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Rumour Sony Wants the 'Net to Put Jodie Holmes' Clothes Back On
Think of the children
Considering director David Cage’s penchant for the odd shower scene, it was always inevitable that someone figured out how to strip Beyond: Two Souls protagonist Jodie Holmes down to her birthday suit. While the recent release's customary cleaning sequence is tastefully handled in the main campaign, one debug-owning video...
News The Nightmare Before Christmas DLC Spooking LittleBigPlanet This Week
Sack Skellington coming to a PS3 and Vita near you
What's this? What's this? It's Sackboy dressed as Jack. What's this? He's in a brand new town. What's this? We can't believe our eyes, we must be dreaming, wake up Push Square this isn't fair. What's this? In case you haven't guessed, some of us are fans of the 1993 classic film The Nightmare...
News PlayStation, This Is Very Much Your Life
For the players since 1995
If last week’s ‘Perfect Day’ commercial didn’t get you suitably hyped for the release of the PlayStation 4 next month, then this PlayStation Access video should do the trick. Dubbed ‘For the Players’, the poignant clip depicts almost two decades’ worth of PlayStation gaming from the perspective of a London...
News There's Gold in Killzone: Shadow Fall's Orange Eyes
Dutch developer confirms that the launch title is complete
There’ll be plenty of Spandau Ballet playing in Amsterdam today, as Guerrilla Games has confirmed that it’s wrapped up production on PlayStation 4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall. The company revealed the snippet on its Facebook page, posting a picture of a pil
News Sounds Like the PS4 Won't Make Too Much Noise
Quiet as you like
There's nothing worse than a noisy console when you're trying to absorb yourself in a movie or a game. While the PlayStation 3 has always been pretty quiet, many worried that its successor's slim line shell may result in some loud fans. Fortunately, initial tests are looking positive for Sony's next generation super machine...
News 500GB Not Enough? Here's How You Upgrade Your PS4's Hard Drive
Making room
If you’re planning to embrace the vaunted all-digital future, you may want to upgrade your PlayStation 4’s hard drive as soon as possible. While the system will ship with a meaty 500GB of pre-installed memory, rumours suggest that Blu-ray releases such as Killzone: Shadow Fall will occupy as much as 50GB, meaning that you may swiftly...
Rumour Is Sony Trying to Lure Wii U Buyers Towards PS4 and Vita?
Sneaky shenanigans
Nintendo’s latest system is built around its tablet-esque controller. The chunky GamePad peripheral that comes with every Wii U facilitates unique experiences out of the box, and it’s something that Sony’s hoping to nullify courtesy of the interactivity between the PlayStation 4 and Vita. Much like its competitor’s...
News Killzone: Shadow Fall's Texture Quality Has Quadrupled Since February
PS4 has enabled developer to be more creative
It’s been a while since we got a proper look at Killzone: Shadow Fall. The futuristic first-person shooter is undoubtedly the top-tier title in the PlayStation 4’s launch lineup, but outside of February’s big next generation coming out party, we haven’t actually seen much of the release...
News Few Could Afford to Experience PS4 in This Luxury
Lifestyles of the rich and the famous
As announced earlier in the week, Sony’s started setting up PlayStation 4 demo pods in retailers around North America. However, while most of the kiosks plump up for pretty but practical formats, one particular Sony Store has blown out its budget with a staggering setup featuring an 84-inch 4K television...
News Lanning: PS4 Has the Smartest Development Environment Ever
Time to triangle
Sony’s preached about the ease of development on its next generation console ever since its announcement earlier in the year, but a spate of delays this week have prompted some sceptics to question whether it’s merely been exaggerating in order to improve the public perception of the PlayStation 4. However, Oddworld Inhabitants...
News Want a Cheap PS Vita? Argos Has Got You Covered in the UK
Bargain bin
You may refuse to step foot into an Argos store on account of those awful alien advertisements, but it’s worth blurring your morals long enough to snatch an outrageous PlayStation Vita deal. The archaic catalogue-based retailer is currently selling a 3G version of Sony’s slick handheld for just £139.99. Incredibly, though, that’s...
News GameStop Scoops Beefy PS3 Bundles for Black Friday
Bring your boxing gloves
There may be over a month to go until the most dangerous day in the shopping calendar, but mega retailer GameStop is already putting its Black Friday plans into motion. A leaflet detailing all of the outfit’s post-Thanksgiving deals has leaked online, revealing some tempting gaming hardware and software offers. This...
