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E3 2017 Dance to the Beat of Patapon PS4's Drum
You know how it goes
Pata-pata-pata-pon! Pata-pata-pata-pon! Pon-pon-pata-pon! Pata-pata-pata-pon! Awesome rhythm role-playing game Patapon is scheduled to make its comeback on the PlayStation 4 this summer, and Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida brought along the latest build to the PlayStation Live at E3 2017 stream to show it off. It’s...
News Sony: We Believe in Europe, And Won't Let Anyone Take PS4's Territory
Jim Ryan on solidifying Sony's fortress
It sometimes gets lost in the predominantly United States-based gaming media just how dominant Sony is in Europe. For example, when the Xbox 360 was at its peak, the Japanese giant was actually clipping at its heels with the PlayStation 3, and that was partly led by the performance of the platform across...
Feature E3 2017 Game of the Show - Spider-Man
Our spider-sense is tingling
He came, he saw, he conquered – and then swung through New York City clutching Push Square’s coveted E3 2017 Game of the Show award close to his chest. Spider-Man comfortably thwipped this year’s gong from the clutches of ex-Greek God Kratos, securing almost double the votes of its closest competitor in our poll...
E3 2017 Non-VR SUPERHOT Is Also Coming to PS4
Double dose
SUPERHOT VR was announced for PlayStation VR this week, which is all very exciting for owners of the virtual reality headset – but what of its television-based brethren? Well, the good news is that both versions of the title will arrive on Sony’s system in a “few short weeks”. The wording on the PlayStation B
E3 2017 LocoRoco 2 Remastered Rolls to PS4
Tilt time
This is one of those E3 2017 stories that slipped through the cracks. Sony’s announced that, following the successful launch of LocoRoco Remastered, its tilting the title’s sequel in the direction of the PlayStation 4. There’s no word on a release date at the time of writing. Nevertheless, we thought the platform holder did a...
News Sony's Ready to Sell You a PS4 Pro at Long Last
Platform holder drops neat new ad
Have you noticed how Sony’s actually started talking about the PlayStation 4 Pro like it’s not embarrassed about it anymore? Last year’s reveal event was weird, where the platform holder almost played down the very real advantages of the platform – and it hasn’t really said a whole lot about it in the...
Feature All the E3 2017 Press Conferences Rated and Reviewed
Not exactly a bumper year
E3 2017 has come to a conclusion, which means that it’s time for us to look back on all of the big media briefings and dish out our all-important report card. Which publisher passed its summer exam – and which will be sitting a re-test before term starts again? Here are our grades for the four big PlayStation press...
E3 2017 Sony Considering Gamescom 2017 Press Conference
Platform holder pondering European show
Sony’s always been a big presence on the Gamescom showfloor, but it opted not to hold a German press conference in 2015 due to scheduling issues and again in 2016 as it placed increased focus on E3 and PlayStation Experience. But now PlayStation Europe chief Jim Ryan has hinted that it may hold a European...
E3 2017 Spider-Man Will Have Alternate Outfits on PS4
Thwip
This is probably the most obvious announcement of E3 2017, but Spider-Man will be able to unlock different outfits in the new PlayStation 4 game. Insomniac Games hasn’t detailed exactly how you’ll get these – it’s probably safe to suggest that at least one will be available as a pre-order bonus – or what design they’ll adopt. We...
E3 2017 Sony's Listening to Your Requests for PS4 Remakes
Build the list
Sony may not be a huge fan of backwards compatibility – or is that just Jim Ryan, mayhaps? – but it seems to be going all in on PlayStation 4 remakes and remasters. The past few months alone have plotted the release of PaRappa the Rapper and LocoRoco, and both Patapon and Shadow of the Colossus are still to come. And speaking on
Reaction Curtain Closes on Ill-Tempered E3 2017
Forgettable show has been feisty
Well, this one won’t live long in the memory, will it? E3 2017 has been fine, but it’s been far from vintage, and we’re struggling to think of any one announcement or theme that we’ll remember in the days to come – yet alone years. In fact, if there’s any one defining feature that’s really stood out,...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Three)
That's a wrap
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Three include a Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds discussion...
E3 2017 We Have the Luxury of Polishing Our Games at PlayStation, Says Detroit Dev
Positive comments from E3
Don't you just love it when you're casually catching up on E3 videos and stumble across a gem of a quote from an industry figure? We sure do, and this one comes from Quantic Dream co-CEO Guillaume de Fondaumiere. When asked by Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida when Detroit: Become Human is coming out, the smartly...
