PS5 News
November2023
News Anticipated PS5, PS4 Anime Brawler Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Unveils More Characters
Curses
A trio of new characters have been added to the roster of upcoming anime brawler Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, and you can catch the first gameplay footage of all three above. The trailer introduces the look and moves of three key new arrivals: Aoi Todo, Hanami, and Jogo. You’ll also glimpse a handful of special moves in the video...
News Six Weeks Later, PAYDAY 3 Gets Its First Patch
And it's a fairly substantial one
Some six weeks after its chaotic launch, cooperative heist game PAYDAY 3 has gotten its first patch. It weighs in around 2GB and includes more than 200 fixes, tweaks, quality-of-life improvements, and quashed bugs. Whether it will be enough to stem the game's bleeding player count remains to be seen, but it's...
News Modern Warfare 3 May Not Have a PS5 Platinum, But It Does Have Campaign Gyro Aiming
Tilt to the top
The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has disappointed some players because it technically doesn’t have a Platinum Trophy on the PS5. In an unusual move, its gongs have been added as DLC to last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which means there’s no way for developer Sledgehammer Games to add PlayStation’s most...
News Bungie Acknowledges Destiny 2 Concerns Following Layoffs
"We know we have lost a lot of your trust"
Bungie has released a statement, the first since the news of layoffs at the Destiny 2 studio broke earlier this week, with around 100 staff impacted. The fallout from the move has led some players to demand refunds for DLC in protest, ad
News Hitman Maker's New James Bond Game Will Be PS5's Ultimate Spycraft Fantasy
For England, James
It’s been a while since we heard word of Project 007, the upcoming original James Bond escapade developed by Hitman maker IO Interactive. As part of a sprawling feature in EDGE magazine, however, CEO Hakan Abran has shared the first tidbit about the anticipated title, describing it as the “ultimate spycraft fantasy”. The...
News Development of Elden Ring Expansion Shadow of the Erdtree 'Proceeding Smoothly'
But still no word of a release date
Elden Ring still looms large in our collective gaming consciousness despite FromSoftware's epic RPG approaching the second anniversary of its release. Tarnished will be glad to know, then, that progress on the game's in-development expansion Shadow of the Erdtree is "proceeding smoothly", but less so to know we...
News Daredevil Pays Rent, Skewering Marvel's Spider-Man 2 DLC Theory
Insomniac played us all
Just yesterday, we brought you news of a secret ninja room in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 that had been fueling DLC speculation, specifically a theory that it might somehow feature Matt Murdoch, AKA Daredevil. Since then, Insomniac has skewered a key piece of evidence via the game's latest patch before taking to Twitter to gloat...
News Another Baldur's Gate 3 Patch, Another 1,000+ Fixes on PS5
Patch 4 has arrived
The next Baldur's Gate 3 patch has arrived, and in typical Larian fashion, it's overwhelming in scope and peppered throughout with jokes. Over 1000 tweaks, bug fixes, added animations, features, revisions, and changes have been implemented, and the patch is now live on PS5. You can read the complete list here. Further...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for November and December 2023
Call of Duty! LotR! Avatar!
You might want to put Spider-Man 2 down for just a second because we've somehow stumbled into another month – and this one's got even more games to choose from. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few weeks, as well...
News Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
Earn loads of rewards by beating it
Those who have pre-ordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PS5, PS4 now have early access to the campaign, with the full release on 10th November 2023 bringing the online multiplayer and new open world Zombies mode. By finishing all 15 missions in the single player mode, you shall unlock items to customise...
News Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC Character Omni-Man Arrives Next Week on PS5
Get a load of this
Following a brief teaser earlier in the year – and a Microsoft leak – NetherRealm Studios has now confirmed Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character Omni-Man will arrive on 9th November for Kombat Pack owners and 16th November for everyone else. You can get a glimpse of the new challenger in all of his gory glory courtesy of the trailer...
News Huge PS5 Update Makes Immortals of Aveum Better Than Ever
You can also play for free
Ascendant Studios has today announced it'll be deploying a huge PS5 patch for Immortals of Aveum on 16th November 2023 that adds new playable content, New Game+, and an even tougher difficulty mode in Grand Magnus. On that same day, the PS5 game will also be available for anyone to play for free up until the third chapter...
Review The Invincible (PS5) - Hard Sci-Fi Adventure Tells a Good Story
Operation hopeless
The Invincible is one of those games where the less you know the better — to a degree. A story in the stars that adapts the Stanisław Lem novel of the same name, it plays quite a lot like a sci-fi Firewatch. While your actions don't extend much beyond walking and operating gadgets and machinery, an intriguing plot and many...
