Tag: Thq Nordic
News MX vs. ATV Legends Brings the Offroad Battle of a Lifetime to PS5, PS4
Vroom
We’ll always have a soft-spot for the MX vs. ATV series – after all, how can you not love the three-way battle between motorbikes, quad bikes, and dune buggies? The upcoming MX vs. ATV Legends – scheduled to release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 – is promising the “deepest Career Mode to date” as you “carve your own path to the...
News Destroy All Humans! 2 Remake Probes PS5
Full remake of PS2 sequel
The original Destroy All Humans! 2 is getting a full-scale PlayStation 5 remake, named Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed. While there’s no release date right now, as the trailer illustrates, you’ll be travelling all around the globe, to the UK, USA, Russia, Japan – and even the moon. The game’s set during the swinging...
News Outcast 2: A New Beginning Is a PS5 Sequel to the 1999 Adventure Game
Outcast at long last
THQ Nordic has announced Outcast 2: A New Beginning for PlayStation 5. It's a sequel to Outcast — the acclaimed sci-fi adventure game that released all the way back in 1999. A new beginning indeed, although there's no sign of any launch window yet. Assuming you're actually old enough to know what Outcast is, this brief...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Exploring PS4
Are ya ready, kids?
There’s a new SpongeBob SquarePants game on the way! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, the latest tie-in from THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp Studios, will see the eponymous hero exploring the “infinite expanses of the cosmos” where “there might even be a reality where mayonnaise isn’t an instrument”...
Live Watch the THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase Livestream Right Here
Timesplitters? SpongeBob? Surprises?
There are so many potential wildcards in this THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase livestream that you're probably going to have to watch it. The publisher owns such a vast number of studios and intellectual property that we anticipate some formerly big brands will make a comeback during this conference. Well,...
News Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Fatesworn Expansion in 'Final Stages of Production'
Kingdom come
When Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning was first announced, it was revealed that the remaster would be getting a brand new expansion at some point in the future. We still don't really know what to expect, but the DLC is apparently in the "final stages of production" according to the game's developer. An official update reads: "It’s...
News THQ Nordic Reveals 10th Anniversary Showcase for 17th September
Six new game announcements
Instead of just one videogame event announcement, how about two? Not only has Sony confirmed its big digital event for 9th September 2021, but publisher THQ Nordic has also announced it will be taking to the stage with a showcase containing six new game announcements. Taking place on 17th September 2021, Geoff Keighley...
News Biomutant Has Sold More Than One Million Copies Since Launch
Costs recouped in one week
Since releasing on 25th May 2021, Biomutant has gone on to sell over one million copies worldwide across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. The Embracer Group confirmed the news as part of its Q1 2021 financial results, where it was also stated that publisher THQ Nordic recouped all of its costs on the project...
News Wreckfest Is Getting a (Censored) Carmageddon Crossover on PS5, PS4
Oh my car
Cult classic PS1 kill-‘em-up Carmageddon is coming to Wreckfest, and if you’ll excuse us for quoting directly from the marketing materials, it’s a “match made in hell”. The new Carmageddon Tournament event is rolling out today on PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it’ll see you “wrecking your opponents and wrecking zombies (and...
News Wreckfest Update Adds Seamless PS4 to PS5 Save Transfer
Next-gen version now compatible with last-gen save
Further evidence that Sony has quietly overhauled its system for save transfers from the PlayStation 4 to PS5: destructive racer Wreckfest now allows you to import your progress from the last-gen version to the next-gen edition. Previously, this game had no way of moving your file, but now it’s...
News Kingdoms of Amalur Remaster Now Supports 4K Resolution on PS5
Update boosts visuals
A new update pushed for PlayStation 4 remaster Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning allows the RPG to run at a native 4K resolution when played via backwards compatibility on PS5. Made available yesterday, it's patch 1.08 you need to be on the lookout for. The download also provides extra stability improvements, visual glitch...
News Ambitious RPG ELEX Getting a Sequel on PS5, PS4
Eurojank strikes back
ELEX was one of those RPGs that didn't review particularly well at release, but developed a bit of a cult following in the years after. Praised for its ambition and ideas, it was held back by a poor opening and broken combat. Those that pushed through its brutal introduction had some good things to say, though, and it will be...
Review Biomutant (PS4) - The Classic Case of What Could Have Been
Karate kid
Biomutant could have released a decade ago and it wouldn't have looked out of place. By stimulating the open world formula of old with new takes on the RPG genre, studio Experiment 101 appeared to be living up to its name. The final product does indeed prove that a lot of trial and error was going on behind the scenes, but Biomutant is...
