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News Sony Establishes PlayStation PC Label to Spearhead Porting Push
Gee-pee-you
Sony’s push to PC is getting serious. Eagle-eyed Steam users noticed overnight that the platform holder had renamed the publisher of some of its PC ports from PlayStation Mobile to PlayStation PC LLC, and now VGC, via
News Win PS5, PS4 Avatars and Themes in New Community Event
Seize the Throne
Sony is starting a new PlayStation community event next week that will reward entrants with exclusive avatars on PS5 and PS4, and a theme on PS4. Grand prizes include a PS5 console, a set of rings themed around the classic PlayStation buttons, and a bundle containing $100 of PS Store credit along with a Pulse 3D wireless headset...
News PS5's Returnal Wins Its First Game of the Year Award
Start the cycle
Could this be the start of a run for PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal? Despite it only being the end of October, the Develop:Star awards were hosted in Brighton last night, with Housemarque’s roguelike taking home a total of two gongs: Best Visual Art and that all-important Game of the Year. It was a big night for Sony, with...
News PS5 Console Sales Reach 13.4 Million After Strong Q2 Period
3.3 million units sold during quarter
Sony has recorded its strongest ever Q2 revenue stream as part of a new quarterly fiscal report, generating $5.86 billion in revenue and $0.751 billion of profit from July to September of this year. As for how this translates to PlayStation 5, the system sold 3.3 million units during Q2, bringing total sales up...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Sony returned to the digital stage with a surprise State of Play livestream focusing on third-party developers earlier this week, promising new game reveals and important updates. But it was on the unorthodox day of Wednesday, starting at a late time across Europe so you'd be forgiven for missing the show. To help get those...
Talking Point Did You Enjoy Sony's Latest State of Play Livestream?
Share your verdict
To the pleasant surprise of many, Sony announced it would be hosting another State of Play presentation just a month after its big PlayStation Showcase blowout. While the show was confirmed to be focusing on third-party developers, we were still promised new game reveals and updates for ones we already know about. In terms of new...
Rumour PS Plus November 2021 PS5, PS4 Games Leaked Ahead of Reveal
One PS5, PS4 game confirmed
Update #2 (27th October 2021, 23:00): How many updates will we need to issue until we have the full list of free PS Plus games for the month of November 2021? Sony's latest State of Play showcase came and went, and the company decided to confirm just one of the PS5, PS4 games. That's the brand new title First Class...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (27th October, 2021)
Little Devil Inside! PS Plus! Other third-parties!
There's no question that the anticipation for this latest State of Play is muted, with Sony confirming the show will run for just 20 minutes, and some of that time seemingly dedicated to Little Devil Inside and PS Plus. This is going to be short, and hopefully sweet, but at least expectations have...
News PS Plus Members Get Free Fall Bundle in MLB The Show 21
As World Series gets underway
If you’re looking to flesh out your Diamond Dynasty team in MLB The Show 21, then PS Plus members can redeem a free Fall Bundle through 26th January, 2022. This offer is actually rather generous: you get a 42 Series Legend Pack, a Diamond Ballplayer Pack, and five The Show Packs. That’s worth a fair few Stubs. To...
News Apple Music Confirmed for PS5, Out Today
Access 90 million songs
After PlayStation 5 users spotted hints at possible Apple Music integration, Sony has confirmed the music streaming service will be available on PS5 starting today. Those already subscribed to the platform can log into their account and access 90 million songs, all of which can be played before, during, or after a play...
Rumour Sackboy: A Big Adventure Is Making the Jump to PC
Unravelled
Sackboy: A Big Adventure could be the next PlayStation exclusive to arrive on PC. References to the game's original codename — 'Project Marmalade' — have been found on Steam's database, and the title was also included in the infamous GeForce Now leak, which was picked apart earlier this year. However, these traces have apparently just...
Rumour Mafia: Definitive Edition, Celeste Coming to PS Now
Final Fantasy IX also on deck
You’ve already seen the November 2021 PS Plus rumour, but the same French source has also teased what we can expect from PS Now next month as well. While this obviously isn’t watertight and should be approached with some degree of scepticism, clearly this poster’s knowledge of Sony’s subscriptions is second to...
News PS Store November Savings Sale Has Over 750 PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Deathloop! FIFA! Chivalry!
It's not November just yet, but Sony is feeling the need to celebrate the penultimate month of the year ahead of time with a PlayStation Store sale packed full of PlayStation 5 and PS4 game deals. With some discounts lasting until 3rd November 2021 and others sticking around for an extra two weeks, you'll need to pounce on...
