PS4 News
January2021
Guide Hitman 3 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies
Everything you need to know about Hitman 3
Hitman 3 is a stealth game for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 by Danish developer IO Interactive, and the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. You can import all of the levels from Hitman: The Complete First Season and Hitman 2, making for a robust compilation spanning over 20 locations...
Shortcut killer
How do you find all shortcuts in Hitman 3? Shortcuts are one of the new features added in IO Interactive's anticipated threequel, and once unlocked they will remain open through subsequent playthroughs. This allows you to access key areas quicker than you normally would be able to, providing interesting speed running opportunities...
Guide Hitman 3: Best Items, Gear, and Equipment
How to unlock all the best weapons and items for Agent 47's loadout
What's the best items, gear, and equipment you should select when planning a mission in Hitman 3? Agent 47 may be a master assassin, but a workman is nothing without his tools, and the iconic skinhead relies on an inventory of murderous utensils in order to eliminate his targets...
Guide Hitman 3: How to Find the Map in Dubai
Mapping out the Burj Al-Ghazi
How do you find the map to the Burj Al-Ghazi in the On Top of the World mission in Dubai in Hitman 3? One of your first objectives when you take control of Agent 47 in the United Arab Emirates will be to get a feel for your surroundings, and finding a floor plan can help. As part of our Hitman 3 guide, we're going to...
Guide Hitman 3: How to Find the Case File in Dartmoor
What is the code to Alexa Carlisle's safe?
How do you find the Case File in the Death in the Family mission in Dartmoor in England in Hitman 3? Diana Burnwood will issue you with two primary objectives when you arrive at the Carlisle's estate: eliminate Alexa Carlisle and find the Case File. But where is the Case File hidden and what's the secret...
Guide Hitman 3: How Many ICA Agents Do You Have to Eliminate in Berlin?
Where to find all ICA Agents in Berlin
How many ICA Agents do you have to eliminate in the Apex Predator mission in Berlin in Germany in Hitman 3? The first time you play this mission, you'll be informed you need to eliminate an undisclosed number of ICA Agents. However, there are no Mission Stories to guide you, and you'll have no intel on your...
News Zombie Army 4 Concludes Death from Above Campaign with Dead Zeppelin, Available Now on PS4
Stairway to Hell
The world keeps turning, and Rebellion keeps coming up with new ways to slaughter the undead. Zombie Army 4: Dead War has been receiving a steady flow of new content via season passes. The latest major update arrives today on PlayStation 4, and it adds the final chapter of the Death from Above campaign: Dead Zeppelin. This new...
News Don Jerseys from the World's Best Football Teams in Fortnite
Oh, and there's Celtic
If it's not three lions on the shirt, it's probably some sort of other animal or memorable logo being placed just above your left nipple when donning the jersey of your favourite football team. And while you can't go full kit w*nker, Fortnite will allow you to wear your heart on your sleeve in digital form starting tomorrow...
News Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition Bundles Everything Together Under One Roof on PS4
All DLC included
As far as management sims go on PlayStation 4, Two Point Hospital is surely one of the best. It's a modern reimagining of games like Theme Hospital, tasking you with the smooth operation of various medical centres. We really rate the base version, but what if you're after a more robust package? Two Point Hospital: Jumbo Edition is...
News Balan Wonderworld Gets a Demo Next Week on PS5, PS4
Sonic the Hedgehog creator's next game
Ahead of its release in March, the rather mysterious Balan Wonderworld will offer a demo on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll be available from next week on Thursday 28th January 2021, playable alone or in local co-op with a partner. Just don't break lockdown rules to make that happen. This...
Hands On Hitman 3 with PSVR Is a Timely Reminder of the Technology's Potential
A new perspective
Isn’t it ironic that, in a year where we all could have benefited from escaping the real-world, PlayStation VR got lost in the shuffle a little bit? The excitement surrounding the PlayStation 5 was palpable, and it left very little bandwidth for Sony’s creaking but still very entertaining entry-level virtual reality headset...
News PS Store Sells Yakuza Series for Peanuts, But You've Got to Be Quick
Get those dancing shoes on
If you're reading this and the Yakuza franchise has always piqued your interest but you've never given it a proper chance, you've got roughly 10 hours to take advantage of an outstanding set of deals. Through until midnight tonight, every single mainline entry in the series has been so heavily discounted that a single 30+...
