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Friday31st Jan 2025
The 50 best RPGs on PS4
What are the best RPGs on PS4? Well, the PS4 is home to a vast library role-playing games. From MMOs and open world epics to niche Japanese RPGs (or JRPGs) and traditional adventures stuffed with text, there's something for just about everyone. The PS4 has been blessed with a colossal RPG catalogue. Some of the greatest RPGs...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (3rd February to 9th February)
Kingdom come
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? There's no question about the highlight new release this week: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is going to be big on PS5. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2025, all new PSVR2 games...
News PS5 Remake Ninja Gaiden 2 Black to Get Even Better Next Month
Update based on fan feedback on the way
Koei Tecmo shadow dropped Ninja Gaiden 2 Black last week, but it’s committed to continuing to update the PS5 remake. In a post on X (or Twitter) earlier this week, the publisher said it’s “preparing a patch aimed for release in mid-February with some balance adjustments and additional features”. It...
Poll Are You Buying Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
Racing great arrives on PlayStation at last
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to the PS5. The open world arcade racer is among the highest rated Xbox console exclusives and is one of Microsoft’s “big three” franchises, alongside Halo and Gears of War. (Both of which are
News Halo PS5 Rumours Intensify in Aftermath of Forza Horizon 5 Reveal
Master Chief Collection imminent
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already indicated that Microsoft is going all-in on third-party publishing, so it was no real surprise to see the long-rumoured Forza Horizon 5 announced for PS5 overnight. Of course, the confirmation has led to inevitable speculation that it’s only a matter of time before the remainder...
Rumour Xbox's Fable, Killer Instinct, More to Join Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
Just a matter of time?
It seems the floodgates may have well and truly opened, as a new report has claimed knowledge of even more Xbox first-party games heading to rival platforms, including PS5. Spanish site Vandal recently posted a story about Microsoft's multi-platform strategy, and according to its sources, Killer Instinct and St
News Actor Behind Darkest Dungeon's Iconic Narrator Has Passed Away
Ruin has come to our family
Wayne June, the incomparable voice actor, narrator and gameplay commentator of the Darkest Dungeon series, known in-game as The Ancestor, has passed away. On behalf of developer Red Hook Studios, co-founder and creative director Chris Bourassa confirmed his passing and wrote: "It is one of my life's great honours to have...
Mini Review Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (PS5) - Peak Metroidvania Action
Bloomin' brilliant
There must be something in the water during January, for after Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown got the Metroidvania genre off to a flyer in 2024, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is doing the same 12 months on. The follow-up to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights refines what co-developers Adglobe and Live Wire achieved four...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Reported 1.3 Million Sales Not Enough for Ubisoft
Could've been worse, though
About this time last year, Ubisoft released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a fantastic side-scrolling Metroidvania — but it sadly failed to live up to the publisher's expectations. Despite great reviews, the game didn't deliver in terms of sales, leading to the team being dispersed to other Ubisoft projects...
News Browse a Colossal Library of Classic US Video Game Magazines Now
Including old-school PlayStation mags
The Video Game History Foundation has opened its digital library, which includes thousands of classic video game magazines, archived in their entirety with full text search support. The project – which also expands to other pieces of ephemera, such as old event guides, tips books, and press materials –...
News Firaxis Unveils Civilization 7 Content Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond
Tale as old as time
With it almost being February, the onslaught of video games is almost upon us. Liable to consume endless hours if you let it, Civilization VII is out 11th February on PS5; 6th February if you're willing to pay extra for early access. Developer Firaxis has unveiled the content roadmap players can expect, with a fairly constant...
News Some Think GTA 6's Multiplayer Mode Could Be Sold Separately on PS5
Not impossible
There’s growing belief that Rockstar may sell GTA 6’s online multiplayer mode separately from its main single player campaign. This wouldn’t be unprecedented for the label, as it already flogs standalone versions of GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2’s multiplayer modes. It tends to offer these at a later date, however, rather...
News Arm Yourself for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 with Lengthy Story Recap Trailer
"Where's my f***ing sword?!"
If you've been feeling the hype around Warhorse Studios' impending medieval knight simulator Kingdom Come: Deliverance II but don't know Emperor Charles IV from his indecisive son, Wenceslas "The Idle", or how Sigismund of Luxembourg, King of Hungary and Croatia, fits into the equation (embarrassing), then you're in...
Random Sony Enjoys Some Free Game Marketing with More Jeopardy! PlayStation Questions
Why not
Sony Pictures Television produces the evergreen American game show Jeopardy!, so it makes sense to throw some PlayStation questions into the mix, right? At least a couple of questions directly related to first-party PS5 games have appeared on the popular show recently, as shared on social media. Firstly, Insomniac Games highlighted a clip...
News You Won't Be Able to Date Everything on PS5 Until June
Date another day
Ambitious romance sim Date Everything is putting its Valentine’s Day plans on ice. The title has been delayed from its original release date of 14th February until sometime in June, publisher Team17 has announced. <related ids="173057"> “At this point I can confidently say that we have reached that point where the game...
News RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Already Getting Live-Action Film Adaptation
The game's not even out until April
Daring to do what Square Enix no longer cares to, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, from developer Sandfall and publisher Kepler Interactive, immediately turned heads with its almost-unheard-of combination of AAA production values and turn-based combat. We've only seen a bit of the game, and it's not out for another...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Has Its Own Shanty Anthem
Yo ho, we are the Goro Pirates
Is any RGG game genuinely complete without a big melodramatic musical number? We don't think so, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii looks set to be full of pirate earworms. Case in point, the official anthem of the Goro Pirates has been revealed, with the stirring shanty getting its own music video. Goro's big...
Thursday30th Jan 2025
News PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 Themes on PS5 Will Leave Tomorrow, But Sony Is Working to Bring Them Back
They'll return "in the months ahead"
Sony has announced that the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 themes it created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation will no longer be available on PS5 from tomorrow. However, they're not going away permanently. The firm has stated it's working behind the scenes to bring them back "in the months ahead". On...
News Forza Horizon 5 Confirmed for PS5, Out This Spring
Another one
Microsoft has today announced a PS5 version of its premiere racing game Forza Horizon 5 will release later this year in the Spring. It'll be the most up-to-date version of the base game, with its DLC packs available to buy separately. The port is being done by Panic Button, in collaboration with main developer Playground Games. While no...
News Former Rockstar Animator Doubtful GTA 6 Will Run at 60fps on PS5
The future is now
As Rockstar's eagerly anticipated GTA 6 still doesn't even have a release date, we can reasonably assume it will push some bold new video game boundaries, considering its developer and how long it's been in development. Add to that the fact the baseline PS5 is already showing its age; now, it sounds like even the PS5 Pro might...
Mini Review Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (PS5) - Don't Sleep on This Deeper RPG Sequel
More space
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector successfully builds on what was achieved in the original to deliver a compelling and challenging sci-fi RPG. It's a tricky game to discuss without spoiling things, but it's safe to say if you liked the first, you'll want to check out the sequel. Playing as a sleeper, an android with an emulated human...
News Space Marine 2 Publisher Attempts to Placate Fans Hungry for Content
"Space Marine 2 has been out for four months"
Developer Saber Interactive released Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 in September. In the intervening months, it sold more than five million copies, making it the most successful of the many games set in any of Games Workshop's decades-old IP. However, it's not all peaches and roses. Publisher Focus...
News New Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Live Now, More Cars and Events
Latest free patch brings version 1.55
Gran Turismo 7 has been updated in the last 24 hours on PS5 and PS4, adding another monthly cycle of cars and events, as well as general updates. The patch brings the Polyphony Digital racer up to version number 1.55 and is available to download now. You can get a visual feel for what's in store in the trailer...
News Capcom Wants Players to Go Wild Together in Monster Hunter Wilds
Hit up the old group chat
Monster Hunter Wilds is out in a month, launching 28th February on PS5, an excellent excuse to get your old gaming gang back together, especially if it happens less and less as the years continue to roll past. In a live-action trailer that glamourises that usually mundane act, Capcom isn't making the waiting any easier...
News Summer Game Fest Returns Bigger Than Ever This June
Geoff Keighley's summer show confirmed
Surprising nobody, Summer Game Fest is set to make its grand return in June 2025. This year's show will comprise a big, splashy live showcase and media-exclusive preview event, as per usual, but new for 2025 is a business-to-business event where gaming bigwigs will gather to give talks and presentations about...
News Compile Heart Is Assembling a Pretty Killer Lineup for PS5, PS4
Shooters! RPGs! More
Niche Japanese publisher Compile Heart has revealed its lineup for 2025, and it’s got a good mixture of titles in the works for PS5 and PS4. We’ve already written about Returnal-esque third-person shooter Scar-Lead Salvation, but if you missed the news, you can find it through here. The other upcoming rele
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Looks Truly Spectacular in PC Features Trailer
Spidey comes full circle
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was already a looker when it launched exclusively on PS5 in October 2023, receiving a face-melting upgrade on PS5 Pro a year later. Now, after 11 million copies sold, it's reaching the final phase of its commercial life-cycle
News Cave Crave on PSVR2 Could Be One Way to Cure Claustrophobia
Coming to PSVR2 this Spring
If you have a fear of confined and tight spaces, this may not be the next PSVR2 purchase you want to make — or maybe it is so you can work towards curing your claustrophobia. Newly announced for Sony's VR device, Cave Crave sees you don the headset and explore absurdly tight tunnels and caves. The PSVR2 title is out...
News Open World Cult Classic Sleeping Dogs Could Be Heading to the Big Screen
Actor Simu Liu working to make it happen
We all look back very fondly on Sleeping Dogs here at Push Square Towers, and we're far from the only ones. The 2012 action game set in the criminal underbelly of Hong Kong has long been requested to come back in some shape or form, and while we're no closer to a follow-up game, it seems a movie could be on...
News Helldivers 2 Will Live as Long as You Keep Fighting for Super Earth
"We'll support it to hell and back"
Fear not, obedient citizens of Super Earth, Helldivers 2 support isn't stopping anytime soon; following the news that lead dev (and former Arrowhead CEO) Johan Pilestedt is going on sabbatical, players trained to take direction from authority figures began to get concerned. CEO Shams Jorjani has taken to the...
News Unique 90s Board Game RPG Sugoro Quest Will Make Western Debut on PS5, PS4
Rolling the dice
Well-regarded 1991 board game-style RPG Sugoro Quest: Dice Heroes will make its Western debut on 7th February for PS5 and PS4. Originally released on the Famicom in Japan, this turn-based affair sees you navigating different boards by rolling dice. Along the way, you’ll encounter various enemies who you need to defeat by once...
Wednesday29th Jan 2025
News PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025 Announced
3 more PS5, PS4 titles incoming
Sony has today confirmed the next set of PS Plus Essential games members can look forward to for February 2025. Set to arrive on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, the PS5, PS4 titles on offer are: PAYDAY 3 (PS5) | Review High on Life (PS5, PS4) Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PS5, PS4) | Review
News New God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Patch Unlocks New Game+ Armor Set
Access the Armor of the Black Bear set instantly
Santa Monica Studio has revealed a new God of War Ragnarok patch will go live for PS5, PS4 consoles tomorrow (30th January 2025) that brings forward the ability to transmog your gear and access to an armour set previously exclusive to New Game+. Having downloaded the update, the Armor of the Black...
News Hermen Hulst No Longer PlayStation Co-CEO, Still in Charge of First-Party
Hideaki Nishino takes sole control
A dramatic shake up of the Sony hierarchy has seen PlayStation ditch its dual CEO approach less than a year after it was introduced. Ex-Guerrilla Games managing director Hermen Hulst was appointed co-CEO alongside Platform Business Group bigwig Hideaki Nishino following the departure of Jim
News Sony to Mostly Drop PS4 Games from PS Plus Starting January 2026
No longer a "key benefit" of the service
As part of today's PS Plus Essential announcement, Sony has also announced a change to the consoles it'll target from January 2026 onwards. In a year, PS4 games will no longer be the focus of PS Plus updates across the base tier and both PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. T
News No Man's Sky Gets Another Huge, Game-Changing Update with Worlds Part II
Gas giants! Deep oceans! New biomes!
No Man's Sky fans may remember that last year saw the arrival of Worlds Part I, an enormous free update to the space exploration game that made some fundamental changes. Now, Hello Games has revealed Worlds Part II, which is yet another universe-altering update, available free to all players. The update makes...
News Legendary 'Father of Final Fantasy' Returns to Make One Last Game
The spiritual "successor to Final Fantasy VI"
Hironubu Sakaguchi, the legendary "father of Final Fantasy", isn't done with game development just yet. While the first-on-mobile JRPG, now on PS5 and PS4, Fantasian Neo Dimension was supposed to be his last game, it seems he's got one more grand adventure in him, and he's shooting for the stars;...
News More Than 1,400 Top Rated PS5, PS4 Games Discounted Now
Games you simply can't afford to miss
The Critics’ Choice sale on the PS Store is live now, plunging the prices of over 1,400 highly rated games. That includes the likes of Astro Bot (£50.99/$49.79) and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (£44.99/$52.49). Here are some highlights we recommend paying attention to: Final Fantasy 16: £37.
News Silent Hill 2 Has Been Massively Successful on PS5, PC
Tops two million sales in three months
Konami has announced that digital sales and physical shipments of Silent Hill 2 have now topped two million units, making the survival horror remake a big success. The game – brilliantly developed by Bloober Team – launched as a PS5 console exclusive, so these numbers also include PC purchases as well...
News Sony's Stocks Fly As Market Responds to New Corporate Hierarchy
Company is in good health
Sony’s stocks soared to a record breaking ¥3,527 (~$22) today in the aftermath of its corporate reshuffle announcement. <related ids="177426"> Earlier, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed that celebrated executive Hiroki Totoki will take over as the organisation’s CEO from 1st April. Having already steered...
News Xbox Was December's Biggest Publisher, and 64% of Its Sales Were on PS5, PS4
Your PlayStation is an Xbox
For the month of December, Xbox was the biggest video games publisher in the world — according to a recent number-crunching analysis. The data comes from Ampere, which states that $465 million was spent on games owned and published by Microsoft, making it the largest publisher of them all last month. This shouldn't...
News PS3's Most Bizarre Game Will Have Its Own TV Show
Elliot Page's firm buys the rights
PS3 game Beyond: Two Souls is being adapted into a TV series from Elliot Page's company Pageboy Productions. One of the stranger and more unique games available on Sony's third home console, the TV show is in early production after the TV rights were bought off Quantic Dream. The TV adaptation will "honour the...
Feature What We Saw and Played at Taipei Game Show 2025
Taiwan to go
Even if they’re not anywhere near as important as they used to be, you can’t beat a good gaming convention. Playing games in a giant hall populated by likeminded people is fun, and we were lucky enough to attend the Taipei Game Show for the second successive year. <related ids="161954"> Attended by over 370,000 people over...
News Following Ferocious PC Backlash, PSN Accounts Will Become Optional But Offer In-Game Rewards
Let off some Steam
Sony has announced a couple of changes to the range of first-party games it's bringing to PC, and it's good news all around. A particularly thorny issue is that players on PC have been forced to link up to a PSN account in order to play certain games — including a few that don't have any meaningful online functionality...
News Ubisoft Indefinitely Delays Planned Story DLC for The Division 2
Year 6 content goes dark
In a reminder that some digital battles continue to be waged long after we've logged out, story DLC revealed as part of The Division 2's Year 6 content roadmap has been indefinitely delayed. Considering the current state of Ubisoft, we wouldn't have thought DLC for The Division 2 was very high on the company's list of...
News MLB The Show 25 Skips PS4, Xbox Game Pass in Milestone Entry
All change on 20th anniversary
For the first time in several years, MLB The Show 25 players will not be getting a rough deal when they play on PS5. The series has been included at no extra cost with Xbox Game Pass for a while, a notable inclusion considering it’s developed by Sony subsidiary San Diego Studio. But that won’t be the case this...
News Live a Life Medieval in Hype-Building Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Trailer
Hardcore Henry
With Kingdom Come: Deliverance II set to launch on 4th February on PS5, anticipation is beginning to boil over for developer Warhorse Studio's ambitious RPG. To hold us over in the meantime, we've got a brief, vibe-setting trailer with a fixed focus on incomparable protagonist Henry of Skalitz. Raised a blacksmith but revealed to be...
News BioWare Downsizing as It Focuses on Next Mass Effect, Some Staff Moved to Other EA Teams
Studio is in between "full development cycles"
BioWare has announced it's downsizing and moving "many" staff members over to other teams inside EA as it looks to streamline its workload following the shift in focus to the next Mass Effect instalment. Since the developer is no longer working on two RPGs simultaneously after the release of Dragon Age:...
News GTA 5 Actor Wants Trevor in GTA 6 So He Can Be Killed Properly
"Pass the torch, stomp Trevor's head in"
GTA 5 voice actor Steven Ogg, who plays Trevor, has expressed his desire for the maniacal protagonist to appear in GTA 6... so he can be killed properly this time. Speaking to Screen Rant, the actor pitched the scene as passing the torch on, where Trevor could be killed right at the start of the game by one...
News Build Infrastructure in RoadCraft, the Next Sim Game from the Makers of SnowRunner
Comes to PS5 in May
After making a series of popular, robust off-road sim games, what's the logical next step? A sim in which you finally build some dang roads. From the team behind MudRunner, SnowRunner, and Expeditions, RoadCraft is another physics-based vehicle sim, and this time, it's all about building basic infrastructure in the aftermath of...
News Star Wars Items Turn Destiny 2 Guardians into Stormtroopers
Make your Ghost a Death Star
Bungie has announced a Star Wars collaboration will bring newly themed items, emotes, and armour pieces to Destiny 2 next week. There'll be new emotes and finishers for players to equip from 4th February 2025, but mostly importantly, the three classes of Titan, Hunter, and Warlock will all receive their own armour set...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Unsheathes Replica Sword as Medieval Merch
Audentes Fortuna Iuvat
With Warhorse's medieval WRPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance II thundering towards us, charging home on 4th February on PS5, it only seems appropriate to arm oneself for the occasion. A coin engraved with the Latin phrase and the game's creed, Audentes Fortuna Iuvat (fortune favours the brave), embedded in the pommel of an...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Embarks in Adventure Overview Trailer
Pirate pun
Setting sail on 21st February on PS5 and PS4, the absurd Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is certainly looking pretty ship-shape. In an expansive overview trailer, we glimpse the island adventures that await long-time antagonist Goro Majima as he seemingly disassociates from reality entirely. This strange odyssey will have Goro...
Tuesday28th Jan 2025
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is So Popular the Dev Can't Meet Collector's Edition Demand
Sold out
Upcoming PS5 RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is looking very promising indeed, and we're not the only ones who think so. The game has garnered enough fans that it's already run out of its collector's edition. In a statement on social media, the game's official account has outlined the situation: "Never could we have imagined that we'd...
News Square Enix Backtracks, Suggesting Tifa Isn't Best Girl After All (for Cloud)
Lost in translation
Sorry, Tifa fans. Seemingly in response to articles like this one, Square Enix has resisted the assertion that one or more party members might be "best" for ex-SOLDIER Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth. After quotes from an interview he conducted with
News The World Is Showing It's Ready for Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PS5
On the highway to racing heaven
This author first played Genki’s seminal Tokyo Xtreme Racer on Dreamcast, but you may have a different history with the series, also known as Shutoko Battle. The first games in the franchise launched on Super Famicom, but there were entries on the PS1 – Tokyo Highway Battle – and even one on the PS3. It’s...
News PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Does What Souls Games Don't with Four Difficulty Options
A more forgiving action RPG
We're all keeping a close eye on Phantom Blade Zero, a PS5 console exclusive that's looking seriously good. After the recent gameplay trailer showing off a unique boss fight and various weapons, we can't wait to see what the rest of this stylish action title has to offer. Fortunately, some new details have come out from...
Rumour God of War Will Tackle Egyptian Mythology in Next Game
Anubis-ginning
Now that God of War’s Norse storyline has come to a close, the question on every fan’s mind is: which mythology will Kratos intermingle with next? According to one report, the answer is Egyptian. As spotted by Insider Gaming, DanielRPK has posted on his paywal
News Xbox Boss Wants to Beat PS6 on Hardware Capabilities, Not Necessarily Games
"Let’s build innovative hardware that people want to use to play"
The gap between the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 is growing dramatically, and there’s a good chance it’ll get even bigger in 2025. Microsoft, in response, has effectively ripped off the band aid and is in the process of rebranding as a third-party publisher. Last week, boss
News $100 for GTA 6 Is 'A Bridge Too Far' Even for Rockstar, Says Analyst
You gotta pump those numbers up; those are rookie numbers
Last week, analyst Matthew Ball of the firm Epyllion resurrected the contentious question of AAA video game prices, suggesting that there's "hope" in the industry that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 will break the "key price barrier" that currently keeps them at around $70 (or your local...
News Turn Off the Lights with PS5's Midnight Black Range, Available to Pre-Order Now
All release on 20th February
Pre-orders for a range of PS5 accessories in a new Midnight Black colourway are available now at various retailers, from Amazon to PlayStation Direct to
News We're Already Big Fans of Street Fighter 6's Mai, Launching As DLC Next Week on PS5, PS4
Modern controls were made for this
Is it fair to say Mai Shiranui is the most anticipated Street Fighter 6 addition to date? The buxom Fatal Fury heroine is certainly up there, right? Capcom has released a six-minute gameplay guide trailer which shows off all the ways you can use the new character, and she looks like a ton of fun. <related...
