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News The Massive PS Plus Double Discounts Sale Hits US PlayStation Store
All together now
Yesterday, you may have read about the Double Discounts sale currently underway over on the European PlayStation Store. If you're across the Atlantic and feeling a little jealous, don't worry -- Sony has pushed this offer to the North American PS Store too. As always, Double Discounts means the deals are twice as good for PS Plus...
News Yumi Yang Promoted to Head of Santa Monica Studio Following Shannon Studstill Departure
"A 19-year PlayStation veteran"
Earlier today, it was announced that Google Stadia is opening a new game studio, with industry legend Shannon Studstill set to lead the team. Previously heading up Sony's own Santa Monica Studio, she leaves behind some big boots to fill, but PlayStation has wasted no time in putting forward a fitting replacement. The...
News Sony Santa Monica Boss Shannon Studstill Leaves to Lead New Google Stadia Studio
Good luck
Sony Santa Monica boss Shannon Studstill has been poached by Google to lead a new Stadia development studio in Playa Vista. The industry veteran, who helmed the team which would go on to produce 2018’s undisputed Game of the Year in God of War, will recruit a group responsible for creating “exclusive games” for the embattled...
News Dreams PS4 Patch 2.06 Adds New Art Pack and Other Improvements
Building a better dream
Since Dreams launched a couple of weeks ago, it's not really had any significant updates, but that changes today. Media Molecule has announced the arrival of patch 2.06, which is now available to download on PlayStation 4. The update doesn't make too many sweeping changes, but there are some nifty things worth noting here. A...
News PlayStation Player Celebration Rewards Free PS4 Themes and Avatars for Playing Games
Win free PS4 games
Update (4th March): And just like that, players have completed the PlayStation Player Celebration event by unlocking a final dynamic theme. This means collectively the community has started 675,000 PS4 games and unlocked 2.7 million Trophies. Update (2nd March): The second goal has been achieved, with participating players...
Check this one out
Well, there you have it. The PlayStation Player Celebration scheme which kicked off on 24th February has come to its conclusion in under two weeks as participants just completed the final goal. The reward is a rather stunning PlayStation 4 dynamic theme which cycles between some of the console's best exclusive games, including...
Feature As PS2 Turns 20, These Classics Must Come to PS4
Greatest hits
The PlayStation 2 is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, and while Sony’s commitment to its PS2 Classics program has been awful, we've been pondering which last-last-gen titles deserve the upscale-and-Trophies treatment on the company's current console. While we had planned to put together a short list, the Japanese giant's...
News Sony Closes European Offices Due to Coronavirus Concerns
"An abundance of caution"
Reports are coming in that Sony has closed three of its European offices due to concerns over the coronavirus. Offices in London (UK), Paris (France), and Gdynia (Poland) have been shuttered for the rest of the week as a precautionary measure. Sony says that none of its employees have tested positive for the coronavirus,...
News Huge EU PlayStation Store Sale Brings Tempting PS Plus Double Discounts
God of War goes cheap
When a PlayStation Store sale delivers, it delivers. Seriously, if you can’t find a single tempting offer in this upcoming list then you probably already own every PlayStation 4 game worth anyone’s time because this one is a corker. Live now through until Wednesday 18th March across European storefronts, PlayStation Plus...
News Sony Confirms Massive PS Now Update with Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Wolfenstein 2
And many more
Update: Sony has now officially confirmed March 2020's awesome PlayStation Now update, which includes Control and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Both titles will be available to stream and download until 31st August, while Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will be available for the
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Wearable Speaker Is Japan's Oddest Accessory
PS4 console cover too
Sometimes, you come across an accessory which makes you question: "Why?" From Nintendo's cancelled Vitality Sensor to the Xbox One Kinect, there are some video game add-ons which simply don't make a whole lot of sense. You can now add another one to that growing list because Sony has come out with a Final Fantasy VII Remake...
News March 2020 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Gotta download fast
This month's PlayStation Plus lineup is an interesting one, isn't it? On the one hand, you have the superlative Shadow of the Colossus PS4 remake from Bluepoint Games, and on the other is SEGA's latest attempt to make its mascot a half decent 3D adventure with Sonic Forces. You can't win them all, we suppose. In any case, this...
