PlayStation @ E3 2017 - Timeline
Wednesday14th Jun 2017
E3 2017 Sony's Commitment to Budget Releases Continues
Knack for it
Last year, Sony had massive success with the release of Ratchet & Clank. The game was, of course, excellent to begin with – but its huge success was aided by a lower than usual $39.99 price point. And it’s a strategy that the platform holder looks set to continue as it pushes the PlayStation 4 outside of its hardcore demographic...
E3 2017 13 Sentinels Looks Stupidly Pretty, But Its New Trailer Doesn't Tell Us Much
Unlucky for some
Vanillaware's gorgeous new game, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, has received a shiny new E3 2017 trailer - but the problem is that even after watching it, we still don't know much at all about the game. Well, we know it's visually incredible, but we've already mentioned that. So, a teaser trailer for a title that was announced back in...
E3 2017 Peter Parker Will Play an Integral Role in Spider-Man PS4
Great responsibility
The new Spider-Man game is called Spider-Man because, well, it’s about Spider-Man – but what about the dude behind the spandex suit? Peter Parker, it appears, will play in an integral role in Insomniac Games’ new title, coming to the PlayStation 4. “It can’t just be Spider-Man 100 per cent of the time,” creative...
E3 2017 Monster Hunter: World Was Conceived Four Years Ago
Dino-kay
Prior to the announcement of Monster Hunter: World, many were expecting a shoddy spin-off designed for the Western audience. It’s becoming increasingly apparent, however, that this is a proper entry in the dinosaur slaying series, with key creative from past instalments all involved. And interviews published by Dengeki Online have now...
E3 2017 We Just Got a Little More Hyped for ANTHEM
Mass Effect 1 and 2 lead writer is working on it
We just got a bit more hyped for ANTHEM - the gritty sci-fi third person shooter that was revealed at EA's showcase. Why? Well, it turns out that Drew Karpyshyn's working on it. Karpyshyn was lead writer on both Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2, and he also wrote the Mass Effect expanded universe novels...
E3 2017 PS4 Exclusive WiLD Has Not Been Cancelled
Michel Ancel confirms work is ongoing
Michel Ancel revealed Beyond Good & Evil 2 this week, prompting some fans to worry about the future of his collaboration with Sony for the PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD. The good news is that the project hasn’t been cancelled, and according to the Rayman maker it’s “getting better and better every...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day Two)
Live and kicking
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day Two include a Knack 2 demo from 12:15PM PT, as well as both Sonic...
E3 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Being Rebuilt for PS4
Agro! AGRO!
Is it a remaster or a remake? We’re still not entirely sure, but having watched the trailer about a dozen times now, we reckon Shadow of the Colossus probably falls into the latter camp. There’s been some confusion over these two terms of late, hasn’t there? Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is billed as a remaster, but in essence...
E3 2017 No Plans to Drop PS4 Pro's Price, Says Sony
Platform holder's happy with performance
Sony’s mid-gen console the PlayStation 4 Pro is already $100 cheaper than Microsoft’s newly announced Xbox One X, and the Japanese giant has admitted that it has no plans to change the price of the platform any time soon. “Do you think it’s too expensive?” Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida...
Soapbox Publishers Can't Bloody Win When It Comes to E3
Ramsey's sick of the hypocrites
I write about video games for a living, so I'm used to seeing people overreact on the internet. I've grown accustomed to seeing people spew hilarious hyperbole on a regular basis - hell, I've done it myself - but there's something about E3 that rubs me the wrong way. Namely, the annual Los Angeles event brings out...
E3 2017 Horizon's Frozen Wilds Will Alter the Existing Open World
There'll also be new machines and weapons
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has hinted that we can expect Horizon: Zero Dawn’s first expansion – named The Frozen Wilds – to alter the state of the existing open world: “I understand there are some things happening in the original world as well,” he said. “[There's] a new area...
News Sony: We Held PS4 Exclusives Back from E3 2017
You'll learn about them later this year
Many were disappointed by the lack of new announcements at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference this week, but obviously the platform holder still has lots of projects in development that we don’t know about. And speaking with website Jagat Review, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has reassured fans...
E3 2017 We're Not Entirely Sure What It Is, But Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Coming to PS4
We think so, anyway
Beyond Good & Evil 2 could have been E3 2017’s Game of the Show based on its reveal trailer alone, but everything outside of that has been a little bit murky, hasn’t it? Ubisoft Montpellier’s long-awaited sequel hasn’t exactly been detailed in the most effective manner, with talk of a “seamless open world” and...