News Gran Turismo 7 Continues Behind the Scenes Look with Car Collectors
Game includes over 400 cars
There's nothing of any real substance in this latest behind the scenes look at Gran Turismo 7. Series creator Kaz once again sits his bottom on a stool and discusses his love for the motor industry and how the upcoming real racing simulator will reflect that, but we could listen to the man talk about his passion for cars...
News Sackboy Celebrates Spooky Season with Free Zombie Costume
Trick or treat
If you’re planning to dig into Sackboy: A Big Adventure this week, as the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, you’re probably going to want to grab this free zombie outfit and emote. Available from 29th October on the PS Store, the costume gives Sony’s ever-loveable mascot a spoopy makeover, an ideal accompaniment for your...
News Returnal Update 2.0 Finally Lets You Suspend Your Run
Also adds photo mode
Easily the most requested feature since Returnal launched back in April, players will finally be able to quit the game without losing progress on their current run. Developer Housemarque calls the option 'Suspend Cycle', and it'll be introduced with the game's big 2.0 update, which is out today. To be clear, this isn't the same...
News Guerrilla Hiring Co-Dev Producer to Oversee External Horizon Game Projects
More on the Horizon
Sony’s going through a period where it’s attempting to expand the reach of its biggest and best game brands, and it seems Guerrilla has big plans for the Horizon series. A new job listing posted by the Dutch developer outlines its intent: “Guerrilla’s Franchise & Community Team aims to establish, maintain, and expand...
News God of War's PC Port Not Being Developed by Sony Santa Monica
Series creator overseeing conversion
God of War’s port to PC is not being developed in-house by Sony Santa Monica, and instead has been outsourced to Canadian team Jetpack Interactive. According to a statement sent to Ars Technica, the series creator will “oversee” the project. The platform holder roped in an external team to develop Ho
Video PlayStation Productions and the New Era of Video Game Adaptations
Uncharted approach
On-screen adaptations of video games are traditionally thought of as bad, but PlayStation Productions’ arrival on the scene indicates a company looking to change that. Yesterday gave us a small hint of what this new avenue for PlayStation may look like by way of the Uncharted movie’s first official trailer. However, with the...
News State of Play Announced for 27th October Featuring Third-Party Games on PS5, PS4
It's that time again
Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast, which will take place on Wednesday the 27th October, 2021 (that's next week!). It'll air at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 10PM BST / 11PM CEST. The show will be around 20 minutes in length, so it's a reasonably short event. However, it won't be focused on just one game. Sony says that the...
News Sony Patent Sparks Fears of Players Being Kicked from Games by Streamers and Viewers
But it's just a patent, for now
Sony's currently catching some flak online for a patent that almost immediately sounds like a bad idea. Registered in January 2020 but approved only recently, the patent outlines a potential PlayStation feature that would allow streamers and their viewers (on streaming websites like Twitch, for example) to either...
News Gran Turismo 7 Behind the Scenes Video Is Just Kaz on a Stool
There are some cars in there as well
Sony has published a brand new video about Gran Turismo 7. Entitled 'The Starting Line (Behind The Scenes)', we were expecting the video to delve into the game's development a smidge, lifting the bonnet a little on what makes the driving simulator tick. Instead, Polyphony Digital's Kazunori Yamauchi waxes lyrical...
News The Uncharted Movie Trailer Is Finally Here
In cinemas February 2022
Everyone, the time has finally come: the Uncharted movie trailer is here. It feels like we've been writing about this project for an eternity, and for most of this website's life, it was just a pipedream (and was fervently opposed by many of our most loyal readers). But right now, here in October 2021, the Uncharted movie is...
Random Bloodborne Looks Superb as a Cartoon Network Animated Series
This fan-made trailer is amazing
We grew up watching plenty of cartoons throughout the 90s and early 00s, so this fan-made trailer for a Bloodborne animated series is a double-whammy of wow. Artist Anthony Berardo has created the above video, and we're kind of blown away. Firstly, it's pretty staggering how perfectly Bloodborne translates to a...
News God of War Sales Hit a Staggering 19.5 Million Copies on PS4
Godlike
Alongside the news that God of War (2018) will be coming to PC in January, Sony has shared updated sales numbers for the PlayStation 4 exclusive. We obviously already knew that the game was a huge hit for the Japanese giant, both critically and commercially, but it's still hugely impressive to hear that the title has sold through a whopping...