News Technical Issues Restrict Biomutant to Just 1080p, 60fps on PS5
4K deactivated due to stability
THQ Nordic published gameplay footage of Biomutant running on PlayStation 5 today – although it may be beginning to wish it hadn’t. The trailer starts with a disclaimer (never a good sign): “With this build, the option for native 4K on PlayStation has been disabled due to stability – and performance related...
Mini Review Wreckfest (PS5) - Not a Huge Jump on PS5, But Still a Smashing Good Time
Get wrecked
Wreckfest just fully embraces what it is, and you have to respect it. Bugbear's brash, fender-bending racer has been unleashed on PlayStation 5 as part of May's PlayStation Plus lineup, and it's still very much the chaotic, crash-happy, Destruction Derby-esque experience people love. In the jump to new hardware, the game definitely...
News Get a Good Look at Biomutant's Crazy Character Creation
Fur real
Upcoming open world adventure Biomutant has us officially hyped after we recently got to see the game in action. It's looking great, but one aspect of the release that we've always wondered about is character creation. In case you don't already know, you play as a furry, rough-looking little creature in Biomutant, and the beast is yours to...
First Impressions Biomutant Is an Open-Worlder with Style and Depth
Furry business
Putting out your first-ever game as a developer is always going to be a difficult task, but when the project generates as much excitement as Biomutant has in years past, that weight of expectation must take its toll sooner or later. Swedish studio X101 finds itself in that precarious position as we close in on the release of its...
News May PS Plus Game Wreckfest Gets PS5 Features Trailer
Burning rubber
If you're looking forward to playing Wreckfest when it hits PlayStation Plus on the 4th May, you might want to take a quick look at the game's next-gen features trailer. For those who don't know, Wreckfest originally released on PS4 in 2019. The upcoming PS5 version has the usual bells and whistles, like 60 frames-per-second...
Review Wreckfest (PS4) - Technical Issues Fail to Void This Great, Destructive Racer
It's daa-bee, not dur-bee
Republished on Wednesday 28th April, 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of May 2021's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. Racing games have been seemingly few and far between this generation. DriveClub will cease to exist at the end of this month, Codemasters’ GRID...
News Biomutant Provides Atmospheric Look at Its Open World
What a wonderful world
Isn't this peaceful? Upcoming PlayStation 4 title Biomutant has released a new trailer ahead of its release on 25th May 2021 that focuses entirely on its open world. There's no combat, conversations, or actions to speak of here — it's just relaxing traversal and exploring. Perfect for a breezy weekend once the title...
News Wreckfest Will Charge You $10 for a PS5 Upgrade in June
Next-gen enhancements detailed
After teasing it would be taking advantage of the PlayStation 5's power, Bugbear Entertainment has confirmed a current-gen version of Wreckfest is currently in the works. It'll be out for PS5 on 1st June 2021, but there isn't a free upgrade for owners of the game on PS4. Upgrading to the PS5 version will set you back...
News Latest BioMutant Trailer Showcases Combat and Style
Martial arts master
Ahead of its release on 25th May 2021 for PlayStation 4, BioMutant is proving itself to be worth the long wait with this new trailer focused on its martial arts-based combat system. It's short but sweet, clocking in at exactly 68 seconds. That's just enough time to see the protagonist strut their stuff with some fancy moves which...
News A 'No Brainer' to Take Advantage of PS5's Power, Wreckfest Dev Teases
But no word on 4K, 60fps just yet
Wreckfest has quietly matured into one of the best racers available on PlayStation 4, but it runs at 30 frames-per-second, which is less than ideal for a title of its ilk. Many had hoped that the release would be upgraded on PS5 like Ghost of Tsushima and God of War, and fresh from an update which bumps the...
News Gothic Remake Will Be Handled by New Studio Alkimia Interactive
Spanish dev given the green light
We've known for quite some time that the upcoming Gothic remake currently in production at THQ Nordic was being handled by a new developer in Spain, but now the publisher has attached a name to it. Alkimia Interactive is the team putting this remake together for PlayStation 5, with work starting on the project back...
Rumour Is THQ Nordic Teasing a Destroy All Humans 2 Remake?
Back to the 60s?
THQ Nordic brought back Destroy All Humans last year, a cult hit action game about invading a stylised '50s America and, well, destroying humans. Fans were obviously delighted, and studio Black Forest Games made some decent quality of life changes to gameplay too. Now, it appears the publisher might be teasing the revival of its...
