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News PS5 Reaches Major Milestone As Devs Receive Final DualSense Controllers
A sense of touch
Teams making PlayStation 5 games will now be working with the final DualSense controllers, as Sony has reached an important milestone and its shipping the final unit to studios. “Based on our discussions with developers, we concluded that the sense of touch within gameplay, much like audio, hasn’t been a big focus for many...
Soapbox Why You Must Play Uncharted 4 While It's Free on PS Plus
Drake believe
Linger around the right social media circles and you could be forgiven for thinking Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is one of the worst games ever released. Whether it’s the meteoric rise of Naughty Dog or the fact that it’s a PlayStation 4 exclusive, this title receives some of the most hyperbolic ire online – and considering the...
Feature Why PS5 Has Got Us So Hyped
The new features we can't wait for
The world may seem bleak right now, but in PlayStation 5 there’s lots for us to look forward to. Sony may not have done a particularly good job of unveiling the system so far, but behind architect Mark Cerny’s recent sermon are some i
News PS Now in Swing with Major PS4 Exclusive Addition Confirmed
Just Cause 4 and The Golf Club 2019 also included
Update: Marvel’s Spider-Man is official joining the roster of PlayStation Now games until 7th July, where it’ll be available to both stream and download. It’ll be joined by Just Cause 4 until 6th October and The Golf Club 2019. There’s no time limit on the latter, so no rush to hit the links...
News Sony Fixes PS Plus Uncharted 4 Download Issues, Available Now
Grab it now
Update: If you've been having problems downloading Uncharted 4: A Thief's End via PlayStation Plus, you might want to try one more time. We're now seeing reports that the problem has been fixed, and Push Square editor Sammy Barker corroborates that by successfully redeeming the title via the PlayStation Store webpage. Original story:...
News Sony Issuing The Last of Us 2, Marvel's Iron Man VR Pre-Order Refunds
Following indefinite delays
Following the removal of The Last of Us: Part II and Marvel’s Iron Man VR from the PlayStation Store, Sony has announced that it will be issuing refunds to anyone who pre-ordered the titles digitally. You don’t need to do anything to qualify for the refund, and you will be contacted by email soon with more...
News April 2020 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Don't cut
We've known about this pair of PlayStation Plus games for a little longer than usual thanks to a leak, but it's quite the duo. April's PS Plus lineup was announced last week, and includes two top notch PS4 titles. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and DiRT Rally 2.0 are two games at the top of their respective genres, and they're yours to play...
Reminder Grab March 2020's Free PS Plus Games Before April's Lineup Arrives
Last chance
April 2020’s free PlayStation Plus games for PlayStation 4 will arrive tomorrow, 7th April, meaning that you have less than 24 hours to claim March 2020’s PS Plus roster. As has been the case for a while now, this was a good month for Sony’s subscription service, with the generation-defining Shadow of the Colossus remake and, well,...
News The Last of Us 2 Taken Off PlayStation Store Following Indefinite Delay
Pre-orders no longer available
The Last of Us: Part II has been removed from the PlayStation Store after its indefinite delay pushed the title beyond the previously announced release date of 29th May 2020. This means that PSN users can no longer digitally pre-order the standard edition or the more expensive Digital Deluxe Edition Sony had to offer...
News PS5 Preview Issue Leads with Godfall in Official PlayStation Magazine
Godly
Starved of next-gen news? The latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine in the UK is leading with a PlayStation 5 preview special – and Godfall is the cover star. Available on newsagent stands right now, the blowout promises information on all PS5 games confirmed and rumoured to date, including Watch Dogs Legion and Dying L
News The Last of Us 2 Director on Delay: We Have a Great Game, But We Have to Be Fair to Fans
It can't be for nothing
The Last of Us: Part II has been delayed due to logistical reasons, leaving some fans frustrated about the postponement. The issue is that coronavirus has plunged the world into uncertainty, and seemingly trivial tasks such as manufacturing, marketing, and distribution have now become immensely complicated. As a result,...
News New The Last of Us 2 Gameplay Clips Leak Online Following Delay
Guitar wizard
Update: And just like that, Sony has issued copyright strikes against the leaked clips. Original Article: A handful of new The Last of Us: Part II gameplay clips have leaked online, following the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s delay yesterday. The videos – uploaded by a leaker going by the name, er, COVID-19 – reveal “old test...
