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E3 2014 Don't Panic, The Last Guardian Has Not Been Cancelled
Probably
Causing the Twitter explosion to end all Twitter explosions, IGN recently revealed that it received inside information suggesting that The Last Guardian had been officially cancelled. The hotly anticipated title by Team ICO has been in development for several years now, with a seemingly endless list of rumours
Rumour You Should Probably Be Afraid of This Mysterious Project Morpheus Game
Fear the face
We weren’t expecting Project Morpheus to have a particularly big presence at this year’s E3 convention, but following the PlayStation 4 peripheral’s appearance on The Tonight Show in the United States, er, last night, we’re starting to change our opinion. Adding further fuel to that fire is the emergence of some artwork, which...
E3 2014 Sony's New PS4 App Brings You Even Closer to the Greatest Show on Earth
Front row seats
Sony’s got so little to show at E3 2014 that it’s built a brand new application for PlayStation 4 owners in the United States that will bring you closer to the action than ever before. Available to download from the PlayStation Store right now, the digital download feels like an evolution of
News Killzone: Shadow Fall's Co-Op Mode Extracts Intel from Tower Defence
Developer inspired by lots of different sources
According to developer Guerrilla Games, the upcoming co-operative Intercept add-on for PlayStation 4 exclusive first-person shooter Killzone: Shadow Fall has drawn inspiration from a variety of different genres, including tower defence. Speaking as part of an interview on the PlayStation Blog, lead...
Feature What Will Sony Reveal for PS4, PS3, and Vita at E3 2014?
Predictions time
The best part about E3 is the build-up. While the announcements, trailers, and gameplay demos are undeniably exciting when they arrive, it’s that period prior to the big press conferences where the convention truly shines. Message boards are stuffed to the figurative brim with outlandish speculation, while officia
E3 2014 Loot Entertainment's Fluster Cluck Gets PS4 in a Flap
Are you chicken?
The bizarrely disjointed nature of Sony’s corporate structure is always a source of bemusement, but this PlayStation 4 exclusive produced by Loot Entertainment is a real head scratcher. From what we can understand, the studio is a subsidiary of the Japanese giant’s disc manufacturing division – and, as previously rumoured,...
E3 2014 Expect Plenty of PS4 Demos During Sony's E3 Live Show
Booth broadcast bringing the blockbusters
While we hope that you’ll spend much of next week reading our written coverage of PlayStation at E3, we won’t be too offended if you head over to the PlayStation Blog to check out its livestream directly from the show floor – well, as long as you come back. In addition to streaming the platform...
E3 2014 Wow, Sony's E3 Booth Is Going to Be Jam Packed with Games
It's full of software
The press conferences may be the best part about E3 every year, but the actual booths are an important component, too. And as usual, Sony’s bringing a frightening array of first-party and third-party content to the Los Angeles show, with titles such as Destiny, DriveClub, and The Order: 1886 all on display in it
Talking Point Why the Low Expectations for PS4 at E3 Could Work in Sony's Favour
Off the rails
Everyone loves an underdog. The plucky pretender that fends off match point against the future Wimbledon champion is always treated to the biggest applause on Centre Court, and the same is true in almost all other walks of sporting life. This mentality appears to extend to the gaming industry, too, with Sony’s troubles with the...
Talking Point Will the PS4 Get a Price Drop at E3 2014?
The million dollar question
No convention is complete without some speculation regarding hardware prices. It’s hard to believe that this time last year, the PlayStation 4’s recommended retail price was very much still up in the air, with many expecting Sony to plump up for a more costly figure than its nearest competitor. As it happens,
News Relaxation Simulator Hohokum Slithers onto PS4, PS3, and Vita in August
A high-snakes proposition
Hohokum is the weirdest PlayStation game that we've seen in a long time. Luckily, it also happens to be one of the prettiest and most intriguing games as well. Combining LocoRoco-esque visuals with Noby Noby Boy-esque gameplay, the indie aims to relax rather than thrill, and we can't wait to get our hands on it
News Pay Tribute to Last Year's E3 with European PSN Sale
Wallets at the ready
With the gluttony of blockbusters set to be revealed imminently at E3 2014, it's going to be hell waiting until Christmas and beyond to actually play them. Fortunately, Sony's aiming to ease your impatience with a sizeable sale on the European PlayStation Store. This focuses on titles from last year's big show, so if you missed...
Rumour Will an Official PS4 and Vita Bundle Be Coming Our Way Soon?
