Tag: Sony
Feature 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Gamescom Sale
Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
PS Store's latest sale is a Gamescom promotion, running from now until 9th September 2026. Browsing through the thousands of PS5 and PS4 games can take a while, so we've put together a list of games we recommend you check out. Everything listed here comes with at least a 7/10 score from Push Square, and every...
News 'It Will Not Be Easy': Marvel Tokon Producer Talks Winning Back Burned PC Players
"However, this is an issue that we’re facing head-on"
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a very well-regarded fighting game, but it's not without its problems — and, so far, most of them have been on the PC version. While the PS5 rendition has been largely spotless, those playing on PC have had to put up with inconsistent performance and online...
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Ready, Set, Play Sale
Recommended games going cheap
PS Store's current sale, Ready, Set, Play, is almost over. The offer runs through 26th August, 2026, so you don't have long to take advantage. Browsing through the thousands of PS5 and PS4 games can take a while, so we've put together a list of games we recommend you check out. Everything listed here comes with at...
News 'These Moments Don't Happen Anywhere Else': Sony Touts PS5 Exclusives After Abandoning PC
"Only on PS5"
Sony’s released a new ad reminding you that some games can only be played on the PS5. The new commercial – part of the ‘It Happens on PS5’ campaign – focuses on several titles which are only available on PlayStation hardware. They include: Ghost of Yotei (and its new expanded Complete Edition), God of War Laufey,
News Protesting PS5 Players Now Plan Permanent Blackout, Meaning No GTA 6 or Wolverine
Consoles must remain unplugged indefinitely
Irate PS5 players have started unplugging their consoles all around the world, as a protest against Sony gets underway. The blackout – technically scheduled to start at 7pm local time, but already being observed by many participants – is designed to reduce the Japanese giant’s active users, a key...
News PS5's Best-Selling Games List Fixed After Ordering Issue Over Weekend
Not a big deal for Sony's engineers
Good news for the makers of 007 First Light and 1000xRESIST – both games are currently appearing on the PS Store homepage due to a glitch. Sony usually shows the most popular games in each country across a variety of categories, ranging from pre-orders to downloads. But these are currently ordered...
News Sony Reminds PS5 Owners Their Digital Games Are Licensed, Not Sold
But Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo all say the same
What’s the old adage about once you dislike someone you pretty much despise everything they do? I think, for a vocal contingent on social media, Sony has found itself in that kind of trap lately. And as protesters begin their big PS5 blackout this week, it’s taking even more heat for blasting out...
Feature Going Platinum: I Only Played Sound Shapes Because I Wanted at Least One PS Vita Plat
What have I become
Platinum Trophy #34: Sound Shapes Date Earned: 31st October 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:2 Hello! Been a minute since the last one of these, hasn't it? Sorry about that. I will be better, just as Kratos tells us. Funnily enough, after the last Going Platinum, which was quite a personal and meaningful one for me, this edition is...
News Sony's Live Service Strategy May Have Failed, But Helldivers 2 Has Been a Monstrous Hit
One of PlayStation's biggest games ever
Helldivers 2 is one of the most played PlayStation games ever made. Sony’s confirmed in a corporate blog post that the Arrowhead outing has now attracted over 22.9 million players since launching in 2024 – and that number’s accurate prior to its recent addition to PS Plus Extra. I’d expect the title...
News Next Major PS5 Exclusive Is Ready to Release, Wolverine Goes Gold
Get your gold claws out
Insomniac has announced its fourth PS5 game, Marvel's Wolverine, has gone gold ahead of release on 15th September 2026. It shared the news with a quick social media video featuring Logan with gold claws, and it's confirmed you can unlock them in the game. The phrase "going gold" means work on the 1.0 version of the game is...
News Marvel Tokon's Latest PS5, PC Update Is Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Fighting fit
Developer Arc System Works has pushed a big new patch for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, making a whole load of fixes and improvements across both PS5 and PC. Perhaps most notable for those playing on computers is that this version of the game sees further improvements to performance with this update. There are lots of bug fixes across...
News Sony Accused of Blocking Marvel's Wolverine Discounts in Brazil
No savings for you, bub
Sony has been accused of blocking sales of Marvel’s Wolverine via a Brazilian website which allows the use of discount codes. Local store The Gamer Hut, which operates within Shopee, claims that an “external” request required it to prevent the use of vouchers or cease selling the upcoming game. “It’s important to...