News You Should Probably Expect to Die a Lot in Knack on PS4
Game over
One thing that we’ve noticed when playing Knack in the past is that the game’s hard. We don’t just mean tricky, but full-on rage-inducing, stamp on the DualShock 4 difficult. That’s because, despite its cuddly appearance, the title is designed to take you back to the days of PSone favourites such as Crash Bandicoot and
News Naughty Dog Rules Out PS4 Port of The Last of Us
Studio sticks a shiv in speculation
Naughty Dog has tossed a brick at rumours suggesting that it’s planning a PlayStation 4 version of The Last of Us. We included the hit in a recent feature dedicated to PlayStation 3 games that are likely to make the jump into the next generation, but the Californian developer has said that it has “no plans”...
News Did You Know Knack Can Also Absorb Metal?
Man of steel
Knack may not be the most tantalising launch title ever crafted, but it’s got some pretty neat ideas. Arguably its greatest hook is the way in which the eponymous hero can absorb and discard different materials in order to grow and shrink to various sizes. We’ve already seen a couple of these elements in action, including fire and...
Weirdness Even the PS4's Screws Are a Work of Art
Nuts and bolts
The build up to the PlayStation 4 has taken us to some strange places, but this is by far the most baffling post that we’re likely to pen all year. The lucky folks over at German technology website Computer Bild managed to get their hands on a pre-release debug unit for Sony’s impending super machine – and promptly started...
Talking Point How Have This Week's Delays Affected Your Anticipation for PS4?
Hype killer
It’s ironic that the week that Sony opted to launch its Perfect Day commercial, the PlayStation 4 has suffered its most Imperfect Week since its announcement. It’s perhaps a testament to the Japanese giant’s flawless approach to the next generation that the setbacks have taken so long to materialise, but
News DriveClub Parks Up in Early 2014, Contrast Joins Instant Game Collection
Out of gas
Sony’s silence over the past couple of days has been telling, and it’s now officially stated that DriveClub will miss its PlayStation 4 launch day release date. Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida confirmed the bad news on the PlayStation Blog, explaining that developer Evolution Studios required more “time to deliver on its...
News Brazil, Get Ready to Hand Over $1,850 for a PlayStation 4 Next Month
Ouch, that's got to hurt
It's going to cost gamers in Brazil an arm and a leg to purchase the PlayStation 4 when it launches in the region. Well, not literally an arm and a leg, but the system will cost a whopping 3,999 Brazilian reais, which approximately converts to a staggering $1,850 / €1,368 / £1,150. This reminds us of the hefty price tag...
News UK Retailer GAME Announces PS4 Hands-On Tour Starting Next Week
Coming to a town near you, hopefully
October is almost coming to an end, and we here at Push Square towers only have one thing on our minds: the launch of Sony's next generation console. The wait is almost unbearable, but to help to pass the time, retailer GAME has announced that the PlayStation 4 will be travelling to select stores across the UK...
News Uncover Cole MacGrath's Legacy with inFAMOUS: Second Son's Limited Edition
Dress as Delsin, too
There may be some question marks hanging over the PlayStation 4’s launch lineup right now, but one game that’s still very much on track for its early 2014 release is inFAMOUS: Second Son. We haven’t seen much of the superhero excursion since GamesCom in August, but Sony has hopped onto the PlaySt
News Embark on a Free Quest for Booty with Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
Booty call
Insomniac Games, the creator of the famous Ratchet & Clank series, has shared some good news over on the PlayStation Blog regarding the upcoming Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus. Those of you that purchase the intergalactic adventure will receive a free copy of previous instalment Ratchet & Cl
Weirdness There Are Ecstatic Rabbit Statues in This PS Vita Commercial
The hares and the handheld
We never, ever tire of Japanese commercials. Last year, Sony opted to promote the crystal white iteration of the PlayStation Vita by releasing a video of local celebrity Shigeru Matsuzaki singing about it – and now it’s followed up with a spot showing statues playing games such as Final Fantasy X HD Remaster, God Eater...
News PS Vita May Not Have Monster Hunter, but Sony Wants to Sell Japan on Similar Games
Giant killers
Ever since the PlayStation Vita’s release, Sony has been trying to belittle the fact that Monster Hunter has switched sides to the Nintendo 3DS. While the mega-franchise made a name for itself on the PlayStation Portable, the Japanese giant has failed to secure an entry in the Capcom published series for its latest handheld so far,...
News Ripstone: PS4 Is As Quiet As a Mouse, As Powerful As a Lion
As purrfect as a cat
Everyone loves a simile, but Ripstone Games co-founder Phil Gaskell arguably enjoys them more than most. The Liverpool-based publisher – which has worked on titles such as Pure Chess and Knytt Underground – has just received its very first PlayStation 4 console, and the head honcho has a thing or two to say about the system...
