News There's 'No Comparison' Between The Last of Us on PS5 vs PS3, Says Dev
Leak had wrong lighting and HDR
News - 2022, Week 30
Monday1st Aug 2022
News The Last of Us HBO's Bella Ramsey: Fans Are Going to Love the Show
"It honours the game"
Bella Ramsey, the star of HBO’s upcoming The Last of Us, knows you’re concerned about the upcoming show – but insists you’re going to love it, as she believes it “honours” the game. Live action adaptations of video games tend to be hit or miss, with the most recent example being Resident Evil. But according to...
Sunday31st Jul 2022
News Sony Discontinuing PS5 Accolades As No One Used Them
Helpful
One of the PS5’s flagship features will be discontinued later this year as no one used it. Accolades were introduced on the new-gen console as a way of allowing players to acknowledge each other’s efforts in online games. The function enabled you to award teammates and opponents badges based on their playstyle, so you could say they were...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2022?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential line-up for August 2022 has been officially announced, and as always, we would like nothing more than to hear whether you're happy with what's being offered. But first, let's run through a quick recap, shall we? You could argue that August has not one, but two headline acts in the form of top notch remake Tony...
Mini Review Bright Memory: Infinite (PS5) - A Memory in a Flash
Definitely not infinite
Swords, guns, parkour! Could this be the next Devil May Cry successor? Unfortunately, Bright Memory: Infinite will only be in your memory for T-minus two hours because not even Speedy Gonzales can outrun Sylvester faster than the credits roll in this game. It is hard to understand how Bright Memory’s Early Access on PC was...
Mini Review What Remains of Edith Finch (PS5) – Still Immaculate All These Years Later
If these walls could talk
Back when What Remains of Edith Finch launched in 2017, we awarded it an elusive perfect score, lauding it as one of the greatest walking simulators ever conceived. But that was five years ago. How does it feel to step foot within Giant Sparrow’s lovingly crafted world now? With delight, we can say that the return to the...
Saturday30th Jul 2022
News Sony Coy on Potential PS5 Price Increase
"There is nothing specific to share"
Sony has failed to rule out a potential PS5 price increase, as it said there is “nothing specific to share” on the subject. Speaking to investors in an earnings call earlier in the week, the company was asked about a hypothetical hike after it bumped the MSRP of a number of its home electronics, including...
Hands On Digimon Survive Has Potential, But It Feels Padded So Far
Visual novel RPG is slow to start
Digimon Survive is out right now for PS4, but you may have noticed that we don't have a review here on Push Square yet. This is unfortunately due to issues outside of our control, but having sunk roughly six hours into the game, we thought that it would be best to bring you some hands on impressions ahead of the...
News MultiVersus Has Insanely Low Input Latency on PS5
After companies committed to fixing Unreal issues
Earlier in the year, fighting game tournament EVO, game engine maker Epic Games, and platform holder Sony all confirmed that they’re collaborating on an issue regarding input latency with the Unreal Engine on the PS5. It’s all been a bit awkward for PlayStation: while it’s marketing its PS5...
News Nioh Dev's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Is Getting a Playable Demo in the 'Near Future'
PS5, PS4 action RPG returns
We haven't actually seen anything of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty since it was revealed back in June, but that action-packed, graphically gorgeous trailer definitely pulled people's attention. We did get some gameplay details shortly after the announcement — it's an action RPG built on the back of Nioh
News Time Extension! Meet Our New Website for Reflective, Retro-Ish Gaming
A site this good takes AGES
We’re all about the next big thing here at Push Square. Whether it’s exciting sequels like God of War Ragnarok, promising new hardware platforms like PSVR2, or even entirely new services like PS Stars – there’s so much to look forward to, it’s rare we ever get the time to look back. That’s where
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 437
The big one
Wow! This could very well be the biggest WAYP in quite some time! We've been having some email hiccups here at Push Square Towers y'see, but all seems to be resolved and now everyone's getting involved! Sammy Barker, Editor: To be honest, it's going to be a lot more MultiVersus for me. I love this game, although I am now eagerly...
Friday29th Jul 2022
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games Announced for August 2022
Later, skater
Following yet another leak, the PS Plus Essential monthly games for August 2022 have now been officially unveiled. It's the usual three games spread across PS5 and PS4, and there's something for everyone in this latest trio. August 2022's PS Plus Essential monthly games are: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (PS5, PS4)
News Sony to Take Action as PS5, PS4 Owners Play Less Than Anticipated
Firm forecasted much better engagement
One of the key details from Sony’s quarterly financial report today – which also confirmed that the PS5 has shipped 21.7 million consoles – is that PS5 and PS4 owners are playing less than they were a year ago. The manufacturer noted that total gameplay time is down a sizeable 15 per cent year-over-year...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Free Forgotten Saga DLC Drops Next Week
Update 1.6.0 announced
Update: Hey, we told you that it would be close! Ubisoft has confirmed that the Forgotten Saga DLC will launch alongside Assassin's Creed Valhalla update 1.6.0 on the 2nd August. The patch notes for said update will likely be published the day before, and we'll be sure to post them here on the site once they arrive...
