Hands On Crimson Desert Runs Well Enough on PS5 Pro, But What About That Intro?
The most baffling opening in gaming
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Round Up Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
78 on Metacritic, 80 on Opencritic
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Preview I Think Pragmata Could Be PS5's Best Shooter Yet
Capcom's unstoppable form continues
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A kind of LinkedIn hell
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Feature PS Plus Members Have Early Access to Select PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring Sale
Here are some recommendations
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A kind of LinkedIn hell
Mark Cerny doesn’t post on X (or Twitter) very much, but when he drops by to tell us about his latest Platinum Trophy, it feels authentic. This exchange with AMD’s Jack Huynh, however, reads like poorly disguised PR. Alongside an image showing four different screenshots – with each game’s logo carefully overlaid in...
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- Mark Cerny
Feature PS Plus Members Have Early Access to Select PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Spring Sale
Here are some recommendations
If you're a PS Plus subscriber, you've been given an early look at some of the games that'll be included in an upcoming PS Store Spring Sale. Members can now take advantage of a handful of discounts that'll be going live for everyone next week. Before the sale properly kicks off on 25th March, let's take a look at...
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- PS4
- PS Plus
- PS Store
News You Lose These 2 PS Plus Extra Games in April 2026
Sports and story on their way out
With the selection of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium titles for March 2026 made available for a few days now, the service's Last Chance to Play section has finally been updated with the departing titles for next month. At the moment, only two PS5 games are confirmed to be leaving PS Plus Extra in April, but more...
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Make up your own mind
We’ve finally been able to test Crimson Desert on base PS5. For those who haven’t been keeping tabs on this title, Pearl Abyss didn’t provide us with console review code prior to release. (We have since received codes for Sony’s system.) While we’re working on a full hands on report based on the PS5 Pro version,...
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Hands On Crimson Desert Runs Well Enough on PS5 Pro, But What About That Intro?
The most baffling opening in gaming
It does not matter how long you've been playing video games for, or how many of them you've finished: Crimson Desert has the ability to make you feel like you're back at the beginning again. The new open worlder is one of the most baffling games we've ever played — from almost every angle. It's a lesson in how...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Hands On
- Features
News Marathon's All-Important Endgame Mode Cryo Archive Is Finally Here
Ice ice baby
Marathon’s piece de resistance Cryo Archive is finally here. The endgame raid mode has been billed as an all-important addition to the Bungie first-person shooter, and it’s what we’ve been waiting for before filing our full PS5 review. The mode was unlocked as part of an ongoing community ARG which was always planned to come to...
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- Marathon
News Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month
Resident Evil Requiem a monstrous success
Sony’s five-year-old PS5 is keeping its nose in front of Nintendo’s new Switch 2, as it managed a second successive month ahead of the hybrid. While sales of the PlayStation were down year-over-year, it led the Mario maker’s machine across both units and dollar sales metrics. That may all change in...
- USA
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News FBC: Firebreak Permanently Slashes Price as Its Final Major Update Goes Live on PS5
Time to drop in?
Remedy Entertainment has recently launched the final content update for its not-so-popular co-op shooter, FBC: Firebreak. At the same time, the publisher has permanently reduced the game's price on all storefronts. In a post on the game's Steam page, Remedy confirms FBC: Firebreak's new standard price of $19.99/£16.74 — about...
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- Updates
News A PS1-Era Cross Between Silent Hill and Truck Simulator Is Not Something We Knew We Wanted
Easy Delivery Co. heading to PS5
Easy Delivery Co. is yet another PC indie darling that's now making the journey over to consoles, and it looks like one to watch. This is a driving and delivery game set in a somewhat eerie mountain village, and it's your job to cart things over to their destinations: It strikes us as an unusual mix of Silent...
- Oro Interactive
- PS5
- Easy Delivery Co
- Trailers
YesterdayThu, 19th Mar 2026
Guide Crimson Desert Release Times: What Time Can You Start Playing?