E3 2017 Days Gone Is a Deadly, Dynamic Open World Game
Play your way
One thing you may not know about Days Gone is that it’s massively dynamic. This week’s E3 2017 demo may have looked scripted, but the game actually alters and adapts depending on the conditions in the open world. Sony Bend is showing off an “alternate” playthrough behind closed doors to demonstrate this, but it popped up on the...
E3 2017 Spider-Man PS4's Open World Map Sounds Pretty Bloody Big
Insomniac gives an estimate
How big is Spider-Man PS4's map? Being an open world title, people are naturally interested in how large Spidey's playground will be, and developer Insomniac has provided a decent enough answer. gamesradar reports that community director James Stevenson reckons the map is "probably four to six times that of Sunset...
E3 2017 Spider-Man PS4 Is Not an Origin Story, Peter Parker Is 23 in the Game
He's been Spidey for eight years
There's been some speculation over Insomniac's Spider-Man regarding the age of Peter Parker. Does it take place when Peter is only just learning about his powers, or does it focus on a more experienced Spidey? According to PlayStation Access, the latter is correct. Peter's 23 years old in the game, and he's been...
E3 2017 What the Hell Is Going on with Sucker Punch?
Yoshida updates us on inFAMOUS dev
We would have bet our life savings on Sucker Punch announcing its new game at E3 2017 – and we would have lost the lot. Despite being out of action for almost three years, the Seattle-based studio still has nothing to say about its new game, widely believed to be a brand new intellectual property for the...
News Sony: We Didn't Date Our PS4 Games on Purpose
Platform holder doesn't want to disappoint
You can’t delay a game that’s never been dated, right? Many were disappointed by the lack of hard release dates at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference this week, but the platform holder’s admitted that it took this approach on purpose, in order to avoid the disappointment that follows when titles are...
News Dragon Quest XI PS4 Gets a Funny Japanese Ad, as You'd Expect
What are we even watching
Sony sure likes its dumb Japanese adverts doesn't it? We've seen some corkers over the years - the Destiny one is still our favourite - but this new addition for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time is no slouch either. Featuring singer and actor Takayuki Yamada, he loads up the game only to be blown away...
E3 2017 Shuhei Yoshida's Probably Going to Be in Everybody's Golf
Hole in one
Did you notice Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida in the new Everybody’s Golf trailer that was released this week? The affable executive was created by Clap Hanz in order to demonstrate the power of the PlayStation 4 title’s character editor, but now he’s admitted that he “could” end up in the full game as well. C’mon...
Talking Point Is PSX Now More Important to Sony Than E3?
Priorities may be shifting
Here’s a question worth pondering: is Sony’s own PlayStation Experience now more important to the platform holder than E3? Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said yesterday that the company held back PlayStation 4 exclusive announcements during its press conference this week, and that we’d learn more about...
E3 2017 Sony Actually Went and Made Knack Good
Pinch yourself
Knack is the butt of all PlayStation jokes, but its sequel looks surprisingly excellent. The game’s director – and PlayStation 4 architect – Mark Cerny has talked at length about how his team at Japan Studio took feedback from the original on board, and while we don’t expect Knack 2 to be winning any awards, it looks like a...
E3 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Is a PS4 Remake, Not a Remaster
A classic reborn
After some confusion, Sony has now confirmed that Shadow of the Colossus is being remade for the PlayStation 4 – and not remastered. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida confirmed the tidbit in an interview with Famitsu magazine, as translated by Siliconera: “It is a remake,” he said. “The game content is the same as...
E3 2017 Insomniac's Programmed Spider-Man So You Can't Kill
Thwip
Spider-Man’s a good guy, and he traditionally doesn’t take lives. You may have noticed in this week’s E3 2017 trailer how the hero made extra effort to scoop up debris and avoided endangering the public. But what about when you’re released into the open world to do what you want? Or when you’re fighting bad guys on a rooftop and kick...
E3 2017 Sony's Commitment to Budget Releases Continues
Knack for it
Last year, Sony had massive success with the release of Ratchet & Clank. The game was, of course, excellent to begin with – but its huge success was aided by a lower than usual $39.99 price point. And it’s a strategy that the platform holder looks set to continue as it pushes the PlayStation 4 outside of its hardcore demographic...