Review Hitman 3 (PS5) - The Ultimate Stealth Sandbox
Greatest hits
It’s almost impossible to review Hitman 3 as a standalone game. While this brooding conclusion to Danish developer IO Interactive’s excellent World of Assassination trilogy can be purchased individually, it’s intended to be enjoyed as a compilation: a collection of sublime stealth sandboxes spanning a glamorous red carpet event...
Be yourself
One nice thing about Sony's first party games — aside from the fact they're usually fantastic — is that their Trophy lists are mostly very manageable. Especially in the last few years, it feels like PlayStation exclusives are getting their Trophies right, allowing players of all skill levels to attain that shiny Platinum without...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Has Now Been Missing from the PS Store for a Month
And no sign of a comeback
All the way back on 18th December – which feels like a lifetime ago now – Sony made the unprecedented decision to remove Cyberpunk 2077 from sale on the PlayStation Store. It’s now been a full month since that decision was made, and it remains impossible to purchase the CD Projekt RED developed open world RPG from the...
News New PS Store Sale Includes Loads of Super Cheap PS4 Games
Yakuza! Tomb Raider! Mirror's Edge!
A new sale has just hit the PlayStation Store, which can only mean one thing. It's time to splash the cash if you've been waiting on discounts for any of these games. This one is entirely separate from the PS Store's January Sale, which ends at midnight tonight. These deals are live through until midnight on 4th...
News Guilty Gear Strive Confirms a Bunch of Single-Player Modes
The full package
Developer Arc System Works has confirmed a bunch of single-player modes for its upcoming fighter, Guilty Gear Strive. If you don't feel like testing your skills online, there should still be plenty to see, including a full story mode that will apparently be revealed at a later date. It sounds like arcade mode is the main...
News The Assassin's Creed Valhalla Quests that Most Players Don't Know Exist are Finally Being Fixed
Vengeance at last
Did you know that there's a specific type of dynamic quest in Assassin's Creed Valhalla that the vast majority of players will probably never see? They're called 'Avenge' quests, and they're triggered when Eivor comes across the dead body of a fellow Viking out in the open world. These bodies represent other Valhalla players who...
News The Hitman 3 Launch Trailer Is the Moodiest Thing You'll See Today
The end
The first big game of 2021 is just around the corner in the form of Hitman 3, which means its time for one last media blast before release. The title's launch trailer has just hit the web, and it's a moody one to say the very least. Featuring multiple clips from every location in the game as well as a ton of slow-motion action, IO...
News Skyrim Can Run at 60FPS on PS5 with One Simple Mod, Doesn't Disable Trophies
Also works on PS4
And just like that, someone's created a mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition that makes the game run at 60 frames-per-second on PS5 (and PS4, kind of). The mod's author, MrWright, has posted a brief rundown of how it works over on YouTube, and it's safe to say that Skyrim has never ran bett
News The Pedestrian Speaks Sign Language on PS5, PS4 Next Week
29th January, to be exact
Both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are going through a slight release drought right now, with not a lot of titles hitting either console. Proceedings take a turn for the better as January comes to a close, however, as 2D puzzler The Pedestrian comes to both PS5 and PS4 on 29th January 2021. That's sure to offer a...
News Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Is Now the Best-Selling Game in the Series
Aced it
The Ace Combat series is one that remains fairly niche despite having been around for more than two decades. These arcadey fighter jet action games are beloved by fans for their cheesy stories and fun dogfight gameplay, and the latest iteration is no exception. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown released for PlayStation 4 (with some great...
News UK Sales Charts: Grand Theft Auto V Is the Week's Best-Selling Physical PlayStation Game
Nintendo dominates the top 10
There's no getting around it: Nintendo Switch is destroying the UK's physical games chart right now. In the all formats top 10, five of the games are exclusive to the hybrid system — six if you include the boxed version of Minecraft for Switch. The first multi-platform game in the list is Just Dance 2021, although...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's New Patch Has Introduced a Bad Face-Breaking Bug
A bad case of lockjaw
Bloody hell, it looks like the latest update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla — patch 1.011 — has introduced a rather annoying bug. The aforementioned update focusses on fixes for a huge number of (relatively minor) issues, but somehow, it's also managed to break the game's facial animation system. It's never easy, is it? The...
"You are incorrigible"
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is finally back after years removed from digital shelves. The 2D beat-'em-up translates the story of the graphic novels and movie well, with each stage culminating with a boss fight against one of Ramona's evil exes. It's a highly entertaining title, but with no real changes in this new...
