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Wednesday21st Jan 2026
News Fortnite Crosses Paths with Fall Guys in New Limited-Time Mode Crown Jam
How sporting
Epic Games has announced a new, limited-time game mode for its everything game, Fortnite. Crossing over with the battle royale party game Fall Guys, the new mode is named Crown Jam. It's a 3v3 competitive arcade sport, and no, we don't know why it isn't called Ball Guys either. Crown Jam sees two teams of three enter an arena with...
News Crimson Desert Goes Gold, Ambitious PS5 Open Worlder Locks in March Release Date
Fantasy becomes reality
Hugely ambitious open world adventure Crimson Desert has officially gone gold, developer Pearl Abyss has announced. This means that the PS5 title — which was first revealed all the way back in 2020 — should hit its targeted 19th March release date. Indeed, we've been waiting quite some time for this one — and to be...
News Skyrim-Like RPG Tainted Grail Proves a Huge Success
One million copies sold since launch
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, which is essentially an indie take on The Elder Scrolls franchise, has gone down as a considerable success for developer Questline, as it's now confirmed the RPG has sold over one million copies. In a Steam community post, the studio thanked those who have bought the game and...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake Guide: How to Master FF7 and Save Midgar
An AVALANCHE of information
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the first part of Square Enix’s modern retelling of the PS1’s classic RPG Final Fantasy 7, which has been built from the ground up for the PlayStation 4 and earned an 8/10 in our Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 review. Our Final Fantasy 7 Remake guide includes information on the endgame,...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake All Weapons: Character Builds and Best Materia
All weapon locations and materia recommendations
Looking for all of the weapons in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and their locations? Looking for character build ideas for each weapon, and materia recommendations? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide, we're going to go over where you can find every weapon in the...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Remake Hard Mode Guide: Help, Tips, and Essential Advice for Beating Hard Mode
Hard difficulty hints and tips
How do you beat hard mode in Final Fantasy 7 Remake? In this Final Fantasy 7 Remake PS4 guide, we're going to cover what we think are essential pointers for playing on the game's often brutal hard difficulty — or 'hard mode' as it's usually called (see also: Final Fantasy 7 Remake: How to Unlock Hard Mode). Final...
News Rumoured Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas Remasters Not Expected to Be Out Any Time Soon
No imminent shadow drops planned
There are now fairly strong suggestions that Bethesda will one day have Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters to put out, but you shouldn't expect them to launch soon, and especially not in relation to any current countdown timers. Off the back of last year's Oblivion Remastered "exceeding internal goals and...
Tuesday20th Jan 2026
"I haven't thought about what happens"
It perhaps comes as no surprise if you're familiar with the Yakuza / Like a Dragon franchise, but RGG Studio really does do things game-by-game. And by that, we mean that there tends to be very little forward planning in terms of the series' direction or storytelling. "Even now that it’s a series, I still...
News Marathon's Slick Sci-Fi Visuals Will Look Particularly Crisp on PS5 Pro
Smooth operator
Bungie's upcoming multiplayer shooter Marathon has always had a strong aesthetic whenever we've seen it, and it looks as though its neon colours and square-edged buildings will look especially sharp on Sony's PS5 Pro console. We suppose that goes without saying, but it's worth highlighting how the game is utilising PS5 Pro's power,...
News The End of an Era: Sony Spins Off Iconic Television Business
Joint venture with TCL announced
Sony is historically best known for its consumer electronics, but truth be told it’s been an entertainment organisation for years now. PlayStation, along with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, has spearheaded its transformation – and recently it’s talked at length about how it aims to...
News Acclaimed Roguelite Drop Duchy Combines Tetris and Strategy on PS5 This Spring
Puzzle it out
Another day, another highly-regarded indie PC game making the leap to consoles. Drop Duchy, from The Arcade Crew and Sleepy Mill Studio, has been announced for PS5 with a Complete Edition coming in Spring 2026. Here's the announcement trailer for your viewing pleasure: Drop Duchy is a unique blend of genres and ideas, taking the...
News Life Is Strange: Reunion Revives One of Gaming's Iconic Relationships on PS5
The Price is right
The ending to the original Life Is Strange wrote series publisher Square Enix into a bit of a corner it’s been wrestling with ever since. Original dev DONTNOD decided to introduce an entirely new cast in Life Is Strange 2, but brothers Sean and Daniel never connected like original protagonists Max and Chloe. So new studio...