News Weapon-Wielding Frenchman Victor Chevalier Is a Brand New Fighter for Tekken 8
Voiced by Vincent Cassel
The vast majority of Tekken 8's roster — at launch, at least — will comprise familiar faces, but Bandai Namco is throwing in a couple of newbies for good measure. We've already been introduced to the coffee-obsessed Azucena, and now, the publisher has revealed Victor Chevalier with the above trailer. The French fighter...
News Latest Alan Wake 2 PS5 Patch Applies 200+ Fixes
Bugs thwarted, improvements made
Another PS5 patch has just gone live for Alan Wake 2, introducing over 200 improvements and bug fixes to the game. It is available to download now, bringing the title up to version number 1.000.008. A complete roundup of all the changes and additions can be found on the official Alan Wake website. The top-level...
News All PS Plus Members Handed a Movie Discount on Sony Pictures Core
Save 15% throughout November
PS Plus members of any tier can take advantage of a limited-time promotion in the new Sony Pictures Core app on PS5, PS4 consoles throughout November. For the rest of the month, anyone with an active membership can take 15 per cent off the price of movie rentals and purchases. This is off the back of the ability to rent...
News Gran Turismo 7's New Advanced PS5 AI Could Change Racing Games Forever
Starting line
While there’s a lot to look forward to in Gran Turismo 7’s free Spec II patch, available on PS5 later today, it’s the introduction of Polyphony Digital’s innovative GT Sophy technology that could prove to be a true game changer. This ground-breaking code uses machine learning in order to imitate the actions of human drivers,...
News God of War's Next PS5 Game Could Be Revealed Before the End of the Year
The Game Awards await?
With the excellent Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 already on store shelves, Sony’s slate is once again looking a little light, as it continues to keep its exclusive cards close to its chest. One persistent rumour we’ve been hearing for a while, however, is that an expansion to God of War Ragnarok is in development at Santa Monica...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Secret Ninja Room Sparks DLC Speculation
The Hand? Daredevil? Doctor Strange?
Now that the initial rush induced by the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has begun to wear off, players have had time to kick the tyres of Insomniac's open-world epic and unearth its secrets. A missing law firm, comments made by Insomniac leadership, and a bookshop decked out like an armoury have sparked...
News Embattled MMO The Day Before Delayed Indefinitely on PS5
Gone, but not forgotten
The Day Before is a zombie survival MMO that we had initially anticipated on PS5, as it had a bit of buzz about it, and our imaginations ran wild with comparisons to The Last of Us and The Division. We were quickly brought back to earth by the one-two gut punch of a somewhat stale gameplay showing and a
News Persona 5 Tactica Could Be the SRPG Revolution We Need
Strategic genius
Persona 5 Tactica confidently strides onto PS5 and PS4 battlefields on 17th November. In another extended look at battle gameplay, we can't help but admire some of the revolutionary innovations this revolutionary-themed spinoff is bringing to the table. SRPGs, love them or leave them, primarily still stick to the tried and true...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Really Is Just DLC, Says Its Trophy List
There's no MW3 Platinum Trophy for you
In the leadup to its announcement, it was heavily suggested Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 would be a huge expansion for Modern Warfare 2. That didn't turn out to be the case as Activision is selling the FPS as its own standalone PS5, PS4 title, but there is one situation where the game quite literally is a DLC...
News Unlock Free Disney Dreamlight Valley Content on PS5, PS4 As the Release's Future Is Revealed
Paid expansion incoming, after game scraps free-to-play
Disney Dreamlight Valley is quietly one of the more successful live service games on PS5 and PS4 right now, and the release’s first anniversary livestream has revealed a lot to look forward to – even if some fans continue to be miffed by the release’s business model. For those out of the...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Delayed to December, Second Beta Detailed
Delay will "further improve the game's quality"
Arc System Works' upcoming fighting game, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, is being delayed to next month. Initially planned for release on 30th November, the game will now arrive on PS5 and PS4 two weeks later, on 14th December. Publisher Cygames says the delay has been made to "further improve the...
News Destiny 2 Fans Demand Refunds for Next DLC After Bungie Layoffs
Players no longer want to support the developer
Destiny 2 users who have pre-ordered next year's expansion The Final Shape have begun demanding refunds as a way to voice their distaste at the round of layoffs that hit Bungie on Monday. Spotted by The Game Post, threads on
Review Thirsty Suitors (PS5) - An Authentic, Entertaining Tale of Self Discovery
Time to battle some evil exes
In Thirsty Suitors, protagonist Jala has had a bad break-up and moved back to the hometown she left under the shadow of darkness, and back to the people she left high and dry. Realising her allies are few and far between, Jala sets about making amends with her family, while her previous exes show their faces to stir...
News PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
Mafia! Dragon Ball! Aliens!
Update: Sony has now confirmed the full PS Plus Essential lineup for November 2023. The trio of titles is as follows: Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4) |
News Another Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Bug spray
Insomniac Games has just released a new game update for the popular Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Taking the title to version 1.001.004, the 922 MB patch makes a few more fixes as the developer aims to squash all those pesky bugs. This patch fixes a variety of issues, such as examples of the player getting stuck, bosses getting stuck, player...
News First Remnant 2 DLC The Awakened King Out 14th November
New story, class, enemies, and bosses
The first expansion for Souls-like shooter Remnant II will release on 14th November 2023, it's been announced. Given the name The Awakened King, the DLC adds a new storyline and a set of dungeons and areas to go with it, another Archetype in The Ritualist, and new items, enemies, and bosses. You can see it in...
News Biggest Gran Turismo 7 Update Ever Adds Cars, Tracks, Modes, Challenges
Welcome to SPEC II
As teased over the weekend, Gran Turismo 7 studio Polyphony Digital has today revealed the PS5, PS4 racer's biggest update yet. Dubbed SPEC II, it adds a four-player split-screen Couch mode, seven more cars, a new track in the Lake Louise Snow Circuit, the chance to try SOPHY AI in Quick Race, and an extra 50 challenges. All of...
News Interest in Destiny 2 Reportedly at an All-Time Low
Employees begged for positive changes
Player sentiment surrounding Destiny 2 has never been worse, a new IGN report claims. As part of an article detailing the unfortunate round of layoffs at developer Bungie, it is suggested players are looking elsewhere off the back of the game's disappointing Lightfall expansion and follow-up seasons. Sources...
Review Star Ocean The Second Story R (PS5) - A Near Perfect Example of a Remake Done Right
Integrity and faithfulness
Many would argue that Star Ocean: The Second Story — originally released for the PS1 all the way back in 1998 — is the pinnacle of the long-running RPG series, and we'd be tempted to agree. In some ways it does feel like it nails the core themes of the franchise, as sci-fi technology clashes with medieval fantasy —...
News Did You Love Lies of P? There's Much More of the PS5 Fairy Tale to Come
Developer teases DLC and major update
If you loved Korean developer Round8’s twisted Souls-like take on the fairy tale Pinocchio, then you’ll probably be itching for more Lies of P, eh? Fortunately, that’s exactly what the developer has planned in the form of DLC, as previously announced and now teased in this developer update. While there’s...
News Street Fighter 6 Gears Up for Final Fight-Themed November Fighting Pass
As mighty as the former mayor of Metro City
Street Fighter 6 is spicing things up this November with a Final Fight-themed Fighting Pass, which offers gear, emotes, and even the classic 1989 Capcom beat 'em up itself, playable from the in-game Game Center, which is a fun inclusion. Starting today,1st November, players can start earning some...
News World War Z: Aftermath Is Getting Another Premium Episode in December
Alongside a free update
World War Z: Aftermath is getting another offering in December, Saber Interactive has announced, and we got a look at the upcoming Vally of the Zeke in a new trailer. The premium episode, along with a free update, will hit PS5 on 5th December. This new episode will run players $9.90, or around £8, and features three new...
News The First Photos of the PS5 Slim Are Circulating Online
It's definitely smaller
Colloquially (but technically not officially) known as the PS5 Slim, here’s your first photographic proof that the new console model is smaller than its predecessor. As the revised unit begins to proliferate throughout the retail chain, consumers are getting their mitts on the console, leading to comparison photos like...
News The Witcher 3's Tragically Misunderstood Rock Troll, Werewolf Get Dark Horse Figures
Surpisingly human
Dark Horse Direct has just unveiled the latest additions to its growing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt collection, adding the tragically misunderstood Rock Troll and Werewolf figurines to its roster. Both are made of lovingly detailed PVC, with the Werewolf measuring 12 inches in length and the more diminutive Rock Troll coming in at a...
October2023
News Tekken 8 Reveals Multiple Characters Joining Its Roster in Latest Trailer
Two more reveals to come
Courtesy of IGN, a new trailer for Tekken 8 has emerged, and it gives us our first look at a handful of newly announced characters for the fighting game. The first character to be shown is Panda, although this was already known from a previous announcement. In addition, we have Zafina (a mainstay since Tekken 6), longtime...
