downloaded title from the PlayStation Store for the month of June, it has also topped the sales chart in the US. NPD reports that Naughty Do
News Astro's Playroom Demo Showcases PS5 Controller Features
Sound, adaptive triggers, and breathing
Astro's Playroom will come pre-installed on every single PlayStation 5 console Sony sells this holiday season, and it looks to be a game that takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of the next-gen DualSense controller. Summer Game Fest lead Geoff Keighley had the chance to go hands on with both the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Considered Pirates and Rob Roy Before Feudal Japan Setting
The Three Musketeers too
After putting out inFAMOUS: Second Son and its expansion back in 2014, Sucker Punch Productions has been working on its brand new IP for the best part of the entire PlayStation 4 generation. That's a seriously long six years, but it seems to have paid off. Ghost of Tsushima was awarded an impressive 9/10 in the Push Square...
Thursday16th Jul 2020
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Hidden Altars Locations
Honour the unseen
Where are the Hidden Altars in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? These unmarked locations are places where Jin can bow, resulting in an often comical visual effect. You need to find 10 of these altars in order to unlock the Honour the Unseen Trophy. For more information on all of the Trophies in the game,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Dress Up as a Legendary Thief
Cooper Clan Cosplayer
How do you dress up as a Legendary Thief in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Honestly, it's harder than it sounds. This Ghost of Tsushima guide will tell you how which items you need to equip in order to unlock the Cooper Clan Cosplayer Trophy. For a full list of the game's Trophies and how to get them,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Black and White Dye Merchants - Where to Find Them
Monochrome Masters
Where do you find the Black and White Dye Merchants in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Dyeing your armour in Ghost of Tsushima is a straightforward process. Simply gather flowers that you see dotted around the open world, and exchange them with a merchant for new colour schemes. However, if you want to...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: A Friend's Grave Location
Dirge of the Fallen Forge
Where do you find a Friend's Grave in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? In order to unlock the Dirge of the Fallen Forge Trophy, you'll need to find this location and perform the flute melody 'Lament of the Storm' while standing next to the grave. For a full list of all the Trophies in Ghost of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Techniques and Best Techniques to Learn
Killer moves
What are the best Techniques in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Over the course of his adventure, Jin steadily unlocks new techniques and abilities as he wins battles and completes quests. By increasing your Legend Rank, you gain Technique Points that can be spent on different skills, and in this Ghost of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: What Difficulty Should You Select?
Easy, medium, or hard?
What difficulty should you select in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Finding the right difficulty early on may elevate your experience with Sucker Punch's open world samurai title, but even if you think you've chosen poorly, don't worry: you can hop into the gameplay options menu at any time outside of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Gold
Upgrading Jin's sword
Where do you find Gold in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? This exceedingly rare material is needed to fully upgrade Jin's sword, but it's not something that you'll just stumble across as you adventure through the open world. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to reveal wh
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Fox Den and Inari Shrine Locations
Feeling foxy
Where do you find all of the Fox Dens and Inari Shrines in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Fox Dens are home to foxes, and when you find a fox, it'll lead you to an Inari Shrine. Praying at the shrine unlocks new Charm slots for Jin, and later on, you'll be rewarded with exclusive charms that increase in power...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Many Acts Are There?
A samurai play
How many Acts are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? It may be an open world game that offers you a lot of freedom, but there's definitely a structure to Ghost of Tsushima that sees your adventure progress at a steady pace — you can't just rush to the end. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide
News Xbox Boss Takes More Shots at PS5 Exclusives Saying Fans Won't Be 'Forced' into Next-Gen
Doesn't think players should be locked out
Update: Xbox boss Phil Spencer has continued his assault on Sony and its PlayStation 5 strategy, saying that fans "won't be forced into the next-generation" as Microsoft commits continued support to Xbox One's various permutations. "Unlike others, we believe that your investments in gaming should move with...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
A suitably epic tale
How long are Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Since it's an open world game, you can spend hours upon hours just exploring the island of Tsushima, and there's no need to rush through the main story. As such, it's hard to pinpoint just how lengthy the game is, but in this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Can Quests Be Missed?
