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News PS4 Firmware Update 5.53 Is Available to Download Now
You know what time it is
There's a new software update out for PlayStation 4, and before we tell you what it does, do you fancy taking a guess? Go on, we'll wait. Done? Hopefully you're aware of the running gag and said "stability", because that's what you're getting. Firmware update 5.53 improves system performance, and that's that. Oh wait,...
News European PS Store Double Discounts Sale is Live Now
Double trouble
The endless PlayStation Store sales schedule marches on. The most recent assault on your wallet is the European Store's Double Discounts offer, which, well, doubles the discounts for PlayStation Plus members. The PS4 and PSVR games included are a decent mix of games large and small. At the maximum discount, PES 2018: Pro Evolution...
News PS5 Is a Long Way Away, Or So Sources Say
Developers weigh in on recent rumours
The next PlayStation will release later this year, one ambitious rumour claimed recently. But according to a Kotaku report penned by the ever-reliable Jason Schreier, that’s extremely unlikely to be the case – in fact, we may be waiting until at least 2020 for the so-called PlayStation 5, just like
News God of War Details Difficulty Levels and Immersion Mode Ahead of Release
Options for everyone
We've known for a while that God of War will have difficulty levels that cater to both casual players and more hardcore warriors, but now developer Sony Santa Monica Studio has taken the time to explain what these difficulty levels actually are. Here are the details straight from the team's latest blog post: Give Me A...
News Everybody's Golf Adding Atelier Content for Anniversary
Fore the fans
Everybody’s Golf has become the home of Japanese franchise milestones, with Final Fantasy recently celebrating its 30th anniversary in the game. Atelier is next up, with new Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings crossover content on the docket. Starting from 19th April through 17th May, you’ll be...
News PS Plus Members Score Exclusive Savings on Spotify
Stream scene
How’s this for corporate synergy? Sony’s knocking money off Spotify Premium for PlayStation Plus members, assuming you subscribe to the music streaming service through the PlayStation Store prior to 18th October. If you do, then you’ll be entitled to 10 per cent off your recurring bill as long as you remain a subscriber to both...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Far Cry 5 Finds the Holy Ground on PS4
Top seller in NA and EU
Far Cry 5 is the fastest selling game in the series, and it's been doing well in the physical charts, but what about its performance on digital storefronts? Well, Sony has detailed March's sales charts, and Ubisoft's open world shooter sits atop both the North American and European charts. Also performing well in both regi
News PS5 Unlikely to Launch in 2018, Says Michael Pachter
Odds on 2020
We don’t think anyone really expected the PlayStation 5 to launch this year, despite there being reports to the contrary. Nevertheless, industry analyst Michael Pachter has been chatting to WCCFTech about the probability of a new console this year, and he’s said that there’s a “very low” chance of the PS5 dropping this...
News God of War Goes Over Kratos Customisation, Combat, and Character Builds
God of more
The latest God of War trailer's quite an interesting one, with director Cory Barlog and his team going over what you can expect from the game's -- dare we say it -- RPG elements. This includes a look at how customisable Kratos is as a playable character. You can chop and change his equipment and his combat abilities to suit your style,...
News Legendary Sony E3 2015 Press Conference Could Have Been Even Better, Says Adam Boyes
Woah!
We're all in agreement that Sony's E3 2015 press conference was the company's best, at least in recent years, right? The golden trifecta of The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Shenmue III absolutely brought the house down, and it's a feat that we're not sure the Japanese giant will ever be able to top. Interestingly, however, it...
News Spider-Man's Web Swinging Sounds Superbly Skill Based
First details about Insomniac's upcoming exclusive
We’d love to know how many man-hours Insomniac Games has invested into Spider-Man’s web swinging system. The reality is this: there’s no point in making a Spidey game if you can’t get the traversal right, and it’s telling of the franchise’s disappointing video game legacy that...
News Spider-Man PS4 Includes Photo Mode, Excludes Microtransactions
Plus more from new interview
In addition to announcing the release date for Spider-Man, Game Informer has posted a new, rapid fire interview with the game's creative director, Bryan Intihar. It's a pretty silly interview and well worth a watch, but there are some interesting snippets of information sprinkled throughout. Perhaps most notabl
News 3 DLC 'Chapters' Planned for Spider-Man PS4
They sound like expansions
Developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that Spider-Man will be getting post-launch support in the form of three additional "chapters". According to the studio, these downloadable scenarios will feature new stories, missions, characters, villains, and costumes for Spidey himself. Other than that, we don't have much to go...
