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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...
News Get in the Christmas Spirit with Concrete Genie's Free Brush Pack Update
Available today
Developer Pixelopus didn't have any specific DLC planned when it was asked about post-launch support on Twitter back in October, but it has now become clear that the team has come up with an idea it simply has to implement into the game. A free Brush Pack update is available for download right now as part of patch 1.06. This new...
News Google Stadia Terrified Sony Before Streaming Service's Tepid Launch
Impact was overstated
It looks like streaming could be a part of the future of video games, and with Google showing its hand with the recent Stadia launch, the moment we leave behind downloads could be closer than ever. That is if Google Stadia had been a success upon its release last month. Disappointing sales and alarmingly low player numbers have...
This is just the start
The PlayStation 5 rumours just keep on rumbling. This time around, reliable Kotaku news editor Jason Schreier has taken to Twitter in order to share some of his insight into the next generation of consoles. It's just a few bullet points, but they're sure to spark speculation. First off, Schreier says Microsoft is currently...
News Gamers Are Convinced Horizon: Zero Dawn Is Coming to PC Next Year
Aloy of nonsense?
PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn is coming to the PC in February – or at least that’s what one shaky rumour claims. The source of this snowballing speculation is murky, but it appears to stem from a Russian YouTuber named Anton Loginov, who purportedly made similar proclamations regarding Death Stranding earlier in...
News Celebrate PlayStation's 25th Anniversary with These Desktop and Mobile Wallpapers
Time for presents
Sony seems to be turning PlayStation's 25th anniversary celebrations into a week-long event, which is of course fine by us. Next on the agenda is this neat set of special wallpapers you can use for your mobile or your desktop computer. Okay, so it's not the best gift ever, but it's the thought that counts, right? The wallpapers...
Cel shady
At the end of last week, Sony uploaded one of its regular PlayStation lineup music videos on its Japanese YouTube channel. As usual, the advert featured some gorgeous animation in between all the gameplay footage. These videos are always a treat, but the latest one has run into a spot of bother. Sony has now removed said video from its...
News PSone's Iconic Startup Sound Was Designed to Detect if the Console Could Read Your Disc
The more you know
PSone’s iconic startup sound is arguably one of the most recognisable audio sequences in all of games, but did you know it was designed specifically to detect issues with the console’s CD drive? “The function of this sound is to tell the user that the hardware is running like it is supposed to, and that the disc has...
News Sony Worldwide Studios Boss Shares His Philosophy on Game Development
"Our challenge is to be meaningful"
It’s no longer Shuhei Yoshida you need to beg for Bloodborne 2, because the role of Worldwide Studios president has been handed to ex-Guerrilla Games managing director Hermen Hulst. The Dutchman hasn’t been in the role long, and so we’re hearing from him for the first time as part of a feature on...
Random Genius Resident Evil 2 Mod Replaces Mr. X with God of War's Kratos
Mr. Axe
We don't get to see mods very often on Planet PlayStation, but you have to admit they can be pretty darn cool. A benefit of playing games on PC is being able to utilise mods for certain titles, or even create your own, and they can dramatically change the experience in all sorts of ways. One game that's seen quite a lot of activity in this...
News Bluepoint's Mysterious PS5 Game Will Become Studio's Proudest Achievement
Soul searchers
It’s old news now, but Bluepoint Games has been tasked with creating a massive title for the PlayStation 5 – and many believe it will be a Demon’s Souls remake. This game, according to president Marco Thrush, will become the studio’s greatest achievement to date – an impressive feat when you consider that the Texas team has...
News Sony Appears to Officially Confirm It Won't Make Another Portable PlayStation
Viva la Vita
Will Sony ever make another portable PlayStation? The outlook, according to the company’s Magic 8 Ball, looks increasingly unlikely. While the Nintendo Switch is enjoying enormous success primarily due its handheld functionality, boss Jim Ryan told Game Informer that “clearly it’s a business we’re no longer in now”. The...
News PlayStation's 25th Anniversary Marked with Game Informer Cover Story
Cover star
Update: You can read Game Informer's full story, The First 25 Years, through here. Game Informer’s cover is perhaps best associated with jaw-dropping game reveals, but this month it’s serving up some celebrations, as PlayStation celebrates its 25th anniversary. The latest issue promises “a massive chronicle of the PlayStation’s...
News Media Molecule Celebrates PlayStation's 25th Anniversary with Cute Dreams Level
Happy birthday
PlayStation is 25 years old today, which is naturally cause for celebration among Sony's staff. One of the company's development studios, the ever-cheerful Media Molecule, is commemorating this milestone in style with -- what else -- Dreams. In this brief but endearing clip, you can see the team's interactive effort in helping...
Random Developers Across the Globe Celebrate 25 Years of PlayStation
Happy birthday to you
It's PlayStation's 25th birthday today! Happy birthday, PlayStation! To mark the occasion, numerous developers and publishers across the globe have been posting well wishes and positive messages on Twitter. From the likes of God of War lead Cory Barlog and Death Stranding's Kojima Productions through to SEGA, all sorts of...
News Death Stranding Vehicles Are Blocking Progress, But a PS4 Patch Is On the Way
A Christmas miracle
In Death Stranding, players have come across a potentially game-breaking quirk. As has been well documented, your version of the game's world will be populated with items, equipment, and more created by other players. When you find these things, they can be extremely useful, but it turns out that vehicles are causing a bit of a...
News PS5 Pre-Order Notifications Are Now Being Sent Out By Multiple Online Retailers
It begins
Hmmm, something seems to have clicked. As reported by Spiel Times, it appears as though multiple online retailers -- across multiple territories -- have opened sign ups for PlayStation 5 pre-order notifications. In other words, you can now tell the likes of GAME here in the UK that you want to be notified when Sony's next-gen system is...
