Tag: Sony - Page 80
News PS5 VRR Support Finally Coming This Week, Select Games Receiving Extra Optimisation
Next-gen is here
Variable Refresh Rate — VRR for short — has been a much-wanted feature for many PlayStation 5 users since the console's launch. The good news is that it's finally happening; Sony has announced that VRR support will arrive via a PS5 update this week. A handful of games will be updated specifically to take advantage of the...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Seemingly Swinging onto PC in June
A leak of Epic proportions
Back when Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection was announced, it was confirmed simultaneously for both PlayStation 5 and PC. The remasters of the latest two adventures in the Naughty Dog series would see the debut of Uncharted on Steam and Epic Games Store, although no release date was nailed down at the time. Now, it...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.13 Available Now, Adds Three New Cars and Track Layout
All the patch notes right here
After teasing it on social media, Polyphony Digital has now unveiled its latest update for Gran Turismo 7. This free content drop is being referred to as the April update, which suggests we'll be getting a handful of new bits and pieces each month for the foreseeable. Anyway, the update is available from today, 25th...
News Free Gran Turismo 7 Update Teased for PS5, PS4
Parking up next week
Polyphony Digital did an outstanding job updating GT Sport with new content for several years, and it looks like it’s ready to repeat said commitment with Gran Turismo 7. With the outstanding racer’s controversial in-game currency issues improved, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has taken to Twitter with his customary...
News PS Plus Members Will Have the Option to Upgrade to Extra, Premium
You'll only have to pay the difference
Sony has done such a poor job fleshing out the details of its new PS Plus tiers that this shouldn’t really be a headline, but we suppose it’s worth pointing out. With the new service set to launch on 23rd May in parts of Asia, the platform holder is beginning to send emails to some of its customers...
News PlayStation Makes Massive Sustainability Progress in Earth Day Update
For the planet
Sony, like many major companies, is making an effort to reduce the environmental impact of its products. Now, in the aftermath of this year’s Earth Day, the organisation has provided an update on its progress. As you’d expect, the firm has a long way to go in order to achieve its goal of having a zero environmental footprint by...
Poll What Do You Expect from Retro PlayStation Games on PS5, PS4?
Save states? Rewind? Trophies?
There was unexpected excitement during this desperately dull April earlier today when a bunch of classic Syphon Filter games were rated for release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 in South Korea. The releases – expanding to pretty much every entry in the series, aside from its PS2 outing Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain...
Poll When Do You Think God of War Ragnarok Will Release?
The end is nigh
Earlier this week, God of War (2018) celebrated its fourth anniversary. Some fans thought that the occasion would warrant a fresh look at the game's upcoming sequel, God of War Ragnarok, but developer Sony Santa Monica Studio burst the potential hype bubble. It said that it simply isn't ready to share news on Ragnarok just yet, but...
News Syphon Filter Games Rated, Likely for PS Plus Premium
1, 2, Dark Mirror, and Logan's Shadow
Many Syphon Filter games have been rated for release in Korea, likely in preparation for the launch of PS Plus Premium in June. Reported by Gematsu, PS1 titles Syphon Filter and
News Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Motion Capture May Be Underway
The stage is set
Fans think Insomniac Games may be gearing up to start shooting Marvel’s Wolverine motion capture, and it doesn’t appear to be a stretch. Mike Yosh, a lead animator at the Burbank developer whose resume confirms he’s working on the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, took a photograph of a motion capture stage with the caption:...
News God of War Ragnarok Still 'Coming This Year', Says Dev
Animation director comments
God of War Ragnarok is still "coming this year", according to animation director Bruno Velazquez. In a response to fans on Twitter, the comment comes after Cory Barlog issued an update yesterday to say the game is not ready to be shown just yet. This raised concerns for some PlayStation 5, PS4 players that the sequel
News Sony Experimenting with Ads in Free-to-Play PS5, PS4 Games
Kiss my ads
Advertising is relatively rare in video games, outside the obvious inclusions like hoardings in sports titles and crossovers like the kind you see in Fortnite. But it appears Sony is cooking up technology to add a unified advertising system to free-to-play games, perhaps similar to what you see in many mobile releases right now...
