News - 2020, Week 44

Sunday1st Nov 2020

  • Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for November 2020?

    Plus or minus?

    November 2020's PlayStation Plus games have been announced, and it's a bit of a bumper month for the subscription service. Not only are we getting two highly rated PS4 titles — Sony's also thrown our very first PS5 game into the mix. That's right, the one and only Bugsnax debuts alongside Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow...

  • Talking Point What Do You Want to Know About PS5?

    No question is too small

    It’s been a busy week at Push Square Towers as we begin to assemble our PlayStation 5 coverage. You may have already read our recent hands on impressions with Astro’s Playroom and the DualSense controller; do give it a read through here if you haven’t already, we’ve been pretty impressed with what we’ve experienced...

  • News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Trophies Tease a Fulfilling Platinum

    Jolly good

    Sackboy: A Big Adventure is shaping up to be the sleeper hit in the PlayStation 5’s launch lineup, and its Trophy list has now appeared online like a Pop It after you’ve pushed the Square button. This is for the PlayStation 4 version of the game, but you can rest assured the trinkets will be identical on Sony’s next-gen system –...

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  • News Will PS5 Support 1440p Screens? Fans Are Eager for Answers

    Still unclear

    A post on monitor manufacturer BenQ’s website over the weekend fuelled hopes that the PlayStation 5 would be compatible with 1440p screens, but the page has since been edited leaving fans eager for answers. Sony has confirmed that the next-gen console will, of course, work on 1080p and 4K displays, but it’s been conspicuously quiet...

  • News Ubisoft Outlines Benefits of Playing Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed, More on PS5

    Higher resolution! Better framerate! 3D audio!

    All of Ubisoft’s upcoming games will be available on the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4, with the French publisher offering free PS4 to PS5 upgrades. However, there will be benefits for those playing the titles on Sony’s next-gen console, and in a repetitive but largely interesting blog post,...

  • News Devil May Cry 5's Vergil DLC Dated for December on PS4

    Price also revealed

    Alongside the announcement of Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Capcom revealed that Vergil will be joining the fray. The souped-up PlayStation 5 version will include the extra character, as well as a raft of performance options, when it launches alongside the console in November. Dante's brother is also coming to the PS4 version...

  • News PS5 Unboxings Reveal the Hardware in the Flesh

    Media goes hands on

    As the first PlayStation 5 console embargo lifts, media outlets and YouTubers primarily in the US are able to unbox the next-gen system itself and reveal what it looks like in real life. The same goes for the PS5 DualSense controller and even the cables you'll use to hook the console up to your TV. We can confirm that Push Square...

  • News Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed into December

    It happened again!

    After the game went gold earlier this month, we thought Cyberpunk 2077 was all set for its 19th November release date... But nope, it's been hit with yet another delay. Fortunately, for those who are dying to get their hands on the open world adventure, the delay is not significant. Cyberpunk 2077 will now release on the 10th...

  • Site News We Have a PS5

    Next-gen starts when we say so

    We’re happy to confirm that this morning we received a PlayStation 5 from Sony, meaning that you can expect tons of coverage over the coming weeks. It’s been a year unlike any other really, meaning that this morning was our first opportunity to touch the next-gen console and its controller. We’ve obviously got...

  • News NBA 2K21 Shows First PS5 Gameplay, Teases More Information

    A true next-gen upgrade

    Here’s your first look at NBA 2K21 gameplay running on the PlayStation 5 ahead of the console’s launch next month. In this footage we get a glimpse at a new camera angle inspired by the 2020 NBA Bubble, which brings you closer to the court than ever before. It takes a couple of seconds to load the game, meaning there’s...

  • News FIFA 21 Kicks Off on PS5 in December, Free Upgrade Detailed

    Back of the net

    FIFA 21 will launch on PS5 this December, EA has confirmed. Releasing just a few weeks after Sony's console, the next-gen title will feature a bunch of improvements, both technical and graphical. "New innovations unlocked by the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, like blazing fast load times, deferred lighting and rendering,...

  • News WRC 9 PS5 Trailer Shows Next-Gen Rally Gameplay

    Looking rally good

    WRC 9 is already doing laps on PlayStation 4, but it's worth remembering it's also coming to PS5 on day one. The solid rally racing title is making the jump to next-gen, and you can see what this version looks like in the trailer embedded above. It's not the best PS5 showcase, but it certainly looks like a step up from the PS4...

