News - 2021, Week 01
Sunday10th Jan 2021
News PS2-Style PS5 Consoles Withdrawn From Sale After Company Receives 'Credible Threats'
"Our team began receiving credible threats to their safety"
Remember that awesome-looking PS2-style PlayStation 5 console we mentioned a few days ago? This custom system was being offered in a limited run of just 300 units by SUP3R5, and pre-orders went live recently. Sadly, the process didn't go according to plan. Demand was such that the stock...
News Rejoice! Joe's Diner Has Gotten a PS5 Patch
We did it, Joe
Folks, it finally happened. The most important PlayStation 4 game not playable on PlayStation 5 at launch has only gone and gotten itself a patch that adds next-gen compatibility. This means that Joe's Diner is now playable on PS5 via backwards compatibility! Update 1.01 fixes the problem, weighing in at just over 500MB. The patch...
Saturday9th Jan 2021
News Official Killzone Website Shut Down, Some Services Affected
Clans in Shadow Fall inaccessible
Developer Guerrilla Games has retired the official Killzone website, meaning it is no longer accessible in its original form. A redirect to PlayStation.com has been set up in its place alongside a quick message from the Dutch team. It reads: "The official website for the Killzone franchise has retired. Going...
News Silly SEGA CD FMV Shooter Ground Zero: Texas Is Coming to PS4
Sci-fi Western on the way
Ground Zero: Texas, believe it or not, was one of Sony’s earlier forays into the video game market. Published by subsidiary Sony Imagesoft on the SEGA CD in 1993, this particular author has fond memories of the Western-inspired sci-fi shooter. It’s a little bit like the A-Team, except everyone’s an alien – or...
News Destruction AllStars PS5 Gameplay Discovered in Share Factory Studio
Only a few seconds, though
We’re still waiting for our first proper look at February PlayStation Plus freebie Destruction AllStars’ gameplay, but this clip buried inside Share Factory Studio and posted on Reddit gives us our best glimpse yet. It only runs 25 seconds or so, but it’s genuine gameplay rather than cinematic edits – it looks a...
News Techland Insists Exciting Dying Light 2 News Is Coming Soon
As fans begin to worry
A bounty of high-profile departures at Polish developer Techland has resulted in real concern regarding the status of Dying Light 2. Most recently, Paweł Selinger, a 22-year veteran at the team, decided to depart from his role as Narrative Designer. In a statement, the studio wished the veteran the best, but stressed “he...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 358
Back on schedule
God, last week was scary. Amid our holiday slumber, this author forgot what day of the week it was, and forgot about WAYP. Fortunately, Assistant Editor Liam Croft came in with the save. If he hadn’t, that would have broken a streak stretching all the way back to 2013. Thank heavens, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m still playing...
Friday8th Jan 2021
News Madden NFL 21 Adds SpongeBob SquarePants Stadium, Challenges, Clothing
Gameplay challenges inspired by Nickelodeon show
Update: As promised, EA Sports has released an update for Madden NFL 21 which goes further than we ever anticipated with the SpongeBob SquarePants content. As of today, you'll find a new arena in the yard: SpongeBob Reef-Top. This is, as you'd expect, packed with references to the Nickelodeon show...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch News Coming Soon, Ubisoft Updates Long List of Known Issues
Raise the sail
2021 promises to be a big year for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The open world adventure is getting a bunch of free content updates spread throughout the next 12 months, alongside two "massive" expansions, set to release in the spring and summer, respectively. So what's next for Eivor's saga? Well, we know that we're getting the...
Poll What Was the Best PS4 First-Party Exclusive of the Generation?
The best of the best
The PlayStation 4 generation is effectively over and done with. As highlighted in our recent feature questioning whether the console is worth purchasing this year (Is It Worth Buying a PS4 in 2021?), many games are still slated for Sony's last-gen system, but the industry has turned its attention to the all-new PlayStation 5...
Feature The 10 Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2021, As Voted By You
God of more
The votes have been counted, and the Push Square community's most anticipated PlayStation games of 2021 have been decided. This particular poll raked in almost 7,000 votes split across 50 different games, with select titles proving to be far more popular than others. Let's get right into it! 10. Far Cry 6 - 143 votes (2%) 9.