Video Did You Know All 20 of These PS5 Tips and Tricks?
We're pulilng our hair out over these, too
The PS5 has been merrily dominating our TV cabinets for over a year and a half now. This beast of a console has amplified our gaming lives in the obvious ways with the likes of incredibly fast loading times, better resolution and framerates, and the immersive qualities of haptic feedback and adaptive...
News Nearly 80% of All PS5, PS4 Games Are Bought Digitally
Big increase over previous quarter
Physical enthusiasts should probably look away now because Sony has revealed 79 per cent of all PS5, PS4 games sold during its latest fiscal quarter were for the digital version. This represents a dramatic increase for the start of fiscal year 2022; a 13 per cent boost over fiscal year 2021 to be exact, when...
News You're All Wrong! GTA 6 Won't Have the Franchise's First Female Protagonist
It's been done before
Earlier this week, we got our first insight into the development of GTA 6. The game – due out in a couple of years thanks to a more tolerable working culture at developer Rockstar – will apparently plot a Bonnie & Clyde-style story in modern Miami, marking the franchise’s “first female protagonist”. Except it’s...
News Gran Turismo 7 Fans in Love with New Tomica Inspired Scape
Toy town
The latest Gran Turismo 7 update brought with it three new cars for enthusiasts to get to grips with, but what's causing the biggest buzz online is a new Scape bundled in with the patch that's themed around the Japanese model car company Tomica. Photo Mode users are able to edit their cars into the scene and create some pretty amazing...
News What Remains of Edith Finch PS5 Upgrade Not Eligible with PS Plus
It lives on
Update: PS Plus owners of What Remains of Edith Finch are currently unable to upgrade to the PS5 version for free. The PS4 version was included with Sony’s subscription in May 2019, but only those who have actually purchased the game can upgrade to the new-gen re-release. While it may be easy to blame the Japanese giant here, there...
News The PS5 Stock Situation Finally Seems to Be Improving
Bit by bit
The PS5 is fast approaching its second birthday, and the bloody thing is still difficult to track down — but there are signs that things are finally starting to get better. Over the last month or so in particular, PS5 stock hasn't been selling out almost immediately, like it was before (through most websites, at least). Instead, we've...
Random Sony Bend's Bespoke Office Arcade Cabinet Has Us Green with Envy
Gabe over
The cool thing about working at a video game studio is – well, it’s a video game studio. That means the company is able to surround all the boring stuff – y’know, computers and kitchen appliances – with ridiculous, morale improving paraphernalia. Case in point: Sony Bend’s new bespoke arcade cabinet is a real treat. The case...
News Begin Your Reign with RimWorld: Console Edition's Royalty DLC, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Your highness
RimWorld: Console Edition is available today on PS5 and PS4, and if that wasn't enough for you, the expansive Royalty DLC is available as well. Royalty expands upon the base game by offering many new events that can occur throughout a playthrough, introducing a hyper-advanced and honour-focused faction called The Empire. You can...
News 21.7 Million PS5 Consoles Shipped by End of June 2022
Projected profit lowered by $0.4 billion
Sony has shipped 21.7 million PS5 systems to retailers as of 31st June 2022, the firm confirmed in its financial results for Q1 of fiscal year 2022. 2.4 million consoles were shipped during that three-month period, which represents a slight increase of 100,000 across the same period for the previous fiscal...
News NBA 2K23 Teases PS5 Gameplay with First Look Trailer
Bench buzz
The full NBA 2K23 gameplay details will dribble into a Courtside Report next week, but here’s your first look at the PS5 version of the basketball sim – in cinematic format, of course. We can infer a few things from this: it looks like some players have brand new face scans, while there appears to be a new half-time show. The benches...
News Digimon Survive Sets Up a Surprisingly Sinister Story in PS4 RPG's Launch Trailer
Survival horror
Digimon has always had somewhat sinister undertones in the stories that it tells — even when it was primarily aimed at 90s kids here in the West — but Digimon Survive seems to be leaning into the creepier side of the franchise more than you might expect. The game's launch trailer — it's out today on PS4, by the way! — deals...
News SD Gundam Battle Alliance Demo Is Ready for Launch on PS5, PS4
Demo, launching!
As promised by publisher Bandai Namco last week, the playable demo for SD Gundam Battle Alliance is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. It weighs in at roughly 10.3GB, and features a decent amount of content that should give you a good grasp on the game's mechanics. What's more, any progress that you make in the demo can be...