News Gritty Roguelite FPS Soulslinger Hunts Down a PS5 Release Date
Gun runs
As if next month's schedule wasn't busy enough, Soulslinger: Envoy of Death is heading to PS5 on the 19th February. This is a frantic first-person shooter with a roguelite structure, and it's been available on PC since 2023. Naturally, it's received a lot of updates since its initial launch as an early access title, and console players...
News 'We Want to Honour the Halo Legacy on PlayStation': Xbox on Halo's PS5 Remake
Well Halo there
It's still taking some getting used to, but Xbox is now a huge publisher on PlayStation, and it's bringing one of its most beloved series to Sony's platform for the first time ever this year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a remake of the original first-person shooter, albeit stripped of its competitive multiplayer. Announced last year,...
News Three Ubisoft All-Timers Getting 60fps Updates on PS5 This Week
Far Cry 3, Blood Dragon, and Primal
You’ve got to give credit to French publisher Ubisoft: it really does support its games. While we still pray to the moon gods for an update to Bloodborne, the firm has announced plans to upgrade Far Cry 3: Classic Edition to 60fps on the PS5 – and it’s not stopping there. In a teaser post on X (or...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger's Second DLC Adventure Drops This Week on PS5
Thug life
The second DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger now has a release date, and it's super soon. The new episode, titled GAKU-RAN, drops in just a couple of days at the time of writing, on the 22nd January. As was the case with the first DLC that launched back in December, this second helping features a short story-driven series of quests...
News Keep Your Hitman Progress Across All Platforms from 3rd February
Cross progression update just weeks away
IO Interactive has announced the cross progression system for its trilogy of PS5, PS4 Hitman games shall go live on 3rd February 2026. An updated look for the IOI Account system will help to facilitate the feature, which lets you carry over all your Hitman progress between consoles and PC, and have all the...
News Death Stranding Is So Multi-Platform That It's Now Going on Game Pass
Director's Cut version on Game Pass tomorrow
Once released as a PS4 exclusive in 2019, who would have thought Death Stranding would take such a journey that it is now available across various platforms, and its imminent Game Pass launch now hardly feels like a surprise? That's what's happening tomorrow, 21st January 2026: the Death Stranding...
News Larian Games Doing Better Than Ever Off the Back of Divinity Reveal
Sales of Baldur's Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2 are up
The recent reveal of Larian Studios' next game, Divinity, has sparked renewed interest in the developer's back catalogue, with Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 experiencing concurrent player spikes and extra sales. Swen Vincke, the team's CEO, put out a social media post earlier...
News Razer Boss Lashes Out at Gen AI, But Says Gamers Would 'Love' AI to Streamline Dev Cycles
"Help game developers make great games"
Generative AI is being torn to shreds across the internet these days, and so it's starting to feel like corporate figureheads are choosing their words a little more carefully. Case in point, Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan has been pushed to clarify his company's stance on all things AI after a recent...
News 'Could You Tell at the Time?': Ex-Producer Defends BioWare's Decision to Make ANTHEM
"BioWare has always been changing"
ANTHEM ended up being an undeniable failure for BioWare, but suggestions that the once great studio should never have even followed through with its development are incorrect, according to the game's executive producer. Indeed, BioWare veteran Mark Darrah has come out and defended the company's initial decision to...
News PS Plus Loses These 8 Games in February 2026
Get 'em while they're still hot
The lord Sony giveth, and the lord Sony taketh away. As is typically the case for PS Plus Extra update day, the Japanese giant has updated the ‘Leaving Soon’ section of its subscription service. This time there are nine games scheduled to be axed from the service on 17th February. They are as follows: Carto
News January 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
RE Village! Infinite Wealth! Riiiiidge Racer!
Today's the day for the first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium game update of 2026, with nine more titles coming to the two subscription tiers. They're all available to download now across the UK and Europe, and will be rolled out to the USA later in the day. Here's a complete recap of everything...
News Two Classic PS1 Beat-'Em-Ups Will Throw a Punch at PS5, PS4 This Week
Down for the count
Two legendary PS1 beat-‘em-ups, 1997’s Fighting Force and its 1999 successor Fighting Force 2, will launch as part of a compilation on PS5 and PS4 this week, from 23rd January. The Fighting Force Collection from Limited Run Games bundles the two 3D brawlers together into one neat package on contemporary consoles. Developed...
