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Hands On Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Is a Technical Mess on PS4
A seriously disappointing return
The latest Sword Art Online game, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, is out today on PlayStation 4. We have a copy of the game for review, but we haven't played enough of it to deliver any kind of final judgement just yet. However, we felt that it was worth writing up a quick Hands On article just to let you know...
Rumour Black and Red PS5 Console Spotted in Sony Marketing Material
Would you buy one?
Hmmm, what do we make of this, then? Originally posted over on ResetEra, a Sony marketing pamphlet supposedly shows a black and red PlayStation 5 console. The pamphlet itself seems legitimate -- it's marketing that's directed at store employees, and covers various Sony products. The real question is whether the black and red PS5...
Guide PS4 Games on PS5 - All Confirmed Upgrades
PS4 game updates on PS5
What PS4 games can be upgraded on PS5? Below, we've compiled a list of all confirmed PS4 game updates on PS5. All of these titles will receive some kind of upgrade on Sony's next-gen console that will allow them to look better, perform better, or both. Please note that this guide refers to specific game updates, not...
Guide PS5 SSD: Why It's Better Than HDD
PlayStation 5's speedy SSD storage explained
PS5's SSD storage is a huge part of Sony's PlayStation 5 package, but what makes it so much better than a traditional HDD? Sony has confirmed that the PS5 will make use of an SSD, or Solid-State Drive, which will help with things like load times. But what does this actually mean? How does it make the PS5...
News Boss Fight and 30 Minutes of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Gameplay Leaked Online
Looks a lot like Odyssey
Update: More Assassin's Creed Valhalla footage has made its way online, this time in the form of a boss fight against some kind of witch. The video's already been taken down, but we got a good look at it. First off, this seems to be a newer build of the game -- it's not quite as janky as the previous leaked footage. It's...
News Final Fantasy IX Is 20 Years Old Today
And what a game it still is
Classic PlayStation role-playing game Final Fantasy IX celebrates its 20th anniversary today -- a grim reminder to the Push Square staff of just how old we are. The immaculate Squaresoft title first launched in Japan on the 7th July 2000, and if you're looking for a charming turn based adventure, Final Fantasy IX still...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Final Fantasy VIII?
Follow your Leonhart
Final Fantasy VIII may not be as beloved as its immediate predecessor, but it still stands as a classic PlayStation RPG. The long and winding tale of Squall and his quest for purpose and romance has captured the heart of many a Final Fantasy fan over the years, but just how well do you know Final Fantasy VIII? Are you an elite...
News Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris' Opening Movie Is Very Anime, Very Pretty
Sword Angst Online
Yep, this is definitely Sword Art Online. All the angst gives it away. And the swords. Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris, and it's just about everything that you'd expect. Catchy, punchy Japanese pop rock, cool-looking shots of main characters, and a lot of pretty animations...
News EVO 2020 Online Officially Cancelled Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
All publishers pull support
Evo 2020 was cancelled earlier this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but a series of online events were set to replace it. Now, those events are officially cancelled as well. Joey Cuellar, commonly known as Mr. Wizard, has been accused of sexual misconduct. Cuellar was the CEO of Evo, but he's now been...
News Haven Will Be Gliding onto PS5 As Well As PS4
Follow your heart
Haven, the dreamy role-playing game from Furi developer The Game Bakers, is coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PlayStation 4. The studio says that the lovely looking title will launch this year on Sony's next-gen system, and that additional details are heading our way soon. In the meantime, you can check out the game's newest...
News No Microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4, States Dev
Spin to win
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time developer Toys For Bob has said that the upcoming platformer will not feature microtransactions. The studio saw fit to set the record straight after the game's Microsoft Store listing noted "in-app purchases". "We're seeing confusion about microtransactions in Crash Bandicoot 4 and want to be crystal...
News Capcom Is Planning a Monster Hunter Game Aimed at Kids and Teenagers
Who knows what that means
Capcom is planning a new Monster Hunter game, apparently. The topic was brought up during the company's most recent investor question and answer session, in which a representative said (as translated by Gematsu): "We are planning to develop a Monster Hunter that middle and high-school students can enjoy, so please look...
