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News MLB The Show 21's Fielding Has Seen a Complete Overhaul
Hundreds of new animations added
Sony San Diego’s dropped another Q&A video – this time focused on MLB The Show 21’s fielding. The main takeaway here, if we’re being honest with you, is that the mechanics have received a complete top-to-bottom overhaul. That includes balls off the wall, a particular point of criticism in previous...
News Sony Investing in Jade Raymond's New Studio on Unannounced IP
A continued commitment to fostering creative talent
Jade Raymond has been around the block of late, having recently led Stadia’s internal development efforts – before Google pulled the plug. As part of a PlayStation Blog post, she’s expressed her desire to refocus on making games – and she’s established a new independent studio named...
News PS5 Promotional Video Highlights Biggest and Best Upcoming Games
PlayStation Japan showcases first year lineup
Do you remember those awesome PlayStation Japan promotional videos? Sony certainly does, as it’s brewed up a new one for the PlayStation 5, this time focusing on the format’s first year software line-up. The concept of the video is built around someone working on their computer, putting together a...
News War Thunder Workaround Adds USB Mouse Support to PS5's Secret Web Browser
Click clack
PlayStation 5’s hidden web browser works with a USB mouse – well, if you access it from within free-to-play title War Thunder, anyway. As many of you will know, while it’s gated off, Sony’s next-gen console does have a web browser – send a hyperlink in a Messages thread, for example, and you’ll be able to c
News Stock Constrained PS5 Unit Sales Lag Behind PS4 by Less Than 1 Per Cent in USA
During a pandemic, no less
How well is the PlayStation 5 selling? Absurdly well in the United States, according to NPD data. We already know that, across its first four months on the market, it’s the fastest selling system of all-time in dollar terms – but what of units? Well, according to analyst Mat Piscatella, it’s lagging behind the PS4...
News Bloodborne, Tokyo Jungle Executive Producer Masami Yamamoto Leaves Sony
As expected, unfortunately
It’s no surprise anymore, given the effective closure of Japan Studio, but external production director and executive producer Masami Yamamoto has left Sony after 25 years with the company. The veteran has worked on titles like Bloodborne, Soul Sacrifice, Freedom Wars,
News PS4's Communities Feature to Be Shut Down, Sony Confirms
That's the end of that
One of PlayStation 4's more unique features is Communities, a social system whereby you can find groups of like-minded players to talk to and play with. Sony introduced the feature to the console back in 2015, so it's part of the PS4 furniture for many users. Unfortunately, it seems the number of active users isn't high enough...
News Over Half of Players Completed Ghost of Tsushima's Campaign
Average playthrough clocks 30 hours
There’s always been chatter about how many players actually finish games – particularly long ones, like Ghost of Tsushima. Sony has certainly stumbled on some secret sauce when it comes to its first-party software, however, as completion rates are through the roof for many of its titles. The statisticians over...
News Cory Barlog Admits He Had 'No Idea' What He Was Doing When Directing God of War 2
Still one of the greatest ever games
In news that’s sure to make you feel old, God of War II is celebrating its 14th anniversary this weekend. The game – which launched on the PlayStation 2 after the release of the PS3 – is widely regarded as a classic, with its larger-than-life set-pieces and overall mastery of Sony’s hardware. It also saw...
News God of War Maker Recruiting Lead Writer for Unannounced Game
Embarking on a new journey
We know that Sony Santa Monica’s working on the next instalment of the God of War franchise, but it’s also recruiting a lead writer for an “unannounced” project. The developer advertised the role on its Twitter account earlier today, and while there are few details in
News LittleBigPlanet Servers Reportedly Taken Offline by Upset Fan
DDOS attack brings games down
The online functionality for LittleBigPlanet titles currently isn't available right now, and according to Eurogamer, it's all because one fan isn't happy with how Sony has treated the franchise. The person in question is said to have brought servers to their knees through orchestrated DDOS attacks, forcing them to be...
Random Here's a Graphic of Every PS4 Game Published Physically by Sony
An embarrassment of riches
While there may be a next-gen console in town, PlayStation fans are looking back at the PS4 era fondly – and what a generation it was! Reddit users have compiled a gigantic graphic, which shows every game published physically by Sony on the last-gen console – it’s a bounty of riches, we’re sure you’ll agree...
Reaction What Next for PlayStation?