All the Crimson Desert release times
One of the most anticipated games of 2026, Crimson Desert has built up a lot of excitement thanks largely in part to its ambition, scope, and potential. Its release is now right around the corner, so this Crimson Desert guide is designed to give you all the information you need to learn when you can start...
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- PS5
News Street Fighter 6's Incestuous New Storyline Divides Opinion
Oh Alex, that's not right
Street Fighter 3: New Generation protagonist Alex is available now in Street Fighter 6, but it’s not necessarily his gameplay that’s got tongues wagging. Some bizarre lore changes have sent ripples through the Capcom community, as it turns out our favourite facepainted wrassler may be engaging in a spot of the ol’...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Street Fighter
News PickMon Drama Explodes as Pokémon, Palworld Clone Vanishes from Social Media
Can't we all be pals?
All is fair in love and plagiarism. Palworld, already in an intense battle with Nintendo’s legal team, will now take a taste of its own medicine, with PickMon due out on PS5 at some point in the future. The game shares PocketPair’s love for Pokémon designs, but throws in sur
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- PickMon
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News 'A Great Showcase for PSSR 2': PS5 Pro's New Upscaler Continues to Get Rave Reviews
Practically all problems resolved
An extended analysis of Alan Wake 2, one of the original PSSR’s “problem childs”, has once again poured praise on PS5 Pro’s new upscaler. While the Remedy release was criticised on Sony’s supercharged system for many graphical inconsistencies, including a grainy, pulsing-type image, those problems have...
- Remedy
- PS5
- Alan Wake
News Crimson Desert's Mixed Reviews See Dev's Share Price Drop Almost 30%
Abyss
The first batch of reviews have been rolling in for Crimson Desert, and while they're pretty good, they aren't quite as hot as many expected. The open world action game is much anticipated, and is seemingly on track to be a big hit this year. That's likely to still come true, but it seems that there's been a very mixed reception from critics...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Industry
News Sony to Drop PSN Branding Later This Year, New Report Claims
Just a visual change, nothing more
Sony shall phase out its PlayStation Network and PSN branding by September 2026, according to an internal email seen by Insider Gaming. This will supposedly be purely a visual change for the online service, rather than introducing any "technical alterations". The two names will be removed from all Sony assets by...
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Opinion Why Is Sony Scrapping the PSN Name?
Network nonsense
I was about to sleep last night when I saw a strange report circulating on social media: Sony is set to scrap the PSN branding. While not confirmed by the company – this communication, it seems, was only intended to be shared with devs for now – it comes from a good source and seems legit to me. So, the immediate question...
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- PS4
- PSN
- Opinion
News Spider-Man: Brand New Day Just Did Something Even GTA 6 Couldn't
Records are made to be broken
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is comfortably one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and here’s the proof. The sequel to the $2 billion No Way Home totted up over 718 million views in 24 hours on YouTube, destroying GTA 6’s record of 475 million views in 24 hours. Even the PlayStation mirror, which includes...
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- Movies
- Spider-Man
- GTA
News PS5's New Castlevania the Star of 40+ Game Showcase Presentation Next Month
Yes, another one
It feels like there's a new video game showcase to look forward to constantly; we've just had the Future Games Show, and now, another one has popped up. This time, it's the return of the Triple-i Initiative, a presentation devoted to games occupying the space from indies to AA titles. There have been a couple of these before and...
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News Shenmue 3 Enhanced Brings Big Upgrades and Must-Have Collector's Editions to PS5
Ryo returns at last
It’s rare we pause to pre-order a game before we report on it, but regular readers will know Shenmue is an exception. Announced last year at Gamescom, sequel Shenmue 3 is getting a re-release on PS5, alongside various other platforms. This enhanced revisit smooths out the experience of the original game based on fan feedback...
- ININ Games
- PS5
- Shenmue
- Collectors Editions
- Trailers
News Xbox's Starfield Rockets to the Top of the PS5's Pre-Order Charts
To infinity and beyond
It looks like Bethesda’s decision to bring Starfield to the PS5 over two years after its original release is not doing it much harm. The sci-fi RPG – which received a mixed reception upon launch – has rocketed close to the top of the PS Store pre-order charts. In the US, for example, its Premium Edition is currently...