Soapbox 2021 Is the Year to Tackle Your Backlog, Because So Many Games Are Going to Be Delayed
The coronavirus effect
Look, I don't want to be a downer, but 2021 is going to be a strange year for video games. Not only is it the first full year of a new console generation — which almost always results in a fractured release schedule — it's the year where we're going to see the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic. All bigger budget...
News Hitman 3 Retires the ICA Electrocution Phone
Slide to power off
Buried as part of a gigantic Hitman 3 pre-launch guide – which digs into all the details of progression transfer and content exports – IO Interactive has confirmed that it’s retired the controversial ICA Electrocution Phone. This was a Mission Stories unlock in Hitman 2’s New York, and was considered overpowered by some...
News All Nioh 2 Owners to Get Free Armour to Celebrate PS5 Release
Gold
Koei Tecmo will celebrate the release of The Nioh Collection – which launches 5th February on the PlayStation 5, and includes Nioh 2 Remastered: The Complete Edition – with free armour sets for everyone. Make sure you have a version of the game installed between 5th February and 26th February, and you’ll pull a patch for two new outfits:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 359
Strike back
Let’s not beat around the bush: it’s been a dismally slow beginning to 2021 here in the PlayStation-sphere. It feels like the industry is still in its seasonal slumber, and it could be argued that Sony has been more silent than most. Still, it’s a good time to dig in to some older titles and catch up on your backlog. Here’s what...
News Amazon Prime Members Can Claim Exclusive Fall Guys Goodies Today
Costume and kudos await
A big part of Fall Guys is the fashion, obviously. If you're going to make a fool of yourself bumbling through a series of mini-games alongside 59 other players, you might as well look good while you're doing it. Mixing and matching your unlocked outfits is all part of the fun, and more options are always a good thing. If...
Poll When Do You Think Sony's Next State of Play Will Be?
The state of State of Play
Sony's State of Play broadcasts have become a real highlight of recent times — especially since the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put an end to many live gaming events. The Japanese giant has refined its showcase format over the last couple of years, with deeper insights into titles like Ghost of Tsushima and The Last...
News The Last of Us 2 Was the Best-Selling PS4 Exclusive of 2020 in the US
Four Sony games in the top 10
The final sales reports for 2020 are in, and The Last of Us: Part II is now officially the best-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive of the year across the US. It took third place in the overall sales chart for PlayStation 5 and PS4 software, beaten only by Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare...
News December 2020 NPD: Cyberpunk 2077 Takes Second Place, But Can't Outsell Call of Duty
Miles Morales in fourth
CD Projekt RED reported it had managed to flog 13 million copies of Cyberpunk 2077 worldwide as of late December, and that was enough to see it debut in second place in the month's US NPD sales chart. Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War pipped it to the top spot, retaining that position after a strong showing in...
News Persona 5 Strikers Hits Back with a Bombastic New Trailer
River in a dry land
With its February launch finally creeping closer, Persona 5 Strikers is back with a rather short but sweet gameplay trailer. The action RPG really flaunts its style in this latest look, and the whole thing's held together by the game's rendition of Rivers in the Desert — the big boss theme from Persona 5. If that's not enough...
News IO Interactive Is Having Fun with Hitman 3's Patch Notes
Excellent work, 47
Hitman 3 may be about a genetically engineered murdering machine, but IO Interactive has a sharp sense of humour. In fact, this may be one of the funniest franchises in games: between the absurd kills and quick-witted dialogue, the World of Assassination trilogy is sure to earn a belly laugh from even the toughest of crowds. This...
News Couch Co-Op Game Moving Out Gets Free 'Moving In' Update on PS4 Soon
Shake it all about
Moving Out is a delightful co-op game that hit PlayStation 4 last year. The objective, as the name suggests, is to remove a number of objects from each house and load them into a moving van. Of course, with up to four players and various hazards getting in the way, chaos ensues. It's a lighthearted title that rewards coordinated...
News New Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Starter Pack Focuses on Adler
Get some extras with your COD Points
If you’ve just picked up Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and you’re looking for a Supply Drop to get your campaign underway, then maybe check out the new time-limited Starter Pack that Activision has released. Available from the PlayStation Store, this premium purchase will set you back £4.31/$4.99 and...
News Squadron 51 Is a PS4 Shoot 'Em Up Inside a 1950s Sci-Fi Movie
In glorious black and white!
One look at Squadron 51, and you'll know exactly what it's gunning for. From publisher Assemble Entertainment, this is essentially a 2D shoot 'em up, but it's the presentation that sets it apart. While most shmups are super colourful with futuristic backdrops, this one goes the other way, adopting the look and feel of a...
