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Monday19th Jan 2026
News Stellar Blade Dev Scouting Chongqing, China for PS5 Sequel
Sky high believer
Korean dev Shift Up has just completed a location scouting trip to Chongqing, China, as it begins work in earnest on Stellar Blade’s sequel. Originally, it posted artwork on its X (or Twitter) account of the famous Kuixing Building, which connects various skyscrapers and rooftops using high-rise bridges. While it originally...
- Shift Up
- PS5
- Stellar Blade
- China
Begone, Blockuza 3
Based on everything we've seen of it so far, Yakuza Kiwami 3 is shaping up to be a seriously robust remake of what many would consider to be a PS3 classic. But what was the process behind expanding and reworking such a beloved instalment? As reported by Automaton, producer and director Ryosuke Horii has dished out some pretty...
- SEGA
- PS5
- Yakuza
News PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Tides of Tomorrow Delayed Following 'Extensive Feedback'
Push the boat out
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer DigixArt have announced a delay for the upcoming narrative adventure game Tides of Tomorrow. Originally planned to release towards the end of February, the ambitious sci-fi title is now scheduled to arrive on 22nd April, 2026. In a press release, the publisher explains why the team needs more...
- THQ Nordic
- PS5
- Tides of Tomorrow
- Delays
News The Brilliant Ball X Pit Expands Later This Month with the Free Regal Update
More balls, please
The smash-hit roguelite arcade game Ball X Pit is due to grow a little later this month with the first free content update. The Regal Update is due on 26th January 2026, and it introduces a number of new elements to the addictive Breakout-esque action title: As noted in the above post, the update adds two new player...
- Devolver Digital
- PS5
- Ball X Pit
- Updates
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Could Spawn a New Trilogy of Games
Origins story
It's no secret that Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been a real success story for Koei Tecmo, putting the long-standing series back on the map after a rather dismal downfall. As such, it's no huge surprise to hear that producer Tomohiko Sho is currently considering potential sequels. And yes, that's sequels plural, as the project lead...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dynasty Warriors
Saturday17th Jan 2026
News The Sands of Time Have Run Out on Prince of Persia's PS5 Remake Launching This Week
It didn't happen
According to esteemed rumour monger Tom Henderson, the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was due to release, well, today – on 16th January, 2026. But, well, it’s not looking likely, is it? As we write this, we’re already deep into the day, and not a peep from French publisher Ubisoft. We think the sands...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Prince of Persia
News Yakuza's Makers Have Made Another Unforced Error
Here we go again
For as good as we think Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is shaping up to be – seriously, look at that growing list of included retro games alone – there’s no question RGG Studio has been cocking up. Recently it made the controversial decision to permanently delist the original PS4 version of
- SEGA
- PS5
- PS4
- Yakuza
News Another God of War TV Series Cast Member Has Been Revealed
Sif happens
Recently, we finally learned who will play the integral part of Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV adaptation. With casting underway, it seems we now know another face to look out for alongside star Ryan Hurst. As reported by Deadline, Teresa Palmer has joined the cast of God of War. According to the report, she'll be playing the part of...
- Amazon
- TV
- God of War
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2026?
Plus or minus?
The first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games of 2026 have been confirmed, and from where we're sitting, Sony's subscription service is off to a pretty strong start. Well, Extra is, at least. A total of eight titles are up for grabs, including the highly rated Resident Evil Village. No doubt a tactical deployment by Capcom,...
- PS Plus
- PS5
- PS4
- Polls
- Features
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 616
No rest for the wicked
It's glacial outdoors so you've genuinely never had a better excuse to cuddle up on the couch and enjoy some good old fashioned video games. You better get working on your backlog to be honest, because the release schedule is about to get bonkers. Aaron Bayne: I've got a couple of embargoed games in the mix that I can't talk...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
Feature Going Platinum #8: Donut County
The hole experience
Platinum Trophy #8: Donut County Date Earned: 26th August 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:3 Donut County is a game I reviewed here on Push Square, and I was happy to do it. It's perfectly in my wheelhouse; it's a short indie game with a novel premise and a decidedly unserious tone. You can keep your big blockbusters and samey...