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- Starfield
News Capcom Won't Reveal One of Resident Evil Requiem's Biggest Mysteries Any Time Soon
You'll get the answer "some day"
Capcom is keeping its lips sealed as Resident Evil fans finish Requiem and start to wonder: who is Leon married to? In the final cutscene and a piece of unlockable concept art, Leon is wearing a wedding ring on his ring finger, suggesting he's tied the knot with someone. The concept art in question can be viewed...
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- PS5
- Resident Evil
Vampire Crawlers date and price set
We're huge fans of Vampire Survivors here at Push Square. Not only is it a tremendously compelling "bullet heaven" game, it also costs a mere £3.99/$4.99. It's about as good a bang for your buck as you're likely to find on PlayStation, and it looks like the upcoming spin-off, Vampire Crawlers, is following suit...
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News Jim Carrey Confirmed to Return for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 in New Teaser Trailer
Plus, Metal Sonic looms
Paramount has released a "Title Reveal" trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, its upcoming fourth entry in the popular live action movie series. What will perhaps be of most interest to fans is the confirmation that Jim Carrey is set to return. The actor has threatened to retire in recent years, leaving fans wondering whether...
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News Tomb Raider 1-3 Remaster Team Says New Outfits Aren't AI, Promises Fixes for Disastrous Update
"No AI generated assets were used"
Aspyr Media has come out in defence of the range of new outfits it recently added to the Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection, claiming "no AI generated assets were used" to make the costumes. It states the skins were "created by our team of artists" in a statement posted to social media, though it admits that...
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- PS4
- Tomb Raider
News Mega Man Blasts onto PS5, PS4's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with DLC Launch Next Week
Blue bomber meets blue blur
The next premium DLC pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings Capcom's beloved robo-hero Mega Man to the kart racer, and now we know exactly when. As shown in the below teaser trailer, the Mega Man pack launches next week, on 25th March 2026: The trailer doesn't reveal too much about the DLC, but we already know some...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
- Trailers
Wednesday18th Mar 2026
Round Up Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
78 on Metacritic, 80 on Opencritic
One of the most anticipated games of 2026 so far, it's now time to see if Crimson Desert is any good. Critic reviews are being published 24 hours ahead of the worldwide release, and below you shall find a Round Up of the biggest and most important ones. It's important to note all critic reviews are based on the PC...
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- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Round Up
- Features
News PS5 Leads Resident Evil Requiem Sales as 'Consoles Are Dead' Chat Falls Flat
The silent majority
There’s been a persistent opinion, perhaps partly powered by talkative PC players, that consoles are on their way out. Resident Evil Requiem is the latest example, where there’s been speculation it sold considerably better on PC than PS5. This was perhaps popularised by reports that emerged around the game’s launch which...
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- Resident Evil
- Sales
- USA
"We have a great relationship with PlayStation"
While we’d argue it never really achieved its intergalactic expectations, Starfield is undoubtedly one of the biggest stories of the generation. You may recall, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Bethesda prior to the release of the PS5. At the time, Sony had sewn up timed exclusivity on titles...
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Site News Where's Our Crimson Desert PS5 Review?
Only the PC version made available
With the release of Crimson Desert now just 24 hours away, you'll soon see the Internet flooded with critic reviews. But, on this occasion, Push Square unfortunately can't join the party. All the verdicts you find online today are based on PC review code. Pearl Abyss, the game's developer and publisher, has not...
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- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Site News
News Nvidia Says You're All 'Completely Wrong' About Its Controversial AI Upscaler DLSS 5
Devs have full control, it says
The hot topic this week is DLSS 5, a recently revealed AI upscaling technology from Nvidia. The company has been one of the frontrunners for AI upscaling, but its upcoming iteration takes the whole thing a step further, and the reaction to early examples has been divisive to say the least. Nvidia claims the tech...
