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News May 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Time to get cooking
The time has finally come for this month's PS Plus games to go live. May's duo of PlayStation 4 titles include What Remains of Edith Finch, a sombre but brilliant narrative adventure, and Overcooked, a madcap co-op game about working together in the kitchen. We'd say both are worth your time if you've yet to give them a try...
Rumour Upcoming State of Play Livestream to Feature a 'Third Party Re-Reveal'
The return of Final Fantasy VII Remake?
Sony announced today that the next State of Play showcase is set to take place at 11PM BST on 9th May, playing host to a deep dive on the upcoming MediEvil and the reveal of a brand new title. However, if speculation over on ResetEra is to be believed, we may be
News God of War Documentary, Raising Kratos, Arrives on 10th May
Boy oh boy
This is definitely something to look forward to. Raising Kratos is the feature length making of documentary announced last month, and promises to dive deep into Santa Monica Studio and unearth some fascinating behind the scenes footage. It's a rare glimpse into AAA development, and we can't wait. Fortunately, there's not long to go...
News State of Play Returns 9th May, MediEvil and New Title Announce
Tune in from 9th May
State of Play will return this week, on 9th May at 3PM Pacific. Sony's been a bit more upfront about what fans can expect from the broadcast -- particularly after the backlash to the previous show. Those tuning in can anticipate a brief 10 minute broadcast, with extended footage of MediEvil as well as the announcement of a new...
Interview Freaking Out with Days Gone Composer Nathan Whitehead
This music comes for you
Love it or hate it, Sony’s biggest new exclusive Days Gone has had a downright terrific launch, coming hot out of the gates. We recently got the chance to chat with the title’s composer Nathan Whitehead about his work, and his first time as lead composer on a video game. Push Square: One of Day’s Gone’s most...
News PS4's Best Place to Play Commercial Points to New Titles
Days Gone, Crash Team Racing, more
Sony’s marketing slogan still believes the PlayStation 4 is the best place to play, and its latest commercial centres on a selection of new software – including Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled, Days Gone, and MLB The Show 19. We’ve all seen these ads before, so it’s not like there’s anything new to garner...
Soapbox Why Syphon Filter Must Make a Return
Sammy's pining for Gabe Logan
I really like Days Gone. I wouldn’t say I was particularly excited for the apocalyptic open worlder, but somehow it’s become one of my favourites of the year. I can accept that it’s a flawed title that’s not doing anything especially special, but occasionally a bang average game comes along that appeals to me...
Feature We're Making a Game with Dreams on PS4 - Issue 2
Working on the railroad
Just as the headline states, we're getting our creative juices flowing with Dreams, Media Molecule's outrageously ambitious PlayStation 4 exclusive that opens the floodgates for user made content. Inspired by a commuter with an impressive appetite, our ongoing project is Snacks on a Train, the goal being a simple minigame...
Feature Sony Won't Be at E3 2019, But Here Are 7 Reasons to Still Be Hyped
All aboard
With Push Square being a PlayStation website, we were feeling deflated when Sony confirmed that it wouldn't be at E3 this summer. We've grown so used to Sony ending the big publisher press conferences with a bang, but with the company skipping 2019's event, it's admittedly been difficult for us to get excited. Until now, that is. With E3...
News Days Gone Patch 1.07 Released Following Reported Crashing Issues
That was fast
Yesterday, Bend Studio released a new patch for its recently released PlayStation 4 exclusive, Days Gone, taking the game to version 1.06. Unfortunately, the update seemed to be causing hard crashes for many players, preventing them from continuing their adventures through post-apocalyptic Oregon. It seems the team was quick to catch...
Rumour May 2019's PS Plus Games Possibly Leaked by PS4 Menu Screenshot
Seems legit
We're due an official announcement on May's PlayStation Plus lineup later today, but a screen grab from a Russian PS4 user appears to have outed them early -- if it's real, of course. An image shared on ResetEra, which you can see below, indicates that we could be getting a duo of excellent, if small, titles: Overcooked and
News Turn to the Dark Side with the Villains Takeover Sale on US PlayStation Store
Are we the baddies?
Never skipping a beat to offer us ways to spend more money, Sony's fired up yet another sale, this time over on the North American PlayStation Store. This one is called the Villains Takeover sale, and the theme appears to be pretty loose. However you slice it, there are some top notch games in here going cheap, so let's have a...
