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Friday10th Jul 2026
News Palworld Finally Launches in Full Today on PS5, and the Patch Notes are Colossal
A world of pals
After a prolonged period of time in early access development, Palworld is ready for its full, 1.0 launch at last. Arriving today, 10th July 2026, the survival/crafting/monster collecting game has been playable on PS5 since September 2024, but it's now been updated to its complete form. And it's a gigantic update. Developer...
News Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Studio Faced with Layoffs Despite Successful Launch
Fool's gold
Publisher Ubisoft is laying off employees at its development studio Ubisoft Barcelona, many of whom worked on the just-launched Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. These layoffs were planned and announced a while ago, but it's a story that's now resurfacing in the wake of the remake's arrival. A total of 51 members of staff are on...
Big ooft
One of the big stories of the generation has been the rise of PC gaming, and if a Push Square poll is to be believed, 45% of PlayStation enthusiasts are “seriously considering” making the switch to storefronts like Steam. In a survey voted in by over 6,500 of our readers, just 23% indicated they’d stick with PlayStation after a...
Thursday9th Jul 2026
News God of War Laufey, Wolverine Reveals Locked in for Comic-Con Panels
Marvel Tokon panel confirmed too
Sony has confirmed it's taking God of War Laufey, Marvel's Wolverine, and Marvel Tokon to San Diego Comic-Con at the end of this month, with dedicated panels for all three PS5 titles announced. The Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel Tokon panels shall both take place on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, with both promising new...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Out Now on PS5, PS Plus Members Get 50% Discount
They're £35 / $40 without PS Plus
Activision has shadow-dropped Call of Duty: Black Ops and its Black Ops 2 sequel; they're available right now on the PS Store for PS5 and PS4. They both cost £34.99 / $39.99 each, but PS Plus members can get them at a 50% discount until 6th August 2026. This brings the prices down to £17.49 / $19.99 for a...
News It's Time to See if Disgaea's Action RPG Spin-Off Holds Up in PS5 Demo, Out Now
7 weapon types, 3 stages
Available to download right now on PS5, the Disgaea Mayhem demo promises a decent look at the upcoming action RPG. In case you're out of the loop, this is the typically tactical series' all-action spin-off, in which you play as a multi-weapon-wielding mercenary. You'll be able to try out all of the game's seven weapon...
News After 15 Years, inFAMOUS 2's Online Features Are Coming to an End
Goodbye, user-made missions
If you'd forgotten inFAMOUS 2 even had any online features, I'd forgive you. I didn't recall that fact myself. The 15-year-old superhero action game is largely a single-player experience, but players were able to create custom missions and share them with the community, extending the life of the title beyond its main...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 Gets PS5 Gameplay Deep Dive, and It Looks Like a Real Step Up
Broly moly
Bandai Namco's released a 6-minute gameplay deep dive for Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3, which basically digs into the flow and structure of a mission. Right off the bat, it's clear that this long-awaited sequel is a step up from XenoVerse 2 in terms of presentation. It's a huge improvement graphically — as you'd expect — but the animation...
News Dev Accused of Ripping Off Monster Hunter Speaks Out, Says Capcom's Series Is an 'Inspiration'
Monster stunter
When it was revealed last week, Monster Fantasy raised plenty of eyebrows. The action RPG is currently in development for PC at Chinese studio JOTOYO — and it took mere minutes for fans of Monster Hunter to start criticising the project. There's no getting away from it: Monster Fantasy has a lot in common with Capcom's super...
Reach out to the truth
We already know that Persona 4 Revival won't be making any sweeping changes to the original game's story, but it does sound like certain scenes and dialogue will be altered — at least to some small extent. Most notably, the remake will adjust the behaviour of main party member Yosuke Hanamura, as confirmed by producer...
News The Elder Scrolls 6 Heavily Impacted by Xbox Layoffs, Team Morale at Rock Bottom
Over 50 people working on the RPG now gone
Work on The Elder Scrolls 6 has reportedly been heavily affected by the recent wave of Xbox layoffs, with more than 50 key employees at Bethesda Game Studios let go. The cuts have left team morale "shattered", with fears of crunch and delays to the final game spreading throughout the studio. That's...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, Adds Photo Mode and More
Hello, Stranger
It's been over eight months since Digimon Story Time Stranger launched on PS5, but Bandai Namco apparently never forgot about its promise to improve the game's performance. The creature-taming RPG has been capped at a disappointing 30 frames-per-second since launch, but a freshly revealed update, which drops on the 9th July, will...