News God of War Ragnarok 'Not Ready to Share' as Dev Gives Update on PS5, PS4 Sequel
Patience, boy
As you may already know, God of War (2018) is celebrating its fourth anniversary today (the 20th April at the time of writing). Some fans thought that we might get a meaty update on the sequel, God of War Ragnarok, as part of the celebrations — but it ain't happening. Simply put, developer Sony Santa Monica Studio says that the game...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.12 Is Out Now, Full Patch Notes Revealed
Focuses on fixing glitches
Another week, another Horizon Forbidden West update. Patch 1.12 is available to download now on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, weighing in at exactly 895.7MB. This one focuses very heavily on fixing glitches and getting rid of bugs, so if you've encountered one during your playthrough, there's a decent chance it'll be gone...
Poll As God of War Turns Four, What Would You Rate It Today?
Kratos makes a wish
Today marks the fourth anniversary of PlayStation 4 classic God of War — happy birthday to Kratos, Atreus, and co! We imagine the father and son are currently blowing out some candles and wishing for their battle with Thor to hurry up. It has been quite the wait, but that showdown will finally take place in this year's God of...
News New PC Software Lets You Update the DualSense Controller Without a PS5
Console no longer required to keep pad up to date
The DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 is an excellent pad used in conjunction with the current gen console, but it's supported on PC as well. You'll obviously get the best experience using the pad with its staple hardware, but if you play a lot on your computer, the DualSense is a solid option...
Video Is Live Service Really the Way Forward for PlayStation?
Are things always better with friends?
Sony has always prided itself as a harbourer of high quality single player experiences. Anyone that is even remotely familiar with the word 'PlayStation' will know about the titles synonymous with it, such as The Last Of Us, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima. However, Sony's reputation as a single-player...
News Kojima Productions Not Being Bought by Sony, Says Hideo Kojima
Will remain "an independent studio"
Yesterday's online speculation of Sony potentially buying Kojima Productions picked up enough attention overnight that Hideo Kojima himself felt the need to comment on the rumours. On Twitter, the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator put a
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Is Moving on After Two Years of Updates
Ghosting
Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch seems to be moving on from its open world epic following close to two years of post-launch support. The game's latest update, patch 2.18, released early this week, adjusting various aspects of the title's dedicated co-op multiplayer mode, Legends. It also included a couple of minor tweaks to the...
News Death Stranding Added to PlayStation Studios Banner, Probably Isn't What It Looks Like
Acquisition speculation continues
Rumours have been flying around about new acquisitions for PlayStation for a while now, including the potential purchase of Kojima Productions. Hideo Kojima's independent studio developed Death Stranding, a PlayStation console exclusive on PS4 and, with the Director's Cut, PS5 as well. Fast-forward to now, and an...
News Sony Updating PS Plus Policies After Auto-Renewal Investigation
Reminders for cancelling the subscription
Sony has agreed to update its policies surrounding the current PlayStation Plus service to better aid active members in cancelling their subscription if they're not actively using it. This is the result of an investigation from the UK Competition and Markets Authority into auto-renewal processes, with...
News Mini Gran Turismo 7 Patch Sends Out Invites to Buy World Class Cars
From Bugatti, Ferrari, and more
After downloading today's PlayStation 5 firmware update, you are likely to also pull a small Gran Turismo 7 patch if you own the game. Weighing in at just 312.5MB, it makes only two fixes: one to make sure music plays at the start and end of races, and the other is all about Brand Central. Invitations to buy cars at...
News PS4 Firmware Update 9.51 Available to Download Now
Get your patch notes here
You wait around all day for a firmware update to arrive, then two come along at once. PlayStation 5 has just received a brand new update, and at nearly the exact same time, Sony has put out a new system software version for PS4 as well. Taking the console's firmware to version 9.51, what does this one do? As you might've...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 22.01-05.02.00 do?
Nothing like the midweek, is there? Hump day, some call it. Most would call it Wednesday. We usually refer to it here at Push Square as the-day-where-nothing-usually-happens. Well, today, that trend is well and truly bucked, because Sony has just dropped a fresh PlayStation 5 firmware update on us, like a scoop...
News Ghost of Tsushima Movie Finds Screenwriter in Takashi Doscher
The crew grows on upcoming adaptation
PlayStation Productions is in full swing following the success of the Uncharted movie, with work on The Last of Us' HBO series well underway. However, it doesn't just stop with these two franchises — the next Sony game being adapted for the screen is Ghost of Tsushima. Announced last year, it appears the team...
News PS Store Spring Sale Refresh Adds 500+ PS5, PS4 Deals
WWE! Kena! Babylon's Fall?
