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News US and EU PlayStation Blogs Merge Into One to Streamline Sony Messaging
One for all
Update (1/6/20): Sony's Sid Shuman has clarified what's happening with PlayStation Blog via, well, the PlayStation Blog. In a new post, he announces that the Blog has received various updates that all will now benefit from, including any foreign language versions of the site. Shuman also acknowledges that the European and North American...
News Killzone: Mercenary Online Servers Haven't Actually Been Turned Off
False alarm
Over the weekend, you may have read reports that Sony had turned off the multiplayer servers for PlayStation Vita exclusive Killzone: Mercenary all of a sudden. Players reported that they were unable to connect to online matches, with one particular user questioning customer support staff on the topic. They apparently confirmed that the...
Rumour Silent Hill PS5 Reboot 'Should Be' Part of Sony's Next-Gen Event on Thursday
Exclusive is in playable state
Excitement is at an all-time high surrounding the Silent Hill series. After a long hiatus, it really does look like Konami's survival horror franchise is about to make its return on PlayStation 5 with a reboot developed by Sony Japan Studio. Keiichiro Toyama has returned to direct the PS5 exclusive and according to one...
Hands On The Last of Us 2's Firefights Are Fraught, Uncomfortable, Fantastic
Bloody Nora
Here’s what we’re allowed to say about The Last of Us: Part II so far: the combat is utterly enthralling. Naughty Dog’s brand of game design often gets criticised for putting the plot ahead of gameplay, but we’ve always considered this form of feedback reductive. Despite all of its extended climbing sections, Uncharted 4: A...
News Devs Still Raving Over PS5, Some Say It Has 'Better Architecture Than Any Console in History'
PraiseStation 5
Over the last few months, we've seen numerous developers comment on the PlayStation 5, with the vast majority heaping praise on Sony's next-gen console. Some have been going nuts over its super fast custom SSD, while others have simply pointed out that the machine is a pleasure to work with.
Quiz Can You Name These PS1 Games?
Say what you see
PlayStation has been around for a while now, and we hold a special place in our hearts for the console that started it all. Ushering in a new age of 3D games, the PS1 had an excellent software lineup that helped bring gaming into the mainstream. So many games released that many of them are quite obscure. We've put together a bunch...
News PS5 Reveal Event: Sony Wants Fans to Be As Excited As if They Were in an E3 Auditorium
"You'll see we've been able to do that"
Coronavirus has put an end to the physical game events of old, meaning that Sony will showcase the PlayStation 5’s software roster during a pre-recorded livestream. The manufacturer has, historically, been known for its glitzy stage shows – and it wants to create the same levels of excitement next week...
Talking Point Do You Agree with PS5's Approach to Generations?
Exclusive games for new hardware
With the PlayStation 5, Sony is sticking to what it knows. Alongside the announcement of its upcoming next-gen games reveal event, boss Jim Ryan conducted an interview with Games Industry.biz, where he stressed that it’s “time to give the PlayStation community something new, something different, that can really...
Talking Point What PS5 Games Do You Expect at Sony's Future of Gaming Reveal Event?
Take your pick
We now know that Sony will reveal the PlayStation 5's first selection of games on 4th June, during its Future of Gaming livestream event. Coronavirus has forced it to reveal its hand as part of a State of Play-esque broadcast, as opposed to its typical PlayStation Meeting stage show. That means that it will have the opportunity to...
News Bluepoint on PS5 Reveal: It's Time to Leave Our Old Gaming Limitations Behind
Souls sisters
Bluepoint Games is, technically, the only developer that Sony’s confirmed to be working on a PlayStation 5 project. In reality, we know that all of its teams will be knee-deep in next-gen development by now, but you may recall Mark Cerny revealing that the Texas team has a “big game” in the pipeline for the platform as far back...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Resolve Bar Explained by Sucker Punch
What are those little gold circles?
The Ghost of Tsushima State of Play brought us a fascinating new look at the upcoming game from Sucker Punch. However, while it did provide some answers, it also raised a few questions. We saw the game's UI for the first time, including a curious meter in the bottom left while Jin was fighting. There's a series of...