News Roman Reigns Headlines WWE 2K25, Out for PS5, PS4 This March
Brand new The Island mode revealed
2K has today lifted the lid on WWE 2K25, revealing a PS5, PS4 release date of 14th March 2025 for the standard version and Roman Reigns as the cover star. A Deadman Edition headlined by The Undertaker and Bloodline Edition featuring both Reigns' and Solo Sikoa's faction members will release one week earlier. You...
News Trophy List Confirms PS Plus Game Sayonara Wild Hearts Is Heading to PS5
Something's changed
Sayonara Wild Hearts, the musical arcade game from Annapurna Interactive and Simogo, appears to be coming to PS5. The game is already playable on the current-gen system via backwards compatibility, but it looks as though a native version will be announced and released soon. Over on PSNProfiles, a PS5 Trophy list has recently...
News Studio Closure, Layoffs at Ubisoft in 'Targeted Restructuring'
185 European employees affected
Whatever the future holds for Ubisoft, significant changes are underway. Around 185 roles have been made redundant, and the company's UK studio in Leamington will be permanently shuttered. The French company confirmed that European teams based in Düsseldorf, Stockholm, and Newcastle will be downsized. A small number...
News Suspicion as Marvel Rivals Dev Accused of Planting Fake Hero Leaks
Land mines for data miners
Currently enjoying an enormous player base, the surprisingly sticky Marvel Rivals is presently sitting pretty, the envy of many in the industry. Fan hype is high, as is anticipation for future heroes. But in a fascinating situation, some in the community have become convinced that developer NetEase is responsible for the...
News Helldivers 2 Lead Dev Will Start Work on Arrowhead's Next Game After Sabbatical
11 years of all things Helldivers
Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt has announced he'll start work on the next game from Arrowhead Studios after he's taken a sabbatical (an extended break from work). On Twitter, he said that after 11 years of working on the IP, he has "set aside" his family, friends, and himself. As such, he's taking...
News Games Workshop, Nexon's Cancelled Game an Age of Sigmar RPG
Warhammered
We've been following IP holder Games Workshop's search for the next Warhammer hit to follow up on the success of 2024's Space Marine 2, and it's already proving to be quite the ride. Depending on your stance on the firm's controversial, canonical destruction of the original Warhammer fantasy tabletop setting, calibrate your feelings...
Monday27th Jan 2025
Guide Where to Buy Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5: Best Prices Plus Collector's and Deluxe Editions
Here are the best deals available
Looking for the best deals on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5? You're in the right place. Available at retail as we speak, the game can be purchased in a variety of formats. There's a standard copy of the game, a Digital Deluxe version, and the the super-fancy Collector's Edition, and you'll find all the links you...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Missions
Every Mission in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 listed
What are all Missions in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? The game has a linear sequence of Missions you can follow when you like, with optional content like Hunter Blinds and other storylines such as The Flame providing reason to venture off the main path. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going...
Guide Where to Pre-Order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Console and DualSense Controller
All the USA, UK pre-orders links you need
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 launches for PS5 on 20th October 2023, but before then, you can get into the web-slinging mood by customising your PS5 and DualSense controller with some classy decals. Sony has announced the PS5 Console — Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle as well as a special PS5 DualSense...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Release Date and All Pre-Order Details
When does Spider-Man 2 release?
Looking for the release date and all pre-order details for Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Sony's web-slinging open world adventure is just around the corner, so you might be wondering just when it's releasing and what editions of the game you can pre-purchase. In this Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we'll be going over these...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Grand Finale
Behind the Masks Trophy guide
Grand Finale is a Side Story in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked after finishing the other Mysteriums in the open world. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal eve
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Find Grandpa
Take care
Find Grandpa is an optional Mission taken from the FNSM App Requests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know about
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Suits List and How to Unlock Them
Kitted Out Trophy guide
Looking for an all Suits list and details on how to unlock them in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? One of the most enjoyable aspects of the game is customising Peter and Miles with new looks, either through a whole new Suit or a different Style for the one you're wearing. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Spider-Bots Locations
Funky Wireless Protocols Trophy guide
What are all Spider-Bots locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Collectible, you'll need to find and collect all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel'
Review Sniper Elite: Resistance (PS5) - Much More of a Good Thing
Henry Hawkeye
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a lot like a sequel out of the PS2 generation. Rather than building on and expanding what it achieved in Sniper Elite 5, developer Rebellion has gone with more of the same. The old-school TV advert practically writes itself: eight new levels, a returning playable character, and more weapons and gadgets to...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Room for the Future
Making amends
Room for the Future is a Side Story in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked after finishing the other Prowler Stashes in the open world. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know about Room for the Future.
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Mysteriums Locations
Where to find every Mysterium
What are all Mysteriums locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Mission, you'll need to find and complete all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal all Mysteriums locations
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Do you need a Trophy guide for Marvel's Spider-Man 2? As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and share how to unlock the Platinum Trophy. Our Trophy Roadmap covers questions like whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty Related Trophies...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All EMF Experiments Locations
Foundational Trophy guide
What are all EMF Experiments locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Mission, you'll need to find and complete all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal all EMF Experiments locat
News A PS5 Re-Release of SEGA RPG Classic Skies of Arcadia No Longer Seems Up in the Air
Blue sky thinking
Cult classic Dreamcast and GameCube RPG Skies of Arcadia could be on the cusp of a comeback. Gematsu spotted trademarks registered by publisher SEGA earlier this month for the titles ‘Skies of Arcadia’ and ‘Eternal Arcadia’. The 2000 fan favourite was released under the latter name in Japan. After attracting critical accl
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Guide: Walkthrough, Best Upgrades, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Marvel's Spider-Man 2 resource
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is the newest superhero title from Insomniac Games, and serves as a sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Released for PS5 on 20th October 2023 and PC on 30th January 2025, we awarded the game an 8/10 rating in our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 review...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Graffiti Trouble
Business is blooming
Graffiti Trouble is an optional Mission taken from the FNSM App Requests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This Mission is exclusive to Miles. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Hunter Blinds Locations
How to find Hunter Bases
What are all Hunter Blinds locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Mission, you'll need to find and complete all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Hunter Blinds locations. Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Together
The end
Together is the 33rd and final Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter and Miles bring the story to a close. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Finally Free
Shot through the heart
Finally Free is the 32nd Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter try to find the meteorite that could be the key to saving Harry from the symbiote. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Trouble with Harry
Underground rescue
Trouble with Harry is the 28th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter try and track down Harry — or, rather, Venom. This Mission is exclusive to
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: The Flames Have Been Lit
Spider-Spy
The Flames Have Been Lit is the 18th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter suit up for an undercover mission at a Hunter party. This Mission is exclusive to Peter
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Don't Be Scared
Heal the world
Don't Be Scared is the 27th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter attempt to secure the symbiote now he's gotten it off him. This Mission is exclusive to Peter. As part of o
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Coin-Op
Where to find the Electrical Panels
Coin-Op is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know about
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Set Things Right
White threads
Set Things Right is the 30th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter meet up with Miles at City Hall. This Mission is exclusive to Peter. As p
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Roll Like We Used To
School play
Roll Like We Used To is the fifth Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, picking up after Peter gets the option of changing the Style of his Advanced Suit 2.0. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How to Switch Characters
How do you change characters in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
How do you switch characters in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? One of the biggest things about the PS5 game is you can play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and switch between them whenever you like. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to switch characters. How...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Anything Can Be Broken
Showdown
Anything Can Be Broken is the 26th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter try and rescue Miles. This Mission is exclusive to Peter. As part of our
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...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Lights, Camera, Action
Recruitment drive
Lights, Camera, Action is the fourth Mission in the Brooklyn Visions storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It's a Mission exclusive to Miles, and is unlocked after completing
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How to Find the Science Trophy Miles and Phin Won Together
Just Let Go Trophy guide
How do you find the science trophy Miles and Phin won together in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to find the science trophy Miles and Phin won together. Doing so unlocks the Just Let Go Trophy. Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How to Find the Science Trophy Miles and Phin...
News Japan Censors Assassin's Creed Shadows, Removing Body Gore
Comes with a CERO Z rating
The video game ratings board for Japan, CERO, has announced a censored version of Assassin's Creed Shadows will be released in the country. The PS5 title will come with a CERO Z rating, meaning it can't be sold to anyone under the age of 18. On top of that, features and options in the game relating to bodily gore have been...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: This Isn't You
Scarier than the Scream mask
This Isn't You is the 29th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter continue his pursuit of Venom, but gets wrapped up in a fight to save MJ. This Mission
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Symbiote Nests Locations
Exterminator Trophy guide
What are all Symbiote Nests locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Mission, you'll need to find and complete all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal all Symbiote Nests locatio
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Hunter Bases Locations
Seek and Destroy Trophy guide
What are all Hunter Bases locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Mission, you'll need to find and complete all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal all Hunter Bases locatio
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: No Escape
Mind games
No Escape is the 25th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and stars Peter going to see what's up with Miles. This Mission is exclusive to Peter. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: It's All Connected
Symbiote takeover
It's All Connected is the 31st Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter go to Dr. Connors' lab after he's alerted to Harry's presence there. This Mission is
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Marko's Memories Locations
Grains of Sand Trophy guide
What are all Marko's Memories locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Collectible, you'll need to find and collect all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Marko's Memories
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Photo Ops Locations
New York, New York Trophy guide
What are all Photo Ops locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Collectible, you will need to find and collect all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spid
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Is It on PS4?
Can you play Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS4?
Is Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS4? Can you play Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS4? After the first two games were made available on PS4, you might be wondering if you can also play Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS4. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to answer the question: is Marvel's Spider-Man 2...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Wings of My Own
Checking in
Wings of My Own is the 20th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and switches the perspective back to Miles as he looks into a Hunter transmission. This Mission is exclusive to Miles
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: It Chose You
I'm wearing an alien
It Chose You is the 22nd Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter go after The Lizard after it escaped in New Threads. This
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Wake Up
Tunnel vision
Wake Up is the 23rd Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter return home to check in on MJ. This Mission is exclusive to Peter. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Make Your Own Choices
Portal jumping
Make Your Own Choices is the 10th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and stars Miles as he warns Black Cat of the threat Kraven poses. This Mission is exclusive to Miles. As part
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Good Men
Girl power
Good Men is the 17th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and returns to Peter's story as he meets up with Harry following the disappearance of Dr. Connors. This Mission is e
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Is There a Post-Credits Scene?
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 post-credits scenes explained
Is there a post-credits scene in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Given you have got Marvel in the name and two superheroes at the helm, it comes as little surprise you're wondering if you need to stick around until the end of the credits for an extra cutscene. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide,...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Howard
A New Adventure Trophy guide
Howard is an optional Mission taken from the FNSM App Requests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Hunt to Live, Live to Hunt
Now we're a team
Hunt to Live, Live to Hunt is the 15th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and begins when Black Cat gives Peter a call after completing Spider-Spy? This
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Unidentified Targets Locations
Data Collector Trophy guide
What are all Unidentified Targets locations in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A type of Mission, you'll need to find and finish all of them to achieve 100% completion across all Districts. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal all Unidentified Tar
News Split Fiction Looks Absolutely Phenomenal in New Co-Op PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Update: It's also gone gold well ahead of launch
One of the most exciting games coming in the next couple of months is Split Fiction, the next action adventure from the team behind It Takes Two and A Way Out. Publisher EA has just released a new trailer, and it looks just as imaginative and fun as those previous outings. Playing as young writers...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Is There Co-Op?
Can you play multiplayer in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Is there co-op in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Can you play multiplayer in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? With two Spider-Men on the front cover of the PS5 game, it's fair to question whether you and a friend can play as Peter and Miles together. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to answer...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: I'm the Hero Here
Anger management
I'm the Hero Here is the 24th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter go and visit Harry after he's inundated him with texts and calls. This Mission is exclusive to
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: New Threads
Homewrecker
New Threads is the 21st Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter search the home of Dr. Connors for clues to his whereabouts. This Mission is exclusive to Peter.
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Bad Guys On the Block
Target acquisition
Bad Guys On the Block is the ninth Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sets Peter on course for the goons who took Scorpion and Martin Li away following their escape from the Raft. As part of our
News You'll Need to Wait a Little Longer for Dead or Alive's Dating Game on PS5, PS4
On ice for three additional weeks
Take a cold shower, because “romance adventure game” Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme has been delayed three weeks. Originally due out on 6th March in Japan and Asia, it’ll now strut to PS5 and PS4 on 27th March. “We have been preparing to deliver the first immersive romantic adventure game in the...
Mini Review Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (PS5) - A Simple Tail of Bigger and Better
Doesn't rat-tle the cage
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is your classic sequel — a bigger, better game than the inaugural animal action RPG. Playing as a new character in a different part of the world, this follow-up builds on the groundwork laid by the original game, with bigger scope and deeper systems as you hunt down the bats that...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Is Already 70-80% Complete, Now in Polishing Phase for PS5
But plenty more to reveal
Ninja Gaiden 4, a surprise announcement last week, is already 70-80% complete. In fact, the game is currently being polished ahead of its launch on the PS5 later this year. PlatinumGames’ Yuji Nakao revealed the tidbit in an interview with the Xbox Wire, adding that his team is continuing to collaborate with Team Ninja...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: BV Club Fair
On the school run
BV Club Fair is a Mission that is part of the Brooklyn Visions storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked once you have completed Amends in the Main Story. It's a Mission exclus
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Spider-Spy?
A new pickup
Spider-Spy? is the 14th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and picks up the morning after Peter and Harry run experiments at the Emily-May Foundation in Science Buddy. This
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Not On My Watch
Prison break
Not On My Watch is the sixth Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and focuses on Miles after Peter and Harry's backstory was explored in Roll Like We Used To. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Stay Positive
Hell of a haircut
Stay Positive is the 19th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter try to create a cure for Dr. Connors. This Mission is exclusive to Peter. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Funky
Drummer boy
Funky is the 16th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Miles visit his mother following the events of Hunt to Live, Live to Hunt. This
Soar Trophy guide
How do you glide from the Financial District to Astoria using only your Web Wings in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? One of the miscellaneous Trophies in the game, this achievement requires good knowledge of the Map and where Wind Tunnels are located. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to glide from the...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Best Suit Tech Upgrades
Essential Suit Tech upgrades you need
What are the best Suit Tech upgrades in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? As well as unlocking the best Skills, you can improve both Peter and Miles together with Suit Tech enhancements. These upgrades apply to both Spider-Men, and they better their Health, Damage, Focus, and Traversal. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: It Was Meant for Me
Total Carnage
It Was Meant for Me is the final Mission in The Flame storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked towards the end of the Main Story. This is a
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Healing the World
New digs
Healing the World is the eighth Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter meeting up with Harry at his new lab. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Best Skills to Unlock First
Essential Skills for Peter Parker and Miles Morales
What are the best Skills to unlock first in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? With both Peter Parker and Miles Morales playable in the PS5 sequel, you've got Skills for both of them to consider as well as a Shared set of Skills to unlock. As such, it can be pretty overwhelming to know where to begin. As part...
News The Traveler Takes to the Bathhouse in Light Genshin Impact Update on PS5, PS4
And breathe
Genshin Impact’s big Natlan storyline is largely over, so v5.4 is a lighter update overall. Due out on 12th February, you can look forward to a trip to the bathhouse, a bunch of minigames, and a new experimental event featuring some slice of life events from all over Teyvat. We suppose the highlight here is the addition of Yumemizuki...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: I Knew You Had It In You
Penultimate peril
I Knew You Had It In You is a Mission that is part of The Flame storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked towards the end of the Main Story. This is a
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Where Have You Been?
Behind the mask
Where Have You Been? is a Mission that is part of The Flame storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked once you have completed Amends in the Main Story
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A Second Chance
Friendly revelations
A Second Chance is the 12th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and picks up immediately after Miles decides to leave Coney Island in Master Illusionist. There's no return to the open world; the two
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Monster in Queens
Good boy
Monster in Queens is an optional Mission taken from the FNSM App Requests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know a
News More Dying Light Games Incoming as Series Turns 10
There are "multiple unannounced" games in the works
Techland has confirmed it has "multiple unannounced" Dying Light titles in development as it today celebrates the 10th anniversary of the zombie franchise. It already has Dying Light: The Beast lined up for the summer months, but beyond that is the "next era" of the series, which features more...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Suit Is Sandy
Quick breather
Suit Is Sandy is the fourth Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, beginning after Peter makes a comment about changing his suit while swinging about the open world. However, the game doesn't track it as part of the Main Story
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Amends
Family reunion
Amends is the seventh Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Miles meet up with Uncle Aaron. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we'
News Rise of the Ronin PC Port Announced for March 2025
Packed with PC-exclusive features
Rise of the Ronin will lose its PS5 exclusivity badge in a few months as Koei Tecmo has announced the open world title is being ported to PC on 11th March 2025. The new version will come with a lengthy list of exclusive features not found in the PS5 version, which was PS5 Pro enhanced. Those PC-exclusive features...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Homecoming
Love on the playing field
Homecoming is the third Mission in the Brooklyn Visions storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It's a Mission exclusive to Miles, and is unlocked after completing
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Surface Tension
Saved by the sand
Surface Tension is the first Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is automatically issued to you after the introductory cutscene. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A Gift
Thanks Spider-Man!
A Gift is the fifth and final Mission in the Brooklyn Visions storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It's a Mission exclusive to Miles, and is unlocked after completing the other four
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Science Buddy
Long night
Science Buddy is the 13th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and sees Peter return to the Emily-May Foundation to research what's up with Harry. This Mission is exclusive t
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Master Illusionist
Mind games
Master Illusionist is the 11th Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and brings back Mysterio. This Mission is exclusive to Miles. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Everything Burns
Firestarter
Everything Burns is a Mission that is part of The Flame storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and is unlocked once you've progressed further into the Main Story and receive a call from Yuri. This is a
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How to Round the Bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium
Home Run! Trophy guide
How do you round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? While they can't actually take part in a baseball match, you can at least take both Peter and Miles to each base for a Trophy. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 Accidentally Uploaded to PS5 Servers
Dev still needs to stress test it
A new Baldur's Gate 3 update was made available to download now on PS5 earlier today, but Larian Studios was just as surprised by its availability as everyone else. This is Patch 8 for the RPG, which appears to be the last major update the team has planned before turning its full attention to what comes next...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Bebop
Music maker
Bebop is an optional Mission that's part of the Cultural Museum storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know about Bebop
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Tips: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing
A Marvel's Spider-Man 2 beginner's guide
Do you need some Marvel's Spider-Man 2 tips? Games from Insomniac are generally pretty approachable for gamers of any ability, but there's still some guidance even the veteran players will want to take on board before they start Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As such, we have some tips to share that will help you...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Rooftop Fireworks
Letting off streamers
Rooftop Fireworks is an optional Mission taken from the FNSM App Requests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know about Rooftop Fireworks.
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: One Thing at a Time
Casualty clean-up
One Thing at a Time is the second Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and begins just after the events of Surface Tension. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Little Odessa Collectibles
Every Collectible in Little Odessa listed
What are all Little Odessa Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Hard Bop
Bop to the top
Hard Bop is the second and final optional Mission that's part of the Cultural Museum storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal ever
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: What Is the Level Cap?
What's the maximum level in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
What is the level cap in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? What's the maximum level in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? As you progress through the game, you'll be rewarded with a ton of XP that helps you level up and unlock better Suits and abilities. But what's the highest level you can get? As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Financial District Collectibles
Every Collectible in Financial District listed
What are all Financial District Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles
News Two Point Museum Reminds You It's a Proper Management Sim in Latest Trailer
All about the money
SEGA has released a new trailer for its upcoming management sim, Two Point Museum. The video puts an emphasis on the game's core management systems. As you'd expect from the series, the lighthearted tone hides a range of things for you to keep track of if you're to run an effective museum. This broadly centres around your...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Show Me New York
No, no I don't think I will
Show Me New York is the third Mission in the Main Story of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, picking up right after One Thing at a Time. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Photo Help
Amateur hour
Photo Help is an optional Mission taken from the FNSM App Requests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know abou
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: The Braxton Score
Company infiltration
The Braxton Score is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you ne
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How to Visit Aunt May's Grave as Peter
You Know What to Do Trophy guide
How do you visit Aunt May's grave as Peter in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Following her death in the first game, Aunt May has a grave next to her husband Ben Parker in the sequel. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal how to visit Aunt May's grave as Peter. This unlocks the You Know What to Do...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Astoria Collectibles
Every Collectible in Astoria listed
What are all Astoria Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in Asto
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Downtown Brooklyn Collectibles
Every Collectible in Downtown Brooklyn listed
What are all Downtown Brooklyn Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Senior Prank
Lance furstrong
Senior Prank is the second Mission in the Brooklyn Visions storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. It's a Mission exclusive to Miles, and is unlocked after completing
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Harlem Collectibles
Every Collectible in Harlem listed
What are all Harlem Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in Harlem. As part of our
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Williamsburg Collectibles
Every Collectible in Williamsburg listed
What are all Williamsburg Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Hell's Kitchen Collectibles
Every Collectible in Hell's Kitchen listed
What are all Hell's Kitchen Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles i
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: A Room with a View
Cog nation army
A Room with a View is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need t
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Sittin' in the Nosebleeds
Front row seats
Sittin' in the Nosebleeds is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: 2-on-2
Charging up
2-on-2 is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know about
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Is There New Game+?
Does Marvel's Spider-Man 2 have New Game Plus?
