PS4 News
May2021
Poll Are You Sold on Horizon Forbidden West?
Journey to the West
Horizon Forbidden West just got its big gameplay blowout thanks to the latest State of Play livestream, and honestly, we still can't quite believe how good it looks. Guerrilla Games is no stranger to top-quality graphical tech, but Forbidden West might just be the most visually impressive PlayStation title we've ever seen. But...
A rough first time for newcomers
In a world where the point-and-click genre has passed its heyday, this notorious series is one of the few keeping it going. Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice is a direct follow up to 2018's Wet Dreams Don’t Dry, continuing the story with a similar cast of characters and plenty of callbacks to previous...
Random Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep Studio Aardman Turns Its Hand to Dreams on PS4
Meet Burgerotti
Aardman Animations is the British studio that has brought us many classic characters and films with its clay-mation style. Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run are just a few feathers in its collective cap, so it knows what it's doing when it comes to creating kooky characters. What's all that got to do with...
News Streets of Rage 4's Third and Final DLC Character Is Shiva
Boss character returns as playable fighter
Streets of Rage 4 took a long time to get here, but DotEmu's stylish sequel is a real fan-pleaser. Not only does it feature the tight controls and excellent music you'd expect, it has (almost) all the playable characters you could hope for. Most of the gaps in the roster are being plugged with Mr. X...
News Almost Half of PlayStation Gamers Are Women
Girl power
Console ownership among females has increased dramatically since the PS1 days, significantly expanding the audience of Sony’s gaming brand. As part of a presentation to investors, the Japanese giant noted that approximately 41 per cent of PlayStation 5 and PS4 owners are women. Compare this to just 18 per cent on PS1, and clearly the...
News Horizon Forbidden West State of Play Is Already Sony's Most Watched Single-Game Presentation
Bring me the Horizon
Horizon Forbidden West is going to be a hit. As sure as Aloy's hair is red and Erend's infatuation is true, Sony's big action RPG sequel will absolutely do the numbers. We could've told you that before yesterday's State of Play, which revealed about 15 minutes of gameplay footage, but the game's already racking up some...
News Atomic Heart Trailer Confirmed for E3, Dev Says 'Game Is Ready'
13th June, to be precise
The soviet sci-fi action game Atomic Heart will make its next appearance next month during E3 2021 with a new trailer, developer Mundfish has confirmed on its Discord Channel. The Gamer picked up the news, where it was also revealed that "the game is ready". One member of the team nicknamed Zace explained how the team has...
News Chicory: A Colorful Tale Paints a Picture on PS5, PS4 on 10th June
The colour of magic
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is bringing lots of colour when it launches in June, but another game arrives the day before to make our summer even more vibrant. Indie title Chicory: A Colorful Tale, a game about painting a cartoon world with a magical brush, has been confirmed for release on 10th June. Coming to both...
News Scarlet Nexus PS5, PS4 Demo Available to Download Now
Play as both characters
If you've been itching to get your own hands on the latest RPG from publisher Bandai Namco that isn't Elden Ring, then you're in luck. The demo for Scarlet Nexus is now available on the PlayStation Store following a week of exclusivity on Xbox, with PS5 and PS4 versions on offer. Weighing in at roughly 8GB, UK and EU readers...
All Days of Play offers so far
It's that time of year again — the Days of Play sale is back. Sony's annual PlayStation promotion has returned, bringing with it dozens of deals on PS5 and PS4 games and accessories. The sale is live right now, so let's go through all the info you need, as well as some of the discounts you can get your hands on...
News Go Go Sonic Rangers, Because That's Likely the Game's Name
Press release reveals all
Yesterday, SEGA announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 next year, but then stopped short of giving it an official name. Fans initially speculated Sonic Zap could be the title before a more devious bunch took a look through the teaser trailer's innards and discovered references to a...
Mini Review Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (PS4) - Armour-Strippingly Hard and Proud of It
You'll need a change of underwear
There's so much exploding clothing in this game that you'd be forgiven for thinking it's another instalment in the Senran Kagura series. Fortunately (or, depending on your opinion, unfortunately) it's just the unbelievably fragile armour of enduring Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection protagonist, Sir Arthur. You see,...
News All Signs Point to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PS Now
Toss a coin to your subscription
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt appears to be coming to PS Now, as part of the subscription’s 1st June update. A leaked lineup shared on the service’s Reddit page shows the open world RPG as the flagship addition, where it’s flanked by a trio of Sonic titles. It’s worth noting that this image was uploaded prior to...