News Sony's Teaming with Technicolor on a Sly Cooper Cartoon
Could a new game be coming, too?
Of the trio of PlayStation 2’s platforming icons, Sly Cooper is by far our favourite. And there’s good news for fans of the slapstick stealth series: Sony and Technicolor are working on a new television CG-animated cartoon inspired by the franchise. There are no additional details right now, but this appears to...
E3 2017 Peter Parker Will Play an Integral Role in Spider-Man PS4
Great responsibility
The new Spider-Man game is called Spider-Man because, well, it’s about Spider-Man – but what about the dude behind the spandex suit? Peter Parker, it appears, will play in an integral role in Insomniac Games’ new title, coming to the PlayStation 4. “It can’t just be Spider-Man 100 per cent of the time,” creative...
E3 2017 PS4 Exclusive WiLD Has Not Been Cancelled
Michel Ancel confirms work is ongoing
Michel Ancel revealed Beyond Good & Evil 2 this week, prompting some fans to worry about the future of his collaboration with Sony for the PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD. The good news is that the project hasn’t been cancelled, and according to the Rayman maker it’s “getting better and better every...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Two)
Live and kicking
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Two include a Knack 2 demo from 12:15PM PT, as well as both Sonic...
E3 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Being Rebuilt for PS4
Agro! AGRO!
Is it a remaster or a remake? We’re still not entirely sure, but having watched the trailer about a dozen times now, we reckon Shadow of the Colossus probably falls into the latter camp. There’s been some confusion over these two terms of late, hasn’t there? Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is billed as a remaster, but in essence...
E3 2017 No Plans to Drop PS4 Pro's Price, Says Sony
Platform holder's happy with performance
Sony’s mid-gen console the PlayStation 4 Pro is already $100 cheaper than Microsoft’s newly announced Xbox One X, and the Japanese giant has admitted that it has no plans to change the price of the platform any time soon. “Do you think it’s too expensive?” Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida...
Soapbox Publishers Can't Bloody Win When It Comes to E3
Ramsey's sick of the hypocrites
I write about video games for a living, so I'm used to seeing people overreact on the internet. I've grown accustomed to seeing people spew hilarious hyperbole on a regular basis - hell, I've done it myself - but there's something about E3 that rubs me the wrong way. Namely, the annual Los Angeles event brings out...
E3 2017 Horizon's Frozen Wilds Will Alter the Existing Open World
There'll also be new machines and weapons
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has hinted that we can expect Horizon: Zero Dawn’s first expansion – named The Frozen Wilds – to alter the state of the existing open world: “I understand there are some things happening in the original world as well,” he said. “[There's] a new area...
News Sony: We Held PS4 Exclusives Back from E3 2017
You'll learn about them later this year
Many were disappointed by the lack of new announcements at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference this week, but obviously the platform holder still has lots of projects in development that we don’t know about. And speaking with website Jagat Review, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has reassured fans...
E3 2017 Check Out 11 Explosive Minutes of Matterfall Gameplay
Looks like a blast
Matterfall was given a very brief spotlight during Sony's pre-conference E3 show. The gameplay trailer shown off gave us a glimpse of what to expect from Housemarque's latest, but it perhaps didn't get across the structure of the game itself. In the video above, however, IGN speaks with associate producer Jari Hokkanen while...
Reaction PlayStation VR Is a Winner at E3 2017
Virtual reality is alive and kicking
Looking back over our hopes and fears for E3 2017, it’s clear that there was a recurring theme among virtually every Push Square staffer: what if Sony just kinda forgets about PlayStation VR? There’s obviously a precedent there: many feel that PlayStation Vita didn’t get the full-scale push that it...
E3 2017 No Heroes Allowed! VR Brings Back Badman
Heroes must die
There were approximately 10,000 No Heroes Allowed! games on the PlayStation Portable that we’re not sure anyone played, but now the series is making the jump to PlayStation VR. Originally announced at the Tokyo Game Show last year, No Heroes Allowed! VR is a kind of tabletop tower defence type game, where your objective is to...
E3 2017 Where the Hell Is Media Molecule's Dreams?
Development nightmare?