E3 2017 Rats! A Plague Tale: Innocence Scuttles to PS4
Someone call the Pied Piper
This sounds wonderful on paper, it’s just a shame Focus Home Interactive doesn’t have more than a teaser trailer to show yet. A Plague Tale: Innocence is set in 1349, as a great plague ravages France. You’ll play as a boy and a girl named Hugo and Amicia, as you attempt to outrun the Inquisition and a swarm of...
E3 2017 Check Out 11 Explosive Minutes of Matterfall Gameplay
Looks like a blast
Matterfall was given a very brief spotlight during Sony's pre-conference E3 show. The gameplay trailer shown off gave us a glimpse of what to expect from Housemarque's latest, but it perhaps didn't get across the structure of the game itself. In the video above, however, IGN speaks with associate producer Jari Hokkanen while...
E3 2017 Final Fantasy XV's Prompto DLC Looks a Lot Like a Third Person Shooter
Bang bang
Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto doesn't have a big official gameplay trailer or anything just yet, but what it does have is the video that we've embedded above. It's an interview with guest composer Naoshi Mizuta, who's responsible for the soundtrack of the upcoming add-on. Brief gameplay clips are spread throughout, and to...
Feature Did You Predict E3 2017? The Push Square Community Quiz Results Are In
Did you beat E3?
All of E3 2017's press conferences are done and dusted, which can only mean one thing: we need to see whether the Push Square community correctly predicted what would happen during the Los Angeles event. Last week, before everything began, we launched our third annual E3 quiz. Consisting of 30 different yes or no questions,...
E3 2017 No Heroes Allowed! VR Brings Back Badman
Heroes must die
There were approximately 10,000 No Heroes Allowed! games on the PlayStation Portable that we’re not sure anyone played, but now the series is making the jump to PlayStation VR. Originally announced at the Tokyo Game Show last year, No Heroes Allowed! VR is a kind of tabletop tower defence type game, where your objective is to...
E3 2017 SUPERHOT VR Slows Time on PlayStation VR This Summer
Ballet storm
The game that many PlayStation VR owners have been waiting for, Superhot VR, will finally release on Sony’s headset this summer. Announced during the E3 2017 pre-show, the puzzle game basically pits you against the odds in a variety of scenarios, where you’ll need to steal weapons and use your wits in order to resist. It’s hard to...
E3 2017 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR Won't Be Cheap
But it is the entire game
Perhaps one of the biggest shocks during Sony’s E3 2017 press conference is that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is coming to PlayStation VR later this year. Considering that games don’t get much bigger than Bethesda’s bulky role-playing release, this should prove positive for those who’ve been waiting for some...
E3 2017 Where the Hell Is Media Molecule's Dreams?
Development nightmare?
Hey, do you remember Dreams? The ambitious Media Molecule developed creation engine was everywhere, until it wasn’t. In fact, it’s been a while since we heard or saw anything about the game; the Guildford-based developer’s been posting updates to its website and social media accounts, but it’s not like the title’s...
E3 2017 Sony Welcomes the Arrival of Xbox One X
Reckons it's good news for PS4 Pro
PlayStation Europe bigwig Jim Ryan may have fluffed his lines on cross-console play, but he’s done a much better job addressing Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s comments on the PlayStation 4 Pro. In case you missed it, the Redmond man claimed yesterday that the PS4 Pro wasn’t in competition with the new Xbox One X...
E3 2017 Wolfenstein II's Story Is Going Bigger and Better for Sequel
Oh, and there will likely be a Wolfenstein III
If DOOM and Titanfall 2 were signs of the first-person shooter genre's revitalization last year, then 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order was the forerunner of this unexpected movement. With an impossibly ridiculous yet serious story that rivals the Metal Gear Solid series' tone and impeccable...
E3 2017 The Evil Within 2 Story and Gameplay Details Emerge
We don't Kidman
The Evil Within was incredibly bonkers and unpredictable, but it's these attributes that made it the bizarre, tense horror game that we loved. With appropriately scarce resources, deliberately hampered movement, and terrifying enemies, we've been hoping that Shinji Mikami wouldn't cave and turn the sequel into something like the...
E3 2017 The Lost Legacy Looks Like More Uncharted, Alright
House of Frazer
It would take a cold heart to turn down more Uncharted, and if you’ve been itching for another dose of grandiose adventure then The Lost Legacy should meet your needs when it releases on the PlayStation 4 later this year. Sony showed off several minutes of gameplay as part of its PlayStation Live stream earlier today, and there’s...
E3 2017 Spend More on Life Is Strange Prequel for Bonus Episode
Starring Max
Hmm, not sure how to feel about this one: Square Enix is flogging a Deluxe Edition of prequel Life Is Strange: Before the Storm which will include a bonus episode starring Max. Set to release after the third and final instalment in the forthcoming series, developer Deck Nine stresses that this is just a “farewell” episode for fans...