Missing out
Can some quests be missed in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Sucker Punch's open world title has a lot of side quests — or Tales — that can be played alongside the main story missions. But is it possible to miss out on any of these optional activities? In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we've got the answe
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Wax Wood
Upgrading Jin's bow
Where do you find Wax Wood in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Wax Wood is a rare material that's needed to fully upgrade Jin's half bow and longbow — but where the heck do you find this stuff? In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll tell you where to get it. Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Many Side Quests Are There?
On the side
How many Side Quests are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Alongside its main story missions, the game features an abundance of side quests, each with their own stories and characters. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll reveal just how many side quests — or Tales, as the game calls them — there...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Does It Have New Game +?
A new beginning
Do Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut have a New Game + mode? Other first party Sony titles, like The Last of Us: Part II and God of War, have a New Game + mode that lets you restart the game with your unlocked skills and equipment intact. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Accessibility Options
Simplified Controls, Projectile Indicator, and more
What accessibility options are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Publishers such as Sony and Ubisoft have been pushing accessibility for most of the PS4 console generation, offering additional options that allow as many players as possible to enjoy their games. The...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Bow
Show some respect
How do you bow in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Characters will often bow to Jin as you traverse the island of Tsushima, but you can actually repay their respect with a bow of your own. You can also bow in front of hidden altars in order to unlock the Honour the Unseen Trophy. For more information on that...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Put Your Sword Away
Sheathing your blade
How do you put your sword away in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? You'll quickly notice that after combat, Jin keeps his sword out of its sheathe for a while before putting it away automatically — but there's actually a way to sheathe your sword manually. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll explain...
News Pretend You're Playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla with Odyssey's New Armour Set
Become the viking
Do you wish you were playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla right now? If your answer to that question is yes, you're not the only one. We here at Push Square can't wait to get our hands on the Viking-inspired outing from Ubisoft, and soon we'll be able to take one very small step to making that a reality through Assassin's Creed...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Play Your Flute
Melodies on the wind
How do you play your flute in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Yes, Jin has a flute that he can play at any time — and it actually changes the weather depending on which melody you play. In this Ghost of Tsushima guid
Feature 15 Samurai Games, Movies, and Anime That Will Help You Get Hyped for Ghost of Tsushima
Way of the samurai
With Ghost of Tsushima releasing on the 17th July 2020, we thought it might be fun to look at and recommend other samurai media in an effort to fuel your hype. As such, we've compiled a list of 15 samurai games, movies, and anime that we think are well worth checking out, even if you're totally new to samurai stuff in general...
News PS5 Controller to Get Hands On Showcase Tomorrow
Geoff Keighley has a DualSense
Geoff Keighley’s big Summer Game Fest will continue tomorrow with a first hands on look at the DualSense controller. The popular journalist-turned-presenter has the PlayStation 5 controller, and has been putting it through his paces. Here’s what he wrote on Twitter:
News Gamer Girl Is an FMV Game All About the Life of a Streamer
How much is a sub?
Come on, it's time to own up. Who doesn't want to be a Gamer Girl? If the trailer above is anything to go by, you get to sit in one of those cosy gaming chairs all day, have cash thrown at you from men sat alone in their basement, and occasionally play a game or two on a site that definitely isn't Twitch. That sounds like the sort...
Review Creaks - Another Inventive and Stylish Puzzler From the Machinarium Team
Hole in the wall
Amanita Design has only gone and done it again. After wowing the gaming world more than a decade ago with point-and-click adventure Machinarium, the Czech-based studio is back with another 2D brain-teasing experience that represents one of 2020's best PlayStation 4 indie games. Creaks is the puzzle genre at the very top of its game,...
News New Planet Coaster Trailer Gives Us a Glimpse at Console Gameplay on PS5, PS4
What a ride
PlayStation is no stranger to management sims. Back on PS1, we were playing the likes of Theme Park and Theme Hospital, and Two Point Hospital is proof the genre still works a treat on consoles. Planet Coaster is the latest tycoon game heading to Sony's systems, with the Console Edition riding onto both PS5 and PS4 this holiday. A brand...
News No Man's Sky: Desolation Update Adds New Playable Environments
Search for loot and story
No Man's Sky only just added cross-play to its long list of features last month and now it's already back with another PlayStation 4 update. Titled Desolation, this latest update adds a new playable environment to the vast reaches of space in the form of seemingly abandoned freighters packed full of loot and story beats...