"Monetising users is quite important for us"
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has implied the ongoing memory crisis affecting the entire hardware industry has come at a fortuitous time for the PS5. Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the Japanese giant’s transition from electronics to entertainment, he was asked whether spiralling component prices...
News Wolverine's Incredible Suit Looks So Dang Goofy on PS5
You look ridiculous, bub
The Digital Deluxe Edition for Marvel’s Wolverine comes with five exclusive suits, and I’m taken aback by how silly the Incredible Suit looks in Insomniac’s engine. I assume this design is inspired by Logan’s first appearance in 1962’s Incredible Hulk comic book, and I can’t believe how dumb that classic mask...
News 92% of PS5 Enthusiasts Believe PS Studios Needs New Management
That's unanimous
Of over 2,500 enthusiast PlayStation gamers surveyed in a recent Push Square poll, an eye-watering 92% believe PS Studios needs new management. This follows a slew of own goals from the current hierarchy, which has seen games cancelled, studios closed, and a lot of time lost. As I wrote in
News PS6's Purported $1,000 Price Point Could Lead to a 40% Slump in Sales
No surprise
It doesn’t really take an in-depth report to determine a $1,000 price point for the PS6 will lead to a slump in sales, but that’s the conclusion Ampere Analysis has come to. In a new document, the industry observers conclude that a “conventionally designed, incrementally improved next-generation console” released in 2028 for...
News 'I Think We'll See That in the Next Year or Two': Days Gone Dev Could Reveal New Project Soon
"They're surviving"
Like so many other Sony first-party studios, it’s been a bad few years for Days Gone dev Bend. While the Oregon-based outfit keeps on trucking, its live service project was cancelled in 2025, alongside Bluepoint’s God of War game. But it’s been able to settle on a new title, and Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier says it’s...
News Majority of Naughty Dog Was Working on The Last of Us Online Before It Was Cancelled
This wasn't a side project
Naughty Dog’s standalone online multiplayer game, which was cancelled in late 2023, was the focus of the “majority of the studio” before it was axed. In a new video, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reveals the anticipated Factions sequel was not a side hustle, and had the attention of the vast majority of the...
News 'Tiny Team' Working on Next Horizon Single Player Game, Years Away from Release
See you in the 2030s
If you were looking forward to the next full-length single player Horizon game from Dutch developer Guerrilla, sit tight. As previously reported and reiterated in a
Opinion Hermen Hulst Has Failed and PS Studios Needs a Change
Dutch courage
Trust me, I don’t take any pleasure writing an article like this, but I think Hermen Hulst may need to be ejected from the top job at PS Studios pronto. I’ve been circling this opinion for quite some time, but today’s bad news about Horizon Hunters Gathering is the final nail in the coffin for me. As I said, I don’t like...
News Gran Turismo 7 Bolstered by Another 4 Cars in PS5 Update 1.71
In addition to 3 new World Circuits
The next monthly PS5, PS4 update for Gran Turismo 7 is rolling out worldwide within the next 24 hours, handing players a further four cars to race and three more World Circuits to drive them on. Having downloaded patch 1.71, the following four cars will be added to the game: '97 Toyota Chaser Tourer V '97...
Ex-PlayStation boss is all-digital these days
In case you've somehow missed the news, Sony announced its intention to cease producing game discs for PlayStation consoles starting in 2028, meaning the platform will be digital-only going forward. It's a decision that has caused a lot of upset and raised many questions among consumers, and of course,...
News Wolverine PS5 Consoles, Accessories Available to Pre-Order Now
Console Covers for PS5 Pro already sold out
The range of limited edition PS5 consoles and accessories you can customise your gaming setup with, to suit Marvel's Wolverine, is available to pre-order now. They all come out on the same day as the game, 15th September 2026, but if you're interested in a particular item, you might want to get your...
News Irate Physical Game Fans Prepare for Their Big PS5 Blackout
It all starts this weekend
Angry physical game fans are preparing to unplug their PS5s this week as the widely reported “blackout” is set to get underway. Protesters frustrated at Sony’s decision to stop manufacturing discs in 2028 have been encouraged to turn off their consoles and not play from 23rd August through 30th August. The idea is...