News Xbox Boss on PS5: We Have a Plan That Can Win
Phil Spencer's feeling good after PlayStation 5 reveal
Microsoft is currently engaged in a strong public relations battle against Sony, and some would argue it’s winning the fight. While the PlayStation 5 has attracted more attention than the Xbox Series X thus far, the Team in Green has been quietly chipping away at its competitor, touting better
News PS5 Will Deliver Richer, More Detailed Worlds
But it's more than that
As you’d expect from a console transition, PlayStation 5 will deliver “richer, more detailed worlds” than ever before. That’s according to Remedy’s lead programmer Sean Donnelly, who was asked hypothetically by Official PlayStation Magazine how its third-person shooter Control could be improved by Sony’s new...
News PS5 Is Attracting an Obscene Amount of FUD Right Now
Fear factor
The world is in lockdown, and apparently people have got far too much time on their hands. Following the reveal of the PlayStation 5 recently, there’s been a real uptick in FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) surrounding the forthcoming format – much of it completely baseless. One particularly amusing fairy-tale that’s doing the...
News The Last of Us 2's Story Will Make Us Question Everything, Says Troy Baker
We will learn more about Joel, actor hints
One of the games industry's most prolific stars is also one of its most talkative. Troy Baker loves to whip fans up into a frenzy by talking up titles he's involved with, and he's done just that for The Last of Us: Part II in an interview with Fandom. Speaking just before the PlayStation 4 exclusive was...
News Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Release Date Safe for Now
No other delays to report
Coronavirus is causing all kinds of chaos, and games are just one of the things affected. Sony announced that it’s delaying The Last of Us: Part II and Marvel’s Iron Man VR earlier in the day due to logistical reasons, but it’s left many pondering what will
Gallery New The Last of Us 2 Screenshots Look Truly Stunning
Phwoar
The Last of Us: Part II has just been delayed indefinitely and to make up for that, Sony has released a huge batch of new screenshots featuring Ellie, Joel, and a host of other characters. We've gathered together some of them in this article, but if you want to sample the whole lot, head on through this link.
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Is Another Sony Exclusive to Get an Indefinite Delay
Stark scenes
Joining The Last of Us: Part II in receiving a delay is PlayStation VR exclusive Marvel's Iron Man VR, which has also been pushed back to an unspecified date. Originally due to launch next month a few weeks before Joel and Ellie's next excursion, we no longer know when we'll be able to suit up as one of the Avengers in virtual reality...
News The Last of Us 2 Delayed Again Due to Coronavirus Epidemic
We'll play it, one day
After already being officially delayed to late May, The Last of Us: Part II has unfortunately been pushed back once more to an unspecified date. This is because of the current coronavirus epidemic, with Naughty Dog stating that development is almost finished as the final bugs are put to bed. In a statement posted to Twitter,...
News PS5 Teardown Will Happen in the Near Future, Cooling Solution to Be Detailed
A quiet place
Sony will publish a teardown of the PlayStation 5’s hardware soon, designer Mark Cerny has alluded in an interview with Digital Foundry. The overwhelmingly dense article – which expands upon many of the points made in the Marble Madness man’s recent presentatio
News This Is What the PS5 Could Look Like in Stores
An artist's impression
It’s interesting to consider how the PlayStation 5 will look in stores, because Sony hasn’t revealed a whole lot about the upcoming console’s branding – beyond its record-breaking logo, of course. This mock-up by Italian graphic artist Giuseppe Spinelli, as published by
News Sony Establishes $100 Million Fund for Global Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Medical workers, children, and creative arts the focus
Sony has just announced the establishment of the Sony Global Relief Fund for COVID-19. This initiative sees the corporation giving $100 million to various groups worldwide in order to help those in need following the coronavirus outbreak. The company breaks down three key areas which will...
News Dreams PS4 Patch 2.08 Available to Download Now
More improvements and fixes
Media Molecule has just released the latest game update for Dreams, taking the PlayStation 4 exclusive title to version 2.08. The 252MB patch is available to download now, and includes a number of improvements to the experience. A Welcome Garden Character Pack has been added, complementing the last update's Welcome...
News PS Store's April Sale Brings Excellent Selection of Deals to Europe and USA
Wattam! Days Gone! Dragon Ball!
Last month's PlayStation Store Mega March sale didn't bring with it quite as many noteworthy discounts as we were hoping for, and Sony must have heard our cries of disappointment. The April sale is now live across the US and European storefronts, bringing with it a lot of good deals on phenomenal PlayStation 4 titles...