News Death Stranding and Control Lead the Way in 2020's BAFTA Games Awards Nominations
Trophy hunters
It's time once again for BAFTA's video game awards, one of the industry's glitziest awards ceremonies. This year, the British Academy is clearly infatuated with two of 2019's most peculiar games; Death Stranding and Control have each received 11 nominations. The latter even receives a nod for Best Game, while Kojima Productions' game...
News PlayStation Player Celebration Participants Get Five Free PS4 Avatars for Reaching Second Goal
Nearly there
Hot on the heels of those participating in the PlayStation Player Celebration scheme blowing past the scheme's first goal, they've already gone and reached the second target in the space of a weekend. Those who signed up will now receive five free PlayStation 4 avatars via a system notification shortly. The five avatars include shots...
News Oscar Nominated Actor Antonio Banderas Joins Uncharted Movie in Unknown Role
Plus: a new director appears
Stop the presses: we have an update on the Uncharted movie. Given that the film is due to begin shooting very soon, we were expecting to hear more news soon. Lo and behold, Variety is reporting on brand new cast members as well the seventh confirmed director on the project. Most notably, Antonio Banderas is joining Tom...
Interview How Dreams on PS4 Helped Jamie Breeze Land a Job at Media Molecule
Going pro
One fascinating aspect of Media Molecule's games is that they've enabled people to get their start in the games industry. If you've been keeping an eye on things over the last 10 years or so, you'll likely have read stories about members of the LittleBigPlanet community getting hired by studios, including the Guildford developer itself...
News Death Stranding Is No Longer a PS4 Exclusive from 2nd June
Half-Life
We all understood that it was coming after confirmation just prior to its initial release, but we now know that Death Stranding can no longer be considered a PlayStation 4 exclusive from 2nd June 2020. That's the release date for the PC version of the game, which comes with a couple of extra bells and whistles in both the graphical and...
Would you kindly add to your library?
March 2020’s free PlayStation Plus games for PlayStation 4 will be made available when the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow, meaning you have just a few more hours to claim your free copies of BioShock: The Collection, The Sims 4, and Firewall Zero Hour. If you’re a subscriber, you can add all three titles...
News There's An Awesome The Last of Us Board Game Room at PlayStation HQ
Dice roll
PlayStation is a behemoth of a brand, so you bet your bottom dollar the organisation has some amazing boardrooms. Fortunately, the firm has given us a look at the interior of one of its offices, which is decorated with a dazzling The Last of Us board game-style wallpaper. In it we see famous locations from the PlayStation exclusive...
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.50 Beta Will Improve Console's Quality-of-Life
No major consumer-facing features, though
Update: PS4 firmware update 7.50 is very much real, and invites are being sent out around the world. As previously reported, the correspondence from Sony confirms that there are no “major consumer-facing features during the beta period”. However, this doesn’t rule out the possibility of additions in...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Turns Three Years Old Today
That's not all
Do you want to know who Horizon: Zero Dawn's Aloy shares a birthday with? Alongside musician Jake Bugg and some YouTuber named Ruby Mancuso, the PlayStation 4 exclusive celebrates its anniversary alongside Push Square's own Stephen Tailby. Happy birthday, Stephen! We're sure he's out somewhere doing something nice, but for now, let's...
News Sony Could Be Considering Wireless Charging for PS5 Controller
One less wire to worry about
Another day, another Sony patent. This one was registered in the summer of last year, but the full documentation has only just been made public. The gist of it is that this patent describes a PlayStation controller attachment which allows for wireless charging. In other words, you clip this device onto your DualShock,...
News Predator: Hunting Grounds Plays It Safe in PS4 Box Art
But look closely
You’ll be able to play Predator: Hunting Grounds for free next month as part of your PlayStation Plus subscription, but while you wait, why not have a gander at its box art? Interestingly, publisher Sony’s opted to focus on the release’s squad of soldiers rather than the titular antagonist, although the eagle eyed among you...
News Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial Available to Download Now on PS4
It is time
If you've been hoping to sample Nioh 2 and all the changes it brings with it before release on PlayStation 4, now's your chance. The Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial is available to download right now from the PlayStation Store, giving you access to its in-depth character creator and three levels to die over and over again on. UK and European...
News PS Plus March 2020 PS4 Games Reveal Is the Service's Most Liked Tweet of All Time
Good going
As we close out the PlayStation 4 generation, it looks like PlayStation Plus is hitting new heights as it finally starts to offer up the sort of games its subscribers have always wanted. Proof of that can be found over on the official PlayStation Twitter account, which saw the service receive its most-liked tweet of all time -- beating...
