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News Marvel's Avengers Patch 1.3 Fixes 'Over 1000 Issues', Including Progression Bugs
Biggest update yet
Good lord, what kind of state was Marvel's Avengers in when it launched earlier this month? The game's "biggest patch yet" will be available to download shortly on PS4 (later today at the time of writing), and it promises to fix "over 1000 issues". While it's great that all of this stuff is being improved, is it really okay to be...
News More Final Fantasy XVI Information Coming in 2021, Square Enix Confirms
The waiting game begins
Square Enix blew the doors off Sony's PS5 showcase, coming in hot with Final Fantasy XVI. Unlike what we've come to expect of the Japanese publisher over the years, the title actually got a gameplay trailer, suggesting that the project is at least some ways into active development. However, it sounds like Final Fantasy XVI...
News Final Fantasy XVI Announced, PS5 Console Exclusive, Gameplay Trailer
No, really
Final Fantasy XVI is real, and it's a PlayStation 5 console exclusive. It doesn't have a date yet, but we do get to see gameplay in the trailer that we've embedded above. It's difficult to say how far along the project is, but we're hyped.
News Fans Expect Final Fantasy 16 to Be Announced for PS5 Next Week
Neverending story
There’s been a recurring rumour throughout the year that Final Fantasy 16 is ready to be revealed, and while many had anticipated it during Sony’s Future of Gaming event earlier in the year, the announcement of next week’s PlayS
Poll Did You Buy Marvel's Avengers?
Assemble
Marvel's Avengers is out now on PlayStation 4, but do you plan on buying a copy? We still remember the game's official reveal at E3 2019. It was a very muddy announcement, with Square Enix failing to tell us anything about how the title actually played. The Avengers themselves looked like knockoffs, and the mere mention of "no...
They look great, too
Well here's a bit of a weird news story. We've just received word that Final Fantasy VII Remake players should have received free PS4 avatar bundles for progressing through the game. But as it turns out, loads of players haven't been sent any of these codes via email, and as such, people are having to contact PlayStation support...
News The Marvel's Avengers Beta Was the Most Downloaded Beta in PlayStation History
Heroics
Marvel's Avengers is out right now on PS4 (if you nabbed the Deluxe Edition), and it's reasonably safe to assume that it'll be a big seller. As it turns out, last month's beta was the most downloaded beta to ever grace a PlayStation console. With the many, many high profile betas that have come and gone over the years, that's pretty...
News Marvel’s Avengers Adds Kate Bishop in First Post-Launch Operation
And she's free
You're going to have to wait slightly longer for Hawkeye and Spider-Man to make their way to Marvel's Avengers because Crystal Dynamics has just announced that the first superhero arriving after launch is Kate Bishop. Her story begins right after the culmination of the base game's campaign and ties into the narrative that also brings...
News Mysterious Action Game Babylon's Fall Will Reappear at Tokyo Game Show This Month
A tower to climb
Square Enix has confirmed that Babylon's Fall will appear in some capacity during Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, which takes place later this month. The Platinum-developed action title is part of the publisher's announced games lineup, although it's unclear how big of a role it will play in proceedings. It's about time that we saw...
Site News Where's Our Marvel's Avengers PS4 Review?
We A.I.M. for next week
Marvel's Avengers is out on PlayStation 4 today via the Deluxe Edition and so you might be wondering where all the reviews, and indeed the Push Square verdict, are. We do have review code of our own and have been plugging away at the game's campaign since yesterday, but given the online nature of this superhero experience,...
News Marvel's Avengers Has a Paid Battle Pass for Every Superhero After Launch
$10 for each character
Crystal Dynamics has always promised that the superheroes added to Marvel's Avengers after launch will always be free, but what it didn't tell us until now is that the cosmetics associated with those characters will have to be unlocked via a purchasable Battle Pass. Titled Hero Challenge Cards, completing daily and weekly...
News If Only Marvel's Avengers Looked as Good as This Flashy CG Trailer
Dream machine
Marvel’s Avengers is shaping up to be a solid superhero-themed co-op brawler, and we’re really looking forward to playing the final version next week. However, it’s clearly not without its flaws, and this flashy CG spot makes us dream of the game it could have been. While this promotional spot is only 60 seconds long, it packs in...