Is there New Game+ in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Does Marvel's Spider-Man 2 have New Game Plus? After beating the PS5 game once, you may be wondering if you can go through it again and carry over your abilities from the first playthrough. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to answer the...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Prowler in Training
Vent action
Prowler in Training is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to k
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Midtown Collectibles
Every Collectible in Midtown listed
What are all Midtown Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in Midt
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Upper West Side Collectibles
Every Collectible in Upper West Side listed
What are all Upper West Side Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Greenwich Collectibles
Every Collectible in Greenwich listed
What are all Greenwich Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Laying Low
Shipping ambush
Laying Low is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know a
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Central Park Collectibles
Every Collectible in Central Park listed
What are all Central Park Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How to Fast Travel
How to unlock Fast Travel in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
How do you Fast Travel in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? A quintessential feature of most open world experiences, you might be wondering how you do it in the newest title from Insomniac Games. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we are going to reveal how to Fast Travel. How Do You Fast Travel in...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How Many Missions Are There?
How many quests in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
How many Missions are there in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? To work out how far in the title you are, you may be searching to see how many Missions there are in the game. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to answer the question: how many Missions are there in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? How Many...
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Airwaves
Multi-door system
Airwaves is an optional Mission that's part of the Prowler Stashes in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. As part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to reveal everything you need to know a
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Chinatown Collectibles
Every Collectible in Chinatown listed
What are all Chinatown Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles in
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Downtown Queens Collectibles
Every Collectible in Downtown Queens listed
What are all Downtown Queens Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: All Upper East Side Collectibles
Every Collectible in Upper East Side listed
What are all Upper East Side Collectibles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2? In order to earn 100% District completion and earn the Superior Trophy, you'll need to complete every Mission and find all Collectibles
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
How long does it take to beat Marvel's Spider-Man 2? How many hours to complete Marvel's Spider-Man 2? How long is Marvel's Spider-Man 2? The amount of time it takes to beat a game is important to some potential buyers, so as part of our Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we're going to answer the question:...
Sunday26th Jan 2025
It's probably happening
Bethesda’s space opera Starfield, famously cancelled on the PS5 after Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar acquisition of the publisher, could still release on Sony’s console in the future. Speaking with reporter Destin Legarie, Xbox bigwig Phil Spencer was asked if the intergalactic RPG would be “staying put for the...
News Xbox Rips Off the Band Aid, 'Expect Our Games to Show Up in More and More Places'
PS5 one of many destinations
While it’s been obvious to anyone paying attention, Xbox is becoming increasingly platform agnostic. A year ago, during its much-publicised “business update”, it talked carefully about four of its games going multiformat. They included first-party releases, like Sea of Thieves. Microsoft stopped short of...
News In the US, PS5 Is Selling Much Faster Than PS4 At a Higher Price
Increases gap in 2024
There’s been much doom and gloom about the PS5’s performance, but in the US at least, it’s selling faster than the PS4 at a higher price. Even more pertinently, it increased its advantage on the last-gen console in 2024. <related ids="177226"> Circana analyst Mat Piscatella reports that, through December 2024,...
News Fans Are Buying Fewer Boxed Video Games Than Ever in the US
This is only going one way
Sales of boxed video games in USA slumped to their lowest point in over 25 years in 2024, according to data released by market research organisation Circana. According to the data, revenue generated by physical software has more than halved since 2021, and is a whopping 85% below its peak in 2008. It’s obviously no...
Mailbox The Joy of Astro Bot, Ciri in The Witcher 4, and Terrible Trophy Lists
Issue #1 - January 2025
Well, here it is: Push Square's first ever Mailbox feature, where we publish (and reply to!) letters from our readers. This new, monthly feature gives the Push Square community a chance to have their thoughts curated right here on the site, complete with insight from the editorial team. If you want to send us a letter,...
News PS Productions Plotting a Resident Evil Movie Reboot
Zach Cregger on deck to write and direct
There have been multiple attempts to adapt Resident Evil for the big screen, with Paul W.S. Anderson’s efforts starring Milla Jovovich being the most successful. But now The Hollywood Reporter claims a “bidding war” is underway for a franchise reboot fronted by Zach Cregger of Barbarian fame...
Saturday25th Jan 2025
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 565
That is the question
Another week has come to a conclusion, and we're already fast approaching February now. What's been keeping you busy in 2025 so far? Aaron Bayne: It's another week of The Witcher 3 for me. I've combed my way through White Orchard, so now I'm moving into Velen. In light of the DOOM: The Dark Ages gameplay from the Xbox...
Friday24th Jan 2025
News Here's How to Get a Physical Copy of Ninja Gaiden 2's Remake for PS5
You know you want it
Before you pull the trigger on that shadow dropped digital copy of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, just be aware a physical copy is coming on 27th March. The boxed release will be exclusive to Play Asia and will retail for $49.99. It’ll support Japanese and English language tracks, as well as subtitles in Japanese, English, French,...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Support Could Be Over Already as Patch 5 Drops on PS5
No mention of PS5 Pro fixes
Patch 5 for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at around 500MB. But it's actually BioWare's patch-accompanying comments that are the big talking point here, as it suggests that support for the action RPG is already coming to an end. Those who have been playing The Veilguard since...
News You May Not Need to Upgrade to PS6 for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, Says Producer
Setting expectations
It might seem like conventional wisdom, but sometimes, with series like Square Enix's Final Fantasy, the obvious needs to be said. Beginning as a PS4 exclusive, the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy has been in the works for more than a decade now, and while surprisingly on track, the lengths of time between releases are still...
News EA Stock Price Plummets After Dragon Age: The Veilguard, FC 25 Disappointments
Vast hoards of speculative treasure, gone
Following the formal news that, in light of the underperformance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and FC 25 (amongst other things), publisher EA would be forced to lower its expected financial forecast, the real blood-letting happened later on the
News DOOM: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur Will Be Enhanced on PS5 Pro
Ninja Gaiden 4 highly likely, too
Two of the upcoming titles showcased during Xbox’s big Developer Direct [No, we’re not using the underscore – Ed] will play best on PS5 Pro. Well, that’s assuming you prefer to play on console and don’t have a beefy PC rig loitering around. The PS Store pre-order pages for first-person shooter DOOM: The...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' Now 'Super Fluid' Parkour Was the Reason for Its Second Delay
Run it back
You may recall that Assassin's Creed Shadows was going to launch on the 14th February before its second and most recent delay, which pushed it back to the 20th March. But why was the open world title hit with such a sudden delay in the first place? Well, according to director Charles Benoit, it boiled down to the game's parkour system...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
Three Kingdoms/10
Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been out for a full week now, giving us all plenty of time to rack up tens of thousands of kills — er, we mean KOs. Yep, Koei Tecmo and Omega Force's hack and slash action series has returned with a bit of a bang. Origins received very positive reviews ahead of release — it's the highest rated...
News Ubisoft Follows Up with Hype-Inducing Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Story Trailer
This is the way forward
Hot on the heels of glowing preview coverage, we're experiencing some real whiplash today. Ubisoft has released a pretty convincing story trailer for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5, and we cannot deny it inspires within what was admittedly some flagging hype. Set in the infamous Iga province in 1579 (the final...
News Secret to Sonic X Shadow Generations Success? SEGA Says Transmedia
"Furthermore, this fiscal year is themed 'Fearless: Year of Shadow'"
Sonic X Shadow Generations is sustaining a shockingly brisk pace and has just passed another impressive sales milestone. We imagine SEGA is pretty chuffed: more than two million copies have been sold, with a million additional sales following the game's launch window in October...
News Capcom Seems Sold on Using AI to Help Out with Game Development
Conceptually speaking
Capcom appears to be pushing forward with plans to implement AI in its game development process. As per a recent interview with Google Cloud Japan (as translated by Automaton), Capcom technical director Kazuki Abe seems pretty positive on the use of AI programs — especially during th
News Trails through Daybreak 2's Big Story and Dungeon Demos Out Now on PS5, PS4
A Trails trial
Publisher NIS America has announced its plans to release a playable demo for Trails through Daybreak 2 on both PS5 and PS4. Dropping next week, on the 24th January, the demo sounds rather robust. You'll be able to play through the game's opening up until the start of Chapter 1 — which clocks in at a good few hours. You can then...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Goes Full Black Flag with Insane Naval Combat Gameplay
It's all cannon
We already knew that naval combat is going to be a big part of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, but this new gameplay trailer do a fantastic job of selling the Mad Dog's high seas shenanigans. For those out of the loop, the latest Like a Dragon game stars an amnesiac Majima, who somehow ends up captaining a proper pirate...
News Epic Will Gladly Commit Billions to Fortnite's Continued Dominance
Financial ruin prefereable to a deal with Apple, Google
Fortnite could be with us for the next few (human) generations, judging by how Epic Games' founder and CEO Tim Sweeney is talking. Success in the games industry is now measured in decades, and the battle for the future looks like it will be fought, in part (and to the groans of millions of core...
News Test Out the New Fatal Fury for Free Next Month on PS5, PS4
Hell hath no fury
Want to get a feel for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves before it officially launches on 24th April? SNK has announced an open beta test for PS5 and PS4, scheduled to run from 20th February through 24th February. The online demo will feature eight currently unconfirmed characters across three modes: Ranked Match, Casual Match, and...
Thursday23rd Jan 2025
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Prize for Outstanding Performance in the Junon Parade
Stealing the Show Trophy guide
How do you win the prize for outstanding performance in the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? After you have worked out how to recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade, you can put them to work and win the top prize. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going t
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Best Character Builds and Weapon Abilities
Strategies for every party member
What are the best character builds in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to cover all of the game's playable characters, explaining their key roles during combat, along with recommendations on Materia, weapon abilities, and weapon skills. <toc expand="2."> Recommended...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Queen's Blood Tournament on Shinra-8
Card Royalty Trophy guide
How do you win the Queen's Blood tournament on Shinra-8 in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG's very own card game that's brand new to the PS5 remake, you can create your own deck, collect new cards, and win a tournament aboard a prestige cruise ship in the first half of the game. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide,...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Is Coming Today in Phased Release
What does version 25.01-10.60.00 do?
Sony has confirmed a new PS5 firmware update will be made available for its current-gen system today, updating the console to version number 25.01-10.60.00. Just like the previous one, this patch will be deployed in a phased release, so it may not be available for download immediately depending on your region...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Quests
Every quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth listed
Looking for a list of all Quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG remake follows a set sequence of Main Chapters, but then has a series of Side Quests that unlock at different times. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to share a list of all Quests. <toc> Final Fantasy 7...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide: Walkthrough and Best Gear
Your ultimate Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth resource
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and expands on the original PS1 plot as Cloud and co leave Midgar for adventures anew. Released for PS5 on 29th February 2024 and PC on 23rd January 2025, we awarded the game an 8/10 and also added: "If you can push through the tedium...
News The Legend of Dragoon Just Got an Unexpected Patch on PS5, PS4
Better late than never
Classic PS1 JRPG The Legend of Dragoon just received a quiet patch on PS5 that allegedly fixes most of the issues in the version Sony released for modern platforms in 2023. The original is almost 20 years old at this point, and this latest version has been available for two years, so update 1,000.004 has appeared like a bolt...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 13 Walkthrough - Where Angels Fear to Tread
Gravity rush
Chapter 13 - Where Angels Fear to Tread is the thirteenth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and tasks the party with tracking down the Shinra helicopter holding the Keystone. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 2 Walkthrough - A New Journey Begins
Not a very Kalm invasion
Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins is the second Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up right after the conclusion of Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
News Monster Hunter Wilds Is Making Changes to Your Favourite Weapon
All of them, actually
Monster Hunter Wilds continues to stealthily pad through the underbrush, creeping up on a 28th February release date on PS5. IGN's ongoing coverage of the upcoming game has yielded a surprisingly granular interview and the news that Capcom is making fairly sweeping changes to the established Monster Hunter order. Wilds'...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 7 Walkthrough - Those Left Behind
Monster hunting
Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind is the seventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after Yuffie joins your party at the end of Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise. As part of our Final Fantasy
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Escape from Endless Writer's Block Walkthrough
Common problems
Escape from Endless Writer's Block is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an
Preview Assassin's Creed Shadows Is the Golden Ticket Ubisoft Needs
Our four hours spent in Feudal Japan
Assassin's Creed Shadows feels like quite a bit more than just another video game release for Ubisoft. With speculation surrounding its future ownership, a sales disappointment in Star Wars Outlaws, and now two delays for its newest open worlder, the stakes are high for the French publisher. This doesn't just...
News Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Remasters an Action Classic, Out Now on PS5
Priced at £39.99 / $49.99
Alongside the all-new Ninja Gaiden 4, publisher Koei Tecmo has revealed and simultaneously released a PS5 remaster of the action classic Ninja Gaiden 2, named Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. It's available now on the PS Store, priced at £39.99 / $49.99. Catch the trailer above to see it in action. This is a remaster of the...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 1 Walkthrough - Fall of a Hero
To Mt. Nibel and beyond
Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero is the first Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, automatically beginning after the opening cutscene. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 1 Walkthrough, which will detail everything you need to know about Fall of a Hero.
News The Cyberpunk 2077 Updates Aren't Done Yet, Patch 2.21 Out Now on PS5
Slow down, Turbo
Alright, don't get too excited, but Cyberpunk 2077 just got a new update on PS5 with no prior warning. Patch 2.21 is a follow-up to version 2.2, tweaking photo mode and fixing a bunch of bugs. Indeed, the game's in-depth photo mode has been a big draw for many players since the last update, as it received a significant overhaul in...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 10 Walkthrough - Watcher of the Vale
I'm forty-eight!
Chapter 10 - Watcher of the Vale is the tenth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, sees the party touch down in Cosmo Canyon after a plane trip. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 10 Walkthrough, which will
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 11 Walkthrough - The Long Shadow of Shinra
Please shut up
Chapter 11 - The Long Shadow of Shinra is the eleventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up as the party arrives into Nibelheim via air. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 11 Walkthrough, which w
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 4 Walkthrough - Dawn of a New Era
High voltage
Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era is the fourth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness once the team is reunited in the Mythril Mine. As part of our
Guide Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Unlockables
Every cheat in Jedi Power Battles revealed
Yet another classic game remaster from Aspyr, Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles has been remastered for PS5 and PS4. Cheat codes are basically dead in the modern era, but the developer has still chosen to bring them back for this release. On this page, we shall reveal all cheat codes and unlockables...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Where to find the Tonberry King
The Saga of the Seaside Inn is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Spice of Life Walkthrough
Where to find magonga mushrooms
The Spice of Life is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Victim of Circumstance Walkthrough
How to unlock the Vibrodetector
Victim of Circumstance is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to unlock the Platinum Trophy. Our Trophy Roadmap covers questions such as whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Trouble in Paradise Walkthrough
Mischief managed
Trouble in Paradise is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Trouble in Paradise W
News Stop Guessing GTA 6 Trailer 2 Release Date, Demands Red Dead Redemption 2 Voice Actor
"You haven't got the first f***ing clue"
The GTA community has become somewhat infamous as of late thanks to the absurd conspiracy theories it's attaching to the eventual release of GTA 6 Trailer 2. Fans are predicting Trailer 2 release dates based on seemingly unrelated GTA Online updates, and the latest theory is so ridiculous that it's prompted...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Stuck in a Rut Walkthrough
Sick tats
Stuck in a Rut is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Stuck in a Rut Walkth
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 9 Walkthrough - The Planet Stirs
I'm no hero
Chapter 9 - The Planet Stirs is the ninth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees Cloud and the team put distance between themselves and the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Story Now Complete, Game Is on Schedule
Nomura finishes his homework
Lead developers at Square Enix have revealed that the story for the third and final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake project is now complete, and production of the game is on schedule. Speaking to Famitsu (via Eurogamer), the director Naoki Hamaguchi said that development is going "very well" and progress is going as...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 14 Walkthrough - End of the World
If only we had more time
Chapter 14 - End of the World is the fourteenth and final Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and brings the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 story to a close. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
News PlayStation Reveals Top 20 Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2024
Out with the new
PlayStation has just published its full top 20 lists of the most downloaded PS5 games from last year — and they make for an interesting read. Outside of the usual suspects — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, FC 25, and, of course, Grand Theft Auto 5 — the likes of Helldivers 2, Black Myth: Wukong, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero did...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 Announced, Slashes to PS5 This Year with PlatinumGames Co-Developing
The sleeping dragon
Ninja Gaiden 4 was the super secret game reveal at the latest Xbox Developer Direct, and it's been confirmed for a PS5 release in fall / autumn 2025. It'll be here before you know it! Interestingly, this long-awaited sequel is being developed by both Team Ninja of Koei Tecmo, and PlatinumGames — of Bayonetta and NieR: Automata...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 3 Walkthrough - Deeper into Darkness
Sound of the underground
Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness is the third Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins as the Midgardsormr is defeated. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 12 Walkthrough - A Golden Key
Don't doubt the don
Chapter 12 - A Golden Key is the twelfth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and starts as the party is making its way back to the Gold Saucer by sea. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 12 Walkthrough,
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 8 Walkthrough - All That Glitters
Welcome to paradise
Chapter 8 - All That Glitters is the eighth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after the events of Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind, in which Barret visits an old haunt. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Piano Song Locations and How to Receive Remuneration
Piano Virtuoso Trophy guide
What are all Piano Song locations in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? And how do you receive Remuneration in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Requirements tied to a Trophy, you'll need to find and perform Piano Songs from the Outreach Association to a satisfactory degree. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 6 Walkthrough - Fool's Paradise
Bon voyage
Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise is the sixth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees the team reach Costa Del Sol after the nightmare crossing aboard Shinra-8 in Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Unlock Hard Mode and How It Works
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hard Mode explained
How do you unlock Hard Mode in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? How does Hard Mode work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? A lot like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the RPG has a Hard Mode, but you have to unlock it and it's not available for your first playthrough. As such, you're probably wondering how you access it. As part...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: From Whence Life Flows Walkthrough
Where to find the Lifesprings
From Whence Life Flows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Rips and Tears PS5 This May in Biggest Entry Yet
Prequel brings the biggest DOOM game ever
Bethesda has today revealed DOOM: The Dark Ages will release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 15th May 2025. As part of a deep dive into the game's development, ideas, and structure in the just finished Xbox Developer_Direct, it was confirmed this prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal is a completely...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Teach Me, Great Warrior Walkthrough
Lesson learned
Teach Me, Great Warrior is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Teach
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bodybuilders in a Bind Walkthrough
Get those gains
Bodybuilders in a Bind is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Dreaming of Blue Skies Walkthrough
Bait decision
Dreaming of Blue Skies is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Rendezvous in Costa del Sol Walkthrough
What a catch
Rendezvous in Costa del Sol is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 5 Combat Tips to Conquer Every Battle
Key advice for fights
Need help with combat in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Well, we've got some (hopefully) useful advice for you. In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we'll be outlining what we think are five all-important nuggets of knowledge that should help you find success in battle. Blocking Is Your Best Form of Defence: Final Fantasy 7...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard, FC 25 Underperform, Force EA to Lower Financial Forecast
Dragon Age sells roughly 1.5 million
EA has lowered its financial forecast for the rest of this fiscal year, ending March 2025. The publisher points primarily to the underperformance of FC 25 — formerly known as FIFA — alongside sales of Dragon Age: The Veilguard failing to meet expectations. As outlined in the company's latest report, FC 25...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Gold Cup or Bust Walkthrough
Probably bust
Gold Cup or Bust is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Gold Cup or Bust
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Esoteric Secrets of the Elders Walkthrough
How to get Chocograss
Esoteric Secrets of the Elders is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an Esoteric Secrets of t
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Recruit All Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade
7th, Assemble! Trophy guide
How do you recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of the lengthy campaign, Cloud will at one point need to sign soldiers up for a big parade working its way through Junon. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to recruit all Midgar...
News Gorgeous PS5 RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gets Release Date
Coming to PS5 this April
Sandfall Interactive has today announced its debut RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will release for PS5 in just a couple of months, on 24th April 2025. You can catch the new trailer revealing the launch date above. Here's a recap of the intriguing story setup for Expedition 33, which employs flashy turn-based combat: "Once...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 5 Walkthrough - Blood in the Water
The cruise from hell
Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water is the fifth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and takes place just after Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era as Cloud and co board the Shinra-8 for Costa Del Sol. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough
Flower power
Flowers from the Hill is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough that covers all the stages of the
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Livestock's Bane Walkthrough
Scent check
Livestock's Bane is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Live
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Of Robed Men and Ransoms Walkthrough
Rescue mission
Of Robed Men and Ransoms is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: My White-Haired Angel Walkthrough
Fluffy sightings
My White-Haired Angel is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a My White-
News Dec 2024 USA Sales: PS5 Best-Selling System of the Year, PS Portal Best-Selling Accessory
Sony had another big year
It’s business as usual for PS5 in Circana’s USA sales report for December 2024, as Sony’s system was the month’s top-selling console yet again, despite dipping 18% year-over-year. It’s important to remember that the device had a particularly strong 2024, so these are still very respectable numbers. Both the...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows to Debut 2 Hours of Gameplay on Thursday
From the Harima region
Ubisoft is going to reveal two hours of Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay this Thursday on Twitch, the publisher has confirmed. A tweet announcing the livestream states viewers will see new footage from the Harima region as the game director pursues a high-ranking target, from the perspective of both Naoe and Yasuke. This...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Missing: Mr. Birdie Walkthrough
Where to find Mr. Birdie
Missing: Mr. Birdie is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Mis
News Celeste Developer Cancels New Game Earthblade
Due to internal disagreement over IP rights
Extremely OK Games, the studio behind indie hit Celeste, has announced the cancellation of its next game, Earthblade. Initially revealed way back in April 2021, the project will now never see the light of day due to internal disagreements over the IP rights for Celeste. While an agreement was reached, the...