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (11th January to 17th January)
MXGP! Scott Pilgrim!
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? The year's poised to finally awaken from its slumber, with a handful of new titles scheduled for release this week, including MXGP 2020 and Scott Pilgrim vs The World. For a full list of all new PS5 game release...
News Get a Free Resident Evil Village Avatar for Your PS5, PS4
Features the freakishly tall lady
Fan artists are already frothing at the mouth over Resident Evil Village’s freakishly tall villain, and it looks like the unnamed character is set to become one of the iconic figures from the upcoming survival horror game. Case in point: Capcom is rewarding fans with a free avatar inspired by the long-limbed...
News Resident Evil Fans Are Freaked Out by This Incredibly Tall Woman
Get the tape measure out
Capcom made the surprise announcement today of a Resident Evil showcase scheduled for next Thursday, which will contain lots of new gameplay and information for Resident Evil Village. A pleasant reveal indeed, but that's not what has gotten the internet talking. It's the ludicrously tall woman you see above, captured from...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season One Adds Even More Maps and Modes in February
Plus one new map right now
The content just keeps on coming for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as Activision announces more maps and modes will be added to both multiplayer and Zombies in February. Firebase Z is the new location for Zombies while Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 map Express returns in Black Ops Cold War on 4th February 2020. If you're...
News Tohu Is a Cute, Hand-Drawn Adventure Game Pointing and Clicking on PS4 This Month
Puzzles! Mystery! Fish planets!
We do like a traditional point n' click adventure game from time to time, and Tohu looks like another charming example of the genre. Playing as a little girl and her robot counterpart, this 2D title will have you exploring a bizarre world inhabited by planet-sized fish, solving head-scratching puzzles and unravelling...
News GTA Online Adds the Maibatsu Manchez Scout, Promises Payouts for Cayo Perico Tourists
Double rewards on Survival
GTA Online’s slow and steady drip-feed of new vehicles continues this week, with the addition of the Maibatsu Manchez Scout from the Warstock Cache and Carry. Rockstar Newswire claims it was “built to manoeuvre the muddiest trails on Earth”, so it should get you out of a pickle when you need to go offroad. That’s...
News Sports Sandbox Riders Republic Removes Its Helmet Until Later in the Year
On your bike
Riders Republic, the ambitious sports sandbox from Ubisoft originally scheduled to release on 25th February, has removed its helmet and taken a chill pill until “later this year”. The development team shared the news on Twitter, although it opted for a white background as opposed to the customary yellow we’ve all been trained to...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Patch 2.0 Out Now, Adds DLC Support, Haptic Feedback on PS5
Patch notes included
A new update for Immortals Fenyx Rising has landed on PS5 and PS4. Patch 2.0 brings support for the game's first DLC, A New God. It also promises to fix a number of pesky issues that haven't yet been addressed, and adds haptic feedback on PS5. Cool! It weighs in at around 2.2GB across Sony's systems. A New God, the...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.011 Out Now on PS5 and PS4, Huge List of Fixes Included
Get all the patch notes here
Update: Assassin's Creed Valhalla patch 1.011 is available to download right now on PlayStation 5, weighing in at exactly 2.435GB. It contains the long, long list of fixes and changes listed below, so be sure to check it out if you've been facing a particular problem. Original story: Ubisoft promised the next...
News Capcom to Host Resident Evil Showcase on 21st January
New trailer and gameplay for Village
Phwoar, this scribe loves the sound of this announcement. Capcom has revealed it will host a Resident Evil showcase next week on Thursday 21st January 2021, where it will share a new Resident Evil Village trailer and gameplay walkthrough. Those two exciting tidbits will be accompanied by more general news on the...
News PS Plus Game Maneater Will Munch on DLC in the Future
More info "very soon"
If you've been enjoying this month's PS Plus title Maneater on PlayStation 5, then there's even more content on its way to keep your belly satisfied. During a Reddit AMA with developer Tripwire Interactive, it was confirmed that more DLC is planned for the shark RPG. Specific details weren't shared as art director Sean McBride...
News Captain Tsubasa Kicks Off with PS5, PS4 Demo
Available from the PS Store now
Need a break from the tightly condensed and unpredictable football season that’s unfolding in real-life? Then why not give anime soccer a try with the free Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions demo available on the PS Store now. This is playable on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 courtesy of backwards...
News Swashbuckling Action RPG King of Seas Sails to PS4 Next Month
Become pirate king
Since you're not going anywhere under lockdown, why not travel from shore to shore virtually with King of Seas? This action RPG is coming to PlayStation 4 next month on 18th February 2021, priced at £24.99/$24.99. The trailer above does a good job of explaining your isometric role in the pirating ordeal, but essentially you're...