News Horizon Forbidden West Release Date News Coming Very Soon, Development Is On Track
Aloy, Aloy
Is Horizon Forbidden West coming out this year? Unfortunately we still don't know for sure, and there was no release date — or release window — to be found in the title's new gameplay video. However, writing on the official PlayStation Blog, developer Guerrilla Games sheds a bit of light on the situation. "We don’t have an exact...
Gallery Soak Up the Coastal Sunshine in Horizon Forbidden West Screenshots
Sunset Boulevard
Guerrilla Games’ art department never disappoints, and Horizon Forbidden West is shaping up to be another stunner from the Dutch studio. The title’s hotly anticipated PlayStation 5 gameplay reveal proved to be yet another flex from the firm, as it teased us with the sequel’s sunny San Francisco scenery. The blues and greens...
News Horizon Forbidden West Mesmerises in 14 Minute Gameplay Sequence
New tools, weapons, and features revealed
Guerrilla Games has finally lifted the lid on Horizon Forbidden West following its announcement roughly one year ago with a State of Play presentation dedicated entirely to the title. Featuring roughly 15 minutes of gameplay ripped from a PlayStation 5, the sequel dazzles with gorgeous and colourful visuals...
News Dying Light 2 Getting At Least Two Expansions After Launch
Ultimate Edition costs £87.99/$99.99
Now that Dying Light 2 has a confirmed release date, it's time for all the pre-order rigmarole. The game is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store right now for either PS5 or PS4, with three different digital editions available. It's the Ultimate Edition we'll be focusing on for the purpose of this...
Live Watch the Horizon Forbidden West State of Play Right Here
The Old Ones await
Horizon Forbidden West is, without question, one of the biggest games currently announced for the PlayStation 5. The fact that a new State of Play is promising approximately 15 minutes of gameplay footage, then, makes it essential viewing. This broadcast will be focused entirely on Guerrilla Games’ sequel, so don’t expect...
News Dying Light 2 Hitting PS5, PS4 on 7th December, Gameplay Revealed
Dying 2 Know
Techland has today reintroduced Dying Light 2 following a very lengthy delay at the beginning of last year, confirming it will release for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 7th December 2021. This announcement was accompanied by extended gameplay sequences, all of which you can catch in the new trailer embedded above. Footage takes a deep...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Gameplay Revealed
But no release date yet
Bandai Namco teased it, and now the first gameplay clips for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes are here. A trailer heavily emphasises the differences between the Theatrical Cut and Curator's Cut, highlighting how a scene can change depending on positioning and context between the two modes. The third entry in The...
News There's a Brand New Sonic Game Coming to PS5, PS4 in 2022
And that's all we know
Come on, SEGA. We know Sonic's all about going fast, but this teaser is taking the mickey. Sonic Team has announced it's working on a brand new entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise (there's a surprise), and it's done so with the above video. It's so brief, it's hard to really glean anything from it at all, other than...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Speeds onto PS4 This September
Ex-Wii exclusive coming to PlayStation
Sonic Colors, one of the more well-liked games in the franchise's recent history, is making a comeback. Previously exclusive to Nintendo Wii (sort of), the game will make its PlayStation debut with Sonic Colors: Ultimate, a remaster of the 2010 action platformer. If you're unfamiliar with the game, it's a 3D...
News Trio of Sonic Games Coming to PS Now on 1st June
Virtua Fighter 5 will also debut on subscription
Sony has rocked up at SEGA HQ with a truck-load of readies, and it’s bringing all the games to PS Now. Well, to be more specific, three Sonic titles will be added to the subscription service on 1st June: throwback sidescroller Sonic Mania, modern platformer Sonic Forces, and kart racer Team Sonic...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Is Cameoing in Every Game for His 30th Anniversary
Hog wash
Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to, well, all of SEGA’s major games as the series celebrates its 30th anniversary. Starting with the excellent Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 title, you’ll be able to kit out your character in a full-body Sonic suit, which looks just about as ludicrous as you’d expect. We absolutely love it! Then, on 30th July,...
News Stealth Action Sequel Aragami 2 Sneaks onto PS5, PS4 This September
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Remember Aragami? Released on PlayStation 4, it's a well-liked stealth game about a supernatural ninja sneaking about in the shadows. Developer Lince Works announced Aragami 2 last year, promising to build on the solid stealth gameplay and enjoyable multiplayer. Following a delay, the release date has finally shown...