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- PC
News Final Fantasy IX's Animated Series Is Alive, And Currently "In Production"
Time Extension The project is now in the works at the French animation studio Eurovisual
Production has begun on season one of a new animated series set in the world of Final Fantasy IX, according to the official website of the French animation studio Eurovisual (h/t: RPGSite). The show, called Final Fantasy: Black Mages Legacy, will feature 2D animation and will...
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News After PS5, PS4, and PS Portal, Even PS3 Gets a Console Update
Firmware version 4.93 has arrived on PS3
PlayStation has clearly made this the week for its console firmware updates, because now even the PS3 has a new one for active owners to download. The PS5 got a PS5 Pro-specific graphics enhancement, the PS Portal received an improved visual mode and enhanced cloud streaming, and the PS4 patch improved the...
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- PS3
- Firmware Updates
News Microsoft Is Putting 3 Xbox Games on PS5 in Just a Few Weeks
Online brawler Kiln joins the PS5 party
Microsoft is all-in on publishing its Xbox games on PS5, and the next month proves it: there are three Xbox games ready to come to PS5 in the coming weeks — two of them are ports, and now a new Double Fine title is also on the way. Here's what the schedule looks like: South of Midnight — 31st March...
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- Kiln
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News PS5 Piggybacks the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype
"Friendly neighbour"
In a rare symbol of corporate synergy, PlayStation has uploaded its own version of the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. The highly anticipated movie – due out on 31st July – teases the events of the film, which takes place after the $2 billion No Way Home. Those of you who watched the 2021 movie will recall Peter...
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News Frantic Shooter Saros Is Shaping Up to Be a Real Showpiece for PS5, PS5 Pro
Playing with power
Developer Housemarque is a well-established studio that has always managed to make the most of whatever hardware it's working with, filling its games with flashy effects, countless particles, and oodles of visual flair. Saros, its upcoming PS5 exclusive shooter, looks to be no different. This is its first game as a PS Studios...
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- Saros
- Trailers
News 'It's a Laughable Notion': AI Can't Generate Hit Games Like GTA 6, Says Take-Two CEO
Strauss Zelnick reiterates doubts about AI's potential
Save for any further delays, Rockstar Games is set to release GTA 6 later this year, and it'll easily become one of the biggest hits of this console generation. The level of anticipation is off the scale; the open world action adventure title will sell by the bucketload. This sort of excitement...
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News PSVR2 Takes Another Hit as Sony Nukes Exclusive Shooter Firewall Ultra
Another nail in the coffin
Remember Firewall Ultra? Well, it seems Sony just did, as it's now unceremoniously pulling the plug. If you try to search for the game on PS Store, you won't find it; the page has been delisted from Sony's storefront, seemingly with no warning. Moreover, a brief update regarding the title's online services has been made...
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- PS5
- PSVR2
- Firewall Ultra
News There's a New Live Action Yakuza Adaptation, and You Can Watch It for Free
With full English subtitles as well
There are now almost as many live action Yakuza adaptations as there are unexpected Kazuma Kiryu comebacks, but you can watch this one for free. Not to be confused with 2024’s critically maligned Amazon conversion, this one features actors from Japan’s long-running gangster drama series, Nihon Touitsu...
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- TV
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Wild New Racer, But Only in Arcades
You're gonna wanna try this, Chooms
Cyberpunk 2077 is so much bigger than its PS5 game these days, so the next time you’re in an arcade, don’t be surprised to see Chrome Rush inside. This is a Road Rash-style racing game comprising two full-sized motorcycles, which you’ll commandeer through a number of Night City’s locations, like...
