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December2022
News Wanted: Dead Minigame Space Runaway Launching on PS5 for Free
Coming soon
Scrappy character action game Wanted: Dead will not launch on PS5 or PS4 until 14th February, 2023 – but it looks like there’ll be something to keep you occupied while you wait. In-game arcade minigame Space Runaway is launching as a free download on Sony’s new-gen console, although there’s no release date attached just yet...
News Season: A Letter to the Future Brings Serene Exploration to PS5, PS4 in January
Limited time demo now on PS5
We've liked the look of Season ever since its announcement nearly two years ago. Initially planned to release in the latter months of this year, it was delayed into 2023, with no firm date attached. Now, developer Scavengers Studio is ready to announce exactly when we can all explore this picturesque adventure, and it's...
News Sell Psychedelics in GTA Online's Los Santos Drug Wars Update on PS5, PS4
Start a new business enterprise with Nervous Ron
GTA Online will be getting jacked with a new dose of story content next week, as the Los Santos Drug Wars descend on PS5 and PS4. Teased last week alongside a slew of gameplay improvements – including raytracing – the new content will see you travel to Blaine County to team up with Nervous Ron and...
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake News Could Be Coming 'Soon'
Finally!
The awkwardly named Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was announced back in May 2021 at a dedicated Dragon Quest event, and we've seen absolutely nothing of the project since. Its reveal trailer looked fantastic, with the reworked visuals breathing a whole new kind of life into the classic RPG, and so we've been patiently waiting on more news...
News Earn 100 PS Stars Points Just for Playing PS Plus Games
Accumulator
If you’ve been paying attention to PS Stars, then you’ll be aware that you can accumulate Points pretty quickly – especially if you’re paying attention to the latest campaigns. Points, of course, can be spent on PS Store credit, with 1,250 Points netting you a cool £5/$5 voucher. If you’re a PS Plus member, you can get 10...
News New PS Store Sale Live Now, Big PS5, PS4 Games Included
All for The Game Awards
Alongside a new Demo Festival, the PS Store has put on a temporary sale in conjunction with The Game Awards. These PS5, PS4 deals are only available until midnight on 12th December 2022, so you've got to be quick if you spot anything you fancy. Listed below you'll find some of the most noteworthy discounts.
News Dystopian Adventure The Last Worker Delivers Free PSVR2 Version
Consumerism up close
Update: Wired Productions has confirmed there’ll be no PS4 version of The Last Worker. It sent us the following statement: “Last-gen was considered early in the development process but, apart from a single trailer that incorrectly featured a PS4 logo, the focus since the start of this year has been to make the best PC,...
Guide What Time Is The Game Awards 2022?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is The Game Awards 2022? Geoff Keighley is about to step onto the stage in his big trainers to send off the year with a bang. Comprising numerous awards given to the year's top talent and various trailers and announcements for 2023 and beyond, The Game Awards always makes a nice splash just before the year...
News Train Sim World 3 Books a Trip to Toy Town in Unexpected Xmas Expansion on PS5, PS4
Set in a 80s living room, complete with Famicom and CRT
Train Sim World 3 and its various predecessors are deeply realistic simulators, with an outrageous eye for detail when it comes to railway machinery. The release of the Holiday Express is unexpected, then: it delivers a festive route set in a 1980s themed living room, complete with a Famicom on...
News Street Fighter 6 June 2023 Release Date Leaked via PS Store
Ready, Fight!
What's that? Another release date has been leaked through an online storefront? You better believe it! And this time, it's the turn of Street Fighter 6. According to the game's PS4 PlayStation Store page — as shared on ResetEra — the anticipated brawler is set to launch on the 2nd June, 2023. Sometimes these dates end up being...
News PS Plus Not Required for Online Multiplayer on PS5, PS4 This Weekend
How freeing
If you’re not a PS Plus subscriber and fancy a taste of online multiplayer on your PS5 and PS4, then Sony is removing the restriction this weekend. From 10th December through 11th December, everyone will be able to play online, at no extra cost. Of course, the paywall will be reintroduced once the temporary promotion has elapsed...
News Togges Looks Like a Delightful Puzzle Platformer in PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
First we've heard of it
It's impossible to cover absolutely everything when games come out at such a clip, so some genuinely interesting-looking stuff inevitably falls through the cracks. Case in point: we've just spotted the above launch trailer for Togges, a 3D puzzle platformer from Thunderful and Regular Studio, and it looks really neat...