News Persona 5 Royal Was the Highest Rated Game of 2020 on Metacritic
Another great year for PlayStation
Metacritic has published its annual 'Best Video Games' list, and it turns out that Persona 5 Royal was the highest rated title of 2020 across all platforms. The PS4 exclusive managed a frankly ridiculous metascore of 95, making it the highest rated release since Red Dead Redemption 2 (97) in 2018. But it's worth...
News PS5 Exclusive Returnal Gets New Gameplay Footage in Latest Dev Diary
Yep, looks like a Housemarque game
Finnish developer Housemarque has put out its latest HouseCast dev diary, which you can watch above. We suggest you do, because as well as two members of the team discussing Returnal, we get some glimpses at brand new gameplay footage too. As before, the game itself is looking really slick. The studio's penchant...
News King of Fighters XV Looks Like a Real Step Forward in First Trailer, Screenshots
Launches 2021
Update: SNK has dropped its long awaited King of Fighters XV trailer (which was previously delayed). It's rather short, but together with the screenshots that we've included below, it's pretty much our first look at the game, which is aiming for a 2021 launch. The developer promises more information very soon — next week, if all goes...
News Future Free PS Plus Game Destruction AllStars Teases Info and Media
"We've got a lot in store for you"
It feels like Destruction AllStars has been given a massive new lease of life after it was delayed out of the PlayStation 5 launch window to become a free PlayStation Plus title next month. Instead of a $70 purchase, everyone with a PS Plus subscription will gain access to the game from Lucid Games, and it looks...
News New Maps, Modes Coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Next Week
Sanatorium, Drop Kick, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is well into its first season now, but developer Treyarch’s keeping things fresh with a mid-season update on 14th January. Starting next week you’ll be able to enjoy a new Fireteam map named Sanatorium, which is described as a “Soviet experimental health retreat”. The blurb...
Soapbox I Think I Like Battle Passes, But They Do Stress Me Out a Bit
Sammy purchases his first Battle Pass and shares some thoughts
I’ve been familiar with the concept of the Battle Pass ever since Fortnite introduced it a few years ago, but I’ve never actually paid to participate in one. I’ve grabbed some of the free rewards in titles like Rocket League, and I’ve enjoyed the non-premium season structure in...
News Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Getting Multiple Physical Editions on PS4
Pre-orders start soon
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a good example of software that suffered for being a digital only release. Back on PlayStation 3, the title was removed from sale after licensing lapsed, meaning you couldn't buy it for a number of years. The good news is that it's coming back on PS4 in a matter of days, but if you want...
News Epic Acquires Rad Game Tools, Creators of Oodle Compression Technology
More middleware
Epic Games has been on a middleware shopping spree of late, and it’s just added Rad Game Tools to its collection of software services. You’ll no doubt be familiar with the organisation for its Bink Video program, which was a hallmark of the PlayStation 2 era. However, the company also created the Oodle texture compression...
News Dying Light 2 Writer Leaves Techland After 22 Years of Service
Past work includes Dead Island, Call of Juarez
Dying Light 2 may still be in active development according to Techland, but the positive news stories surrounding the project haven't exactly been in freefall since its indefinite delay early last year. One more for the growing pile is that writer Pawel Selinger has now left the developer after 22...
News NBA 2K21 Makes Kevin Durant-Esque Comeback with Season 4, The Return
Brooklyn boys
Kevin Durant’s comeback from his Achilles injury may be the big story of the NBA so far this season, but for us New York Knicks fans it’s all about Taj Gibson. Unsurprisingly, however, NBA 2K21 has opted to make KD the face of its latest MyTeam season, which all starts with a Free Agency card inspired by the Brooklyn Nets small...
News Agent 47 Can Shoot with a Camera As Well As a Gun in Hitman 3
Picture time
For Hitman 3, IO Interactive appears to be giving players more gameplay options than ever. The series is already stuffed with variety, but a couple of extra features look to be making the murderous sandbox even more diverse. The latest example: Agent 47's new camera. The camera will be a default item the assassin brings into each...