News Undertake a New Journey to the West in The Crown of Wu
Monkey mayhem
The Crown of Wu is an upcoming action game inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West (as is Black Myth: Wukong), and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 later in 2022. You play as Sun Wukong, fighting alone to reclaim the titular crown of Wu. You will need to overcome complex puzzles, traverse inhospitable environments and...
News Form Your J-POP Dream Team in Idol Manager, Dancing Its Way to PS5, PS4 in August
Build your agency into an empire
Idol Manager is a business sim in which you play as the manager of a burgeoning talent agency with ambitions of J-POP glory, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 25th August. You must recruit and cultivate talent, book shows, deal with drama, and avoid scandals while growing your fanbase and making enough money to keep...
News Judgement Day Is Coming to Call of Duty: Vanguard & Warzone
Hasta la vista, baby.
Terminate the opposition with extreme prejudice using these limited-time Ultra Operator skins inspired by Terminator 2 - Judgement Day, for use in both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone. These iconic machines, as made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger (T-800) and Robert Patrick (T-1000) will be available...
News King's Canyon Will Be Reforged & Level Cap Raised in Hunted, Apex Legends Season 14
Hunt, or be hunted
As expected, we got a new trailer today for Apex Legends, showing off more of new character Vantage's backstory. In addition, we got some info regarding Hunted, Season 14 of Apex Legends, which goes live on 9th August. As well as the aforementioned addition of Vantage, there will be a brand new Battle Pass for players to grind...
Thursday28th Jul 2022
News PS5, PS4 Finally Go Portable with Officially Licensed PlayStation Backbone One
Out and about
Many of you will harbour fondness for the PS Vita and its predecessor the PSP, and understandably so – both were superb portable systems. But with the likelihood of Sony making another extremely low, this may just be the next best thing: an officially licensed Backbone One, which works in tandem with an iPhone and the PS Remote Play...
News PS5 Folders, 1440p Support Part of New Beta Update Out Today
Plus new social features
Sony has announced a new firmware update is rolling out today for PS5 beta testers that includes support for a 1440p resolution, folders (named Gamelists on PS5), and a variety of new social features. Available to download now for beta participants, Sony plans to offer the update to all PS5 users later this year. "As always,...
News Warner Bros Clarify the Confusing MultiVersus Free Character Rotation Situation
The old switcharoo
MultiVersus has taken the world by storm; it's currently the biggest fighting game on the planet, and is second only to Stray in terms of popularity, going off of PSNProfile's admittedly small sample size and associated Trophy data. Players that had pu
News It's Happening! PSVR2 References Unearthed in PS5 Firmware Update
Shhh, it's a secret
Sony had suggested earlier in the week that we would find references to PSVR2 in future PS5 firmware updates, and it’s already beginning. A beta for the new-gen console’s latest system software rolled out earlier today, with folder functionality and 1440p support. It’s supposed to be confidential, but that hasn’t stopped...
News Bungie Dials Back Communication Due to Threats on Employees
As fans get Ghosted
Bungie has, historically, been one of the most forward-facing studios in the business. The team would freely admit that it doesn’t get every decision right, but generally it fronts up its failings and maintains an open dialogue with its community. However, in recent months the freshly minted Sony studio has quietened down. The...
News You Can't Afford This Amazing Nathan Drake Statue
Time for a treasure hunt
It’s nice to want things! Unfortunately, this Nathan Drake statue – inspired by Naughty Dog’s 2016 title Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – is something you can’t have. That’s because, at $1,299 for the basic version, it’s not for peasants. Still, we can appreciate it all the same! “In this thrilling 27-inch...
News More PS5, PS4 Players Can Enjoy Resident Evil Village with Free Accessibility Update
Dimitrescu sized subtitles
Accessibility is a big deal, and it’s great to see more publishers take it seriously. Capcom should be commended for plotting a free accessibility update for Resident Evil Village, then, which will launch alongside the upcoming Winters’ Expansion and Gold Edition re-release. To be clear, even if you don’t buy the...
News Requiescat in Pace, MultiVersus! Brawlhalla Battles Back with Assassin's Creed
Hidden blade runner
It may make the skin of some fighting game aficionados crawl, but Brawlhalla has been quietly very big for some time. MultiVersus represents a real threat to its playerbase, then, because both games are crossplay-powered Super Smash Bros alternatives on multiple platforms. Heck, Warner Bros franchises like Stephen Universe have...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Details D.U.M.A, Vanguard Assault Systems in New Trailer
High-speed havoc
We got a new Star Ocean: The Divine Force trailer today, introducing the enigmatic D.U.M.A, a sentient AI that will accompany you on your journey and, uh, function as a jetpack. The next entry in the long-running Star Ocean franchise rockets onto PS5 and PS4 on 27th October. D.U.M.A can enhance the combat and movement abilities of...