  • News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Has Crossplay Co-Op Between PS5 and PS4

    No sack left behind

    Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a key game in Sony's PlayStation 5 launch lineup, but it's also due for release on PS4. The LittleBigPlanet spin-off doubles down on being a tight-knit 3D platformer, and it supports up to four players in local or online co-op. It all sounds pretty good to us, and what little we've seen has been very...

  • Rumour Sony Bans In-Store PS5 Sales in Norway Due to Coronavirus Concerns

    Stay at home

    Sony won't allow PS5 to be sold at Norwegian retailers, says a report from Norwegian website Gamer.no. According to sources, potential buyers won't be able to simply pick up a next-gen console from their local outlets when it launches next month, as per orders from Sony. Supposedly, the Japanese giant doesn't want to put customers at...

  • News Looks Like a Dragon Quest XI S Demo Is Incoming on PS4

    Data added to PlayStation Store

    Square Enix will soon release a demo for Dragon Quest XI S on PS4, if new PlayStation Store product data is anything to go by (as spotted by Gematsu on Twitter). The enhanced role-playing title — which is set to launch on Sony's system in December — features a fully orchestrated soundtrack alongside an optional 2D...

  • News Astro's Playroom Is Absolutely Stuffed with PlayStation Easter Eggs

    A real treat for fans

    If you're a PlayStation fan, you'll absolutely want to take a look at Astro's Playroom on PS5. Not only are early impressions very positive, but it seems the game is being packed with love for the brand and its first-party games. In this gameplay video from IGN, it's easy to spot loads of references to other PlayStation...

  • News PS5 Redesigns Trophy Sharing with Video Playback

    More than a screenshot

    Here's a neat little detail that shouldn't be lost amongst today's PlayStation 5 console embargo lift: the next-gen system has redesigned how you share a Trophy unlock with social media. Instead of just a simple screenshot at the moment the Trophy pops, the PS5 now saves a video clip a few seconds long detailing the lead-up...

  • News Madden NFL 21 Cuts to PS5 from 4th December, Free PS4 Upgrade

    Rushing in fashionably late

    Madden NFL 21 won’t be rushing to the PlayStation 5 in time for launch, but it will still reach the Endzone before Christmas, as EA Sports has attached a 4th December release date to its next-gen football game. While the playoff brackets should be starting to take shape by then, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the...

  • News Assassin's Creed Is Getting a Netflix Live-Action Series

    Eagle (tele)vision

    Put up your hoods and dive into a bale of hay: Assassin's Creed is getting a Netflix series. Ubisoft has partnered with the on-demand streaming service to produce an original, live-action series based on the franchise. There aren't any details about the content of the show, but we do know that Ubisoft's Jason Altman and Danielle...

  • News There's Already a Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Launch Trailer

    More than two weeks early

    Roughly two and a half weeks before its release, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War already has a launch trailer. That's slightly unusual given the fact that these marketing drops usually work in tandem with the actual release of a game, but here we are. The minute-long slice of footage focuses entirely on the campaign for...

  • News Astro's Playroom Previews Suggest a Great Showcase of PS5's Key Features

    The future is now

    A PlayStation 5 embargo has lifted, and the Western press is finally able to share some thoughts on Astro's Playroom. Pre-installed on every PS5, the game is likely to be one of your first experiences with the new console. So, how is it? According to these early previews, it's sounding like an excellent showpiece. The above video...

  • News Baby Yoda Invades Star Wars: Squadrons as TV Series Returns

    The Mandalorian is back

    The Mandalorian returns to streaming service Disney+ in just a couple of days and PlayStation 4 game Star Wars: Squadrons has decided to celebrate the start of the second season with some themed items. This will include new cockpit flairs, dashboard holograms, hanging decorations, and so much more. The obvious star of the...

  • News Point and Click, Platformer Hybrid Lair of the Clockwork God Comes to PS4 on 6th November

    Point and jump

    Lair of the Clockwork God was announced to be coming to PlayStation 4 a little while back, but at the time, it didn't have a firm date. The game, which blends together point n' click adventuring with 2D platforming, released to critical acclaim earlier in the year, so it's certainly one to keep an eye on. Fortunately, we now have a...

Monday26th Oct 2020