Guide Best Open World Games on PS5
The best PS5 open world games ranked and rated
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 15th September, 2023
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
News - 2023, Week 37
Sunday17th Sep 2023
The best PS5 RPGs, ranked and rated
What are the best RPGs on PS5? In this hopefully helpful guide, we're going to list the best RPGs on PS5 — as rated by the Push Square community. Over the years, the term 'role-playing game' has evolved to cover an incredibly wide range of experiences. From text-heavy, choice-driven RPGs like Disco Elysium and...
All Grand Theft Auto games ranked and rated
What are the best GTA games? Grand Theft Auto is one of the most commercially successful series in the industry, shipping over 350 million copies over numerous instalments since its humble inception in 1997. Originally released as an isometric adventure from DMA Design, the first GTA introduced the...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: How Many Chapters Are There?
All chapters and their associated characters
How many chapters are there in Mortal Kombat 1? Like past NetherRealm Studios games, Mortal Kombat 1's Story Mode is split into a number of chapters with each placing you in the shoes of a different Kombatant. As part of our Mortal Kombat 1 guide, we're going to answer the question: how many chapters are...
Review The Crew Motorfest (PS5) - Third Time's the Charm in This Vibrant, Varied Racer
Don't bring me the Horizon, actually
Ubisoft's premier racing franchise, The Crew, generally gets a bad rap. Developer Ivory Tower had very strong ambitions right from the starting grid, providing drivers with an open world approximating the entire United States of America. It's a great idea; roam the entire country from coast to coast with your...
Guide NBA 2K24 Guide: How to Rule the Basketball Court
The last dance
NBA 2K24 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2023-24 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. In addition to the usual MyPlayer and MyTeam modes, this year's game also features a...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1 Guide: How to Master NetherRealm's Fighter
Test your might
Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest entry in NetherRealm Studios' long-running grisly fighting game franchise. This instalment represents a reboot in the release's timeline, with the events of previous entry Mortal Kombat 11 leading Liu Kang to create an entirely new universe in his image. In this Mortal Kombat 1 guide, we'll cover...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Will Also Kick Off on PS5
Soccer RPG series was already set for PS4 debut
Level-5’s soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven was due to make its PlayStation debut on PS4 later this year, but the legendary developer has also announced plans for a PS5 version as well. A new trailer, which shows off both the release’s plot premise and some gameplay footage, confirmed the additional Sony...
News PS5, PS4's Anime Crime RPG DECAPOLICE Is One to Watch
House arrest
Level-5 is plotting a serious comeback this year, and its new crime suspense RPG DECAPOLICE is leading the way. The game has impressed ever since it was first revealed, and continues to look extremely promising in these two new trailers. The first video focuses on the overall concept of the game, with its virtual replica of the real...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
The number of hours it takes to complete Mortal Kombat 1
How long does it take to beat Mortal Kombat 1? While fighting games are built around near-endless replayablity, Mortal Kombat 1 has a good chunk of single player content to make your way through. In this Mortal Kombat 1 guide, we're going to answer the question: how long does it take to beat?...
Saturday16th Sep 2023
Hands On Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Is an Outstanding, Game-Changing Overhaul
Chippin' back in
Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long, long, long way since we gave the initial PS4 version the most disappointing 3/10 review this website has ever seen back in 2020. We'd go as far to say it's been a great game since its release on PS5, and now, having spent over 50 hours with the title's highly anticipated 2.0 update (prior to its...
Review Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5) - Good But Not a Flawless Victory
Baraka in the habit
Mortal Kombat 1 represents a new era for the fighting game series. However, it also marks the first time in a while that a new Mortal Kombat title has been released where worthy competitors have been present. Games like Guilty Gear Strive and Street Fighter 6 have raised the bar for fighting games significantly since Mortal...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Anticipated Patch 3 Drops Next Week, on the Same Day as Cyberpunk 2077 2.0
Who likes RPGs?
Typical, isn't it? You wait weeks for a big update to come along, and then two arrive at once. As previously reported, Cyberpunk 2077's game-changing 2.0 patch arrives on the 21st September — and now we learn that it'll be joined by Patch 3 for Baldur's Gate 3. As the name suggests, this will be the third major update for the RPG...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium for September 2023?
Star Ocean! Vanillaware! And the rest!
As massive Vanillaware fanboys, we think September's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update is especially tasteful, but as always, we want to know what you think of the selection. Just to recap, this month's line-up is headlined by NieR Replicant, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, and
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Has Ray Tracing at 60fps on PS5
30fps and 40fps options also available
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Insomniac Games never disappoints. Practically every title the Burbank studio touches turns to gold, and there was never going to be a question about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s quality, was there? If you’ve read our preview, you’ll know we’re already besotted...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Loads of Great Looking PS5 Gameplay
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as well
Cygames hosted a special Japanese livestream for its upcoming Granblue Fantasy games earlier today, showcasing gameplay from both Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (out in November) and Granblue Fantasy: Relink (out in February). The broadcast, which lasted over an hour (and can be watched with English...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 494
Finish them
Mortal Kombat 1 is available in early access this weekend, so we daresay a fair few of you will be digging into the gory brawler over the coming days. The release calendar is absolutely stacked with must-plays these next two months, though, so we're expecting WAYP to be vibrant and varied through to Christmas. Aaron Bayne: Lies of P...
