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News Blood & Truth Gets Groovy with Interactive DJ Booth and Rhythm Challenges
That's bangers and mash
The excellent PlayStation VR exclusive Blood & Truth has been very well supported ever since the Cockney action shooter came to PlayStation 4 this summer, but developer London Studio isn't done just yet. The game's fourth free DLC pack is available to download right now, and it comes with a musical twist. Joining the...
Talking Point Is the Back Button Attachment an Attempt to Bring the DualShock 4 In Line with PS5?
And what does it suggest about the PS5 controller?
In case you missed it, Sony has just announced a very interesting DualShock 4 controller add-on named the Back Button Attachment. In a nutshell, this device clips onto your PlayStation 4 pad and provides you with two customisable buttons along the back of the controller. It will allow faster access...
News Horizon Zero Dawn, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and More Coming to PlayStation Now in January
New year, new games
Sony has announced its plans for PlayStation Now over the next few months. In case you'd forgotten, the platform holder added a bunch of high-end PS4 games to the cloud-based service, including God of War, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and Grand Theft Auto V. The bad news is these games will be removed from PS Now from 2nd January...
News Sony's Biggest PlayStation Store Sale of the Year Is Just Around the Corner
Two day countdown
We all love a good PlayStation Store sale, don't we? The chance to grab some of the PlayStation 4's latest digital offerings at a cheaper price is one we'll never pass up, and it looks like the biggest Sony sale of the year is about to go live sooner than you think. The Christmas sale is scheduled to last until 24th December, but...
News Newly Announced Back Button Attachment Turns Your DualShock 4 Into a PS4 Pro Controller
Coming early next year
This came out of nowhere: Sony has just announced the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment. This new add-on for your PlayStation 4 controller essentially gives you an extra two buttons, which you can fully customise. The paddle-style inputs can be programmed to any command on the DualShock 4 to grant you faster, or easier,...
News You Need to Let Sony Know if You Want More Sly Cooper
Get Bentley
Everyone bickers about PlayStation’s most popular platforming double-acts: Jak & Daxter or Ratchet & Clank? But this author’s always felt that Sly Cooper is secretly Sony’s best platforming property – in fact, if you haven’t played PlayStation 3 entry Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, then we strongly recommend digging out a...
News So, Someone Has Worked Out Rudimentary Motion Capture in Dreams on PS4
What even is this game
Dreams is just mad. Media Molecule's PlayStation 4 exclusive creation suite was available in early access for the better half of this year, and it's meant that dedicated players have been able to hone their skills and make some incredible things. One user who's been experimenting with the game goes by TannicAlloy on Twitter,...
News Ghost of Tsushima's Stunning PS4 Open World Will Focus on Player Freedom
See that blossom tree
The beauty of a big sandbox is that you can travel in many different directions, but open world games tend not to take advantage of their settings, forcing you to follow a point on a compass. Ghost of Tsushima, the upcoming PlayStation 4 samurai exclusive from Seattle-based developer Sucker Punch, will diminish the importance...
Random Guerrilla Gives Kojima Productions the Cheesiest Gift of All Time
Gouda vibes
If there was ever any doubt as to where Guerrilla Games is based, look no further than its gift to Kojima Productions. The Death Stranding studio is celebrating its fourth anniversary, and Guerrilla has given the team a huge wheel of cheese. This is maybe the most Dutch thing the studio has ever done. Even better? The 30-pound chunk of...
News Sony Bend Sparks Syphon Filter Revival Hopes
Logan pull
For as much as we like Days Gone, the world is crying out for Gabe Logan and Syphon Filter to make a comeback. Here’s the thing: Metal Gear Solid is as good as dead, and Ubisoft doesn’t appear to be in a hurry to revive Splinter Cell. The consequence? There are basically zero espionage titles in the pipeline – especially with a...
News PS4 Exclusive Ghost of Tsushima's New Trailer Is Even Better in Japanese
ブリリアント
You’ll be able to play hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima in Japanese, with Sucker Punch leaning on fellow first-party team Japan Studio to get the translation and voice work right. And this is how the latest trailer looks (and sounds) when leveraging the localisation. Even more impressive, right? We...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Star Wars and Death Stranding Can't Topple Call of Duty
Infinity Ward shooter is number one
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was the most downloaded game on PlayStation 4 in October, and surprise surprise, it's achieved the same feat in November too. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise -- it is Call of Duty, after all -- but it's managed to hold its position at number one despite lots of competition...