Deals Former E3 Favourites Discounted on NA PlayStation Store
Some decent savings
Sony’s plunged the price of some former E3 favourites on the North American PlayStation Store, with the spotlight being on the best convention attendees from yesteryear. PlayStation Plus members will get the best savings, with standout offers including Batman: Arkham Knight for $9.99 and Mirror’s Edge Catalyst for $9.99. The...
E3 2017 Bravo Team Pops Out of Cover on PlayStation VR
Will support PlayStation VR Aim Controller
Can someone check in on Guildford-based developer SuperMassive Games and make sure it’s okay? The studio announced three games at Sony’s E3 2017 press conference last night, and must be feeling the heat of an enormous workload right now. One of those games is Bravo Team, a new cover-based shooter for...
E3 2017 Horizon: Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds Will Add a New Area and Story
Oy, Aloy
The first expansion for Horizon: Zero Dawn – which is named Frozen Wilds – will add a “brand new area with its own compelling story”. That’s according to Guerrilla Games bigwig Hermen Hulst on the PlayStation Blog, who added that fans can anticipate new adventures and side-activities to boot. The add-on is available to pre-order...
E3 2017 There's a Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Story Demo on PS4 Now
Eight new fighters enter the fray
Last night’s PlayStation E3 2017 press conference was surprisingly light on “out now” announcements, but there is a story demo for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite live on the PlayStation Store in most territories now. “With the future of their universe hanging in the balance, the heroes must seek aid from the...
Tuesday13th Jun 2017
E3 2017 Gran Turismo Sport Still Doesn't Have a Firm PS4 Release Date
But it does have a snazzy trailer
E3 2017 has arrived, but there’s still no firm date attached to Gran Turismo Sport. The simulation racer – which was originally scheduled to release last year – is currently slated for the Fall. Fortunately, while the release's firm launch date still remains somewhat underwraps, Sony has released a classy new...
E3 2017 PlayStation Experience 2017 Slated for December
Clear your diary
We love covering all of the conventions here at Push Square, but we definitely have a soft spot for PlayStation Experience. The annual fan event has become a part of the PlayStation fabric in recent years, so we’re excited to learn that it will return to the Anaheim Convention Center between 9th December and 10th December this...
E3 2017 Sony Weighs in on PS4 Cross-Console Play
"A commercial discussion between ourselves and other stakeholders"
There’s an air of inevitability about Jim Ryan being the first to comment on cross-console play, and Sony’s decision not to support it. The head honcho at PlayStation Europe has been in the furnace a bit after he made some controversial comments about backwards compatibility, and...
E3 2017 A New SingStar Will Help You to Celebrate Good Times
Hit the high notes
Sony hasn’t forgotten about the SingStar series. A new entry named SingStar: Celebration has been announced for the PlayStation 4, and it promises to be the ideal accompaniment to big events, like birthdays, weddings, and even Saturday nights. “Hit the high notes with upbeat tracks, massive hits, and your favourite party...
Live Watch PlayStation Live from E3 2017 (Day One)
Live from the PlayStation booth
Sony’s broadcasting live from the E3 2017 show floor, where it’s showcasing tons of new gameplay demos and a hosting a bunch of interviews live. And you can watch everything right here on Push Square, complete with live chat. Highlights on Day One include Detroit: Become Human from 12:20PM PT, as well as Days...
E3 2017 Walk the Dog with Far Cry 5 Gameplay Demo
Eat lead
Sony’s uploaded a meaty chunk of unedited Far Cry 5 gameplay running on the PlayStation 4, which shows one full combat encounter from start to finish. As is tradition for the franchise, it’s all about approaching the scenario how you want to, and in this clip the dog Boomer plays a big part in scouting out enemies – and even has a...
E3 2017 God of War's Glorious Gameplay Trailer was Captured on PS4, Not PS4 Pro
Good God
You know that amazing God of War trailer Sony showed off during its press conference last night? For our money, the exclusive title has the best graphics of any game that we've seen at this year's E3 - but guess what? It's only going to look even better on PS4 Pro. Yep, that's right: the footage used in the aforementioned trailer was...
E3 2017 New Sonic Forces Trailer Introduces Old Foes
The king of cubes
Who’s the Blue Blur battling in the upcoming Sonic Forces? Is it Eggman? Maybe Metal Sonic? Could it even be that watery w*nker from Sonic Adventure? Nope, it looks like it’s all of 'em – and they're joined by Shadow the Hedgehog and a dude wielding cubes! Check it all out in the E3 2017 trailer above.