News New PS5 Slim Adverts Reveal Bundle with a Free Game
Get Modern Warfare 3 free of charge
Sony still hasn't given its updated PS5 model an official release date, but all the leaked information and public spottings are pointing towards 10th November 2023, the same day Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is out. As reported by Charlie Intel, new promotions are now advertising the PS5 Slim along with a copy of...
News Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 Reveals Its Protagonist
The name's Phyre
New Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 developer The Chinese Room has today shared a fresh look at the RPG's protagonist: Phyre. This is a fully customisable main character, with you allowed to select their gender and the clan they belong to, as well as outfits and who they feed on. There'll be four clans in the game, and who...
Review Jusant (PS5) - Tactile Traversal in an Arid, Atmospheric World
Belay the spire
Though wildly different in some ways, Don't Nod's Jusant shares a surprising amount of common ground with Death Stranding. Both games are set within the aftermath of their respective, titular disasters; they're each rather lonely adventures, perhaps even more so in the former's case; and their traversal systems are unusually...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Gets Roguelike Story Campaign in Latest Trailer
Bubble trouble
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is only a week away from launch on PS5 and PS4 — that's certainly crept up on us. The platform fighter, fundamentally similar to Super Smash Bros., is looking like a decent follow-up to the first game, which was a surprise hit. Today, publisher GameMill Entertainment has released a new trailer, focusing...
Guide Best Single Player Games on PS5
PS5's best single player titles, ranked and rated
What are the best single player games on PS5? In this evolving list, the Push Square community has come together to rate and order the best experiences for just one person on PS5. This list covers the greatest single player games available on PS5 right now, ignoring titles that predominantly feature...
News Monster Hunter-Like Wild Hearts Hits EA Play Next Week
Slay beasts at no extra charge
Subscription service EA Play is on a bit of a hot streak at the moment as it's been confirmed Monster Hunter-esque title Wild Hearts will soon be available to active members, just a few weeks after PS5 remake Dead Space arrived. The game from Koei Tecmo will join EA Play next week on Thursday, 9th November 2023. For a...
Preview Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Elevates the Ubisoft Formula with a Stellar Setting
We're not in Kansas anymore
We're in a room lined with a dozen PCs and a handful of press, just about to start our extended hands-on session with Ubisoft's upcoming Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It's hard to say if anyone else is particularly excited to try out the game, but we are. Immediate reactions to its gameplay reveal earlier this year judged...
Review RoboCop: Rogue City (PS5) - A Servicable Shooter for Nostalgia Enthusiasts
"Dead or alive, you're coming with me"
RoboCop: Rogue City is an incredibly faithful exploration of the armoured enforcer, a first-person shooter with an RPG foundation underpinning the action. It's a little rough around the edges but manages to tell an original tale in the iconic cyberpunk universe, reminding us why we still love this relic of the...
News C'est Magnifique! Mitsuru Kirijo Gets Fancy in Persona 3 Reload Trailer
The Empress of Execution
It's Tuesday, which can only mean one thing: Persona 3 Reload character trailer time! Just like clockwork, Atlus has released another look at the cast of its hotly anticipated (by us) remake, and once again carelessly forgot to mention the game will be gracing PlayStation platforms on 2 February 2024. Calm, cool, and...
News Bungie CEO Laments 'Sad Day' for Sony Studio Following Layoffs
"These are truly talented people"
Bungie – like a number of other Sony first-party studios recently – has been hit by a wave of layoffs, as the Japanese giant seeks to streamline its business. Despite registering record revenues, the platform holder has been aggressively cutting jobs this year – a trend, which, to be fair, has been consistent...
News Rescheduled Genshin Impact Livestream Sets Up Bumper Day for PS5, PS4 Gachas
Back-to-back
Genshin Impact’s next major update was supposed to be announced by now, but a scheduling issue means it was delayed at the last second. Now it’ll run back-to-back with Honkai: Star Rail’s previously announced v1.5 update broadcast on 3rd November, leading to an enormous day for PS5 and PS4 gacha games. As always, you can expect...
News Overwatch 2's Le Sserafim Event Is K-Popping Off on PS5, PS4
Plan your Perfect Night
Overwatch 2's collaboration with K-pop sensation Le Sserafim is now live, and players can pop and lock their way to some inspired skins, dance emotes, and engage in the new limited-time Concert Clash game mode. Le Sserafim is an extremely popular act out of South Korea, and their new track "Perfect Night" is guaranteed to be...
News PS5 Cloud Streaming Is Now Available for PS Plus Premium Members in North America
Cloud five
Update: As previously promised, Sony has rolled out support for PS5 cloud streaming in North America for PS Plus Premium subscribers. As is the case in Europe, games that support the feature will be denoted by an icon on the dashboard. Original Article: And just like that, the functionality of PS Plus Premium has expanded in Europe,...