Preview After Online Storm, Here's the Truth About Wolverine PS5
Sharing a clear view of the next PS5 exclusive
Playing video games is a hobby designed to be enjoyable, so why has a wave of new Marvel's Wolverine previews been met with ridicule and slander? Despite the fact such pre-release verdicts were generally very positive, inaccurate videos have spread claims about the next PS5 exclusive that simply aren't...
News PlayStation's Official Desktop Speakers Arrive in November for $220
Pulse Elevate speakers coming soon
Sony has announced the price and release date for its first-ever line of official PlayStation desktop speakers. Pulse Elevate, as they're known, will come in your choice of black or white, and will set you back $219.99 / €219.99 / £199.99, per an updated PS Blog post. The speakers are scheduled to arrive on...
News The Big Marketing Push for PS5 Exclusive Marvel's Wolverine Has Begun in Style
Advert-mantium
We're less than a month away from the launch of Marvel's Wolverine, the next major superhero action title from Insomniac Games, and it's going to be tough to avoid it during this period. Not only have there been a handful of previews lately, but it seems Sony and Marvel are firing up the marketing machine in a pretty major way. Our...
News Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect
"Discs used to happen on PS5"
It's now been well over a month since Sony's shock announcement, in which it confirmed that it would no longer be manufacturing discs for PlayStation platforms starting from January 2028. The immediate backlash was strong to say the least, and although the outrage has certainly started to dissipate across the last few...
News Sony Still Hasn't Decided When to Launch PS6, Says CEO
When will PS6 come out?
Many PlayStation players will tell you that the PS5 generation feels like it's barely gotten started, but we're nearly six years in; traditionally, the next console should be on the horizon. Apparently, though, it might not be as close as you'd expect. According to the Wall Street Journal (paywalled), Sony's CEO, Hiroki...
News 'It's a Relentless Onslaught': Wolverine PS5 Dev Responds to Unprecedented Criticism
"I cannot believe this is good for anyone's mental health"
I’m not exactly sure how and why it’s happened, but Marvel’s Wolverine has become the butt of all social media jokes. Its crime? I’m honestly not entirely sure – it looks pretty good and the first round of previews have largely matched that sentiment. But social media is awash...
News System Shock, High on Life, More Are Breathing New Life into PSVR2
Several PSVR2 games announced
PSVR2 is a fantastic bit of kit, and while there have been some great games that take advantage of the tech over the years, the release schedule has definitely felt a little lighter recently. It'll come as very welcome news to virtual reality fans, then, that the headset has just had multiple new games announced and/or...
News 'The Game Feels Super Smooth': Wolverine Will Run at 60fps with Ray Tracing on Base PS5
Insomniac wizardry
Insomniac is one of the best developers in the business, and certainly among the strongest studios under Sony’s umbrella. It’s not massively surprising to learn the studio is aiming to deliver an unprecedented experience with Marvel’s Wolverine, then: 60fps with ray tracing enabled – all on base PS5 at launch! This...
News Modest Sales Predicted for Sony's Critically Acclaimed New Fighter
Room for improvement
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls isn’t setting cash registers alight if new predictions from Alinea Analytics are to be believed. The industry observer predicts the licensed superhero fighter sold 485k copies across the PS5 and PC in its first week, amounting for an estimated $33 million revenue. It reckons 74% of the copies were...
Round Up Marvel's Wolverine Sounds Like Another Great Superhero Blockbuster in PS5 Previews
The best there is?
Hands-on previews have begun coming in for Marvel's Wolverine, Sony's big PS5 exclusive launching in just over a month's time. The game has looked pretty promising in the few glimpses we've seen so far, and these write-ups are largely very positive, painting a picture of another superhero blockbuster action adventure from...
News Ghost of Yotei's PS5 Complete Edition Will Get a Physical Disc, But There Are Already Concerns
Amid disc-based games controversy
Sony may have made the controversial decision to kill physical games in January 2028, but it remains committed to the medium in the interim. Fans pondered whether Ghost of Yotei’s Complete Edition – the newly announced expanded repackaging of Sucker Punch’s historical open world – would be getti
News Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition Announced, Includes New Expansion, Game Mode, More
Launches in October
Sony has just announced Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, a new version of the open world action game that contains a bunch of brand new single player content. Available to purchase now, Complete Edition grants access to a single player DLC entitled Echoes of Sekigahara, as well as a new roguelike survival game mode titled Most...