Bundles of fun
When Sony originally announced the PlayStation 4 way back when, it assured us that the home console would work in perfect harmony with the Vita. And in many ways, the platform holder has delivered on that promise, with Remote Play, as well as several cross-buy and cross-save experiences, really showing off the two consoles'...
News Guerrilla Games' Secret PS4 Project Staying in Amsterdam for Now
Dutch developer rules out reveal
You may want to scratch another potential PlayStation 4 announcement off your E3 2014 wall planner, as Guerrilla Games has seemingly stepped outside of the Los Angeles convention’s limelight. Speaking as part of an Ask Me Anything session on popular website Reddit, senior online producer Samrat Sharma explained...
News What Ever Happened to All of Those Indies from Last Year's E3 Press Conference?
Workin' day and night
In one of the most memorable moments from Sony's phenomenal E3 press conference last year, Adam Boyes took to the stage and demonstrated the Japanese giant's commitment to indie developers by showcasing nine titles for the PlayStation 4 and Vita. And now, on the eve of E3 2014, the platform holder has released a short video...
News Level Up Your PSN Library with North American RPG Flash Sale
Praise the sun
There are certainly no shortage of role-playing games on the PlayStation Network, and as part of a new North American promotion, you'll be able to pick up 15 fan favourites on the cheap. The sale includes Western and Eastern titles alike, with notable classics such as Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and the fiendishly difficult...
News Aww, We Won't Be Seeing Any of Media Molecule's PS4 Game at E3
LittleBigLetdown
E3 is mere days away at this point, and judging by your comments, the hype train hasn't just left the station, it's been separated from the tracks and is currently jetting off into outer space. With that in mind, we regret to inform you that Media Molecule, the enormously talented studio behind LittleBigPlanet and Tearaway, will not...
Review PlayStation Vita Pets (PlayStation Vita)
Watch dogs
Virtual pet games have got a bad name. We don’t mean the type of embarrassing monikers that you’re likely to overhear at a haughty dog breeder’s meeting, but more a downright abysmal track record when it comes to quality. Unsurprisingly, the House of Mario set the standard for portable animal interaction with Nintendogs on the...
Video Should You Adopt Your Own PlayStation Vita Pet?
We ruffle the fur of Sony's new family release
Diversity is essential to any system’s success, so while PlayStation Vita Pets may not look like an instant buy for those of you with macho mentalities, we’ve put the release to the test in a family environment. Unsurprisingly, the title’s already proving a big hit, as evidenced in the Family...
Talking Point What Are Your Fondest Memories of the PSP?
The whole world in your hands
There’s something poetic about the PlayStation Portable bowing out just as the PlayStation 4 claims its place at the head of the home console space. Back in the hazy days of 2004, a much more lucrative Sony was on top of the world, with the PlayStation 2 blowing away its competitors, and the Japanese giant’s...
Rumour Could The Last of Us Remastered Launch on PS4 Next Week?
The rumours can't be for nothing
Ever since it leaked earlier in the year, we’ve got the impression that The Last of Us Remastered was being plotted as a shock E3 announcement. Sony may have lost that element of surprise, but it still may send shockwaves through the Internet next week, as all signs are pointing towards a post-press conference...
News Uncharted PS4 Is Not the Only Next-Gen Blockbuster Naughty Dog's Working On
New project in pre-production
Uncharted PS4 may be the primary focus of Naughty Dog’s attention right now, but the firm is keeping itself busy with various other projects at the same time. We already know about The Last of Us Remastered, of course, but speaking with
News Farewell Old Friend! Sony to Cease Selling the PlayStation Portable
Pocketable platform turned off for the last time
While it’s been a non-entity in parts of the Western world for some time now, Sony has confirmed that it will officially pull the plug on the PlayStation Portable this year. The platform holder’s former flagship handheld format originally launched in Japan on 12th December 2004, meaning that it...
News PS4 Firmware Update 1.71 Will Help Improve the System's Stability
Thrilling stuff
Yes, it's time again for yet another hopelessly vague PlayStation 4 firmware update, as Sony has recently announced that patch v1.71 will be going live very soon. This follows soon after the much anticipated update v1.70, which added a plethora of new features, including HDMI support and the video editing software SHAREfactory...