News Sony Japan Studio Expands with External Development Department
More games on the way
Sony Japan Studio is one of PlayStation's best first-party studios as it helps to bring some of the industry's greatest titles exclusively to the hardware manufacturer's consoles. Working alongside other developers from the east, it has aided in the development of Bloodborne and The Last Guardian while putting out its own...
Exclusive PS5 to Receive Terafloppy Disks, Proprietary Hardware That Will Boost Teraflops Count
Optional add-on will enhance PS5 GPU power
There's a new weapon in the next-gen console war, and it's called the teraflop. Enthusiasts have taken one glance at the technical specifications for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and have decided that the latter's 12 t
News Death Stranding Gets Photo Mode on PS4 with Patch 1.12, Available Now
Download the latest update now
After hearing the PC version of Death Stranding would be receiving a photo mode, existing fans of the Kojima Productions game were very vocal about the feature coming to PlayStation 4. It didn't take long for the studio to officially confirm the functionality would make it onto the PS4 version, and now, just a week lat
News Uncharted Movie Release Date Pushed Back to October 2021
One of many films delayed
What has been a rather long-running joke here at Push Square Towers quickly turned into a project we feel sorry for thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Uncharted movie has suffered yet another delay alongside many other Sony-produced films, with Nathan Drake's big-screen debut pushed back to 8th October 2021 due to the...
Feature DriveClub Delisted and Taken Offline - Let's Talk About One of PS4's Best Racers
Evolution indeed
DriveClub has had quite the journey, hasn't it? The ill-fated Evolution Studios produced this equally ill-fated PlayStation 4 exclusive racer, and to say it's had a rough time of it would be an understatement. Its time on the road has almost come to an end, as Sony has delisted the title from the PlayStation Store. More than that,...
News Sony Hyping PS Store's Spring Sale, Will Get Underway 1st April
No joke
We could all do with a bit of spring cheer at the moment, couldn’t we? Between the weather and the current global climate, it’s all rather depressing right now. Fortunately, that’s where the PlayStation Store’s big upcoming Spring Sale is scheduled to step in. Sony’s been boasting about the big upcoming event in emails to...
Reminder Superb PS4 Racer Driveclub Goes Offline Tomorrow
Last lap
The humble arcade racer has endured a torrid generation on the PlayStation 4, so it’s only fitting that it should conclude with Evolution Studios’ outstanding exclusive DriveClub being taken offline. The title – which was delayed before launching in a dismal state – was resurrected with outstanding post-release support, and still...
Review MLB The Show 20 - The Biggest and Best Baseball Game on PS4
Ready for another chance?
The baseball season should be underway, but coronavirus is of course proving to be the biggest spoilsport of all time. Fortunately, you can always rely on Sony San Diego’s critically acclaimed MLB The Show series releasing like clockwork – but does this last ever PlayStation exclusive entry strike out or hit a home run?...
Random PlayStation Fan Designs Epic 1000 Piece Puzzle of Their Favourite PS4 Games
Isolation commemoration
Wow, the PlayStation community really is the best, isn't it? During these uncertain times, Reddit user frogfuhrer has put their spare time to good use by designing and having a gigantic 1000 piece puzzle constructed containing some of their favourite PlayStation 4 games. The user said that they were bored during quarantine in...
News Dreams Photorealism Has Pretty Much Everyone Flabbergasted
Wait, what?
What’s possible in PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams? Perhaps we should ask what isn’t possible at this point. Talented creator BadRobo82 has been attracting attention all weekend with some staggeringly photorealistic scenes, with the below river sequence proving particularly popular. At times, it’s genuinely difficult to tell whether...
News PS3 Messaging System to Be Stripped of PS4, PS Vita Support
Last legs
Is this the beginning of the very end for Sony's PlayStation 3 console? It could be. The Japanese giant has announced that from 30th June, the PS3 will no longer possess the ability to send messages to other platforms such as the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, nor will it be able to receive them. The last-gen platform can still trade...
Random Jet Engine PS4 Fan Noise Goes Viral in Social Media Mocking
Fly away
If you’ve got a PlayStation 4, there’s probably a good chance you’re familiar with its absurd fan noise. While not everyone’s console sounds like a rocket – and there are steps you can take to reduce the sound – the reality is that the Japanese giant’s console is pretty, well, loud. In fact, it’s so common that Tweets like...