Monday19th Jan 2026
Rumour Xbox's Cancelled Cyberpunk RPG from ESO Dev Emerges in Leaked Video
Project Blackbird returns
Supposedly leaked footage from Project Blackbird — the sci-fi, cyberpunk-style project that was in development at ZeniMax Online — is doing the rounds online. Said footage looks pretty much conceptual from where we're sitting — this certainly isn't gameplay or anything like that — but it gives a decent impression...
News You Can Theme Your PS5 Console and Controller Entirely Around Marathon
Controller and home page screen revealed
As is now customary for most first-party releases from Sony, Marathon is getting the PS5 accessories treatment with a controller, Pulse Elite headset, and a new Welcome Page theme all themed after the Bungie shooter. First up is the limited edition Marathon DualSense controller, which uses the standard white...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Could Spawn a New Trilogy of Games
Origins story
It's no secret that Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been a real success story for Koei Tecmo, putting the long-standing series back on the map after a rather dismal downfall. As such, it's no huge surprise to hear that producer Tomohiko Sho is currently considering potential sequels. And yes, that's sequels plural, as the project lead...
Begone, Blockuza 3
Based on everything we've seen of it so far, Yakuza Kiwami 3 is shaping up to be a seriously robust remake of what many would consider to be a PS3 classic. But what was the process behind expanding and reworking such a beloved instalment? As reported by Automaton, producer and director Ryosuke Horii has dished out some pretty...
News The Brilliant Ball X Pit Expands Later This Month with the Free Regal Update
More balls, please
The smash-hit roguelite arcade game Ball X Pit is due to grow a little later this month with the first free content update. The Regal Update is due on 26th January 2026, and it introduces a number of new elements to the addictive Breakout-esque action title: As noted in the above post, the update adds two new player...
News Ex-Assassin's Creed Boss Puts a Hidden Blade to Ubisoft in $1 Million Lawsuit
Stay sharp
Former Assassin's Creed lead Marc-Alexis Côté is reportedly suing Ubisoft, having departed the company in the latter half of last year. He had worked at the publisher for over 20 years. It all sounds a bit messy, if we're being honest. Word of Côté's departure arrived just a couple of weeks after the publisher's deal with Chinese...
News PS Plus Premium's PS3 Game Streaming Is Currently Broken
It only does nothing
One big benefit of subscribing to PS Plus at the Premium tier is access to a catalogue of PS3 games you can stream via the cloud. While you can't download the games to play them locally, the streaming service is more than capable, provided you have reasonably good broadband. Unfortunately, members are unable to fully enjoy...
News It's Not Just Fans Who Are Fed Up with Waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6
Bethesda veteran speaks up
If you ever feel like you've been waiting way too long for The Elder Scrolls 6, just know that your pain is probably nothing compared to that of ex-loremaster Kurt Kuhlmann. Kuhlmann worked at developer Bethesda for over 20 years, being credited as co-lead designer on Skyrim and lead systems designer on Starfield. He was...
News GTA 6 Dev Rockstar North 'Open and Operational' Following Reports of Explosion
"Everyone is well"
Rockstar North, the Scottish game studio spearheading the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, has reportedly suffered an explosion. According to Edinburgh Live, police and fire and rescue teams were in attendance for several hours after the initial call, and have cordoned off the street while they carry out their investigations...
News Marathon PS5 Officially Dated for 5th March, Up for Pre-Order at $40
Deluxe Edition for $60
Following this weekend's leak, Bungie has officially confirmed Marathon will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 5th March 2026. It's £35 / $40 for the base version, with a Deluxe Edition also available. Catch the release date trailer up above. With its updated visual design and look, the fresh slice of footage...
News PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Tides of Tomorrow Delayed Following 'Extensive Feedback'
Push the boat out
Publisher THQ Nordic and developer DigixArt have announced a delay for the upcoming narrative adventure game Tides of Tomorrow. Originally planned to release towards the end of February, the ambitious sci-fi title is now scheduled to arrive on 22nd April, 2026. In a press release, the publisher explains why the team needs more...
News Stellar Blade Dev Scouting Chongqing, China for PS5 Sequel
Sky high believer
Korean dev Shift Up has just completed a location scouting trip to Chongqing, China, as it begins work in earnest on Stellar Blade’s sequel. Originally, it posted artwork on its X (or Twitter) account of the famous Kuixing Building, which connects various skyscrapers and rooftops using high-rise bridges. While it originally...
Guide These 7+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (19th-25th January)
Arknights! 2XKO! New PS Plus games!
This week feels like the first proper 2026 week for new releases. Free-to-play games are ruling supreme, with Arknights: Endfield and 2XKO both vying for your time and attention. But there's also the new selection of PS Plus games to look forward to. Here are all the new games coming out this week. New PS5,...