Rumour Could DriveClub Be Racing Past Its Launch Release Date?
Pump the brakes
It was all going so well. With a month left until the PlayStation 4’s launch, Sony was riding on the real-life equivalent of rainbow road. However, it seems that things may be about to get derailed on the victory lap, as rumours are snowballing that DriveClub has been pushed out of the next generation console’s launch lineup. We...
News Can't Wait to Play a PS4? There Could Be a Demo Kiosk Near You
Start making plans
After an eternity of build-up, the PlayStation 4 is now approaching faster than a bullet train. In less than a month, you’ll be able to wrap your eager fingers around the DualShock 4 and settle down for some serious next generation gaming. If you need some sustenance to get you over the finish line, though, Sony has announced...
News Japanese Sales Charts: New Model Pushes PS Vita Above 60,000 Units
Celebrate good times
It may lack the clarity of its predecessor’s gorgeous OLED screen, but the new PlayStation Vita appears to have done the business for Sony in its home territory. While many feared that it may be overshadowed by the release of Pokémon X and Y, the system still managed to move an impressive 60,166 units. That’s an enormous...
News PS4 Lineup Swells with Sony Santa Monica Smash Hits
Flower, flOw, Sound Shapes, and Escape Plan on the way
Watch Dogs may be off the agenda for the time being, but you’re still going to have plenty to play on your spangly new PlayStation 4 in November. Sony Santa Monica has hopped onto the PlayStation Blog to confirm four new titles for the next gener
Video Watch an Hour of the PS4's Dashboard Examined in Excruciating Detail
User experience
The best part about a brand new console is getting to grips with the user interface. With the PlayStation 4 still four weeks away, though, we figured that you'd appreciate this video of the folks from French website Gamekyo doing just that. The quality isn't the greatest, but the clip shows a trio of lucky journalists
News You Can Already Pre-Order PS4 Games on Your PS3
Looking to the future
This may be the first generation ever where you can purchase games for an unreleased system on its predecessor. Sony kickstarted digital PlayStation 4 pre-orders in North America overnight – and you can fulfil the required transactions via your existing PlayStation 3. That’s a pretty novel feature, isn’t it? Current...
Reaction Watch Dogs' Delay Is a Shame, but PS4 Won't Lose Connection with Consumers
Off the hook
Ubisoft called in some unexpected news earlier today when it delayed Watch Dogs into the vague window of spring 2014. The Chicago-based sandbox excursion had been set to tap into systems next month, but now it will be locked down until next year. The shock decision will have a negative impact on each of the major home consoles’...
News The Last of Us Explores Four Abandoned Territories This Week
A new hope
Much of the critical acclaim pointed at The Last of Us may have focused on Joel and Ellie’s tearful plight, but the multiplayer offered a surprisingly compelling expansion to the main campaign. Fusing the title’s tense survival mechanics with an enjoyable deathmatch experience, the online component has gone on to garner an enormous...
Weirdness Sony Has Produced a Manga to Promote PS Plus in Japan
Everything's better with anime eyes
Free titles such as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Remember Me may sell PlayStation Plus subscriptions in Europe and North America, but Sony is plumping up for a different strategy in its home territory. As spotted by Sili
News Sony's First PS4 Commercial Aims to Keep You Hanging On Until Launch
You're going to reap just what you sow
We’re exactly a month away from the PlayStation 4’s launch in North America, so it’s time for Sony to kick the marketing wheels into motion. It may have sold out of pre-orders earlier in the year, but awareness is pivotal to the success of any product – and the platform holder intends to generate that...
News Amazon UK Reduces PS4 Mega Bundle to Match Xbox One's Price
Take the plunge
Sony originally indicated that it intended to sell its recently announced PlayStation 4 Mega Bundle for the same price as the Xbox One, but that didn’t quite pad out in the end. Most retailers are currently carrying the UK package for around £449.99, which is a little more expensive than the Xbox One’s default £429.99 option...
Video Killzone: Shadow Fall's Looking Seriously Stunning These Days
Helgasp
Guerrilla Games was unlikely to ever disappoint in the visuals department, as the Dutch developer is arguably one of the most technologically proficient outfits in the industry. Nevertheless, some people felt that Killzone: Shadow Fall was a bit of a letdown back at E3 2013 in June. That’s certainly doesn't appear to be the case anymore,...