Darkened crystal
The original Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles on the Nintendo GameCube was nothing short of a nightmare to set up. If you wanted to play co-op, each player needed their own Game Boy Advance and link cable. The handheld would become your controller, and its screen would display important information, like inventories and maps. It was...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Grooves to the Beat This November
Feel it in your hearts
Announced as part of a quick-fire Nintendo Direct Mini Partners Showcase, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will also be making its way to PlayStation 4 on 13th November 2020. The big N also debuted some new gameplay, which you can check out in the trailer above. This rhythm-based spin-off has levels themed around classics...
News PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Continues to Show Promise in New Co-Op Gameplay
Details the Technomancer
Outriders, the co-op enabled RPG shooter coming to PS5 at launch, has pumped out another eight minutes of gameplay. The video focuses on the the Technomancer -- the title's fourth and final character class. It also highlights how up to three players can combine their various abilities in order to better tackle their...
News Marvel's Avengers to Reveal Another Post-Launch Hero at Next War Table Livestream
On 1st September
If the post-launch additions of Hawkeye and Spider-Man aren't quite doing it for you, Marvel's Avengers will reveal a third superhero coming to the game after release as part of Square Enix's next War Table livestream. It'll take place on Tuesday 1st September at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST as players begin their journey putting the...
News Marvel's Avengers Launch Trailer Is Short But Sweet
Time to assemble
You can't have a big AAA release without the grand launch trailer to accompany it, and thankfully, Marvel's Avengers recognises that. This 60-second glimpse into the superhero experience definitely falls on the short side, but we're sure there is just enough here to get you excited about September's biggest PlayStation 4 title...
News Marvel's Avengers File Size Is a Massive 90GB on PS4
Avenge your hard drive
If you plan on buying Marvel's Avengers when it launches on PS4 next week, you're gonna have to make sure that you have room on your console's hard drive. According to the back of the box (as per an unboxing video from YouTube channel TheRelaxingEnd), the game weighs in at a whopping 90GB on Sony's system -- and that's the...
News Marvel’s Avengers Trailer Proves Sony Aren't the Only Bad Guys
A.I.M. assembles
If you're fully up to date on the current online chatter, you'd probably think that Sony itself is the main villain of Marvel's Avengers. It has, after all, put Spider-Man under the PlayStation-themed lock and key and given users of its consoles m
News Square Enix Considers Trials of Mana a Major Sales Success
Significantly surpassed expectations
It sounds like the recent PlayStation 4 remake Trials of Mana has quietly done really well for itself as Square Enix reports that the game has significantly outsold any expectations the publisher held for it. The news comes via a recent financial results briefing, where during a final Q&A session, the...
News Marvel's Avengers Rubs Salt in the Wound with Spider-Man Sticker on PS4 Box
Webbed wonder
We don’t know the exact details but Sony’s clearly invested heavily into Marvel’s Avengers to ensure Spider-Man is an exclusive character, so it’s not exactly going to shy away from the news. A new sticker spotted on the box art confirms the character’s inclusion next year, and it’s going to fan flames among disgruntled...
Poll Has the Marvel's Avengers Beta Convinced You to Buy the Game?
A question to marvel
Last week, we shared with you our initial impressions of Marvel's Avengers after gaining early access to the PlayStation 4 beta. And while we think its main missions are of a fairly high quality, it's the optional content that gives us pause. Many of its side quests feel wholly similar with generic tasks of defending points,...
News Oh Boy, There'll Be a Backlash to This Marvel's Avengers Trailer
Why assemble anywhere else?
You’ve got to respect the sheer audacity of Sony here: it’s podded out a serious chunk of change for timed exclusive Marvel’s Avengers content, and it’s going to make damn sure you know about it. This new trailer lists all of the advantages fans can expect when purchasing the Square Enix superhero title on the...
News PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Is Starting to Look Better and Better
"Mass Effect meets Diablo"
Since it was announced earlier this year, we haven't been totally sold on Outriders -- the loot-driven third person shooter from developer People Can Fly. But honestly, the more we see of it, the more we're starting to come around. This latest gameplay from IGN is very looter shooter, but when paired with the...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales Top Five Million Worldwide
Shipped plus digital
Despite only being available on PlayStation 4 right now, Final Fantasy VII Remake has already become a sales success. Square Enix today announced that the game has now sold more than five million units across digital purchases and physical copies shipped to stores. This makes it "the highest selling digital release on the...