News PS4 Exclusive Ghost of Tsushima Has One of the Best Box Arts of This Generation
Beauty in death
We're suckers for good box art here at Push Square, and we've gotta say, Ghost of Tsushima's gorgeous PlayStation 4 cover has absolutely floored us. The newly revealed art features main character Jin -- otherwise known as The Ghost -- standing in a field while holding his mask in one hand and his sword in the other. The subtle use of...
News Ghost of Tsushima Is 'the Biggest Game Sucker Punch Has Ever Made'
Developer is going all-out
In case you missed the latest Ghost of Tsushima trailer, here it is again. It's worth a watch, if only for the fact it's our first look at the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive in well over a year. Thankfully, it's looking great. Elsewhere, Sucker Punch's communications manager Andrew Goldfarb has taken to the PlayStation...
News Ghost of Tsushima Haunts PS4 Summer 2020, Gets a Fantastic Looking Gameplay Trailer
Vengeance is sweet
We're happy to report that Ghost of Tsushima is looking pretty darn good. The highly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive got a new gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2019, and it's easily our best look yet at the Sucker Punch action title. But that's not all. As predicted right here in the Push Square office, the game's got a...
News PlayStation Players Are Still Gaming's Biggest W*nkers
#Foreplayers
Another year, another avalanche of surprisingly interesting statistics from Pornhub -- the world's most popular pornography website. Once again, the adult site has crunched a load of data, but there's only one part of it that matters to us (honest!). We are, of course, talking about 'Traffic by Game Console', which breaks down the...
News Grab The Game Awards Nominees for Cheap in US PlayStation Store Sale, Live Now
Reward yourself
As has become a yearly tradition, the Game Awards sale has just gone live on the North American PlayStation Store in celebration of Geoff Keighley's show. In a few hours' time, we'll all be watching the flashy awards ceremony, but until then, you can always hop onto your PS4s and have a browse of this latest offer. The Game Awards...
News Longtime PlayStation Fans Vote PS4 as Their Favourite Sony Console
Most users have been playing since PSone
Earlier this month, we hosted a poll here on the site in conjunction with PlayStation's 25th anniversary. We asked our community about their favourite Sony console, offering six possible voting options: Original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PSP, PlayStation 3, Vita, and PlayStation 4. Over 900 votes were cast,...
News Dreams Is Finally Up for Pre-Order on PS4 Complete with Snazzy Box Art
You're not dreaming
Dreams, Media Molecule's long-in-the-making PlayStation 4 exclusive, finally has a solid release date. If you've been following the site recently, you'll know that we're big fans of this absurdly ambitious game about community and creation, so we're pretty excited for its arrival on Valentine's Day. If you're like us, you might...
News Double Fine Alumnus Greg Rice Will Be Looking After Indies with Shuhei Yoshida at PlayStation
PS <3 Indies
Greg Rice, former vice president of business development at Double Fine, has announced his new role at Sony Interactive Entertainment. The industry veteran left Tim Schafer's studio in the months following Microsoft's acquisition, but he's now formally said what he'll be up to next. In a tweet, Rice states that he'll be joining...
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.01 Is Available to Download Now
What does it do?
Firmware update 7.01 has just dropped out of the blue for PlayStation 4, meaning it's available to download on your console right now. Weighing in at just 469MB, it's a patch that isn't going to take too long to download whatsoever. However, what does update 7.01 actually do? Well, not a lot it seems. The official PlayStation help...
News Sony's Cross-Marketing Game Is on Point as the Cast of Jumanji Play Dreams
The next level
There’s an official Jumanji game for the PlayStation 4, but Sony clearly felt its cross-marketing efforts would be stronger if it cooked something up in Dreams for the cast of the upcoming movie to play. In this bizarre clip, Hollywood stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan gather around to...
News PlayStation Head Hermen Hulst Commits to Strong First-Party Output on PS5
More games on their way
The PlayStation 4 has seen some of the strongest games come out of Sony's first-party studios. From Horizon: Zero Dawn and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End through to the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima, Dreams, and The Last of Us: Part II, every studio manages to serve up something slightly different. What links them all together,...
News Looks Like PC Players Really, Really Want to Play Ghost of Tsushima
They'll never learn
Ghost of Tsushima is an upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive that is owned in its entirety by Sony. That means it's incredibly unlikely to launch on other platforms outside of PlayStation Now streaming, but it hasn't stopped PC players from taking to Twitter and voicing their dismay. They really want to play Ghost of Tsushima on...
News Dreams Won't Support PSVR at Launch, But It's Coming 'ASAP'
Nightmare
In case you missed it, the wonderful Dreams now has a release date on PlayStation 4. It's been a long time coming, but Media Molecule's ambitious project is now just a couple of months away from launch. One feature that had previously been confirmed for the creation suite was full support for PSVR, but it sounds like this won't be there...
