News - 2016, Week 36

Sunday11th Sep 2016

Saturday10th Sep 2016

  • News Will PS4 Pro Improve Games on Traditional 1080p HDTVs?

    Yes, and here's a quick look at how

    Sony will have learned a lot about PlayStation 4 Pro and how to market the machine this week, with the way it talks about traditional 1080p televisions being a crucial reality check. While the new hardware has clearly been designed to excel in 4K with HDR switched on, it's simply not true that the console will...

  • News PS4 Pro Is a Bargain and Will Sell Very Well This Christmas, Analysts Agree

    System will "supercharge" the holiday season

    Consumers didn't get a great grasp on the PlayStation 4 Pro at Sony's low-key press conference this week, but there's plenty of time for the platform holder to course correct its messaging before the box's 10th November release. And as the appliance assumes the top spot on various retail best sellers...

  • News There'll Be a Logo on PS4 Pro Enhanced Game Cases

    Oh great

    It's usually around this stage in the generation that box art gets completely murdered by superfluous logos, and between PlayStation VR and the new PlayStation 4 Pro, the Japanese giant is planning to make a right old mess. Games Radar reports that titles enhanced by Sony's new hardware – which should, we must stress, end up being all of...

  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend - Issue 134

    The waiting game

    Wow, 134 issues of What Are You Playing and this is maybe... The third or fourth time that Overlord Barker hasn't put it together? That's some dedication right there, but enough waffling - it's time to find out what we're going to be playing on this rather grey but warm UK weekend. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: It's taken me...

Friday9th Sep 2016

  • News PS4 Slim Is 'Whisper Quiet' According to Full Digital Foundry Report

    Slim is smaller, cooler, and has better wifi

    The tech heads over at Digital Foundry seem impressed with the PlayStation 4 Slim, stating that it's generally far, far quieter than standard PlayStation 4 models. It also consumes much less power, its surface doesn't get near as hot, and it boasts 5GHz wifi. Not bad for a console that's currently being...

  • News Bethesda Speaks Out: Sony Will Not Allow Fallout 4 or Skyrim Mods on PS4

    Dropped like a bomb

    After months of waiting for mod support for Fallout 4 on PlayStation 4, Bethesda has finally issued a statement that provides some clarity on the matter. We've know for a while that Bethesda has been trying to get mods up and running on the current-gen console, but for whatever reason, discussions with Sony have never quite...

  • Review Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness (PS4)

    Don't worry, be happy

    Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness takes place in the same universe as the popular anime show, Psycho-Pass. Set in the year 2112, an always online system named Sybil is constantly monitoring the mental state of the entire population, and pointing out individuals who are psychologically likely to commit a crime in the future. As a...

  • Poll Will You Be Buying a PS4 Pro?

    You knew this was coming

    Aaaaand here we are. It's been roughly two days since the PlayStation 4 Pro was announced at Sony's PlayStation Meeting, and it's reasonably safe to say that opinions are divided. For some, the Pro is exactly what they expected, while others are a little disappointed that it isn't something more. Naturally, this means that...

  • News No, PS4 Pro Game Patches Won't Cost You Money

    Developer weighs in on latest rumour

    Right, so there's been a rumour spreading like crazy around the web that you'll actually have to pay for PlayStation 4 Pro updates. In other words, when a game gets a Pro update, supposedly increasing its graphical prowess or technical performance, you'll have to pay to download it. This rumour originally stemmed...

  • Reminder Overwatch Is Completely Free to Play This Weekend on PS4

    Overwatch this

    As promised, here's us reminding you that Overwatch is totally free to play this weekend on PlayStation 4. Starting from 19:00PM BST / 14:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT today, you'll be able to gain access to the entire game without spending a penny. All modes, stages, and heroes will be available. Of course, you'll have to download it first,...

  • News Rocket League Receives New Mode in Gigantic Update

    Let's get ready to Rumble

    We're now well over a year into Rocket League's life, and Psyonix doesn't appear to be slowing down on the post-launch support. The much-loved multiplayer game, still a firm favourite of yours truly, has just received its latest patch, and it's another big one, introducing new items, systems, and even an extra Rocket Labs...

  • Podcast Episode 13 - The State of Cloud Gaming in 2016

    And robot genitalia

    Hey, I'm back! After a collection of events impeding production, this show is back on the road in full force and we couldn't be happier. This episode is a big'un as we discuss the state of cloud gaming in 2016 after outlining the all-important news. Our super-duper special guest this week is the majestic northerner, Robert...

Thursday8th Sep 2016

Wednesday7th Sep 2016

Tuesday6th Sep 2016

  • Rumour PS4 Slim Has an Overheating Problem? We Wouldn't Worry Just Yet

    Remain calm

    These are the facts that we know about the PlayStation 4 Slim: it exists, a few people have already got their hands on it, and Sony hasn't officially announced it yet. The revamped console is almost certainly going to get its official reveal at tomorrow's PlayStation Meeting, but websites and YouTube channels are already picking the...

  • News PSN Down For Third Time in Two Weeks

    Let's hope it's another blip

    Uh oh, the PlayStation Network seems to be down again. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been two widely reported outages - although neither has lasted more than a few hours, thankfully. With any luck, this latest downtime will be a similar story. Weighing in with our own experience, we currently can't connect...

  • News You Can Download Your September PlayStation Plus Games Now

    Journey and Lords of the Fallen go live

    Better check how much room you've got left on your hard drive, because September's PlayStation Plus selection is now live in Europe. We assume that those of you in North America will have to wait a few hours yet. Just in case you're not up to speed, September's offering includes the impeccable Journey and...

  • News Sony Confirms Official Stream for PlayStation Meeting 2016

    About time

    Just a day before it actually kicks off, Sony has finally confirmed that it'll be livestreaming its PlayStation Meeting direct from its New York venue. The event is set to begin at 20:00PM BST / 21:00PM CET / 12:00PM PT / 15:00PM ET, but there's been no word yet on how long you can expect it to last. Right now, the safe bet is that Sony...

  • Store Update 6th September 2016 (Europe)

    Those PS4 games just keep on coming

    This week's European PlayStation Store update is a reasonably large one, with twenty new PS4 titles hitting the digital shelves either today or a little later this week. Highlights include eerily wacky The Tomorrow Children, ancient MMO Star Trek Online, and the weirdly promising Virginia. See anything that takes...

  • Poll Take the Push Square PlayStation Meeting 2016 Community Quiz

    Take a guess at what Sony's going to show

    Wait, it's time for another Push Square community quiz already? Wow, those months since E3 sure have flown by. If you're new to all this, allow us to explain: shortly before a major Sony press conference, we like to put together a quiz based on what you think will happen during the event. All of the included...

  • Talking Point What Are Your PlayStation Meeting 2016 Expectations?

    4K cometh

    Hey, you there, did you know that the PlayStation Meeting is tomorrow? Oh, you did? Well, we suppose that we have been ranting and raving about it for weeks now - but you surely can't blame us. It's all but guaranteed that both the PlayStation 4K 'Neo' and the PlayStation 4 Slim will be officially announced at this event, which means that...

Monday5th Sep 2016