News PlayStation Characters Invade Champions League Football in New Sponsorship Ads
Kratos, Aloy, and Ratchet
PlayStation has been a main sponsor of the UEFA Champions League for decades, but we'd argue that its brand promotion has just reached new heights. The prestigious European football tournament typically airs on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, which allows for some primetime advertising for PlayStation. The boards that...
News PS4 Exclusive God of War Releasing on PC in January
Boy, this will go down well
God of War is coming to PC. Kratos and Atreus' inaugural Norse adventure will release on PC on 14th January, 2022, Sony has confirmed. Developed in-house at Santa Monica Studio, this version of the game is now up for pre-order on digital PC marketplaces such as Steam. The PC version will allow for full, native 4K...
Random Fan Made Ape Escape Demo Has Us Pining for PS5 Remake
Monkey business
Sony doesn't appear to be in any rush to bring back Ape Escape, does it? One of the company's classic franchises, it's beloved by fans of a certain age. It's arguably been replaced these days by Astro Bot, a character who's proven very popular with PlayStation 5's Astro's Playroom, but hope for Ape Escape to return is clearly still...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
Three guesses what version 21.02-04.03.00 does
So, how's it going? How are you? Ah, okay. Well, we can't provide a directly appropriate response, because we don't know how you've replied to our questions. What we can tell you is that we at Push Square Towers are doing great. Why? We'll tell you why: it's PlayStation 5 firmware update time. Yes,...
News Ratchet & Clank, Deathloop, and Resident Evil Village Vie for Votes in Golden Joystick Awards
Nominees announced, voting open
We're heading into the end-of-year awards season, and the first major event is GamesRadar's 39th annual Golden Joysticks. This awards process is quite different from most other major ceremonies, as the vast majority of categories are voted on by the public rather than an official committee. On that note, voting is...
Hands On All Hallows' Dreams: Ghost Train Is a Frightfully Fun Halloween Event on PS4
Dreams' latest community collab is a treat
Dreams provides players with a toolset with which to make more or less anything they please, but as with any creative medium, a blank canvas can be the most daunting thing of all. It's why one of the game's best ongoing features is the community jam, which provides everyone with a theme, and a deadline to...
News 'Checkmate, Lawyers' - dbrand Returns with Newly Designed PS5 Faceplates
Infringement-dodging Darkplates 2.0 now available
Over the weekend, you might have read about dbrand's dispute with Sony over the company's replacement PlayStation 5 faceplates. In a nutshell, dbrand put its black 'Darkplates' on sale, and some time later, Sony's legal team sent it a cease and desist letter, claiming the product infringed on...
News Sony Pictures Offloads Game Studio for $1 Billion
Jackpot
Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired the Game Show Network in 2019, and part of the purchase included a subsidiary called GSN Games. This division was assigned the task of developing online and mobile gambling games, including slots inspired by Wheel of Fortune. But, perhaps recognising the studio no longer fits its portfolio, the Japanese...
News PlayStation App Beta Update Lets PS5 Users Share Screenshots and Video Capture
Only in Japan and Canada, currently
PlayStation is rolling out a limited beta update for the PlayStation App on mobile devices. Said beta lets PS5 users upload screenshots and video captures, which can then be viewed and shared through the app. However, this test run is currently only available in Japan and Canada, on both iOS and Android devices...
News Dreams Is Teaming Up with Professor Brian Cox for Latest Community Jam
Space jam
Tell you what, Media Molecule doesn't half pick some unusual collaborators for Dreams. The studio has worked alongside artist Noah Cyrus, the cast of the Jumanji movies, Wallace & G
News Sony Threatens to Sue Company That Goaded It to Sue Over Black PS5 Replacement Plates
Quelle surprise
"Go ahead, sue us." It's a bold strategy for a company to effectively ask a much larger one to sue it, and that's exactly what happened a while back with dbrand. It's a business that creates and sells custom shells, skins, and decals for all kinds of consumer electronics like smartphones and laptops. Not too long ago, dbrand expanded...
News PS5 PS Store Now Shows Latest Games in New Section
Thanks, Shu
The PlayStation 5's PS Store has been an evolving beast over the last year. We remember the lack of an obvious place to find the latest deals being an issue, for example. Of course, Sony has been adapting the integrated storefront over time, and it's now in a better position. However, one remaining issue was trying to locate the newest...
News PS Store Weekend Offer Finds You Something New to Play on PS5, PS4
Are you not entertained?