News The Finals Opted for AI Voices Because 'It Gets Us Far Enough in Terms of Quality'
“It’s a bold strategy, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off for 'em”
The Finals is a multiplayer shooter with a bit of buzz about it, fresh off an open beta weekend on PS5. Some punters, however, were quick to point out that the in-game voices felt a little slapdash; as it turns out, they were generated using AI, forgoing the use of traditional...
News Little Nightmares 3 Gets 18 Minutes of Cooperative PS5, PS4 Gameplay
Better together
Little Nightmares III is the next instalment in the spooky series, which melds horror elements with puzzles, platforming, and adventure mechanics. It's due out sometime in 2024 for PS5 and PS4, and an extended look at pre-alpha gameplay has been released, showcasing the game's cooperative mechanics. Over 18 minutes, developer...
News Solid Snake Voice Actor David Hayter Fronts New Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Promo
"This is only the beginning"
Solid Snake voice actor David Hayter has appeared in a new Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection promotion where he'll "guide us through iconic moments in the Metal Gear Solid franchise" as part of a new legacy video series. The video up above is a teaser for the series, which is said to be "only the beginning". It's not...
News PS5 Live-Service Game Marathon Has Reportedly Been Delayed to 2025
Destiny 2 DLC pushed back too
As part of Bloomberg's report on layoffs at Sony-owned developer Bungie, it is also claimed the studio has pushed back its PS5, PC live-service title Marathon to 2025. In addition, Destiny 2 DLC The Final Shape will now release in June 2024 instead of February. Neither Sony nor Bungie have confirmed the delays, but...
News EA Sports WRC Launch Trailer Is Firing on All Cylinders
It's rally close now
Rally fans are in for an exciting week, as EA Sports WRC launches on PS5. Arriving on 3rd November, or 31st October if you've pre-ordered, the game comes from Codemasters, building on its previous hardcore rally titles and folding in the official World Rally Championship licence. To celebrate the launch, EA has released a new...
News Sony's New PS5 Earbuds and Headset Get Release Dates, Pre-Order Details
Out in December and February
Sony has today announced its new line of audio devices for the PS5, the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds and Pulse Elite wireless headset, will release in the coming months. The earbuds launch on 6th December 2023 and the headset shall follow a couple of months later on 21st February 2024. Both will be available for...
News Beat Saber Brings Old and New The Rolling Stones Tracks in Latest DLC
Available now
Beat Games has just revealed and released its latest DLC pack for VR rhythm hit, Beat Saber. The focus of this new expansion is classic rock band The Rolling Stones, and it's now available for PSVR and PSVR2. Priced at £11.49 / $13.99, the DLC includes a mixture of old favourites and newer tracks, with several songs from its...
News It Sounds Like PS5 Is Handily Outselling Its New-Gen Rival in France
Ratio nearing 90 per cent against Xbox now
Many would argue that PS5 has been up against tough competition in 2023, with releases like Starfield and the popularity of Xbox Game Pass giving Microsoft substantial momentum. But despite the discussions you may see on Twitter, Sony’s stranglehold on the new-gen video game market is only getting tighter...
News PS5 Versions for Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Coming 16th February
You're joking - not another one!
NIS America has today confirmed it'll be releasing its PS5 double pack of Trails of Cold Steel III and direct sequel Trails of Cold Steel IV on 16th February 2024. This new version hands both games a native PS5 version at once, and you can catch them in action in the gameplay trailer above. The PS5 versions will...
News Modern Warfare 3 Set to Claim 140GB of PS5 SSD Space
All thanks to Call of Duty HQ
The Call of Duty franchise has a reputation at this point for demanding large slices of your PS5 storage space, and next month's Modern Warfare 3 looks set to be no different. According to Twitter account PlayStation Game Size — which scrubs Sony servers for file sizes — you'll need to set aside 140GB of SSD space...
News PS5 Gacha Great Honkai: Star Rail's Next Major Update Will Be Revealed This Week
Brace for impact
Honkai: Star Rail’s next major update is coming much quicker than its previous editions, as v1.4 may have marked the release of the PS5 version, but ended up a week or so shorter than past seasons. That means it’s already time for the v1.5 livestream, which is scheduled to air on 3rd November at 7:30PM Chinese time. We’ve...