News New Ghost of Tsushima Trailer Will Be the Longest at The Game Awards 2019
Ready your blade
Ghost of Tsushima got a very brief teaser right at the end of the latest State of Play broadcast, leaving us rather desperate to see more. Although we'd have taken a full trailer right there and then, we're prepared to hold out for The Game Awards 2019, where the PlayStation 4 exclusive will take centre stage once again. It doesn't...
Reaction PlayStation's Most Ardent Fans Are Feeling Frustrated and Insecure
The current state of play
There are PlayStation fans, and then there are PlayStation fans. If you’re reading this, you probably fall somewhere in the middle; we’re guessing your interest in games expands beyond the next Call of Duty release date, but hopefully you’re not one of these social media nutters who attacks developers for including a...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
Building the list
What was announced during Sony PlayStation's latest State of Play livestream? If you happened to miss the 20 minute broadcast, you'll be able to find every headline that has formed Push Square's coverage in the list below. That includes the reveal of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis for PlayStation 4, the return of Ghost of Tsushima, and...
Talking Point Did Sony's Last State of Play of 2019 Live Up to Expectations?
Going out on a high
Sony sprung a very pleasant surprise on us all when it confirmed that one more State of Play livestream was planned to take place before 2020 rolls around, bringing with it a lot of rumours and excitement. Various games were speculated to put in an appearance, so it was a delight to receive official confirmation of the Resident...
News PlayStation Granddaddy Ken Kutaragi Delivers a Heartfelt Thanks in 25th Anniversary Message
Cheers, Ken
Sony closed out its latest State of Play broadcast with a hype-inducing Ghost of Tsushima teaser, but before that, things got serious with a message from the father of PlayStation. Yes, Ken Kutaragi himself appeared on the stream with a pre-recorded statement in celebration of the platform's 25th anniversary. You can watch it back in the...
News Predator: Hunting Grounds Is Not a PS4 Exclusive
Out in April
Update: Predator: Hunting Grounds will also release on PC, meaning that it's actually a PlayStation 4 console exclusive. The game is still published by Sony, however. Original Article: Today's State of Play livestream highlighted one of the PlayStation 4's less known exclusives as it nears release -- Predator: Hunting Grounds...
News Dreams PS4 Release Date Finally Confirmed for February 2020
The leak was right
And there we have it. Following a long stint in early access and a potential leak, we now have the final release date for Media Molecule's Dreams at last. The impossibly huge creation engine received a wonderful new trailer during the latest State of Play broadcast, and right at the end, we got that elusive date we've all been...
News Ghost of Tsushima Returns with Teaser, Full Trailer at The Game Awards 2019
Patience, samurai
Ghost of Tsushima has returned. The feudal Japan-based PlayStation 4 exclusive from Sucker Punch got a very brief but tantalising teaser during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast. It continues to look very visually impressive, but that's about all we can say. Fortunately, the game's getting a full trailer at The Game Awards...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
It’s the last State of Play of 2019, and Sony’s going to need to put in a big performance if it hopes to satiate, well, insatiable fans. We know that Resident Evil 3’s almost guaranteed to put in appearance, but what of first-party titles like Ghost of Tsushima? Join us live from 6AM PT...
Deal Death Stranding Limited Edition PS4 Pro Bundle Is a Great Price in the UK
Give me your hand in savings
If you've been eyeing up this special edition Death Stranding PlayStation 4 Pro, you may be in luck. Of all places, UK retailer GAME has a great price on the black and white bundle. Maybe you're still Christmas shopping, or perhaps you just really want this fancy, hand-printed machine? Whatever the case, this is a decent...
News Sony's Sending Out a Cosy Dynamic Christmas Theme to PS4 Players in Europe and North America
Check your emails
Update: We have confirmation that codes for the theme are now being emailed out to PS4 players in North America, not just Europe. Hopefully you got one! Original story: If you're keen to get into the spirit of Christmas, then you might want to check your emails. Sony is sending out codes to PlayStation 4 players which unlock a...
News Sony to Develop Critically Acclaimed MLB The Show Series for Other Consoles
No, really
Looks like Major League Baseball was not satisfied with the best sports game on the market being exclusive to one platform, as from the 2021 instalment, MLB The Show will no longer be exclusive to PlayStation consoles. The bizarre twist here is that Sony San Diego will continue to be the series’ developer, meaning that the first-party...
News Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Will Have You Login to an Xbox Account on Your PS4
Update: Now officially confirmed
Update (9/12/2019): Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has been officially confirmed for PS4. This means you'll be able to play cross-platform with those using other hardware. It also grants access to the Minecraft Marketplace, where you can find new skins, worlds, and other bits and bobs. Anyone who already owns Minecraft...