Thursday7th Jan 2021
Guide Do PS Plus Subscribers Get Free PS5 Games?
Will PS5 games be part of PS Plus?
Will PS Plus members get free PlayStation 5 games? The PlayStation Plus service is set to carry over into the next generation of Sony systems, meaning that subscribers will have certain expectations from the moment they sign in and start playing on PS5. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to tell you whether PS...
Treasure hoard
Since the launch of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in November last year, Ubisoft has been adding new microtransactions to the in-game store every other week. Previous Assassin's Creed titles followed the same pattern, but there are elements of Valhalla's system that players are beginning to question, and once you understand why, it's not...
News Final Fantasy XVI Producer Thinks Ghost of Tsushima Was the Most Impressive Game of 2020
Island life
Final Fantasy XVI producer and Final Fantasy XIV Online saviour Naoki Yoshida recently gushed about Ghost of Tsushima in an interview with Japanese publication 4Gamer (as translated by Audrey on Twitter). When asked about what he thought was the most impressive game of 2020, Yoshida heaped praise on the PlayStation 4 exclusive. "It's...
Deal PS5 Looter Slasher Godfall Drops to Lowest Price Yet
Goes cheap for the US
Did Santa Claus not bring you Godfall on PlayStation 5 last month, despite including it on your Christmas list? Well, you're in luck if you reside in the USA as Amazon has dropped the price of the looter slasher to just $39.99. After being one of the infamous PS5 titles to originally retail at $70, this represents a significant...
News Harry Potter Fans Share Their Hopes and Dreams for Hogwarts Legacy
Skill trees, wands, and romance
Hogwarts Legacy is far and away one of the most anticipated PlayStation 5 titles for 2021 here at Push Square, with three members of the editorial team considering themselves Harry Potter nerds. It's a bit of a dream project then, and those part of the Reddit community that has built up around the game can say the...
News David Jaffe Has 'Zero Knowledge' on Cross-Gen God of War: Ragnarok
Series creator clarifies comments
Ah, the eternal question: will Sony release God of War: Ragnarok on the PlayStation 4 as well as the PlayStation 5? Our opinion: buckle yourselves in for a cross-gen sequel, folks – but until Sony officially clarifies, it’s all just speculation. That’s what series creator David Jaffe was also doing on a...
News Hitman 3 Will Reduce the Franchise's File Size Footprint
Good work, 47
Hitman 3 is collating three complete Hitman games, combining the content of Hitman and Hitman 2 with the threequel. That’s awesome news for fans of the franchise, because it means you’ll have an enormous catalogue of Agent 47 action to enjoy. Our concern, for a few months now, has been the overall file size. Here’s the thing:...
News Hitman 3 Teases a Dream PSVR Experience with New Trailer
A new world of assassination awaits
If ever there was a title perfectly matched for PlayStation VR, then it’s unquestionably Hitman 3. The stealth assassination sequel is not only enormous – compiling all of the content of Hitman and Hitman 2 alongside its roster of new sandbox stages – but it also marries virtual tourism with outstanding...
News Madden NFL 21 Makes Some Adjustments to Franchise Mode
Pick six
Back when Madden NFL 21 was under the microscope last year, EA Sports promised that it was committed to improving the popular Franchise Mode over the course of the season. Now as we near the NFL playoffs, the developer is rolling out a major update for the title that will make some minor but appreciated tweaks to the campaign. The headl
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (4th January to 10th January)
A slow start
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? Expect a slow start to the year for the next ten days or so, with nothing of note scheduled. For a full list of all new PS5 game release dates in 2021 and all new PS4 game release dates in 2021, click through the links...
News Fall Guys Goes to Hell in Crossover with DOOM
Really
Man, Fall Guys gets some amazing crossovers, doesn't it? It's not even been around for a year, and it's already had the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog, Untitled Goose Game, Portal, Half-Life, and Godzilla feature with unlockable costumes. Those are some pretty high profile franchises for a daft little indie game — what could possibly be next?...