News Iconic Final Fantasy Baddy Turns Heads at Louis Vuitton Fashion Show
Veni, veni, venias (gloriosa)
Few series feature so many iconic villains as Final Fantasy; fewer still can boast of a villain that has endured for decades, with a fashion sense that continues to turn heads. Surprising in the sense that it took us off guard, IP holder Square Enix has partnered with musician and fashionista Pharrell Williams on the...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Beneath Still Waters Walkthrough
Locate a Hell Rider
Beneath Still Waters is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Junon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Beneath
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Pursuit of Perfection Walkthrough
How to get the Fafnir Rifle
The Pursuit of Perfection is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Woodland Vigil Walkthrough
Busywork
Woodland Vigil is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Woodland Vigil
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Treasure Trove Requirements at Johnny's Seaside Inn
7-Star Hotel Trophy guide
What are all Treasure Trove requirements at Johnny's Seaside Inn in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? A feature you'll unlock roughly halfway through the game after finishing a Side Quest, this mechanic tracks and rewards your achievements. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal all Treasure Trove...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Where the Wind Blows Walkthrough
Quetzalcoatl Talon location revealed
Where the Wind Blows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're go
News Could Wolverine PS5 Launch in 2025? Insomniac Avoids the Question
Neither confirms nor denies
Insomniac has avoided answering questions over whether Marvel's Wolverine could release for PS5 later this year in an interview with Variety. As part of the announcement that Ted Price will be retiring from the developer and replaced by three new co-heads, Variety interviewed the three new leaders and asked
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Rare Card Lost Walkthrough
The heart of the cards
A Rare Card Lost is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lifeline in Peril Walkthrough
Mako maintenance
Lifeline in Peril is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: O Chicken, Where Art Thou Walkthrough
A real dilemma
O Chicken, Where Art Thou is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a O Chicken, Where Art Thou
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Absence of a Sign Walkthrough
Photo shoot
Absence of a Sign is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an Abs
News God Bless Super Technos World, Coming to PS5 in April
12 classic titles make a comeback
We’ve mentioned on multiple occasions how brilliant it is publishers are preserving their back catalogues on PS5, and Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics may be one of our favourite compilations thus far. This pack features 12 games, some of which never released outside of Japan. That...
News Activision Details Black Ops 6, Warzone Season 2 Content, Teases The Terminator
"I'll be back"
In exhaustive detail, Activision has outlined the many changes, additions, and gameplay revisions players can expect alongside Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, launching on 28th January. Confusingly, we have a launch trailer for you a whole week early. In broad strokes, Season 2 will introduce three new maps, tw
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lament of the Damned Walkthrough
The cries of Hojo
Lament of the Damned is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Lament of
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: When Words Won't Do Walkthrough
Cloud's best friend
When Words Won't Do is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bonds of Trust Walkthrough
Capturing Aponi
Bonds of Trust is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Bonds of Trust
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Tides of War and Worry Walkthrough
A welcome distraction
Tides of War and Worry is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Junon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Tides of War and Worry
News Tactical Trilogy Concludes with Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 on PS5, PS4
Once more, with feeling
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 has been officially announced for PS5 and PS4, continuing CyberConnect2's series of disturbingly dark tactical RPGs, and we got a reasonably wild trailer to celebrate. The unlikely crew (mostly cat people) of the mysterious and powerful tank, Taranis, will again need to take up arms against the...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Promises to Keep Walkthrough
Gi chasing
Promises to Keep is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Promis
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Calling All Frogs Walkthrough
Ribbit
Calling All Frogs is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Calling All Frogs Wal
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Hardest Sell Walkthrough
Flan attack
The Hardest Sell is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Har
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How Many Chapters Are There?
How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
How many Chapters are there in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Appearing on screen and the feature that helps to break the game up, Chapters are how you'll chart your progress through Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to answer the question: how many...
News Guilty Gear Strive Anime Debuts in April, Looks Top Tier in New Trailer
Gearing up
A new trailer for the Guilty Gear Strive anime, Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, has dropped, alongside a debut date. The series will be available to watch via Crunchyroll, starting in April — and it actually looks really good in this promo. As was already confirmed, the show's using a mix of 2D and 3D animation, and it seems to work...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Get a Chocobo
Where to find Chocobos
How do you get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? One of the main methods of speedy transportation across the open world, having a Chocobo by your side makes getting to places much easier. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Chocobo. How Do You Get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7...
Wednesday22nd Jan 2025
News Horizon MMO May Have Survived NCSOFT's Cull After All
Not dead yet
Over a year ago, Sony announced a strategic partnership with Korean publisher NCSOFT, with the speculated goal being to create a multiformat MMO based on the Horizon franchise. At the time, CEO Jim Ryan said: “Partnering with NCSOFT advances our strategy to expand beyond console and broaden PlayStation’s reach to a wider audience...
News PS Plus Subscriptions on Sale, Up to 35% Off
Offer live until 4th February
Sony has discounted PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscriptions by up to 35 per cent for new users and anyone looking to upgrade their current membership. The offer is available now until 4th February 2025 to mark the Lunar New Year. The fine print explains all: "Join PlayStation Plus by February 4 and enjoy 35%...
News PS5 Console Exclusive Phantom Blade Zero Looks Mind Blowingly Good in Stunning Gameplay Trailer
Wow
There’s a lot of doom and gloom around PS5 at the moment in the aftermath of Sony’s live service struggles, but it’s always worth remembering 2024 was a solid year for the system and 2025 is shaping up to be even better. And here’s a timely reminder of that in the form of an extended Phantom Blade Zero gameplay trailer. Captured on PS5,...
News Concern Proposed Tariffs Could Accelerate Downturn in Physical PS5 Games
And potentially push prices higher
On the PS5, there’s still a small market for physical games, which means the vast majority of major titles still release at retail. However, there’s concern that proposed tariffs on imported goods from Mexico could accelerate the rate at which boxed games go away. Speaking at his inauguration earlier this...
Random Eccentric Billionaire Admits to Boosting in Diablo 4, Path of Exile 2
"I am a living god of video games"
Elon Musk, whose personal wealth makes him the wealthiest individual in all world history (making Marcus Licinius Crassus, "the richest man in Rome", an enterprising pauper in comparison), has copped to what many online have long suspected. The X, SpaceX, and Tesla CEO, whose ambitions now stretch to launching an...
News Ubisoft Marks One Year of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Despite Team No Longer Existing
Internal team gone but never forgotten
Released for PS5, PS4 just over a year ago, Ubisoft is celebrating Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as it marks its one-year anniversary with a new trailer. It mostly works as an accolades trailer, pulling review quotes from media outlets and displaying them over gameplay footage. The worst part about it,...
News Classic Indiana Jones Scavenges a PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy
Unlock it before the Great Circle arrives
We’re huge fans of Sony’s retro game initiative, which has seen classic PS1, PSP, and PS2 titles re-released on PS5 and PS4 with upscaling and quality-of-life features. But we understand not all third-parties want to play ball, and certainly don’t want to invest in the addition of Trophies. We really...
Poll How Would You Have Reacted to a Live Service God of War Announcement?
God of more, more, more
Just in case you somehow haven't heard, Sony confirmed the cancellation of two projects last week — one of them reportedly being a live service God of War game, which was in development at Bluepoint Games. A crazy turn of events, to be sure. Our immediate reaction was one of bemusement. Sony had Bluepoint — a studio...
News Spyro, Ratchet, Resistance Creator Ted Price to Retire from Insomniac
Replaced by three new studio co-heads
Ted Price, the founder of Sony first-party developer Insomniac Games, has today announced he will be retiring from the studio. Having formed the developer in 1994 (then under the name Xtreme Software), he has helped create the Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance franchises. It's announced in a...
News Captain Blood Brings Cancelled PS2-Era Pirate Action to PS5, PS4 in May
Aye aye, captain
Announced back in the summer of last year, Captain Blood now has a 6th May release date on PS5 and PS4. There's a mad story behind this one. Originally, Captain Blood was meant to be an Xbox title — as in the first Xbox — but an especially rough development cycle pushed it to the Xbox 360. The bad luck didn't stop there,...
News Astro Bot 'Almost' a Nintendo Beater, Says Reggie Fils-Aimé
The little bot that could
Astro Bot may have earned itself more than 100 Game of the Year awards, making it the most celebrated platformer of all time, but it's still not quite on the same level as Nintendo, according to Reggie Fils-Aimé. Formerly of Nintendo as the firm's president in America, he joked that Astro Bot "almost outdid Nintendo at its...
News Black Myth: Wukong Success Granted Phantom Blade Zero Dev Extra Funding, It's Claimed
Off the back of 20 milion sales for Game Science
Having sold over 20 million units, it is reported that the success of Black Myth: Wukong prompted Phantom Blade Zero developer S-Game to receive additional funding to make its PS5 title, with investors keen to capitalise on the growth of video game development in China. A tweet from publishing and...
News Darkest Dungeon 2 DLC Inhuman Bondage Breaks Chains, But No PS5, PS4 Date Yet
"You were bold, once. Be bold once more"
Darkest Dungeon 2 is about to get even more desolate, thematically speaking; in real terms, the impending Inhuman Bondage DLC will, in fact, add a new hero, an enemy faction, another region, and several carriages full of trinkets and combat items to reinforce the base game further. Inhuman Bondage embarks on...
News Silent Hill F Resurfaces with a Korean Age Rating
So does Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
New age ratings in South Korea for Silent Hill F and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 have just been uncovered, bringing both long-in-development titles back to the surface. Gematsu spotted the listings, but whether it means either title is close to release or even an update is unclear. Silent...
News Party Animals Knocks Off Among Us As It Completes Transition from Xbox to PS5
Monkeying around
Party Animals, a timed Xbox console exclusive, will launch on PS5 from 23rd January – over a year after it originally released. The physics-based party game – which sees you assuming the role of a furry critter and pulling, pushing, and head-butting your way to victory – will launch on Sony’s system alongside an all-new...
News Free SEGA Account Reveals Rewards for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on PS5, PS4
Kiryu's suit is out of the closet again
Like every publisher in the industry, SEGA wants to keep you captive. To do that, it’s launched a new SEGA Account which will eventually span all of its games but is starting with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. While it’s optional, creating the account will reward you with in-game goodies and...
News Next Mass Effect Isn't Going to Be Ready for a Long, Long Time, Suggests BioWare Vet
The Veilguard effect
Now that BioWare's all but done with Dragon Age: The Veilguard — barring any updates, but we've heard absolutely nothing on that front for months — the developer's attention is fixed firmly on the next Mass Effect. Except, it sounds like that project is still years away. As explained in his latest video on his own personal...
News GTA 6 Fans Have Convinced Themselves Rockstar's Teasing Another Trailer
"[The numbers] have to mean something"
GTA 6, which industry money-types are predicting will kick off some unprecedented economic orgy of game consumption, is having a fascinating effect on people. In a sign of the trapped state in which the industry finds itself, others "hope" the quality and quantity of Rockstar's next will be such that the price...
News The Angry Video Game Nerd Goes 8-Bit in New Action Platformer for PS5, PS4
Holy ****
Another game based on the eternally dumb Angry Video Game Nerd series is incoming on PS5 and PS4. This time, the Nerd's going full NES, starring in an 8-bit adventure suitably titled Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit. It's described as a "new, sinister universe filled with platforming levels, classic AVGN enemies, and nonlinear level design"...
News One of GBA's Rarer Games Will Soon Be Readily Available on PS5, PS4
God bless this generation
If you’re a collector of retro games, you’ll know it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get your hands on certain titles. Ninja Five-O, a well-regarded GBA side-scroller from Konami, is one such title that’s pricey to buy these days. Cartridges do exist, but they cost $100s boxed, and that may well price many of...
News PGA Tour 2K25 Lines Up a Deeper Swing System for PS5
Putter up
Iterating on sports games is hard work, but there are always elements that can be improved to enhance the experience. For this year’s release, PGA Tour 2K25 is focusing on the swing mechanic, bringing a deeper system named EvoSwing. This judges your shot based on four factors: contact, rhythm, transition, and swing path. Nail them all,...
News DON'T NOD Delays Half of PS5's Lost Records by One Month
Part 1 still hitting PS5 next month
The original Life Is Strange developer DON'T NOD has announced it's delayed the second half of its new PS5 narrative-driven title Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by four weeks. While the first part will still launch on 18th February 2025, those who play it will now have to wait longer for the second half, which has...
News Warhammer RPG Rogue Trader Completes 1 Million Transactions
Profit factor
Having dumped several dozen additional hours since our initial review (which, on reflection, seems harsh now but was reflective of our opinion at launch), we're pretty confident in saying that Owlcat's depiction of the Warhammer 40,000 universe in Rogue Trader is just completely unrivalled. However, a wordy, turn-based CRPG was never...
News GDC Report Finds Industry Layoffs, Live Service Scepticism Increasing Year-Over-Year
Maybe next year will be better?
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has again released its annual State of the Games Industry survey ahead of the 2025 conference itself in March, and it paints another bleak picture—or potentially a promising one, depending on your perspective on live service games, which seem to have a stink. An astonishing 41%...
News Marvel Rivals Turns Its Hand to Soccer in Spring Festival Event on PS5
Ballin'
Fresh from its time-limited Splatoon-inspired winter mode, Marvel Rivals is now turning its attention to soccer – or Lucio Ball, depending on your preference. A new mode for Spring Festival, available from 23rd January, will see you get your Rocket League on, as you try to score past your opponents using a variety of moves and tackles. It...
Tuesday21st Jan 2025
News PS Plus Loses These 8 PS5, PS4 Games Next Month
It's an RPG exodus
Just as a new batch — and the first of the year for 2025 — of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games arrive, the Last Chance to Play section of the service has been updated to reveal what titles are departing next month. Leaving on 18th February 2025, as per the Japanese PS Store, the PS5, PS4 games set to be removed are:...
Guide Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero: All Characters, DP Costs, and Transformations
DLC characters included
Looking for a list of all characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero guide, we've got a full list of every playable character in the game, complete with screenshots, DP costs, and available transformations while in battle. If you need any help...
News January 2025 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
11 more PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to play
The first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium updates of 2025 have arrived, bringing 11 new PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to active members. They're all available to download now in the UK and Europe, and availability in the USA will be rolled out later in the day. Here's a full list of what's on offer: PS...
News Unknown 9 Labelled a 'Failure' as Dev Cancels Project, Moves to 'Existing Bandai Namco IP'
More layoffs also confirmed
Released in October of last year, Unknown 9: Awakening really struggled to make an impact, to the point where developer Reflector Entertainment is now having to cancel another project and layoff yet more staff. This unfortunate news comes from a post by CEO Herve Hoerdt on LinkedIn, which reads: "Today I informed our...
News EA in Hot Water Over Alleged Use of Conflict Imagery in Battlefield Art
Seemingly innocuous asset again under scrutiny
Meaningful information is gleaned from official video game artwork less often than you might think, which is to say virtually never, so EA and DICE making headlines, again, for the same piece of promotional imagery released for the as-yet-officially-unannounced next Battlefield feels significant. With...
News Vintage Retro Sports Games Preserved on PS5, PS4 from 30th January
Acceptable in the 90s
One of the few real highlights of this generation thus far has been the abundance of retro game compilations, preserving classics on contemporary hardware. Accolade Sports Collection is honestly one that will be difficult to recommend, as this selection of retro sports releases will have aged like milk. However, we appreciate...
News Platinum Trophy for Imminent PS1 Game MediEvil 2 on PS Plus Premium
40 Trophies to earn in total
Set to drop on PS Plus Premium inside the next 12 hours, there's a Platinum Trophy attached to the PS5, PS4 release of PS1 classic MediEvil 2. The full Trophy list has appeared on Exophase, though it doesn't appear to be joined by one for Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings — at the time of writing, at least. There...
Guide MediEvil 2 Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Unlockables
Sir Daniel gets what he wants
PS1 classic MediEvil 2 has made its way to PS Plus Premium, allowing subscribers to experience the second adventure of Sir Daniel Fortesque. If you're looking to revisit the game or even experience it for the first time, our page will lend you a helping hand with all cheat codes and unlockables available in the game...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Appears to Be Doing Very Well
Building a new dynasty
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is looking like it will be a big commercial success on the back of its critical acclaim. The soft series reboot achieved the highest rating in the franchise’s long history recently, with our review heaping praise on the title. Now it’s attracting players in droves. While we don’t have PS5...
News Black Ops 6, Warzone Ranked Play Will Be Less Sweaty Soon on PS5, PS4
Season 2 will bring "the ability to disable cross-play for console players"
We aren't sure why this wasn't already the case, but Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone players will soon be able to disable cross-play with PC in the restricted Ranked Play mode, which Activision hopes will "improve the gameplay experience." This news follows the firm's...
News The Official Metaphor: ReFantazio Manga Makes Some Interesting Story Changes
And you can read it now
An official manga adaptation of last year's RPG hit Metaphor: ReFantazio is out now, but the opening chapter actually deviates from the game's story, making for an interesting read even if you're familiar with the source material. The first 60 pages of the manga are available to read right now, for free and in English, on...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Roadmap Confirms Three Expansions and Loads of Updates in 2025
Kingdom Come: Delivering
Releasing on PS5 in just a couple of weeks, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has revealed its roadmap for the rest of 2025 — and it sounds like Henry's going to be very busy indeed. To start with, a "selection" of free updates will be dropping throughout the spring, adding various gameplay extras like the ability to customise...
News Genshin Impact Maker to Pay $20 Million FTC Fine Over Gacha System
As part of "commitment to transparency"
Genshin Impact maker Cognosphere – which conducts business as HoYoverse – has agreed to pay a $20 million fine to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), settling a case which alleges it’s misleading children over the true cost of obtaining rare gacha rewards. The action RPG, which first launched on PS4 in...
News Civilization 7 Goes Gold Ahead of Series' Simultaneous Launch Debut
A new golden age
Rejoice, fellow map-gazers: Firaxis' long-awaited Civilization VII is fast approaching and will be on us before you know it, arriving on PS5 and PS4 alongside PC on 11th February. Putting some final pieces of the puzzle into position, Civ VII has officially gone gold. Physical editions are now locked and loaded ahead of a first for...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Refutes Saudia Arabia Ban Claim
"Congratulations, sir knight, you've finally become a man"
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is almost upon us, and the highly ambitious WRPG, a subgenre in which freedom of choice is essential, is shaping up to be the immersive, unabashedly single-player experience to beat in 2025. Likely because of that, a pernicous rumour has arisen online, one which...
Guide Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Unlockables
Secrets with a snap of the whip
Due to the renewed interest in Indiana Jones games based on the recent release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, you might be tempted to check out the new PS Plus Premium game from the PS2 and PSP days: Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings. Below you'll find all cheat codes and unlockables in the game. Indiana...
News Critically Maligned 90s Street Fighter Animated Series to Make Shock Blu-ray Comeback
Darkstalkers adaptation, too
Capcom’s crappy 90s Street Fighter animated series is making a surprise comeback, courtesy of boutique Blu-ray publisher Discotek. The re-release, which will feature all 26 original episodes, will be preserved using a format the publisher is dubbing SD-BD. This basically means that the content will be presented in its...
A heroic effort
A beefy 5.4GB update for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is available to download now on PS5. Patch 2.0.6 adds support for the game's first DLC pack — also out today — alongside an all-new, limited-time game mode. It's called the 'Legendary Warrior Face-Off', and has you fight against an "extremely powerful character". Again, this...
News Brilliant Balatro Breaks 5 Million Sales, Dev Asks Everyone to Give Indies a Chance
No joker
Many would argue that Balatro was one of 2024's finest games. The insanely addictive card-based indie ended up on numerous Game of the Year lists — including our own — and its excellence has been rewarded with 5 million sales. Balatro's a bona fide hit, then, and we're sure that its appearance at The Game Awards 2024 — where it...
News Vampire Survivors' Lack of Plot a Tricky Prospect for Film Adaptation, Says Dev
"Nobody can really anticipate how a film about it is going to be"
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has acknowledged one of the small issues facing the inevitable adaptation of such a successful IP, which is leaning towards being a film in favour of an animated TV series (yes, really). A simple game to pick up and play, its lack of story,...
Monday20th Jan 2025
Guide Dynasty Warriors: Origins: How to Unlock the Halberd
How to get Lu Bu's weapon
How do you unlock the Halberd weapon type in Dynasty Warriors: Origins? For this Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide, we're going to provide a step-by-step walkthrough on acquiring the game's best overall weapon. How Do You Unlock the Halberd in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?: As you play through Dynasty Warriors: Origins,...
News Resident Evil 6 Appears Set for a PS5 Port
New age rating spotted
Capcom is preparing a native PS5 version of Resident Evil 6 if new ESRB age ratings are to be believed. The outlet has a new listing for an "Xbox Series" version of the game (spotted by VGC), suggesting current-gen ports are on the way, with a PS5 port almost certainly included. Following efforts in recent years, much of the...
News Damning PlayStation Studios Rumour Debunked After Live Service PS5 Game Cancellations
Devs did know about them
Earlier today, a follow-up story to last week's PlayStation Studios cancellations started doing the rounds online, claiming that the developers of these cancelled projects — Bluepoint Games and Bend Studio — only heard the news at the same time as everyone else. If true, the whispers painted a rather damning picture of...
News Would You Pay $100 for GTA 6?
Some of the games industry hopes so
There is apparently "hope" within the games industry that Rockstar Games will increase the price of Grand Theft Auto 6 to as much as $100 so that other developers can feel justified in raising the cost of their own games. Documented in a report from analyst Matthew Ball of Epyllion (via VGC), it's claimed that GTA...
News Code Violet Takes Aim at Dinosaur Horror in June on PS5
We might have a crisis on our hands
Code Violet is the (presumably) official title of TeamKill Media's upcoming third-person horror game, in which players must run, hide, and fight to survive an unfortunate outbreak of genetically engineered dinosaurs. Despite having an announcement trailer on the official PlayStation YouTube channel and a...