News More Than 10 Million Download Free Uncharted, Journey During Coronavirus Crisis
Sony to support around 100 affected indie developers
Sony’s coronavirus sweetener proved a massive success, as more than 10 million people opted to download free copies of Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey. The tidbit comes courtesy of a CNET interview with PlayS
News The Last of Us 2 Tracking Better Than Spider-Man PS4 Pre-Orders in Europe
Big seller
It was always obvious that The Last of Us: Part II would be a huge seller on PlayStation 4, but at the moment, it's actually tracking even better than Marvel's Spider-Man. That's the console's best-selling exclusive at the time of writing and Naughty Dog's next blockbuster title is on course to beat it in Europe at the very least. During...
News Sony Believes PSN's Resilience Should Not Be Questioned Anymore
Network navigates lockdown surge
The days of fans poking fun at the PlayStation Network for its reliability should be “consigned to history”, according to boss Jim Ryan. Speaking with Games Industry, the gaffer explained that since the world went into lockdown, the “levels of engagement are just off the radar screen, both in terms of the...
News Sony Still Has 'Much More to Share' After Next Week's PS5 Games Showcase
Just the beginning
It feels damn good knowing that we finally have a dedicated PlayStation 5 event officially confirmed, but next week's PS5 games reveal isn't the only thing Sony has planned. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Sony Interactive Entertain
News PS5 Will Represent the Best Possible Value, Says Sony
Talking money
How much will PS5 cost? It's a burning question that still remains unanswered by Sony, and it seems the company isn't quite ready to talk numbers just yet. As GamesIndustry points out in a discussion with PlayStation boss Jim Ryan, a possible recession could leave many fans in an unfortunate position. So, what's the word on PS5's...
News PS5 Exclusives Remain on Schedule Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Bring them on
It's here. It is finally here. Sony has confirmed that it will unveil just a selection of the PlayStation 5 games we'll be playing come the end of the year and into the next on 4th June. We're all extremely excited here at Push Square, and better yet, we won't have to wait any longer than usual for those exclusives games to arrive. As...
News PS5 Event Confirmed, Over an Hour of PS5 Games Will Be Shown Next Week
It's happening
It's finally happening, folks. Sony has confirmed that there will be a PlayStation 5 games showcase next week, on the 4th June. It will be over an hour in length. Sony has also published the above teaser trailer, which features the slogan "The Future of Gaming". "I’m excited to share that we will soon give you a first look at the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Gets Difficulty Right, Hard Mode Doesn't Just Increase Enemy Health
Jin is always deadly
In a new interview with Ghost of Tsushima director Nate Fox over on the PlayStation Blog, it's revealed that no matter which difficulty you play the game on -- easy, normal, or hard -- your opponents will never be shrugging off your attacks as if they're nothing. This is because the health of your enemies is never increased
News Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
Sony hasn't yet presented its full plans for backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5, but a new report from Eurogamer does provide us with some welcome insight. Sony has told devs that
News Death Stranding Was a Sales Success, Recent Kojima Project 'Fell Through'
Laughs off Silent Hills rumours
Sony has never shared official sales numbers for last year's Death Stranding, but according to Hideo Kojima himself, it did well enough to recoup development costs and begin turning a profit. Those margins will only increase with the upcoming PC version to the point where Kojima says there's nothing to worry about...
News Sony to Devs: New PS4 Games Must Be Compatible with PS5 Starting From July
Details on backwards compatibility
Sony has reportedly told developers that any new PlayStation 4 games submitted for certification after the 13th July 2020 must be able to run on PlayStation 5. This information comes courtesy of Eurogamer, who managed to get a peek at internal developer documentation that outlines Sony's instructions. So what does...
News PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation
Get them while they're hot
Remember the Back Button Attachment? Sony released this interesting DualShock 4 controller add-on at the start of this year, affording players the ability to map two inputs to a pair of rear paddles. It was widely received as a success, and it quickly sold out. Since then, it's been pretty hard to track one down, but it...