News As the Women's Euros 2022 Breaks Records, FIFA 23 Has Full Female Athlete Mocap
Girl power
FIFA 23 is aiming to be the most inclusive version of EA Sports’ soccer sim ever released, and that includes its expansion of the women’s game. With this year’s Euro 2022 capturing significant public attention – including record television and stadium audiences – the publisher has recorded unique motion capture specifically for...
News Sony Strengthens Indie Bond by Loaning PS5 Devkits to Smaller Studios
Indie win
Sony’s goal is to provide the best place to play, but there are always bumps in the road. Last year, the company was taken to task for its treatment of indie developers, with many citing poor promotion of its games and an obnoxious certification process as reasons why they’d rather release elsewhere. To be fair to the firm, it’s...
News Fans Wonder Whether NIS Just Teased Disgaea 7
Hell-o
Each year in the middle of summer, Japanese publisher and developer Nippon Ichi Software (NIS for short) sends out a greetings card that typically teases an upcoming title. As posted on Twitter by @boneta_hone, 2022's card features what looks like some kind of demon (or perhaps deity-like figure) holding a sword while standing on a rooftop. A...
News Sword and Fairy's New Trailer Has Everything You Need to Know About the PS5, PS4 Action RPG
It's not just swords and fairies
If you're the least bit interested in Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, we'd highly recommend checking out this new overview trailer. It's a meaty video that covers just about everything that the upcoming action RPG has to offer, with a focus on combat, world building, and gameplay structure. It's not long until...
News Outer Wilds Brings Its Acclaimed Time-Looping Mystery to PS5 This September
Free upgrade if you own it on PS4
Outer Wilds — not to be confused with The Outer Worlds — is a highly acclaimed sci-fi sandbox from Annapurna Interactive and Mobius Digital. Presenting players with a mysterious star system you can freely explore, a tricky time loop means you only get about 20 minutes before you reset to your starting point...
News Ex-CDPR Devs Form Dark Passenger, Multiplayer Ninja Title in Development for PS5
The hunt is underway
Dark Passenger is a brand new studio formed by former CD Projekt Red developers who worked on cinematics for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. They are hiring for their first project, an online multiplayer game set in feudal Japan that will feature co-op, PVE and PVP. The studio was founded by Jakub Ben, Magdalena...
News Defy the Wrath of the Gods in Lost Epic, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Looks epic
Lost Epic is a hardcore 2D Soulslike with silky smooth combat and an arresting art style. We got a new trailer today showing the game in action, and it's available now on PS5 and PS4. Featuring incredible artwork by artist Namie, Lost Epic tells the story of a devastating war between gods and humanity. You create an avatar and play the...
News Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Will Be Remade for PS5, PS4
Originally a PC, Wii release from 2007
Frogwares has announced its remaking the 2007 PC, Nintendo Wii title Sherlock Holmes The Awakened for PS5, PS4. It will be a complete overhaul that doesn't use any assets or code from the original game, which was a crossover between the Sherlock Holmes universe and Lovecraft's Cthulhu. This game is what was...
News Mech a Living in Bounty Star, a Mech Combat Game with Farming and Base Building
Coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023
Bounty Star seems like an interesting combination of ideas. Just announced by Annapurna Interactive, this title from studio DINOGOD blends mech-based action with farm management and base building. Set in a post-apocalyptic version of the American southwest, you play as Clementine McKinney, an ex-soldier and talented...
Live Watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase Livestream Right Here
Indie hour
Want to watch the Annapurna Interactive Showcase livestream? Of course you do! The Stray publisher has a pretty impressive hit streak when it comes to indie games, and it’ll be refreshing its release schedule with today’s broadcast. You can watch live from 12PM PDT/8PM BST, and of course we’ll be opening up the live chat for you to...
News Goat Simulator 3 Gets Tongues Wagging in November, 'Pre-Udders' Live Now on PS5
No kidding
No, you haven't gone mad, there never was a Goat Simulator 2. Coffee Stain Studios has skipped ahead to Goat Simulator 3 for its second foray into this silly series, and now we know when the madness will truly begin. Yes, we now have a PS5 release date — you'll be butting heads and causing chaos on 17th November 2022. The follow-up...
News Gather Adorable Flying Creatures in Flock, a Chill Co-Op Flight Game for PS5, PS4
From the makers of Hohokum and I Am Dead
Who doesn't want to just float about in dreamy landscapes and look after some cute flying sheep? That's the natural question we're sure developers Richard Hogg and Hollow Ponds asked themselves before cracking on with Flock, a game that lets you do exactly that. This new title from Annapurna Interactive is...
News Keita Takahashi Teases New Game with a Puppy and a Uvula
And that's it
If you've been wondering what game designer Keita Takahashi has been up to since Wattam, well... You'll probably still be wondering after this, actually. The creator of Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy has teased his next project, in partnership with Annapurna Interactive, and we have very little to go on. Development studio Uvula...
