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News Ghost of Tsushima Has a Gorgeous Reversible Cover
Stylish samurai
Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most stylish games to grace the PlayStation 4, so it’s only fitting that its physical edition should ship with an equally fancy reversible cover. While we’re already huge fans of the title’s original box art, flip the inlay and you’ll be able to give your Blu-ray copy an Akira Kurosawa-inspired...
News There Are Only Five PS4 Games Available to Pre-Order from the PS Store
Generation is winding down
Want evidence that the generation is winding down and the world is waiting for Sony to reveal more about the PlayStation 5? There are currently only five games available to pre-order from the PlayStation Store. Those titles are: The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel’s Avengers, Cyberpunk 2077, and Wasteland...
News Ghost of Tsushima Collector's Edition and Pre-Order Themes Are Incredible
Now this is art
A few months ago, Sucker Punch Productions released a beautiful PlayStation 4 dynamic theme completely free of charge for Ghost of Tsushima and we were sure it would be considered one of the best of the generation. It more than likely still will be, but the developer may have just gone and topped that piece of art with its latest...
News Don't Believe Everything You Read About Naughty Dog Right Now
A lot of it is nonsense
It’s not been the best couple of months for Naughty Dog, has it? The developer was forced to delay The Last of Us: Part II due to the escalating coronavirus situation, and then moments before it stamped a new date on the anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive,
News Death Stranding's Tommie Earl Jenkins Tasks Community with Creating Digital Postcards
Stay connected
Ever since playing Die-Hardman in Death Stranding, voice actor Tommie Earl Jenkins has fully embraced being a part of the weird and wonderful game. This time around, he is calling on the community to put the title's new Photo Mode to work by creating digital postcards featuring Die-Hardman with the promise of a prize in store for the...
News Dreams PS4 Trial Lets You Sample Community Creations and More, Full Game Discounted
Available in Europe and the US
Haven't tried Dreams on PlayStation 4 yet? It seems today is your lucky day: Media Molecule has just announced a free trial version of its latest play, create, share project. Furthermore, it's available right now on the European and North American PlayStation Stores. So, what does this Dreams demo involve? Well,...
Talking Point What New Trophy Features Do You Want on PS5?
Achievement master
Trophies are one of the best things about Sony's family of consoles. Allowing you to document your progress through every single game available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, it's a very handy feature when you want to look back at your gaming history. It could be better, however. The Japanese giant proved that it is open...
News PS5 Event in Late May or Early June Seems Inevitable, Hardware Reveal Could Be Sooner
Evidence is adding up
When is Sony's PS5 reveal? It's a question that we've been asking for months, and the ongoing coronavirus situation certainly hasn't made things any easier to predict. But now, it's looking more and more likely that we're very close to something big. Rampant rumours have been saying that Sony has its next-gen event set for some...
News Third-Party PS5 Games to Debut Gameplay at Xbox Series X Event Next Week
AC Valhalla included
Yep, the cogs are certainly in motion folks. Microsoft has just announced that it plans to showcase next-generation gameplay as part of a digital Inside Xbox event next week from its "global developers partners". Amongst the reveals will be third-party titles also coming to PlayStation 5, meaning we're finally about to get a...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Gobble Up At Least 100GB of PS4 Hard Drive Space
Save space
We already know that The Last of Us: Part II will ship on two Blu-ray discs, so this isn’t the most surprising tidbit in the universe, but a PlayStation pre-order page has revealed that the upcoming exclusive will gobble up at least 100GB of hard drive space. That doesn’t make it quite as big as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, but hey,...
News New PS Store Deals Make Must Own PS4 Games Tantalisingly Affordable
Dark Souls! Donut County! Outer Wilds!
Sony's Big in Japan sale has only just gone live on the PlayStation Store, but that hasn't stopped the Japanese giant from providing users with yet another set of deals to munch on. The Games Under $20 promotion will go live on the morning of 29th April in the US and Europe, lasting through until 13th May. It...
News A Whopping 10,000 PlayStation Games Now Support Trophies
TrueTrophies breakdown
Who doesn't love earning Trophies? The system implemented on PlayStation 3 and expanded to PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 in the time since is now firmly one of our favourite features -- allowing us to track our progress through games with a lovely trinket. Better yet, the Trophy system has now reached a new milestone. As...
News The Last of Us 2 Available for Pre-Order on PlayStation Store Again
Let's end this
After being taken off of the PlayStation Store and refunds issued following the delay of The Last of Us: Part II, Sony has now reissued the listing to coincide with the new release date. Now launching on 19th June 2020 exclusively on PlayStation 4, the Naughty Dog sequel is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store again. Just...