Friday15th Sep 2023
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 15th September, 2023
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Trailblazers
Can you play Honkai: Star Rail on PS5 and PS4? The latest game from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse is creating quite a buzz in the gacha gaming community, following its release on 26th April, 2023 for PC and smartphones. But fans have been been wondering if the title will release on PlayStation consoles. As part of our Honkai: Star...
News Secret PS5 Firmware Update Feature Spotlights Your Wall of Shame
What've yer been playin'?
As previously announced, Sony has phased out the underutilised Accolades feature on PS5 user profiles, and in the latest firmware update it’s stealthily redesigned the presentation of this area. You’ll now see a clearer breakdown of your Trophies in addition to your three most-played PlayStation games – a wall of...
News Original Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered on PS5, PS4, Pre-Order Available Now
Starring Lara Croft
Update: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is now available to pre-order on PS Store. The new listing also reveals the collection's price, which is a very reasonable £24.99 / $29.99 (USD). PS Plus members can get a 10 per cent saving on that, too. Original Story: Announced at the just-finished Nintendo Direct, Tomb Raider I-III...
News Square Enix Reveals Where Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will End
"There is also the looming question of what fate awaits"
Final Fantasy fans are feasting today with the reveal of a new trailer and release date for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth during Sony's State of Play livestream. The follow-up to 2020's
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2023?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony's second general State of Play presentation of 2023 had roughly half an hour's worth of new PS5, PSVR2, and PS4 reveals to share with those watching, but if you didn't tune in, this Round Up article is your best bet for getting caught up in full. Below you'll find all the news shared during the latest State...
Preview Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Plays Like PS5 Superhero Perfection
Our thoughts after three hours of play
Given the presumably mammoth sales projections Sony has for PS5 exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man 2, playing too fast and loose with the open world formula at Insomniac Games was probably out of the question. This is a franchise that shifts hardware, and after a year slightly lighter on PlayStation Studios content...
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
Have your say on the SoP
Another State of Play showcase from Sony has now been and gone, this time sharing news for previously revealed indie and third-party games. A fairly low-key affair for saying it was only the second general State of Play livestream of 2023, but there were a few announcements and reveals to take note of. The big piece of news...
News Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Is Around 20 Hours Long, Levels and Equipment Don't Carry Over
Arise again
Announced during Sony's latest State of Play, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is a story-driven expansion for 2021's Tales of Arise. It takes place roughly one year after the events of the base game, which obviously leads to a lot of questions regarding the DLC's structure. Fortunately, Bandai Namco general producer Yusuke Tomizawa has...
Rumour Wild Hearts Support Is Being Slashed Just Seven Months After Release
Heart in the wind
Monster Hunter-esque action RPG Wild Hearts will soon be cut loose by publisher EA, according to a seemingly reliable Reddit leak, as reported on by Insider Gaming. Apparently, the plan is to end support for the game, which has received a number of free updates since its in
News Unity Closes Multiple Offices, Cancels Town Hall Following Death Threat
Sigh
Update: Polygon reports that a "reporting party" told responding San Francisco police "an employee made a threat towards his employer using social media.” According to the police, the employee who allegedly made the threats works in an office outside of California. Following the announcement of a controversial new policy just two days ago,...
Lost and bound
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is an action RPG with platforming elements that started life on the PSP all the way back in 2012. And as is the case with so many of Falcom's lesser-known titles, it was never released outside of Japan. This new PS4 version, then, is a remaster of what some would consider to be a bit of a...
News Capcom Shares Deep Dive into All the Upcoming Resident Evil 4 DLC
More on Separate Ways, PSVR2 mode, and Mercenaries
Having made a flurry of announcements during last night's State of Play livestream, Capcom has provided a deep dive into all the upcoming Resident Evil 4 content on the PlayStation Blog. The Ada Wong-focused DLC Separate Ways is the headliner, which brings back the optional campaign from the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Baldur's Gate 3?
Open the gate
With the caveat that some of you reading this won't have finished Baldur's Gate 3 yet, we want to know what you think of the incredibly highly rated RPG. The PS5 version has been out for over a week now, and it still sits as one of the best reviewed games of... well, pretty much ever, regardless of platform. Indeed, we can vouch for...
News Manga, Anime Sensation Spy x Family Lines Up PS5, PS4 Debut Next Year
Forgery
The superb manga and anime series Spy x Family, which sees undercover agent Loid Forger tasked with forming a faux family for his most difficult peace-keeping mission yet, is finally getting its first PS5 and PS4 game – and despite Bandai Namco being the publisher, it’s not an arena brawler. Developed by Groove Box Japan, Spy x Anya:...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS5, PS4 Save Data Gets You Bonus Rebirth Items
Two bonus Summon Materia on offer
Square Enix has announced that those who played PS5, PS4 game Final Fantasy VII Remake will be treated to "special bonuses" when they boot up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Tracked through your save data, this is being done because the publisher isn't carrying over levels or abilities. As such, the bonus items are just...
News Contra: Operation Galuga PS5, PS4 Reimagines an Arcade Classic
Run 'n' gun
Contra has had its highs and lows over the years, but the franchise is obviously famous for its arcade debut, which is arguably one of the greatest shooters ever made. Now, developer WayForward has announced a modern reimagining of the all-time classic Contra: Operation Galuga, which promises “modern graphics and sound, new stages, new...