News Throw Hands With Friends in Chenso Club, Fighting Its Way to PS4 on 1st September
Better together
Chenso Club is a colourful and chaotic arcade brawler with rogue-lite elements that can be played either solo or cooperatively, featuring a gorgeous pixel art aesthetic. It's punching its way onto PS4 on 1st September. Featuring an all-female cast of cute but deadly heroines fighting to repel an alien invasion, Chenso Club is...
News Thirsty Suitors Brings Messy Relationships and Sick Skateboarding Tricks to PS5, PS4
Unique adventure game arrives 2023
Back when Thirsty Suitors was announced, it was only confirmed for PC, but now publisher Annapurna Interactive has confirmed the project for PS5 and PS4, among other console platforms. Good thing, too, because this unique-looking adventure game from Outer Loop seems like a winner. You play as Jala, a young woman...
Wednesday27th Jul 2022
Review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (PS4) - The Birdman Is Back with Fantastic Remake
Back to the old grind
Republished on Wednesday 27th July 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a series that defined early PlayStation just as much as Crash Bandicoot or Tomb Raider. The games are fondly remembered...
News Our Survey Says! Sorry, Gaming Isn't Good for You After All
Feelin' GreyStation
Sorry folks, but there’s “little to no evidence” that gaming is good for you after all. A new study – which contradicts a similar report in 2020 – claims that the average player would need to play for at least 10 hours more per day to notice any difference to their well-being. This – according to the report which...
Review Yakuza: Like a Dragon (PS4) - A Downright Crazy But Captivating Take on a Beloved Franchise
Job's a good'un
Republished on Wednesday 27th July 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Where do we even start with Yakuza: Like a Dragon? SEGA's series has always been eccentric, but this latest instalment takes things to a whole new...
Random Xbox Boss Can't Wait for God of War Ragnarok Either
Norse guy
In the latest instalment of Corporate Bigwig Is Actually Your Friend™, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has declared that, just like you, he’s excited for God of War Ragnarok. The suit declared his enthusiasm in a social media post, where he also listed out the first game he ever played and favourite all-time game. Spencer won’t need to wait...
Rumour Star Wars: KOTOR Remake Hit with Huge Delay
Devs fired after internal demo shown to Sony
The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake — which is a PS5 console exclusive — has reportedly been hit with a very significant delay after two important members of the team were fired. Development of the remake is now said to be "on pause", according to sources speaking to Bloomberg journalist...
Review Little Nightmares (PS4) - Unsettling Puzzle Platformer Hits the Spot
The need for greed
Republished on Wednesday 27th July 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Much like LittleBigPlanet, the macabre puzzle platformer Little Nightmares includes sugar, spice, and all things nice – it just chooses to stir...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Members Get All Main Yakuza Games Before End of 2022
Some part of August PS Plus Extra drop
In addition to the PS Plus Essential lineup for August 2022, Sony has announced every mainline Yakuza game will be coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium by t
Reaction Meta Quest 2's Price Hike Will Have PSVR2 Relieved or Rubbing Its Hands
VRy interesting
As Sony slowly continues to peel back the curtain on its PSVR2 headset – revealing a selection of neat new user interface features earlier in the week – Facebook made the unprecedented move of increasing the price of its Meta Quest 2 headset overnight. The standalone device, which originally released over two years ago, will now...
News GTA 6 Has a Female Protagonist, New Report Claims
Will be a second playable character
Grand Theft Auto 6 will have two playable characters, one of which is a female of Latina origin, a new Bloomberg report claims. Penned by Jason Schreier, the game's story is said to be influenced by bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde. Rockstar is being careful not to "punch down" to marginalized groups of society as...
News MultiVersus Is the Biggest Fighting Game on the Planet Right Now
Total KO
Super Smash Bros inspired platforming fighting mash-up MultiVersus is blowing up – and rightly so. The game has absolutely roared towards the top of Steam’s most-played list following the launch of its open beta earlier this week, peaking at 144,456 players earlier today. By way of comparison, juggernaut fighting game Street Fighter 5...
News Ex-Square Enix Dev Heard Rumours of Sony Buyout
Here we are again
So, you know all those rumours from a while back about Sony snatching up Square Enix? Well, a new interview with Games Industry has added some fuel to the fire all these months later. Ex-Eidos Montreal developer Stephane D'Astous says that he had heard "rumours" of the aforementioned acquisition. According to D'Astous, Square...
Random God of War Mocap Actor Made an Awesome Fighting Game-Style Move List for Kratos
Swing and a hit
Veteran stuntman Eric Jacobus was one of the motion capture actors for 2018's God of War — or more specifically, for Kratos himself. Jacobus has just recently uploaded an old video on his official YouTube channel that he actually sent to God of War developer Santa Monica Studio when he was auditioning for the role, all the way back...