News Crystal Dynamics Says a Whole Lot of Nothing About Spider-Man's Avengers Controversy
Web spin
Honestly, if you’re reading this website then there’s a strong chance you were planning to purchase Marvel’s Avengers on either the PlayStation 5 or the PlayStation 4 anyway. If that’s the case, then good news: you’ll be able to play as Spider-Man for free at some point early next year. Not everyone is quite so enthusiastic,...
News Free Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Makes a Mockery of Butterfinger
It's all yours to keep
Remember when Square Enix tried to get those interested in Final Fantasy VII Remake to buy Butterfinger to unlock DLC a month before the game came out? The promotion was only available in the US, but now it appears to all have been in vain as every item you could unlock is now listed
Hands On Marvel's Avengers Has a Critical Path Problem
The Bruce Banner Saga
If the main missions of Marvel's Avengers are its biggest highs, the side quests are far and away its most disappointing lows. We've been lucky enough to play the upcoming beta for the next Crystal Dynamics-developed title a week early, and our biggest takeaway is that the moment you deviate from its core offering, Marvel's...
News Marvel's Avengers Details Even More Reasons to Play on PS5, PS4
Sony goes in
Sony is absolutely making sure that PlayStation is the best place to play the upcoming Marvel's Avengers, and it'll prove that from the moment you boot up the game for the first time. You won't have to wait until Spider-Man arrives in 2021 to get your hands on some exclusive goodies because Crystal Dynamics has detailed yet more reasons
News Spider-Man Confirmed as a PlayStation Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching for free in 2021
Contrary to previous reports, Spider-Man will indeed be a PlayStation exclusive character in Marvel's Avengers. The world's most famous web slinger will arrive in 2021, and he'll be free for all players on PlayStation platforms. And, well, that's about it. No footage or images of Spider-Man have been released yet, but...
News Spider-Man Is a PS4 Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching 2021
There was intense speculation over the weekend that Spider-Man would be an exclusive character in Marvel’s Avengers. The rumours coincided with reports suggesting Sony has been busy buying up third-party exclusives for the PlayStation 5, and so many assumed the Japanese giant had written Square Enix a cheque for its upcoming...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Participants Unlock Fortnite Cosmetics
Complete challenges for cross-promotional prizes
Marvel’s Avengers is getting an absolute behemoth of a beta, and you can find out much more about that through the link: Marvel's Avengers PS4 Beta: Launch Times and What's Included. In addition to various exclusive title cards that’ll carry across to the final release, though, participants will...
News The First Marvel's Avengers Hero Coming After Launch Is Hawkeye
Baldy
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that the first superhero coming to Marvel's Avengers after its launch on 4th September 2020 will be Hawkeye. The character will be a free addition to the game, much like every other piece of content planned to arrive after the initial PlayStation 4 launch. As is the case with every other Avenger, the...
News Dragon Quest XI S Isn't Cross-Platform Between PS4 and Vita, Square Enix Confirms
Shocking news, we know
Update (29/7/20): As expected, the PlayStation Store page was mistaken. Square Enix has confirmed to us that the "Cross-platform" symbol appeared on the game's listing erroneously, and there's no such functionality with Vita. Here's its full statement: There was an error on the PS4 pre-order page which has now been...
News PS5's Project Athia Is Open World, Makes Use of Sony's High-End Technology
New info from Square Enix
Project Athia was announced at the PlayStation 5's reveal event last month as a console exclusive. The Square Enix title certainly looked the part in its short gameplay trailer, but it's clearly still very early in development, and knowing Square Enix, it's probably been announced a decade too soon. Snark aside, Project...
News Dragon Quest XI S on PS4 Is a Switch Port, No Upgrade for Existing Dragon Quest XI Players
Official site spills the beans
When Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age was announced for PlayStation 4 earlier today, existing Dragon Quest XI players on Sony's system wondered whether they'd have to buy the game again. S is essentially a definitive edition of the role-playing release. It packs in new story content with additional gameplay...
News The Definitive Edition of Dragon Quest XI Is Coming to PS4 This December
Best Quest is back
Update 2: The game's Japanese website has confirmed that PS4 owners won't be able to upgrade to Dragon Quest XI S. The title is also a port of the Nintendo Switch version. You can read more about all of that through this link. Update: There's no mention of any free update for existing Dragon Quest XI players in the official...