Gallery Feast on All the New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Screenshots
Catch Peter and Miles in 4K
You've read our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Preview and our Interview with senior game director Ryan Smith, so now it is time to admire the open world game's latest set of screenshots all in one place. Below you can view all the new PS5 screenshots Sony has published as part of this latest marketing beat, featuring imag
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 the Big Winner from State of Play
Stats dwarf Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has come away with the most viewed trailer of Sony's latest State of Play livestream, completely dwarfing the numbers Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has managed to record. At the time of writing, the PS5 game has got 2.5 million views on its new Expanded Marvel's New York trailer, which is...
Interview Talking PS5 Tech, the Open World, and Suits in Spider-Man 2
New details from senior game director Ryan Smith
To accompany our hands on session with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, we were handed the chance to pose some questions to senior game director Ryan Smith at the London event. Below, we get into how the PS5 hardware has accelerated load times in the sequel, how the open world has evolved, and answer one very...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Crosses the 7 Million Copies Sold Mark
Lucky number VII
Final Fantasy VII Remake and its standalone expansion/upgrade, Integrade, have together crossed an impressive sales milestone, with Square Enix announcing that more than seven million copies have been sold worldwide. This figure compiles physical and digital editions of the game across both PlayStation and PC. Square Enix is...
News GTA Online's 10th Anniversary Recognised with Free GTA 5 Threads
Main character energy
GTA Online, the never-ending multiplayer success story from Rockstar, will celebrate its tenth anniversary this weekend. And in order to commemorate that milestone, the developer is giving away a trio of outfits inspired by the protagonists of GTA 5 – Michael, Franklin, and, of course, Trevor. All you need to do is login by...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Trailer Shows Off Snazzy Spider Suits
Swingin' in style
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is right around the corner (and we've got a bunch of coverage slated for tomorrow), but in addition to an excellent trailer detailing its open world, we got another outlining the game's Deluxe Edition offerings. As both Peter Parker and Miles Morales are playable this time around, it's only fitting that they...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Suits Revealed So Far
Every suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
What are all the suits in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Much like Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the sequel features a large array of alternative costumes for your superhero antics. With both Peter Parker and Miles Morales playable, they each have their own wardrobe of suits, and you may be...
News Roblox Constructs PS5, PS4 Release Date, Square Off on 10th October
The mega-popular platform comes to PlayStation
Roblox is a creative phenomenon for the young and young-at-heart, where players can create and share their own immersive 3D experiences or try out the near-limitless library of those crafted by others. With more than 65 million daily active users, it will undoubtedly become one of the biggest games on...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Gets Tactical on PS5, PS4 in April 2024
Rally the troops
We had Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising last year, but the main event, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, is now on the approach. Coming from some of the creators behind the Suikoden series, this tactical turn-based RPG now has a release date, lining up for release on PS5 and PS4 on 23rd April, 2024. Kickstarted back in 2020, this...
News Genshin Impact's Huge 4.1 Update Expands Fontaine and Adds New Characters
Fontaine edges upwards
Is it really time for the next big Genshin Impact update already? Well, almost – it’s due out on 27th September, so a little over a week away. As you’d expect from v4.1, there’ll be updates to new Hydro city Fontaine, which will expand upwards to the Fortress of Meropide. It’s there the Archon Quest will continue, as...
News Get an Early Taste of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty with Its Tense Soundtrack
On streaming platforms now
The original soundtrack for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has hit music streaming platforms a good ten days ahead of the expansion's release on the 26th September (you can find your preferred platform through this link). Composed by the incredibly talented P.T. Adamczyk and Jacek Paciorkowski, this is the music that...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Looks Like Lots of Fun in This Gameplay Breakdown Trailer
We're in
There are a lot of games coming out in October, and one that's in danger of flying way under the radar is Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged. This arcade racing sequel looks like a big improvement on the original, which was already a good time, so we're excited to see how it handles next month. This new gameplay trailer at least gives us...
Thursday14th Sep 2023
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: How to Unlock All Characters and Kameos
Character and Kameo unlocks explained
Looking for how to unlock all characters and Kameos in Mortal Kombat 1? Unlike other fighting games like Street Fighter 6, Netherrealm Studios is keen to keep the olden days of fighting games alive with some unlockable fighters and Kameos. As part of our Mortal Kombat 1 Guide we're going to explain how to unlock...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Power Forward Builds
You got the Power Forward
Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
When and where to watch State of Play
What time is Sony's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony's irregularly scheduled show for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2. Usually a little smaller in scale than a PlayStation Showcase, the State of Play will still be worth...
News Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC Is All About Ada Wong, Out Next Week
Plus a new look at PSVR2 mode
The much-rumoured Resident Evil 4 DLC focusing on Ada Wong is the real deal, and you won't have to wait long to play it: the PS5, PS4 expansion Separate Ways is out next week on 21st September 2023. It'll cost $9.99 and the upcoming PSVR2 mode is free for those who own the game. Check out the trailer above, which opens...