News Elden Ring, Dark Souls Dev FromSoftware Beefing Up for Multiple New PS5 Games
Webinars to introduce roles in December
FromSoftware may have a long history dating all the way back to 1994’s King’s Field on the PS1, but it’s become an industry darling in more recent years. The veteran developer has unexpectedly discovered mainstream success with titles like Dark Souls and Elden Ring, and even the sixth instalment in its...
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man and Mario Trade Places in Battle for Top Spot
Marvellous wonders
Sony and Nintendo both have a big, fancy exclusive game at the top of the UK's physical games chart, and they've just swapped seats. Both Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched on 20th October, and the superhero epic swung in with a debut at number one. Now, though, it's Nintendo's imaginative platformer on...
News Fortnite's Original, Iconic Map Will Return Later This Week on PS5, PS4
What's old is new again
The modular nature of Fortnite’s map has enabled developer Epic Games to adapt and change it over time, but there had been strong rumours for several months now that it’d return to its origins as part of the release’s next major update. And that’s exactly what’s happening starting 3rd November, as the developer...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Finished with the PS5 Game's $10 Halloween Fatality
Boycott begins
An additional Halloween Fatality is available for purchase within Mortal Kombat 1’s in-game store right now, and the release’s community is incensed by the addition. The finisher costs 1,200 Dragon Crystals, but you’ll need to cough up $10 for 1,250 Dragon Crystals in order to obtain it. When you consider the entire release can...
News Alan Wake 2 Dev Praises Epic's Publishing Team for Acclaimed PS5 Release
"They really care"
In a year filled to bursting with genuine Game of the Year contenders, Alan Wake 2 has added another candidate to the list. The game, itself a sequel to an old Xbox 360 exclusive, was published by Epic Games – and developer Remedy has been singing its partner’s praises on Twitter, noting that the company “really cares”...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Director Confirms Wolverine PS5 Set in Same Universe
*snikt*
Considering shared universes are all the rage these days, many fans were left to wonder whether a meeting between Spider-Man and Wolverine might be possible in the Insomniac-Verse. Well, fear not, true believers, as Marvel's Spider-Man 2 director Brian Intihar has officially set the record straight. In an interview with Kinda Funny, host...
News PS5 Horror Quantum Error Isn't Out Yet, But It's Already Making a Profit
Game breaks even prior to launch
Cosmic horror Quantum Error, one of the first games announced for the PS5, will officially launch later this week on 3rd November – but developer TeamKill Media won’t be sweating its day one sales too much. That’s because, according to a post on the game’s official Twitter account, the project has already...
News GTA 6's Innovative PS5 Animation Engine Promises to Be Highly Dynamic and Realistic
Patent teases potential tech
Rockstar rarely ever rests on its laurels from project to project, and considering it’s been over ten years since GTA 5, we can surely expect GTA 6 to be a revolutionary experience. But while the label is keeping its cards close to its chest regarding the project, one eagle-eyed Reddit user has discovered a patent...
News Remedy Details Alan Wake 2's Upcoming Expansions
Night Springs, The Lake House
Alan Wake 2 only launched on Friday, but developer Remedy has already shone a light on its post-launch support plans, detailing when and where this particular tale will take us next. Previously, the developer has promised "significant" free DLC, as well as a genuinely intriguing take on New Game Plus, in a future...
Random Larian Sets South Park Straight on Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Cross-Save Functionality
Get with the program, Stan
As further proof that epic RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has truly broken into the mainstream, Larian's latest was featured in the most recent episode of South Park, entitled "South Park: Joining the Panderverse". In the episode, Cartman, living in an alternate reality (and played by Janeisha Adams-Ginyard), is fearful of losing...
News Gran Turismo 7 Promises Major PS5, PS4 Update Next Week
At least seven new cars incoming
Gran Turismo 7 has been growing on a monthly basis, but series creator Kazunori Yamauchi promises a “big update” is coming for November, with at least seven new cars. The industry veteran posted his traditional silhouette picture on Twitter, seemingly confirming the upcoming addition of the Lexus LFA, Nissan...
News PS5, PS4's Most Played Games Probably Won't Surprise You
Interesting, nonetheless
Unfortunately, Sony doesn’t have a most played PlayStation games list like Xbox and Steam, which means we’re often left in the dark over what people are actually playing on PS5 and PS4. Still, it doesn’t take a genius to guess the contents of the top ten, and this Circana chart at least gives us a glimpse into the most...
News Synth Riders Spooky Update Adds Yet More Free Content
A new song, and a few extras
The parade of new content for VR rhythm game Synth Riders continues! To celebrate the first Halloween since the launch of PSVR2, Kluge Interactive is once again celebrating the scariest time of year with free content. The 2023 Spooky Update includes one free song, Nightmare Cure by DanyloM & Electro Swing Thing...