News PS4 Games Are No Longer a Focus for PS Plus
Last-gen left behind
As communicated by Sony a year ago, PS Plus changes its focus from this month, to where including native PS4 games in its monthly updates is no longer a priority. From the January 2025 PlayStation Blog post, Sony said: "As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for...
News Code Veronica the Next Resident Evil Remake, Say New Reports
Reportedly set for reveal this year
Capcom will announce PS2 classic Resident Evil: Code Veronica as its next remake project to release, with a full reveal planned for later this year, according to new reports. Dusk Golem, who has a history of reporting leaks and sharing details on upcoming horror titles, teased a Code Veronica remake will be...
Guide Resident Evil Village Guide: Ultimate 100% Walkthrough
Your essential Resident Evil Village resource
In this Resident Evil Village guide, we're going to share our beginner's tips and tricks to help you withstand every single thing Lady Dimitrescu and co have to throw at you. We are also going to reveal the location of all collectibles, including the Goats of Warding. Additionally, we shall cover Al
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Refreshed January Sale
Check out these discounted games
Sony's enormous January/Holiday sale on the PS Store was recently refreshed with thousands of new discounts, but it's very nearly over. You have until 22nd January 2026, giving you only a few more days to make your purchases. To help navigate the huge sale, we've assembled the top discounted games that it has to...
News GTA 6 Fan May Have Already Played Rockstar's Latest, But It's a Very Sad Story
An exception in exceptional circumstances
A GTA 6 fan may have been granted permission by Rockstar to play the highly anticipated game prior to its 19th November release. But this story is particularly poignant because the player is terminally ill, and it’s unlikely they’ll live long enough to see launch day. According to various reports, a...
News Marathon's PS5 Release Date Looks Like It's Leaked
It's a Marathon, not a sprint
Marathon, the extraction shooter from Bungie, is just weeks away. While the Washington-based Sony subsidiary had previously committed to a March release window, we can now be fairly confident the extraction shooter will, well, extract on 5th March. Word comes by way of a release date trailer erroneously – and...
Saturday17th Jan 2026
Feature Going Platinum #8: Donut County
The hole experience
Platinum Trophy #8: Donut County Date Earned: 26th August 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:3 Donut County is a game I reviewed here on Push Square, and I was happy to do it. It's perfectly in my wheelhouse; it's a short indie game with a novel premise and a decidedly unserious tone. You can keep your big blockbusters and samey...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2026?
Plus or minus?
The first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games of 2026 have been confirmed, and from where we're sitting, Sony's subscription service is off to a pretty strong start. Well, Extra is, at least. A total of eight titles are up for grabs, including the highly rated Resident Evil Village. No doubt a tactical deployment by Capcom,...
News Another God of War TV Series Cast Member Has Been Revealed
Sif happens
Recently, we finally learned who will play the integral part of Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV adaptation. With casting underway, it seems we now know another face to look out for alongside star Ryan Hurst. As reported by Deadline, Teresa Palmer has joined the cast of God of War. According to the report, she'll be playing the part of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 616
No rest for the wicked
It's glacial outdoors so you've genuinely never had a better excuse to cuddle up on the couch and enjoy some good old fashioned video games. You better get working on your backlog to be honest, because the release schedule is about to get bonkers. Aaron Bayne: I've got a couple of embargoed games in the mix that I can't talk...
News Yakuza's Makers Have Made Another Unforced Error
Here we go again
For as good as we think Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is shaping up to be – seriously, look at that growing list of included retro games alone – there’s no question RGG Studio has been cocking up. Recently it made the controversial decision to permanently delist the original PS4 version of
News The Sands of Time Have Run Out on Prince of Persia's PS5 Remake Launching This Week
It didn't happen
According to esteemed rumour monger Tom Henderson, the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was due to release, well, today – on 16th January, 2026. But, well, it’s not looking likely, is it? As we write this, we’re already deep into the day, and not a peep from French publisher Ubisoft. We think the sands...
Friday16th Jan 2026
News Coffee Talk Tokyo Shuts Up Shop Until 21st May
The final grind
Cosy pixel art barista sim Coffee Talk Tokyo is shutting up shop until 21st May, as publisher Chorus Worldwide has delayed the upcoming game. The anticipated sequel had previously been expected on 5th March, but as part of promotional video, dev Toge pointed out it wants to take extra time to brew everything just right. The...