News PS5 Deep Earth Collection Dazzles with New DualSense, Cover Plate Colours
A peep at the deep
Sony has revealed three new DualSense and PS5 cover colours, which are part of its new 'Deep Earth Collection' series. The three chromatic colours include Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver. You can pre-order both the controllers and the plates from the 4th October, but the release dates are slightly staggered. The...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gigantic 2.0 Update Out 21st September, Five Days Before Phantom Liberty
A new beginning in Night City
Good news, everyone: Cyberpunk 2077's massive 2.0 update releases on the 21st September, which means that you'll have five days to get cracking on a new playthrough before Phantom Liberty launches on the 26th September. Well, okay, you might not be able to get that far into the game in just five days, but remember that...
News Poor Immortals of Aveum Sales Leads to Significant Lay-Offs
Nearly half the entire studio is gone
Almost half of the entire workforce at Ascendant Studios has been laid off as a result of poor sales for its magical FPS Immortals of Aveum. Speaking to Polygon, three employees at the developer said "nearly half of its staff" was let go on Thursday, with bad sales of the game cited as one reason why. Sources...
Mini Review Ad Infinitum (PS5) - An Intriguing Horror Premise, Poorly Executed
All average on the Western Front
Ad Infinitum is a survival horror title that sees you play as a German soldier trapped in the claustrophobic trenches around No Man's Land. Sometimes. The game is split down the middle between the horrors of the Western Front and your family's mansion. While the war half of the game is a compelling and refreshing...
Live Watch Sony's State of Play Livestream Right Here (14th September, 2023)
Third-parties! Indies! Previously announced!
Looking to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? Well, we’ve got you covered! Expectations may be quite low for this latest indie and third-party focused broadcast, but no matter how small the scale, it’s always exciting to learn a little more about what’s around the corner for...
News Pretty Tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord Announced for PS5, PS4
New Vanillaware game out in March
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Dragon's Crown developer Vanillaware has announced its next game is a stunning tactical RPG that goes by the name of Unicorn Overlord. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 8th March 2024, and you can check out the announcement trailer above. As footage reveals, this is a turn-based strategy RPG...
News Developers Rally Together as Unity Attempts to Clarify Controversial Install Fee Policy
Too little, too late
Unity Technology's decision to announce a controversial new install fee policy went over with the video game development community about as well as you might imagine. And while the company has released the inevitable mea culpa, which does "acknowledge the confusion and frustration" the announ
Site News Where's Our Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Review?
It's koming
Mortal Kombat 1 releases today for those who’ve podded out on the game’s Premium Edition, so you may have been expecting us to publish our PS5 review. Unfortunately, we’ve only just received access to the game, and that means our verdict is going to be a little late. Obviously, we’re eager to thoroughly test out all the features,...
News New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Trailer Is All About the Open World
City life
You can look forward to a huge Marvel's Spider-Man 2 blowout here on Push Square tomorrow, but for now, check out this new PS5 trailer all about the open world. It explains how you'll swap between playing as each Spider-Man, what optional activities look like and how you'll find them, and a hint at side quests. We don't want to say too...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Incredible PS5 Gameplay Trailer Gives 29th February Release Date
Nostalgia overload
Some trailers just blow you away, and that's exactly what we got from this latest look at Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Utterly packed with nostalgia, this trailer's got the lot: our first glimpse of additional party members Cait Sith and Vincent, remade minigames plucked straight from the original, and, yes, a playable Sephiroth. The...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is a PS5 Exclusive for 'At Least' Three Months
Reborn again
As we already know, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a PS5 exclusive, and we had assumed that, like its predecessor, it would remain as such for a full 12 months — or thereabouts. But as it turns out, Rebirth could be finding its way to additional platforms much sooner. The game's latest trailer — which is pretty bloody good, by the way...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's Stunning CG Trailer Sets the Stage
Idris Elba gives an overview, too
CD Projekt Red now has a history of delivering great CG trailers, and this latest one for upcoming expansion Phantom Liberty is right up there with some of the best. It actually gives us a bit of background on Solomon Reed — played by English actor Idris Elba — who's a key character in the DLC. A government...
News Fantastic PS5, PS4 RPG Tales of Arise Returns with Beyond the Dawn Expansion in November
Even further beyond
Well, now we know what that trademark was all about! Announced during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is a full-on story-based expansion for Tales of Arise, the 2021 action RPG that we were really rather fond of. Beyond the dawn releases later this year, on the 9th November. The DLC...
Preview The First Descendant Could Be a Decent Destiny-Like Co-Op Shooter on PS5
First!
Having spent a good few hours with The First Descendant on PS5 — ahead of its open beta release later this month — we're happy to report that this free-to-play shooter seems to have a solid base to build upon. Very reminiscent of Destiny in terms of structure, we didn't quite have time to dig into finer details, but the gameplay clicked...
News Helldivers 2 Confirmed for State of Play Livestream
New gameplay incoming
Sony has now confirmed upcoming PS5 console exclusive Helldivers 2 will be part of today's State of Play livestream. A new tweet from the platform holder says we'll see "a new slice of Helldivers 2 gameplay" alongside indie titles, third-party experiences, and PSVR2 games. The PS5, PC game has been rumoured for an October 2023...
News Baby Steps Is the Exact Median Between Uncharted and QWOP on PS5
Grapple points!
Publisher Devolver Digital is bringing us the unabashedly strange Baby Steps on PS5, and we're here for it. Announced back in June, this game comes from the mind behind QWOP and viral hit Getting Over It, this time delivering the purposely clumsy gameplay with a narrative. You play as a 30-something slacker called Nate who finds...