News Spider-Man Gets a Pricey PS4 Collector's Edition
But of course
Something tells us that Spider-Man is going to make Marvel and Sony and everyone else involved an awful lot of money, so of course you'll have the option of doubling down on a collector's edition of the game. Swinging in at $149.99, the unimaginatively named Collector's Edition will contain a steelbook, a mini artbook, and a "surprise"...
News Spider-Man Release Date Announced, Leaps onto PS4 This Fall
Amazing
Game Informer's month long coverage of Insomniac's Spider-Man has begun, and it's started with a bang. The release date for the PS4 exclusive Spidey game has been revealed, and you'll be swinging through the streets of New York City come 7th September 2018. Check out the video above for some ne
Rumour Alleged PlayStation 5 Details Make Their Way Online
Probably nonsense
It's difficult to believe that we're already starting to hear conversation about PlayStation 5, but the first information surrounding the inevitable machine is doing the rounds online. In no way are any of these details confirmed to be true, so please remember to take with a metric ton of salt. A technology news site by the name...
News God of War Director on Campaign Length: 'What Have We Done?'
System designer spent over 40 hours doing everything
God of War games have, historically, been tight 10 hour experiences that could be completed in a handful of sittings. But the franchise’s forthcoming PlayStation 4 soft-reboot is not a traditional entry in the franchise – and it’s going to take you a significant number of hours to complete...
News Spider-Man PS4's Release Date Has Been Decided
Our spider-sense is tingling
Spider-Man’s hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 release date has been decided, according to Game Informer magazine. As part of an exclusive cover story set to run this week and all month online, the popular American publication has confirmed that it’s played the game – and knows its release date. Of course,...
News Fresh Spider-Man PS4 Information Will be Swinging Online Soon
Game Informer's new cover feature revealed
American games publication Game Informer has just announced the cover of its May issue, revealing that Spider-Man is the headline feature in the new mag. Game Informer teases that they've played the game extensively, and know its release date, which could mean an official announcement on that front is just...
News April 2018's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Out Now
Road rage
April 2018’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available to download now in Europe, with North America set to follow shortly. The free games, in case you missed the announcement, include Mad Max and TrackMania: Turbo on the PlayStation 4. One extra bonus is that PlayStation 3 freebie In Space We Brawl appears to be cross-buy, so...
News Trolls Take Centre Stage in New God of War Gameplay
Don't feed them
God of War is a promising looking PlayStation 4 exclusive, so it’s attracting a fair few trolls in the lead up to release; the good news is that protagonist Kratos knows how to bring them to their knees. Sony’s uploaded some brand new gameplay footage from the forthcoming action adventure, and once again we see a troll fight from...
News PS Plus Duo Bloodborne, Ratchet & Clank Exit Tomorrow
Last chance
This is your last chance to grab PlayStation Plus duo Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank, as well as the collection of other PlayStation 3 and PS Vita titles that were added to the premium service in March. The titles will be replaced by Mad Max and TrackMania Turbo among others starting tomorrow, so make sure you’ve added the current...
News Detroit: Become Human Will Drop Cyborg Jaws on PS4 Pro
HDR supported on both systems
We’ve been lucky enough to play Detroit: Become Human a handful of times now, and we can confirm that it’s shaping up to be a stunner. And speaking across a couple of GDC panels last month, Quantic Dream has detailed exactly how the title will perform on the standard PlayStation 4, as well as the supercharged PS4...
Becoming human
We’re now less than two months away from the big release of Quantic Dream’s latest narrative thriller, Detroit: Become Human, and Sony's really starting to pump out the marketing materials. The latest? A series of interviews with the motion capture actors behind the games three playable characters. First up is Connor, or RK800,...
News God of War PS4 Pro Lets You Pick Between Resolution or Performance
The choice is yours
God of War’s guaranteed to look stunning on the standard PlayStation 4, but if you do happen to have a PS4 Pro – or you’re picking up that spiffing new limited edition – then you will have some options to choose how you want to play it. There’ll be a 4K option, of course, which will checkerboard to 2160p as previously...