Hey, do you remember Dreams? The ambitious Media Molecule developed creation engine was everywhere, until it wasn’t. In fact, it’s been a while since we heard or saw anything about the game; the Guildford-based developer’s been posting updates to its website and social media accounts, but it’s not like the title’s...
E3 2017 Sony Welcomes the Arrival of Xbox One X
Reckons it's good news for PS4 Pro
PlayStation Europe bigwig Jim Ryan may have fluffed his lines on cross-console play, but he’s done a much better job addressing Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s comments on the PlayStation 4 Pro. In case you missed it, the Redmond man claimed yesterday that the PS4 Pro wasn’t in competition with the new Xbox One X...
E3 2017 The Lost Legacy Looks Like More Uncharted, Alright
House of Frazer
It would take a cold heart to turn down more Uncharted, and if you’ve been itching for another dose of grandiose adventure then The Lost Legacy should meet your needs when it releases on the PlayStation 4 later this year. Sony showed off several minutes of gameplay as part of its PlayStation Live stream earlier today, and there’s...
Deals Former E3 Favourites Discounted on NA PlayStation Store
Some decent savings
Sony’s plunged the price of some former E3 favourites on the North American PlayStation Store, with the spotlight being on the best convention attendees from yesteryear. PlayStation Plus members will get the best savings, with standout offers including Batman: Arkham Knight for $9.99 and Mirror’s Edge Catalyst for $9.99. The...
E3 2017 Bravo Team Pops Out of Cover on PlayStation VR
Will support PlayStation VR Aim Controller
Can someone check in on Guildford-based developer SuperMassive Games and make sure it’s okay? The studio announced three games at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference last night, and must be feeling the heat of an enormous workload right now. One of those games is Bravo Team, a new cover-based shooter for...
E3 2017 Horizon: Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds Will Add a New Area and Story
Oy, Aloy
The first expansion for Horizon: Zero Dawn – which is named Frozen Wilds – will add a “brand new area with its own compelling story”. That’s according to Guerrilla Games bigwig Hermen Hulst on the PlayStation Blog, who added that fans can anticipate new adventures and side-activities to boot. The add-on is available to pre-order...
E3 2017 Gran Turismo Sport Still Doesn't Have a Firm PS4 Release Date
But it does have a snazzy trailer
E3 2017 has arrived, but there’s still no firm date attached to Gran Turismo Sport. The simulation racer – which was originally scheduled to release last year – is currently slated for the Fall. Fortunately, while the release's firm launch date still remains somewhat underwraps, Sony has released a classy new...
E3 2017 PlayStation Experience 2017 Slated for December
Clear your diary
We love covering all of the conventions here at Push Square, but we definitely have a soft spot for PlayStation Experience. The annual fan event has become a part of the PlayStation fabric in recent years, so we’re excited to learn that it will return to the Anaheim Convention Center between 9th December and 10th December this...
E3 2017 Sony Weighs in on PS4 Cross-Console Play
"A commercial discussion between ourselves and other stakeholders"
There’s an air of inevitability about Jim Ryan being the first to comment on cross-console play, and Sony’s decision not to support it. The head honcho at PlayStation Europe has been in the furnace a bit after he made some controversial comments about backwards compatibility, and...
E3 2017 A New SingStar Will Help You to Celebrate Good Times
Hit the high notes
Sony hasn’t forgotten about the SingStar series. A new entry named SingStar: Celebration has been announced for the PlayStation 4, and it promises to be the ideal accompaniment to big events, like birthdays, weddings, and even Saturday nights. “Hit the high notes with upbeat tracks, massive hits, and your favourite party...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day One)
Live from the PlayStation booth
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day One include Detroit: Become Human from 12:20PM PT, as well as Days...
E3 2017 God of War's Glorious Gameplay Trailer was Captured on PS4, Not PS4 Pro
Good God
You know that amazing God of War trailer Sony showed off during its press conference last night? For our money, the exclusive title has the best graphics of any game that we've seen at this year's E3 - but guess what? It's only going to look even better on PS4 Pro. Yep, that's right: the footage used in the aforementioned trailer was...
E3 2017 God of War PS4 Isn't Open World, But There's an 'Emphasis on Exploration'
Adventure time
God of War director Corey Barlog has sat down with Geoff Keighly to talk about the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, and as a result, we've got some juicy new details. To start with, Barlog confirms that the game isn't open world, despite some speculation from fans. However, he does say that there's a "heavier emphasis on...