News Helldivers 2 Is Absolutely Bursting with Bugs, Squads Up on PS5, PC in February
Alien bugs, of course
Sony and developer Arrowhead have given us a fresh look at gameplay for the upcoming co-op shooter, Helldivers 2. More than that, the video provides us with a release date — it's heading to PS5 and PC on 8th February, 2024. The gameplay shows a squad dropping down to an alien planet that's crawling with alien creatures. As...
News Star Ocean: The Second Story R Demo Out on PS5, PS4 Now
Play for three hours
If the bevy of Star Ocean titles about to hit PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium aren't enough for you, a newly published PS5, PS4 demo for upcoming remake Sta
News With Live Support Now Over, Media Molecule Outlines What's Next for Dreams
What happens now?
As announced back in April, live support and active development of Dreams has come to a stop as of 1st September, 2023. Developer Media Molecule couldn't find a sustainable path forward, and so has effectively discontinued its work on the game, instead moving onto a new project. All that being said, the creation game is going...
News Star Wars Jedi Series Director Stig Asmussen Is Leaving Respawn for Galaxies Unknown
Return of the Jedi?
Stig Asmussen, director of both 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and this year's Jedi: Survivor, is leaving Respawn Entertainment for parts unknown. Asmussen had previously stated he envisioned a trilogy for protagonist Cal Kestis, but it seems that particular story will need to be helmed by another. Word comes to us by
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Tags Colourful PS5, PS4 Physical Editions
Represent
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the colourful and cool spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio, was released digitally on PS5 and PS4 at the start of the month. The title is getting a couple of gorgeous physical editions that may interest collectors, with developer Team Reptile, distribution partner Skybound Games, and iam8bit together announcing the...
News Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Embarks on PS5 Journey from 7th December
If a job's worth doing, it's worth dying for
Is there any appetite for a deep, sci-fi roleplaying experience amongst the PlayStation faithful? Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is (shockingly) the first isometric CRPG set in Game's Workshop bleak universe, developed by Owlcat Games, creators of the excellent Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. It...
News Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut Showcases PSVR2 Stealth-Action Gameplay
Whose blood?
Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut could offer PSVR2 players something appreciably full-bodied to slice into, with a new gameplay trailer showcasing the kind of ninjutsu fantasy that awaits. Aspiring shinobi can look forward to becoming one with the shadows from 16th November. Enter Kenshiro, a deadly assassin on a mission to seek out...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Looks Lush in New PS5 Story Trailer
Blue man group
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora exists purely to make our video producer Aaron Bayne happy. He's the only one among the ranks at Push Square to show any real interest in this Ubisoft open world actioner, and to be fair, it is looking pretty good. The new trailer emphasises the story while showing a whole bunch of wonderfully colourful...
News Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Haunts PSVR2 Just in Time for Halloween
Busted
PSVR2 fans, rejoice! Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is coming our way very soon indeed, and it looks like pretty good fun too. A new trailer confirms the multiplayer ghost-catching title is coming to Sony's headset on 26th October, 2023. Intended for four-player online co-op but also playable solo, Rise of the Ghost Lord puts you in...
News RPG Gacha Extravaganza Honkai: Star Rail Plots a Course for PS5 Next Month
Console exclusive for a "limited time"
As confirmed by a delightfully moody trailer narrated by Stellaron Hunter (and key character) Kafka, the uber-popular turn-based gacha RPG Honkai: Star Rail will finally release on PS5 from 11th October. The small print at the end of the trailer mentions that the game is a PS5 console exclusive for a “limited...
News Genshin Impact's Acclaimed Composer Leaves HoYoverse to Pursue Musical Dreams
Will continue to explore Teyvat as a traveller
There’s a lot to love about open world gacha game Genshin Impact, but one of its most consistent elements is its soundtrack. So popular is the PS5 and PS4 game’s score that HoYoverse recently announced a series of global concerts, which will see the release’s music performed by live orchestras...
News Virtual Reality QB Sim NFL Pro Era Scoring PSVR2 Sequel
Touchdown
StatusPRO’s officially licensed quarterback simulation NFL Pro Era will receive a PSVR2 sequel on an as yet unannounced date. The football follow-up – first due out on 28th September for Meta Quest and PC – will incorporate numerous key new features, including online head-to-head multiplayer. “Gamers will have the opportunity to...
News Foamstars Cleans Up with an Open Beta on PS5 Later This Month
Foam party
Turns out we didn't dream it, and Square Enix really is making a multiplayer shooter about foam. Yes, Foamstars is happening, and all jokes aside, it was pretty fun when we went hands on earlier this year. Soon, a lot more people will get the chance to check it out, as an open beta test is heading our way very soon. While the game is...
News A Huge, Free Update for C-Smash VRS Has Arrived on PSVR2
New music, modes, more
PSVR2's most stylish game, C-Smash VRS, has just received a big content update. Announced back in August, the minimalist racket sport is now even bigger and better with the latest patch, which introduces all kinds of new stuff to do. Infinity mode has you hitting blocks with the ball as they move towards you, the goal being...
News Slick Action Sequel Ghostrunner 2 Has a Demo Available Right Now on PS5
Vertical slice
Publisher 505 Games has announced and released a playable demo for its upcoming action game, Ghostrunner 2. If you have a PS5 and a taste for high-octane, slice-and-dice action, it's available right now on the PS Store. Weighing in at about 5GB, the demo provides a taster of the cyberpunk adventure, giving you access to some of...