News PS4's TV and Video Interface Revamped in the United States
Deal with it
Sony’s rolled out the revised TV & Video section for the PlayStation 4 in the United States, bringing it up to speed with the European version. This essentially adds an additional layer to the browsing experience, but allows the platform holder to push sponsored content in your direction – some of which you can tailor by logging...
News Here's a Fascinating Look at Kratos' New Fighting Style in God of War PS4
Bone breaker
Kratos may not be swinging chained swords around like a lunatic in the new God of War, but his overhauled fighting style is still bloody, brutal, and absolutely deadly. In this latest behind the scenes video, we get a better look at how combat has been taken apart and put back together. This is where motion capture performer and...
Home run
Sony San Diego doesn’t always get the credit that it deserves for MLB The Show, with the franchise routinely overlooked by PlayStation fans as forum list wars focus on the heavy hitters like God of War and The Last of Us: Part II. But the developer’s quietly created one of the best sports series available on any platform, and while this...
News Free GT Sport Update Adds Cars, Improves PSVR Features, More
New track! New Scapes!
Gran Turismo Sport is the gift that keeps giving and giving, with Polyphony Digital pledging yet another massive free update for the simulation racer today. Due out from 29th March, the patch bundles a bevy of new features and content, including a whopping 13 extra cars. Here’s the full list: Honda Raybrig Concept-GT...
News WipEout Omega Collection PSVR Update is Available Now
Sick
We hope you don't get travel sickness -- WipEout Omega Collection's free virtual reality update is here and ready for takeoff. As you can see from the launch trailer embedded above, you'll be able to pilot your favourite ships (and even some new ones) from a new cockpit view. You can play any of the game's modes in PlayStation VR too,...
News PlayStation VR Becomes Even More Affordable as Sony Cuts Prices
RRP reduced in Europe and USA
It's no secret that PlayStation VR is the most attainable of the high-end virtual reality headsets, but Sony is lowering the barrier to entry even further. In North America, PSVR is now available for a new RRP of $299.99, down from $399.99. This price pertains to the Doom VFR bundle, which includes the headset, a...
Talking Point What Free April 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will April 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the April 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the March 2018 PS Plus update be revealed? As another month draws to a close, we’re here to look at all the latest PS+ speculation, and also share all the freshest PS Plus rumours. When will April 2018’s free PlayStation Plus games be...
News Watch Far Cry 5 Video, Score 20% PSN Discount
Money off
Update (26th March): This offer is temporarily live again right now, all you need to do is watch a Far Cry 5 video exactly the same as last week's MLB The Show 18 promotion. Assuming that stocks haven't already run dry, you'll get a 20 per cent off voucher to use across an entire transaction on the PlayStation Store. You can enter the...
News God of War Explains Atreus' Role During Combat
Word up, son
The challenge for games like God of War is incorporating a computer controlled companion that isn’t a hindrance. Atreus, the son of Kratos, plays a huge role in Sony Santa Monica’s latest and greatest – but this isn’t the drawn-out escort mission that it could have been. Instead, the youngster is a capable warrior in his own...
News Sony Flaunts First-Party Lineup with Hype Trailer
Please be excited
Sony always puts together good montages, and this first-party hype trailer is one that could be fitting of the E3 2018 stage. A little bit like the platform holder’s legendary Ethos video, this clip pairs stinging synths with hype-inducing text and gameplay footage from around a dozen first-party PlayStation 4 exclusives. While...
Poll What Do You Think About Remasters?
Re-PlayStation
It's fair to say that there's been a bit of an uptick in the number of remasters being made available on PS4 these days. Earlier this month saw the release of Burnout Paradise Remastered and The Raven Remastered, and Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered launched just this week. That's a lot of recycled content in one month, and we've not...
News Meet Detroit: Become Human's Three Protagonists in New Trailers
Connor, Markus, and Kara
David Cage's upcoming narrative thriller Detroit: Become Human follows a similar template to Heavy Rain, in that you'll be taking control of three main characters throughout the adventure. Posting on the PlayStation Blog yesterday, the writer and director introduces us to each android. First up is Connor, or RK800
News God of War PS4 Has Gone Gold
Norse one
About a month ahead of its 20th April release date, God of War has officially gone gold, meaning development of the game itself is now complete. The game's director, Cory Barlog, took to the PlayStation Blog to say a few words about his time working on this PS4 exclusive. "This was the scariest, most wonderful thing I have ever done and...