News Increased PS5 Production Suggests Sony Expects Greater Demand Than PS4
Is such a thing even possible? Yes, it is
Sony appears to have real confidence in the PlayStation 5, as it’s increased production on the next-gen platform. Previously, the Japanese giant had planned to ship between 5-6 million units by the end of March 2021; it now expects that number to be somewhere in the region of 10 million during the same...
News Eastern Exorcist Brings Brutal 2D Melee Combat to PS4
Check out that art style
Eastern Exorcist, formerly known as The Oriental Exorcist, has popped up again after nearly a year's worth of silence. This 2D melee-based action RPG is being put out by Wildfire Game and is due for release on PlayStation 4 at some point in the future. However, the lucky devils among you who own a PC will gain access to the...
Random This Retailer Had Fun with Its Custom Ghost of Tsushima Box Art
Only in Slovakia, though
Occasionally, retailers will go the extra mile to tempt you to pre-order in their store. It could be the promise of a free sticker or a midnight launch. In Slovakia, however, ProGamingShop has come up with its own custom cover for Ghost of Tsushima – and it’s incredible, as this image attests: The slipcase is free for...
News Full Length Bugsnax Song to Debut on Summer Game Fest's Next Developer Showcase
Talkin 'bout Bugsnax
Bugsnax was one of the most memorable announcements made during PlayStation 5's reveal event. This is partly down to it looking like a wonderfully mad and very different experience, but mainly because of that unbelievably catchy theme song. Even now, the music flashes back into our minds, and it stays there for some time. The...
News Bungie Delays Destiny 2: Beyond Light Expansion to November
First DLC to not hit September
Bungie has made the difficult decision to delay the upcoming Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion to 10th November 2020 following the continued worldwide struggle to cope with the coronavirus. Originally scheduled to launch in late September, this marks the very first time that the developer has missed a DLC launch for...
Wednesday15th Jul 2020
News Neil Druckmann Explains The Last of Us 2 Deleted Scene at the Farm
Boar killing
Just like pretty much every game ever, not every single scene that was envisioned for The Last of Us: Part II made it into the final version. Voice actor Laura Bailey recently commented on one sequence which explained the relationship with between Abby and WLF leader Isaac, and now Naughty Dog vice-president Neil Druckmann has revealed...
News Kaitlyn Dever Would 'Love' to Play Ellie in The Last of Us TV Adaptation
Huge fan of the game
HBO has partnered with PlayStation Productions and Naughty Dog to transform The Last of Us into a big budget TV series, and Unbelievable actress Kaitlyn Dever has admitted she’d “love” to play Ellie in the show. The actress is no stranger to Sony’s games, having previously portrayed Cassie Drake in Uncharted 4: A...
News Ghost of Tsushima Is the Third Western Game to Earn a Famitsu Perfect Score
Samurai sensation
Ghost of Tsushima is based on a historical Japanese setting, and developer Sucker Punch has invested extra effort into representing the backdrop accurately. The Seattle-based team collaborated with Sony’s Japan Studio to work on a full localisation, and you can choose whether to play the title in English or Japanese. In addition,...
News PES 2022 Focusing on PS5, PES 2021 Will Be a Season Update
Kick off
There will be a Pro Evolution Soccer game this year, but Konami has admitted that it’ll be a “pared back” season update while it focuses its efforts on next year’s PES 2022 for the PlayStation 5. According to a website update, Konami is scrapping the Fox Engine and switching to Unreal Engine as it aims to “truly embody our core...
News Former Argonaut Games CEO Wants to Remake Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
Why not?
If even the likes of Ty the Tasmanian Tiger can make a return in the year 2020, then sure, we wouldn't say no to a remake of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. This classic 3D platformer, which released on the PlayStation 1, is one of those titles that certain pockets of gamers have far too much nostalgia for, but then we suppose most titles from...
News Codemasters Confirms DIRT 5 Free PS5 Upgrade Option, Returning Modes with New Trailer
Trade in the old model
Update (15/7/20): Codemasters has officially released the above DIRT 5 trailer after it leaked earlier this month. To recap, the latest video goes over returning game modes, such as Gymkhana, and also confirms a free upgrade to the PS5 version if you buy a PS4 copy. You can read up on it over on the PlayStation Blog...
Deal Far Cry Series Going Dirt Cheap on PlayStation Store Following Far Cry 6 Reveal
All main games heavily discounted
In case you somehow missed it, Far Cry 6 was officially announced during the recent Ubisoft Forward event. The open world shooter returns to a more exotic setting, this time taking place on the fictitious, Cuba-esque island Yara. To celebrate the announcement, Ubisoft is feeling generous, and has dramatically...