News CD Projekt Committed to 'Many Plans' Once Cyberpunk 2077 Is Sorted Out
More Witcher, but what else?
As you may already know, CD Projekt recently posted a video in which company co-founder Marcin Iwinski spoke about the development troubles of Cyberpunk 2077. The Polish studio reiterated that it's all-in on fixing and supporting its open world title, but what happens when that (admittedly gargantuan) task is complete?...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Update Adds Sonic the Hedgehog and Much More
Gotta puyo fast
SEGA has announced a big content patch for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and a familiar face is joining the roster. Following the update's release today, Sonic the Hedgehog will be a playable character. He's one of four new characters coming to the game, alongside Lidelle, Ms. Accord, and Ocean Prince (we don't know who they are either)...
News Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 Patch Coming Within 10 Days, Native PS5 Version Set for Second Half of 2021
Free DLC will follow important fixes and updates
CD Projekt RED has launched a new webpage outlining its commitment to restoring its reputation after last year’s disastrous Cyberpunk 2077 release. On the site, the Polish developer addresses its fans directly, outlining a roadmap for future updates to the title, as well as a personal apology by...
News Hitman 3 Retroactively Adds Extra Mastery Levels to Whittleton Creek, New York
USA! USA!
Increasing your Mastery Level in Hitman and Hitman 2 is a lot of fun: you unlock neat new gear along the way, and it forces you to test your assassination skills and complete as many of the location’s unique challenges as possible. Those of you who are planning to pick up Hitman 3 may be excited to learn, then, that both Whittleton Creek...
News Ghost of Tsushima Sequel Suggested by Sucker Punch Job Listing Once Again
Combat designer wanted
Yet more evidence that Sucker Punch is planning on making a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima: the developer is looking for a new combat designer who "must have played Ghost of Tsushima and understood its core combat systems." "Do you dissect the combat and core systems of all games you play? Do you delight in knowing the details...
News Hogwarts Legacy Stupefied Until 2022 on PS5, PS4
Siriusly
Coronavirus means students are currently taking Potions Classes from home, and you’re also going to have to wait to enrol on your adventure in Hogwarts Legacy. The game – expected to be released in 2021 – will now pack up its broomstick until 2022, with developer Avalanche needing additional time to realise its vision for the...
News PS Store's Top Downloads of 2020 Revealed
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales in second on PS5
With games sales edging closer to an all-digital future, the PlayStation Store sales charts are arguably more important than they’ve ever been. It’s good to see first-party titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales performing incredibly well on the PlayStation 5, then; the Insomniac...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Nerfs DMR 14 Once Again, Stim Glitch Also Fixed
Update rolling out now
Raven Software has once again returned to the scene of the crime in an attempt to nerf the overpowered DMR 14 in Call of Duty: Warzone. Just like before, today's update won't affect Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War whatsoever, where the weapon is a lot more balanced. Once this new patch has been downloaded, two tactical rifles...
News Here's What You Get with the Hitman 3 Deluxe Edition
Escalations! Director's Commentary! Soundtracks!
If you’re still debating whether or not to get the Hitman 3 Deluxe Edition or not, this video gives you a quick overview of what’s included. The highlight revolves around the additional Escalation contracts, which reward you with exclusive skins and firearms. We also like the sound of the director...
News Little Nightmares II Demo Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
Say hello to the Hunter
Ahead of release next month, you can now download a Little Nightmares II demo on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 to get a sense of what's up in the sequel. It's available from the PlayStation Store as we speak, with PS5 owners able to sample the bitesize, playable teaser via backwards compatibility. The listing describes...
News The Sims 4 Moves to a Haunted House This Month
New careers, activities, and more
The Sims 4 isn’t everyone’s cup of coffee, but Maxis continues to iterate on it, with the Paranormal Stuff pack due out on 26th January for the PlayStation 4. This actually looks like another fun add-on, allowing you to move into haunted houses with ghoulish presences. Of course, this means there’s a new...
News Rust PS4 Version Incoming as Popular Survival Sim Gets an Age Rating
Shake it off
Rust, the survival sim that's been available on PC for what seems like an eternity, could finally be coming to PS4 in the near future. Indeed, Rust has been rated by the ESRB, which suggests that it's almost ready to be released. The game was originally meant to hit consoles last year, but after months of silence from developer...
