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News Black Friday 2015 Was the Most Successful Ever for Sony
PS4 the win
As we've known for quite a while now, the PlayStation 4 is seemingly unstoppable when it comes to sales. Sony's latest machine is officially the fastest-selling console of all time at this point, and if it keeps it up, it'll end up doing even better than the PlayStation 2, which just seems crazy. Speaking to the Financial Times, Andrew...
News Shawn Layden Thinks Sony's PSX 2015 Presser Ended with a 'Drop the Mic' Moment
He's talking about that Paragon trailer
Maybe Sony Computer Entertainment America's CEO Shawn Layden has a different perception of the phrase 'drop the mic', because we're pretty sure that Sony failed to do so at its recent PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference. For those who missed it, the Japanese company closed its keynote with a CG...
News Stay in Touch with PlayStation Messages App for iOS, Android
App happy
As the old adage goes: one app is never enough, so why not have another one? Sony's whipped PlayStation Network messaging functionality out of the PlayStation app, opting to create a standalone PlayStation Messages app to complement it. Available right now for iOS and Android devices, the free download promises to help you "contact your...
Feature How Many PSX 2015 Predictions Did the Push Square Community Get Right?
Did you beat the PlayStation Experience?
PlayStation Experience 2015 has come and gone, which means that it's time to find out whether the Push Square community was able to correctly predict the events of Sony's press conference. We asked you 20 yes or no questions, and we're happy to report that over 160 of you took part in the quiz. The last time...
Push Rewind Your Ultimate PlayStation Experience 2015 Recap
And the rest of the week that was
Well, that was a pretty intensive week. Not only did we stay up late for The Game Awards 2015, but this weekend also brought PlayStation Experience 2015 – and about a trillion PlayStation 4 and Vita announcements with it. Because it's been such an action packed week we've decided to do Push Rewind a little...
PSX 2015 Every PS4, Vita Press Conference Reveal That We Missed
(^_^;)
This happens at practically every PlayStation press conference, but we'll tell you what: you only realise how much Sony actually stuffs into these shows when you have to write about it all. We're over 24 hours removed from yesterday's PlayStation Experience 2015 keynote, and while we've written a ridiculous number of stories over the past day...
News Pachter: There's Nothing Xbox One Can Do to Catch PS4
Pach attack
Divisive industry analyst Michael Pachter has pulled out his crystal ball in a brand new YouTube video, deeming that Sony already has the latest generation on lock. The Japanese giant announced relatively recently that the PlayStation 4 has surpassed 30 million sales worldwide, while Microsoft has opted not to report
PSX 2015 Gaze at 15 Minutes of Gravity Rush PS4 Gameplay
Free fallin'
Regular readers will know that Gravity Rush is one of this author's favourite PlayStation Vita games, so unsurprisingly your humble host is gagging to get his hands on the remastered version for the PlayStation 4. Sadly, while the Japanese release is mere days away, we'll have to wait until 2nd February in Europe and North America to...
PSX 2015 Bound on PS4 Has Some Beautiful Animations
Bound to be good?
Remember the game with ballerinas that divided opinion earlier in the week? Well, we're going to post about it again, because it looks absolutely stunning. For those out of the loop, Bound is being produced by Polish demoscene developer Plastic in collaboration with Sony Santa Monica, and it's billed as a story-driven platformer in...
PSX 2015 PlayStation Now Scores Specially Priced 12-Month Sub
Give it to me Now
Sony's clearly still struggling to find the right pricing model for PlayStation Now, but the platform holder evidently sees this as a long-term initiative, so that's fine. And if you've been interested in the service but have been put off by the entry fee, then maybe this all-new North American offer will appeal to you. Starting...
PSX 2015 Buy a PS4 Game and Get 10 Per Cent Off Your Next Purchase
For the savers
There were no real free gifts at PlayStation Experience this year, but Sony is running an offer in North America where purchasing one or more eligible games will entitle you to a 10 per cent discount code off your next purchase. Titles include Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Destiny: The Taken King, and Fat Princess Adventures – you can...
PSX 2015 God of War Director Describes Game Development as Soul Crushing
Like trying to hurt kittens
Despite what we predicted, Sony Santa Monica didn't show its new God of War game at PlayStation Experience this weekend. While we know that the title is in development, the studio has remained schtum for another year, opting to keep the project a closely guarded secret. Cory Barlog, who previously worked on God of War II,...