- Annapurna Interactive
- PS4
- Donut County
- Going Platinum
- Features
Friday16th Jan 2026
News Woah! Yet Another SEGA Arcade Oddity Confirmed for Yakuza Kiwami 3 on PS5, PS4
And full Game Gear list, too
Forget about the core remade campaign starring Kazuma Kiryu and new side-story involving Yoshitaka Mine: the upcoming Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on PS5 and PS4 is shaping up to be one helluva retro compilation as well. We’ve already reported on the inclusion of arcade gems Emergency Call Ambulance and
- SEGA
- PS5
- PS4
- Yakuza
News Resident Evil Requiem Reveals More Horror, Action Gameplay in Low-Key Showcase
See more of Grace and Leon in action
Capcom has shared some further gameplay clips and details for Resident Evil Requiem as part of the newest Resident Evil Showcase, as it works to show off the differences between playing as Leon and Grace in the campaign. Watch the whole show above. Overall, the livestream was very light on any meaningful...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Resident Evil
News Stunning Action Platformer Majogami Sheds Switch Console Exclusivity for PS5
Cuts up a 28th May release date
Inti Creates’ vibrant action platformer Majogami will shed its Switch console exclusivity and strike PS5 on 28th May, the Japanese dev has announced. The title first launched late last year, but will be ported to Sony’s console alongside a major update, which will add 12 combat trials to extend the replayability...
- Inti Creates
- PS5
- Majogami
- Release Dates
News Yes, RPG Arknights: Endfield Is Absolutely Looking Like PS5's Next Big Gacha Hit
Tops an obscene 35 million pre-registrations
An impressive 35 million players have pre-registered to play GRYPHLINE’s upcoming open world RPG, Arknights: Endfield. To be clear, this number includes PC and mobile as well as PS5. Pre-registering doesn’t cost any money, but generally shows some intent from participants that they plan to play...
- GRYPHLINE
- PS5
- Arknights
- Trailers
News You'll Be Able to Try Yakuza Kiwami 3 Before You Buy It on PS5, PS4
Demo announced with more details to follow
Many of you will have fallen in love with the Yakuza franchise because of Yakuza 3, as it was the first PS3 entry to release overseas. But regardless of your relationship with the game, you’ll be able to try out Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties courtesy of a demo prior to release. There’s no word just yet...
- SEGA
- PS5
- PS4
- Yakuza
- Demos
News 'We Will Give Our Utmost': The Seven Deadly Sins Dev Delays PS5 Release to Make Improvements
Now due in March
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin – a gacha reimagining of the popular Nakaba Suzuki manga – has been delayed from its original 28th January release date into a nebulous March window. Netmarble cited robust feedback from a recent player test as the reason for the delay, noting that “while some areas could be addressed relatively...
- Netmarble
- PS5
- The Seven Deadly Sins
- Delays
News Coffee Talk Tokyo Shuts Up Shop Until 21st May
The final grind
Cosy pixel art barista sim Coffee Talk Tokyo is shutting up shop until 21st May, as publisher Chorus Worldwide has delayed the upcoming game. The anticipated sequel had previously been expected on 5th March, but as part of promotional video, dev Toge pointed out it wants to take extra time to brew everything just right. The...
- Chorus Worldwide
- PS5
- Coffee Talk Tokyo
- Delays
News NES Fans Won't Want to Miss Chaotic 8-Bit Platformer Lovish on PS5
Out on 5th February
Look, you may very well own a PS5 for those graphically intensive, AAA experiences – but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good throwback platformer from time-to-time. Shovel Knight proved eons ago that there’s always an appetite for a good 8-bit adventure, and Lovish looks like it may be worth your attention...