The state of play
It’s been a strange year for PlayStation, hasn’t it? Objectively, the organisation is arguably at the peak of its power right now: revenue is ridiculous, it’s raking in more award nominations than the rest of the industry combined, and
News The Delightful Astro's Playroom Soundtrack Is Available on Demand Right Now
Plus: learn how GPU Jungle was made
Update 12/3/21: The Astro's Playroom soundtrack is now available on all the usual music platforms. Through this link, you'll find a list of stores and services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, iTunes Store, and more. Original Story: There are many things to like about Astro's Playroom on...
News Resident Evil Village, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to Feature in Sony Japan Livestream
Play! Play! Play!
On PlayStation, there are usually a few big Japanese games to look forward to. On the horizon for PS5, we have Resident Evil Village and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — to name just two — and they're only a couple of months away. It seems Sony is looking to share more on these titles; PlayStation Japan has just announced...
News MLB The Show 21 Dissects Gameplay in Extended Livestream
Perfect perfect
As promised earlier in the week, Sony San Diego has completely deconstructed all of the gameplay tweaks it’s making for MLB The Show 21’s hitting and pitching systems, and while this livestream is unlikely to appeal to anyone but the most engaged fan – it’s a really interesting watch. The video details everything from...
News Destruction AllStars Update 1.3.1 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Keeping it going
Destruction AllStars might have fallen somewhat flat, but you can't knock Lucid Games for its efforts to improve the game. The studio has been pushing out updates in response to player feedback, and the latest of these has just been released. Update 1.3.1 can be downloaded now on your PlayStation 5, weighing in at just over 600MB...
Soapbox How I Would Handle The Last of Us Factions
Liam makes his pitch
At some point over the next year, Naughty Dog is presumably going to finally unveil the multiplayer offering it has in the works. Supposedly too big and ambitious to ship with The Last of Us: Part II, expectations have understandably risen as Neil Druckmann and co keep us guessing as to what it might entail. A reveal during some...
Random Someone Recreated the PS5's UI in JavaScript, Then Turned it into a Tutorial
Code junkies
If you’ve ever tried to learn how to code, you’ll probably know that practical examples make for the best learning experience. While it’s all well and good trying to focus purely on theory, tinkering with real code is where you’ll gain most of your knowledge. This JavaScript tutorial that’s currently doing the rounds on sites...
News Resident Evil's Movie Reboot Has a Familiar Poster
Marketing cycle starting ahead of September release
A new poster for Sony’s upcoming Resident Evil movie has been shared online by star Chad Rook, and it’ll rekindle fond memories for franchise fans. The promotional image shows a red woodland with the film’s logo layered on top, but it’s clearly been created as an homage to the PlayStation 2...
News PS5 Stock Issues Lead to Currys PC World Lottery System
It could be you
While the UK has received a hearty helping of PS5 stock this year already – as has been reflected in the software charts of late – the system is still very much in-demand. And while they’ve had close to six months to solve the problem, retailers are still getting overrun by scalpers, which is preventing legitimate fans from...
Interview How Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Built a Soundtrack on PlayStation's Legacy
I'm your GPU
Shortly after PlayStation 5’s launch, we had the amazing opportunity to talk with Kenny Young, composer on the absolutely brilliant Astro’s Playroom (as well as Astro’s previous adventure, Astro Bot Rescue Mission). Join us as we talk about navigating the legacy of PlayStation and its music, the design process behind the catchiest...
News MLB The Show 21 Hits Back with Gameplay Q&A
Pitch perfect
With all of the main features – including the recently revealed Ballpark Creator – now out in the open, Sony San Diego is beginning to dig into the specifics of MLB The Show 21’s gameplay. This video is perhaps more targeted at long-time players who are familiar with the intricacies of the series, but it delves into some of the...
News PS Store Prequels & Sequels Sale Has Few Noteworthy PS4 Deals
Phoenix Wright! Spyro! Life Is Strange!
Sony has just about managed to continue its streak of weekly PlayStation Store sales, but this latest edition is hardly worth shouting about. Less than 100 deals have been uploaded to entice the big spenders amongst you into parting with any cash, meaning this week may feel like a bit of a dud if you’re...
News Naughty Dog Recruiting Economy Designer for The Last of Us 2's Multiplayer Mode
To give players "rewards to strive for"
We know work is ongoing on The Last of Us: Part II’s long-anticipated multiplayer spin-off: Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann more or less admitted as much on Twitter last week, pleading for patience from fans. Still, while it’s unclear how close the Factions follow-up is to releasing, we do know that the...
