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Thursday6th Nov 2025
News Standalone GTA Online PS5 Launcher Added to GTA+ Subscription Service
Part of membership now on PS5
Rockstar Games has revealed the standalone GTA Online app on PS5 is now included in its GTA+ membership service, which grants subscribers access to a catalogue of the developer's titles. The multiplayer launcher is already live in the subscription now, so if you're somehow a fan of Rockstar but haven't played GTA 5...
Game of the Month Ghost of Yotei (October 2025)
As voted by you
October was one of the busiest months of 2025 in terms of release schedule, picking up where an already hectic September had left off. Things got crazy right from the word go thanks to a little PS5 exclusive called Ghost of Yotei. Sucker Punch's highly anticipated sequel was met with impressive review scores and much positivity,...
News Sacred 2's PS5 Remaster 'Just the Beginning' as Dev Teases Full Return of Action RPG Series
"So much more planned"
Out just next week on PS5, Sacred 2 Remastered is bringing back what some would dare to call a bit of a cult classic action RPG. You may remember the original PS3-era release, which was received fairly well at the time. It featured a two-sided narrative allowing you to choose between good and evil campaigns, and a decent...
News Square Enix Wants 70% of Its QA and Debugging Work Done by Gen AI
Hopes to reach the figure by the end of 2027
Square Enix, unfortunately, looks to be another video games firm embracing generative AI, as it posts plans to have 70% of its development QA and debugging handled by the controversial method by the end of 2027. As part of a progress report in its medium-term business plan, the publisher confirmed it's...
News Blizzard Once Again Shuts Down World of Warcraft Console Talk
"No reason for us to hide anything"
For pretty much as long as we've been running Push Square, there's been talk of Blizzard porting World of Warcraft to consoles. Despite years of unsubstantiated rumours and industry whispers, it's never happened — and that isn't about to change any time soon. Speaking on the latest Unshackled Fury podcast — a...
Rumour Crash Team Racing Could Be Making a Comeback, If This Strange Leak Is to Be Believed
Teamwork makes the dream work
There might be some kind of new Crash Team Racing title in the works at Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled developer Beenox. We emphasise the word might because this all stems from a pretty weird leak. Bear with us for this one... So, earlier this week, Beenox apparently updated the banner art on its official X (also...
News PS5 Indie Games from PlayStation's Hero Projects Are Getting Seriously Impressive
Suri: The Seventh Note shines in gameplay trailer
It feels like the PS5 indie games Sony is nurturing through its China Hero Project and India Hero Project programs keep on getting better and better at this point, and Suri: The Seventh Note is the latest example of that. Tathvamasi Studios is developing the game as part of the India Hero Project,...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger PS5 Patch Fixes a Long, Long List of Quest-Breaking Bugs
Just in time
A new update for Digimon Story Time Stranger has dropped, and it fixes a surprising number of potentially quest-breaking bugs. Honestly, we didn't even realise that the recently released RPG had this many issues, but at least Bandai Namco's committed to sorting them out. The patch includes a few broader improvements, too. One...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Like a Dragon Lead Ichiban Kasuga for Free
Available in PS5, PS4 update now
Like a Dragon protagonist is now officially a playable character in the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds roster following a free PS5, PS4 update that went live earlier today. Having downloaded it, you'll be able to play as Ichiban himself, use his Dragon Brave vehicle, and access an additional set of custom emotes and...
News Sony's Zelda Movie Starts Shooting in New Zealand
Will be there until April 2026
Sony and Nintendo have started filming their co-financed film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda in New Zealand, it has been revealed. On the Film and Television Industry Alliance website, the project's status has been updated to "in production", where previously it stated "pre-production". The starting shoot date of...
News Can't Get to Disneyland This Xmas? Let Fortnite Take You There on PS5, PS4 Instead
Game rush
A little while back, Disney announced plans to collaborate more deeply with Fortnite, which has resulted in various mini-seasons like Star Wars and the current The Simpsons crossover. But the partnership will get stronger yet again from today with the addition of the Disneyland Game Rush, a new Island launching within Epic’s everything...
News Open Source PS2 Emulator Now Plays Almost Entire Console's Library
A remarkable feat
In what can only be deemed a win for future preservation, the popular open-source emulator PCSX2 is now compatible with more than 99.5% of the PS2’s gigantic library. The only games still exhibiting noteworthy issues include: DRIV3R, Final Fantasy 11, Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects, and World Series Baseball 2K3
News Football Manager 26 Given a Red Card on PC for Putting PS5 Players First
"A slap in the face"
After unprecedentedly taking a year out in 2024, you can finally buy spreadsheet simulator Football Manager 26 – but long-time PC players are already giving the release a red card. At the time of writing, the game has attracted ‘Mostly Negative’ reviews on popular storefront Steam, with one of the common points of...