News Big in Japan Sale Leads New Wave of Deals on EU PlayStation Store
Beast from the East
The European PlayStation Store's big Spring sale finally draws to a close today, and of course, Sony has arranged a suitable replacement. The Big in Japan sale is the EU Store's equivalent of the North American Golden Week sale, discounting a wide range of Japanese titles, and it starts today. However, there are more sales...
News Dreams Early Access Adds More Tutorials, Templates Next Month
Studio planning alternative control options
Dreams is in Early Access, which means that Media Molecule is committed to updating the client right through until launch. And speaking with Game Informer, the Guildford-based developer has pledged the first major update for May, promising more tutorials and templates. The studio will also be adding brand...
Poll Did You Buy Days Gone? And Are You Enjoying It?
Get your freak on
Come on, you knew this was going to be a poll sooner or later. With Days Gone launching last week on PlayStation 4, we're here to ask if you bought Sony's latest exclusive. While critic reviews haven't been stellar, we're still seeing a lot of positive buzz surround the game on social media and across various forums. We've also...
News Days Gone's 1.06 Patch Is Reportedly Crashing Some PS4s
Some can't reach the main menu
Days Gone's 1.06 patch has just been made available on PS4, with the simple note of "Bug fixes". However, it may have done more harm than good as multiple users on Reddit are reporting multiple system crashes after downloading the update. While it doesn't seem to be affecting everyone, a handful of players have...
News New Death Stranding Trailer Potentially Teased by Hideo Kojima
Please don't strand us up
Is it finally time for a fresh Death Stranding trailer? Going by a teasing tweet from director Hideo Kojima, quite possibly. The industry icon has posted a seemingly telling photograph over on Twitter, which shows two monitors. The first is displaying what looks to be a trailer, while the second displays editing software...
Talking Point What Free May 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will May 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the May 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the May 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? This is one of those awkward months, where the first Tuesday happens to be 7th May, meaning the announcement is unlikely to be made until 1st May. We're going to get into all of the rumours...
News Days Gone's Physical Launch the Largest of the Year in UK
Bigger than Resident Evil, Kingdom Hearts, and The Division
Physical sales of Days Gone are larger than any other game released this year in the UK, according to Eurogamer.net. Despite launching on a Friday and being a brand new intellectual property from a studio making its PlayStation 4 debut, the adventures of Deacon St. John have managed to...
News Days Gone Patch 1.05 Improves Performance and Squashes Bugs
A horde of fixes
Days Gone finally arrived last week, and while we rather like Bend Studio's action survival game, it's fair to say the PlayStation 4 exclusive has its share of technical issues. Open world titles tend to fall down in this area, and this is the studio's first crack at a home console release for some time. Still, it'd be nice to have...
News Dreams Creators Are Already Making Short Comedy Sketches
Have a laugh with giraffes
The bar keeps getting raised in Dreams, and it’s only been available for a few weeks. While the focus thus far has mostly been on games, it’s worth remembering that the PlayStation 4 exclusive can also be used to create short movies and animations. This particularly impressive one centres on two giraffes. It’s a...
Feature We're Making a Game with Dreams on PS4 - Issue 1
Snacks on a Train
You'll probably know by now that we're big fans of Dreams here at Push Square Towers. The game offers an unprecedented level of freedom, allowing players to unleash their imaginations with a set of powerful tools and techniques. We're already seeing some impressive results from the community, from simple platformers to interactive...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on Dreams Early Access?
Dream or nightmare?
One thing is for certain: Media Molecule doesn't do things by halves. Dreams has been in the pipeline for most of the PlayStation 4's life, but this year, we've finally been graced with the chance to play the ambitious creation game for ourselves. Dreams launched in Early Access just over a week ago, much to the relief of many...
News Sony Financials Suggest the PS5 Won't Release Before April 2020
Makes sense to us
Sony has released its financial forecast for the fiscal year 2019 (that's basically the next 12 months), and its figures suggest that the PS5 won't launch before April 2020. We already know that the next-gen console isn't going to release this year -- Sony has said so itself -- but there's been speculation over whether it'll hit in...
News Sony Just Had Its Best Financial Year Ever, PlayStation at the Heart of Success
Games easily biggest earner for tech giant
We all know that the PlayStation 4 has been an immense success for Sony, and it seems that hasn't slowed down over the last 12 months. The platform holder has just posted its results for the financial year 2018, and ultimately, it was the best in the company's history in terms of profit, and that's largely...