News Open World RPG Project Awakening Still in Development, 8 Years After Stunning PS4 Reveal
There's even new footage, apparently
I certainly didn't expect to be writing about Project Awakening today, but I'll take it! You've got a good memory if you remember this one. Project Awakening was first announced all the way back in 2016, but it really caught people's attention when it popped up during the PlayStation LineUp Tour two years later,...
News Mouse: P.I. for Hire's Latest Update Is Available Now on PS5, and It's Enormous
Here's what it does
Black-and-white indie hit Mouse: P.I. for Hire has just received a new update on PS5, and the list of patch notes is ridiculously big. It's been updated to version 1.2.1, and you can download and install it now. If you're still playing the game, it sounds more than worth it based on the sheer number of improvements and bug...
Review Escape the Backrooms (PS5) - Impressively Expansive Co-Op Fun
Just a good laugh (and fright)
At first glance, Escape the Backrooms is just a cheap cash-grab to capitalise on the success of Kane Parson’s Backrooms movie. That’s certainly what I thought when I picked it up for a tenner on the PS Store. The graphics aren’t the best, the sound design is so-so, and there are myriad things you could nit-pick...
News PlayStation to Show More Upcoming PS5 Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Sony confirmed as a major exhibitor
For the third year in a row, PlayStation will have a booth at the Tokyo Game Show. The manufacturer has given most conventions a miss over the past several years, but it returned to TGS in 2024. It showed several titles at last year’s event, including Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, which finally launches next...
Wednesday8th Jul 2026
News Try Out Anime Tactical RPG Brigandine Abyss with a Free Demo on PS5 This Month
A strategic move
If you're on the fence about Brigandine Abyss, an upcoming playable demo will help you decide whether it's worth your time. The game is a strategy RPG and the next entry in the old school Brigandine series, which dates back to the original PlayStation. If you're into games like Final Fantasy Tactics or Nintendo's Fire Emblem, it...
Rumour New Fallout Game from Obsidian in the Works, But Has to Cancel Avowed Sequel
Other unannounced projects also scrapped
Microsoft developer Obsidian Entertainment has begun work on a new Fallout game, as part of a considerable overhaul of the studio, a
Poll Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
Pastures new
One sentiment I’ve seen grow exponentially over the past few years is the number of players saying they’re going to leave PlayStation for PC. That comment, already a popular point of view, has increased tenfold over the past week, since Sony’s announced its intent to stop manufacturing physical games. I must admit, I don’t...
Guide 50+ Digital PS3, PS Vita Games to Buy Before It's Too Late
Closing down sale
In case you missed it, Sony plans to shut down the PS Store for two of its older platforms over the course of the coming year. PS3 and PS Vita will both close their digital storefronts, meaning you only have a limited amount of time left to make any last purchases. Some games were only released on these platforms digitally, while...
News 'No Disc, No Buy': Even Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Mad at Sony's Physical Games Decision
Snake! Snaaaaake!
Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing disc-based games starting January 2028 has attracted the ire of its fanbase, but that also includes some prominent names. Auteur Hideo Kojima has spoken about his concerns regarding the loss of physical media, and now Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter has spoken out. Writing
News 136 Jobs Lost at Legendary Dev id Software After Xbox Layoffs
A sad week
While it was good to see studios find new owners or retain their independence as part of this week’s Xbox layoffs, it’s important to remember 1,600 jobs were lost yesterday – with a further 1,600 to come over the next year. That’s approximately 20% of Microsoft’s gaming division, and it’s inevitably going to hit some studios...
Review Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online (PS5) - Squandered Potential at Every Turn
Floored
The Sword Art Online saga goes back to the beginning with Echoes of Aincrad — a retelling of the property's original storyline from the fresh perspective of your own custom protagonist. It feels like a reset for the series' game-related efforts, and on paper, it's a fairly ambitious undertaking. Clearly backed with a (reltaively) bigger...
"Digital is just too lucrative"
Despite the overwhelming noise online, one analyst firmly believes that Sony will not reverse its decision to end support for all game discs in 2028. Since last week's announcement, the Japanese giant has been battered by a frankly colossal backlash across social media, YouTube, and enthusiast sites just like this.
