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News Touching Sony Spot Shows a Glimpse of PS4 Title DriveClub
Be moved
During his engaging CES 2014 keynote last week, Sony overlord Kaz Hirai discussed some of the Japanese manufacturer’s biggest success stories and greatest failures. The overarching theme of his message was that in order to innovate in the electronics space, you must first make a few mistakes. It’s important, however, to not let those...
Weirdness All of the Best Marriage Proposals Are Conducted in Uncharted 3
She said yes
Marriage proposals can be quite clichéd affairs. You know the movie staples: drop a ring in a glass of bubbly and pray that your other half notices it before they swallow it and you spend several days searching through you know what. Fortunately, at CES 2014 this week, PlayStation fan and blogger ‘TheGoodKyle’ adopted an original...
News PS4 Exclusive DriveClub Honks Its Horn at ESRB Ratings Board
Like an episode of Brum
Arguably one problem with the PlayStation 4’s success is just how secretive Sony’s being at the moment. Don’t get us wrong, it makes sense to replenish store shelves before dropping a bunch of exclusive game details – but it’s really frustrating knowing that great content is right around the corner, and we’re not...
News How Important Is PS4's Early Sales Advantage? Not At All, Says Sony
Growing install base key to securing content
After an entire generation spent chasing the shadows of its competitors, you could forgive Sony for being a little smug about the success of the PlayStation 4 – but the fact that it’s opting to stay laser focused on the future rather than celebrate its achievements says more about the change of...
News Use This Video to Explain the PS Vita to Your Friends
A bit of handheld handholding
The PlayStation Vita has a pretty severe case of Wii U syndrome. It has a small and intensely loyal fan base, but can't quite seem to crack a larger market. This is mostly because, as with Nintendo's struggling home console, the appeal of the Vita is very difficult to appreciate until you actually have one in your...
News This Rumoured EU February PS Plus Lineup Looks Scarily Good
Too good to be true?
European PlayStation Plus subscribers could be in for a real treat, if a leaked list of Instant Game Collection titles posted on GamePointsNow is to be believed. PlayStation 4 owners would be insane to miss out on Red Barrels Games' asylum-based survival horror title Outlast, while those among you who have held onto your dear...
News Sony to Make a Stir at the Taipei Game Show This Month
Never stop playing
As the arthritis that’s slowly eating away at our typing fingers evidences, Sony never refuses the opportunity to attend a convention or gaming show. Fresh from announcing PlayStation Now at CES 2014 this week, the platform holder is now taking its carnival of crazy on the road to the Taipei Game Show, where it will be bringing...
News Beyond: Two Souls Leads an Extraordinary Life Over One Million Times
Once more with feeling
The critical reception may have been more mixed than a bag of sweets, but it seems that Beyond: Two Souls has fared much better in the retail arena. Quantic Dream co-founder Guillaume de Fondaumière has revealed that the interactive drama sold over one million copies in 2013, with 70,088 units stemming from its native France...
Feature Thinking of Throwing Out Your PS3? These Upcoming Titles Should Change Your Mind
Three's a charm
You may have snuggled up to the PlayStation 3’s younger more powerful counterpart over Christmas, but that doesn’t mean that there’s not still life coursing through Sony’s former flagship format’s mechanical parts. With its successor readily available on store shelves, the all-seeing eye of the media spotlight has been...
News Sony: Our Focus Is on PS4 Stock Levels So People Can Experience Next-Gen
Cracking the whip
We’re not sure that the PlayStation 4 could have sold better if it shipped with an image of Jessica Rabbit in the buff, as Sony has smashed record after record with its next generation machine. Despite that, the system still remains harder to find than a four-leafed clo
News Wait, Japan Almost Got the PlayStation 4 First?
Missed it by that much
A few days ago, we reported on a decidedly average Japanese advertisement for Sony's next-gen marvel. Apart from its patently ho-hum premise, the biggest problem with the commercial was that it almost seemed to antagonise the long suffering Japanese public over the fact that they won't be getting the shiny black box until 22nd...
News Xbox One Isn't the Only Microsoft Machine That PS4 Is Outselling
Jump out
It’s still far too early to come to any conclusions, but Microsoft’s period of domination in the UK may be about to come to an end. Industry magazine MCV reports that the PlayStation 4 not only outsold the Xbox One last year in Britain, but it also pulled ahead of the Xbox 360 – despite only being available for around five or so...