News Days Gone Dev Says It Still Plans to Create 'Cool Sh*t' for PS5 After Live Service Cancellation
Cruisin' for a bruisin'
PS5 fans have been left bemused by the news that Bend Studio was working on a live service game, which was cancelled as part of an internal review recently. Early last year, a job listing noted that the Oregon-based o
News The Worst Tomb Raider Game Should Play a Bit Better in PS5, PS4 Remaster
New control scheme, restored content for Angel of Darkness
Generally regarded as the worst Tomb Raider game ever, PS5 and PS4 players will soon be able to subject themselves to Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness by way of a second Lara Croft remastered collection. It's out next month, but as a new blog post on the Tomb Raider website shares, the...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Dev Trolls Fans with Delicious Chocolate Cake
856 days and counting
Hollow Knight: Silksong still doesn't have a release date, but that hasn't stopped developer Team Cherry from trying to have its cake and eat it, too. Having tortured its fanbase for years with an admirably lackadaisical pace of development, the devs are now trolling players with a picture of a piece of chocolate cake. This...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Still a 'Real' Game and 'Will Release'
It's been 84 years...
One of the most anticipated indie games of all time, Hollow Knight: Silksong is "real, progressing, and will release", with fans still begging for an update more than five years after its original announcement. The comment comes from a Team Cherry employee in marketing and publishing, responding to a fan asking how the game is...
News Games Workshop Reportedly Cancels Mysterious Fantasy Warhammer RPG
Double-edged sword
Like 40,000's God-Emperor of Mankind, fantasy's Elector-Count of Reikland, Karl Franz, gives with one hand and takes with the other. Following the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and news that IP holder Games Workshop was looking for the next big hit, it seems an in-development RPG set in the grimdark fantasy version...
News Kriegsfront Tactics Plots Turn-Based Mecha Action on PS5
Mechanized Jungle Guerilla Warfare
Kriegsfront Tactics is a gritty turn-based tactical RPG in the style of the Front Mission series, and it's coming to PS5 at some stage in the future. Rather than the future tech you might expect, Kriegsfront is set in an alternate 1970s South Asia and features a low-poly retro art aesthetic. Commanding a squad of...
News Infinity Nikki Sets Sail to the Firework Isles to Find Free Outfits in Massive PS5 Update
Ignite the light
Infinity Nikki’s update cadence is a lot quicker than other popular gacha games, which means v1.2 is almost upon us already. That means there are new outfits, quests, minigames, and more to look forward to from 23rd January. Named the Firework Season, this update is all about celebration, as our eponymous stylist sets sail to the...
Random Tekken 8 Boss Katsuhiro Harada Is Hashtag Open to Work
He isn't leaving Bandai Namco, just wants to meet new people
Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has temporarily turned some heads with early indications that he could be back on the job market, a prospect likely to make most interviewees sweat. Updating his LinkedIn profile image with the hashtag #opentowork, Harada really just wants to meet new...
Saturday18th Jan 2025
News Shuhei Yoshida on PSVR2: 'I'm Sorry'
Far from a PS2 moment
The recently departed PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has apologised for how PSVR2 hasn't turned into a PS2 situation, where Sony successfully built on its first iteration to release an even more successful product. Speaking on the Kinda Funny Gamescast (via UploadVR), it appeared Yoshida had very little positivity to...
News More Astro Bot Content on the Way as New Speedrun Level, Bot Revealed
That's Heihachi!
It appears Team Asobi has more content planned for Astro Bot, but the evidence is sourced from a rather unlikely place: a jigsaw puzzle. Following his departure from PlayStation, Shuhei Yoshida has been sent a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the PS5 ship featured in the game and lots of Special Bots surrounding it. Eagle-eyed users...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2025?
Plus or minus?
The first batch of PS Plus Extra and Premium games for 2025 have been revealed, and as always, we want to know your thoughts. Extra, Sony's middle subscription tier, had some great months in 2024, dishing out loads of highly rated releases across the year. Some would argue that it's been the most consistent of the three PS Plus...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 564
And chill
With the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the 2025 release schedule has finally begun. There's lots to look forward to over the next 12 months, so get a move on with those backlogs and catch up to the present so that we can enjoy all of the promising titles ahead. This is what we're playing this weekend, either old or new. Aaron...
Friday17th Jan 2025
Reaction Sony's Live Service Push Has Been a Disaster of Utterly Insane Proportions
A new low
Live service. The two words that every PlayStation fan seems to pop a blood vessel over. And you know what? That kind of visceral reaction now seems justified. Under former CEO Jim Ryan's leadership, PlayStation had announced its intent to blitz the live service market — to create PS5 mega hits that would rake in unprecedented dough. To...
Guide Dynasty Warriors: Origins: Best Weapons and How to Unlock Them
Reforging Grade 7 weapons
What are the best weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins? In this Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide, we're going to provide a step-by-step guide on how to acquire the game's strongest weapons, so that you can tackle the hardest difficulties and battles with no trouble. What are the Best Weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?:...
News Sony Cancels Bluepoint, Bend Studio PS5 Games, One Being a Live-Service God of War Title
The two developers won't be closed
Sony has revealed via a Bloomberg article that it has cancelled PS5 projects from both Bluepoint and Bend Studio. The two developers remain open and won't be shut down, and Sony is now work
Guide Dynasty Warriors: Origins: How to Unlock All True Endings
True Endings for Shu, Wei, and Wu
How do you unlock all True Endings in Dynasty Warriors: Origins? In this Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide, we're going to provide a step-by-step plan on unlocking each kingdom's alternate timeline, complete with screenshots and tips for winning key battles. How Do You Unlock All True Endings in Dynasty Warriors:...
Guide Dynasty Warriors: Origins: New Game+ Explained and What Carries Over
All New Game+ unlocks
How does New Game+ work in Dynasty Warriors: Origins? In this Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide, we're going to go over everything that you need to know about post-game content, and why New Game+ is so important to the game's overall structure. How Does New Game+ Work in Dynasty Warriors: Origins?: Upon completing Dynasty...
News Lists of Sony’s Cancelled Live Service PS5 Games Paint a Worrying Picture
How many of the 12 confirmed projects are still alive?
With another two of Sony's live-service PS5 games cancelled and sent to the scrapheap, PlayStation fans and games media have started to truly map out the results of the company's Games as a Service efforts, announced a few years ago. The results, outside of an unexpected Helldivers 2 success...
News Major Path of Exile 2 Update 0.1.1 Out Now on PS5, Patch Notes Are Massive
The grind continues
Path of Exile 2 developer Grinding Gear Games has confirmed that Patch 0.1.1 is dropping this week. It'll be the action RPG's first major update, as the team gears up for 2025 as a whole. We don't have official patch notes just yet, but in the above video, game director Jonathan Rogers gives an overview of what you can expect...
Guide Dynasty Warriors: Origins Guide: Your Ultimate Resource
Everything Dynasty Warriors: Origins
In this Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide, our goal is to help you with the game's main systems, ranging from your all-important kingdom choice, to forging the best possible weapons. If you're looking to get the most out of Origins — especially after completing the campaign — then this guide should hopefully...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Is Leaving BioWare
Having served an 18-year career at EA
Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche is leaving BioWare after an 18-year career at EA, with two of them in the position on the RPG project, Eurogamer reports. It is understood the developer hasn't been affected by any layoffs elsewhere; this is simply Busche moving on in the coming weeks...
Guide Dynasty Warriors: Origins: What Kingdom Should You Choose?
Shu, Wei, or Wu?
What kingdom should you choose in Dynasty Warriors: Origins? In this Dynasty Warriors: Origins guide, we're going to weigh up the three choices available to you between Shu, Wei and Wu. The faction you side with determines your perspective on the story, which characters you can develop bonds with, and which major battles you partake...
News Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Sales Reach New Heights as Game Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
Watch your altitude
Bandai Namco has announced a new sales milestone for the brilliant Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Now six years old, the campy combat flight sim has sold over six million copies across all platforms. The publisher also notes that this means the series as a whole has now surpassed 20 million units. "Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is...
News Now Sadly Passed, the Legendary David Lynch Directed One of PlayStation's Strangest Adverts
Rest in peace
David Lynch, the renowned film director and writer, has passed away aged 78. Known for his influential works like Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, The Elephant Man, and so many more, Lynch leaves behind an extraordinary, inimitable legacy that has had an enormous impact on movies, TV, and games. Notably, he also wrote and directed one...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Finally Reveals Its First DLC Pack, Featuring 11 Characters
Super Heroes
Bandai Namco has finally dropped a trailer that confirms the first batch of DLC characters for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. As expected, this initial wave is based on 2022's fantastic Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. It includes 11 new fighters, one additional costume — Piccolo's Red Ribbon soldier disguise — and three new...
Poll Are You Playing Dynasty Warriors: Origins?
Return of the King(doms)
It's been close to seven years since Dynasty Warriors 9 came along and soured Koei Tecmo's cult hack and slash series. But with Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the Japanese publisher has breathed new life into the franchise — a fresh start that was so desperately needed. "In many ways, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the series...
Thursday16th Jan 2025
News Switch 2 Reveal Indirectly Adds Credence to Halo PS5 Rumours
Loving Nate the Hate
After countless leaks and rumours, Nintendo's Switch 2 has finally been officially announced, and the industry is now patiently awaiting further information in a few months' time. It's always exciting when a new console is on the horizon, and as mentioned, they usually bring a lot of rumours and leaks with them. Notably,...
Poll Will the Switch 2 Compete with PS5?
The Switch up
Yes, it finally happened: the Switch 2 has been officially revealed. After months of frankly obnoxious rumours and leaks, Nintendo's next console has been confirmed for a 2025 release. We'll hear more about it on the 2nd April, which gives us three months of additional speculation to endure. Yay! Snark aside, we're obviously looking...
News Why Hasn't Sony Done Anything with Bloodborne? Shuhei Yoshida Has a Theory
Ex-PlayStation exec weighs in
For a long time, a burning question among PlayStation fans has been why Bloodborne remains untouched. Well, Shuhei Yoshida, who just exited the company, has offered his theory on the subject. Speaking to Kinda Funny Games in a recent interview, Yoshida says that the beloved FromSoftware action RPG is "one of the most...
News Shuhei Yoshida: If You Want New First-Party PS5 Games, You Should Support Remasters
They're good, actually
Some PS5 fans have been a little frustrated by Sony's output over the last few years, with what feels like fewer brand new games and an increase in remasters and remakes. While that's an understandable frustration, ex-PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says these projects are necessary to allow first-party teams to keep...
Rumour Next State of Play Showcase Set for Next Month
So says Nintendo Switch 2 leaker
Sony's next State of Play livestream will take place next month in February, the leaker who just correctly suggested the Nintendo Switch 2 will be announced today has hinted. Responding to a user on Twitter asking about the next possible State of Play showcase, NateDrake responded: "How's February sound?" A State...
News Shuhei Yoshida Reels Off List of Reasons the PS Vita Bombed
Vita still means life, though
Shuhei Yoshida, a now-former PlayStation executive, has gone over a few reasons why the PS Vita wasn't as big a success as the company hoped. Talking on Kinda Funny Games, he goes over a handful of technical reasons the handheld console failed before delving into what he believes is the main contributor to its...
Preview Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Is an Absurd, Great Twist on Like a Dragon
Hands on impressions after two hours of play
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the sort of video game name where the subtitle warrants a sentence all to itself. Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. RGG Studio has always embraced the series' comical facets, but not until now has it ever been so blatant and — quite frankly — proud of them. After more...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Lingering PS5 Pro Issues Reportedly Fixed
Galactic credit where it’s due
Reported around the time of the hardware's launch back in November, those lingering PS5 Pro image quality issues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor have allegedly been fixed. Developer Respawn Entertainment has pushed out a patch specifically aimed at outstanding technical problems, such as flickering in the volumetric fog,...
News MGS Delta: Snake Eater Funko Pops Have a Release Date Before the Game Does
They're out on 25th March
At this rate, you will be customising your gaming room with Metal Gear Solid: Delta Snake Eater Funko Pops before any physical copy of the actual game. It's been noticed that versions of the naff collectibles based on Naked Snake and The Boss are available to pre-order now, even with an actual release date of 25th March...
Site News The Push Square Mailbox Is Officially Open, Send Us Your Letters
Be published on Push Square
Community is a huge part of what makes Push Square special. We've always enjoyed interacting with our readers, whether it's through the comments section, polls, or quizzes — but we want to go one step further here in 2025. In a move inspired by the gaming magazines of old (and our friends at Nintendo Life, admittedly),...
News Escalation as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Script Eclipses That of Baldur's Gate 3
War of the words
A script-measuring conflict is currently raging between two European RPG super powers, and we weren't expecting an update to our earlier, essential reporting; Warhorse Studios, the Czech team behind the imminent Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, has thrown down the gauntlet, announcing the game's script is, in fact, half a million words...
News Full Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reveals New Time Loop, Out 25th April
Wendigos confirmed as one of the monsters
Sony and PlayStation Productions have now uploaded a full Until Dawn movie trailer after the promising first look video earlier this week proved a fair bit better than expected. Now with two and a half minutes of footage, we can get a better understanding of how the time loop mechanic in the film works...
News Following Space Marine 2 Success, Games Workshop Seeks Next Big Warhammer Hit
Toil everlasting
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 changed everything for developer Saber Interactive, proving to be one of 2024's surprise hits, moving over 4.5 million copies in its first month on the market. Publisher Focus Entertainment seems pretty chuffed, and IP-holder Games Workshop is clearly the most thrilled of all, making a tidy extra...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Unloads PS5, PS4 Combat Overview Trailer
Shiver our timbers
Looking increasingly ship-shape, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii arrives next month on PS5 and PS4 worldwide on 21st February. SEGA has offloaded a solid gameplay overview trailer (using an impressive number of pirate puns) to hold you over in the meantime, highlighting Majima's suitably savage combat options. The Mad Dog...
News PlayStation Arc Complete, Shuhei Yoshida's Voice Acting Career Begins
He just loves games
Yesterday was industry legend Shuhei Yoshida's last day at PlayStation. Before we'd even had a chance to miss him, the icon is back, revealing his entry into the world of professional voice acting. Shu's first role will be as MonouGe, a bizarre, anthropomorphic mascot for a grimy, haunted video game arcade in Promise Mascot...
News Conan the Barbarian Slices Heads Off in Mortal Kombat 1 Next Week
21st January for Kombat Pack 2 owners
The latest Mortal Kombat 1 guest character, Conan the Barbarian, will be available for Kombat Pack 2 owners to play from 21st January 2025 in a week of early access. The fighter becomes available for everyone else on 28th January, leaving standard players an extra seven days to mull over the gameplay trailer...
News Spider-Man Will Soon Reunite with Insomniac's Iconic Advanced Suit in Marvel Rivals
White spider costume coming soon
Naturally, Spider-Man is among the large (and growing) cast of playable characters in Marvel Rivals. His default look in the hero shooter is quite traditional, but you'll soon be able to switch it up with a new outfit coming to the game soon. If you prefer the look of Spidey's suit in the Marvel's Spider-Man series,...
News Stylish PS5, PS4 Fighter Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Reveals Story Mode, Combat System, and More
Don't call it a comeback
Bandai Namco's released a meaty new trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, covering the brawler's combat system and various game modes — including its story adaptation. Combat-wise, we can't help but think that Rebirth of Souls looks pretty interesting. It's got the kind of simple fundamentals that you'd expect from a...
Wednesday15th Jan 2025
News Video Game Industry 'Doesn't Want a Game Pass', Says Market Analyst
Subscription services falling short of expectations
Video game subscription services sounded like such a sure thing even just a few years ago that we can't help but feel for the firms that have invested so heavily in them. Sony has PS Plus, but it's meant to supplement the existing order, not supplant it. Speaking of heavily invested, tech economic...
News 11 New Games Are Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
January lineup announced
Sony has announced the first batch of games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in 2025. January's additions will arrive next week on the 21st, bolstering both the Extra games catalogue and the Premium retro titles lineup. The games are as follows: PS Plus Extra: January 2025: God of War Ragnarok (PS5, PS4) |
News New PS Store Sale Hands Out Big PS5, PS4 Game Discounts
1,400+ PS5, PS4 titles on offer
Sony has today set a new PS Store sale live, themed around New Year Deals that offers PS5, PS4 game discounts from today until 29th January 2025. Below you'll find a selection of the best offers available in the sale: Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Edition — £53.99 / $49.49 (40% / 45% off) Ratchet & Clank:...
News Another Xbox Console Exclusive Confirmed to Be Coming Soon to PS5
Time for a party
Publisher Source Technology and developer Recreate Games have officially announced that Party Animals will be coming to PS5. This Xbox console exclusive will make the jump to Sony's current-gen machine "soon", with no firm date provided. We kind of already knew about this thanks to a premature PS Store page, but it's always good...
News The Elusive PS5 Disc Drives Are Back in Stock Right Now in the US
Pro move
The stock situation surrounding the PS5's sold-separately disc drive attachment has been rocky to say the least, but as of right now, it's currently available for purchase in the US. At the time of writing, the disc drive attachment for PS5 and PS5 Pro is in stock at PlayStation Direct and Amazon US, so it seems Sony has let loose a fresh...
Mini Review Tales of Graces f Remastered (PS5) - Classic Tales Game Is Better Than Ever
Aging gracefully
In this modern era of games getting rereleased, it’s crazy to think it’s been over 12 years since Tales of Graces f was released on western shores. Thankfully you no longer need to dust off your ancient PS3 to play, as Bandai Namco has spruced up this classic RPG for modern consoles with Tales of Graces f Remastered. As you’d...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Passes Major Mod Milestone, 'Withers Big Naturals' Arrives on PS5
Brought to you by the bear-form sex studio
Baldur's Gate 3 has been blazing a pioneering trail since it forever changed the gaming landscape in late 2023, not only with its daring depictions of D&D romance but by following in Bethesda's footsteps and bringing heinous PC mods to consoles. To celebrate a genuinely astonishing 100,000,000 total mod...
Random DOOM Ported to a New Portal, Now Playable Inside a PDF
Wonders never cease
We don't know where, or even if, the inherent need to port seminal shooter DOOM to the most unlikely hardware imaginable will ever cease. In any case, a high school student has somehow managed to convert id Software's eternally influential game to Portable Document Format (PDF), playable in a web-based browser. The future boss...
News After 31 Years, the Legendary Shuhei Yoshida Bids Farewell to PlayStation
Big Shus to fill
Shuhei Yoshida, a beloved PlayStation figurehead, has now concluded his time with the company. After a run of 31 years, he's been a part of Sony's video game brand since its very inception, climbing the ladder to become one of the most important and recognisable people in the business. He announced he would be leaving PlayStation...
News The Invisible Woman's Marvel Rivals Super Power Exposes Quickplay Bots
Armor Wars
The Invisible Woman, AKA Dr Susan "Sue" Storm-Richards, has developed a new superpower beyond anything Stan Lee or Jack Kirby could ever have imagined: exposing the bots being secretly dropped into Marvel Rivals' Quickplay matches, bolstering struggling players by giving them an easy win. We covered the admittedly conspiratorial...
News Ubisoft Might Relinquish Some of Its IP to a New Venture to Boost Publisher's Value
New-bisoft
According to a new report, Ubisoft stakeholders Tencent and the Guillemot family are considering starting up a new venture and migrating some of the publisher's IP across. Word comes from Bloomberg in a paywalled story that cites people familiar with the situation. Apparently, the two entities are weighing up the possibility of starting...
News Dynasty Warriors 10 Was Cancelled and Reworked Into Dynasty Warriors: Origins
"Back to basics"
According to a new interview with Japanese publication 4Gamer (as covered in English by Siliconera), publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force were working on a different Dynasty Warriors title prior to the newly released Dynasty Warriors: Origins. However, the project — which probably would have become Dynasty Warriors 10...
News Broken Sword 2 Remaster Teased by Team Who Reforged the First Game
Mirror, mirror
Revolution Software, the developer that brought us the fantastic Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged in September of last year, has teased a remaster of the series' second game, Broken Sword 2: The Smoking Mirror. The tease was part of a Christmas message video from Revolution Software, which seems to have passed just about...
News Dev Knows Path of Exile 2's Endgame Is 'Too Severe', Says It's 'Important'
Maybe Diablo's more your speed?
Path of Exile 2 seems to be giving Diablo IV a proper run in the action RPG arena, and a big patch promising a bunch of "positive changes" has been prepared for fans this week. It doesn't sound like the endgame is going to get any easier, however, with Grinding Gear Games maintaining that "the whole death actually...
News Sony, PlayStation Studios Making Donations to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts
Millions towards aid for ongoing disaster
Sony and some of PlayStation's first-party studios have confirmed they're making donations to relief efforts relating to the ongoing Los Angeles fires. They join other companies and entities that are providing financial support to help those providing aid and rebuilding services in the area. In a statement...
News Smite 2 Is Now Available for Free to Everyone as It Enters Open Beta Phase on PS5
Smite be worth checking out
Smite 2, sequel to the popular MOBA from Hi-Rez Studios, is now free-to-play for all PS5 users as it transitions from closed alpha to open beta. The game sees teams of players duking it out to win matches and achieve objectives using a wide range of characters, all based on gods and other legendary entities. The most...
News Evo 2025 Lineup Announced as New Fatal Fury Joins Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and More
Get ready for the next battle
Set to take place on the 1st to the 3rd of August, this year's Evo has confirmed its lineup of main games. Eight titles will take centre stage, including Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which releases for PS5 and PS4 in April. SNK's latest will be joined by the usual heavy hitters (and the classic Marvel vs. Capcom...
News Lil Gator Game Is Getting a Lil Bigger with DLC Expansion, In the Dark
Will you snap it up?
Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble have announced an expansion for the adorable action adventure, Lil Gator Game. Arriving on PS5 and PS4 in 2023, the cutesy title will become a fair bit larger with the expansion, entitled In the Dark. Said to double the size of the game, In the Dark takes players underground...
Tuesday14th Jan 2025
News Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Is All But Official Now, More Than a Graphics Upgrade
Project appears on LinkedIn profile
The remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag that Ubisoft reportedly has in the works appears to be absolutely real at this point, as the project has now appeared (temporarily) on an employee's LinkedIn profile. Spotted by MP1ST, it's listed with mention of new gameplay systems and mechanics relating to combat,...
News The Final Suicide Squad PS5 Ending Is a Real Sorry Sight
Rocksteady retcons itself
The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League disaster has finally come to an end for Rocksteady Studios, as its last main season of content deploys onto PS5, accessible for free for PS Plus Essential members. However, as it says goodbye to the title, it's got one final trick up its sleeve: a big story retcon. We doubt most of...
Reminder PS Plus Extra, Premium Lose These 11 Great Games in a Week
Play them before they're gone
Sony is set to reveal the first batch of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for 2025 tomorrow, but more urgently for current members, the day they arrive also marks the removal of 11 great PS5, PS4 titles from the service. From 21st January 2025, the following 11 games leave the two tiers, rendering them unplayable...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio PS5, PS4 Patch 1.11 Brings Neat Menu Updates
Speed up the process
Atlus has issued a rare Metaphor: ReFantazio patch for all consoles and PC that adds a few new menu options that make navigating them quicker and easier. Updating the PS5, PS4 editions to version 1.11, the update introduces the ability to change your battle formation and swap party members in and out from both the main menu and...
News PlayStation Fans Want The Simpsons: Hit & Run, GTA, God of War Back on PS Plus Classics
So says Implicit Conversions community
PS2 and PSP classics like The Simpsons: Hit & Run, GTA: Vice City Stories, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta are some of the most requested titles for a comeback on PS Plus Premium, a stats sheet from Implicit Conversions reveals. Of the more than 1,400 requests it's received from its
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Script Reputedly Dwarfs That of Lesser RPGs
Not so fast, says Larian Studios
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's script is reputedly on the obscenely large end of the RPG word scale, with Warhorse Studio's writer Daniel Vávra claiming that: "As far as I know, it's the longest script for a game ever. Including Baldur's Gate 3." YouTuber
News Sony Patents Predictive AI Button Presses, So You Don't Have To
PlayStation may, someday, Push Square for you
Sony has filed a patent that, as likely as not, will never see the light of day. Known by the wonderfully evocative name, Sony Patent WO2025010132 "TIMED INPUT/ACTION RELEASE", the speculative tech aims to streamline the "timed release of user commands" by using AI to determine your next button press...
News Until Dawn Movie First Look Reveals Twist on PS5, PS4 Game's Choices
"Same night, different nightmare"
The first look at Sony's upcoming Until Dawn movie adaptation has been revealed, sharing and backing up how the flick isn't a direct translation of the PS5, PS4 game. A full trailer is coming soon, but for now, we have the above to watch. What's most notable about the first look video is confirmation of how the...
News Yakuza's Kiryu Actor Stars in Action Platformer Rusty Rabbit This April on PS5
Happy Easter
Rusty Rabbit, a side-scrolling action adventure from NetEase and Nitroplus, is coming to PS5 on 17th April, 2025. While there's an English version of the release date trailer, we've embedded the Japanese one, because the Japanese dub stars voice actor Takaya Kuroda in the lead role — best known in the West as the deep voice of Kazuma...
Random You'll Want to Plunge a Knife into Zayn Malik's The Last of Us Birthday Cake
Clicker or cake?
Like most reasonable people, we didn't think we'd be writing about British singer Zayn Malik's birthday cake when we woke up this morning. The performer, previously part of One Direction, recently celebrated his 32nd birthday, and posted about his cake on Instagram, because that's the sort of thing that happens now. However, it's...
News Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Two Classic RPGs to PS4 in April
Lunar phases
Publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that Lunar Remastered Collection will release on the 18th April for PS4. The collection was announced back in September of last year, targeting a spring 2025 launch. But now that we've got an official date, it's worth pointing out that there's no mention of a PS5 version in the press...
News PGA Tour 2K25 Sets Up PS5 Birdie for 28th February
Tiger Woods, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Max Homa on the cover
2K has today formally revealed PGA Tour 2K25, releasing next month on 28th February 2025 for PS5. Tiger Woods, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Max Homa have been revealed as the three cover stars of the game's three versions, which start at a base £64.99 / $69.99 edition and work up to a Legend Edition...
News Fatal Fury's Mai Makes the Jump Over to Street Fighter 6 Next Month
Out on 5th February
Capcom has revealed by way of a new gameplay trailer that the second crossover character in Street Fighter history will be available from 5th February 2025. Mai from the Fatal Fury series is joining Terry Bogard in Street Fighter 6, and you can catch a glimpse of how she plays in the trailer above. Mai utilises a mixture of...
News Architect Life: A House Design Simulator Breaks New PS5 Ground in June
I always wanted to pretend to be an architect
Architect Life: A House Design Simulator will allow players to experience all the stress of commercial project management on PS5. Deliverables will arrive in phases, beginning with launch on 5th June. From the initial schematics to on-site decision-making, if you ever wanted to pretend to be an architect...
News Marvel Rivals Will Grow Rapidly with a New Hero Being Added Every Month and a Half
Assemble
Hero shooter smash hit Marvel Rivals already has dozens of playable characters to get to grips with, but the developer is far from finished adding to the roster. In a recently published interview with Metro, director Guangyun Chen has described the team's aim for post-launch support, and it sounds like new heroes will arrive with...
News PowerWash Simulator Folds In VR Team, Putting Further Support on Ice
PSVR2 version looking more unlikely than ever
PowerWash Simulator developer FuturLab has announced that it will not continue with plans to support PowerWash Simulator VR. CEO Kirsty Rigden says that the team loves and supports VR, but with some unfilled vacancies on the primary team, job security for the studio must always come first. FuturLab made...
News New Ecco the Dolphin Trademarks Have Fans Hoping for New Game
But do they really mean anything?
Trademark renewals don't always mean anything, but fresh registrations relating to the classic Ecco the Dolphin series have brought fans back from the dead with hopes they may be tied to a new game. Both registered on 27th December 2024 and made public yesterday, SEGA has renewed its "Ecco the Dolphin" and "Ecco"...
News Vive La Return of Castlevania: Nocturne, Season 2 Is Almost Here
"We march on Paris, to cut this revolution's head off"
Fans of Netflix's excellent animated adaptation of Konami's immortal Castlevania series rejoice! Not only do we have a revolutionary new trailer for you, but we bring news that streaming begins on 16th January, and this time, Alucard and company are tasked with cutting the head off of Erzsebet...
Monday13th Jan 2025
Review Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PS5) - Peak Dynasty Warriors Is Back with an Almighty Bang
Wei to go
What a difference seven years makes. In 2018, the dismal Dynasty Warriors 9 effectively put Koei Tecmo's storied hack and slash series on ice, but Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a completely different beast. For the first time in generations, the franchise feels fresh again — a genuine evolution of what's come before. To be clear, Origins...
News Square Enix Vows to Deny Toxic Fans Its Wonderful Games, Services
"We reserve our right to refrain from providing products and services"
Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix has unveiled a new customer harassment policy and is seemingly intent on taking a no-nonsense stance in the face of rising fan toxicity. Spotted by VGC, the policy comes as various Final Fantasy voice actors have been forced to speak out...
News 2023's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Outsold Ubisoft's Outlaws in 2024
Not the sales success Ubi was looking for
In a notable development, it appears that in 2024, 2023's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor from Respawn Entertainment moved more units than Ubisoft's 2024 outing, Star Wars Outlaws. It's a surprising statistic, as we would have thought the impetus of the IP itself would have accounted for more copies sold. While...
Rumour Oblivion Remake Isn't Just a Graphics Upgrade, It's a Full Gameplay Overhaul
By Azura, by Azura, by Azura!
The Oblivion remake rumours just refuse to dissipate, and so it's starting to seem more and more likely that the project is real. Indeed, a whole new report is doing the rounds today, which says that this isn't just some graphical upgrade — it's a proper remake, with overhauled gameplay systems and mechanics. This...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Huge Patch 8 Still Incoming as Dev Turns 'Full Attention' to Next Project
The next big thing
Announced back in November, it's easy to forget that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting another massive update sometime in the near future. But even with such impressive support still ongoing, developer Larian Studios is now giving its "full attention" to what comes next. It seems likely that Patch 8 will be the last major update for...
News Ghost of Yotei Stars in Sony's New, Big Budget Marketing Campaign
Ghost with the most
Sony has just launched a new marketing campaign based on "real creators" — and the main video features just one nod to PlayStation, with Ghost of Yotei. The campaign covers all of Sony's tech-driven bases, across movies, photography, music, audio, and, of course, video games. It's a big budget production, but again, Ghost of...
"It's incredibly tough."
With Death Stranding 2: On the Beach slated to release at some point this year, Hideo Kojima has confirmed he and his team are now crunching on the PS5 project to get it completed on time. Calling it the "most demanding period of game development", Kojima posted to his Twitter: "On top of mixing and Japanese voice recording,...
News Japan Sales Charts: There Are Just Two PS5 Games in the Entire Top 30
Living in a Nintendo world
Nintendo's total domination in its home turf of Japan continues with the latest physical sales information (thanks, Gematsu). In the final weeks of 2024, the top 30 games almost exclusively comprise Switch software, with just a couple of exceptions. In the week ending 5th January 2025, Astro Bot appeared in 20th and...
News Zenless Zone Zero Maintains Momentum with Massive PS5 Update
Astranomical
The previous Zenless Zone Zero update, v1.4, was pitched as a kind of soft reboot for the hit gacha game – and it was an enormous success. In addition to reworking the opening chapters of the campaign, it also introduced an epic story quest, centring on hugely popular Agent Miyabi. Now the HoYoverse team, fresh from topping gacha...
News Ex-Witcher Devs' Dark PS5 RPG Dawnwalker Revealed with a Tiny Gameplay Glimpse
Bad moon rising
Hyped since last year, The Blood of Dawnwalker finally got its big reveal today. Well, technically. What we actually got was a 45-minute livestream, most of which consisted of various development staff telling us how great the game is going to be, without actually showing it. In the end, we got a tiny glimpse of gameplay footage,...
News PS5's Super Promising Phantom Blade Zero Confirms New Gameplay Deep Dive
"The ultimate melee combat"
Phantom Blade Zero has looked brilliant ever since it was first announced in 2023, and although we're still eagerly awaiting a release window, we'll get to see more of this incredibly promising action title in the near future. The news comes via the game's official social media accounts, which confirm that a new gameplay...
News Gummy Bears Details Leak, Bungie's MOBA Taken Under Sony's Wing
Takes inspiration from Super Smash Bros.
"Gummy Bears" is the rather odd name by which a secret Sony project is currently known. Originally in development at Destiny, Marathon developer Bungie, during its most recent round of layoffs, Sony carved out a small team to work on the allegedly Smash Bros.-inspired MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena)...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Is the Highest Rated Dynasty Warriors Game Ever
A new Dynasty
The critic reviews have dropped for Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and Koei Tecmo's latest action game is off to an impressive start ahead of its release on the 17th January. At the time of writing, Origins sits a very respectable overall score of 80 on Metacritic. The PS5 version has been reviewed by 44 publications — including us! —...
News Luck Be a Landlord, the Roguelike That Inspired Balatro, Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4
Spin to win in February
Luck Be a Landlord, a roguelike arcade game released on PC and mobile in 2023, is heading to consoles at last. The indie title, made by developer TrampolineTales, is coming to both PS5 and PS4 on 6th February, 2025. If you're out of the loop, Luck Be a Landlord is a game in which you must spin a customisable slot machine in...
News UK Sales Charts: Mortal Kombat 1 Combo Breaks a Very Familiar Top 10
Dry January
The UK's latest physical games chart features almost exactly the same set of games in its top 10 as the previous week. This doesn't come as some huge shock, as things typically stagnate a little after the holiday season and before big new releases start to drop. The only new addition to the top 10 is Mortal Kombat 1, which moves from...
News Local Co-Op Warms Up for Fortnite Festival on PS5, PS4
Party like its 2007
Fortnite Festival, in some ways the spiritual successor to the Rock Band series, is getting local co-op, a feature that has surprisingly been absent so far. With the advent of Festival Season 7, up to four players can play (guitar) on the same console, and provided you have friends, you could even try and recreate the late-2000s,...
News Dry Your Eyes, Devil May Cry Will Seemingly Ride Again in Fortnite
Better than nothing, right?
Rumours of a Devil May Cry, Fortnite crossover have been swirling since 2023, but at long last, the Son of Sparda and friends seem set to arrive in 2025. That's according to credible leakers in the community (thanks, Eurogamer), who say that Capcom's iconic IP is "coming soon" to Epic's ongoing multiverse. Outside of...
News Astro Bot Could Become Even More Decorated at the DICE Awards 2025
Up for six awards, including GOTY
Astro Bot, the most celebrated platforming game in history without Super Mario in the title, has the chance to earn itself even more Game of the Year awards, with six nominations now accrued at next month's DICE Awards. The game has six nominations for the show taking place on 13th February 2025, and it's joined by...
Sunday12th Jan 2025
News Godfall Team Counterplay Games Has Seemingly Shut Down
Developer has been "disbanded"
Counterplay Games, the developer behind PS5 launch game Godfall, appears to have closed according to fresh LinkedIn posts reporting on layoffs and closures within the gaming industry. It's reported Counterplay Games has closed along with Toadman Interactive and Freejam, with the former best known for Immortal:...
Saturday11th Jan 2025
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 563
It's not for nothing
We're deep into January now, which means we can finally stop saying those three little words: Happy New Year. There. That's the last time you'll read it. Thank goodness! Aaron Bayne: After blitzing the first season of the show in a day, I'm now buckling down for my tenth playthrough of The Last of Us: Part 1. That's right,...
Friday10th Jan 2025
Rumour Halo: The Master Chief Collection Coming to PS5 This Year
So too is Microsoft Flight Simulator
One of the questions PlayStation owners are looking to have answered in 2025 is how Microsoft's multi-platform efforts will evolve after its initial batch of PS5, PS4 ports. Future titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages and The Outer Worlds 2 have been confirmed for Sony systems, but what about the back catalogue games?...
Feature 18 PS5 Predictions for 2025
Now or never
As has become tradition here on Push Square, we're starting the new year (admittedly more than a week late) with a slew of PlayStation-related predictions. We've gathered our esteemed editorial team so that they can share their hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. Unsurprisingly, our predictions range from educated guesswork to...
Rumour Gears of War, Hellblade 2 Both Set for PS5 This Year
In addition to Halo and Age of Mythology
Following claims from gaming insider NateDrake that Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator will both receive PS5 versions this year, it appears the floodgates have opened as other games media members share what their sources have told them concerning Micro
News Marvel Rivals' First-Month Revenue Shows Sony Should Continue to Pursue Live Service on PS5, PC
NetEase has a golden goose on its hands
Marvel Rivals has seemingly captured a large swathe of players in the live service space, and Chinese developer NetEase has revealed the staggering amount of cash brought in during the game's first month: $136 million, according to estimates, with $36 million of that coming from China alone.Outlet GameLook has...
News British PS5, PS4 Survival Game Atomfall Could Be a Great Alternative for STALKER Fans
W.A.L.K.E.R.S.
Developer Rebellion has just released a new overview video for its upcoming action survival game, Atomfall. Set in 1960s post-apocalyptic Britain, it looks like it could be a solid alternative to titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Fallout, and even Far Cry. Drawing inspiration from the real-world Windscale fire nuclear disaster, this...
News 10+ Hour DLC Packs Grow Assassin's Creed Shadows After Launch
First expansion leaked via Steam page
Ubisoft has accidentally titled the first Assassin's Creed Shadows expansion it has planned after launch with an update (that's since been pulled) to the game's Steam page following yesterday's delay. According to Insider Gaming, the pre-order information tab was temporarily updated to reveal the first DLC will...
News Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Sign Ups Available Now
Play a "portion" of the multiplayer game
First a surprise announcement at The Game Awards last month and now soon to be playable, the sign-ups for the Elden Ring Nightreign network test will go live from tomorrow. To register and be in with a chance of taking part, you'll need to go to the official website page for the game when sign ups are...
News The Brilliant Hitman: World of Assassination Reaches an Incredible 75 Million Players
It's a hit, man
IO Interactive's Hitman: World of Assassination, housed within Hitman 3 on PS5 and PS4, has now reached an impressive milestone of 75 million total players. The developer made the announcement on its social channels today: "Achieving this as an independent studio is monumental," the post reads. "IOI is more solid than ever,...
News Job Listing Confirms Sony Has Established an Internal AAA Studio in LA
Secret studios
A job listing for a senior project producer confirmed an open secret: that Sony has established at least one new AAA studio in LA. There are reportedly several groups that this could ultimately be, but the smart money seems to suggest that this is likely the team led by Jason Blundell (of Call of Duty Zombies fame), who left Deviation...
News The House of the Dead 2 Remake Lives! Launches This Spring 2025
More classic arcade action is back
Forever Entertainment has today confirmed its The House of the Dead 2: Remake will release on PlayStation systems in Spring 2025, roughly five years after it originally confirmed that the project was in the works. A new trailer shows off the enhanced version, which features "faithful" gameplay and remastered...
News Gameplay Leaks from Cancelled PS5 Shooter Transformers: Reactivate
More than meets the eye?
In the slipstream of its cancellation earlier this week, gameplay has leaked from Splash Damage’s online co-op shooter, Transformers: Reactivate. The game, announced in 2022, had intended to deliver a Destiny-style multiplayer experience, where you assume the role of iconic Autobots like Optimus Prime an
Talking Point PS5 Saves Video Clips When You Earn Trophies - Do You Leave That Feature On?
For posterity
As is usually the case with Sony's consoles, the PS5 has many small features that some users might not even know about. One such example is the current-gen machine's ability to automatically save video clips (and screenshots) every time you earn a Trophy in a game. This feature is enabled by default, and it means your media gallery...
News Updated AI Limit PS5 Demo Out Now as Pre-Orders Go Live
£34.99 / $34.99 for the standard edition
The upcoming anime Souls-like AI Limit has made its PS5 demo available once again as it opens up pre-orders on the PS Store. The demo was previously available for just one week in October last year, but it has now returned for the pre-order phase in the lead-up to the full game's release on 27th March 2025...
News You'd Better Believe The Last of Us 2 Demands a PSN Account on PC
Prepare yourself accordingly
The Last of Us 2 is coming to PC in April, and you'd better believe it will require a PSN account on Steam. As we saw with God of War Ragnarok, people are going to react normally when this happens, and we're giving you three months' notice now so we can say "told you so" then. Of course, this also means the excellent...
News The First Berserker: Khazan Gets PS5 Demo Next Week
Play the game on Thursday
The First Berserker: Khazan developer Neople has confirmed it'll make a PS5 demo of the game available next week on Thursday, 16th January 2025 ahead of the full game release in March. The demo will be available indefinitely, so there is no need to worry about playing it immediately. If you do like what you play, the...
News Marvel Rivals Fans Swooning Over Its New Season 1 Skins
Wolverine! Scarlet Witch! Loki!
Marvel Rivals is eating Overwatch 2's lunch right now, and it's seemingly about to double down on that domination with the launch of Season 1 this Friday. NetEase has uploaded a trailer documenting the season's Battle Pass content, and a lot of the skins you can unlock have players excited. See them in action in the...
News Your Sleeping Dogs Movie Is Sleeping with the Fishes
So long, Hong Kong
Sleeping Dogs was one of the better open world games on the PS3, but despite receiving a decent PS4 remaster, publisher Square Enix never followed up on it. In fact, Canadian developer United Front Games — which also made the ModNation Racers series — no longer exists. There was a small pulse of life left in the series...
News Nautical Yakuza Goes Viral As Fans Fall in Love with New Piratical Like a Dragon on PS5, PS4
Ship shape
Could a gag game end up out-pirating the real pirate games? That’s the question Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii fans are pondering. SEGA hosted a short livestream to reveal new details about the forthcoming nautical escapade earlier this week, and some of its naval combat footage has gone viral. Many have pointed out how it...
News Vampire Action Game V Rising Claims 5 Million Victims and Counting
Certainly doesn't suck
Stunlock Games' gothic vampire action game, V Rising, has passed an impressive sales milestone, with the dev announcing that it had sampled the contents of more than five million wallets. This is a remarkable effort and was achieved quickly, too. Launched in Steam's Early Access in 2022, the full release began on PC in March...
News It's Been 1,000 Days Since We Had Word of Kingdom Hearts 4
Nomura makes vague reference for Birth By Sleep's 15th anniversary
According to GamesRadar+, it's been over 1,000 days since we last had a tangible word of Kingdom Hearts IV, and we're inclined to believe it's been that long (this is Square Enix we're talking about). Thankfully, it's the 15th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep's PSP...
Thursday9th Jan 2025
News Industry Journalist Says Xbox Game Pass Does Increase Premium Sales, But Mainly on PS5
High tide lifts multi-platform ships
Former GamesIndustry.biz journalist Christopher Dring (now contributing to VGC again, you love to see it) says that one of the unexpected upsides to Xbox's Game Pass subscription service, at least for Sony, is that certain additions to the service can have a "strong impact" on PlayStation sales. In an industry...