Live Watch the Sonic the Hedgehog Reveal Livestream Right Here
Gotta go fast
As Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 30th anniversary, it’s time to get a glimpse of what’s next for the famous Blue Blur. The Sonic Central livestream – scheduled to get underway from 9AM PT / 12PM ET – promises a first look at “some of our upcoming projects, partnerships, and events”. Join us for all of the action live on...
News Chivalry 2 Open Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4, Wage Medieval War with Up to 64 Players
Charge!
The open beta for Chivalry 2 is available to download and play right now on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll be live until the 1st June, so you've got the whole weekend (and a bit) to get stuck in. And you might want to get started as early as possible, because this is a pretty robust beta. It boasts full cross-play functionality...
News Borderlands 3 Crossplay Kyboshed on PS5, PS4 by Publisher
But it's unclear why
Borderlands 3 is getting crossplay across all consoles and platforms – except it’s also not. An extremely vague Twitter message shared by Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has gone viral, but it’s hard to parse exactly what the problem is here. He states that an update for the looter shooter has been readied that “includes...
A growing army
Koei Tecmo previously revealed that Samurai Warriors 5 would have 27 playable characters — but that's not entirely accurate. The real total is actually 37, and that's because ten "supporting cast" characters are being made playable. But before you get too excited, it should be noted that these characters aren't as in-depth as the...
News Another Dev Is Doing a Fast & Furious Game on PS5, PS4
Based on the Netflix show
We still have the odd nightmare here and there about Fast & Furious Crossroads, so forgive us when we wince a little upon seeing the big-budget movie branding associated with a PlayStation game once more. Confirmed for both PS5 and PS4, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Rise of SH1FT3R will release this November. It's most...
News Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Is a Serious Step Up in Graphics Comparison Trailer
Dragon Engine magic
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown isn't just a simple remaster of a decade-old game — it's been rebuilt using the Dragon Engine, which has been utilised for all of the most recent Yakuza titles. As such, Ultimate Showdown represents quite the graphical and technical leap when compared to the original Virtua Fighter 5: Final...
News April 2021 NPD: MLB The Show 21, Returnal Lead Big Month for Sony
Returnal to sender
MLB The Show 21’s inclusion with Game Pass didn’t hinder full-price sales anywhere near as much as expected, as the game topped the April 2021 NPD best-sellers list, setting a new series record in the process. It’s worth noting that this was the first entry in the baseball simulation to also release on Xbox platforms,...
News Mad Co-Op Title KeyWe Brings an Animal-Staffed Post Office to PS5, PS4 in August
Watch the bonkers new trailer
We rather like the look of KeyWe on PlayStation 5 and PS4, but we must admit, this trailer is ridiculous. The game sees two players take control of kiwi birds in charge of running a postal service, and there's quite a bit to take in. You'll be typing letters, sorting post, and meeting various animals as you try to keep...
News Bomberman and Fall Guys Cross Paths with New Costumes in Both Games
Never saw that coming
Fall Guys and Super Bomberman R Online are getting all cosy with a new collaboration. Announced on social media this morning, the partnership will see new content added to both games. In Mediatonic's 60-player battle royale phenomenon, a Bomberman outfit will be made available on 4th June. Meanwhile, a Fall Guy skin has been...
News PS Now Has a Respectable 3.2 Million Subscribers
But there's tremendous room for growth
PS Now is, admittedly, a footnote on the list of PlayStation services these days – but its number of subscribers has been gradually growing. As of the end of March this year, the service had 3.2 million members, which is dwarfed by PS Plus’ ginormous 47.6 million – but is almost double where it was at the...
News Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game Finally Releasing Outside of Japan Next Month
Includes 18 different events
We reviewed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game almost two years ago, and only now is it getting a release outside of Japan. The excellent video game adaptation of 18 different events will be hitting PlayStation 4 on 22nd June 2021, a month before the real-life sporting event gets underway. Obviously, the...
News Far Cry 6 Gameplay Reveal Coming This Friday
Check out the teaser
Ubisoft is ready to lift the lid on Far Cry 6 with a full gameplay reveal this Friday, as teased in the short trailer above. The show starts at 5:30pm BST / 6:30pm CEST / 9:30am PDT / 12:30pm EDT. With Giancarlo Esposito's likeness and voice used throughout the teaser, we expect he'll play a large role in the gameplay glimpses...
News Fall Guys Teasing 'Explosive' Collaboration, What Could It Possibly Be
We're at a loss
Fall Guys is no stranger to crossovers with other gaming franchises, and the next big collaboration is being teased on social media. The trouble is that the teaser is so cryptic, we're struggling to figure out what new costumes are coming to the 60-player platformer. Let's analyse this and work through it together. So, here's the...