News Dreams Improves DreamSurfing Menu with More Playlists Featuring Quality Creations
Curating, creating
Dreams is all about its community and the things they make. As a result, the quality of experiences does vary pretty wildly. If you're looking to find the cream of the crop, the DreamSurfing menu has done a pretty good job of highlighting the right stuff, but one or two lists were filled with meme levels and other low effort...
News Acquire President Wants to Make Tenchu-Esque Title for PS5 Era
Stealth assassin
In an interview with Japanese gaming bible Famitsu, Acquire president Takuma Endo has hinted that he’d love for his company to make a new stealth ninja game for the PlayStation 5, similar to the Tenchu titles. As translated by Gematsu, he explained that the firm recently reacquired the ‘Stealth Assassin’ trademark, which has...
News King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition Includes All DLC, Out Now on PS4 in Europe
20th in North America
SNK has gone ahead and announced King of Fighters XIV Ultimate Edition for PS4. Available digitally through the PlayStation Store, this edition of the 2016 brawler includes all the DLC characters and costumes that were released post-launch. That's eight new fighters (for a total of 58) and ten outfits. It also comes with ten...
News GTA Online Takes a Trip to Vespucci Beach with the BF Weevil
It's a Beetle, basically
Following the release of GTA Online’s new Cayo Perico Heist late last year, Rockstar Games has been slowly rolling out fresh vehicles for fans of the multiplayer mode to enjoy. This week sees the addition of the BF Weevil, which is effectively a Volkswagen Beetle. The blurb explains that it’s “a symbol of free love and...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Nerfed the DMR 14, But It Wasn't Enough
King of the hill
If you've been playing Call of Duty: Warzone for the past couple of weeks, you'll know that the DMR 14 has been on a bit of a tear. The weapon, sourced from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, is dominating in the Battle Royale mode — so much so that it was nerfed yesterday to create a more level playing field. Its headshot damage...
Wednesday6th Jan 2021
News UK Schools Suggesting PS4 for Home Learning During Lockdown
For families who don't have enough computers to go around
While it’s easy to joke about pupils using the latest global lockdowns to binge on Fortnite, the reality is that kids are missing out on key education due to the ongoing pandemic. This puts extra pressure on parents, who not only have to ensure that their children are able to learn from...
Guide Is It Worth Buying a PS4 in 2021?
Everything you need to know about purchasing a PlayStation 4
Is it worth buying a PS4 in 2021? Sony’s former flagship console was replaced at the tail-end of 2020 by the newer PlayStation 5, but the company has stressed that the PlayStation 4 will remain a pivotal part of its plan moving forwards. That means it’s committed to continued software...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Debunks Widespread Rumour of the Game's 'No Man's Sky Style Comeback'
Let's all calm down
A few weeks back, someone claiming to have close ties to the development of Cyberpunk 2077 published a lengthy post on GameFAQs. Supposedly, the author wanted to share their knowledge of the game's current situation, as well as CD Projekt Red's plans for its future. The post ended up on
News Custom Black PS5 Consoles, Controllers Will Be Available to Pre-Order This Week
But numbers are limited
While we think the PlayStation 5 looks pretty spiffy with its white casing, there's very much a desire among fans for a black design. Many fans have taken matters into their own hands, customising their PS5s by painting the removable panels. What if you want something more professional, though? Your options are growing...
News Once Again, Japanese PlayStation Hardware Sales Have Fans Talking
Here weeb go again
There’s been a lot of talk about PlayStation sales in Japan recently, and that point of discussion looks set to continue as 2021 gets underway. Hardware sales statistics released by Famitsu – and compiled by ResetEra – reveal that in 2020, for the first time since 1994, cumulative Pla
News Sony Wins the Most Game of the Year Awards for Third Consecutive Year
Hat trick
Game of the Year is a subjective thing, at the end of the day. This author thought The Last of Us: Part II was the best game of 2020; fellow Push Square editor Stephen Tailby felt it was Dreams. They’re both great games, it all comes down to a matter of opinion. Nevertheless, the general consensus is that Sony has been on a roll these...
Talking Point How Often Do You Use PS5's New UI Features?