News The Writers Guild of America Absolutely Adored The Last of Us
And, uh, Lost Planet 3 as well
It seems that everyone loved The Last of Us: we loved it, you loved it, we loved it some more, GLAAD loved it, and
Poll How Much Would You Pay for PlayStation Now?
The cost of the cloud
Sony’s cloud streaming service PlayStation Now is real. As is becoming customary for the company, the platform holder made the shock announcement without any real build-up during overlord Kaz Hirai’s enthralling CES keynote earlier
News What Do Extreme Sports Have in Common with inFAMOUS: Second Son?
Not just beanie hats
Quality control schemes don’t often get the praise that they deserve, but they’re a pivotal part of the way that a game ‘feels’ – even if you don’t consciously realise it right away. It’s an area that Seattle-based studio Sucker Punch always invests a lot of resources into, and it’s part of the reason that the...
News Ace Arcade Skating Sim OlliOlli Rolls onto Vita This Month
Tiny hawk
If your PlayStation Vita’s feeling the clout of the New Year drought, then salvation is at hand – and it doesn’t come in a Red Bull branded can. British indie developer Roll7 has confirmed that its outrageously addictive skateboarding smash OlliOlli is set to faceplant onto Sony’s flagship handheld format later this month. You’ll...
News Star Wars 1313's Creative Director Plots a Course for PS4
Not a Wookiee
Dominic Robilliard, the creative director on LucasArts’ unreleased Star Wars 1313, has fired up his jetpack and returned to Sony’s first-party fray. The developer – whose previous credits include London Studio’s underrated The Getaway games – has been working with the platform holder for over seven months now, though it’s...
News How Do You Apply for the PlayStation Now Beta in North America?
Sign up for Sony's new service
Speculation suggested that Sony was brewing up a storm for CES 2014 this week, and while we didn’t get a look at the Japanese giant’s oft-rumoured virtual reality sensor, the platform holder at least poured down a veritable hail storm of information regarding its cloud streami
News Burn Through Ten Minutes of PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son Footage
Dishing out pain in the rain
While consumer electronics convention CES tends to focus on televisions and tablets, there is undeniably some overlap with the gaming industry. In addition to tennis sensors and short throw projectors, Sony’s show booth at this year's event has a couple of games available for attendees to try – including hotly...
News What Type of Connection Will You Need for PlayStation Now?
You're going to need to upgrade that 56k
Sony’s shock PlayStation Now announcement may have been received more positively than a peck on the cheek from Katy Perry, but one question that’s remained unclear since the online service’s unveiling is just how fast your Internet connection will need to be in order for it to operate. Fortunately, the...
News PlayStation Now Streaming Is Really Going to Shine on Vita
Stream works
Early reports regarding the performance of PlayStation Now are surprisingly positive, but attendees at CES 2014 have pointed out that the technology does suffer from some compression issues. Such image artifacts are likely to prove problematic on an enormous high-definition display – but the PlayStation Vita’s smaller OLED panel...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS Vita Stretches Its Legs with Strong Sales
Second wind
There have been times since its release where the PlayStation Vita has hinted that there’s a mainstream seller just itching to step out of the Nintendo 3DS’ shadow, and this is one of those moments again. While it still couldn’t thwart its closest competitor’s never-ending spell at the top of the Japanese sales charts, the put...
News CEO Kaz Hirai Certainly Thinks Sony Has the Wow Factor
Also adores the Kylie Minogue song
Sony boss Kaz Hirai certainly made an engaging keynote speech at CES 2014. Among other things, he announced cloud streaming service PlayStation Now, looked back at previous company success stories, and outlined some more recent highlights such as Media Molecule’s delightful paper-based platformer
News Sony's Been Thinking About a PlayStation Streaming Service for a Long Time
Now you're talking
If you couldn't get enough of Kaz Hirai's inspiring CES keynote, and you're now starving for more pithy phrases and buzz words, we've got some good news for you. Engadget has posted an interview with the recently appointed president that sheds some light on the history of Sony's newly announced streaming service,
News How Does The Last of Us Look on PlayStation Now?
Eye of the storm
We’re truly living in the future. Sony announced its new PlayStation Now cloud streaming service to much acclaim overnight – but while the pitch sounded intriguing, you may be wondering whether it actually works. The answer appears to be a resounding ‘Yes’, as the below video clip shows someone playing Naughty Dog’s...