News PS5 Pro Bettered as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Reveals PC Specs, Features
120FPS on offer, double that of PS5 Pro
Anyone who thought they were playing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at its absolute technical peak on PS5 Pro might want to look away now, as Square Enix has dropped a new PC-specific trailer that details how the RPG has the capabilities to go above and beyond what's offered on Sony's upgraded console. That...
Random Sony's Electric Car Encourages You to Flaunt Your Astro Bot Fandom
Oh, AFEELA good
Sony and Honda’s forthcoming electric vehicle AFEELA comes with all kinds of innovative features, but the one that’s caught our attention is how it allows you to flaunt your Astro Bot fandom. As part of a “themes” system – something the PS5 doesn’t even have – you can select from some of your favourite games, like the...
News PS5 Tipped to Top Switch 2 Sales in the US This Year
Here comes a new challenger
PS5 is expected to outsell the Switch 2 in the United States this year, despite enthusiasm for Nintendo’s new machine reaching fever pitch. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella says he anticipates the unannounced appliance to sell 4.3 million units in USA this year, assuming it’s released in the first half of 2025...
News Ken Levine Spills the Beans on Irrational Games' Closure Post BioShock Infinite
Bury my heart at Wounded Knee
One of the best-written games ever made, BioShock Infinite was infamously a nightmare to work on. It required a herculean effort to complete "Project Icarus" from everyone at Irrational Games, including creative director and lead writer Ken Levine. A critical and commercial success by every metric, within a year of...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed Again, Now Out 20th March
To ensure a better day one experience
Ubisoft has today revealed it has delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows a second time for all platforms, with a launch date now set for 20th March 2025. In a social media statement, it's said the reason for the delay is that "a few additional weeks" of development will ensure an "even more ambitious and engaging...
News Hideo Kojima Is Still 'Building' Death Stranding 2
The final stretch?
Hideo Kojima has revealed another of his trademark development updates on Twitter, confirming that he is still "building the game". That game just so happens to be Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, slated to launch for PS5 this year. There are no sneaky shots of the screen or any potential PS5 Pro dev kits this time around; it's...
News Ubisoft 'Deeply Disturbed' by Abuse Allegations at Assassin's Creed Shadows Support Studio
"We strongly condemn all forms of abuse"
Ubisoft has responded to a video report from YouTube channel People Make Games that claims mental and physical abuse has taken place at an Assassin's Creed Shadows support studio in Indonesia, named Brandoville. In the video, it's reported Brandoville commissioner Kwan Cherry Lai abused employee Christa...
News DOOM: The Dark Ages, Expedition 33 News in Next Xbox Developer Direct
Tune in on 23rd January for fresh updates
Microsoft has revealed its next Developer_Direct livestream will take place on 23rd January 2025, and there'll be reason for PS5 owners to watch as DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are confirmed to be part of the new digital showcase. Both titles were announced for PS5 upon their original...
News Housemarque's Swanky New Office Is Ready for Business, Complete with Awesome Returnal Spacesuit
Happy 30th anniversary
In case you forgot, Returnal developer Housemarque intended on opening "the Nordics' Most Advanced Gaming Headquarters" with its new premises, and now, it's finally ready to roll. The Finnish studio has opened its brand new offices, still in Helsinki, and from this brief snippet of footage, it looks super fancy: It's just...
News Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip Looks Like a Great Open World Appetiser Before GTA 6
Comes to PS5 in February
Fans of open world games will be spoiled for choice this year on PS5 (assuming nothing is delayed), and another promising example has just joined the pack. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is making the move from PC to consoles on 13th February, including PS5. This wacky-looking sandbox adventure is obviously smaller in scale than...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Won't Lock New Game+ Behind Paid DLC
Unlike Infinite Wealth
Some welcome news has arrived from the latest Like a Dragon Direct broadcast: upcoming action adventure Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won't be placing its New Game+ mode behind a paywall. If you're not sure why that's a big deal, it's because Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which launched last year, sold New Game+ as...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Sings in Twin 9-Minute Gameplay Trailers
Rompopolo, we're ready to go
The Monster Hunter Wilds hype machine is beginning to spin up ahead of the game's full release at the end of February (Capcom is holding two open "beta" sessions in the coming weeks, as well). While we patiently wait, courtesy of IGN's First initiative, we've got not one but two nine-minu
News Final Fantasy 7, Advent Children Producer Would Love to See More Adaptations
Yoshinori Kitase says it's time
Yoshinori Kitase, the legendary veteran director of Final Fantasy VII, VIII, X, and current producer of the Remake trilogy (fresh off Rebirth), thinks it is time for another adaptation of the iconic universe. As the producer of 2005's excellent CGI action film Advent Children, Kitase would know, and we'
News PSVR2 Rhythm Title Synth Riders Drops 80s Mixtape Side B, Adds 7 New Songs
Turn the tape over
Though it’s barely been a month since the return of The Experience thanks to a Barbie-themed track, Kluge Interactive has announced yet more music for its exquisite rhythm title, Synth Riders. Last year, Kluge released 80s Mixtape Side A, which had an absolutely kil
News Fallout Season 2 Filming Paused Due to LA Fires
Permits withdrawn for safety
The filming and production of Fallout's second TV season from Amazon Prime has had to stop as a result of the many fires currently raging across Los Angeles. Work on the TV show was scheduled to take place in the Santa Clarita area of LA earlier this week, but permits to film in districts in the city have been withdrawn...
News Hose Down Wallace & Gromit in PowerWash Simulator's Cracking New DLC
Vengeance most filthy
Cult hit PowerWash Simulator has collaborated with several familiar franchises and worlds with its premium DLC, and it's just announced the next Special Pack: Wallace & Gromit. With the latest film in the iconic British series, Vengeance Most Fowl, recently released, the cheese-loving inventor and his loyal pooch are back...
News A Decade Later, Director Says Shadow of the Colossus Film Still Happening
Running up that hill
The first whispers of a film adaptation of the already cinematic Shadow of the Colossus began in 2010. After several creative reshuffles, The Flash director Andrés Muschietti was hired in 2014. Over a decade later, Muschietti claims it's still happening. Speaking on Radio TU's program
News Gardening Puzzler Botany Manor Out for PS5, PS4 This Month
Likely priced at £22.49 / $24.99
Having initially been dated for late December, it's been confirmed today Botany Manor will receive its PS5, PS4 ports in a few weeks time on 28th January 2025. You can check out a new trailer above. In the game, you'll explore an English stately home in the 19th century, looking to solve puzzles in order to grow...
Wednesday8th Jan 2025
News Square Enix Wonders Why Life is Strange: Double Exposure Didn't Work Out
Max Caulfield's return should have been a sure-fire bet
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure just came and went last October, with seemingly dismal sales leading to developer Deck Nine Studios conducting a second round of layoffs in 2024. Publisher Square Enix appears to think it should have made more of a splash, or at least been better, and we're...
News The State of the UK's Physical Games Market Might Explain PS5 Pro's Lack of Disc Drive
Digital world
The UK has seen dwindling physical game sales for several years now, but 2024 may have seen the most dramatic shift yet. Year-on-year, the country's video game revenue for 2024 was down 4.4 per cent overall, but physical sales specifically were down by nearly 35 per cent. Digital sales by comparison were overall down by one per cent...
News Horizon Hatred Simmers Once More As Sony Announces Movie Adaptation
Here we go again
Another Horizon adjacent announcement, another intense round of scrutiny as rowdy social media users accuse Sony of attempting to “force” the Guerrilla franchise on fans. During its CES 2025 press conference this week, PS Productions bigwig Asad Qizilbash confirmed his department is working with Columbia Pictures to bring Aloy...
Review Wuthering Waves (PS5) - Anime-Inspired Open World Has Timed Its PS5 Release Perfectly
A whole Carlotta love
Genshin Impact has changed the console gaming landscape. Once solely the fancy of smartphone gamers, free-to-play gachas have become big business on PS5 and PS4, with many of the format’s most played titles subscribing to the business model. Wuthering Waves is the latest contender to launch on Sony’s system, an...
Proceed directly to jail
Freedom Wars Remastered is the triumphant return of the fan-favourite, fascistic Monster Hunter-style action game, originally published by Sony for the PS Vita in 2014. As the PS Vita (sadly) never achieved the breakout success it deserved, we always felt this forward-thinking title didn't get a fair shake. With "volunteers"...
Let's Stars again
First announced back in September 2022, PS Stars is essentially Sony's PlayStation rewards scheme, with a few extra bells and whistles attached. At the time of writing, the service is still missing from the PS5 itself — despite the platform holder saying that there were plans to integrate it on console. Indeed, Stars has been...
News Suicide Squad Dev Rocksteady Suffers More Layoffs as PS5 Game Hits PS Plus
Anything but steady
It's been revealed that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League developer Rocksteady — previously of Batman: Arkham fame — was hit with another round of layoffs just before the end of 2024. The news comes via Eurogamer, who spoke to "half a dozen" anonymous staff affected by these most recent redundancies. As was the case...
Demonstration at CES 2025
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Sony has been demonstrating a new Future Immersive Entertainment Concept that aims to give participants a new interactive experience. Though only at a conceptual level at this stage, a live demo allowed attendees to step into the world of The Last of Us and see it from a different...
Random The Elder Scrolls 6 Announcement Is Now as Old as Skyrim Was Back Then
2,403 days and counting
Someone needs to physically prevent Bethesda Softworks from announcing video games in the future, as the long, long-awaited Elder Scrolls VI was apparently little more than an idea when it was formally revealed back in 2018. The 7th anniversary of that short clip with undeniably stirring music is fast approaching, making it...
News Looks Like DOOM 64 Is Getting a Native PS5 Port
Notch up another release for the series
Released in 1997, DOOM 64 was developed and published by Midway Games and was considered the pinnacle of the series at the time, despite being a spin-off. Decades later, it was ported to PS4 in 2020 by Nightdive Studios and included as a pre-order bonus for DOOM Eternal. According to an updated ESRB listing,...
News Pre-Orders for Metaphor: ReFantazio's Hefty Hardcover Strategy Guide Now Open
Future Press tome releasing on 28th February
We awarded the excellent Metaphor: ReFantazio an enviable #2 ranking in Push Square's official Game of the Year top 10, and it really is very good. Fittingly, an accompanying Future Press hardback strategy guide has been in the works and is now available for pre-order. It's expected to sh
News Transformers: Reactivate Cancelled Two Years After Reveal, as Dev 'Scales Down'
Deactivate
If you can recall the announcement of Transformers: Reactivate at The Game Awards 2022, then you've got a better memory than us. It was revealed via a vague but expensive-looking CG trailer during Geoff's show, and promised a console release in 2023. That obviously never happened, and now, the project's been officially cancelled. The...
News DualSense Edge Discounted in Europe, with a £10, €20 Price Cut
Still quite expensive, though
PlayStation's premium DualSense Edge controller has received a small price cut in European markets, down £10 / €20 from the recommended retail price of £209.99 / €239.99. US pricing, for the present, remains unchanged. Spotted by VGC, if that's enough to make you sit up and take notice, you can now get the PS5's...
News Two Weekends of Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Action Set for February
Open beta 2 on 6th-9th Feb and 13th-16th Feb
Capcom has revealed a second Monster Hunter Wilds open beta will take place on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC across two weekends in February, just prior to the game's full release. You shall be able to play from 6th February 2025 through to the 9th, and then again on 13th February until the 16th. Crossplay...
News Ex-Annapurna Staff Reportedly Snap Up Private Division's Portfolio
After Take-Two sold label to investment firm
Following its exodus last year, the former staff of Annapurna Interactive have reportedly reassembled as a new company and taken control of indie label Private Division’s entire portfolio. The latter was itself sold by Take-Two last year. If true, the complicated corporate story would effectively see...
Tuesday7th Jan 2025
News Do You Put Your PS5 in Rest Mode or Shut It Down?
To rest or not to rest, that is the question
In a welcome reminder that we aren't alone in the world, it appears the PlayStation faithful are evenly divided on the subject of Rest Mode. About 50% opt to power down partially after each gaming session, with the rest choosing to cut the connection completely. Getting lost in the weeds during a recent...
News PS Plus Essential's January 2025 PS5, PS4 Games Available to Download
First of 12 lineups rolls out
The first PS Plus Essential lineup of 2025 is now available, making three PS5, PS4 titles available to active members to download. The following three games will be available to claim until 4th February 2025: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5) | Review
News Your First Look at Virtua Fighter PS5 Will Drop Jaws
Smooth as butter
SEGA and graphics card manufacturer Nvidia’s storied relationship is well documented, so it’s no surprise CEO Jensen Huang debuted a few seconds of footage from the new Virtua Fighter game during its CES 2025 presentation. The clip was described as in-engine, and is presumably still very early in-development. However, the...
News GameStop Shutters Large Number of US Stores with Usual Tact
Roaring Kitty waiting in the wings
Doomed to repeat the same cycle, many GameStop stores have been shuttered across the U.S., and the crypto vultures are already circling. Over the past few days, a steady stream of reports of unofficial layoffs have been shared in the GameStop subreddit, with more every hour. The company has yet to make an official...
Live Watch Sony's CES 2025 Press Conference Right Here
Can you AFEELA it?
If you’re watching Sony’s CES 2025 press conference, then don’t expect enormous PS5 news. The manufacturer’s already said it’ll be focusing on AFEELA, its electric vehicle project with Honda, during this presentation. It’ll likely have other news on camera sensors, televisions, and more. But the company does specialise...
News Gaming Colossus Tencent Added to US Blacklist, Accused of Ties to Chinese Military
Tencent says it's a "misunderstanding"
Tencent, the juggernaut Chinese tech and gaming conglomerate, has been placed on a blacklist by the US Department of Defense. Being on said blacklist doesn't impose sanctions or stop companies trading in the US, but it's designed to deter other companies from doing business with the blacklisted entities. The...
News The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion PS5 Remake Gets a Little More Potential Evidence
Keep scrolling
Just before the holiday season, rumours began swirling about a possible remake of classic RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Now, there's a bit of extra evidence that might back up this claim. Over on LinkedIn, a member of the Shanghai team at development company Virtuos has listed an "unannounced [Unreal Engine 5] PS5/XSX/PC...
News Sony's Bringing Horizon Zero Dawn to the Big Screen with Live Action Movie Adaptation
PS Productions, Columbia Pictures to produce
Horizon Zero Dawn, originally planned to be a live action Netflix series, is getting a big budget movie instead. Announced during CES 2025, PS Productions bigwig Asad Qizilbash confirmed that his department is partnering with Columbia Pictures to bring Aloy’s origin story to life. No casting...
News PS5 Accessories to Get New Midnight Black Colourway, Pre-Order from 16th January
PS Portal, PS5 DualSense Edge pad, earbuds, and Pulse Elite headset
Sony has announced some of its current PS5 accessories will receive a facelift in the form of a new colourway, painting the likes of the PS Portal, DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite headset, and Pulse Explore earbuds in Midnight Black. Pre-orders for the new variations go live...
News This Is Why Call of Duty Is Not Gonna Stop Launching on PS5
Black Ops Cold War cost $700 million to make
Sony has a contract to keep Call of Duty on PS5 (and, presumably, PS6) for the next ten years, following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. But aside from the fact Xbox is gradually transitioning into a third-party publisher, there’s another big reason why the first-person shooter...
News Housemarque Recruits PlatinumGames Dev of 11 Years as Lead Designer on Next PS5 Game
Time for action
Housemarque, the PS Studios team behind the excellent Returnal and many other arcade action games, has hired an ex-PlatinumGames developer as lead designer. Abebe Tinari has clocked just over 11 years at the Japanese studio, which is known for Bayonetta, Vanquish, and many more high-octane action titles. On his LinkedIn profile,...
News Like a Dragon Direct Announced, with Way More Info on PS5, PS4's Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Set sail
SEGA and RGG Studio have announced that they'll be hosting a new Like a Dragon Direct this week, on the 9th January, at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET / 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern. The broadcast will provide more information on Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is still set to launch on the 21st February. Forgive us for pointing this out...
News Ghost of Tsushima Legends Is an Upcoming Anime Inspired by the PS5, PS4 Game
Due out in 2027
Sony spent a long time talking about anime during its CES 2025 press conference today, reminding everyone that it’s all-in on the rapidly growing medium. While it used most of its time explaining to the audience why anime matters, it also announced a new project: Ghost of Tsushima Legends, inspired by the dark fantasy online...
News Call of Duty's Squid Game Skins Reignite Monetisation Debate
Premium game treated like its free-to-play
The skin situation in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has reached some kind of boiling point, with players fed up with the high price Activision is asking, as well as the way microtransactions are being handled. The Squid Game event pass itself contains a paid premium track, a money-making endeavour that is...
News Helldivers 2 Is So Big It's Already Getting a Hollywood Adaptation
Sony announces plans to bring shooter to cinemas
Wow, from plucky PS4 and PS Vita isometric shooter to one of the biggest games in the world to the big screen, huh? Someone will need to write a case study on the success of Helldivers 2 one day. While very few details were announced, PS Productions bigwig Asad Qizilbash took to the stage at CES 2025...
News Freedom Wars Remastered's PS5, PS4 Trophies Are Almost Identical to PS Vita
But a couple of tiny tweaks
If you’ve already got the Platinum Trophy in Freedom Wars on PS Vita, congratulations – would you like to do it all over again? The Trophy list for Freedom Wars Remastered on PS5 and PS4 has hit Sony’s servers ahead of its launch later this week, and it’s almost identical to the original game. The only thing...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Leads 2025's First Top 10 Filled with Old Favourites
Back to school
The UK's first physical games chart of 2025 is in, and there aren't many 2024 games in the top 10. Hogwarts Legacy, which has now charted 100 times since its release, is number one. It's followed by EA Sports FC 25 in second, but leapfrogging into third is 2022's Elden Ring. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bumped down to fourth, which...
News Sony Is Betting Big on the Global Growth of Anime
Giant wants to dominate rapidly expanding industry
Following its substantial investment into Kadokawa late last year, it’s no real surprise to see Sony doubling down on the global growth of anime content. During its CES 2025 press conference, however, it put that ambition on stage. A long presentation saw Aniplex president Atsuhiro Iwakami and...
News HBO's The Last of Us: Season 2 Debuts in April
This should be fun
Sony brought Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann up on stage during its CES 2025 presentation to briefly talk about new game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, before transitioning to The Last of Us and its forthcoming second season from HBO. After a short trailer – which shows act
News WWE 2K23's PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy Is No Longer Obtainable
Gone the way of the dodo
Sorry, wrestling fans. If you haven't moved on to WWE 2K24 already, your opportunity to earn WWE 2K23's Platinum Trophy is now gone. Multiplayer servers have been shuttered, adding the game's shiny gong to the growing list of permanently unobtainable Trophies. Spied by PSLS, the topic of these lost Trophies has risen again,...
News Sony Subsidiary Crunchyroll to Release Manga App This Year
A premium add-on is incoming
Sony subsidiary Crunchyroll will expand upon its anime streaming with a manga app, scheduled to release later this year. Announced at CES 2025, the service is described as a “premium add-on” to its existing offering, but there’s been no word on which titles will be included in its catalogue. Obviously, content is...
News Mister Fantastic's First Marvel Rivals PS5 Gameplay Looks, Well, Fantastic
Strategist Susan Storm also showcased
Here’s our first look at Reed Richards, better known as Mister Fantastic, in Marvel Rivals. The Duellist character will debut as part of Season 1, which is scheduled to launch later this week, on 10th January. We now know that Mister Fantastic will be joined by The Invisible Woman initially. The pair will be...
News WWE 2K25 Teased in Debut Netflix Live Show
More details on 27th January
WWE is now streaming its weekly RAW and Smackdown shows on Netflix, and as part of last night's big kick-off show, a few teasers for this year's WWE 2K25 were first revealed. During the show itself, Roman Reigns and his manager Paul Heyman are recorded in a scene discussing a platform "where the whole can acknowledge"...
News The Until Dawn Movie Isn't a Direct Adaptation, Will Feature New Story, Characters
They wendigo in a different direction
PlayStation Productions is clearly incredibly busy right now, especially after the company made several new announcements for game adaptations during CES 2025. One we already knew about was an Until Dawn movie, but new details reveal that it won't be a direct retelling of the game itself. The only link between...
News Freedom Wars Remastered System Trailer Preps Sinners for Punishment
For the Greater Good
Freedom Wars Remastered is almost upon us, with ludicrously long prison sentences being handed down from 10th January on PS5 and PS4. Propaganda icon Percy Propa has an informative new systems trailer for you, allowing your necessary re-education to begin. The cult-classic Vita game was originally released in 2014, and we'll be...
A Father/Son walkthrough and all Gold Medals checklist
Father/Son is the fifth Main Mission in GTA 5, and sees Franklin and Michael team up together. In this GTA 5 guide, we are going to reveal a Father/Son walkthrough and a Father/Son Gold Medals checklist. [t
A Complications walkthrough and all Gold Medals checklist
Complications is the fourth Main Mission in GTA 5, and tasks Franklin with taking back another vehicle, except the job goes pear-shaped. In this GTA 5 guide, we are going to reveal a Complications walkthrough and a Complications Gold Medals checklist.
Monday6th Jan 2025
Guide GTA 5 Money: How to Master the Stock Market and Buy Everything in the Game
How to get rich in Grand Theft Auto 5
Looking for how to master the stock market and buy everything in the game with GTA 5 money? Everything comes at a cost in Los Santos, and if you want to drive the coolest cars and own all the businesses, then you're going to want to spend some time fiddling the stocks on BAWSAQ and LCN. While you can make good...