Discussing Cards, Game Help, and Share Screen
Remember about four months ago when every internet user and their dog was worried by the fact Sony had yet to unveil the PlayStation 5 user interface? That was a grand old time in the comments sections here on Push Square, but we finally managed to get over that hump in October with a surprise State of...
News Hitman 3 Will Have Dark Souls-Esque Persistent Shortcuts to Discover
Make a killing in record time
In the end, everything is Dark Souls. Well, not really, but the FromSoftware series really has been hugely influential. Even Hitman 3, due for release in a few short weeks, has a new feature that's prominent in those tough action RPGs. A key aspect of the level design in From's games is the idea of shortcuts, and it's...
News Sci-Fi Shooter Outriders Delayed to April, Free Demo Coming Next Month
Ride it out
Square Enix's upcoming sci-fi looter shooter, Outriders, has been delayed. The game, which features otherworldly weaponry and superhuman abilities on an alien world, was initially slated for 2nd February. Now, it's been pushed back to 1st April 2021. The news comes from a post on the game's official social channels. Developer People Can...
News King of Fighters XV's Big Reveal Has Been Delayed
Was meant to happen today
Before the holidays, SNK announced that it would finally be showing King of Fighters XV off to the world in January 2021. The big reveal was scheduled for today — that's the 6th January — but the company's hit the brakes at the last minute. "Today’s announcement of KOF XV and SAMURAI SHODOWN’s Season Pass 3 which...
News PS4 Hidden Gem Slay the Spire Is Being Adapted Into a Board Game
Another reason to bring it up
Slay the Spire is a great video game. Granted, a rogue-like deck builder doesn't sound too appealing written down, but in practice, it's a fantastic, addictive title that's all about synergies, finding that golden combo of cards that allows you to flatten enemies. Throw in randomly generated elements and you have a game...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Nerfs the Gun Players Have Been Complaining About
DMR 14 getting toned down
Update: Well, that was fast. An update for Call of Duty: Warzone is rolling out now, nerfing the controversial DMR 14 along with the other weapons outlined below. Here's the official update intel from Raven Software: No messing around from the US-based studio. Original Story: There was no shortage of conversation about...
Tuesday5th Jan 2021
Guide Maneater: All Sapphire Bay Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Sapphire Bay
Where are all Sapphire Bay collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Sapphire Bay? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Sapphire Bay. All Sapphire Bay Collectibles in Maneater:...
Guide Maneater: All The Gulf Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in The Gulf
Where are all The Gulf collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in The Gulf? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Gulf. All The Gulf Collectibles in Maneater:
Guide Maneater Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
How to succeed as a shark in Maneater on PS5 and PS4
Maneater is a PS5 and PS4 open world action RPG where you take control of a blood-thirsty shark and wreak havoc on the otherwise serene seas of fictional fishing town, Port Clovis. We thoroughly enjoyed the game and awarded it a respectable 7/10 in both our Maneater PS5 review and Maneater PS4...
Guide Maneater: All Fawtick Bayou Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Fawtick Bayou
Where are all Fawtick Bayou collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Fawtick Bayou? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Fawtick Bayou. All Fawtick Bayou Collectibles in...
Guide Maneater: All Caviar Key Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Caviar Key
Where are all Caviar Key collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Caviar Key? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Caviar Key. All Caviar Key Collectibles in Maneater:
Guide Maneater: All Golden Shores Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Golden Shores
Where are all Golden Shores collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Golden Shores? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Golden Shores. All Golden Shores Collectibles in...
Guide Maneater: All Prosperity Sands Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Prosperity Sands
Where are all Prosperity Sands collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Prosperity Sands? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Prosperity Sands. All Prosperity Sands...
Guide Maneater: All Dead Horse Lake Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Dead Horse Lake
Where are all Dead Horse Lake collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches, Landmarks, and License Plates in Dead Horse Lake? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Dead Horse Lake. All Dead Horse Lake...
News Ghost of Tsushima's 60FPS Boost on PS5 Is Simple But Super Effective
Digital Foundry takes a look
The tech heads over at Digital Foundry have taken the time to examine Ghost of Tsushima on PS5. The PS4 exclusive doesn't have a full 'upgrade' on Sony's current-gen system, but a relatively simple performance boost gives it a serious edge, as detailed in the video that we've embedded above. Putting the game through its...