News PlayStation Blog Opens Votes for Its Game of the Year 2022 Awards
Across 16 categories
Sony's official PlayStation Blog has published its Game of the Year 2022 categories and opened up user voting across 16 different awards. The polls close on 14th December 2022, so you've got exactly one week to make your picks. You can head on over to the website to place your votes, but we've listed the categories and nominees...
News Jeff Minter Reimagines Atari Arcade Prototype Akka Arrh for PS5, PS4
Based modern Atari
Atari, under new management, is awesome at the moment, isn’t it? In addition to releasing some really worthwhile Recharged reimaginings of some of its biggest hits, it’s also blessed us with arguably the greatest retro compilation ever made in Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. And now it’s enlisted legendary Tempest...
News The Diablo 4 Release Date Might Have Leaked Ahead of The Game Awards
Go to hell this summer
It appears the release date of Diablo IV has leaked just one day prior to its expected reveal at The Game Awards. The Twitter account Aggiornamenti Lumina, which reliably scrubs the Microsoft Store for new information, has picked up a 5th June 2023 launch date for the Blizzard title, but this could slip into the day after...
News Sonic Frontiers, Genshin Impact Fans at War Over Players' Voice Award
The Game Awards gets heated
Battle lines have been drawn and a video game war is being fought across social media: it's Sonic Frontiers vs. Genshin Impact. Both titles have been nominated for the Players' Voice Awards at The Game Awards tomorrow night, and the hardcore fanbase of each game has taken it upon itself to try and make their chosen game...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII's PSP to PS5 Glow Up Is Outrageous
Fair play
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII was a stunning PSP game when it first released on Sony’s handheld in 2007, but Square Enix has done an absolutely outstanding job remastering the release for PS5. While you’d expect a bump in quality on a cutting-edge new-gen console, you’ve got to respect how the company has upgraded virtually every...
News River City Girls 2 Flexes on PS5, PS4 from 15th December
Cruisin' for a bruisin'
Fans of sumptuous sprite-based artwork and classic beat-‘em-up gameplay will probably want to keep a keen eye on River City Girls 2 when it punches to PS5 and PS4 next week. Curiously, the WayForward sequel is already available in Japan and Asia, but will not arrive in the rest of the world until 15th December. At least...
News You'll Gain Zombie Powers in Dead Island 2, New Gameplay Reveals
Undead yourself
A new Dead Island 2 gameplay showcase has revealed you'll be able to utilise zombie abilities via a Fury Mode — at least for a brief time — after being bitten. You're technically not a zombie, but you can then go on a bit of a rampage, clawing away at other members of the undead with your hands. The footage also reveals a large...
News Don't Forget, Platform Fighter Divine Knockout Is Free with PS Plus Today
Gods among us
It’s not often we get a new game with PS Plus, but that’s the case with Divine Knockout today – a platform fighter from Hi-Rez Studios. Subscribers will be able to grab the Founder’s Edition for free* until 2nd January, 2023, which includes the full game, eight gods, a bunch of cosmetics, and an exclusive skin for use in Smite...
News The Toys Are Back in Town with Disney Dreamlight Valley's PS5, PS4 Update
Tons of new content and improvements
While it may be flying under the radar a little bit, Disney Dreamlight Valley is quietly becoming one of the bigger hits of the year. Available from today, the game’s latest major content update is named Missions in Uncharted Space, and includes the Toy Story Realm, where you’ll find new story arcs and...
News Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph Is Out Today on PS5, PS4
New activity, missions, and guns
Bungie has revealed its next season of Destiny 2 content, titled Season of the Seraph, begins today on PS5, PS4 and will stick around until 28th February 2023. It includes all the usual stuff you'd expect out of a Destiny 2 season: a brand new activity, more Exotic weapons, and another season pass to work through...
News Turnip Boy Will Commit Tax Evasion on PS4 from 20th December
Costs $14.99
Studio Snoozy Kazoo has announced it's porting Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion to PS4 on 20th December 2022. It'll have a launch price of $14.99 attached, and will bundle in the Limitless Line DLC with the base game along with some "additional improvements to optimize the game". First released for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One last...