News Twitch's E3 Streaming Schedule Teases 13 New Possible PS4 Projects
Such a tease
With E3 just a week away, spirits are high in the Push Square office, with bets being placed on what surprises the biggest video game event of the year will spring on us. Streaming site Twitch has changed the odds, however, as it's revealed its show floor schedule, which just so happens to include a bunch of unannounced titles. Sony,...
News Uncharted PS4 Aims to Drop Jaws with 'Amazing' Visuals
The Last of Us leads put in charge
Uncharted PS4, the next entry in Naughty Dog’s seminal buccaneering brand, is alive and well. Co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra reiterated the point as part of a candid interview with Game Informer, stressing that
News Is This New Addition to Sony's Worldwide Studios Working on the Next Big Thing?
Reveal coming at E3
As far as we're concerned, Sony has the most robust selection of development teams of any of the three major platform holders. From Naughty Dog to Media Molecule, the studios demonstrate an incredibly impressive variety of styles. And it seems that this group will now be expanding, with the Japanese giant announcing the formation...
News PS4's Light Bar Will Shine a Spotlight on Your SingStar Party
Disco fever
No party is complete without a bit of disco light tomfoolery, and it seems that the upcoming PlayStation 4 release of SingStar will actually make use of the next-gen device’s colourful controllers. Our friends over at Eurogamer.net were recently treated to a demo of the upcoming karaoke title, and noted that the game will track the...
News This European PS Vita Mega Pack Is Actually Pretty Good Value
Pull those purse strings
Apart from some success in Japan, the PlayStation Vita is essentially dead in the water. Indeed, the handheld's predecessor – the PlayStation Portable – almost outsold it at retail a few weeks ago. However, perhaps this latest bundle for the European market, dub
News PS Vita Release Freedom Wars Has the Most Useful Whip in the World
No offence, Ivy
We thought that whips were exclusively reserved for jockeys and saucy video clips, but it turns out that they serve a much greater purpose in Freedom Wars’ post-apocalyptic world. Sony has released a brand new trailer showing off the thorned gear that you’ll be able to wield in the upcoming Monster Hunter-esque game, which has...
News Japanese Sales Charts: inFAMOUS Fails to Jump Start PS4 as Wii U Overtakes
System needs a jolt
Project Beast may prove pivotal to the PlayStation 4 in its home region, as nothing is stopping the system’s slide at the minute. Despite exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son deploying in the East last week, the game did little to supercharge the system’s sales, as it accrued a lowly 7,543 units according to the latest data...
News PS4 or Not, Sony Will Foot the Bill for Indie Developers at TGS
Platform holder plays the good guy
As far as public relations stunts go, this is a corker: Sony has announced that it will foot the bill for indie developers to exhibit their wares at this year’s Tokyo Game Show – regardless of whether they’re bringing their games to a PlayStation platform or not. The move may seem a bit extravagant for the...
News June PlayStation Plus Freebies include PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate and Trine 2 on PS4
Service switches to two monthly next-gen giveaways from now on
That leaked PlayStation Plus list was accurate – but it wasn’t complete. As part of a couple of colossal PlayStation Blog posts, Sony has confirmed the latest set of Instant G
News Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy Fires onto PS Vita in July
Qwark red handed
In an announcement about as predictable as an Insomniac Games title with wacky weapons, the Burbank-based developer has confirmed that the Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy is coming to the PlayStation Vita soon. While there’s no word on a North American launch just yet, the release promises to make Europe crease on 2nd July...
News You'll Be Able to Watch Sony's E3 Press Conference Live in Movie Theatres
Where dreams are made
In an initiative dubbed The PlayStation E3 Experience, Sony will be broadcasting its 2014 press conference live across more than 40 North American theatres. Better act quick, though, as seats are limited, and the whole thing won't cost you a penny. Featuring bonus footage that stars the one and only Geoff Keighley, those who...
News You Haven't Seen All of June's PlayStation Plus Freebies Just Yet
Full reveal coming tomorrow
It appears that there's something rotten in the state of Sony, as we can't seem to go a month without a leak of the firm's plans for PlayStation Plus. Just yesterday, some enterprising fans spotted an advertisement banner on the PlayStation Store that gave away Europe's lineup for the Instant Game Collection in June. The...
News Why Has PS4's Prettiest Game The Order: 1886 Been Delayed?
Old fashionably late
As expected, The Order: 1886 has been delayed. God of War: Ghost of Sparta developer Ready at Dawn confirmed the snippet as part of a media blowout earlier this afternoon, leaving console warriors short on ammunition in their ongoing online list wa
Rumour PS4's Free PlayStation Plus Game May Be PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate in June
Water you going to complain about this time?