News These Are All 2,800+ PS5 Games You Can Stream Directly to PS Portal Now
Stream machine
PS Portal’s gargantuan, game-changing update is beginning to roll out around the world, allowing you to stream over 2,800 games directly to the device. You’ll need a PS Plus Premium subscription to take advantage of this feature, but if you’re a paying member then you’ll be able to dig deep into your catalogue, streaming...
News Physical Edition at Fault Again for the Second Terminator 2D Delay
Now out on 12th December
Terminator 2D: No Fate team Bitmap Bureau has had to confirm a second delay for its promising PS5, PS4 side-scroller, this time because of issues with the physical version. The first delay was caused by wait times on certain parts of the physical edition, and they have now made it to the developer. However, it now needs...
News Some PS5 Owners Might Be Paying More Than Others on PS Store
Evidence of dynamic prices found
We keep an eye on the PS Store a lot, especially as new sales come and go every couple of weeks or so, but it seems Sony might be toying with the idea of dynamic, per-user pricing. It's difficult to say definitively, of course. However, there are now a couple of cases in which somebody has discovered the same game...
Wednesday5th Nov 2025
News Pay $150 for a Ghost of Yotei Jacket in Sony's 'Rewards' Scheme Update
$25 for a pin, $30 for a t-shirt
If the announcement of Sony's new "rewards" scheme didn't go down badly enough with a Ghost of Tsushima line, then it's back again to prove it's committing to making you pay for them. You can now pay for some Ghost of Yotei merchandise on the Ghost Rewards website, depending on whether you've unlocked specific...
News Marvel Rivals Is Seemingly Teasing Two New Heroes Joining the Fight in Season 5
Thanks, patch notes
The next two playable characters coming to Marvel Rivals appear to have been teased in the game's latest patch notes. The popular free-to-play shooter is getting its new update tomorrow, 6th November 2025, and while the patch's contents will be of interest to dedicated players, it's the image accompanying the post that has...
News One of PlayStation's Best Developers Marks 40 Years of Incredible Games
Naughty Dog pats itself on the back
Naughty Dog has uploaded a new retrospective video to celebrate the developer's 40 anniversary that's been packed full of developer interviews and clips from its classic and modern games. From studio head Neil Druckmann and studio manager Alison Mori to co-head of art Erick Pangilinan, the video charts the...
News Nintendo's New Playtime Tracker Has the Granular Gameplay Activity Data We Want from PS5
Hour power
Nintendo’s released a new Switch app today, which by our calculations means the ecosystem now has a grand total of, what, three? Bit overkill, guys. This new app is actually closer to PlayStation’s, as it allows you to browse the eShop and purchase new games. Honestly, it would have been a godsend on the original Switch as browsing...
Poll Is PS Portal the Biggest Surprise Hit of the PS5 Generation?
Step on through
It feels like the PS Portal has smashed all expectations. Sony's streaming-based handheld, which first launched back in 2023, has sold far better than most would have ever predicted, to the point where the firm's clearly been allocating more and more resources to the device over time. Case in point, a huge new PS Portal update...
News Battlefield 6 Challenges Made Much Easier Following Community Feedback
Less challenging
If you've been playing Battlefield 6 and feeling frustrated by the challenges, it seems the developers have heard you. In a community post, the game's official accounts have outlined some sweeping changes to in-game challenges, making them easier to attain pretty much across the board. The post says over 90 challenges have been...
News Dragon Quest 7's PS5 Remake Has a Brand New Ending Based on 'Player Choices'
Use your reimagination
Square Enix has already revealed that next year's Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined will feature story edits in a bid to 'streamline' the overall narrative — but the remake will also boast an entirely new conclusion. As part of Game Informer's coverage of the upcoming RPG, producer Takeshi Ichikawa spills the beans. " follows the...
News Shameless Clones of Viral Hit Games Like Megabonk Continue to Plague PS Store
We have Megabonk at home
While it's not the only platform with the problem, the PS Store is riddled with cheap knock-offs of successful games, and it continues apace. This September saw the arrival of Megabonk on PC — it's a Vampire Survivors-esque horde survival game, only in full 3D and with its own ideas thrown on top. It didn't take long to...
News Ghost of Yotei Can't Beat Battlefield 6 as EA's Shooter Dominates PS5 in October
Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2 struggle
October saw the release of some very heavy hitters on PS5, and so the PS Store download charts were always going to make for an interesting read. Given that it released right at the start of the month and is a PS5 exclusive with the full weight of Sony's marketing behind it, you would have expected...