News Loveable Sony Suit Shuhei Yoshida Is a Legit Let's Play YouTuber Now
The Shu's on the other foot
If you’re not paying close attention to Sony’s YouTube channel, it’s well worth a look these days. The company – which can seem a bit stuffy and buttoned up at times – is really expanding its mix of content beyond just trailers, featuring regular esports tournaments and now even Let’s Plays. This – the first...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update 1.19 Adds Three More Cars, New Scapes
Available to download soon
Gran Turismo 7 continues its post-launch support with the next game update. Version 1.19 will throw in three new vehicles to the game, as teased last week. Namely, the cars we're getting this time are the Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette Group 5 ’84, Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder ’54, and Porsche 918 Spyder ’13. You can...
News Persona 3, 2 Remakes are Top of the List for Fans, Says Atlus Survey
Persona 4 not far behind
Atlus has published the results for its annual player survey, and they make for a reasonably interesting read if you're a fan of the Persona series. We suppose that it doesn't come as huge surprise, but PS2 (and later PSP) classic Persona 3 tops the list when it comes to most wanted remakes. It is, after all, the game that...
News School's Out for Summer in Riders Republic on PS5, PS4
As climate change takes centre stage
The third season of Ubisoft’s extreme sports open world Riders Republic has pedalled to PS5 and PS4 – but with the summer sun shining, the French publisher is focused on climate change. A new in-game event, Project Rebirth, will run until 10th August, and will see you partake in a Reforestation effort. Once...
News What Remains of Edith Finch on PS5 All But Confirmed Thanks to PS Store Listing
Probably announced this week
What Remains of Edith Finch, the beloved narrative adventure game, is looking more likely than ever to be heading to PS5 with a native port. PlayStation Game Size, a Twitter account that scrapes listings from the PS Store, has shared this version of the title, more or less confirming its existence. There are no further...
News Capcom's Winning Streak Continues as It Expects Tenth Consecutive Year of Income Growth
Capgod
At this point we all know that Capcom is doing especially well for itself — and has been for years. The Japanese publisher has enjoyed hit after hit in recent times, washing away the difficulties that the company faced during the PS3 generation. Games like Monster Hunter World propelled Capcom to record profits, and it's been riding that...
News Explore a Whole New World in This Disney Dreamlight Valley Gameplay Trailer
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a life-sim set in a magical world populated by iconic characters from both the Disney and Pixar franchises, and it's entering into paid early access on PS5 and PS4 on 6th September. Today we got a gameplay overview trailer that looks at the different activities players will be able to engage...
News Gear Up For Some Wetwork in Hitman 3's New Ambrose Island Map, Available Now
Target aquired
Hitman 3's latest free update introduces a new map called Ambrose Island (revealed earlier this month), a tropical hideout for a vicious gang of pirates. Today we got a cinematic trailer detailing the particulars of 47's next mission. Your target this time is an international criminal named Crest, who has designs on hijacking a piece...
News Master the Art of Rollerslaying With This Rollerdrome Gameplay Walkthrough
Lace up for a high-octane workout
Rollerdrome is set in a near-future in which players compete in a bloodsport of the same name, blasting enemies with various firearms whilst doing cool rollerskate tricks. We recently got a chance to go hands-on with the title and loved its combination of style, speed and motion. In the latest instalment of...
News You Live in a Pineapple Under the Sea in Minecraft's SpongeBob DLC
More square than ever!
In what is perhaps the most essential crossover in gaming history, SpongeBob and his friends are making the transition to Minecraft in its latest DLC, and what's more, it's available right now. Explore the luscious Jellyfish fields, grab a bite to eat at the Krusty Krab, or just hang out at everyone's favourite undersea...
News Call of Duty: Warzone's Rebirth Island Is Getting the Zombie Royale Treatment
Press F to vanquish the dead
Battle royal games can get a little stale after a while, and a fun way to spice things up is to introduce some flesh-eating Zombies into the mix. This is exactly the case in Call of Duty: Warzone's next limited-time event, Rebirth of the Dead. In Rebirth of the Dead, 40 players drop onto the Rebirth Island map in ten...
Tuesday26th Jul 2022
Hands On Rollerdrome Feels Utterly Phenomenal to Play
We preview the first six levels
There's a real sense of speed, motion, and style fuelling Rollerdrome that can only be matched by the early Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games of the PS1 era. The second game in the space of six months from British team Roll7 feels sublime to play, asking you to kill enemies with a touch of swagger in between performing...
News NieR: Automata Community Left 'in Shambles' After Discovery of 'Impossible' Door
Mind = Blown
NieR: Automata is, as anyone who has played it can attest, a beautiful and oftentimes bizarre experience. More than five years later, the title continues to blow our minds, as the discovery of what was deemed an impossible door has sent shockwaves throughout the community. The tale begins innocuously enough, with a simple question: How...