- DANGEN Entertainment
- PS5
- Lovish
- Release Dates
News In a Satisfying Announcement, Ace Combat 7 Has Sold 7 Million Copies in 7 Years
Flying high
You’ve got to love when the universe aligns for milestones like this: the excellent arcade air combat game Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has now sold over seven million copies since its release on 18th January, 2019. In fact, it’s sold one million copies in the last year alone, as publisher Bandai Namco previously announced the title...
- Bandai Namco
- PS4
- Ace Combat
- Sales
Thursday15th Jan 2026
News Sony Nukes Thousands of Shovelware Games from PS5, PS4
The jumping crackdown
Sony has seemingly taken action against one of the PS Store’s most prolific shovelware makers. ThiGames – the purveyor of fine titles like The Jumping Burrito – was one of the PS5 and PS4’s most prolific publishers, with more than 1,000 games available. Many of these were reskins of the same core idea, like The...
- Sony
- ThiGames
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
Guide All PS5 Games with Power Saver Support
Scale back your electricity consumption
Power Saver is a new performance profile added to the PS5 as part of its memorably named 25.06-12.00.00 update on 17th September, 2025. While it can be selected in the console's settings, it also needs to be individually supported by games in order to work. On this page, we're going to explain a little more...
- Guides
- PS5
News Here's Your First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for Amazon's TV Show
The Tomb Raider's look has been revealed
Amazon has shared the first official look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for its Tomb Raider TV show. See the wardrobe shot below: Amazon Prime Video uploaded the image with the caption: "Get your artifacts out. Lara's on her way..." Turner's outfit is a major callback to the classic PS1 games, with her...
- Amazon
- TV
- Tomb Raider
Season 2 starts 22nd January
We’re not entirely sure whether SNK intended for this information to be published now, but six more characters will join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves through June – with two mysterious additions touted. We already know one of those unannounced fighters is likely to be Kenshiro from First of the North Star...
- SNK
- PS5
- PS4
- Fatal Fury
- DLC
News Arcade Beat-'Em-Up SlashOut Joins Emergency Call Ambulance in Yakuza Kiwami 3 on PS5, PS4
The successor to SpikeOut included
SlashOut, the hack-and-slash successor to the Toshihiro Nagoshi directed SpikeOut – most recently included in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – will be fully playable in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties. It’ll join the previously announced
- SEGA
- PS5
- PS4
- Yakuza
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS5 Gets Bonus Switch 2, Xbox Features Next Week
PS5 patch on 22nd January
Square Enix has now confirmed the additional features and options coming in the imminent Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S ports for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will now also be patched into the PS5 version on the same day they release. The publisher previously shared with Push Square that the extra toggles and...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Final Fantasy
- Patches
News Japanese PS5 Sales Continue to Improve Following Launch of Cheaper Model
Sells as much as Switch 1
The Japanese games market is pretty much cornered by Nintendo and has been for a while, but Sony's still plugging away with PS5, and it's slowly getting better for the console. Late last year, a new, Japan-exclusive PS5 model launched with a reduced retail price and support for the Japanese language only. It's proven to be...
- Sony
- PS5
- Japan
- Sales
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake's Big Website Leak Appears to Be Fake
Update: Never mind
There's been a bit of buzz surrounding Ubisoft's remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time lately, and it refuses to go away. The game has been in development for many years, and we've seen very little of it since its ropey debut back in 2020. Back in December of last year, Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson claimed the Sands of...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Prince of Persia
News God of War Ragnarok Adds PS5 Power Saver Mode in Latest Update, Available Now
Here are the patch notes
In the tail end of last year, Sony introduced a new Power Saver mode for PS5 and PS5 Pro, the aim being to allow games to run on the consoles while consuming less energy. The list of games that support this functionality is small, but new titles are slowly joining the party. God of War Ragnarok is the latest to confirm...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
- Updates
News Ecco the Dolphin Will Swim Again in Several Upcoming Games
Fin-tastic
You may recall last year, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunziata announced plans to remaster the franchise’s original two Genesis titles, and create a third all-new instalment. Now a new website has launched along with word that “several new Ecco the
- A&R Atelier
- Announcements of Announcements
News For the First Time Ever, the West Is Caught Up with Falcom's Massive Trails RPG Series
Beyond the horizon
Today is a genuinely momentous day if you happen to be a fan of the Trails franchise. The 15th January 2026 marks the release of Trails beyond the Horizon, the latest instalment in Falcom's long-running RPG series. But the bigger picture here is that with Horizon's arrival, the West is officially caught up with the entire...