News Elden Ring Adds Competitive Colosseums for Free This Week
You're already dead
Competitive Elden Ring players may want to sharpen their swords, as a free update incoming on 7th December will open the gates to the colosseums of Limgrave, Leyndell, and Caelid. This new PvP-themed content will allow you to battle in duels, free-for-alls, and even team skirmishes, putting your chops in combat to the ultimate...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Was Cut Because of Game's Troubled Launch, Admits CDPR
Working solo
Even before Cyberpunk 2077 had actually released back in 2020, developer CD Projekt Red had confirmed that it was working on some kind of multiplayer Cyberpunk title. Whether it would end up being a standalone game or a 2077 expansion, we never really knew, but all talk of the project pretty much died out after the open world RPG...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Gets Ready for Release on PS4 in January
I don't need it
Are ya ready, kids? You'd better be, because SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is just around the corner. Publisher THQ Nordic has announced the release date of this PS4 platformer, and it's closer than we were expecting. You can take a trip to Bikini Bottom on 31st January, 2023. To recap, the game is being developed by...
Rumour Is Horizon Forbidden West DLC on the Verge of Announcement?
Focus up
We thoroughly enjoyed Horizon Forbidden West when it launched back in February. While it's been several months since we've explored the post-post apocalyptic United States hunting robo-monsters, we'd be more than happy to shake off the rust and dive back in for more. The latest teaser from The Snitch, a reliable leaker, suggests it's...
News PS Plus Essential Games for December 2022 Available to Download Now
Five games in one drop
The final batch of PS Plus Essential games for 2022 has arrived, providing you access to five PS5, PS4 games in one big drop. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the big addition, granting you access to remasters of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and
News Monster Hunter Rise Will Only Be Available Digitally on PS5, PS4
Download festival
There’ll be no physical version of Monster Hunter Rise when it launches on PS5 and PS4 early next year. The port of the critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch and PC release was hastily announced last week, following a series of leaks. However, physical fans may need to curb their enthusiasm, as publisher Capcom has confirmed to...
News God of War Ragnarok Update Adds Anticipated Photo Mode, Fixes a Bunch of Bugs
Patch 03.00 is here
Photo mode has been added to God of War Ragnarok, just under a month after the game's PS5 and PS4 release. The title's latest update is available to download now, and the photo mode itself appears to be everything that we've come to expect from a PlayStation studio. A full suite of editing tools are now yours to play around...
News PowerWash Simulator Provides More Details on PS5, PS4 Versions Early Next Year
Hang in there
Back in September, we learned the cult-hit game PowerWash Simulator will indeed be coming to PS5 and PS4. However, the announcement stopped short of telling us exactly when we could join the fun. While we're still none the wiser, it looks like developer FuturLab is planning for a big update soon. In a statement on social media, the...
Feature 8 PS5, PS4 Predictions for The Game Awards 2022
What we think Keighley has cooking
It's that time of the year again: Geoff Keighley is taking to The Game Awards stage to crown the best games of this year and provide a look to the future with new reveals and announcements. As is also tradition, we are here to share a couple of PS5, PS4 predictions based on what we think will happen. Each member...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is Now Putting Out Music Videos
From a 54-piece orchestra
You've had the ASMR, so now it is time for the music videos. The marketing lead-up to Hogwarts Legacy outside of its standard trailers hasn't exactly been of the usual type, with relaxing audio set to backdrops of Hogwarts castle posted to YouTube, and now official music videos. What this really is is a live capture of a...
News Elden Ring, Genshin Impact Take Top Honours at PlayStation Partner Awards
Sony schmoozes strongest performing partners
The annual PlayStation Partner Awards are a bit of an oddity, as they celebrate sales as opposed to critical success. The shindig – hosted by Sony’s Japanese department for decades now – is designed to reward publishing partners for their commercial success on PlayStation platforms, so it’s more...
News UK Sales Charts: Pretty Mixed Results for New PS5, PS4 Games at Retail
NFS does poorly, The Callisto Protocol better
Every year, there's always one day when a huge amount of AAA titles all release at once. The 2022 version saw Need for Speed Unbound, The Callisto Protocol, and Marvel's Midnight Suns all come out on 2nd December 2022, and not all of them have gotten off to the best of starts in the UK sales-wise...