News Sony Unveils PSVR2 User Experience, Including See-Through View, Customisable Play Area
Great quality-of-life features revealed
Sony has given us a little more information about its upcoming virtual reality tech for PS5, PSVR2. We've seen what the headset looks like, as well as those fancy new controllers, and now we have details on the hardware's user experience. There are several features shown off via the PS Blog, and they lo
Review MultiVersus (PS5) - A Worthy Super Smash Bros Rival with Much More to Come
That's not all, folks
There have been many pretenders to Super Smash Bros’ crown, but very few have stuck the landing. MultiVersus, a live service-style interpretation of Nintendo’s flagship fighting mash up, is the latest adaptation, featuring characters from Warner Bros brands like DC Comics, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, and many more. It borders...
News MultiVersus Open Beta Update Nerfs Taz's Tornado, Here Are the Patch Notes
LeBron James joins the fight
The MultiVersus open beta kicks off for all starting today, and following a week of early access, developer Player First Games is making some adjustments as part of today's game update. The major addition being made in this patch is of course LeBron James as a brand new playable character, but there's a little more to...
News The Last of Us Remake Is Coming to PC 'Very Soon' After PS5 Launch
The fast of us
You can expect the PC version of The Last of Us: Part I to release "very soon" after the oft-discussed remake launches on PS5, according to Johnathon Benainous, the senior environment texture artist at Naughty Dog. This follows from Benainous' comment that there is
News Returnal's Steam Page Getting Regular Updates, Reveal Seems Imminent
Rip the band aid off, Housemarque
It's a very poorly kept secret that Returnal, Housemarque's excellent arcade shooter, is getting the PC treatment. A while ago, a SteamDB page was discovered under the codename 'Oregon', but that couldn't hide several explicit references to the PS5 title; Tower of Sisyphus, Helios, Atropos, and more can all be found...
News The Code Behind Stray's Mysterious Language Has Been Deciphered
Our very own kitty Rosetta stone
Stray has definitely struck a chord with the audience, and it seems like everyone and their cat is playing the cute and cuddly kitty simulator. An aspect that perhaps gets slightly less focus than our furry protagonist, however, is the world in which the g
News Get Yeeted into the Stratosphere in Fall Guys' Limited Time Clan of Yeetus Event
Yeet Yeet
Fall Guys wants to invite you into the Blunderdome for its upcoming Clan of Yeetus event, which involves lots of hammers, airtime, and meme-inspired unlocks. The event is only running for a few days, from 28th July until 1st August, so get in while the yeeting is good. With a bunch of challenges revolving around getting launched,...
News Concept Art, Developer Insight Fill the Pages of The Art of God of War Ragnarok
Releases in November
As is the case with most of Sony's major games, God of War Ragnarok is getting a big, chunky artbook. Named The Art of God of War Ragnarok, it's a coffee table tome featuring concept art, behind-the-scenes snippets, and more. Published by Dark Horse Books, this hardcover book will be a great companion piece to the game itself,...
News You Can See John Cena in Fortnite from 28th July
Unexpected
John Cena, pro wrestler and star of many famous GIFs and memes, is about to join Fortnite. Epic Games made the announcement today, along with confirming wrestling-themed goodies for other service games like Fall Guys and Rocket League. In the free-to-play shooter, the Cena skin comes outfitted in his classic green and yellow gear,...
News Vantage Joins the Hunt in Apex Legends Season 14, Launching 9th August
But the real news here is Echo
The latest Legend to achieve Apex status is Vantage AKA Mara, and she will join the hunt when Season 14 of Apex Legends begins on 9th August. We got a lengthy character trailer giving us some insight into Vantage's backstory and motivations, her combat style and a look at Echo, her adorable little bat friend. Vantage...
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News There's 'No Comparison' Between The Last of Us on PS5 vs PS3, Says Dev
Leak had wrong lighting and HDR
A Naughty Dog developer has argued there's "no comparison" between the gameplay of The Last of Us: Part I remake on PS5 when compared to the PS3 original. Senior environment texture artist Jonathon Benainous said that "having played both, there is no comparison between PS3 & PS5" in response to a fan questioning...
Soapbox I'm Sorry, But Your Cute Cat Game Isn't That Great
Feline feisty
I played Stray to completion twice this past weekend, once to see the story through to its end and the second to unlock the Platinum Trophy. It is a really sweet game with a unique hook — who doesn't want to play as a cat? — but I think the fact you get to play as a feline is clouding people's judgment somewhat. Once you get over...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Soars Back to the Top
96% of copies sold on PS5
Horizon Forbidden West continues to sell like hot cakes in the UK. While its position in the physical chart fluctuates, a more regular stream of PS5 stock means it's never too far from the top. This week, it's landed back at number one, up six positions. As expected, sales lean heavily to the PS5 version with 96 per cent of...