Feature 6 PS4 Announcements to Expect During This Week's State of Play
Resident Evil 3! Untitled Goose Game! Ghost of Tsushima?
Sony’s set to close out 2019 with one last State of Play broadcast, and clocking in at over 20 minutes, we’re hoping for a humdinger ahead of the holidays. While the manufacturer is remaining tight-lipped regarding the nature of the pre-recorded stream, there are a few rumours flying...
News To the Surprise of No One, PS5 Will Have Exclusive Games
Titles not playable on PS4
When isn’t there a furore on gaming forums? There’s a lot of discussion at the moment regarding comments made by trusted Kotaku scribe Jason Schreier, who teased on a Split Screen podcast that the PlayStation 5 will have exclusive first-party games at launch. Surprising? Not really, but it sounds like Xbox will be...
News Sony Wants to Make Every PS5 Game Multiplayer with Cloud Controller Sharing
So says yet another patent
The USPTO has been very busy lately, approving and publishing several patents from Sony Interactive Entertainment. With PlayStation 5 on the horizon, it's always interesting to look at these, as they could possibly give us a glimpse at what the future holds. Just last week, we learned about a proposed PS5 controller device...
News PlayStation Now Subscribers Are Losing PS Store Purchases Due to a Licenses Bug
PS Plus also causing problems
There’s no doubt about it: the PlayStation Store is a complicated beast. Unfortunately, as Sony adds more layers to its digital shopping plaza, it’s becoming even more complex. Case in point: PlayStation Now subscribers are beginning to report license-related issues which means that they will lose access to titles...
Guide PS4, PSVR, PS3, Vita - Which Should You Buy the Kids for Christmas?
A parent's guide to PlayStation consoles
What's the difference between all the PlayStation consoles? Should you get your children a PS4? Which PS4 should you buy for Christmas? If you're unfamiliar with game consoles, it might seem like a confusing bunch of mumbo-jumbo. What's the difference between a PS4 and a PS4 Pro? What do you need for...
News Death Stranding User Score Spikes as Metacritic Removes Over 6000 Negative Ratings
Special delivery
Death Stranding has been a hit with most critics, but the game was rather predictably review bombed over on Metacritic by users. As is often the case with titles that end up dividing opinion for whatever reason, a tug of war very quickly ensued, with many users awarding the game a perfect 10 while others slapped it with a big fat 0...
Feature As PlayStation Turns 25, We Share Our Fondest PSone Memories
Are you Red E?
If you’re anything like us, PlayStation will have been a part of your life for almost as long as you can remember. We have some great memories of Sony’s original grey box, and we figured it’d be fun to share those with you as the brand celebrates its 25th Anniversary this week. But this isn’t just about us: we want to hear...
Promises over 20 minutes of updates
Well well well, there it is. Sony has announced that a new State of Play will be airing next week, on Tuesday 10th December. The PlayStation Blog reads: "Tune in to 2019's final episode at 6am Pacific for new announcements and updates." A new State of Play episode was looking increasingly likely as things seemed...
News EU PlayStation Store Christmas Flash Sale Discounts Death Stranding, MediEvil, and More
Hitman 2 slashed in price
The gigantic Christmas sale might be taking place across the EU PlayStation Store right now, but that hasn't stopped Sony from introducing some noteworthy flash sales into the mix. One has just popped up on the Store page, but the deals will only be live across this weekend. If a game takes your fancy, you've got until...
News Don't Worry, This Isn't What the PS5 Controller Will Look Like
Another interesting Sony patent surfaces
What the heck is that thing? Surely that's not Sony's final design for the PlayStation 5 controller? Well, you can rest easy -- this is something else entirely. We already know that the DualShock 5 will look pretty much the same as the PS4 controller, so where does this crazy device come into play? It's...
News Sony Is Updating Playlists for Ghost of Tsushima, State of Play
Start speculating
There’s been speculation regarding State of Play for some days now, especially as PlayStation celebrates its 25th anniversary milestone. Fans think they may have uncovered proof of an impending episode, however: the series’ playlist was updated on YouTube recently. Alright, it’s about the most inconclusive evidence ever, but...
News Dreams Early Access Ends This Saturday, Awards Show Celebrates Creations
Full release in February?
Dreams' early access period is coming to an end -- it'll no longer be available for purchase on the PlayStation Store from Saturday 7th December at 3:59pm PST / 11:59pm GMT. You'll still be able to play the game if you've already purchased it, which will automatically upgrade to the final version once it releases, but...