The discounts never end on the PS Store! Just when you thought your credit card was safe, along comes the Weekend Offer to coax cash out of your bank account and into Sony’s coffers. Nah, don’t worry, this isn’t a particularly great promotion, but it may help you find something new to play over the next couple of days...
News All Hallows' Dreams: Ghost Train Looks to Be a Real Treat, Live Now in Dreams on PS4
All aboard
Dreams remains one of PlayStation's most fascinating games, and that's partly down to its ever-evolving landscape of community-made stuff. A real highlight, whether you get involved as a creator or you just play the end result, is all the special events, including the annual Hallowe'en showcase, All Hallows' Dreams. It's back this year as...
News The Last of Us TV Show Sets Like 'Walking into the Game'
Bella Ramsey calls playing Ellie a "privilege and an honour"
The Last of Us is getting a TV adaptation, thanks to a partnership between PlayStation Productions and HBO. We've known about the project for a while, but with filming having begun in Canada, information and images have started emerging online, and it all seems pretty encouraging so far...
Video 5 Ways PS Vita Was Ahead of Its Time
Sony's handheld system switched it up
With developers working tirelessly to take advantage of its unique feature-set, the PS Vita should have been a portable primed to succeed. Looking back, though, Sony’s second handheld never felt like it realised its full potential. It all started with that beautifully bright OLED screen, of course, presenting...
News PS5 Stock Incoming for Holiday Season as Sony Asks US Buyers to Register Now
Good luck
PS5 stock shortages are still a thing, if you can believe it. The current-gen console is still incredibly hard to find, and with the holidays fast approaching, Sony is now asking potential buyers to register ahead of the next restock. Crazy! To be clear, this restock registering is currently only available in the US. You need to click...
News Apple Music Could Be Coming to PS5
Music subscription service might be hitting PS5 in the near future
Spotify has been partnered with PlayStation for a number of years, with the app integrated into both the PS5 and PS4 systems. It's obviously a great way to get your tunes onto your console, granting you access to countless artists, songs, and podcasts. That's all well and good, but...
Guide Why Does PS5, PS4 Copying Update Files Take So Long?
What is copying on PS5 and PS4, and why is it so slow?
What does PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 copying update files mean? Why is your PS5 or PS4 copying update files? Why does copying on PS5 and PS4 take such a long time? On PS4, once you've downloaded a game update, the console will begin a tedious "copying" procedure, which can take a long time...
News PS Plus November 2021 Lineup Will Include Three Bonus PSVR Games
Titles currently unknown
We're still a few weeks away from Sony revealing the free PlayStation Plus titles for the month of November 2021, but the firm has today confirmed it'll be including three bonus PSVR games in the lineup. This is to celebrate the headset's fifth anniversary, as confirmed over on the PlayStation Blog. While the post doesn't...
News PlayStation Japan Serves Up a Buffet of Brilliant PS5 Games
Mouth watering
If you’ve been following PlayStation for a while, then you’ll be familiar with its Japanese division’s high-concept montage videos. The platform holder tends to publish a couple of these every year, focusing on its upcoming first-party and third-party software selection. This latest video has a buffet theme, with Horizon...
News The Last of Us TV Set Photos Shared Online
Joel spotted
HBO and PlayStation Productions jointly shared our first look at Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us back in September — albeit from the back rather than the front — but since then, photos of the set and actors have begun appearing online as filming of the TV series commences. The Last of Us Updates Twitter account is...
News New PS Store Sale Puts More PS5, PS4 Games in the Bargain Bin
Mass Effect! Persona 5! Hitman!
Today marks the beginning of a few new PlayStation Store sales it seems, with one focusing on games while the other is all about DLC. Both will be available until midnight on 27th October 2021, so you've got two weeks to grab anything you fancy listed below. The discounts are live across the UK, EU, and US storefronts...
News PlayStation Japan to Host Elden Ring, Dragon Quest X Offline, Horizon Showcase
Play! Play! Play!
Cast your mind back a year or so and you may remember Japanese streamers and YouTubers being some of the first in the world to see the PlayStation 5 console and selection of launch games in the flesh, and then post hands on videos about them. It was a fun little way of showing the system off, and now Sony is doing a similar sort of...
News Sony Plotting Investment into Billion Dollar Chip Factory in Japan
Got a chip on its shoulder
Sony is allegedly mulling investment into a Japanese chip factory, which will see it partner with Taiwan’s TSMC to build a plant in Kumamoto. The workshop – expected to produce parts for automobiles, camera image sensors, and more – will allegedly cost billions to setup, with the Japanese government on deck to foot...