News Mortal Shell 2 Promises Quality Souls Action on PS5, Out Next Month
It's a £45 / $50 game
Cold Symmetry has confirmed its PS5 Soulslike follow-up, Mortal Shell 2, will release on 20th August 2026, avoiding the big September onslaught by a few weeks. Pre-orders are now live on the PS Store, with the base version costing £44.99 / $49.99 while a Devout Edition bundles in three days of early access for an extra £5 /...
News The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Still Years Away from Release
Here we are again
Last we heard, The Elder Scrolls 6 was in a playable state over at Bethesda — but any dreams of it releasing within the next year are so have now been dashed (again). During a recent Bloomberg Live Q&A, the ever-informative Jason Schreier reportedly stated that the open world RPG is still "two to
News Backlash Against Sony's Disc-Free Future Continues as Petition Passes 200,000 Signatures
Make yourself heard
In case you somehow missed yesterday's news, PlayStation has announced its intent to discontinue the production of physical game discs starting in 2028. This means, in about 18 months' time, all new game releases on Sony's platforms will only be available via the PS Store; you may still be able to buy them in physical retailers,...
News This Cozy Horror Puzzle Game Is Creeping to PS5 Later This Year
Take a look at some exclusive screenshots
Previously only announced for PC, boutique publisher Secret Mode and dev Absolutely Games has confirmed that its “cozily creepy” puzzler Fangtopia will spook PS5 later this year. A unique blend of tycoon and headscratcher, this title sees you stacking hexagonal tiles and watching as “towns, fields,...
We might have been heroes
If you were there on day one of the PS4 generation, you probably bought Killzone Shadow Fall and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag with the system. I also snagged Need for Speed Rivals and a PS Camera at the midnight pickup from GAME, then jogged back to my university dorm to play for a few hours before classes the next day...
News PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws Over 65k Replies
None of them are nice
Well, if you were an optimistic social media manager, you might say Sony’s new FlexStrike arcade stick is the most talked about accessory in gaming history. The manufacturer went almost a week without posting on social media after announcing its decision to stop manufacturing physical games
News Two Legends Collide as Cyberpunk Comes to Apex Legends
Make a name by how you die
With the recent news regarding Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2, hype for all things Cyberpunk 2077 has been through the roof. First up is Wuthering Waves, with the addition of Lucy and Rebbeca as playable characters, and now we're seeing Apex Legends get a visit from some
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Will Get Native PS5 Versions
PS3 shooters ported to both PS5 and PS4
Activision’s recently announced Call of Duty: Black Ops ports will be available across PS5 and PS4, as confirmed by new Trophy lists on Sony’s servers. The publisher revealed its intent to bring these classic first-person shooters to contemporary consoles
Tuesday7th Jul 2026
News Enjoying the World Cup? This Anime Soccer Game Looks Like a PS5 Must Play
(Blue) Lock-ed in
It’s a shame Bandai Namco couldn’t get Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters out in time for the World Cup, but if you’re enjoying the ongoing competition, I think this looks like a real breath of fresh air. Obviously it’s a massively expanded sequel to a fairly well-liked PS4 game, based on Yoichi Takahashi’s legendary 80s...
Round Up Ridiculously Positive Dawnwalker Previews Claim It's a Game of the Year Candidate
The next great RPG?
A fresh round of previews for The Blood of Dawnwalker have just gone live, and they're glowing. I think that comes as a bit of a surprise, in all honesty. The RPG, spearheaded by former CD Projekt Red developers, has always shown promise, but some of these write ups go as far as to say that it's a genuine Game of the Year...
News Control Resonant's Fancy PS5 Steelbook Edition Flaunted in the Wake of Sony Ditching Discs
Take back control
Sony isn't pulling the plug on PlayStation discs until the start of 2028, so that means you still have roughly 18 months to buy new games as a physical product. I don't know whether they're just standing out more now the platform holder has made its announcement, but I've been noticing more posts about physical editions lately —...
News PS Plus Discounts Being Offered to Fans Cancelling in Protest
You're here forever
Sony appears to be offering discounted PS Plus subscriptions to users cancelling their membership in protest. While this is likely an automated system – and appears to be distributed on a case-by-case basis – several users on Reddit have reported receiving the offers after attempting to quit the service, as spotted by
News Originally Free, You Can Now Pay $70 to Own the Worst Silent Hill Game
The Short Message gets a PS5 physical version
As I headlined my PS5 review over two years ago, there's a reason why Konami released Silent Hill: The Short Message for free: it's dreadful. The game, which came before Silent Hill 2 and was shadow-dropped during a livestream, was pretty poor, and the game earned the horror franchise's lowest...