News The Game Awards Will Be 'Significantly Shorter' This Year
Keighley cuts back on runtime
Geoff Keighley has done an admirable job with his The Game Awards format, providing an annual livestream that’s worth watching if you’re a fan of the medium. However, our biggest criticism is that the show has just been far too long – in recent years, the broadcast has been pushing three hours, and ultimately it...
News The Witcher's Geralt, Doom Slayer Join Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1
Dirt bikes arrive on the island
Update: As teased in yesterday’s cinematic trailer, DOOM’s Doom Slayer and The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia will be part of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1’s Battle Pass. The latter will be unlockable at a later date, while the former will be part of the premium track. Other skins this season will include a character...
News Fortnite Island Reformed for Chapter 4 in Odd Fracture Event
That was a thing
Fortnite’s anticipated Season 3 Chapter 4 finale looks to have been a rare misfire from Epic Games, with fans puzzled by the event. After a lobby sequence that involved little more than a television with a countdown, fans were understandably expecting another epic set-piece from the ground-breaking live service game. Instead,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2022?
Plus or minus?
December's PS Plus Essential games have been announced, and as always, we've got three titles to scrutinise. Although to be fair, the immediate reception to December's offering has been quite positive — at least, from where we're sitting. The headline act is undoubtedly Mass Effect Legendary Edition — an excellent remastered...
Guide What Time Is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4's Fracture Event?
And what to expect
What time is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4’s Fracture event? Epic Games is gearing up for another, ahem, epic one-time only spectacle this weekend, as it concludes Chapter 3 Season 4 with an event named Fracture. But you may be wondering: what time is Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4’s Fracture event? On this page, we’ll have all...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 455
Midnight suns
The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting seriously cold right now, but that's what this winter World Cup is for: to keep us warm while it's so glum outside. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've just started Marvel's Midnight Suns, the superhero strategy game from Firaxis. I'll be reviewing...
Poll Did You Buy The Callisto Protocol?
Undead space
Dead Space is back! Well, not really. Although it actually will be when the Dead Space remake launches in January. Anyway, look, we're going off topic now. We're really here to talk about The Callisto Protocol, the new action-horror game from Striking Distance Studios — which just so happens to be spearheaded by people who worked on...
News Neat Visual Novel Digimon Survive Sells Half a Million Copies
Saving the digital world
Bandai Namco has revealed its visual novel meets tactical RPG Digimon Survive has sold more than half a million units since its release in late July. First announced all the way back in 2018, the title was delayed multiple times and then was suddenly dated for July of this year. Considering the less than organised...
Rumour Assassin's Creed Mirage Targeting August 2023 Release Date After Internal Delays
It's a mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage doesn't have a confirmed release date yet — just a vague '2023' window — but we were expecting it to launch in the first half of next year, given that it was revealed a few months ago. However, according to a new report from the reliable Insider Gaming, Mirage may actually be targeting an August 2023 launch...
News Ape Escape, Syphon Filter 1 Updated with 60Hz NTSC Mode in Europe on PS5, PS4
Smooth escape
When Sony began introducing retro games to PS5 and PS4 with its PS Plus Premium service, fans in Europe were disappointed to find they're the PAL versions. This means they run at 50Hz, while the American NTSC versions run much more smoothly at 60Hz. The company said it would resolve this oversight, and it looks like we're finally...
News Disney Speedstorm Hits the Brakes, Delayed to 2023 on PS5, PS4
Drifter
If you're looking for some fast-paced, kart racing thrills on PS5 and PS4, Disney Speedstorm looks as though it could be a solid option. The free-to-play racer was announced back in February, and will feature various familiar Disney characters vying for first place. Unfortunately, it's a little further from the finish line than we thought...
Guide The Callisto Protocol Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol is a new survival horror game for PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. While it might be a new IP, the game from Striking Distance Studios is pretty heavily inspired by Dead Space. Our The Callisto Protocol walkthrough, which documents all col
Guide The Callisto Protocol Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in The Callisto Protocol
Do you need a Trophy guide for The Callisto Protocol? As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to help you unlock all Trophies and reveal how to get the Platinum. Our Trophy roadmap will cover questions like whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty Related Trophies. D
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Cargo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Audio Logs
No boarding pass needed
Do you need a Cargo walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Cargo is the first chapter of the game and mostly acts as a tutorial for its movement options. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share a Cargo walkthrough that helps you through every part of the level, including puzzles and combat. There is 1...