News PS Blog Adds PS5 Tab Amid Imminent Reveal Speculation
Getting ready
Update: As pointed out in the comments, it looks like we might have jumped the gun on this one. A browse through the Wayback Machine reveals that the PS5 tab was added to the US PlayStation Blog's menu on 20th March, shortly after Mark Cerny's tech specs speech. Original Sto
News PS5 Fans Are Panicking Over Backwards Compatibility
Again
Rumours suggest that Sony’s set to fully reveal the PlayStation 5 next week, but it’s going to need to ensure it gets its messaging right this time. Mark Cerny’s pre-recorded speech led to mass confusion earlier in the year, when he appeared to imply that only 100 PlayStation 4 titles would work on its next-gen console. The platform...
News Latest The Last of Us 2 Video Dives into the Detail
Tear design
Hot off the heels of its State of Play broadcast last night, Naughty Dog has shared the next instalment in The Last of Us: Part II's video series. It doesn't feature any new footage, but it does focus on the meticulous level of care and attention the first-party developer takes with its titles. Titled Inside the Details, you can watch it...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Goes Gold (and Red) Ahead of July Release
A heroic effort
After a few unfortunate delays, the time has almost arrived for Marvel's Iron Man VR to take the spotlight. Squeaking out in between The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, the PlayStation VR exclusive puts players in the shiny boots of Tony Stark on 3rd July. Now, developer Camouflaj has confirmed the game has officially gone...
Interview Attempting to Make the Ultimate VR Game with Marvel's Iron Man VR
Ryan Payton on bringing the game to life
Camouflaj, a relatively unknown studio based in Seattle, Washington, has been beavering away at a huge PlayStation VR title. Marvel's Iron Man VR is the biggest game heading to the platform in quite some time, and it's looking very promising indeed. With the game's development now complete, we sat down to...
Quality
At this point we all know that the coronavirus has buggered everything up for just about everyone -- Sony and the games industry included. But it's still interesting to hear that Sony had initially planned for multiple PlayStation 5 presentations earlier this year, only to have higher-ups in the company refuse them. This information comes...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Everyone Talking About PS Vita
Live long and prosper
When we sat down to watch this evening's State of Play broadcast all about The Last of Us: Part II, we can't say we were expecting to be talking about the PlayStation Vita when it was all said and done. And yet here we are with the talk of the town being Sony's forgotten handheld and Hotline Miami. That's right, during a...
News New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Gameplay Is Brutal and Beautiful
Ellie's on the hunt
So, we've just seen a brand new chunk of gameplay from The Last of Us: Part II in Sony's latest State of Play. After director Neil Druckmann reminded us all of the basics, we were treated to roughly 10 minutes of uncut footage. It's gory as anything. We see Ellie swimming(!) through to an area controlled by the WLF, a new...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
Live Watch The Last of Us 2 State of Play Right Here
Give 'em Ellie
Hot on the heels of its Ghost of Tsushima livestream, Sony is returning to its State of Play broadcast format to reveal new gameplay footage from The Last of Us: Part II – and you can enjoy the entire thing live, right here. The broadcast will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST. The Last of Us 2 State of Play:...
News PS5 Event Finally Happening as Early as Next Week
Trusted report says 3rd June
Rumours of a dedicated PlayStation 5 event have been rampant for weeks now and by the looks of it, they're not wrong. A new report from trusted journalists Jason Schreier and Takashi Mochizuki over on Bloomberg says that Sony is planning a PS5 digital showcase for the 3rd June -- that's Wednesday next week. It...
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.51 Is Available to Download Right Now
What does it do?
Hold onto your hats, everyone -- Sony has just released a brand spanking new PlayStation 4 system update. That's right, the very latest firmware update for PS4 is ready to roll right now. While we're all distracted, waiting for PS5 to show its face, the Japanese giant has shadow dropped firmware update 7.51. Exciting times, then --...
Guide When Will the Full June 2020 PS Plus Lineup Be Announced?
And what games do you want?
What’s the June 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the June 2020 PS Plus games be announced? May 2020’s lineup proved to be a disaster with some fans, as disgruntled subscribers launched petitions against the addition of Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 2019. With many
News PlayStation Store Double Discounts Sale Has Tempting PS4 Game Deals
Shenmue! Batman! Yakuza!
Sony's Days of Play physical sales might have already kicked off recently, with digital deals set to join them next week, but that hasn't stopped the Japanese giant from adding yet another enticing selection of discounts to the PlayStation Store. Double Discounts is back yet again, which means that PlayStation Plus...