News PS Plus Users Can Get Capcom Arcade Stadium's Ghosts 'n Goblins for Free
Free for free
Okay, so it's not quite the same as giving away a full game, but PlayStation Plus subscribers can currently nab the original Ghosts 'n Goblins for Capcom Arcade Stadium at no extra cost. Capcom Arcade Stadium itself is free to download on PS4 (and PS5 via backwards compatibility), but you need to cough up for the games and various...
News Guilty Gear Strive Previews Its Rocking Soundtrack
Sound of the game
Developer Arc System Works has dropped a preview video for the soundtrack of Guilty Gear Strive. Newcomers may not know this, but the fighting game series has a rich history of hard rock soundtracks — composed and performed exclusively for the franchise. It's had some absolute bangers in the past, and Strive's music is starting...
News DreamsCom 21 Brings the In-Game Expo Back to Dreams This July
Submissions are open
We're approaching the start of Summer, and in video game land, that means expos, showcases, and live events. The calendar is already filling up, and it even extends into Dreams as well. Last year saw the inaugural DreamsCom pop up in-game, a virtual exhibition hall where creators showed off their work. Well, it's back for 2021...
News Action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Gets a Pretty Good Looking Gameplay Trailer
To the point
Taiwanese-developed action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 was announced for the series' first ever Western release last month, and now it's got a brand new gameplay trailer. Set to launch for PlayStation 4 this summer, it's looking like a pretty good time, complete with interesting enemy designs and some seemingly in-depth systems. The press...
Review Star Wars: Squadrons - This Might Not Be the Game You're Looking For
Squad goals
Republished on Wednesday 26th May 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of June's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Star Wars: Squadrons probably isn't the next title from a galaxy far, far away that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order fans were looking for. It may not even be the...
News PES Picks Up Exclusive License to Serie A Side Atalanta
Forcing EA into name change
After lighting up the Champions League these past few seasons, Konami has secured the exclusive license to Serie A side Atalanta for future Pro Evolution Soccer games. This means the football club will now only be officially licensed for the soccer titles in question, forcing EA Sports into yet another name change for...
News Roguebook Is a Deck Building Rogue-Like That Will Look Familiar to Slay the Spire Fans
Coming to PS4 soon
While some of you will probably have switched off at the mere mention of a deck building rogue-like, card-based games are definitely on the rise. Roguebook is a brand new one, co-created by Richard Garfield, the man responsible for a little something called Magic: The Gathering. As you can see in this new gameplay trailer, it's a...
Reminder Returnal's Selene Costume Available Now for Sackboy: A Big Adventure as Free DLC
Crash lands today
Returnal and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are two completely different games. One's a frantic third person shooter with an endless death cycle, and the other's a light-hearted 3D platformer about collecting bubbles and bopping along to Uptown Funk. We'll let you work out which is which, but in any case, they're pretty far apart on the...
News PS Store Days of Play Sale Discounts 60 PS5 Games, 500 PS4 Games
Demon's Souls! Miles Morales! Sackboy!
The moment has finally arrived for PlayStation 5 owners. The Days of Play sale finally brings with it discounts for some of the biggest PS5 titles available right now! These new deals are coupled with temporary price cuts for the biggest and best PS4 exclusives, all of which are available through until 9th June...
News Resident Evil Opens an Umbrella Over Dead by Daylight on PS5, PS4 Next Month
Nemesis! Leon! Jill!
As previously announced, Resident Evil crossover content is coming to asymmetrical multiplayer smash hit Dead by Daylight. The content, due out on 15th June, will comprise two new Survivors – series icons Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy – alongside Resident Evil 3’s notorious nasty, Nemesis. There’s no word on a price...
Soapbox Why I'm Not Expecting a PS5, PS4 Press Conference from PlayStation Next Month
Times are changing
Sony moves in mysterious ways these days, which can make predicting the platform holder’s plans a challenge to say the least. Here are a handful of things I’ve observed of late, however: the company’s announcing and showcasing games much closer to release these days; it tends to focus on one title at a time; it’s over E3...
News Pigeon Dating Sim Hatoful Boyfriend Being Delisted from PS Store
Publishing agreement ending
Sorry to those of you who have always wanted to roleplay as a pigeon and then date other domestic birds, but Hatoful Boyfriend is being delisted from the PlayStation Store at the end of the month. That's because the publishing agreements put in place are coming to an end, also affecting the iOS and Android versions. Game...
News Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Was Remade Using Yakuza's Dragon Engine
Kiryu-chan!
Only just announced earlier today, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown is launching exclusively for PlayStation 4 on the 1st June. It's essentially a remaster of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown, which originally released for the PS3 all the way back in 2012 — but this isn't just some quick and dirty resolution boost. As it turns out,...
News The IGN Expo Is Another Digital Event to Tune in For
Building the list
The gaming event calendar on our home page sure is getting a lot longer today! Now we have confirmation that IGN will be returning this year with its own digital showcase featuring "new game reveals, never-before-seen gameplay, and announcements you won’t hear anywhere else". What we can say is you'll be treated to that news...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Still in Talks with Sony Over PlayStation Store Return
The waiting game
It's been over five months since the release of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4, and the game's still missing from the PlayStation Store. It was removed just ten days after launch, back in December 2020. But is CD Projekt Red any closer to seeing its game be reinstated on Sony's digital marketplace? Based on recent comments from...
News Dying Light 2 Livestream Planned for This Thursday
Stay human
The next beat in Techland's Dying Light 2 marketing blitz will take place this Thursday in the form of a livestream on the developer's Twitch channel. That's just about all we know concerning the digital showcase besides the time it will start, which is 8pm BST / 9pm CEST / 12pm PST / 3pm EST. However, we have to assume gameplay will play...
News Rumoured PS Plus Game Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown Announced as PS4 Exclusive
1st June release date
After weeks of rumours and teasing, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown has been officially announced. It's an enhanced remaster of Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown — a cracking 3D fighter that released on the PlayStation 3 back in 2012. That was pretty much the last time SEGA's series had any relevance, so it's great to see...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Gameplay Reveal This Thursday in New State of Play Livestream
14 minutes of gameplay
Sony has announced the next State of Play livestream will take place this coming Thursday, and will focus entirely on Horizon Forbidden West. During a 20 minute segment, roughly 14 minutes of the show will be dedicated to gameplay for Aloy's next adventure on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The event will start at 10pm BST / 2pm PST...
News UK Sales Charts: Mass Effect Makes Way as Resident Evil Village Reclaims Number One
Winters is coming
Resident Evil Village is doing very well for itself so far, if the UK's physical sales are anything to go by. The game debuted in the top spot, came in second last week, and is now back in prime position. Capcom's survival horror hit continues to sell best on PlayStation too, with the PS5 and PS4 versions making up nearly three...
News Bethesda Title Dishonored 2 Leaving PS Now on 1st June
Surprise departure
Arkane Studios masterpiece Dishonored 2 is being removed from PlayStation Now on 1st June 2021. Speculation of the removal first cropped up on Reddit this morning, and we have now since confirmed the PS4 title is listed with an impending removal date, as seen above. While some games included in the PS Now service are included for...
News Second Days of Play Community Challenge Is Live Now
Earn five exclusive PSN avatars
It hasn't even been 24 hours since those competing in the Days of Play community challenges unlocked access to the first set of rewards, but now the second set of tasks are already underway. Entrants now have to play 2.9 million PlayStation 5 and PS4 games as well as unlock 8.5 million Trophies in order to earn five...
News First Days of Play Community Challenge Is Complete, Unlocking This Free PS4 Theme
But forget about the stretch goal
The first community challenge in Sony's Days of Play promotion for 2021 concludes tomorrow morning, but those taking part have already reached the goals required to unlock the initial set of rewards. After playing more than 2.4 million PlayStation 5 and PS4 games alongside unlocking 7.2 million Trophies, entrants...
Rumour PS Plus June 2021 Line-Up Leaked Ahead of Time
Another good month?
After accurately leaking last month's line-up of PlayStation Plus titles as well as confirming new PS5 controller colours were on their way a few days before official word arrived, Spanish website Area Jugones claims it knows what games PS
Mini Review King of Seas (PS4) - A Slow But Seaworthy Pirate RPG
Weathering the storm
King of Seas might have an uncomfortably similar name to Microsoft's Sea of Thieves, but the two are very different takes on nautical adventuring. This is a top-down, sea-faring sandbox in which you play as the child of the titular monarch, framed for his murder and forced into a life of piracy. The story isn't going to blow you...