News PS Vita Welcome Box Aims to Generate Interest in the Struggling Handheld
Japan only, unfortunately
To say that the PlayStation Vita is in a tricky position would be a resounding understatement. Sony's handheld darling is emphatically adored by those that own it, but seemingly ignored by everyone else – including the buying public. In a bid to reverse the machine's failing fortunes, the platform holder has announced a...
News Sneaky Sony's Been Testing PlayStation Now in Journey
Don't stop believin'
Have you braved your way to the top of Journey’s beautiful mountain recently? If so, there’s a good chance that you may have encountered another intrepid adventurer playing the thatgamecompany exclusive via Sony’s just announced cloud streaming service PlayStation Now. That's because the platform holder has revealed that...
News PlayStation Now Not Streaming to Europe Just Yet
Sony working hard to bring the service overseas
As expected, Sony has ruled out hopes of a PlayStation Now launch in Europe for the time being. The platform holder confirmed that the streaming service – formerly known as Gaikai – will head into open beta later this month in North America ahead of an intended summer rollout. However, things are a...
News PlayStation Now Streams Software to Multiple Screens This Summer
PlayStation Wow
Sony may not have announced its rumoured virtual reality headset during its CES 2014 briefing earlier today, but it pulled back the curtain on PlayStation Now instead. Confirmed by group president Andrew House during Kaz Hirai’s absorbing keynote, the streaming service will launch this summer in North America, and will enter open...
News Wow, Sony Has Already Sold 4.2 Million PS4 Consoles
All according to plan
Sony boss Kaz Hirai’s rousing CES 2014 keynote earlier today centred on the idea of ‘wow’, and the company delivered a jaw dropping announcement of its own by confirming that the PlayStation 4 has already surpassed sales of 4.2 million units. Those numbers are accurate to 28th December, meaning that the figures are likely...
Live Watch Sony CEO Kaz Hirai's CES 2014 Keynote Right Here
Hirai five
Sony overlord and former PlayStation president Kaz Hirai only made a fleeting appearance during the Japanese giant’s CES 2014 press conference overnight, so it’s reassuring to know that the executive will get a second shot at the limelight today. The likeable Ridge Racer aficionado is set to anchor a keynote in Las Vegas imminently,...
News The Developer Behind Killzone: Mercenary Is Up to Something
Can you say next-gen?
Two recruitment listings have recently popped up regarding Killzone: Mercenary developer Guerrilla Cambridge that suggest that the studio may have a new game in the works. The first advertisement calls for a senior environment artist with expertise in "PS3/PS4 quality texturing" as well as "development experience on recent AAA...
News PS4 Stock Arrives in GAME Stores Around the UK
Limited availability, though
Sony pleaded for patience with consumers struggling to find a PlayStation 4 late last week, and it looks like it’s finally getting around to replenishing British store shelves as we write. A slew of Tweets spotted by Official PlayStation Magazine show makeshift sandwich boards promoting the stock, which appears to be...
News Sony Sees Dollar Signs As China Lifts Console Ban
Shanghai soon
Sony will be rubbing its hands with glee right now, as a ban in China preventing the sale of foreign video game consoles has been temporarily lifted, opening up an enormous potential market for the PlayStation 4. The law, which had been previously in place for 14 years, had stopped the Japanese manufacturer from offloading its wares in...
News No, Sony Didn't Announce a PS4 Headset During Its CES Press Conference
Maybe next time
If you're in the market for a nifty sensor that tracks your skills with a tennis racquet, then Sony's concise CES press conference this evening was pretty much a must watch. Sadly, the PlayStation brand played a pretty slender role during the Japanese giant's media briefing, as the organisation opted to focus on its bafflingly wide...
Live Watch Sony's CES 2014 Press Conference Right Here
Time to enter a different dimension?
It’s been a while since CES has been the big destination for gaming announcements, but speculation suggests that Sony is set to reveal its rumoured PlayStation 4 virtual reality headset during its media briefing tonight. Is that realistic? Honestly, we think that the platform holder would have made a bigger...
Talking Point Will Someone Please Frag Online Exclusive Trophies
Trophy locked
We had hoped that the backlash to Tomb Raider’s undercooked (and unnecessary) multiplayer mode would have strong-armed adamant creator Crystal Dynamics into reconsidering the upcoming PlayStation 4 port’s Trophy roster, but a leaked list detailed late last week has confirm
News Sucker Punch: You'll Need to Play inFAMOUS: Second Son Twice to See It All
Smoke and mirrors
Delsin Rowe, the star of upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son, may have already rubbed you up the wrong way with his sly smiles and irritatingly hip beanie hat, but just like previous protagonist Cole MacGrath, he remains something of a blank book. As with prior entries in the Sucker Punch produced property,...