News Hitman 3 Is Darker, More Brooding Than Previous Entries
Gameplay and plot better intertwined
Judging by this week’s location reveal and even its key art, Hitman 3 definitely looks more foreboding than its predecessor. That’s confirmed by Michael Vogt, the series’ main writer, who revealed in a video that the overall tone of the title now matches its plot. “The tone of the story throughout the...
News Wreckfest PS4 Update 1.90 Brings Winter Fest Tournament and More
Available now
Wreckfest has carved out a nice little corner for itself on PlayStation 4. The arcade racer puts the emphasis on destruction, and it's been doing that better than most since its arrival in 2019. With regular updates keeping players engaged, there's always something new to smash into, and that's true of the latest patch as well. Update...
News Folklore Horror Game Mundaun Dated for March 2021 on PS5, PS4
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
The unique horror experiences for PlayStation 5 are starting to flow thick and fast as the folklore-inspired Mundaun is confirmed for the current-gen console alongside the previously announced PlayStation 4 version. Both editions will launch on 16th March 2021, with PS4 owners getting a free upgrade after purchasing...
Soapbox PS5 Backwards Compatibility Has Kept Me Glued to My Next-Gen Console
Sammy on the strengths of a unified library
As far as next-gen console launches go, I think the PlayStation 5 is the best ever. Between the first-party titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls, and the key multiformat releases like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, there’s been plenty to...
News Play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Mode for Free This Week
No purchase needed until 21st January
Activision has a sweet deal lined up for those still sitting on the fence debating whether to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War or not. Starting this Thursday and running through until 21st January 2021, both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners can download a free trial of the Zombies mode, giving you...
News The Name Lucasfilm Games Will Accompany Star Wars Games Moving Forward
New year, new name
The Star Wars licence is now firmly back in the mainstream following Disney's acquisition and a new movie trilogy, and the games haven't been bad lately either. With the franchise in good shape, it seems the powers that be are preparing for the future, and that includes a new label for all software going forward. Lucasfilm Games...
Rumour Mass Effect Legendary Edition Release Date Set for 12th March
Geth in
The official release window for Mass Effect Legendary Edition is 'Spring 2021', but a full date may have just been leaked by a number of retailers. They've got it down for Friday the 12th March 2021, and Eurogamer reckons that the information is accurate. Sounds about right to us. For those totally out of the loop, Mass Effect Legendary...
Feature Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS4 First-Party Exclusives of the Generation
Sony dominance
The Push Square community turned out in its thousands for our latest PlayStation bout, meaning the battle for first place in the list of PlayStation 4's best first-party exclusive of the generation was very hotly contested. Using Sony's own official list of PS4 exclusives published by the Japanese giant, you whittled a list of 60+...
News Hitman 3 Will Take Agent 47 to Germany, Argentina, and Romania
In addition to England, UAE, and China
We already know that Agent 47 will be infiltrating a skyscraper in Dubai and a country estate in England, but what of the other locations Hitman 3 will visit? A big part of the series’ appeal is the virtual tourism aspect, and in addition to Chongqing in China, developer IO Interactive has revealed the...
News Quantic Dream's David Cage Teases Exciting 2021
"We are impatient to tell you more"
Quantic Dream has been somewhat quiet since the release of Detroit: Become Human on the PlayStation 4, but it’s had a lot going on behind-the-scenes. Much of its catalogue was ported to the PC with Sony’s consent, and it’s transformed itself into a publisher as well as a developer of cinematic, story games...
News Prove You're the Master of Assassination with Hitman 3's Platinum Trophy
Well done, 47
The previous two Hitman titles are hall of famers on the PlayStation 4, but if fans had one pet peeve it was the absence of a Platinum Trophy. IO Interactive has been listening closely, and it’s added the coveted gong to Hitman 3. This has resulted in an overhaul to way the trinkets work in the new title, meaning there’s an overall...
News 67 Per Cent of UK Game Sales Were Digital Last Year
PS5 was second best-selling console
You know those UK sales charts we publish every week? They’re pretty irrelevant these days. That’s because they discount digital purchases, which in 2020 represented 67 per cent of the market. That’s a significant increase from 52 per cent in 2019, and while coronavirus will have played a part in that...
Random Ghost of Tsushima Fans Help Boost Crowdfunding for Real Life Damaged Torii Gate
Funding goal surpassed by over 500%
Update (11/1/21): Just before Christmas, a story emerged about a torii gate on the real Tsushima island that had been damaged during a typhoon. A crowdfunding campaign was set up to raise money for repairs, and Ghost of Tsushima fans are partly responsible for helping make it a success. Now, the campaign is done,...