Wednesday13th Sep 2023
Guide Best Open World Games on PS5
The best PS5 open world games ranked and rated
What are the best open world games on PS5? One of the most common ways a game is structured these days is with an open world setting, giving you the freedom to explore its map with no restraints. They're very popular and have been for years, the result being a tonne of large scale, free-roaming titles...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: Release Date and All Pre-Order Details
Get over here and pre-order
Looking for the release date and all pre-order details for Mortal Kombat 1? NetherRealm Studios' upcoming fighter is one of the biggest games of the year, introducing all-new Fatalities and combat options, including Kameos. In this Mortal Kombat 1 guide, we'll share the release date and all pre-order details...
News 20 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming Next Week
Hope you like Star Ocean
Sony has today announced the full list of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month. A partial selection was leaked at the start of this week, but the complete lineup is significantly l
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Point Guard Builds
To the Point Guard
Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K24? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around assisting teammates and completing offensive possessions...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Small Forward Builds
Small Forward and deadly
Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K24? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Shooting Guard Builds
Shooting stars and Shooting Guards
Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K24? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting...
News Stealth PS4 Firmware Update 11.00 Is Adding New Features
PS4 patch 11.00 available to download now
The only firmware update you'll see Sony actively promoting today is the PS5's new 23.02-08.00.00 patch, but the firm's older console, the PS4, hasn't been left to rot just yet. It's also been treated to a new firmware update, bringing the old girl up to version number 11.00. Weighing in at 495.4MB, it's...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Center Builds
Center of the universe
Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K24? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of...
News Colossal PS Store Sale Plunges Thousands of PS5, PS4 Prices
Summer spending
An absolutely enormous PS Store sale has plunged the price of some of the PS5 and PS4’s most popular games, with high profile titles like Resident Evil 4 and Hogwarts Legacy enjoying their biggest digital discounts yet. The former, for example, can be purchased for just £31.34/$x.xx, while the latter’s Digital Deluxe Edition is...
Review Lies of P (PS5) - No Fibs Found in This Souls-Like Great
Woodborne
Lies of P is a game that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Made by South Korean team Round8 Studio, it feels like the product of a developer taking its second or even third swing at the Souls-like formula. It puts the majority of other titles inspired by Dark Souls to shame, yet the only other game to the name of Round8 Studio is an...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Out Now, Adds Support for Dolby Atmos, Larger SSDs
Beta complete
Sony's latest firmware update for PS5 is here, and it's the one that's been in a beta testing phase since the end of July. System software version 23.02-08.00.00 is available to download and install now for all users, and it's a big one, adding support for Dolby Atmos, larger capacity SSDs, and much more. The update is just over 1GB in...
News State of Play Livestream Revealed for Thursday, a Focus on Indie and Third-Party Games
Don't expect PlayStation Studios content
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday, 14th September 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. The showcase will focus on "updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles", which includes indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming PSVR2...
News Death Stranding, the PS5, PS4 Game, Is Coming Natively to iPhone 15 Pro
Two Resident Evil titles and Assassin's Creed Mirage, too
In arguably a dazzling demonstration of the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro’s raw horsepower, the PS5 and PS4 console title Death Stranding Director’s Cut is coming natively to the device. No, that’s not a typing error: the entirety of Kojima Productions’ seminal hiking sim will be available...
Community Push Square Readers Narrow Down Best Game of All Time Vote to Two Classics
Old vs. new
We're facing up against that eternal question yet again — what's the best game of all time? Which single title trumps all others? It's impossible to truly answer, as there are countless incredible games that could be worthy of being labelled the GOAT. However, that's not dissuaded our enthusiastic readership from finding an answer...
News PS5, PS4 Remote Play Now Enabled for More Android Devices
Play away
Sony's really pushing Remote Play at the moment. A dedicated Remote Play handheld machine, the PS Portal, is coming later this year, and now, the functionality is being brought to even more devices. As announced on the PS Blog, those with certain Android devices running TV OS12 will be able to use Remote Play. To be specific, Sony says...
News The Sims 5 Confirmed Free-to-Play, The Sims 4 to Receive Continued Support in Tandem
There's a new Stuff Pack coming, too
The Sims 5, still officially known by the codename Project Rene, will be free-to-play. Further, the mega-popular life simulator, The Sims 4, will continue to receive new updates and peacefully cohabitate alongside it. We also got the down-low on the first new Stuff Pack in more than two-and-a-half years, if that...
News Unity's Newly Announced Install Fee Policy Already Causing Disharmony Amongst Devs
Pay to play
Unity Technologies, developer of the cross-platform game engine Unity, today announced a policy that will sting developers with a fee based on truly wild things like how many times a game has been installed. This one's likely to develop quickly, but we'll catch you up on the story so far. In a blog post (spotted by Game Developer), the...
News Alan Wake 2 Is Over 20 Hours Long as Remedy Makes Its Biggest Game Yet
Due to monetary value perspective
Finnish team Remedy has revealed its upcoming PS5 survival horror game Alan Wake 2 will be its longest yet, clocking in at more than 20 hours. Creative director Sam Lake shared the respective playtime in the latest episode of the Kinda Funny Games Daily show, revealing the studio has wanted to makes its games longer...