Nothing remains secret in this industry for long, so it’s not exactly surprising to see a selection of Europe’s latest PlayStation Plus titles leak online. While we haven’t been able to track down the promotion for ourselves, NeoGAF has uncovered a banner advertisement showing some of
News Sony's Relying on Strong PS4 Numbers to Help Drive Its Network Services
Safety net
The PlayStation 4 is many things: a video game console, a massive cash-cow, a convenient broadcasting device, and, most importantly of all, a Resogun machine. However, it seems that Sony is also hoping that its super system will serve as a convenient
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Is Indeed Disappearing into 2015
Downgrade, they cried
Better hunker down in that megaton bomb shelter of yours, because the fallout from this particular delay is likely going to rage on for weeks to come. As many predicted it would, PlayStation 4 shooter The Order: 1886 has been delayed into 2015, meaning that Sony appears to be left solely with DriveClub as its main exclusive...
Review Lemmings Touch (PlayStation Vita)
You got the touch
Lemmings is a lot like Tetris: no system is complete without an iteration of the iconic puzzle property. Ever since acquiring the rights to the franchise alongside legendary publisher Psygnosis, Sony has made it its mission to chaperone the series onto several of its systems, culminating in an EyeToy compatible edition and a...
News Could You Be Getting Two Free PS4 Titles Next Month?
PlayStation Plus' evergreen games appear to be rotating
Those of you with epic memories will recall that Sony launched the Instant Game Collection at E3 a couple of years ago. Back then – when it was only compatible with the PlayStation 3 – the platform holder revealed that the PlayStation Plus-based service would consist of a trio of...
News Kaz Hirai: PS4's Success Will Be Determined by Continued Install Base Growth
Platform already profitable
There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 4 has raced out of the blocks in fifth gear, but Sony overlord Kaz Hirai reckons that the company is not resting on its laurels yet. While the firm is extremely satisfied with the success of its next-gen device to date, the intelligent executive noted that the system will be...
News June PlayStation Plus Freebies to Be Revealed a 'Little Later' This Week
Instant Game Collection update incoming
If you’re already salivating over your next free stash of PlayStation Plus software, rest safe in the knowledge that Sony is planning to announce June’s rapidly approaching Instant Game Collection update this week. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, manager Fred Dutton encouraged impatient fans to “look...
News Sony Finally Reveals Its Plans to Bring the PlayStation Brand to China
Boom and bust
After 14 long years, China is finally lifting its state-enforced ban on video game consoles. The end of this tyrannical veto on happiness undoubtedly sees Sony keen to enter into an emerging and potentially lucrative market. Indeed, we've known about the platform holder's plans in this area for
Weirdness PlayStation Eye Employed to Turn Trees into Orchestral Epics
Barking mad
You can count the number of truly great PlayStation Eye games on one hand, but German composer Bartholomäus Traubeck has achieved something that London Studio couldn’t, by actually making something memorable with the PlayStation 3’s ill-fated peripheral. Embedded below, you’ll find an excerpt from his record Years, which features...
News What Has Happened to the Knights' Outfits in PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886?
Dressed to kill
Those of you with sharp eyes may have noticed that the outfits of the Knights in upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order: 1886 have gotten decidedly less flamboyant in the weeks since its initial announcement. While early screenshots showed the iconic warriors battling in full royal gear, images captured from this week’s...
News Sony May Be Working on a Game Named, Er, Fluster Cluck
Don't get too cluckin' excited, though
Sony’s already trademarked a number of unannounced titles – but with E3 fast approaching like a runaway freight train, the firm’s showing no signs of slowing down. Hot on the heels of Bloodborne and Entwined, the intrepid folks over at
News PS4 Exclusive The Order: 1886 Dazzles in Two Minute Trailer
This is what your PS4 can do
As promised, Sony has provided a blink and you’ll miss it glimpse at upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Order: 1886. The footage is set during an early chapter, and shows the Knights fighting a group of Rebellion troops in an obsessively rendered London street. We get a good look at
Live Watch Sony's The Order: 1886 PS4 Stream Right Here
London's turning on
The revolution will be televised – apparently. Sony’s announced a spontaneous Twitch livestream in which it’s promising to show a sneak peek at an upcoming PlayStation 4 title. That release is almost certain to be The Order: 1886 if the logo in the promotional image is a