PSA Make Sure You Download the Right Version of PS Plus Game EA Sports WRC 24
One version not like the other
PS Plus Essential's monthly games for November 2025 are available to claim and download now, but one of them is a little more confusing than you might think. EA Sports WRC is one of the titles members can redeem this month, and it's in a fairly unique situation that means you might end up downloading and playing an...
News Another PS5 Advert Focuses Fully on the Games
Ghost, DS2, Fortnite all feature
After opting for the unusual in its first three adverts in the new "It Happens on PS5" marketing campaign from Sony, the company has reigned things in and put the focus back on the games. This new TV advert, called Unmissable Games, is viewable above. Still leaning into the marketing slogan of "It Happens on PS5",...
News Konami's Octopus Platformer Darwin's Paradox Swims into View with New Gameplay Trailer
Coming to PS5 in 2026
Konami remembered it's a game publisher in the last few years or so, and while it's been finding success with major releases like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill 2, it's also making space for some smaller games. One example is Darwin's Paradox, which was announced earlier this year. Developed by ZeDrimeTim,...
News Dispatch Episode 5 and 6 Out Now on PS5
Dream team
Another week, another healthy dose of Dispatch — the interactive superhero story that seems to be making (very positive) waves amongst players. This week, it's time for Episode 5 and Episode 6, as the plot really starts to ramp up towards its conclusion. Just like with Episodes 3 and 4, all you need to do is download the latest update...
All new DLC announced
It’s been over five years since One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 first set sail on PS4, so it’s extraordinary to see new DLC and a native PS5 release revealed for 21st November. We already knew this was coming, of course, as Bandai Namco announced its plans earlier in the year. But now we have a release date and the full...
News Study Claims Physical PS5 Games Are 100 Times Worse for the Planet Than Digital Downloads
Fresh perspective
Those of you who prefer to purchase physical games may have another factor to consider moving forward: their impact on the planet. A fascinating report by French carbon accounting firm Greenly, as published by GamesIndustry.biz, delves into the environmental cost of buying Blu-rays as opposed to digital downloads. The study...
News Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection PS5 Patch Does Reduce Input Lag, But No Where Near Enough
A quick response
A new patch for the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is available on the PS5 and PS4 now, dramatically reducing input lag across all of the compilation’s games. We’ll need to wait for professional testing to determine just how much of a difference it’s made to the ~100ms latency recorded at release, but our early impressions...
News Fallout: New Vegas Dev Knows 'Everyone on the Internet' Is Desperate for a Sequel
And has been for 15 years
There are some developers that just can't escape their past glories, and Fallout: New Vegas creator Obsidian is definitely one of them. The studio has been hard at work forging its own path under the Xbox umbrella for years now, crafting original properties like The Outer Worlds, Grounded, and Avowed. But no matter what it...
News Reebok's PS1 Sneakers Are So Good They'll Boot Up Your Nostalgia
Get your kicks
As part of PlayStation's continued 30th anniversary celebrations, it partnered with Reebok on a range of PS1-themed shoes. Three regional variants were produced and are available now, and having seen the footwear out in the open, we must admit, they're really well done, with lots of great details that PlayStation fans will appreci
News Fortnite's Superb The Simpsons Season Breaks Records for Blockbuster Battle Royale
"My Springfield brings all the boys to the Battle Royale"
A game as big as Fortnite is always going to have ups-and-downs, but the latest The Simpsons mini-season is the Battle Royale at its best. We’ve been having a superb time exploring Springfield, eating Steamed Hams and hanging out with Ned Flanders. And it turns out we’re not alone. Epic...
News PS Portal Gets So Much Better Today in Huge UI, Cloud Streaming Update
Access available for PS Plus Premium members
Sony has today announced a game-changing update for its handheld PS Portal device that gives you the ability to cloud stream PS5 games directly from your console library. The patch for PS Portal devices goes live today, and the feature is available for PS Plus Premium subscribers. More than 2,800 PS5...
News At Least One Publisher Still Strongly Supports PSVR2
Five new games from Flat2VR Studios
The chances Sony ever makes another PSVR2 game are so slim that it's not even worth considering at this point, so it's been left to third parties to support the device. One of them is Flat2VR Studios, which announced four PSVR2 titles for release this month, and a fifth in 2026, as part of its digital showcase...