News Gotham Knights Features Arkham-Style Combat Redesigned for Co-Op
"It is in many ways very different"
Warner Bros. Montreal's long-teased game turned out to be Gotham Knights, a co-op superhero action game starring the extended Bat-family of vigilantes. Instead of the Caped Crusader himself, you'll be playing as Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood in an adventure designed to be played with others. You can...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5, PS4 Games Make Up the Numbers in Dominant Nintendo Week
Lockdown purchases increase by 33%
That Nintendo Switch and its selection of games sure are hot products right now, aren't they? Titles exclusive to the system make up almost half of the latest UK sales chart as gaming purchases across the nation increase by 33% under lockdown. That leaves PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games feeling like their...
News Rejoice! Joe's Diner Has Gotten a PS5 Patch
We did it, Joe
Folks, it finally happened. The most important PlayStation 4 game not playable on PlayStation 5 at launch has only gone and gotten itself a patch that adds next-gen compatibility. This means that Joe's Diner is now playable on PS5 via backwards compatibility! Update 1.01 fixes the problem, weighing in at just over 500MB. The patch...
News Techland Insists Exciting Dying Light 2 News Is Coming Soon
As fans begin to worry
A bounty of high-profile departures at Polish developer Techland has resulted in real concern regarding the status of Dying Light 2. Most recently, Paweł Selinger, a 22-year veteran at the team, decided to depart from his role as Narrative Designer. In a statement, the studio wished the veteran the best, but stressed “he...
News Official Killzone Website Shut Down, Some Services Affected
Clans in Shadow Fall inaccessible
Developer Guerrilla Games has retired the official Killzone website, meaning it is no longer accessible in its original form. A redirect to PlayStation.com has been set up in its place alongside a quick message from the Dutch team. It reads: "The official website for the Killzone franchise has retired. Going...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 358
Back on schedule
God, last week was scary. Amid our holiday slumber, this author forgot what day of the week it was, and forgot about WAYP. Fortunately, Assistant Editor Liam Croft came in with the save. If he hadn’t, that would have broken a streak stretching all the way back to 2013. Thank heavens, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m still playing...
News Silly SEGA CD FMV Shooter Ground Zero: Texas Is Coming to PS4
Sci-fi Western on the way
Ground Zero: Texas, believe it or not, was one of Sony’s earlier forays into the video game market. Published by subsidiary Sony Imagesoft on the SEGA CD in 1993, this particular author has fond memories of the Western-inspired sci-fi shooter. It’s a little bit like the A-Team, except everyone’s an alien – or...
News Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Getting Multiple Physical Editions on PS4
Pre-orders start soon
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is a good example of software that suffered for being a digital only release. Back on PlayStation 3, the title was removed from sale after licensing lapsed, meaning you couldn't buy it for a number of years. The good news is that it's coming back on PS4 in a matter of days, but if you want...
Soapbox I Think I Like Battle Passes, But They Do Stress Me Out a Bit
Sammy purchases his first Battle Pass and shares some thoughts
I’ve been familiar with the concept of the Battle Pass ever since Fortnite introduced it a few years ago, but I’ve never actually paid to participate in one. I’ve grabbed some of the free rewards in titles like Rocket League, and I’ve enjoyed the non-premium season structure in...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch News Coming Soon, Ubisoft Updates Long List of Known Issues
Raise the sail
2021 promises to be a big year for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The open world adventure is getting a bunch of free content updates spread throughout the next 12 months, alongside two "massive" expansions, set to release in the spring and summer, respectively. So what's next for Eivor's saga? Well, we know that we're getting the...
Poll What Was the Best PS4 First-Party Exclusive of the Generation?
The best of the best
The PlayStation 4 generation is effectively over and done with. As highlighted in our recent feature questioning whether the console is worth purchasing this year (Is It Worth Buying a PS4 in 2021?), many games are still slated for Sony's last-gen system, but the industry has turned its attention to the all-new PlayStation 5...
News Persona 5 Royal Was the Highest Rated Game of 2020 on Metacritic
Another great year for PlayStation
Metacritic has published its annual 'Best Video Games' list, and it turns out that Persona 5 Royal was the highest rated title of 2020 across all platforms. The PS4 exclusive managed a frankly ridiculous metascore of 95, making it the highest rated release since Red Dead Redemption 2 (97) in 2018. But it's worth...