News PS4 Is Closing in on 100 Million Units Sold, and It's Inline with the All-Conquering PS2
It's at 96.8 million, Sony says
The PlayStation 4 has been a beast since its launch in 2013, and it's still pretty much flying off the shelves. The now five-year-old console just had a great quarter (January to March 2019) and its total sales are now edging extremely close to the hallowed 100 million mark. This info comes from Sony's latest...
News Hideo Kojima on Death Stranding: 'Everyone Will Be Connected'
Director sheds (slightly) more light on obscure PS4 exclusive
In case you weren't aware, the Tribeca Film Festival is currently underway. Normally, we wouldn't be bringing this up, but Hideo Kojima and actor Norman Reedus were not only present at the New York show, they spoke about Death Stranding, one of PlayStation 4's hotly anticipated...
News Save on Japanese Games in Golden Week Sale on US PlayStation Store
All that glitters
Japanese games have made a dramatic resurgence these last few years. Just the past few months, in fact, have seen the release of several top notch titles from the east, and it only looks set to continue. Japan's Golden Week celebration is fast approaching, so now is an opportune time to nab a game or two in PlayStation's annual...
News Bloodborne: The Board Game Slaughters Its Kickstarter Goal with Ease
The hunt continues
You may remember that, about a week ago, board game specialist CMON announced God of War: The Card Game, an officially licensed adaptation of Kratos' Nordic PS4 adventure. Well, it seems it's not the only exclusive the company has in its sights. A Kickstarter campaign from CMON recently began for Bloodborne: The Board Game,...
News Days Gone Details Free Post-Launch DLC, Including Challenges and New Difficulty Mode
Multiple content drops coming in June
Days Gone is only two days away from release now, meaning some of your pre-orders are likely being prepared for dispatch. The base game you receive on 26th April isn't the be all and end all of the Sony Bend experience though, as multiple free content drops are set to extend the life of the game past launch and...
Guide Days Gone FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Days Gone is the ambitious action game from Sony Bend, and it's heading to PS4 very soon. As preparation is key to surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, we've put together this FAQ in order to answer any lingering questions you may have about this upcoming title. While the game is still a few months away, plenty of...
News PS Plus Specials Sale Begins on US PlayStation Store
PlayStation Plus exclusive deals
One of the major benefits of being a PlayStation Plus member is the regular reduced prices on the PlayStation Store. Whether it's pre-orders or extra savings in sales, members can enjoy discounts on a large number of games. In fact, this new sale on the North American PS Store, PS Plus Specials, offers subscribers...
News Days Gone Pre-Load Is Available Now on PS4
Two days to go(ne)
Days Gone is fast approaching. We've now only a couple of days to wait until Bend Studio's ambitious open world survival game is released, and it feels like enthusiasm for the PlayStation 4 exclusive has been on an upswing. For those that have the title pre-ordered via PlayStation Store, good news: you can now pre-load it onto...
News Days Gone Has Some Seriously Impressive Snow
Winter wonders
There’s plenty to be excited about in Days Gone, but its snow simulation may just be the most realistic ever. On the surface, there’s not much to this video: it consists of six minutes of Deacon St. John standing out in the cold. But if you let it play, you’ll notice how the scene gradually begins to change, as snow sticks to...
Hands On Dreams Is an Inspiring, Mesmerising Wonder
The stuff dreams are made of
No matter which way you slice it, Dreams is an incredible achievement. Media Molecule might be taking its sweet time developing this project, but the hard work is clearly paying off. The game is now available in Early Access, allowing everyone to finally tinker with the creative tools, and experience the weird and...
News Sony's Flogging Days Gone Harder Than a Freaker Who Keeps Getting Back Up
Alive and kicking
Days Gone has been the apple of Sony’s eye for a good six months now, and the publisher continues to find new ways to create promotional videos ahead of launch. This latest clip is billed as a gameplay trailer, but in essence it’s 30 seconds of YouTube pre-roll designed to push pre-orders as the title shuffles agonisingly close...
News God of War's Getting Its Own Full-Length Documentary Soon
And you can watch for free
Do you remember the original God of War trilogy shipped with a bunch of behind-the-scenes videos that you could watch once you completed the game? We were a little bit disappointed they never made it into last year’s critically acclaimed soft-reboot, but PlayStation’s gone one better: it’s shot a full-length...