- NIS America
- Falcom
- PS5
- PS4
- Trails
News Amazon's PS5 MMORPG New World: Aeternum Delisted, Will Be Shut Down in 2027
The end of the New World
New World: Aeternum arrived on PS5 back in October 2024 — and now, developer Amazon Game Studios has confirmed that it's being delisted today across all platforms (that's the 15th January, 2026). The delisting means that the title will no longer be available to purchase, and then the MMORPG will be taken offline...
- Amazon Games
- PS5
- New World
News Artist Ilya Kushinov Teams Up with Atlus Alumni on Upcoming School RPG
"A final message to the next generation"
The outrageously talented Russian illustrator Ilya Kushinov will provide character designs for a new Compile Heart “school RPG”, with production led by Persona co-creator Kouji Okada. The development team includes a group of ex-Atlus alumni, including scenario designer Tadashi Satomi and sound composer...
- Compile Heart
- Announcements of Announcements
News PS5 Horror Reanimal to Offer Friend's Pass, Just Like It Takes Two
Two people play for the price of one
Tarsier Studios has announced Reanimal will include a Friend's Pass with every purchase of the game, meaning that the owner can invite anyone to play with them, even if they don't have a copy themselves. Just like in It Takes Two and Split Fiction, you can invite a friend to play in co-op with you, and only one...
- THQ Nordic
- PS5
- Reanimal
News Life Is Strange Confirms Its Return Following Leak, Full Reveal Coming Next Week
Reunion?
The next game in the Life Is Strange series has softly been confirmed today, with a full unveiling taking place next week. The official socials for the franchise have posted a teaser, pointing fans toward a YouTube premiere dated for 20th January 2026: The teaser video sees two figures walk past the camera, presumably the protagonists...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Life Is Strange
News Action Fighter BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Gets PS5 Demo, But Only for a Limited Time
Blazing a path
If you're looking forward to BlazBlue Entropy Effect X — the stylish side-scrolling action game based on Arc System Works' anime fighter — then you'll be giddy to know that a playable demo has arrived on PS5. Available to download now, the demo lets you play as Ragna, Es, and Hibiki, as you attempt to, er, blaze through the...
- Arc System Works
- PS5
- BlazBlue
Wednesday14th Jan 2026
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2026 Leaked
Update: Seventh game leaked
Sony is scheduled to announce the selection of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for January 2026 tomorrow, but reliable leaker Billbil-Kun has shared a partial list of the lineup ahead of time. According to the leaker, these are just some of the titles coming to
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
- Rumours
News 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2026 Announced
It takes a Village
Following the recent partial leak, Sony has officially announced the full lineup of January 2026's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games. Set to arrive on 20th January, we have a number of PS5
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
Rumour PS5 Pro's Big PSSR Update Releasing by March, Improves Graphics and Performance
Pro-pare yourself
If fresh rumours are to be believed, Sony's big PS5 Pro update should be right around the corner. This is the PSSR enhancement that's been talked about for a couple of years now. The update will improve the AI-driven tech, which already allows for better image quality without sacrificing performance in certain PS5 games. Much of...
- PS5
- PS5 Pro
- Rumours
Feature 26 Under the Radar PS5 Games to Watch Out for in 2026
Fly low
There are a bajillion games coming out every day, give or take, and it can be difficult to know what's worth your attention. Obviously there are many big, high-profile releases to look forward to, and we've documented over 40 of them already, but now it's time to look at some upcoming PS5 games that are hovering under the radar. We may add...