PSX 2015 New Hot Shots Golf PS4 Trailer Is Fore the Players
Nice shot
Is there a band more fitting for a Clap Hanz game than Owl City? The twee electropop outfit have lent some sounds to the first English language New Hot Shots Golf trailer, which is identical to the Tokyo Game Show clip – albeit with a different title card. While the casual sporting action appears to be in place, we're still not sure...
PSX 2015 How Good Do PS2 Games Look on the PS4?
Feast your eyes on some gameplay footage
Sony's released a slew of PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 4, and they've all been enhanced with Trophy support and presentation improvements. But how good do they really look? We've compiled a handful of gameplay videos posted by the PlayStation maker on its official YouTube channel so that you can get...
PSX 2015 All of These PS4, Vita Games Are Available Right Now
Spend liberally
Yesterday's big PlayStation Experience press conference had more "out now" moments than we care to count, and we figured that you may want to see the roster of new releases rounded up. Titles included Final Fantasy VII and Fat Princess Adventures, as well as eight classic PlayStation 2 games which have been enhanced with Trophy...
PSX 2015 Sharpen Up with Two More Minutes of Uncharted 4
Dressed to impress
There's a reason that Naughty Dog are the best in the business, and it comes down to cutscenes like the one shown during PlayStation Experience earlier today. Simply put, the studio nails characterization, and while the Uncharted games are pulpy blockbusters, they still have some of the best written personalities in the entire...
PSX 2015 Sony Should Never Demo PlayStation VR on Stage Again
At least Rez saved things, right?
Well, someone was going to attempt it eventually, and there was a 33 per cent chance that it was going to be Sony. The platform holder rolled out Dr. Richard Marks to demo PlayStation VR live on stage during its PlayStation Experience press conference earlier today, and as you can probably imagine, things didn't go...
Round Up What Was Revealed at PlayStation Experience 2015?
All of the headlines
Another exhausting but entertaining day here at Push Square Towers is slowly drawing to a close, but if you couldn't catch Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 press conference live, we're not going to leave you hanging out to dry. We've compiled all of the announcements from Sony's media briefing, and we'll be updating this...
Reaction PSX 2015's Presser Brings the PS4 Goods Despite Poor Pacing and Pants Finale
Did the Japanese giant deliver?
Sony's only just getting started with its PlayStation Experience event, but the keynote is the clear highlight for those not in attendance at the show. This year's presser brought with it a solid two hours of trailers, announcements, and executives in branded t-shirts. But did it deliver? We asked editors Sammy Barker...
PSX 2015 The Modern Zombie Taxi Co. Looks Like All the Other Crazy Simulators
Goats, surgeons... And now zombies
It looks like even Santa Monica Studios is dipping its metaphorical feet into the pool of insane indie games, since it is helping Vitei Backroom bring its, er, glorious vision of the zombie apocalypse to PlayStation VR with The Modern Zombie Taxi Co. where you – you guessed it – drive a taxi car as a zombie...
PSX 2015 The First PS2 Games Arrive on the PS4
Now you're playing with power
The first eight PlayStation 2 games are now available to purchase from the PlayStation Store. The titles – which include Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Twisted Metal: Black, and more – will set you back between $9.99 and $14.99 in North America and £7.99 and £11.99 in the UK. You can find them in the New Releases...
PSX 2015 Yakuza 0 Confirmed to Be Kicking the Crap Out of Western PS4s
And Yakuza 5 is out on PS3 next week
There were cheers in the Push Square office when Yakuza 0 was confirmed for a Western release at the PlayStation Experience. We made a prediction that the latest instalment in the Japanese franchise would travel overseas, but we were cautious in our belief. As it turns out, we were actually bang on the money -...
PSX 2015 Shawn Layden Trolled Us All with Crash Bandicoot Shirt
Boo this man
Not like this, Shawn Layden! We were starting to really like SCEA's new president, but you absolutely can't walk on stage at a PlayStation press conference wearing a Crash Bandicoot t-shirt if you're not going to… Y'know, at least announce that the orange furred favourite is making a comeback. Our live chat was absolutely packed with...
PSX 2015 Uncharted 4 Shows Some Brotherly Love with a New Story Trailer
Dialogue trees confirmed as a new feature
After the expected PlayStation montage at start of PSX 2015, Sony kicked things off with a bang, as a new Uncharted 4 story trailer was shown. Said trailer showed the reunion of Drake with his brother Sam, who really isn't that dead after all. They discuss the adventures that he's been on, before revealing...
PSX 2015 Ratchet & Clank's New PS4 Gameplay Is Absolutely Stunning
Releasing April 2016
Sony debuted some new gameplay for the upcoming Ratchet & Clank game today at its PlayStation Experience Keynote. The clip shows off the title's opening section, and sees our two heroes meeting for the first time. It also gives us another glimpse of the shooter's graphics - mind-bogglingly impressive, as always - and the...