Rumour Final Fantasy Origin Reveal Set for E3, Working with Team Ninja
Alpha demo this summer
Late last week, it was rumoured that Square Enix has another "major" PlayStation 5 exclusive in the works from the Final Fantasy franchise. That's about as far as that claim went, but now Imran Khan of Fanbyte has shared further details on the project. This spin-off title is said to be called
Guide Knockout City: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
How to get better and win in Knockout City
Knockout City is the new "dodge-brawl" multiplayer PS4 game from EA and Velan Studios. It's available now, and if you ask us, it's well worth checking out for its simple but super-fun gameplay. If you're just getting started in the dodgeball-obsessed world of Knockout City, you might find yourself...
News Post-Apocalyptic JRPG Metal Max Xeno Reborn Gives Enhanced Adventure Another Shot on PS4
Tanks very much
Originally released for PlayStation 4 back in 2018, Metal Max Xeno was a quirky Japanese RPG with a post-apocalyptic setting (and loads of weird, over-the-top enemies). It was met with rather lukewarm reviews, but the game's getting a second chance in 2022. The suitably named Metal Max Xeno Reborn comes with a number of...
News Hentai vs. Evil Is Not the Match Up We Expected on PS5, PS4
Out this Thursday
Right, it's time to own up: which one of you lot asked for this? Hentai vs. Evil hits PlayStation 5 and PS4 this Thursday for $9.99, realising the dreams of whoever has wondered whether hentai or literal evil is better. Which side are you on, then? Maybe the trailer embedded above can give you a better idea if you're stuck...
Review Rust Console Edition (PS4) - Ugly Survival Game Has Special Moments
Endure and survive
Rust Console Edition should be rubbish. Double Eleven’s tardy PlayStation 4 translation of the seminal PC survival smash has taken its sweet time to release, and it’s not exactly enjoying the smoothest launch period, with crafting bugs, hit detection hiccups, and some of the most vomit-inducing visuals we’ve seen in years...
News Dying Light: Platinum Edition Leaks, But Don't Get Too Excited
Microsoft Store does it again
The Microsoft Store has struck once more by accidentally revealing an upcoming announcement. This time around it's Techland who falls victim, as plans for a Dying Light: Platinum Edition releasing this Thursday have been posted ahead of time. However, this re-release isn't actually all that exciting — it simply...
News LittleBigPlanet Servers Disabled Again After Disgruntled Fan Declares #LittleBigVictory
"We do not take these attacks lightly"
The war in the LittleBigPlanet community continues, forcing the popular series’ servers offline once again. Earlier in the year, we reported how one fan believed to be frustrated with the franchise’s future had launched a DDOS attack on LittleBigPlanet 3, causing an outage for upwards of six weeks. Now, a...
News Don't Forget, PS Plus Multiplayer Is Free All Day
Play online, pay nothing
While we wait for Sony to announce June 2021’s free PS Plus games, it’s worth remembering that online multiplayer is free on both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 for the rest of the weekend. That means, even if you’re not a subscriber, you can compete online in titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Knockout City, or...
Guide Rust Console Edition Guide: How to Get Started
Survive for longer in Rust Console Edition
How do you get start started in Rust Console Edition? This punishing PlayStation 4 survival game unfolds in a persistent online world, where you'll not only need to secure your own safety but will need to deal with unpredictable human encounters. While it's possible to team up with the strangers you meet,...
News Make It Count with Empire of Sin's First Paid Expansion
The accountant will see you now
After a mixed reception at launch, Empire of Sin developer Romero Games is aiming to rejuvenate the prohibition-era strategy title with a new expansion pack: Make It Count. This paid add-on will allow you to take control of Meyer Lansky, the “Mob’s Accountant” who excels at economics and smooth talking. The DLC...
A "rewrite" of the first game
It's been seven years since the last mainline Samurai Warriors game, and Samurai Warriors 5 is attempting to revitalise Koei Tecmo's hack and slash series with a number of innovations. To find out more about the upcoming action title — which launches for PlayStation 4 on the 27th July — we asked Koei Tecmo president...
News Roblox PS5, PS4 Versions 'Make Perfect Sense', Says CEO
Build it ourselves?
We're going to be upfront with you here and admit we don't really understand what Roblox is. We get Minecraft, and our brains are all clued up on Fortnite, but Roblox? Not a scooby. It's one of the most popular games in the world right now, however, so news that it may one day come to PlayStation consoles is worth reporting on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 377
Trust the rust
We’re nearing the end of May and we’re yet to enjoy a single day of sunshine here at Push Square Towers. In fact, it’s positively depressing out there. Good thing the sun is always shining on PlayStation – well, depending on what game you’re playing, we suppose. Sammy Barker, Editor: God I’ve got so much to play and I...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adding PS5 Performance Mode on 1st June
And other surprises incoming
Watch Dogs Legion’s previously promised 60 frames-per-second update for PlayStation 5 will begin rolling out on 1st June. This is all part of the release’s revised roadmap, which will also see the addition of pensioner Helen as a new playable operative and cross-gen multiplayer between PS5 and PS4. Ubisoft’s also...