News The Elder Scrolls Online's Future Looks Bleak as Dev 'Decimated' by Xbox Layoffs
Previously revealed roadmaps will change
If you’re a fan of The Elder Scrolls Online, then you may want to brace yourself for a bleaker future, as the team at Zenimax Online Studios has been “decimated” by Xbox’s recent layoffs. As we reported earlier with regards to both Obsidian and id Software, Microsoft may hav
News James Bond, Hitman Studio's Project Fantasy Still Coming After Xbox Cuts
But the Istanbul team is forced to close
IO Interactive has confirmed its previously Xbox-funded game, currently codenamed Project Fantasy, won't be cancelled following the cuts both Microsoft made and the developer itself was forced into. A new
This isn't pretty
Sony has seemingly abandoned all of its social media accounts after today’s controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical games in 2028. The manufacturer posted on its X (or Twitter) account today to confirm the news, and hasn’t updated since. Ordinarily it’d share today’s PS Plus Essential update with its...
News These 32 Classic Arcade Games Are Coming to PS5 Across Two New Compilations
Insert coin
Publisher Gravity Game Arise will be bringing an impressive 32 classic 80s and 90s Jaleco arcade games to the PS5 this winter, as part of two compilation volumes. The full roster of releases included in the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 2 has yet to be confirmed, although the press release includes...
News July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
On the PS Store until 4th August
Sony hasn't messed with the rollout of its PS Plus Essential games (for now), so today marks when you can get all your subscription titles for July 2026. The three fresh efforts are available now in the UK and Europe, and shall roll out to the USA later in the day. As a reminder, here's what's available from today...
News Gigantic Xbox Layoffs See The Outer Worlds Dev Obsidian Lose 25% of Workforce
RPG studio impacted
Obsidian Entertainment, the Xbox first-party studio behind The Outer Worlds, Avowed, and Grounded, has reportedly lost around 25% of its staff as Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs across its gaming brand. These Obsidian-specific layoffs were not mentioned earlier in the day when the bad news first broke. Instead, they're being...
News 'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox
Survivors stick together
I wrote an article just two weeks ago headlined ‘State of Decay 3 Looks to Have All the Ingredients for Success’. I’m genuinely shocked to see Xbox effectively wash its hands of dev Undead Labs, then, because I think there’s a good chance this title blows up. My hypothesis in the article was “survival games are...
News Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is Now About Physical Discs
Even old videos are getting picketed
Sony has abandoned social media and I don’t expect it to return until at least next week now. Of course, part of its promise to third-party publishers is to promote their trailers, and so its YouTube has been adding new videos – sporadically. Unfortunately for those companies trying to advertise their...
Monday6th Jul 2026
Game of the Month The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)
As voted by you
I've been putting these new Game of the Month votes together for over a year now, and I've got to just come out and say it: I don't think I've ever seen such a weak month for new releases as June 2026. Here on Push Square, we reviewed a grand total of three PS5 games, and only one of them got a score over 5/10. That's pretty much...
News SEGA Saturn Dating Sim 'Sentimental Graffiti' Will Be Resurrected on PS5
Have you got game?
Fans of obscure Japanese dating sims may be excited to learn that SEGA Saturn’s Sentimental Graffiti will be revived for the PS5 by Japanese dev Entergram. Originally released in 1998, this game sees you assume the role of Tanaka Ichirou, a student who moved around a lot during middle school, meeting a variety of different...
News Newly Independent Devs Thank Xbox and Keep IP Rights to Their Games
Titles still belong to them
No longer part of the Microsoft first-party umbrella, Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine and South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have thanked the Xbox maker for the seven years under its wing. In addition, both teams confirm they have taken the IP rights to their games with them. Therefore, Double Fine still has...
Reaction Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again
Talk is cheap
A theme of this generation has been Sony’s communication – or lack thereof. I think this past week has proven that the firm’s approach is no longer fit for purpose. In the aftermath of its decision to kill physical games, it’s provided us with a few short sentences citing “consumer preferences”. It’s
News Guilty Gear Strive Shocks Players with Confirmation of a Second Guest Character
Coming in winter 2026
Guilty Gear Strive raised eyebrows over the weekend with an announcement that took players — including myself — completely by surprise. Developer Arc System works confirmed that the fighter will be getting a second guest character, as part of the game's ongoing Season 5 offering. You may recall that back in August of last...