News Horizon Forbidden West's Rumoured Complete Edition Tipped for PC
And PS5, of course
A Complete Edition of Horizon Forbidden West and its DLC Burning Shores appears to be a foregone conclusion at this point, and reliable PS Plus leaker Billbil-Kun now reports it's the next game Sony plans to bring to PC. Alongside the PS5 version, which recently
News Desolate Aussie CRPG Broken Roads Still Planned for PlayStation Release, Other Platforms Dated
An upside-down Baldur's Gate situation
Post-apocalyptic Australian CRPG Broken Roads is a title that's been percolating for a while now, and we got a release date trailer, but one that's sadly lacking regarding PlayStation information. The good news is that the title is still planned for the platform; the bad is that we'll have to wait a little...
News Quirky Platformer Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Rolling Towards PS4 Launch on 5th October
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a bold 3D platformer that purports to stand on the shoulders of giants, with the developer citing Italian plumbers, blue hedgehogs, and wild bandicoots as influences. The twist is you play as BOB, a bouncy hero embarking on a full-bodied adventure across semi-historical worlds. A PS5...
News Free Beauty and the Beast Expansion Available in Disney Dreamlight Valley Now
Play as Belle and the Beast in new Friendship Quests
Gameloft has today launched the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley expansion on PS5 and PS4, arriving free of charge and themed around Beauty and the Beast. You'll be able to accompany both Belle and the Beast himself in a new realm offering more Friendship Quests to complete and items to collect...
News Ripto Plots PS5, PS4 Revenge in Crash Team Rumble's Second Season
Get ready to Rumble
Season 2 of Crash Team Rumble's ongoing service offering is now live, and players invested in the raucous multiplayer offering have a decent piece of additional content to bite into. There are five new mini-games to try out, two new maps to tear apart, a cooperative Party Mode, and Spyro 2's infamous antagonist, Ripto, joins the...
Tuesday12th Sep 2023
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Confirmed Characters
Roster ready
Looking for all confirmed characters in Mortal Kombat 1? Fighting games are defined by their character rosters, and the latest violent brawler from NetherRealm Studios is no different. This edition of the long-running Mortal Kombat series is unique due to its introduction of Kameos, which we've also included below. On this page, as part...
All the best PS Plus games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS Plus games? PS Plus, also known as PlayStation Plus, is Sony's flagship subscription service for PS5 and PS4, providing online multiplayer functionality, cloud saves, and PS Store discounts. PS Plus also includes access to hundreds of games included at no extra cost, spanning three...
News Ubisoft's XDefiant Fails PlayStation, Xbox Certification
Not reflective of game's quality
The launch of upcoming free-to-play shooter XDefiant has been delayed after Ubisoft shared the title has failed to pass certification on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The game was expected to be releasing at the end of last month, but following this setback, a new release date depends on whether platform...
News PS5 Console Exclusive Stellar Blade Will Have a Physical Release
Single-player only also confirmed
We've only had one or two trailers for Stellar Blade, a PS5 console exclusive still technically scheduled for 2023. The first console game developed by Korean studio Shift Up, this sci-fi action RPG looks pretty promising so far, but details are thin on the ground right now. Recently, however, an official page on...
News Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, Phantom Liberty Stream Set for Thursday
2.0 release date info promised
This Thursday will see CD Projekt Red host another Cyberpunk 2077 livestream. The Polish developer is promising a additional looks at upcoming expansion Phantom Liberty, and the game-changing update 2.0. We expect this to be a pretty significant show, because it was recently confirmed that CDPR will be providing 2.0...
Guide NBA 2K24: How to Earn VC without Spending Money
Money, money, money
Looking for ways of how to earn VC without spending money in NBA 2K24? VC, or Virtual Currency, is the primary form of in-game currency in 2K Sports' basketball simulation. You'll need VC in order to upgrade the Attributes of your MyPlayer in MyCareer. You can also use VC to purchase animations from the Animations Store,...
Guide NBA 2K24: Best Affiliation to Join
RISE or ELITE
What's the best affiliation to join in NBA 2K24? 2K Sports' basketball sim this year pairs down the number of joinable affiliations from four to two, but each option comes with massive gameplay boosts that will complement your build. As part of our NBA 2K24 guide, we're going to explain the best affiliation to join. What's the Best...
Optimise your experience
What are the best settings in NBA 2K24? 2K Sports' basketball sim is a surprisingly flexible game, and you should spend a little bit of time exploring all of the options available to you and settling on the settings you feel most comfortably with. While a lot of the advice on this page is highly subjective, we've compiled...
News Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Launch Trailer Is Going to Sell a Lot of Copies
Shut up and take our money
Well, that just about seals it: Mortal Kombat 1 looks absolutely incredible. This launch trailer has a bit of everything: slick cinematics, gorgeous gameplay, and even a couple of glimpses of the new Super Smash Bros-esque Invasion mode – this is going to be one for the ages, we reckon. We also get some first footage of...
Mini Review Super Bomberman R 2 (PS5) - A Step in the Right Direction for the Series
Ellons on another planet
Super Bomberman R 2 from Konami is a sequel to 2018's franchise revival. This time around the Bomberman Brothers must protect the home planets of the squishy creatures known as Ellons from being destroyed by the evil mastermind Fusel. As with most Bomberman titles, you have the option to play both online and offline in...