Poll Who's Your Favourite Mass Effect Legendary Edition Squadmate?
Everybody's here
With the release schedule slowing down a bit for the time being (don't worry, it gets a lot busier in June), we wanted to go with a fun Friday poll this week. In case you somehow didn't know, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is out right now, and we're thoroughly enjoying Commander Shepard's quest to stop the Reapers all over again...
Talking Point What Free June 2021 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will June 2021's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the June 2021 PS Plus lineup? When will the free June 2021 PlayStation Plus games be announced? There's no doubt that PS Plus is enjoying arguably its best period since the PS3 days, with a wealth of quality software being given away. June 2021 sees the return of Days of Play,...
News Iconic Mass Effect Starship SSV Normandy SR1 Makes No Man's Sky Cameo
The best freighter on the Citadel
No Man’s Sky fans have discovered Mass Effect’s iconic SSV Normandy SR1 starship in the survival game’s latest Expedition. For those of you who haven’t been following Hello Games’ intergalactic outing, Expeditions are effectively time-limited crusades that see community members starting on the same planet...
News Gold Rush, the Discovery TV Show, Is Getting a PS4 Game
Always believe in your soul
There’s a TV show for practically everything these days, and that generally leads to video game adaptations – after all, who could forget American Chopper on the PlayStation 2? Gold Rush, the popular Discovery series, already has its own Steam release – and following the success of titles like Snowrunner, it’s no...
Hands On Knockout City Could Be Your New Favourite Multiplayer Game on PS4
It's a knockout?
To be honest, our time playing Knockout City in a recent review event hasn't changed our opinion much at all. After spending time previously with the beta, we came away quite impressed with what Velan Studios has made, and as the title launches on PlayStation 4, we find ourselves itching to play more. The game, an online multiplayer...
News New Tony Hawk Game Coming, Says CKY Drummer
"We're doing the new one coming out"
Remember how we sort of knew Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was a thing long before its announcement thanks to bands whose music appeared in the game were spilling the beans? Well, the cycle appears to be repeating itself. On an episode of
News Overwatch 2 PvP Now 5 vs. 5, New Maps Revealed
Tank class loses a slot
Blizzard hosted an Overwatch 2 multiplayer reveal livestream overnight, and in it detailed a rather dramatic change coming in the future to the setup of online brawls. Matches will now contain two teams of five instead of the previous six, with the Tank class losing one of its slots when players can pick the character they...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed Takes You to School with College Campus Tracks in Latest Trailer
Continues to look very fun
We're absolutely on board with Hot Wheels Unleashed, which looks like good, clean, toy car racing fun. While the drifty, jumpy handling appears to be a blast, the environments surrounding the action will make or break some of the tracks. In this latest trailer, the game takes us to a college campus, where elaborate courses...
News Marvel's Avengers' Red Room Takeover Prepares You for Black Widow
Available to play now
After a delay of over a year, Black Widow will finally release in cinemas and on streaming this summer. And maligned superhero brawler Marvel’s Avengers AIMs [Pun intended - Ed] to get you ready for the movie with its Red Room takeover event, which is available to play now until 31st May. “Multiple hacked HARM Rooms will...
News Technical Issues Restrict Biomutant to Just 1080p, 60fps on PS5
4K deactivated due to stability
THQ Nordic published gameplay footage of Biomutant running on PlayStation 5 today – although it may be beginning to wish it hadn’t. The trailer starts with a disclaimer (never a good sign): “With this build, the option for native 4K on PlayStation has been disabled due to stability – and performance related...
News Back 4 Blood Trailer Introduces Its Characters and Infected Horde
Meet the Cleaners
Playing Back 4 Blood next month sounds like such an exciting prospect, so with a recent delay pushing the game back to October, it's trailers such as this one that help to remind us the longer wait should be worth it. Turtle Rock Studios has today chosen to introduce us to the roster of characters you'll be able to play as, as well...
Poll How Excited Are You for This Summer's Gaming Events?
Hype judgement
Yesterday saw the confirmation that Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest will return next month in a much-condensed version. The man behind many of gaming's biggest events will host a kick-off show on 10th June 2021 before handing it over to publishers who wish to do things on their own terms. Just two days after the digital event we've...