News Sony Wanted PS4 to Look Like the Most Sophisticated Product It's Ever Created
Great expectations
We’ve spent a lot of time pondering the innards of the PlayStation 4, but not quite as long considering the external appearance of the console. Despite prompting a bit of a furore when it kept the shape of the box secret earlier in the year, Sony’s said very little about the actual look of the hardware since its
News Sony Santa Monica Turning Its Attention to 'Other Projects'
And a certain next-gen console, no doubt
Those of you that detest mythical creatures as much Kratos may be disappointed to learn that Sony Santa Monica has wrapped up production on God of War: Ascension’s post-launch content. Seven months after the release of the prequel, company community strategist Aaron Kaufman has revealed that the first-party...
Weirdness In France, There's an Apartment Dedicated to PS4
Through the keyhole
Sony’s no stranger to product related pop-up shops, but it’s opted for something a little classier to promote the PlayStation 4 in the heart of France. Appartement 4 is a swish upmarket abode, kitted out with piles of next generation apparatus. Who’d live in a house like this? Someone with impeccable taste, there’s no...
Feature Five PS3 Exclusives Likely to be Ported to PS4
Generation game
There's no doubt that the PlayStation 3 is enjoying the greatest year of its life. Sony’s ageing black behemoth may be about to be replaced by a leaner and meaner model, but the current generation console’s going out with a bang. Indeed, while other platform holder’s have arguably stood still, the
News Can't Wait for PS4? Ogle This Packaging to Pass the Time
Add to basket
Unbelievably, it’s almost here. The wait for the PlayStation 4 has felt like an eternity at times, but we’re now mere weeks away from the system being unleashed. With the ending line in sight, Sony is starting to shower the web with images of items that you can expect to find on store shelves come launch – and we figured that...
Weirdness Someone's Already Removed Jodie Holmes' Virtual Clothes
Keeping it clean this end
It was only a matter time before Ellen Page got dressed down to her digital birthday suit. In customary David Cage fashion, the Beyond: Two Souls star strips off for a shower at one point during the campaign – and one eager Reddit user has already managed to tamper with the title’s code in order to expose the actress’...
News Remember Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance with Staggering EU PS Plus Refresh
Raiden you subscribe?
PlayStation Plus is just getting silly now. Every month we expect the quality of the service to take an overdue plunge, but it somehow manages to defy our expectations every single time. That’s certainly the case in November, with the platform holder lining up an absolute screamer of a selection for European subscribers...
Out Now Beyond: Two Souls Explores the Other Side on PS3
Cage and Page
Ignore both Gran Turismo 6 and Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus, and Beyond: Two Souls may just be the last major first-party exclusive that you buy for your PlayStation 3. We’ve certainly come a long way since launch title Resistance: Fall of Man, with Sony’s black behemoth now playing host to stunning digital r
News Will Your PS3 Headset Work with PS4? That's Not Easy to Answer
Pens and paper ready
Do you remember mathematics exams? The questions would almost always include inane scenarios involving marbles and boiled sweets. They were designed to burn your brain as much as possible, and it looks like Sony’s aiming to give you a shot of high school nostalgia with its wireless headset compatibility policies for the...
News Ready at Dawn: The Order: 1886 Will Make It Tough to Return to PS3
Developer moving things forwards
The Order: 1886 raised dozens of questions at E3 earlier in the year. While it was one of Sony’s big announcements during the show, the platform holder failed to provide much solid information on the game. However, developer Ready at Dawn’s offered a blow out as part of the latest issue of Game Inf
News Expect Some Lengthy Lines Behind These PS4 Demo Pods
"I want a go"
The positioning of goods in retail stores has always fascinated us. There’s a psychology behind the way that are products are presented, and it looks like Sony’s aiming to obtain a very strong reaction with the PlayStation 4. Posting on its Facebook page earlier today, the German arm of SCEE revealed an image of a demo pod for its...
News Journey Is [Not] Bringing Enlightenment to PS4 [Updated]
Sets its sights on a new mountain
Better stop knitting that next-gen scarf – turns out thatgamecompany was actually talking about Flower in its awkwardly worded tweet. In a reply to one investigative follower, the developer wrote, "Oops, was talking about Flower, not Journey." That's our hopes and dreams crushed, then. [Original story]
News Sony Reckons That $399 Is the 'Magic Price' for PS4
It's hard to disagree, isn't it?
PlayStation 4 pre-orders are staggeringly high. Back at GamesCom in August, manufacturer Sony announced that it had already accrued one million deposits for its next generation console – and Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter now believes that the number has surpassed 1.5 million. But what’s been the...
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