News A Set of Free Skins Invades Destroy All Humans PS4 Remake
Complimentary outfits now available
Last year saw the release of THQ Nordic's Destroy All Humans remake on PlayStation 4. Projects like this are usually one and done, but it seems developer Black Forest Games isn't quite ready to vacate 1950s America just yet. Available from today is a set of three skins for Crypto, and they're free of charge. Each...
News It Finally Happened: BioMutant Just Got a PS4 Release Date
Took your time
It has felt like BioMutant was just a couple of months away from wrapping up development for a couple of years now, but finally, finally it has a release date. Yes, BioMutant comes to PlayStation 4 on 25th May 2021. A press release states that "more information on the game will be released in the next weeks and months". In true THQ...
News Wreckfest PS4 Update 1.90 Brings Winter Fest Tournament and More
Available now
Wreckfest has carved out a nice little corner for itself on PlayStation 4. The arcade racer puts the emphasis on destruction, and it's been doing that better than most since its arrival in 2019. With regular updates keeping players engaged, there's always something new to smash into, and that's true of the latest patch as well. Update...
News TimeSplitters 2 Remake Directly Referenced in PC Game, Turns Out to Be a Joke
Very funny, THQ Nordic
TimeSplitters is one of those series that's held in very high regard by many, but has somehow fallen into obscurity. The games, developed by Free Radical and released on PlayStation 2, are thought to be some of the best console FPS titles ever, with its oddball humour, great controls, and excellent multiplayer making the...
Review Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning - Rough Remaster Is Still Fun to Play
Fatal attraction
As regular Push Square readers may already know, we decided to hold off on our Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning review back when the embargo lifted. This was thanks to a game-breaking bug that we encountered on three separate character saves, which prevented us from seeing most of what the remaster has to offer. Thankfully, that bug...
Squashed
Regular readers may already know that we couldn't actually finish Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning for review purposes. We ran into a game-breaking bug on three completely separate character saves, which caused enemies to disappear upon their death. These bugged foes awarded no experience points and no loot, and caused the game to crash on...
Game sounds interesting, though
What the hell did we just watch? This is supposed to be an announcement trailer for Chronos: Before the Ashes — a prequel to the rather enjoyable Remnant: From the Ashes — but it's so jarring and weird that we just... Don't understand. What is this? The press release makes Chronos sound quite interesting, too. It...
Hands On Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Has a Game-Breaking Bug and Crashing Issues on PS4
The reckoning is upon us
Update: As of Patch 1.05, released on the 17th September 2020, the game-breaking bug mentioned in this article has supposedly been fixed. You can read more about the update through this link. Original text: Today, we wanted to bring you a full review of Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. It was one of our favourite action...
News Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning's First Gameplay Trailer Arrives Just Over a Week from Launch
Stealthy approach
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning releases on the 8th September, but we're only just now seeing the remaster in action. Its first gameplay trailer is short, showing off a stealthy character build. For those unfamiliar with the PS3 RPG, you're free to build your hero however you like. Sword and shield, chakrams, magical staff --...
News Metro Dev Just One of Eight More THQ Nordic, Embracer Group Purchases
Insurgency: Sandstorm team too
Whose back at it again? It's THQ Nordic and parent company Embracer Group, of course. The twosome has become known for snapping up studios at an impressively fast pace over the past couple of years, but it appears to have truly outdone itself today. Embracer Group has just announced the acquisition of eight more...
Guide Destroy All Humans: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Destroy All Humans
In this Destroy All Humans Trophy roadmap, we're going to outline all of the game's Trophies and how you unlock them. As with any notable PS4 game, Destroy All Humans has a long list of Trophies to collect. In this guide, we'll tell you what they are and how to get them all, including the...
Guide Destroy All Humans: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Glory to the Furon Empire
Destroy All Humans is a PS4 remake of the cult classic PS2 sci-fi adventure. Crypto returns in this modern recreation, earning a decent 6/10 in our Destroy All Humans review. In this Destroy All Humans guide, we'll be going over all the basics, as well as some beginner's tips and tricks to get you off to a flying (saucer)...
Review Destroy All Humans - Faithful Remake Can't Disguise Archaic Design
Alienated
Over the last few years, many classic games have been brought back with a bang on PlayStation 4. Whether it's Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, or Shadow of the Colossus, we've been treated to some superb remakes that not only bring the visuals up to date, but also make them feel modern again. Destroy All Humans is the latest title to be...
News Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Launches 8th September, New Expansion in 2021
Fatesworn
It had been widely accepted that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning would be coming to PlayStation 4 next month following a leak, but that isn't actually the case. The remaster of this last-gen RPG is releasing on current-gen consoles on 8th September 2020, and what's more, it's getting an entirely new expansion in 2021 named Fatesworn...
News BioMutant Still Looks Pretty Bloody Good, But No Release Date
Team taking its time
Remember role-playing game BioMutant? The title caused quite a stir when it was announced a couple of years ago, but it’s been missing in action ever since. Fortunately, publisher THQ Nordic and developer X101 have reassured fans that the PlayStation 4 title is still very much making progress, with an enormous 10-minute...
Review SpongeBob Rehydrated - Battle for Bikini Bottom Remake Is Rough and Ready Fun
Doing the Sponge
Say what you like about SpongeBob SquarePants, but there's a reason it's still one of Nickelodeon's most popular shows. The cartoon starring a yellow sea sponge and his starfish best friend is delightfully daft, and the first few seasons are full of ingenious episodes with genuinely funny writing. At the height of its popularity in...
News Watch Crypto Combine Powers and Weapons in New Destroy All Humans PS4 Video
Ultimate power
THQ Nordic is bringing back Destroy All Humans, the PlayStation 2 cult hit all about terrorising humanity as a puny alien. The PS4 remake is coming very soon, and this latest footage courtesy of IGN shows plenty of promise. It's going the extra mile in terms of gameplay. While many remakes strive to be authentic to the original,...
Review Desperados III - Sneaky Cowboy RTS Mostly Delivers
Tactical Western? This is the best 'un
Desperados III doesn't have much competition for the title of best cowboy-themed real-time tactical stealth game on the PlayStation 4, but that doesn't mean developer Mimimi Games is happy to take the accolade by default. This is a well crafted strategy game and one that is easy to recommend to fans of the...
News Kingdoms of Amalur Remaster Confirmed as Action RPG Promises 'Refined Gameplay'
Following complete leak
Update: The official Twitter account for Kingdoms of Amalur has confirmed that this remaster is happening (as if there was any doubt after the game was completely leaked on the Microsoft storefront). It writes: "The rumours are true! Prepare for a Re-Reckoning, because Kingdoms of Amalur is coming back. Remastered with...
News SpongeBob Rehydrated's Brand New Multiplayer Shown Off in New Video
You can play as Gary the snail
THQ Nordic is returning to a beloved PlayStation 2 title with SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated. It's a full-on remake of the fan favourite platformer, but developer Purple Lamp Studios hasn't stopped there. Going above and beyond, the studio has resurrected a cut boss battle from the original...
News THQ Nordic, Koch Media Owner Has a Ludicrous 118 Games in Development
69 are unannounced
We've reported time and time again about how ridiculously huge Embracer Group is getting, but this takes the biscuit. The company which owns publishers including THQ Nordic and Koch Media alongside devs such as Deep Silver, Saber Interactive, and Milestone has more than 118 games in development right now. Yes, Embracer Group has...
Interview Hacking and Yacking About Darksiders Genesis with Composer Gareth Coker
Angels & demons
Up next in our ongoing series of composer interviews, composer Gareth Coker stops to chat with us about one of his newest projects, the score for the latest Darksiders title, Genesis. We talk about getting the tone of the game just right while doing something new, how demonic dubstep found its way into the series, and what on earth a...
News Latest SpongeBob Rehydrated PS4 Trailer Is All About Boss Fights
This is one stubborn robot
PlayStation 4 has introduced us to many new franchises and worlds, but it's also given us plenty of trips down memory lane. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is the latest in a long line of remakes, bringing back the cult hit PS2 platformer. It's just weeks away from release, and THQ Nordic is...
News SpongeBob Rehydrated PS4 Trophies Are a Straightforward Swim to Your Next Platinum
I want an award
Another THQ Nordic remake that's right around the corner is *deep breath* SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated. The fan favourite platformer is being revived for PlayStation 4, but what does the Trophy list look like? Well, it can now be found online, and it doesn't look particularly challenging. You'll be able...
News Destroy All Humans PS4 Trophies Will Have You Abducting Another Easy Platinum
Puny human trinkets
Trophies only came along in 2008 on PlayStation 3, and they're so embedded in modern gaming that you sometimes forget older titles don't have them. It's interesting when a game like Destroy All Humans, which is coming back on PS4 in a remake, gets its own set of trinkets. How have Trophies been incorporated into a game that...