Just as promised, this year's PlayStation Store spring sale has received a small makeover with a fresh selection of price drops on PS5, PS4 games. That still spells out over 500 deals across the two platforms, with the new discounts sticking around until midnight on 28th April 2022. Let's take a look at the best deals the...
News Sony Invests a Further $1 Billion into Fortnite Maker Epic Games
Funding for the metaverse
Sony has invested another $1 billion into Fortnite developer Epic Games in order to deepen its relationship with the firm "in the metaverse field". This increases the funding provided by the PlayStation 5 manufacturer to a total of $1.45 billion, as Sony made two other payments of $250 million in July 2020 and then
News Classic Games Including PS1 Curiously Expiring on PS3, PS Vita
Seems to be a bug
It looks like Sony has yet another bug to plug. Fans returning to the PS1 Classic re-release of Chrono Cross on PS3 and PS Vita this week – presumably propelled by the recent PS4 re-release – have discovered that a PlayStation Network bug is rendering the legendary RPG unplayable. And it’s not an isolated incident: while...
Video How to Change PS5 Cover Plates
Gaming with an extra dash of colour
How do you change PS5 cover plates? The PlayStation 5 is certainly a head turner with its rather out-there design. However, more often than not it's the contrasting black and white colour scheme that rubs players the wrong way the most. Whether it's messing with your feng shui or you just didn’t like a giant...
Review MLB The Show 22 (PS5) - Baseball Sim Plays Great But Doesn't Do Enough
Diamond in the rough
For those who’ve spent the past year embedded in MLB The Show 21’s bullpen, Sony San Diego Studio’s slight but specific improvements in MLB The Show 22 will be welcome. This is an annual instalment where one of its headline tweaks includes adjustments to trade logic, preventing teams from swapping their star players for...
News Here's Why Returnal Won BAFTAs for Music and Audio Design
New video highlights Ascension's music tech
In case you missed it, Returnal cleaned up at the recent BAFTA Games Awards. Selene might be trapped in an ever-repeating hell, but at least her struggle has earned developer Housemarque a total of four golden masks. The awards include Best Performance in a Leading Role (thanks to Jane Perry), Best Game,...
News Lost in Random's Even and the Queen Join Sackboy: A Big Adventure as Free Costumes
Time to get Even
Sackboy: A Big Adventure's ongoing quest to throw in as many free DLC outfits as humanly possible continues today with the arrival of two more. While most of the extra costumes for the ragdoll mascot have come from Sony's first-party games, the latest duo hails from EA Originals' quirky adventure game, Lost in Random. Even, the...
News Returnal Team Hopeful PS Plus Extra Members Will 'Dare to Try It'
Fond of subscription services
Returnal's managing director Ilari Kuittinen hopes PS Plus Extra members will "dare to try" the game when it's rolled out to subscribers as part of the service's big relaunch in June. Speaking to Eurogamer after the
News MLB The Show 22 Supercharging Players As Baseball Season Begins
Power play
With the Major League Baseball season officially underway, Sony San Diego Studio has something original for MLB The Show 22 up its sleeve. Rather than leave its basic, Live Series cards to rot, it’s dreamed up a new initiative for Diamond Dynasty: Supercharged Players. Basically, throughout the season, the developer will be keeping a...
News Sci-Fi PS5 Exclusive Returnal Sweeps the BAFTAs, Wins Best Game
Finland will party tonight
We couldn’t help feeling that Housemarque got robbed a little bit at The Game Awards last year, so it’s good to see the Finnish studio finally receive the recognition it deserves at the BAFTAs. At a glitzy event in London overnight, the freshly minted PlayStation Studio took home the gongs for Audio Achievement, best...
PS Store Sales Charts Gran Turismo 7 Laps Elden Ring in Europe as Horizon Falls Off a Cliff
Stranger of Paradise also struggles
The PlayStation Store download charts for March 2022 are in, and as per usual, they make for an interesting read. Given its immense popularity, it's no surprise to see Elden Ring still hanging about the top spots. The open world action RPG retained its crown in North America, but it was actually overtaken by Gran...
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.11 Available Now, Increases Rewards and Credit Cap
Here are the full patch notes
Towards the end of March, Polyphony Digital promised some major changes to Gran Turismo 7's in-game economy to better balance out rewards. The first of these updates was promised for April, and the latest patch — version 1.11 — is now available for PlayStation 5 and PS4. So, what's changed? Well, looking through...