Talking Point Did PlayStation Experience 2015 Meet Your Expectations?
Fan fest
While PlayStation Experience 2015 is only just getting started for attendees, the keynote is now over. Sony used its last big show of the year to show some more Final Fantasy VII Remake, announce Ni no Kuni 2, and reveal that a lot of games are out today. It's also worth remembering that the first batch of PlayStation 2 titles will be...
Live Watch Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 Press Conference Right Here
Live the dream with our live stream
Party time! The last major PlayStation press conference of the year promises to be a real humdinger, as PlayStation Experience 2015 shuns the formalities of E3 and Gamescom in order to serve up something a little more fan focused. We're expecting plenty of neat little announcements during the platform holder's key...
Site News Push Square Users Vote The Witcher 3 as Game of the Year
Fallout 4! Bloodborne! Rocket League!
While we're still preparing our full Game of the Year coverage here at Push Square Towers – check back during Christmas to read all that we have in store – forum user themcnoisy has been organising a Best of 2015 poll in our forums. Users were asked to pick their three favourite PlayStation games of the...
Guide What Time Is Sony's PlayStation Experience 2015 Press Conference?
Set your alarms
The last big press conference of the year is prompting mild jubilation here at Push Square Towers, as it means that we can finally get a bit of rest before things start all over again with CES 2016 in January. Groan. Anyway, PlayStation Experience is cool because it's way more casual than other events – SCEA boss Shawn Layden even...
First Impressions Taking Cover in Uncharted 4's Multiplayer Beta on PS4
Irresistible relic?
Few things in life derive more pleasure than the following: sex, chocolate, matching with other players in the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer beta on the PlayStation 4. Despite being a rather cynical promotional ploy, Naughty Dog's server stress test is living up to its namesake, as you'll spend more time staring at...
PSX 2015 PS4's First PS2 Games Launch Tomorrow
Grand Theft Auto, Twisted Metal, more
As expected, the first batch of PlayStation 2 games will release on the PlayStation 4 tomorrow. We have a sneaking suspicion that this was intended as a PlayStation Experience 2015 announcement, but there have been
News Four More PS2 Games for PS4 May Have Leaked
Rogue Galaxy! The Mark of Kri! War of the Monsters!
Sony may wish that it hadn't bothered bringing PlayStation 2 games to the PlayStation 4 after last night's backlash. A leaked video description spotted overnight suggested that the new-gen system's emulator would not support discs or PlayStation 3 purchases, which is expected but unfortunate news...
Poll Take the Push Square PlayStation Experience 2015 Community Predictions Quiz
Can you beat the PlayStation Experience?
Heck yes, it's that time again. Earlier this year, just before the beginning of E3 2015, we created a feature article that tasked you, the Push Square community, with predicting the Los Angeles event. The 20 question quiz was a huge success, with around 150 of you taking the time to vote on each question...
A blastonbury
BigFest is Theme Park with more Wellington boots and Bulmers – and it's worth buying for that fact alone. On the Metal's musical management sim was announced for the PlayStation Vita an eternity ago, but tickets are finally on sale from the PlayStation Store, and thankfully we reckon that it's more Oasis than Beady Eye. But what is...
News Drake Has a Deadly Date in New Uncharted 4 Trailer
Girl power
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End made a surprise appearance during The Game Awards 2015 this evening. Appearing ahead of PlayStation Experience, developer Naughty Dog cut a crafty trailer revealing newcomer Nadine Ross, who's played by the brilliant Laura Bailey. We're sure that we'll be seeing more of both the character and this sequence over...
News No, Your PS2 Discs and PS2 Classics Won't Work on PS4
Oh, and Dark Cloud has been leaked
A couple of weeks ago, Sony confirmed that it's going to be implementing PlayStation 2 emulation on the PlayStation 4, allowing you to replay some of the finest titles of that rather incredible era on your new-gen console. The emulated games will feature Trophy support, and will apparently enjoy boosts in overall...
News PS4 Edges Out Xbox One in UK Black Friday Battle
But it was close
Sony won the battle of Black Friday in the UK – but only just. According to MCV, the PlayStation 4 moved 139,000 consoles between 22nd November and 28th November, a fraction more than the Xbox One which mustered 134,000 units. It's good news for both consoles, as new-gen hardware really starts to cement itself in British homes...