Site News Yes, We're Playing Ghost of Tsushima
Just so you know
As of right now, we're allowed to tell you that we're playing through Ghost of Tsushima for review. What, you want more than that? Unfortunately, you're going to have to wait until the embargo lifts for our full review. You'll be able to read it right here on Push Square at 3PM BST on Tuesday, 14th July. That's three days before...
V nice
When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2015, the game came with several cool extras -- even if you just bought the standard version -- and CD Projekt Red is at it again with Cyberpunk 2077. Each copy of the upcoming open world title will include a bundle of digital goodies, including the original score, an art booklet, a Cyberpunk 2077...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Big Alatreon Update Launches Next Week
It's finally here
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Title Update 4 was supposed to launch back in May, but it was delayed due to the coronavirus. Fortunately, the development team's now getting back on track, and it plans to unleash Alatreon next week, on the 9th July. As for what else the update will bring, Capcom is set to release a Title Update 4...
News Ghost of Tsushima Cinematic Trailer Brings the Hype Ahead of Release
A storm is coming
Ghost of Tsushima is just a few weeks away, and PlayStation has cranked out a lovely looking cinematic trailer to get you hyped. We imagine that the PS4 exclusive's marketing campaign will be kicking into full gear very shortly, especially now that The Last of Us: Part II is on store shelves. Ghost of Tsushima is going to be...
Rumour Ubisoft Creates New Prince of Persia Twitter Account, Has Fans Hopeful
Seems legit, but...
Another Prince of Persia rumour? You better believe it. Whispers of Ubisoft wanting to reboot the action adventure franchise have been spreading across the web for months, but there's been no hard evidence to back them up. Last month the French publisher had seemingly registered a website domain for Prince of Persia 6, but it...
News With No E3, Square Enix Plans on Showing Individual Games in July and August
What could they be?
Last month, Square Enix revealed that it had no plans to host any kind of online showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. Instead, the Japanese publisher stated that it would like to promote its upcoming games individually when the time is right. And that time will soon be upon us, it seems. The company now...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Details New Features, Reveals Free 'Lite' Edition
Crystal clear
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has a new trailer that gives a decent overview of what the dungeon crawling RPG is all about. It covers character creation, combat, and co-op as the title gears up for its 27th August release date. But the real headline here is the newly announced 'Lite' edition of the game. It'll...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Anime from Kill la Kill's Studio Trigger Announced
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Not content with just a gameplay preview of Cyberpunk 2077 during its Night City Wire livestream, CD Projekt Red also announced that a Cyberpunk anime in the works. Titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, it's being produced by Studio Trigger, the Japanese company behind Kill la Kill, and partly behind Darling in the Franxx, and SSSS...
Round Up New Cyberpunk 2077 Hands On Previews Are Very Positive
Four hours with the game
A handful of lucky media outlets have recently gone hands on with Cyberpunk 2077, and now they're free to tell us all about their time with the open world RPG. As far as we know, these previews are based on the PC version of the game, streamed directly to the writer. But even with the obstacles that the coronavirus pandemic...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Trailer Goes Full Grand Theft Auto
GTA Night City
Cyberpunk 2077 has a new gameplay trailer, and it's very Grand Theft Auto. The cuts, the punchy dialogue, the backing music -- it's all here. The open world role-playing game still looks fantastic, and Night City itself just seems so dense and atmospheric. How do you think Cyberpunk 2077 is looking? Go for a ride in the comments...
News Action RPG Tales of Arise Delayed, No New Release Window Given
Unsurprising
Tales of Arise, the next entry in Bandai Namco's long running Tales series, has been hit with a rather vague delay. The action role-playing title was first announced at E3 2019 with a cool looking trailer, but the game's been missing in action ever since. Back in January of this year,
News The Last of Us 2 Tops Software Charts in Japan
A rare win for PS4
The Last of Us: Part II has gone straight to number one in Japan. The PlayStation 4 exclusive sold a solid 179,000 copies -- around 60,000 more units than The Last of Us managed when it launched in 2013. It's a decent result for Sony, seeing as the Japanese software charts are often dominated by Nintendo Switch titles these days...