Guide GTA 5: All PS5 vs PS4 Differences
Every change and alteration between GTA 5 on PS5 and PS4
What are all PS5 vs PS4 differences in GTA 5? Grand Theft Auto 5, alongside multiplayer mode GTA Online, first released on PS3 in 2013 and has been upgraded for the PS5 and PS4 in the years since. But what are all PS5 vs PS4 differences that you should pay attention to? We're going to detail...
Guide GTA 5: How to Transfer PS4 Save Data Progress to PS5
Transfer your PS4 progress to PS5
Looking for how to transfer PS4 save data progress to PS5 in GTA 5? Grand Theft Auto 5 allows you to transfer PS4 save data progress to PS5 using the Rockstar Games Social Club. This means all your weapons, cars, and story mission progress in GTA 5 will be transferred to Sony's new console. On this page, as part of...
Guide GTA 5 Cheats: All Cheat Codes in GTA 5
Every GTA 5 cheat code revealed
What GTA 5 cheats are in Grand Theft Auto 5? Cheat codes are sadly a bit of a rarity in this day and age, but GTA 5 is still stacked to the brim with cheats that should maximise your enjoyment as you explore the sublime city of Los Santos, regardless of whether you're playing on PS5, PS4, or PS3. All cheat codes in...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Uncharted?
Chart this
How well do you know the Uncharted games? One of Sony's heaviest hitters of the PS3 and PS4 eras, Naughty Dog struck gold with this action adventure series. Given how important Uncharted has been to PlayStation over the years, the franchise makes for a perfect quiz topic. And so, we've put together 15 multiple choice questions for you to...
News Unfortunately, PS5's Disc Drive Add-On Shortage Doesn't Seem to Be Getting Better
January blues
Now we're the other side of the holidays, we were hoping to start seeing some improvement regarding the PS5 disc drive situation. However, the add-on is still suffering from shortages and inflated prices from scalpers. Since the PS5 Pro's launch in November, the disc drive — compatible with the "slim" PS5 and PS5 Pro — has been...
News Naughty Dog Sold to Sony to Avoid Being 'Crushed' by Cost of Game Dev
Things are much better these days
Acquired by Sony in 2001 for an undisclosed sum, Naughty Dog is today considered the crown jewel among PlayStation's first-party studio family (although Insomniac has certainly been putting in work of late). In a LinkedIn post (thanks, Eurogamer), co-founder A
News This New Xbox Controller Looks Exactly Like a PS5 Pad
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
It won’t surprise you to learn we’ve always erred on the symmetrical sticks side of the fence, and while we won’t judge anyone for preferring asymmetrical sticks, we can confirm there’s a special place in hell reserved specifically for you. Seriously, though, with PlayStation being the faraway...
News What Time Is Sony's CES 2025 Press Conference?
Don't expect much PlayStation news
CES, or Consumer Electronics Show, always feels strange coming so soon after Christmas, but the event will run next week, from 7th January to 10th January in Las Vegas. And on the eve of the convention, there’ll be Sony’s annual press conference, scheduled to stream from 5PM PST / 8PM EST on Monday, 6th...
News PS5's Awesome Welcome Hub Was Designed by a Small, Passionate Team
"We loved the idea"
Sony has iterated on the PS5’s user interface faster than previous formats, and it’s been much more open to experimentation, too. The console’s customisable landing screen Welcome Hub was introduced with little fanfare last year, and has quickly gone on to become an appreciated addition for millions upon millions of users...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Will Conquer a Hefty Chunk of Your PS5's Storage
The new norm
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is set to be a very robust and in-depth sandbox RPG, and so it's no huge surprise to see that it boasts a fairly big file size. As per the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size on X, Henry's sophomore adventure will take up 84GB of your PS5's storage space. We've seen heavier demands, of course, but it's still...
Talking Point Is PlayStation Right in Saying PC Isn't a 'Major Risk' to Console Business?
Does it compute?
Is the growing PC landscape a threat to PlayStation? Well, Sony doesn't seem fazed by it whatsoever, in new comments coming from a shareholders call. One shareholder asked whether Sony's increased reliance on externally-made exclusives (like Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade) is to help boost the user transition from PS4 to PS5,...
News PS5's Astro Bot Now the Most Decorated Platformer Ever with Over 100 GOTY Awards
No wonder he's always dancing
Astro Bot, the PS5 exclusive 3D platformer, is now the most-awarded game in its genre on record, accumulating 104 Game of the Year nods so far. That's according to this site, which tracks all Game of the Year awards attributed by eligible media outlets. The count isn't complete, but even if the figure stays at 104, it...
News PS5 Pro, Cash Bonus Rewarded to All Stellar Blade Dev Employees
To encourage its talent
Stellar Blade team Shift Up has gifted all of its employees a PS5 Pro and a cash bonus of five million South Korean won (~$3,400). The rewards were shared with workers during a company event earlier today, with a spokesperson explaining to Naver the bonuses are for the purpose "of encouraging talent". Since its PS5 release...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sales at Nine Million, Series' Fastest-Selling Game
You've certainly been buyin'
Capcom has confirmed its phenomenal PS5, PS4 remake of Resident Evil 4 has now sold more than nine million copies, meaning an additional one million units have been bought since its last report less than three months ago. According to Resident Evil author Alex Aniel, this makes the latest Capcom remake "by far" the...
News Civ 7 Historian Hopes 'Gateway Drug' Will Renew Interest in Subject
Just one more turn
As this history degree dropout can attest, video games are far more compelling than textbooks. We can also attest that historical video games can lead one down a solitary but deeply rewarding road; Civilization VII's senior historian is hopeful that the upcoming 4X grand strategy (launching day and date on PS5, 11th February)...
News Balatro Dev's Prestigious Golden Thunk Award Goes to Animal Well
"Dripping with style, secrets, and making me feel like an imposter in this industry"
Watch your back, Geoff; the mysterious developer of 2024's breakout pokerlike, Balatro, is getting in on the award show game. Opting for a more cost-effective Tweet thread instead of Keighley's whole song and dance, Localthunk used their newfound fame to highlight a...
News The Composers of Intergalactic PS5 Just Won a Golden Globe for Their Challengers Soundtrack
Let them cook
Composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, perhaps best known as Nine Inch Nails, have a distinctive sound unlike anyone else. And ahead of their work on Naughty Dog’s new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, the pair just scooped a Golden Globe for their efforts on Zendaya’s messy sports romance, Challengers. <related...
News Bayonetta Turns 15, Announcements Planned to Celebrate
PlatinumGames to mark 15th anniversary
PlatinumGames has revealed it has "various announcements" planned to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of its PS3 action game Bayonetta, which initially released in October 2009 in Japan. It made its way to the USA and Europe a few months later in January 2010, so the latter Western launch is being used as...
News Elden Ring Nightreign Axes 'Behold, Dog' and Other Iconic Phrases
Put those foolish ambitions to rest
Elden Ring's upcoming multiplayer spinoff, Nightreign, will lack one of FromSoftware's Soulslike series' most iconic features, its esoteric messaging system. Apparently, this is due to the much faster pace of play, with players given little time for such diversions. Speaking to IGN Japan (shoutout to
A Prologue walkthrough and all Gold Medals checklist
Prologue is the first Main Mission in GTA 5 that, as the name would suggest, works as an introduction to the title's main mechanics and two of the three protagonists: Michael and Trevor. In this GTA 5 guide, we are going to share a Prologue walkthrough and a Prologue Gold Medal
News Marvel Rivals' First Proper PS5 Season Starts 10th January
And here's the first trailer
After a brief primer season, Marvel Rivals will get underway proper from 10th January on PS5. As previously teased, Eternal Night Falls will feature the Fantastic Four, although it’s still unclear how all four new characters will be rolled out. Some claim they’ll all be there from day one; others argue there’ll be...
A Repossession walkthrough and all Gold Medals checklist
Repossession is the third Main Mission in GTA 5, and sees Franklin reunite with his buddy Lamar to take back a bike for Simeon, who we just met. In this GTA 5 guide, we are going to reveal a Repossession walkthrough and a Repossession Gold Medals checklist.
News Sonic the Hedgehog Is Now a Billion-Dollar Movie Franchise
That's super
Paramount Pictures has announced that its Sonic the Hedgehog movie series has now surpassed a total of $1 billion at the global box office. The third film in the franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, recently hit cinemas, where it's enjoyed a successful run and positive reviews. Paramount made the announcement of the milestone on its...
Guide GTA 5: Franklin and Lamar
A Franklin and Lamar walkthrough and all Gold Medals checklist
Franklin and Lamar is the second Main Mission in GTA 5, and, after the time skip in the previous cutscene, pairs you up with the third protagonist: Franklin. In this GTA 5 guide, we are going to reveal a Franklin and Lamar walkthrough and a Franklin and Lamar Gold Med
News Marvel Rivals Dev Apologises After Mistakenly Banning Players for Cheating
Vows to make tackling proper cheaters a top priority
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has apologised after mistakenly banning players wrongly flagged for cheating. The action has since been reversed, and the studio says tackling legitimate cheaters remains a priority. On Discord, NetEase apologised for the affair (thanks, IGN), assuring players it...
Saturday4th Jan 2025
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for January 2025?
Plus or minus?
No, you read that headline right. It's now 2025. 2024 is over. Gone. Finished. Get used to it. And while you're at it, get used to these PS Plus polls — because we've got another 12 months of them coming up (unless Sony overhauls the entire subscription service, for some reason, in which case we'll just have to adapt). So, what's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 562
Back to normal
That's the end of the holidays, we're afraid. Normality resumes. Of course, normality includes hours upon hours of gaming goodness, so here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I remember how a snow blanketed New York City was an ideal setting in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for the launch of the PS5 during the...
Friday3rd Jan 2025
News Leaked GTA 6 Image, Reportedly from Rockstar's Own Office, Surfaces
Truly AAAA; review scales will need to be recalibrated
A reputed former Rockstar employee with no fear for the consequences has seemingly leaked an image of Grand Theft Auto 6. More brazen still, the image appears to have been taken inside the developer's San Diego office; it's also allegedly three-and-a-half years old, a low-res image of the...
News Almost 3,000 Massive PS5, PS4 Deals Added to PS Store
Whatever floats your boat
With the New Year now here, Sony has rebooted its colossal January Sale with almost 3,000 more PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons. Many of the titles are at their lowest ever price point, with some noteworthy names among the list. <related ids="176099"> All of the deals will expire on 18th January, so you’ve got a...
Rumour PlayStation Is Working on Reviving Some of Its 'Deep Cut' Franchises
"At least a couple" in development
It's been freshly claimed that Sony is currently working to bring back some of PlayStation's dormant first-party game franchises. This comes from VGC's Andy Robinson, speaking on the outlet's latest podcast episode (time stamped above). As the conversation turns to Sony's recent statement about considering...
Random Assassin's Creed Origins Catching Strays as Ubisoft Review Bombing Gets Underway
French firm can't seem to catch a break
In a sorry start to 2025, Ubisoft is enjoying a review-bombing campaign on Steam, which has spilt onto social media. Fans are upset that a Microsoft Windows update has made what we believe to be among the franchise's best entries on PS5 unplayable on the PC platform.
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review Codes Sent Out Super Early, Dev Confidence Seems Sky High
Special Deliverance
Press and content creators can expect review codes for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to be sent out "in the next few days" — with the medieval RPG's release date still one whole month away. This confirmation comes from Sir Tobi, who's the international PR manager at developer Warhorse Studios. On social media, he writes: "We are...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' 20 Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2025
We go again
What are the most anticipated PS5 games of 2025? This was the all-important question that we asked the Push Square community a couple of weeks back, and now, the results are in. 2025 is already shaping up to be one heck of a strong year for Sony's current-gen console. Shockingly, our poll included 75 (seventy-five!) different games...
News Wuthering Waves Has, Predictably, Jumped Straight to the Top of PS5's Most Downloaded in Japan
That's what everyone's playing
Wuthering Waves has shot straight to the top of the PS Store’s best sellers list in Japan, although obviously this is purely ranking downloads as the game is free-to-play. The title sits just one place behind Genshin Impact in second, which just received a highly anticipated character, Mavuika. For years there’
News PS5 Users Can't Play Enormous GTA 5 Liberty City Mod, But GTA 6 Will Be 'Worth Waiting For'
World Travel releases super ambitious mod as new game looms
As we enter 2025, one game is already dominating the conversation: Grand Theft Auto 6. Following up the massively successful Grand Theft Auto 5, which first launched way back in 2013, Rockstar Games' latest will no doubt be another momentous release. Until then, modders have cooked up...
News Stardew Valley Sales Appear to Be Increasing Exponentially
41 million copies sold, a quarter of that in 2024
Stardew Valley, the indie, agrarian economy simulator from developer Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, is at risk of becoming some kind of self-perpetuating money monster. Never mind the news that, across all platforms, the fiendishly addictive game has moved over 41 million copies (more than The Last of...
Round Up All of Push Square's Game of the Year 2024 Winners
That's a wrap
Well, we're now three days into 2025 — at the time of writing this article — and that can only mean one thing: Push Square's Game of the Year awards for 2024 are over. We had a great time putting all of our Game of the Year features together for the holidays, but if you missed out on the celebrations, don't worry — we've got...
News Friday the 13th: The Game Fans Sadly Dance as Servers Severed for Good
Lights out; for good this time
In behaviour unique to niche gaming communities, dedicated players of the asymmetrical multiplayer Friday the 13th: The Game have put on a sombre display as servers were severed for good. The title was removed from storefronts in August 2023, but apparently, the fine print read that servers would run through New Year's...
News Unsurprisingly, GTA 6 Projected to Make a Staggering Amount of Money
Dollar dollar bills, y’all
Rockstar's anticipated next entry in its legendary series, GTA 6, is expected to make an obscene amount of cash. Considering that its predecessor, GTA 5, sold more than 200 million units across its lifespan, it's not surprising that analysts expect the sequel to make $3.2 billion in its first year of sales alone. Add an...
News Artistically Impressive RPG Reverse: 1999 Adding Assassin's Creed Crossover Content
Two of Ubisoft's hits to feature
The artistically impressive card-based mobile game Reverse: 1999 is adding Assassin’s Creed crossover content in 2025, as confirmed during a livestream earlier today. Two titles from the hit Ubisoft historical series will be represented: the iconic PS3 entry Assassin’s Creed 2 and the more recent Assassin’s...
News Helldivers 2 Dev Is Starting to Think About What's Next
High concept stages
Helldivers 2 is a live service game designed to last for several years, but while the brunt of Swedish dev Arrowhead’s workforce focuses on new content for the co-op hit, creative director Johan Pilestedt is beginning to ponder what’s next. “With 10 minutes to 2025: what are your expectations and desires for what the...
News Jim Carrey 'Open' to Reprising Robotnik Role in Subsequent Sonic Movies
He loves that hedgehog
One of the best things about the live action Sonic movies is Jim Carrey's portrayal of Dr. Robotnik, with the actor earning praise in particular for the just-released Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In a recent interview, Carrey has shared that he's "open" to the idea of coming back for further films. "In general they come to me...
Thursday2nd Jan 2025
News PS Plus Essential Games for January 2025 Announced
A strong or weak start to the new year?
Sony has today confirmed the first PS Plus Essential lineup of 2025, bringing another three PS5, PS4 games to the base tier of its subscription service. Available to download and play from Tuesday, 7th January 2025, the titles are as follows: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5) The Stanley Parable:...
News Black Myth: Wukong Game Director Confirms There Was No Secret PS5 Exclusivity Deal
Series S to blame for Xbox no-show
One of the stupidest stories of 2024 has been cleared up just a couple of days into the New Year, signalling there may finally be better days ahead of us. Sony was, bizarrely, accused of moneyhatting Chinese gigahit Black Myth: Wukong for its console, after its Xbox relea
News This Awesome LEGO PS2 Set Will Be Officially Considered for Production
Getting emotional
A user-submitted LEGO PS2 set has gained enough support to be considered by LEGO to be made official and put on sale. This comes from the LEGO Ideas site, where anyone can submit their dream LEGO project and hope to gain supporters. If they get 10,000 within a certain time frame, the project moves into a review phase at the Danish...
News Consoles Here to Stay, PS5 to Be Supported into Next-Gen, Says PlayStation CEO
The Console Wars will be fought by future generations
If you were concerned that consoles were dying, you may rest easy, at least for the foreseeable future. PlayStation co-CEO Hideaki Nishino says that, despite the bet on cloud gaming finally appearing to pay off, hardware such as consoles, controllers, and screens aren't going away anytime soon...
News Helldivers 2's Creative Director's Latest Comments Have Landed Him in Hot Water
Again
One thing that’s been clear ever since Helldivers 2 burst onto the scene and became one of the biggest games in the world is that Swedish developer Arrowhead has no media training. Why would it, though? The original Helldivers was a modest success at best across multiple platforms, but no one really expected its successor to be this big...
News Nintendo Fans Are Desperate to Know How Close Switch 2 Will Get to PS4's Power
The question everyone's asking
It’s 2025, and Nintendo still hasn’t officially announced the Switch 2. The company has acknowledged some kind of new hardware, confirming it will be backwards compatible with existing software – but we’re still waiting for a reveal trailer, despite a spate of hardware leaks. Earlier in the week, photographs...
News PS3 Games Could One Day Get Emulated on PS5
A pipedream
Implicit Conversions, the developer porting the PlayStation classics available with PS Plus Premium to PS5 and PS4, is “dreaming about” adding PS3 support to its proprietary Syrup emulator. The emulator currently supports a wide array of retro systems, and allows said software to be updated with contemporary quality of life...
Random Kanye West Is Playing The Last of Us 2 on Survivor + Mode, Says It's the Best Game Ever Made
"This is not a sponsored post"
Kanye West may be a lot of things, but at least he has damn good video game taste. The Gold Digger singer posted a picture of his The Last of Us 2 progress on Instagram, confirming he’s playing the Naughty Dog sequel on its most difficult Survivor + setting. He’s probably going to need to get Stronger to reach the...
Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5 Games of 2024
As voted by you
The time has come to reveal the top 10 PS5 games of 2024... according to readers of Push Square! Every year, we invite you (and everyone else) to vote for their favourite releases, which results in a top 10 list that both influences our own official Game of the Year rankings, and provides the basis for this very article. Here are...
News Like a Dragon Director Says Project Century Speculation Entirely Wrong
We predict muscular men will show off their tattoos
Revealed at The Game Awards 2024, Project Century is a mysterious title from developer RGG Studios, the prolific team behind the Like a Dragon / Yakuza series. Very little is known about the game, except for its seemingly historical Japanese setting in 1915. Naturally, this has led to fan...
News Wuthering Waves, Another Gargantuan Gacha, Is Available Now on PS5
Download for free
HoYoverse has, by and large, had the console gacha market all to itself – but a couple of new contenders have entered the arena. Infinity Nikki, a game we awarded a 9/10, already appears to have established itself on PS5, and now Wuthering Waves is available on the console, a little under a year after it first launched on mobile...
News The Fantastic Four Are Coming to Marvel Rivals on PS5, And They Look Freakin' Fabulous
They're cooking
When you’re on top of the world like Marvel Rivals right now, you may as well just go for the freakin’ jugular. How about the Fantastic Four for Season 1 for starters? As is the case with almost all the characters in the NetEase game, the quad squad look incredible, with a full trailer due on 6th January at approximately 8AM...
News Ring in the New Year with a Reborn Tango Gameworks Inc
Hi-Fi Rush developer back and better than ever
To avoid becoming jaded, we are choosing to think this year will be different for the video game industry. Never mind that the tens of thousands of layoffs in development and publishing last year are likely to have ongoing and systemic implications for many more to come. We want to focus on a single...
News Kojima Productions Output Affected By Ongoing Actors Strike
Physint casting will hopefully resume in 2025
Hideo Kojima's apparent fusion of filmmaking and game development, Physint, is just one of the casualties of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, which, incredibly, began in August 2024 and will continue in 2025. Kojima is hopeful casting can resume this year, and OD, which the auteur is developing for Xbox...
News UK Sales Charts: Old Favourites Elden Ring, GTA 5, Cyberpunk Raid Top 10 in 2024's Final Week
Out with the new
The UK's very last physical games chart of 2024 doesn't hold too many surprises, but mixing in with the games you'd expect are a few past bestsellers. Elden Ring hasn't been in the top 40 for a couple of weeks, but re-enters the top 10 at number six. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto V has jumped up from 16th to eighth, and Cyberpunk...
News Praise Khorne, PvP Content Inbound for Space Marine 2 in 2025
Blood for the Blood God, skulls for the Skull Throne
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 got a fairly sizable update in December focused on PvE play, and developer Saber Interactive has signalled that PvP players can expect some sustenance in 2025. A close-quarters competitive map and the Salamander Champion character have been teased, and the latter...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Biggest Ever PS5 Update Will Start a Year-Long Storyline
Amphoreus is almost here
Honkai: Star Rail’s anticipated v3.0 update will launch on 15th January, bringing with it a new location named Amphoreus and a fresh storyline. Said plot will be split into an enormous eight parts and will run all year. Let’s hope it’s good, eh? We won’t get into the full extent of the lore here – you can watch...
Wednesday1st Jan 2025
Game of the Year #1 - Astro Bot
Astro-nomical
Since we began running Game of the Year awards on Push Square, we've rarely, if ever, had such a clear-cut winner as Astro Bot. With about two thirds more votes than second place in our top 10, PS5's delightful exclusive platformer has won the hearts of fans and critics alike to come out comfortably on top. It's easy to understand...
Feature Happy New Year from the Push Square Team
Our mission statement for the months ahead
And just like that, it’s 2025! Wait, what? Wasn’t it, like, 2009 a couple of weeks ago? Where does the time go, eh? Firstly, on this newest of new years we’d like to wish you and your loved ones a prosperous 2025 and beyond. It feels like we’re replaying an old record, but we indeed live in...