News Analyst: PS4 Has Slight Sales Advantage Over Xbox One in North America
On top of the world
Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton may be spending his first full day back in the office hanging up the bunting, as reports suggest that the PlayStation 4 managed to close out 2013 in front of the Xbox One in North America – despite the platform holder launching in more territories than its closest...
Guide How to Share PS4 Video Clips on YouTube
Broadcast yourself
There’s no doubt that the PlayStation 4’s share button has significantly changed the manner in which we communicate our gaming experiences with friends and family, but the console’s inability to upload gameplay clips to sites such as YouTube is a bit of an oversight. Fortunately, there is a workaround if you’re willing to...
News Japan Studio Planning Large Scale Properties for PS4 and Vita
Go East
While the internal output of Japan Studio may have slowed to a crawl over recent years, its External Development Group is thriving. A lot like Sony Santa Monica and XDev Europe, this division works alongside independent developers in order to create exclusive content for the various PlayStation platforms, with some of its recent projects...
News These LittleBigPlanet Trademarks Have Our Imaginations Running Wild
Popit into overdrive
Sony has recently registered two separate trademarks in the UK under the name LBP. The first is described as an "electronic games service provided by means of the Internet", which suggests that it likely has something to do with LittleBigPlanet HUB. The second, however, is listed as "computer game software", but curiously also...
News UK PS4 Stock Bundles Available Again at ShopTo.net
Hot hardware
Sony’s sought after next generation hardware may be playing hide and seek with retail store shelves, but ShopTo.net has managed to source a brand new batch of PlayStation 4 consoles overnight. The online retailer’s selling all of its units in bundles, so you’ll have to hold out a little longer if you’re looking for a vanilla...
News This Patent May Shed Some Light on Sony's Plans for Gaikai Streaming
The sky's the limit
You may remember early last year when Sony revealed that Gaikai technology would be used to allow streaming of PlayStation 3 games on the PlayStation 4. You'll probably also recall that, since that time, details surrounding the proposed services have proven as illusive as information regarding The Last Guardian. However, we may...
Rumour PlayStation Italy's Teasing Something for 6th January
Don't lose your mind just yet, though
The gaming industry would be boring if there weren’t teaser images or developer tweets to overanalyse. Take this harmless picture of a DualShock controller carved out of coal. It was posted to PlayStation Italy’s official Facebook page earlier today alongside a cryptic message and a 6th January date...
News Microsoft: Sony's Done a Nice Job Defining the PlayStation 4
Tell it like it is
Most gamers may see the relationship between Microsoft and Sony as some sort of bitter rivalry, but recent weeks have proven that the two companies merely view each other as sparring partners. Employees at the Redmond-based manufacturer were quick to applaud the North American launch of the PlayStation 4, while executives at the...
News Sony Pleads for Patience Over PS4 Stock Situation
Greatness awaits
As has been a recurring topic on this very website, the PlayStation 4 is hard to find. Sony’s next generation console has been selling like wildfire since its release late last year, and the manufacturer is still yet to properly replenish store shelves. In fact,
News Those Waiting for Their PS4s Didn't Have an Especially Merry Christmas
Bah humbug
Sony’s next generation console has officially attained must-have gadget status, as evidenced by this bizarre New Year padding post by a Nottingham newspaper. The story plots the toils of a “spoiled" family Christmas, after British retailer Argos failed to deliver the recently released PlayStation 4 on time. There were tears as far as...
News GLAAD Selected Naughty Dog's Bill As One of the Most Intriguing Characters of 2013
He's feeling glad
If you didn't already know, we really loved The Last of Us here at Push Square. In fact, we loved it so much that we threw as many Game Of The Year awards at it as we possibly could. One of our favourite things about Naughty Dog's universally praised opus is the subtly of its writing – it's rare to see a game so confident in its...
News Analyst: PS4 Sales to Topple 37 Million Units by the End of 2016
It only prints money
Whether it’s a bad omen or not, seasoned industry analyst Michael Pachter is really chucking his chips into the PlayStation 4’s basket. As part of an exhaustive industry forecast – mercifully summarised by our friends over at Games Industry.biz – the Wedbush Securities man predicts that Sony’s next generation machine...