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Outbreak Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Audio Logs
Prison break
Do you need an Outbreak walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Outbreak is the second chapter in the game and sees Jacob locked up in Black Iron Prison after crash landing on Callisto. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share an Outbreak walkthrough
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Aftermath Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Implant Bios, Audio Logs
Seeking medical advice
Do you need an Aftermath walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Aftermath is the third chapter in the game and sees Jacob spend much of his time trying to reach the medical facility. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share an Aftermath walkthrough that helps you through every part of the level,...
Guide The Callisto Protocol: How to Get the Skunk Gun
Skunk Gun Schematic location
How do you get the Skunk Gun in The Callisto Protocol? One of many unlockable weapons in the game, the Skunk Gun is well worth adding to your arsenal. In this The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Skunk Gun. The Callisto Protocol: How to Get the Skunk Gun: You will begin working your way...
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Habitat Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Implant Bios, Audio Logs
Where it lives
Do you need a Habitat walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Habitat is the fourth chapter in the game and sees Jacob trying to escape the prison. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share a Habitat walkthrough that helps you through every part of the level, includ
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Lost Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Implant Bios, Audio Logs
Snowy conditions
Do you need a Lost walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Lost is the fifth chapter in the game and sees Jacob reluctantly teaming up with Dani. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share a Lost walkthrough that helps you through every part of the l
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Below Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Implant Bios, Audio Logs
Power play
Do you need a Below walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Below is the sixth chapter in the game and sees Jacob leave for Arcas Station. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share a Below walkthrough that helps you through every part of the level, includ
Guide The Callisto Protocol: How to Get the Tactical Pistol
Tactical Pistol Schematic location
How do you get the Tactical Pistol in The Callisto Protocol? One of many unlockable weapons in the game, the Tactical Pistol represents an upgrade over the standard handgun. In this The Callisto Protocol guide, we are going to reveal how to get the Tactical Pistol. The Callisto
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Colony Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Implant Bios, Audio Logs
Revelations
Do you need a Colony walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Colony is the seventh chapter in the game and has Jacob and Dani trying to escape new threats and uncovering new information. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share a Colony walkthrough that
Guide The Callisto Protocol: How to Get the Assault Rifle
Assault Rifle Schematic location
How do you get the Assault Rifle in The Callisto Protocol? One of many unlockable weapons in the game, it's a fully automatic gun that can tear through enemies with ease. In this The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Assault Rifle. The Callisto Protocol
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Tower Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Implant Bios, Audio Logs
The end
Do you need a Tower walkthrough for The Callisto Protocol? Tower is the eighth chapter in the game and concludes the story of Jacob and Dani. As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're going to share a Tower walkthrough that helps you through every part of the level, inclu
Guide The Callisto Protocol: All Audio Logs Locations
Where to find every Audio Log
What are all Audio Logs locations in The Callisto Protocol? As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we're listing all collectibles, including Audio Logs. They take the form of small devices found in the environme
Guide The Callisto Protocol: All Implant Bios Locations
Grim Reaper Trophy guide
What are all Implant Bio locations in The Callisto Protocol? As part of our The Callisto Protocol guide, we are listing all c
Guide The Callisto Protocol: Best Upgrades to Get First
What weapon upgrades you should buy first
What are the best upgrades to get first in The Callisto Protocol? Enhancing your weapons and equipment with new toys and firepower is important to making progression in The Callisto Protocol, so it's good to have an idea of what upgrades you should try and get first. In this The Callisto Protocol guide,...
News Amnesia: The Bunker Announced, Takes Survival Horror Series in a New Direction
Amnesia and SOMA dev returns
The Amnesia series has had its ups and downs over the years, with the formula established in the first instalment not evolving much in later games. The developer, Frictional Games, is making a big attempt to buck that trend, however, with the freshly announced Amnesia: The Bunker. Coming to PS4 in March 2023, this new...
News Free The Callisto Protocol Content Coming to PS5, PS4 in February
Hardcore Mode and New Game+ incoming
Depending upon when you read this, The Callisto Protocol is out today on PS5 and PS4. But that doesn’t mean developer Striking Distance Studios is done with the game. In addition to the previously announced Season Pass, the firm has confirmed there’ll be a free update on 7th February, which will include New...