News Helldivers 2 Joins PS Plus Extra Today Ahead of Full August 2026 Reveal
A bit of democracy on PS Plus
Sony should be revealing the selection of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for August 2026 later today, but in a PlayStation Blog post, it's already confirmed one new PS5 game joining the service: Helldivers 2. The popular co-op s
News Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Consoles, Controllers Announced, Pre-Orders Next Week
Nice PS5, bub
Sony has unveiled a series of limited edition Marvel's Wolverine PS5 hardware, including console bundles, cover plates, and DualSense controllers. You can get a glimpse of them in the video below: The bundle includes the PS5 Digital Edition in a yellow and black design, as well as a matching PS5 pad and digital game code for...
News Spider-Man 2's PS5 Sales Have Exploded After Brand New Day's Box Office Blowout
Attracts over one million players last weekend
Companies like Sony are desperate to build synergy between their divisions, and here’s why: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the Insomniac sequel, is estimated to have sold 316k copies since Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s historic box office opening. The data comes courtesy of sales prediction firm Alinea, so...
Review Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PS5) - The Most Exciting Fighting Game in Years
Superheroic
There was a sense of inevitability about superhero brawler Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and I’m delighted to say it’s delivered. For my money, this is comfortably the most exciting fighter since Street Fighter 6, delivering a zany competitive experience powered by unprecedented production values and some innovative gameplay design...
News Does Marvel Tokon's New Update Fix the Game on PC? Results Seem to Be Mixed
Patch available now
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched last week, and while people generally seem to be having a great time with the superhero fighter, the PC version in particular has been causing a lot of headaches among players. Today, 10th August 2026, developer Arc System Works took the game's servers offline for maintenance, and once they...
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 75+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Summer Sale
PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend
The PS Store's massive Summer Sale has almost reached its end. Concluding in just a couple of days on 12th August, this gigantic sale contains thousands of PS5 and PS4 games at reduced prices. In this guide, we've compiled a select list of games going cheap that we think are worth considering. Discounted...
Opinion Ghost of Yotei Was a Weirdly Disappointing Sequel After Loving Tsushima
Ghosted
Here on Push Square, it's a well documented fact that I love Ghost of Tsushima. The original 2020 release turned out to be basically everything that I wanted: a sword-swinging, cinematic epic that was stunning to behold. But I can't say the same for Ghost of Yotei, and that's been a point of frustration for me over the last year or so...
"It's Dragon Ball PTSD all over again"
Of all the nightmare scenarios for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, this was probably top of the list. Fighting game community icon MaximilianDood has uninstalled the botched PC version of Sony’s highly anticipated superhero brawler live on air, declaring its documented issues “too frustratin
Feature Going Platinum: Dreams on PS4 Might Be My Most Bittersweet Plat
Wake up
Platinum Trophy #33: Dreams Date Earned: 9th October 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:3 Dreams was and is a very meaningful game for me. It comes from Media Molecule, one of my favourite studios working today. I fondly recall picking up the first LittleBigPlanet at a local game shop; they stayed open later than usual just so I could drop by...
News Marvel Tokon's PS5, PC Release Celebrated By PS Studios with Traditional Launch Day Artwork
Now that's what I'm Tokon about
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls just made its debut on PS5 and PC, and as is the case for most PlayStation first-party games, the occasion has been marked with some fun posts from PS Studios. Unfortunately, the game hasn't had quite so many teams posting original artwork as usual, but there's still a few things worth...
News PS5 Is the USA's Most Popular Console, and It's Not Particularly Close
According to new survey
A recent survey has shed light on the popularity of console platforms in the United States, and the PS5 is front of the pack with a pretty considerable lead. The information comes from consumer data analyst group Statista, which recently shared a graph presenting the results from the survey. Of the 3,200 respondents, nearly...
News Marvel Tokon Launches to Mixed Reviews on PC, PS5 Players Encouraged to Disable Crossplay
"Of course Sony has to ruin everything"
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has launched to ‘Mixed’ reviews on PC storefront Steam, despite dev Arc System Works prioritising various improvements after the game’s open beta. The criticisms are broad and varied, but largely pertain to performance issues as opposed to the core game itself
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Adjusts the Brand New Day Suit Following Fan Outcry
A fresh start
Spidey fans have been treated to a very good new movie, and they can even don the character's suit from Brand New Day in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to keep the good times rolling. Unfortunately, the free new costume was quickly met with a lot of criticism from players, who complained about inconsistencies with the suit in the film, as well...