News PlayStation Player Celebration Participants Grab Free PS4 Theme After Reaching First Goal
On to the next one
The PlayStation Player Celebration kicked off just three days ago and the community has already achieved the first goal. After playing 125,000 PlayStation 4 games and unlocking 500,000 Trophies, those who took part can look forward to unlocking a free PS4 theme. It'll be delivered by way of a system notification next week. That's...
News Nioh 2 Last Chance Trial Starts Tomorrow, So Here's a Teaser Trailer
Sample balance changes
If you've been eager to check out Nioh 2 after it went through a number of balance changes to make for a fairer game, you'll have your chance tomorrow. The Last Chance Trial will be available to download and play over the coming weekend on PlayStation 4, giving you a taste of the sorts of enemies and levels you can expect from...
News A Member of the Dreams Community Has Already Had a Job Offer in the Games Industry
Making it
Due to the nature of Media Molecule's titles, you hear about members of the community being headhunted for video game jobs every now and again. LittleBigPlanet was responsible for many people going pro, and we're starting to hear about similar stories with Dreams on PlayStation 4. It was inevitable that this would happen at some stage, but...
News Win the World Series with MLB The Show 20's Online Leagues
Flexible schedule sounds smart
MLB The Show 20 is swinging big with its online multiplayer this year, adding Custom Leagues to its roster of options. This allows you to build your own bracket, set your own rules, and enjoy the action as part of a flexible schedule. Essentially, the latter means that if your pals are online, you can opt to play your...
Review Shadow of the Colossus - A Masterful Remake of an All-Time PlayStation Classic
World Wander
Republished on Wednesday 26th February 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It’s fitting that one of the greatest games of all time should be graced with one of the best remakes of all time. For some years now the Texas-based...
News Play Predator: Hunting Grounds for Free Next Month with Trial Weekend
Get to the chopper
We haven't seen or heard too much from Predator: Hunting Grounds as of late, but that appears to be changing as we head into March with a free trial weekend giving you a taste of the action before its late April release date. You'll need a PlayStation Plus subscription to participate, although that's all it's asking of you...
News Nioh 2 Is Taking Your Weapon Suggestions for Its DLC
More content tidbits
Much like 2017's Nioh, developer Team Ninja has an extensive post-launch plan in place to support the sequel throughout the year. Nioh 2 comes to PlayStation 4 next month on 13th March 2020, but with three more content drops in the works, it is actually looking to take suggestions from the fans. Rather humorously, the studio is...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Listed for PC on Amazon France
Published by Sony
Update: The listing on Amazon France for a PC version of Horizon: Zero Dawn has now been removed. Interesting. Original story: Adding much more weight to the speculation that Horizon: Zero Dawn is heading to PC at some point this year, online retailer Amazon France has listed the current PlayStation 4 exclusive for a release on...
News Naughty Dog Director Leaves the Door Open to Making Another Uncharted Game
Let us dream
Developer Naughty Dog left the Uncharted franchise in a very, very good place upon the culmination of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. The 2016 PlayStation 4 exclusive wraps things up nicely with a feel-good epilogue which gives Nathan Drake a lovely send-off, but director Neil Druckmann might have left behind some unfinished business...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Speculation Intensifies As GT Sport Support Winds Down
Finish line in sight
Kazunori Yamauchi, the creator of the Gran Turismo franchise, has revealed that this year’s GT Sport support will be “modest in frequency and volume”. Polyphony Digital has, of course, been updating its simulation racer regularly since release in 2017, and it has blossomed into a quite brilliant package overall. But next...
News How Did Dreams on PS4 End Up with an ESRB T Rating?
An age rating nightmare?
Dreams is out on PlayStation 4, and it's wonderful. We're still very much in love with Media Molecule's PS4 exclusive, swapping between building things ourselves and playing a delightfully unpredictable collection of user-made stuff. We've yammered on about the game enough, but we haven't been able to get one particular...
News Just So You Know, Sony Trademarked the PS5 Logo in Japan
Every little helps
Relax! Here’s the PlayStation 5 news you’ve been waiting for – or not. Sony has trademarked its next-gen console’s logo in its native Japan, clearing the way for release. Maybe. The Japanese giant’s come in for some criticism from core fans for keeping its forthcoming format underwraps, with some even wondering whether...