Talking Point What Free May 2020 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2020's PS Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the May 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the May 2020 PS Plus games be announced? Sony's service has quietly been on a very good run, with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and DiRT Rally 2.0 both very good additions in April. The Japanese giant has also
News Official PlayStation Magazine Clarifies Horizon Zero Dawn Sequel Story
It's not a game
A teaser for the Official PlayStation Magazine's July issue leaked online yesterday, and it's caused a tidal wave of speculation across the Internet. The mag promises a PlayStation 5 game blowout on the 2nd June, and rampant rumours say Sony is set to reveal the PS5 in May, so it all adds up. Bu
News PS5 Game Reveals Imminent As OPM Teases Blowout
Next-gen starts next issue, apparently
Update: Writing on Twitter, Official PlayStation Magazine has clarified that its July issue teaser is not necessarily indicative of an impending PlayStation 5 reveal event. "There will be PS5 games coverage in the issue on sale July," it said, "but this is not a reference to a Sony event." Of course, this does...
News The Last of Us 2 Leak Leaves Director 'Heartbroken'
Naughty Dog urges against spoilers
By now you’ll no doubt be aware that extremely sensitive material from anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II has leaked online. While the title has received a new release date today, the news has been overshadowed by the tidal wave of spoilers being shared on social media. It’s made...
News Devs from Naughty Dog, Insomniac, More Talk Dreams in New Video
Professionals praise Media Molecule tools
You're probably bored to tears of us gushing about Dreams every now and again, but it remains a super impressive bit of software. While we think it's worth your time, what do professional game developers make of the toolset? Some of the folks at various Worldwide Studios developers have piped up for this new...
News This PS5 DualSense Render Is Too Sexy Not to Share
X-rated
Look, we hear you loud and clear: you think we’ve had a bit too much to say about the PlayStation 5’s new DualSense controller. Still, even with that in mind, we couldn’t resist sharing this incredible render by Giuseppe Spinelli and Let’s Go Digital. The video focuses mainly upon Sony’s next-gen pad, but also
News Sucker Punch Preparing Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay Reveal for Near Future
All will be revealed
Ghost of Tsushima has been delayed to 17th July 2020, but it feels like the most positively received push back of the generation. That's because The Last of Us: Part II will be taking its place in June and Sucker Punch isn't about to go quiet on its new IP any time soon. In fact, a big gameplay reveal appears to be just around...
News PS4's Ghost of Tsushima Delayed into July 2020, Extra Time Will Be Used for Finishing Touches
A relatively short delay
Sony has officially confirmed a delay for Ghost of Tsushima. The PlayStation 4 exclusive was previously set to launch on the 26th June 2020, but it's been pushed back to the 17th July 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus situation. Fortunately it's not a particularly big delay, which suggests that the game is still on track...
News The Last of Us 2 Release Date Set for This Summer on PS4
Not too much longer to wait
Out of absolutely nowhere, Sony has confirmed a brand new release date for The Last of Us: Part II. The PlayStation 4 exclusive was recently delayed indefinitely, but it seems the game will make it out just a few weeks after the original 29th May date. The Last of Us 2 will now launch on 19th June, 2020. Sony revealed...
News Did You Know There's a Website That Tracks PSN Prices Over Time?
Always get the best deal on PS Store
Update: As mentioned in the comments, another site named PSPrices.com tracks the price of games both on the PlayStation Store and at retail over time, so you can check whether it's more cost effective to go physical or digital. Despite the name, it also covers Microsoft and Nintendo platforms. Well worth checking...
News Sony Battling The Last of Us 2 Spoiler Videos As Major Plot Points Leak Online
Be very careful
Update 2: Sony may have been quick to respond to the official wave of leaked The Last of Us: Part II videos, but it's been unable to stop the bleeding. The web is now awash with major plot points from the game. We've implemented some new technology here at Push Square to help detect and hide any spoilers should they be posted, but...
News Bend Studio Reveals Days Gone Player Stats with One Year Anniversary Infographic
365 Days Gone
Days Gone has just celebrated its first birthday, and we think it's a great PlayStation 4 exclusive. Bend Studio supported its biggest ever release with lots of free updates and DLC through the months, adding to what was already a huge, entertaining open world title. The success of the game is not to be sniffed at, either -- just take...