Buggin' out
We've always been big fans of Earth Defense Force here at Push Square (we've lost track of how many times we've used "EDF! EDF! EDF!" as an article tagline). The meme-worthy series has been around for a while at this point, and it's about to reach a whole new level of absurdity with Earth Defense Force: World Brothers, which launches for...
News Foreclosed Has Cool Uses for the PS5 DualSense Pad, Out 12th August
Lights, camera, action
Developers keep on finding new ways to take advantage of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller, and Antab Studio is no different. The Italian team is bringing Foreclosed to PS5 and PS4 on 12th August 2021, with the former console enhancing the experience through the use of Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, and the...
News Play with My Friend Peppa Pig on PS4 This Year
We're not tellin' porky pies
My Friend Peppa Pig – and all her pals – will be putting in an appearance on PlayStation 4 this year. That means you’ll be able to hang out with the likes of Danny Dog, Gerald Giraffe, Suzy Sheep, Candy Cat, and many more! “In this all-new fun-filled adventure, become Peppa Pig’s new friend. All your little...
News Psychonauts 2 Gameplay Looks So Vibrant and Experimental
PS4 version coming this year
Don't forget that despite Microsoft buying developer Double Fine, Psychonauts 2 will still be coming to PlayStation 4 later this year. You probably wouldn't believe it though given our recent coverage of the game — this is actually the first time we've written about it since July 2020! Nevertheless, it's launching on a...
Mini Review Just Die Already (PS4) - This Game About the Elderly Is Juvenile Fun
Disrespect your elders
Abuse of the elderly is, as a rule, generally discouraged. So, despite belonging to a fairly unshockable generation, we were a little bit taken aback by the sheer gerontophobia of the wickedly funny Just Die Already, which effectively does for the elderly what Goat Simulator did for, well, goats. Pick your pensioner, get...
News Formula 1 Comes to Rocket League Today with Official Car and Team Decals
Formula 1 Fan Pack crosses the line
Rocket League has had crossover content with all kinds of iconic vehicles and properties, but today's latest collaboration is a big one. Formula 1 is bringing its world famous car to the ever-popular multiplayer game with the Formula 1 Fan Pack. Available via the in-game Item Shop for 2,000 Credits, the pack...
News New Necromunda: Hired Gun Trailer Details a Man's Best Friend
Friends forever
Necromunda: Hired Gun is running and gunning its way to a digital release date of 1st June 2021 on PlayStation 5 and PS4, which means it's time to take stock and see what your canine partner brings to the table. We'll let the trailer do the talking, but it looks like you'll be able to direct the aggressive pup to attack enemies and...
News More Outriders Content Planned, 'Poised' to Be Square Enix's Next Big IP
3.5 million unique players in the first month
Square Enix is pitching Outriders as its "next big franchise" as the publisher reveals that more than 3.5 million unique players gave the looter shooter a go during its first month on the market. While the statistic doesn't reflect sales, there seems to be enough confidence in the IP and developer People...
News Tron Is the Latest Collaboration with Fall Guys, Several Costumes Arrive Next Week
What a legacy
Fall Guys is keeping the crossovers coming, and they're getting a little crazy. After several collaborations with game IPs of all shapes and sizes, the popular battle royale platformer has played host to movie icons like Godzilla. That's set to continue, with the next set of licensed costumes coming from the restro-futuristic world of...
News The Last of Us 2 PS5 Patch Out Now, Adds 60FPS Option
"The first step," says Naughty Dog
And just like that, Naughty Dog has dropped a new update for The Last of Us: Part II that enhances the game on PlayStation 5. Patch 1.08 provides the option of playing at 60 frames-per-second, much like what we got with fellow PS4 exclusives God of War and Ghost of Tsushima. The resolution will be the same as it is...
News Free Battle Royale Super Bomberman R Online Blows Up PS4 Next Week
Includes Metal Gear Solid crossover content
Super Bomberman R Online will explode on PlayStation 4 from 27th May, publisher Konami has announced. The free-to-play 64 player Battle Royale will be downloadable from the PS Store, and will start life with some seasonal Metal Gear Solid content. “Season 1 is headlined by the addition of Metal Gear...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Gets New Trailer, Gameplay Coming Next Week
Threat edges closer
Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games is carrying on with The Dark Pictures Anthology, and its latest entry titled House of Ashes is coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 at some point later this year. We already knew all of that, so today's news beat is focused on a new teaser trailer you can catch above. It once again stars Ashley...
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