News Sky, Journey's Spiritual Successor, Glides to PS4 Next Week
Look to the light
Previously tied to a rather vague 'December' release window, Sky: Children of Light now has a confirmed launch date on PS4. The free-to-play title, which is from Journey developer thatgamecompany, will float every so gently to Sony's last-gen system on the 6th December, 2022. Yep, that's next week! Sky isn't a linear adventure...
News Monster Hunter Rise Confirmed for PS5, PS4 Release, Out 20th January
Sunbreak DLC in spring 2023
Capcom has now confirmed Monster Hunter Rise will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 20th January 2023. Priced at £32.99/$39.99 and available to pre-order now on the PS Store, the PS5 port will be enhanced with new options. You'll be able to select a 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second, or drop the visuals to 1080p in...
News PS Stars Members Can Celebrate PS3 Game Wonderbook This Month
Yes, you did read that correctly
We didn't exactly expect to be writing about Wonderbook: Book of Spells in the month of December 2022, but then Sony has been making some rather deep cuts with its still relatively new PS Stars membership. The company has announced what digital collectibles members can earn this month, and one is a throwback to the...
News PS Plus Premium Likely Getting Star Wars Battlefront II from PSP
Appears on PS Store
It seems the PSP version of Star Wars Battlefront II will be adapted for PS5 and PS4 and given out to PS Plus Premium members in the future — potentially as soon as this month's update. The classic shooter has appeared on the PS Store as a Classic title; you can
News Like a Dragon: Ishin! Is Playable Four Days Early If You Pre-Order Digitally
Like a Drama
Hmmmm, we've never been big fans of this practice, but SEGA has done it before, and it's doing it again: Like a Dragon: Ishin! will be playable four whole days before its release date if you pre-order the game digitally (that's through the PlayStation Store on PS5 and PS4). The four days of "early access" are being specifically promoted...
Site News The Push Square Community's Screenshot of the Year Competition Begins
Submit your best shots
We're just starting to think about our Game of the Year coverage here at Push Square, but our lovely community already has something you can contribute to and potentially win: the annual Screenshot of the Year Competition. Organised by regular reader RogerRoger, this is your opportunity to share the best screenshots you've...
News Neon White Rushes onto PS5, PS4 with Enhanced Features
Coming very soon
The highly acclaimed indie title Neon White appeared on the PS Store yesterday, more or less confirming it was coming. Now, developer Angel Matrix and publisher Annapurna Interactive have officially confirmed the port, with the game running onto both PS5 and PS4 very soon. The PlayStation editions of the unusual, first-person...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 and January 2023
Need for Speed! Midnight Suns! Callisto Protocol!
The December-January period is always a little quieter than the rest of the year, with bigger games usually launching a little earlier in the run-up to the holidays, but there are still some cracking titles heading to PlayStation 5 and PS4 that are worth a look. Below, you'll find our usual roundup...
News F2P Squad Shooter Gundam Evolution Out Now on PS5, PS4
Suit up
Gundam Evolution, a six-on-six shooter that's always being compared to Overwatch, has landed on PS5 and PS4 following a fairly successful early access stint on PC. As the name suggests, this team-based blast-'em-up is based on Gundam, with playable mobile suits acting as the game's 'heroes'. Each suit has its own weapons and abilities...
News Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider Brings Retro Cyborg Ninjas to PS5, PS4 in January
16-bit action platformer coming soon
Announced back in August, The Arcade Crew and JoyMasher's Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider now has a firm release date. It's a slight delay from its target of Fall 2022, but it's not too far off; the game comes to PS5 and PS4 on 12th January 2023. For those that aren't clued in, the game is a slick, side-scrolling...
News Like a Dragon: Ishin!'s Combat Is Looking Brutal, Surprisingly Bloody
Cold steel, hot lead
SEGA has released a new gameplay trailer for upcoming action RPG Like a Dragon: Ishin!. It spotlights the title's combat system, which is primarily based upon four unique fighting styles: Swordsman, Gunman, Wild Dancer, and Brawler. You can switch between these styles at any time in a fight, with each of them sporting their own...