Mini Review Superhot: Mind Control Delete - More of the Same Slow-Mo Action, But No Less Satisfying
More is more
Superhot: Mind Control Delete treads very familiar ground to the original. Time slows to a crawl when you don't move, and you use this quirk to outmanoeuvre and kill countless crimson crystalline men. In terms of gameplay, this follow-up isn't a huge leap forward, but there's plenty of twists to the formula that make this a must-play...
News Oh, Crap! The Uncharted Movie Hasn't Started Filming At All
But Sony hopes to begin soon
Update: Nope, there's still time for the director to leave, as Sony Pictures Entertainment has clarified that filming has not started on the Uncharted movie. Yet. According to a statement sent to Games Radar, the film crew is currently prepping, and the company is "hoping to start soon". Progress, but it's still not...
News PS5 Production Reportedly Being Doubled to Meet Demand
10 million units by year end
Sony is increasing its output of PlayStation 5 consoles, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The publication released a report earlier this year which stated Sony would be making fewer PS5 units for launch than it did for PS4. However, this new story suggests the platform holder will in fact be increasing...
News How PS5 Launch Game Godfall Makes Full Use of the DualSense Controller
Vibrations mimic surfaces
Did you really think we'd pass on the opportunity to talk about the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller just a little bit more? Of course we wouldn't, and that's because one of the launch titles for Sony's next-gen machine will be making full use of its features. Not only will Godfall take advantage of the PS5 SSD, it also...
Random Don the Ghost of Tsushima's Mask with This Snapchat Filter
Intimidating
Jin Sakai is a devout samurai warrior, but when the Mongols invade his home, he becomes the shadowy Ghost of Tsushima. To protect his identity -- and to intimidate his foes -- Jin wears a fearsome face mask, which we've seen in several trailers now. If you've ever wanted to wear the mask yourself, now's your chance. As demonstrated...
News Dragon's Dogma Anime's First Artwork Is Foreboding, Series Launches on Netflix This September
Greetings Arisen
Dragon's Dogma, the brilliant Capcom action RPG, is getting an anime adaptation later this year. The series will launch through Netflix on the 17th September 2020, and the company has given us our very first look at the project with the artwork embedded below. Given the dark undertones and foreboding nature of the game, we're...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Starts Next Month, PS4 Pre-Orders Get Early Access
Second War Table livestream confirmed
If you've been looking forward to the Marvel's Avengers beta, you might want to listen up. Confirmed via an IGN First post, the pre-release taster will start next month on Friday 7th August for PlayStation 4 players who have pre-ordered the game. The Crystal Dynamics-developed title will then enter an open beta...
Tuesday14th Jul 2020
Review Ghost of Tsushima - One of the Greatest Open World Games of the Generation
Ghost with the most
When the Mongol Empire invaded the Japanese island of Tsushima in 1274, the occupation was nothing short of a massacre. The Mongol army had no reason to respect the island's samurai and their desire for traditional, honourable warfare, and so the natives were quickly and decisively overwhelmed. It was a brutal and bloody chapter...
News Red Dead Online Fans Demonstrate Their Disappointment by Dressing as Clowns
Jokers
You may not have noticed Rockstar’s abandonment of Red Dead Online, but franchise fans certainly have. While the company continues to pour obscene sums of money into adding features to GTA Online, it’s been a whopping seven months since the Western’s acclaimed Moonshine update, and the wait for additional content is clearly getting to...
Guide Where to Buy Ghost of Tsushima
All the options you need
Ghost of Tsushima is available right now – you can read what we think of it in our 9/10 review – but suffice to say it's a fantastic open world adventure. If you're wanting to pick up Sucker Punch's samurai action title, here's a guide featuring all the links you might need to nab your copy. Where to Buy Ghost of...
News PS5 Fans Thought They Were Getting a Price and Release Date Yesterday
Didn't happen
Insanely enthusiastic PlayStation 5 fans drove themselves nuts waiting for a PS5 price and PS5 release date yesterday which never came. Social media sites like Twitter and communities on Reddit were abuzz with speculation after
Round Up Ghost of Tsushima Reviews Are Sharp As a Samurai's Blade
The scores are in
Reviews for Ghost of Tsushima went live a little earlier today, and it seems Sucker Punch has delivered once again. Verdicts are largely positive for the samurai open world title, which impresses with its gorgeous open world and fluid combat. Between this and The Last of Us 2, Sony is sending off PlayStation 4 in brilliant style...