Talking Point What PS Plus Essential Games for PS5, PS4 Do You Want in August 2022?
When will PS Plus Essential for August 2022 be announced?
What are the August 2022 PS Plus Essential games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the August 2022 PS Plus Essential games be announced? We're now in a new era for Sony's subscription service, with two updates every month. For the vast majority of readers, though, PS Plus Essential will be the...
Rumour Black Panther Game Being Developed by EA, Is Single Player and Open World
AAA project, Jeff Grubb says
EA has a AAA, single player, open world Black Panther game in development, according to a new claim from the Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb. Speaking during his daily news show, it's supposedly called Project Rainier and is currently in early development. Production is being led by Kevin Stephens under a new studio at...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn PS Store Listing Leaks Release Date, New Details, More
Ogre my god
One of the worst kept secrets floating around right now is the revival of Square Enix's beloved strategy RPG, Tactics Ogre. The name Tactics Ogre: Reborn was trademarked by the publisher earlier this year, and a PS Store listing later popped up, pretty much confirming its existence. Now, the updated listing has revealed a bunch more abo
News Neil Druckmann Shuts Down The Last of Us Skins in Fortnite Rumours
"False rumour"
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has poured cold water on rumours that popular characters from The Last of Us would be appearing in Fortnite as skins in the near future. Speculation began over the weekend after apparently prominent Fortnite leaker Shiina tweeted that skins of Joel and Ellie would be available in the Battle...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Delays the Precious on PS5, PS4 a 'Few Months'
Spit and polish
Let's be honest: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been looking kinda rough, hasn't it? What little we've seen of the game, which casts you as the notorious character obsessed with the One Ring, has appeared to fall short of where we'd expect a game in this franchise to be. While the game was given a 1st September release date not...
News Ubisoft Says Roller Champions Will Keep Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' on PS4
Upright
Update: Roller Champions is not getting cancelled, according to the game’s team, and “Ubisoft fully supports” the project. The statement follows potentially damaging speculation that the release is on the chopping block. Industry insider Jeff Grubb said that it would be cancelled after its third season, which to be fair, is still a...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Could Release Early 2023, According to PSN Database Listing
Cal Kestis' may return sooner than anticipated
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor could release in late February or early March of 2023, according to the Twitter backend scraping account PlayStation Game Size and a recent listing for the game on the PlayStation Store. The eagerly-anticipated sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was given a broad release...
Mini Review Seduction: A Monk's Fate (PS5) – A Bite-Sized Curio
Taking a vow of brevity
Not every game has to have a AAA budget or photorealistic graphics to offer something intriguing. A good example? Seduction: A Monk’s Fate, a side-scrolling puzzler by KOEX Studio, a single dev out of Singapore. In this title, you assume the role of a Buddhist monk attempting to cleanse your monastery from the temptations...
Rumour Immortals Fenyx Rising Spin-Off Is Inspired by Polynesian Mythology
A breath of fresh air
Immortals Fenyx Rising will receive a spinoff instead of a sequel, and the title will be "less of a copy of Breath of the Wild", according to journalist Jeff Grub. Grubb revealed the information while speaking on the Games Mess Decides podcast, citing a source he expressed confidence in, stating: “Ubisoft Quebec‘s sequel...
News Goodbye, Piemonte Calcio! FIFA 23 Scores Juventus At Last
Wake up and smell the Italian coffee
Italian football fans will be familiar with Piemonte Calcio, the long-time alternative to Juventus in FIFA 22 and previous EA Sports games. Juventus had been wrapped up by rival release eFootball, but that will change with FIFA 23, as the juggernaut series has reclaimed exclusive rights to the Serie A giant. This...
News Fall Guys, Sonic Collaboration Seemingly Imminent as Bean Hill Zone Level Leaks
Mean Bean Machine
Worlds are set to collide, as gameplay from a Sonic-inspired Fall Guys level has leaked. The level, masterfully named "Bean Hill Zone", features all the springs, loop-the-loops and golden rings you would expect from such a collaboration. Now, the blue hedgehog is no stranger to the colourful world of Fall Guys, as a Sonic costume...
News Midnight Fight Express Brings Brawling to Life in Mocap Making of Trailer
Perfectly choreographed chaos
Midnight Fight Express is a gritty action game that we have had our eye on ever since it was revealed at least years Gamescom, and its 23rd August release date is fast approaching. In a trailer detailing the mocap work that went into the game, stuntman Eric Jacobus (perhaps best kno
News Gotham Knights Prequel Comic Will Launch Alongside the Game, Expanding Its Backstory
The plot thickens
Gotham Knights is one of the most anticipated gaming releases of the year, and we now know that an official comic prequel will launch alongside the game when it releases, on 25th October. The six-issue comic series is Batman: Gotham Knights - Gilded City and will release monthly, expanding upon the back story and premise of the...
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