E3 2017 God of War PS4 Isn't Open World, But There's an 'Emphasis on Exploration'
Adventure time
God of War director Corey Barlog has sat down with Geoff Keighly to talk about the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive, and as a result, we've got some juicy new details. To start with, Barlog confirms that the game isn't open world, despite some speculation from fans. However, he does say that there's a "heavier emphasis on...
E3 2017 Sony Seemingly Skips Rocket League Cross-Console Play
This will go down well
Whoever’s fielding interview questions for Sony at E3 2017 may want to work with the PR department to come up with a good response, because Rocket League is the latest game to support cross-console play between the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC – but not the PlayStation 4. So why doesn’t PlayStation support...
E3 2017 Destiny 2's Release Date Has Been Pushed Forward
Oh, nice
Oh, this little nugget of information slipped us by. Talking to Geoff Keighley on his E3 livestream - which we've embedded above - Bungie has revealed that Destiny 2's release date has actually been moved forward a couple of days. The sequel will now launch on the 6th September instead of the 8th. Apparently this will allow for a...
E3 2017 Yep, Coco Bandicoot Is Playable in All Three Crash PS4 Games
This trailer confirms it
No, the big Crash Bandicoot surprise didn't turn out to be a Crash Team Racing remake, but it's still pretty cool. As evidenced by the above trailer, Coco Bandicoot will be a fully playable character in all three titles included in Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy. She's even got her own daft animations and...
E3 2017 Kaz Is Looking Old and Out of Patience in New Yakuza 6 Trailer
Old boy
Age is just a number, and that's a motto Kazuma Kiryu seems to live by in Yakuza 6. The latest entry in the series, Kaz is getting on in years by the time that this new story unfolds. Haruka's in hospital, she's got a kid, and the Dragon of Dojima's out to find the father - it's a setup that we can't wait to watch unfurl. Give the game's E3...
E3 2017 New Yakuza Kiwami Trailer Reminds Us Kaz Is Coming Back to PS4 Very Soon
These fists never rest
You've already had one incredible Yakuza experience earlier in the year courtesy of Yakuza 0, but the Dragon of Dojima isn't ready to rest just yet. In just a couple of months, SEGA's series returns to PlayStation 4 with Yakuza Kiwami - a remake of the very first Yakuza game that originally launched back on the PlayStation 2...
E3 2017 Hidden Agenda Is a PS4 Crime Thriller from the Creators of Until Dawn
Can you catch The Trapper?
Another announcement that Sony bizarrely buried into its E3 2017 pre-show yesterday was Hidden Agenda, a crime thriller from the creators of Until Dawn. Much like free PlayStation Plus title That’s You, this game is built around the platform holder’s new PlayLink initiative – which enables multiple people to...
E3 2017 Big Monster Hunter World PS4 Details Drop
On the prowl
No, you didn't dream it - a Monster Hunter game really is coming to PlayStation 4 next year. Monster Hunter World was announced during Sony's E3 2017 press conference, and now, details regarding the game are starting to drop like giant dino turds. Let's have a good sniff, shall we? First off, it sounds like the title is basically open...
Gallery Gran Turismo Sport PS4 Screenshots Speed Out of E3 2017
Gran Turismo Sport has a big presence at E3 2017 this year, and Sony has released some tasty looking screenshots of the Polyphony Digital developed exclusive. As you’d expect, it’s looking super shiny, and is still on course for a 2017 release. <screenshots game="games/ps4/gran_turismo_sport" today="true" limit="0"> Is your internal...
E3 2017 The Elder Scrolls VI Still Isn't In Development, Says Bethesda
Hmmm
It may have been the basis for a question in our E3 community predictions quiz, but realistically, most of us weren't expecting Bethesda to even mention The Elder Scrolls VI at its press conference - and it didn't. Despite Bethesda's constant denial, however, we've always assumed that the project is underway behind closed doors. Not so,...
Gallery God of War PS4 Screenshots Show the Most Impressive Graphics at E3 2017
For better or Norse
One thing that’s awesome about PlayStation’s first-party teams is that they constantly push each other to the next level, and Sony Santa Monica appears to have accepted the gauntlet from Guerrilla Games: God of War is absolutely freakin’ stunning – both artistically and technically. Just feast your eyes on these PS4...
E3 2017 Destiny 2's Beta Begins Next Month on PS4
Pre-order to get early access
Destiny 2's beta rolls out next month, the game's latest trailer revealed at Sony's E3 2017 press conference last night. Those who pre-order the sequel will get early access to said beta, which begins on the 18th July on PlayStation 4. The beta then enters its open phase on Friday the 21st July so that everyone can...