News Death Stranding PC Is Like a Movie Compared to TV Drama PS4 Version, Says Kojima Productions
A BRIDGES too far
Death Stranding deploys on PC today, and Kojima Productions has been hyping up the re-release in an interview with Geoff Keighley. Speaking as part of the stream, Kojima Productions’ Yoji Shinkawa pointed to the improvements that the developer has made since releasing the title on the PlayStation 4 last year, with wide-screen...
News PS4 Players Are Getting Some 'Very Spicy' Fall Guys News Soon
PS Plus?
Fall Guys, the cutesy battle royale inspired by knockout game shows, is coming to PlayStation 4 on 4th August. This is obviously great news -- we've been extremely curious to play this madcap multiplayer title ever since it was announced last year. 60 players duke it out online in a series of different rounds, with each obstacle course or...
News TikTok Star HollyH to Cameo in Aquatic PS4 Platformer Slide Stars
Demi Rose and other social media stars including
Despite living on the idyllic pseudo-French island of Guernsey, HollyH’s claim to fame is being Britain’s biggest TikTok celebrity. And now the “professional weirdo” is set to star in her very own PlayStation 4 game, as Slide Stars promises to deliver the system’s “first water racing...
News Skull & Bones Reportedly Rebooted Into an Ongoing 'Live' Game
Sounds like Sea of Thieves
Remember Skull & Bones? Ubisoft announced a nautical open world game about pirates on the high seas, with Assassin's Creed's naval combat serving as a base for the action. It sounded like a winner, and we were pretty interested to see how it turned out. Unfortunately, the game has been delayed multiple times since its...
News Creaks Brings Creepy, Surreal Puzzling to PS4 Next Week
Bump in the night
Creaks was only just announced for PlayStation 4 two weeks ago and now it's already gone and got itself a confirmed release date. It's coming sooner than you might think too with a launch scheduled for next week on Sony's current-gen console. You'll get to play this creepy 2D puzzler from 22nd July 2020. As described by the team...
Deal Glow in the Dark with Exclusive Assassin's Creed Valhalla Tee
And get an extra 10 per cent off
With all of those late-night crusades, the ability to see in the dark effectively was essential for Vikings. Fortunately, you won’t need to light a fire or feast on a diet of carrots in order to navigate the twilight hours leading up to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s launch, as we’ve partnered with Zavvi to...
Interview Finding Out Where the Heart Is with Dev Armature Studio
"Life is a dream. Shared with others."
Two weeks ago, you may have caught the PlayStation 4 announcement of Where the Heart Is. Revealed alongside eight other indie titles coming to Sony platforms, this narrative-based adventure title caught our eye with a beautiful art style and the sort of in-game decisions and choices which never fail to make us...
News Narrative Adventure Where the Heart Is Targets More Than 12 Endings
Other characters receive conclusions
Where the Heart Is was announced for PlayStation 4 just two weeks ago as part of a spree of indie-related reveals from Sony, and this title from Armature Studio was one of those which left a real lasting impression. It's an adventure all about the narrative it's trying to tell, packed full of choices to make and...
Monday13th Jul 2020
News PS5 Pre-Order Pages Live on Amazon Australia
But currently unavailable
Sony’s yet to confirm specifics regarding PS5 pre-orders, but Amazon Australia is ready to go, having listed a bunch of product pages pertaining to the next-gen console. Unfortunately, the system and its various accessories are listed as ‘Currently Unavailable’, although these are legit listings and could be...
Guide PS5 3D Audio: What Is PlayStation 5's Tempest Engine?
How PlayStation 5's 3D audio tech will improve games
What is 3D audio on PS5? How will 3D audio affect PlayStation 5 games, and what is the Tempest Engine powering the technology? You may have already read about some of the technical capabilities of Sony's next-gen console, and one term that's being thrown around is 3D audio. Mark Cerny, who's...
Guide PS5 Ray Tracing: What Is It?