News Naughty Dog Is Sniffing Out Matchmaking Problems in the Uncharted 4 PS4 Beta
It's a beta for a reason
Going live earlier today, the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer is undoubtedly being hammered right now as players settle down for some Thursday evening gaming. Unsurprisingly, the beta's popularity has lead to some technical hitches, but developer Naughty Dog is on the case. We've seen quite a few complaints around...
News Uncharted 4's Multiplayer Beta Is Live Now on the PS4
Here's how you access it
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's multiplayer beta is live now in North America and Europe. There's been a lot of questions regarding how you actually access the server stress test, with our article yesterday only semi-clearing up the confusion. Fortunately, we finally have firm answers. You'll find a link to the test's client in...
News Bound Is a Bonkers Balletic Platformer for PS4 by Plastic and Sony Santa Monica
Dancing queen
The best part of being a PlayStation fan is that Sony funds some truly wacky stuff, and Bound definitely falls under that category. The game – which is being produced for the PlayStation 4 by Datura developer Plastic in collaboration with Sony Santa Monica – was teased around the web recently, and resembles a 3D platformer in which...
News Free DriveClub Update Adds Easy Mode and Mercedes-AMG Tour Pack
Race for fun
The game that gets bigger every single month, DriveClub, has just unleashed its December update – and it's a humdinger if you've been having some trouble behind the wheel. Weighing in at around 400MB, v1.25 adds a new difficulty setting to the title's Tour Mode, enabling you to earn Silver Stars in order to progress without...
Feature Predicting PlayStation Experience 2015 - What Will Sony Announce for PS4, Vita?
An experience to remember
PlayStation Experience returns this weekend, and Sony's lined up one final keynote to celebrate. Last year's press conference was a real laid-back affair, with fans invited into the arena to cheer on each announcement. We're expecting this year's show to hit a similar tone, with branded Christmas sweaters and some really...
News How Do You Access the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End PS4 Multiplayer Beta?
Treasure test
There are two great questions in this world: what is the meaning of life and how the fludge do you access the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End multiplayer beta? While we can't answer the first query, we can sorta solve the latter. Don't say that we don't ever do anything for you. So, the server stress test for Naughty Dog's forthcoming...
Live Get Your First Real Look at the Uncharted 4 PS4 Beta Right Here
No guts, no glory
So, are you up for some vertically-charged multiplayer madness? If so, be safe in the knowledge that esteemed developer Naughty Dog's got your back with its latest livestream, in which the studio will be showing off Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's competitive component. The stream begins at 19:30PM GMT tonight, but there's no word on...
Review Phineas and Ferb: Day of Doofenshmirtz (PS Vita)
When are they going back to school?
There's a hundred and four days of… You know the drill. Two cheeky lads try and make the best out of their seemingly eternal summer vacation by producing eccentric contraptions and inventions from thin air, only for a crazed scientist – the titular Dr. Doofenshmirtz – to get involved. Oh, and their pet...
News BigFest Takes to the Stage Exclusively on PS Vita This Week
\m/
It's been a long, long time coming, but BigFest has finally ditched its pre-show jitters and is ready to take to the PlayStation Vita stage this week. The game – which was officially announced an eternity ago – is a Theme Park-esque management simulation, in which you must plan and promote music festivals in order to become the Simon Cowell...
News Sony's Going for the Kill This Christmas with $299.99 Star Wars Battlefront Bundle
Sony shot first
Well, this is interesting. Sony dropped the price of the PlayStation 4 down to $299.99 over the Black Friday weekend, but it's not done with the low-price promotion just yet. The platform holder has announced that starting 6th December through until 19th December it'll be reducing the system again, with one of two bundles boasting...
News Download Your December PlayStation Plus Games Now
Throwing down the Gauntlet
December's roster of free PlayStation Plus games are available now – well, in Europe at least. Those of you in North America will have to wait until the PlayStation Store updates later in the day, but it shouldn't be too far behind. The goodies this month include Gauntlet: Slayer Edition and King's Quest – Chapter 1 on...
News Sony Opens the First Window of Its EU PS4 Deals Advent Calendar
On the first day of Christmas
December's finally arrived which means that we can no longer complain when we see garish Christmas lights attached to the front of someone's semi-detached. To celebrate the season, SCEE's rolled out its customary '12 Deals of Christmas' campaign, which sees new offers introduced every 48 hours in the run up to 25th...
News Sony Santa Monica's Started Teasing a New Title Ahead of PlayStation Experience
Black Swan: The Game?
The web is awash with GIFs of a new game from Sony Santa Monica, which will presumably be officially announced at PlayStation Experience this week. The animated images – which popped up on Twitter, Facebook,