Feature Days Gone - Why Sony Bend's PS4 Open Worlder Is Essential a Year Later
The art of support
Days Gone and Death Stranding are proof that 2019 was a divisive year for PlayStation 4 exclusives. The two blockbuster releases divided opinion between professional critics and fans playing the game, and in the case of the former, led to more of a positive backlash than one might expect. Sony Bend's first project on home consoles...
News Days Gone Developer Sony Bend Recruiting for AAA PS5 Project
Cinematic quality
It won’t come as much of a surprise but it’s worth pointing out on Days Gone’s anniversary: Sony Bend is recruiting heavily for a AAA project, presumably for the PlayStation 5. Its job listings aren’t especially forthcoming, but a post for a Rigging Technical Artist position mentions “cinematic-quality facial...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima FAQ - Everything We Know So Far
All your questions answered
Ghost of Tsushima is on the horizon, and we're all pretty excited here at Push Square Towers. This upcoming game from inFAMOUS and Sly Cooper devs Sucker Punch Productions is looking incredibly promising. We haven't seen much of the game in action, but we can glean a fair few details from what's been released so far...
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #3
Rally racing, bubble popping, and... face shaving?
We're huge fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers, but it's difficult to define what this PlayStation 4 exclusive is. With the possibilities almost limitless, the variety of experiences available within this title is ridiculous. There's no way everyone will have time to play everything. If...
News PS5 Heatsink Patent Has the Web Hyped About Sony's Next-Gen Cooling Solution
Cool runnings
Sony’s range of PlayStation 4 hardware is so loud it could be considered a public disturbance. We’re all praying to the hardware gods that it’s come up with a solution to keep its next-gen console quiet, then, and
News Multiplayer Title Predator: Hunting Grounds Is Out Now on PS4
Survive and thrive
We feel like we need to remind the world that Predator: Hunting Grounds is out today on PlayStation 4. It doesn't seem like anyone is talking about the first multiplayer-only title Sony has published in quite some time, with social media falling silent on the experience and Twitch viewership numbers which aren't exactly lighting...
Rumour Horizon Zero Dawn 2 Initially Planned for PS4 Before Moving to PS5
Bigger beasts
We all know Horizon Zero Dawn 2 is coming. Guerrilla Games' open world action RPG resonated instantly with PlayStation fans, and Aloy has become one of PS4's most iconic characters. After such a success, it would be foolish to think the studio would turn its attention elsewhere. According to a new report from VGC, it seems Guerrilla...
News Next-Gen Game Reveals Are Imminent, But Sony Silent on PS5 Plans
Microsoft says game reveals are coming
We’ve already got a glimpse of a couple of PlayStation 5 games courtesy of Godfall and Quantum Error, but with coronavirus scuppering its plans, Sony has been largely tight-lipped about its next-gen plans. Despite not showing much more than the Japanese giant, Microsoft has built up a reputation of being more...
Rumour 'Gigantic' Horizon Zero Dawn 2 Will Feature Co-Op on PS5
Could be a separate mode
Horizon: Zero Dawn was a purely single player adventure on PlayStation 4, but it looks like developer Guerilla Games has big plans for its next-generation sequel. According to Video Games Chronicle, a reliable source, the PlayStation 5 follow-up will include online co-op so that Aloy is no longer doing it all on her own...
News PlayStation Store Big in Japan Sale Brings Great Deals From the East
Yakuza! Final Fantasy! The Quiet Man?
The PlayStation Store Spring sale was starting to go out of fashion, so Sony has worked quickly to freshen up its selection of deals with a line-up full of excellent discounts on titles from Japanese developers. Better yet, this particular list contains a couple of PlayStation 4 games you don't see going cheap...
Guide All Free PS4 Games Given Away During Coronavirus Crisis
How to get free PS4 games
What are the free PS4 games given away during the coronavirus crisis? How do you get free PS4 games during the coronavirus pandemic? Various publishers have been listing their PlayStation 4 games for free to prompt its fans to stay at home, but what games can you actually get your hands on? Here are all the free PS4 games...
News Dreams Update 2.10 Is Ready to Download Now on PS4, Here's All the Patch Notes
Keeping the dream alive
While we've all been beavering away at Final Fantasy VII Remake and Resident Evil 3, Dreams has been ticking along in the background. Media Molecule has just released patch version 2.10, so you can get the PlayStation 4 exclusive create-em-up bang up to date. So, what's changed? Well, a nasty bug causing crashes has been...