News Bloodborne PS5 Version Spotted on PlayStation Store, But It's Probably a Bug
Here we go again
Bloodborne. PS5. Bloodborne. PS5. Bloodborne. PS5. Bloodborne. PS5. How many times must we write those two words in the same article? That's right folks, we're back here once again to talk about the possibility of FromSoftware's exquisite PlayStation 4 exclusive making its way to Sony's current-gen console. This time, Twitter user...
News Here's a Better Look at the PS5's Beastly Development Kit
Science fiction
There’s no question that the consumer version of the PlayStation 5 is a monster – a chunk of our pre-release chatter here at Push Square Towers focused on whether it would fit into our respective entertainment centres. Spare a thought for the studios around the world having to house multiple development kits, then – this thing...
News Famitsu, Dengeki, and Japanese Fans Give Ghost of Tsushima All Kinds of Awards
The Ghost with the most
Ghost of Tsushima's staggering success in Japan is well documented at this point. Not only did the PlayStation 4 exclusive break sales records for Sony, it also inspired the real island of Tsushima to make Sucker Punch studio heads Nate Fox and Jason Connell permanent ambassadors. A huge honour, and it's just got even better...
Talking Point What Are Your Expectations for PSVR 2 on PS5?
A new dimension
Credit where credit is due: Sony is fully committing to virtual reality. While it could easily have dropped the burgeoning technology after a very slow start, it seems the platform holder is busy building on what it achieved with the first iteration of PlayStation VR. It was announced last week that a second PSVR device is in the...
News Bogus Leak Dupes Web with Purported PS4 to PC Ports
This ain't it
A bogus leak, published by some major publications, claims that Bloodborne, Ghost of Tsushima, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and God of War are all poised to be published on PC. This follows
News Ghost of Tsushima Creators Made Ambassadors of the Actual Island
Nate Fox and Jason Connell awarded
The real-life island of Tsushima will be honouring the work of Sucker Punch Productions by making both the game director and creative director of Ghost of Tsushima permanent tourism ambassadors. Tsushima mayor Hiroki Hitakatsu said this is being done because the pair have "spread the name and history of Tsushima to...
News PS5 Montage Trailer Promotes Local Multiplayer Games
Couch competition
If there’s one thing we’ve learned during lockdown, it’s that local multiplayer games still have their place. But while there are many options on the PlayStation 4 – check out our list of Best PS4 Local Multiplayer Games – this brand new montage trailer illustrates that PS5’s library is already fairly strong in the...
News Is This Sony's Next-Gen PSVR Controller?
Finger tracking! Adaptive triggers! Haptic feedback!
While the PlayStation Move controllers have outlived their life expectancy by a dramatic margin, the end is nearing for Sony’s sex toy-shaped wands. Alongside the announcement of a next-gen PlayStation VR headset last week, the organisation also teased that it’s busy beavering away on a pair...
News This Sh*t Is Bananas! PlayStation Patents Fruit Peripheral
Probably won't come to fruition
Sony rakes in obscene sums of cash from its range of PlayStation peripherals, but in a new patent, the company has acknowledged that expensive hardware could be considered a barrier to people enjoying its games. While a DualSense pad currently retails for £59.99/$69.99, the platform holder has proposed an...
News This Is How MLB The Show 21's Stadium Creator Will Work
Ballparks can be used in Diamond Dynasty and Franchise
It’s been one of the most anticipated features for years, and here’s your first look at it in action: MLB The Show 21’s long-anticipated Stadium Creator mode. While the feature will be exclusive to the next-gen versions of the game, the above trailer showcases how you’ll be able to...
News Blood & Truth's London Studio Says Next Project Has 'Huge Potential'
Developer aims to leverage that to the max
What’s British-based first-party developer London Studio up to? There were rumours a few years back that it was creating a Horizon Zero Dawn spin-off for PlayStation VR, but that speculation has dried up of late. Given the studio’s recent releases – including
News Sony Delighted by Reaction to Next-Gen PSVR Headset Announcement
More news in the future
In a new PlayStation Blog post that revealed multiple new PlayStation VR titles headed to the headset throughout the coming year, Sony slipped in a brief mention of the next piece of virtual reality hardware it has
News PS Plus Members Will Need to Manually Redeem Free GTA Online Money from 1st April
No longer automatically deposited
For the past few months, PlayStation Plus members who log in to GTA Online at least once a month have been rewarded with GTA$1,000,000 deposited directly into their bank account – an extra incentive prior to the release of the uber-popular multiplayer mode on the PlayStation 5. Starting from 1st April, this free...