Mini Review The Isle Tide Hotel (PS5) - A Criminally Tedious FMV Thriller
Hotel Hell
The Isle Tide Hotel's biggest crime is that it's not even so bad it's funny. It's just bad bad. Bad bad bad bad bad. There's no reason to play this game other than sheer morbid curiosity, and no reason to recommend this game to anybody for anything other than spite. But first, the formalities, so we can all get out of here. The Isle Tide...
News PS5 Discounts Keep Console, Accessories Selling Gangbusters in the UK
Another strong month for Sony
Sony's selling a lot of PS5 consoles and accessories in the UK at the moment. This largely comes down to a decent discount on the machine, making it a more affordable option. Combined with better supply, which seems to have more or less evened out at this point, and PS5 sales are up 42 per cent month-on-month, with the...
Mini Review Nour: Play with Your Food (PS5) - A Tasty Snack, But Won't Fill You Up
Palette cleanser
If you've a taste for the experimental, oddball games from PlayStation Network's early days, Nour: Play with Your Food might satisfy that craving. This unusual title is a digital celebration of food, though certainly not table manners; it provides several gastronomical vignettes and lets you mess around to your heart's — and your...
News RGG Summit Will Deliver an Infinite Wealth of Like a Dragon News Next Week
A dragon, like
SEGA and RGG Studio — developer of the Like a Dragon series — have announced the date for another RGG Summit presentation. If you're itching to see more about Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, you may want to tune in on 20th September. We got a fresh look at the former game in...
News Football Manager 2024 Will Be PS5's Best Spreadsheet Simulator of the Year
Gordon Banks on it
It’s a new year with a fresh football season underway, so that means Football Manager 2024 is imminent. While the series notoriously skipped PlayStation platforms for several years, last year saw the Sports Interactive spreadsheet simulator release on the PS5 – and the latest instalment will continue that trend from 6th...
News Disgaea 7 Demo Gathers a Demonic Army on PS5, PS4
Out now
NIS America has released a playable demo for upcoming strategy RPG Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless. You can download it right now on PS5 and PS4, and the progress that you make can be carried over to the full game when it launches next month, on the 3rd October in North America, and the 6th October in Europe. Disgaea 7 hit Japan back in...
News Pixel Ripped 1995 Delays PSVR2 Release to Next Month
Forward in time
Sorry, PSVR2 fans — you won't be ripping pixels in Pixel Ripped 1995 until 3rd October, 2023. Initially planned for release on 12th September (today, if you're reading this today), developer ARVORE has made a last-minute delay to this upgraded version. In a press release, the studio says the new date is due to an "unexpected delay...
Monday11th Sep 2023
Rumour Six PS Plus Extra Games Leaked Ahead of September Announcement
Sweet six
Another week, another PS Plus leak! Ahead of the official announcement that's expected later this week, six PS Plus Extra titles have been outed by the ever-reliable Dealabs. Sony's second subscription tier has been on a bit of a hot streak lately —
PS5's best platformer games ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS5? Platformers have been part of the fabric of video games since the medium's infancy, with many of gaming's most famous faces originating from this genre. These games are primarily concerned with testing your ability to traverse tricky environments, but within that...
Review Eternights (PS5) - A Surprisingly Charming Apocalyptic Dating Sim
What's the story? Warning! Horny!
Eternights begins with your unnamed teenage protagonist setting up his Tinder profile while his best friend gives him top tips like photoshopping his picture to make himself look more heroic, and lying about who he is to be more appealing to the ladies. This, apparently, is sage advice, because almost instantly our...
News UK Sales Charts: Starfield Soars While Mortal Kombat Hype Brings Back 11
In space, no one can hear you preorder MK1
The UK's latest boxed games chart has arrived, and to the surprise of nobody, Bethesda's sci-fi RPG Starfield is king of the castle this time. Generally speaking, Xbox games don't tend to do well at physical retail, but this huge exclusive is definitely breaking that convention. While we don't have specific...
Mini Review Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (PS5) - A Worthy Successor to Jet Set Radio
Team Reptile does what SEGA-don't
It's been over 20 years since fans have heard from the world of Jet Set Radio. Sure, the franchise has made small appearances, like in Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, but SEGA seems to have mostly put the franchise on ice. Enter Dutch indie studio Team Reptile, which brings us...
News Borderlands Studio Gearbox May Be Sold by Embracer Group, It's Claimed
After a tough few months for the company
Embracer Group, the company that has gobbled up developers and IPs over the past few years, is reportedly looking at selling off Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment. The Swedish firm's fortunes have taken a turn for the worse over the past few months, so despite only purchasing the publisher just over...
News Acclaimed Social Deduction RPG Gnosia Is Coming to PS5, PS4
Don't be so Gnosia
Gnosia has already built a cult audience on platforms like the Nintendo Switch and even PS Vita, but now PS5 and PS4 players will be able to experience the social deduction RPG, when it arrives on 14th December. Physical editions have been announced for Japan, but there’s currently no word on whether those will be available...
News SpongeBob Brings a Cosmic Shake to PS5 Next Month
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
THQ Nordic has announced it's developing a native PS5 version of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, set to release next month on 16th October 2023. There will be a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade available for current owners, and the new version will sport DualSense controller capabilities as well as new features that are...