News Official PS5 Website Updated Again, Spurs Speculation That Announcement Is Coming Soon
Here we are again
Sony's official PlayStation 5 page has been updated again. The last update came in March, following Mark Cerny's in-depth talk. The PS5 page now features three bullet points about the next-gen system: Lightning speed Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlaySta
News The Official The Last of Us Podcast Goes Behind the Scenes of Parts 1 and 2
Gets started next month
We hope you're not tired of hearing about The Last of Us just yet. With the highly anticipated sequel just around the corner, Sony is spinning up the marketing machine once again. Tomorrow's State of Play presentation is all about The Last of Us: Part II, and it's been showing weekly
News Silent Hill PS5 Rumours Gain Weight with Pyramid Head's Arrival in Dead by Daylight
Talk about timing
Well, things just got a lot more interesting on the Silent Hill front. Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 and Heather Mason from Silent Hill 3 form the latest addition to PlayStation 4 title Dead by Daylight along with a new map named Midwic
News Play Competitive Games and Win Prizes with Sony's PS4 Tournaments: Open Series
Get your game face on
Sony is bringing back its official PS4 Tournaments, allowing all PlayStation 4 owners to get in on some competitive gaming. After the Challenger Series last year, the platform holder is hosting the Open Series, involving more varied games and with more incentives to get involved. As detailed over on the Pl
News The Last of Us 2 Has Apparently Been Banned in Some Countries
A hurdle
The Last of Us: Part II is pulling no punches with its subject matter, and it looks like its release may be restricted by the relevant authorities in some countries. Eagle-eyed fans noted that the title was not up for pre-order on the PlayStation Store in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia – despite it being promoted by local...
News Red Dead Redemption the 'Number One Inspiration' for Ghost of Tsushima, Says Dev
Cowboys and ninjas
Ghost of Tsushima is quite clearly inspired by old samurai movies in terms of look and atmosphere, but according to director Nate Fox, there was one video game that inspired the upcoming open world title more than anything else: Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar's Western epic released back in 2010 on the PlayStation 3, but its...
Site News Yes, We're Playing The Last of Us 2
Finish the fight
As has already been confirmed by a dozen or so social media influencers with approximately 15 times more clout than us, Sony has provided us with The Last of Us: Part II review code and we’re currently playing the game. And that’s all we’re really allowed to say at this stage, which is all a bit frustrating for you, isn’t...
News June 2020 PS Plus Game Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Boots on the ground
Sony has treated active PlayStation Plus subscribers early with the announcement and loadout of one of June 2020's free PlayStation 4 titles. Before we even reach the corresponding month, Call of Duty: WWII can be downloaded right now on the PlayStation Store. This is a huge improvement on the current month's selection
News Don't Worry, Your Horse Can't Die in Ghost of Tsushima
Jin is one with the animals
In Ghost of Tsushima, honourable samurai Jin Sakai seeks vengeance against the invading Mongol army after they conquer the titular island. Adopting ninja-like tactics, Jin aims to drive the enemy forces away from his home, and will mercilessly kill those that oppose him. Throughout Sucker Punch's upcoming open world...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
Deal PS Plus and PS Now Memberships Going Cheap in Days of Play UK Offers
That's a plus
Days of Play kicks off in the UK and Europe starting today, and we're seeing some amazing deals on PlayStation Plus and PS Now memberships. A few UK stores are competing for your cash with heavy discounts on PS4's subscription services, and we've gathered them all up for you here. There's a clear winner, though; while Amazon and GAME...
Poll Are You Happy with the Way Sony Is Handling the PS5 Reveal?
Patience is a virtue?
Look, you're sick of hearing about it and we're sick of writing about it. But it feels like the world of PlayStation is locked in some kind of chronostasis until Sony finally drops the PS5 bomb. Sure, we've got The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima coming up soon, and it's fantastic that the PS4 can still say that it...
News Dreams PSVR Closed Beta Test Coming Soon, and You Can Get Paid for Taking Part
Europe only, though
Dreams is great on PlayStation 4 as it is, but it's a game that's bound to grow and change over time. One major feature in the pipeline for Media Molecule's create-'em-up is support for PlayStation VR. Originally planned for launch, PSVR support is currently in development and seems to be coming fairly soon. Announced today, the...