News Sony Does a Lot Behind the Scenes to Ensure High Quality PS5 Exclusives
But is still humbled by success
While it doesn’t have a flawless record, it’s fair to say that most PlayStation Studios releases are of a high quality. Many of the company’s games secure strong Metacritic ratings, and in an interview with Barron’s, bigwig Eric Lempel admitted that management is humbled by the games’ critical receptions...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 500
An epic celebration special
We’ve got an extra-special edition of WAYP lined up this week, as we’re celebrating our 500th issue anniversary. This regularly recurring feature was first published on 2nd March, 2013 – although initially we had the bizarre idea of running it bi-weekly. It wasn’t until an entire year later – with Issue 33, on...
Poll Are You Playing Alan Wake 2?
Step into the light
It's been a long time coming, but Alan Wake 2 is actually here. The survival horror sequel promises a crazy level of cinematic quality, coupled with intense psychological scares. It's been getting some seriously impressive review scores, and much like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 did a week or so ago, it's stormed the ongoing Game of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
Swing and a hit
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has been out on PS5 for about a week now, and so the time has come to pass definitive judgement on Sony's latest blockbuster (if you're actually ready to do so, that is). The sequel was met with a tidal wave of super positive reviews, quickly cementing its place amongst the highest rated games of 2023. And with...
Mini Review Tennis On-Court (PSVR2) - Solid Gameplay Surrounded by Technical Issues
Double fault
The first thing that happened to us upon launching Tennis On-Court was a hard crash. Even before we saw the main menu, we were on the error report screen. The game would only crash a couple more times, but it was a worrying start. Worse than the crashes is an annoying bug where, if you hit the tennis ball at just the right angle, it'll...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Won't Be Free-to-Play When It Launches After All
New plan
The Animal Crossing-esque Disney Dreamlight Valley has been in early access since September 2022, and it's soon to be making its full, proper launch in the very near future. However, plans have changed regarding its payment model; when it releases, it'll cost $39.99 instead of, erm, zero. Initially planned to be a free-to-play game,...
Mini Review Headbangers Rhythm Royale (PS5) - Musical Party Game Is Frustrating and Fun
Let's get this bread
Glee Cheese Studio's Headbangers Rhythm Royale is the latest in a growing roster of battle royale party games. Heavily reminiscent of Fall Guys, the game sees floppy-headed pigeons duke it out in rhythm-based puzzles. Thirty competitors fight to earn the coveted title of master headbanger. You'll be familiar with the format by...
News Alan Wake 2's New Game Plus Mode Dreams Up 'Alternative Narrative', Nightmare Difficulty
Coming in a post-launch update
Alan Wake 2 is out today, and we found the hype to be entirely real, with Remedy's mind-bending sequel earning an invaluable and much-coveted 10/10 review score from us here at Push Square. As additional icing on an already delicious cake, the developer revealed that a "new alternative narrative" will be included in...
News Stylish Time Travel RPG Reverse: 1999 Could Come to PS5 in the Future
But no plans right now
Hot on the heels of juggernaut success Honkai: Star Rail, the latest gacha to send mobile gamers potty is Reverse: 1999, an uber-stylish deck-building time travel RPG which is being promoted pretty much everywhere in Asia right now. The title has an all-star voice cast and some of the most striking artwork we’ve seen in some...
News Delayed for an Impressive Sixth Time, Skull and Bones Now Expected in Early 2024
Allegedly
Surprise! Skull and Bones has been delayed again, for the sixth time by our reckoning, which has to be some kind of record. If you can believe it, the constantly drifting pirate game now targets a vague Q1 2024 window. Word comes to us through Ubisoft, as today is financial report day, and along with the frankly unsurprising nautical news,...
News Stunning PS5 Open Worlder Star Wars Outlaws Has Seemingly Been Delayed
Pushed beyond March 2024
It wowed a lot of people with its full reveal back in June, but it sounds like Star Wars Outlaws won't be making the jump to PS5 in early 2024 after all. To be clear, the open world title was never given a firm release date, but publisher Ubisoft had it pencilled in for this fiscal year. In other words, it was targeting —...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant Will Only Get Better with New Battle Mode, Difficulty Settings Update
Free content patch incoming
We were unfortunately a little slow with our Fate/Samurai Remnant PS5 review, so we'll take this opportunity to reiterate that it's a really good action RPG — and it's about to get even better. Post-launch support in the form of a DLC pass (which will bring additional playable characters in the future) and free content...