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.50 Beta Invites Being Sent Out by Sony
The little things
Check your emails: you may have an invite for the next major PlayStation 4 beta. According to MP1st, Sony is sending out codes for a system software update planned to publicly release some time in the Spring. With the PS5 already available, this is less fully-fledged than previous PS4 firmware updates – although it does include...
News There's Recurring Chatter of an Extended Death Stranding for PS5, PS4
It's already finished, apparently
Clocking in at well over 50 hours for the core campaign quests alone, Death Stranding already offers a meaty romp through the Icelandic-esque wilderness its sandbox provides. But there’s been intense speculation for months now that an extended edition is in the pipeline for both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation...
Deal PS Plus Subscriptions Just $26.99 for a Full Year
Sublime
PlayStation Plus is shaping up to have one of its strongest years in recent memory, and if you’re currently not subscribed or looking to extend your existing membership – well, now, here’s a deal for you. CD Keys is flogging full 12-month subscription codes for $26.99 – that’s less than half the MSRP of $59.99. It’s worth noting...
News Naughty Dog Urges Fans to Remain Patient, Has 'Several Cool Things' on the Way
Factions, when?
It’s nearing a year since The Last of Us: Part II released and subsequently secured virtually every award available, and so some fans are pondering what’s next for Naughty Dog. We know that the team is working on a fully-fledged multiplayer game set within the series’ post-apocalyptic universe, but many had anticipated seeing...
News PS Store Essential Picks Sale Has a Long List of Cheap PS4 Games
Dragon Ball! Blasphemous! The Quiet Man?
Sony is closing in on nearly two months worth of weekly PlayStation Store sales as we enter March, which surely means we're due a dud at some point soon. This isn't the week for that, however, as the Essential Picks sale offers up another enticing list of PlayStation 4 deals for all to take advantage of...
News MLB The Show 21's Stadium Creator Is Exclusive to Next-Gen
4K, 60 frames-per-second with DualSense support
Sony San Diego has officially confirmed MLB The Show 21’s Stadium Creator, which leaked earlier in the game’s marketing cycle. Surprisingly, this feature will be exclusive to the next-gen versions of the title, so while you’ll be able to build your own ballpark on the PlayStation 5, the feature...
News PS Store Discontinues Movie, TV Rentals and Purchases in August
Can still access the purchases you make
Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sony has announced it will be discontinuing movie and TV rentals and purchases on the PlayStation Store from 31st August 2021. You will still be able to access the content you've purchased beyond that date on a PlayStation 5 console, PS4, and smartphones, but the media in question...
News The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima Dominate in 2021 BAFTA Games Awards Nominations
Earning those trophies
It's that time of year again: the BAFTA Games Awards are just around the corner. The prestigious awards show is set to take place later this month, and all the nominees have just been announced. While there's a typically wide range of games represented, two of Sony's first-party titles lead the way. The Last of Us: Part II and...
News March 2021 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
The big one
What will surely rank as one of the best PlayStation Plus monthly line-ups ever is now available to download for active members. Those of you who own a PlayStation 5 can get to work on Maquette, a new first-person puzzler all about manipulating objects and editing their size. Then PS4 players have Final Fantasy VII Remake, PlayStation VR
Random Demon's Souls Is Mark Cerny's Latest Trophy Triumph
"Easier than Cuphead"
Mark Cerny, the lead system architect of the PlayStation 4 and PS5, goes pretty hard on games. When he plays something, he usually takes it all the way to the Platinum Trophy. He has a very impressive track record, having completed the Trophy lists for some seriously tough titles. Plats for The Witness, The Talos Principle, God...
News First Free Play at Home Game Available Now on PS4
Grab your complimentary copy of Ratchet & Clank
As announced last week, Sony is bringing back its Play At Home initiative for a second year, as the world continues to grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The platform holder has promised to expand the promotion this time, but it’s getting things started with Ratchet
News Dreams Gets Belated Birthday Trailer to Celebrate Its First Year
Better late than never
Dreams has been available to all for just over a year now. Media Molecule's PlayStation 4 create-'em-up has had a great 12 months, and the game is stuffed with interesting, inspiring works made by players. To celebrate the milestone, Sony's just released this energetic trailer, showing off some of the title's achievements in...