Talking Point What Free March 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will March 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the March 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2020 PS Plus games be announced? February 2020's offering was a bit of a bonanza for subscribers, with three games made available for the first time in quite a while. The headline addition was obviously BioShock: The...
Random PlayStation Set Up a TikTok Account, and Nobody Noticed
What have we done
The app itself might have been around for a while, but TikTok is all the rage nowadays. Children, teenagers, and even adults alike are now creating short, edited attempts at comedy and posting them across the internet to the point where even PlayStation itself feels like it needs to get in on the act. The brand actually set up a...
News PlayStation Fans' Patience Running Thin As PS5 Remains a No-Show
Patience is a virtue
You can taste the tension in every Tweet and forum post: PlayStation fans are tired of waiting for next-gen news. While we’d expected the PlayStation 5 to be fully revealed by now – as was the case with the PS4 seven years ago – Sony has said little about its upcoming console so far this year, showcasing its logo and...
News PS5 Controller Will Track Your Heart Rate and Sweat Secretion, Suggests Patent
Vitality Sensor returns?
Another patent has been filed by Sony which could potentially hint at new features coming our way as part of the next-generation, this time around focused on the PlayStation 5's controller. Biofeedback could be used to modify game experiences through sensors that would track your heart rate and sweat secretion. Reported by...
News Xbox Series X Detailed as Sony Remains Completely Silent on PS5
An interesting development
We already know what the Xbox Series X looks like thanks to its reveal at The Game Awards back in December, and now Microsoft has further detailed its next-gen console. In a reasonably lengthy post penned by head of Xbox Phil Spencer, the company spills the beans on Xbox Series X. Well, kind of. In truth, a lot of the...
Reminder Take Part in the PlayStation Player Celebration Starting Today
Earn trophies, earn prizes
Earlier this month, Sony unveiled a cool competition in which all PlayStation 4 owners can take part. PlayStation Player Celebration is an event lasting for a few weeks, and all participants have the chance to win various goodies like PSN avatars, themes, and more. Sign-ups started last week, but the
Feature Amazing Dreams Creations You Need to See - Issue #1
Pier management, glitchy showcases, and robot whales
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 In An Alternate Timeline, We'd Be Playing The Last of Us 2 Right Now
Bloody 'Ellie
How different the beginning to 2020 could have been! Late last year, we were expecting a PlayStation 5 reveal event and The Last of Us: Part II’s launch right around now – neither have materialised. The latter is still shrouded in mystery, while Ellie’s sophomore outing was pushed back to 29t
News Big in Japan Sale Returns to EU and US PlayStation Store with Hundreds of Discounts
Beasts from the East
Big in Japan, one of PlayStation Store's semi-regular sales, is back today, bringing hundreds of discounts on all the Japanese PS4 games you could want. It's arrived on both the European and North American Stores, and the selections are largely the same. Let's have a quick look. Some big names are here in force -- Kingdom...
News Sony Cancels GDC 2020 Appearance Amid Coronavirus Concerns
That makes two
After scrapping its plans to attend PAX East in Boston later this month, Sony has now confirmed that it won't be attending GDC -- once again citing the coronavirus as the reason why. Facebook joins the company in skipping the show while Oculus has announced that its announcements will take place online. In a statement given to Gam
News The PS4 Was Officially Announced 7 Years Ago Today
At PlayStation Meeting 2013
Seven years ago today, on the 20th February 2013, Sony officially announced the PlayStation 4. It did so at the PlayStation Meeting -- an event that it had been hyping up for around a week beforehand. At the time we all knew what was coming -- Sony itself had confirmed that next-gen hardware would be detailed -- but we...
News The Uncharted Movie Begins Shooting in Four Weeks, Says Tom Holland
Uncharted 4 one of his favourite games
The Uncharted movie has been such a long time coming that it's become a bit of a running joke. However, it's sounding like things could finally be coming together. Tom Holland, who will be playing a young Nathan Drake in the film, has been talking it up in recent interviews. Last week, he gave a glowing...
News PlayStation Cancels Huge PAX East Showing Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Safety first
Just days after announcing a star-studded PAX East lineup featuring playable PlayStation 4 titles like The Last of Us: Part II, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and DOOM Eternal, Sony has cancelled its plans to attend the convention, which is coming up later this month. In an update on the PlayStation Blog, the company writes: "Today, Sony...