Good stuff
PlayStation is doing right by its employees in both Europe and North America as the coronavirus continues to affect workforces around the world. According to a memo obtained by Waypoint senior reporter Patrick Klepek, the Japanese giant is insisting all staff work from home through 30th April. It’ll also be providing full pay,...
News PSN Download Speeds Slowed in USA and Europe to Preserve Internet Bandwidth
Coronavirus restricts PlayStation Network speeds
Earlier this week, Sony announced that it will be restricting the PlayStation Network's download speeds in an attempt to preserve Internet access for as many people as possible, and lessen the impact on service providers during the coronavirus outbreak. Initially, this incentive was limited to...
Poll Should Free PS4 Games Be Given Away to Those in Isolation?
Vault hunter
April 2020’s PS Plus update is shaping up to be a corker, with the free PS4 games including Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and DiRT Rally 2.0. Those two titles alone should keep you occupied if you’re in isolation, but with publishers such as
Reaction PS5 Will Solve All Your PS4 Pet Peeves Once and for All
Fixing the future
Isn’t it funny how fast we forget? The PlayStation 4 felt like a revolution after almost a decade of PlayStation 3’s unwieldy game installs and barely functional PlayStation Store, but Sony’s current-gen console is considered tedious by contemporary standards. Huge patches, update copying, and a flaky operating system have...
News Sony Reiterates PS5 Launch Window of Holiday 2020
Will they, won't they?
Whether Sony will delay the PlayStation 5 to 2021 or not is a question on many people's lips in the current climate. Will the world have recovered from the Coronavirus epidemic by the time the next-gen console is planned for release or is this a situation that will stretch to next year? We don't have the answer to that, but...
News Sony's Michael Denny Leaves for TT Games After 25 Years at PlayStation
Exec to build on his career at LEGO game studio
Another of Sony Interactive Entertainment's top executives is leaving the company. Michael Denny, senior vice president of Worldwide Studios Europe, has announced he will soon depart for pastures new. Which pastures, exactly? Denny is moving to TT Games, where he'll take on the role of vice president...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Comic Book Series Continues Aloy's Adventure This Summer
Warrior princess
Horizon: Zero Dawn is making the leap to PC later this year, but did you know it's also getting a new comic book series too? Multiplatform and multimedia -- Aloy's hitting the big time. Titan Comics has announced a new line of comics set after the events of Guerrilla's brilliant open world action title. Anne Toole, who helped write...
News Sony Is ‘Carefully Monitoring’ the Risk of Delays to Upcoming PS4 Exclusives
No issues yet
There will always be more pressing concerns when it comes to the Coronavirus epidemic, but one of the aspects the virus will impact most in the video game industry is release dates. Those Who Remain, from indie publisher Wired Productions, has already been delayed, and we expect more PlayStation 4 titles will follow in the near future...
News Dreams Celebrates Women's History Month with Creation Dedicated to Sony Employees
The inspiring females
Women's History Month has been running throughout the entirety of March 2020, and one Sony employee has taken it upon herself to celebrate the wonderful females who work at PlayStation and its varied selection of worldwide studios. Kara Johnson has put together a new creation in Dreams to commemorate the month of celebration,...
Random Marvel's Spider-Man Has An Eerie Message Which Rings Frighteningly True Right Now
Caught in a web
A quarter of the entire world is in lockdown, as coronavirus continues its unwelcome spread across the globe. It’s a frightening time, but back when Marvel’s Spider-Man released in 2018, the idea of a deadly virus was all largely make-believe. That’s what makes this billboard discovered in the release’s fictional New York...
Soapbox All I Want the PS5 to Do Is Track My Play Time Across Games
Liam wants the stats
I, surely amongst others, really enjoy tracking how much time I've sunk into a video game. From the grand looter shooters of Destiny 2 and The Division 2 through to huge RPGs such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, I always like to take note how of many hours I've played them for. I'll...
News PS5's 3D Audio Technology Even Has Dolby Atmos Excited
Hear, hear
Dolby Atmos may technically be a competitor to PlayStation 5’s proprietary 3D audio technology, but it still seems excited for the Tempest Engine, which was
Rumour God of War PC Port Speculation Fuelled by Missing Label
"Only on PlayStation" absent from webpage
Rumours, rumours everywhere. We're warming up to the next generation of gaming hardware, and in this period, you usually see some pretty crazy things being shared around. One of the latest rumours doing the circuit online concerns PlayStation 4 exclusive God of War. Some believe that the Santa Monica Studio...