News PS5 Can't Beat Pokémon, But It's Selling Well in Japan Right Now
Numbers on the up
Look, nothing can stop the Nintendo Switch in Japan – especially not with a new Pokémon game on store shelves. But there’s good news for Sony: with the PS5 stock situation finally improving, the console is actually beginning to shift some serious units. The software charts don’t paint a particularly positive picture for the...
Random LeBron James Is Stoked About God of War Ragnarok's Record Sales
Another slam dunk for Sony
Love him or loathe him, LeBron James is undeniably one of the greats of basketball. But as his spectacular career slowly winds down, he’s beginning to pop up, well, everywhere – including in AT&T commercials, movies like Space Jam: A New Legacy, and even in non-NBA 2K video games, like MultiVersus. And, he also...
News You Can Pet the Dog and Even the Cat in Marvel's Midnight Suns
Full Trophy list reveals all
The Marvel's Midnight Suns Trophy list has revealed a vitally important mechanic that Firaxis Games has been keeping under wraps: you can pet both a dog and a cat back at home base. Viewable in full on Exophase, you'll earn a bronze Trophy for stroking a pup called Charlie 15 days in a row, and then you earn another one...
News PS Plus Logo Hints At More Upcoming Day 1 Games
Debutants
If you’re subscribed to PS Plus Essential or PS Plus Extra, it’s been a pretty good year. While we have our criticisms of the flagship PS Plus Premium, the lower two rungs of Sony’s subscription service have been rock-solid. Perhaps the biggest cr
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News Neon White PS5, PS4 Versions Likely as PS Store Listing Appears
Gotta go fast
Neon White, the speedrunning FPS from Donut County designer Ben Esposito, looks to be heading to PS5 and PS4 as a PS Store listing has been spotted on the New Zealand marketplace. The game is only available on Nintendo Switch and PC currently. A reveal at
News New Modes, Playable Characters, More Coming Free to Sonic Frontiers in 2023
SEGA reveals content roadmap
SEGA has announced what looks like an extensive slate of post-launch updates for Sonic Frontiers. The game, which released just a few weeks ago, will be receiving pretty substantial new content throughout 2023, and it'll all be free. Three major updates are set to arrive next year, each bringing new modes and features...
News Tales of Symphonia Remastered's Story Trailer Brings Back Some Classic JRPG Memories
Regenerate the world
If you're already familiar with Tales of Symphonia, then this new story trailer for Tales of Symphonia Remastered is bound to stir some old memories. It features footage from a bunch of the game's character-driven cutscenes, with mentions of regenerating the world and all of that malarkey. If you haven't actually played...
News Chill Out with NBA 2K23's Wintery Season 3 on PS5, PS4
Cool story, bro
With both the NBA season now in full swing, everyone knows its prime time to hang with 2K Sports’ sim. Fortunately, its third season of content is almost upon us, with a wintery update incoming on 2nd December. As is always the case with NBA 2K23, content will span all major pillars of the release, including MyCareer and MyTeam...
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 Announced
This is my favourite PS Plus drop on the Citadel
Sony has now announced what we basically already knew yesterday courtesy of Dealabs: the PS5, PS4 game lineup for PS Plus Ess
News Reflective PS5, PS4 Puzzler Hindsight Looks Back Next Week
Explore the past through everyday objects
Team Hindsight’s critically acclaimed narrative adventure Hindsight is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 6th December. The title – which launched earlier on the year on Nintendo Switch, smartphones, and PC – sees physical objects become a window into the past. The blurb explains: “Hindsight is a narrative...
Review Biomutant (PS4) - The Classic Case of What Could Have Been
Karate kid
Republished on Wednesday 30th November 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Biomutant could have released a decade ago and it wouldn't have looked out of place. By stimulating the open world formula of old with new takes on the...
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Republished on Wednesday 30th November 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. One of gaming's most beloved trilogies is back, and quite frankly, it's better than ever. If you loved the intergalactic adventures of Commander Shepard...
News Massive Jurassic World Evolution 2 Expansion Expands Dominion Movie on PS5, PS4
Roar for more on 8th December
Jurassic World Evolution 2, the management simulation from Frontier, is getting an enormous expansion inspired by the latest movie, Dominion. Set shortly before the events of the film, you’ll “lead an ambitious Malta-based enterprise”, and will work alongside characters from the film – including Kayla Watts and...