Soapbox Everybody's Sports: Resort Is One of My Dream PS5 Games
Sports holiday
Everybody’s Golf is quietly one of my favourite PlayStation franchises. I’ve played pretty much all of ‘em, dating back to the PS1 right up to the most recent PlayStation VR instalment. I love the spin-offs, too: Everybody’s Tennis on the PlayStation Portable is a particular highlight – those of you who played it will know...
News PS5 DualSense Controller Could Be 'One of the Best in History'
Dying Light 2 designer weighs in
If it isn't already obvious, Sony's PlayStation 5 DualSense controller has both the gaming and development community very excited. With haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, the Japanese giant is taking a genuinely big step forward with the pad's feature set and design rather than iterating upon what it has done in...
Feature Which Studios Could Sony Realistically Acquire?
Expanding the exclusive output
While it’s never made quite the same song and dance about it as Microsoft has in recent years, Sony’s history is peppered with developer acquisitions designed to strengthen its first-party portfolio. It purchased Dutch developer Guerrilla Games in 2004 and long-time partner Sucker Punch in 2011. In the same general...
Reminder PS4's Share Play Could Keep You Connected During the Coronavirus Crisis
Enjoy PS4 games together while apart
We don't need to tell you that all this coronavirus stuff sucks. Of course it does. Businesses are forced to adapt or close, travel has all but ceased, and most people are confined to their own homes as the world copes with the pandemic. It's all happened rather quickly, and there's no clear answer as to when (or...
Poll What Do You Hope Insomniac Games' First PS5 Project Is?
Primed for greatness
Despite only being acquired recently by Sony, Insomniac Games is already one of the Japanese giant's best first-party studios. Having put out the likes of the Resistance trilogy on PlayStation 3, and Marvel's Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank on PlayStation 4, the developer has a solid amount
News Sony Won't Be Bringing PlayStation to Brazil Game Show This Year
Not surprising, really
The Brazil Game Show is a smaller event in the global gaming calendar than the likes of Gamescom or E3, but it's still South America's largest video game expo. Sony has historically taken part in the October show, exhibiting its games in the region as it does at many other events. However, this year, perhaps unsurprisingly,...
News This PS5 Console Mock-Up Looks Even Better in Black
Super stylish
The folks over at Lets Go Digital have gone and done it again. After taking inspiration from the PlayStation 5 devkit and the official DualSense controller to create an incredibly stylish mock-up of what the PS5 console could look like, the team has now released a new variation on the colour. Using the same design as before, the...
Guide PS5 FAQ - Tech Specs, Price, Release Date, PS Plus, DualSense, and More
All the information on PlayStation 5
It's time to start talking about the PS5. Now that Sony has finally begun lifting the lid on its next-gen console, we now know a whole lot more about what to expect going forward. Of course, we don't know everything just yet, but we have a much clearer picture of what PS5 will be capable of. So, what information...
News God of War Marks Second Anniversary with New Merch and Life-Size Bust
Proud dad
Exactly two years ago, God of War launched and quickly became one of the PlayStation 4's very best exclusive games. It is held in just as high a regard to this day, even topping our list of the Best PS4 Exclusive Games. We won't be forgetting about Kratos and Atreus' rebooted journey for a very long time, and it's clear that the team at...
News WiLD Hopes Revived As Concept Art of Long Lost PS4 Exclusive Is Rediscovered
Going ape for info
Update: We're no closer to knowing what is happening with WiLD, as what was originally believed to be new concept art has actually been confirmed as old. The images below all first appeared on Facebook a couple of years ago, so unfortunately can't be used as evidence of the project's progress. We'll check in with Sony to see if it...
News PS Vita Support Shows No Signs of Slowing in 2020
Handheld heaven
Did you know that the PS Vita still receives new games on an almost weekly basis? Sony may have pulled the plug on the platform years ago, but smaller developers are continuing to support it in 2020 – an impressive feat for a format which apparently limped to around 16 million units sold. Many of the new titles are cross-buy with...
News Spider-Man 2 PS5 Leak Exposed As Fake As Media Is Fooled
Spider-sense should have been tingling
We’re regularly criticised for exposing rumours here at Push Square, but we try to bust as much fake news as possible because people actually believe some of these stories. Case in point: the web went wild for a Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 "leak" this weekend, which was authored by a random Reddit poster. That...
News Ghost of Tsushima Australian Rating Could Indicate the Game Is On Track
Delay might not happen
Given that Sony has delayed The Last of Us: Part II until further notice and the company's PlayStation 5 plans have allegedly been upended by the coronavirus, it's fair to expect more disruptions. The most prominent example in the land of PS4 is of course Ghost of Tsushima. The upcoming open world set during the Mongol...