News Balan Wonderworld Is Yuji Naka's Next Game, Coming to PS5 and PS4 Next Year
It's a 3D platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuki Naka has teamed up with Square Enix for his next game, named Balan Wonderworld. It's coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in Spring 2021 and is being pitched as a family-friendly 3D platformer set in a mysterious land packed full of theatre. If you purchase the PS4 version, you'll gain free...
News Cloud Tops Final Fantasy VII Remake Popularity Poll in Japan by Some Distance
Jessie breaks top 4
Update: Oh, apparently the original translation of the poll was wrong. It was actually Cloud alone that won the vote -- and by some distance. Source @aitaikimochi has updated her findings along with the number of votes each character received. The top three -- that's Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith -- were actually miles ahead of the...
Please be excited
Key members of Final Fantasy VII Remake's development team have spoken more about its sequel, which is apparently now in full development. "I fully understand the importance of releasing a continuation soon. We want to deliver as quick as possible. We’ve grasped where the level of quality should be this time too," director...
News Marvel's Avengers Beta Starts Next Month, PS4 Pre-Orders Get Early Access
Second War Table livestream confirmed
If you've been looking forward to the Marvel's Avengers beta, you might want to listen up. Confirmed via an IGN First post, the pre-release taster will start next month on Friday 7th August for PlayStation 4 players who have pre-ordered the game. The Crystal Dynamics-developed title will then enter an open beta...
News Final Fantasy IX Is 20 Years Old Today
And what a game it still is
Classic PlayStation role-playing game Final Fantasy IX celebrates its 20th anniversary today -- a grim reminder to the Push Square staff of just how old we are. The immaculate Squaresoft title first launched in Japan on the 7th July 2000, and if you're looking for a charming turn based adventure, Final Fantasy IX still...
Review Rise of the Tomb Raider - Another Great Adventure with Lara Croft
There's no place like home
Republished on Monday 29th June 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. The most controversial exclusivity deal since the Xbox 360 release of Final Fantasy XIII is over: Rise of the Tomb Raider has finally launched on...
News With No E3, Square Enix Plans on Showing Individual Games in July and August
What could they be?
Last month, Square Enix revealed that it had no plans to host any kind of online showcase to make up for the fact that there's no E3 this year. Instead, the Japanese publisher stated that it would like to promote its upcoming games individually when the time is right. And that time will soon be upon us, it seems. The company now...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Details New Features, Reveals Free 'Lite' Edition
Crystal clear
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition has a new trailer that gives a decent overview of what the dungeon crawling RPG is all about. It covers character creation, combat, and co-op as the title gears up for its 27th August release date. But the real headline here is the newly announced 'Lite' edition of the game. It'll...
News Marvel's Avengers Story Trailer Reveals We'll Be Facing Off Against MODOK
Face time
We have a brand new story trailer for Marvel's Avengers, the upcoming action game from Square Enix. In this PlayStation 4 title, you'll take on the role of various superheroes, such as Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk, and up to now we've not really known who they're fighting against. As revealed in the War Table live stream, it turns out the big...
News Marvel's Avengers Looks Bland in Single Player, Better in Co-Op
Multiplayer mayhem
Marvel’s Avengers does not look like it’ll excel in single player, as the latest footage of the release shows Thor going ham on an airship. While it’s reassuring that Crystal Dynamics is still thinking about solo play, this mission does not put its best foot forward, with a small play area and drab combat punctuated by...
Live Watch the Marvel's Avengers War Table Livestream Right Here
Reassemble
It’s been a long, long time since we saw Marvel’s Avengers in action, so hot on the heels of the title’s confirmation for the PlayStation 5, comes our first proper look at the release in months. Crystal Dynamics’ War Table stream sounds like it’s going to be a State of Play-style broadcast dedicated to the upcoming superhero...
Gallery Marvel's Avengers Looks Jaw Dropping in PS5 Screenshots
Hulk smash
Purchasing the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers on the PlayStation 4 will ensure you get the next-gen version for free, and our first look at the anticipated superhero title running on the PlayStation 5 is impressive to say the least. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Crystal Dynamics’ chief technology office Gary Snethen explained that...
News Marvel's Avengers Gets Free PS5 Upgrade, Offers 60FPS Dynamic 4K Mode
And near instant load times
Since the PlayStation 5's big reveal earlier in the month, we've been hearing a lot more about next-gen upgrades for games that are set to release on PlayStation 4. The likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Destiny 2, and FIFA 21 are all offering free updates that take advantage of the new hardware, and Marvel's Avengers will be...