- PS5
- Features
News Amazon's God of War TV Series Casts Its Kratos, Story Setup Revealed
Ryan Hurst gets the lead role
Ryan Hurst has been cast to play Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV show from Amazon Prime, it's been confirmed. Following roles in Sons of Anarchy (Opie Winston), The Walking Dead (Beta), and Remember the Titans (Gerry Bertier), it will be Hurst that plays Kratos in the live-action adaptation. This is not actually...
- Amazon
- TV
- God of War
News Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2025 Revealed, as Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Tops Ghost of Yotei
Times have changed
PlayStation has revealed the 20 most downloaded PS5 games of 2025, split between North America and Europe. In truth, there aren't many surprises here. Annual sports games took both top spots, with NBA 2K26 winning out in NA, and EA Sports FC 26 taking the crown in EU. In both regions, the champions were followed up by a very...
- PS Store
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
News Sony, Xbox, Nintendo Publish Shared Statement on Player Safety in Games
"Gaming is for everyone"
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have today uploaded a shared statement that provides an update on the commitment the three companies made back in 2020 to improve player safety when playing games. The statement is repeated across the Sony Interactive, Xbox Wire, and Nintendo websites. Touching on the co
- Sony
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- Industry
Hard times
It’s no secret Call of Duty is enjoying a particularly torrid time, but ex-Activision boss Bobby Kotick may have revealed just how badly latest entry Black Ops 7 is doing. In response to a lawsuit led by investors and funded by a Swedish pension fund named AP-7, he repeated multiple times that the newest Call of Duty is down 60%...
- Activision
- PS5
- PS4
- Call of Duty
- Bobby Kotick
News Forza Horizon 6 May Come to PS5 This Year as Xbox, PC Release Date Leaks
19th May for Xbox Series X|S and PC
A pop-up screen in Forza Horizon 5 has confirmed the franchise's sixth entry, Forza Horizon 6, will release on 19th May 2026, or 15th May if you buy the Premium Edition. This release date is for the Xbox Series X|S and PC versions, which Microsoft is putting out first. A PS5 edition follows afterwards at an...
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Forza Horizon
Hardware Review Sony INZONE H9 II - The Perfect Gaming Headset?
Upgrading the bits that matter
For the last month, we’ve been trying out the new Sony INZONE H9 IIs, a pair of premium headphones from Sony (of course) that supposedly offer “unrivalled clarity”. Well, we put that to the test to find out if the H9 II is actually worth its £300 price tag. What Is The Sony INZONE H9 II?: The Sony INZONE H9...
- Sony
- Headphones
- Hardware Reviews
- Features
News Hytale on PS5? PC RPG Mega Hit Planning Console Release 'At a Later Stage'
Sky Hy
You may have noticed a bit of a storm gathering around a game called Hytale over the last week or so. Currently available on PC, the title's racking up some ridiculous player numbers — we're talking a reported 3 million concurrent users at one point — but is it coming to PS5? Well, apparently, that's the plan — but it sounds like it's...
- Hypixel Studios
- Hytale
News PS1 Ridge Racer Poised for PS5, PS4 via PS Plus Premium
When superior arcade version already exists
According to a notorious leaker, this month’s PS Plus Premium addition will be the PS1 port of Ridge Racer – a curious addition considering an arcade perfect port of the iconic Namco outing already exists, via the industrious
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- PS4
- PS1
- Ridge Racer
News Survival Strategy Star Trek Voyager Targets PS5 Release Next Month
Demo available right now
In-depth sci-fi survival management sim Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown will emerge from a galaxy far, far away next month, from 18th February. Wrong series? Whatever. You’ll be able to find out if this release has set its phasers to fun in a demo that’s available on the PS5 right now. According to the press...
- Daedalic Entertainment
- PS5
- Star Trek
- Release Dates
News Granblue Fantasy Dev Cygames Apologises for AI Studio Announcement Following Backlash
Cynicalgames
Having officially established 'Cygames AI Studio' just last week, Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has now published an apology on social media. As you can imagine, the initial announcement went down incredibly poorly, given the heavy cynicism that currently surrounds generative AI use in video games. Without going into too much...
- Cygames
- Industry