Round Up Midnight Suns PC Reviews Say It's One of the Best Marvel Games
Another Firaxis great
Marvel's Midnight Suns is one of this week's biggest PS5, PS4 releases along with The Callisto Protocol and Need for Speed Unbound, and outlets are beginning to post their reviews of the strategy title. To be very clear: these verdicts are based on the PC version. Review code for PS5 hasn't been made available yet, so you'll...
News Goodbye Volcano High Reappears in New Trailer, Coming Summer 2023
Don't call on me
First revealed during the initial PS5 showcase all the way back in summer 2020, Goodbye Volcano High has reappeared in a new trailer that tags the title with a release next year. For PS5 and PS4, this updated look shares more gameplay, including dialogue options and what look like narrative choices. You also need to press buttons in...
News Rebounding Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Propel CD Projekt RED to Record Third Quarter
Choom boom
Credit where credit’s due: Cyberpunk 2077 is back. It’s been over two years since the game’s disastrous PS4 launch, but now running robustly on PS5 – and with a critically acclaimed anime to complement it – players are returning to Night City in their droves. In fact, the release’s resurgence has been so strong that Polish...
News Sony Assigned Over 150 Employees to Aid The Callisto Protocol's Production
That's a lot
We already know that Sony contributed to the development of The Callisto Protocol, but the extent of its support may surprise you. Images of the credits – posted on ResetEra – reveal that around 150 employees from the platform holder’s Visual Arts Services Group and
News Don the Power of Dressing Up in PS5, PS4 Open World Adventure Infinity Nikki
It's glam time any time
This is one of those game concepts you'd never think of, but makes total sense once you've heard it. An open world adventure game about a girl who swaps between various outfits to use different traversal and combat abilities seems like a solid idea. It's exactly what you'll be doing in Infinity Nikki, just announced for...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Cinematic Launch Trailer Sets High Stakes Ahead of Release
No more Sanctum
Flying just below the radar this week is the impending arrival of Marvel's Midnight Suns. Developed by XCOM studio Firaxis, this game combines its turn-based strategy chops with beloved comic book heroes, and it's looked fairly promising since its announcement. After a couple of delays, the title is very nearly here, and so it's...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion File Size Is Halved on PS5 Compared to PS4
Compression tech strikes again
It doesn't always make a notable difference, but when the PS5's touted file compression tech comes into play like this, it's well worth pointing out. As reported by the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size on Twitter, the file size for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is actually halved on Sony's current-gen...
News Far Cry 6 Goes Off the Rails with Extra-Terrestrial Expansion on PS5, PS4
Dani dimes
Far Cry 6 was already a fairly out-there open world experience when it launched last year, allowing you to fashion a firearm out of an old Walkman which would play the Macarena while you chopped down hordes of foes. Now it’s getting even crazier, with the release of the Lost Between Worlds expansion, due out on 6th December for $19.99...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Last Chapter Update Out Now on PS5, PS4, One Week Early
Patch 1.062
Well this is a surprise, isn't it? Ubisoft has pushed Assassin's Creed Valhalla's The Last Chapter update live on PS5 and PS4, one whole week earlier than anticipated. The patch was set to go live on the 6th December, but players can download it right now. It's unclear as to why Ubisoft has done this, but a post from the official...
News Guilty Gear Strive Gets New Development Roadmap, Balance Patch Set for December
DLC characters get release windows
Arc System Works has shared an updated development roadmap for Guilty Gear Strive, which puts more defined release windows on future updates as well as the remaining Season 2 DLC characters. With new fighter Sin Kiske having only just released last week, the game's next update drops in December. This is when...
News Roller Drama Goes Beyond the Ring in Social Sports Mashup
Coming to PlayStation platforms next year
It’s true what they say: the things that happen off the field affect what occurs on it. And with that in mind, developer Open Lab Games has concocted a strategy-based roller derby game where you’ll need to manage your team beyond the ring. The name? Well, Roller Drama works for us. It’s coming to...
News Evil West PS5 Performance Disappoints for a Cross-Gen Game
Hopefully it'll improve
Ah, we've been waiting for this one. The team over at Digital Foundry has put the recently released Evil West to the test on PS5, and the results are a bit disappointing. As was confirmed before the game's release, Evil West has two graphical settings on PS5: a quality mode which boasts 4K resolution at 30 frames-per-second,...
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