Guide Maneater: All Crawfish Bay Collectibles
All Nutrient Caches and License Plates in Crawfish Bay
Where are all Crawfish Bay collectibles in Maneater? How do you find all Nutrient Caches and License Plates in Crawfish Bay? As part of our Maneater guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Crawfish Bay. All Crawfish Bay Collectibles in Maneater: Did you find all...
News PS Store January Sale Refresh Adds Even More PS5, PS4 Deals
Mortal Kombat! WRC! 13 Sentinels!
Sony had promised a refresh for the PlayStation Store holiday sale later this week, but that slate of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 price drops actually appear to have arrived two days early. A new batch of deals has been added to the January sale, bringing further discounts to those who managed to get their hands...
Random Cyberpunk 2077 Fans are Finding and Restoring Cut Romance Options Still Buried in the Game
No Tell Motel
Cyberpunk 2077 has a lot of cut content, and since the game's release last month, some fans have been hard at work digging up all kinds of stuff. Loads of scrapped missions, locations, and items are all still buried in the game's code, but it's the cut romance options that have really got people talking. Prior to launch, CD Projekt...
News PS Now January 2021 Update Adds BioShock Remasters, The Crew 2, Frostpunk, More
Surviving Mars too
Update: Sony has now confirmed January 2021's additions to the PS Now service via a PlayStation Blog post. As well as revealing those PS4 titles now part of your membership, it also states The Crew 2 will be available to download and play until 5th July 2021. The BioShock remasters, Frostpunk, and
News Persona 5, 4, 3, and More Soundtracks Finally Added to Spotify Outside of Japan
Get up, get out there
Update: Yep, it's true: a load of Persona game soundtracks have been made available on Spotify outside of Japan. They can be quite tough to find, so we'd recommend giving AniPlaylist's 'Persona OST' playlist a look. From there, you can hit up all the newly added albums. Enjoy! Original Story: Persona fans rejoice: music from...
Random Looking For a Media Centre That'll Fit Your New PS5? IKEA's Got You Covered
Some assembly required
We don't need to tell you how big the PlayStation 5 is. It's a monster, and everyone knows it. For some, it's been a bit of a struggle to accommodate the newfangled machine in their existing setup. The PS5 just won't fit into some TV stands and entertainment centres. Perhaps you need to get new furniture to house your console,...
News January 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Jaws has arrived
January 2021's healthy selection of free PlayStation Plus titles are available to download from the PlayStation Store right now, making three more games accessible to you on PlayStation 5, and two on PlayStation 4. Maneater headlines the month's selection with a native PS5 version while Greedfall and Shadow of the Tomb Raider can be...
Feature Our Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2021
All the best
One quick glance at the current release schedule for 2021 suggests that this could be another bumper year for PlayStation — but which games have us especially excited? We've gathered the Push Square editorial team to tell us all about their hot picks for the year ahead. Sammy Barker, Editor: I can roll my R’s in real-life, so...
News 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Sells Over 300,000 Copies, Deserves a Lot More
Get in the robot
Gorgeous story-driven strategy title 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. That's according to publisher Atlus, following the game's Western launch on PS4 in September last year. It hit Japan long before that, back in November 2019. We don't always get sales updates for more niche titles, so the fact...
News PS4 Console Production Reduced to Just One Model in Japan
PS4 Slim is the sole survivor
Following rumours over the past couple of days, Sony has now confirmed its production of PlayStation 4 systems for the Japanese market has all but ceased. The Japanese giant will now manufacturer and sell just the 500GB PS4 Slim model in a Jet Black colour for the region, meaning the likes of the PS4 Pro and other base...
News PS5 Launches 2nd February in India After Trademark Dispute
Happy new year
While the PlayStation 5 has launched around much of the world, Indian players have been forced to wait due to an intellectual property squatter which delayed the next-gen system’s launch in the nation. Sony has since wrangled back the trademark, and with new PS5 stock expected globally over the coming weeks, it’s confirmed that...
Monday4th Jan 2021
Guide Is It Worth Buying a PS Vita in 2021?