News Spider-Man Uses Your PS4's Internal Clock for a Nifty Easter Egg
How about Shabbat
Ever spotted the Jewish NPCs out-and-about while swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man? Well, one thing’s for sure, you won’t have seen them anywhere on Saturday, as the exclusive uses your PlayStation 4’s internal clock to give the characters their day of rest during Shabbat. The tidbit was confirmed by...
News Insiders Claim That Next Xbox Is More Advanced Than PS5
It begins
Sony officially unveiled the first details regarding the PlayStation 5 this week, catching the industry somewhat by surprise in the process. Many had expected Microsoft to move first at E3 2019 in a few weeks, but it seems the Japanese giant had other ideas. Of course, Xbox chief Phil Spencer alluded in Los Angeles last year that it will...
Poll One Year Old Today, Have Your Thoughts on God of War Changed?
Questions must be axed
Happy birthday, God of War! Sony Santa Monica's masterpiece is one year old today, originally releasing on the 20th April, 2018. The title was met with universal praise, farming countless 10/10 review scores, and walking away with dozens of Game of the Year awards. As far as we're concerned, it remains one of the PlayStation...
News God of War Superfan Wins Guinness World Record for Largest Memorabilia Collection
Grab some tissues
God of War has been celebrating its first year on the market for the past week, but Cory Barlog and the team at Sony Santa Monica studio also used the occasion as an opportunity to give back to the community. Emanuel Mojica Rosas in particular, who during a visit to the studio, was presented with the Guinness World Record for the...
Big savings on big games
The US PlayStation Store has just kicked off a flash sale over the Easter weekend, lasting from now through until 8am PT on 22nd April. It slashes the prices on multiple high-profile games such as The Division 2, Metro: Exodus, and
News Days Gone Counts Down to Launch with Free Theme and Avatar Pack in the US
No freebies for EU accounts
We'll all be playing Days Gone in exactly a week's time, and Sony is counting down to that fact with a free theme and avatar pack. This is a gift that is currently only available overseas in the US and Canada, meaning that those residing in Europe and the UK, such as ourselves, are out of luck. Follow this link and...
News Shooting for The Last of Us: Part 2 Is All Wrapped Up
2019, we hear you cry
Is The Last of Us: Part II actually releasing this year? A lot of people are starting to think so, and although we're not quite convinced just yet, it does seem as though the project has hit an important milestone. Over on Twitter, director and writer Neil Druckmann has stated that "the most ambitious cinematic shoot we’ve...
News PlayStation Shares Some of Dreams' First Early Access Creations
Bringing it all to life
Dreams launched in early access yesterday, and some of its initial creations are already popping up all over social media. Courtesy of the PlayStation Europe Twitter account, we've been able to get a quick look at what players are working on. Check out just some of the creations made in Dreams below. That'
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on the PS5?
The next-gen hype train has arrived
When we stepped into the Push Square office at the start of the week, we didn't think for a second that we'd be covering the PS5. And by that, we mean the actual PS5. Not rumours, not speculation, but concrete, official details on the next-gen console itself. It's been a wild ride to say the least. Of course, as...
News The Final Scene of The Last of Us: Part 2 Has Been Shot
The end
So, how is development coming along on The Last of Us: Part 2? We've no real idea, of course, but every so often we get a little clue. Neil Druckmann, director on the hotly anticipated sequel, has taken to Twitter to share that the very last scene in the game has now been filmed. The shot of the script does contain a spoiler, which is a bit...
News The Massive EU PlayStation Store Spring Sale Just Got Even Bigger
More games added
Earlier this month, Sony kicked off the Spring Sale on the European PlayStation Store. Featuring hundreds of titles big and small, it's another monster promotion, but it's just been taken up a notch. Even more games are now included, as the platform holder has announced on PlayStation Blog. Some of the additions include big, pretty...
Reaction Sony's Surprise PS5 Reveal Was a Stroke of Genius
Shock and awe
We’ve been here before, haven’t we? I remember the halcyon days of 2013, when a less jaded Sammy and a much smaller Push Square quivered with anticipation as Sony announced the PlayStation Meeting which would later play host to the PlayStation 4. The event was revealed days after a cunning Kaz Hirai had told a business broadsheet...
News PS5's Price Will Be 'Appealing to Gamers', Says Cerny
But what does that mean?
There’s no question that the PlayStation 5 sounds incredible, but considering its impressive roster of features, it also sounds pretty pricey. As you probably already know, SSD drives don’t exactly come cheap – and nor does