- Cyberpunk
- Arcade
News Shinobi: Art of Vengeance DLC Dated in One of the Best PS5 Trailers You'll See Today
Villains expansion coming soon
SEGA really knocked it out of the park with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the first game from its plan to revive some legacy franchises. Developed by Lizardcube, the game is a super slick, side-scrolling action game with a fantastic art style and wonderfully fluid combat. Now, the publisher has announced a release date...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Shinobi Art of Vengeance
- DLC
News As the Highguard Dev Team Goes Dark, Refunds Reportedly Being Issued to PS5 Customers
Buyers reportedly getting money back
It hasn't been long since Highguard was delisted and shut down, and it seems as though refunds for any purchases are beginning to come through. Free-to-play online shooter Highguard lasted only a few weeks before developer Wildlight Entertainment pulled the plug, and now, some are reporting that Sony is getting...
- Wildlight Entertainment
- PS5
- Highguard
Tuesday17th Mar 2026
News Here Is Crimson Desert Gameplay on Base PS5
Courtesy of PlayStation Japan
You demanded it, and here it finally is: Crimson Desert running on a base PS5. Footage comes from PlayStation Japan in its Play! Play! Play! format, so you will have to put up with a lot of talking and on-screen graphics of Japanese text. However, there is still close to 20 minutes of base PS5 gameplay footage to view...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
"It all looks like generated slop"
Perhaps it’s a coincidence, but it seems somewhat suspicious to us that Nvidia decided to announce its new DLSS 5 upscaler on the day Sony revealed plans to roll out its new PSSR 2 upscaler. The highly anticipated upgrade for PS5 Pro, a collaboration between PlayStation and AMD as part of its Project Amethyst...
- Industry
- PS5
News PS5 Game Devs Collectively Clown on Nvidia's Controversial DLSS 5 Tech
Meme time
Nvidia's just-announced DLSS 5 technology has caused a big upset, with a very strong reaction from fans pointing out how different character models look with the AI upscaler enabled. There's a lot of distaste for the effect, and it's a view shared by many game developers — going by our X feed, at least. We've found many examples of...
- Industry
- PS5
1080p High Quality mode unlocked
Sony has announced a new PS Portal firmware update will roll out worldwide starting today that adds a new graphical option to improve visuals, and a refinement of the cloud streaming experience. Having downloaded the system patch, the PS Portal will have access to a new 1080p High Quality mode. This lets PS5 games...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS Portal
- Firmware Updates
News March 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
8 more PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to play
The monthly PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium game refresh has arrived for current subscribers, adding yet another eight PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to play. The lineup of games is available to download now in the UK and Europe, and will be available in the USA later in the day. Here's a reminder of the...
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
News Starfield Finally Lands on PS5 in April with New DLC and Huge Updates
The most comprehensive Starfield ever
Two and a half years after the Xbox, PC release and following months of rumours, it's official: Bethesda RPG Starfield is coming to PS5, releasing on 7th April 2026. This is the biggest and most comprehensive version of Starfield to date, as the base game arrives on PS5 alongside its first expansion, Shattered...
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- Starfield
- Announcements
News Base PS5 Owners Should Download New Firmware Update Too for This Extra Feature
Welcome Hub gets a new mode
Today's new firmware update is mostly designed to add the upgraded PSSR feature to PS5 Pro, but the base PS5 hasn't been completely left out in the cold. Anyone who owns the standard PS5 console can still grab the system patch and apply it to their systems, and they shall find the Welcome Hub on their home page has a new...
- Sony
- PS5
- Firmware Updates
Preview I Think Pragmata Could Be PS5's Best Shooter Yet
Capcom's unstoppable form continues
I’ve been lucky enough to play Pragmata a few times for previews now, but the Capcom shooter’s only getting better with each successive demo. This was the longest yet: I got to spend a full two hours with dual protagonists Hugh and Diana, and I’m confident saying this could be one of the best PS5 shooters...
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- Pragmata
- Previews
- Features
News New PS5 Firmware Update with Anticipated PSSR 2 Toggle Available Now
Things can only get better
Sony has started to roll out the new PS5 firmware update which includes transformative new features for its supercharged PS5 Pro console. While the platform holder has warned the system software will proliferate worldwide over the “coming days”, you can attempt to force download it by manually checking for an update...
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- Firmware Updates