The state of play for Sony's handheld
Is it worth buying a PS Vita in 2021? Sony’s well-liked handheld may have been a commercial flop, but it continues to retain an engaged audience almost a decade after its original Japanese release. So, what is it like playing a PS Vita in 2021? Are there any upcoming PS Vita games worth paying attention to?...
Random The 25-Year-Old PS1 Demo Disc Cheat You Never Knew About
Total WipEout
Picture the scene: it’s January 1996 – an eye-rolling 25-years ago – and you’re gawking at the non-interactive WipEout demo included with the first copy of The Official PlayStation Magazine. The so-called “rolling demo” technically wasn’t playable – but what if we told you there actually was a way to commandeer those...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for January and February 2021
Hitman! Outriders! Riders Republic!
Happy new year! It's time to look ahead to another year in gaming, and 2021 looks like it could be another good one. For PlayStation 4 and PS5, things are starting fairly quietly, however. In January and February, there aren't too many new releases, but among them are some sure-fire winners. Below, we've outlined...
News First Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Listed for Late January Release
No confirmation from Ubisoft yet
Eagle-eyed Twitter users have spotted a new listing on the Nintendo eShop that states the first piece of DLC for the fairly good Immortals Fenyx Rising is right around the corner. The expansion titled A New God is slated for release on 21st January 2021 — the first of three major post-launch drops planned by...
News UK Sales Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Out of the Top 10 in Quiet Week for Games Retail
Waiting on those January sales
A new year has begun, but one thing remains a constant: the UK's physical games chart. The very last week of 2020 — that is, the week everyone spent inside eating chocolate for breakfast — was unsurprisingly a quiet week for boxed game sales. Most software saw a downward trend; FIFA 21 is in second place after a 55...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Game of 2021?
Let the hype begin
If you're reading this article, then congratulations on making it to 2021. The current state of the world aside, this is set to be another good year for games, with a load of high profile titles promising a release date over the next 12 months. Of course, 2021 will also be the PS5's first full year on the market, and we can't wait...
News Secret NieR Automata Cheat Code Skips the Entire Game
Time saver
NieR Automata is famous – perhaps, even, infamous – for requiring multiple completions in order to unlock its “true” ending. What if you don’t have time to put in the legwork, though? Well, notorious video game hacktivist Lance McDonald – who’s best known for reverse engineering Bloodborne to make it run at 60...
News Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Playable Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Monster mash
Upcoming action RPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox just got a playable demo out of the blue on PS4 (and PS5 through backwards compatibility). It's available to download right now from the PlayStation Store, weighing in at 4.9GB. A bit of background: Ys IX is the latest instalment in Falcom's long running series. The previous title, Ys VIII:...
News Plunder Four Fresh Uncharted Movie Photos
Mapped out
It’s hardly the highlight of this nascent New Year, but the Uncharted Movie is due out on 16th July, and its social media team is just beginning to spring into life. It released four fresh photos from the film, showing some of the props you can anticipate on the big screen. They include the usual suspects: diamond encrusted keys, maps,...
Random Long Lost PS1 Game Magic Castle Resurfaces After 20 Years, Available Now
Who needs a PS5?
The PlayStation 5 released just a handful of weeks ago, and we can look forward to a tremendous first year for the console. But let's not worry about Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. A PS1 game entitled Magic Castle has just released after more than 20 years in the dark. Yes, that's right:...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Claim December 2020's PS Plus Games
Last Christmas
Just a quick reminder: today (that's the 4th January, 2021) is your last chance to grab December 2020's PlayStation Plus games. In case you missed it, or you've forgotten, the lineup includes Worms Rumble on PS5, alongside Just Cause 4 and Rocket Arena on PS4. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, remember to add them to your library before...
News ANNO: Mutationem Gets PS5 Version, Now Releasing Q3 2021
Won't launch until "it's ready"
One day we'll get the spelling of ANNO: Mutationem correct on our first go. Hopefully in time for the PlayStation 5 version at least, now confirmed to be a thing by developer Thinking Stars. It'll arrive alongside the last-gen editions in the third quarter of 2021, which represents a delay for the team using Sony's...