Feature The 10 Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games of 2021, As Voted By You
God of more
The votes have been counted, and the Push Square community's most anticipated PlayStation games of 2021 have been decided. This particular poll raked in almost 7,000 votes split across 50 different games, with select titles proving to be far more popular than others. Let's get right into it! 10. Far Cry 6 - 143 votes (2%) 9.
News NBA 2K21 Makes Kevin Durant-Esque Comeback with Season 4, The Return
Brooklyn boys
Kevin Durant’s comeback from his Achilles injury may be the big story of the NBA so far this season, but for us New York Knicks fans it’s all about Taj Gibson. Unsurprisingly, however, NBA 2K21 has opted to make KD the face of its latest MyTeam season, which all starts with a Free Agency card inspired by the Brooklyn Nets small...
News Dying Light 2 Writer Leaves Techland After 22 Years of Service
Past work includes Dead Island, Call of Juarez
Dying Light 2 may still be in active development according to Techland, but the positive news stories surrounding the project haven't exactly been in freefall since its indefinite delay early last year. One more for the growing pile is that writer Pawel Selinger has now left the developer after 22...
News Agent 47 Can Shoot with a Camera As Well As a Gun in Hitman 3
Picture time
For Hitman 3, IO Interactive appears to be giving players more gameplay options than ever. The series is already stuffed with variety, but a couple of extra features look to be making the murderous sandbox even more diverse. The latest example: Agent 47's new camera. The camera will be a default item the assassin brings into each...
News King of Fighters XV Looks Like a Real Step Forward in First Trailer, Screenshots
Launches 2021
Update: SNK has dropped its long awaited King of Fighters XV trailer (which was previously delayed). It's rather short, but together with the screenshots that we've included below, it's pretty much our first look at the game, which is aiming for a 2021 launch. The developer promises more information very soon — next week, if all goes...
News New Maps, Modes Coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Next Week
Sanatorium, Drop Kick, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is well into its first season now, but developer Treyarch’s keeping things fresh with a mid-season update on 14th January. Starting next week you’ll be able to enjoy a new Fireteam map named Sanatorium, which is described as a “Soviet experimental health retreat”. The blurb...
News Madden NFL 21 Adds SpongeBob SquarePants Stadium, Challenges, Clothing
Gameplay challenges inspired by Nickelodeon show
Update: As promised, EA Sports has released an update for Madden NFL 21 which goes further than we ever anticipated with the SpongeBob SquarePants content. As of today, you'll find a new arena in the yard: SpongeBob Reef-Top. This is, as you'd expect, packed with references to the Nickelodeon show...
News GTA Online Takes a Trip to Vespucci Beach with the BF Weevil
It's a Beetle, basically
Following the release of GTA Online’s new Cayo Perico Heist late last year, Rockstar Games has been slowly rolling out fresh vehicles for fans of the multiplayer mode to enjoy. This week sees the addition of the BF Weevil, which is effectively a Volkswagen Beetle. The blurb explains that it’s “a symbol of free love and...
News Final Fantasy XVI Producer Thinks Ghost of Tsushima Was the Most Impressive Game of 2020
Island life
Final Fantasy XVI producer and Final Fantasy XIV Online saviour Naoki Yoshida recently gushed about Ghost of Tsushima in an interview with Japanese publication 4Gamer (as translated by Audrey on Twitter). When asked about what he thought was the most impressive game of 2020, Yoshida heaped praise on the PlayStation 4 exclusive. "It's...
News Fall Guys Goes to Hell in Crossover with DOOM
Really
Man, Fall Guys gets some amazing crossovers, doesn't it? It's not even been around for a year, and it's already had the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog, Untitled Goose Game, Portal, Half-Life, and Godzilla feature with unlockable costumes. Those are some pretty high profile franchises for a daft little indie game — what could possibly be next?...
News Hitman 3 Will Reduce the Franchise's File Size Footprint
Good work, 47
Hitman 3 is collating three complete Hitman games, combining the content of Hitman and Hitman 2 with the threequel. That’s awesome news for fans of the franchise, because it means you’ll have an enormous catalogue of Agent 47 action to enjoy. Our concern, for a few months now, has been the overall file size. Here’s the thing:...
News Hitman 3 Teases a Dream PSVR Experience with New Trailer
A new world of assassination awaits
If ever there was a title perfectly matched for PlayStation VR, then it’s unquestionably Hitman 3. The stealth assassination sequel is not only enormous – compiling all of the content of Hitman and Hitman 2 alongside its roster of new sandbox stages – but it also marries virtual tourism with outstanding...
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