News PSVR2 Is 'Important' to Sony, But 'PS5 Is the Core'
Sony reaffirms stance on VR
PlayStation has been a major part of the virtual reality push the last few years, and the relatively recent PSVR2 has moved things forward in the growing space. The headset's innovative features and unique controllers mean it's competitive with higher-end PC VR gear. It's been pretty successful so far, but how's Sony...
News Sony on PS Plus Price Increase: We Want to Make PlayStation Plus Great
"We have to adjust to market conditions"
Back in August, Sony announced price increases for all tiers of PS Plus. Naturally, the news wasn't especially well received by subscribers, and even now, months later, it's still a touchy subject — especially since you could argue that the overall quality of PS Plus, in terms of game offerings, hasn't...
Review Alan Wake 2 (PS5) - A Nightmare We Never Want to Wake Up From
A Remedy for success
Sitting down to write this review makes us feel a little like Alan Wake himself, tapping away at his typewriter in the Writer’s Room. We’re not quite sure where the page will take us, even though we have so much swirling around in our mind. That’s the effect of Alan Wake 2; a rip-roaring horror experience from Remedy...
Poll Do You Like Metal Gear Solid Delta's New Graphical Style?
Let's delta
Konami unveiled official in-engine footage of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater earlier this week, in a bid to show off the remake's technically impressive visuals. Crafted with Unreal Engine 5, this yet-to-be-dated revival is clearly hoping to wow in terms of graphics, but the reaction to said footage has been a little more divided...
PS5 stock + Spidey = $$$
Sony seems to have incredibly high hopes for PlayStation over the coming months. In a new interview with financial and investment publication Barron's, Sony Interactive Entertainment's SVP and head of global marketing Eric Lempel sets the stage: "We’ve had consoles a bit here and there over the last three holidays, but...
News Arizona Sunshine 2 Shuffles onto PSVR2 This December, New Gameplay Revealed
Have a very undead holiday
Arizona Sunshine 2 was announced earlier this year, and now has a firm release date at last. The PSVR2 zombie shooter arrives on 7th December, 2023, as revealed in the above new trailer. Also revealed is the return of co-op, letting you and your pals slay the undead hordes together. With a range of weapons that now...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Fixes Flag Issue and More, Here Are the Patch Notes
Puerto Rican flag restored
Insomniac Games has released a new patch for its smash hit superhero sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game has been out for just under a week, and in that time a handful of bugs and errors have been raised. This 551 MB patch amends a few of those, most notably the issue surrounding an incorrect flag present in Miles...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Really Is an Impressive Looking Remake
R you ready?
If you're a fan of the original Star Ocean: The Second Story, or its expanded PSP remaster, then you're probably keeping a very close eye on Star Ocean The Second Story R — a full remake of the classic RPG. Based on everything that we've seen of the PS5 and PS4 title so far, it's a faithful recreation of the original adventure, but...
News Multiplayer Shooter The Finals Gets Open Beta, Live Now on PS5
Can you reach The Finals?
Update: The Finals open beta test is now live on PS5, so if you wish to take part, you should be able to find it via search on the PS Store. It requires just under 8GB of free SSD space. The open beta runs from now through to 5th November. Original Story: The Finals is another live service competitor, but one that looks...
Site News Where's Our Alan Wake 2 PS5 Review?
Stuck in the dark place
As you'll no doubt have seen at various other outlets, the review embargo for Alan Wake 2 has now lifted. Early verdicts for Remedy Entertainment's hotly anticipated sequel are now out in the wild, and you might be wondering where Push Square's assessment is right now. Well, it's coming, but we're not totally ready yet...
Back for more
Update 2.02 for Cyberpunk 2077 is available to download now on PS5. Despite being a relatively 'minor' patch when compared to something like the colossal 2.0, it actually contains a lot of important gameplay adjustments and bug fixes. For example, the update rebalances the (often ridiculous) time limits for vehicle courier missions,...
News Spirit of the North 2 Announced for PS5, Should Look Foxy in Unreal Engine 5
Fur and feather
Publisher Merge Games and developer Infuse Studio have announced Spirit of the North 2, a sequel to the well-liked original adventure. A debut trailer tells us what to expect from the game, which has you playing as a cute fox with a glowing tail. With a raven companion at your side, your quest is to restore the land's lost...
Mini Review Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (PS5) - A Hilarious, Hopping Mad Trilogy
The Adventure of the Solitary Scooterist
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery comprises three of the silliest, most charming detective adventures you could hope to play. As the titular amphibian investigator, you'll receive calls from the Supervisor about a haunted island, an invisible wizard, and a bunch of missing cowboy hats. After you grab your...
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