News Media Molecule Made This Cutesy Platformer in 52 Hours Using Dreams on PS4
Comic Sands
Train Jam, as you might suspect, is a game jam that takes place on a train. Developers are invited to board a train travelling from Chicago to San Francisco in order to attend GDC, but during the 52-hour trip, everyone works to build a game from scratch using whatever tools they like. A quartet of Media Molecule employees took part this...
News Sony Taken to Task for 'Misleading' Gran Turismo Sport Ad
Platform holder failed to be clear about online requirement
Sony’s been given a stern slap on the wrists by the Advertising Standards Authority for a “misleading” Gran Turismo Sport commercial which aired on UK television last year. The advert showed various tracks and vehicles that can’t be accessed without an Internet connection, which the...
News No Load Screens, No Camera Cuts in God of War Seemed 'Impossible' Says Dev
But they pulled it off
In case you didn't already know, God of War is delivered as one unbroken shot from start to finish on PlayStation 4. The camera never cuts away, and there are no load screens. When we first heard about this during E3 last year, we couldn't quite bring ourselves to believe it. A whole game playing out through a single shot? Is...
News The Gorgeous God of War May Receive a Photo Mode on PS4
Developer would love to add one
God of War looks absolutely incredible on PlayStation 4 -- that much we've known for some time. But what we didn't know is that the upcoming action title may well feature a photo mode, allowing you to pause the action and take some striking snaps of Kratos' latest adventure. We can't wait to zoom right in on that big...
News The European PS Store Easter Sale Has Some Eggsellent Bargains
Cracking
Hot on the heels of the Only on PlayStation sale comes the gigantic Easter sale on the European PlayStation Store. It starts today, and features hundreds of games and add-ons across PS4, PS3, and Vita. Some big AAA titles are included, such as Assassin's Creed Origins, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and NieR: Automata, but there...
Talking Point Can Sony Actually Surprise at E3 2018?
Shock and awe
Somewhere buried in the depths of Sony HQ, behind armed body guards and elaborate lock panels, there’s a whiteboard with the agenda for PlayStation’s big E3 2018 showcase hastily plotted out on it. But some three months prior to the livestream getting underway, we’re curious whether those squiggles of red and black ink could...
News God of War Will Have Difficulty Settings for Casual and Hardcore Fans
Pick your poison
God of War will have a variety of difficulty settings designed to appeal to all different tastes. At the extreme ends of the spectrum, there’ll be a Story Mode for beginners who just want to experience the narrative, while character action veterans will be able to pick a hard option that has its own save file and can’t be...
News God of War's Crunchy New Combat Is Thrilling Critics
Norse to know
Sony’s finally put God of War in front of press, and to say the response has been positive would be an understatement. Twitter is currently abuzz with industry folk waxing lyrical about Kratos’ latest, and judging by this 15 minute gameplay video, it’s easy to see why – it looks extraordinary. Many of you will have seen this...
News God of War Is Shaping Up to Be PS4 Pro's Next Tour-de-Force
By the Gods
While the PlayStation 4 Pro may not be the most powerful console on the market anymore, Sony’s first-party teams have always done an outstanding job of blurring the lines between more powerful boxes. And judging by Digital Foundry’s early analysis of God of War, it sounds like Sony Santa Monica is poised to steal back the PlayStation...
News God of War PS4 Gets a Gorgeous TV Commercial
Dad of war
God of War is fast approaching. There are only a few weeks to go before we're slicing our way through Nordic nasties, and we're all very excited here at Push Square Towers. It seems that Sony is starting up the hype machine, too, as not only will we be seeing previews beginning to emerge this week, but the publisher has put out a cracking...
News God of War Sponsored Football Team FC Porto and It Was Weird
God knows why
To celebrate Father’s Day in Portugal next week, Sony partnered with football team FC Porto ahead of its game against Boavista. And the resulting collaboration is, frankly, pretty freakin’ weird. Below you’ll see the Primeira Liga team’s starting eleven, Photoshopped to look like Kratos. Yeah, these commercial deals are getting...
News God of War's First Unedited Gameplay Footage Dazzles on PS4
God of phwoar
We’ve had to wait a long time to see uninterrupted, unedited gameplay of Sony Santa Monica’s new God of War – but it looks like it’s been worth the wait. With a round of previews set to be posted imminently, b-roll footage of the forthcoming blockbuster has hit the web early, and while we’re not going to host it here for sake...