News Leaked Cross-Buy Icon on PS5 Hints at Mysterious Pro-Consumer Move from Sony
Something is afoot
A mysterious new cross-buy icon has been datamined on the PS5. The symbol – discovered on the console itself – was first shared by Amethxst on X (or Twitter), who says he believes it has been added since March 2025. While other icons discovered by the user are already in use – such as for the Power Saver mode – the...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 May Be the Most Expensive PS5 Game to Date
It all adds up
There’s been a ton of chatter about the rising cost of PS5 games and whether GTA 6 could be the first $100 game. But Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may get there first. The aviation experience is landing on Sony’s console on 3rd December, and it has four options available at launch: Standard ($69.99/£69.99), Deluxe...
News Namco's Classic Tank Shooter Tokyo Wars Rolls Out on PS5, PS4 This Week
Tank you very much
The war for Tokyo is about to get underway, and your finger’s on the trigger. Industrious Japanese dev Hamster is bringing Bandai Namco’s 1996 arcade classic Tokyo Wars to the PS Store this week, as part of its Arcade Archives line. It’ll be out on 5th November for $16.99 on the PS5 and $14.99 on the PS4. Here’s the...
News Prices Plunge on Over 3,500 PS5, PS4 Games Ahead of Busy Black Friday Season
The sale before the big sale
Sony’s launched its final sale ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season, which will include Black Friday from 28th November, 2025. These latest deals – available now across Europe and later on in North America – encompass over 3,500 games, and we’ll bring you a definitive guide to the best ones to buy...
News Marvel 'Proud' to Collaborate with Spider-Man, Wolverine Maker for 'Many Years to Come'
No sleep for Insomniac
It sounds like Sony studio Insomniac will be making Marvel games for many years yet. As part of an interview with Game Informer, Marvel Games general manager Haluk Mentes described the Burbank-based dev as “dear friends”, and insinuated that its collaboration will persist long beyond next year’s Marvel’s Wolverine...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance Guide: 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
The ultimate Sniper Elite Resistance collectibles resource
In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we're revealing a 100% collectibles walkthrough that documents where to find All Collectibles, broken down into each mission and by collectible type. We will also cover Trophies
News Dragon Ball Z Powers Up in New DLC for Minecraft, Available Now
Gohan and get it
Minecraft has collaborated with all sorts of big properties from games and beyond, and the latest effort is a new DLC pack based on Dragon Ball Z. Yes, Goku and his various friends and foes are now available in blocky form in the build-'em-up sandbox. You can purchase the DLC from the Minecraft Marketplace. Setting you back...
Random Balatro's Brilliant Charity Calendar Is About as Silly as Gaming Merch Gets
2026 is Jimbo's year
It's easy to forget the cultural impact Balatro had in 2024, but the roguelike card game really did grip the world — and it's been getting some cracking merch off the back of its success. The latest item might be the best yet; it's a 2026 wall calendar, with Ben Starr posing as various jokers from the game, and it's available...
Tuesday4th Nov 2025
News PS Plus Essential Subscribers Bemoan 'Crap Selection' in Latest Update
53% said they aren't excited for any of the additions
It’s rare that Push Square readers are satisfied with the PS Plus Essential games, but October 2025 was an anomaly. In a poll, around 65% of you said you were happy with the offering, which included Alan Wake 2. Unfortunately, that goodwill has not carried across to November 2025’s li
News Some of Fortnite Chapter 7's Collabs Are Already Being Teased and Leaked
That's Hollywood, baby
Fortnite is currently in the middle of a major crossover event with The Simpsons, and while everyone's enjoying the trip to Springfield, some fans have their eyes on what's coming up next. Epic Games' evergreen free-to-play shooter plays host to many collaborations with other IPs, and Chapter 7 — set to begin on 29th...
Mini Review Once Upon a Katamari (PS5) - An Eccentric, Joyful Time Capsule
All hail the Prince
Once Upon a Katamari brings back Bandai Namco's cult classic franchise with an all-new game that feels ripped straight from its PS2 prime. By and large, this is the same Katamari Damacy madness we all fell in love with 20 years ago — roll a ball around each stage, gathering up myriad objects to make it as big as you can. With...
News PS5's PUBG Port Will Target a Lower Resolution Than Xbox Series X, Trophies Won't Transfer
Droppin' in hot
PUBG, the enduring Battle Royale which started the phenomenon, will end support for PS4 on 13th November. From that point onwards, the game will only be playable on the PS5, where all your content and progress will be retained. However, if you are planning to play on Sony’s new-gen system, you’ll be doing so at a lower...
News Saints Row Prequel Could Be on the Cards as Original Dev Is Asked for Pitch
The good old days
A return to past glories could be on the cards for Saints Row, if original designer Chris Stockman can convince Embracer to give the franchise another shot. Just last month, Stockman made headlines through an interview, in which he expressed his disappointment in the 2022 Saints Row reboot. He also put forward the idea that he...