More realistic lighting on PS5
What is PS5 ray tracing? Every time that Sony has brought up the PlayStation 5, it's also mentioned ray tracing, using the term as a selling point. But just what is ray tracing, and what does it bring to Sony's next-gen console? Without getting too technical, we're going to answer that question as part of our PS5...
News Oh No, There's More Modern Day Stuff in Assassin's Creed Valhalla Than the Two Previous Games
We hope you like Layla
Regular readers will know that we have very little love for the modern day segments in Assassin's Creed games. Quite frankly, we couldn't give a damn about the terribly written adventures of Layla Hassan -- especially when we're ripped from our gorgeous open world in order check out what she's up to. Imagine our...
News Watch Dogs Legion Season Pass Includes Free Copy of the First Game
The Complete Edition
After bundling Assassin's Creed III Remastered with the season pass for Assassin's Creed Odyssey and doing the same thing with a free version of Far Cry 3: Classic Edition when you bought Far Cry 5, Ubisoft is set to continue this initiative with Watch Dogs Legion. If you buy the game's season pass, which comes
Gallery First Far Cry 6 Screenshots Show Cuba-Inspired Setting
Welcome to Yara
Far Cry 6 is now official following the leaks, and we have the first trailer for the open world FPS. Coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 next year, this new iteration of the popular series takes place in an island nation called Yara, and it takes grand inspiration from the Republic of Cuba. Check out these first screenshots to get a...
News Of Course the Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition Comes with a Flamethrower
Three pieces of DLC too
Last night's Far Cry 6 announcement trailer took itself pretty seriously, but if you were to dig a little deeper, you'll find out that this will probably still be an experience full of comical stupidity. Alongside the pre-order bonus of a Libertad skin for your canine companion, the Collector's Edition also includes a...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Has World Events Rather Than Side Quests
To promote exploration
One of the criticisms leveraged at Assassin's Creed Odyssey is that it is simply too big. Packed full of side quests, optional missions, and gigantic landmasses to explore, it can very easily take upwards of 100 hours to see and do everything it has to offer. However, rather than upping the ante even further, follow-up...
News UK Sales Charts: F1 2020 Races Past The Last of Us 2 for Pole Position
Victory lap
It was going to happen sooner or later -- The Last of Us: Part II has been booted off the top spot in the UK's physical chart. After three weeks at number one, the Naughty Dog title is now in third place. Racing sim F1 2020 takes its place on top of the podium. Elsewhere, Marvel's Iron Man VR is still just about in the top 10; it's...
News EA Sports UFC 4 Out on PS4 Next Month, Puts an Emphasis on Single Player Career
Out next month
EA Sports UFC 4 is real and it’s releasing in just a few weeks: 14th August. The sequel was revealed as part of UFC’s big bout on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi this weekend, and includes Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya on the cover. As rumoured, anyone who pre-orders will unlock access to boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, which...
News Ubisoft's Battle Royale Shooter Hyper Scape Is Coming to PS4 This Summer
Have a new trailer while you wait
Is Hyper Scape coming to PlayStation 4? If you're unclear on whether the battle royale shooter is coming to Sony's console, fear not -- it was announced for PS4 earlier this month. Ubisoft is entering the free-to-play, battle royale arena with its futuristic FPS, and it's currently in open beta on PC. While you...
News Ghost of Tsushima Launch Trailer Brings the Hype Ahead of PS4 Release
Blades of glory
We finally made it, everyone. Ghost of Tsushima, the open world samurai action game from Sucker Punch, is out in just a few days. The PlayStation 4 exclusive comes right before PS5 is due to arrive, but it looks like it should be a great way to end the current generation. The game releases this Friday, 17th July, but Sony has gone...
News Ty the Tasmanian Tiger PS4 Release May Be Just Around the Corner
Trophy list appears
In case you didn't know, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is coming to PlayStation 4 in the form of a remaster. This cult classic which made a name for itself on PlayStation 2 already came to Nintendo Switch earlier in the year and now it looks like Krome Studios is gearing up for launch on Sony's system. We know that because a Trophy list...
Gallery Watch Dogs Legion Screenshots Bring Mayhem to London
Careful now
Watch Dogs Legion will be one of the PlayStation 4's very last big titles and it looks like the console will be going out in style. Also confirmed for PlayStation 5, with a free upgrade available for anyone who purchases the current-gen version, the Ubisoft game is looking really quite good in this latest batch of screenshots. You'll get...
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