Video What's Going on with The Last of Us 2's PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Mode?
Forget Part 3, where's Factions 2?
The Last Of Us Factions was one of the biggest multiplayer surprises to ever grace the PlayStation platform. The fact that you can still easily find filled servers on PS4 a full eight years after the The Last of Us Remastered launched on the PS4 is a testament to its unique fusion of traditional multiplayer and...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.11 Out Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Another one
Blimey, Guerrilla Games is really powering through these patch numbers. Just a few days after deploying the last update for Horizon Forbidden West, the Dutch studio has issued another one, bringing the game up to version 1.11. Weighing in at 1.133GB, it's explained this patch is actually versions 1.10 and 1.11 both at once. As such, the...
News Astro's Playroom PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Play time
Yes, that's right — a new update has been released for Astro's Playroom, the brilliant PlayStation 5 pack-in title. It's available to download and install now, taking the game to version 01.700.000. In case you were wondering, this patch comes almost a full year since the previous update to the game. So, what does this new update do?...
News PSVR2 Games, Haven Studio All Using Unreal Engine 5
Engine available to all developers today
Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 is being made available to all developers starting today, but as part of a presentation from the publisher, it's been confirmed that PlayStation VR2 titles and the new IP from Haven Studios will also be running on the new engine. It's not disclosed what PSVR2 games will be running...
News All the Big Names Will Be on Revamped PS Plus, You'll Just Have to Imagine Which
99% of lineup still a secret
Sony made the bold move of announcing a revamped PS Plus subscription last week – and just six of the purported 740 titles that’ll be part of it. Speaking in the aftermath of another mind-boggling move from the manufacturer, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has promised that “all the big names” will pad out the...
News PS Now Members Get Four More PS4 Games This Month
Outer Wilds! Werewolf! More!
Active PlayStation Now subscribers can look forward to playing Outer Wilds, WRC 10, Journey to the Savage Planet, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Earthblood as part of the service's April 2022 update. The PS4 titles will be playable through the service by the end of tomorr
News Horizon Forbidden West's 1.09 Patch Makes Looting So Much Better
Skip the animation
100 per cent completion fixes and performance boosts headlined last week's update for Horizon Forbidden West, which is fairly understandable. However, it means the best thing about patch 1.09 isn't getting the praise it really deserves. In fact, the change wasn't even mentioned in the patch notes! If you dive into the game's opt
News Savvy PS5, PS4 Users Stocking Up on PS Now Subs to Convert into PS Plus Premium
Money-saving loophole
Shrewd PlayStation 5 and PS4 owners are currently stocking up on PS Now memberships to save significant cash when the service is rolled into PS Plus in June 2022. PS Now subscribers will be automatically upgraded
News PS3 Emulation Allegedly in Production for PS5
It only does everything
Sony “might be” working on hardware level PlayStation 3 emulation for the PS5, according to talkative Games Beat scribe Jeff Grubb. The industry observer – who’s proven to be well-connected – cited sources who’ve indicated that the platform holder is exploring support for its last-last-gen console, although it...
News Real-Life vs Horizon Forbidden West Is a PS5, PS4 Comparison for the Ages
Zoom in
Comparison videos are incredibly popular, showcasing the differences between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S games – among others. Oftentimes, you’ll need to know what you’re looking for: a few pixels here and there, the odd difference in texture detail or framerate (represented, of course, by an on-screen graph). But this is the...
News PlayStation Boss Promises More Acquisitions Are Planned
Corporate consolidation to continue
In a rare podcast appearance, PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan has promised that more acquisitions are planned. This follows heavy rumours earlier in the week from industry pundits Greg Miller and Jeff Grubb, in which they alluded to a “really big” buyout. Ever since Microsoft purchased Bethesda a couple
Talking Point What PS1, PS2, and PSP Games Do You Want on PS Plus Premium?
Let's go retro
The big headline on Planet PlayStation right now is the overhaul of PS Plus. The subscription service is to be merged with PS Now, with three tiers providing more benefits the more you pay. We won't explain each PS Plus tier right here, but the most expensive option is PS Plus Premium. The most eye-catching addition is
News Rumour Mill Points to 'Really Big' Sony Acquisition, But It's Just Speculation
"Very difficult to pin down"
The huge week of PlayStation news that everyone on the Internet was teasing? Eh, it wasn’t so big, right? Obviously we got official confirmation of PS Plus’ revamp, but many of the details had already leaked, and Sony failed to elaborate
